tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836782710923308582024-03-05T03:53:33.168-05:00Fortunate FaceA blog to discuss different makeup techniques from a professional makeup artist, and to provide information on using the hottest trend in makeup, minerals! Get the info from someone who knows, Karrie Welch, pro makeup artist, & creator of Fortunate Face Mineral Makeup.Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-49514153370921893802014-03-10T15:12:00.000-04:002014-03-10T19:22:31.039-04:00Let's Keep it Clean, Shall WeI feel the need to address something that perhaps doesn't much occur to the general consumer, but very much affects all consumers!
This is the topic of GMP.
GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices.
Sounds boring, I know, but bear with me.
GMP does NOT mean-"well my place looks clean, and I wash my equipment in between making products, or I wash my hands before I start whipping up my product Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-72636419836235156132014-03-03T11:21:00.004-05:002014-03-04T18:19:17.039-05:00Savoring Simple: A Clean Beauty StoryClean Beauty, for those not in the industry, is the effect of putting makeup on a face, so strategically that the person, model, client, bride...looks flawless and as if they are wearing NO makeup. At All.
That being said, it is the hardest makeup job to do, and do well.
It takes a lot of practice, the right product choices, and the right placement of said products.
It also takes a good bit of Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-76504239573992418692014-02-11T14:25:00.004-05:002014-02-11T14:25:56.827-05:00Into the Cosmos
Color of the month! I want to start highlighting some of our colors- and truly introducing them to you- letting you get a feel for them- and, of course, you can ask me any questions you may have!
Cosmos
Because I am a small independent mineral makeup company, where everything is handmade by me, and to my specifications, I get a lot of creative freedom. The idea that I can dream up a color, Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-45720971318321314342014-02-02T15:44:00.000-05:002014-02-04T11:26:48.438-05:00Get Radiant with Pantone's color of the Year-Radiant OrchidIn case you are not familier with Pantone, they are the, Self proclaimed, "World Authority" on color. And whether or not you have ever heard of them, they do have a great impact on all the products you see, and buy, and often work with, or just paint your room. They offer palettes of colors for everything from business, design, interior decor and well as furnishings, soft goods, and, of Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-3360573196096764142014-01-27T12:31:00.001-05:002014-01-27T12:31:20.519-05:00Why is it so HARD?????The most challenging aspect of doing this job, and having my own cosmetics company is not, despite what many people may think, creating the products themselves. That, actually comes quite naturally to me, as my college science background gives me the Chemistry knowledge of ingredients, and my makeup artist background gives me the expertise in color theory and HOW great makeup should function.
No,Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-66782703179523827272014-01-17T11:27:00.002-05:002014-01-17T11:27:44.876-05:00Flattering colors for all tones!Awhile back I was asked to do an on air Mass Appeal Segment where I spoke about Flattering skin tones, and choosing appropriate shades based upon your own personal coloring. We all know that there are just some colors that DO not look good on us, EVER! For me those shades are mustard yellow, olive green, & burnt orange- blech. They highlight (and NOT in a good way) my already Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-53763133074740866652014-01-04T14:23:00.000-05:002014-01-04T14:23:10.786-05:00Fortunate Face Minerals gets NAKED!We all know the popularity of neautral shadows- and MANY makeup lines have palettes and versions of these, one of the MOST popular being Urban Decay. They are not the first to do this, and most likely not the last. And boy it sure is purty....But I am a makeup junkie- and it all makes me drool.
Yes, I buy PLENTY of stuff that is not mine, it's a sickeness really.
But-I do keep Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-60423705211526853762013-12-07T15:39:00.002-05:002013-12-07T15:43:04.484-05:00How to get Holiday Pretty
Achieving a gorgeous holiday glow is certainly within the busy girl (or guys) grasp! Even in the season of rushing, stress, lack of sleep, not to mention cold temmps, and drying indoor heat sources. All these can sap our skin of moisture and it's luminosity. Here are a few simple steps to make that skin fall in line, and Glow like those twinkly ornaments decking your halls. (or glow like your Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-85560064301606344552013-11-15T15:26:00.001-05:002013-11-15T15:26:08.240-05:00Clean Skin MakeupOne of my favorite things that happens, and I am lucky enough that it happens a lot, is when in talking to someone, and they find out I am a makeup artist, and cosmetics company owner; and they immediately say "I need you, I love how- you are obviously wearing makeup (I ususally do my eyes pretty smokey), but your skin looks amazing, and like you dont have heavy makeup on!" I love this for two Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-31688023002854750912013-10-28T12:21:00.002-04:002013-10-28T12:21:36.963-04:00Fellow Mua- Blogging about FFM!I have an amazing friend- Yisell who is one of the most talented makeup artists I have yet to meet. She has been signed by one of the top agencies in the country- and done some truly breathtaking work! She is also funny, nice honest- and has been a fabulous critic for me and for Fortunate Face Minerals. So i was very excited, and proud, and a little overwhelemed when Yisell asked if she Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-67716288618344855222013-09-04T11:48:00.001-04:002013-09-04T11:48:55.109-04:00Doing A Happy Dance!Exciting happenings are underway- The New website has been transferred over to new hosting, and the new design is about a week or so away from being ready! Amazing people have been instrumental in helping me create something that is more functional, beautiful AND finally can include ALL of my products and COLORS! Thank you specifically to David, my web designer for all your labor! Also to Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-15570319070239535622013-05-10T10:26:00.006-04:002013-05-10T10:34:53.267-04:00Clean:Brush ShampooI am always so happy to give a positive review about a product- because that means said product has met or exceeded my expectations- and that is exactly what this brush shampoo has done! All I can say is WOW!
In the interest of full disclosure, I know the owner, Jessicca Ochs. Fellow makeup artist, Jessicca, and I had never met, but were mua aquaintances on Facebook. Once I heard she was Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-91267730356688601682013-04-08T15:11:00.004-04:002013-04-08T15:11:46.505-04:00In the Pink!New pink shades will be appearing soon- (with uber cute names like Capricious, Cheeky, Breathless)....as will our new updated website! Pictures of all our eye colors have been shot- and the rest will be completed by next week! So excited for you all to see the new shades- and have a more interactive, user friendly site. We're also excited about new vendors that are in the works - and there are a Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-17031642576550952612012-08-02T13:31:00.000-04:002012-08-02T13:31:08.492-04:00Cream Basewell it's pretty much been an eon since I've posted anything- so get ready for a nice long post with pics!
I have been diligently working on products- promoting the biz, launching into new places- like Skincatering In Chicopee, Ma (love them!) Plus still doing work as a makeup artist- being a mom w 3 kids in full time sports (yes- even summer), and managing to squeeze in a vaction to the Cape!
Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-66272095329663398672012-05-30T12:07:00.003-04:002012-05-30T12:08:17.702-04:00Wow!What a busy time- yes new website designer has been chosen!yay! launched into a new store- Skin Catering, in Chicopee Mass. (soon to be of South Hadley, Ma but more on that later!) and another one in the works! More pros requesting our line to try out- YIPPEE! lots of photoshoots, proms, weddings, bodiour session (hey they pay the bills), and plenty of other great stuff! Including meeting Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-74504104268846802852012-04-01T12:24:00.000-04:002012-04-01T12:24:23.273-04:00What's up?So here's what's been going on and why you haven't heard much from me lately!
I had to fire yet another web designer- no it's not me- I can't have a new site Designed in Flash- it's going the way of the dinosaur and a complete waste of money! So in the process of consulting with a new designer- pics of all those lovely new colors I keep talking about are taken- by my wonderful photographer Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-36928678282779491432012-02-14T10:19:00.001-05:002012-02-14T10:20:53.530-05:00New colors! Available Soon!
Some new colors just created- inspired by Pantone's color of the year Tangerine Tango, but also by a need in the FFM line for colors with more golden orange, and coppery tones. Everything from Tangy- a bright shimmery golden tangerine- we tweaked it more gold than electric orange like a true tangerine shade- to make it a little more wearable, while still offering that pop ofKarrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-3235023616027482382012-01-12T16:06:00.000-05:002012-01-12T16:06:28.662-05:00Color adviceemail i received from a viewer after my color theory segment on Mass Appeal /www.wwlp.com/dpp/mass_appeal/fashion/Flattering-makeup-for-skin-tonesHi:
I always have trouble to know what color eye shadow and liner I should wear. I am 65 and still love to do my eyes. I have fair skin tone, and green eyes. What color of shadows would flatter my eyes more and what color eye Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-60470643980730187632011-12-12T11:48:00.000-05:002011-12-12T11:48:44.240-05:00Contest winnersWell- i hosted a makeup give-away for reaching my 300th "like" on My Fortunate Face facebook page! the winner Was kayla O' Meara- who has still not responded to my message. i will message her a thrid time- and if no repsonse by Christmas- I will choose another name! I also pulled a second prize package for referrals- and the winner was Kyle Keck of Pa. I know Kyle has a fiance' so I hope heKarrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-30802686011967783722011-09-29T10:33:00.000-04:002011-09-29T10:33:53.185-04:00Filling orders!ok so today is the day i fill, fill, fill orders! lipstick palettes, eyeshadows, foundations, bronzers- you name it! All being produced today and tomorrow for delivery next week! if you've been waiting to place an order -now's the time- this will ensure faster delivery- since there will be no waiting time for production! I am also going to be hosting a contest at my facebook page- https://Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-7915444199925156352011-09-07T10:34:00.000-04:002011-09-07T10:34:53.769-04:00Well- it seems I took a vacation!it has been some time since I wrote anything at all here- or posted recent pics in my professional MUA blog- http://karriewelchmakeupartist.blogspot.com/ I am more than overdue! I do have a good excuse- really!
e sold out house in June-, but the one we were buying fell through (on seller's end) the day before we were to move in! With no place to go- my family and I spent 48 days living in a Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-76443328198032548992011-07-02T10:10:00.000-04:002011-07-02T10:10:35.422-04:00Fake that Sun!many of you may have already heard that the FDA has changed rulings on the labeling of sunscreens. The first change, is one I long suspected- simply because it makes a certain amount of sense, and that is no sunscreen may claim to be waterproof, Sweat proof, or call itself a sunblock as these terms "overstate their effectiveness". I don't know about you, but I have always felt the Waterproof Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-86922250836086274832011-06-01T09:47:00.000-04:002011-06-01T09:47:05.406-04:00New Post!So sorry- I have been crazy busy- But I haven't forgotten you! We're in the process of moving- and I cannot wait until it is done an my head will stop spinning with all I have to do! regardless- i wanted to check in and let you know what's going on.
I completed my trip to California- and the makeup Bootcamp I ran there. I also had a chance to re-connect with Kaila Westermann- owner of TKB Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-34427071641481003482011-05-10T10:51:00.002-04:002011-05-10T10:51:27.945-04:00Wandering PeacockNew store- this Saturday May, 14th- 30 Cottage street Easthampton, Ma. Find Fortunate Face Minerals there! Yay- ok- no time to post- have to go make products for the launch!Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-48930477176838190682011-04-08T09:06:00.000-04:002011-04-08T09:06:41.029-04:00Launching into new Store!
I am so happy to announce that Fortunate Face Mineral Cosmetics will be premiering at Raine's Boutique and Gallery this Saturday, April 9th. Come join us for makeovers, cosmetics demos, and I will, as always, be happy to answer any makeup questions you may have!
209 Shaker Rd, East Longmeadow, Ma. To reserve one of the makeover spots call 1-413-648-7627
I look forward to seeing you there!
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