How to get good quality vids

Hey Ya'll

You might seem like this is not beauty related but it totally is there to help all you awesome subbies.

This is for those who also make vids :)

First... record with a device (camcorder, webcam, digital cam, etc) that has HD capabilities
Second... upload directly to Youtube OR
Third... Edit with Sony Vegas Pro 9.0

If you don't have HD recording device
First... record your vid
Second... Load vid to Sony Vegas Pro 9.0
Third... Follow Bra Productions' vid on How To Render HD Videos for Youtube 

What is Sony Vegas?
It is an video editing tool 10 times better than Window's Movie Maker but it is not as user friendly. There are TONS of functions. I'm still learning. I know for sure that any way you want to edit your vid you will be able to do with Sony Vegas. To learn how you can search how-to vids on youtube.

Hope this helps.

xoxo
Cupcakes

BLOG BACK IN FULL SWING!!!... and a little something extra

HEY EVERYONE!!!!

I'm soo excited about Christmas are you? Some quick things I would like to say...

1) Join my fanmail if you have not already done so... all the info in all my recent youtube vids' sidebar

2) Request some vids

3) Like my new layout? Scroll to the bottom right and click on the cute chicken in the brown box.

SO.... Easy last minute gifts?

I came across one that is super easy... make a cd for someone with a mix of songs. Instead of listing the songs on the front cover, write a letter using the names of the songs. Try it. Its cool.

Until next time...

xoxo

Cupcakes

Pics Of My Lashes Using Index-Card Trick

Here it is and enjoy.

Pics Of Easy and Quick Smokey Eye Tutorial

Hi Gals...

Here are the pics. Enjoy =)

How to make your eyes pop?

Want your eyes to be the focal point of your makeup look? And want them to pop and be super noticable?

Prime your eyes with a cream shadow in subtle pearl (for lighter skin) or gold (for darker skin)

To add bold color:
Fair Skin - lavender or icy blue
Warm Skin - orange or coral
Dark Skin - candy floss pink or lime

Since your eyes are bold you only want to play up only one other area on the face.

I would rather go for a bolder blush or bronzer and use a neutral lip color.

Don't forget to apply several coats of mascara.

I hope this helps you have gorgeous eyes.

xoxo
Cupcakes

How to do a light summer foundation?

I came up with this because I don't want my Benefit Some Kind-A Gorgeous Foundation to be used up too fast. Go check out that vid on my youtube page. It tells you how good that product is. Also in the summer, you don't want heavy coverage.

Here are the steps:
1. Wash your face
2. Moisturize your face
3. Wait 1 min for the moisturizer to sink into your skin
4. Apply Tinted Moisturizer
- use a pea size for each cheek and a split a pea size for all of forhead nose and chin
- use a big fluffy brush and apply the moisturizer in circular motion
- make sure you don't apply too much or else it gets oily
- you just want a bit of color
http://www.marcelle.com/Produits/Maquillage/Par-type-de-produits/Visage/Fond-de-teint/Fluide-hydratant-teinte-translucide-FPS-15---Beige.aspx
5. Apply powder
- use a big fluffy brush to gently go over your whole face in a circular motion
- I use Almay Clear Complexion Pressed Powder
- I think it works better with loose powder
- I recommend Almay.. google it up

So why don't I just use the tinted moisturizer to moisturize my face?
- That is cuz it doesn't work well to moisturize the face

xoxo
Cupcakes

P.S. Sorry I haven't made vids for a week b/c I've been sick. I will make more vids soon.

Upcoming Vids

Here are a list of my upcoming vids. They are not in any particular order.

- 5 Things I Can't Live Without
- Where do I shop?
- My style
- Hair products
- My Bag Collection (I did part 1 already b4)
- Nude/Brown Eyeshadow look


I am starting to do tutorials on lips. If you have any request keep them coming.

xoxo
Cupcakes

Face Masks

Hello hello everyone,

I just started using face masks. In addition to cleansing your skin everyday, once a week use a face mask to smooth skin, remove impurities, and close your pores.

I used to use a brand called Montagne Jeunesse. They come in one time use packages for 99 cents each. I use the ones that wash off, doesn't peal and doesn't harden. They have really nice scents too.
http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/default.asp

I recently came across the brand Freeman that has similar type stuff but in a 150ml tube for $4.99. If you do the math you can get way more out of it. I just bought a tube today and I will do a review for you on youtube once I try it out.

I got the Facial Clay Mask in Avocado & Oatmeal (that is one product not 2).
http://www.freemanbeauty.com/portal/store/store.asp?nProductID=19618&lngRootID=5014&navigationid=5019
DISCLAIMER: It says to use twice a week but I think once a week is enough!!

I would also like to try Revitalizing Facial Mask. This one seems just like the Montagne Jeunesse ones which doesn't harden on your skin so I will try when I finish the clay one. Plus I could not find this one at the store. Cost almost 10 bucks b/c it is ALL organic.
http://www.freemanbeauty.com/portal/store/store.asp?nProductID=23630&lngRootID=5014&navigationid=5019

xoxo
Cupcakes

P.S. I am from Canada so prices are in Canadian Dollars

Project 10 Pan and Upcoming Vids

Hello hello everyone,

I got this idea from lollipop26. Here is the link to the vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1vIkqReesA

Hint: There is also a link to her page in the links section

This is basically picking 10 beauty products that you will use in its entirely before you buy any more new products. I am going to do this b/c I have spent too much money on makeup lately and I still want to get more new products but I want to use up certain items before I buy new ones. BUT I will only be choosing 5 products

Here are the list of my items (I will share on youtube as well)
Lacome Juciy Tubes - Cherry
LipSmakers - Skittles Strawberry Lip Gloss
Benefit - Get Bent Lash
L'oreal - Future Moisture + A daily Dos of Pure Vitamin E
Benefit - Some kind-a gorgeous (Foundation)

Upcoming Vids
1. Purse collection (however more vids it needs in order to show them all to you)
2. Eye Shadow collection
3. Perfume collection (may require several vids)
4. More Updates
5. More vids that i cannot think of now

I will post more vids after June 17 b/c I have a final that day and i will be studying.

xoxo
Cupcakes

Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick

Hello hello everyone,

I just got another lipstick. My mom got it from a kit and she didn't want it b/c it is too nude. The color is CHARMING. It goes on super smooth and creamy and no need to put a lip condition or lip balm on before you apply the lipstick.

http://www.smashbox.com/Smashbox-Lips-Makeup/Lipstick_2
(chose the one on the left to see all the colors of the lipstick)

xoxo
Cupcakes

Welcome to my beauty blog!!!

Hello hello everyone (all my awesome youtubers),

I've decided to create this blog to share with soo much more that I cannot share with you on youtube.

1. Takes to long to upload a vid.
2. Takes time to make a vid.
3. Easier to write in blog.

Share?
1. Links to products I like, recommend, and/or use.

Hope you like this. I will try to update often.

xoxo
Cupcakes