@BeautifulbyB

It’s truly a fulfilling experience to finally do what I’ve always wanted to do.  If I could go back in time and do it all over again, I would’ve been a rebel and pursued the makeup industry from the jump.  (My dad wouldn’t pay for me to go to makeup school).  Oh well… you can’t go back into time… the time is NOW… and here I am, at what may be the right place for me to begin this venture.  There’s so much to learn and so much skill to craft… it’s not just about throwing makeup products on someone’s face.  It’s the cocktail of an artistic eye, a passion for beauty, an inquiring mind for techniques and new styles/trends, and a business oriented mentality.  Delivering a face that makes the client smile is just as important as getting paid to deliver the face.  The beauty of it all is getting paid to do what you love!  None of my successes have come overnight… they always take time and patience.  I’m proud of myself for getting this far in such a short time, but I also know that there is still room for growth.  I’m always going to grow.  Anyway, I’m so glad that I ventured off to create my new business and thank you all for the support, especially fem-fATL that has given me much of my experience with web content creation, branding, and social media marketing.   So stay up on all things fem-fATL cuz it still has my heart and will continue to hold it’s love for ATL. Follow me on twitter/instagram @beautifulbyb and like me on facebook.com/beautifulbybrittany to show support and to stay in touch!

@BeautifulbyB

www.beautifulbybrittany.com

I am not paid by any particular companies to promote their brand, nor do I believe in working for FREE. My posts about any products are solely due to my personal liking and sharing with readers. With that said, I just want it to be known that I also am not specific to any particular brand of makeup either. I believe that as an artist, you have to be able to find what works for you and know what products or tools are going to work, whether they are drug or department store brands. From my experience, I have my favorites from various brands, some more than others, but definitely a good mix of products. Here are some companies/brands, however, that have great discounts! (Please note: this is not an invitation to ask me to use my discounts for any products!)

BRAND: MAKE UP FOR EVER
DISCOUNT: 20%-40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: MAC
DISCOUNT: 30%-40%
ANNUAL COST: $10-$35
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: NARS
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Not Available Online
APPLICATION: Email: ArtistProgram@NARSCosmetics.com

BRAND: BENEFIT COSMETICS
DISCOUNT: Undisclosed until Approval
ANNUAL COST: N/A
INFORMATION: http://www.benefit.com
APPLICATION: 415-781-8153, call for info on how to sign up

BRAND: Illamasqua
DISCOUNT: 20%-40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Face Atelier
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Email: ProArtist@FaceAtelier.com

BRAND: Shu Uemura
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
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BRAND: Cover FX
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
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BRAND: Laura Mercier
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Email: Makeup.Artists@LauraMercier.com

BRAND: Smashbox
DISCOUNT: 20%-40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
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BRAND: Stila
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
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BRAND: Eve Pearl
DISCOUNT: 30%-40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE-$50
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BRAND: Bobbi Brown
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Paula Dorf
DISCOUNT: 40%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Email: Info@PaulaDorf.com

BRAND: Kett Cosmetics
DISCOUNT: Undisclosed Until Registered
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: TEMPTU Airbrush
DISCOUNT: 10%-30%
ANNUAL COST: FREE-$25
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BRAND: Naimie’s Beauty Center
DISCOUNT: 40% (Alfaparf, Bdellium, Bobbi Brown, Cover FX, Croc, DEX New York, Dolce Milano, DuWop, Ego, Eve Pearl, Free Your Mane, GHD, Girlactik, Hair Gear, Izunami, Jane Iredale, Je Veux, Joe Blasco, Jonathan, Kim Vo, Laura Mercier, Lime Crime, Lise Watier, Lorac, Macademia Oil, Make Up For Ever, Marco Pelusi, OPI lacquers, Osmo, Smashbox, Stila, and Too Faced) || 30% (Babyliss, Hairdo, HairUWear, and Temptu) || 20% off all other brands.
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Not Available Online
APPLICATION: Click Here

BRAND: Youngblood Cosmetics
DISCOUNT: Undisclosed Until Approval
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Becca Cosmetics
DISCOUNT: Undisclosed Until Approval
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Atelier Maquillaje
DISCOUNT: 30%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Not Available Online
APPLICATION: Email: Info@AtelierMaquillaje.com

BRAND: NYX
DISCOUNT: 30%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Three Custom Color
DISCOUNT: 30%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Email: Discount@ThreeCustom.com

BRAND: Steelo Cosmetics
DISCOUNT: 25%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Beaute Cosmetics
DISCOUNT: 25%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Email: artist@beaute-cosmetics.com

BRAND: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC)
DISCOUNT: 20%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Email: Info@OCCMakeup.com

BRAND: Inglot
DISCOUNT: 10%-20%
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Not Available Online
APPLICATION: Email: 2TimesSquare@InglotUSA.com

BRAND: Royal & Langnickel Brushes
DISCOUNT: Varies In Amount
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
APPLICATION: Click Here

BRAND: Crown Brush
DISCOUNT: Undisclosed Until Approval
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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BRAND: Le Cosmetique
DISCOUNT: Varies In Amount
ANNUAL COST: FREE
INFORMATION: Click Here
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ALSO:

Cinema Secrets – 818-846-0579, call for info on how to sign up, 10% discount

Lorac – http://www.loraccosmetics.com – 40% discount

Nixie – http://www.nixiecosmetics.com/artists/artists.asp- Pro Card Membership, no membership fee, 40% discount, opportunity to get commission from referred sales (30%), welcome gratis – 6 pan refillable eyeshadow palette w/6 eyeshadows (limited time only)

Philosophy – http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/Cus … ab=std_alp – Coloring Club, no membership fee, 25% discount off skincare & color cosmetics only, plus welcome gratis

Vincent Longo – https://boutique.vincentlongo.com/User/ … ation.aspx – MUA discount, no membership fee, check MUA box when you register online & they email you further criteria, 30% discount

I had my nails done for the past month and a half before I got bored at work and started taking off my acrylics one by one.

It wasn’t too hard, they actually popped right off.  My nails don’t actually look too bad either.

While debating whether I want to get them put back on or just get some Gelish or Shellac done, I am thinking of just filing them straight, slathering on some Hard As Nails, and painting them a vibrant Spring color.  Then, I am going to sit at a coffee shop with bright pink lip tar from O.C.C. and make sure to hold my mis-matched nails up to my face.  I’m gonna make sure people catch me wearing this trend out!  I love the pops of color, especially in this picture with this girl’s fresh face, bright eyes, pink lips, and orange nails!!!  It’s a nice change of scenery compared to the darker winter hues.  Try it out too in case you share the same situation as me… which is… not wanting to spend money on a manicure and wanting to try out some makeup trends this Spring.

Checkout more tips at my personal Makeup and Beauty blog –> beautifulbybrittany.com/blog/

www.beautifulbybrittany.com

I haven’t been getting mani/pedis for the last half year to basically save money. If I have time, I can do my mani/pedis at home and they look just as nice… but every now and then I just don’t wanna do all that work! I gave in recently to get a manicure with my girl back at home… and I may be late in the nail game, but I got GELISH (Gel Nail Polish) for the first time. This is the same as your regular manicure except they are using a gel polish and UV light… which Sally Hansen’s Tough as Nails has nothing on. This is super strength polish! I got a gelish french manicure (costing about 30$) and I fell in love at first sight. My nails were down to nubs when I went in. I really wanted to get some fake tips put on, but my friend told me to try the Gelish and grow my natural nails out. I’m so glad I did because now my nails have grown out and aren’t weak and brittle as a result of fake nail application. When I get fake tips put on, I keep em short anyway… just enough to look feminine, so now that my nails have grown out… I’m very happy with the look of my nails and will definitely keep up with Gelish. The best thing is that it lasts about a month if you take care of them, which is better than getting a fill in every 2 weeks. They have all kinds of colors and gels as well. I just had to share this goodness with all of you…

More information on the different types of Gel Nail polish:

Shellac is made by CND (Creative Nail Design), which is a more popular and well advertised brand. Shellac only has 40 or so colors. Shellac is gel and polish.

Gelish, which is made by Harmony, boasts thicker, longer wear and bigger bottles and less expensive at the same time. Gelish has about 80 colors or more, including solid colors and sparkles. Gelish is also a true gel polish, a mixture of gel and pigment, giving brighter colors and thicker solution.
Both are applied like a polish, are cured with UV (or LED lamps which makes curing time even quicker with Gelish) and both last longer than normal polish. Both can layer colors and make nail art easy. Neither needs the natural nail buffed before application.

Basically… You can’t go wrong with trying both and figuring out which one you love! I’m a creature of nature though and think I’m going to stick with Gelish. Try it out and let me know how you like it! I want to buy the Gelish Home Kit with a UV lamp… I’ll let you know how that works out. hehe XoXo  Follow me on Twitter: @BEAUTIFULbyB

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fem-fATL is a lover of Make Up and all things Make Up.  As much as we love M.A.C…. we don’t dig the cost of their products.  I bought a small kit from SIGMA because I read that their brushes are comparable and affordable.  The brush is SO important in completing your Game Face ladies.  Check out SIGMA BRUSHES  for your next purchase!  Tell me what ya think!

MAC Peacock Beauty

When doing make up, some of the best looks are inspired by nature… in this case… a Peacock.  Check this picture I took of a peacock up close and personal.  Its feathers are so beautifully rich in color!!!  This look is fem-fATL approved… Make sure to try your own version of the peacock inspired eye.

First Name: Pea Last Name: Cock

Here are some colors to help you achieve the Peacock Eye:

These are good colors to work with... of course, there are no rules to make up! Use varying colors as you wish.

             Top Row: “Noir Plum”, “Mating Call”, “Prance” 
             Midde Row: “Dandizette”, “Odalisque”, “Ego” 
             Bottom Row: “Unflappable”, “Center Stage”, “Dalliance”

There are no rules for applying the colors!  Mix them in there creatively so that each color stands out.  Check out @Urbansocial’s Peacock eye.  She looks beautiful!

@urbansocial

fATL‘s,I am on the transitioning journey…again.

I tried to give up the creamy crack about a year back and failed in an epic fashion. I transitioned for a few months and did the big chop. Unfortunately, my mini fro and I didn’t work out. After about a month of battling my curly hair, I waved the white towel and gave up. The reason? I didn’t know what to do with it. My main issue was keeping that ish moisturized. I’ve had relaxers for as long as I remember, so dealing with my natural hair was a pain in the donk. We didn’t know each other too well and I didn’t have the time or patience to deal with the hell it was putting me through. I relapsed and put the perm back in.

Since then I’ve done my research on natural hair. I read up on common issues and solutions curly girls encounter. The #1 return to perms seems to be managing moisture. A close second is transitional styles. Apparently, there is a goddess in the natural hair world who has the key to our salvation. Kim Love, bka Kimmaytube, is a natural hair guru who has concoted her own moisturizing leave-in conditioner that some women live by. Recently I purchased all the organic ingredients and gave it a try. The homemade conditioner consits of:

2 tablespoons of YOUR preferred conditioner (silicone free)
2 tablespoons of (Whole leaf version) Aloe Vera Juice with a pH 4.0 or 4.5
2 teaspoons of Castor Oil (optional. I sometimes do without it)
2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil

I’m telling you gals. This recipe is the bomb[dot]com. It has me over here looking like the Black Rapunzel or some ish. My hair has never retained moisture this long or been this soft. In my recipe I used Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In and Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Juice. Note: when using organic aloe make sure to keep in refrigerated once you open it. It doesn’t contain preservatives so the shelf life goes to crap really quickly if opened and left out to the elements. Be sure to put the recipe leave-in on freshly washed, damp hair. I personally apply the mix and then immediately do a flat twist out. Whether still flat twisted or taken out my hair is cay-ute!

Test the recipe and send pictures over. We wanna see those curls guuuuuurl!