Venom from Spiderman Makeup

Hello Lovelies!

Hope you all are doing awesome as those of you who are still in school enjoy the last bit of their summer, and those of you who work are finding rest! Here is a makeup look (that's totally non-beauty related) for you all who are Marvel fans or enjoy any marvel comics/movies! I've seen a lot of recreations of this look online, so I've decided to give it a try as well. 

For this look, I did not want to use up my Make Up For Ever Flash palette since I will be needing to cover a bigger surface area. Therefore, I made a trip to a local art supply store and picked up some black face paints from the brand Snazaroo (oh and also, face paints are water based and is definitely easier to take off compared to makeup). So ya, here's the whole look! I also incorporated some MAC shadows into this look for a more 3D effect. This look took me like...45 minutes to scrub off. I first used makeup wipes to remove the majority of the paints, and then Estee Lauder's cleansing lotion to get into the difficult areas. then lastly I went into the shower with Clean & Clear's exfoliating scrub to remove the rest. 

Love you all!

Carmen

PS: School and Fall looks coming soon! Follow my instagram @carmen_cl91 for updates!

Anime Eyes Makeup

Model: Charli Elber from Mode Models International

Photography: Alyssa Lau from Ordinary People Blog

Makeup and hair: Me! =)

Hi!

For those of you who follow Alyssa from the Ordinary People blog, you may have noticed that her and I had recently collaborated on a creative project! I was super stoked when she told me about her creative vision, and how she wanted me to implement the makeup on her model. This is by far my most favorite creative shoot! I had a super fun time doing the eye makeup especially, and enjoyed watching Charli transform to a real life anime character. This makeup style was heavily inspired by anime characters, as well as one of the shoots that FKA Twigs had done. 

Most of the makeup used on Charli's eyes is from the Make Up For Ever Flash Palette, andddd once again, I had fallen in love with the diversity and coloration of this product. OH! And by the way, Alyssa had also filmed the process of me transforming Charli into that of you see in the photos.  Many thanks and much talent goes to that girl =) Check out the video here:

Let me know what you guys think!

Love, 

Carmen

Instagram: carmen_cl91

Twitter: carmenli_mua

PS: On a completely random note, I've been recently reflecting on what it means to love one another. To love is to sacrifice, and to sacrifice is to love. Let's all work on sacrificing for one another to make this world a better place, whether it may be for friends, family, acquaintances, or strangers. It can be something as simple as giving up your seat on the bus for someone else!  

"Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one's life for one's friends." - John 15:13

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."

 - Philippians 2:3-4

Makeup for New Classics Studios- Second Nature

 

Model: Lauren Koehn

Styling/ Creative directing: Alyssa Lau

Photography: Alyssa Lau/ Eric Yun/ Kevin Wong

MUA: Me :)

 

Hello lovelies!

 

Not too long ago, I had the honor of doing makeup for New Classics Studios for their latest editorial shoot. For those of you who are curious, check out the link! The talented Alyssa from the Ordinary People blog and her team's got some pretty awesome stuff for you people to check out! Here are a couple of my favourite shots!

 

So for this look, the focus is on looking natural, so any eye makeup is kept to a bare minimal using nude colors only. Contour was focused at the hollows of Lauren's cheekbones and temples, and lip color was kept a natural shade. Oh and here's a makeup tip for all you lovely people out there. For natural foundation application, the trick is to use a sponge instead of a brush. Soak up a makeup sponge with water, then squeeze out the excess water. You will find that your foundation will apply much more thinner, be more blendable, adhere to your skin better, and will actually look like natural skin (instead of looking cakey).

 

Enjoy the photos, everyone! Alyssa and her crew did such a fabulous job!

Oh, and PS: Check out this link to see the videography by Eric Yun to the shoot!

 

Love,

Carmen 

Makeup for New Classics Studios X Canadian label Malorie Urbanovitch

Photography / Alyssa Lau, Eric Yun & Kevin Wong
Creative Direction & Styling / Alyssa Lau
Hair & MUA / Carmen
Model/ Kendall Shea

A couple of weeks ago, I was asked by the talented Canadian fashion icon and blogger Alyssa Lau of the Ordinary People blog to work some of my magic on one of her models for a shoot. So here it is! I had the honor of doing makeup on Canadian International model Kendall Shea (from Mode Models International) for one of the latest editorial shoots of New Classic's Studios X Canadian label Malorie Urbanovitch. These are a couple of my favourite shots from this shoot. The full story of this shoot can be seen here! Be sure to shop the full editorial here!

For a natural look, focus on enhancing your features and use earth tones rather than bold, colorful shades. For this look, the focus is contouring Kendall's already beautifully sculpted features to bring them out in photos. I used a highlighter from Benefit on the high points of her cheek bones, nose bridge, forehead, cupids bow, and chin. Eye shadows were kept to a minimum with darker shades concentrated on the hollows of her eye crease.

That's it for this post! Remember ladies! Be natural, be you, be kind, and be loving.

With tonnes of love,
Carmen

Western Canada Fashion Week Spring 2015

So here's a few pictures taken from fashion week a few weeks ago. I had a lot of fun working with different models, makeup artists, and designers! The above pictures are my favourite, and credits are on the photos. Last photo is by Lindsay Thomson. All models are wearing couture dresses by Lisa Marie Couture.

A few things are going on right now for me. Lots of new projects, ideas, and hopefully more opportunities! Although I'm not sure where this whole makeup thing would take me in the future, its the passion I have to serve others, helping them to appreciate themselves and feel beautiful is what keeps me going.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.” -Jeremiah 29:11-14

Hope everyone's doing well! Until next post,

Love,

Carmen                     

Flawed Perfections

Images taken by my cousin D and I. All makeup by me.

Above is a compilation of a couple of my own favorite makeup artistry creations. I get inspired by runway looks around the world, especially in London, NYC, Seoul, Tokyo, and also from editorial looks by Chanel, Dior, and Tom Ford. I also tend to mix in street style and grunge looks with high fashion makeup.

It breaks my heart to see people nowadays with low self esteem, low self confidence, self hate, and just being non-appreciative with what they have. I believe each and every one of you are carefully crafted and made beautifully, and everyone is unique in their own ways. Therefore, I encourage you readers to appreciate and respect yourselves, and know that there is more to this world than what we see. Makeup can be used creatively to express ourselves and for us to have fun, but always remember that it is ultimately used to enhance and bring out the natural features that were gifted to you. Makeup is not a mask, and by no means is it to hide who you truly are.

Feel free to share with me your favourite makeup looks or your favourite makeup gurus. I'd love to check them out! All of the photos above are also on my instagram @ carmen_cl91

Love,
Carmen