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CLOSED #Giveaway Ouidad Climate Control collection – Helping You Control Frizz & Flyaways

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Do you ever feel like you can’t escape a bad hair day?  Ouidad understands this feeling and created a video to express the frustration of a frizzy hair day.  In the video, Ouidad also introduces the new addition to their award winning Climate Control Collection, the Ouidad Frizz and Flyaway Fighter.  This revolutionary product will help tame frizz so that measures, like those seen in the video, can be avoided.

Ouidad’s Climate Control Collection are specifically formulated for the unique needs of curly hair.  The products are gentle, deeply moisturizing and help achieve healthy hair.  The formulations are lightweight and water soluble leaving hair free of residue, product build up and frizz.

Like the women in this video, you can also banish bad hair days with the help of the Ouidad Climate Control Collection.  The Defrizzing Shampoo and Conditioner, Heat and Humidity Gel and Frizz and Flyaway Fighter block out humidity and keep your hair smooth and shiny all day long.

 

 

 

The Ouidad Climate Control collection includes:

Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo

An extremely gentle shampoo for normal or chemically treated hair that protects curls and maintains color without stressing the hair

Sulfate free formula cleanses hair without stripping hair of its natural oils

Shea Butter, Ceramide 2, Glycerin, and Sodium Hyaluronate (Ouidad’s Humidity Shield Complex) provide a residual layer of microspheres that remain attached to the hair for longer lasting benefits; the complex also helps balance hair’s humidity resistance and control frizz

$18 at Ouidad.com 

 

Climate Control Defrizzing Conditioner

A luxurious, sulfate free conditioner that hydrates and nourishes dry, thirsty curls Safe for color treated, permed, and straightened curls

Rich Amino Acids penetrate the hair shaft and infuse strands with the hydration necessary for well defined curl formation and smoothness

Shea Butter, Ceramide 2, Glycerin, and Sodium Hyaluronate (Ouidad’s Humidity Shield Complex) provide a residual layer of microspheres that remain attached to the hair for longer lasting benefits; the complex also helps balance hair’s humidity resistance and control frizz

$20 at Ouidad.com 

 

Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel

A must have styling aid that works with the humidity to be the ultimate frizz preventer

Wheat Protein complex has a shielding effect on the hair that “breathes” with the humidity, protecting the hair shaft and helping to prevent hair from expanding

$22 at Ouidad.com 

 

Climate Control Frizz & Flyaway Fighter

Fosters long lasting shine and protects curls from the elements

Can be layered over any product for the perfect finishing touch

Use as a pre styler on damp hair to stop flyways before they startSafe for chemically treated hair

$22 at Ouidad.com

 

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Event Recap: RedLight PR Fall 2012 Press Preview

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I along with fellow blogger friend, Janique of Hergoodybag.com had the opportunity to attend Red Light PR‘s annual Fall Press Preview on April 3, 2012.  This two day NYC event hosted multiple collections to over 300 guests including editors, bloggers and stylists.

The event took place at the 404 NYC Event space.  It was the perfect location to showcase a number of brands on different levels without clutter and feeling cramped. 

The lower level displayed all of Red Light PR’s client’s Fall 2012 collections.  One of my favorites was the Dolce Vita fall shoe collection.  These fuschia oxfords were calling my name!!!

 

 

The second floor housed the delicious treats and cocktails sponsored by  Fat Buddha, Contorno’s,  Tito’s Vodka,  and Asahi.  I had the most amazing, and mouth-watering red velvet and banana split cupcakes from the Polkadot Cupcake Shop! I think I ate about 5! .:lol:. They were that good!

 

 

The top floor was the gifting lounge, where attendees had the option of getting a manicure by NailEZEE and a makeover from Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics.  I’ve used Youngblood products before, and reviewed their products on my blog; they are some of the nicest mineral products available.  It was nice to see their Fall line up close and personal. 

 

 

 I also loved the accessories from Bee Charming Accessories by Lisa and Lisa .  They had some unique vintage jewelry.    There were other companies that had items that were eye catching for Fall 2012 that I tweeted.  Check my twitter timeline @MakeupKimPorter to see pictures of other products.

 

 

I also liked these cute bags. Nice, fun colors for summer!

 

New York City Shoping Crawl with Kitty Bradshaw, She So Major & Shoes n’ Booze

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Please join Kitty Bradshaw, She So Major, and Shoes n’ Booze as we celebrate our love for shopping with a shopping crawl. The theme for their first shop crawl will be Thrift and Vintage Shops. We’ll meet up first for coffee and conversation (Location To Be Determined). Then we’ll head off for an afternoon of shopping fun! If you can’t make this event, don’t worry. These events will be held four times a year; with a different theme each season.

 

Twitter Hashtag: #ShopCrawl414
 
 
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Bridal Makeup Tips to Prevent a Wedding Day Makeup Meltdown

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It is spring, and summer is just around the corner, which means WEDDING SEASON!!!  A lot of women are currently searching for the best makeup artist to help them look amazing on their wedding day, or they are looking for the best products that will help them achieve the look they want on their own.  Either way, having the perfect makeup on your special day means knowing which products to use as well as how to apply them.

When weddings are during warmer months, or take place in a warmer climate even, it is best to keep the heavier foundations and makeup to a minimum.  No one wants to have pictures where their makeup is melting off.

Here are some tips to help make your wedding day makeup last throughout your special day.

Moisturize & Prime!

Whether it is your face or eyes, priming encourages the longevity of your makeup look throughout the day, as well as helps aid in the smooth application of foundation and eye shadow.  There are several different types of primer; there are primers for oily skin, mature skin, dry skin, illuminating etc.  Make sure you choose the one that is right for you. 

Apply your moisturizer first then your primer. If your skin is not dry or if it’s oily, you may be able to skip the moisturizer and just apply primer.

Here are posts on the importance of primers Foundation | Eye shadow

Foundation/Concealer

First things first, since you’re being photographed stay away from products with SPF, since it will give you a whitish appearance when flash photography is used. 

The foundation you choose depends on the coverage you need/prefer.  It also depends on your skin type.  If you have oily skin, stay away from oil-based products. Dry skin, use hydrating products.  If you want a dewy look use silicone based liquid products. 

If you have pretty clear skin, with minor imperfections, choose a foundation with coverage that’s on the lighter side.  You can always correct any other imperfections with a spot concealer afterward.   

Here’s a post on how to find your correct foundation shade and concealing & correcting 101

 

For bridal makeup, I like to use the following:

MAC Cosmetics Face & Body (waterproof) (see swatches of shades here: Karla Sugar)

Make Up For Ever Face & Body (waterproof) (see swatches of shades here: Karla Sugar)

Tinted Moisturizer (without SPF) – OCC Moisture Tint

 

 

For more full coverage…

Make up For Ever HD Foundation

Face Atelier Ultra Pro Foundation (Silicone Based)

*If you have oily skin, use a brush or sponge to apply your makeup, not your fingers.  Your finger will add extra oil to your skin.

After applying your foundation (and concealing areas needed), set with a powder and make sure to blend. 

 

Eye Makeup

1. Use a primer first.  Urban Decay’s Primer Potion has never failed me.  Your eye makeup will last for hours.

2. People with oily lids should stay away from creamy eye shadows to avoid a meltdown and creasing.  Also, matte and satin eye shadows tend to work best.

3. Use a liquid liner or waterproof liner that has 24/7 staying power.

4. Use waterproof mascara or opt for natural-looking falsies to enhance your eyes.

5. Always make sure you have well-tamed, well-manicured brows.  Brows shape your face, and can make or break your look.

 

Make Up For Ever has a plethora of waterproof makeup, from eyshadows, foundation, eye liners and more check them here

 

Blush for the blushing bride (I know, corny)

When the weather is warmer, the first thing that tends to slide off is

1. Cream blush will shine or slide off. Instead, opt for a soft, powdery formula that will look fresh and absorb oil.

2. For more staying power, apply cheek stain or a liquid blush, then dust a matching powder blush on top of it.

Try Make Up For Ever HD Blush

 

 

Lips

Your lips will be doing a lot of work on your wedding day – from kissing your new husband, guest, eating etc., you risk your pretty lip color fading.

1. Start off by exfoliating then moisturizing your lips with balm so your pencil will glide along easily. Then take your lip pencil and color in your entire mouth — this will prevent your lipstick from bleeding and supply more holding power.

2. If you’re the type of person who can never keep her lipstick on, use a medium-toned concealer as a base before your lip pencil.

3. Once your pencil’s in place, apply your lipstick, and then blot with a tissue.  Apply a touch of lip gloss too!

 

Makeup Setting Spray

Set your bridal makeup with a makeup setting spray to seal in your look.

Skindinavia has one specifically for brides, ‘Bridal Makeup Finish‘ that retails for $29.  They also have one for oily skin, one for those who would like a dewy look, and more.  You can also try Urban Decay’s ‘De-slick’ if you have oily skin.