Pretty Ink Signature Blog....Nigerian Makeup and Beauty Blog: Fashion Fabulous

2014

My Maybelline Goody Bag

7:10 AM

Hola Bellas,

So I was sent this goody bag a couple of weeks ago; right after the New York Fashion Week, but I only got it a few days ago. Thanks to my sister who received the bag on my behalf and had to haul it halfway around Nigeria before it got to me. It was essentially a Thank you gift from Maybelline New York Nigeria, since I partnered in the social media buzz of the NYFW that featured Bimpe Onakoya backstage as one of the artists for Maybelline.

2013

FOTD: Gold and Copper Autumn Look

5:54 AM

Hola Bellas,

Is it me or does the year seem to be running on rails?? Like the year is ended already and yippee my birthday is getting closer---December babies are weird people---do bear with us.

Somewhere around the world (definitely not my side), the season has changed and it’s Autumn already. And I decided to do a look to celebrate the new season.

2013

FOTD: Purple Smokey Eyes

10:34 AM

Hola Bellas,

Hope you’re having a blissful stress-free week?? For some unknown reason I’ve been really excited this week, I feel like something is brewing and I don’t even know what is about to happen—it better happen really soon!!!

2013

FOTD: Silver, Gold and Bronze Smoky Eye

9:13 AM

Hola Bellas,

I've had this look in my draft for a little over a week, I don't know.why I didn't post it, because I was so excited to post this look.

2013

FOTD: Pink Sunshine

12:37 PM

Hola Bellas,

I must confess I've had this post in the offing for quite a while (longer that usual), notice my long weave, and I've made a different hairstyle since I had this one. To be very honest, my laptop decided she had had enough of me and we've sorta parted ways (she's sleeping in her pink bag).

I'm having to make do with uploading pictures of look way before I write up the post, till I get a new laptop very soon.

2013

FOTD: Gold Eyes with Wine Ombre Lips

12:36 PM

Hola Bellas,

In my last post, I mentioned that I had a couple of FOTDs that went MIA. I'm keeping to my promise to upload them before the new FOTDS start rolling in.

I got inspiration for this look from my new Revlon eyeshadow quad, it has 4 shades of vibrant gold and they are so pigmented, they last all day!!! For this look, I decided to smoke it up a bit by adding black eyeshadow at the tail end of my eye.

2013

Lagos Makeup Fair II(LMUF2)

2:29 PM

Hola Bellas,

Hope you are had a wonderful weekend and looking to have a stress-free week!!! I'm taking time to pace myself this week.

The Makeup Fair Series is coming to Lagos for the second time!!! If you missed the post on the first Lagos Makeup Fair, click here.

First off, if you love all things beauty and makeup, you don't want to miss any of The Makeup Fair series especially if its in Lagos!!! Imagine tens of beauty and makeup brands with thousands of products----hmmmm I can almost taste the lipsticks!!! You really don't wanna miss this!!!

2012

Backstage at Music Meets Runway(MMR)

7:12 AM

Hola Bellas,

Happy New Year!!!! I'm so hoping that my excitement and my next couple of posts will urge you to forgive me for being MIA for the past couple of weeks.

I was in the city of Lagos to spend Christmas with my family; one word to summarize the whole trip? FUN!!! I had such a good time in Lagos...hmm exclude traffic, no power and a few people getting on my raw nerves. I have a backlog of posts from 2012 and I'm just gonna use a few days to get it over with :D

A couple of post back, I mentioned that I would be backstage at the MMR with the MUD cosmetics team and indeed I was. The event which was star packed featured some awesome (and not so awesome) designs on the runway.

I'm just gonna go ahead and let you ogle at what went on behind and in from of the scenes!!!!

2012

Photoshoot:Dolapo Meets Bellezza Faces

2:57 AM

Hola Bellas,

How are you doing today?? Still in the TGIF mood.

Funny title to my post seeing that Dolapo is Bellezza Faces. For my birthday every year I always have a photoshoot and this year wasn't exception although I must say I went all out this year with my outfits and my makeup was extra glam.

I had a total of 4 oufits and unlike other shoots...I was done in 30mins!!! Who says girls waste time?? Enjoy my photoshoot pictures....

2012

Music Meets Runway 2012

7:37 AM

So I first heard of Music Meets Runway (MMR) last year when MUD makeup was in Exclusive stores, Abuja for a campaign. I was asked by Kayode (former MUD artist) if I would like to be a part of the team; but the notice was so short I couldn't possibly make it.

Arike

Photoshoot: Beela Bharbs meets Bellezza

5:48 AM

Holla Bellas,

How are you doing today??? Hope you're doing great and looking forward to an amazing week!!!

A few weeks ago, I had a shoot for an upcoming designer based in Lagos. A friend cum model Banke hooked me up with this gig and I didn't mind the pay cos I was working with a photographer I had be looking forward to working with, drum roll please....Rain Vendutti !!!

Beela Bharbs is a clothing line owned by vivacious fashionista Bisola Babalola. Her collection features ready-to-wear pieces with amazing concepts and colors. Personally, I love her creativity and style and I'm looking forward to owning and wearing one of her pieces pretty soon!!! Let the pictures do the talking....

2012

Happy New Month...and Have a Lookie...

7:49 AM

Hey Bellas,

How was your weekend?? and i sure do hope you're excited cos its a new month...

Well, today i made a few new month resolutions and i hope to break the jinx of not posting on my blog....

Last weekend i had 2 photoshoots and though to surprise y'all with the pictures...

Enjoy....

Fave look!!!

So that's about it for part one...would be uploading on my website pretty soon..look out for the rest of the pictures..i'm sure you won't want to miss it!!!

Love y'all to pieces!!!

2012

Cocktail mix..

6:06 AM

Hey Bellas,

Hmmm...been a while since i last posted right?? There's been so much happening i don't even know where to start from.
I know i owe y'all gist from the WedExpo...i really didn't have a good time all through. The only highlights was probably when i saw a couple of my blog readers and of course i got to do what i love doing most...makeup!!!!

So i though to start off resumption by doing a brand new look(meaning i've never done it before) and get y'all talking and commenting again.
The look is a mix of pink, purple and blue, matched with nude pink gloss...only to be tried when you're ready to go out, have a good time and of course show your skillz....enough talk...let the pictures speak!!

Seriously...look for the right pose

Muchos love,

2012

High Fashion Shoot Pictures

8:07 AM

Hey Chicas/Blokes,

Remember the High Fashion shoot I had last year for my fashion and creativity portfolio?...well check out some of the pictures and let me know your thoughts!!!

Don't forget to subscribe to my blog and do let me know if you have a ny special look or post you want mw to discuss on my blog...muchos love

xoxo

Chocolate Love..

Goth Girl

Little Miss Pink Riding Blue

My Godessa

Purple Goth

My fave look(for now...)

Whites out!!!

Drama

2012

Happy New Year!!!

7:49 AM

Happy New Year!!!! Hope you had a great christmas and new year holiday break?? I had fun and its so great to be back!!!
I hate that this is the official first post for this year coming at this time.
I feel so guilty writing this post cos i know y'all have been checking up on me to check out new posts.
I have a very loaded post coming up however my laptop has unfortunately failed me cos i can't get the pictures off it...so before the end of this week watch out for my holiday combo blog!!!
Much love :-)

Fashion Fabulous

Hoy'n'Spicy..Smokey'n'Toast Double Wing Look

11:48 AM

I know the title of the post is giving you the creeps...but I'm glad it got your attention!!!
In my last post i told you i worked on 2 looks in one day. So here's the second look.

Also inspired by America's Next Top Model. Its a very smokey eye look(almost burnt..lol).
You know when you google smokey eye makeup and you get this very black shadow eye..well here is my own customized version.

Basically for this look i used only black eyeshadow on my very amiable model Joke (who else is there??). I also created a double wing liner look..so look out for that!!
I paired the eyes with two lips styles (nude and drama). For the nude i used plain lip gloss while for the dram i used Khuraira lip color in Drama(drama, right??)

Enough talk..pictures ahead!!!

Ka Boom!!!..burnt!!!

Contouring and highlighting..

Brows highlighted with silver eyeshadow..

Lined the entire inner corners of the eye with black pencil.

Notice the double wing??

I'm in love with these wings...

Nude lips..

Drama!!!

Happy..at last!!

Fashion Fabulous

Say Hello to Miz White Eyes..

11:08 AM

So this week I'm on a roll because i finished up 2 posts and 2 looks specially for you.
I guess I'm excited cos my birthday is on Monday(12th December) and I'm especially in a great mood.
I worked on 2 looks today one using white eyeshadow and the other using just black shadow.

I'm a true fan of America's Next Top model and i'm always happy when its makeover(casting week) or picture time. I just love to see the makeup. One of the makeup artist for ANTM is Vincent Oquendo and i think he is just a genius!!! If you know Tyra Banks or have happened to hear about her most important makeup item, you'll know she can't do without a white eyeliner. I use the white eyeliner a couple of times and truth be told its a perfect eye-popper!!!

In this look i used a chalk white eyeshadow although i used a generous amount of white eyeshadow primer. i also have a video on this look and hope to have it edited pretty soon...basically i did a lot of blending and of course a very willing Joke (my sales assistant).

I love using Joke has my model, her facial structure is very strong; for this look i contoured and highlighted using and earth color from the Lise 88 palette and using Khuraira Bronzing powder. I finished the look off by pairing with nude lips as seen on ANTM..

Picture...with flash

Lashes would have looked more gorgeous!!

Oh la la!!!

Again..power brows!!!

High Fashion!!!

Enjoy this look and find a list of products i used as you scroll....

BM Pro

And Finally...

3:06 AM

Finally!!! I’ve summoned up the strength for this post. This look was inspired by a previous post I did. I had a picture where I had on my green scarf with a silver dot on my fore head (remember??) Thus this Indian look was born. Check out the silver/green look here.

FOTD..Silver/Green Smokey Eyes

Personally I love the Indian culture because of its rich colors and multifaceted traditions and don’t forget..Indian movies!!! If you’ve never watched an Indian movie(aka Bollywood)..well smh

After years of watching bollywood movies I’m always in awe of the Indian bridal makeup (of course there is always a wedding in ever Indian movies..even 3 idiots). The bride is always adorned in the most beautiful saree and assortments of gold jewelry. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend; the Indian girl’s rubies are not exempted.

I love the rich gold and red bridal colors. So for this look I infused my own jewelry and lace (I nicked from my tailor).

The key to this look s blending. For my red eye color I used the Sleek Sunset palette and a burnished copper BM Pro eyeshadow (Lava).

Remember to elongate those lashes (don’t be scared to use false lashes) and leave those lips in rick pink to suit your skin tone. Dare to be different as you recreate this look. I also have another Indian inspired look coming up in teal and its gonna be smoky..look out!!!...enough talk enjoy the pictures