tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836782710923308582012-01-12T16:06:28.654-05:00A 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.comBlogger1331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-3235023616027482382012-01-12T16:06:00.000-05:002012-01-12T16:06:28.662-05:00

email 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 liner should I be

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Well- 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 he put

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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://

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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 hotel

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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

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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

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New 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!

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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! http

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http://beauty.yamnul.com/making-mineral-make-up?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter This is the kind of thing that i just don't understand about the indie mineral makeup business. The combining of Serecite mica- and colored micas- will NOT result in an eyeshadow. Period!  It will be a very light, translucent sparkly bit of color that will stick to your eyelids for about 5 minutes before

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-78323908563839086722011-02-22T09:22:00.000-05:002011-02-22T09:22:11.285-05:00

If you're a new follower, and you know who you are, give a shout out- so I can make sure your name is entered....

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The Hot colors for this season are pink and red- but not any old girly, sickly sweet, bubblegum pink, oh no, this is bright, vibrant in your face, "I am woman, hear me roar"- kind of pink! In that same vein are the standup and take notice reds- in all hues from electric, yellow/orange red- to the richest deepest scarlet! So we here at fortunate Face Minerals have pulled out OUR showstopping

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I promised- and now I'm delivering! here are swatches of most of the new colors that I have created in the past few months- I still need to swatch highlight, contour (which isn't even named yet- so that's why) my Color Faux, and all the Tan series foundation colors. That being said- here are the newest colors- and I will try to get photos taken of each on individually and up on my webstore for

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Recently I sent samples of some of my product line to fellow makeup artist Christy Lavalee. I worked with Christy at The Emerging Designers Fashion Show for Boston's Fashion Week. i've also been fortunate to work with her for weddings, and she was just voted Boston's #1 Bridal makeup Artist (No small feat!) Anyway i sent her products currently for sale ( foundation, cheek, & eye colors)- and

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http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/mass_appeal/personal/makeup-in-10-minutes-or-less  if you check out Thursday- you can see the two segments i did live at Mass appeal yesterday- So much fun! i was a little nervous- but I loved it- Ashley, the host was a complete Doll!

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Finally- I have worked on lippie products for what seems like FOREVER! and they are good- prob better than a lot of stuff out there- but I wasn't completely, 100%, absolutely satisfied. well, no more! i am thrilled to say that my current, and hopefully, LAST all natural lip balm recipe- is AWESOME! (I was singing that by the way) Finally- a balm that is super emollient, non-greasy, NOT shiny (so

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hey all- it's time to Glow, Glow, Glow for the holidays- and Fortunate Face wants to help! this week, we'll be adding our Lusters to the website- a sheer, shiny gloss and matching luster dust to highlight all those gorgeous face out there! The Lusters are used to add a subtle shimmer highlight. They are sheer enough to allow skin tone to shine through, but with enough luster to catch the light

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Sorry that I haven't posted a darn thing for awhile! I have been a tad busier than i usually like- and mostly because we are in the process of trying to sell our house and move-which is like a full time job! anyway- we did very well on the fundraiser- and made over $400 for the Rays of Hope- so thank you to all who supported this wonderful cause! Also I launched a few weeks ago into Simply Skin

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So we were able to raise over $400 for the Rays of Hope with our Lipstick sales! Yay! and thanks to everyone who purchased a lippie in honor of this cause! I was also able to donate several listicks, as well as other Fortunate Face products toward other fundraising efforts- such as for team Kimpossible- a benefit this Friday night- in Chicopee, Ma. Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/

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So i thought it would be interesting to show everyone what generally goes into the making of a lipstick. I have lots of pictures to post of the step by step actual forming of the lippie.  here is the colored/mixed waxes & oils (I had already made & colored the base Andree'), along with the pigments combined- and somewhat cooled into a homogeneous mixture. you can see my 4 well metal lipstick mold

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http://fortunatefaceminerals.com/Lips.html My new Webgal Rocks! She got this up on my site in a day- not as great looking as she & I would like, but we're working on that... we just wanted it  to function to make it much easier for everyone to actually purchase a lipstick!  The fundraising effort will be extended until November 7th- to leave time after the article regarding this promotion, runs

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http://fortunateface.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html in reference to my previous post about Fortunate Face Mineral's current fundraising effort on behalf of the Rays of Hope.  The Paypal option for this is very simple. You will message me your Lip product order, with your name and email address. I enter these into my account. You will be alerted by email to log in to paypal, and make

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http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/2010/09/tinosan-sdc-preservative-and-deodorant.html This is the preservative of choice for all my products requiring a preservation system. (Green Tea & Aloe Hydrating & setting Mist, as well as my newest Fortunate Face Age Defy Serum- on site soon! I combine this with Potassium Sorbate (a food grade preservative) for a broad spectrum protection. I have had

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well- we've made some progress and sold a few lip products- i am hapy to say that fortunate face minerals will donate ALL of the Sale (except tax for ma residents) to The Rays of Hope foundation! yay! See previous post for all the details- My new webdesigner as got my site under construction - so unfortunately we're gonna have to do this the hard way- I can accept payment through paypal- for any

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Fortunate Face Minerals is proud to introduce some new products to it's line, 3 limited edition lipsticks & 2 lip balms. These 5 products will only be available until October 16th, and all proceeds from the sale  will go directly to the Rays of Hope Foundation, in Springfield, Ma.  I am proud to sponsor this effort In honor of my mother, Mary who passed of breast cancer in October  2001, & my

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-21050225354796756692010-08-20T15:01:00.002-04:002010-08-20T15:01:17.251-04:00

Have I mentioned how much I hate computers and anything having to do with them? Have I?

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http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h5786ih.txt.pdf I wish the legislation was fair to the small business owner, and actually addressed the true issues in regulating the safety of cosmetic manufacturing- rather than simply another burdensome law that not only overlooks the concerns of the boutique companies, but actually harms them. I am all for safe

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I belong to a group called the Indie beauty network. Among other things, it provides a place where small, independent crafters of personal care, and home items can form a community to share information, find reasonable insurance, and even band to fight unfair legislation such as the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010- which as it reads now, will put most all small, boutique personal care formulators out

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Now, I'm not advocating full on tanning! As someone who works in the beauty industry I have seen over and over the results of over exposure to the sun- everything from roughened skin texture, breakouts, burnt, peeling skin, blisters, scarring, brown age spots, freckling, dryness, patchiness, just to name a few. Unfortunately a lot of those were on my OWN Skin this past week. I had the unfortunate

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My lovely friend Liz wrote a review of Fortunate Face Minerals. she didn't tell me she was writing it, so it was a bit of a surprise to me, a very pleasant one! The only clarification I wish to add- is that I do not like to ever reverse engineer another company's products- especially since I do not ever wish someone to do that to me. I do not own even one OCC product- including Lip Tars. I do

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Well i'm sorry that i have been such a horrible poster, I have been running like the old proverbial chicken! I created a second blog- to concentrate more on my work as an actual makeup artist- I really live (professionally) in two worlds- that are related, but truly function very differently. in one I am a makeup artist, always pushing to meet new photographers, models, stylists, etc- and

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SO...........VERY.............TIRED.......... WILL...........POST .............SOMETHING............INTERESTING..............SOON...........

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Ever wondered HOW exactly I came up with the name Fortunate Face Minerals? I knew how important the name of a company is, both to me, as the owner and creator, and to the success of my company. I truly wanted to let women everywhere know just what to expect from my line of cosmetics. To express the philosophy of my company, which is, "To create outstanding makeup, from the fewest and finest

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-56349967467884880022010-06-24T09:07:00.002-04:002010-06-24T09:07:45.294-04:00

I'm wearing Saucy, cause I'm feelin; it!

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Liz- with Saucy! I just LOVE this name for a cranberry colored blush- makes me think of yummy cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving time! For about half a minute I thought of naming it Cranberry Saucy buuuuuuut- cutesy is SO not my thing! So Saucy it is! All of you who entered some fantastic names- keep an eye out for posting of new products- because I am definitely going to be using some of these! If

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Made a gorgeous new Cranberry colored blush- So beautiful! A little imparts a berry colored glow to the skin. Add a little more for a more striking "Aprex" Ski" Flush (just remember to keep the rest of the face subtle) Oh, and did I mention? Rub some directly onto your lips & coat with gloss, or lip balm, yes it can be used on eyes, lips, face, even your NAILS! just dip clear polish brush into

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I just had to post a picture of the way too cute brushed aluminum bottles I just sampled for my Age Defy Face Serum & Primer (coming soon)- the 1 oz babies are mini versions of the brushed aluminum line I use for all my Face/Body/Hair care Bottles (many products yet to come)  Here's a picture of it next to the spray bottle currently used for my Green Tea & Aloe Hydrating & Setting Facial Mist (

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So....... Friday Webguy-(Phil) is going to come and give me a crash course in imovie! Yay! (I still don't think it's me, but rather the computer, but whatever!) So hopefully a tutorial cannot be far behind. Don't forget to comment or send me a message letting me know anything and everything that you would like to learn about makeup application- some of you already have, but there is soooo much

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-78200835704751105102010-05-25T14:47:00.000-04:002010-05-25T14:47:27.159-04:00

o.k so i'm still trying to get the hang of this video camera- ok, well not the camera per se, but the actual downloading of said video to the computer....Apparently imovie is standard for everyone- but me cause it wasn't on my computer...so webguy, yes he is now webguy again since he officially completed my webstore & is even as we speak putting together my professional makeup artist website...

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O.K. here it is! After several months of research I made my choice. The Vado HD 3rd Generation is my new video camera for making Youtube videos! Yay! It is MAC compatible, has fairly simple to use functions, gets good reviews for color saturation which is important in makeup tutorials, and downloads the videos directly to iphoto or imovie for editing from a usb port right in the camera.

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I have put off posting. I'm sorry... it just kept getting shoved to the back of the to-do pile. anyway, it's official- Fortunate Face cosmetic products can now be found at Choice Health on route 20 in Westfield, Mass.- yay! Another location is pending, so i'll update you when it's a go! I had an unfortunate experience yesterday- drove an hour and 45 minutes to Concord for a shoot with 2 models,

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I've got a new post coming guys- I reviewed all the new products I bought, but I just have to edit it before I can post it... I promise I'll try to get it up by Monday! some of the products Reviewed: Eve Pearl Face Atelier Urban Decay Stila

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Sorry I haven't posted in a while- Life keeps getting in the way it seems.. a lot of great things have been happening too- so yay! First I bought some Eve Pearl products to suppliment my kit- salmon concealers in several different shades, plus her mattifying gels for men's grooming- have to see how these work out & let you all know. Secondly bought my tickets & booked my room for the Makeup Show

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I am sooo happy! My distributor was sold out of my very favorite colorant for one of my very favorite eye shadows- It was discontinued by the manufacturer! *CRY* She just found 10 lbs of this AMAZING mica & guess who just snapped up a whole Pound! So I am happy to announce that Stunning- a color so named because it truly IS STUNNING, will no longer be a limited edition, get it while you can,

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The winner DG- still has not claimed her prize. Sad. But lucky for the rest of you- because if she doesn't claim it by Sunday evening- i will draw a new name!

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One of my favorite things about doing a group shoot, is the ability to meet many different models & photographers, each with their own looks, vision, esthetic, & style. this allows me to, not only meet some really great people, but also to really try my hand at a multitude of looks- a makeup artist's dream! I got to do everything yesterday, clean beauty (naturally), but also a 70's era hottie, a

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This photo just makes me want to jump up and down and shout yes! The gown is the original Faye Dunaway wore in Towering Inferno, and Emily ROCKED it! For makeup I had a chocolaty smokey eye using my Chocolate, French Vanilla, and Strawberry shadows. naturally this look called for thick, luscious false lashes- these gave her a doe eyed look, and kept the sexy, revealing gown sophisticated. Her

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O.k -so here are the results! A winner was randomly chosen-  and it is DG! Congratulations You have won a full face kit of Beauty Takeout in your choice of colors! Contact me with you full name, address, and product choices and your prize will be on it's way! First Crush blushDG's Favorite color choice Now for the little surprise I promised.... A second prize will be awarded to Liz Washer- who

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-62591696526419035802010-03-10T09:23:00.000-05:002010-03-10T09:23:34.600-05:00

I got back yesterday- 1 day later than expected- since my plane was grounded due to fog in Chicago- so an extra little adventure for me! (I am sooooo tired) I will post more later about everything, but for now here is a pic of my class. All the people were amazing & wonderful! So top l-r Ally & Julie my Ta's Yolanda, Kaila, Regina, Sherri, & Me (looking dorky) bottom row l-r Tanya, Shirley,

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http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/VoluntaryCosmeticsRegistrationProgramVCRP/OnlineRegistration/ucm109084.htm As if this won't stand on it's own, or should anyway, let me clarify. The FDA has labelled A LOT of D & C colors ARE NOT SAFE FOR EYES! There are NO neon or florescent colors approved for eye use, and any color containing Ultramarines are also NOT

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-61857063840642041742010-02-23T09:42:00.000-05:002010-02-23T09:42:49.404-05:00

Here are some preliminary shots from that amazing shoot on Saturday. This team was a dream come true. Everyone involved was both excited, and inspired.. and this is the result. Emily our stunning model, worked both gowns her ability to convey mood was fierce.  Lelsley Arak, our amazing photographer, couldn't take a bad picture if she tried, she knew instinctively how to ask for and get what she

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 had the most amazing day yesterday! I participated in a group shoot with about 6 models & 6-7 photographers, 2 MUA's , me and my uber talented friend Liz Washer, & a hair genius, David. I got to do sooooo many looks, it was a dream come true, and so intensely fun! I cannot wait to see the pictures. But wait, it gets better.. I stuck around to do a final look on this beautiful model Emily- just

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Alrighty ladies.... It's time to get serious about the competition! Who doesn't love free makeup! and for those who find us all on there own- you get one free entry just by becoming a follower & commenting.- You get a second entry by becoming a fan at facebook and sending me a message all about it! March 13th deadline!

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-91234282371656512002010-02-12T21:28:00.002-05:002010-02-13T10:03:50.652-05:00

O.k so here are the prizes to be won... You excited yet? The winner of this contest is going to receive a full face kit.. oh yeah! This kit will include 1- 30 gram foundation in the color of your choice, 1- 30 gram Translucent Mineral Sheer, 1- 10 gram Cheek color of your choosing, as well as 1- 5 gram Prep Step Concealer, and 2- 5 gram Eye Shadows, again in your choice of color! This kit is an

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gzslGyPnWw Many of you may have seen, or heard, of the recent show of Dr. Memhet Oz regarding mineral makeup. Or, perhaps you are familiar with him from his guest appearances on the Oprah Winfery show. In his capacity as a physician, Dr. Oz has declared powdered, mineral makeup as hazardous to women's health. He further claims minerals should be avoided in

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http://homemadebathproducts.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-3-day-ultimate-mineral-makeup-boot.html This is me!!!!!!!!!!! If you're interested in learning how to do what I do- then this is the class for you! Or, if you already have a mineral line- learn how to teach your clients to get all they can out of the makeup that you sell. I'm thrilled to be able to combine the creation of mineral makeup, along

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-35499053978375390572010-02-01T10:54:00.001-05:002010-02-08T11:13:04.357-05:00

I think it's time for a contest, what do you think? Winning free stuff?  Does anyone like that? how about some of those new pigments? And some other fun things..... hmmm. Check back, the official announcement will be any day, like maybe...... Friday? O.k, so you may have noticed that I DiD NOT post a contest this Friday... well, The important issue of Mineral cosmetic safety, unfortunately

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-22932644941719210642010-01-30T12:34:00.000-05:002010-01-30T12:34:47.702-05:00

Become a Fortunate Face Minerals Facebook fan- and reap the rewards!

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I was inspired today to put together some pigments. I started with the primary and secondary colors. I have to say that I was very happy with the results! I was looking to create vibrant colors, that also wore well, blended, and could be used myriad ways.I used the Pops- from TKB trading www.tkbtrading.com as my inspiration & part of my color blend. Each of these have a specific, adhesive base

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-76230017169813554132010-01-20T15:23:00.003-05:002010-01-20T15:38:28.470-05:00

http://www.hautelook.com/invite/KWelch794I love this site! You can check back daily, they always have specials & often really low prices on great beauty lines- like Kevin Aucoin, Urban Decay (where everything was under $10!) among many many others! They also have amazing handbags, sunglasses, clothing lines- you name it! everything from Cartier to Burberry, they had the BEST Cynthia Rowley

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Today I'm reviewing a few of the products I had purchased in the past few months to add to my professional kit. The following are my personal thoughts & experiences only. I purchased all of the mentioned products.I started out with the Laura Geller Lip Strip, to exfoliate and prepare my lips for product. The scrub is very emollient, smells & tastes minty & delicious. I would have liked the

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My rooms are booked, my flight is booked, I've rented a car.... California, here I come!I am excited about my upcoming opportunity to teach in Southern California, at the Nova Studio in Point Richmond, Ca.Lori Nova, owner & teacher at the Nova Studio, has graciously opened her studio for me to teach a 3 day Ultimate Mineral Boot Camp. What is so exciting for me, is that, not only will we cover

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http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/The story of the physical tragedy that this family has had to endure touches my heart. I have prayed for them, specifically for the difficult surgery (one of many) that this courageous woman has had to endure. Please feel free to add your prayers as well, so a quick & successful recovery, and for blessings to reign down upon this family.

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-22394789696375344382010-01-08T09:35:00.004-05:002010-01-13T09:39:48.233-05:00

(l-r) Berry Berry Gloss, Satisfied, First Crush, Rich Amber, Prep Step, Fleet Week, Bawdy, Bare LusterWith Fabulous Timing Crystal did a review of all the products that she won in my last contest! This conveniently coincided, (hmmm coincidence?) with the launch of my web store today today TODAY!!!!!!!! (o.k really at 11:02 est, but let's not quibble) Here are her swatches of the colors- which I

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-86001706601769913332010-01-07T22:16:00.008-05:002010-01-07T23:24:03.696-05:00

I am soooooooooooo excited to inform you all that my webstore is officially up and going. This has been a long and difficult process, made harder because I am so not a computer savvy gal. Having to rely upon someone else to do these things for you is frustrating, to say the least, but also hard because A. he's a guy, so has no clue what a makeup website should even look like. B. He's 23, so

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-42777042616840226072010-01-07T18:34:00.002-05:002010-01-07T18:40:44.490-05:00

O.k guys, it looks like it may actually happen! Yay! I'm very excited- been furiously trading emails with info, questions & answers back and forth with webguy. I can't wait, seriously this, and my youtube videos have been a long time coming. I will definitely have some insider only contests/giveaways, etc. Those may actually happen Monday (give us a chance to work some kinks out & me to get this

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Here's a link to the boutique where I'm doing free makeup demos, and showcasing Fortunate Face Minerals Products this Saturday, Jan 9th 11-6 All are invited, and welcome. anyone planning to attend ask me how to get a free $10 gift certificate good for anything in the store!

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-65821773062489370902010-01-04T16:00:00.000-05:002010-01-04T16:00:38.448-05:00

kandee the make-up artist: oh no, backwards!!!!boy do I ever know how Kandee feels! I also sacrificed for my family, and often wondered how I was ever going to be successful as a makeup artist after being a stay at home mom to three kids for 13 years! But, boy does God always know what he is doing; and he puts everything exactly where and when it needs to happen. I am grateful for this, and feel

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Yay! It's on it's way...... Friday is d-day for my website! (under penalty of death to my webguy if it's not up) But, I'm also celebrating a really great incarnation of my cream based foundation. I have been working on a cream base for quite some time, & I am definitely close to a finalized version! hip hip hooray! My cream base had to be # 1, all natural- plant based oils & waxes & mineral &

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-20716207946897305072010-01-02T09:43:00.009-05:002010-01-03T21:40:22.059-05:00

So I was quite inspired by this lovely pic of leona Lewis in the December 2009 issue of In Style magazine. The segment, entitled, "All that Glitters" features richly saturated colors that involve a lot of shimmer and shine! What I love about all three looks, however, is that while having gorgeous metallic & shimmery satin looks- none are over the top sparkly. They feature gorgeous sheen on the

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Happy New Year (a little early) to all my lovely readers out there! I hope 2010 brings you all the happiness, joy, & contentment in the world!My goals for 2010 are to keep this business of mine rolling forward- I am so happy with how my makeup line is being received, I love that I am being offered more & more opportunities to work with fantastic models & very talented photographers!I love that I

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-26656528600212512302009-12-22T11:50:00.001-05:002009-12-22T11:51:34.872-05:00

Gearing up for Christmas, and I just wanted to wish all my lovely readers a very happy holiday Season!

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http://www.thenovastudio.com/description_karrie_mineralmakeup.htmlI am so excited to announce that I am teaching a mineral makeup and application Boot camp at the Nova Studio in Point Richmond, CA. Clicking the link above will take you to the site for a class description, dates, times, costs, & how to register!If you've ever considered making your own mineral makeup, or you wish to perfect

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-29374840147159900632009-12-18T13:53:00.003-05:002009-12-18T13:59:49.445-05:00

No one claims the beauty industry is easy, and that was doubly true for last Saturday when we shot at the Quabbin Reservoir . It was 20 degrees, actual temp & with the wind chill, at least the teens, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was negative numbers. now don't feel too bad for me, i had on thick boots, warm ski coat, hat, scarf, and gloves (at least in between touch ups, or when I wasn't

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-67481048540393531322009-12-17T08:22:00.006-05:002009-12-17T10:58:34.584-05:00

Left to right Conquered, Rich Amber, Beach Bronze GlossA local boutique, Prep Cosmetics 220 North Pleasant Street in Amherst, Ma, has booked me to do two trunk shows, one January 9th & one Feb 4th. when I met yesterday with the store manager, Tara, she said the company president had requested for me to do something before the holiday, um, that sort of meant this weekend!!!! Well, since I'm not

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-17328802781086900062009-12-17T08:09:00.003-05:002009-12-17T08:35:45.641-05:00

So, anyone who's read my blog more than once, probably knows of the unending saga of the undeliverable package(s). poor Crystal, my lovely winner of my inspiration contest, couldn't seem to get any of the 3, yes 3 packages that I sent to her. Well, Oh happy day- cause finally it has arrived! You can check out pics of what she got at her blog, http://makeupbycrystals.blogspot.com/I can see from

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-19668528292814403012009-12-10T09:35:00.001-05:002009-12-10T09:35:53.581-05:00

Crystal got her package!!!!!!!!!

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-83058927089895305012009-12-08T11:07:00.005-05:002009-12-10T19:56:21.471-05:00

Alrighty, so our lovely Crystal has been sent a package for the third time... think it's a charm?we'll wait and see. Fingers crossed, prayers uttered please.Anyway, I've been booked to teach a three day mineral makeup making & application boot camp at the Nova Studio in Point Richmond, California, yay me! The class is scheduled for March 5th, 6th, & 7th, the studio is owned by Lori Nova, who

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-36097096954816222292009-12-02T11:16:00.002-05:002009-12-02T11:40:27.283-05:00

O.k so anyone who's been following me, and actually reads any of the random stuff I post, will remember that Crystal S won the color inspiration contest in October. I announced her as the winner Friday October 17th, and mailed out her package of goodies on Monday, October 20. well, I expected it to take several days, as we are literally across the country from one another. By the beginning of the

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-41309731321945861972009-11-23T10:45:00.004-05:002009-11-23T10:54:15.778-05:00

O.k the long wait, (for me anyway) is almost over! we are just about ready to launch the Fortunate Face Mineral line on the web!For those who don't know me well, I can assure you this is a huge feat, especially since computers & I rarely get along. It was, and still is, a huge undertaking that would not be happening if it weren't for the computer genius, of my web guy Phil! Yay Phil! So if there

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-85064527754479338242009-11-19T07:54:00.002-05:002009-11-19T08:20:29.503-05:00

So our photo shoot on Sunday was so much fun, I can't wait to see the pics. Stephanie, the photographer, brought us out into the woods where someone had dumped an old rusted dryer. Sounds weird i know, but I'm telling you, it's going to be soooooo cool in photos! Kita really comes alive in front of the camera.So as we're moving out of the woods to change location, Kita jumps about a mile & lets

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-76260449359567621692009-11-17T08:20:00.008-05:002009-11-17T08:37:57.166-05:00

Well, my lovely contest winner Crystal S., never received her package of goodies that I sent to her, Boo! So another is already on the way, and yes I paid for delivery confirmation with this one! So hopefully she will be sporting a Fortunate Face very soon! can't wait, I loved, loved, loved, the color Bawdy, which came from her inspiration, thank you Crystal! which brings me to my next topic

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-43623509855643506402009-10-27T11:53:00.003-04:002009-10-27T13:13:06.273-04:00

StunningRight now there is a big controversy in the online world of mineral makeup. Specifically a backlash against minerals that are purchased, most specifically colored micas, and simply repackaged and sold at an exorbitant markup. The problem with this is twofold.1. These companies are not selling products that will actually perform well as makeup, therefore defrauding the customer, and at the

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-6385354920787386842009-10-24T10:48:00.009-04:002009-10-24T12:34:59.372-04:00

So Halloween is here, which means Someone's gonna get hurt! Not really, but it's fun to pretend!Here's my version of a clumsy skater punk!Ooooh, that had to hurt!Happy Halloween!

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Congratulations to Crystal S. you are the winner of the Color Inspiration Contest!!!! Crystal wanted to see a matte orange, and boy did that get my brain racing! I made 3! The final color, is called Bawdy! I will also be sending Crystal my new matte navy Fleet week, as well as Satisfied, First Crush, and Rich Amber, my newest matte bronzer, Bare Luster, and Petal lip gloss. ( and there might just

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-60534695148793915992009-10-16T14:09:00.002-04:002009-10-16T14:12:32.416-04:00

The deadline for my color inspiration contest is 12 Am eastern Standard time TONIGHT! This is your last chance to follow me & submit an entry, so get those brains working! I will announce the winner first thing Sat am (my time, around 10 or so, cause I' m sleeping in!) there have been some really good suggestions, and one has really sparked my interest, can you do better?

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-9445754100917375052009-10-15T15:37:00.001-04:002009-10-15T15:37:53.395-04:00

Last minute submissions- get them in!!!!!

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-77500768598083743172009-10-12T21:47:00.003-04:002009-10-12T22:00:02.992-04:00

So here are a couple of the photos from my last shoot on Thursday. This model was so sweet and ultra professional, of course doing major runway shows and movie spots kind of helps LOL.The photographer, Stehpanie, is very talented; she really has the ability to capture a great shot. She does very little retouching, which as a makeup artist I love, because I know if the model's skin/eyes/lips/ look

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-75904416081271484042009-10-09T10:43:00.002-04:002009-10-09T10:52:07.647-04:00

http://www.nps.gov/MIMA/index.htmWe had beautiful New England weather for our photo shoot yesterday. Click the link to see Minuteman National Park, a beautifully historic site, in Concord, Ma. If you're ever out this way I suggest a visit. Concord itself was a cute little town & the park was lovely. The leaves were all shades of green, red, yellow and orange- the sun was out, with only a little

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-60945945722694841252009-10-08T19:02:00.001-04:002009-10-08T19:03:56.047-04:00

Photo shoot today! Gorgeous model, great photog- Up at 5am, soooooo tired- tell you all about it tomorrow-pics soon.

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So while browsing through Sephora today, I saw a mini Tarte Cheek Stain, in true love, for only $10. It's a cute, itty bitty thing (.17 oz), but the lovely thing with these stains is that a little bit goes a looong way. I couldn't wait to try it, so put some on right when I got home over the makeup I was already wearing. I know, don't yell, over powdered makeup, big no no, but minerals are much

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I'm starting to get inspired! I've had some really great suggestions, and am definitely looking into a couple colors that are making me say, hmmmmm.....!The only thing people are forgetting is... you have to become a follower to submit a viable suggestion and be entered into the contest, so click that follow button gals (and guys!) Insp-EYE-ration!

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-89453815947967723982009-10-03T08:49:00.003-04:002009-10-03T09:06:17.197-04:00

Just a small example of what can be your! Satisfied- a gorgeous peachy pink with golden glow, and Rich Amber a matte mineral bronzer and contour powder.To enter-become a follower-and submit your idea for my next eyeshadow!

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Send in those shadow requests! Color? Texture? Sheen? What do you most desire, cause I can make it happen! Inspire me! Seduce me! Time is of the essence!Deadline Friday, October 16th!

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I decided to review the Insta-Dri 30 second polish from Sally Hanson. I'm usually a CND or OPI gal, and Lord knows, I love my Essie (always the most beautiful colors!), but I could not resist the lure of a 30 second color opportunity, who could?I bought the Racin" Red (which I noticed isn't featured on the website) for $4.99 at Rite Aid. It is a slightly blue based red, with a very subtle hint of

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-16299555085185230652009-09-24T08:47:00.002-04:002009-09-24T08:54:36.329-04:00

Meeting with my web designer this morning, yay! We're almost there guys. I'm so excited to get this going so I can introduce you to my line! This project has been in the works for a while now, already been through one designer, but that person had only one way of doing things...bland, which is so not me!Anyway, hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks. I will keep my contest alive for about that period

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-68049897668842211922009-09-22T19:53:00.000-04:002009-09-22T19:54:33.732-04:00

OOOOH The choices are coming in- get yours in today!

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-24417511606161056102009-09-22T12:18:00.005-04:002009-09-22T12:33:04.046-04:00

Pictured: First Crusha sexy hot pink that complements any skin tone!O.k I can use some feedback here, what color do you think I should create next? I'm leaning toward a classic Navy, but would LOVE to hear your ideas! Become a follower & add your comment with as much detail as possible! As a special bonus, if your color idea is chosen, you'll win, not only that color, but a slew of other yummy

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-80891736141264201952009-09-16T18:10:00.002-04:002009-09-16T18:18:33.608-04:00

O.k , so I'm working on a post about what "natural" means when applied to makeup, but it's got a lot of info & I keep getting interrupted so I'll have to save that for later. I just finished with a brand new client, and I have to say doing personal consults & really teaching women about makeup, how to apply it for their specific needs, proper tools & cleanliness, all these things are such an

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I am soooo stinking excited about my new airbrush! I've already been practicing applying makeup with it, using my minerals as airbrush makeup, (yes, they can be made into airbrush makeup, I just need to tweak the medium that I created to mix them with, but it's almost there!) I'm also hopefully going to use this to do some blue body painting in Oct. How fun! There is always so much I want to mix

Karrie Welch MUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618457773810644659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583678271092330858.post-76864724065082847792009-09-10T09:33:00.003-04:002009-09-10T10:02:01.796-04:00

By now you've probably all heard of HD makeup. With the advent of HD cameras, which has 6x the pixelation of a regular camera, the makeup industry has had to adjust HOW makeup is created AND applied.These high definition images, whether still or motion, show true skin texture and color. It is no longer enough to color adjust, but texture now must be refined as well. Very few of us have perfect

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