Love.. Life.. & LIPSTICK

HELLO SPRING!

2010-03-25T14:27:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here!! woo hoo.. time to put away that Northface jacket and put on some cute outfits!

As spring starts, WEDDING season blossoms.
I really cannot wait to be a part of so many special dates!
It is truly a pleasure to be able to do something , I truly enjoy! I live and breathe Hair & Makeup!
It's not only my job, but my passion. I am so lucky to be able to do what I enjoy and love.

Flawless-Makeup: Onsite Hair and Makeup Artistry will be:

Participating in the Ultimate Bridal Expo at the Bethwood, on April 21, 2010!
I will be showcasing my recent work and reaching out to brides to be, along side fabulous wedding vendors!

Please forward this information to any future brides to be.
Tell them to come check out DJ's, Caterers, Florists, Cakes, and everything you need for a wedding all under one roof!
And dont forget to visit me!

The Ultimate Bridal Show Experience!
MEGA Bridal Expo

Hosted at the Famous Frank Pombo's

38 Lackawana Ave., Totowa, NJ

Phone: (973) 256-8316

This spectacular one of a kind bridal event is the largest show in the state of New Jersey with three floors of luxurious grand ballrooms and over 100 exhibitors on display, giving today's bride-to-be the opportunity to plan her entire wedding and prepare for the future. Valuable gifts, special discounts and grand prize giveaways throughout the evening.

Enjoy live entertainment performances and a high energy runway fashion showcase choreographed to music, special effects, lighting and sound. Complimentary champagne, hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold food stations, wedding cake and coffee, bridal magazines and valet parking.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Back to the bloG!!

2010-02-23T15:25:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

I know.. I have been such a bad blogger! But no worries... I'M BACK!!!

Ok so, since the last post. I have been so busy with work... school.. and life.

I will be wrapping up my undergrad. career this Aug. and complete my BSN!

Phew* finally after 4 years of hard work and complaining!

Anyways... Let me start back into blogging with some MAKEUP Basics & Tips by me..

How to GLAMIFY those pretty eyes..

How to choose eyeshadow colors!

AND finally a quick note from a Sept 2009 bride

I booked Mayra because I attended a friends wedding, and she looked fabulous! I, like most brides, wanted to look like myself on my wedding day, just a bit more glam. I don't wear much makeup so I asked her to take it easy on me! She did and I looked gorgeous! My mom and my BMs also had Mayra do their makeup and everyone looked stunning! Mayra is so sweet and listens to your concerns. She was so fun to have around the day of and always has skin tips.Her prices are VERY reasonable and she will come to you. I HIGHLY recommend her!

Mrs. Janice W.

Publish Post

Ok.. That's all for now!

LOVE, Life, and Lipstick

xoxo

Mayra

www.flawless-makeup.com

Eye Shadow Fixer Tutorial

2008-10-10T15:49:00.001-07:00

Ok.. as PROMISED!

* So you went out to buy your FAVORITE shadow or blush in the WORLD.
Mine: Cargo Coral BEACH <3
* You got it out the bag and accidently droped it on the floor!
(GASP..) Brand new product.. SHATTERED!
* Now What?? Clean up the mess and CRY ;

( BUT WAIT!! WE CAN FIX IT!!

YAH! =) Get Ready ... it might get MESSY

Step 1: Properly Wash your HANDS! Prevent Contamination!

Step 2: Gather Your Materials. You Will need:
a. 70 % Isopropyl Alcohol ( Rubbing) * No Substitutions.
b. Plastic Knife
c. Broken Shadow/Blush/pigment

sorry I forgot to flip the Picture =P

Step 3: With the point of the knife, break up the large pieces of shadow.

Step 4: With the other end of the knife, mash the broken pieces until they are FINE particles.

Keep Mashing until it is all small particles.

Step 5: Measure HALF * a capful of alcohol and pour into the fine particles!

SLOWLY!! CAUTION: 1/2 Cap AT A TIME!!

Step 6: Mix the alcohol & shadow together in smooth motions. A paste will form, be careful NOT to ADD too much ALCOHOL. Try to achieve a BUTTER consistency.

Step 7: Spread the paste into a smooth form. PRETEND you are spreading frosting on a cupcake.

Step 8: Finally with a clean tissue, clean off any excess around the container.

Step 9: Allow the container to set and dry UNCOVERED for at Least 24 HOURS!

For Pigments allow 48 hours to completely DRY!

Step 10: Enjoy your new SHADOW /BLUSH !

FYI: The alcohol will compact the shadow into its original form. The vapors will evaporate and should not smell like alcohol ( if left uncovered to Dry.)

There should not be any change to the consistency, color, or composition to the shadow/ blush.

DISCLAIMER:

There should be no irritation to the skin, but if redness persists, STOP USING!

Make Sure you WASH your Hands Properly and handle Shadows/Pigments Carefully.

Use NEW, CLEAN TISSUES & PLASTIC KNIVES

Make Sure You use a NEW BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL.

Remember: You put these products on your face, so handle the pigments CAREFULLY to prevent CONTAMINATION!

Well, that's it! ENJOY!

Questions?? Drop me a message =) I will happily answer your Fabulous Questions.

_ Love ,Life & LipSTiCK

<3 Mayra

eye shadow miracle

2008-10-09T06:18:00.000-07:00

hey there makeup junkies....

QUESTION: HOW many times have you dropped
Your BrAND new eyeshadow -and it broke into
A million PIECES????

Well ladieS, get ready b/c I know how to fix it!!!!

It's so easy , you'll never have to Cry agian!

I will post a step by step tutorial tonite.
So be ready with your broken shadows, blushes, and even pigments.

Till later,
Love life & lipstick

Back to Business...

2008-09-24T16:07:00.000-07:00

Ok sooo.

Today has been very interesting!
Overall it was beautiful day, and as always school gets in the way.
I wish that we can skip the whole winter & Fall seasons, and go right into SPRING!

Oh well, better get my Uggs out! That makes me feel better.

So Back to MAKEUP..

I found these great long-LASTING lipsticks.. They're great for Brides or on the go girliess.

Ready!!!

MAC PRO LONGWEAR LIPCLOLOUR

Must Haves::

1. Luv-4-ever

2. Stuck on You

3. Payoff *** Personal Fav!

4. Commitment

6 Hour lipocolor..

But if you make sure you LOAD on with chapstick the night before,

and make sure your lips are ABSOLUTELY DRY before application--

it will LAST 8HR +

They are AMAZING!! I can't wait to get some for myself!

-- Anyway.. here are some beautiful hair Pics of my recent lovely Brides.

Any lastly, here I am with my <3>

Missing Vegas,

Love ,Life & Lipstick

xoxo

Mayra

I'm back !!

2008-09-23T14:36:00.000-07:00

I have been such a bad blogger!!
I' m back from vegas , I had a blast. Cannot wait to go back.
I know realize it is FALL, and I am honestly not ready.
But I do love fall weddings, with all the beautiful colors.
I have a few coming up so stay posted.
I will be posting new pics this week. I now have an iPhone. Sooo excited.

Well new stuff is coming.

As always,
Love. Life. & lipstick

- mayra

Off to Vegas!

2008-08-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

Ok! Some I'm on my way to Vegas for a week with my <3..>

So hopefully we will have some well derserved FUN and SUN!

New website is up.. needs some final touches but..

it's LIVE Check out..

I will post new stuff when I get back next week.

Can't believe it will be SEPTEMBER already!

OMG that only means... WINTER is COMING AHHHHHH!!

Anyway,

Love, Life,& Lipstick <3

midweek RUSH

2008-08-26T19:45:00.000-07:00

So today I spent the day with my BF <3.>I was his birthday and we had a great day and a nice dinner.

As I prepare for tomorrow, which is quite hectic, I realize that Sat is only4 DAYS awaY. .
OMG.. I still have to pack for a week in VEGAS! =)

Sooo tomorrow I have a seminar in the morning and then I have to
RUSH off to my FAV. city in the world, NYC.

I have a Photoshoot set up with great models and an AMAZING photoG. JASON GROUPP!

Cannot wait for this FABULOUS SHOOT!

I will be sure to post the great shots in next weeks bloG

in the meantime .. Check out some of my PAST Shoots with JASON!
www.flawlessbeauty.viewbook.com/flawlessbeauty

lOve .. LIfe ..& LipsticK

<3>

Weekend RECAP

2008-08-25T14:59:00.000-07:00

MONDAY!!! Finally a new week! I just felt that this past weekend went on forever.
Friday began calm and I actually thought it would be a nice night to get some 1/2 off apps.
But somehow I was too busy going from one place to another running errands.

Saturday, I was up BRIGHT and EARLY. I had a nice cup of coffee at 5:30 AM and off to make a lovely bridal party beautiful at 6:45 Am. It was truly a pleasure working with these lovely ladies.
I finished and left just as the photogs were snapping pics left and right. 2PM I left so THANKFUL that i didn't wear heels that morning. Then off to the mall and paper work to do at home. I finally went off to bed at 12:30 AM .. only to be woken up by my BF <3>

So today I'm tan and tired counting down the hours to go to sleep. =)

Here's a little peek at what I do best! ...

Love , Life & LipSTICK

my Fav MAC viva Glam IV

<3>

End of Summer

2008-08-21T10:07:00.000-07:00

Well as much as I hate the fact that summer is ending... I do LOVE the end of summer sales!
I am such a sucker for shopping, but then again which woman isn't.
So yesterday, I spent my afternoon( and evening !) shopping at the mall. I went in there for a simple pair of white pumas. As I passed the shoes stores, I went into all my FAV clothing stores and by the time I knew it-- I was in the fitting room with piles of clothes. By the end of the day my elbow and shoulders were throbbing from holding all the bags. But that was just a small price =)

I do remember my BF calling and asking what I was doing. I simply replied," nothing just shopping 'til the bank drops" --- he was not too happy but Whatever!

Anyway the whole point of this post was to encourage you to hit the malls and hit the sales racks. There are cute tops and dresses on sale .. besides there is about 2 weeks left of summer!!

So SHOP.. but not until the bank drops! =)

Love, Life & Lipstick
-misS Mayra <33

Summer Days!

2008-08-14T10:42:00.001-07:00

Well.. I just came back from the hoTT Jersey SHore!
And let me tell you that it definately get hot in JErseY!
And I LOVE every minute of IT.

I am the type of people that would rather be sweating in 100 degrees
than freezing in the winter. I HATE winter and how fast SUmmer SLIPS
away. .. =(

So as I was getting ready to head DTS... I thought of how horrible the summer
is for makeup. Only I would seem to notice women walkingf around with melting
Makeup. And so I thought I should explain how to prevent melting makeup.

So here goes...

1. first of all.. summer gets hot and humid. There is noo need to exaggerate on foundation
Light and SHEER is the goal.

2. Find yourself a good tinted moisturizer with SPF!! very important
Sephora has plenty to choose from

3. For coverage, use concealer very sparingly. Sometimes going overboard
just makes it worst.

4. INVEST.. INVEST.. in Waterproof Eyeliners if your going to be in water!
Nothing is worst than raccoon eyes in a cute bikini.
My FAV: Aqua EYes by MAKEUP FOREVER ** best stuff ever

5. Use a brozer over your tinted moisturizer
MY FAV: Cargo MIAMI beach powder bronzer.. ** can't live without this stuff

6. If you are going to wear foundation.. PLEASE use a primer.. Smashbox Photo Primer is great
Prevent the excess shine and keep your makeup on your face

7. Don't forget to get Shine blotting papers to keep your makeup FRESH

8. Go for Gold, bronze, and warm colors for eyeshadow!

.. so there you have it.. my summer makeup tips!

-- Love, Life & Lipstick
Mayra

Love.. Life.. & Lipstick <3

2008-08-13T16:55:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Love .. Life.. & Lipstick..

First of all.. let me introduce myself!

My name is Mayra and I live and breathe MAKEUP & Clothes..
I have a strong passion and dedication to providing beauty.

So recently, my buddy J told me that I have such a desire to teach( and so many tricks up my sleeve) and I should begin blogging.

So here I am... ready to discuss and explore the many facets of beauty.
And along the way explore Love and Life -- as it intertwines with beauty.

My purpose for this blog is to make a connection with the outside world and express myself!!

So let this journey begin...

-- Love,
Mayra <3