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Here's My before Look #BeautifulReflections......continue to see more photos here

http://simplyomata..com.ng/2016/02/blue-drama-makeover.html#more

Happy New Year Beautiful People!

The new year started with the awards shows and you can imagine....glamorous gowns and beautiful faces rocked the red carpet. We know the trends in the western world somehow trickles down everywhere.

Here's What Seems To Be Trending Already Based On Awards Shows :

*Thigh high slits were trending last year and it seems they are still trending.

*There were lots of white dress code parties last year and it doesn't look like it's going to stop.....Maybe white it the new black.

*Plunging Necklines seem like one to watch out for....okay seriously this is not for everyone....seriously....please if your cat can't stay inside the bag then they can't, don't force them, this trend is not for you.....I am sure you get what I mean ....let's see how this trend does in 2016.

Read More Here:
http://simplyomata..com.ng/2016/01/2016staying-beautifully-you.html#more

Sometimes it could be very difficult to throw away that beauty product that you love so much, especially when you spend a fortune to buy it. But at some point one has to let go because your favourite product may have become the home of bacteria.


Typically drugs have expiry dates printed on them but the average beauty product does not.


Here's the truth; All beauty products actually do expire, and when they do, they could cause you some skin disaster such as breakouts, irritations, burns and worse case scenario an infection.


Most often bad beauty products are quickly identified by changes in it's look, texture or smell.



MASCARA/EYE-LINERS
It's very important that you identify when it's going bad because mascaras and eyeliners are the closest makeup product to the eyes. Both are usually either in a tube or container, so it could actually breed bacteria. When they go dry, NEVER attempt to add water to it to revive it.....It's dry means it needs to be thrown away.



FOUNDATION & CONCELAERS
All Foundations actually contain a proportion of water and bacteria thrives well in it. An unusual smell or change in the original colour of the foundation is an instant giveaway.



POWDER & BLUSH
These can be used for a much longer time since they lack water, however a few powders may contain some amount of water from additives such as natural extracts may have been added to the powder. This means you can't let your guard down.



LIPSTICK / GLOSS / PENCILS
They could last for a long time but the moisture content is favourable to germs as well. Since this goes on your lips and sometimes gets licked when eating or drinking, it's better to be safe than sorry.



EYESHADOW
Sine they actually lack water just like powders, ideally they should last long. But since it's in steady contact with the eyes, the risk is quite high.



Generally it's advisable to protect your beauty products from moisture, pay attention to changes in appearance, smell, texture and most of all remain BEAUTIFUL & HEALTHY!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/makeup-expiry-are-beauty-products-meant.html

Beauty lovers, brace yourself for the latest makeup trend of all time.....it's called CLOWN CONTOURING. As in, you actually contour, highlight and achieve perfect look by first looking like a clown....literally.


YouTube beauty vlogger Esther Isabel Amado Romo whose known as BellaDeLune on Youtube contoured and highlighted her face like a clown but blended it away from camera. It seemed like a lot of makeup.....but indeed she transformed into the beautiful after. And that's how the clown contouring was born.....now the beauty world and internet is going crazy over it.


It's official.....Contouring is the new magic!


Other makeup artists are doing their own version of the #clownmakeup.....see more photos on my blog

http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/clown-contouring-new-beauty-trend.html

To all the Urban Decay Fans (myself included)......another NAKEDEyeshadow palette collection called NAKEDSmoky was recently released and it retails for $54. The new release gives an extra smoky , sultry and more dramatic eye shadow collection.

Like I always say....smoky eyes is just here to stay....at least for now, until some new beauty trend takes over.

In my opinion, this palette looks Smok'n Gorg'ariffic! #fightingtemptations.....Life of a makeup artist!

Anyways I Love UD! Any day, Any time!

More photos of the palette here....
http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/urban-decay-naked-smoky-eyeshadow.html




http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/urban-decay-naked-smoky-eyeshadow.html

LA PRAIRIE is a Luxury company known for being expensive with their skincare line.

So they created a new product called Caviar Spectaculaire which costs a whooping $2200, with the current exchange rate, that's 530,200Naira. In Wizkid's Voice, 'that's some expensive shitiooo' ).....lol


The cream comes with a serving tray made of crystals and even a serving spoon....I guess for scooping convenience.....lol....sounds like ice cream not face cream though.


Read and see more photos here
http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/would-you-spend-530200naira-2200-ion.html

Mercy Aigbe is one celeb that has always distinguished herself when it comes to her makeup and style. In the magazine she talks about her life and styles that makes her stand out.

Isn't she such a beauty to behold.....love her makeup! Smokey eyes never goes out of style.....it's one beauty trend that has come to stay just like a tattoo.

Such a BELLA!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/mercy-aigbe-gentry-beautiful-makeover.html

According to Lupita's hair/beauty tip,

When you go #glamping and you forget your spray bottle, an iron can come in very handy," She added the hashtag "dontturniton" (if you turn it on, OYO is your case o.....lol)


Apparently, she forgot the water spray bottle for her hair and her afro felt dry. So the sprinkler of the unplugged iron served as the spray bottle....hmmm quite resourceful though...but quite scary too!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/07/lupita-nyongo-steams-her-hair-with.html


To all the 'Naachi' (natural hair) ladies will you try this?

A beautiful portrait of our amiable first lady came out on democracy day (first portrait)

However the official portrait of the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has now been released (second portrait).

I love her sense of makeup....whether in bold or minimal makeup; she's stunning!

Some people say LESS IS MORE, others say MORE IS MORE;



Which is your favourite portrait of our first lady?[i][/i]


http://simplyomata..com/2015/06/our-first-lady-aisha-buhari-in.html

The idea behind WEDNESDAY BEAUTY SHOUT OUT!!! is to feature and highlight all the beautiful women out there.


So, if you are beautiful, you know it and you want to show it...….then,


Send me your picture (see my email and social media pages on right tab of my blog), Info and Any other detail you would like to add.

and I would put up your picture here and on the blog.....yea! that's all....simple right!

Continue to read....Check out photos of Temitayo with all the gist about her

http://simplyomata..co.uk/2015/05/wednesday-beauty-shoutouttemitayo-ologun.html

I am ALWAYS team choose the best brows for your face, which was what she also wanted.

Good thing about getting the brows well groomed is that you don't have to always fill, highlight or define because you always wake up like that......flawless!

Please ladies don't trade your beautiful brows for nothing.

Here's Sorelle's Before and After I groomed her brows; looking all natural: no photoshop, no brow filler, no highlighter or definer.

Check out more photos here

http://simplyomata..com/2015/05/sorelle-gets-her-brows-groomed.html

The wedding expo Port Harcourt edition began yesterday. So my friends (Labake, Chiamaka and Nonye) and I decided to go check it out. With Labake’s wedding coming soon , it was all the more reason we decided to head out to the wedding expo.

We visited all the booth at the expo, yes o! ''we wakad''. It was beautiful, with people, discount on items, lots to see, ranging from makeup, hotels, free facials, wedding tent design, aso-ebi, caterers, drinks and delicacies, sumptuous cakes, skincare/facials and products, perfume, customizing wedding items, wedding decors, photography, clothes, rings, wedding IVs……in fact you could plan your wedding on the spot with all these vendors around.

Check out all the photos and more rant about the event here:

http://www.simplyomata..com/2015/05/hello-beautiful-wedding-expo-port.html#more

Wednesday Beauty ShoutOut goes out to Yemisi for adding value to the brand - always willing to give up time, hours in traffic/ long distance to be used as my brand model.

BTW

GUESS WHAT ?

Choi guess naa...don't continue reading just yet...just guess first!

Oya continue reading!!!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/05/100th-post-wednesday-beauty.html

U are most welcome beautiful ladies

Hello Beautiful,

UK based Makeup Artist LISA STYLE commented on my blog post, on Makeup Tips for Oily Skin. She shared a link on the comment section on makeup tips for the office/workplace.

I found the article very useful and I know you would too, so I decided to share with you after-all there's LOVE in sharing! #winks.

Workplace is a professional place and it is important that you keep it in mind while you wear your makeup. You need to look competent and beautiful at the same time.

-Your makeup should make you look a strong and hard working woman.
- You have to balance a proper makeup which will make you look stylish in a natural way with less makeup.
-Office makeup should be long lasting so that you don’t need a retouch. It should not be time consuming as it is a daily process.
-Your office is not the place to try a lot of shades on your eyes. Keep your eyes simple with neutral look.
-For your lips choose neutral shades of tinted lip gloss which should be delicate enough for the office. You may choose shades like pink, peach, light brown or any other warm colors according to your skin tone.
-Nails are also a subject of fashion accessory, but it is time to say good bye to nail arts. Choose a light shade that goes with your everyday clothing. Don’t grow your nails too big, keep them neat and manicured.
-Now it is time do hairstyle, try something simple and new every day. A different hairstyle will give you a new look every day. You must choose your hair style according to your outfit and your makeup.
-Now it is time do hairstyle, try something simple and new every day. A different hairstyle will give you a new look every day. You must choose your hair style according to your outfit and your makeup.

Continue to Read
http://simplyomata..com/2015/04/makeup-tips-for-workplace-from-uk.html

Wednesday Beauty Shout Out Goes to the beautiful women that attended the The PRO-IN-A-DAY CLASS that held last weekend. It was such a fun class. I can't tell you all about it in words but i will do so in pictures.

see here:
http://simplyomata..com/2015/04/wednesday-beauty-shout-outpro-in-day.html

The PRO-IN-A-DAY CLASS featuring a Makeup and Gele Class starts this weekend.

Makeup Class is Tomorrow the April 18th, 10am to 4pm.

Gele Class is April19th, 12pm to 4pm (because of church).


The class will be fun with lots of practicals (Do-It-Yourself) and lots to learn.....plus there will be lunch.

More info on the class and how to register here:

http://www.simplyomata..com/2015/03/learn-makeup-and-gele-in-day-be-your.html

Wednesday Beauty shout goes out to Ifeoma for inspiring the blog post How To Clean Up Your MakeUp Brushes. She's also a lipstick lover especially M.A.C brand, with her makeup always on the fleek.

She went from a size 16 to a 10.....fitness guru.....exercise freak....check her out here !!!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/04/wednesday-beauty-shout-outifeoma.html

I asked Chioma how she wanted to look, she said, "i really don't know, but i don't want false lashes, just do the magic....make me beautiful.

Check out more photos here

http://simplyomata..com/2015/04/chiomas-beautiful-reflectionsbefore.html




Also don't forget to register for the MAKEUP & GELE class (PRO-IN-A-DAY) coming up on:

Saturday 18th April 2015: MAKEUP CLASS: covers makeup fundamentals, eye brow techniques and practical session

Sunday 19th April 2015: GELE CLASS: covers gele tying techniques and practical session.


It will be the first edition, first class, first set of ladies, so it will most definitely be a fun filled class with lots to learn on makeup and gele tying .....awesome yea! whoop! whoop!


It will be an interactive class, so no one would feel left out; with this in mind, I will take a limited number of ladies. So participation will be on a first come first serve basis.




To participate:

Each class is at a discounted rate of N5,000. For more information, details on payment, venue and time,
Please call: 08170603999



First 3 people to register for any of the classes will get their brows groomed for FREE!!!



so hurry! register! and save your brows for a special date with me! #winks.
www.simplyomata..com

The first edition of the makeup and gele tying starts this month, April 18th and 19th....hurry and register, see details:


Saturday 18th April 2015: MAKEUP CLASS: covers makeup fundamentals, eye brow techniques and practical session

Sunday 19th April 2015: GELE CLASS: covers gele tying techniques and practical session.


It will be the first edition, first class, first set of ladies, so it will most definitely be a fun filled class with lots to learn on makeup and gele tying .....awesome yea! whoop! whoop!


It promises to be an interactive class, so no one would feel left out.



To participate:

Each class is at a discounted rate of N5,000. For more information, details on payment, venue and time,
Please call: 08170603999



First 3 people to register for any of the classes will get their brows groomed for FREE!!!


So HURRY! REGISTER! and save your brows for a special date with me! #winks.

www.simplyomata..com

HAPPY NEW MONTH BEAUTIFUL!

I’m starting up a new regular feature; it's a “shout out” section called “WEDNESDAY BEAUTY SHOUT OUT!!!” and what better day to introduce it than today, new month, new feature.....it’s not APRIL fool o!


The idea behind WEDNESDAY BEAUTY SHOUT OUT!!! is to feature and highlight all the beautiful women out there.



So, if you are beautiful, you know it and you want to show it...….then,



Send me your picture, (see my email and social media pages on right tab), Info and Any other detail you would like to add.

and I would put up your picture here on the blog.....yea! that's all....simple right!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/04/new-feature-wednesday-beauty-shout-out.html




BTW the first edition of the Makeup and Gele Tying, PRO-IN-A-DAY starts this month, April 18th and 19th....hurry and register, see details http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/learn-makeup-and-gele-in-day-be-your.html

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When was the last time you cleaned up your brushes?

Imagine not having your bath for weeks ; that's exactly how your brush feels right now, they have feelings too....thanks to cartoons....lol

So if you haven't cleaned your brushes for donkey years, it's better late than never.....let's bathe them right away! #brushes shower time, whoop whoop!


http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/how-to-clean-up-your-makeup-brushes.html

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Here's What You will need:
3 bowls
Lukewarm water (not too hot, not too cold)
Running water from tap
Hair shampoo
Conditioner (Optional)
Disinfectant
Towel
Tray


PROCEDURE:

1. Mix the shampoo in the 1st bowl of lukewarm water to form a soapy mixture.
-Rotate the brush tip in a circular motion in the soap mixture; this allows the brush to soak up.

-Using your hand place the brush on your palm and rotate in a circular motion; you will begin to see the dirt/makeup water run down you palm. Continue to do this until the lather from the brush becomes clear.

-Rinse with running water.

2. Mix the 2nd bowl of lukewarm water with conditioner, and gently rotate the brush tip in it.
-Rinse with running water once again


3. Mix the 3rd bowl with lukewarm water and a disinfectant of your choice, and gently rotate the brush tip in it.
-Rinse finally with running water

-Clean the wet brush with the towel and straighten the bristles as you do


-Then place in the tray; under the sun to dry.




Before (Dirty) meets After (Clean) Brush

A few weeks ago, I received my NAKED2 eye-shadow palette; I am so excited to share my review with you. It's always been my wish to have this palette. Typically, I like to mix up brands and try new products but I still felt this product was overhyped.

Each time I see a makeup job done using any NAKED eye-shadow palette or I read reviews by makeup artists or on their Urban Decay (UD) website....the urge to buy it revisits me....finally I gave in....deep sigh....o well ! life of a makeup artist!

See my review here:

http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/eyeshadow-crush-alert-urban-decay.html

Please share your thoughts on URBAN DECAY NAKED2 EYESHADOW PALETTE review and if you have used it?
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Ada stopped by to get her brows done and to get a makeover as well. In Ada's words, Omata you know I am not a makeup person, I want something wow!

Ada wasn't kidding o, she came with her own MAC Dark Side Amplified lipstick......in my mind, i'm like this is serious! I must wow her today...lol.

So, even though it was her first time fixing individual false lashes, she was very open to it, remained calm and very expectant...for a first timer I was very surprised #brave child.... although she blinked like 100 times per second......lol....but she was ditamynnned!

For the makeover I decided to give her metallic shimmery eyes and complement it with MAC dark side amplified lipstick for the lips.

See more pictures here

http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/ada-in-metallic-shimmery-eyes-and-dark.html

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Hello Beautiful You....TGISat...I think Saturdays should be crowned WORLD BEST DAY though...#yarns and stretches.

So I have gotten lots of commendations, recommendation and questions on some post....from ladies and men too....thanks a lot beautiful people, it's really encouraging....loads of squeezy hugs for you, you and you.


What i find common though is that everyone wants tutorials!... So I came up with a plan to have a a 1-day weekend class in Lagos.


Hmmm what do we call this class....hmmm so I figured.... since it's a 1-day makeup and gele class....let's call it PRO IN A DAY!.....yaaaay!

Saturday 18th April 2015: MAKEUP CLASS: covers makeup fundamentals, eye brow techniques and practical session

Sunday 19th April 2015: GELE CLASS: covers gele tying techniques and practical session.


It will be the first edition, first class, first set of ladies, so it will most definitely be a fun filled class with lots to learn on makeup and gele tying .....awesome yea! whoop! whoop!


It will be an interactive class, so no one would feel left out; with this in mind, I will take a limited number of ladies. So participation will be on a first come first serve basis.

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To participate, check out details in link below:

http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/learn-makeup-and-gele-in-day-be-your.html

When it comes to facial makeup, it's all about the eyes; attention, emotion, confidence, all radiates from the eyes. The eyes are very important when connecting with people, which makes eye-shadow application very key.

Black smokey eyes is one that comes with undivided attention, it is dramatic and connects instantly with anyone. The key to getting black smokey eyes done the right way is blending.

Black smokey eyes is timeless, versatile, gives all the attention you seek and leaves you looking beautiful at any time T.


Check out the products I used to create the look and the before/after photos


http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/get-all-attention-black-smokey-eyes.html

There are multiple ways to apply a 2-coloured eye-shadow. It all depends on the effect you are trying to create; simple or dramatic. In applying eye-shadow the [i]shape of your eye [/i]is a very important factor to consider.

When applying two different colours of eye-shadow, selecting contrasting colours does the trick. Contrasting colours such as black and white, silver and blue, gold and brown, pink and purple, orange and brown, purple and black, yellow and green, etc work well together.

If you are just starting to use makeup or you are used to one-coloured eyeshadow and you want to try more than one colour , this approach will guide you to doing it skillfully well.

Check out this tutorial here:

http://simplyomata..co.uk/2015/03/how-to-apply-2-coloured-eye-shadow.html

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