Summer Make up: Annabelle Cosmetics, Make up For Ever & Mark Cosmetics

I love summer makeup. It's so natural and dewy! Plus it doesn't take a lot of effort.

It's all about the BB cream. Why? Because it has good things such as SPF to shield your skin from UV rays. I will be honest there is a fine line between oily and dewy skin. If you find yourself on the oily side carry blotting paper with you. My favourites are from The Body Shop & Hard Candy.

To top of the skin I add a light rosy cheek using a cream blush. On my lips I tried out a new Mark Glossworks lipgloss. I will be reviewing it soon. It kind of applies like a liquid lipstick and it contains SPF15.

I try to use some waterproof products on my eyes. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes makes a gorgeous gold eyeliner in “Gold 9L” that I used on my inner corners. It’s doesn't budge or smudge! I finished off the look by using Annabelle Cosmetics Expandable Mascara on my lashes.

This look was featured in Fashion Magazine's Beauty Panel Challenge

Current Obsession: Maybelline Baby Lips

Sometimes I wish I had a bag of baby lips to give out to anyone in lip distress! 

I'm obsessed! I have one in my purse at all times.

Baby lips offers:

Visibly renewed lips and 8-hr hydration

 Baby lips can be worn alone, under or on top of a lipstick. They can also be used as a highlighter! Totally a multi purpose product plus they smell so good! They also come in 6 different colours but sometimes they have limited edition shades. If you see these at your local drug store, pick it up!

MAC RiRi (Hearts) MAC Lipstick Launches May 2

I don't think I've ever been this excited for a lipstick/collection in my life! Being a big Rihanna fan, I've been waiting for this collaboration since it was announced back in February.

The perfect red lipstick for EVERY skin tone!

INTRODUCING:
RiRi Woo ($18.00 CDN)

Rihanna loves M∙A∙C. The global superstar with style-blazing looks as diverse as her musical hits needs no introduction. Now, get ready for RiRi Woo – our cult classic shade Ruby Woo remixed by Rihanna herself. Exclusively online.

Available: www.maccosmetics.com

If you are going to the Barclays Center there will be a M·A·C Pop-Up Store for concert ticket holders.

Will you be purchasing this lipstick?

Makeup Master Classes with Julie Bégin: Power Beauty

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend a master class with Makeup Artist Julie Begin. I haven't had the time recently to do "faces" as much because I work full-time (all the time) but I love hearing tips and tricks from others. The class was around 12 people and lasted three hours.

Some one the points I took away from the class were:

• Be original.
• Look for inspiration in everyday things.
• Don't be afraid to try something out of the box.
• Keep a notebook to record your thoughts so you don't forget them.
• You don't need expensive products to do a look.

My favourite part was looking into her kit. I LOVE looking into other MUA's kits for products to use on myself or others. She even took products out of her kit and let us swatch it and try it out. Some of her favourites are MAC, Annabelle, L'oreal and MUFE.

Plus there was a model there which she used to demonstrated two looks on. We also had the opportunity to ask questions any time throughout the whole class. The classes are $300 USD (which may be a lot for some) but being an MUA is a "pricey" profession so the price doesn't surprise me. Especially from someone who has clients such as Balenciaga, John Galliano and Mark Jacobs.

Check out some pictures of Julie's work: