{Makeup Bag Diaries}: Ghazal Elhaei from Style Chord

~ it's makeup monday again lovelies and today's { Makeup Bag Diaries} is from local Stylist and Creative Consultant Ghazal Elhaei. Ghazal will be launching a new blog in the new year called Style Chord {www.stylechord.com}. be sure to check it out and follow along with Ghazal's daily happening on instagram ~

~ Ghazal's beauty favorites lie on two ends of the spectrum: bare faced or full glam. One exception to her rule though is her eyebrows. A big fan of Anastasia Brow Stencils, Ghazal's brows are her pride and joy or as she says, "I have an unhealthy obsession with them and the majority of my beauty kit is focused on having the right tools to maintain them".

~ Her day-to-day routine consists of a little moisturizer, a little filling in of the brows and a touch of lipstick. When she does hit up her make-up bag, it usually means she's attending an event. Because she's always on the go, she stuffs her makeup bag to the brim with all her beauty favorites and must haves. That way, no matter where or when, she can glam herself up in a jiffy. check out below for all her beauty favorites ~

~ click the links below for some of Ghazal's beauty favorites and heed this advice:

"Don't be afraid to try new things! I have yet to master the winged liner and contouring had always seemed like climbing everest - but over time I have learned that trial and error goes a long way. My favourite way of switching up my beauty routine is through lipstick. The brighter (or darker) the tone, the better. Plus, there's no way you can mess up lipstick application right?"

• Lancome Make-Up Bag
• MAKE UP FOR EVER Lipstick #32
• MAC Lipstick Neon Orange
• MAC Lipstick Amplified
• MAC Lipstick Twig
• MAC Lipstick Cyber
• MAC Lipstick Lady Danger
• MAC Lipstick Rebel 
• MAC Lipstick
• La Biosthetique Lipstick C 137
• YSL Lipstick 
• Tarte Lip Scrub
• Shu Umera Eyelash Curler
• Urban Decay NAKED2 Eyeshadow Palette
• Mac Prep + Prime Skin Base
• MAC Matchmaster Foundation
• Inglot Bronzer
• Mac Brow Set Gel
• Olay {Dew Over} Moisturizer
• MAC Petal Power Blush
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Classic Stencils
• MAC Brun Satin Eyeshadow
• MAC Blacktrack Liquid Liner
• MAC Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Mascara
• MAC Brush 134
• MAC Brush 266
• MAC Brush 109

xoxo

 

{Makeup Bag Diaries}: Bria Lear from Digital Darlings

~ it's makeup monday again and today we are showcasing local digital darling Bria Lear. Bria is the head #girlboss at Digital Darlings Creative. i met Bria when i enrolled in a photoshop class with her. it was the best class i've taken that has helped this blog slowly become what we envision it becoming. i didn't realize the importance of content and the visual aspect of it until i learned what Bria taught. she has photoshop boot camp class over a two day period and also does group/one-on-one sessions. even if you think you know a little bit about photoshop, what Bria teaches is so amazing that you'll spend hours putting together collages and posts, even GIF's! luckily for us, Bria opened up her makeup bag and shared her beauty favorites. follow Bria on instagram and be sure to check out her website ~

Bria loves to play with makeup but emphasizes the importance of flawless skin. She says, "finding the right products for my break-out prone skin has been a struggle, but I've finally found some that work for me!". A non-greasy/shiny moisturizer is essential for Bria and her favorite is the Queen of the Hive's Manuka Honey and Bee Vecome Face Contour Cream from Wedderspoon Organics.

Her everyday beauty routine is a natural look: great skin, mascara and flushed cheeks. Bria says, "I want people to see ME, not my makeup". *we love that philosophy!* Check out her favorite products and links below!

One of her must haves: Almay Intense I-color Volumizing Mascara, she says, "It's AH-MAYZING. My lashes look ten times longer!"

NYX "Dream Catcher" eyeshadow palette
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light foundation in 01
Queen of the Hive Manuka Honey & Bee Venom face cream
Almay Intense I-color volumizing mascara (for green eyes)
Almay Intense i-color eye-shadow trio (for green eyes)
Mineral Fusion sheer moisture lip tint in twinkle
Lise Watier Feline Eyeliner HD
Queen of the Hive Manuka Honey lip balm
Bombay Brow Bar eyebrow shadow in 11-cool brown
Josie Maran coconut water cheek gelee
Annabelle BIG SHOW lip shine in "Beam"
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser {for dark circles} *treatment concealer with goji berry!


xoxo

{Makeup Bag Diaries}: Style Calling's Lyndi Barrett

~ hi lovelies, hope you all had a wonderful weekend! its makeup monday and today we are showcasing Lyndi Barrett from Style Calling's makeup bag. Lyndi is the editor of Style Calling, a local fashion publication that covers events of all kinds and interviews with some local, national and international designers. a bonus to being an editor: Lyndi gets to preview different beauty launches and beauty events! follow along with Lyndi's instagram and check out her beauty favorites below~

~Lyndi stores her every day beauty favorites in a sparkly makeup bag from Indigo and favors MAC brushes for precise application. Some of Lyndi's complexion absolute must haves: Tom Ford Illuminator, Dior Foundation, La Biosthetique Cheek Shimmer and MAKE UP FOR EVER Finishing powder  Lyndi loves to use Chanel eye shadows, La Biosthetique eye liner, Dior DiorShow Black Out mascara and Stila shadow palette to play up her eyes. She finishes her makeup with Mereadesso lip treats, Aerin lip gloss and Tom Ford Lip Shimmer on her lips. A spritz of her favorite Tom Ford fragrance and its #girlboss time. Lyndi understands the importance of good skin care and shares her advice,

"Before applying any makeup, I like to moisturize my skin with a serum. I am currently using {and loving} Estee Lauder’s Rosy Prism Radiant Gel"

xoxo
Oz

{Makeup Bag Diaries}: Leah Elliston from SmudgeStyle

~ we're back for another {Makeup Bag Diaries} with local fashion, beauty blogger and makeup artist extraordinaire Leah Elliston from SmudgeStyle. i work with Leah, teaching at Blanche Macdonald and the lady is always put together, looking oh so lovely. Leah carries her everyday beauty essentials in a bright yellow Michael Kors makeup bag {no longer available, similar with beauty products here} and the beauty goodies inside are what luxury beauty product dreams are made from. check out her everyday beauty favorites down below and be sure to follow Leah at: www.smudgestyle.com and instagram: @smudgestyle

MAC blot powder in medium dark
MAKE UP FOR EVER kabuki brush {similar}
 Tom Ford lipstick in ginger
YSL rouge pur couture #1
YSL rouge volupte #9
 Giorgio Armani lip maestro 202
Maybelline master kajal in onxy rush
Province apothecary lip balm
Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Cream Skin Protectant

Leah's beauty advice:

"I always have a few bright lipsticks with me because a pop of colour on the lips is the quickest way to glam up your face"

{Makeup Bag Diaries} : Aleesha Harris from Covet and Acquire

~its makeup monday and we are happy to share with you local style and beauty blogger Aleesha Harris's makeup favorites. Aleesha's day-to-day look is usually centered around a light eye, strong brow and bold lip {our favorite}. being a beauty and style blogger, Aleesha's makeup drawer resembles ours: a mountain of miscellaneous products. to keep her everyday go-to's neat and tidy, she uses a Louis Vuitton pouchette. this mini bag full of beauty goodies helps Aleesha get to and from her office to beauty and fashion events quickly without having to carry around a bulky bag. check out her favorite must haves below and be sure to follow Aleesha's blog : Covet & Acquire and instagram: @aleesha_h

Aleesha always has at least two Nivea Pearly Shine but like all other beauty bloggers, she's always carrying a zillion lipsticks. Like Aleesha says, "girl's gotta have options". Her favorite red lipsticks: NARS Cinematic in Short Circuit {limited, part of the Guy Bourdain collection~ similar color here}and Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick in Rouge 01. for an extra boost, Aleesha likes to swipe on some GOSH prime'n'set Primer and Mattifying Setting powder followed by a brow touch up with MAC Pro LongWear Brow Set in Quiet Brown. Finishing her makeup with her absolute favorite mascara, Bourjois Paris Volume 1 Second pulls together her every day look. some beauty advice from Aleesha:

"I always carry OPI Wipe-Off! acetone-free lacquer remover wipes because there is nothing worse than sporting a seriously rundown manicure"

xoxo

{Makeup Bag Diaries}

~ tarah and i are always asked what we use as personal makeup given we have large quantities of makeup in our kits. what we use for fashion, bridal and beauty makeup in our kits doesn't always translate to our personal use but for the most part, we are both guilty of pulling from our kits to use on ourselves. we decided to start a series called {Makeup Bag Diaries} showcasing the personal makeup bags of ourselves and some of our favorite local bloggers. this is a little peek at my personal makeup. click the links below to see the brands i love and adore. we hope you enjoy all the beauty!

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xoxo
Oz

ps. be sure to check out our makeup websites: Oz {www.ozzandiyeh.com}, Tarah {www.tarahkostenko.com}