"Look At Me Now...."

Strange Wilderness was really really funny - you should definitely check it out!!

Above anything I find Lady Gaga undeniably intresting and talented. Am I pumping "Born This Way" while riding a shimmering unicorn, beating my chest like Celine Dion, and crying happy tears during a sunset? No.

This kinda stuff - this is just ridiculous and unoriginal.
And when I get home today Im gonna try it Lmao. =) HAPPY MONDAY!!


Lady Gaga image via thelifefiles.com

I really L O V E this but.....

To my knowledge, so far, Bey has graced the cover of Essence, Billboard (twice), Dazed & Confused, W Magazine, and last but most certainly not least, L'uomo Vogue. (Not in any kind of chronological order) While I LOVE most of the editorials I do find it kind of contrived that they are all coinciding with the release of her new album, 4. And there's a lot of them!

I haven't quite figured out how to explain why I find it annoying but I dont wanna delay this post with thinking lol

MOVING ON! Here is what I think is my favorite one so far! From her W mag spread. Love the makeup and thinking of sharing some shots of my own make-up inspired by the below. Absolutely Love the saturated colors too....This editorial does what its supposed to do - inspire. Greatly shot,styled and photographed. Period.

Images via Bossip.com

About Face: Make-up Artist Bloggers Extrordinaire

Make-up is something that I have always loved. I cant exactly pinpoint when my passion reached its height but it was probably a few months ago when I started watching tutorials on youtube....or maybe YEARS ago when I would enviously watch my mom, aunts, and grandmother rock red lipstick (one of my obsessions)like it was a neutral. There are so many talented people on youtube its absolutely ridiculous. Once I was able to get a step-by-step rundown on how to create some deliciously dramatic looks I was hooked!! Even my boyfriend would watch some of these artists with me, in awe of their ability to completely transform themselves. I started stocking up on product and then I got my first mini freelance brush kit from MAC for christmas (courtesy of the beau). After getting the tools I got into it even more. Its really fun to get glammed up and its almost theraputic; the way painting can be to an artist.

Here is a run down of two of my faves!!


1) The Ladies of Pixiwoo: Samantha & Nicola Chapman
They're looks vary from super feminine to super fierce and they even dable in some fantasy looks. I personally love their celebrity looks recreations. The tutorials are great and clearrrr and they give a full list of products they use. I also love how they even "freestyle" through some of the tutorials. They're relaxed attitude makes you feel confident to try new techniques and looks without feeling like ur going to ruin something. Bonus: They're gorgeous!

Blog: pixiwoo.blogspot.com
Tutorials: fashionface.tv
Personal websites: www.samanthachapman.com, www.nicolachapman.com


2) Petrilude: THERE ARE NO RULES!
Pertrilude aka Josh aka Figa (Long story according to him) was really the first make-up artist to capture my attention with his incredible talent. At this point I wasn't even attempting to try anything I was just watching him!! He is absolutey creative which to me sets him aside. Its easy to copy looks but to be completely inspired by something and create something new and fresh from that is quite another. He defintiely takes make-up artistry to the next level; He has quite an imagination especially when it come to his more "costumey" looks. Perfect for Halloween. Bonus: He does drag and he is FEROSH!
Blog: pertilude.com
Tutuorials: www.youtube.com/user/petrilude
Business Inquiries ONLY: media@petrilude.com

Cutting Edge Color

Reeeoww! (Thats a cat noise, duh)
I love the uneven liner and secondary gloss! Part of the MAC Suplerglass Collection ($18.50 USD)

Image via nitrolicious.com