We all have those days where we wake up, look in the mirror, and then see a not-so-friendly spot on our face, that we know by the end of the day is going to be about three times bigger (or so we're going to feel), and will be about as red as Mars. Great. So now comes in our need to unleash our much needed superpowers and skills for concealing, and giving that blasted blemish a cage of invisibility.
But how do you do that? Well first off, I'll tell you it is NOT by using the same shade of concealer that you place under your eyes. Noooo... the only thing that will do, is make it appear more noticable and obvious. Why, you may ask? Well, the reason you pat your undereye area with concealer is to cover up the blue and/or purplish hues that show beneath the thin, delicate layer of skin that makes you appear so darn tired (even if you really are).
This being the case, your concealer is going to have orange or yellow hues mixed in, to cancel out the blue or purple. Orange is the opposite of blue, and yellow is the opposite of purple. Opposite colors will cancel each other out, and TADA!! Flawless. Naturally you will have gathered from this information and now figured out that yellow brightens things up. Trust me, the last thing you want to do to your blemish is to brighten it up and bring to it even more attention. No, not the idea here. So, as you see, using the same concealer for undereye brightening, for blemishes, is a BAD idea.
What you want is to find a concealer that matches as close to the same hue of your foundation as possible. This way, when you apply it to that festering monster it actually is hidden, and you're not just globbing a bunch of makeup product on top of it. It has a purpose, and it shows (or rather hides, yay!).
Yes, even in this case less is more. So please, don't cake on the concealer, it's not necessary. Take a fluffy, CLEAN eyeshadow brush or your ring finger (the finger with the lightest touch) and dab on a little bit of concealer, and remember to BLEND!! Then gently pat on a little translucent face powder, and you are done!!
Now, remember, you cannot flatten out the texture of your blemish, but you can do something about the color. Even another reason why caking on your makeup won't do you any good. Once you have mastered this art, smoothing out your canvas to one color will be a sintch!
Happy Adventures!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
Taking a Break From the Face: A Day Without Makeup
Today, I don't have work, and I thought, "Hey, why not give my face a breather, and just not do my face today?"? You know? Since I'll most likely be lying around in sweats all day anyway, why not just take a break from dressing my face up as well?
So, as I sit here in my newly washed hair, sweats, and sporting the most comfortable yet contradictory T-shirt EVER (Yes, meaning that it is a UTE T-shirt), my face remains untouched by any glamourous touch-ups.
Why am I giving myself this day, you may ask? Well, to give my face a breather, as I said earlier, from anything that might clog my pores and cause even more imperfections. Also to maybe, perhaps just spend time with me, and learn to love myself in my true reflection. Hey, it's a healthy exercise. If you can't learn to love yourself in your true colors, you'll never learn to like yourself in a mask of makeup. Am I right? Just like you might wake up one morning and see a brand-new pimple on your face that you're sure is so prominent the whole world can see it; and even after you dab loads of concealer and product on top of it, and now TRULY no one can see it, you go the entire day flinching at the girl in the mirror, because the first thing your eyes drift to is that dreaded pimple. Right? Learn to love that beautiful, natural canvas of yours, and you'll learn to love yourself no matter how much makeup you do or don't have on.
Have a wonderful and adventurous Friday!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
So, as I sit here in my newly washed hair, sweats, and sporting the most comfortable yet contradictory T-shirt EVER (Yes, meaning that it is a UTE T-shirt), my face remains untouched by any glamourous touch-ups.
Why am I giving myself this day, you may ask? Well, to give my face a breather, as I said earlier, from anything that might clog my pores and cause even more imperfections. Also to maybe, perhaps just spend time with me, and learn to love myself in my true reflection. Hey, it's a healthy exercise. If you can't learn to love yourself in your true colors, you'll never learn to like yourself in a mask of makeup. Am I right? Just like you might wake up one morning and see a brand-new pimple on your face that you're sure is so prominent the whole world can see it; and even after you dab loads of concealer and product on top of it, and now TRULY no one can see it, you go the entire day flinching at the girl in the mirror, because the first thing your eyes drift to is that dreaded pimple. Right? Learn to love that beautiful, natural canvas of yours, and you'll learn to love yourself no matter how much makeup you do or don't have on.
Have a wonderful and adventurous Friday!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Trifles of a Makeup Artist: Dealing With Disappointment
When you're a makeup artist, you have this captivating vision set out in front of you. A vision that is full of success, and even possibly fame. One where everyone that meets you knows and loves your work, and wants you to come be the expert on their set, because they know you will be spectacular.
Sometimes, your assistance is requested, and you become excited and hyped, ready to conquer the world. Your imagination flutters with creations and designs of how to beautify the models and subjects placed before you, and you can't wait to prepare and get started! You have all these extraordinary and unique ideas, and then without warning...the plug is pulled, and your once ginormous pool of creativity, swarming with magic, is now a swirling tub of water funneling down the drain. Ouch.
It hurts, it does. But you can't let that get you down, you have to keep making goals, and working towards them, and above all, keep doing what you love; because one day, you will be noticed. Never stop practicing, practice makes better. The more you practice, the better you become. Thus the more magnificient your beauty profile, and your talent!
What might one need to stay motivated? A new product to try? A new challenge? A checklist of things to do? Or how about all of the above? Oh! Almost forgot, chocolate. Chocolate never fails to better my day, even if it's only minimally, it always helps to have that goodness to savor and melt in my mouth. :)
Ok, so a new product. What does one need for such an item? Money. Yes, that's right. Especially when you're stuck on a student budget, making a fund for "pick-me-up" splurges like this helps. For all you artists out there who love the feeling of holding new makeup for the first time, and taking it out of the crisp packaging, know how hard it is to SAVE that money. Now you need a way to make it FUN!!
I find that one way to make it fun, and to help keep myself motivated to do so is to keep it where I can see it, but always in a place where it's not easy for me to reach it. This is where a simple DIY project with a traditonal mason jar comes in handy.
But just placing a plain mason jar on your top shelf isn't very motivating, is it? No. You have to make the marker of your makeup fund look appealing, so to keep the goal of having a fund appealing. Slap a picture of your next big splurge item on the front of it, tie some ribbons around it, use a stencil and some paint, just make the jar itself look fun. :)
Now, whenever you have any extra pocket change, or after each paycheck, put some money in there.
Maybe $10-$20 every payday. It'll add up quick, I promise. :) Never lose sight of your goals. Without goals you lose your ambition, and ambition is a big part of reaching for the stars!
Talk to you all soon!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
Sometimes, your assistance is requested, and you become excited and hyped, ready to conquer the world. Your imagination flutters with creations and designs of how to beautify the models and subjects placed before you, and you can't wait to prepare and get started! You have all these extraordinary and unique ideas, and then without warning...the plug is pulled, and your once ginormous pool of creativity, swarming with magic, is now a swirling tub of water funneling down the drain. Ouch.
It hurts, it does. But you can't let that get you down, you have to keep making goals, and working towards them, and above all, keep doing what you love; because one day, you will be noticed. Never stop practicing, practice makes better. The more you practice, the better you become. Thus the more magnificient your beauty profile, and your talent!
What might one need to stay motivated? A new product to try? A new challenge? A checklist of things to do? Or how about all of the above? Oh! Almost forgot, chocolate. Chocolate never fails to better my day, even if it's only minimally, it always helps to have that goodness to savor and melt in my mouth. :)
Ok, so a new product. What does one need for such an item? Money. Yes, that's right. Especially when you're stuck on a student budget, making a fund for "pick-me-up" splurges like this helps. For all you artists out there who love the feeling of holding new makeup for the first time, and taking it out of the crisp packaging, know how hard it is to SAVE that money. Now you need a way to make it FUN!!
I find that one way to make it fun, and to help keep myself motivated to do so is to keep it where I can see it, but always in a place where it's not easy for me to reach it. This is where a simple DIY project with a traditonal mason jar comes in handy.
Now, whenever you have any extra pocket change, or after each paycheck, put some money in there.
Maybe $10-$20 every payday. It'll add up quick, I promise. :) Never lose sight of your goals. Without goals you lose your ambition, and ambition is a big part of reaching for the stars!
Talk to you all soon!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Happy Birthday to Me!: Festive Birthday Makeup
Today is my birthday! Yay! It's not a very important number, actually no number is really, I still only stand 5' 1'', and always will. So throw some confete, and let me blow out the candles on some pretty-looking birthday cake, and call it a day. Yeah? Even still in the mist of all those short festivities (Ha, see what I did there?) shouldn't I at least take the time to get myself ready to party? Of course I should!
Well, I definitely want to play it up, but still want to look like myself. You know, keep it realistic. No green eyebrows or anything.
There is actually a makeup artist from MAC (unfortunately, I can't recall her name) that literally loves to look as fake as possible. Pink brows, green eyeshadow, and purple or pink lips. Now don't get me wrong, purple or pink on the lips, and green on the eyelids is lovely, but pink eyebrows? Unless you go to costume party every night or work in the circus for a living, keep your brow hairs to their natural color, please.
So, what should I do? I natural smokey-eye with some bronze hues? Or maybe I should just go straight for a classic black, gray, and silver smokey-eye with a timeless red lip. I'm known for my glamourous and feminine looks, especially when it comes to makeup. Count on me to be the one making a statement with my makeup when I walk into a room. Oh yes.
Or what about keeping it simple and just wearing a monotone look? Possibly, a nice pink the eyes, cheeks, and lips, and pair it with a sheer bb cream. That will certainly let my natural self through. Hardly any filters there.
What am I saying?? It's my birthday! I must have fun!! That includes my face! Right?! That's right, I'm going for a nice classic natural smokey-eye with a red lip. Can't go wrong with that.
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I'll keep you updated with the days festivities, follow me on Twitter! @makeupfanaticme
See you all soon!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
Well, I definitely want to play it up, but still want to look like myself. You know, keep it realistic. No green eyebrows or anything.
There is actually a makeup artist from MAC (unfortunately, I can't recall her name) that literally loves to look as fake as possible. Pink brows, green eyeshadow, and purple or pink lips. Now don't get me wrong, purple or pink on the lips, and green on the eyelids is lovely, but pink eyebrows? Unless you go to costume party every night or work in the circus for a living, keep your brow hairs to their natural color, please.
So, what should I do? I natural smokey-eye with some bronze hues? Or maybe I should just go straight for a classic black, gray, and silver smokey-eye with a timeless red lip. I'm known for my glamourous and feminine looks, especially when it comes to makeup. Count on me to be the one making a statement with my makeup when I walk into a room. Oh yes.
Or what about keeping it simple and just wearing a monotone look? Possibly, a nice pink the eyes, cheeks, and lips, and pair it with a sheer bb cream. That will certainly let my natural self through. Hardly any filters there.
What am I saying?? It's my birthday! I must have fun!! That includes my face! Right?! That's right, I'm going for a nice classic natural smokey-eye with a red lip. Can't go wrong with that.
I'll keep you updated with the days festivities, follow me on Twitter! @makeupfanaticme
See you all soon!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
Monday, May 19, 2014
Put it in the Bucket!: What's on Your List?
Ok, so summer's here and I know you've got things you want to do before the first leaf falls. You want to going on that hike you've never attempted before, have a non-alcoholic all-nighter party, have a tv-show binge marathon, etc. But have you thought about things you could do to kick up the fun you have with makeup? Does anybody else get bored with the EXACT same makeup routine every, single morning? It's summer-time! Live it up a little! Now is the time to try something you've never done before! Be brave! Take chances! Make mistakes, and get messy!! (Do you like my Ms. Frizzle reference?)
50 Things to Put on Your Summer Bucket List 2014:
1. Have a No Makeup day. Just go the whole day without wearing any makeup, and give your face a break (it needs a vacation too, you know).
2. Wear a crazy color (electric blue, lime green, gold, orange, etc.) as an eyeliner.
3. Do a monotone look. Wear the same color on your eyes, lips, and cheeks.
4. Create a Statement makeup look. Makeup look that matches a theme, either of fashion era, or color scheme. Make it as crazy as you like! Think runway makeup.
5. Try-out different brands, and find your favorite tinted moisturizer.
6. Wear a dramatic cat-eye liner.
7. Wear some false eyelashes.
8. Create an dramatic smokey-eye
9. Try-out a new lipstick shade/color
10. Wear a classic red lip.
11. Do a makeup style from another era (1920s, 30s, 40s, etc.)
12. Try different foundation finishes (dewy, matte, satin, etc.)
13. Fill your eyebrows in with a different color (green, blue, purple, pink, etc.).
14. Try a colored mascara (blue, red, green, etc.).
15. Try double-winged eyeliner
16. Create and wear a glamorous, bridal look
17. Make your own lip color with a colored eyeshadow, and petroleum jelly (I'll show you how).
18. Wear an Egyptian style eyeliner
19. Line your waterline with a colorful eyeliner pencil.
20. Learn how to contour and scuplt your face!
21. Learn how to change the shape of your eyebrows, just by filling them in with a brow pencil or powder.
22. Perfect the art of lining your lips with lip liner.
23. Create a better lip pout by using a two different colors on your lips.
24. Use shimmer powder on your face (eyes, lips, etc.).
25. Try using different texture eyeshadows (cream, loose, pressed powder).
26. Line your waterline with a white or light-colored pencil to open your eyes up.
27. Replicate the makeup look of your favorite movie character.
28. Use makeup to turn yourself into your favorite animal, just for fun.
29. Imitate your favorite celebrity
30. Create an easy, breezy, summer makeup look that let's your face breath!
31. Find a favorite cream blush, wear a monotone makeup look.
32. Curl your lashes.
33. Experiment with thick and thin line for eyeliner.
34. Wear bronzer!
35. Go to your favorite makeup counter/store and get a consultation specifically for you!
36. Reorganize and clean up your makeup collection
37. Wear a color of eyeshadow you've never tried before. It just might work.
38. Buy a new makeup brush (or two, or three, or maybe more...).
39. Create a makeup look with a new color combination. Use your imagination and make it work!
40. Create a new makeup look using your favorite color.
41. Wear a new nail polish color.
42. Splurge on a wish-list makeup product.
43. Try a new gel liner.
44. Get in the habit of a deep cleanse or mask for your face at least once a week.
45. Tired of losing track of how many lipsticks you have? Melt 'em down, and make your own lipstick palette! (I will also show you how)
46. Master the art of applying liquid liner like a pro!
47. Ditch the habit of chapstick! Petroleum jelly/vaseline is your new friend.
48. Learn the undertones of your own skin and find the foundation shade that's just right for you.
49. Stop touching your face so much! Don't you know, that's a key cause of acne?
50. Take a picture of all your beauty adventures, and make a scrapbook! :)
Happy exploring!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
50 Things to Put on Your Summer Bucket List 2014:
1. Have a No Makeup day. Just go the whole day without wearing any makeup, and give your face a break (it needs a vacation too, you know).
2. Wear a crazy color (electric blue, lime green, gold, orange, etc.) as an eyeliner.
3. Do a monotone look. Wear the same color on your eyes, lips, and cheeks.
4. Create a Statement makeup look. Makeup look that matches a theme, either of fashion era, or color scheme. Make it as crazy as you like! Think runway makeup.
5. Try-out different brands, and find your favorite tinted moisturizer.
6. Wear a dramatic cat-eye liner.
7. Wear some false eyelashes.
8. Create an dramatic smokey-eye
9. Try-out a new lipstick shade/color
10. Wear a classic red lip.
11. Do a makeup style from another era (1920s, 30s, 40s, etc.)
12. Try different foundation finishes (dewy, matte, satin, etc.)
13. Fill your eyebrows in with a different color (green, blue, purple, pink, etc.).
14. Try a colored mascara (blue, red, green, etc.).
15. Try double-winged eyeliner
16. Create and wear a glamorous, bridal look
17. Make your own lip color with a colored eyeshadow, and petroleum jelly (I'll show you how).
18. Wear an Egyptian style eyeliner
19. Line your waterline with a colorful eyeliner pencil.
20. Learn how to contour and scuplt your face!
21. Learn how to change the shape of your eyebrows, just by filling them in with a brow pencil or powder.
22. Perfect the art of lining your lips with lip liner.
23. Create a better lip pout by using a two different colors on your lips.
24. Use shimmer powder on your face (eyes, lips, etc.).
25. Try using different texture eyeshadows (cream, loose, pressed powder).
26. Line your waterline with a white or light-colored pencil to open your eyes up.
27. Replicate the makeup look of your favorite movie character.
28. Use makeup to turn yourself into your favorite animal, just for fun.
29. Imitate your favorite celebrity
30. Create an easy, breezy, summer makeup look that let's your face breath!
31. Find a favorite cream blush, wear a monotone makeup look.
32. Curl your lashes.
33. Experiment with thick and thin line for eyeliner.
34. Wear bronzer!
35. Go to your favorite makeup counter/store and get a consultation specifically for you!
36. Reorganize and clean up your makeup collection
37. Wear a color of eyeshadow you've never tried before. It just might work.
38. Buy a new makeup brush (or two, or three, or maybe more...).
39. Create a makeup look with a new color combination. Use your imagination and make it work!
40. Create a new makeup look using your favorite color.
41. Wear a new nail polish color.
42. Splurge on a wish-list makeup product.
43. Try a new gel liner.
44. Get in the habit of a deep cleanse or mask for your face at least once a week.
45. Tired of losing track of how many lipsticks you have? Melt 'em down, and make your own lipstick palette! (I will also show you how)
46. Master the art of applying liquid liner like a pro!
47. Ditch the habit of chapstick! Petroleum jelly/vaseline is your new friend.
48. Learn the undertones of your own skin and find the foundation shade that's just right for you.
49. Stop touching your face so much! Don't you know, that's a key cause of acne?
50. Take a picture of all your beauty adventures, and make a scrapbook! :)
Happy exploring!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
The Enemy Strikes Again! Lemon Juice and Honey Facial to the Rescue!!
Oh my! I am sooo sorry, it's been FOREVER!!! I'm just oh so stressed with classes, and finals are coming! Ahhhh!!! So as you might imagine, what often comes along with stress? That's right, acne...and since I already have trouble controlling my acne on a regular basis anyway, stress just doubles the trouble! Grrr... so, how do I help that? With my friends honey and lemon of course!
A mixture of honey and lemon juice is magic to clearing skin up. Honey is a natural antiseptic (antibacterial), and acidic properties of lemon juice help exfoliate the skin, dry the acne, and also helps the fading of scars from previous zits and pimples. All you need is:
- 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon of honey
You may substitute bottle lemon juice instead of squeezing your own from a lemon, just make sure you shake the bottle well before using it, and store it appropriately after opening.
Before you apply the mixture to your face, you may want to put some boiling water in a bowl and hover your face over the steam to help open up the pores in your face.
Mix the two ingredients together (this mixture will be runny), and spread all over the face. Let it sit for about 15-25 minutes, and then rinse your face with lukewarm water. Moisturize as normal.
Repeat this process about once a week, but not too often, or you will dry out the skin all over your face, and that's never a good thing. While this facial is for cleansing purposes, still too much of a good thing, is too much of a good thing.
See you soon!!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
A mixture of honey and lemon juice is magic to clearing skin up. Honey is a natural antiseptic (antibacterial), and acidic properties of lemon juice help exfoliate the skin, dry the acne, and also helps the fading of scars from previous zits and pimples. All you need is:
- 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon of honey
You may substitute bottle lemon juice instead of squeezing your own from a lemon, just make sure you shake the bottle well before using it, and store it appropriately after opening.
Before you apply the mixture to your face, you may want to put some boiling water in a bowl and hover your face over the steam to help open up the pores in your face.
Mix the two ingredients together (this mixture will be runny), and spread all over the face. Let it sit for about 15-25 minutes, and then rinse your face with lukewarm water. Moisturize as normal.
Repeat this process about once a week, but not too often, or you will dry out the skin all over your face, and that's never a good thing. While this facial is for cleansing purposes, still too much of a good thing, is too much of a good thing.
See you soon!!
Loves,
Jessica Ashley
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