Go For the Goal: A Make-Up Makeover!

Hi friends!  My June post is a bit different, as I decided to showcase a new summer goal:  

To "step up" my appearance!  

Below is part one of this process.  If you have any goals to share, consider linking up with myself, Lori and Meghan! 





Since my husband is a photographer (He's seriously a genius, check him out here!), he works with make-up artists and hairstylists regularly.  When he heard that I was looking to expand my knowledge of make-up, and really figure out what works best for me, he suggested that I work with the lovely Hillary Fenton.  Hillary agreed to take me shopping and teach me how to properly apply my new purchases, and it was honestly one of the coolest experiences I've had in a long time!


(A little backstory:  Before meeting with Hillary, I cared as much about make-up as I did about professional sports.  In other words, very little.  On a typical day, I wear powder, blush, eyeshadow, & mascara.  I am really fair-skinned, so I was always hesitant about wearing too much.  Although, sometimes on the weekends, I think I'm a little too liberal with the eyeshadow. And I bought everything at Target.  My collection?  Paltry at best.)


While I was excited about meeting with a professional, I was also super nervous, as I have very little knowledge for someone as old as I am.  However, when I met Hillary, I was instantly put at ease.  She was a DOLL - so sweet and talkative.  Also, the girl has had quite the career - just last week, she did Cindy Crawford and Vince Vaughn's make-up!  How cool is that???


Hillary took me to Bloomingdale's and Sephora, and as we selected items that worked for me, she also instructed me on proper application.  I learned SO much - my old eyeshadow wasn't super flattering.  Plus, there are better ways to apply mascara!  Who knew?!?!?!


After a few hours and a new face, I walked away with the following:


* Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer


* Laura Mercier "Secret Camouflage" concealer


* Benefit Magic Ink Liquid Eyeliner 


* Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow / Liner in Tattletale


* Beneft Hoola Bronzer


* Benefit Cha-Cha Tint (cream blush)


* NARS lip pencils (I can't remember the two colors)


* Cadaulie Skin Care Set (Mine was actually cheaper, but it's similar to this set.  I had no idea my skin was so dry until I met Hillary!)


Now, keep in mind that before this, I only purchased Cover Girl and Maybelline products, so spending this much on make-up was certainly difficult.  And I don't know if I will continue to use all of these products.  However, I have to say that since last Monday, I've noticed a HUGE difference in my skin moisture.  Also, many people have commented that I look different, and according to my husband, my make-up is much "cleaner".

(And yes, I did take really nice pictures with my regular camera, but of course, they disappeared on me.  So you're stuck with a scary iPhone photo.  Now, what to do about that nose???)


Are you obsessed with make-up?  What are some of your favorite products???


(This was one of my summer goals.  Consider sharing yours and link up below!)