STYLE ME BABY//FT JORD WATCHES

So this is my final post, styling my JORD watch. The giveaway is finally over, yayyyy!!! I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone for participating. The winner has been chosen and contacted. 

Jumpsuit: Fashionova.

Stay Blessed!

TIMELESS MOMENT FEATURING JORD WATCHES

Today's blog post is a little different, keep reading to find out the surprise! One of my favourite things to do in the morning is have a cup of tea at my balcony and watch the view before heading to work. Thanks to Jord watches, now I can enjoy the view while keeping track of time.

         Yes, we're going to be talking about JORD wrist watch. A lot of you guys know I have never been a wrist watch kind of girl but I fell in love with this one. It is so unique and cool, I had to share with you guys. It isn’t your typical girly bling-bling wristwatch, it is unisex and so anybody can wear it. To reveal the surprise, I have a giveaway for my amazing subscribers and followers. I have partnered up with JORD watches to give back to you guys. JORD creates luxury, unique wooden watches. The wristwatch featured in this post is called fieldcrest dark sandalwood. 

          I love the simplicity of the watches on their website! You can engrave them so they make the perfect gift for that special somebody. Also, I don’t know if it’s just me but there's just something sexy about vintage style. 
        
  The rule of the giveaway is simple. All you have to do is click the link below to fill out the form with your information. For a chance to win a $100 e-gift code to use on the JORD site!
 https://www.woodwatches.com/g/makeupbyswift

The best thing about this contest is that everyone gets something, even if you don't win you still get a $25 consolation e-gift code after the contest is over. 

So don’t hesitate to enter this amazing giveaway, tell your friends to tell a friend to participate!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @makeupbyswift and also follow JORD @jordwatches

Contest Ends August 20^th at 11:59pm. 

GOODLUCK!!!

My Favourite Red Liquid Lipsticks

As we all know Red is a statement colour, that gives most people the "wow" look. I think i lost track of how gorgeous red looks on me until recently. I have fallen back in love with my old lovers (cliche)

Stila Liquid lipstick in Beso
        If you haven't tried out the stila liquid lipsticks, you're definitely missing out. If you're looking for a highly pigmented lipstick with long lasting coverage then this is going to be your best friend. It is a creamy full coverage lip color that can stay up to 6 hours, it feels light weight on the lips and it is non-transferrable once dry. Most people don't know this but it contains vitamin E and avocado oil for hydration and conditioning. Most times when you apply liquid lipsticks, they dry and leave the lips all cracked up and dehydrated, those ingredients help to prevent it.


Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll
        The ABH liquid lipsticks are also very pigmented. It can last for up to 6 hours or more and dries completely matte. They have a variety of shades to pick from even in the red categories. Would look stunning on different tones. A lot of makeup lovers are already familiar with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics. I have to say their liquid lipstick is one of my favourite products from their brand. If you haven't tried any products from this line, I recommend you do. You would thank me later.


Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Velvet 
        This is a completely different texture from the other two, it has a tip applicator. which you can apply directly to the lips. It is also very pigment with a glossy shine to it. The formula is creamy, rich and hydrating. The staying power can last up to 4hrs or more. This was actually my first lip color from too faced brand.

        If you would like to read more blogs about my favourite brands or products. Please comment below
Thanks for reading, till next blog
Swift.

Three things you never knew could clean your makeup Brushes.

Apart from the traditional makeup brush cleanser and shampoo that you can purchase from any makeup store. Here are three products that you could substitute for a makeup brush cleanser or shampoo. 

1. Using a Dish Soap: whattttttt??? yes i said it. Liquid dish soap like dawn is amazing for washing your makeup brushes. It helps in breaking down the makeup that can be hard to get off. It is also really good for those greasy stains or products that can be stubborn to get off your brushes. Another advantage to using the dish soap is that glitters are easy to wash off.  Remember to spray with alcohol after wash. 

2. Baby Shampoo: I didn't believe this until I tried it. It is important to deep wash your brushes once a week, if it is just for your own use. While for makeup artist like myself, I deep wash after every use. A lil trick that I learnt is to add a few drops of tea tree oil to the shampoo, this would provide antiseptic benefits to your makeup brushes. (i.e prevent bacteria) another benefit is that your brushes would smell really good after wash.

3. Bar Soap / Organic Bar Soap: This is the easiest to use and find, just wet your brush and rub gently against the bar soap and all the makeup products would gently rub off. Rinse once the brush is clean and leave to air dry. This method is price efficient and is a great substitute for your solid brush cleansers like the beauty blender solid soap.
        I hope these tips were really helpful, don't forget to check out my blog every week for more post. Let me know in the comment section if this post was helpful and what you would like to see on my blog.
Thanks
Swift

Spring is Here + Short Hair

The new season brings forth a new hair change. This is just a transition look before I decide on my next hair style. My makeup look today was inspired by spring, I decided to go with coral tones. My contacts are from my collaboration with @bkwbeauti on IG 

PRODUCT DETAILS

EYEBROWS

Benefit Ka Brow in 5

EYES 

Modern Renaissance Palette and Natasha Denona Eye shadow in #10  and Sephora Collection Waterproof Liquid Liner in black

FOUNDATION 

Kat Von D in 71 mixed with Nars Matte Velvet Skin Tint in Polynesia

CONCEALER 

Cover FX Click Stick in N60 

SETTING POWDER

Laura Mercier Transcluent Powder and Ben Nye Banana Powder  

HIGHLIGHTER 

The Facial Bar Mineral Loose Powder in Rose  

CONTOUR 

Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick in 28 Curviest Clove

FACE POWDER AND CONTOUR POWDER

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Dark Deepest and Bare minerals Bare Pro in Cocoa 30

LIPS 

   Kat Von D liquid Lipstick in lolita ll  and Mac lip Liner in Cork

Thanks
Swift

Gemstone Green

      

So I recently collaborated with @bkwbeauti on instagram using their contact lens, so be expecting for the next few weeks new makeup looks using their colored contact lens. I have to say this look was fun to create, I filmed a youtube video on this look, so be expecting it soon. Thanks for visiting my blog and incase you're curious about the products I used keep scrolling down.  

Product Details

Eyebrows

Benefit Ka Brow in 5

Eyes 

Huda Beauty Rose Gold Textured Palette and Sephora Collection Waterproof Liquid Liner 

Foundation 

Kat Von D in 71 mixed with Nars Matte Velvet Skin Tint in Polynesia

Concealer 

Cover FX Click Stick in N60 

Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Transcluent Powder and Ben Nye Banana Powder  

Highlighter 

Sugar daddy from Artist Couture mixed with That Glow from ABH 

Contour 

Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick in 28 Curviest Clove

Face Powder and Contour Powder

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Dark Deepest and Bare minerals Bare Pro in Cocoa 30

Lips 

Sephora Collection Liquid Lipstick in N26  mixed with Kat Von D liquid Lipstick in Exorcism

Thanks
Swift

Valentine's Day Makeup Look.

 Makeup Details

Eyes

Huda Beauty Palette 

Urban decay glitter liner in junkshow

Glitter from craft store

Eye liner

Nyx Liquid Liner 

Lashes

Velour Lashes Fluff n Whisper

Foundation

Hourglass vanish foundation in Almond mixed with ysl foundation in B70

Setting powder 

Laura mercier transcluent powder

Concealer 

Cover fx click stick in N60

Lips

Mac lip liner in chestnut 

Sephora collection liquid lipstick in 33 and 44 

Raw and Unedited Pictures.

Thanks

Swift

Valentine's Day Inspiration (Look 1)

So I was inspired to put together a very simple all black attire with a touch of red for valentine's day. In case you had no idea on what to wear black always comes through for everyone. You could never go wrong with all black. P.S still working on my posing for the camera lool I'm still a novice at this.

Outfit Details

Head Tie - Local store called 

Choker - Go Jane

Black Dress - Zara 

Bag - Aldo

Black Shoes - Forever 21

Makeup Details

Foundation - Hourglass Vanish stick in almond 

Concealer - Cover FX click sticks in N60

Setting powder - Laura Mercier translucent Powder

Contour Powder- Sephora Collection Micro Baked powder in 60

Highlighter - Becca Shimmering Powder in Topaz

Lips - Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in American Doll 

Thanks

Swift. 

How to get a job at sephora (Part 1)

       So as an artist looking to jump start your career, you might be thinking how do I start?? or you are a makeup addict/junkie and you just love makeup and want to be around it. Well you stopped at the right blog.
       Compare to when I started working at sephora, a lot of things have changed. Rambling about that would be for another blog post. So the main things you need to know, is that all applications are online based. When you are applying for a position, you should always do your research about the company. There are different positions at sephora which include: cashier, skincare consultant, color consultant, operation consultant and fragrance consultant. Each world also has a member of leadership which includes positions like color lead, skincare lead, operation lead and fragrance lead. Each world also has a specialist depending on how big the sephora store you are applying to is, there are positions such as color specialist, skincare specialist and operations specialist. The last position would be the position of a store director. whewww that was a lot to type.
        Moving on...so the positons, I am referring to in my blog is for the consultants positions. Every applicant would usually have three interviews, the first interview which is always a group interview. The second interview would be one on one, most times with a lead or a specialist and the last interview would most likely be with a different specialist or a store director to get a preview of your personality before you are hired.
        First interview, Just like any other group interview. you have to come prepared. There's always that one person that repeats everything everyone says during their interview don't be that person. Always make eye contact with who ever is doing your interview, most times there's always two leads during the interview. SMILE SMILE SMILE!!! did I say smile yes smile. Sephora is always looking for people that have great positive energy that would keep their clients happy. They have some trick questions during the interview like

• what frustrates you? This is a chance for you to say bad things about what actually frustrates you, but answer this question in a positive way. don't be deceived.
• Tell me about your favourite supervisor and least favourite?  like i mentioned earlier be smart and avoid being negative especially talking bad about your past supervisor.
• How do you deal with difficult customers? be respectful, they love people that value respect.
• What kind of pace do you like to work in? sephora is all about multi-tasking and a fast-paced  environment but be flexible.
• When did you accomplish something as a team? They want to see your team player skills so give examples of when you worked on a goal with a team. 
• Have you ever had or experienced conflict with a teammate or supervisor before? this is not the time to say bad things about your previous job or current job or talk about people you didn't like. It is an interview so remember to always answer every question in a positive manner. 

My favourite question would have to be the one about, if you owned your own store and a customer drops her fragrance on the floor and brings it back to return it. Would you do the return for the client. According to sephora, your clients should always come first. So the answer to this question is YES!!! It builds loyalty when you go out of your way to please a client and that's what sephora is all about. I didn't know I had so much to tell you guys about my experience in the interview process. This is just a few of the questions I remember from the first interview. The second interview is going to be in a different blog post. 

Share in the comment box down below if this post helped you. I would also like to know how your interviews went.

Don't forget to share and like this post.

Thanks

Swift 

I just joined Shopstyle

Just like any other blogger, i'm constantly looking for ways to increase my influence and make money. I recently joined shopstyle, which is an affiliate program used by many beauty and fashion bloggers. It is pretty much a commission and clicks based program. I have been doing a lot of reading on how it works. I have to say, it can be a bit overwhelming but I'm enjoying my learning stage. So far I'm loving it. This post is a test drive on how to post my widget on beauty products I love. Let me know if you love it.
Thanks
Swift

Newness of the Week ( Urban decay Quick Fix Prep Spray)

                               

If you haven't tried this bad boy, you're definitely missing out. 

What is it? it is a hydrating, soothing complexion prep spray. Quick fix is even more hydrating than urban decay's B6 prep spray. It can be used by anybody, men included. great for all skin type and it feels amazing.  Now let's talk about how fine the mist of the spray is, it emits a calibrated microfine mist that goes on so light you can hardly feel it. Oh did i mention it smells really good just like coconut water. 

What does this product do? Balances and reinvigorates skin post- cleansing. It reduces the appearance of pores, brightens and smoothes the skin while replacing lost moisture. You can use this before and after your makeup or through out the day to refresh your makeup.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin B3, Sepitonic M3 and coconut water. 

I'm in love with this product.

Rating: 9.5/10 

Swift Approved.

Thanks.

Please feel free to comment your thought on this product. 

GRWM-Everyday Natural Makeup Look

This is a recent upload to my youtube channel. I didn't do a voice over but the products I used are listed down below. I also posted about not liking my hair in the video, If you would like a review please leave a comment down below.

LIST OF PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO 

Brows 

Benefit Goof Proof in Number 5

Cover Fx foundation click stick in N60

Kat Von D foundation in Number 71

Eyes

MAC eye shadow primer painterly pot 

Mario Palette from anastasia beverly hills

Gwen stefanie urban decay Eyeshadow palette 

L'oreal infallible gel liner in black, just using my old kat von d liner to apply it.

Tarte tarteist Mascara 

Velour Lashes in Fluff n Whispie

Face 

Hourglass Vanish Foundation in Almond 

Kat Von D foundation in 71

Cover FX click stick in N60 (Highlight)

Clinique Chubby in the nude Stick foundation in shade 28 curviest clove (Contour)

Laura Mercier transcluent powder 

Ben nye banana powder 

MAC mineralized pressed powder in dark deepest

Cheeks 

Tarte blush palette limited edition 

Anastasia Glow Kit in That Glow as Highlighter 

Lips

Mac lip pencil in Chestnut 

Sephora collection liquid lipstick in 33

Thanks

Swift.

Newness For the week. (Still Magnificent Metal Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow

I instantly fell in love with these eye shadows when I saw them in the store at sephora. I had to buy one to try out and I have to say, stila surprised me. This eye shadow has the perfect blend of pearl and glitter to leave your eyes with incredible luster and shimmer according to my research online. It is super light in texture and effortless in application. I also attached a picture of a swatch to show what it looks like on my skin tone. I would be posting looks of this eyeshadow on here so stay tuned for that. It also dries smoothly and minimal fall out, which is a plus to this liquid glitter eye shadow.

I'm very impressed 

Rating: 9.5/10

Swift Approved.