RECAP: MAIC2014 with Motives Cosmetics & Mavens

Hey guys!! I'm back in NY (for this week only) and I've got so much to share. If you follow me on my Social Media channels, you've already seen the photos and videos of Market America International Convention 2014, in which I participated last week, along with Motives Cosmetics and my fellow Motives Mavens. This was our second convention of the year where we presented our best-selling Motives Mavens line, talked about upcoming products and projects, met and greeted our followers from around the world and took thousands of pics with fans. Here's a quick photo recap of the event, I hope you can join us at the next one in Miami!!!

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"Smokey Purple, Pink & Nude" Summer Look

Hey beauties! It's Friday night and I hope your weekend plans are more exciting than mine. I'll be spending the next couple of days packing and preparing for an amazing week ahead. Next week, I'll be at the Market America Convention with Motives Cosmetics and my fellow mavens. This event will kick start a rather epic month and I can't wait to share all the details. For now, here's some Friday Night inspiration makeup and tutorial using Motives Cosmetics and our beloved Mavens Element Palette!

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"Princess Purple" Romantic Makeup Tutorial

Hello my beauties!! It's Friday and I'm feeling pensive and serene... it's been a long, tough week and I'm so ready to exhale and recharge. Today's dreamy look is inspired by sparkling, purple twilight and the mystical, magical air it exudes. I'm wearing my new crown, a medieval braid and some princess-purple makeup to match, using all Motives Cosmetics. Where am I heading? To dreamland to prance with some unicorns, fairies and happy rainbows!! xoxo ;)

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Spring Beauty Trend: Lavender, Lilac, Purple

Hello my beautiful darlings! Spring is almost here and I'm literally counting the days until its official arrival. Today, in eager anticipation, I'm exploring one of my favorite color trends of the season: the blooming shades of pink and purple. Spring is all about new beginnings and the fresh shades of lilac, lavender and blush pink represent this positive change to the fullest. So long winter grays, hello blossoming buds and bright floral accents!!!

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Motives Mavens Palettes & Contouring Tutorial

Hi beauties!! I'm back and I've got the most exciting news to share!! If you follow me on IG & FB, then you already know what's up, but in case you missed it, there's no more holding out and I'm spilling all the deets right here, right now. The Motives Mavens aka myself, Vegas Nay, Teni Panosian, Ely Marino, Ellarie and Makeup By Denise have launched our brand new makeup line at the Market America World Conference in Miami!!! This past week was absolutely monumental and we are thrilled to share our products, which were created with so much thought, passion and love. 

In this post, you'll find more pics from our events, as well as party pics, your fave celebs and my first product highlight & contouring tutorial. I'll be featuring more products and tutorials in the coming posts, so please post your requests and questions in the comments section below! Love you guys!

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Autumn Smokey for a Maven

Hello dolls! I've had the most incredible, busy week, so I'm posting this look on my off day, because it just can't wait any longer! I'm using my new favorite fall palette -- Motives for La La mineral eyeshadow palette "La La's Court" -- and I'm bringing back the Autumn Smokey in rich burgundy, gilded olive and smoldering black for a dramatic look that's fit for a Maven and a Queen of her Court. 

Read more for deets, tips & a pictorial-tutorial!