Research Research

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to research I go.

No I don't just spend my days relaxing and eating gold fish with the kids....*sigh* I actually do work in between diapers and singing the Alphabet song.

One of the many books I use to do my research. Thank you medical classes for all the text books and information. Hmm...maybe I should just go for my anesthetization's licence. I will have to look up what is involved in that. 

Back to reading!

~Ko

A quick blurb on Mascara (from the tutorial)

Good morning! 

Here is the close up of my lashes from the tutorial, I do not have any liner on.

On my right eye (which would be the left side of the picture) I have applied the Size Queen mascara by Two Faced. 

On my left eye (which would be the right side of the picture) I have applied L'Oreal Voluminous.

You can see the difference in length and thickness between the two eyes. The Two Faced product, which is in the $20 price range thickens and lengthens much more than the L'Oreal mascara. 

That being said, I think the L'Oreal product does a good job for the cost. I can usually find it for around $8. I have found it at Target for $5 and some change in the past. Shop around to get the best prices.

Well that's it. I just wanted you to be able to see the difference. Thanks for reading! 

Until next time.

~Ko

Did you like this post? Want more like it? Send me some feed back!

Redness & hyper-pigmentation be gone!

Good evening everyone!

(No matter what my screwy time lists here on this blog it is currently 5pm.)

I had a few requests for before and after pictures regarding my latest tutorial. Skeptics who don't believe that  such quick and minimal makeup can really cover. Well...to prove to you that it works I present my before and after photos! TADA! (Don't laugh at my red face!)

Yes those are both really me!!! 

See what a little tinted moisturizer and some concealer can do?! No painting on tons of Spackle to remake yourself. No fake lashes (although those are fun), just me...without the redness and hyper-pigmentation. A little makeup and alot more confidence. It is possible, quick, and easy...you can do it as well. Check out the full video to find out how. 

Keep the comments and requests coming.

Until next time,

~Ko

Video Editing Software

Good Morning Friends!

It's about 6 am and my day is starting. No nothing fun today, like a photo-shoot or a wedding, just the normal baby stuff. :( Soooo tiered! 2 Cups of coffee and I feel less like a zombie. I was up until midnight making sure the video was uploaded properly.

Yes I am still sick, but I made it through! It took 5-6 hours total (after trashing the first atempt due to baby noise in the background and coughing fits on my part) and I am so glad to be finished! I learned a lot about how I work and my organization techniques for video editing.

And can I just say...my husband is awesome! After a full day of work he came home and scooped up the baby and left me to my projects day after day! YOU ROCK HONEY!

I would really appreciate some feed back from you guys about the new tutorial. I used Windows Live Movie Maker to do the editing (because right now that is all I have) and there is not an abundance of options. I know it is a poor quality and the sound is better from a phone then it is on a desk top and I apologize, I will get a better microphone soon! What else can you suggest?

(Thanks to my friends in other time-zones for the suggestions you sent me early this morning...they were in mid-day when I posted last night and were kind enough to send me some suggestions).

Ok it's 9 am now, just getting back to the computer to post this...now you can see why it takes so long...at least my interruptions are adorable! ^_^

Please leave feedback for me so I can improve. If you have any suggestions for video editing software let me know. (I am saving up for a MAC because they are the best for photo and video editing...but the one I want is $3,000 so it is going to be a while, I still have to buy diapers.)

As always I thank you for reading!

Until next time,

Ko ^_^

New Tutorial for Quick & Easy Makeup

Huuray! Hurrah! Three Cheers!

The video for Quick & Easy Makeup is up on You Tube! I cannot tell you how happy I am that the editing is done and the video is uploaded!

Sorry it took so long. :(

OK! On to the next project!

~Ko ^_^

Editing complete!

Hurray!! It's finally finished!
My Quick and Easy Makeup Tutorial is done!!

Ok, I am very excited that I finally finished editing this video, can you tell?!
With two toddlers running around all day and only a few precious minutes at a time to be able to work on it.....well you get the point.

I will be uploading the video tonight so please look for it on You Tube!

Thanks,
Ko

New shoots coming up!

Looks like I have three new shoots coming up!
Fashion, Boudoir, and a sassy motorcycle shoot! I can't wait! As always, photos will go up on my Face Book Page once they are ready.

If you are doing a photo-shoot anytime soon and need someone to do your makeup, don't forget me! ^_~

Until next time,
Ko

Photo shoot opportunity!

This Saturday, 08/25/12, the Ulta store in Woodbridge, VA is having a special event!
You can get your makeup done by a professional makeup artist for free. Then if you spend $75 in that makeup line (Smashbox) you get your photo taken by celebrity photographer Steven Kahn!!!
If you are new to the world of fashion and glam and you don't know who Steven Kahn is....trust me it's a once in a lifetime experience and a HUGE discount!

If you can, stop by the store and sign up. I think they will take phone calls as well....JUST HURRY!! Slots are limited.

Even if you can't afford the $75 (to buy products) you can still get your makeup done for free...which is rare!

Cheers!

Update on next tutorial

Hello friends,

I just finished shoot the tutorial for quick makeup (the previous post). I will edit it this week and let you know when it is up. 

Thanks for checking in!

~Ko

Quick and Easy Makeup for those that don't have time.

"I don't have time for makeup but I need to do something."
"It takes too long to put on makeup."
"I'm not sure what to do and it takes too long to do it."
"I have kids, how can I possibly put on makeup?"

Don't have time for makeup but you have flaws you want to flawlessly cover....ummm....this isn't a magical land where fairies grant wishes...I wish it were...then I could eat all the bad food I want and look fantastic.

 Flawless skin takes luck, genetics, or time.

WAIT!!!! I do have some good news....

                                                            ... you can get an even skin tone and do a quick eye in about 5 minutes...do you have time for that?

On a normal day you should at least splashing water on your face and throwing on some eye cream, moisturizer, and sun block. (That takes 2 minutes...you can do it while you are rinsing with mouth wash.) With a few additional minutes you can get a more polished look.

What you will need:
Tinted Moisturizer (or foundation of your choice)
Concealer
Powder (translucent or colored depending on the amount of coverage you want)
neutral eye shadow
mascara

After you apply your eye cream, moisturizer, and sun block wait about 30 seconds (if you can wait 1-2 minutes it's better). 

The Breakdown
1. Apply tinted moisturizer/foundation. (I am loving Laura Mercier 's Tinted Mosturizer SPF 20.)

• Use your fingers!! It's quick, cheap, and easy. (Yes you will use more product so if you prefer to save product then use a brush but you will have to clean the brush at least once a week and that is neither quick nor easy.) 
• Dot the product around your face then rub it in.

2. Apply concealer to areas that need it.

• Again, use your fingers. (I like Cargo's Onebase base for this step, it's not too heavy and it's moisturizing.)
• Dot over those areas of redness, blemish, veins, or anything else you wish to cover. Just use a tap and pull motion to blend.
• If you have circles use a light tapping motion to blend under your eyes. 

3.Set it all with a powder.

• I prefer a large and fluffy powder puff or super soft brush for application. (Eco Tools or Japanesque both have nice brushes. Eco Tools is cheap. Japanesque is affordable/professional grade.) 
• If you have dry skin or don't like the feel of powder then you can choose to skip this step, though the powder does help set the makeup and improve wear-time. 
• If you want more coverage use a powder with some coverage or color to it. (I like Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder for a sheer set or Cargo blu_ray pressed powder for more coverage. I have even taken a mineral foundation, such as Bare Minerals, and used that if I need heavy coverage.)

4. Apply eye shadow.

• Use your ring finger and sweep some shadow on the pad of the finger. 
• Swipe product over the eye lid. You can choose to apply to the whole lid or just to the crease. Either way you will get a more finished look from this simple step. I prefer a taupe or natural color like Little Round Pot #8 Essential by Bourjois Paris.

5. Apply mascara.

• One quick coat is all you need. A cheap and easy to apply mascara such as L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara is great for the women with no money and no time as you can get it at almost any grocery store or CVS. My favorite right now, though, is Size Queen by Two Faced. I love the HUGE double helix brush as it gives both length and volume. 

Done!

I think it took longer for me to type this then it would to actually apply the makeup. I am working on a video for this one to show you in real time how quick and effective it can really be.

If you have oily to normal skin then you may want to think about using a powder foundation or mineral foundation. It's very quick and you can skip some of the steps above. An entry for those foundations will be coming up soon. I am still researching.

As always, sent your comments, questions, concerns, etc. my way. Always happy to help when I can.

Thanks for reading,
Ko