Hey!!!

This is my first look of the day for 2011 and it’s a stunning one!!

Last week, my Middle Eastern dance instructor, Jannelle,  was invited to perform at the surprise 40th birthday party for Mary J. Blige!!!!!!!!!

I was trilled and privileged at the opportunity to do her makeup at the event! I immediately started thinking about the look.  An event like that, with all the movers and shakers in the music industry, requires more than just a smoky eye.  You have to bring it!!!

The theme of the event was Arabic-inspired and I wanted more than just kohl-lined, winged liner.  I drew inspiration from Eman and Scandalous Beauty and decided on a glittery look.  Jannelle also wore a gold, sparkly costume and I wanted something to match.  This is a great look for performance especially in situations where there is not a lot of bright lighting so that you are drawn to the dancers eyes.  Could also be used for a Carnival look.  I also paired it with a red lip and a hit of shimmer. Btw, I have found an amazing red that everyone can wear – Make Up For Ever’s Rouge Artist Intense lipstick in Moulin Rouge (#43)! Separate post on that coming soon!  Using glitters was stepping out of my zone, but makeup is all about not being afraid to try something new.  One note: If you are going to use glitters, especially on the eyes, make sure it is cosmetic-grade, which is milled fine enough and won’t scratch your eyes.

Anyway, here is the final look!

Arabic-inspired

Breakdown

  • Make Up For Ever (MUFE) HD Microperfecting Primer in Neutral and Green
  • M.A.C. Face and Body Foundation in C4
  • MUFE HD Microfinish Powder
  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  • NARS Duo Eye Shadow in Mediteranee (light, champagne side) –  inner lid
  • MUFE Metal Powder in Maize Gold (#2) –  middle lid, applied wet
  • M.A.C. Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio in Interview (shimmery, chocolate brown side) –  outer lid
  • Urban Decay eye shadow in Darkhorse – outer lid
  • M.A.C. eye shadow in Cork – Crease to blend
  • Urban Decay eye shadow in Virgin – highlight
  • MUFE Diamond Powder in Gold 16 – all over the entire lid, applied wet with M.A.C. Fix+ (also added some to the middle of the lip)
  • MUFE Glitter in Sand 11 –  all over the entire lid, applied wet with M.A.C. Fix+
  • M.A.C. Fluidline in Blacktrack – entire top lashline and bottom waterline, winged out
  • Clinique Lash Power mascara in Black Onyx
  • Ardell Demi Wispies lashes
  • Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow – Bronze side as a cheek contour
  • M.A.C. Mineralize Blush in Merrily
  • M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish in Warm Blend
  • M.A.C. Burgundy lip pencil
  • MUFE Rouge Artist Intense in Moulin Rouge
  • M.A.C. Venetian lipglass

Some more pics!

Photo courtesy of Jannelle Cortes and Cortes Entertainment

The costume!!! Photo courtesy of Jannelle Cortes and Cortes Entertainment

For more information on Jannelle and for bookings:

Jannelle Cortes

jannelle[at]groovefit[dot]com

Groovefit

Cortes Entertainment

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