Tuesday 2 October 2012

HOW I Wash My Makeup Brushes ❤

Hey Dolls,

I've uploaded another video to my YouTube channel beautybyrubielee 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8UbHEMFISo&feature=plcp



Comment, Request, Subscribe & Like, See you in my next video :)

x



Wednesday 26 September 2012

Show Me How You Burlesque!

Hey Dolls,

I fell in love with the movie 'Burlesque' the very first time i saw it, For those of you who haven't yet seen it it's an amazing story about a small-town (very talented) girl who ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer feat. Christina Aguilera and Cher. Hands down it is easily one of my favourite movies! I'm such a big fan of Christina.. and Cher too of course!


Here's a sneak peek of what to expect..






After falling in love with the costumes, makeup and style of dance a few months ago I was offered the opportunity to work as an Assistant Make-up Artist for a semi-local Burlesque show called 'Rhythm Of Deception' 

Aaaaand I thought i would share a picture with you all of the Make-up i was asked to do for the show..





What do you think?


x

Monday 3 September 2012





More To Me Than Makeup TAG ❤

Hey Dolls,

I've uploaded another video to my YouTube channel beautybyrubielee 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9MfOhBaM5E&feature=plcp




In this video I have done the 'More To Me Than Makeup TAG' I did film this on the same day as 'My New Zealand Accent TAG' video hence the same outfit, hair, makeup etc..if you haven't already make sure you subscribe :)

Which YouTube beauty guru's do you follow? What sort of video's would you like to see me film?


x

Sunday 2 September 2012

Client Makeover

Hey Dolls,

So today I have a 'Client Makeover' for you all, below is the before and after pictures of my model. She wanted a look that she could wear to a 21st or out clubbing on a saturday night. I chose to give her a soft smokey eye paired with dramatic lashes, highlighted cheekbones and baby pink lips. 






Products Used 


Prep + Prime


Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer


Face


Revlon Colorstay Foundation 220 Natural Beige

Minifies White Translucent Face Powder
BYS Blush Pretty In Pink
Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder Brighten

Eyes


MAC Painterly Paint Pot

Coastal Scents Eye Shadows 88 Shimmer Palette
- White Pearlesque Shimmer
- Soft Grey Shimmer
Ebay Lashes
DUO Lash Glue
Fluidline Blacktrack
Collosal Mascara Glam Black

Lips


Lucas PawPaw Lip Conditioner

Kryolan Lip Colour LC002

If you any of you want to see a tutorial on how to achieve this look, I'd be happy to film and upload a video for you all.


x

Thursday 30 August 2012

My New Zealand Accent TAG ❤

Hey Dolls,

Just a quick update to let you all know that I have uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel beautybyrubielee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzFf_9aQg7s&feature=plcp





It was my first time filming a TAG video so I was a little nervous, but let me know what you think in the comments below and if you haven't already make sure you subscribe :)

x

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Editorial Make-up

Hey Dolls,

Today i have a tutorial for you all inspired by the photo below, on the right is a colour editorial make-up from Elle Russia magazine, which i have used as inspiration to create my look on the left..





My step by step guide on how you can acheieve this look at home..

Prep + Prime
Ok so the first thing you want to do is use either a moisturiser or a primer to prep your skin. Im using Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. You'll want to make sure you have a nice smooth lips so be sure to prep your lips with a lip conditioner too, im using lucas pawpaw.
Face
Im going to apply a concealer that matches my model's skin colour to cover any blemishes and areas of redness on her face some people prefer to apply concealer after foundation and some before, I think its really down to personal preference and what works best for you. My model provided her own foundation for this look (Elizabeth Arden) so im going to apply this all over my model's face using a flat top foundation brush and then set the foundation using a white transcluent face powder, to create a matte finish.
Eyes
I'm using my coastal scents 88 original palette for this look, im going to take a teal blue-green eyeshadow and apply it all over both lids.
Eyebrows
This particular look is quite strong so I wanted to make sure to emphasise the eyebrows. I added a dark brown eyeshadow to fill them in and followed the natural shape of the brows. 
Eyelashes
The eyelashes Im using are ones I ordered off ebay, if anyones interested leave a comment below and I can add the link to the seller. For this look i recommend using high impact, dramatic lashes. To achieve the pink accents on the sides I used a hot pink lipstick and painted it on ;)

Eyeliner


Take a thin eye liner brush and apply a gel liner or liquid (whichever you prefer along) the base of the top lashline of both eyes and along the lower lashline then apply a black pencil liner in your waterline. I've used MAC 'Blacktrack Fluidline'.
Cheeks
For this look i've used a muted pink blush on the apples of the cheeks.
Lips
Using a shimmery highlighting powder, like MAC's 'Soft and Gentle' highlight the cupids bow then apply a hot pink lip colour to the lips. Apply a highlighting powder to the middle of the bottom lip and finish with a coat of clear gloss.
I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial.

x

Monday 27 August 2012

Mani Monday

Hey Dolls,

Welcome to Mani Monday.. My nails of the day..





OPI Divine Swine (Muppets Collection)
+
OPI Crown Me Already (Miss Universe Collection)


I am such a fan of glitter nail polishes, the only downside being they are soo difficult to remove!!

For this look, I have applied 3-4 coats of OPI Divine Swine on four of my nails and 3-4 coats of OPI Crown Me Already on my pinky.. It gives such a great contrast and I love it!

Leave a comment below and let me know what you think..

x

Aveeno Active Naturals

SWEAR BY AVEENO PRODUCTS, because they contain natural ingredients with real skin care benefits giving you healthier-looking, beautiful skin. These are my three favourite Aveeno products that i use everyday and just a little bit about them ..




Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream

This stuff is non-greasy and fragrance free, it protects and moisturizes skin for 24 hours and even lasts through hand washing which is such a bonus! RRP $10.99NZD

Aveeno Advanced Care Moisturizing Cream  



I use this moisturiser on my face and its perfect for sensitive skin its specially formulated so that the Triple Oat formula, soothes and provides extra moisture for extra dry skin, while Ceramides help enhance the skin's ability to retain moisture. RRP $21.00NZD

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

This one is great as an all over body moisturiser, it's fragrance free, non-greasy, noncomedogenic and so moisturising. RRP $17.91NZD


x

Sunday 26 August 2012

Facebook..

Hey Dolls,

Just a quick announcement.. I have FACEBOOK!






I would really appreciate it if you could all take the time to follow the link below and click 'LIKE'

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rubie-lee-Beauty/459146827441853

And I'll see you all there..

x

FOTD

Hey Dolls,

This is a picture of me and my gorgeous sister Riley.. At only 3 years old she is already a make up artist in the making..

Today im going to do a 'Face of the Day' post for you all on this look and I'll post the products used below, Enjoy!






Prep + Prime

Aveeno Advanced Care Moisturizing Cream 

Face

Revlon Colorstay 220 Natural Beige
Minifies Concealer NB1
Minifies White Transcluent Powder

Cheeks

MAC Soft & Gentle MSF

Eyes

Coastal Scents Warm Palette
- Light Mink Brown
- Dark Brown
Paris Berlin Black Mascara

Lips

Lucas PawPaw
Kryolan Lip Colour LF404

x

Saturday 25 August 2012

'Blog' along with me..

Hey Dolls,

Here in New Zealand summer is fast approaching and this year I want to make sure I am bikini ready! I've been thinking about starting a Vlog channel and to kick it off I thought I would start with a '30 day get fit for summer challenge'  I'll be showing you what I eat, how I workout and my journey from flab to ABS!

There are 30 days in September, April, June and November.. So i figure the best time to start is the 1st of SEPTEMBER. 





The Kardashian sisters have such fab figures and with their pictures sprawled all over magazines they definitely inspire me to get in shape. One of my most favourite ways to keep fit is running.. I do have a gym membership but sometimes I just prefer to get outside and workout or pull out my yoga mat at home..




Of course losing weight is 80% diet, I usually watch what I eat anyway because I find that what I eat effects how I feel but that doesn't stop me from indulging in takeaways and chocolate every now and then. So maybe just a few adjustments with better snacks and smaller portion sizes will help me on my way to success! 


I'm going to set myself a goal to lose between 3 kg - 4 kg in 30 days.. That's about 1 kg a week.
(6.6 pounds - 8.8 pounds)

I will upload daily blog posts on my progress, tips, eating habits etc..


So subscribe and join me while I get bikini ready for summer..

x


Friday 24 August 2012

Prep + Prime

Hey Dolls,

Today im going to do a blog post on the products i use to "Prep + Prime" my skin..



Aveeno Advanced Care Moisturizing Cream

I capital LOVE Aveeno products and this moisturiser is my absolute fave from there range. I use it twice a day, everyday and i cannot live without it. I tend to have sensitive-dry skin so this is ideal as it claims to sooth and provide extra moisture for extra dry skin, while the added Ceramides help enhance the skin's ability to retain moisture and normalise the condition of my skin. I recommend this product to anyone suffering from exzcema.




Hourglass Veil Primer


This primer is amazing, its described as a mineral-based, water-resistant primer with SPF 15 that neutralizes the skin, minimizes shine, and creates a smooth canvas for flawless makeup application. It absorbs excess oils and minimizes the appearance of pores by evenly distributing light to help hide and soften skin imperfections and fine lines. The thing i most love about this primer is that it doesnt contain any:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes 
- Phthalates





MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Paint pots are awesome, they can be used as primers, as a base, or as cream eyeshadows. I use this product as a primer for my eyes before i apply eyeshadow to help it stay fresh all day or all night. I just recently bought this and so far its proven to be very handy. I love the colour as its really neutral and suits almost any skin tone. Im thinking about buying another one maybe in blackground or imaginary to use as a base for a smokey eye look.





Lip Balms & Scrubs


Lush have a range of lip scrubs that come in 3 irrestible flavours Bubblegum, Mint Julips and Sweet Lips. Combine the exfoliating sugar granules with a moisturising lip balm and your lips will be left soft and prepped perfectly for lipstick or gloss.

As well as the products listed above i believe that a good skincare routine plays a vital role in prepping and priming your skin.

I'd love to hear what your favourite skincare products are, leave me a comment below.

x

Thursday 23 August 2012

Get ready with beautybyrubielee ❤

Hey Dolls,

I've just uploaded my first vid to youtube.. 'Get ready with beautybyrubielee ❤'




Leave a comment below and let me know what you think..

x

Tuesday 14 August 2012

Get Your Tweet On!

Hey Dolls,

Just a quick little post to announce that..




I have made a twitter account! YAY!!

My username is '@rubieleebeauty' and i can't wait to get some followers and start tweeting.. so what are you waiting for? Let's tweet!

x

Hello Bloggersphere! ❤

WELCOME TO 'BEAUTY BY RUBIE LEE'!

Hey Dolls,

Seeing as how this is my first official blog post on my new blog i thought i would start by telling you all a little bit about myself..

I'm Rubie lee (Captain Obvious!)
I'm 18 years young and i am from the beautiful country called New Zealand!

I've recently launched a youtube channel and am planning on hopefully uploading in the next few days, but i also thought it would be a great idea to start a blog that could coincide with my channel so here tis'.
I have a real passion for cosmetics and basically all things beauty related so my channel and blog will be mainly beauty oriented with a few other miscellanous posts and vids thrown into the mix just to spice things up abit.

So make sure you guys follow my blog, subscribe to my channel and i will talk to ya'll soon..

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

x