Jennifer Hudson's American Music Awards makeup

Hi Angels,

In an effort to keep current with makeup trends you have to keep up with the stars.  One of the stars I like to watch is Jennifer Hudson.  Jennifer's skin is flawless and is always complimented by gorgeous makeup.  This has not changed despite weight loss and different hair styles.

By the way I love the cut girlfriend.  WERK!

Now back to the makeup.  Jennifer's makeup compliments the dress without overpowering it.  The face focuses on the eye with a pop of color.  

Here's the products I would use to duplicate the look

Face: MUFE HD 175 

MUFE #4 highlight and contour kit.

MAC:Hidden Treasure limited edition( reviewed on this blog) a pinky orange blush

Lashes: Ardel wispies 

Eyes:MAC Magnetic Attraction Eyeshadow or Stila Countless Color Pigments in finale. (Both reviewed by us)

Topped off by Stila waterproof liquid eyeliner in cobalt. (This too!)

Finish the eye with the very black MAC eyeliner in feline 

Lips: MAC Just wonderful pencil with MAC Angel lipstick and lipglass

I love the look.  Her face is always well done and never complicated.  Let us know if you want to see the look on or even a tutorial.  Send us a pic if you created the look for yourself.

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'

Sugar Pill/MAC Blue-green eyeshadow look pictorial/tutorial!!

Hello Angels,

Here's a look I did the other day when the weather finally cooled off!  You may have seen it on our instagram page (follow @drpurple81 for daily makeup, fashion and more!) and as promised here is the how-to step by step guide...

You like??  It's even more vivid in natural light.  Here's the makeup that you will need to complete this look:
Eyes:
Mac Prep + Prime eye in your shade
NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in Milk
Sugarpill eyeshadow in Acidberry
MAC eyeshadow in Surf USA
Makeup Forever matte eyeshadow #60
MAC Chromographic pencil in High Def Cyan
MAC Eye Kohl eyeliner in Minted

Lips:
Nars Lip liner in Kenya
MAC lipstick in Peachstock

Cheeks:
MAC skinfinish in stereo rose
NARS blush in Torrid

(some pictured below)

 

 

 And now for the steps...

1.  Apply the MAC eyeshadow base all over from lash line to browbone

2.  Apply NYX shadow pencil in Milk, starting with the inner corner of the eyelid. Blend outwards with a concealer brush to a nice even finish.

3.  Apply Acidberry eyeshadow on the inner corner and blend outward towards the outer 1/3 of the eyelid.  

4.  Apply Surf's up to the outer 1/3 of the lid, from the first lid crease towards the bottom of the brow bone.

5.  Apply MUFE eyeshadow #60 in the outer corner "v" and blend towards the middle.

6.  Finally you're ready to apply a light matte color to your highlight or brow bone area.  I am obsessed with MAC Bamboo for this purpose.  As long as it's matte it will suffice.  

7.  Next comes your colored eyeliners.  These should coordinate with your eyeshadow colors.  First Minted from inner eye corner to halfway point of the lower eyelid:  

Then apply High Def Cyan from the midine to the outer corner:

8.  Now you're ready for black eyeliner.  I use a liquid eyeliner made by L'Oreal-- Infallible in black.  It's an awesome felt tip eyeliner that is smooth and great for looks like this where you want a thick, dark and maybe winged line.  Also apply black kohl liner to your waterline or tightline.    

9.  Last step is mascara, my fave.  I use Benefit They're Real to get length and volume out of every lash.  You've heard me talk about his mascara ad nauseum by now ;).

Hopefully yours looks a lot like this in daylight:

HAPPY PAINTING!!!!

  

Birthday Makeup look and tutorial!

Hi Angels,

I am  posting  my last Birthday look. This post will be long, but I'll be concise. LOL.

Face:Primer - MUFE HD #6
Foundation - MUFE MATTE VELVET # 75
Under eye Concealer-MUFE Full Coverage Concealer # 14 and MUFE #4 Concealer palette #21
concealer.
Cheek Highlight- MAC PRO Sculpting Cream in Pure Sculpture
Cheek Contour Black Opal Black Walnut Foundation
Powder to set under eye concealer - Ben Nye Banana Powder
Inner Part of the face set with Rock and Republic Pressed Powder in Chenille
Outer Perimeter set in Rock and Republic Pressed powder in Angora
After blending everything is set with MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC50
Brows- Filled in with Strut Pencil and MAC Dressed Eyebrow Wax


Eyes:
Eyeshadows-MUFE #88 on lid
MUFE -#75 on outer lid
MUFE -# 92 on outer and crease
Brow bone- white highlight on MUFE contour
Eyeliner- Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion. L'OREAL Liquid liner intense in Carbon
Lips- MAC Cork lip pencil
MAC Angel lipstick
MAC Angel lipglass

Here's the finished look.
Hope you like it!