Nail Inspiration | AGAIN!

As you all know if you have been keeping up with me, I love nail polish! Well, Summer is just about over, so I am making sure to soak in every last bit of it. I really love and enjoy fall, and of course you can wear any color all year, I don't. I stick to darker colors or just my all time neutrals for fall. If you follow me on instagram (@amyjunemakeup), this picture will look familiar to you! :) 

Sally Hansen XTreme in "Mint Sorbet"

Hope you all are enjoying your three day weekend! Enjoy the rest of the summer!

HUGS,

August Beauty Favorites!

I CANNOT believe that it is already the end of August! Wow, this summer has flown by. It still feels like middle of summer here with the temperature being 91 degrees at 10am. HOLY HOTNESS! All I have to say is thank goodness for air conditioning. With that said, I am excited for fall clothing, colors ,etc.

Below is my August Favorites video (I really embraced summer colors in the month of August). Enjoy. 

HUGS,

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Wet N Wild Mega Last Lipstick | Review & Swatches

WET N WILD lipsticks are FABULOUS! They last so long, and the color pay off is amazing. I have owned a few darker shades that I purchased last fall. But, since it has been Summer, I have been wearing brighter colors. So, while at CVS, I decided to pick up a couple lighter/more wearable for Summer shades.

I have a list of more colors I want. I have found that CVS doesn't carry all the colors. I have found that Walgreens has a great selection, and same with Rite-Aid, so I guess I will be going all over checking off the colors I want when I find them. Fingers crossed I do. :) 

Here are swatches of a few of the colors. Please keep in mind this is with one gentle swipe. :)

What are some of your favorite lipsticks or shades??? Happy Friday everyone! 

HUGS,

Mini {At Home} Manicure video is up!

Hi guys!

I just wanted to let you know that my mini at home manicure video was just uploaded. I previously did a blog post on it, but I thought filming a little tutorial would be fun. 

Enjoy!

HUGS,

Products I have Repurchased! | August 2013

Hi Guys!

Today I filmed a new video on products I have REPURCHASED. I always see and do videos on empties or favorites, but I tried to change it up and do one on products I have repurchased. I also tried out some new lighting techniques, so I hope it looks better! If you want to see what I repurchased, please check out the video below! :) 

Have a great week!

HUGS,

My Busy Weekend | HMU by Me :)

Hi Everyone,

I am just breaking promises right and left, and I am so sorry! I have been meaning to sit down and blog; I have a list of reviews and blog posts to do. I AM GOING TO GET BACK ON IT! With that said, let me just tell you, I had one BUSY weekend. I am going to share a few photos with you and also tell you a little bit about my experience. 

Saturday: I did makeup for a beautiful bride who wanted to recreate wedding photos. This was a fun experience and I got two work with two lovely ladies. I live in Southern California, and apparently every person that lives here needed to be on the 5 South exactly when I did. I ran a bit late (this is when I wish I could fly). But, we made it work. 

Here is a before and after:

Here is one of the professional photos that was taken: 

(I am sorry, I am not sure who this photographer is)

Sunday: I had an awesome on location experience. I did hair and makeup for a beautiful lady that will be graduating college in the fall. The photographer we worked with this amazing. She is a natural light wedding and portrait photographer and is PHENOMENAL  We went to University of Redlands and an orange grove in Redlands. Beautiful locations. 

Photos taken by me:

Photos taken by www.celestenicole.net: 

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and a little bit of their week so far. I will try my very best to get up a few blogs per week. Thanks for visiting. I greatly appreciate it.

HUGS,

My Bad | But, I am back!

Hi Guys,

I am so sorry I have been MIA for about a week now. Things have been pretty hectic around here. I have been doing some major "Spring" cleaning at the end of summer.  :) I will be posting my tips, and what I have done to get ready for fall, as well as some of my recent skin and makeup experiences/looks.

I am booked this entire weekend doing makeup, so I will hopefully have some awesome photos for everyone.

Thank you so much for being patient and I really appreciate all of your support.

Even though I have missed some blogging, I still do post on my instagram. Please connect with me @amyjunemakeup

HUGS,

{Organic} DIY Lip Scrub

If you follow me on my blog, you know that I love anything DIY, so below is how to create an organic DIY Lip Scrub.

Organic DIY Lip Scrub:

What you will need: 

Organic Brown Sugar: 2 teaspoons

Benefits: Natural humectant-takes moisture from the environment and puts it in to skin, also a topical exfoliate.

Organic Coconut Oil: 1 tablespoon

Benefits: Moisturizes, rich in antioxidants, natural cleanser.

Organic Honey: 1 teaspoon

Benefits: Attracts and retains moisture in the skin.

Small Glass Jar:

Directions:

• Combine ingredients into glass jar; mix.
• Scoop a tiny amount onto your finger and gently rub in circular motions on your lips. Wipe off with a warm wash gloss.

I hope you have an amazing hump day! 

HUGS,

July 2013 Favorites | Beauty

It is that time of month again. Boy, did July fly by fast. What have been your favorite beauty finds/products for this month? Please comment and let me know below. And, if you want to see what my favorites were, please keep reading.

July Favorites: 

NAILS:

• Essie Angel Food Nail Polish: This is a beautiful milky white with light pink undertones.

• China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy Nail Polish: A beautiful bright, but medium coral, salmon, orangey color. 

MAKEUP:

• Maybelline Gel Liner in Blackest Black: This is so far my favorite black gel liner, EVER. It is darker than Mac's Fluid Line. I love the consistancy, and it stays all day. I apply it with an angle brush for thin or more dramatic liner.

Left: Mac//Right: Maybelline

HAIR:

• Paul Mitchell Lite Detangler-Detangling Spray: Basics: Makes it easier to brush through and style tangled tresses. Benefits: Leaves hair full of volume and shine. Bonus: Fragrance-free formula is ideal for anyone sensitive to scent.

I love this product. I spray it in my hair before  I comb it out with a wide tooth comb. I have fine hair, so this product works great because it is not heavy at all, and does not weigh my hair down. 

• Kenra Volumizing Hairspray: Kenra's Volume Spray provides the maximum amount of volume and hold possible. It leaves hair looking natural and shiny while imparting strength and volume necessary to make any style last all day. 

Enjoy your day.

HUGS,

Summer makeup | Pop of color

Lately, I have been doing pretty neutral colors on the top, with a pop of color on the bottom! I absolutely love this look because you can make it look subtle or dramatic. But, it isn't going overboard with dramatic bright colors on the lid. So, you can wear this look during the day. Below is a picture of my "pop of color" look.

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy your Friday! :)

HUGS,