Princess Pinkcat

Update - Catching Up

2010-03-17T14:59:00.003-04:00

It seems that over the past couple of months I have failed terribly as a blogger. I am so sorry for my failure to update. Although I know it's no excuse, I have been busy with the funerals of family and close friends and have been experiencing a lot of computer problems. Now that my computer is finally fixed, I am in a position to get this blog up to date.

So, I'm going to ask you:

Should I just continue from this date forward with new updates and embedding of my videos?

Or should I embed all of the videos I've done since my last blog post and back date them?

I am so sorry for falling behind. I promise to be a better blogger in the future.

FTC Updates

2009-11-30T11:34:00.005-05:00

Good news! I finally got a clear answer. After having a lengthy discussion with someone at the FTC, my lawyer has informed that it will not apply to videos or blog posts posted before December 1, 2009. This should help calm a lot of people down.

Additionally, gifts and prizes are exempt from the guidelines...

Also, according to the Canadian Federal Government, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, regardless of what the FTC says, the new guidelines will not apply to Canadians. CBC News Article

Why The Mass Hysteria???

2009-11-28T19:38:00.001-05:00

I have to say that a day after posting the FTC video, I just don't get what people are getting all excited over. I have spent countless hours replying to each and every comment to try to help people and calm them down. As I mentioned in the sidebar of the video, the intention of this video was never to scare anyone. Yet somehow my video has caused mass hysteria.

I have added many annotations to my video to try to help people to realize that this whole thing isn't as scary as they are making it out to be. I really hope it helps. I feel a strong sense of responsibility and loyalty to my subscribers and I want to do whatever I can to help people.

There is no need to delete videos. We don't know if it applies to older videos yet, and even if it does, it's just a simple matter of adding information to the sidebar. There is nothing to be scared or frightened about. People are deleting videos, deleting channels, and creating new channels, etc. Never once in my video did I say that people should delete their videos, and I feel terrible that this is happening. Please do NOT delete your videos. There is no reason to do this.

Some people are also commenting that they might stop making videos. Again, there is absolutely no reason to stop making videos. It's just an addition to the sidebar, and we will all adjust to it over time. It is not as scary or difficult as everybody is making it out to be.

I have spent pretty much most of the past 48 hours replying to comments and trying to calm people down. I just want to put everyone's mind at ease that this will be a very easy transition and there won't really be a dramatic change. Adding information to the sidebar isn't that huge of a deal.

I'm going to continue answering comments and questions. All questions and concerns are important to me, and I want to be able to help as many people as possible. I just hope the mass hysteria stops soon, and that people are soon able to realize that it really isn't that scary.

You, Me and the FTC ~ The Guidelines Affect Everyone!

2009-11-26T19:12:00.005-05:00

Are you ready for December 1st, 2009? If you have a YouTube channel the new FTC guidelines affect YOU directly - regardless of your venue... Failure to comply equals an $11,000 fine, so make sure you're ready! It also affects all social media such as blogs, Twitter and Facebook Fan Pages...

It doesn't matter whether you are from the US or not - if your videos are viewable in the US, or your blog posts are visible to people in the US, then these guidelines still apply to you.

Please don't shoot the messenger... There are a lot of people commenting that I made this video to scare people. The intention of this video was never to scare or frighten anyone. I made this video to be helpful, and I was under no obligation to do so. I made this video to make you guys aware of the new guidelines and to provide you with links to the guidelines.

This video applies more to the YouTube end of things. There is a significantly lower risk of being falsely reported in the blogosphere.

Some people have said things about having to disclose every time we use a product. The reason they say we have to disclose every time we use a product, is because when we use a product in makeup tutorials it is considered by the FTC to be an endorsement, because we always say the product name.

Some people are saying that I can't read - I'm sorry, but I've read the guidelines several times and have done much research on the subject. I've also had a lawyer look the guidelines over to help ensure that I will be in compliance.

There are also people saying that the FTC states that products we purchase with our own money aren't considered endorsements. This is absolutely correct - but you still need to disclose or the FTC won't have any way of knowing that you paid for it with your own money. This is another reason to keep receipts.

There are people asking why YouTube hasn't given them any notice. It's not YouTube it's the FTC and the FTC released these guidelines to the general public a couple of months ago, although they do not come in affect until December 1st, 2009. YouTube has nothing to do with it. The FTC themselves will be regulating and monitoring this.

Additionally, for the FTC to notify everyone, they would have to contact everyone on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Fan Pages, all blogging platforms and various other forms of social media. They obviously aren't going to do that. The FTC made the guidelines public knowledge a few months ago.

There are also people saying that they don't think anything will come out of this because the FTC doesn't ding people for downloading videos. Well, guess what...nobody reports you for downloading videos - however we post our videos on a website filled with haters and trolls everyday. I have been false flagged and one star dinged many, many times. This just gives the haters and trolls one more thing they can do to us, and I have no doubt in my mind that they will falsely report people.

It's plain and simple - please don't shoot the messenger. All I did was make a video to make you aware of the new guidelines. I tried to spell everything out as well as I could and I provided links as well. There is no reason to get scared or upset, just take the necessary steps to protect yourself and to comply.

Quite frankly, I've been false flagged and one star dinged on YouTube enough times that I'm going to protect myself. I will be able to rest assured that I have taken all of the necessary steps to protect myself in the event that a hater or troll falsely reports me. It's just about doing what you need to do to keep all your ducks in a row.

Here are links to more information about the FTC guidelines and how they apply to you:

The Official FTC Guidelines

More from the FTC(this one has the link I mentioned)

More articles:

http://mashable.com/2009/10/05/ftc-blogger-endorsements/

http://www.itbusinessedge.com

FTC YouTube video from their channel (you will notice that she never says "no we won't sue bloggers" she says "that's not why we made these guidelines - very vague explanation : FTC Video

Please read the guidelines, and do your research. Don't be in the dark on December 1, 2009!

Hygiene Drive with Giveaway- Repost this on your blog. :)

2009-10-19T10:48:00.001-04:00

There are many people that do not have the resources or money to purchase necessities such as hygiene products.

This Christmas Beauty From the Earth will be sending Hygiene Kits out to the needy. These kits will be handed out to many men, women, and children who are not as fortunate as many of us.

Last year we were only going to send them to homeless but we found that there are many people out there that can not afford the items that are not homeless. These may include mentally handicap persons or the victims of domestic violence.

Our goal is to send at lease 200 kits out.

We are still in need of many more items.

We would like to invite you to participate in this event.We need the following items-
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand lotion
Bars of soap
Dental floss
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Tampons
Sanitary napkins
Diapers
In addition of these items we will also we collecting color books and crayons for children.

If you would like to donate please mail your items to -
Beauty From The Earth
PO Box 315
Syracuse, Kansas 67878

Every person who sends items for the cause will get 20% off their next order at http://www.beautyfromtheearth.com/
and will be entered to win a 100.00 gift certificate also from Beauty From The Earth.

Let's keep this going! Post this on your blog. I bet we can send out many more than 200 kits!

You can see the orginal post at-
http://beautyfromtheearth.blogspot.com/2009/10/there-are-many-people-here-in-usa-that.html

Pixie Lott Boys and Girls Inspired Look

2009-08-16T18:21:00.001-04:00

Makeup look inspired by the Pixie Lott Boys and Girls music video! I really hope you like it!

This is the final look:

And this is the tutorial:

Products used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
Maybelline Expert Eyes Trio in Golden Treasure
NYX Nude/Taupe/Dark Brown Trio - dark brown only
Prestige Onyx eyeshadow
NYX White Pearl/Silver/Charcoal Trio - silver only
Physician's Formula Virtual Face Powder in Highlight
Black eyeliner pencil
NYX Black eyeshadow
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

Romantic Sunset

2009-08-15T12:44:00.002-04:00

Serene and peacefully romantic sunset look using some Beautylicious mineral eyeshadow samples that I received from the lovely Jessica!

I will be doing a review on these shadows at a later date - I want to try them out a few more times and also do a couple more tutorials using them so that I can develop a well rounded opinion on the product first. For more information about Beautylicious Cosmetics, visit their YouTube Channel and website:

Beautylicious Cosmetics You Tube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Beautylic...

Beautylicious Cosmetics Web Site

http://www.beautyliciouscosmetics.com/

Eyeshadows used:

24 Karat
Sorbet
After 7
Bedazzled

Eyeliner:

Generic black pencil liner

Mascara:

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara

Important Contest Update - Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest

2009-08-14T18:24:00.003-04:00

The final update for the contest before it closes... The contest has been extended and now closes on August 22, 2009 at 11:59pm EST.

Makeup on a Budget ~ Entire Makeup Look For Under $15

2009-08-12T12:48:00.002-04:00

Everyone is on a budget these days, so here's an entire makeup look for under $15!

Products used:

Maybelline Expert Wear Trio in Golden Treasure
Black eyeliner pencil
No Name Mascara from the dollar store
NYC Color Wheel in Pink Cheek Glow
Smackers Dazzle Dust in Pearl
Clear Lip Gloss

Brushing Up - The Lowdown on Makeup Brushes

2009-08-11T11:48:00.000-04:00

Several of my YouTube viewers have asked to see my collection of makeup brushes and a brief tutorial on how I use them... I tend to use some brushes for different purposes than what they were originally intended for... there are no rules in makeup and nothing is written in stone... you need to use your tools in the way that they work best for you...never be afraid to experiment and think outside the box...

Back to School or Office Look

2009-08-10T11:41:00.000-04:00

Goldy Neutral look ~ perfect for school or work!

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX Ultra Chic Trio - middle color only
NYX Antique Gold eyeshadow
NYX Golden Dune eyeshadow
NYX Walnut Bronze eyeshadow
NYX TS03 Trio - Dark brown only
NYX Black eyeliner pencil
Rimmel GlamEyes Mascara

My Morning Routine Final Thoughts

2009-08-07T10:25:00.000-04:00

This wraps up my morning routine. From here the series will continue on to show you how I prepare my face for makeup, my night time routine, my makeup routine from bare canvass to ready for color, and my home made facial masks, as well as home made pimple remedies... I am going to post some tutorials and things in between though, just to keep things flowing...

My Morning Routine Step 3 - Milk and Honey Mask

2009-08-07T10:19:00.000-04:00

Honey is one of the most incredible beauty products that nature has provided us with. This milk and honey mask leaves your skin looking refreshed and wide awake.

My Morning Routine Step 2 - Exofoliation

2009-08-05T14:18:00.000-04:00

Step 2 of my morning routine! Exfoliating with brown sugar and lemon juice leaves your skin so soft and radiant!

10 Questions Tag

2009-08-04T11:11:00.002-04:00

On YouTube, I was tagged by swr2shakeitup tagged me with the 10 questions tag, and I decided to answer it over here.

1. How did you come up with your username?

Answer: I couldn't find a name that wasn't already taken on YouTube and my daughter uses the name PrincessPinkcat on an Internet game that she plays. When I entered that name it was available, which is why it's my YouTube username.

2. What would you do with $1 million dollars?

Answer: I'd buy a new house, and invest the rest of the money in my children's college educations.

3. When are you happiest?

Answer: That one's easy. I'm happiest when I'm at home relaxing with my kids.

4. What was your most embarrassing moment?

Answer: I was at a business meeting and I was wearing a skirt. Somehow my heel got caught in the hem of the skirt and when I stood up, my skirt stayed on the floor...lol

5. What is your favorite thing about yourself?

Answer: I'm very dedicated to my children and I homeschool them.

6. Who do you want to take a picture with?

Answer: I would love to have my picture taken with Janice Dickinson, Nancy Grace, Brad Pitt, or Johnny Depp.

7. What is your dream job?

Answer: I'm already a freelance makeup artist, but my dream job would be to be a makeup artist for movies and TV.

8. What is your dream car?

Answer: I've never had a drivers license so I don't really have a dream car... I don't know... I guess in my case since I don't drive, I would have to say a limo...lol

9. Name one thing you cannot live without?

Answer: My children! If I were to name a product I can't live without it would have to be my NYX eyeshadows.

10. What is a lesson you've learned in life?

Answer: I've learned a few:

A) Don't count on money you don't have in your hand
B) The cheque's in the mail usually means it isn't
C) Believe in yourself
D) Follow your dreams... you never know where they might take you
E) Ignore negativity... life is so much better when you only look at the positives

Once again, I'm going to tag everyone who wants to do this tag!

My Morning Routine Step 1 - Deep Cleansing

2009-08-03T16:30:00.003-04:00

As promised, I have finally started up loading my series of skincare tips and tricks. I decided to start with my morning routine, and I decided to break it up into small digestible chunks or steps so that it wouldn't bore anyone to death...

6 Favorite Lip Products

2009-08-03T13:29:00.002-04:00

I was tagged on YouTube by MeiziVu to tell you what my 6 favorite lip products are. I decided to answer the question on my blog.

My six favorite lip products in no particular order are:

1. Vaseline - it keeps them soft and it's an excellent gloss
2. CoverGirl Cherry Brandy Lipstick - my absolute favorite red!
3. Lip Smackers Lip Glosses - They smell so good and make your lips really soft
4. NYC Lip Sliders - the colors are gorgeous and the packaging is adorable
5. Loreal Dazzling Amethyst lipstick
6. Rimmel Coffee Shimmer Lipstick

Who do I tag? I tag anyone and everyone who wants to do this tag!

Lemon Lime Summer Look

2009-07-31T20:02:00.004-04:00

Yesterday I posted an update for my Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest. Several viewers commented that they liked the yellow and green look I was wearing in the video, so I decided to do a tutorial on it.

Contest Update 2 - Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest

2009-07-30T19:14:00.000-04:00

Update for my Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest!

Gearing Up For Skin and Makeup Tips And Tricks

2009-07-29T12:23:00.000-04:00

A few weeks ago I asked my YouTube viewers if they would be interested in skin and makeup tips and tricks series. After reading all of the comments, I decided to go ahead and film the series.

I apologize that it has taken me so long to make this series a reality. I had filmed several of the segments, but hadn't transferred them to my computer yet when my camera was stolen. I have since purchased a new camera (all videos after July 20, 2009 have been filmed with the new camera) and am ready to start refilming the series. I hope to start uploading the series today or tomorrow.

Again, I apologize for the delay... but I am underway re-filming the series and it should be live soon.

Taylor Swift Inspired Makeup Tutorial

2009-07-28T17:52:00.007-04:00

This look was inspired by Taylor Swift's look on the cover of Glamour Magazine's August 2009 issue... I really hope you like it! (Pictures are under the tutorial)

And here is the final look from my tutorial:

Products used:

NYX Baby Blue Jumbo Pencil
NYX Ocean eyeshadow
NYX Space eyeshadow
NYX Charcoal/Silver/White Pearl Trio (Silver Shade Only)
NYX Aquamarine Trio (darkest shade only)
Prestige Onyx eyeshadow
NYX Nude/Taupe/Dark Brown Trio (Nude shade only)
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
NYX Black Bean Jumbo Pencil
NYX Black eyeshadow
NYX Walnut Bronze eyeshadow
Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara Review

2009-07-23T17:29:00.000-04:00

Is Maybelline's Pulse Perfection live up to the promises on the package? Is it a good dupe for Estee Lauder's Turbo Lash at a fraction of the price? Is it worth $15? Put to the test, how does this mascara hold up? Watch and find out!!!

Kelly Rowland "When Love Takes Over" Inspired Makeup Look

2009-07-21T11:12:00.000-04:00

Inspired by Kelly Rowland's Makeup in the "When Love Takes Over" music video! Golden bronzy look with flashes of pink and blue! There is a link to Kelly Rowlands Music Video under the my listing of the products I used.

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX Ultra Chic Trio - White shade only
NYX Antique Gold eyeshadow
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow
NYX Walnut Bronze Eyeshadow
NYX Black eyeshadow
NYX Cherry eyeshadow
Prestige Love eyeshadow
NYX Space eyeshadow
Prestige Lapis eyeshadow
NYX Black Jumbo Pencil
NYC White pencil
Black eyeliner pencil
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zudbz4hOcbc

I am so sorry about the widescreen... I didn't realize until it was already uploaded... we are still getting used to the new camera...

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Mini Drugstore Haul

2009-07-20T11:10:00.000-04:00

Finally...a haul video! I hate the word haul though...wish they called them treasure hunts or something cute...lol

Follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PrincessPinkcat

Please forgive me if this video seems a little dark. My camera was stolen about 3 days ago, and I just bought this camera today. We are still working on figuring out all of the settings - not to mention that the lighting in my house sucks at night...lol.

Nancy Grace Inspired Summer Look

2009-07-11T10:06:00.000-04:00

Before anybody asks - I didn't cut my hair - I just tucked it under to make it look more like it was her hair length...

A summer look inspired by Nancy Grace - love her, hate her, say what you want about her - but her eyeshadow always looks amazing!

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Products used:

NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
NYX White eyeshadow
NYX Hot Pink eyeshadow
NYX Casablanca Trio (Pink middle color only)
Revlon ColorStay Blushing Wines Quad - (darkest shade only)
Prestige Onyx eyeshadowjavascript:void(0)
Physician's Formula Virtual Face Powder in Highlight
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon ColorStay eyeliner
N.Y.C. white eyeliner
Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara

Purple Haze

2009-07-06T16:33:00.000-04:00

Simple and sophisticated silver and purple look - perfect for the crazy, hazy days of summer!

Products Used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Eye Pencil
Prestige Oasis eyeshadow
NYX TS20 Trio - Silver only
NYX Purple eyeshadow
Prestige Onyx eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Virtual Face Powder in Highlight
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner
CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Sapphire
CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Ruby

Contest Update - Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest

2009-07-05T16:31:00.000-04:00

Updates for my Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest And Comment Contest - answers to questions I've received and a couple of other points I wanted to address...

Summer Breeze Inspired Makeup

2009-07-03T16:01:00.000-04:00

Products Used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
Prestige Oasis eyeshadow
Prestige Flushed eyeshadow
NYX Champagne eyeshadow
NYX Space eyeshadow
Prestige Onyx eyeshadow
NYX Rust eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Virtual Face Powder in Highlight
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Physican's Formula Shimmer Strips Bronzer in Miama Strip/Healthy Glow
NYX Black eyeshadow
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

Important Makeup Safety Alert

2009-07-03T15:59:00.000-04:00

Important makeup safety alert! Please watch!

6 Products I Can't Live Without

2009-07-01T15:57:00.000-04:00

6 products that I absolutely can't live without - seriously - if I run out I hurry to the drug store to buy more...lol

1. Lubriderm Moisturizing Lotion
2. Virgin Coconut Oil
3. Vaseline
4. Aussie Sprunch Spray
5. Dove Extra Hold Hairspray
6. Physician's Formula Virtual Face Powder in Highlight
7. Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
8. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Foundation
9. CoverGirl TruBlend Micromineral Foundation

Ok.... so I know it's more than 6... but they are definitely products I can't live without...

More additions that aren't mentioned in the video, because I already had more than 6...

NYX and Prestige eyeshadows and My Biggest Lashes Mascara

(Sorry we look so bad be had just gotten back from a nightmarish trip the grocery store... note to self - never go to the grocery store the day before a national holiday... )

Comment Contest Prizes for the Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup and Comment Contest!!

2009-06-30T15:55:00.000-04:00

Prizes for the comment portion of the Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest...

These are the prizes for the comment portion of the contest only... I really hope you like them... they are my very favorite products that you'll recognize from my videos...

FIRST PRIZE:

NYX Trio - Cherry/Cool Blue/Hot Pink
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow
N.Y.C. Lexington Luxury Metro Quartet
N.Y.C. Union Square Metro Quartet
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara
N.Y.C. Lip Slider in Sugar Baby
N.Y.C. Lip Slider in Sugar Fairy
Revlon Nail File
N.Y.C. Nail Polish in Grenwich Village (hot pink) (I forgot to mention this in the video)

SECOND PRIZE:

NYX Auquamarine Trio
Prestige Love eyeshadow
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara
N.Y.C. Lexington Luxury Metro Quartet
N.Y.C. Union Square Metro Quartet
N.Y.C. Lip Slider in Sugar Baby
N.Y.C. Nail Polish in Wallstreet
Revlon Nail File (I forgot to mention this in the video)

THIRD PRIZE:

NYX Trio - Golden/Rust/Walnut Bronze
Prestige Onyx Eyeshadow
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara
N.Y.C. Metro Quartet in Union Square
N.Y.C. Lip Slider in Sugar Rush
Revlon Nail file
N.Y.C. Nail Polish in Downtown

Please remember that the comments for the comment contest need to go under the original contest video located here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2mpV1...

The prizes for the makeup video portion of the contest will be uploaded at a later date - I'm still adding more goodies to those ones...

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Add me as a friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/traceybrandon

(As you can tell I was frazzled when I filmed this... I had just gotten back from a nightmarish trip to the grocery store and went to upload the video only to find out someone had deleted it and I had to re-film... sorry if I seem stressed... but that's why...

Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest and Comment Contest [OPEN]

2009-06-29T15:52:00.000-04:00

COMMENT CONTEST RULES:

1. You must be a subscriber

2. You must rate and comment on at least 10 of my videos. If you've already done that, then you're ahead of the game

3. You must rate and comment on this video. You can rate and comment on this video as many times as you'd like. Each comment equals one entry into the contest, so the more times you comment the more chances you have to win

4. The comment contest is International

5. You must be 18 years of age to enter - if you are under 18 years of age you will need parental permission so that I can send you your prize if you win

6. You must be willing to give me your real name and address if you win so that I can send you your prizes

7. There will be 3 comment contest winners

VIDEO CONTEST RULES:

1. You must be a subscriber

2. Your makeup look must be inspired by a Michael Jackson video. It can be any Michael Jackson video, and you can take your inspiration from anything in the video.

3. In your video, you have to tell us which Michael Jackson video you got your inspiration from and what in the video inspired you

4. At the end of your video, you have to do a Michael Jackson dance move... come on...have fun! My kids and I tried to show some examples of this at the beginning of this video, but given my lack of ability I doubt I'll be giving up my day job anytime soon...lol... but it shows you that it doesn't have to be perfect.... It just has to be fun!

5. The makeup video contest is International

6. This contest is open to both males and females

7. Your entry must be sent as a video response to this video

8. You must be at least 18 years of age to enter - if you are under 18 years of age you will need parental permission so that I can send you your prize

9. You must be able to give me your real name and address if you win so I can send you your prize

10. Negativity will not be tolerated. If I see people leaving negative comments on other people's videos I will immediately disqualify the person leaving the remarks. If I see any 1 star ratings on contest entries I will immediately disqualify the person leaving the 1 star ratings

11. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners

12. Your entry must be a new video made for this contest

13. You must title your video "Michael Jackson Inspired Makeup Contest Entry"

14. If there is any way you can, lease include pictures of your finished look in your video. If you don't know how to put pictures into a video, please include a link to pictures of your finished look in the description box if you can.

15. You can enter the video contest as many times as you'd like, but you can only win once.

The most important rule for both contests - Have fun!!!!

The prizes for the Comment Contest will be uploaded after this video - but I want to make sure this video goes through first because I've been having a lot of trouble uploading for the past 24 hours... You're going to love them though... I've put in a lot of my favorite things...

The prizes for the video contest will be uploaded at a later date - I'm still adding more goodies...

Contest Start Date: June 28, 2009
Contest End Date: August 15, 2009 at 11:59pm EST
Winner Announcement: August 29, 2009

What are you waiting for??? Let's get the comments rolling, the tutorials coming in and the dance moves grooving...

If I've forgotten anything please let me know...

The quality of this video seems to have gotten messed up in either the conversion or the upload process - I'm not re-filming or re-uploading because it's not a makeup tutorial - I've been trying to get this video up for more than 24 hours now - YouTube wouldn't upload my .avi file and I spent forever trying to convert the file...

Horror Film Debut/Audition... Coming Soon To Theatres Near You...LOL!

2009-06-24T15:50:00.000-04:00

Very interesting... My horror film audition and debut! You have to watch it to believe it... Enjoy!!! LOL!

A girl named Paola Gavazzi has helped me make my horror flick audition/debut! She went through my Exploding Rainbows Fierce video frame by frame to find an absolutely horrendous and horrifying picture of me and posted it on her blog as a "Tutorial To Make You Horrendous". Apparently I am a horrifying creature...LOL! I've included the picture of me that she posted on her blog in the video for your viewing pleasure...

So, ladies and gentlemen get your popcorn and grab a seat... You are in for a horrific treat today... Our main feature is about to begin....lol

The main page of the blog that gave me such an honorable mention: http://truquesdemaquiagem.blogspot.com/

My featured page on her blog: http://truquesdemaquiagem.blogspot.co...

Translated copy of the page on her blog: http://translate.google.com/translate...

The Makeup Tutorial of mine that she is referring to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wl8IJ...

Ladies and gentlemen, we hope enjoyed tonights main feature! Please exit to the left....lol

Pink Lemonade

2009-05-18T17:03:00.000-04:00

A refreshing pink and yellow look for summer ~ because nothing says summer like Pink Lemonade...

Products Used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX Yellow Gold Ultra Pearl Mania Pigment
NYX Shangra-La Trio - Yellow shade only
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip Blush in Rosy Glow - the second darkest shade only
NYX Hot Pink eyeshadow
NYX Rust eyeshadow
Prestige Love eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip Blush in Healthy Glow - only the bright pink shade
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Physician's Formula Plump Potion Mascara

She's Come Undone

2009-05-16T16:54:00.000-04:00

Easy Saturday morning look slept in look!

Products used:

NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo eye pencil
Prestige Flushed eyeshadow
NYX Shangra-La Trio - the peachy shade only
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow
NYX Nude/Taupe/Dark Brown Trio - dark brown only
Revlon Colorstay eyeliner pencil
NYX Black eyeshadow
Rimmel GlamEyes Mascarra

Cold and Fierce

2009-05-15T16:52:00.000-04:00

A strong look that is chillingly fierce!

Products used:

NYX Baby Blue Jumbo Pencil
NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
NYX Aquamarine Trio - middle and darkest shades
NYX TS20 Trio - Silver Only
NYX Midnight eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Highlighter in Highlight
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner
NYX Black eyeshadow
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

Hauntingly Fierce

2009-05-13T16:50:00.000-04:00

Easy hauntingly fierce look to bring out the vixen in you...lol...

Products used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX TS20 Trio - the silver shade only
NYX Cherry eyeshadow
NYX Midnight eyeshadow
NYX Black eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Highlighter in Highlight
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
NYX Black Eyeliner Pencil
Physican's Formula Plump Potion Mascarra

African Daisies

2009-05-12T16:46:00.000-04:00

African Daisy Inspired look!

Products used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Pigment in Yellow Gold
Prestige Love eyeshadow
NYX Purple/Deep Purple/Prune Trio - Purple only
Rimmel Exxagerate Eyeliner in Deep Ocean
NYX Aquamarine Trio - Darkest shade only
NYX Frosted Lilac/Pacific/Kiwi Trio - Pacific Only
Prestige Big Sky eyeshadow
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Prestige Flushed eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

Playfully Fierce

2009-05-11T16:44:00.000-04:00

A playfully fierce look!

Products used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX TS20 Eyeshadow Trio - just the silver shade
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow
NYX Walnut Bronze eyeshadow
NYX Midnight eyeshadow
Prestige Love eyeshadow
NYX Copper eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Rimmel Exxagerate Eyeliner in Emerald
NYX Lime Green eyeshadow
NYX Long Lash Doll Eye Mascarra
Rimmel Diva Lash Bling

Exploding Rainbows

2009-05-10T16:42:00.000-04:00

A bright, colorful rainbow look!

Products used:

NYX Strawberry Milk Pencil
Prestige Love eyeshadow
NYX Aquamarine Trio - just the middle shade
NYX Lime Green eyeshadow
Revlon Colorstay Liquid eyeliner
NYX Black eyeshadow
Revlon Colorstay Pencil eyeliner
NYX Frosted Lilac/Pacific/Kiwi Trio - frosted lilac only
NYX Tropical eyeshadow
Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascarra
Maybelline Colossal Lashes Mascarra

Fierce Angel

2009-05-09T16:40:00.000-04:00

A strong, fierce angelic look to bring out the fierce angel in you...

Products used:

NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
Prestige Quartz eyeshadow
Prestige Big Sky eyeshadow
Prestige Love eyeshadow
NYX purple Eye Pencil
NYX Purple/Deep Purple/Prune Trio (Purple and Deep Purple only)
NYX Midnight
Prestige Oasis eyeshadow
NYX TS20 Trio - Just the silver
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Blush - the second shade
NYX Ultra-Chick Trio - just the silver sparkly shade
Revlon Colorstay Liquid eyeliner
Annabelle Glitteramma Liquid Eyeliner in Plutonium
Revlon Colorstay eyeliner
Prestige My Biggest Lashes

Antiquitease Faux

2009-05-08T16:38:00.000-04:00

MAC without MAC look! Based on the Antiquitease holiday collection!

Products used:

Eyes:

NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
NYX Gold Jumbo Pencil
NYX TS20 Trio - Silver and Charcoal only
NYX Silver eyeshadow
Prestige Oasis eyeshadow
NYX Antique Gold eyeshadow
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow
Revlon Diamond Lust eyeshadow in Pillow Talk Pink
Annabelle Glitteramma Liquid Eyeliner in Gold
NYX white pencil
NYX Doll Eyes Lengthening Mascarra
NYX Doll Eyes Volume Mascarra

Cheeks:

Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Blush in Rosy Glow
NYC Chroma Face Glow in Sunstone

Lips:

CoverGirl Cherry Brandy Lipstick
NYX Orange Eyeshadow
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow

Don't Mess With Me Fierce

2009-05-06T16:33:00.000-04:00

A fierce look that says "Don't Mess With Me"...

Products used:

NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
NYX Shangra-La Trio - just the orange color
Prestige Limelight eyeshadow
NYX Lime Juice Eyeshadow
NYX Auquamarine Trio - jus the middle shade of blue
NYX Prune/Deep Purple/Purple Trio - Just deep Purple
Prestige Onyx eyeshadow
NYX Black eyeshadow
NYX Rust eyeshadow
NYX Cherry eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascarra
Rimmel Lash Bling in IT GIRL

I'm 24 Karat Fierce!

2009-05-04T17:12:00.000-04:00

Here is a very pretty dramatic gold eyeshadow look...

Products used:

NYX Gold Jumbo Eye Pencil
NYX Antique Gold eyeshadow
Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow
NYX Golden eyeshadow
NYX Golden Dune eyeshadow
NYX Midnight Eyeshadow
NYX Black eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Highlighter in Highlight
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascarra
Annabelle Glitterama Liquid Eyeliner in Gold

Electric Jello!

2009-05-01T17:11:00.000-04:00

Here is an ultra pretty, ultra dramatic look that I like to call Electric Jello!

Products Used:

Base: NYX Black Bean Jumbo Eye Pencil and NYX White pencil
Greens: Prestige Limelight eyeshadow and NYX Lime Juice Eyeshadow (both on lids, Lime Juice under eye as well)
Blues: Rimmel Exxagerate Eyeliner in Deep Ocean and NYX Lanikai Eyeshadow (both in crease, Lanikai under eye as well)
White: Prestige Quartz Eyeshadow (Highlighter and bottom lids)
Black: NYX Black eyeshadow (outer v and over eyeliner on top lid and waterline)
Eyeliner: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner (under NYX Black eyeshadow on top lid) and Revlon Colorstay Pencil (under NYX Black eyeshadow on waterline)
Mascarra: Prestige My Biggest Lashes

Cherries Jubilee

2009-04-30T17:10:00.000-04:00

Here is a very pretty pink look inspired by the dessert Cherries Jubilee!

Products used: NYX White pencil, NYX Jumbo Pencil in Strawberry Milk, Prestige Quartz eyeshadow, Prestige Love eyeshadow, Prestige Onyx eyeshadow, NYX Cherry eyeshadow, NYX Black eyeshadow, NYX White eyeshadow, Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight, Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner, Annabelle Gitterama Eyeliner in Violet, Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascarra

From Dusk Till Dawn....

2009-04-28T17:08:00.000-04:00

Here is a very pretty look using blue, walnut bronze and rust...

Products used:

NYX Aquamarine Trio
NYX Silver eyeshadow
NYX Baby Blue Jumbo Pencil
NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
NYX Midnight Eyeshadow
NYX Lanikai Eyeshadow
NYX Walnut Bronze Eyeshadow
NYX Rust Eyeshadow
Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight
Rimmel Exxagerate Eyeliner in Deep Ocean
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascarra
Prestige Quartz Eyeshadow

Easy Dramatic Copper, White and Black Look

2009-04-27T17:07:00.000-04:00

Here is a very easy dramatic look using copper, white and black!

Products used:

Prestige Copper Eyeshadow
Prestige Onyx Eyeshadow
Prestige Quartz Eyeshadow
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascarra

Easy Barbie Eyes!!!

2009-04-27T17:06:00.000-04:00

Here is a very easy to do Barbie inspired look!

Products Used:

1. Prestige Leaf eyeshadow
2. Prestige Love eyeshadow
3. NYX Hot Pink eyeshadow
4. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
5. Physician's Formula Plump Potion Mascarra

Easy Purple and Blue Look for Spring

2009-04-27T17:04:00.000-04:00

Here is a really easy to do Spring look using purple and blue! Very pretty for Prom, or any occasion...

Products used:

1. NYX Cool Blue Eyeshadow
2. NYX Purple Eyeshadow
3. NYX Champagne Eyeshadow
4. Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
5. Physician's Formula Plump Potion Mascarra
6. NYX White Pencil

Cindy Lauper inspired Pinstripped Eyeshadow

2009-04-26T17:03:00.000-04:00

Remember the '80's? Here is a Cindy Lauper inspired Pinstripe Eyeshadow look! This look is a lot of fun to wear and is perfect for a night out...

Products used: NYX white pencil, NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil, Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight, Prestige Golden Retriever eyeshadow, Prestige Love eyeshadow, Prestige Onyx eyeshadow, NYX Purple/Dark Purple/Prune trio, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner, Annabelle Glitterama Eyeliner in Gold, Annabelle Glitterama Eyeliner in Violet, Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascarra, Rimmel LashBling Mascarra in Gold Mine, NYX Ultra-Chic trio

Tropical Breeze

2009-04-26T17:01:00.000-04:00

Here is a fresh spring look using Green, teal, purple and orange that is perfect for the season...

Products used: NYX white pencil, NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil, Physician's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight, NXY Orange Eyeshadow, NYX Shangra-La trio, NYX Ocean Eyeshadow, NYX Lime Green Eyeshadow, NYX Kiwi Eyeshadow, Prestige Onyx Eyeshadow, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner, Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascarra

Pretty Purple and Pink look

2009-04-25T17:00:00.000-04:00

Pretty pink and purple look inspired by Jane from Tarzan.

Products used: NYX white pencil, NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil, Physican's Formula Eyebrightener in Natural Eyelight, NYX Lilac eyeshadow, Prestige Opal Eyeshadow, Prestige Onyx Eyeshadow, NYX Black Eyeshadow, NYX Casablanca trio, Rimmel Glam Eyes Mascarra.

Fire and Ice

2009-04-23T16:57:00.000-04:00

Here is an icy fiery look that will keep you warm on the coldest iciest days...

Products used:

1. Prestige Big Sky eyeshadow
2. Prestige Love Eyeshadow
3. Prestige Oasis Eyeshadow
4. Prestige Onyx Eyeshadow
5. NYX White Eye Pencil
6. NYX Strawberry Milk Jumbo Pencil
7. NYX Rust Eyeshadow
8. Physician's Formula Highlighter in Highlight
9. NYX Ultra Chic Trio
10. Physician's Formula Eyelighter in Natural Eyelight
11. Rimmel Exaggerate Eyeliner in Emerald
12. Physician's Formula Plump Potion Mascarra
13. Annabelle Glitterama Liquid Eyeliner in Plutonium

Contact Me

2009-04-01T19:09:00.000-04:00

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FAQ's

2009-04-01T17:22:00.000-04:00

How did you arrive at your Username?

PrincessPinkcat is my username on YouTube and Twitter as well as on my blog. I started using that name when I tried to make a YouTube account and every username I could think of had already been taken. My daughter was using PrincessPinkcat as her username on Runescape and for fun I checked to see if it was taken on YouTube and it wasn't - so my username became PrincessPinkcat. I use the same name for YouTube, blogging and Twitter to make it easier for my followers and subscribers.

When did you first get into makeup?

When I was very young - about 5 or 6, my mother started giving me her old makeup that she didn't want anymore. Then when I turned ten I started reading "Teen" and "Seventeen" magazines religiously. I devoured any makeup tips I could find, and actively searched for more knowledge. My love of makeup never dwindled and I became obsessed with all that is artificial. Learning more and more about makeup and beauty has become my life long quest.

Are you a professional Makeup Artist?

Yes, I am a professional makeup artist. I freelance doing makeup for weddings, graduations, proms and any other events that someone might want to hire me to do their makeup for. I have also worked with a local photographer, and I occasionally pick up work with a local modeling agency.

Do you have a digital portfolio I can look at?

Not at this time for several reasons. The main reason is that I have heard of two many instances of a makeup artist having their ideas and looks stolen by posting online portfolios. Additionally, I haven't put a clause in my contract asking to be able to post pictures of my clients online yet.

Do you have a hard copy portfolio I can look at?

Of course. If you are located in my area and are interested in hiring me I would be more than willing to show you my portfolio.

What sort of professional training do you have?

I have no professional training and have never taken a course in makeup. I am completely self taught. I never had a desire to take a course in cosmetology for two reasons. The first reason is that in a two year cosmetology course, they only usually cover makeup for about 2 months, and even then the training is fairly general. The second reason is that you don't need a degree or diploma to freelance - the only time you need a degree or diploma is if you want to work in a spa or a salon, and I was never interested in working in either one.

Do you think you know everything about makeup?

Of course not... nobody does. I have always been in a state of continuous learning. There is always so much to learn about color and style. The day I stop learning is the day I will stop doing makeup, because if I stop learning my techniques will become obsolete.

What advice do you have for aspiring Makeup Artists?
Follow your dreams, no matter what anybody says. Devour every resource you can find including books, the Internet and YouTube. Keep yourself fresh and up to date by reading magazines, watching television and watching music videos. Practice and experiment as much as you can, and don't be afraid to be different.

Where do your inspirations come from?

My inspiration can come from anything from a sunset, to a poster, to a picture... everything inspires me. I also read magazines, watch television and watch music videos for inspiration.

Do I need to use the products you use in your videos?

No, of course not. I quite often say in my videos to work with what you've got. Just because I might use NYX hot pink in a video doesn't mean you can't acheive the same look by using a hot pink shade from another makeup company.

What are your favorite brands of makeup?

My favorite makeup brands are NYX, Physician's Formula and Prestige. I find I get just as good of quality as higher end brands at a fraction of the price.

What kind of camera do you use to film your videos and take pictures?

Until the third week of July 2009 I used the FijiFilmS1500, so all videos made prior to July 20, 2009 were made using that camera. Unfortunately, at some point during the third week of July 2009 my camera was stolen and I had to buy a new one. All videos after July 20, 2009 have been filmed with a Sony HandiCam DCR-SX40.

What do you use to edit your videos?

I use Windows Movie Maker. It's free, and it's not to hard to use. Editing is not one of my strong skills, but I'm getting used to it...

Can I make requests for certain looks or tutorials?

Yes, most definitely. I love getting requests. Please note that I may not do every single request, and that it may take me a couple of weeks to get to a request. Besides my work as a makeup artist, I also have 4 children (whom I homeschool), and a house to clean.

Do you read/answer your comments and messages?

Yes, I read every comment and message sent to me on YouTube and answer every one of them, even if it's only to say "thank you". I am so grateful for all of my subscribers... I never dreamed that I would have any, so each of you is a dream come true and the least I can do is answer your questions and comments to show you how much I appreciate you.

I have a cosmetics/makeup company. Can I sponsor your YouTube channel?

I would be more than willing to entertain the possibility of being sponsored. I have to be true to my subscribers, so I will only accept sponsorships for products that I believe to be of good quality that I can comfortably recommend. If you would like to discuss the possibility of sponsoring me, please contact me using the contact me button on this blog.

I have a cosmetics/makeup company. Will you review my products?

I would love the opportunity to review your products. However, I reserve the right to give an honest and fair review, and will never recommend a product that I truly don't like.

I want to hire you. Can I?

If you live in Ontario Canada and are interested in hiring me, please feel free to contact me using the contact me button my blog.

Where do you hangout on the web besides your blog?

My YouTube Channel
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2009-01-01T23:08:00.005-05:00

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