Wet N Wild is LIFE!- Lipstick Gold

I've posted quite a few times about looks i created using Wet N Wild products. Their eyeshadows are AMAZING. They're super pigmented, some are dupes for high end brands, i can find any color my makeup loving heart desires and let's not forget that they're extra affordable! At no more than $6 per palette at walgreens, walmart, target, cvs, rite aid, and that's just the stores i've been to.... you really can't lose with Wet N Wild.

I found myself bypassing all other brands and heading straight to the Wet N Wild 5' section when doing my mandatory stroll of the cosmetics section of any store i'm in. I now will swear by the gel liner pot, the fergie collection eye primer and the color icon liners. But there is one product that stands out like a bedazzled fanny pack... the Mega Last Lipstick collection!

Listen, lipstick is kind of a big deal for me. Like... it sets the mood... it finishes your face..  brows, lashes and lipstick are my staples... and these lipsticks are like GOLD! There's a wide range of colors from nudes, to pinks, to purples to reds and even a couple of orange shades. They finish matte when blotted (which is a must), they last for forever, they're very pigmented so fading is almost unheard of (esp with the deeper colors), they come in some fairly sleek little tubes and... They cost no more than $2!!!! Not a joke. The highest i've seen them priced is $1.99 ! Insane right?! Right! I didn't even realize how obsessed with this lipstick that i was until i organized my makeup case and realized that i had somewhere between 15 and 20. I shop them and find that i already own most of the shades and then when i grab one that i think won't be anything special, it blows me away! (That's actually happened twice now). But yea, it's an amazing product, extra low cost and soooo my fav product by a company that i frequently refer to as "life". Just in case you're still not convinced that you should report to your nearest drugstore and grab alllll of these lipsticks, here are some pics of some of my faves....

"Don't Blink Pink"

"Stoplight Red"

"Bare It All" (over a dark brown liner)

"Vamp It Up"

"Think Pink"

"Sugar Plum Fairy"

"Mochalicious"

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Monday Fun Day?.... Yes Please!

So we all know that Monday was invented to make sure that members of the workforce had something to genuinely hate every week... but just because we absolutely despise this day and everything that comes with it, doesn't mean that we can't Dazzle the shit out of our fellow worker bees. ;-)
And what's my favorite way to add Razzle-Dazzle to the day??? MAKEUP!!! lol!
(just the word brings joy to my life)

Anyhoo... today I actually took pictures AND did a step-by-step of my makeup so i shall share in 3, 2,......

Here are the steps to the look (the ones i took, anayway) and u may notice that there are a few more steps than the average look... don't be afraid.

First off, know that this look was created with the BH Cosmetics Party Girl Palette

1. is the green located on the bottom row, fourth from the right. 2. fuchsia pink located on the second row from the bottom and second color from the left. 3. use the purple located on the second row from the top and fifth from the left on a smudger brush to blend the green and fuchsia. 4. add the black, located on the second row from the bottom and third color from the right, to the outer corner. 5. use the smudger brush to blend the black and fuchsia and then to bring the black into the crease. 6. sweep the gold located on the top row and fourth from the left across the top of the crease and blend with the shadow on the lid....

7. i used Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner in Daring Green along 3/4 of my lower lash line. 8. i lined the remaining space on my lower lash line with Wet 'n' Wild Coloricon Pencil in Turquoise. 9. u sed a smudger brush lightly dipped in the same gold from step #6 to smudge/ blend the liners. 10. i highlighted my browbone with the color located on the top row, third from the left. and added some white eyeliner on my water line and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara on my lower lashes. 11. I used <ary Kay Limited Edition Gel Liner on my lids. 12. Lashes on, and i'm done!

BOOM!!!!!!!!

Ok, I know what you're thinking.... well, ok, i don't. I'm assuming that you're thinking that this look is pretty heavy for a monday... but it's not! it's fun and eye-catching and shows everyone that u are ready for the day... even if deep down you're planning to only pretend to do work at your desk for as long as possible. HA!

So try it, enjoy it and send me pics if u like!


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Can't Get Enough!!!

I know! I know!... Everyone and their grandma (including myself) have been so serious about fall colors and whatnot, but I just can't get enough of Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color Peacock Blue!!! I swear, this color is good for any weather... but it got a little cold and rainy these past few days and... i'm not gonna lie... I got the urge to go blue. It's such a true color! (i can't describe it any other way) it's loud and you can build it to be as intense as you want/need it to be... Can we say PERFECT?! Ok, now that i've made everyone uncomfortable with that little rant... let's take a look at today's Peacock Blue and the steps I took to make this look happen:

Starting off with the Peacock Blue on the Lid (Tell me this
color isn't ridiculously amazing!... oh wait.... u can't!)

Next is using a tapered blender brush to add Black Pearl to
the lower lash line and out (however far u desire) toward
the brow bone and then back in

BLEND!... i took a short haired blender brush and dipped it
into Silky Caramel, shook off the excess, and used that to
soften & blend the Black Pearl out toward the brow as well
as blending the Peacock Blue and Black Pearl together. 

Liner!.. I used the Mary Kay Limited Edition Gel Liner and
brush to line my lid... I'm really into extreme winged liner
right now, if you're not trying to go that far, then simply
don't ;-)

Lashes!!! I use Kiss Lashes #05 (they r my favorite right
now) but you can use any lashes you like as well as opting
to rock your naturals with some..oh idk.. Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara?
;-)

What's a great eye look without a little photo grid action?

So there you have it!!! It's actually a very simple process to get some extra Razzle-Dazzle and fun onto those peepers of yours. I'm such a huge fan of this blue, that I'm recommending that EVERYONE make it a part of their makeup collection! MUAs and simple Dazzlers alike. ;-)

And don't forget...

Feel free to contact me for Bookings and info on any of the colors you've seen here!!! ;-)

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I offer free trials as well as a Mary Kay Microdermabrasion treatment with your makeup application.

lipstick Lipstick LIPSTICK!!!!!

I got a few inquiries about lipstick that made me realize that i TOTALLY never concentrate on just the lips. I'm gonna use this post to give some important tips about wearing lipstick successfully and not feeling like a clown, which i know is a common feeling when setting out into the colored lip woods.

"Mary Kay of course!
The Satin Lips Set ($18)
 is stupid good!"

First off, no lipstick will look good on dry, peeling, rough lips... it just won't. So the first step to werking some lip color is smoothing your lips out and making sure they're moisturized. What do i recommend? Mary Kay of course! The Satin Lips Set ($18) is stupid good! Step 1, the Lip Mask, exfoliates your lips and Step 2, the Lip Balm, moisturizes them beyond belief. The best way to get great results that last is to do this before bed (and not having a make out session... or other things... after). Exfoliate, then Balm those bad boys! You will definitely notice a major difference in your lips! Then maintain your moisture by balming again after breakfast/ teeth brushing. When applying your lipstick, blot that balm off though (don't scrub them dry). You don't want your lip color going balm skating off your lips. So that's the before-color important tip!

Next, let's talk about lasting color. While you can go for a "long-wear" or stain, if you find a color that doesn't have those options and you don't want to compromise, here is a way to get that color to last a little longer than the norm....
Step 1: line naked lips with a color that matches (or comes pretty close) to your lipstick of choice.
Step2: Fill in your lips with the lipstick you've chosen.
Step 3: Blot your lips with a tissue
Step 4: Take a clean, fluffy shadow brush and load it up with your powder (pressed or loose) dab that                  on your lips until they're totally matte.. but not so much that it's just loose all over your mouth.
Step 5: Add your lipstick again
Step 6: Blot once more, and then add lipstick again.
It sounds like a lot, but it totally works to get your color lasting all the live-long day/ night.

Now, let's talk about Matte. Matte colors are always fun, whether it's pinks, reds, purples or nudes. Plenty of brands offer matte-finish lipsticks. But, once more, if you've found/ fallen in love with a particular color that does not come in a matte finish, here's how to make it happen!....
Step 1: Follow all of the steps in the long-wear section above except on Step 6, don't re-apply... and that's it! Matte Lips, that last!
Another thing that I've tried for matte lips is dabbing an eyeshadow of the same color over my lips after applying lipstick. It's quicker, but doesn't last as long, for sure.

DARKNESS!.. ok so dark/ rich colors are IN! I think pinks and nudes are here to stay for a bit, since a pink or nude lip can be rocked year-round, but the fall/winter seasons are bringing some Deep Reds, Darker Pinks, and Rich Browns/ Purples. This is a super fun time since wearing these kinds of colors during spring and summer can give the impression of wanting to be goth-ish.... So, when werking these colors, there are just a few rules.... i mean, u can do whatever u want with your face, when i say "rules" i mean simple guidelines for those who are totally lost when venturing into the darker color caves. (y do i keep doing that?) anyhoo... Remember these few key things before slapping on that deep, dark, rich color...

"you're not about to step on the set
of a vogue editorial shoot so...
calm that shit down."

1: Keep your eyes a bit simple.. you're not about to step on the set of a vogue editorial shoot so... calm that shit down. Start with a neutral shadow on your lid (something that's not too far off from your skin-tone) with matte lips, try a little shimmer on your eyes (i said A LITTLE) and with shiny lips, go for a matte shadow,  and define your crease very lightly with a color that's only a little darker than your starter color. Bust out some lashes or your fav mascara and you're in the game.


2: If you want to play up your eyes a little more, try a sleek cat eye with a gel liner (like the one i've recently fallen in love with http://dailyrazzle-dazzle.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-new-love-of-my-life.html) Top lash line only!

3: It's a really good idea to line your lips when using deep colors, to keep that color on your lips and keep you from entering into ronald mcdonaldville. 

4: and also, a really even face is a big deal! You want your skin to be even and for your blush/ bronzer (if you're using any) to be light and not draw attention away from those lips of your.

5: Teeth! Although they say that a darker lip makes your teeth look whiter, you have to remember that when ur rocking a bold lip, everyone will be looking at your mouth. So a little extra maintenance isn't a bad idea. also, when ur all set, lips on and ready to go, take your index finger and stick it in your mouth, lightly close your lips around it, and slide it out. this will catch that excess on the inside of your lips that may be tempted to jump ship onto your teeth. ;-)

Hope this was helpful!

And don't forget...

Feel free to contact me for Bookings and info on any of the colors you've seen here!!! ;-)

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Wait... How Do I.....?

Ok, so.. i have a friend who shoots me the occasional question and since her questions r not uncommon, i like to respond here for anyone with similar questions to have access to the answers... anyhooo... she asked me about these 2 things so i figure i'll kill 2 birds with one blog, ;-)

"...How to use eyeshadow or blended eyeliner underneath the eye without looking like you have a black eye (and how to make it stay)
and finally how to do the light color pretty much all over the lid and then where to start that dark color..."

to the first part of this, i say start with PRIMER!!!! (excuse my excitement) but yes, eye primer is pretty important for 1:keeping your eye color in place, 2: keeping your eye color from creasing, 3: to let your eye color pop... so when applying primer, don't be shy. apply it to the upper and lower lid so when you line your lower lash line, the color doesn't go sliding out of place and giving you the raccoon effect. also, when applying color to your lower lash line with shadow, use a flat shadow brush to keep the color spreading evenly and the line just as thick or thin as u like. also, don't load that brush up with color... tap, blow or shake excess shadow off so it doesn't get too messy. when using liner, apply the liner and then use a sturdy smudge brush or and actual rubber smudge tool (not sure if that's the name cuz i'm super drawing a blank, so here's what it looks like...) 

this kind of smudge tool is the best for liner. always clean up any makeup that falls onto your face and even clean up your line if you like. it should look like this...

BOOYAH!!!

As for the second part of this inquiry, after applying you lighter color to your lid, if you're unsure where to begin with your darker color... start with you lower lash line.... even if you're not going to line your lower lash line, you basically want your shadow to extend the natural shape of your eye so you would take a fairly narrow brush and, instead of stopping at the outer edge of your eye like you would in the above look, you'd just take that line out toward the end of your brow as far out as you like. referring back to another post (that actually features the picture below) http://dailyrazzle-dazzle.blogspot.com/2012/10/pink-and-grey.html you can see the exact step where the darker shadow is taken from the lower lash line out toward the brow. use that same step, but don't feel obligated to take it as far out as i chose to... i like drama in my eye makeup. 

I hope this was helpful for you all who are still making attempts at bringing Razzle-Dazzle into your everyday makeup routines!
If there are ANY other questions, feel free to shoot them into the comments box, or my inbox. and remember, hands-on is always just a bit more fun, so I'm available for actual personal teaching! what could be more fun than having an MUA spend an hour or 2 coaching you through your favorite looks?! 

Don't forgets...

Feel free to contact me for Bookings! ;-)

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www.marykay.com/rharang

rharang@marykay.com

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I offer free trials as well as a Mary Kay Microdermabrasion treatment with your makeup application.

Because Sharing is Caring...

ok, so we all know that i am a huge advocate of Mary Kay products from skincare to cosmetics.... be we also know that i am a huge fan of all things beauty and makeup and i will try just about ANYTHING... recently i was asked if brand mattered as far as achieving a certain look or level of color.. my response was no. i mean, while u do want to use quality products, that doesn't mean u have to buy the most expensive or popular brands. for instance, Mary Kay eye shadows cost $6.50 retail and they have some amazing colors and great benefits to the wearer because they're mineral shadows... as opposed to mac who's individual shadows go for around $15. i'm totally not knocking any brand. mac costs more, but they have amazing products so, u can't really complain about that... i'm just saying that if u shop around, u can find amazing products for a lot less and achieve greatness on a great budget.
That being said.. my mother-in-law found this eye shadow pallet that had some beautiful shimmery colors. it's a 30-color pallet at goes from pinks to browns and golds to greens and blues... fantastic. But do the colors look as amazing on skin as they do in the pallet? well here's the pallet....

it's by a company called YH Beja cosmetics out of China... i did a couple of swatches on my hand just out of curiosity and was immediately excited about how true these colors stayed.

Next Stop: GOOGLE!

i went on a google search of the company and found their facebook page.. they only have something like 35 likes... because they're a small company and i'm guessing it's not the easiest to find their products... but that's just my guess and i feel it to be my duty to share their fb page as well as their website... and maybe a look that i created using this little gem of a pallet. so...

http://www.facebook.com/YH.Beja.Cosmetics

http://www.yhbejacosmetic.com/en/

and.....

everything's more fun with a collage right? lol

of course, there is a little Mary Kay going on here. Mary Kay mineral eye color in Coal as well as Mary Kay liquid eyeliner in black.... the fav Kiss lashes #05, Mary Kay mineral bronzing powder... u know.. the usual.
Well, i'm so in love with this pallet and i'm sure that it's going to be making some appearances both here and on my fb page so stay on the lookout. also, check me out on MakeupBee at https://www.makeupbee.com/profile.php

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No Occasion Necessary..

For a long time, i didn't wear much makeup. not because i wasn't into it, but because i felt like i looked ridiculous with a full face or flashy colors if it wasn't a special occasion or if i wasn't going out (or on stage for that matter). I finally figured out that i would never get over that feeling if i didn't just grow some and start being a little more daring! The hardest part is getting used to seeing yourself all dolled up with a mediocre place to go. lol! But y not be dolled up? Y wait for an occasion to dictate when u add some Razzle Dazzle to your regular fabulous appearance? Play in your makeup! Throw on your nicest clothes! A go big, even if your just going to the office or picking your kids up from school! Remember, Razzle Dazzle is a MUST! Even if that means you're the only one dressed for fun while everyone else looks like they just rolled out of bed!

.... at the office ;-)
Everything on my face is Mary Kay... and that's Awesome! BOOM! 

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