http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/ ksenija savic photography | photo blog en-us http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=116 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=116 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:44:00 GMT

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hi there! & thanks so much for stopping by! i am a fine art international photographer & make-up artist based in Michigan, capturing moments & creating work with great passion.life.&.love. <3 my blog acts as an open journal of all the happenings at .ksp., as well as my personal life. there are new posts weekly, so be sure to RSS feed & check back often! this welcome post will remain pinned to the top of the blog at all times, so all new posts will follow below.

if you happen to be searching for a particular post, just use the search bar located above in the main header on the far right corner. it searches by key words, so simply type in the name of the post that you are looking for, click "go" & it will take you there!

your comments truly make my day, so if you like what you see, please let me know! i absolutely LOVE hearing from you. happy day & happy blogging!

<3 ksen

***also,,, if you are wondering about my name, ksenija, it is pronounced more like "s-e-n-i-y-a"... or you can call me ksen ("s-e-n") - whichever is easiest for you!

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this particular section is where you can find all sorts of neccessary info, wedding day tips 'n' tricks & answers to any questions you might have that you couldn't find on the website.

feel free to post a question or comment & i will do my best to get back to you right away!

i look forward to hearing from you. <3

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so feel free to post a comment or question, and lets have some fun! after all, that is what it's all about, right?! :)

thanks SO much for stopping by!!!

<3 ksen

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=380 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=380 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:54:00 GMT .a little note.
just a lil' note to let you know i will be out of office until Friday, March 5, 2010. i will tend to all emails & calls as soon as i am able -- thank you in advance for your patience! please contact my wonderful office assistant, Angela, for any pressing matters! to email her, click here!


...and on this lovely Sunday, i leave you with two more sweet notes :

.CUTENESS.
it has been soooo bizanely busy in .ksp. world that i realized my precious Jones hasn't graced the blog in a little while. so i thought, what better way than to share a little interaction i captured semi-recently of Jones with Jude, Ang's adorable youngest son, in the studio room. :)

are they the cutest or what?! together they = CUTENESS overload,,, in my humble opinion ;)

and second...

.makin' it mine.
the sa-weetness that is the beautyFULL mizzz J a i m e,,, recently reminded of this AWESOMEandthensome song by Jason Mraz. not only do i absolutely LOVE the entire album this song is on, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things",,, but i had forgotten about this pocket of inspirational goodness & wanted to share :

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(oh,,, & i suggest you crank up the volume & make a little room in case you spontaneously bust out into a little dance party wherever this may find you. not that it happened to me, or anything,,, jus sayin'. ;))


wishing you a soulFULL, blissFULL, dream-making week!

<3 ksen

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love is :

in her room... (Marisa made the artwork above her crib by the way! LOVE it) :

...starting to get sleeeeepy :

home <3 :

the one, the only, miss Darwin Elizabeth! <3

***CLICK HERE!!!*** to view the slide show & see more photographs of sweet Darwin. :)

beaaaaaaautyFULL Darwin Elizabeth was born on June 25, 2009 weighing 7lbs 12oz, 20.5" to her proud parents Marisa & Jonah. i had the great pleasure of documenting Marisa & Jonah's wedding day in 2007 (& you may also remember them from some previous posts on this blog),,, so to be able to now experience and capture their growing family, love & joy as parents is another absolute blessing of my 'job'.

with all that said, i hope you are prepared for the CUTENESS OVERLOAD you are about to intake as you meet the incredible Darwin below! she is a bundle of laughter, love & SA-weetness, not to mention incredibly mobile for being only just around 6 months at the time of the session. below are some of my top faves from our fun afternoon, however be sure to check out the slideshow at the end of this post for even more photographs!



Marisa, Jonah & Darwin ~ words could never properly express how much i adore you all. it seems like just yesterday we were meeting for the first time at Caribou Coffee, then came the amazing day that was Emily & Jonathan's wedding, to your fabulous wedding day, to the creation of your wedding album, to the countless connections i have since then made with your friends,,, to the arrival of your amazing daughter!!! i have said it before & i will say it again -- this, to me, is what life is all about. <3 i feel the luckiest to know you & to be able to call you my friends. the happiness in my heart for Darwin is overwhelming... hopefully you will be able to 'see' it in the photos below! with great love & gratitude always, <3 ksen


without further ado, please meet Darwin Elizabeth!

;)

there is just something about this photo that i. LOVE. so much:

<3 <3 <3

*heart* the series below :

Darwin with Mom!

...and on the go!

her expression here kills me e v e r y time ;) :

:D

as you can tell by now,,, Darwin already has some uber-rad fashion sense!

love this :

could she be any sweeter or cuter???

already practicing her ballet moves :

<3

she didn't like the camera at all ;) :

'love, l o v e, love'

Darwin with Dad!

;)

<3

happiness :

triple *heart* this image :

bliss :

the gorgeous family :

;)

another top fave :

just. can't. get. enough!!!

;)

!!! :

;)

Darwin,,, you are absolutely,,, stunning :

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=372 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=372 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:25:00 GMT sooooo.... as promised from last week's post, below are some more of my topTOP faves from my work travels for Ciao Andiamo!



however,

i must take a teeny-tiny moment to interrupt this post with a few pics of the newest love. of. my. life,,,

my precious nephew Daniel Luca Stella!!! <3 born on Monday, February 22nd at 7:39pm weighing 7lbs 12oz & 20&1/2"!

he wasn't even an hour into this world when i took these photos below of him with his proud Mom & Dad,
my sister Olga, & brother in-law, Dante (who you may also remember from this post). :)

isn't he the sweeeetest little thing??! i can't stand it! of course,,, more pics to come soon!

aaand,,, now back to this regularly scheduled post. :) textures, places & all things Italy that i *heart* so!

<3

an early morning in Venice :

a peek into just one, of the many, fantabulous stores in Florence :

Jon Pollock, of Ciao Andiamo waiting patiently as i do my thing. :) it is SO hard not to stop every 3 1/2 seconds to take a photograph of something, especially in Italy!!!

l i g h t :

i do believe the clouds were actually painted into the sky that day... ;)

on the road :

i *heart* Filippo Lippi! of course, this is not his original artwork, but quite magical none-the-less ;) :

yes, please! :)

i know i had posted this image on a previous post,,, but looking at it takes me back to a time i used to sit on the Arno, sketch, laugh, read, & watch the sunset with my friends. looking at this image brings light into my heart :

there IS artwork everywhere you look :

italian tablecloth art :

' when i close my eyes '

..olive trees!

the mood & perspective in this image makes my heart flutter ~happy~ :

more artwork by the fabulous Carlotta Parisi:

do you see the cross in the distance? ;)

cappuccino break :

every day we get this gift of immense LOVE & LIGHT,,, literally. it so bright & larger than life -- so how is that we can sometimes ignore it or take it for granted???!

love, love & love :

" tuscan sunset "

and of course,,,

***however, if you would like to connect to the gallery immediately, simply CLICK HERE!***

(remember,,, passcode is : AFRICA! :))


wishing you a very happy "wednesday's whimsy"!

<3 ksen

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=373 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=373 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:46:00 GMT will be is the way they look at each other -- i mean really look at each other -- completely in tune, as if in their own little 'bubble.' it is undeniable, quite magical & truly a pleasure to have been able to experience.

the entire day took place at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, surrounded by family, friends & love,love,love. the evening was filled with brilliant toasts, incredible food & dancing galore thanks to the awesome Skyline & the Back Street Horns! below are some of my top favorites from their special day, however be sure to check out the slideshow at the end of this post for even more!


Liz & Tony,,, the minute Danielle, Jaime & i got into my car at the end of the night we could not stop talking about how MUCH fun we had & how ah!mazing your love for one another is. i cannot thank you enough for being so welcoming & warm -- it felt as if i had known you for years. thank you for choosing .ksp. to document one of the most important days of your life together... it is truly an honor! i am just thrilled for you to experience it again through the imagery below (more to come soon!). wishing you a lifetime of smiles, laughter & 'bubbly' love ;) .
with great heart & gratitude always, <3 ksen


first up, her breathtaking ring :

her gorgeous dress :

and some more fancy details :

getting ready time!

Liz, you are absolutely STUNNING :

Tony,,, getting ready :

it was a brilliant day :

Tony, looking quite handsome himself ;) :

& ready to see his Bride!

their first sight :

<3

are they the cutest or what?!!!

:D

love. is. beautyFULL :

remember this cutie-patootie?!

the gents!

;)

their families were a ton of fun ;) :

:D ...you may also remember Liz's brother, Eric & his family (on the right) from some previous posts on the blog :

the ladies!

love.this.series ;) :

time to sign the Katubah :

<3

some of the children taking a candy break. ;) heart everything about this image :

during the Budekin :

i adore the way Tony's Mother is looking at her son here :

here comes the bride!

Liz & her Mother <3 :

their first dance as husband & wife :

father/daughter dance :

<3

the new mr. & mrs. <3 :

the decor was GORGEOUS :

during cocktail hour :

;)

*<3*everything about this photograph :

the Mizinka!

Tony with his parents :

a little glimpse inside their bubble ;) -- LOVE this image :

:D

pure bliss :

and off for a little romancy time ;) :

their playfulness is the BEST :

another top fave from the day :

glorious, wondrous, beautyFULL love. <3 a big heartFULL congrats again to you both!

***CLICK HERE!!!*** to view the slide show & see more photographs from their wedding day. :)


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"PASSION: There are some things in life that catch your eye,
and then, there are those that capture your heart. Pursue those. "~Mary Grace

the quote above has always had a special place in my heart & life. <3 so it is no wonder to me that as i began to write this post, it immediately came to mind. i couldn't not type it... even though i had used it once before on a previous blog post. ironically enough, both posts are driven by the same cause -- ADOPT MORE!


those who follow the blog have definitely heard about the ksp art show benefiting ADOPT MORE. with the excitement of upcoming travels to Ethiopia approaching, i decided to do something a lil' special to continue to help with this ah!mazing cause :

***however, if you would like to connect to the gallery immediately, simply CLICK HERE!***



below is the first part of some of my TOP fave photographs that have been added into the gallery! all imagery was captured from my recent travels to Italy for an up & coming awesome new company, Ciao Andiamo scheduled to launch this summer.


this is the very first image i took as we began our travels, taken in the Milan train station. it is always amazing to me how even the train stations in Italy have a certain magical aura to them, despite their constant hustle & bustle :

;)

<3

there is a playful joy that encompasses all of Italy. this moment is just a sliver of it :

i adore this image. the pink-dipped girl on rollerblades & her pet pigeon ;) were just a beautiful added bonus :

um, yes please :) :

taken from our Fiat as we made an abrupt left turn. i. love. everythingaboutthisimage :

hello Tuscany :

this image has an odd depth of field & perspective. makes me tilt my head & smile :) :

a typical morning in Venice :

late night in Siena, we came across this amazing restaurant...

i would like to know the individual who lives here <3 :

i'll take the one on the right ;), thank you :

you can rent this place. oh, yes. you can :

it would be nice to wake up here one lovely spring morning :

we stumbled across a truly talented & ah!mazing artist, Carlotta Parisi (more on her in a future post!) :

at peace :

inside Sant'Antimo Church :

only in Italy would you come across 3 horses and a donkey :) :

Jon Pollock, of Ciao Andiamo, & i traveling throughout Tuscany. we both have an immense passion & love for Italy,,, so needless to say, our perma-smiles were a constant :

warmth :

'imperfection perfection'

i *heart* Positano :

sunset on the Amalfi coast :

this image stops me every time. there is something so surreal about the entire moment. if i could 'stage' it i still wouldn't have been able to capture "it." reminds me how sometimes things that almost make no sense,,, make all the sense in the world :

lastly, one late night in Venice, we stumbled across this street. 'Calle Amor dei Amici', which means 'Love of Friends' Street. this was one of many moments where my heart screamed happy. <3

happy, happy "wednesday's whimsy" to YOU. :)

<3 ksen

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=371 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=371 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:35:00 GMT aaaaaand it's time for another installment of mup mondays. :)


Q : what would you say is your favorite 'natural' lip look?


A : i would say my top fave natural lip combo is :

MAC Beurre Cremestick Lipliner
+
VIVA GLAM V lipstick
+
VIVA GLAM V or VI lipglass!


the beautiful part of VIVA GLAM V lipstick is that it is soft & sheer, allowing you to wear it as a subtle hint of color or vamp it up simply by changing your lip liner! however,,, the BEST part of all is that 100% of the money spent on any VIVA GLAM lipstick or lipglass goes directly to the MAC Aids Fund! can someone please hollah out a HUGE, big 'AWESOMEandthensome' please?!!!

MAC has always had some downright ah!mazing spokeswomen representing new shades of VIVA GLAM throughout the years. this year's voices are no different... representing two new shades of VIVA GLAM are the ever-SO talented, creative & lovely Cyndi Lauper & Lady Gaga!!!

here's a bit more about VIVA GLAM & this important cause :

"Established in 1994 to support men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS globally, VIVA GLAM I, II, III, IV, V and VI, were launched as continuous shades and have achieved tremendous success over the years. Spring 2010 sees two new VIVA GLAM shades introduced as limited life for 12 months on counter. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sensational Cyndi Lauper and the electric Lady Gaga! Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass is donated to the M·A·C AIDS Fund to support men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS."

check out the interview below for even more info :

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a most happy Monday peeps! here's to actively making a difference, big or small, daily, weekly,,, as often as we can!!!

make it a good one,,, and an even better week. :)

<3 ksen



]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=360 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=360 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:15:00 GMT such a great honor to not only document a wedding day, but also gain a friendship with the bride & groom. therefore, when their wedding gets asked to be featured on such awesome websites as the Knot, it makes my heart smile SO big for the couple, as well as for all the others who get to enjoy their story & special day. :)

i feel incredibly blessed to have had two weddings recently featured on the Knot.com! if you are a regular blog follower, you may remember the wonderFULL & absolutely gorgeous Linda & Michael. <3

below is a snapshot of their feature, however just click here to see Linda & Michael's full post!

you may also remember my New Year's Eve uber passionate & beautyFULL couple, Julie & Vince! <3

below is a snapshot of their feature, but be sure to click here to see Julie & Vince's entire post!!

a most heartfelt & BIG thank you to the awesome folks at the Knot, as well as the ah!mazing Linda & Michael and Julie & Vince. there aren't enough words to properly express how much i adore you all & how greatly my heart is filled with gratitude!

<3 ksen

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=370 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=370 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:55:00 GMT just a tad. definitely NOT complaining at all,,, just sayin'. ;)

i am also getting better at understanding that if i want time to slow down, i have to be the one who makes that happen. a very hard concept to wrap my work-aholic brain around. however, i am trying inch by inch, so i give myself an 'A' for 'acceptable effort'. ha! ;)

needless to say, my lil ol' blog here has been a wee bit neglected. which in turn means that my creative self & mind feel like they might just explode if at least a few of the things that i have been wanting to share are not posted soooon.

instead of feeling overwhelmed at the thought of 'where to start?'... this little diddy below came to mind on my walk with Jones-ers today. one of my bestest friends, Jac, sent me this months ago because she thought i would enjoy it -- and enjoy it, i did! :) if you have a few minutes & want a little smile to curl up onto your face,,, i suggest you read below! <3

...and with that, i leave you this image of one of my favorite places in the world,,, Firenze, taken from my recent travels for Ciao Andiamo. when i look at this image, it takes me to a time many moons ago where i really began to learn & understand the importance of the beauty that is naturally all around us. be it in nature, people, buildings, animals, sounds, smells.... truly, everywhere we are, everywhere we look, there is something to be discovered, something to be enjoyed, something to be lived.

wishing you a happy, 'priority-filled' ;) "wednesday's whimsy".

<3 ksen


...for more information on the uber talented Joshua Bell,,, check out his website here!

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=358 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=358 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:39:00 GMT everyone -- from their bigger than life smiles, to their zest for life, to their unconditional love -- it is no wonder to me that the Universe joined these two bright lights. <3

i first met both Erin & Bryan when i documented her sister Allison & brother-in-law Matt's wedding in 2008 (to see that post, click here!). i will never forget when i received one of the MOST cheery & thoughtful emails from Erin after Allison & Matt's wedding. my heart was already deeply touched from the connection with Allison & Matt,,, so this extra step of kindness & gratitude just blew me away. this, however, i quickly grew to know was just Erin, being Erin -- a true kindred spirit filled with a most optimistic outlook on life.

in the midst of our many emails that followed, Erin spoke --- ahem,,, gushed... about Bryan all throughout.:) without ever having a conversation with Bryan, i already felt like i knew him. when the day came that Erin called me to tell me 'something' important,,, i literally screamed in excitement! i could hear her smiling through the phone line, as was i. my heart couldn't have been happier. <3

Erin & Bryan were married in the awe!some city of Chicago (or as i used to call as a kid "Chikakago" ;)). the day began with the ladies getting dolled up at the great Crowne Plaza Hotel. next, their heartfelt ceremony took place at the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple. after, we ventured around the city for some photo fun & ended at the gorgeous Prairie Production for a night filled with great laughter, toasts, eats, dancing & grand celebration by all.

below are a 'few' ;) top faves, however be sure to check out the slide show for even more at the end of this post!

Erin & Bryan!!! as i have expressed many times before, i feel the luckiest to know you and your families. :) being in Chicago that weekend felt like being part of the fam -- thank you again for your incredible warmth & hospitality. both Danielle & i couldn't stop talking about how ah!mazing everything was & how much we adore you all. i wish you both a lifetime FILLED with the laughter & joy i witnessed and captured that day... when going through your images, i am reminded once again of the power & incredible beauty of the one thing that matters most in this world -- Love. ....and now i get to show you a bit of what your love looks like! ;) hope you enjoy!! with great heart, love & gratitude, always, <3 ksen



Erin is also the incredible talent behind her company,Pulp and Honey (featured in a previous post, as well!),,, therefore the mastermind behind all the brilliant details below :) :

<3

sealed with a smooooch & smiles :

it's official!!!

and just a little bit of newlywed time...

;)

i love this mini series of Erin with her fam :

the bridal party was a BLAST :

the new mr. & mrs.!!!

<3

while Erin was getting bustled, i couldn't help but notice her up-do. so graceful & romantic <3 :

Erin's wonderFULL parents :) :

... in the limo bus :

love is :

*heart*

;)

the ladies :) :

the gents! :

<3<3<3

at Prairie Productions :

one of my top faves :

this image is how it actually looked that evening. no 'color' or texture was added. i <3 it :

the Mc's ;) :

father.daughter dance :

mother.son dance :

...and the dancing continued thanks to their awesome guests & great dj Mark Rankin of DJ Chicago!

last, but not least... a few late-night romancy pics :) :

<3

***CLICK HERE!!!*** to view the slide show & see even more photographs from their special day. :)

the day was extraordinary :

her dress. was. stunning :

and the bling! oh the bling... :)

Jenny from Scarlet Petal did a fabulous job :

the creative designer behind their pretty hair flowers is the talented Nichole Brown (Coie is her company & you can also check our her etsy shop for more work!) :

more of the lovely details...

Bryan's ring <3 :

laughter was a constant that day :

<3

oh Erin,,, you are such a beauty!

the brilliant make-up artist that day was my dear friend Rommy. :) he will not only ROCK your make-up look....

...but also bring such great energy & laughter with him! <3 i *heart* this image :

yes. getting dressed really can be THIS fun!! :D

:)

<3

Erin was given gifts from Bryan, as well as her Mother & sister. <3 what i love most about this image is that there is so much going on. it is real, vibrant & full of heart... as simple as it 'may' be :

Erin,,, you . are . GORGEOUS!!!

to the church we go!

Bryan was all smiles as well that day :) :

...and looking quite dapper himself :

<3

;)

can someone say yummm!?! yes please!

oh the details!!! Erin is truly such a talent :

... you know i LOVED this wall! <3

their 'sa-weeet' cake was created by Tipsy Cake in Chicago :

<3

i absolutely love it when a client becomes a friend,,, & i feel so lucky to be able to say this about the radiant Allison & Matt <3 :

love. everything. about. this :

their first dance as husband & wife...

<3

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=369 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=369 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:11:00 GMT last week's 'wednesday's whimsy' post.... here are the remaining 25 life lessons from Regina Brett, a columnist for, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, who wrote 50 life lessons. :)

wishing you a happy, snowy & warm "wednesday's whimsy".

<3 ksen

***to revisit the first 25 life lessons, simply CLICK HERE!!!***

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=310 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=310 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:07:00 GMT aaaaand i am already slightly behind the ball on my mup mondays -- unfortunately, unless i pulled an all nighter yesterday (which i am vowing not to do this year!), there was no possible time to fit one in. so instead, on this gorgeously bright Tuesday, i bring to you mup mondays a day late ;). ...question number one!

Q. from Kristen :

How do I do a cool brown smoky eye (shadow/liner?) etc..and what products do u like to use for shadow that don't crease..I have issues w/ that. What tools do u use, I can't ever do that crease thing right w/ my almond shaped eyes.

A. from ksen :
a smoky eye can be done a number of ways & there are also many different levels of what people consider 'smoky'. however, i am going to do my best to break it down as simply as i can! below will be an example of a 'cool brown smoky eye'. :) please note that the products used may need to be adjusted slightly due to your skin color tones!

first :
in my opinion, i believe that in order to achieve a great smoky eye easily (or any eye-look for that matter), your number one needed tool is a set of fab brushes!!! brushes will make everything SO much easier & also apply your products best. investing in a good set of brushes is essential & when you do, be sure to spend a few extra bucks on some brush cleanser so that you can maintain your brushes. if you do so & take the time to take good care of your brushes, they WILL last... leaving that investment to be not as costly when you stretch it out over the years. :)

however, with that said & knowing that we all may not have the master set of brushes of our dreams at home, i will try my best to help you create a smoky eye with only 3 brushes!

second :
all the products that i use professionally & that are listed below are from MAC. i can go into this subject more perhaps on another mup mondays!

ok! here we go :

step 1)
begin with a good base. i adore MAC Eye Paints, as well as MAC Paint Pots. for myself, i usually use MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot. i would suggest applying it all over your eye (from the lid up into the brow bone) as a base with the soft & fluffy MAC #217 Blending Brush. however, instead of a brush, you may use your ring finger to apply this product as long as you apply it gently!! both MAC Eye Paints & MAC Paint Pots go on easily & then set -- once set i always say you can 'cry, sweat, get rained on & your shadows will stay!' the key, however is that a 'little goes a long way' -- so no need to glob it up! in fact, with all MAC products it is pretty much a given that 'a little goes a long way'. you will always get the MOST out of your products & be so surprised as to how long they last you!

step 2)
take MAC Stubborn Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil (also glides on easily & then sets becoming waterproof) & line the top of your lid, as well as slightly 'hug' or round out the outer corner of your eye with a touch of the liner. don't worry about how 'perfect' your line is either because the next step will be to take the MAC #219 Pencil Brush & smudge the line well. :)

step 3)
use the MAC #239 Eye Shader Brush & apply MAC Tempting Eye Shadow (once again, this is just an example) as your lid color. then dip your #217 Blending Brush into your crease color, in this case i would suggest MAC Twinks Eye Shadow. place the round fluffy #217 Blending Brush at the outer corner of your lid & create the crease color by going back & forth like a sideways "v" shape. the softness of that brush will allow you to soften the color to your liking, as well as build the color by adding more to the brush & repeating the process. this brush will also allow you to shape the crease color around your eye to best suite your eye shape!
***side note!*** if you used the #217 Blending Brush to apply your MAC Paint as a base in the first step, then you will need to use a clean & dry brush to apply the crease color! very important!

step 4)
take your #219 Pencil Brush and apply MAC Retrospeck Eye Shadow as an inner highlight to the inner corners of your lids & then a lower liner highlight underneath your eye. ps. i LOVE this color. very versatile for so many occasions & looks!

step 5)
ever tried to do a smoky eye before & then thought to yourself, 'this just doesn't look right?' to me, this next step is one of the most important parts to making that smoky eye look 'complete' and the best part is, it is so simple! take MAC Graphblack Technakohl liner & line the inside of your lower lid with it. it might go on a bit dark, however keep in mind that that is the tissue part of your eye so it will eventually fade a bit to a more subdued gray. this also helps make the white of your eyes pop, & in turn bring out the vibrant color of your eyes!

step 6)
at this point, you may go back in & vamp up the crease color or add more upper eye liner -- all depending on how 'smoky' you want to go. the very last step, though, is to pump up your lashes with mascara! this step truly brings it all together. i would recommend a waterproof mascara if you are going to an event & don't want to worry about your look smudging, falling, etc. however, any mascara that you are comfortable with is key. make sure to place the mascara on both your top & bottom lashes in order to achieve more of a balanced smoky eye look!


i hope that all helps at least a bit. :)
happy tuesday!

<3 ksen

below are two examples of smoky eyes with two different eye shapes. here is one of the wonderFULL Tanya:

and another version of a smoky eye of the FABUUUlous Nicole :

]]> http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=368 http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=368 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:59:00 GMT "i hope everyone has something like this in their lives that brings them together with people & reminds them the goodness that IS their life..."

actually, that is just a touch into that 'thought'. ;) however, today, it rang so loudly that i knew i had to 'journal' about it.

so here i am. in hopes that maybe this may touch you & put a smile to your day, as it did mine. in hopes that someone you know may really need this message TODAY. in hopes that 2010 starts off on the best note possible. <3

it wouldn't be me to not express to you what is in my heart. you can take it or leave it. it is what it is. :)

so with that said, my wish to you as we all embark on this journey called '2010,' is :
that you find a place where you feel inspired,
where you leave feeling better, happy,
where you are challenged to conquer your 'fears',
where you are reminded how beautiful the world is despite it's sometimes hard exterior,
where you are reminded how much YOU really can make a difference,
where you remember to take a couple deep breaths,
where your inner core feels recharged & ready to do the best that you can for yourself and others,
where you are reminded that everything is going to be better than okay,

and that even the stranger seated next to you is a friend. <3


today, was the second day of a series focused on 'life's interruptions.' as different & unique we may be from each other, i truly believe we all have the hope, desire & burn within us to do something greater in life. we also all share the ability to truly make the best out of every day & positively impact everyone we encounter.

at the end of the service, the video below was shared with us. it is a similar video to a previous post on this blog & yet i couldn't control the chills that shivered up & down my body, nor stop the insta-smile that was plastered across my face.

needless to say, i feel this is worth watching today. or tomorrow. or whenever you need an instant boost & zest for life...

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wishing you a happy, smile-inducing week filled with lots of little & big surprises. :)

<3 ksen

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