LOTD: Brownie Girl with a Swirl

A facebook friend asked me about doing a brown eye look, and what perfect timing! I recently ordered a lip palette from coastal scents and decided to try a sample of their shadows as well. This is one that came with my order:

I thought it was a beautiful color in the packet, but let's see what it looks like on the lid! *side note* ignore the fact that my eyebrows aer not done. I will be snowed in this weekend, so I should get to them then*end side note*

Face:

MAC Studio Tech NC50

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark

 

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance - all over lid
MAC E/S in Kid- all over lid up to brow bone
Coastal Scents E/S in Australian Amber Mica - lower lid
MAC E/S in Saddle - crease
MAC E/S in Handwritten - outter V
MAC E/S in Arena - brown bone highlighter
Stila smudge pot in black - line eyes
Dior Extase - Mascara

Lips:
MAC Lipstick in Lovin' It
MAC tendertone Lip Balm in Hush, Hush

Cheeks:
MAC Mineralize Blush in Conjure Up

~HG

NRW: Curry Chicken at its Best!

INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken cut up
1/4 cup oil
1 cups water
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Jamaican Style curry powder
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 slices hot pepper (optional)
white vinegar
Salt
Basil
Oregano
Adobo
1 can coconut milk
1 cup Olive oil

DIRECTIONS
1. Let the chicken sit in HOT HOT water for ten minutes with white vinegar
2. In a bowl mix the olive oil, salt, basil, oregano, adobo, and coconut milk. Place chicken in bowl and massage it with marinade. Let it marinate for 4 hours covered in the refrigerator.
3. Brown (fry) curry powder, onions, garlic, tomatoes and pepper in oil. Add chicken and brown (fry) for five minutes.
4. Add water, lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

~HG

Under the Weather

Sorry I've been so MIA, but I have been under the weather. I hope to have new makeup looks for you this weekend, including the one created by my husband who wanted to "paint" on my face *smh*. Loves me some YOU!

~HG

Best Dressed of the 2010 Grammy's is...

Rihanna hands down!

Her white, open-back, Elie Saab Couture gown was HAUTE and her makeup was killa! That silver sparkly look is simply to die for. But ya'll know me...Rhi Rhi can do no wrong lol.

~HG

Just for Giggles...

Bwahahahahaha! Lady GaGa tickles me I swear!

~HG

LOTD: Daytime Pin-up Girl Look

One of my absolute favorite looks is the pin-up girl look. Classically it is done with a soft eye, and bold lips (usually red). I love doing the soft eye as well, and typically wear lashes, and some times do a cat eye. However, that's a bit much for work, so here is my version of a toned down pin-up look.

Face:

MAC Studio Tech NC50

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance - all over lid
MAC E/S in Kid- all over lid up to brow bone
CS 78 palette E/S 2nd column, second row, last shadow (dark brown)- crease
NYX Chrome E/S in Mink - inner corner and brow bone

Stila smudge pot in black - line eyes
Maybelline Great Lash - Mascara

Lips:
Bobbi Brown Plum lipliner
MAC Lipglass in Sweet Strawberry (Hello Kitty collection)

Cheeks:
MAC Mineralize Blush in Conjure Up

~HG

NRW on Thursday: HAITIAN CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 lb. chicken, cut up
1/4 c. lime juice
2 1/2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. chili powder
Pinch of red pepper
1 lg. clove garlic
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. basil

DIRECTIONS:

• Arrange chicken skin side down in shallow baking dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
• Bake at 350 degrees uncovered 30 minutes. Turn and bake 30 more minutes, basting.
• Broil until brown. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Enjoy!

~HG