New Video - Makeup Tutorial SPRING Eyeshadows

As promised last week, I have added a new YouTube video today using some fun Spring eyeshadow colors - purples, aquas and PINKS!! :)  I love LOVE love using these bright colors right now!! 

Watch the video here and see the list below of the products I used for this one!!

  
Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear Light in Medium 03
Eyeshadow Primer - Nyx (nude color)
Eyeshadows -

• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
• Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow in Aqua Pool (sorry...this is one that's discontinued)
• NYX Every Color Imaginable Palette (for the 2 purple/lilac colors) - let me know if you want to see/ hear more about this palette!

Eyeliner - Smashbox Waterproof Eyeliner in Onyx
Mascara - Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme in Extreme Black
Cheeks - Tarte Cheek Stain in True Love, E.L. Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer
Lips - NYX Lipstick in Narcissus, e.l.f. Super Glossy Lipshine in Los Angeles
Lashes - e.l.f. Lashes (Natural) and DUO Lash Adhesive
Brushes - Tarte Eyeliner/Smudge brush, Estee Lauder Blending brush

This is a SUPER easy look to use whatever bright fun eyeshadow colors you already have!!  So don't worry if you don't have exactly the same colors I used here!  There are tons of fun aquas and purples out there!!  Using an eyeshadow primer and the NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk as your base before the bright colors will make ALLLL the difference.  A good base and the pure white will keep the bright pigments popping!! 
Here are all the links to the products I used -
Estee Lauder http://www.esteelauder.com
NYX http://www.nyxcosmetics.com or http://www.ulta.com
Tarte Cosmetics http://tartecosmetics.com/ or http://www.ulta.com
Smashbox http://www.smashbox.com or http://www.ulta.com
e.l.f. http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ 
Duo Lash Adhesive Find it at Walgreens

GOOD Luck!!!  Happy Spring everyone! :)
xoxo Jessica

Spring Makeup Look - Pinks, Lilacs and Aqua Eyeshadows

Hi all!!  So Spring is supposed to be SPRINGING...ugh. :)  And all it has been doing here is RAINING!  So...rather than belly-ache about the rain, I am working on a video for you using bright SPRINGY colors!! YAY!! 
Here's a preview!!...




A video is coming soon...but here is a quick peek at what I did - focus on the eyes...:)

Eyes

• Aqua on the lids
• Aqua under the lower lashes
• Lilac under the brow
• A darker/medium purple/lilac in crease

YouTube video is coming soon!!!  A complete list of the products and colors, etc. that I used will be here for you to see, but I wanted to get the BRIGHT fun SPRINGY colors out there now...:) I'm excited to do a few more of these Spring/warm weather inspired looks for you!!

Please go away rain...please...and thank you!
xoxo, Jessica

New Favorite Beauty Must Have - Ardell Grooming Tools

I had to share one of my new favorite beauty tools...the Ardell Grooming Tools!!  These are AWESOME to have on hand in your cosmetics bag or your makeup kit (if you're a makeup artist)!  I found mine next to the Ardell False Lashes at CVS Pharmacy, so they are SUPER easy to find AND very inexpensive!  I paid $4.99 for mine...but I just checked out the CVS Pharmacy website and they're even on SALE now!!! WHAT?? 
 

Ardell Brow Trim & Shape
On Sale today at CVS for $3.74 (reg. $4.99)

Ardell Brow Precision Shaper
On Sale today at CVS for $3.74 (reg. $4.99)

These are like super mini disposable razors for wherever you might need a little facial hair maintenance...heehee!  I like to use mine for the little fuzzies that grow above (and between) my brows that are hard to see and tweeze.  I don't like to have my brows waxed and usually maintain my brows with just tweezers, so these tools help get those little fuzzy guys that drive me nuts!!  It is just what I needed to get that perfectly defined brow!

Now...this tool is VERY safe - it's not as sharp as a typical razor would be.  That's a good thing!  But, that means that it's not going to take the place of your tweezers.  This tool will not remove the thicker more coarse brows (like the one's under my arch that I tweeze allllll the time). 
So don't throw out your tweezers!!! BUT...I love this tool for quick little fuzzy touch ups around the brow (and even lip) area as needed!!  Makeup artists...keep these in your kit for quick fixes on the job!!  Happy Brow Shaping all!! 

xoxo,
Jessica

New Pics of my Work - Brittany

I'm excited to share some new pictures of my work from Brittany's Fashion Shoot!!  YAY!  Thanks to Ann at Ann Steward Photography for some amazing shots!! :)  I LOVE HER!!!  Brilliant photographer and just plain fun to be around!!! WIN WIN!! More coming soooooon!! :) 

In these shots, I used a combination of loose eyeshadow pigments from NYX and favorite Estee Lauder eyeshadows!  Normally...the last color for eyes that I go for is GREEN!  But as soon as I took another look at Brittany's eyes, I knew we had to go green with her eye makeup!!  I think it turned out great!! :) 
We started the shoot with a softer nude lip and finished with a little (only a little) extra something on the lips...hot pink gloss over the nude lip we started with!!  Brittany and Ann were so fun to work with!!


 



Beautiful Brittany...look at those eyes! Makeup by Jessica Curtis Photography by Ann Steward Photography

    


Makeup by Jessica Curtis Photography by Ann Steward Photography

  



Makeup by Jessica Curtis Photography by Ann Steward Photography

 



Makeup by Jessica Curtis Photography by Ann Steward Photography

 



Makeup by Jessica Curtis Photography by Ann Steward Photography

 



Makeup by Jessica Curtis Photography by Ann Steward Photography

 

How to do a Smokey Eye...SUPER easy (video attached)

Hi all!! Sooooo sorry this took so long to get up on the blog! :)  Back now from a girl's weekend out of town!!  :)  Yay for girl's weekend, but now it's time to catch up!

By far, the MOST requested look I get asked for is a smoky eye!  The attached video is a tutorial for my favorite quick smoky eye!  This palette is perfect if for doing this look with matte finishes and colors that look good on nearly everyone!!  If you're new to doing a smoky eye...look for colors that are somewhere between browns and greys/blacks.  Using colors that are in between like that (between a warm an a cool tone) will make them more versatile and make it easier for you to achieve the smoky look without it appearing harsh or severe!! 

I'll put swatches of the colors in this palette up soon...I know it's still available to purchase in stores and online. 

NYX  One Night in Morocco Matte Smoky Look  (I talked about this palette in my February Favorites video...:))

Click here to find this palette...

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=nyx+matte+smokey+look&cid=15393199251975889114&os=contents 

(BUT...I found mine on EBAY!! Woot woot!)

Other products used in this tutorial -

• Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black
• Estee Lauder Softsmudge Black Eyeliner
• Elf Liquid Liner in black

Enjoy!!  Let me know what other looks you'd like to see!

Valentine's Day Makeup...with SPARKLE!

I'm learning to do video BLOGS so that I can show you how to do these looks.  It's so much easier to SEE!  In the meantime, here is a picture of a fun Valentine's Day look that is sexy and romantic! :) 
Click on the attachment for the full list of steps!  http://www.polishedandpretty.com/blog/2011/02/08/Valentines-Day-Makeup-.aspx?trackback=1

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