Happy New Year

Happy New Year dear Makeup Artists, Stylists, and Enthusiasts!

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2012 is upon us. Tell us WHO you think should be featured on our Makeup Artist Wall of Fame.

Perhaps you know about a product or company that is giving back to the community.

Tell us us about it here by responding to this post.

Happy 2012!

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Give yourself a gift....MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencils

MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencils came out just a few short months ago, and they haven't gotten enough love. These are lip pencils that glide on very pigmented and smoothly and last for HOURS. I tested one out. I put on the red lip pencil called "Kiss Me Quick" and took a picture when it was freshly applied, and one 8 hours later. I wore just the lip pencil, nothing over top of it or under it so that I could truly test its longevity. It faded some, but it did a remarkable job.

Freshly Applied



After 8 hours of wear.



They come in 10 beautiful shades and are a must-have for my professional kit.
Etcetera
In Anticipation
Staunchly Stylish
More to Love
Kiss Me Quick
What A Blast
Absolutely It
Morning Coffee
Nice �n� Spicy
Bittersweet

All the shades are must-haves for my kit except for "morning coffee" because it's too much like "nice 'n' spicy" -- the difference is hardly noticeable.

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the pencils actually look a tiny bit different from the picture above because their colored ends are elongated. like this:



It makes it easy to differentiate from the pro longwear pencils from mac's regular lip pencils. Enjoy!

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Holiday Look #3 FOTD

Merry Christmas!

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Products used:

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Holiday Look #2 FOTD & Tutorial

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Sorry for the large gap of time between the last look and this one! It's a really fun one, so hopefully that will make up for it :)

Products used:
-Eyes:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30 as a base all over eye area
Make Up For Ever Flash Color light green as a base on lid
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
MAC Jewelmarine Glitter
MAC Corduroy eyeshadow under eye and on brows
MAC Zoomlash mascara
NARS Hungry Heart blush used under brow

-Skin:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30 + Careblends Oil
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Light Plus
NARS Hungry Heart as a highlight
NARS Orgasm for blush

-Lips:
MAC Beet Lip Pencil
CLARINS 716 Jolie Rouge Lipstick
Rock & Republic Cougar Lipgloss


Watch the tutorial here:

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New Makeup Seminar Locations and Dates

If you're interested in participating at one of the following locations, be sure to share the information with your friends because I will only hold the classes if I have a minimum of 10 people sign up. Click on each location for details:

Chicago IL - January 21st, 2012 - on sale for $65

Cincinnati OH - February 11th, 2012

Baltimore MD - February 18th, 2012

Pittsburgh PA - March 17th, 2012

Richmond VA- April 7th, 2012

Philadelphia PA - April 14th, 2012

Cleveland OH - May 26th, 2012

New York NY - June 16th, 2012

Washington DC - June 30th, 2012

Milwaukee WI - July 7th, 2012

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Holiday Look #1 FOTD & Tutorial

Pic Inspiration

Products used:

-Eyes

mac studio sculpt foundation used as a base on eyes
mac shadows: ricepaper, humid, pale straw, grey range, goldmine, nylon
mac sifted silver glitter
mac zoomlash mascara

-Skin
mac studio sculpt fdtn mixed with careblends oil
mac deep brown color corrector + careblends oil to contour
mac russian red lipstick + careblends oil used as blush
mac sifted silver glitter on highlights of cheek

-Lips
mac lovechild lipglass

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Tutorial for this look:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPiFl71U4A0&feature=g-upl

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'Tis The Season!

The Holiday season is among us! I will be cranking out some holiday looks for you guys to use at your holiday parties and events. If you have any requests, PLEASE, leave a comment below. I do my very best to incorporate requests into my looks. (Should I dupe this look on the left?! I love it!)

Anyway, Stay tuned for the holiday makeup blogs and tutorials!

xo

LC

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Bright Blue, Teal, and Purple Look

Products Used:

-Eyes

MAC Cream Colour Base "Madly Magenta" as a base under the purple shadows

MAC Big Bounce Shadow "Free As Air" as a base on lid and crease

MAC shadows: Going Bananas, Chrome Yellow, Lucky Green, Surf USA, Violet Trance, Stars N Rockets

Sugarpill Loose Shadow "Royal Sugar" in crease area

MAC Blacktrack Fluidline

MAC Zoomblack Zoomlash Mascara

-Skin

MAC Studio Fix Fluid mixed with Careblends Oils

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural

MAC Taupe Blush to contour

MAC Tenderling Blush

-Lips

MAC "Etcetera" Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC "Posh It Up" Plushglass

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Find the tutorial for this look here:

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Bright Purple and Orange Look

Products used:

-Eyes

Mac Cream Colour Base "Madly Magenta" as a base in my crease

Mac Moisturecover Concealer as a base on my eye area

Mac eyeshadows: Bright Sunshine, Banshee, Orange, Carbon, Violet Trance, Shock-a-Holic, Digit

Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack

Mac Zoomlash in Zoomblack

Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow for brows

Mac Studio Finish Concealer NC15 used just above the brows

-Skin

Mac Studio Finish Concealer NC30 mixed with Mac Careblends Oil to create a nice sheer foundation

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Mac Taupe Blush to Contour

Mac Full Fuchsia Blush (used with an extremely light hand and even rubbed a little off with a tissue)

-Lips

I had a bright pink lipstick on, then blotted it off, so I was left with a pink pigmented lip. I applied Hodgepodge lip pencil and Florabundance Lipglass overtop.

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Happy Artists Day

The artless are the ones that fund the arts !
If you ask yourself why ARTISTS (tattooists, painters,singers,dancers,musicians or anyone who falls under the artist category) charge "so much"... We don't get paid vacation, we don't get paid sick days, we don't get bonuses for outstanding performances nor for Christmas. We don't have insurance plans. We sacrifice our family on special days so that we can bring happiness to others. Illness or personal affairs are not excuses for a bad performance. Next time you ask, remember that ARTISTS are ARTISTS because of the love of music & art but that love doesn't pay the bills. Happy Artists Day!!!

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Thanksgiving Inspired Ombre Nails

Nothing special, but I've been loving ombre nails recently and thought I'd do a Thanksgiving spin on my nails this week :)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

few things I'm thankful for...

1. My Husband and My Marriage

I was blessed with an amazing man who came into my life and made my world for the better. He's the best father, I couldn't have hand-picked someone better. He is so incredibly reliable, giving, humble, strong, and will do anything to see his girls smile.

2. My 3 Darling Daughters

Sicilia (6), Cora (18m), and Zoey (6m). Each one such a different personality and all three beautiful. I love being a mom and having 3 little girls. They make me smile so much :)

3. Having a successful career doing something I love...Makeup!

It took years to get to this point... I'm so thankful for all the experiences I've had within this industry. I've done magazines, movies, tv, news, weddings, runways, and my favorite: teaching. To the aspiring makeup artists out there -- it doesn't happen overnight. There's no magical thing you can do to make it happen quickly. Keep pressing on and practice your patience!!

4. The Phoenician Weather

While there are definitely things about where I live that I'm not fond of, in general, the weather is not one of them. It's November 24th and it's about 78 degrees. I'm not a winter girl. I hate the cold... Sure, Arizona summers are brutally hot, but the other 9 months of the year is sheer heaven.

What are some things you are thankful for?

xo Lauren

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Thanksgiving FOTD & Tutorial

Products Used:

Eyes:

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer nc30 for base

-MAC Eyeshadows: Going Bananas, Melon Pigment, Saffron, Samoa Silk, Charcoal Brown

-MAC Dipdown Gel Eyeliner

-MAC Plushlash Mascara

Skin:

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer mixed with Careblends Oil as a foundation

-MAC Studio Finish Corrector in Deep Brown mixed with Careblends Oil used as contour

-MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light-Plus and Dark

-MAC Melon Pigment for cheek highlight

-MAC Blushbaby blush

Lips:

-MAC Pinkular Lipglass

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Peep the tutorial here:

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Review: Hana 1" Hair Straightener

I'm constantly on the look out for hair straighteners because my hair is VERY curly, especially in the back. I hate it. I don't hate the curls, I just hate how uneven the curl is. The underside is corkscrew curly, the top is just wavy, and all over THICK. My hair is like 2.5 inches thick when I do a tight braid...it's insane. Needless to say, straightening all this thick and stubborn curly hair takes a LONG time.

I came across a Hana pro straightener. It worked good and it goes up to 450 degrees F. which I like because my hair needs HEAT. I wish I had gotten the 1.5 inch because I think any 1" straightener is just too small for how thick and curly my hair is. I think if you have fine, normal, or even semi-thick hair from straight to wavy, this product would be great for you. For me it took a little more effort, but that's what I'm used to. I also tried the Shine Shield heat protectant product. I did really like that because 1.) it had almost no smell, and 2.) it left my hair soft but not greasy.

I think the next straightener I'll try is a good ol' CHI iron. I've heard amazing things about that one, but still haven't had the opportunity to get one. I'm linking you to this particular site because they're having TONS of sales on their irons and blowdryers. If you're in the market to buy one, please check it out.

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1990s makeup and tutorial

I just realized that I never posted this when I was finished with it.

products used:

eyes-
MAC shadows: ricepaper, woodwinked, ground brown
MAC blacktrack fluidline
MAC zoomlash mascara

skin-
MSFN light plus
mac studio finish concealer nc30
mac fleur power blush

lips-
mac chestnut lip pencil
mac taupe lipstick

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I Adore This GIVEAWAY!! Adore Me Lingerie Giveaway

I adore this giveaway because it's so different from any giveaway you'll find on a blog. I'm giving away a lingerie set from Adore Me which is the first lingerie website to offer personalized shopping that fits your style. If you've ever seen shoe or handbag subscription websites like shoedazzle.com, Adore Me works much in the same way. For $39.95 a month, you will get a showroom with a bunch of lingerie sets in it that are chosen for you based on your style. You get to choose 1 per month. They have on call stylists who are there to answer any questions you have, even questions about how it will fit. When you first sign up, you take a quick style quiz that analyzes your style. The best part, in my opinion, is that if you don't see something you don't like one month, you can skip it and you won't be charged! Considering 1 Victoria Secret bra is about $40 by itself, it's such a steal to get a whole lingerie set for about the same price!

Enter this giveaway for your chance to win a FREE lingerie set! Don't worry about the size, whoever wins will get to pick the style and size they'd like!

Rules:

- Answer this question in a comment below: What do you ADORE most about cosmetics? A random winner will be chosen.

- Must be subscribed to this blog to have a chance to win.

- Double your chance of winning by also tweeting and linking myself (@makeupartistLC) and Adore Me (@adoreme) in it.

This contest will close on 11/30/2011. Good luck!

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Parlor Smoke Quad Eye looks (from mac's fall 2011 collection)

Parlor Smoke Quad















products used in last look:

parlor smoke quad, dazzlelight eyeshadow on highlight

zoomlash mascara

studio fix fluid nc25

mineralize blush in "gentle"

multi use gloss in "duo rose"

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Sorry!

Hey, sorry for not keeping current on fotds, blogs, and tutorials recently! I'm going to chicago in a few days for a huge event and I've been very busy in preparing for it the last month! I appreciate your patience! I have a few things planned for when I get back: Posh Paradise EOTDs with the paint pots, an updated collection video, and a few reviews. Stay tuned!

xoxo

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ELF Giveaway Contest Winners!!!

Congratulations to Tiffany Brown for winning the ELF grand prize giveaway. Also, congratulations to Danienta Aqmarrazza for winning the second place ELF prize!!! I need both of you ladies to email me at lauren@lauren-clark.com within the next 48 hours with your address so I can send out your goodies! If I don't hear from you, a new winner will be chosen. Congrats again!!!! xoxoxox Lauren

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1 more day - ELF giveaway coming to an end

Hey everyone,

Just a reminder, only 1 day left to enter this giveaway!

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ELF cosmetics giveaway!!

For those of you who use ELF cosmetics, this giveaway should be interesting to you!

I have a HUUUGE elf stash to give away!

Grand Prize includes:

4 lipglosses

4 eyeshadow palettes

2 eyeliners (liquid, pencil & sharpener)

1 facial whip (cream highlighter)

1 mascara

4 brushes

1 Bronzer

2nd Place Prize includes:

Brown Smokey eye kit: Brown mascara, brown eyeliner, brown eyeshadow palette, lash curler, smudge brush

How to enter:

1.) You must be following/subscribed to these three sites:

-my blog

-my facebook fan page

-my youtube channel

2.) You must leave a comment on my facebook fan page

3.) (optional) If you want a 2nd chance to win, leave a comment on the youtube video regarding the giveaway

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1980s Makeup and Tutorial!

Products used:

eyes-

MAC shadows: Submarine, Moons Reflection, Da bling, Dollymix blush

MAC eye kohl "blooz"

MAC zoom lash mascara

skin-

MAC studio Fix fluid nc25 + strobe cream

MAC mineralized skin finish natural light plus

MAC blush "dolly mix"

MAC blush "shy angel" to highlight

lips-

MAC lip pencil "cranberry"

MAC lipstick "rare exotic" mattene

MAC lipstick "pervette" overtop

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Tutorial...check it out!!

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1970s makeup and tutorial

SO....not totally happy with how this look came out..but for continuity purposes, I need to post this in order to move on to the 80s :)))

In my tutorial I did both a daytime 70s look and an evening/disco 70s look. The photo below represents the evening look.

Products used:

-Eyes:

mac shadows: phloof!, mancatcher, deep damson

mac raven eye kohl

mac studio fix lash

-Skin:

mac face and body foundation c2

mac hyper real pressed powder in extra light on highlights of the face

mac careblend gold-go-lightly bronzer

mac in a pinch gel blush

mac taupe blush to contour

-Lips:

mac purple rite lipstick

mac clear gloss

youtube tutorial:

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Late 1960s FOTD and Tutorial

products used:

-eyes:

MAC blanc type + gesso on lid and under eye

MAC pale straw up to brow

MAC newly minted shadow in crease

MAC fascinating eye kohl on waterline and under lashline as a base for white/beige shadow

MAC blacktrack fluidline

MAC zoomlash mascara

fake clumpy lashes

-skin:

MAC studio fix fluid nc25/nc30

MAC mineralize skinfinish natural msfn medium-plus

MAC bronzer matte bronze

MAC uncommon cream blush

-lips:

MAC subculture lip pencil

MAC myth + pirouette lipstick

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Early 1960s FOTD & Tutorial

products used:

-eyes:

MAC paint pot pure creation as a base on lid

MAC suave intentions eyeshadow on lid & crease

MAC atlantic blue eyeshadow in crease

MAC brule eyeshadow on highlight

MAC blacktrack fluidline

MAC studio fix lash mascara

-skin:

MAC studio fix fluid nc25

MAC mineralized skinfinish natural light-plus

MAC blush coygirl

MAC blush taupe to contour

MAC bronzer matte bronze

-lips:

MAC red enriched cremestick liner

MAC russian red lipstick

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1950's Makeup & tutorial

Products used:

-Eyes

Mac eyeshadows: blanc type, charcoal brown, wedge

mac fluidline blacktrack

mac costa riche liner on bottom lashes

fake lashes

mac studio fix lash

-Skin

mac studio sculpt

mac msfn light plus

mac blush baby blush

mac taupe blush to contour

mac glimmershimmer for cheek highlight

-Lips

Mac redd lip pencil

mac tassle lipstick

Check out the tutorial here:

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