Coming soon...

Hopefully I'll have some great photos to share of work I've been doing for the last couple of week.  However the one I'm most excited about is the one I just did on Saturday. 

A fashion shoot with some very "out there" outfits that a fashion stylist friend of mine had put together. It involved a lot of colour and animal prints.  It turned out absolutely amazing when just viewing the photos off the camera screen.  Can't wait until the previews go up soon and can actually see the unedited/proof of the photos.  I just know I'll love them, I had so much fun that day that I was excited about seeing the photos on the computer screen when the shoot ended.

Another shoot that I am excited about is collaborating with a great hair stylist this coming Friday and a fabulous fashion photographer.  I really can't wait and I'm excited about doing the makeup for it as it's a vintage couture sort of look.

For the time being here are some sneak peak of behind the scenes.  Unfortunately I don't carry any good camera gears and I always use my phone.  I already carry bags and makeup around so I don't really want to have to worry about anymore loads.  I don't even carry a handbag.  I just take what I need and like $20 in case I need to pay for something/buy something to eat or drink.

Inglot Lipstick: freedom style

This post is overdue but better late than never I guess.  I'm sure you guys would have read my Inglot Eyeshadow post just recently, well this was the same Inglot trip I took at the time and in addition to just 4 eyeshadows I also picked up 15 colours of their lipstick in the freedom style (pan).

I like how they smell nice and the fact that they are creamy and smooth to apply to the lips.  It's also not drying like some brands can be.  Their original retail per pan is $8, which is my opinion is still very affordable and great for those who are building a makeup kit.

In my 15 choiced I have chosen a wide range of colours to suit for many occasion, events and jobs as a makeup artist.  I do plan on getting some more, but for now I am very satisfied with my collection thus far.

I don't use Inglot freedom palettes anymore as I love my Z palettes so I just stick them in there.

4 Inglot Eyeshadow Swatches

Hope everyone is having a great week.  I should have shared these a while ago and I'm very delayed with the lip colours.  I've been so busy I'm going crazy, I never uses diaries or planners but I have gotten so confused with appointments/bookings/personal stuff that I don't know what is going on anymore.  It's too hard to keep everything up to date on a phone and I have a feeling sooner or later I'll have to get a tablet.  At the moment I'm am trying to hold off on getting a tablet only because it's so expensive and I don't feel like I should indulge so much.  I very much rather go on a holiday instead, but hopefully things will go according to plan.

Anyway during my last trip to Inglot with a friend because I recieved 2 gift cards for my birthday in March from friends.  I wanted so much to be spending on my kit rather than on myself.  I have way more than enough makeup for personal use, so why not expand the professional kit. 

I've brought 3 matte and 1 with slight glitter.  The mint colour is absolutely beautiful and I loved it the minute I saw it.  The first colour that caught my eyes was the mint one and when I swatched it on my hand it was an instant winner.

D.S. 463
A light neutral cream colour with a hint of glitter.
This photo so does not show how beautiful this colour is!!!

Matte 337
Taupe colour
Great for the crease!

Sharing: photos from photo exhibition

Sorry I haven't gotten around to swatching the Inglot lips and eyeshadows for you guys just yet.  Been super busy and my brother's wedding is coming up real soon on May 5th!  I had to do trials for my sister-in-law and completely didn't take photos (FAIL!).  Had to get some new business cards, since I now have a proper website (www.mankimakeup.com) and a professional email address just for makeup artistry contacts.

However, I'm not sure why I didn't share this with you guys but I did a photoshoot with a photographer about 2 months ago for her photo exhibition.  This is how the photo turned out.  The one on the right was the printed one and displayed.  The model was absolutely gorgeous with flawless skin so her skin turned out to well int he photos.  It was more of a dark genre (titled: the black widow), and the opening night was a success and her work is amazing!

Right photo is the published on at the photo exhibition.
http://14thframe.carbonmade.com

She is only just starting her professional website so if you're interested please check her out there or even look her up on Facebook (14th Frame Photography).

Hopefully I will be back soon with the swatches you guys being waiting for!
Also what more would you like to see from me?  Let me know by leaving me a comment please!

upcoming swatches!

Hey guys,

Just dropping in to let you know what upcoming swatches I'll be doing soon for you guys.

For my birthday I was given two gift cards to shop at Inglot :D Super duper happy!

I wanted to add to my kit and the one thing I really hate about my kit is my lipstick collection.  Have a massive collection but don't want to depot/melt them into pans/containers.  It seems so cruel to do that!

So Inglot be the awesome brand with a freedom system I bought 15 of their lipstick colours in their pan.  Not sure how much it is in other countries, but in Australia the pan of lipstick is $8 each.  I didn't get a palette since I use Z palettes for my kit. I just put them into a large one and still have plenty of room left to buy some more.

I also got 6 new eyeshadow colours that I'll do swatches for and separate from the lipstick that way it's not cluttered.

lots of goodies to share soon!

Stay tuned for the swatches!

Have a wonderful long weekend and easter break :) hope you're all eating loads of yummy chocolate!