Dare To Go Nude: Nude Lipsticks | Second City Style | DC Beauty Editor

Dare to go Nude, you say!... I love a great nude lipstick, and it goes with just about any look. Check out my favorite lipsticks and glosses for the perfect nude look .. Over at Second City Style.com Dare to Go Nude!

DC Makeup Artist | MAC Behind the Scenes! Testing M.A.C. Makeup for Fashion Week

Wanna know how they get the looks for New York Fashion Week? What will be hot for the season? Then take a look at this article on MAC Behind the Scenes.

This is one of the most interesting article I have seen regarding the makeup process for New York Fashion Week. As I gear up for Fashion Week, I can't help but get caught up in the tweets, news, and articles. Just wanted to share the article for those attending and those who, heck, just love makeup.. Enjoy!

MAC Behind the Scenes! Testing M.A.C. Makeup for Fashion Week

DC Wedding Makeup Artist | Bridal Beauty

After a month and a half break, I am back to doing Weddings! It was so refreshing to be back and doing what I love. I had a beautiful Wedding at the Grand Hyatt today. A party total of 7.

The bride was naturally gorgeous, so her face was a playground. When I first had the trial with her, I had just received alot of beauty goodies, that I was dying to try, from Rock and Republic, La Praire, Estee Lauder, and others. And the products worked out beautifully.

Amazing Products, Happy Bride!

So, just what did I use...

For Skin : Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation,

MAC Loose Blot Powder

Cheeks: Nars Orgasm, Rock and Republic 'Spank'

Eyes: Estee Lauder Eyeliner in Coffee on bottom, Bobbi Brown Gel Liner 'Black' - on top

Side lashes, Estee Lauder Eyeshadows - Vanilla, and Copper in crease

Lips: MAC Whirl Lip Pencil; and MAC Hug Me Lipstick

Bare Minerals Bronzer; as well as Givenchy Sun Bronzer

Below: (c-cc) Nars Orgasm Blush, MAC Blot Powder, Givenchy Sun Bronzer, Rock and Republic Blush 'Spank', Makeup Foreover Mat Velvet, Estee Lauder Eye Shadow in 'Copper', and MAC Whirl Lip Pencil

SCS...Dare to be Seen in Red... Lips..?

Dare to be seen in Red..... Lips?

I've been on red lips for some time now and with the Holiday approaching I thought it was very appropriate.

Check out Beauty Buzz for some hot reds.. for your lips..
Beauty Buzz. Dare to be Seen in Red... Lips?

Illustration/Article: by Kelley D.

Mac Cosmetics - New. "RED" SHE SAID: Holiday Colour

I Dare you.

Be Seen

MAC's new Holiday Collection, is bold and sultry! Smokey eyeys paired with cherry red lips scream siren.

MAC: "The retro-starlet allure of Hollywood glamour, with a modern twist. A season where lips connive, then confess in shades of provocative holiday reds. Party season and passions flare! "Red" She Said, and no one could resist her..."

I dare you! Check out some of these looks...

MAC Cosmetics, "RED" She Said, maccosmetics.com

- Kelley D. Woods

Check out SecondCityStyle.com for my How To- Smokey Eye for Day

For those who may inquire or are challenged in the area of doing eye makeup, check out my How-To at SecondCityStyle.com

HowTo: Beauty How-To. Creating a Smokey Eye For Day

Credit: SecondCityStyle.com Illustration by Kelley D. Woods