I'm backk....and IT'S CYBER MONDAY!!! :)

It’s Cyber Monday!  And that means, I’m announcing my first online deal offering my makeup services.  Book an appointment with me to have your makeup done for only $55 (a $85+ value).  Message me for details (purdyfaces@gmail.com).  This offer ends 11/26 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Welcome Fall 2012 (Beauty Regimens and Fall Makeup)

Hi Bellas!

I know it’s been a while since I discussed beauty tips.….so why not start back again as we now step into a new season. J  It is now Fall and you know what that means – change of weather for sure but most of all….change of makeup colors, products, etc.; change in your skin care; change in your hair care; just everything related to beauty it all will change.

A few most important things to consider changing from the Summer days to the Fall days are:

-  Face Moisturizer

-  Lip Treatment

-  Foundation

-  Hair Treatment

-  Body Moisturizer

-  Makeup colors/textures (optional)

Face Moisturizer – Since the daily temps are beginning to cool you’ll notice a difference in your skin.  It may become a bit drier, not as soft and silky, and just in a yuck phase.  Definitely start switching your face moisturizer to something a bit more heavy.  You can start slowly by using a face cream during the evenings as you sleep, but continue using your normal-to-light moisturizer during the day.  This will help your skin stay nourished at night so that by the time you wake up in the morning, your skin is at its perfection.  If your skin continues to stay dry and feel not so good, try finding a day face cream  to use throughout the entire day.

Lip Treatment – Similar to your face, you will notice a difference in your lips being a bit more drier or chapped.  Definitely you’ll need to start using a heavier lip treatment to prevent any cracked lips or burns.  Especially since the temps are cooler yet the sun is still out shining, you may not feel your lips getting sun burned, but they will be if you don’t protect them.

Foundation – This goes hand in hand with how your skin is reacting.  Since your skin may be a bit drier, it may be best to pick up a foundation that has more of a moisturizing effect.  Usually liquid or cream foundations can help solve that issue.  Also try mixing your foundations, for example; if your skin is normal/combo try applying a small mix of oil-free and non oil-free foundation together.  You will feel a difference in the way your skin will stay moisturized.  Or, use an oil-free primer and a regular type (non oil-free) foundation.  (This is what I do personally and it works wonders) Those with dry skin, continue using the same foundation you own, but religiously apply a heavy moisturizer on your skin morning/night.  Ladies….it’s an absolute must that your skin is hydrated and moisturized before applying any foundation.  If it’s not, you will see the product begin to separate from your skin and that is not good! LOL

Hair Treatment – Same concept, with colder temps in the air this can also dry your hair out slightly.  Try incorporating deep conditioner treatments at least 2x a week.  Also don’t forget heat protectant sprays….they for sure save your hair from becoming so damaged.  And lastly, don’t keep your hair wet and in a bun.  Keeping your hair wet and then immediately going outside in the cool air can cause dryness immediately (and maybe slight mold)

Body Moisturizer – Same concept as to your face.  Also, try using some body scrubs to help remove any dry skin…..I would say about 2x a week or more (depending on how dry your skin is).  Following body scrubs, you can apply body oils and body creams immediately since your skin is nicely fresh and ready to soak up moister.

Makeup colors/textures – This is definitely optional, but always a plus to incorporate some new fall products.  A few must haves to fall wearing makeup: dark lips, dark bronze eyes and/or matte eye shadows (lay off the uber shimmery shadows, less is more and keep it subtle)

Welcome Fall 2012….I for sure can’t wait to start wearing the fall outfits and of course wearing fall makeup looks.  I hope you all are excited and ready for the new season…if that means shopping for new fall must haves, then even better!  J

We’re back again!! Now booking Model Portfolio sessions – Location is….Miami!!!

Attn Miami:

My very good friend/photographer Michelle Alexandra (www.michellealexandraphoto) and I are coming your way in November.  If you’d like to shoot with us…book your appointment asap!  The schedule is filling up quickly so contact us soon for details.  Email michellealexphoto@gmail.come to discuss logistics.  Hope to see you there!! J

Product Review: Neutrogena Shine Control Foundation

Hello Everyone!

Finally back…and I’m here to give a product review of the new Neutrogena Shine Control foundation.  Now, you all know how much I love my higher end foundations.  I’ve given several reviews and product fav rants on the ones I love, and also I express heavenly that if you’re going to spend $$$ on makeup your foundation should be the first and foremost product to splurge on.  However, on certain an everyday basis you may not want use that higher end foundation, you’d rather leave it for the special moments and may perhaps use more an affordable product.  With that said, I have found (and been testing) a dupe foundation called Neutrogena Shine Control. 

This to me is very similar to the Chanel Perfection Lumiere and MakeupForever HD foundations I use often.  For me, when using the Neutrogena Shine Control, my skin has almost the same finishing results compared to my fav foundations mentioned.  ANNDDD….I tested this foundation while I was on vacation in Louisiana.  While in the south it was the most horrified weather I had experienced in a while. LOL  It was VERY VERY VERY HOT, very humid, and the weather fluctuated with being stormy but also sunny….while still HOT! LOL  So with that said, this Neutrogena foundation held up on my skin pretty well.  I would say you definitely need to use a primer and setting powder if you have combination to oily skin. 

The foundation can be applied with your fingers or brush.  I would say using a buffing brush would be best NOT a traditional foundation brush because it may leave some streaks behind.  When using your fingers I notice the coverage is a bit heavier.  The foundation to begin with is already a slight heavy “light” to medium coverage if that makes sense.  For example, it’s not very sheer or super light at all, there’s some great coverage when applying the first application, but definitely is buildable to a medium coverage, maybe even a full coverage depending on one’s skin.  The downside to this product is it doesn’t come in a wide range of colors. L  The color I use is the darkest one, and for me I feel it’s just a tad shade light….just a tad.  But it’s okay, because as you know it’s easier to darken up your skin with bronzer or sculpting powder if you have a lighter foundation on.  But if having a darker foundation on…that’s impossible to blend and look natural.

So just to recap…

Pros:

·         Foundation finish is similar to Chanel Perfection Lumiere and MakeupForever HD

·         Product can be a slight heavy “light” to medium coverage

·         Product lasts up to 8hrs+ and in hot weather conditions especially when using a primer and setting powder

Cons:

·         Does not come in a wide range of colors

·         Product comes in a glass bottle with NO pump and a thick consistency so can be difficult to extract and apply  

 

I hope you all enjoyed this review; I would say it’s worth a try.  And super affordable because you know at drugstores there’s always some sale you can take advantage of.

Ciao Beauties J xo

June Favorites

Hey Everyone!

It’s June Favsss!!  I know this is a bit tardy since it’s the 2^nd week of July already…but never late than never…right!! J  Soo..for the month of June, I don’t have much to feature.  Only because some may be redundant, so I didn’t feel a need to reintroduce everything, and of course it’s been a whirlwind of a month so I haven’t been able to try new things and they be considered some of my favorites.  Anyhow, lets get started…

Since it’s been hot hot hot, I’ve been loving these two makeup products for the eyes.  They definitely hold up in hot weather conditions:

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Liner

My favorite color is 11L.  It’s a nice rich purple color that compliments my brown eyes…and is a perfect pop of color but also a bit subtle

Maybelline Color Tattoo

My favorite shade I’ve been using is ‘bad to the bronze’.  It’s a nice rich brownish bronze color perfect for a summery sunkissed-bronzy look.  I use this as a base/primer before applying my eyeshadow (Woodwinked from MAC…another fav color)

MAC Fix+ Spray

Although this is technically not a setting spray; however, it acts as one on my skin.  I use in the beginning my makeup application to help refresh my skin (it’s original purpose), and then once I’m completed with my face I use again to set but also to take away the powdery look

I thought I’d throw in a favorite from my pro makeup kit

Ardell Lashes # 120 Demi

Love love love this pair.  These lashes are the best applying on most of my clients, I seem to grab for this style often.  And my clients love these as well.  They have the perfect natural wispy look, yet there’s still a bit of drama that helps give that umph to your lashes…especially in photos

Non Makeup Favs

SunBum Lotion

I picked this up in LA at Kitson….and I just love this smell.  It’s like you’re at the beach sunbathing soaking up the rays.  So when I can’t make it the beach or just sit out and sunbath for that matter, I just have a sniff of my arm to get my fix. LOL

I have been in love with wedges this season.  So my feet have been living in these wedges for some time now…hahaha!!  They are by Charles David, another gem I picked up in LA a few weeks ago, and have been wearing them almost every week.  LOL!!  And sooo comfortable I can run in them…okay not sprint, but you get the idea.  (I need to get new pairs so I don’t wear these out….an excuse for another shopping trip J)

I recently picked up this curling by Conair, I think it’s their professional line.  Anyhow, I was in a pinch because mine broke on me while in the middle of getting ready for an appointment, and low n behold I need to finish my other side of hair.  So I rushed out to Ulta since that’s the closest beauty store to me, grabbed this gem and viola I have been loving it since.  It gets really hot which is perfect so I don’t need to hold the barrel so long in my hair, I believe it’s an 1 ½ inch barrel and it just curls amazing.  It actually makes my locks look very full and luscious

This concludes all my favs that I have been adoring for the month of June.  I promise July will be better, because I’m going out of town again to the South, and I will be buying new makeup products to help me survive in that viscous heat. J  I’m not going to go all crazy and apply loads of makeup, BUT…I still want to look glam but effortless.  I think I plan on picking up a few BB creams to try and a few cream blushes, maybe a new setting powder as well.  Sooo look out for next months favorites for sure….I will feature some special stuff I just know….I’ll be on shopping hunts finding new gems to share

Anyhow…..hope you all are enjoying your summer so far.  Stay cool yet enjoy the weather……and until the next post, have a good day!

Ciao Beauties! J xo

A Glimpse of what went on while in NYC...

Hi All,

Heyyy...I'm back from visiting the big apple, and boy let me say was it an amazing trip!  I met so many great people, I worked my butt off for like 10-12 hrs a day, seen so many different sites.  It was amazing and I can't stop thinking about when I will be returning.  J

There's definitely a lot to share from that trip, but I don't think I'll be able to fit it all into one post.  With that said, lets just start off with a lil glimpse of me working on a model portfolio.  Check out the video below, it's a BTS of us lovely ladies at work in the streets of NYC.  Enjoy!! J xo

http://youtu.be/sJZ2EBd642c

Model: Frances Cordova (www.francescordova.com)

Photographer: Michelle Alexandra (www.michellealexandraphoto.com)

Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Purdy (www.purdyfaces.com)

Father's Day Gift Ideas: Products for Men

Hello Ladies!

For those of you looking to buy Father’s day gifts for the men in your life, but struggling on what to buy, get them “men cosmetics”.  The men can definitely use these products in their regimen which means you know nothing will go to waste, and plus you’re helping with making sure they stay on point with their skin care. J Below are a few options you can pick up, and can be purchased at drugstores or department stores.

Nivea Sensitive Shaving Gel

This can be used on all skin types, specifically those with sensitive skin.  Though you might not have such sensitive skin, it’s still best to use this type of shaving gel because it’s less harsh, it won’t irritate the skin, and contains Chamomile extract and Vitamin E to help soothe the skin after each shave.  It will leave your skin looking healthy and smooth, and very moisturized.  (This can be purchased at Target)

King of Shaves Gel

This is also like the Nivea product, but slightly better.  This has contains a little more ingredients to help the skin stay less irritated, very moisturized, and protects the skin from becoming dry.  I find this brand has a lot other products that are definitely worth checking out as well. (This can be purchased at Target)

Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Cleanser

I say never go too cheap on your cleanser.  This is a must to pick up!  Because men skin types can be rougher, drier or highly prone to irritation; it’s worthwhile investing in a really good cleanser to wash away the bad stuff that just sits on your skin.  And just like women, men definitely need to wash twice a day.  (This can be purchased at Sephora)

Jack Black Energizing Scrub

I would say this is an optional product to purchase.  But definitely should be used by those men who work in construction, play sports, just basically stays outdoors a lot.  Again because men skin types can be dry, you would need to use a facial scrub to help get rid of dead skins cells and to help your pores breath properly. (This can be purchased at Sephora)

Philosophy Hope in a Jar

This moisturizer is a holly grail for a lot of people.  This moisturizer is perfect to use day and night.  It’s light weight feeling, but definitely knows how to lock in the moister leaving your skin feeling so baby soft.  Because men tend to not want to use many products that may leave their skin oily, this helps fix just that.  (This can be purchased at Sephora or Ulta)

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

This is a MUST to purchase.  Most of men’s lips stay dry and chapped, and this helps solve that problem.  It seals in moisturizer so quick leaving the lips feel like butter after 1 hour. J

I hope that helps you ladies get a few ideas together on what to purchase for your men.  Maybe throwing one or two of these products in a little grab bag of miscellaneous goodies would be suffice.  Trust me they’ll love it!! J

Thanks for reading…..until the next post!  Have a good day beauties! xo

Product Review: Too Faced Candlelight Pressed Powder

This invisible pressed powder is really not that bad, I really like it.  I have to say it’s not my favorite product I reach for all the time, but I love using it when in the mood for a glowy effect on my face.  Usually when I want my skin to look fresh, healthy and glowing, I’ll definitely reach for this.

This pressed powder can be used as a setting powder for your foundation, and is also translucent.  So it definitely can adjust from the lightest to darkest skin tone.  My skin tone is about a warm tan color, and it doesn’t appear white or like I have an ashy effect on my face.  However; if you have oily skin, I would say you absolutely need a primer (which you should use all the time regardless) because by the end of the day your skin will have some natural oils seeping through.  Or you may use a setting spray as well. 

I absolutely love that the powder contains the gold flecks inside.  This is what helps give your face looking very glowy….giving you the “J LO Glow”. J  Although because of the gold flecks, I wouldn’t use this powder during any flash photography.  You will get tons of flash back and your face will not look so cute…if you know what I mean! J

So just to recap….

Pros:

Glowing and dewy skin

Sets your foundation

Packaging is cute and compact – perfect to throw in your purse

Con:

Skin can appear oilier after a period of time

Do not use during any flash photography

Thanks for reading…..until the next post!  Have a good day beauties! xo

May Favorites

Hi Everyone,

I know this is a way…way…way overdue post….but I am finally back! J  I’m here to share with you my May Favorites.  I seriously can’t believe that we’re already through half of 2012…geezz where has time gone.  Anyhoo….let me get started on what I’ve been using very frequent in the month of May

Makeup:

A lot of my favs have been focused on lips.  I’ve been loving a lot of the coral-ish shades.  I haven’t been too crazy about doing my eyes given it’s the Spring/Summer season.  I just wanted to stay focused on clean fresh dewy skin and a pop of color on the lips. 

MAC Lipstick shade Morange

YSL Lipgloss shade #2

Maybelline Super Stay 24hr color shade Continuous Coral

As mentioned the focus of my makeup has been on fresh dewy skin; this is what I’ve been loving:

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation (This foundation is amazing for being from the drug store.  It seriously is almost just as good as some of my higher brand foundations.  I love how my skin looks very natural and fresh, yet the coverage is still great, and the price….affordable!  I’ve heard so many others in the beauty community say this is worth buying, so I had to try myself.  And I agree….it’s so worth purchasing

Bobbi Brown Corrector Concealer (perfect for hiding the dark circles J)

Beauty:

My favorite scent of perfume that I’ve been wearing is Issey Miyake.  There are a mix of notes that I can’t pin point, but lets just say it’s a subtle floral scent….but in a mature way, not the young girly stuff.  I feel like a real power woman when I wear this. LOL

I have been trying this amazing skin product called Yves Saint Laurent Forever Youth Liberator Serum.  It’s super expensive but I got a really nice sized sample that has been lasting for a while.  A little of this does go a long way.  This serum has really made a difference in my skin.  It looks really healthy, glowing, smooth, almost like baby’s skin.  I love it so much….I’m in heaven when I put this on all the time. I don’t know what I’ll do when I run out, so I try to use it sparingly now.

Home:

I love love love candles, and the scent I have been loving is Mandarine by Votivo.  It smells so good it's like you want to eat it. LOL

This is a really short list of favs…I know, but I honestly I haven’t been wearing too much on my face because it’s starting to get into the warmer days.  So because of that, I keep the face looking very much less effortless. J

I promise to get my posts back to normal schedule…I know I’ve promised before, but I will get back into the routine.  Especially because I have excited events and opportunities coming up that I’d want to share.  A week from tomorrow I will be headed to NYC for an opportunity of a life time.  It’s Full Figured Fashion week (www.fffweek.com) so I will be there networking while also working on many many models.  So I definitely will be sharing all of the colorful scenes I see, of course the beauty shopping, and some good eats as well.   So please stay tune for that blog post. 

Until then…..thank you for your support in viewing my rambles, I greatly appreciate it. 

Have a nice day beauties! J

Tiffany xo

Update (why I have been MIA)...and...April Favorites

Hi Friends!

I’M SO SORRY I have totally neglected to post something….again!! L It’s been a while since I have been blogging, and this time I have been out of the loop because of having a family emergency within my immediate family for the past 3 weeks.  Everything is finally better and back to normal, so I’m ready to get back in the swing of things. 

Anyhoo….I thought I’d share my April favorites.  Goodness…..I can’t believe we are already in the month of May…how time flies.

So lets get started:

Makeup

·         Fix+ spray from MAC – I use this daily…and I mean everyday seriously!  This is like a refresher spray, but some people like to use it as a setting spray.  I use it for both! J  After applying my moisturizer, I like to spritz my face with Fix+.  For me, it helps for when I buff my foundation on.  And then after I’ve applied my full face makeup, I spritz again and the fix+ just helps my skin look a bit more dewy and not so matte and of course everything stays in place  

·         Naked 2 Palette – Yes yes….I have been using the heck out of this palette.  I still swear by the first Naked palette, but this one just has a few unique colors that I love and it has a matte BLACK…..finally a palette with a matte black.  This is a quick and easy palette to grab when you’re on the go (I know I promised a review on this, but because I picked this up so much later I’m sure there are tons of blogposts and videos out there so I don’t want to repeat what’s already been mentioned)

·         Infallible Lip Colors – I’m back to using this lip product again.  Perfect for when I’m on the go, and especially when I don’t want my lip color to budge since I sometimes don’t touch up throughout the day.  I have done a review on this product, please check back in my blog posts

Beauty

·         MAC Turquatic perfume – Love this smell…it’s not to strong and it’s not to subtle it’s just right to wear daily. Love it!

·         Oribe Hair Spray – Love the smell of this hairspray…and the hold, its just perfect.  It keeps my curly in tack, but leaves my hair feeling still soft and NO stiff crunchiness

·         Aveeno Nourish + Conditioner Treatment Spray – I use this all the time before my hair straightening process begins.  After washing my hair, I spray the lower half of my mane with this treatment.  And let me tell you….it helps with making my strands feeling so soft and nourished (as what is says it does J)

This concludes all of the products I have been loving and using religiously for the past couple of weeks.  It’s not much since I’ve been dealing with personal issues within my family practically the second half of this month….so I promise next month will be interesting. 

Take care beauties….talk with you soon! xo J

Beauty Deal Announcement....please read...it'll be worth it!! :)

Hi Beauties!!

Ohh goodness…..I just came across the best deal ever.  It’s the Smashbox Photo Op 78 Shade Mega Palette.  Of all places, I found this on QVC.com for $98.48…BUT it’s on an easy pay plan for $23.37 for 4 installments.  Is that a great deal or what!!! J  It contains the following:

·    56 - 0.044-oz Photo Op Eye Shadows

·    4 -  0.032-oz Brow Tech Powders

·    1 - 0.024-oz Brow Tech Wax

·    8 -  0.031-oz cream eyeliners

·    2 -  0.298-oz blushes

·    3 -  0.132-oz Soft Lights

·    4 -  0.024-oz lip glosses

Seriously this is all you need for a starter makeup kit, definitely great if you’re traveling, or just want a good deal on some Smashbox products.  Just alone, an eyeshadow from Smasbox is $16 and the blush is $24.  Yes you may get a little more product in a single item; however, look at how many other colors you get for a fraction of the price….and then some!!

So anyhow, I thought I’d share with you a great deal that is definitely worth checking out.  Happy shopping! J

Click here to shop: http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A217751.desc.smashbox-Photo-Op-78-Shade-Mega-Palette

Quick Check-in...and what's up n' coming...

Hi Everyone!

Thought I do a quick check in.  So sorry there was not a post yesterday for Makeup Monday.  Things again are getting hectic….lots and lots of clients and appointments, daily life, etc.  However, I have tons to share over the next few days:

1)      A recent haul of items that include…NYX products I picked up at Ulta that was 40% (huge deal), I FINALLY got the Naked 2 palette….and much much more.

2)      I will share must have beauty items to pick up for prom….and budget friendly too.  So for all you young ladies out there soon going to prom and can’t get your makeup done professionally, it’s okay…I’ll provide a list of affordable items you can pick up at local drug stores.

3)      A list of Spring favorites (and not just all makeup related, hair and skin too! J)

So definitely please come back to check out these amazing reads….you will love them, so don’t miss out!!

Have a great day beauties… J xo