Simplykendra.com is HERE!!!!!

Well its a happy day here for me, my website is up and ready to go! Please check it out, I have lots and lots of pretty eyeshadows just waiting for your pretty peepers! Let me know what you think!!!!


xoxoxoxoxxo

K
Click below!!!
Simply Kendra

Soft Purple Eye Makeup Tutorial

I know I know its been a while...

Sorry I haven't been  blogging as mush as I normally do, I  have just been majorly busy with the eyeshadow. I am down 20 web pages, 20 more to go and I designed and printed 40 styles of lables last night. *sigh* I  is a Tired Gurl...
I can't believe my youtube subs are up to 94!!  Very excited about that, I should have thrown a contest sooner! ha.  Recived my invitation to the Les Nouvelles Skin care show going on in Dallas this March, if you are an Esthetician or Makeup artist this show is Fantastic! Lots of classes and lots of shopping! Yay! I can't wait! I def will be going to the In-depth Bridal Makeup class, I really want to learn more about applying makeup that will be photographed. I did attend the HD makeup class last year but honestly... it kinda sucked. So hopefully this one will be better. Anyhoo just wanted to let you guys know whats been going on with me, I will be back blogging regularly soon! Thanks for reading and all the support.
xoxoxox
k

My Creepy Valentine Makeup contest *open* Lots of Prizes!

Ok so a few weeks ago I entered a contest on youtube and I met and became friends with a sweet girl named Jen from Puerto Rico.  She wanted to throw her own contest and asked me to join in so I did! Our theme is My Creepy Valentine so if your interested in joining in on the fun watch the video below! Don't have a camera or making videos not your thing? I am having a comment contest on my Simply Kendra facebook page. For that contest you just need to be subscribed to mine  and Jen's youtube page and be a fan of simplykendra on facebook while you are there just leave a comment about why you love or hate Valentines day.  Prizes for the comment entry are 5 shadows of your choice from simply Kendra and an Elf eyeshadow brush. Winners will be chosen at random and the contest ends the 18th of Feb.  Links to all the pages you need are under the video on this page. For the prizes for the video contest please watch the video below. I hope to see lots of entries! Good Luck to everyone and thanks for dropping by!

xoxoxo
k

LINKS:

PowerfulFlamingRose (Jen) Youtube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/powerfulflamin...

Kendra's Youtube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/kverzwyvelt

Kendra's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-...

Kendra's Eyeshadows:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrBVWT...

Kendra's Blog Site:
http://www.simplykendra.blogspot.com/


VIDEO RESPONSE CONTEST RULES:

1.Must be a subscriber to  (PowerfulFlamingRose) and to Kendra (kverzwyvelt).
2. Contest starts today January 9 and ends on February 18.
3.You can enter as many times as you like (all entries with different looks).
4. The look has to be on your face not on a model.
5. The video length has to be between 2 to 5 minutes no more no less. Tutorials are optional.
6. Include at least 5 clear pictures of the finished look.
7. Must include a picture holding a sign with the name of the contest: "My Creepy Valentine Contest", Including Kendra's youtube name, mine and yours as well.
8. New looks!!!!!!
9. No haters or you will be disqualified.
10. There will be 3 winners and a comment winner.
11. The video response has to be on PowerfulFlamingRose contest video, only!
12. The comment response has to be on Kendra's facebook page.
13. The video response is for US and PR entries but the comment response is International!
14. Must be 18 years old or older, under 18 must have consent from your parents or guardian.
15. Keep the editing of the pictures and video to a minimum, if there is no editing the better!
and............. DON'T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES!!!!!!!!!

Simply Kendra Eyeshadow Swatches

I am working hard on my website and will have it up and running by the end of the month if everything goes smoothly. I have never built a website before and couldn't afford to have one made for me so its been trying but it's looking good  and  I can't wait for everyone to see it when I am done!

These 40 shades are what I am starting out with but in the future if you think of a shade that needs to be added to this collection, we will make it happen!  I hope to add blush next and then mineral foundation in the future so stay tuned!

Thank you for all your patience I know you can't wait to grab some of these shadows! :)~

xoxoxo
k

Smokey Neutral eyes Makeup Tutorial requested

Pics of eyeshadows

Ok so its almost 3 in the morning and I have been editing pictures for hours... I still need to retake some photos but just wanted to show you the majority of colors that will be on the website.  I will adding more neutrals in the future, so stay tuned. Ok big yawn, gotta catch some z's.
Love you guys

k

Simple fast Colorful smokey eye tutorial

Chikuhodo Brush Review

Quick and Simple Lip Wax using strip / soft wax

Favorite Beauty Products of 2010

Now that 2010 is gone and done I would give homage to all the wonderful beauty products that helped me make it through :)


These are my favorite products of 2010

We will start with Makeup


Foundation: I honestly couldn't get enough of Maybellines's Dream Matte Mouse the coverage is Fantastic! 

Eyeliner:  As far as potted eyeliners go MAC fluidline will always be winner, for a low cost version I recommend ELF cream liner,  both go on smooth and won't budge after applying!  Fantabulous!

Mascara:  Well this is probably no big surprise to my readers...drumroll please.....  Covergirl Lash Blast... Best Mascara Ever!!!!!!!

Blush:  I can't get enough of of either of these Blushes. Bare Essentials Blush in Giddy Pink  is an awesome shimmering pink and Elf's studio blush and contour set. This blush is compareable to NARS orgasm not quite the same but close a very peachy pink.

Lipstick and gloss:

NYX's lip gloss  in Spongecake reigned queen in my lipgloss drawer while  Mary Kay's bronzed creme lipstick quickly became a favorite lipstick due to its ohhhhh so creamy texture and staying power.

Contour and Highlight:  My favorite contour powder was wet n wild's Icon Bronzer. Highly pigmented and super cheap!!! Favorite Highlight was MAC shimmertime pigment mixed with a bit of moisturizer so so pretty!!!

 Primer for Face and Eyes:  Nyx Jumbo Pencil in Milk and Benefit's Lemonaid for the eyes. The Lemon aid is great for a primer or after a rough night really nice and brightening and the NYX pencil is so great for wearing under eyeshadows, it is going to make those colors pop like crazy!  Smashbox photofinish is my choice for the face although I would only wear this on special occasions I find using it too often will lead to breakouts due to the products ability to literally fill in fine lines and wrinkles it dosen't let your skin "breath" but nontheless its a total favorite.

Powders Press and loose:

Clinique Stay Matte is a longtime favorite for a reason its so silky and my skin looks and feels absolutely goregeous after application. Love it!  As far as loose powders go I gotta say coty airspun is not only economical but it looks good  and lasts FOREVER!!!!

Eyeshadow:

 Wow, this catergory is kinda hard for me as my main makeup purchases go toward eyeshadow colors. My most reached for palette was my 120 palette you can't go wrong with 120 colors at your fingertips!  I  also really got in to HIP color Duo's this year, the pigmentation is Amazing and the color choices are Bold and Bright! And of course I can't get enough of Simply Kendra's loose shadows! :)~

Concealer:

Avon takes the cake with their smooth minerals concealer. Full coverage and the brush that goes with this is really nice!

Skincare:

As far as face products went I couldn't get enought Of PCA skin from their cleanser to their exfoliater their products are top notch!

Facial Moisturizer:

Love  Love Love Rare Minerals Moisturizer. Extremely Light, doesn't clog pores, sinks right in. Good Stuff!

Body Lotion

OMG this lotion smells so good your going to want to eat it fresh right out of the Jar!  Whoopie Cream Shea Butter from Farm House Fresh is AMAZING!

Self Tanner:

Wow this year I really do have a favorite actually I have two. Fake Bake airbrush mist and L'Oreal Sublime Bronze One Day Instant Tanning Gel. Fake Bake is guranteed not to turn you orange, it gives just such a wonderful bronze color and L'Oreals sublime Bronze one day gel is FANTASTIC for one days worth of sunkissed skin, that and if you mess up, you can wash it off and start over!

Hair Products:

Tried and True I always seem to find myself picking of Pantene Pro-V love this stuff

My favorite multipurpose product that treats everything from tangles to split ends is" Its a 10" Miracle. It really just dosen't get any better that this! Its a Miracle!

Favorite Flat Iron Spray:  Kenra thermal protector, really really love this stuff ! I would like to note I also use this as my hairspray as it has a light hold

Split End Mender:

Thank you joico!!! When I get out of the shower Joico K-pak split end mender is the first thing I reach for. It really does a great job at smoothing my ends!

So there it is , some of my favorite proucts of 2010. Would love to  know what some of yours were! Hope you enjoyed. Thanks so much for reading and for all the support!

Muah

xoxoxoxo

k

Makeup looks compilation 2010

This is just a complilation of looks this year. If your friends with me on facebook, you have seen them all! But for those of you who haven't well here ya go! Most are pretty dramatic sooooo... if you need some dramatic inspiration, well this is for you :)

Enjoy

xoxoxoxoxox

k

Friends, pics, eyeshadows,blogs and a contest.

How was everyone's Holiday?  Hopefully you all had a wonderful time!  I think I ate myself silly!  Candy, cookies, and cakes everywhere I went, I am still stuffed!!!!  Ha.

So this past month I sent a couple of the new colors shadows I have been blending out to friends and recieved this great pic of my friend Mandi wearing  "Naughty Librarian" (purple) and "Princess Fluffybutt" (pink)

They look great!

Thanks so much for taking the pic you look supercute, Mandi. :)

I would like to encourage my readers to check out Mandi's Blogs

Quick Wit and Charm and  Waites Waiting

Mandi ur so cute

Also my friend Jen took some great pics wearing naughty librarian. And you can check those out by by Clicking here (BTW Jen If you would like them uploaded here please send me a copy of the pics to my email at simplykendracosmetics@gmail.com)  Thanks so much for the support ladies, I am so happy to have your friendship!



I also would like to announce that in the next couple of weeks or so PowerfulflamingRose from youtube and I will be throwing a Makeup contest and although themes are still up in the air we are thinking something like "My Creepy Valentine".  You know how I love my scary makeup looks!  So I hope you all will participate ,we are gathering up some great makeup prizes!!! So stayed tuned!

xoxoxoxoxo

k

The Makeup Gods shined down on me today - Chikuhodo z-series

Ok so I have been trying to think of a way to word this blog all day without sounding like I am bragging. But there is no other way to say it. My very good friend Debra also Playboy Playmate of the Year 1978  Click here to Learn more about Debra

 gave me a set of  Makeup brushes today because she watched my youtube video about some of my brushes being missing.  Well Debra just didn't give me any ole set of brushes. Debra gave me the Chikuhodo z-series set.

 Ok.... deep breath in...  I am so giddy I cannot control myself.   The Chikuhodo z-series is top of the line. I mean the Top!  In makeup land these brushes reign supreme.... These brushes are handcrafted in Japan and this is the only series that Tesshu ( Master Japanese Brush Artist and Chairman of Chikuhodo) overseas to the last hair.

They are AMAZING people.  It literally feels like what I would imagine Gods hand brushing across my face would feel like... Seriously.

Ok onto the 2nd part to this amazing gift and this story. Sweet Debra recieved these brushes as a gift from a friend who thought she might use them.  Her friend who I assume a very Hollywood connected sort was in possession of these brushes because something happened to the lady in which they were made for.. either she didn't show up or didn't need them.... something to that extent.  So guess who the lady was?

Sofia Coppola!    Learn more about Sofia Coppola






Now how AWESOME is that?!?!?  Sofia's name is Engraved on all the brushes!
I will absolutely be doing a Youtube review on theses in the Near future!

This is literally one of the coolest gifts ever!
Thank you so Much Debra, you are the BEST!
xoxoxoxoxox

k


Chikuhodo web site (most of site in Japanese!)
Chikuhodo Brush Roll

If they can start Christmas before Halloween I can start Mardi Gras before Christmas!

Hey guys

you know me....
Always playing with Makeup

Here is a little Mardi Gras Inspiration for you

Tell me if you like :)

xoxoxoxxo

k

Hey I won an Award!

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I am so glad no one hates me :)


Thanks for the award Jen. <3

If you are interested in a foul mouthed, in your face, tell it like it is Blog that is sprinkled  with a little sweetness and a whole lotta naughty check out my friend Jen's Blog!
Click here to visit Jen's blog, " Randomness that sparkles"

Just Stuff

Hi my dear Friends :)

  Just wanted to let everyone know that I have been hard at work on building a store webpage for my collection of Eyeshadows. I can't wait! So look for it soon. I hope to have it up and running by the end of next month!  I am really proud of my shadows and have spent the last few months playing with colors and different ingredients and have just really been having a fun time doing it. 

Sorry if I haven't been blogging as often as I should, shame on me! But with the Holiday season here I have been busy busy :) 

I hope everyone is doing Fab and I want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas

XOXOXOXOXO

K

How to Cover / Hide / Conceal a Tattoo with Makeup

Nightmare Before Christmas Contest Entry # 3 Ice Queen

Ok so this is my last entry to the Nightmare before Christmas Contest on youtube. I am contested OUT! ha! BTW the contest just wasn't about the nightmare before Christmas, it was to be inspired by anything Christmas, Halloween, or Tim Burton.

Anyways Love you guys.

night night

k

Nightmare Before Christmas Contest Entry #2 Zombie Santa

Yeah so this is what I have been up to. Just because it's Christmas that doesn't mean it can't be Halloween too! Ha. This is actually a contest entry for AnaAuthur81's (one of my favoritest youtube guru's) nightmare before christmas contest. Enjoy!