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Deals/Discounts Galore – Eyelashes, Makeup, Perfume, & Jeans

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Love eyelashes? Checkout Red Cherry Lashes for 15%  off ($1.70!!) all orders (sale ends March 22nd while supplies last). Free Shipping on orders over $30.

Every Friday Stila has Happy hour from 10 am – 4pm (PST) & this Friday, Stila Cosmetics is giving customers 30% off holiday sets. Alsa, get a free mascara with any mascara purchase. Enter Code: MASCARA at checkout.
Lip glaze
Smudge pots
24K Lipglass collection
Color Collection & Clutch
Step out & Shine

Perfumania has a items for 90% off.  They also have a code for 10% off your order using Code: TENOFF

The Gap is offering 30% off (35% off to cardholders) to people who bring in their old denim.  Check your nearest Gap store.

My Favorite Scents Series: The Smell of Purple – Insolence by Guerlain

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I’ll admit, I do not have a single “signature” scent.  You know the scent that you’re supposed to have that when you walk into a room, people will know that you just walked in.  I totally break that rule.  Instead of one, I have .:gasp:. THREE!

In this post, I will introduce you to one of my favorite fragrances. Insolence by Guerlain is one of the three fragrance I have, and love.  If you can imagine the smell of purple (could be the violet in it?), I think this is what it would smell like.  .:LOL:. I know it’s weird, but purple is my favorite color & this is what it smells like to me! Don’t judge me :o)  It has a nice scent.  A little goes a long way, and it lasts all day!

I was using My Insolence at first, until my boyfriend picked up for me Insolence by Guerlain, and I actually liked the regular Insolence better. I found that My Insolence had baby powderish notes to it, that I didn’t like, and it was a little too much on the citrusy side (in my opinion).

I think my boyfriend purchased Insolence by Guerlain from MACY*S.  I’ve been seeing varying price ranges so, I’m not going to post the price.

If you end up trying this, please let me know.

Choosing the right color foundation – I’m between NC45 & NC50

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Last January, I did this blog post “I’m a Woman of Color, I Can’t Find my Right Tone.”  This post spoke about women of color (Hispanic, African American, Indian, and Asian) who have mostly yellow undertones or hues; however, some of these women do have reddish undertones.  I know it can be confusing, and a pain in the butt trying to find the right color for your skintone, and the product that works well for you, especially since you’re probably spending a lot of money on these products.  In this post, I’m going to list a few of the ways to make it easier for you to choose the right colors for your skintone.

Let’s start with what the N, C and W means that you usually see on most MAC foundations.
If you’re lucky, some cosmetics companies started to create comparison charts to make it easier for you to match.
N = Neutral – best for Beige skin
C = Cool – best for Yellow-Golden or “olive” skin
W = Warm – best for Pinkish skin
NC = Neutral Cool – Golden beige skin
NW = Neutral Warm – Pink Beige skin

What do the numbers mean?
The numbers usually mean the depth of the color.  For instance, the lowest number is for people who have paler skintones, while the highest number is for people with darker skintones. 

It seems cheaper to use drugstore brands, but at the end of the day it isn’t when you’re constantly spending money on the wrong shades! It’s always best to go to a makeup counter or store & have a professional help you.  I know you’re probably thinking, “Well, sometimes even they don’t pick the right shade for me.”  That’s why it’s good to be an educated consumer.  It won’t hurt you to speak up for yourself, and state what you do know about foundations, and what you know doesn’t already work for you. 

Make sure you test three (3) different shades within the same color range for your complexion, from lightest to darkest, and test them out next to each other on your jawline to find the best possible match.

No one has perfectly even skin.  You may find yourself using more than one color.  Most people are lighter in the center of their face & darker on the outer parts.

For reference purposes these are the colors I use in different foundations:
MAC – Studio Finish NC45/NC50-   Face & Body C7 
Graftobian HD Creme Foundation – Midnight Marigold & Diva
Make Up For Ever – #127 (center of face)  & #128 Mixed w/ 127) HD, Face & Body Caramel #18

Face Atelier Ultra Pro – #10 & 11

 

 

I hope this was helpful.  Next post will be on choosing the right concealer/corrector.
This article can also be found here

Makeup by Kim Porter

Services & Rates

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People have started asking me what services I offer & my rates. Here they are below. 
***Rates are subject to change at anytime. Please email me for the most up-to-date information.  

DAY RATE
A full day rate will be charged if Kim Porter is needed on-call for the whole day. A day rate consists of eight consecutive hours, with one hour lunch break. This booking arrangement cannot be changed after the artist arrives for the appointment. Day rate must be specified at the time of booking and must be paid even if the artist is not used for the full day.
***Overtime charges occur after 8 hours or before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Day rate (8hrs): $350
1/2 day(4hrs): $175
Hourly: $60
Overtime: $100 hourly
WEDDINGS
$200 for the bride
$75 Bridal Makeup Trial Application
***There is no obligation after your consultation, however if you should decide to book with me you will receive a $50 credit towards all your Wedding Day Services.
$75 Per person in bridal Party
$35 Bridal Party Makeup Trial Application
***5+ bridesmaids the bride is free!
$15 Eyebrow Grooming
$20 Eyelash Application
Free Flower girls (11 & under)
***If Kim is needed for on-call or reception touchups additionally, hourly or day rates will apply.
PROM, GRADUATION, SPECIAL EVENTS & Etc.
$45 for makeup application
$10 Eyebrow Grooming
$15 Strip Eyelash Application
PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS
$125 for a 2-hour consultation (one-on-one makeup lesson)
Learn how to apply, 2 different looks. *bring your own make-up bag filled with daily make-up, full face.
MAKEUP PARTIES
(Contact me for special group rates) I will come to a venue of your choice and give you and up to 6 friends a night to remember. Everybody brings their make-up bags and a mirror and I will walk you through some skincare basics and teach you how to apply your make-up, from natural daytime looks to evening/clubbing smoky eye effects with looks to kill! Don’t worry – I will have my full kit with me and you will be more than welcome to experiment with an array of colors to create different looks.
MODELING PORTFOLIO & TALENT HEADSHOTS
Will negotiate rates depending on the scale of the project.
·       $60 Kit Fee applies
TIME FOR PRINT/TIME FOR CREDIT
Limited TFP/TFC + $60 Kit fee
***Kim Porter will consider TFP/TFC, but my decision is based on the project, model, and photographer.
CHARITY WORK
I look forward to all charity work requests. Send all requests via email 

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations are preferred 8 or more days prior to the booked date.  In the event Client cancels the Project less than one week prior to the scheduled date, Client will lose the deposit made to the Artist. Upon payment of the cancellation fee, Client will have no further liability to Artist hereunder.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
  • Deposit: A 50% non-refundable cash, money order, or bank deposit is required at time of booking.
  • Cancellations: Less than one (1) week prior to booking, the 2 hour minimum fee ($120) will be imposed.  A 1/2 day rate will apply to cancellations that are not made at least 24 hours notice for all days of the project.
  • Early Morning Fee: If arrival of Kim Porter is required prior to 9:00 a.m.
  • Travel: If I have to travel more than 45 minutes anywhere there will be a reasonable travel fee, please email for specific rates.
  • Accommodations: Client must book & pay for all airfare and hotel accommodations for overnight stays, and travel outside of New York City.
  • Specialty makeup/products: The client is welcome to request any product and/or brand of their liking to be used on them.  The client can either bring the product with them, or I can pick it up, which the client will be charged for.
  • Gratuities:  Accepted and appreciated.

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