The Concealer Everyone is Talking About

You cannot look at and beauty inspired Intagram, YouTube, or Blog without hearing everyone rave about the new-sh Maybelline Fit My Concealer. While there are a handful of drugstore makeup products that I am a huge fan of, it is rare that I buy into any drugstore skin products such as foundation and concealer. But, after hearing about the Fit Me and seeing it in use on many makeup tutorials, I decided it would be an injustice not to give it a try.

The concealer comes in 6 different shades ranging from a pink based fair tone all the way to a golden based cafe color. There is a color that will match almost every skin tone within those six shades which is a blessing to a makeup artist who has to carry around all their makeup in one heavy kit. It is also a blessing for those of you who not super makeup say because chances are that out of 6 shades you will be able to easily figure out which one is best for you and with a $7 price point, if it is slightly off, you won’t break the budget getting the next best color. (Keep in mind that many drugstores now have excellent return policies on makeup even after you have tried them).

I started with buying four basic colors and the color that would match my skin. I always like to try a new product on myself before using it on clients and this concealer was no exception to that rule. As soon as purchased my basket full of makeup and got into my car, I immediately opened up the Fit Me concealer that was right for my skin tone and began to slather it under my eye area; my problem area and the best place test a concealer. It went on smoothly and blended nicely into the makeup I was already wearing and I genuinely loved the matte brightening effect it seemed to give me. After a full day of wearing it, the only problem I encountered was that due to the emollience, my mascara seemed to transfer on to my lower eye area but I have been able to fix that by tapping a little translucent powder over the top of my concealer before applying mascara.

Over the last several weeks I have used the Fit Me concealer on several clients and almost everyone has asked “what did you just put on me” immediately after I am through with the application. One of the best signs I could ask for. While I will never get rid or cease using my MAC, Smashbox, Ben Nye, Makeup Forever, or Bobby Brown concealers, I now have another addition to my concealer arsenal.

So, if you have been on the search for a beautiful and cost efficient concealer, take a tip from me and give the Maybelline Fit Me concealer a shot. I have a feeling you will not be disappointed.

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A Life Changing Experience

Miss M came to the Belle Boudoir studio with a friend who had had a self proclaimed “life changing experience” with us over a year ago. She never anticipated that she would have had the gusto to follow through with a boudoir session and was a bundle of nerves when she walked through the studio doors. A friend can tell you all about their experience and assure you that you will feel beautiful and look incredible and that your photos will be amazing, but it is something that is hard to comprehend until you have had the experience yourself. Miss M is a very natural woman on a day-to-day basis. She doesn’t wear makeup or style her long beautiful silver strands. Instead her soft, supple skin, and shiny locks played the starring role in her everyday beauty routine and I could tell that she was hesitant when it came to having “camera ready” hair and makeup but assured her that we would keep things very natural and emphasize the beauty that she carries with her everyday. As we started with eyeshadow – the first step in the makeup process – her hands were folded tightly in her lap. But, by the time we had finished with eyeliner, Miss M was literally dancing in her chair! She had relaxed into her experience, was loving what she was seeing in the mirror, and knew that she would not be disappointed with the end result.

A couple of weeks after her session, Miss M sent us the most beautiful thank you letter. She explained that she had an incredible time in the studio and couldn’t wait to be able to see and share her album. Miss M said that she will now be our biggest fan and promoter – a compliment we do not take lightly at Belle Boudoir.  A Life Changing Experience

Accessorizing Your Boudoir Wardrobe

You’ve spent weeks shopping for the perfect wardrobe for your boudoir session with Belle Boudoir. You are sure that you have a good selection of quality lingerie and what you don’t have, you will be able to borrow from the Belle Boudoir closet but when it comes to accessories, you’re at a total loss. No need to worry! Owner and photographer Cheryl Jones will help you put together all six of your outfits from head to toe. She will help you choose what shoes to wear with each outfit, if thigh-highs and garters will add or take away from what you are wearing, and what jewelry to wear in order to give you the perfect amount of bling. And don’t fret if you don’t have a collection of accessories that could work for your boudoir session because Cheryl makes sure we are always fully stocked with all the best. If you wold like to check out some of what we have, head over to our Pinterest page and look under the Our Wardrobe: Jewelry and Accessories board (click HERE to be taken directly to the board).

 Accessorizing Your Boudoir Wardrobe

Our Favorite Deep Conditioners

 Our Favorite Deep Conditioners

It’s no surprise that deep conditioning your hair makes it healthier, stronger, and more shiny but with so many brands and formulas to choose from, how do you pick the right one? I am going to take the guess work out of it for you and list a few of my favorite deep conditioners and hair masks below.

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Making Each Other Happy Everyday

After more than a year of being courted, Miss A finally gave in and went on a date with her neighbor. She had been hesitant but figured that one date couldn’t do much harm, so why not? As you can guess, one date lead to another and then to several more. Now more than a year later, Miss A and her now boyfriend are no longer neighbors but living together and are more in love that she thought was possible. When I asked Miss A what it was about her boyfriend that made him so special to her, she told me that he is understanding, a good listener, and fun to be around. If she has a tough day at work, he will draw her a bath and have a glass of wine waiting for her when she returns home. He told her that is was his mission to make her happy everyday for the rest of her life.

So, what do you give a man who just wants to make you happy? Something that will make HIM happy everyday for the rest of HIS life: An incredible book of your session with Belle Boudoir, obviously. And that is exactly what she did.

 

 Making Each Other Happy Everyday

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