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Drag fever.

August 8, 2016

When we have a day off, we dabble in the world of drag! Inspired by all the wonderful contestants competing in Rupaul's drag race. (See product list below).

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Hair and makeup done on myself using Inglot and M.A.C. Cosmetics. Captured by JP Hanekom.  

PRODUCT LIST:

Eyes

M.A.C. Cosmetics Paintpot - Painterly
M.A.C. Cosmetics Fluidline - Blacktrack
M.A.C. Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Well Behaved
M.A.C. Cosmetics Lip Pencil - Cyber World
Inglot Body Sparkles - 62

Lips

M.A.C. Cosmetics Lip Pencil - Cyber World
M.A.C. Cosmetics Lipstick - Cyber
M.A.C. Cosmetics Lipstick - Myth
M.A.C. Cosmetics Lipstick - Relentlessly red
M.A.C. Cosmetics Lipglass - Clear

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Is blue eyeshadow really making a comeback? Kim Kardashian thinks so.
Is blue eyeshadow really making a comeback? Kim Kardashian thinks so.

My fear of frosty blue eyeshadow runs deep. You always end up looking like you're heading to a 60's/80's/2000's dress-up.  Yet, with trend-setters such as Pat McGrath, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian launching their eyeshadow palettes, the colour is making headlines once again. 

The trend that has re-emerged has less of a frosty effect but rather a foiled finish and the tones vary from electric blue to deep navy. Of course I had to put it to the test!  I have created a quick and easy tutorial which will have you looking on-trend in no time!  I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial, don't forget to like and subscribe for more!  

MODERN 60'S MAKEUP TUTORIAL
MODERN 60'S MAKEUP TUTORIAL

When it comes to individual falsies, I always have leftover long lashes. I rarely use the long ones and I can't throw it away! So I thought, let me put the leftover lashes to good use and have some fun!

I wasn't quite sure where this tutorial would take me but I ended up creating a modern version of the iconic 60's Twiggy/Cher makeup look.  I hope you enjoy this tutorial and please don't forget to like and subscribe for more!

GLAM SMOKEY EYE TUTORIAL
GLAM SMOKEY EYE TUTORIAL

For this tutorial the eyes are definitely the stars of the show. It is refreshing to do a look that is not so "on fleek" but rather very, very chic.

BRIGHT, SUMMER MAKEUP TUTORIAL
BRIGHT, SUMMER MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Online beauty shopping has nothing on walking into Sephora on Champs Élysees. I bought what I could within our timeframe (there is not enough time in the world). Naturally, I had to show you everything I bought in a single tutorial. 

I hope you enjoy this video.  Like and Subscribe for more tutorials!

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There she goes. #throwback #travel #flight
There she goes. #throwback #travel #flight
Happy Friday everyone!! This is the fourth and definitely one of my favourite looks, created using the @natashadenona Holiday 2017 palettes. I was inspired by the 70’s/ 80’s and Studio 54. Photographer: @jphanekom Model: @simonepretorius Hair and makeup: @mariadevos using @evohairsa #70’s #gold #makeup
Happy Friday everyone!! This is the fourth and definitely one of my favourite looks, created using the @natashadenona Holiday 2017 palettes. I was inspired by the 70’s/ 80’s and Studio 54. Photographer: @jphanekom Model: @simonepretorius Hair and makeup: @mariadevos using @evohairsa #70’s #gold #makeup
#tgif #mua #truth
#tgif #mua #truth
A sheer, gloss-like lid created using @natashadenona Holiday 2017 palettes. I’ve had the best time playing with these palettes. I’ll be sharing my favourite look tomorrow! 😁 Photographer: @jphanekom Model: @simonepretorius Hair and makeup: @mariadevos using @evohairsa #natashadenona #mua #beauty
A sheer, gloss-like lid created using @natashadenona Holiday 2017 palettes. I’ve had the best time playing with these palettes. I’ll be sharing my favourite look tomorrow! 😁 Photographer: @jphanekom Model: @simonepretorius Hair and makeup: @mariadevos using @evohairsa #natashadenona #mua #beauty
Dreaming of #Nendaz Most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. #snow #nature
Dreaming of #Nendaz Most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. #snow #nature
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Is blue eyeshadow really making a comeback? Kim Kardashian thinks so.
Is blue eyeshadow really making a comeback? Kim Kardashian thinks so.

My fear of frosty blue eyeshadow runs deep. You always end up looking like you're heading to a 60's/80's/2000's dress-up.  Yet, with trend-setters such as Pat McGrath, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian launching their eyeshadow palettes, the colour is making headlines once again. 

The trend that has re-emerged has less of a frosty effect but rather a foiled finish and the tones vary from electric blue to deep navy. Of course I had to put it to the test!  I have created a quick and easy tutorial which will have you looking on-trend in no time!  I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial, don't forget to like and subscribe for more!  

MODERN 60'S MAKEUP TUTORIAL
MODERN 60'S MAKEUP TUTORIAL

When it comes to individual falsies, I always have leftover long lashes. I rarely use the long ones and I can't throw it away! So I thought, let me put the leftover lashes to good use and have some fun!

I wasn't quite sure where this tutorial would take me but I ended up creating a modern version of the iconic 60's Twiggy/Cher makeup look.  I hope you enjoy this tutorial and please don't forget to like and subscribe for more!

GLAM SMOKEY EYE TUTORIAL
GLAM SMOKEY EYE TUTORIAL

For this tutorial the eyes are definitely the stars of the show. It is refreshing to do a look that is not so "on fleek" but rather very, very chic.

BRIGHT, SUMMER MAKEUP TUTORIAL
BRIGHT, SUMMER MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Online beauty shopping has nothing on walking into Sephora on Champs Élysees. I bought what I could within our timeframe (there is not enough time in the world). Naturally, I had to show you everything I bought in a single tutorial. 

I hope you enjoy this video.  Like and Subscribe for more tutorials!

Rainbow makeup.
Rainbow makeup.

The first rain has fallen, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of summer than with a rainbow makeup look.  

I can see your halo.
I can see your halo.

Bright colours can appear flat on photographs, especially where only one colour is used. A wash of bright pink in this case. I like to use the halo or spotlight technique to add dimension.

Go for bold.
Go for bold.

I found myself in colourful territory this past long weekend. Durban was abustle with IRONMAN 70.3 contenders sporting pops of neon active wear. 

From doe-eyed to diva with NYX Cosmetics.
From doe-eyed to diva with NYX Cosmetics.

I feel like a kid before Christmas when it comes to goodie bags. NYX Cosmetics SA had an exceptional gift bag filled with exciting new products at their launch last year. I have been dying to do a makeup look using mainly the NYX products I received.

Brow power.
Brow power.

Let's have a little brow-wow. Trends can be intimidating and it seems to be brow mania out there. Eyebrows can change a whole look. You can go from Delevingne to drag queen in the stroke of a brush.

Lashing out 2.0
Lashing out 2.0

It's 2017 and semi-permanent lash extensions are no longer a foreign concept. But, some of us have commitment issues. I personally prefer a short term solution. So I did a comparison of my favourite, natural-looking false lashes.

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