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Dear Color Elated!

     I am so regretful of the lapse since my last post.  So many things have transpired, both good and bad.  The passing of my father was the most devastating, after months of illness.  I have been blessed with two beautiful granddaughters and having to say goodbye to one of the best classes of students I have ever had was so bittersweet.  After the passing of my father, I had an inspiration ( I believe spurned by him) to do something I had always wanted to do;  create signature products, especially for my company, Color Elation Cosmetics.  I wanted these products to embody everything I want makeup to be:  fun, creative, holding  endless possibilities and look gorgeous at the same time.  I wanted products that are convenient and nicely packaged.  And, of coarse, the products had to be free of parabens and cruelty free.   I chose to begin with two products first, our new Pressed Blushes and our new 5 Pan Eye Shadow Palettes.

The amazing blushes are more that just pretty.  They are loaded with skin loving benefits.  There are Plant Extracts for long wear.  The texture is so silky!  Jojoba Seed Extract adds moisturizing properties and allow the product to glide on the skin.  Grapefruit Seed Extract provides antioxidants with high levels of Vitamin C.  The pigmentation is amazing.  Each blush is attractively packaged in a mirrored compact. $11.00 each. We are starting with these three stunning shades, but know...more shades are coming!

   This is Dark Rose.  One word..."Wow!".  You can layer this shade to reach its full color potential or buff this to a soft, warm red.

     Rosey Brown is a soft neutral shade.  I think this is the shade one could wear 24/7 and would be lovely with so many eye and lip colors.

     I LOVE THIS SHADE!  This is Fuschia.  The previous two are matte, but this has a light shimmer .  The effect is subtle and so pretty.

     Our 5 Pan Eye Shadow Palettes velvety, crease resistant and long wearing.  Apply with a dry applicator for a more subtle look.  Dampen the applicator for DRAMA.  Each mirrored compact contains 2 applicators. $21.00 each.  Here are the shades!

   This is Tickled.  It is an interesting play of pink, tangerine and earthy tones.  I see this set as a wardrobe staple.  These shades go from desk to dinner effortlessly and can complement so many skins.  I love that tangerine shade on the lid, but there are so many fun ways to mix these shades!

     Talk about fun!  This shades has received the most response on our Instagram page.  So many love royal, purple shades.  This is varied pink, royal plum and vibrant violet.  I cannot wait to post a look with this!

      Love a more earthy palette?  Try Statuette.  Golds, bronzes with a lovely matte suede shade that I love to use in so many ways.  I pair this with Color Elation Single Shadow in Henna all the time.  They compliment each other perfectly. Just as these shades can look great for day, they become all out glamour when dampened.

   

      This is Jazz.  It is just as rich and soulful as the music genre for which it is named.  Darks, brights, mattes and shimmers.  That turquoise shade makes me melt!

  Almost forgot!  Here is our new logo.  So many exciting changes that we hope you will enjoy.  Please visit the site, www.colorelation.com to view our new goodies and our older ones too.  Would love to hear your feedback and if you do purchase, would love to have you send a selfie, sporting these new shades.  Can we include your pic on our site?  Please, please let us know!  We would love to share your Color Elation. Thanks for stopping by and stay blessed!

Smoky Blue Eye

Hello Color Elated!
     Isn't makeup love funny?  There are times we can be so fickle about some things.  We buy a product and it sits on the shelf or in the drawer for weeks or months.  Confess!  You know you are guilty.  Or, we do what I am writing on today:  we have a look we try one day, and we crush on it for several days to follow.  It was always there, but we just "stumbled" on it and just cannot shake it.  Well, that is where I am with the blue smoky eye.  I love the drama and mystery of it. It looks so good on so many skins and can be worn so many ways.  Here are two I have crushed on hard!

       I love to start with a warm bridge color in the crease.  So I took colors from my site, Color Elation Cosmetics.  Henna is the PERFECT matte cinnamon bridge color.  Perfect for warming the crease.  Then, I took a flat shader and  dampened it with MAC Fix + to foil and deepen the color.  Indigo Black needs little help with this, but I took this  amazing dark blue shimmer and applied it to the lids.  I then deepened the crease with MAC pigment in Dark Soul.  For a dazzling shot of electric silver, I used Color Elation Dazzle, a bright tinsel silver in the inner corners. The look was finished with L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara over falsies and Wet 'n' Wild black gel liner.  I wore this look for work and enjoyed every minute!
     Another great color combo comes from Hard Candy.  I found these great little palettes at Wal Mart.  They were so reasonably priced and gorgeous, I had to invest in a couple.  So, I purchased a green and a blue palette.  I was so pleasantly surprised to find the colors beautifully pigmented and arranged in such a great variety.  The colors are shimmery.  Since I do not like a lot of glitz for day, I wore come matte shades to tone it down.  They gave me a softer version than the above look, but I was very pleased with the result.
   
   

Thanks so much for visiting.  Please check out the Color Elation Shadow Singles on colorelation.com and check out the gorgeous Hard Candy palettes at a Wal Mart near you.  If you have tried these shades, let me know how you like them!  Stay blessed and Color Elated!

Soft Ombre Eyes and Lips

Welcome all!
     I adore the concept of color graduating from light to dark or dark to light.  Even more so, the pairing of two different, but complimentary colors that create something that intrigues and magnifies in sunlight.  Ombre can go dramatic, creating its most extreme effect.  In this state, it shapes and even contorts features, creating drama.  In softer states, it is like eye candy, a feast of fun color that is fun to view and to wear.
     Today, I want to pair orange, pinks, and various plums to create a soft rainbow on the eyes and lips.  I wanted something I could wear during the day.  It requires precise placement and much blending.  A variety of brushes from fine to broad are a must.  A mixing medium like MAC Fix+ can intensify colors where they need to be intense, but some shades deserve a lighter hand.  I would dub this a fun look...perfect for weekend summer wear. 

Step One:  Priming the Face, Shaping the Brows

     With this look, the ombre effect takes center stage, so getting the best finish on the skin is most crucial.  

     I adore the finish of Your Skin but Better CC+ Cream from It Cosmetics (qvc.com).  I evenly applied this with their specialty brush.  I primed my lids with Max Makeup Cherimoya Prime's Up Eye Shadow Primer in Natural and to make the colors more vibrant, I used Highlighter/Eye Shadow Base in White (colorelation.com) .  I "drew" my brows with Mn Eye Brow Pencil in Light Coffee and used the attached brush to feather the color to the desired shape.  To seal the deal, I used this wonderful Korean brow wax I purchased on Ebay.  I love the way it tints my brows a golden, hazelnut shade while keeping them in place.  Lastly, I use my Lady Burd cream foundation in Caramel Cream to outline and define the brows.

Step Two:  Ombre Eye Shadows

     Orange shimmer shadow was applied over the entire eye area, above the crease and around the inner tear duct.

     Light pink shimmer was applied over the outer two-thirds with a brush dampened with MAC Fix+.

     Vivid hot pink is applied over the outer third and underneath the remaining lash line.  With each step, the edges between colors are blended and colors reapplied to maintain intensity and balance.  A wine colored shimmer was lastly applied over the outer third to blur lines.  A skin colored matte shadow is then liberally applied over the remainder of the eye area to create a seamless look.  Shadows used:  Sunlit, Tickled, Raspberry Jam, and Scarlet. All shadows available on colorelation.com.


Step Three:  Lining and Lashes

     

 





     Music Flower Liquid Liner in a lush purple was applied in a thin line and a minimal cat eye on the top lashes.  The lower water line was darkened with Blue Heaven Kohl Kajal in black.  MAC Pearlglide pencil in Designer Purple was liberally applied as close to the lower lash line as possible for an extra shot of color.  There were no false lashes for this look!  Lancome Cils Booster was applied in two coats, allowing for drying time between coats for maximum effect.  Afeieya Volumizer Mascara has a two step system.  I used step one on the bottom lashes and step two for more drama on the top lashes.  You can find Music Flower liquid liner and Afeieya Mascara on colorelation.com.

Step Four:  Ombre Lips

 


      Here, I needed two brushes.  One to broadly apply color and a finer one for more detailed work.  First, I defined the lips with MAC Lip Liner in Cyber World, a soft plum.

    
      With the broad brush, I applied the lighter, coral shade of Amuse Sexy Ombre Lips in Mix 7. (colorelation.com)

    With the finer brush, I applied the darker shade into the outer corners, top and bottom and even over the lip liner.  I reapplied the coral as needed until I achieved my desired effect.  Lastly, I dabbed Dior Addict Lip Gloss #13 in Etoile on the very center of the lips. It gives a glittery golden pink shine.

     This look is brilliant in the sunlight, making it a great daytime look.  The colors blended subtly and I like the overall effect.  Have you tried an ombre look lately.  Please feel free to comment and share your thoughts.  I hope you enjoyed the look and thank you for taking time out of your day to visit.  Please subscribe to my blog and visit me on colorelation.com.

     

Summer Sparkled Evening Eye...So Easy!

Welcome to Color Elation!

     It is good to be back in blog mode!  I have been away for several months.  Thank you so kindly for joining me today!
     Well...you know by the rising temperatures...summer is here!  When it comes to makeup, it opens up a whole new world for color.  With the warmer temperatures and brighter days, there is no limit to the color spectrum of choices for eyes, lips, and cheeks.  Brights, dark shades, and pastels are all good.  In fact, that is what inspired today's look.  Daytime I have covered.  I have tons of options for that.  But what about a fresh idea for evening?
     For years, my summer evening look has centered around the smoky eye, which I find perfectly appropriate all year round.  I may tune the smoke down a touch, opting for a dark gray, a blue, or smoky green.  But why not take some nearly nude tones in matte and shimmer finishes with a nearly nude glitter, black winged liner, and the flutter of whispy lashes?

     I love the nearly nude quality of the look.  Soft and sexy and flattering on the skin.  It can be paired with a variety of lip colors.  Best of all...it is so easy!  Let's get started!

Prime the Eye Area For Best Results
     A smooth canvas is always best.  Especially when using nude and sparkly shades.  I used Prime's Up Eye Shadow Primer in Natural.  I love its smooth, creamy texture.  It is like foundation for your lids. To create uniform color, I used a skin toned concealer on the same area.  Both available on colorelation.com

 

Bridge Color and Lid Color
     The first step is optional.  I like the soft transition of a bridge color in my crease.  My favorite is a matte cinnamon.  I can apply this full or mid strength, but for this look, I applied it as softly as possible to keep it as nude as possible.  This is Henna.

      The lid color used is a pink brown shimmer...very complimentary to all skins.  With a flat shader, I applied this to the desired intensity on the lids.  This shade is called Mocha.  Mocha and Henna are available on colorelation.com.

Glitter and Liner
     To add evening sparkle, I started with a brush and saturated it with Hard Candy Show Girl's Secret Glitter Glue and patted that on the lid.  Working one lid at a time, I dipped the brush in a generous amount of Wet 'n' Wild Mega Sparkle in Pink Sugar.  It is the color of cotton candy with silver, purple, and pink lights.

     Underneath the eye, I used black kohl pencil to line the waterline.  Under the lash line, I applied a plum purple pencil...Kleancolor Eye/Eyebrow Pencil in Violet.  I set that with a matching loose mineral pigment.  I used Color Elation Single Pigment in Amethyst.

     To finish the look, a jet black liquid liner was applied in a wing and fluttery lashes.  Mascara added the finishing touch.

      This look is less than 10 minutes to create and so wearable!  You can dupe and tweak these shades to fit you but I hope you can try this look.  Please send a response to let me know how this look worked for you!  Thanks for visiting me.  Please subscribe and come again!