My First YouTube Video

My First Makeup Art Montage
(c) 2008 CB

http://www.youtube.com/CatBstyle

I chose these particular songs because they each have a great beat.
I apologize if any of you are offended by the lyrics.

Songs:
SR71 "Kick Me When I'm High"
All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret"
Eve 6 "Think Twice"

YouTube's New Channel

I created a YouTube channel and will soon put videos up (in addition to here). Yay!!! If you have any requests, ideas, comments and/or questions, please let me know. I love 'hearing' from you and would love to post what you want to see!

There are many talented makeup artists online already if you want additional ideas, tutorials and product reviews. I highly recommend MakeupGeektv. This artist is amazing (and beautiful)! I think her name is Marlena, and she gives great advice and easy-to-follow steps for makeup looks almost any woman can wear.

Hope to see you on YouTube soon! :)

Fun & Wild Eye Makeup

Below are some samples of my work. Obviously, these looks are not for a conservative office, but they are fun for photoshoots, clubs, theatre and self-expression.

If you have requests for any makeup looks, please leave it below or email me at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com. I will then do a tutorial for your desired look. I look forward to 'hearing' from all of you. :)

Neutrogena (R) Makeup Remover REVIEW

Product: Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Company/Line: Neutrogena (R)
Price: under $15
Purchase Location: Wal*Mart

Neutrogena is one of my favorite skincare and makeup companies/lines. They have many great products, and their makeup remover towelettes pack is yet another amazing product.

The light blue plastic container holds 25 pre-moistened towelettes that remove most makeup with a gentle hand. I barely have to press on my face when using these towelettes to remove my makeup. I am very impressed by how easy the makeup comes off and with little residue. The towelettes leave my face feeling fresh and clean.

However, I do not have very sensitive skin so I am not certain how they would feel on sensitive skin (as the towelettes do contain a slight fragrance). I recommend trying them first in a small area to make sure you are not allergic to the formula used.

Overall, I highly recommend trying the Neutrogena (R) Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes. They are extremely convenient, and they work really well!

Subtle Smoke-inspired Look

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Subtle Smokeout ->

The above look, "Subtle Smokeout," is inspired by the smoky eye makeup that is oh-so-popular. Smoky eyes do look fabulous! But most of us only wear that look in the evening, if at all. I wanted to try something a little different this time around, something a little more muted than the fully "smoky" look. The more subtle version (pictured above) should be easier to achieve and should be more acceptable to wear during the day. Please forgive my 'undone' eyebrows.

Step 1
Apply eyeshadow base, cream, concealer, etc. on your eyelids (you can put it higher also, depends on your preference- This technique is shown in photo above). Then, use black eyeliner or shade stick to cover entire eyelid (not upper brow bone).


Step 2
Apply a dark (or black) eyeshadow/pigment over the black eyeliner. Then, apply a bronzy eyeshadow to your crease (blend with the black). Now, apply a highlighter color to your brow bone down toward the space between your nose and eyes. You can even use this color (or the dark eyeshadow) under your lower lash line. In the photo shown, the highlighter was used under the lower lash line instead of a dark color.

Step 3
Now, apply a black liquid liner to your top lash lines to enhance your lashes.

Step 4
Curl eyelashes if desired (photo does not show this technique). Then, apply mascara of choice. I recommend two or three coats of CoverGirl Lash Blast (as used in photo).

Step 5
Finish the rest of your makeup on your face (like foundation if still needed, bronzer, blush, contouring, lips, etc.).

Thank you for reading my five steps to the "Subtle Smokeout" makeup application. If you have any requests, questions or comments, I would love to see them below! :)

(c) 2008 CB All rights reserved.

Makeup Organization Ideas

How do you keep your makeup? Where do you keep it all? Do you organize your makeup? If so, how do you organize it? If you have any additional ideas or just want to comment on the following, please leave your comments below. I would love to 'hear' from you! Thanks and enjoy! :)

Here are some organization ideas for makeup:

For makeup brushes, lip liners and eye liners, try:
*Shorter Vases
*Candle Holders
*Taller Candy/Cookie Tins
*Reuse (and Decorate) an old dry food container
*Tin Pails (You can buy these at craft stores (such as Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Wal*Mart, Target).)
*Pencil Containers
*Jelly Jars
*Small Gift Bags reinforced with carboard or tape
*Terra Cotta Pots (or any other smaller flower pots)
*Random Pottery Containers

Extra TIP: Add glass pebbles, stones, etc. to the container(s) for a cool effect and an easy way to keep your brushes upright.

For makeup, try:
*Plastic Drawers (various sizes)
*Platic Storage Baskets
*Wicker Baskets
*Storage Boxes (Wrapping fabric or paper around container adds personality.)
*Pencil Boxes
*Cigar Boxes (You can buy unused, craft cigar-like boxes, and they do not have the cigar smell.)
*Photo Storage Boxes
*Scrapbooking Storage Boxes (great for lots of pigments)
*Any Other Storage Container that you can think of. Be creative! :)

Extra TIP: Label each drawer/box so you know what is in each container and can get to each quickly.

For application space:
Do you have an area set aside for makeup application? If not, the following ideas are simple, inexpensive ways to achieve an amazing and personal space for you to apply your makeup. Applying makeup is one of my favorite times of day. I do have a special vanity set up, and it truly adds to the experience every morning!

*If you have an old desk, use it along with a mirror and a lamp or set up near a window to create your next-to-free vanity. In fact, I took my old computer desk, a full-lenth mirror and a desk lamp and turned them into my vanity. (I put the full-length mirror horizontally for extra mirror space.) I absolutely love having my own space to do my makeup and my makeup stays organized.

*If you have an old door or any wood you can finish or cover, two columns or sets of drawers/ file cabinets, a mirror and a good lamp, you too can create your very own vanity.

*If you have an unused dresser, you can also use that as a vanity!

Hope these ideas helped to inspire you. Pamper yourself today!

(c) 2008 CB All rights reserved.