FRIDAY BEAUTY FEATURE... Shannel Barnes

Since my blog isn't just about fashion and style, we're exploring the world of beauty with our lovely feature of the day Shannel! Check out her Friday Feature interview.

Name: Shannel Barnes for Volti

Age: 23
City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Q: Describe your personal makeup style.

A: My personal makeup style varies. I match my makeup looks to my outfit and my mood. Sometimes I'll just have subtle color on my eyes with a light colored lip gloss to match. Other days I opt for a super dramatic smokey eye with a red wine colored lip. It all depends on how I'm feeling!

Q: Who inspires you?
A: Makeup artists who inspire me are YouTube sensation "Petrilude", celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, and Theresa Francine. Inspirations for makeup looks come from life itself. I've remade popular looks with a personal twist, focused on a certain color, and even taken ideas from followers.

Q: Current obsessions.
A: I do more than just "beauty" makeup. I also do the more artistic "hairshow" makeup. So my current obsession on the artistic side is the Bye Nye color wheels. They go on so smooth and they blend very well together with your choice of eyeshadows. My current obsession on the beauty makeup end is my Kat Von D eyeliner pens. I recently purchased a 3 pack with different tips on each and completely fell in love!! You can get as close to your lash line as you want. The different tips also allow you to make the perfect winged liner!

Q: Your go-to shops?

A: I have a few different stores/shops/sites that I frequent for my "makeup stash". Most of my eyeshadow palettes are from Coastal Scents. They are highly pigmented and are way beyond affordable. Sephora is my go to store for my higher end brands such as Makeup ForEver, Smashbox, and their self-labeled brand. I also shop at Ulta quite a bit. They sell a few higher end brands (Urban Decay, Too Faced, etc.) and also sell the "drug store" brands such as CoverGirl, Revlon, and L'oreal.

Q: What's your shopping strategy?
A: When I shop for makeup and makeup tools, my strategy is "If it's cheaper and it works just as good, buy it!" Most people believe that you have to have all high end brands to make your face look amazing. You really don't! It's all about knowing how to apply your product. I have such a variety in my kit and most clients are surprised. If the $6 Revlon lipstick looks just as good and stays on just as long as the YSL $32 shade, why not get the Revlon?!?

Q: Your latest purchase?

A: My latest purchase was the full line of Maybelline Color Tattoos. The line has 10 shades of this cream like shadow, similar to MAC's paint pots. I had previously purchased 4 shades to test out. Once I was head over heels, I went and purchased the rest of the line. I'll have to say it's one of the best drug store makeup products out!!

Q: Who's your beauty crush?

A: My beauty crush isn't a person. It's more of a "type". I am completely in love with High Fashion editorial makeup. You can be daring, dramatic, and super artistic or go with a flawless beauty look and both are completely acceptable. That pretty much sums up my type of artistry!

Q: Favorite brand?

A: My favorite brands depends on which part of the face we're discussing. Primer: Black Radiance or Smashbox. Foundation: liquid is Makeup ForEver; powder is MAC. Eyeshadow primer: Urban Decay. Eyeshadow: palettes for Coastal Scents. Eyeliner: Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner. Mascara; L'oreal Voluminous Million lashes. Brow fill-in: Ardell Brow palette or NYX brow pencil. False Lashes: Ardell. Lip products: lipstick is Revlon Lip Butter; lip gloss is Stila.

Q: What's your take on beauty trends?
A: I don't follow the "latest makeup trend" too much. To me, you're the happiest when you're most comfortable. Certain trends don't work for everyone so why follow it? I may use a color that's in season or put a personal twist on a trend but I tend to go with what works for me or my clients. Why follow a trend when you can start your own movement?

Q: Any beauty tips for The Chic Bizarre Effect readers?

A: Test out more products, styles, and colors!! Most people tend to be stuck with a certain look. You'll never know what works for you if you don't try!

 Thanks Shannel! Keep painting those faces!!!

Follow her tumblr here.

OOTD CATCH UP

Fabric shopping!

 This look had such a 40's feel to it.

I just love these thrifted high waist petal pushers.

 I was lovin' my bangs this day! (Wednesday I believe)

 Fun lunch with my cutie pie NikcolaIsBigNik yesterday.

We hadn't hit our spot, P.F.Changs, together in a while.

It was much needed, lots of laughs! 

 I paired this coral top with my cute little shorts I

got from the H&M conscious collection last summer.

Just a simple fit for a simple day. Casual cool!

 Topped my day off with bikini shopping at H&M.

$4.95 bikini separates are available NOW!

UPSIDE DOWN

It's hot out!

I'm sure you don't want a bunch of hair on your neck.

Try this!



An upside down braid...

with a messy top knot...

bushy front curls...

or a whimsical pompadour!

Cute little updo's to beat the heat!

CHARLIE by MATHEW ZINK or AMERICAN APPAREL

Splurge vs Steal

Charlie by Mathew Zink $215

American Apparel $45

Photo of Jennifer Lopez in the June issue of Vogue wearing a wine colored one-piece... Found a look-a-like at American Apparel. They're damn near identical. So, which would you snatch up?

MY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2012

Here's a few OOTD pics I managed to take

Leather shorts & sneaks.

 Ran a few errands this day.

Night life with my love. I've had this dress for a year, so glad I

finally wore it. I love the zig zag pattern and thin knit material.

 Out and about. Felt comfy and super girlie in this fit.

 Built this look around this pretty belt that my fiance's aunt

gave me. It's a little over 30 years old. She's been having it

since she was a teen. #vintage

 Wore my revamped dress to Sunday service and the Pungo

Strawberry Festival. I got so many compliments!

 I was feeling my retro look! Impromptu photo shoot, Oow!!!

TOTING!

Made this cool tote today and was very pleased with the outcome.

So, I went fabric shopping. More totes to come!

In the meantime take a look at my handmade clutches here.

PRELOVED

A 'Shop My Closet' tab is now featured (above by the HOME button) on The Chic Bizarre Effect. Here you will find preloved items and garments straight from my closet. Each piece was treated with tender love and care, and is listed at a fair reduced retail price. Items are sold as is, on a first come first served basis. New items will be listed as items sell. All purchases will be made by using Paypal, which is very safe a secure. Hope you'll give these goodies a new home! Here are just a few of the items.

NEON YELLOW GOODS

 Topshop $60

Zara $89.90

Christian Louboutin $795

'JELLIES' ARE BACK!

Faux leather handcrafted clutches with inside lining and

zipper closures. Made by yours truly. Visit my Etsy shop

for more details or email me at SoChicBizarre4u@Yahoo.com.

Here are a few samples that I posted yesterday!  

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI or A LOOK-A-LIKE

SPLURGE vs STEAL

'The Real Deal'

Giuseppe Zanotti $695.00

'The Replica'

(Approx) $40.00

@ Lola Shoetique, Go Jane, & Urban OG

Same shoe design, different brand.

SUMMER CUT-OFFS

Visit my Esty shop for cute custom made cut off shorts. All brands are made by Levi's. Sizes may vary, due to the fact that they're jeans revamped into shorts. 

 

Http://Etsy.com/Shop/SoChicBizarre