Vday Look: Motives for La La Inspired

As you know may already know, La La just debuted her new cosmetic line, "Motives for La La". I was lucky enough to purchase several of her products before she officially launched the line. I recreated one of my favorite La La looks, which happens to be from a promotional photo she used to market the line. Here are a few pictures and product list. Remember, you can buy "Motives for La La" at Shop.BlushingAmbers.com

FACE:
Mineral Dual Foundation (Medium Dark)
Mineral Blush (Center fold)

EYES:
Motives for La La Court Mineral Eye Shadow Palette
   - Inner corners (Unmentionable)
   - Lid (After Party)
   - Crease (Entourage)
   - Brow Bone (Paparazzi)

LIPS:
Mineral Lip Shine (Gossip)

More Holiday Glitter

If you want to achieve that glam glitter poppin' eyeshadow look for the low this holiday season, be sure to check out these products from NYX Cosmetics. They have several options to give your look a more luxe look, these are just a few from their glitter collections.

NYX Glitter Cream Palettes. ($5.50)

NYX Glitter on the Go. ($5.50)

NYX Liquid Crystal Liner. ($4.50)

20 Celebrity Makeup Ideas to Consider

In no particular order, here are a 20 of my favorite celebrity makeup looks, great ideas I think you should consider, especially with the upcoming holidays... Get your practice in now. Comment and let me know which ones you'd like to see tutorials on. I got you!

1. Beyonce "Party" Video Look.

2. Kelly Rowland "Here I Am" Promo Look.

3. Cassie's Bronze Eyes w/ Black winged liner.

4. Kim's Purple Smolder.

5. Katy Perry's 2 Sets of Strip Lashes.

6. Jessica Alba Airbrushed Pink.

7. JLo's Brown Cut Crease.

8. Rihanna's Winter Frost Look.

9. Selena Gomez's Bottom Lashes.

10. Tika Sumpter's Soft Pink Lip.

11. Kristen Stewart's Lip Stain.

12. Tyra's Bronze All Over Look.

13. Keri Hilson's Gold Glitter Tear duct.

14. Nicki Minaj Bright Eyes & Pink Lips.

15. Royce Reed's Multi-blue Shadow.

16. Amber Riley's Magenta Lips.

17. Monica's Pink Eyeshadow.

18. Jourdan Dunn's Chocolate Eyeshadow and Carmel Lips.

19. Angelina's  Black Cat Eyes and Crease.

20. Zoe Saldana's Smoky Brown Eyeshadow.

Holiday Makeup: Magenta Lips

I went out with my cousins while I was visiting them in L.A. for Thanksgiving. Many of the looks I created I thought would be great for the upcoming holidays so I'll be posting new holiday looks now through December. I hope you enjoy!

My cousins and me (R-L: Patrice, Alex, me, Fenice)

Our friend Xavier and me

Fenice and me

FOTD: My Holiday Day Makeup and Hair

I've been traveling and I am in LA so I didn't bring much makeup with me. I used three shades out of a traveling palette from Iman (St. Tropez) in gold, brown and cream for my eyes and Berry Bling lipstick from Covergirl.

FOTD: 4th of July Look

FACE: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Mocha, concealer under the eyes and on the bridge of the nose up through the forehead

EYES: NYX Jumbo Pencil in milk with navy eyeshadow over it, metallic cranberry eyeshadow, white highlight under brow, light pink in the tear duct, black eyeliner, Iman black mascara

LIPS: Revlon Lipgloss in Pink Pursuit