Sensationails!

Just wanted to share this at home gel manicure kit that I got at Kroger (Yes! At the supermarket!) No dry time and it includes the LED lamp. The kit brings one shade but they have a variety of colors to choose from. Fast, easy, more affordable than the gel manicures at the beauty salon (kit was $44, it last for 10 uses). Of course, only drawback is you have to paint your own nails.

BIBI Bridal Make-up

Yesterday, I had the privilege to do the models's make-up for the 19th Annual BIBI Bridal Show at the Sugar Land Town Square Marriott Hotel. This event is unique because as a South Asian show, you will not witness the white, lace or pouffy bridal attire you're used to seeing. Rather, colors like green, red and orange are the perfect hues for the South Asian bride. The models were an international crew from Colombia, Persia, India, and Mexico. I love Houston's diversity! All the girls were stunners!

Even though I did not get to stay for the actual fashion show ( I had a date with the Houston Contemporary Art Fair ) I had so much fun doing the make-up for these lovely ladies. The look for that day was kohl-rimmed eyes and red lips.

Models from left to right: Jakaline, Afrouz and Neha (click on the photos for a larger view)

Persian model Afrouz shows me her finished look

This is a photo from last year's BIBI Bridal Show:

Products I used:

1) Urban Decay All Nighter (make-up setting spray)

2) TOKI DOKI Pittura Brush Set (cute, statement-making and great quality brushes)

Mozzarella Eyeshadow Brush,Adios Amigos Crease Brush,Donutella Angled Eyeliner Brush

3) L'Oreal liquid liner in Black Mica (so easy to apply, long-lasting, and inexpensive)

4) Revlon Color Correcting Primer

Check out BIBI Bridal Magazine's website or their Facebook page and stay tuned for their next bridal fashion show!

Last but not least, thanks to Elvia, from BIBI magazine, for contacting me to do the models's makeup for the fashion show.

BIBI 18th Bridal Show Photo Credit: My Block Media 11

Lady in Red...Lipstick

Red is the color of fire, love, passion and it makes lips look oh-so-sexy!These are three formulas I've found that are versatile and fit different needs. Take your pick!

I tried this lip stain and fell in love with the non-sticky,non-transferable,just bitten color that it gives your lips. My fave stain color is Beauty Queen. Find it here.

This is a lipstick I've bought over and over. It's matte, long lasting and highly pigmented. This particular color is Revlon Matte Really Red (number 006) Remember to use a good waterproof lip liner to prevent feathering and bleeding of color.

This particular lipstick is really a cream that goes on like matte lipstick but its also moisturizing and super soft, a contradiction in itself. Can't wait to get my hands on all of their shades. Their sultry red is called Amsterdam which I initially saw on beautiful fashion blogger Julia Engel (Check out her blog, you're going to love her!).