Hey Rubys,

Today’s post is a tribute to my favourite makeup artists in Nigeria; I did a similar post some weeks back. See here.

It’s Christmas and this is my way of showing love to the makeup industry rockers!

I like to issue a disclaimer here; I don't intend to make anyone feel like less of an artiste, please note that this is entirely my opinion.

First up is...................................................

• Tints 'N' Ties beauty; Lamide Ojo is such an amazing artist with great technique and ranks tops on my list for the traditional wedding makeover. She is a mechanical engineer turned MUA, amazing right!?!

Lamide started her career in 2007 and over the years, has grown in leaps and bounds. She calls herself the makeup surgeon and I completely, totally and absolutely agree. Don’t You? She is fun, friendly and has a good sense of humor. Lamide I love your work!!! I hope this gets me free bridal makeover and yes I love you too *hides*

      

    

• Mamza beauty: Fatima Mamza. A power house in the Nigerian makeup industry. Super talented! Her clients; brides especially always look so effortlessly glammed up!

     

    

• Jide of St. Ola: Olajide Okerayi is a Chubby looking cutie; Lol! He is very creative and would give the female artists a run for their money.

     

     

• SITPREETY Beauty:' Kunbi Fashakin CALLS HERSELF THE MAKEUP MAVERICK. NO DOUBT SHE IS A good ARTIST BUT I am drawn to her just because of HER AMAZING PERSONALITY. I MET HER EARLIER THIS YEAR AT THE MAYBELLINE MASTERCLASS AND I WAS IMMEDIATELY DRAWN TO HER, I DID NOT SPEAK TO HER TILL AFTER AND I ENJOYED THE 15 TO 20 MINUTES WE SPOKE. I am convinced she is the right mentor for those aspiring to be pro artists. Love and respect you maam!

      

• Leylarh cadne: Laila Rahman. I have known her for years since we attended the same secondary school. She never came across as one who would be interested in the beauty in dustry but ALAS I stumbled upon a picture of hers recently and I was shocked to say the least. Makeup very well done. Beat to perfection….well near perfection but all still amazing. You rock Honey!

    

•  Chloe's Makeover: Doyin Ubani. I also met Doyin at the Maybelline Masterclass with Bimpe Onakoya. She combines pro makeup artistry with beauty blogging (blogger like me, hehe) Dee is a fabulous blogger and i am always excited to see/read her-‘look of the day’post. Doyin is friendly, witty and is the best ‘beauty gist partner’, if there is anything like that.

     

  

• Eeswat makeovers: Iswat Alatise. I love her work just because….oh my gosh! Her gele (headgear) tying game is on point!!! Asides the headgear tying she is also a good artist and I want to say a big thank you and amen to all your encouragements and prayers for me, I am touched and completely appreciate them. *hugs*

  

 

Others I admire too;

• Dimma Umeh for thatigbochick beauty blog. LOVE HER BLOG!

 

• Bookielavida: Bukki Okoligwe is a very sweet lady. I want to applaud her for been the first to send in her pictures and works.One thing I admire about her work is that she does not ‘try too hard’ to get a lovely look. Very effortless!

  

Others I am looking out for next year…I think you should too.

• OSAGIE ESTHer for OGLAMAKEOVA

 

• Ewaoluwa for BlushnBrides

 

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

proverbs 11:22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful face on an empty head

OUR WINNER WAS SELECTED AT RANDOM FROM http://www.miniwebtool.com/random-name-picker/

THE NAMES WERE ENTERED IN; ACCORDING TO HOW THE COMMENTS CAME IN.



CONGRATULATIONS BOLANLE SHOBANKE!
YOU ARE OUR FIRST BLOG GIVEAWAY WINNER.
WHOOOOPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to all that commented, liked and shared.

We are glad to launch our blog's makeup shop! @therhedblogshop

It has been an amazing year; I appreciate you all.

Our winner will be contacted and awarded before the end of the year.

hey Rubys,

Hope you are having a fabulous week?

Christmas is a time when Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of our saviour and King, Jesus Christ.

It is a time of love because we believe God showed us love by sending His son. Also a season of giving AND OF COURSE RECEIVING... HEHEHE!!!

In faith, here is my Christmas wishlist, lol!

1. THE REAL TECHNIQUES duo fiber collection;



THIS SET INCLUDES 3 brushes

• duo-fiber face brush: for lightweight application


• duo-fiber contour brush: for controlled contouring and sculpting


• duo-fiber eye brush: for finishing touches to the eye

2. NIC'S PICKS ( also a Real techniques collection)

 

Includes all the brushes needed to create a complete look:

• duo-fiber face brush: for lightweight application + blending of face powder or pigments


• cheek brush (set exclusive): evenly applies makeup across cheekbone for a more dramatic finish


• angled shadow brush (set exclusive): perfectly cut for layering eye shadow in the crease


• base shadow brush: applies a smooth, flawless foundation of color


• eyeliner brush (set exclusive): firm, angled head for optimal control along lash line

3. CLINIQUE HIGH IMPACT LIP COLOR



THEY SAY this is "creamy and moisturizing" lipstick goes on smooth, while still feeling "solid enough to stay put for many hours." Readers adore how "highly pigmented" and "intense" the color is, not to mention the plentiful selection

4.Liz Earle Skint Tint



Makes skin look more radiant; allows skin to appear fresh.

5. Cream Dior Addict Lipstick








OH YES! THIS BRUSH SET IS 18KARAT GOLD!!!!!!!!!!

    

The Extravaganza Collection is a lavish assortment of hand-crafted brushes with 18K gold plated ferrules. The Extravaganza Complete Kit features 29 of our best-selling brushes and comes in a deluxe carrying case, perfect for traveling and storage. Everything you need for a luxurious makeup application.

Brushes Included:

• E05 - Eye Liner: Create smooth and even lines. Use with gel or liquid liners.


• E10 - Small Eye Liner: Precise application of liner. Use with gel or liquid liners.


• E15 - Flat Definer: Sharp and precise application. Press product along upper and lower lash lines to create an easy thin liner. Works with gel, liquid or powder products.


• E20 - Short Shader: Concentrated color application. Apply color onto small areas of the eye such as the outer eyelid. Also use to smudge the lower lash line.


• E25 - Blending: Controlled blending. Blend colors together onto the lid with added control. Buff out harsh lines for a well blended effect.


• E30 - Pencil: Soften and smoke out lines. Soften pencil liners along the top and bottom lash lines, add shadow to line the eyes, or use to highlight inner corner of eyes.


• E35 - Tapered Blending: Controlled application of crease color. Using just the tip of the brush to pick up color, apply directly onto the crease and sweep through. Effect is blended, but defined.


• E40 - Tapered Blending: Soft blended crease. Using just the tips to apply color, sweep back and forth through the crease for a diffused and blended finish.


• E45 - Small Tapered Blending: Precise color application onto the crease. Picking up color with just the tip of the brush, apply intense colors to the crease to add depth and dimension to the eye.


• E50 - Large Fluff: Controlled highlighting. Apply highlighting shades onto the brow bone or upper cheekbone. Gives a soft and blended finish.


• E55 - Eye Shading: Even application of color. Place color across the whole lid for an even and strong application of product.


• E60 - Large Shader: Uniformly cover the whole lid with product. Apply cream shadow base or cream shadow for quick and even coverage.


• E65 - Small Angle: Create precise lining. Moves fluidly and easily across the upper and lower lash lines. Use with gel, cream or powder liners.


• E70 - Medium Angled Shading: Soft application of color. Use for brow highlighting or to blend the crease.


• F05 - Small Contouring: Contour cheeks. Buff and blend contour shades under cheekbone and jaw line for a chiseled look.


• F10 - Powder/Blush: Precise placement of blush. Use for powder application.


• F15 - Duo Fibre Powder/Blush: Soft blush application. Generates a diffused blush application. Works especially well with mineral product for a natural and delicate effect.


• F20 - Large Powder: Controlled bronzer application. Bronzing of the cheekbones and temple area. Using the flat side gives definition and control.


• F25 - Tapered Face: Exact product placement onto cheeks. Apply powder, blush or contour shades onto the cheeks and temples. Tapered shape gives exact placement of product.


• F30 - Large Powder: Even powder application .Uniform blending of powder products onto the face and body.


• F35 - Tapered Highlighter: Subtle highlighting. Apply highlighting shades onto the upper contours of the face. Diffused finish gives skin a natural glow.


• F40 - Large Angled Contour: Cheek application. Use the angle to softly contour the cheekbone. Can also be used to apply blush.


• F50 - Duo Fibre: Creates an airbrush effect onto the skin. Can be used with powder, liquid or cream products.


• F55 - Small Duo Fibre: Creates a controlled airbrush effect onto the skin. Use with cream or powder blush and highlighting products.


• F60 - Foundation: Smooth foundation application. Apply liquid or cream products such as foundation and primer.


• F65 - Large Concealer: Conceal larger areas of the face or body. Works well with liquid or cream products.


• F70 - Concealer: Conceal small areas. Conceal the hardest to reach areas such as around the nose and eyes.


• F75 - Concealer: Precise product placement. Use around the lip area to conceal when wearing bold lip colors.


• L05 - Lip: Precise application of color onto the lips. Use the firm edge to define and contour the lips.

LONG LIST YEAH! pHEWWW!!

PHOTO and review CREDITS:

WOMAN AND HOME

TOTAL BEAUTY

SIGMA BEAUTY

THE REAL TECHNIQUES

Hey RUBYS,

MY BLOG will be a year in a few days. yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! My baby is all grown up :d. We have had magazine/blog reviews, article/product review requests, met new people and companies and have viewers and readers in more than 4 continents of the world. It has been an amazing year

In view of this, I have decided to say a BIG thank you to my loyal readers, COMMENTERS and of course new readers that I hope and know are here to stay. My first blog giveaway!

Here are the items I am giving away.



1. MAC Matte lipstick in Lady danger

2. MAC CREMESHEEN lipglass in Salmon

3. NYX soft matte lip cream in Stockham

4. E.L.F 100 piece eyeshadow palette

5. E.L.F duo eyeshadow

6 . An all expense paid lunch with Me.... Readers in Lagos only

This blog giveaway it's not strictly for the ladies only, the guys can enter and possibly win for their lovely ladies; believe me it's going to be very easy.

HERE IS HOW TO ENTER!!!!

1. Follow us on our social media platforms I.G:@therhedblogshop Twitter:@therhedblogshop

2. Like us on facebook- Therhedblogshop

3. Enter your FIRST NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS and your social media handle in the COMMENT BOX. This is to enable us track your entry.

4. You can also state what you would like to see more on the blog.

The winner will be chosen at random from http://www.miniwebtool.com/random-name-picker/

entries closes on the 17th of December 2014 by 12.00 n00n AND the winner will be announced on the 18TH of December 2014 (a day before the anniversary)

Thank you and may the best man/woman win!!!!!!!!!

please note the giveaway is for people living in Nigeria and United Kingdom only..... SO SORRY