C-THRU MY EYES

I’ve made several posts about Troy Jensen because he is one of my favorite makeup artists (& not just because he makes Kim Kardashian look even more flawless). Jensen uses an array of cosmetics to transform people’s faces as he continues to reinvent makeup & create a variety of looks. I value that in his work because it’s easy to get sucked into doing the same old same old makeup. I aspire to be an artist of his talent one day as I continue to expand my makeup horizons.

Kudos to you Mr. Jensen…

Here is some of Mr. Jensen’s latest work posted on his website – check out how he created the looks here. This season is about fun flirty lashes & a pastel palette on the face. I’ll definitely be trying both of those trends out!

So the other night I planned a last minute photo shoot and these are the results….

I’m MORE than satisfied.I used a picture of Kim Kardashian who had her makeup done by Mario Dedivanovic who I did a post on before. I toned down the intensity of the makeup a little bit – Amber could even wear this out to a club. I worked with Lauren Cowart, she is simply AMAZING! Check out her website HERE!Amber Grissom was the model for the shoot – she favors Kim Kardashian so I thought it was appropriate for the look I was going for.

Check out a few more photos of the shoot below. It was super relaxed & I enjoyed myself.

How I got the look:

1. Used NARS Makeup Primer $33 all over the skin with MACs 190 Foundation Brush $32

2. Mixed 2 shades of MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation $40 together & applied with the same foundation brush.

3.  Under the eyes I used MAC Studio Finish Concealer $16.50 with MAC’s 195 Concealer Brush $22.

4. I set the foundation & concealer with Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Loose Powder $34 with a MAC 182 Buffer Brush $45

5. I filled in Amber’s brows slightly with a MAC Eye Brow Pencil in Stud $15

6. I prepped Amber’s eye, lashline to brow, with MAC Paint in Bamboom $16.50 to give the eyeshadow something to stick to. I used a MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush $24.50 to put on the Paint.

7. I then used the same brush & loaded it with MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in Purple 92 $19 – I used it in her crease and outer eyelid as well as below her lower lashes. I blended up upwards towards her brow.

8. I used MAC Pigments in Melon $19.50 on the inner corner of the eye using the same brush.

9. To highlight the brow I used MAC Eyeshadow Rice Paper in $14.50 with the same brush blending all of the colors together.

10. I then used a MAC 222 Tapered Blending Brush $28 to blend the eyes together and continue to build the color intensity.

11. I used Dior DiorShow Mascara $24 on her lashes. I cleaned up under her eyes with a q-tip and touched up the under eye concealer.

12. I then used MAC Powder Blush in Peachtwist $18.50 over the apples of her cheeks & blended it out to her ears using a MAC 129SH Powder Blush Brush $34.

13. Over all of this I used MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder $30 with the MAC 182 Buffer Brush.

14. On the lips I used a MAC Cremestick Liner in Sublime Culture $14.50 in to outline and fill in lips.

15. Over it I used a MAC Lustre Lipstick in High Tea $14.

WHEW!!!!

16. I touched up whatever needed to be fixed and viola!! Amber’s lashes are super long so I didn’t even waste time with fake lashes.

Whoever gets Rihanna these ridiculous lipcolors PLEASE FIND ME! I love this color on her lips – it’s to die for… I have to find something like it!!

Crimson and London

MUA (Makeup Artist)… AJ Crimson is super talented & has a great collection of work & clients to prove it. He’s worked with celebrities including Hilary Duff, Christina Milian, Adrienne Bailon, Estelle, Amerie, Brick and Lace, India Arie, Fergie, Keyshia Cole, Natalie Cole, Macy Gray…the list goes on!!

His latest work was on the Amerie‘s behind the scenes videoshoot for “Hear ‘Em All”

Crimson is extremely passionate about what he does & it shows. He is known for making makeup look clean yet elegant. He comes up with innovative beauty solutions & is known for thinking on his feet. Crimson is self taught but professionally trained (like I hope to be…someone take me under your wing!!)

Check out his website here. Crimson stays on the move, jetting back and forth between L.A. and NYC, so the only way I think you’ll catch him is on his website…