SUGARKISS Magazine After Dark Editorial

Posted on November 10, 2011

Earlier this summer, I had a lot of fun on a night time shoot with photographer Daniela Majic and model Kelsey Johnson. We were out in the middle of this wooded area, it was pitch black. The only source of light we had was a photography light and a flashlight. There were bugs everywhere and we even ran into a snake!

Our “After Dark” editorial made it into Issue 2 of SUGARKISS magazine.

Click here to view the magazine.

Keep an eye out on my portfolio page, I’ll be adding pictures from this shoot and others very soon.

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Behind the Scenes: Photo Shoot with Daniela, Brianna & Niki

Posted on November 7, 2011

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working with an incredible team for a location shoot with photographer Daniela Majic.

It was really cold that day, and raining. I felt bad for models Brianna and Niki because of the weather. I could tell how cold they were in between shooting, though when they were in front of the camera, you couldn’t tell. They were amazing!

I thought I’d share some behind the scenes photos from that day.

Daniela taking pictures of Niki

Daniela snaps some shots of Niki (left) and Brianna (right) walking down a path

Niki and Brianna

Niki and Brianna

I had such a great time working with everyone on this shoot. Can’t wait to share the finished pictures, they’re coming soon!

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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Review

Posted on November 6, 2011

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer is a sheer, lightweight formula which provides a natural finish and healthy glowing complexion.

It’s an effortless product to use, simply apply to your face with clean fingers. Blending it into your skin is a breeze with such a silky formula. The coverage is slightly buildable which makes it easy to even out your skin tone or give an extra bit of coverage in areas that need it.

Since this is a tinted moisturizer, keep in mind that it will only provide light coverage. It’s great if you want to even out your complexion and give yourself a healthy glow. However, if you have blemishes or under eye circles, you may still need to conceal those or any other problem areas when using this.

This is probably the best tinted moisturizer I’ve ever used. This stuff feels so nice when it’s on, so soft and moisturizing. I love that it makes my skin look like it’s got that glow from within. The quick application time is also a bonus, especially for those mornings when you’re rushing to get out the door.

What is your favorite tinted moisturizer?

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Tarte Lip Service LipSurgence Collection Review and Swatches

Posted on November 2, 2011

Previous to purchasing this, I had never tried any Tarte products. I’m glad I finally did, this LipSurgence set is awesome. Included in this set are 3 Natural Lip Lusters (Dazzled, Flashy, Glitzy) and 2 Natural Lip Tints (Perky, Swank).

These moisturize and soften the lips. Lip Tints add a slight bit of colour and Lip Lusters add a bit of finely milled sparkle as well. They have a hint of peppermint to them, which is nice and refreshing.

Glitzy – A rosy pink with sparkle
Perky – Soft bubblegum pink
Flashy – Bright fuchsia with sparkle
Swank – Light cherry red
Dazzled – Coral pink with sparkle

Glitzy, Perky, Flashy, Swank, Dazzled

Glitzy, Perky, Flashy, Swank, Dazzled

I’d highly recommend picking up this set. These are great because they add moisture and colour in one easy to use product. No need for any special sharpeners either, the product twists up.

Retailing at $38CDN for 5 full sized products, it’s an amazing value considering each of these usually retails for $31CDN . Available at Sephora.

Have you tried these? What are your favorite Tarte products?

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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil Review and Swatches

Posted on November 1, 2011

I love this time of year at Sephora because all the Holiday sets start coming out. These sets are always a great value and let you try out a few products at once without having to pay the usual retail price.

When I saw this Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil Stash set, I figured it was a great time to try them out. The set was $41CDN for the 5 mini Shadow Pencils.

Here’s what Urban Decay says about it:
What it is:
A crease-proof, waterproof shadow pencil 
What it does:
This 24/7 shadow pencil allows you to blend shimmer, cream, and sparkle finishes. Skip the traditional powder shadow, brushes and water. These convenient pencils make it easier than ever to get vibrant eye shadow looks on the go. 

Delinquent – Dark purple with bright purple sparkle. One of my favorites from this set. I love this as a liner. It would also make a killer base for purple smokey eyes.
Rehab – Chocolate brown. Light enough to be worn during the day, but can also be paired with a darker shadow for some drama at night.
Juju – Frosted taupe. Great basic lid colour. You could pair this with anything and it would work. Juju is exclusive to this set.
Sin – Champagne. Amazing for highlighting. Nice on the brow bone if you want a frosty highlight, perfect for the inner tear duct to brighten the area or along the waterline to open up the eyes and make you look more awake.
Clash – Bright blue with silver sparkle. I really like using this as a liner for that pop of colour.

Delinquent, Rehab, Juju, Sin, Clash

Delinquent, Rehab, Juju, Sin, Clash

I tested these out every day of last week and I was quite happy with the results. These 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils apply like a dream, they’re so smooth. Pigmentation is amazing as well, it only takes one swipe for opaque coverage. Once applied, you have enough time to blend out the edges before it sets.

When I wore these alone, they faded and creased after about 4 or 5 hours compared to 7 or 8 hours when set them with eye shadow. My favorites from this set are Sin – it makes highlighting effortless, and Delinquent – gorgeous as a base or liner.

Have you tried any of the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils?

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