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make·o·ver/ˈmākˌōvər/

 Definition: Noun; a complete transformation of something, esp. a person's makeup, hairstyle or clothes.

 

Raise your hand if you've had the same makeup routine for years? Sure, there's such a thing as brand loyalty and to sticking to what works, but it's a fine line between "tried and true" and "r-u-t". 

 

I am officially in a rut.  I've worn the same slightly-winged liquid liner for years now. I've varied between brands, formulations, type of application, even color every now and then...but the overall effect is always the same.  I've used the same brand of waterproof black mascara since high school.  I always, ALWAYS have a tube of MAC's Del Rio lipstick in my purse.

 

It's time for a beauty intervention. We are going back to Beauty Base Zero.  I will be experimenting with new products and techniques. I am not a professional makeup artist. I am not being sponsored by any cosmetics companies or brands. 

 

My goal - to find wearable looks for real life that can be replicated by anyone without the aid of a makeup artist (or photoshop).

 

Did I mention that this is for real life and not just for a blog?  If a look takes a zillion different products to achieve, it's not for me. If it's going to take me more than 20 minutes in the morning, then it's not gonna happen (ok, ok, up to 40 mins if it's a REALLY special occasion). Who really has that kind of time?   

 

The key words here are WEARABLE PRETTY.  Trends? Sure, I'm happy to experiment with the trends, but this blog is not about sacrificing the pretty for the fashionable.

 

So stayed tuned - the BBZ Lab is open!