Happy Holidays

I wish all readers of this blog a merry christmas and a prosperous fulfilling  new year.may all your heart desires come to fruition.

This is also to say  a very big thank you to all my readers,thanks for staying tuned to the blog and also for believing in my works,for all the mails and comments.I promise to bring you more reviews and juicy stuff in the coming year.Lets do this again come 2013

Cheeers!!!

...Oluwayimika Too

 Hello beautiful people, happy holidays .

 I really don't have any concrete excuse for being MIA all these while but i hope you bear with me.I have tons of pictures i've piled up over the past few months  and i promise i'll post all of them no matter how long it takes. 

Yinka is one of the lovely people i know and we decided  on a makeover/photoshoot sometimes in july or august but we didn't get around to it till sometimes in october due to her busy schedule(and mine too).

I decided to go a little bold on the lips,and she liked it,but she's yet to muster the courage to rock it,lol.  The green eyeliner was meant to complement the lips and stand the eyes out a little more. 

me at work....lining her eyes

The headgear came as an afterthought (i'm sure you noticed it looks off on her dress)...lol

its the camera flash,i swear,lol

I love the look and i hope you do too.Feel free to recreate the look and please e-mail me at mccoybeautyinc@gmail.com if you encounter any difficulties in the process

xoxo,

Gbemi gets a makeover

Hello Darlings,

How was your weekend? and how is your week going?mine is pretty much going as i planned and i'm happy.This is one of the post that have been lying around here since like forever and i really wanna share.Did this makeover a while ago but haven't been able to post.I tried enhancing her looks without making it look like she's wearing loads of makeup. She has a phobia for lining her eyes and i was able to help her overcome it.and she totally loved it

My favorite look of all

before the makeover

me fully concentrating :-(

Love this angle too*winks*

I hope you enjoyed the look.feel free to recreate the looks and also drop comments.Get back to me if you need help on recreating the look and i'd be more than willing to help :-)

xoxo,

I'M BACK ,YAAAY!

Hey guys,how have you been.I'm so sorry for being MIA but all that is gonna change soon...even sooner than you expect.I feel you deserve to know whats going on with me and i will let you in on it..soon too.
There are lots of lovely posts to look forward to.posts that I am super excited to post for your reading pleasure.posts on how to recreate some of my favorite looks,product reviews,brush reviews and so much more.so guys watch this space...there is more to come.

Till then,
xoxo

GUIDE TO PURCHASING AND USING EYELINERS

So I decided to do a post on the different types of eyeliners that are available. There are lots of products on the market today that they even got us confused. But don’t worry, I’m going to tell you what works best for me and I’m  also going to tell you how to make it work for you too J

      1. Liquid eyeliner: it can be used to achieve a variety of looks but can be very tricky to apply. It is definitely a beginner’s nightmare. It needs very steady hand and persistent practice to achieve a perfect line free of track marks. This eyeliner type will give you the prettiest, smoothest and darkest line you could ever get with eyeliner. Did I mention it’s greatest for creating the winged eyeliner? I wouldn’t use this product in my waterline so I wouldn’t recommend you do the same because it will irritate your eyes. I’d advise you only use it in the lower lash line only when you are a pro.

DIY| ASPIRIN MASK FOR OILY/ACNE PRONE SKIN

Hello pretties,

I was really excited when i read about this wonder-working home-made facial recipe and seeing how easy it is to prepare,I decided to share with you guys.Apparently, aspirin is brilliant at spot-treating pimples, clearing up acne and itchy patches. In fact, this aspirin mask has gotten a lot of reviews from people who testify to its efficacy

Prep Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1-3 aspirin

• Coffee cup or glass cup

• Shallow dish

• Warm honey (runny honey), moisturizer made for the face or natural oil such as almond, olive or coconut

Preparation:

• Depending on the amount of coverage needed, use 1-3 aspirin.

• Crush the aspirin into small pieces by rolling a coffee cup or glass cup over them. Place aspirin in a shallow dish.

• Stir in a few drops of water to help the aspirin dissolve into a paste.

• Add warm honey, moisturizer or a bit of oil (almond, olive or coconut works). Stir well.

• Apply as a mask or spot treat the pimple or itchy area. Allow to dry. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Feel free to drop comments about how this mask worked for you.

xoxo!

EVENT|LAGOS MAKE UP FAIR (LMUF) 2012

It was the first ever makeup fair in lagos and trust me it was pure fun.There were a  lot of stands with lots of products on display and even some launching new brands.I also discovered a couple of Nigerian makeup brands and i must say i am impressed with the Nigerian Beauty industry(watch out for my post on nigerian makeup brands).I was there and I brought you tons of pictures

On my way to the event

On the red carpet

PRODUCT REVIEW |FM AUTOMATIC EYE PENCIL

They claim:

  Draws both thick as well as thin lines with immaculate precision,enriched with nourishing waxes and ethereal oils,non-smear formula;waterproof,twist to open...twist to close with a convenient sharpener at the base of the pencil

PACKAGING:FM AUTOMATIC EYE PENCIL comes in a twist-up cylindrical bottle with a sharpener at the base.the base color is the color of the shade(i guess that's for easy identification)

LAGOS MAKEUP FAIR(LMUF)

POPS Concepts presents the first Lagos MakeUp Fair (LMUF) which debuts  8th September, 2012. The Lagos MakeUp fair is coming after a successful Abuja MakeUp Fair (AMUF) which took place 5th May, 2012. AMUF is the first  in the series of “The MakeUp Fair” designed to hold in  different cities.
The MakeUp Fair series is a makeup and beauty shopping extravaganza which is intended to give makeup and beauty professionals  a great platform from which to conclude business with  attendees/visitors by showcasing and demonstrating their products to  potential customers. 

Exhibitor Categories include: 
Makeup products, tools and Personal Care:Wellness and Spa:Hair Care, products and accessories:

Why Exhibit?
Are you looking to launch a new product, test the market and sample  new products?Reach new makeup and beauty buying audienceImprove and increase salesBuild your database thereby improving brand circulation.Showcase and demonstrate your products to prospective customersMeet existing business contacts, friends and network to make new  connections during the fair. 

Cost:
MakeUp Brand Owners & Other Brand Owners – N40,000.00Others (Non –Brand owners – You sell all brands ) – N25,000.00

For Stand bookingsKindly fill the registration form at www.lagosmakeupfair.com . Limited  Spaces available Deadline for payment is 27th August,2012 

Demos:
Are you a makeup artist and will like to showcase a makeup look or  makeup creativity at its best  .We are giving slots for DEMOS. Each  demo slot is 5 – 15mins and should have theme E.g The Arabian look,  The Carnival queen, The double gele art etc Just Something creative!    Interested??? Email your details with subject: Makeup Demo to     info@lagosmakeupfair.com
If you love everything makeup and beauty Dont miss this great makeup  and beauty shopping extravaganza!!! 

Date : 8th September, 2012Venue: Our Place No 7 Olufunmilayo Okikiolu off Toyin Street Ikeja LagosTime:  12 – 7pmAttendance is FREE!
Makeovers...Shopping...Fun...

Networking...Demos...Food...Drinks, Loads of  freebies for grabs and Free breast Cancer Screening. 

It sounds like its going to be fun already. this is going to be my first ever makeup fair and im kinda excited.I will be there  and bring you everything going on there .but till then,be good

xoxo
'Dolapo

MAKEOVER|PICTURES FROM DAMMIE'S MAKEOVER

Here are pictures from the makeover/photoshoot for the birthday girl and i hope u like them.feel free to recreate the look and don't forget to  leave your comments .I wrote a list of products i used in a earlier post.click here to view the products used.

more images when you continue

NOTD| FUSION OF COLOR

Yes fusion of color,that was the very first name that came to mind although it is a makeup line that belongs to a friend of mine(Kathy is such a lovely person) .so back to my nail post.i did this about a month ago and everybody just loved it.In fact I was on cloud nine for the duration I had it on,lol.I used almost all the nail color I had ranging from yellow to red,wine,pink,denim blue and dark jade.i decided to limit it to those.I hope the  pictures are clear enough

ARTICLE|ACHIEVING THE PERFECT SKIN

Hello lovely people,
Today I have decided to share with you an article i wrote for a magazine on proper skin care and i thought you my dear readers would benefit greatly from the points i made in the post.here it is;

Possessing a perfect skin is every woman’s dream and believe me it is possible and also very easily achievable .it only takes a level of dedication and attention. Here are a few points on taking care of the skin

MAKEOVER|DAMMIE'S BELATED BIRTHDAY MAKEOVER

Hello ladies,

My dear friend of several years celebrated her birthday last  week and I decided to give her a makeover.We couldnt do it on her birthday because she had a party(which i didn’t attend*hiding face in shame*).We finally decided to have the makeover/photoshoot yesterday and it was so much fun.we talked and talked and talked catching up on  old times(we went to secondary school together)that we totally lost track of time and i must say it was great working with her .she has great skin as you'd be seeing in her before photo and i didnt really have to do much to cover up flaws because they weren’t even there

We decided on a smokey eye look paired with nude lips.i had her pick out the colors since it was her birthday makeover anyway.i hope u like the looks as much as she liked them

NB: these pictures were taken with my camera,unedited. watch out for the professional shots.

                                         before the makeover

                                 After the foundaton and powder and with the eyebrows done

NEW BLOG DESIGN

Hello chicas,how are u?i have been fiddling with the design of the blog for some time now.I've changed the background image,the theme,the color,the fonts and so many things.I havent been able to come up with something satisfactory enough but i really do hope you like what i have been able to come up with.otherwise,let me know what else i can change in the design to make the blog more appealing to you.

         Cheers
'Dolapo

DIY |Home-made facials

This one too has been lying in my drafts box.its a home-made recipe suitable for all skin types


Ingredients:

• 2 egg whites, separated from the yolk and placed in a bowl

• 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt 

Preparation:

Separate the egg whites from a couple eggs and place them in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt (do not use flavored yogurt!). Mix them up and apply to face. Leave on face for a few minutes then rinse face in warm water, followed by a warm washcloth. The mask works wonders for the skin
Please try it out and lemme know how much you like it in the comments section,cheers
xoxo

'Dolapo

HOW TO:APPLY FOUNDATION

1.Begin with clean hands and a clean face.The face must have been Cleansed,exfoliated and Toned (depending on the skin type)

2.Apply a moisturizer(even on an oily skin), primer, oil matifier (optional) that’s perfect for your skin type.Foundations will go on more smoothly if the skin is well-hydrated.

3.Let the moisturizing sunscreen, primer, oil matifier (optional) set for a few minutes.

4.Wipe off any excess moisturizer with a tissue. Greasy skin will make the foundation slip and slide.

5.Using a makeup sponge or a foundation brush apply dots of foundation on your cheeks, chin, forehead and tip of the nose. Makeup artists swear by foundation brushes to apply product. They soak up less foundation and blend flawlessly.

6.Using the sponge, or the foundation brush, blend the dots together in an outward stroke to the hair-line. Pay special attention to your hairline and jawline to ensure there’s no obvious line.

7.Conceal your dark, under-eye circles, spots, blemishes with a concealer or  foundation. Pat, never rub, the concealer into skin.

8.Set the foundation with face powder immediately after application.

MY FIRST NOTD(Nail of the day)

Hello everyone,how is the weekend going?I wanna believe you are enjoying it.This post has been lying in my drafts box for quite some time and i think you still need to see it.I was able to achieve these designs on my nails by a technique known as marbling.

 Here are pictures of my left hand with more of papaya nail polish

 Here are pictures of my right hand with more of the dark jade nail polish

I hope you guys like it :-)

please leave a comment,thank you

Here is a kiss from me to you
xoxo

'Dolapo

My new makeup haul :-)

Hello everyone,
I've been seriously makeup shopping for some time now even tough i promised to leave my kit just the way it is without no makeup additions but i just couldnt stay true to that *sighs*
Anyways,these are some of the products i just got and their reviews are coming sometimes soon,enjoy!

 My very first powder palette.Got this myself from House of Tara. Tried it on and I love it already.will bring you photos later

 Tara Orekelewa osenken eyeshadow with the lid closed

               with the lid open.my fave color is the darkest

 swatches of  the e/s on the back of my hand(i like the way the colors came out without layering or primer)

 Black Opal lipstick in sweet mandarine

 sorry about the poor lighting here :(

 Lipstick without the cover

 Tara e/s primer

 Primer with the lid open

 My FM mascara.The black one is the 3 Step mascara while the golden one is the new dimension lash
 mascara

 check out the wand on the 3 Step mascara..guaranteed instant volume

 FM baked bronzer which is guaranteed to give the sun kissed effect and FM automatic eye pencil in frozen gray

with the lid/cover open

  Thats my latest makeup haul and i cant wait to try out all the products.Have you tried out any of these products before?if yes please let me know by posting it in the comment section.if you have any questions or comments,please post and i would reply ASAP.thanks for reading.

much love
xoxo,
Dolapo.