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Yes To Great Loves

February 24, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Beauty & Tutorials

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YES TO Carrots night creme c/o  ||  YES TO Carrots family cleanser c/o  ||  YES TO Carrots exfoliating wash c/o  ||  YES TO Carrots moisturizer c/o  || “M” petite plates  ||  Magnolia candle  ||  Spots matches  ||  OPI  Cajun Shrimp polish  ||  OPI top coat  ||  Domino “The Book of Decorating”  ||  “The French Market Cookbook”  ||  kate spade new york oh la la coin purse  ||  Rifle Paper Co. Happy Stripes wrapping sheets

Recently one of my favorite brands, YES TO Carrots, asked me to help celebrate the launch of their new fragrance free line by joining in on their  “YES TO Great love” campaign.  For YES TO Carrots this line is truly their great love because it was the first line they ever produced.  And the Fragrance Free line is simply improving on something honestly I didn’t think could get any better as I’ve been using it on my sensitive skin for years and it definitely falls in my “Love List.”

So besides the new line what else am I saying YES to?  Obviously my great loves are this guy and gal, but aside from those two it’s all about enjoying the little things in life every single day.  5 minutes of quite time to be still.  Trying out a new recipe.  My weekend ritual of magazines and coffee.  A mani and pedi.  My favorite scent.  Flipping through design books.  A great glass of wine.  Just soaking up as much of this beautiful life that I can.  So Loves, since we’re talking about Love what are you saying YES to lately?  Happy Monday!  truly, MKR

P.S.  Make sure to head on over to YES TO Carrot’s Facebook page an enter to win one of 500 goodies they’re giving away and make sure to snap a pic and share your story on Instagram #yesttogreatlove.    

This post was sponsored by YES TO Carrots, a brand I genuinely adore and use on a daily basis.  All images original to Waiting On Martha

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How To Create The Perfect Pink Pout & A Bold Eye

February 6, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Beauty & Tutorials

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Makeup How-To: the perfect pink pout

When creating the look for my kate spade new york shoot I knew I wanted something simple, fun, and of course pink.  And I knew exactly who to ask.  Ms. Claudia Mejerle.  Claudia’s been making brides and celebs beautiful for years and I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on several occasions.  And today I’m turning the blog over to her so she can walk you through the steps and tools she used to create my look. So without further ado, and in Claudia’s own words…

Makeup How-To: a bold eye

Step 1.  After applying your moisturizer and foundation and taking care of any concealing, prep the eye lids with a primer to even out the skin.  Trish McEvoy’s Eye Base Essentials in “Nude” is perfect.
 
Step 2.  Sweep a thin line of gel eye liner on your top lash line with skinny and pointed brush, such as the Bdellium 710.  Extend the line slightly past the outer corner.  I used the Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in “Black Ink” for a crisp, defined eye.  Side note from MKR…this eye liner was amazing.  Usually by hour two my liner starts to smudge making my pale skin look dark and tired, but even after hour 5 it didn’t move.  Loved it!

Makeup How-To: a bold eye

Step 3.  After several doses of mascara on the top lashes, I used the MAC 217 brush to work a soft wash of light taupe shadow in the crease of the eye to enhance it further. Everyone needs to own at least one of these brushes!
  
Step 4.  To warm up the entire look I then gave her cheeks a hint of color by dusting a sheer, pink blush on the apples of your cheeks. The Dior “Rosy Glow” blush is a favorite and works on nearly everyone!
  
Makeup How-To: the perfect pink lip
 
Step 5.  To finish the look with that shocking pink lip Mandy loves I used the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in “Lovesick.”   This is hands down the best and brightest pink. I love this product because it has great pigment, moisture and doesn’t move for hours.
 
So my Loves, there you have it from the expert herself…the easiest how-to for a pink pout and an eye that pops.  I must admit I loved this whole look it’s got me thinking…do you want to see more beauty tutorials on WOM?  truly, MKR
 
Concept & Styling, Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha  ||  Photography, Rustic White Photography  ||  Hair & Makeup, Claudia Mejerle  

This post was sponsored by kate spade new york a brand I genuinely adore and one that helps make Waiting On Martha happen.  

Get the look…

 

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How To Create The Perfect Pink Pout & A Bold Eye

February 6, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Beauty & Tutorials

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Makeup How-To: the perfect pink pout

When creating the look for my kate spade new york shoot I knew I wanted something simple, fun, and of course pink.  And I knew exactly who to ask.  Ms. Claudia Mejerle.  Claudia’s been making brides and celebs beautiful for years and I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on several occasions.  And today I’m turning the blog over to her so she can walk you through the steps and tools she used to create my look. So without further ado, and in Claudia’s own words…

Makeup How-To: a bold eye

Step 1.  After applying your moisturizer and foundation and taking care of any concealing, prep the eye lids with a primer to even out the skin.  Trish McEvoy’s Eye Base Essentials in “Nude” is perfect.
 
Step 2.  Sweep a thin line of gel eye liner on your top lash line with skinny and pointed brush, such as the Bdellium 710.  Extend the line slightly past the outer corner.  I used the Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in “Black Ink” for a crisp, defined eye.  Side note from MKR…this eye liner was amazing.  Usually by hour two my liner starts to smudge making my pale skin look dark and tired, but even after hour 5 it didn’t move.  Loved it!

Makeup How-To: a bold eye

Step 3.  After several doses of mascara on the top lashes, I used the MAC 217 brush to work a soft wash of light taupe shadow in the crease of the eye to enhance it further. Everyone needs to own at least one of these brushes!
  
Step 4.  To warm up the entire look I then gave her cheeks a hint of color by dusting a sheer, pink blush on the apples of your cheeks. The Dior “Rosy Glow” blush is a favorite and works on nearly everyone!
  
Makeup How-To: the perfect pink lip
 
Step 5.  To finish the look with that shocking pink lip Mandy loves I used the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in “Lovesick.”   This is hands down the best and brightest pink. I love this product because it has great pigment, moisture and doesn’t move for hours.
 
So my Loves, there you have it from the expert herself…the easiest how-to for a pink pout and an eye that pops.  I must admit I loved this whole look it’s got me thinking…do you want to see more beauty tutorials on WOM?  truly, MKR
 
Concept & Styling, Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha  ||  Photography, Rustic White Photography  ||  Hair & Makeup, Claudia Mejerle  

This post was sponsored by kate spade new york a brand I genuinely adore and one that helps make Waiting On Martha happen.  

Get the look…

 

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