Prom 2014 Makeup Tutorial | Jaclyn Hill

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @MarlenaStell
    @MarlenaStell 10 лет назад +272

    Sweetie, this is BEAUTIFUL!! So proud of how far you've come- love watching your vids :)

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      @Jezabella23 10 лет назад

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    • @debbiemadrid6748
      @debbiemadrid6748 10 лет назад +1

      that looks so amazing!

    • @iCandyBR
      @iCandyBR 10 лет назад

      Gorgeous!

    • @Travelingmaven
      @Travelingmaven 10 лет назад

      *****
      ***** I love you both!!!!

    • @tanniareyes
      @tanniareyes 10 лет назад

      im so in love!!!... glitter look

  • @Pierrot.mp4
    @Pierrot.mp4 4 года назад +407

    Anyone come from Jamie's 2014 make up tutorial parody? Lol

  • @vasseurbeauty
    @vasseurbeauty 10 лет назад +7

    stunning! one of the best looks you've ever done. & so impressed that no matter how many videos you do you always have new tips that I haven't heard before!!

  • @MsDanabeauty
    @MsDanabeauty 10 лет назад +3

    No matter how hard i try i can never get my makeup to perfection like you jaclyn. You are pure genius and so so gorgeous. Love you!

  • @peachyanna6451
    @peachyanna6451 10 лет назад +8

    One of the only beauty gurus who still does actual tutorials that you learn something from

  • @jadac7695
    @jadac7695 10 лет назад +1

    I loveeee the way you apply and do you makeup. Everything is put on the correct way nothing looks messy, ugh your application is neat. You are a makeup queennn!

  • @TamaraHalit
    @TamaraHalit 10 лет назад +6

    I am blown away by every single one of your videos, you amaze me time and time again with how skilled and perfect you are! And you are absolutely drop dead gorgeous. Definitely the most talented and knowledgable beauty guru on youtube! You're amazing in every way! Don't stop doing what you do xoxoxox love you!

  • @XxSarahNicolexX
    @XxSarahNicolexX 10 лет назад +18

    Only 62k people have seen this video?? That is a CRIME! This is my favorite makeup look/tutorial in the history of RUclips I think!! You're the best Jaclyn!

    • @bidinosaur
      @bidinosaur 10 лет назад

      She is a night owl, so many videos are uploaded in the middle of the night :)

    • @XxSarahNicolexX
      @XxSarahNicolexX 10 лет назад +3

      I'm a night owl too, so I LOVE when videos go up at night!:)

    • @bellahummingbird7126
      @bellahummingbird7126 5 лет назад +1

      @@XxSarahNicolexX Now it’s 1M and other incidents happened;)

  • @Toya2therescue
    @Toya2therescue 10 лет назад +9

    Hi Jaclyn, my name is Latoya. I'm a full time working mom of 4, but I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I few years back I fell into I bit of a depression. All I really did was go to work, make sure my kids were clean and fed, and stay in my bed. During those darker times I stumbled on RUclips, which I had never really watched before. Anyway, to make a long story longer, I watched your videos... Back to back to back. They did 2 things for me. One, they forced me out of the house because I wanted to get some of the products you mentioned. Secondly, your tutorials were actually easy enough to follow that I could eventually recreate some of your looks. I know it's only make up, but being able make myself look better, started to make me feel better. I had my children young, so make up was never a priority. But now... I'm obsessed and a bit happier. So I just wanted to say thank you. You were /are a friend I needed when I felt lonely and you've taught me so much. I wish you all the best that life has in store for you. Xoxo LaToya

    • @Midwitch88
      @Midwitch88 10 лет назад

      Almost identical story here :)

  • @maybeshewillforyou
    @maybeshewillforyou 10 лет назад +1

    you are absolutely gorgeous, with and without make-up! But I am always blown away by how different you look by the end of your tutorials. It's a total transformation and it always trips me out

  • @yajahairazuel4211
    @yajahairazuel4211 10 лет назад +11

    I rarely leave any comments on your videos but always hit the thumbs up button every time, but I wanted to let you know how much I love watching your videos and how I am so amazed with the looks you put out....your personality is awesome and I am proud to be a subscriber of yours ☺️💕 just wanted to let you know

  • @ashvnorman
    @ashvnorman 10 лет назад +1

    Seriously. You are THE BEST at explaining on how to do these looks. The best.

  • @dolphinlover1014u
    @dolphinlover1014u 10 лет назад +6

    This has been my all time favorite prom/special occasion makeup look and I love how you used all makeup geek products! :)

  • @paitenshipp7935
    @paitenshipp7935 9 лет назад +1

    You have taught me SO much, thank you!!! Hubby is in the Marine Corps. And I have been binge watching your videos for months trying to find the perfect look to do for the birthday ball they do every year and this the totally the one! You are so talented and I thank the RUclips gods every day that i found you :) love you much, thanks again for all you do!

  • @Itz_THEFUNNYKIDS
    @Itz_THEFUNNYKIDS 10 лет назад +5

    Wow you are above & beyond professional! Your eye makeup looks PERFECT 👌👍 you make it looks so easy ... I'll give it a try hehe

  • @Lilipyre
    @Lilipyre 10 лет назад +1

    When you applied that pigment it was like instant heaven, choir-singing goodness! Holy cow. Need that in my life!

  • @Mosie27
    @Mosie27 10 лет назад +4

    It would be amaze balls if you did a video on what blushes to pair with what kind if eye look! I NEVER know what to use!

  • @loubells08
    @loubells08 10 лет назад

    Yes! ... You never let me down girl!! Your tutorials are the sunshine of my internet life!! Beautiful

  • @chloeberger10
    @chloeberger10 10 лет назад +11

    One day I hope to be able to do my makeup half as well as you do yours... lol I'll keep practicing! Literally flawless/ stunning every time!!!

  • @abilstromain7287
    @abilstromain7287 10 лет назад +1

    I must say this is the most beautiful prom tutorial I have ever seen out of all the time I have been watching beauty gurus! I will definitly be using this for my prom. Thank you for this amazing tutorial! You are beautiful!

  • @mayratouchofglam
    @mayratouchofglam 10 лет назад +26

    Aw no bloopers?

  • @dianacason7259
    @dianacason7259 10 лет назад

    REALLY!!!!!!! How beautiful are you with this look!! That green blouse or dress or whatever is gorge on you! So proud of you.

  • @smorse555
    @smorse555 10 лет назад +4

    This is absolutely beautiful, along with all the other makeup you do :) I just wanted to ask if maybe you could do a no makeup look/ what you do for makeup in the summer. Something like that because I know both are very minimal products xx

  • @Sierrabearaa95
    @Sierrabearaa95 7 лет назад +1

    I got bored and nothing in my subscription box looked interesting so I decided to watch some of your old videos and wow... I can't believe how far you have come with everything. I have been watching you since almost the beginning and I am just so happy for you and proud of you. I don't know if you will even see this, but I hope to meet you one day just to get a chance to talk to you!!! Love you Jaclyn

  • @carlykimball1632
    @carlykimball1632 10 лет назад +43

    Please do a prom look for 2015!😘😊

  • @jadewood8988
    @jadewood8988 10 лет назад

    I did this look for prom last night! The perfect "prom" look! Edgy but still glamorous! Love you Jaclyn!

  • @Talk2talk4real
    @Talk2talk4real 10 лет назад +3

    Out of every RUclipsr I LOVE your winged liner the best!!!!

  • @ashleywarner1405
    @ashleywarner1405 10 лет назад +1

    Oh my Jaclyn, you have outdone yourself!! Seriously how can your looks get any better?! Perrrrfection!! 💁👌💄💜

  • @Muastephnicole
    @Muastephnicole 10 лет назад +9

    Loved your video!!! So gorgeous! I can't believe we both had the same idea for prom :-) love you girl!!!

    • @Edna0114
      @Edna0114 10 лет назад

      I love you both!! Y'all are amazing and very talented MUA!!! 😘😘😘

  • @heyyitspeyy
    @heyyitspeyy 9 лет назад

    I can't get over that gorgeous foiled lid it brings ur eyes out so beautifully!

  • @CrystalConte
    @CrystalConte 10 лет назад +15

    Can. You. Just. Stop!!! Lol every time you just create the most amazing looks I just can't even!!!

  • @andreatate6702
    @andreatate6702 10 лет назад +1

    One word.....gourgeful!!!!! You nailed this look girl.

  • @destineecruz5761
    @destineecruz5761 9 лет назад +13

    My prom is 2 weeks away and I NEED YOU. post a prom 2015 makeup tutorial! 😩

  • @snoopylover28
    @snoopylover28 10 лет назад

    jaclyn your face is flawless even without makeup!!!! makeup just hugs your face perfectly!!! i can't even take it. love you!

  • @prettienini
    @prettienini 10 лет назад +4

    Jaclyn, I had no idea ur lips were so pink! U have the kind of lips where u can wear clear lip gloss and everyone would think it was a color lipgloss. That's cool!

  • @msjazzylady1
    @msjazzylady1 10 лет назад

    Jaclyn you are absolutely amazing! Hands down my favorite makeup artist here on RUclips, and on par with the best of the best! UGH, if only you had done this video when I had prom three years ago!!!

  • @LoveMelisaMichelle
    @LoveMelisaMichelle 10 лет назад +30

    Ughhhhhh beautiful.......jelllllly. 😁

    • @ucfcutie81
      @ucfcutie81 7 лет назад

      LoveMelisaMichelle mbv

  • @christinasummers3908
    @christinasummers3908 10 лет назад +2

    I met Jaclyn at IMATS NY and let me just say she is seriously the nicest and most gracious person i have ever met. She is so graceful and is serious this beautiful inside and out. She has such a talent for makeup and I wish her all of the success in the world!

  • @samanthahaynes9260
    @samanthahaynes9260 10 лет назад +4

    OMG I LOVE YOUR DRESS!!!! where did you get it?!!!!! I must have!

  • @Canadiangirlagain
    @Canadiangirlagain 10 лет назад +2

    That shirt is so my style! That's my favorite color and I love the straps!!

    • @CuriouslyAshley
      @CuriouslyAshley 10 лет назад +1

      I thought it was a shirt too but it's a dress

  • @mariahnicole175
    @mariahnicole175 9 лет назад +9

    My daughter and I are both watching this video and we are just sitting her in silence, enjoying this video. Then, out of no where, my daughter, Kiera says "That's a pwettttttyyyy giirlll!!" Oh my gosh, the way she said it tho, it was so adorable. :) We both love you and watch your videos together. She loves watching tutorials. She's already into makeup like Mama, she LOVES it.

  • @sammkidd17
    @sammkidd17 10 лет назад

    I would love to see all of your custom eyeshadow palettes from MAC and Makeup Geek! I just think it's awesome how you have so many and they are color-coordinated! Omg, everytime you show one I'm like "wooooow"

  • @iannadeocampo
    @iannadeocampo 8 лет назад +4

    Please make an updated prom 2016/2017 makeup tutorial!!! ❤️

  • @creeculmo8447
    @creeculmo8447 10 лет назад +1

    Never stop doing what you do, you are sooo gifted thank you for being such an inspiration! xoxo

  • @taniajauregui3994
    @taniajauregui3994 8 лет назад +5

    Jaclyn come to do my makeup for prom pleeaasssseeee! It's so hard to find someone who does makeup as good as you do!😅 I'm obsessed with all your videos!💖

  • @tarons66
    @tarons66 10 лет назад +2

    Omg!! Love this! I have every one of those makeup geek eye shadows including utopia! I'm a little old for prom, shhhhhh don't tell lol, but I'm going to so rock this look on the next date night with my hubby! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @LoveClaudiaB
    @LoveClaudiaB 10 лет назад +4

    can you do a video, on your set-up and the lights you use and stuff :)

  • @barrelracer17
    @barrelracer17 10 лет назад

    That color top plus those earrings---holy stunning!!!!!!! Flawless.

  • @glittermaven5
    @glittermaven5 10 лет назад +7

    Gosh Jaclyn is just too gorgeous for words... i mean serious girl crush over here, LOL. :) just so beautiful and i love her silly and fun personality! :)

  • @alexisd786
    @alexisd786 10 лет назад

    i could watch your vids all day & adore your bubbly/down to earth personality. you're so talented!

  • @KariSerrano
    @KariSerrano 10 лет назад +13

    Top 10 Makeup Geek shadows?
    Love youu💋💕

  • @Marizsa07
    @Marizsa07 10 лет назад

    Stunning!!!!! Love this look, this is the second time I see you create a beautiful look with this same Makeup Geek pigment. Guess what I'm purchasing next......

  • @kaybee9528
    @kaybee9528 10 лет назад +6

    "I know this seems like a lot of eye shadows.. It's cause it IS a lot of eye shadows!" LOLOLOL

  • @21taylorrenee
    @21taylorrenee 10 лет назад +1

    I think you should do a wedding series! Or just a couple different wedding makeup looks! I plan on doing my own makeup for my wedding next year & I'd love to see what you'd put together!!

  • @1125tammy
    @1125tammy 8 лет назад +6

    Because of you I am doing make up for friends and family.

  • @TwirlySkirt
    @TwirlySkirt 10 лет назад +1

    I am so excited to do makeup on a couple of cuties for prom and I can't wait to try this on them! You're THE BEST! Thank you!!!

  • @melissaboyd151
    @melissaboyd151 10 лет назад +8

    Besides the exquisite work you do, you have to be best in class from a teaching perspective! You really care about giving us the tips, tools and methods for creating beautiful looks! You seriously should consider doing professional classes!!!

  • @roxymang1
    @roxymang1 10 лет назад +1

    I went to Mac yesterday and asked for this look and I absolutely love it!!! Definitely one of my favorite looks. Even the makeup artist was inspired to recreate it on herself haha

  • @Celesteld13
    @Celesteld13 10 лет назад +3

    Can you do another prom look :o my prom is on June 7th and I would love to see another video (:

  • @carolsanchez7380
    @carolsanchez7380 9 лет назад

    Oh my lord you're gorgeous ! I could spend all day learning and watching your videos ! Your channel is life!

  • @alicer1791
    @alicer1791 4 года назад +7

    Her face was beautiful ❤️

  • @aminahalbouni9397
    @aminahalbouni9397 9 лет назад

    still one of my all time favorite looks!!!!!!!! always a nice relaxing day when i can sit back and watch jaclyn hill videos

  • @KRdoll5
    @KRdoll5 10 лет назад +5

    Jaclyn!!!! My son and I are at the Ronald McDonald house in Baltimore (we live in WI) & Im watching your videos to cheer myself up. I'm far away from home, my other 4 kids, husband and my 8 yr old just had surgery so will come and be my friend?! We can go shop :-D xoxoxo

  • @VanessaAcosta13
    @VanessaAcosta13 10 лет назад +2

    OMGGGGG Jaclyn.. I literally just bought every single color you used in this video.. minus the pigment! ERRMERGERDD!! I cannot wait to play with my new shadows, gorgeous look.. ummm MAKEUP GEEK I'm OBSESSED.

  • @ashleeylyn
    @ashleeylyn 10 лет назад +5

    Ugh Jaclyn I wish you lived in my closet lmao. I sooooooo wish I could get my makeup done by you. I don't trust anyone else haha. My grad would be amazing.

  • @charlypaige9462
    @charlypaige9462 10 лет назад

    This is stunning Jaclyn! The best I've seen yet, has really inspired me for my Prom look. You're so talented with make-up😍♥

  • @hugsandluvable1
    @hugsandluvable1 9 лет назад +3

    Could this be worn with a red lip or would that be too bold? Love you, Jaclyn!! Could you do a Prom look for 2016? :)

    • @musiclover81589
      @musiclover81589 8 лет назад +1

      You could definitely do a red lip. A color that would look amazing would be a deeper red. Kind of like a maroon or blood red

    • @hugsandluvable1
      @hugsandluvable1 8 лет назад

      That's what I was thinking, too. I just can't seem to find the perfect burgundy lipstick without it being to purple.

    • @laserbeam898
      @laserbeam898 8 лет назад

      +Jo Jeffree Star just came out with a new liquid lipstick called Unicorn Blood, I haven't tried it but it's gotten all the hype lately. Maybe you should check that out, it's a really nice maroon burgundy color :)

    • @hugsandluvable1
      @hugsandluvable1 8 лет назад

      Ugh, I know! I have wanted it ever since it came out but it's ALWAYS sold out! It looks perfect! I have celebrity skin and the formula is bomb.

  • @ncoleee__
    @ncoleee__ 10 лет назад

    My most favorite Jaclyn Hill tutorial, hands down!

  • @courtneywilliams2751
    @courtneywilliams2751 8 лет назад +3

    can you do an updated prom look?

  • @musofriend
    @musofriend 10 лет назад +1

    Thank u soooo much i used this look for a ball i attended tonight with a small twist as i couldnt get any pigments in Aus and had alot of compliments. 💖

  • @SpeakNoww17
    @SpeakNoww17 10 лет назад +8

    You are FLAWLESS.

  • @kochacola8
    @kochacola8 10 лет назад

    Literally every look you do is absolutely stunning!! I love this look and I have that pigment so I'm gone have to try this look out! Thanks for the tip on the glitter glue I really like how smooth it made the pigment. I love you Jaclyn!!!!

  • @Sparkle.Sanctuary
    @Sparkle.Sanctuary 10 лет назад +4

    Your eyes are so incredible

  • @MzlleBendelo
    @MzlleBendelo 10 лет назад

    Okay i've been watching a lot of make up artists and gurus but YOU are the best and by far !!!!! I can't believe it, can't believe the way you beat that face i'm impressed Jeeeeez i think i love you Jaclyn Hill !!!

  • @wendyg9627
    @wendyg9627 10 лет назад +4

    Where did you get your top?

    • @RachelButas
      @RachelButas 10 лет назад

      Totally wondering the same thing!!!

    • @april6081
      @april6081 10 лет назад +1

      Rachel Butas Hey Ladies if im not mistaken its not a top its a dress and this particular dress is from Zara but it was the 2013 winter collection so it isnt available in the store anymore unfortunately but just thought i'd let you know where it was from ( I work at zara)

  • @caseyashly
    @caseyashly 9 лет назад

    This is gorgeous! I really love that blush. I just got afterglow, nightlife, and blitz. I would really love some summer tutorials with these pigments. Your tutorials are the best! Love your face.

  • @vlogsw_ayesha
    @vlogsw_ayesha 10 лет назад +4

    Lol you called the mac lipstick creme bruleè instead of creme de nude. Makeup geek day indeed. Love this video still xx

    • @Misstani3624
      @Misstani3624 10 лет назад +1

      Hahahah ikr i thought only i booked that😂😂😂

  • @ellenlovesss101
    @ellenlovesss101 10 лет назад

    honestly the best makeup look ive ever seen. you are so talented!!!

  • @tianamorrow9126
    @tianamorrow9126 10 лет назад +7

    I really want to see what you can do with drug store makeup because im sure you would still make it flawless! :)

  • @lindsayhughen9266
    @lindsayhughen9266 10 лет назад

    Your eyes are so stunning! Love this look! I always learn a new technique when I watch your videos.

  • @MiSzCASSiEx3
    @MiSzCASSiEx3 10 лет назад +29

    im so upset! sigma raised their make me collection brush sets from $99 to $155?! are they nuts, I'm better off with brush sets from Morphe, or Sedona Lace, I'm sorry. But everyone adored Sigma for their affordable brushes that are high quality. this HUGE price increase definitely disappoints me :(

    • @brulin09
      @brulin09 10 лет назад +7

      I will not buy them because of it. They are creeping up and up and soon will be Mac prices. no thanks. and seriously that 10% ain't nothing off.

    • @MiSzCASSiEx3
      @MiSzCASSiEx3 10 лет назад +8

      lol, 10% is almost the tax in NY. sigma has gotten way overrated now and overpriced.

    • @ireneeye69
      @ireneeye69 10 лет назад

      Yup their prices are jus krazy

    • @Jamietomokoswings
      @Jamietomokoswings 10 лет назад +1

      Crown Brush Company has really great brushes that are very affordable. I use them in my professional kit and I love them!

  • @MarthaWorthy
    @MarthaWorthy 10 лет назад

    OMG Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been watching your videos forever now and I love to recreate them! You are by faaar the best on youtube. My prom is this Saturday and I really wanted to do my own makeup but I had no clue where to start. My dress is emerald green and with out knowing it, this is the look I have been searching for and YOU are just awesome! Thanks sooo much!

  • @journeythroughthree
    @journeythroughthree 10 лет назад +4

    The eyes.....Good God Almighty..yeah, the dirty south here. Seriously such a God-given gift/talent...Johnita

  • @haleyayers4061
    @haleyayers4061 10 лет назад

    So gorgeous!! Could be my 21st birthday makeup look! You're the best, Jaclyn. Love you

  • @tweelott7988
    @tweelott7988 10 лет назад +7

    At the end i was gonna close the video then i remembered bloopers then it ended i was like " oh no bloopers ok " -_-

  • @alyssa_michelle
    @alyssa_michelle 10 лет назад +3

    You are so beautiful! Even without all the makeup, stunning.

  • @emilykohagura3003
    @emilykohagura3003 10 лет назад +5

    No bloopers? Boo!

  • @MissBrunzy
    @MissBrunzy 10 лет назад

    This is stunning, even though I am passed my prom days, this would be amazing for a night out! Love Love Love It!!! Please do a top 10 makeup geek shadows video and the 4 or more makeup tag!!

  • @keesmi5431
    @keesmi5431 10 лет назад +5

    How come I looked like a damn raccoon when I did this?! I blended for FOREVER :c

    • @ColormeLEOPARD
      @ColormeLEOPARD 10 лет назад +4

      Welcome to the team

    • @Helloitsaria
      @Helloitsaria 10 лет назад +1

      it might be your brushes

    • @ColormeLEOPARD
      @ColormeLEOPARD 10 лет назад

      i dont htink so all i use is sigma sephora and some mac. It might just be the fact i have hooded lids and the eyeshadows just mix in together.

    • @keesmi5431
      @keesmi5431 10 лет назад

      I think I just suck :D

  • @gemacazares5980
    @gemacazares5980 10 лет назад +2

    I love this pigment! but get a lot of fall out.. i was at target and picked up the ELF glitter Primer! & omg works amazing only $1-2. Alternative to pricey glitter glue you can buy at sephora or ulta! 😊

  • @lizziepostans574
    @lizziepostans574 10 лет назад +8

    Jaclyn, you are honestly my favourite RUclipsr, I love you so much, but to be honest I'm a little disappointed... you use those lights, which make you look AMAZING, but, it changes the way things actually look. This has been one of my all time favourite looks of yours, and I own every single product you use in this for the eyes, and while my technique of course is not as good as yours, it wasn't that which let me down, it was the products. For example, while the makeup geek pigment glitter/pigment is beautiful, it did not look like it did in your video! I expected a beautiful metallic, shimmery, slightly foil like glitter, the same as it shows in your video, but the actual product is nothing like that, the lights just make it look that way.. ah it just sucks because while the lights make you look so good, its kinda crap when you don't get what you think you are paying for because it looks different in your videos

  • @themandyemerson
    @themandyemerson 10 лет назад +1

    Stunning!! I can't wait to do this look when I get back on the cruise ships for formal nights!

  • @HopeHendershot-Moskal
    @HopeHendershot-Moskal 10 лет назад +16

    I threw up a little when you mentioned Kim Kardashian. Why anyone would want to look like her is beyond me.

  • @malacara65
    @malacara65 10 лет назад

    I'm sure you hear this everyday but....your makeup application is FLAWLESS, PERFECTION!!!

  • @KatyMac86
    @KatyMac86 10 лет назад +7

    no bloopers =( poop!

  • @heymsparker2816
    @heymsparker2816 10 лет назад +2

    This was freakin' GORGEOUS!!!! WOW! This might be one of the best makeup looks I have seen on youtube! I feel like you made it look this great with your stunning eyes.

  • @Sacgirl03
    @Sacgirl03 10 лет назад +7

    This is pretty but way too much makeup for a high schooler.

  • @AMamasLife
    @AMamasLife 10 лет назад

    Love this look I tried it for an event yesterday and was VERY pleased. Thank you for sharing your talent. xx

  • @Pinkiii25
    @Pinkiii25 10 лет назад

    Oh my god! This is one of the most beautiful eye make ups! I think i will do this make up on my party of the high school education! THIS IS SO WONDERFUL!!

  • @LoveEmmaSophia
    @LoveEmmaSophia 10 лет назад +1

    Your flawlessness never ceases to AMAZE me!