The Glamour BOX

Friday, April 13, 2012

Oily Skin Solution: The Inexpensive Foundation PriMeR

Do you have oily skin? Do you wear foundation and it seems to be worn out not too long after applying it? Well, I have a remedy for you that is most likely in your kitchen. It's MILK OF MAGNESIA.... I know it seems strange but it works! I am a freelance makeup artist and it is just a few tricks of the trade that just happens to be an inexpensive alternative to other foundation primers such as the MAC prep + prime or the MAC prep + prime creme that can run you from $20 to $37.99 for a 0.5 oz tube.
Here are the instructions to use MILK OF MAGNESIA as a primer for your foundation:

Applying MILK OF MAGNESIA to your face with a cotton ball and allowed to dry will act as a base before you to apply your foundation.
Cover all oily areas well (t-Zone...forehead, nose,cheeks & chin)* with the Milk of Magnesia immediately after you wash and dry your face.
Applying Milk of Magnesia allows your foundation to last much longer on your skin.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

THE DO'S & DO KnoTs of Natural Hair care

Spring is upon us and summer is not too far behind, and so we must continue with our NATURAL HAIR CARE REGIMEN. Many naturalistas have questions on what products they need to use. I’m going to help all of you to narrow down your search by telling you what ingredients you need to look for so that you won’t waste your money going thru an array of shampoos, conditioners or styling products. While some products may appear natural because they use the word “NATURAL” it does not mean that it is. No two products are created equal. Here is a list of the DOs and DO NOTS when it comes to ingredients you should look for and a list of those you should shy away from.

Natural Hair DOs

Products w/natural oils (can be purchased from your local natural health store/found in natural haircare products)*

coconut
carrot seed oil
grape seed oil

2. Natural Butters

shea butter
cocoa butter

3. Food derived proteins and essential oils *

lemon
orange
geranium
lavender
vegetable glycerin

Natural Hair Do NOTS (these ingredients are synthetic and prevent moisture from entering the hair shaft)*
Stay away from products that contain:

-Parabens (methyl-propyl-, butyl-paraben, etc)
-Sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate (SLS or SLES)
-Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly)
-Propylene glycol
-Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethalnolamine (TEA)
-Imidazoldinyl, urea and diazolidinyl urea
-Silicone
-Ethxylated ingridients (those starting with PEG- or ending with -ETH

READING LABELS CONCERNING HAIR PRODUCTS IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS READING LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS. PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY TO HEALTHY HAIR =) Here is a video on my haircare regimen that perhaps you can use as a guide =) Enjoy

Monday, March 12, 2012

SpriNg/SummeR 2012's answer to the SKINNY JEAN!!

The Skinny jean appears to have "staying power." They are in magazines, on the catwalk, on the sidewalk...on MEN! In fact I believe they will be here with the roaches when all of humanity is GONE! LOL And while they are rather HAUTE some people just cannot get with it or are looking for an alternative to it. I've got good news ladies.... the WIDE LEGGED PANTS are back! Spring is looking better already. No matter what your body type is you can feel comfortable & be stylish at the same time, and I am here to show you how.

DRESS IT DOWN pants from THE GAP www.gap.com

This shirt actually belonged to my mother in the 70's... cool huh? I think so!

Try your local thrift stores for shirts similar to this.

Paired with some shoes from Charlotte Russe
& some earrings that I made myself with some
wood beads. It gives you that 70's vibe.

DRESS IT UP : Blouse from New York & Company http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/cat/Latest-Trends/Bold.-Bright.-Beautiful?addFacet=1002%3Acat4980038

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

RuNway of LoVe hosted by Vivica A. Fox

Ms Vivica A. Fox came back stage to
encourage the models to strut
their stuff & give it all they've got!

I was so excited to participate in this event. Not only was I going to get to do what I love, but I got to meet the beautiful Vivica A. Fox. Yes ladies and gentlemen, words cannot express how grateful I am to have had this opportunity. The Ladies of Legac-e is a non-profit organization of out Tougaloo, Ms. They created the event to empower and provide transitional housing to homeless women and foster children. So, I was there to do makeup for the models and also I did something greater than myself... I gave back to the community. *(For more information on "The Ladies Of Legac-e: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ladies-of-Legac-e/335009886510523?ref=ts )*

Here I am backstage working on some of the models.

The look for the show is smokey eyes, nude lip and red cheeks:)
Nude lip by Revlon & smokey eyes by Mac cosmetics

Sculptured eyebrows and concealing

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myself (Raina) & LaDelrio Looks (he was the other
makeup artist at the show:) I'm wearing lipstick by
Ka`oir Doll kaoir.com
by Keshia Dior

Monday, January 9, 2012

On set with RAINA: "Bodies On the Flo' " by JAY WALKER

So as you all know I am on the path of making my dreams come true. I want to be a celebrity hairstylist & makeup artist & work on models, haute couture runway shows and music video sets and more. It has been my dream since I became a licensed cosmetologist in New York City 12 years ago. Here are two videos of me doing exactly what I love, and on top of that you get to see and hear me. The music video I did was for a Mississippi independent artist/singer/songwriter and producer JAY WALKER. Please remember that name because you will definitely see him on your television screen and see his albums in the record stores. I was the make-up artist and my earring designs were featured as well... (oh and I make a CAMEO)* You all get a chance to see the person behind THE GLAMOUR BOX, and boy am I a character... I just love life:) I love being around creative & passionate people, who like me LOVE what they do & are adamant about making their dreams a REALITY! Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGlamourBOXinc?feature=mhee ENJOY

VIDEOS
1) Behind the scenes

THE CAST OF BODIES ON THE FLO'

The official "BODIES ON THE FLO' " MUSIC VIDEO

Thursday, December 8, 2011

"VioLent LipS" anyone?

Check out Jessie J in black!

I bet you all are wondering what "Violent Lips" are. It's a brand of temporary lip tattoos, think of it as minx nails for the lips instead. Everyone in the celebrity world from Kim Kardashian to Keyshia Cole are rocking this look that has been popular in their circle for a year now. Prices run from $9.99 t0 $14.95 Check it out:)

You can checkout the gallery right here: http://www.violentlips.com/

Check out the checkered look on Kim K.

http://www.violentlips.com/

Pink cheetah print http://www.violentlips.com/

Here is a tutorial on how to apply "VIOLENT LIP" tattoos. Enjoy:)

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Hair & makeUp tRendZ winter 2011/2012

Modern Pin-Up girl makeup & hair done by ME (Raina)*
cat eye-lined eyes & GOTHIC purple lipstick

This season always brings the most eye-popping trends in clothing, and hair and makeup are it's accessories. This post is all things hair and makeup looks that I just love and that you should try. Don't be afraid to be daring or different. Hair trends range from deep side & center parts to bangs and makeup from bold lips and liquid-lined cat eyes! Take a look:)