Make up and SPF for OTR

Well campus carnival was last night! And oh gosh it was gooodddd!!!1 I don't know why it wasn't next weekend so I would've been in the right frame of mind for Monday and Tuesday.
So I applied Black Opal Creme Stick once again and I must say I am very pleased! It withstand all the sweating, don't mind it was the night time, I was still sweating profusely. With just a little touch up of arista compact powder ($14.95 Pennywise)

I think for the divas who don't want to go through the trouble of adding lashes an option is lash extending mascara. It really does work and I love it! I use L'Oreal Double Extend Mascara, It's a little on the costly side but its worth it!
And the tip Afro Chic gave once about the fix it spray and eyeshadow! Great tip! I tried it and my eyeshadow stayed on so well and was so vibrant that I even when I wet myface, it stayed on!!!

So basically here are the make up tips!

• do make sure, you're brushes and sponges are clean before application
• make sure face is properally primed
• use fix it sprays and setting powders
• use oil control/blocking mechanisms like Black Opal Oil Blocking powder. Mac Oil Control Lotion
• Use fix it spray or toner on your brush or eyeshadow spong when applying! Keeps Eyeshadow on and bright!
• keep a small compact with mirror and powder ( i use Arista, they're cheap and get the job done!)

Now on to the sunblock. How much is too much protection? As far as I've researched truthfully there seems to be no limit, just myths more or less about having to high a sun block. Tip do not buy your neutrogena sunblock in Pennywise Trincity because as the spf increases so does the price, I paid one flat price for my SPF85 sunblock in Pennywise Arima, so please be careful with choosing and buying sun block. In my opinion a sunblock of spf45 and higher is necessary! Don't go lower than that or else you will look like a turkey!

Sunblock tips

• look for one that has dry touc, i.e doesn't go on looking pasty or greasy
• buy sunblock not sunscreen there is difference
• apply it often through out the day for best protection, so make use of those mini tubes ppl!
• avoid rubbing into eyes, happened to my friend last year and she had a burning watering eye wholeee of tuesday!
• put on sunblock before moisturizer, primer and make up!

That's all for today folks!

Spice and Mac at west Mall

So unfortunately I didn't get to go to westmall for Spice and MAC and I know they said that they would put up pics, well its on Spice FB Fan Page!!!

Carnival shopping!!!

So today my friend Sabrina and I set off to town to do some shopping!!! Stopping off to get some supplies and then west mall for some Carnival shopping.
So in my last post I told you guys about the Spray and the footless tights from Micles!!! Got me a pair today and will be heading back for two more monday!!!lol. As saucy said in her post today it comes in all the regular colours an up to XXXL!!!! What more yuh want?!!!

I also went into mac to get my consultation and finally I know my shade so I can order online!!!
I saw the mac store had the following, I didn't price it though

Prep and Prime sPF50


Oil Control Moisturizer.


The one thing i didn't see that I would've like was mac mattifier!

Also saw these hot adidas sneakers in Francis Fashion, come in gold an silver. A little on the expensive side but Fellas could get them! $795


Now onto Sabrina and the Monday wear bras!

SO she does regular and triangle bras. I have pictures of some samples of bras she has done, she will be doing some actual Carnival bras so i'll keep you posted. Sabrina also designs dresses, you can check out her designs here.




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Spice and Mac

So as some of you may have guessed, the whole spice and mac at West Mall didn't come off the other day. Apparently the web master had made a mistake. So checking the calender again, cause I really am trying to be a very supportive Spicer! I came across this:-

Start: 31/01/2009 - 10:00am

End: 31/01/2009 - 1:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Come to MAC and view professional makeup applications to match your SPICE costume!

So I am guessing this is the reall deal! laters my ppl!

Some MAC products that you should invest in!

So I was looking through the MAC website and saw some products that should be invested in for Carnival!

First up.......... Primer

Prep + Prime Protect with SPF 50! - US$28.00
If you start off your make up regime with sunblock and this primer, your face should be protected for the rest of the day! My God I've never seen any make up primer with this kind of sun protection!

Second........Foundation!


Face and Body

This foundation is water based so it looks as though it can be messy! But once applied with a sponge or brush, you should be good to go, it is water-resistant, I believe that was my main reason for putting it up here, so it can outlast the sweat and probably some rain! But i don't think I would recommend this for persons with oily skin.


Studio Fix
Studio Fix Fluid SPF15

This is the foundation most people use from MAC, this is the fluid version of the original Studio Fix. Most people believe this is the best foundation. As for persons with oily skin, the original Studio Fix would be better, because it comes on dry and not as a liquid, thus less oil! Both are long lasting

Powder.....

Blot Powder Loose
Blot Powder Pressed
This powder is said to absorb oil and leave a matte long lasting finish.



Select Sheer
Select Sheer Loose
Lightweight powder that makes skin look flawless