I have been trying to upload my new giveaway video (and with the winner of the Sugar Rus Lipgloss Set), but Youtube keeps giving me an error =(
So I will announce it on here...
And the winner is...
Luv2singk!
Congrats girl!
I have been a bit behind since it looks like this will be a longggg week for me (lots of overtime at work). I will try my best to ship out the prizes tomorrow or Thursday the latest.
New giveaway
Since I have to remake the video, I wanted to let you guys pick the giveaway prize. Please post a comment on this blog post for your vote. If you are the only one to post, then that will be the prize for the new giveaway =)
2 options:
e.l.f. smokey eye kit (I think this comes with an eyelash curler, eyeliner, mascara, and some eyeshadows - not sure, I will update this post once I go home and verify)
essie nail polish set (set of two full size essie nail polishes - both light colors - I will post the colors when I get home tonight)
So as I mentioned before, I need to get rid of my extras. I know someone will give them a good home. Here is a preview list of what to look out for on my blog sale. I will be slowly posting everything on this list at www.katsextras.blogspot.com
A LOT of these are discontinued (bold) and all have the old packaging (more product than if you bought them at MAC now).
So I was able to successfully create an eCrater store along with the new blog (www.katsextras.blogspot.com). I was able to post 2 items in the blog sale (or eCrater store). Head over there and check it out. I listed 2 discontinued MAC pigments (3 jars of each).
So, as you all can see from my collection video, I have too much makeup! I never thought that I would ever say that but it's true. I have a problem...or addiction rather? So I have been trying to downsize my pigment collection for a while now and it doesn't seem to be going away. I also have so many dupes of a color or product and its driving me mad.
My solution for this? I am going to start a separate blog for blog sales. I think I will actually post the items on eCrater.com but use the new blog for mostly info and pics. I just created it a few minutes ago so I don't know when it will be ready but I will keep you guys updated. I just figured this would be easier since I get so many msgs on YT about my pigments.
I posted the video for the contest winners! I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I've been really busy this week. I started a new job, Chinese New Year is today, and I have a Valentine's Day dinner tonight (triple date). I'm not a big Valentine's day person (lucky for the bf lol) but our friend invited us for dinner so we decided to go. We are having yummy Brazilian Barbecue. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out.
I am going to try to film something today, but I really need to get the online store set up too. So we'll see!
Congrats to my 3 winners! Please send me your info ASAP =)
I would like to get the prizes shipped out by Feb 23 or so.
This was a simple skin matching exercise I did while attending Westmore. We had to do this exercise while studying color theory. Items needed for the exercise are pretty inexpensive and easy to find; I bought the paints for $1.60 each at Micheal's.
You will need:
6 Acrylic Paints
- White
- Burnt Sienna
- Brunt Umber
-Yellow
- Blue
- Red
Cotton Swabs / toothpick (for mixing)
Wax / Parchment paper
Base color
First, choose 3 patches / areas of your skin that are different tones. Your goal is to use the 6 paints to match your skin color. The first 3 colors on the list are your base colors used for skin tones. For light - medium tones, mix white with a little burnt sienna as your base. For deeper complexions, mix white with a little burnt umber.
Correctors
Now figure out your undertone and mix the corresponding color to your base color. I have a warm (yellow/golden) undertone, so I added a bit of yellow. When first starting out, this process may be hard but you keep adjusting the colors until you match your skin tone.
Checking in the Mirror
To check your color matching, I was taught to stand in front of a mirror and see if you can see the swatch of paint in the reflection. If you can't, then you have a pretty good skin match.
I hope this was helpful...or at least interesting.
I wanted to thank my early subscribers for supporting me! Thank you for subscribing to my channel so early on. I will be posting more videos as soon as I get the software I need to transfer them to my PC. I have been working really hard on my new vanity area and it is looking good. Anyways, here is a contest & drawing for you guys!
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY:
You must be subscribed to my youtube channel AND one of the following:
*twitter @makeupbykat
https://twitter.com/makeupbykat
*blog @ www.blushingartisan.com
(click "follow")
THEN...
Answer the following question:
How much did I spend on my last MACcosmetics.com order?
Answer that question in the comments of the video above and include your twitter and/or blog account used to follow me.
(example: $20.25 twitter @makeupbykat blog @Kat W.)
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. Multiple entries will be deleted and only the first entry will count.
CONTEST IS CLOSED FEB. 12, 2010 @ 11:59PM(PST).
On Feb. 13, 2010, I will announce the 3 people that were closest to the amount of my maccosmetics.com order without going over. If everyone is over, then the 3 closest to the amount wins.
The 3 people will win (2) random NYX products (Chrome eyeshadow, glitter, or lipstick)
AND...
One entry into a drawing for a MAC LIMITED EDITION BRUSH SET! Each person has a 1 in 3 chance to win this great beginner/basics brush set.
STASH BOX: 5 BRUSH This brand new brush set includes:
(this is a good beginner/basics brush set)
129SE (powder)
219SE (pencil)
239SE (best eyeshadow brush)
266SE (angled)
316SE (lip)
REMINDER: You must be subscribed to my youtube channel and twitter/blog (links above) to qualify for this contest.
I can only ship within the US or to Canada right now...SORRY =(
After all 3 winners contact me, I will use random.org for the MAC BRUSH SET drawing =)
Good luck everyone and thank you to all my early subscribers!
<3 kat
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Please feel free to contact me with any questions:
kat [at] blushingartisanmakeup.com
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years. I never really go out for NYE (I'm quite the old lady...LOL) but I got to spend it with the BF so I was happy. I had the pleasure of cleaning up this week since I'm on vacation and found something packed away in a random closet!
Can you believe this????? There are items in this stash that I needed for my kit and have already purchased (grr...). I may keep some of the items since a few are limited editions. But guess what? I think I will hold giveaways or contests. I have a bunch of new stuff that I have been meaning to get rid of. So my blonde moment will pay off for some lucky subscribers. I will post a YT video soon about this.
I just ordered a cam so I can start posting more videos (and in better quality). I think I got the lighting perfect in my restroom which I am happy about. Good lighting makes such a difference. I am having a hard time with Windows Movie Maker crashing on my all the time (very frustrating). Can anyone suggest something I could use to edit my YT videos? Any help would be great =)
Thanks for reading & look out for giveaways/contests!
This is a quick video showcasing the Kat Von D "True Romance" palette. I got this about a month ago during the Sephora friends and family sale. Overall it isn't bad, but I don't think I would get another one since I have so many colors that are similar. The pigmentation of the shadows are pretty good; I just wish the black was more black (but it still does the job). The cream color is really nice, but that finish was a surprise for me.
All the swatches on my hand are done without a base.
What am I wearing in this video/pictures?
FACE
just moisturizer - bliss
EYES
Bare Escentuals - Prime Time eyelid primer
Kat Von D - True Romance eyeshadow palette
(I used every color except for the cream color and the brown next to it)
