Pretty In Bronze

Hello all! This week is an exciting video because it's in collaboration with another beauty vlogger on youtube!  Check the video out on youtube and look at the description box for her info!

Hello all (maybe one or two of you)! I wanted to make a helpful video and blog post for those of you that are in my position work wise. I currently work full time at my university as a Copyright Clerk, which requires me to dress professionally. In the past I've always worked in retail so my outfits were always well... casual. The only job I worked at before this one was professional, but I worked from home so I usually just wore PJ's. Here's the video I made and if you prefer reading check below for a quick list of tips and pics!







Makeup Guide:

Foundation:

• As much of a natural looking foundation as possible. Unfortunately cake face is frowned upon in the professional world of business. Most employers don't want you wearing a lot of makeup and the first step to that is a lightweight foundation or a higher coverage BB cream. I personally use just concealers in my problem areas because I work at a desk and the only people I meet with are professors who don't care what I look like, but if I can get their stuff done quickly.

Eye Makeup:

Go natural. Light browns, peaches, champagne colours are best. Avoid shimmery/glittery eyeshadow and going too dark. Just using a colour base such as a MAC paint pot like I do (sometimes with a light brown in the crease, especially on Fridays).  This will block out the veins and discolouration

• Mascara: This you don't have to worry about. Just don't do too many layers and make it look too clumpy. One or two layers is plenty. Also, no falsies unless you work in a field where it would make sense.
• Liner: Tightlining is perfectly acceptable, but winged liner and putting black liner in your water line is generally a no no when it comes to being professional in a business type job. There's really no use and a lot of time employers might think you're trying too hard. 
• Lipstick: Nudes (not "I just came back from the dead" or "this matches my foundation nude"), natural pinks, and sometimes even red lipstick are the way to go. I'd say make sure your red lipstick has a warmer undertone or it might draw too much attention to the rest of your makeup.

Outfit guide:



Blazers

• One black
• One skin tone/nude/possibly brown
• One fun colour (in my case hot pink)

Just a GRWM video. Feel free to mute it and listen to whatever you want since I won't be talking during this one!

Hello all and welcome to my blog! As promised on my youtube video (which is also below if you aren't coming from there) here is the long list of products that I mentioned! Unfortunately not every single product is available anymore (and not every website makes it easy to get to the products), but here's the entire list. I hope this helps and you can find some holy grail products of your own :)



 Products mentioned (In order):


 Body/Skin Care:

Johnsons 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner: http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/haircare/johnsons-2-in-1-shampoo-and-conditioner-for-thick-curly-hair

Olay Ultra Moisture Vanilla Indulgence Body Wash: http://www.olay.ca/en-ca/skin-care-products/OlayBodyCleansing/moisture-body-wash-vanilla?pid=037000200222

BWC Facial Cleanser: http://www.beautywithoutcruelty.com/aromatherapy-skin-care-aha-facial-cleanser-8-5-oz.html 

Olay ProX Brush: http://www.olay.com/en-us/skin-care-products/prox-advanced-cleansing-system

The Body Shop (Deluxe Edition) Chocomania Body Butter: http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/shop-by-line/chocomania.aspx#/chocomania.aspx

Cetaphil Face Moisturizer: http://www.cetaphil.com/moisturizing-cream

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen: http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/sun-care-products/hawaiian-tropic-sheer-touch-ultra-radiance-lotion-sunscreen


 Hair: 

Nume Straightner: http://numeproducts.com/hair-styling/hot-tools/hair-straightener/silhouette-flat-iron/

Tangle Teezer: https://www.tangleteezer.com/proddetail.php?prod=SE-BP-010313


 Tools: 

Brush Egg: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fashion-Women-Egg-Cleaning-Glove-MakeUp-Washing-Brush-Scrubber-Board-Brushegg/351366356312?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D31965%26meid%3Dae7060fae23c45e5bf4373ca7d8c38b4%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D321215749965

Beauty Blender: http://www.beautyblender.com/beautyblender-original-single.html

Sigma f80 Flat Kabuki: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/f80-flatkabuki/p/F80PARNT

BH Cosmetics Brush Set: http://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/12pcs-color-fuse-brush-set Real Techniques Face Brushes: https://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/core-collection

Anastasia #12 eyebrow brush: http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brows/brush-12.html

Elisabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush: http://www.elizabethmott.com/shop/all-over-shadow-brush/
Sonia Kashuk brush set (my exact one not available): http://soniakashuk.com/product-category/accessories/brush-sets/


 Makeup: 

Makeup Geek Eyeshadows: http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows.html

NYX Eyeshadow (website not working well): http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/c-2-eye-shadow.aspx

Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder: http://ca-en.rimmellondon.com/products/face/stay-matte-pressed-powder 

Maybelline Fit Me Concealers: http://www.maybelline.ca/Products/face-makeup/concealer/fit-me-concealer.aspx 

Maybelline Matte and Poreless Foundation: http://www.maybelline.ca/Products/face-makeup/foundation/Fit-Me-Matte-Poreless-Foundation.aspx

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream: http://www.maybelline.ca/Products/face-makeup/bb-cream/dream-fresh-bb.aspx 

Loreal True Match Lumi: http://www.lorealparis.ca/cosmetics/face/true-match-lumi/porcelain-light-ivory.aspx 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: https://www.toofaced.com/p/mascaras/better-than-sex-mascara/
Makeup Forever Pro. Smokey Extravagant Mascara: http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/make-up/eyes/mascara/smoky-extravagant?sku=6155

 Physicians Formula Warm Nude Shimmer Strip: http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/eye-shadows/06240.html

 Too Faced Chocolate Soliel Bronzer: https://www.toofaced.com/p/bronzers/chocolate-soleil/

 Kat Von D. Tattoo Liner: http://katvondbeauty.com/products/tattoo-liner

 Urban Decay 24/7 Liner: http://www.urbandecay.com/24-7-glide-on-eye-pencil/122.html#start=1&cgid=1 

NYX The Runway Palette: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/c-2-eye-shadow.aspx

Essense clear Brow gel: http://www.essence.eu/uk/products/eyes/mascara/e/product/lash-and-brow-gel-mascara/

 MAC Paint Pot: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13840/1573/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Shadow/Pro-Longwear-Paint-Pot#/shade/Soft_Ochre

MAC “Cosmo”: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13854/310/Products/Makeup/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick#/shade/Cosmo

Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick: http://ca-en.rimmellondon.com/products/lips/lasting-finish-matte-by-kate-moss 

NYX Round Lipstick: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-15-extra-creamy-round-lipstick.aspx

NYX Butter gloss: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-191-butter-gloss.aspx

Rimmel Moisture Lipstick: http://ca-en.rimmellondon.com/products/lips/moisture-renew-lipstick 

Essence lipstick: http://www.essence.eu/products/lips/lipstick/e/product/longlasting-lipstick-01/ 

MAC Fix +: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13825/32212/Products/Skincare/Primers/Prep-Prime-Fix

Hello and welcome to the first of eventually many colour series posts! Carli Bybel on youtube posted a video a few months ago (or weeks, can't remember) revolving around the colour red and I thought it was a great idea so all credits for the idea go to her! I decided to create a look that is based on PINK because pink is such a fun colour for spring and summer and let's be honest- not many people wear pink eyeshadow.

I wanted to incorporate pink in everything so I filmed this video for you :) I hope you enjoy it!

Amy Sousa