Purple Lab Model Search: Most Viral

In December, Purple Lab teamed together with HSN and created the HSN/Purple Lab Star Model Search in hopes of finding their next "IT" girl. I saw the contest on a friends facebook and after reading about Purple Lab and their message; I entered the contest. Modeling has always been a passion and as my mom says I've had a camera in my face since the time I was born. I'm use to it; it's natural. I love makeup and team that together with being able to reach out to young girls and women everywhere about the importance of confidence and going after what you want is very important to me. I thought this would be the perfect way to get my message across.

I chose a random picture, I don't even know why I picked the picture I did. After realizing I couldn't change that picture I just added more that showed of my versatile looks and personality. Just after a few hours I was #10 and I just moved up and up and up. I decided not only should they see my different looks, but they should know my personality, so I made a youtube video about why I should be their "IT" girl. It was so much fun, I love making videos and was too excited about this one. My video has almost 1,000 views and I was THRILLED during the contest about how many people were viewing it. I thought I might have a chance at winning this contest. I was so flattered by all the votes and comments I received on my entry. The support was unbeliveable. I had people from all over the world pulling for me to win.

Along with all the positive, uplifting comments, also came the negative ones. I couldn't understand how some people in this world could be so cruel over an INTERNET CONTEST. A friend sent me a link where a contestant and her supporters were saying the most horrible of things on an internet forum. I was couldn't believe the malice and hurtful comments people made about me and other contestants. The funny thing is, no one on that forum knew any of the contestants in person (including the girl they were supporting) and it just makes them look foolish to be so judgemental over people just by their looks; but of course I suppose that is how most people judge each other these days.

The object was to be a good social networker; to get yourself out there, promotion, self advertising. I am really good at social networking and this was proven when I was ranked Most Viral just a short time after I entered the contest and remained Most Viral throughout the contest. I even got my local radio station to mention the contest on the radio as well as posting my link and story on their website, twitter and facebooks. I couldn't be more thankful for having a community that stood behind me and can't thank them enough for all the help! My ranking kept climbing and after just a few short days I was ranked #2. I couldn't believe how fast I moved up and was really blown away when I was #1. I stayed #1 for close to two weeks when Jessica Harlow came in from no where and totally blew all the other contestants out of the water, making it to #1 in just two days.

I had already purchased Huge Lips Skinny Hips to further show how much I loved and supported Purple Lab and just how great the product really was. I did blogs and made a youtube video about the product as well. I made everyone I came into contact with try Huge Lips Skinny Hips and all were just as amazed as I was. I've received I don't know how many thanks for introducing them to their now, most favorite lip gloss. In the last week or so of the contest, my objective wasn't to win anymore, but to spread the word of Purple Lab. To get across the message of you can have it all to girls and women everywhere and with the use of Purple Lab's products you can enhance those already beautiful features one possesses.

The contest came to and end on the early morning of February 4th. My finished ranking might have been #2 but I was #1 in votes, views and viral activity. I couldn't believe that I finished with 30 more votes than the #1 ranked girl and that I had the most views totaling over 107,000 (which has climbed to over 112,000 since the contest ended)! I felt that made me very marketable and surely was something I had going for me. Then the day came that Purple Lab Creatrix, Karen Robinovitz was debuting her products on HSN. FINALLY the day every contestant had been waiting for. I wanted a chance for all my supporters to be able to gather together to hear the winner, so I planned an online Watch Party that took place in a tinychat room where we could have fun, laugh and cam together while watching HSN.

I wanted to throw up the whole show, and then the time came right at the very end when they announced the winner...Jessica Harlow. My heart sank. I really thought I had a good chance to win, as I'm sure 99 of the other top girls thought. They announced two more winners would be chosen to go back in July with Karen and Purple Lab to be on HSN and we would just have to wait to find out. Everyone reassured me "Oh you have to be one of the two." I wasn't holding my breath. I knew I was Most Viral and I knew that was what I was going to win.

On the 23rd I received an email that confirmed what I knew to be true. I had been picked as Most Viral. Was I excited? Of course. I had worked my butt off to stay Most Viral and to keep my rank as #2 but I knew the other girls couldn't catch up to me and Jessica in the last week of the contest. What did I win? I win a swag bag full of Purple Lab products. I am stoked for the other two girls picked to be on HSN. (I am happy to say the contestant that had the forum of gossip wasn't picked) I learned about myself, my dedication, my passion, and my determination to succeed during this contest. Not only did I walk away with an awesome prize, but I made new friends who are amazing.

I will be a proud Purple Lab girl until the day I die. The products I have tried (Huge Lips Skinny Hips, Lashionista Modelista and Luxury Squared) pass my makeup needs and I will continue to support them and their products. Thank you Purple Lab and Karen Robinovitz for introducing me to your line and for the opportunity to learn more about myself and just exactly what I can accomplish.

xoxo, Purple Lab's Most Viral Contestant

March Model of the Month

I entered a contest that Tag Photography puts on every month called "Model of the Month." I filled out an application stating why I should be their Model of the Month and two weeks ago I got an email stating I won the contest. I was overjoyed! I needed that new spark and this was the perfect way to start off modeling again. I had my photoshoot Sunday and I would like to take you all on my journey!

Note: the photos labeled Tag Photography are from the photshoot. The one not labeled is a photo I took myself.

They wanted my look to be fun, cute and sexy all at the same time. I knew what I wanted to do. The look I was going for was glamorous and editorial. I chose the Lady Gaga look from the Grammy's that Jessica Harlow did a Youtube tutorial on. I took this picture with natural lighting standing in front of the front door. I wanted to make sure my makeup and hair looked perfect. I spent about three hours total getting ready.

I wanted my hair to be full of volume and sexy. I used three different volumizing products and hairspray to obtain the look I wanted. (I told you guys I was a nut for hair products!) I used Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus, TIGI Catwalk Root Boost and Victoria's Secret So Sexy Root Lifting Volumizing spray and Suave hairspray. I used the three volumizing products when my hair was damp before blow drying. When blow drying my hair I took a big round brush to get the roots and too keep from having the ends curled I used a paddle brush for the rest. (Of course having the natural curly hair I do, I did use my straightener for my ends and pieces that wouldn't straighten with the hair dryer)

I used my Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows to achieve the Lady Gaga look from the Grammys (as seen in right photo). I used Jabberwocky as a base on my lids and then I took the color Mad Hatter and applied that in my crease a just a little bit above my crease blending it in evenly. I then used Absolem and put that over the Jabberwocky to make that color pop. White Rabbit was applied right under my brow and blended into the Mad Hatter. After I completed the eye shadow I used the 24/7 Glide on Eye liner and added mascara. The look came together perfectly and was just what I wanted!

Tag Photography is a fairly new company but the talent is HUGE. The photographers for Tag Photography are a wife/husband duo and they both shoot you! The talent that both of them have for photography is just breathtaking. The wife does hair and makeup as well and will gladly do hair and makeup for a shoot (she is doing mine in my second shoot!) They were a blast to work with and are very professional. They lightened the atmosphere with music and even asked me what my favorite band was to listen to! We jammed away to Owl City during my shoot. They were so nice and welcoming and it felt very natural to model for them.

The photoshoot itself was absolutely amazing! I've always been a ham in front of the camera and this was no exception! It's just a natural thing for there to be a camera in my face. "I hope you don't mind us all in your personal space," said one photographer with a camera just inches from my face. I laughed and shook my head, "I'm use to it." What was supposed to be a 20 minute shoot turned into a 40 minute shoot. We were having too much fun!

First, I took pictures outside peering inside the studio to capture the natural lighting. They just let me do my thing while they captured the perfect expressions and looks. I heard, "gorgeous" "beautiful" and "you've got a good look" during the whole shoot. As a model, that makes me feel extremely good. We moved moved outside where I posed by a column for a few shots and then out by the brick stairs in a relaxed sitting pose. They even took pictures of my eye lashes which turned out to be beautiful pictures!! (and yes they are natural)


We then moved into the studio where I almost busted my butt on a rug leading into the room. It was just a little funny. The studio room was my favorite part of the shoot because I got the "super model hair" with the fans blowing in my face. It was a little chilly but I knew was going to bring me the best pictures! I posed behind black, white and purple tye dye backdrops. I got to be sassy and pose with my yellow jacket over my shoulder. I also was fierce with my sparkly American Eagle tank top and the wind blowing my hair. They made me laugh a lot and I got really cute pictures of me laughing. I loved how natural everything was. Nothing looked forced.

I am definitely looking forward to my second shoot with Tag Photography in April!! This second photoshoot will be bigger and better! Thanks Tag Photography for choosing me as your March Model of the Month! It was an awesome experience and I love representing your company.

Urban Decay- Alice In Wonderland Palette

Urban Decay is a funky, hip cosmetics company that is known for crazy colors and lots of glitter. Urban Decay got its start when Sandy Lerner couldn't find her perfect shade of purple nail polish (something I know us girls can relate to!) She teamed together with David Soward and together they created 10 radical shades of lip stick and 12 shades of nail polish, also in alternative colors. The creative tag line for these products was, "Does Pink Make You Puke?" Since 1996, they have been unstoppable in creating fierce products that add the glamour to our look that us girls love!

I immediately fell in love with the Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows Palette in a Youtube makeup tutorial by Jessica Harlow. She has a lot of fun with the palette and from watching several of Jessica's tutorials, I knew it could provide endless looks and was an investment that I had to make.

I walked into Ulta yesterday imperiously knowing exactly what I was looking for. There it stood, the Book of Shadows right in front on display and there was only two left. I proudly showed my stepmom the product I was going to purchase, talking about it momentarily as she nodded in agreement. I clutched it tightly in my grasp while walking around store, almost as if someone was going to snatch it away. Now I can create magnificent looks with my own Urban Decay's Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows!!


The Alice in Wonderland Palette Book of Shadows is definitely no different from the other products created by Urban Decay. When looking at the box itself, it is very high fashion; decorated in a Victorian style design with teacups and teapots. The touch of metallic copper stand out with the nicely arranged black and gray background.

It has a magnetic tab that when flipped open appears the Alice in Wonderland a 3D Pop-Up scene in perfect representation of the upcoming movie by Tim Burton. Urban Decay added a mirror which gives your the effect like you are in the scene yourself. It is a perfect representation for the launch of Tim Burton's movie, Alice in Wonderland.

The Alice in Wonderland palette hides away sixteen fun shades in a secret compartment that are mixed between matte and glitter. All colors in the Book of Shadows are Urban Decay's best selling eyeshadows. The names designated for each color is based off the story of Alice in Wonderland like: Mad Hatter, Underland, Drink Me, Eat me; just to name a few. Included in this Book of Shadows is an Eyeshadow Primer Potion, that is amazing and also two eye liners (zero and flipside) that glide on smooth and easy. As quoted from the Urban Decay website, the looks obtained from this palette can range from, "smoky neutral eyes to flashes of hallucinogenic green and purple, the looks you can create are as endless as the rabbit hole itself."

I used my Book of Shadows to duplicate a look as seen by Jessica Harlow, Lady Gaga inspired makeup from the Grammys, today while getting ready for a photoshoot. The colors mixed wonderfully and gave me the desired look that I had been longing to achieve. I would highly recommend anyone to buy this product. It is worth the purchase and Urban Decay is quickly becoming one of my favorite makeup companies. I look forward to sharing new products with you from Urban Decay and if you buy the Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows, please let me know how you like it!

Hair Flair

I enjoy a little change now and again with my hair color and or style. I have been known to just randomly to chop my hair off or come back with it highlighted or dyed. I've tried the clip in hair extensions and actually cut and styled them myself to fit my look.

If your hair and makeup look good, it gives you that boost of self confidence we need daily. I know when I'm having an awesome hair day it makes me really happy and I usually have a better day. Don't be afraid to try something new! A new cut, new color, whatever the case may be, it might be your golden ticket for achieving the glam look that you want. We all want celebrity looking hair, and its tough to find hair stylists than can do that at an affordable price. When you find a hair dresser like that you better hold onto them tight, and spread the word of course! :)

For the past fives years I have been obsessed with this look of Kelly Clarkson. I absolutely love all the colors and think it's just beautiful. I'm really starting to like the dark underneath with the lighter color on top but I refuse to dye it all blonde on top. I like this because the highlights are chunky and you can clearly see the color separation. The red just POPs out at you and isn't an overload. I also love how the brown is still able to be seen all over as well and think that's important for someone like me who has really dark brown hair.

So what's the problem you ask? I don't know a hair dresser that can give me this EXACT look. I have never gone to the same hair dresser twice. I haven't been able to find that one person that I love how they cut/style/color my hair. I have very naturally curly hair and it's super hard to find a good stylist that knows what they're doing with curls. I'm extremely picky when getting a haircut; only because I want the look that I came in there to get. I plan on looking around, taking this picture above into hair salons and asking if they have a stylist that can make this look come to life.

Updates to come!

My Recent Makeup Purchases

CoverGirl and Olay SimplyAgeless Eye Concealer

I am a total nut for concealers. I was born with bags under my eyes and love searching for a product that gives me the coverage I want. I love how CoverGirl teamed together with Olay to put their Regenerist Serum in the concealer. Not only does it cover up dark circles but it also brightens and firms your skin.

Maybelline Mineral Power Illuminator
I decided to try this product to see if it would give me that shimmer I've been wanting. And boy does it shimmer! I got the nude color so it's translucent. All I get is that pretty glow we all want to have. I've been on this mineral kick, seeing if it's actually better for your skin and if I have any breakouts. I just started using it so we will see how it goes!

Victoria's Secret Brilliant Glitter Liquid Liner

Victoria's Secret has come out with a whole glitter line what I'm OBSESSED with. I love love LOVE glitter. I tried the black liquid liner and I love it. I went back and was browsing for more makeup and saw it in brown or Flash as it's called! I had to have it! I'm not good with applying liquid liner so I use an eyeliner brush to help in the application process but it gives me the perfect amount of shimmer!

Purple Lab-Lashionista Modelista

I just ordered this a few days ago. I am so excited about getting this. I've watched Purple Lab's Creatrix, Karen Robinovitz on HSN for the past two days and I'm in love with this product already. This is a mascara/diamond dust liquid liner duo. The mascara makes what Karen calls little stockings on each of your eyelashes that protects them all day. It's smudge and water proof, which is AMAZING. I have such a hard time with my mascara smudging or getting that little bit of black under my eye by the end of the day. Cannot wait to get this product!

Purple Lab-Luxury Squared

Again, another Purple Lab product. Luxury Squared is a concealer (yes another one!) I saw the models wearing this on HSN and the coverage was UNBELIEVABLE! It's called Luxury Squared because one is a concealer and the other is a brightener. What is so awesome about this product is it works on ALL skin tones!

What is a Beautyism?

There is not a set definition to the word beautyism. A beautyism can be short and to the point or can be long with extensive descriptions and/or instructions including pictures and video. The point is to inform and encourage, which is two main goal objectives of mine.

This is my motto:

You are beautiful, so be it!

It's important for every woman to be reminded of how beautiful they are. My platform is to boost self confidence in women everywhere. There are many ways to improve your self esteem, but thinking and knowing you are beautiful is very important. The beauty you possess within will make you shine outwardly enhancing your outer beauty. A lot of women use makeup as a hider, a cover up. Makeup ENHANCES your already gorgeous facial features. It doesn't make you a different person when you wear it; it adds to your looks. Do yourself a favor everyday by looking into the mirror and declaring, "I AM BEAUTIFUL!" I'm certain you will have a better day.

With this blog, I hope to inform women all around the world of different types of beauty products. I plan on trying all beauty products myself so I can give a fair and accurate review. I will share with you my most recent beauty purchases, the MUST haves, pictures, tutorials, videos and plenty of reviews on all kinds of products.

I hope you will join me on this beauty journey and I look forward to hearing of people that have tried things I recommend! I LOVE FEEDBACK!

What's in My Makeup Bag

I saw some youtube videos about "What's in My Purse," and thought it was a pretty cool idea; so I decided to change it and write a blog about what's in my makeup bag! I think it's past time to get a larger makeup bag, but it's slammed pack full with goodies!!

Concealer:
1. Maybelline-Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer
2. Victoria's Secret-Camouflage FX Concealer Palette
3. CoverGirl-Simply Ageless Eye Concealer
4. Bare Minerals- Eye Rever Upper (it's a brightener)
** NEW one on the way (Purple Lab-Luxury Squared)

Foundation:
1. Maybelline-Miner Power Natural Perfecting Foundation

Bronzer:
1. NYC Color Wheel, 724A.
2. Maybelline Mineral Power Illuminator; Nude

Blush:
1. Physicians Formula Powder Palette; Blushing Rose.

Eyeshadow:
1. Maybelline Eye Studio Diamond quad eyeshadows

• a. Give Me Gold
• b. Sapphire Siren
• c. Purple Icon
• d. Copper Chic
• e. Taupe Temptress

2. White Bon Bon shimmer eyeshadow.
3. Victoria's Secret Brilliant Shimmer Shadow; Silverdust.

Mascara:
1. Victoria's Secret; High Definition.
2. Maybelline-The Collossal volum' Express and Define-A-Lash.
3. Hard Candy-Lash Tinsel (black glitter mascara)
** NEW one on the way (Purple Lab- Lashionista Modelista)

Eye Liner:
1. Victoria's Secret Brilliant Glitter Liquid Liner; blacklight and flash

Lip Gloss:
1. Purple Lab- Huge Lips Skinny Hips; Kitty Poledancer
2. Hard Candy- Lip Plumper; pink

and of course various brushes! That is what's in my makeup bag! :)

An Introduction

Hi! My name is Tabathia and I'm addicted to makeup and hair products. I have a couple different blogs, but I wanted to make a special one to dish about all the makeup and hair products that I try. I love taking pictures so you will probably see TONS on this site! :) I am an entertainer and love helping others (including finding the perfect makeup or hair care product!). I am an encourager and a very positive person. As my about me says, I have been modeling since a very early age so I love having my picture taken. (I apologize in advance for all the "me" pictures!) I hope you all enjoy my posts and I'm looking forward to chatting with you!