Contour & Highlight

Hi everyone!

It's been a while since I last blogged. Many things have changed in my life,  I've been so busy it's been crazy, but never the less it's been good.

Today I want to talk a little about contouring, as I'm sure we all know what this is, but for those of you who aren't quite sure what I'm talking about I'll explain.

 Contouring is the technique of using shading to enhance and define facial features.

Enhancing your cheekbones, & slimming your face with makeup products will allow you to trick the eye in a believable way. Here is what you'll need: a matte shading cream or powder, a highlighter, and a concealer. Make sure your shading powder or bronzer is at least 1 or 2 shades darker than your natural skin tone.

• Apply the bronzer to the hallow parts of your cheeks bones, (making a fish face will allow you to find the exact hollow areas).
• Then you will want to apply the highlight right above the top of your cheekbones, (don't forget to also apply the highlight to your browbones, center of your chin, and tip of your nose). Just becarful not to over do it.
• The concealer of course will go under your eyes, but the trick is to apply it in a triangular shape, this should actually be the first step before you begin your contour.

 

 Below are the products I use when contouring. 

(If you scroll down my blog you will find more information on these products which I have blogged about in the past)

 

Always with LOVE -Jennifer Amaya 

 

       

Be professional while looking pore-fessional!!

 "the POREfessional" Helps minimize the appearance of pores & fine lines,

for smoother then smooth skin.

I love to apply it under my makeup for long lasting wear.

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Lights! Camera! Action!

Seriously I love love love "High Beam" from benefit for all of my night-time looks. I  get creative with it, and apply it on my cheek bones and brow bones, for that perfect highlight.

They're really really real!

Whenever I do my makeup, my look isn't finish without mascara!!

 It just doesn't work without it.

 I like my lashes to look full and long,

& this mascara really does the job. It's the best! "They're Real" lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts, and separates, your lashes. It's jet black and doesn't smudge.

 

 

Beauty:

Hello :)

Many of you have been telling me that in order for me to officially blog about beauty I have to be willing to try liquid foundations.. :/

 Something I have steered against forever.

I've never worn any type of liquid foundation!!

The closest I've gotten to it is a bb cream.

Well I have decided to take your advice and go for it!! 

Anytime I buy anything I always do my research and make sure I am getting one of if not

the BEST of whatever I buy.

 I've heard so much rave about the Naked Foundation by UrbanDecay,

 so I went to SEPHORA to see for myself. 

I'm in love. 

  

I also picked up a few other things :) 

(Don't forget to check out the links)
The Sephora #55 foundation brush has got to be one of the best ways to apply foundation, an air-brushed look is all you'll get.
You know I cant do without my highlight. Laura Mercier baked powder has me sold 100 times over!
 

  http://www.sephora.com/naked-weightless-ultra-definition-liquid-makeup-P374830?skuId=1434919

     

 Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact -HighLight

http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=sephora%20airbrush%23%2055&skuId=1419373&productId=P313009&_requestid=38533

 

 

Update!

Hi everyone! I know it's been a minute since I last posted something. I want to apologize for that, and just say that I've been so busy. I took a small vacation to Los Angeles and San Diego. I had a blast! ...Seriously they had to drag me back home. Also another thing, my Instagram some how got hacked and deleted :( ...I'm very sad about that. Thankfully I still have my blog :D ...Something about myself is, I can be very weak at times, but I can also be very strong. It's always one or the other, and there's not really ever an in-between. But no matter what I always make sure I come out smiling and stronger than before. On that note I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day & always remember "Just Keep Smiling". :)

Using a signature piece...

Piecing together little details like a belt to make a statement, a simple necklace to add some bling,

or a detailed skirt to pair with a nude top, is not always the easiest job, but when you have a passion for doing it, it  comes natural!

I'm all about taking different pieces in my closet and pairing them up differently.

Most of my clothing is more on the expensive side so

 I want to make sure I get the most out of my buck.

The best way to do that is to buy signature pieces that you can mix and match.

Quality is key!

It is ok to wear something more than once, as long as you wear them with different pieces. 

.As always XoXo.

I hope these tips were helpful :)

  

 

 

3 beauty must haves!

Hello there :)

I'm so excited to share with you my 3 little beauty must haves! 

As we all know taking care of the skin on your face is very important. 

My most important must have would be a facial "moisturizer"

But we need to know that only applying moisturizer is not going to do the trick. 

We have to target curtain areas with curtain products that are safe and made for that particular part of your face. 

That is why I picked up 3 things I find simple but highly important. 

I hope you'll enjoy. 

So the first thing I picked up and to me the most important of the three is, 

EYE CREAM! 

On my search for the ultimate eye cream! I suddenly came across the "philosophy" eye cream.

I had already heard many great things about this cream, so I decided to see for myself. 

eye hope, is a multitasking eye cream that targets dark, puffy, lined eyes. 

& it's never too early to start using! 

The second thing I bought were the, 

Deep Cleansig Pore Strips.

Leaving dirt behind in your pores can clog them up and lead to blackheads. 

To prevent that I like using "Biore". 

Biore ultra deep cleansing pore strips, lock onto and removes deep-down dirt!

So you get the deepest clean while preventing blackheads. 

Last but not least! LIP BALM! 

And for that I love "EOS" it's the best! 

It's so smooth and smells so delicious! 

I never like having chapped or cracked lips. Your lips are very delicate and we have to make sure we are protecting them, especially if you're like me and love wearing lipstick. 

EOS does the trick! :) 

& that's that! 

Pencil Skirts...

 

Pencil Skirts could either be your figures best friend or worst enemy.

The best thing to do is to just be comfortable in your own skin.

You must own your outfit don't let it own you.

When people see you walking by you want them to see beyond the clothes.

 Wear them with confidence & you will never go wrong.

 XoXo

 

 

 

 

Skirt: bebe
Top: TJmax
Shoes: kohl's

Mini Summer Starter Kit.

Hey guys! So I'm so excited to share with you my mini summer Starter Kit!

I was able to purchase this with my Sephora points. The kit came included with 6 minis. The minis were a, Smoothing Brow Gel "Anastasia" clear brow gel.

Anti aging Wrinkle Eraser "BareMinerals" multi wrinkle repair serum.

Intense volumizing mascara "Lancôme" hypnose star mascara.

Light Weight Hydrating Sun Screen "Shiseido" Urban environment UV protection cream.

All-in-one perfector "Dr.Jart" Black Lable Detox cream. 

And,

Multitasking Makeup base "hourglass" veil mineral primer SPF 15.

I was also able to pick up "Boscia" Self defense vital antioxidant Moisture broad spectrum SPF 30 mini. I'm so excited to test these products. I will keep you guys updated if I do decide to purchase an actual size in any of these products.

Buy of the day...

Hey everyone! 

 I recently picked up a new concealer (first time ever purchasing a concealer). 

I picked up the " High Definition Concealer " by "Smash Box" in the  "light" shade. I looked into the reviews and I even tried it on in the store, & it just seemed like the perfect fit for me.

I just loved the way it worked on me. The Cell-energizing Ribose renews the look of skin while allowing me to conceal any imperfections. And it goes on very smooth. 

I'm really excited to start wearing this!

The next thing I picked up is one of the Top Selling mat bronzing powders. " HOOLA " bronzing powder by "benefit". I'm also so excited to try this and start contouring my face.

I kind of want to do a video to show you guys how this actually works and looks on my face, so stay tuned just incase I do make a video cause I will be posting it here on my blog. 

Ok well that's all for today! Until next time...

  Hugs&Kisses!

Click on any of the above links to get yours today!

Sephora

Today's Sephora pickups...

 

Powder Brush

Foundation Brush

Crease Brush

Shadow Brush

And

 

Brow Powder Duo by Anastasia (Beverly Hills) in a Carmel color to match the tones in my actual hair.

I also picked up my birthday gift from Sephora for Beauty Insider members. It's a mini Benefit gift set that comes with one travel size worlds best mascara ever! "They're real" and one "Champaign sheer" highlighter. Love them both!
Like what you see?

                                                 Click on any of the blue links to get yours today- Sephora

Everyday Makeup Essentials

Well hello there!

Today I'm going to be sharing with you all my everyday makeup essentials for a fresh natural look in order of how I apply it to my face!

Hope you enjoy. :)

 

So after I apply moisturizer all over my face I prime my face with BareMinerals "Prime Time" brightening foundation primer

I then apply my favorite BB cream "Hydra Life" by Dior.

This cream works so good at concealing everything I need it to conceal while still letting my natural skin peek through, and at the same time giving me the SPF 30 that my skins needs to protect it against sun damage.

To set it I like to apply my favorite BareMinerals originals SPF 15 mineral powder foundation.

For my eyes I like to use just one eyeshadow so that my eyes look as natural as possible, &

I achieve that look by just applying an eyeshadow by MAC called "JEST FROST"

For my water line I use a black pencil eyeliner from MAC

On my eyelashes I use the best mascara ever!!

 "They're Real" by Benefit

But first I like to prep my lashes with Dior's "Diorshow Maximizer" lash plumping mascara.

I finish the look with my BareMinerals "Fruit Cocktail" blush

&That is how I achieve a natural look!

Not to mention keeping my skin healthy with safe products.

As always, Hugs & Kisses! Until next time. 

Rigga!

 

I just got back from Ikea! I bought this new clothing rack to hang all my spring and summer clothes and make it more accessible for me.

You can easily adjust the height of the rack to adjust your needs. It sets in 6 different heights.

I love the sleek white design. They have other styles, but this one fits best in my room.
& it's only $12.00

 

Free-Time-Me-Time

Catching up on one of my favorite things to do...

reading my Vogue.

Also I wanted to show you girls a new lip color I picked up.

It's "Brazen Berry" 905 by Maybelline.

 I love this color, it's definitely different from what I would normally wear on my lips, but when it comes to fashion and beauty you can never be scared to try new things, because you never know what will actually look good on you.

Nails...

So I've decided to go ahead and try the "gel nail polish".

I had them done at a salon close to my house. I looked at all of the reviews and they all seemed 5star worthy. I'm very happy with the results, however this has led me to want to buy the home gel nail kit. Sally Hansen has a starter kit I'm thinking of trying first, and then maybe later investing in a more high tech one. Also the color I picked out is what my mother likes to call "rosa Mexicano" one of my favorite colors. Please feel free to comment at the bottom!

 I love all feed back! XoXo

Yesterday's LipStick

Hey everyone! Thanks for staying tuned. Here's the lipstick I wore in yesterdays photo. ~ Maybelline 140 Fuchsia Fever~ I bought mine at my nearest target store. XoXo

Moments and smiles

I love soaking up every bit of a beautiful day. Here I'm sitting on a sidewalk step in midtown Sacramento. With a smile caught on camera, wearing my favorite wedges from target. I hope everyone is enjoying their day like I am enjoying mine.