The Loose Side Bun

The new hair style I'm diggin' for brides!

Abigail's Wedding Trial

Abigail's getting married!  And here is the makeup we have worked on thus far...

For the Skin: We kept it dewy by using a water-based foundation with a brush application
For the Eyes: Soft bronzes with warm pinks and golds.
For the Cheeks: We created a warm yellow-pink undertone to compliment her lip color
For the Lip: A pale lilac color, with a berry undertone....

Here are some inspirational images for the look:

 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

CONGRATS ABIGAIL AND OMAR

Skin

Your Skin Type: Dry Skin

We all know that our skin can change, it can be really oily one day and dry the next!  Given that, we all need to change our skincare routine accordingly.  Many things can impact the changes in our skin type, from fluctuation of hormonal imbalances to outside environmental factors.  Another factor one should consider is also genetics, we can certainly look at our family members and see why we have the skin type that we do!

DRY SKIN

 If the Sahara Desert describes your skin, then you maybe suffering from dry skin.  In most cases, you are dry 24hrs a day.  If dry skin is not properly moisturized then the skin can look very dull and lifeless.  Yes, the pores may look smaller and your skin is not usually acne prone, but the idea that dry skin doesn't suffer from break-outs, is a myth.  

It turns out that drinking 8 glasses of water a day does help dry skin.  Since our bodies loose a ton of water through sweating, drinking water through out the day can instantly change the texture of dry skin.  Dry, static air can also irritate dry skin.

Creamy forms of cleansers and moisturizers are the best products in taking care of dry skin.  The skin is able to absorb greater moisture at night and therefore you probably want to start with moisturizing twice a day if you are extremely dry. 

DRY SKIN VS. DEHYDRATED SKIN : WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Although these terms are used interchangeably, dry skin and dehydrated skin are not one and the same.  

- Dry skin is an imbalance in the body that causes skin to lack essential oils.  It can be caused by absence or malfunction of sweat glands.  

- Dehydrated skin is skin that has just been stripped of moisture.  This can be due to improper diets, the sun, alcohol, the weather, etc.

Meet The Artist: Pam

-Name: Pamela Jabonete

-Hometown: Montgomery County, Silver Spring, MD

-First Job Makeup Job: A D.C. nightclub for a Fashion Show it was year 2006!

-First Big Break: I would have to say working with SAPNA magazine (online) for artist Tina Sugandh's cover. (http://sapnamagazine.com/purchase/anniversarycover/)

-Runner-up Career: beauty columnist for zink magazine

- Three Products Women Should Own: concealer, mascara and eyeliner

- My Signature Style: Under eye highlight!!! and contouring!

- My favorite way to spend down time: google-ing kim kardashian's makeup! trying different makeup techniques, playing with my dog Lilly, reading, and cooking!

- Biggest Beauty Myth: that there is a set color for particular skin tones. makeup is all about personal style, making statements.

- Beauty Icon: Kim Kardashian, Ru Paul, Lucile Ball, Jennifer Lopez

- Trend that should come back: glitter eyeshadow, and less is more!

- Trend that shouldn't: red lipstick without having any type of foundation on. seeing shimmery eyeshadow all the way to the brows, harsh contouring.

- How I relax: goose and tonic!

- Accomplishment I am most proud of: Currently I am proud of embracing my talents, because if I dont then who will!? But, I am still working on achieving my balance of success, happiness, love and of course, my passion for makeup!

- Beauty Tip my mom taught me: curling lashes is a must for asian eyes!

- I dont leave my home without: a scarf, my dinky phone, and raybans!

- Guilty Pleasure Snack: cupcakes, im obsessed, ask anyone!

- Product that should be invented: a device that analyzes the correct understones in foundation colors for people!!

- My Beauty Secret: Dont overdo the skincare!!