What I learned from The Beauty Hour with Mimi J. at The Glamatory

 First off, I'm a total fan of MiMi J. before I even had the concept of that applying eyeshadow involved more than one shade. I didn't even wear foundation or had a clue on how to apply eyeshadow with transition colors, but I knew what great artwork looked like when I saw it. MiMi J has been that to me since I first saw her work popup in my email in 2010.

Last nights class was on fall trends for 2015, in which she demonstrated a black smokey eye and nude lip. First she created the black smokey eye like you normally would with a dark base, your transition colors, and the black eyeshadow. What I wasn't prepared for was the use of Inglot's loose pigment shadow being lightly applied with her finger that changed the game. My mind went running with this concept of the variety of things I could now do with a black smokey eye to give it a spark of its' own.

Here's some images I found of Inglot's loose pigment #85. Inglot Loose pigments are sold in store at The Glamatory.

She also gave some great tips on how to highlight and contour under your foundation for a more natural look, how to tight line the upper inner lash line(HUGE PLUS FOR ME!!!), and talked about the importance of selecting the correct color setting powder for your complexion to avoid the over highlighted under eye appearance. She also mentioned that HD setting powder is only great for film to blur our imperfections, and should NOT be used for anything that will involve photography such as red carpet events, weddings and so forth. The HD powder will create a flash back due to reflective properties in the product with great attention noticed in the under eye area where the powder was applied. NO ONE WANTS THAT!!!

The Beauty Hour: Fall Makeup Trends with Mimi J.

 
 Unfortunately, I got there late and missed the opportunity to see the first example for an easy way to clean up your foundation with the first model pictured here, but she came back to her and showed an easy way to create a fall dark lip makeup look that doesn't take more then 10 minutes, which I loved! She lined the lips with "Nightmoth" from MAC and applied a very LIGHT coat of Pnk Digger's "Magic City" with a lip brush for more precision. Afterwards, she cleaned it up with a concealer and stressed some important points of why it's important to clean up around the lips with concealer if you're going to be applying makeup for photo shoots. She stated that the camera picks up on all those details even though the naked eye cannot see it from afar. It's an extra step the photographer doesn't have to do in photoshop, which will be a plus for the next time they're looking for a makeup artist.

She applied a dark brown eyeliner right above the lash line and smudged it in with her finger, applied some mascara, along with tips on how to apply it successfully, and viola!!! There was so much more info which would make this blog super long, so make sure to check her out for yourself!

 

I totally look forward to the next class! I always leave her presence learning something I didn't know before to help take my art form of makeup artistry to the next level. 

Photos from Atlanta Beauty Event - The Glamatory Grand Opening

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Images from The Glamatory's Fundraiser Mixer 1-24-2015

 First off, I have to say the purple color definitely set the tone for the evening with this makeup fundraiser event by The Glamatory, with owner Celebrity Makeup Artist @MiMiJOnline. This event was packed with glamorous looking women and a few gents who came to support in the name of entrepreneurship.

Upon entry, I got the pleasure of meeting the owner of @PnkDigger, the infamous lipstick, lip stain and lipgloss company that started last year and has had tremendous success over such a short period. Actually, before speaking with Stephanie, she was busy greeting instagram fans that she clearly recognized, which I thought was amazing! Talk about great customer business relationship! As I waited for the opportunity to chat with Stephanie, I sampled some of PnkDigger infamous lip pigments and everyone I picked, to my surprise where sold out for the evening. That's shows you how popular their new fall color are.

 

Finally, I got my moment to chat with Stephanie, a very down to earth woman, and I had to ask how she got started. I'm always curious to find out what drives people to go down a road they've never traveled. Stephanie is a makeup artist and has always been known as the "pink lipstick girl". Coworkers kept suggesting she should create her own makeup line, in which the opportunity presented itself in one of the most unlikely situations. It was during a breakup that she decided to start a makeup line of all things. I thought that was a great way to use your energy by pouring into something to distract you instead of entertaining self-pity. Look how all that effort paid off! Even though they did have the shades I wanted, she was so sweet to give me on of the lip pigments, "Velvet Room", which turned out to be the perfect shade for me. That totally made my night, since I'm a lipgloss fanatic! Checkout these lip pigments on www.PnkDigger.com.

MiMi J as she auctions off Urban as one of the raffle prizes.

Natt Taylor was also one of the other vendors at this event.
She designs cut fitted clothing for women.

 I have to say that this drink was one of the highlights of this event. Carmaleita, Mixologist of Lyght House Cocktails, had a mixed bourbon drink with strong hints of cinnamon and lemonade, even though I am not a fan of cinnamon at all, this drink was FANTASTIC!!! Everyone I met kept talking about how great the flavor was and the lingering taste. If you're looking for a bartender for your special event, you have got to sample her mixes. You can book her at www.lyghthousecocktails.com.

Than I got into one of my photo shoot modes with DJ Princess Cut oof Hot 107.9, lol...

Last but not least, I got the pleasure of meeting Denise of Feet Candy Couture, who was so creative in every aspect, from being a henna artist to creating ring anklets and ring bracelets with a bling! I got so caught up in talking that I did take enough photos of her jewelry collection but you can view the at www.feetcandycouture.com.

Checkout www.theglamatory.com and www.mimijonline.com for more details.