the make up bag: the lazy diva make up kit

the bare essentials : MAC Studio Fix Liquid,  And Concealer, in Nc45; Mac Mineralise Skinfinish in Soft And Gentle; Mac Blush in Peachtwist; BYS Baked High Shine Bronzer in Golden Shimmer, Mac Zoom Fast Black Lash in Black. Eyeliners: - bourjois (turquoise), shisedo, revlon (eyebrow pencil), mac (purple liner). no idea where i got the green or what brand it is. 

so in chatting to one of my gfs, she grumbles: "it's not that i hate make up... im just lazy as feq. make it simple for me!" challenge accepted. look, i get it. with the thousands of youtube gurus out there with arsenals of tools, potions and lotions, make up can seem daunting to a new comer, or even to someone who just wants to keep it simple. so, after conducting a quick survey (read:asking friends on facebook) i've come up with a very minimal list of products and tools for the lazy, or shall we say minimalist diva.

the make up bag: summer bronzers and blushes.

Face Blush
Eye Shadow

Wake up your complexion with glowing bronzers and vibrant blushes.
CLICK ON ANY ITEM ABOVE TO SHOP.

unless you live in the southern hemisphere, im sure you know that summer is officially here. cue shorts, sunglasses and floppy hats! summer is my favourite season, as its the one that reminds me of home the most. us tropical divas thrive on hot sun and salty water.. yay beach... but inbetween beach "limes" ( a trini word meaning get-togethers) and summer bbq are a host of other summer outings that requires a diva to represent.. to step out looking all fabulous despite the weather... divas shine in ALL seasons. you know it! and that brings me to this post: summer bronzers and blushes. check out my favourite bronzers and blushes after the jump!

the make up bag: diy carnival make up

how much did that make up artist quote you! really now. well unless I am the MUA you're paying, i simply cannot condone that.
For those of you not in the know, we are presently in the middle of the carnival season. it is the most exciting time of the year for any red-blooded trinidadian. at the climax of the season, carnival monday and tuesday, the populace dresses themselves in the finest costumes and adorn their bodies with ornate jewellery. elaborate make up is a major part of pulling the entire costume together..and of course, it can get expensive.

the make up bag: valentine's day looks

valentines make up looks: "sultry" (left) and "demure" (right) 

to go along with the looks in the previous posts, i've done two make up looks to match them... (i was bored. don't judge me!) bear with me - these are still-shots as i have no tripod nor the technical know-how to make a makeup vid yet, so i took pics with my iCam..sorry!!! please comment and let me know what you think of the looks..anyway.. lets get started.

the make up bag: step1

Eye Shadow by Maybelline
Mascara by Maybelline

Coco Chanel once said, “I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.” I  agree with her. you never know how your day would turn out. i dont know if I'd meet my soulmate or arch nemesis, but i do know that i will be looking fabulous! FAB. U. LOUS! (snap*)
A major part of pulling your look together is your make up, but so many of my friends complain that they don't even know where to start. so i'm stripping it all down to the basics. 
the products i included are all part of my personal collection and are the foundation of my make up bag ( more like suitcase but who's judging!). anything else is extra. lets get started.