Everyday Smokey Eye and Pop of Color

Everyday Smokey Eye and a Pop of Color

Summer 2015

Hey Guys. I tell ya, I haven't been able to create any other eye look this month but some sort smokey eye combo. Literally, I have had people stop and compliment me on this look.  So I decided to share this everyday smokey eye combo using a few of my favorite Fall colors yet add my Summer Pop on the lips. This look is extremely versatile just by changing the lash to wispies or changing the black liner to a softer color of your choice, and of course muting the lips...so to speak with a nude or just a sheer gloss. The point is get creative and blend to your hearts content and your wrist aches. Ha, Ha. I hope you guys enjoy this video and as always comment, like. subscribe, and share this video. XO, Kiani

Products Used:
~~~Eyes~~~

MAC Khol Feline Pencil to create the depth and smokey effect.   Blend out with a flat shader (E15) brush and a pencil brush(218). Having the bleeding liner (yes i mean bleeding) on these brushes will aid in building the look gradually throughout. Blending is key.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sienna (Lavish Palette) to blend out liner and to add dimension. Use this though out the look to blend upper and lower lash line alternating between Sienna and the remaining liner on your flat and pencil brush. No further product needed to deepen crease, outer v, or lower lash line if enough liner is used in the beginning steps. The brush should be loaded.

Estee Lauder Copper Metallic center of lid. Used a damp flat synthetic concealer brush (F75) to make shade more vibrant and to minimize shadow fallout

Bobby Brow Shimmer Brick Inner V and Brow bone blended into look.

Eylure Vegas Nay Grand Glamour Lashes. Hands down the best drugstore lashes out. To make look less dramatic substitute here with some Demi Wispie lashes. They are still long enough to compliment the eye (Ardel Demi Wispies, Kiss #11, or Salon Perfect Wispies)

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Waterproof Mascara on top and Little Black Primer on the bottom for length. 

Off Camera
~~Face~~
MAC Pro Long wear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation NC45

MAC Studio Conceal and Correct Duo Burnt Coral and Rich Yellow
Airspun Translucent Loose Powder*******New Holy Grail Product!!!
NYX Contour Palette
ELF Dark Blush Quad
Gold Deposit Skin Finish
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
MAC Waterproof Brow Gel
Estee Lauder Fushia Liner
NYX Nude Diaphane Lippie
Note: Used Beauty Blender to apply foundation and translucent power for maximum hold!

~~Hair~~
Cantu Leave in Conditioner
Garnier Curl Construct Moose
Old Head Scarf

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~~Tools~~

Sigma Flat Definer E15

Sigma Tapered Blending E35

Sigma Concealer Brush F75

Make Up Forever 218 Wavy Brush

Sigma Concealer E35

Beauty Blender

Kat Von D Contour Highlight Brush

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Wedding PreGame: Manning-Rankin Wedding Story

The Manning-Rankin Wedding Story

July 18, 2015 4:30pm

Hilton Center City, Charlotte, NC

The PreGame

For every wedding I have the pleasure of creating the bridal look for its always such a blessing. I have the opportunity to engage my passion for people and my art, on one of the most important days of my clients life. Not only do I consider it an honor but I view it as the best job in the world. It's very important for my clients to feel special and to love the outcome. Because all the work to pull a wedding together happens before the wedding I call my services "The Wedding Pregame." Welcome to show.

I decided to highlight the Manning-Rankin Wedding because of the passion the couple has for one another and the details it took to pull everything together.

We started with a bridal trial where the bride and groom hosted a glam squad dinner. The wedding planner, hairstylist, and myself met to discuss the vision of the day. What it didn't know is the bride would be the model but the groom had a specific look in mind for his bride to be.

                                                   Bridal Trial Glam Squad***********

 It consisted of a classic Cat Eye, minimal brows, clean skin, and a bold matte lip. After a few foundation test, contour blends, and a few lip swatches, the contract was signed.

                                                                                         Bridal Portrait Morning

                                                                                   

The next run through was on Bridal Portrait Day. We met at 8 am to compile all the specifics of a modern classic bride on this beautiful fair skinned, blue eyes human doll. Stephanie skin was the most radiant and clear. The pictures came out amazing. ( Big thanks to Isil Dohnke Photography for providing bridal portrait images.)

The Wedding Day

          

Hosted in the heart of Charlotte, NC.  Team SDS Events keeping everything elegant, timely, and orchestrated to the beautiful couples specifications.  Nothing like a beaming bride.

Wedding Day Glam for Honorary Guest

Mother of Bride, Sister of Bride, a few girl friends, and the bride all sat and got their wedding day glam in the Bridal Suite. Every client was comfortable with a natural glamorous look. But for every client the word natural means something different! Lashes, clean skin, bold lips was the cohesiveness for the night.

    Mother of the Bride

                                                                                                                          Sister of the Bride

 

      Sister of the Groom      

 

 For others, a smokey eye was the request.  I said, ooookkkkkaaaayyyyy!

At the end of the night with the reception in full swing we did a quick touch up on the lips and a dusting on her nose and my job was done. A beautiful end to an amazing day...a bride still smiling.

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Hair and MakeUP Team

DIY Natural Hair Straw Set!

Hey Guys!
I noticed my hair is getting quite long in the top so I wanted to try something old school but very modern in style.


I literally grabbed a hand full of drinking straws and cut them in various lengths and my largest Bobby pins to secure each. I suggest cutting straws a tad bit longer than the hair is to allow curls to dry in a stretched formation. We don't want to encourage shrinkage!

The crown of my head has been professionally lighten to a blonde hue. This has loosened my curl pattern along with the length it will lay straight but as I grab small patches of hair, I spiral the straws up from end to root. As I secure the straw with my Bobby Pin, I also position the straw in the position I want the curl to dry. This step is very important to keep from having to over work the curls once dry. Overworking the hair leads to frizz and an unmanaged look better reserved for day three or four after the freshness of the original style is wearing.

Be sure to grab any limp hairs for they will be magnified once hair is dry and the remaining hair is curled evenly. Examine entire head to look for strays. It's okay to reposition previous spiraled straws while hair is damp to ensure evenness. Give the hair enough time to dry on its own ( for me 4-6 hours) or sit under a defused dryer to speed up the process. Once hair is dry, finger release curls for volume and style to your liking. Add finishing spray if needed. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo
Pureology Conditioner Hydrate
Cantu Leave in conditioner
Garnier Fructis Curl Construct with Nourishing Shea Level 3 Extra Strong Hold
Straws
Scissors
Long Bobby Pins

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Ombre Lip

Hey Guys! I have been loving this bright Ombre Lip for Spring. Great for those who can't decide between a specific color...pick both! I think the marriage of hot pink and orange is complimentary to all skin tones just add more of less of either shade or substitute the shades for your favorite.  Anyway, I hope you all love this video and will comment below on which shade your going to try this with! Thanks for all your support and amazing comments! XOXO, Kiani

Product Details:
Bennye Chocoholic Lip Pencil
Bennye Burgundy Lip Pencil
MAC Shock Value Lip Liner
Ruby Kisses Fushia Fierce Matte Lipstick
NYX Sugar Cookie Butter Gloss
Cover Girl  Mango Lava

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Suite 125
Charlotte, NC 28269

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How To Create Smokey for Small Eyes

As you create a smokey eye, remember it's name.  A fire is created with stackable logs criss crossed to allow air to provide oxygen to keep the fire from suffocating.  It burns hotter at its base which is where the color of fire originates.  As the flame rises to its peak the tip of the fires cools and creates smoke.  Concept wise, a smoky eye should appear hotter around the eye signaling the depth of color.  After the structure is made allow your color to blend out allowing oxygen to dilute the color as you smoke it out.  Lastly remember to transition your colors to represent the intensity of which it came.  Pulsate the smoke too dissipate into a hue of confidence.  Remembering smokey eyes signify the fire from within.

Product Details:
Makeup Forever HD N173 already applied before recording began
MAC Studio Finish
Truth all over lid
Undone first transition
Downfall Outer V
Revolver to create depth
Lucky and Last Sin on inner lid
L'oreal False Fiber and Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
MAC Girl/Boy Brow Set


Brushes:
Sigma E50 Blend
Sigma E54 Packing

Other Videos:
How I Apply False EyeLashes!
http://youtu.be/fmxADsl6Dxo

Contour/ Highlight
http://youtu.be/yI_SqBMdajI

Eyebrows
http://youtu.be/ZY_vqT-XfF0

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Please send products for review to:
MakeUPbyKiani
C/O Transformations Skincare and Spa
416 McCullough Drive
Suite 125
Charlotte, NC 28269

Social media contact and booking information.
Follow Me:
Click to SUBSCRIBE:  http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MakeUpbyKIANI

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Fashion Blog:   Simplykiani.blogspot.com

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Ben Nye Series

Detailed Triple WIng Tutorial

Hey Guys!  This video was inspired by a subscribers request for a pink and yellow look.  I haven't recorded a “Talk Through” video in a while so, I figured what better time than now?  I absolutely love the art of a Cut Crease.  The more you practice the more precision you will become.  I love a bold graphic eye too.  This look is right on trend for summer 2014.  I hope you all enjoy this tutorial and will continue to leave your request. I look forward to creating and being inspired by you, as always, if you haven’t subscribed to my channel, why not?  XOXO, Kiani

  

All products used in this video provided by Vision of Beauty Events.  To purchase inbox MakeUPbyKIANI@gmail.com

Hair provided by Hair Fetish by Moon Brazilian Remy 1 Bundle 16 inches colored to match my hair.  More details to follow in the next few days.  Be sure to follow me @ love_kiani on Instagram to be the first to know sponsors and their discounts offered for my subscribers.

Products Used:

Vision of Beauty - Mud Bath Creme Gel Liner
Vision of Beauty - Mello
Vision of Beauty - Sunkist
Vision of Beauty - Girly

Vision of Beauty - New Love

Vision of Beauty - Wine Brown
Vision of Beauty - Rusty Nail

Inglot Cosmetics - 77 Black Gel Liner
Vision of Beauty - Sweet Dreams

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