More Photos from Rail Cars and Sass...

I just got a few more prints from Elizabeth Councill. I had to share them. We had such a great time at this shoot, regardless of the heat and mosquitos :)

I can't wait until the next one...

-Cindy

Defunct Rail Cars and a Bit of Sass

This weekend I did makeup for a photographer who wanted to shoot at a location that was unique and a little "out of the box". Elizabeth Councill asked if I would be interested in doing makeup at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. I hadn't been to the museum since I was little (I don't even remember it) and I am always game to do makeup so I figured, why not? The rail cars were pretty amazing and dusty and eerie. Walking through some of them gave me chills. Who knows what stories were told on the cars, where people were traveling to or from and I couldn't stop myself from picturing what life was like on those trains (some of which were built in the early 1900's). The weather was cooperative for South Florida; it was hot, humid, and overcast at times. I did makeup on Nicole Fiori, a graphics art major who models for fun in her spare time. The theme was definitely vintage and I think we captured that. We all got along really well and had a great time shooting. Here are a couple of previews from the day. I did a very natural look on Nicole. It was my intention to make her beautiful brown eyes stand out and to not let her melt in the sweltering heat. Ch-ch-check it out.

XO,

Cindy

Sunshine and Summertime

One of my favorite nail polish brands is having a major promotion for the summertime. Zoya Natural Nail Polish is giving away one of their summer collections for free with the purchase of the Color Lock System which retails for $48. Zoya is a unique company because their nail polish is formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and camphor free. The company boasts that their nail polishes are vegan friendly and long-wearing. I participated in another promotion for the company and I fell in love with the product. The summer collections are fun and festive. The Sunshine collection is warm. Each color is infused with a gold-metallic shimmer. Perfect for the tan that you plan on sporting in the upcoming summer months. The Summertime collection (my favorite) is bold with cool colors. Perfect for my fair skin tone.


I think I am going to paint each of my nails a different color. I saw this on The Style Spy and it inspired me.

Zoya polishes retail for $8. Each collection has six shades which is the value of the Color Lock System. So purchase the C.L.S. and make each fun summer shade last! With the promo code you also receive FREE SHIPPING! OW OW!



Here's the PROMO. It's good until 6/28/11.


Rock on,

Cindy

Beauty Find

I've been meaning to share this! I always love a great beauty find/deal. I've been really partial to Maybelline's Great Lash  in the color Blackest Black for years. Layering worked and it really accentuated my lashes. I personally don't believe in paying $20 for a product that needs to be replenished every month or two when there are just as good or better products available at a fraction of the cost. I worked retail and I have tried just about everything. If it claimed to make lashes appear longer, fuller, thicker, etc I purchased it. When doing makeup I save the lashes for last because it finishes the look. So finding the perfect mascara is a must. When I saw Rimmel's Extra Super Lash at CVS for sale at around $4 I figured I'd give it a shot. I was really pleased with the results. The more I use it, the more I love it. It washes off easily and separates, thickens, and curls lashes. I plan to grab a few for my makeup kit and my personal stash.


If you try out this product, let me know that you love it as much as I do.

Cheers,
Cindy

Inspiration

Adele is at the very top of her game right now. I knew that she was going to be a huge success when I first heard her sultry voice a couple of years ago. Her lyrics are beautifully written and her music is a bit nostalgic, reminiscent of the 1950's. Her look is often times inspired by the 1950's as well. And she is making her way into becoming a style icon. I came across this picture of her in a magazine and the first thing that caught my attention was her hair color! I want it! I think I might go for it. Her makeup is perfect for the upcoming summer months. A peachy bronze cheek. "Freshly bitten" lip color and a warm bronze shadow. I can't wait to recreate this look!

XO-Cindy