Friday, December 21, 2012

A Silver and Pink Makeup look


I've received a really pretty pink with a red tone eyeshadow from 8 Bit Cosmetics and I've been wanting to use it for a while and couldn't think of any look to use it but I finally came up with this and I hope y'all like it. :)

Products used on the eyes:
  • Elf Eyelid Primer
  • Milani  Easy Liner For Eyes Glitter in Precious Silver
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Palette (Silver)
  • BH Cosmetics 120 4th Edition Palette (Silver)
  • 8 Bit Cosmetics Pryde
  • JLB Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • L.A Colors liquid eyeliner in Black 
  • The Color Workshop Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Poreless Foundation
  • Cover Girl Translucent Powder
  • Color Workshop Palette (Bronzer)
  • Klean Color Blush Palette (Mauve)
  • Maybelline Loose Powder in Light (Highlight)
Products Used for the lips:
  • L.A Colors Lipstick in Hint
Brushes Used:
  • Elf Eyeshadow Brush
  • Elf crease brush
  • SoHo Crease Brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • I applied a silver base all over my lid.
  • Using an eyeshadow brush I applied a silver eyeshadow on the lid and applied a shimmer silver eyeshadow over it.
  • Now apply a pink with a red tone color into the crease, don't forget to blend! :)
  • Now apply a highlight under the brows.
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner, I applied a white eyeliner onto my waterline and then add some mascara. 
  • I applied the same silver base into my lower lash line for more shimmer.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I applied a dark pink lipstick with shimmer in it.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Sexy Holiday Makeup



Products used on the eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
  • Milani  Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie
  • 8Bit Cosmetics Matte Black "Knight in shining Kelvar"
  • The Color Workshop Palette (Flower & Blush)
  • Sephora Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Wet N' Wild Water Proof liquid eyeliner in Black 
  • Elf Natural Lashes
  • Rimmel London Sexy Curves Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Poreless Foundation
  • Cover Girl Translucent Powder
  • Color Workshop Palette (Bronzer)
  • Klean Color Blush Palette (Mauve)
  • Maybelline Loose Powder in Light (Highlight)
Products Used for the lips:
  • Color Workshop Lip Liner in Red
  • Color Workshop Lipstick in Red
Brushes Used:
  • Elf Eyeshadow Brush
  • Elf crease brush
  • Color Workshop Angled Blending Brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • I applied a white base all over my lid.
  • Using an eyeshadow brush I applied a white eyeshadow on the lid.
  • Now apply a black color into the crease creating a cut crease look. I blended a magenta color above the crease into the black.
  • Now apply a highlight under the brows.
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner, I applied a white eyeliner onto my waterline and then add some mascara. 
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I lined my lips with a red lip liner and went over it with a bright red lipstick.
Tutorial

Monday, December 17, 2012

Milani Eyeliners

I've received two Milani eyeliners along with an eyeshadow palette that I've reviewed in the past. These two are both silver and I bought two of their shadow eyez pencils.

Milani Liqui'f Metallic Eyeliner:
This eyeliner is absolutely gorgeous. It's silver with a bit of shimmer in it but not too much to wear it's a bother. I will admit I was a bit hesitant about it since the BH Cosmetics eyeliner in silver was horrible. This product is the complete opposite, it is AMAZING! It glides on smoothly. Once you allow it to set for a few seconds it is budge proof, and living in Texas the heat is unbearable and it didn't transfer or budge at all.It's very bold and lovely. I absolutely love this pencil and will definitely pick up more of these pencils in the future. If you need a budge proof eyeliner I highly recommend this one, they come in other colors. This gets a 10/10
Swatch:

Milani Retractable Easy Liner For Eyes Shimmer:


This eyeliner is a bit different from the liqui'fied one as it is retractable and has a smudger at the end of the pencil. The color I received was silver as well. It is very similar to the liqui'fied one as it is budge proof once it sets, glides on smoothly, and bold. However, it is very shimmery but perfect to use as a highlight for the inner corner. This also comes in other colors. This eyeliner gets a 10/10.
Swatch:

Milani Shadow Eyez Pencil:
 

I picked these two up. I got Aquatic Style and Winter White. These pencils can be used as an eyeshadow, base, and eyeliner. They have a metallic finish and last for 12 hours. These pencils are creamy, however, they don't blend that well and aren't that great as a base. If you use it as a base it makes your eyeshadow look weird. The colors are very pigments, which I love, and they are budge proof and when they say they last for 12 hours they really do! They are about the size of the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils. I give these an 7/10.
Swatches:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

HolidayTutorial


This look is part of a Holiday Collab on youtube with my friend.



Products used on the eyes:
  • NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skintone
  • Love My Eyes White Eyeliner
  • BH Cosmetics 120 4th edition Palette (Red)
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Palette (White, Red and Black)
  • JLB Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Santee Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Poreless Foundation
  • Cover Girl Translucent Powder
  • Klean Color  Palette (Bronzer & Peach Blush)
Products Used for the lips:
  • Wet n' Wild lipstick in Bare It all 
  • NYC Liquid Lip Shine in Nude York City
Brushes Used:
  • Color Workshop Eyeshadow Brush
  • Elf crease brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • I applied a white base all over my lid.
  • Using an eyeshadow brush I applied a white eyeshadow from the inner corner to 1/3 on the lid.
  • Apply a red onto the rest of the lid, don't forget to blend these two together.
  • Now apply a black color into the crease creating a cut crease look. I blended some red above the crease into the black.
  • Apply a shimmer red all over the red for a bit of shimmer.
  • Now apply a highlight under the brows.
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner, I applied a white eyeliner onto my waterline and then add some mascara. 
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I applied a nude lipstick and went over it with a nude lip gloss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=194DFp-P0_I

Monday, December 10, 2012

Purple Smoke: A Holiday Tutorial

This look is a purple smokey eye with a nude lip.



Products used on the eyes:
  • NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skintone
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • BH Cosmetics 120 4th edition Palette (Purple)
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Palette (Light Purple,Medium Purple and Black)
  • JLB Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Poreless Foundation
  • Cover Girl Translucent Powder
  • Color Workshop Blush Palette (Bronzer & Peach Blush)
Products Used for the lips:
  • Wet n' Wild lipstick in Bare It all 
  • NYC Liquid Lip Shine in Nude York City
Brushes Used:
  • Color Workshop Eyeshadow Brush
  • Elf crease brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • I applied a white base all over my lid.
  • Apply a shimmer purple all over your lid, this is optional.
  • Using an eyeshadow brush I applied a light purple eyeshadow from the inner corner to the middle of the lid.
  • Apply a medium dark purple onto the rest of the lid, don't forget to blend these two together.
  • Now apply a dark purple color into the above the crease blending into the the other colors..
  • I applied a bit of a matte black eyeshadow into the outer corner for a bit of dimension.
  • Now apply a highlight under the brows.
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner and then add some mascara. 
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I applied a nude lipstick and went over it with a nude lip gloss.
Tutorial

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Holiday Glam


This is one of the many holiday looks I will be doing for this month! I hope you enjoy and as always if you have any request I will be happy to do it. Lets get started. :)


Products used on the eyes:
  • Mac Eye Primer
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • Milani Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Palette Light Shimmer Brown
  • Color Workshop Palette Brown,Black Out, and Buff
  • Sephora Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
  • Elf Natural False Lashes
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Poreless Foundation
  • Cover Girl Translucent Powder
  • Klean Color Blush Palette (Bronzer & Mauve Blush)
Products Used for the lips:
  • Color Workshop Lipstick Vampy Red
  • L.A. Colors Lipstick in Berry Ice

Brushes Used:
  • Color Workshop Eyeshadow Brush
  • Elf crease brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • I applied a white base all over my lid.
  • Using an eyeshadow brush I applied a white eyeshadow from the inner corner to 2/3 on the lid.
  • Now apply a light shimmer brown in the outer corner.
  • Now apply a brown color into the above the crease blending into the shimmer brown.
  • I applied a matte black eyeshadow into the crease for a cut crease look as well as to add a bit of dimension.
  • Now apply a highlight under the brows.
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner and then add some mascara. I added false lashes.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I applied two lipsticks. One from the Color Workshop and it was a shimmer vampy red and I add a bit of L.A Color's Ice Berry to the center.
Tutorial

Friday, November 30, 2012

Milani & NYX Eyeshadow Review

I've picked up a few eyeshadows in the past weeks. One is from NYX and the others are from Milani. I've never tried any of their eyeshadows so I was very excited as I've heard great things about them. Let's get started with this review!

Milani Powder Eyeshadows:


I got two of these eyshadows one is White Lie and the other is Olympian Blue. The packing is really cute it's round and is a bit similar to how Mac's eyeshadows are but bigger.First off by looking at these eyeshadows they look very pigmented! When I went to swatch them with my finger they were very pigmented and bright! They look amazing without a base but with a base the colors are super bold. They are easy to blend and a little goes a long way. I give these eyeshadows a perfect 10. The price for them are $5.99.

                Swatches: Left: over Base Right: No Base


Milani Runway Eyes Fashion Shadows:

I receieved these eye shadows for winning a giveaway they were hosting on twitter. The one I got was Backstage Basics. This little mini palette comes with 6 eyeshadows ranging from white to black. I did not like the packaging it was a bit difficult to open and I broke my nail trying to open it. These eyeshadows have shimmer in them and look a bit chalky. However, with these you have to build up to the intensity that you want. The colors last all day with out fading, it looked like I just applied my eye makeup! They are easy to blend. I think this little palette is ideal for traveling or when you're on the go. I would definitely recommend using a base underneath as the colors will show a lot better. The price for this is $8.99.I give this little palette an 8.
Swatches: Left: over Base Right: No Base


NYX Single Eyeshadow:

I've been on the hunt for a super bright yellow. I saw that NYX had one called Mellow Yellow. I was hesitant to purchasing it just because I was afraid that it wasn't going to be what I expected. I took a chance and bought it since was on sale at Ulta. The color is very pigmented over a white base and I fell in love with it! I've never tried any of their eyeshadows before but I will definitely be purchasing more in the months to come. With the eyshadow you can build it to the intensity that you want but you don't need much. The packing is similar to Mac's but square and wider. I believe the eyeshadow is $4 and something cents, I bought it for $3.50.
          Swatch: Left: over White Base Right: No Base



Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Introducing Mallzee: The Perfect Online Mall

How many websites do you visit when online shopping? I usually visit 3-4 different websites looking for the things that I want. How awesome would it be to get everything you want on one site? It would be pretty amazing and luckily that website does exist! It's call Mallzee. Mallzee is all about creating a new experience for online shopping. 

You create your own mall by picking your favorite stores and brands and it picks things you might be interested in off your personal style! One of the amazing things about this website is when you invite a friend to your mallzee, you as the "owner" get payed every time they purchase something from you and this isn't just limited to your friend it goes for anyone buying things from your mallzee!It's like your getting paid to shop, which I;m sure is every girl's dream.

This website will be up in running sometime in 2013. So far they have over 200 brands signed up: Urban Outfitters, New Look, Feel Unique and St. Tropez to name a few. Right now they have a competion going on you can win $155 (£100). So if you are interested in this website check it out. 

Mallzee (link to website) 

http://www.facebook.com/Mallzee

http://www.twitter.com/mallzeehq

Monday, November 26, 2012

Maria Brink Inspired

I've recently discovered this awesome band In This Moment. I've heard their song "Blood" and thought it was super cool, so I checked out the MV and instantly fell in love with the lead singer's, Maria Brink, makeup.

Products used on eyes: 
  • Elf Eyelid Primer
  • JLB Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Elf Eyeshadow quad "Drama"
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products Used on the Face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Elf Tinted Moisturizer
  • Cover Girl face Powder
  • Color Workshop Bronzing Powder and pink blush
Lips:
  • Color Workshop Lip Liner in Red
  • Color Workshop Lipstick in Red
Brushes Used:
  • Elf "C" Brush
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get the look:
  • Apply an eye-shadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder. Apply a white base and blend over lid.
  • Begin by applying a black base all over the eye,extending out in a wing.. 
  • Apply a dark shimmer grey in the inner corner.
  • Apply a black eyeshadow over the rest of the lid.
  • Curl your lashes and add mascara.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used a mini kabuki brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks.
  • Fill in your lips with a red lip pencil then apply a bright red lipstick to your lips.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPLi_mYq2CA&feature=plcp

Friday, November 23, 2012

8 Bit Cosmetics: Review


These Products were sent to me for reviewing purposes. I received 4 samples and 2 full size eye shadows. They are all minerals and come in amazing colors.These eye shadows are super pigmented, without a base so imagine how they will look with a base underneath! They are easy to blend which is always good. You can intensify the colors by adding more.The glitter eyeshadow, I thought was just a really shimmery eye-shadow but it's just glitter. Most of the shadows are matte, however, not all are.They are very affordable, for a sample size they are $1.00 for 0.5 grams and for a full size it's $4.00 for 2 grams. The samples come in little baggies and the full size come in a little container with a sifter. Some of the eye shadows are vegan and some aren't. On their facebook page and website they say which are and aren't. So if you're looking for vegan eye shadows these are for you.  The owner, Nicole, is amazing! She'll reply to your message within hours and is super friendly, so you'll be getting excellent customer service. Overall, these eye shadows  are amazing as well as the company! And if you don't believe me you should definitely check them out yourself and if you do tell her Tori sent you. :) I will be doing more looks using these so keep a look out for that and as always have a super amazing day!

Swatches:
Left: with only primer
Right: with a white base

Colors/Collection:
Indigo-The Core
Armature- Brassy Bits
Apocalyptic-Everyone's A Hero
Smashing Pots-Ooo Shiny
Bat Ass Ginger- Everyone's A Hero
Protege-  Everyone's A Hero








http://www.facebook.com/8BitCosmetics
http://www.etsy.com/shop/EightBitCosmetics?section_id=12460534

*Disclaimer: These eyeshadows were sent to me for reviewing purposes. This is my honest opinion.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Holiday Makeup


This look is a cute holiday look that incorporates Thanksgiving colors such as Brown, Red and Orange. This is a super simple look and can be used for parties.


Products used on the eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • Color Workshop Palette (Daiquiri, Brick, White Gold, Copper & Blackout)
  • JLB Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Poreless Foundation
  • Cover Girl Translucent Powder
  • Color Workshop Bronzer
  • Klean Color Blush Palette (Mauve Blush)
Products Used for the lips:
  • NYC Liquid Lipshine: Nude 

Brushes Used:
  • Elf Eye-shadow brush
  • Elf crease brush
  • Elf C brush
  • Color workshop angeled liner brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • Using a crease brush I blended a shimmer brown above my crease.
  • Now apply a brick red in the outer corner going half way on your lid and blending it into the brown.
  • Now apply a orange color from the inner corner of your lid blending into the red, if you want a pop of color in the middle add a darker orange in the middle over the other colors..
  • Using a different brush take a color close to you skin color and being to highlight under your brow. 
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner and then add some mascara. You can add fake lashes if you want for extra drama.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I applied a nude lip gloss to my lips.
Tutorial

Monday, November 19, 2012

A Colorful Makeup Look

I was playing around with my makeup and this is what I came up with. In this look I'm featuring a new Eye shadow Brand, 8 Bit Cosmetics.


Products used on the eyes:
  • NYX Eyeshadow Base
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • BH Cosmetics 120 Palette (Green , Pink and Highlight Color)
  • 8 Bit Cosmetics (Smashing Pots & Indigo)
  • Milani Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie
  • BH Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen in Black
  • Sephora Eyeliner pencil in black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation
  • True blend Mineral Powder
  • Color Workshop Bronzer
  • Klean Color Blush Palette (Mauve Blush)
Brushes Used:
  • Elf Eye-shadow brush
  • Elf blending brush
  • Elf C brush
  • Color workshop flat blending brush
  • Color workshop Stippling/Blending Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get The Look:
  • Apply your face primer before you start to apply your eye-shadow primer that way it would have sunken into your skin and your will be ready for you to apply your foundation. 
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder.
  • Begin by placing a white eyeliner on your lid and blending it over your lid, this will help make the color pop more than a primer will do on its own.
  • Now taking your eye-shadow brush place a white color in the inner corner of your lid. Pat the color on your eye, this will help make the color a bit more intense.
  • Wipe your brush and then place a lime green eye-shadow next to the white. Don't forget to blend.
  • Apply green glitter over the green. I used Smashing Pots.
  • Now taking an angled blending brush blend the purple into the green and into the crease.
  • Using your flat blending brush place some purple on your lower lash line in the outer corner and place yellow in the inner corner and blend inwards.
  • Using a crease brush I blended a light Pink into the purple as well as applied it under the lashes.
  • Using a different brush take a color close to you skin color and being to highlight under your brow. 
  • Now begin to line your eyes with a black eyeliner and then add some mascara. You can add fake lashes if you want for extra drama.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used the stippling brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks. 
  • I applied Hint to the lips, which is a dark pink with shimmer in it and went over it with Studious, a light pink.
Tutorial

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Simple Holiday Look

With the Holiday's approaching rather quickly I decided to do a look that is perfect for the season. This can be worn around family, since many people don't like wearing a lot of makeup around them.
 

Products used on eyes: 
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Milani Liqui'fied Eyeliner in Siliver
  • BH Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen in Black
  • Sephora Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products Used on the Face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Elf Tinted Moisturizer
  • Cover Girl face Powder
  • Color Workshop Bronzing Powder and pink blush
Lips:
  • Color Workshop Lip Liner in Red
  • NYC Lipstick in Sheer Red
Brushes Used:
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get the look:
  • Apply an eye-shadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder. Apply a white base and blend over lid.
  • Begin to line your eyes from the middle of the lid and extend it out creating a wing. 
  • From the inner corner to the middle apply a different color eyeliner, I choose silver.
  • Line your waterline with black eyeliner.
  • Curl your lashes and add mascara.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used a mini kabuki brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks.
  • Fill in your lips with a red lip pencil then apply a cherry red lipstick to your lips.
Tutorial

Monday, November 12, 2012

Football Series: Minnesota Vikings



Products used on eyes:
  • Elf Eyelid Primer
  • A white eyeliner
  • BH Cosmetics 120 Palette 4th Edition (White, Gold & Purple)
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Palette (Gold & Purple)
  • Milani Powder Eyeshadow in "White Lie"
  • Color Workshop Palette (Apricot)
  • BH Cosmetics Gel Liner in Onxy
  • JLB Eyeliner in Black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products Used on the Face:
  • Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer
  • Elf Tinted Moisturizer
  • Cover Girl face Powder
  • Color Workshop Bronzing Powder and pink blush
Lips:
  • Wet n Wild "Just Peachy"
  • NYC Lip gloss in "Nude"
Brushes Used:
  • Elf  Eye-shadow brush 
  • Elf "C" Brush
  • Color Workshop Flat Liner Brush
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Contour brush
  • Color workshop blush brush
Get the look:
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder. Apply a white base and blend over lid.
  • Taking an eyeshadow brush begin to apply a shimmery white eye-shadow from the inner corner going 1/3 onto the lid. 
  • Now apply a shimmery gold eyeshadow on the 2/3. 
  • And finally apply a shimmer purple eyeshadow on the rest of the lid. Don't forget to blend the eyeshadows into each other,
  • Now using matte colors apply an white over the white, gold over gold and purple over purple. Don't forget to blend!
  • Add a highlight under your brow I used apricot for this.
  • Line your eyes with black eyeliner.
  • Curl your lashes and add mascara.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation. For this I used a mini kabuki brush.
  • Taking a contour brush and elf bronzing powder begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jaw line. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer.
  • Now using your blush brush begin to apply a blush to the apple of your cheeks.
  • Apply a peach lipstick to your lips and go over it with a nude lip gloss.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Favorite Nail Polishes + Mini Review


So I know I've never done a favorites post but I love these polishes so much I thought I spread the word and show y'all what I'm digging at the moment. :)

So I believe it was a couple of weeks ago that I went to Dollar General with my mom. I love looking at makeup their since most of it is like a dollar. Anyway they were having a sale on L.A Colors' Nail polish. I've never used their nail polish and I'm a bit picky when it comes to nail polish since I'm always wearing it. Anyways, I was looking at the colors and by looking at them they look really watery like water paint. You know how you have to keep going over it to make it dark. Well I took a chance with it and bought a black nail polish, it's called Circuits. I will say it totally proved me wrong. It came out dark, there were like a little bit of lightness but doing two coats and it's as dark as the night sky. This polish lasted me almost a whole week without chipping and I love that.


The Rest of these polishes are from Milani, I've purchased two and the others I've received from a giveaway. The colors are called Sail Away, Beach Front, Silver, and Silver Stilettos. These colors are so pretty! All you need is one coat and you're good to go. Also they do dry pretty fast, so that's a plus. They do last almost a week as well. I absolutely adore these polishes. These nail polishes cost $4.49 and the Silver one since it's Jewel FX Nail Lacquer it cost $4.99. You can find these at Walmart.

Sail Away is more of a navy blue with gold shimmer in it.

Beach Front is a baby blue with silver shimmer in it.

Silver is just glitter decorations to add to your nails.

Silver Stilettos is just a silver nail polish with shimmer in it.


Thursday, November 8, 2012

Party Makeup

Hello lovelies this look is part of another collab I was doing on youtube. My look kinda incorporates the fall trends in a simple but pretty look.



Products used on eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Milani Shadow Eyez in Winter White
  • Color Workshop Pallette (Burgundy, Black Out and Apricot)
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Color (Pink and Burgundy)
  • Sephora Flash Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • BH Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Clean and Clear Moisturizer
  • Hard Candy Perfecting Primer
  • Rimmel London Foundation
  • Rimmel London Concealer
  • Covergirl Loose Powder
  • Color Workshop Bronzer and Blush
Brushes Used:
  • Elf  Eyeshadow brush 
  • Elf Crease Brush
  • Color Workshop Stippling Brush
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Bronzing Brush
  • Color Workshop Blush Brush
Lips:
  • Color Workshop Lip Liner in Red
  • L.A Colors Lipstick in Ice Berry
Get the look:
  • Before you apply your eye makeup apply a face primer to your face.
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder, in this case I've used the concealer and powder.
  • Taking an eyeshadow brush begin to apply a pink eyeshadow eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye. 
  • Now apply a burgundy color over the rest of the eye make sure to blend in with the pink.
  • Now apply a shimmer burgundy over the middle of the eye.
  • Using a crease brush apply a black eyeshadow in the outer corner blending into the crease.
  • Apply a highlight color.
  • Line your eyes. 
  • Add mascara.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • If you have under eye circles apply a concealer over them.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation & concealer. For this I used a mini kabuki brush to apply it.
  • Taking a contour brush and a bronzing begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jawline. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer. I used the Color Workshop one.
  • Next I just applied a peach blush with a little bit of pink over it.
  • For the lips I applied a lip liner and went over it with a dark red lipstick.
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Pink Shimmer & Purple: A Makeup Tutorial

So I'm super bad with naming my looks. Anyways, I love the color combination of Pink and Purple and thought I would use the "Sandwich" technique that I learned from VintageorTacky. This technique is a different way to do a smokey eye. So, without futher to do let's get to this!

Products used on eyes:
  • Elf Eyelid Primer
  • NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
  • 120 BH Cosmetics 4th Edition Palette (Purple, Shimmer Pink)
  • JLB Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • Color Workshop Mascara
Products used for the face:
  • Clean and Clear Moisturizer
  • Hard Candy Perfecting Primer
  • Elf Tinted Moisturizer
  • Rimmel London Concealer
  • Covergirl TruBlend Minerals
  • Color Workshop Bronzer and Blush
Brushes Used:
  • Elf  Eyeshadow brush 
  • Color Workshop Stippling Brush
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Bronzing Brush
  • Color Workshop Blush Brush
Lips:
  • L.A. Colors Lipstick in Hint
Get the look:
  • Before you apply your eye makeup apply a face primer to your face.
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder, in this case I've used the concealer and powder.
  • Taking an eyeshadow brush begin to apply a purple eyeshadow in the inner and outer corner leaving space in the middle.
  • Using the same brush place a light pink in the middle I went over it with another pink eyeshadow that had more shimmer in it.
  • Apply a highlight,line your eyes and add mascara.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • If you have under eye circles apply a concealer over them.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation & concealer. For this I used a mini kabuki brush to apply it.
  • Taking a contour brush and a bronzing begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jawline. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer. I used the Color Workshop one.
  • Next I just applied a peach blush with a little bit of pink over it.
  • For the lips I applied a medium pink with shimmer in it.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Christina Aguilera "Your Body" MV Inspired

So y'all may not know this but I am a huge Christina Aguilera fan after seeing her in Burlesque. I recently came across her new music video "Your Body". I fell in love with her hot pink lipstick and I just knew I had to recreate this look. It may not be exact but it's pretty close.



Products used on eyes:
  • NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin tone
  • NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
  • BH Cosmetics 88 Matte Color (Skin tone color and Taupe)
  • Sephora Flash Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • BH Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen
  • Color Workshop Mascara
  • Kiss Pro Lashes in 05
Products used for the face:
  • Clean and Clear Moisturizer
  • Hard Candy Perfecting Primer
  • Elf Tinted Moisturizer
  • Rimmel London Concealer
  • Covergirl TruBlend Minerals
  • Color Workshop Bronzer and Blush
Brushes Used:
  • Elf  Eyeshadow brush 
  • Elf Crease Brush
  • Color Workshop Stippling Brush
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Bronzing Brush
  • Color Workshop Blush Brush
Lips:
  • L.A Colors Lipstick in Hint
  • BH Cosmetics Lip Gloss in 80's Diva
Get the look:
  • Before you apply your eye makeup apply a face primer to your face.
  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder, in this case I've used the concealer and powder.

  • Taking an eyeshadow brush begin to apply a an eyeshadow close to your skin tone or even an eyeshadow lighter than your skin tone will work..

  • Using a crease brush apply a Taupe eyeshadow in the outer corner blending into the crease.
  • Apply a highlight color.
  • Tight line and line only your upper lid. Make sure to wing it out.
  • Apply some falsies and add mascara and remember to curl your lashes.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • If you have under eye circles apply a concealer over them.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation & concealer. For this I used a mini kabuki brush to apply it.
  • Taking a contour brush and a bronzing begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jawline. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer. I used the Color Workshop one.
  • Next I just applied a peach blush with a little bit of pink over it.
  • For the lips I applied a pink lipstick and just went over it with a hot pink lip gloss.
Tutorial

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox Review


I just received my Influenster Beauty Bloggers Voxbox , I always get so excited when they come. If you're not familiar with how Influenster works, basically it's a site you sign up for and take surveys to unlock badges and if you qualify you will receive one of these boxes. It's 100% free and all they ask is that you share your thoughts on the products on your social media profiles. This is my 3rd voxbox I've qualified for this year!

This time around the theme of the voxbox is Beauty Blogger which means they were picked out for beauty bloggers and vloggers in mind. I've never been disappointed with any of the boxes but I think this one is my favorite because of the fab products. I will tell you my thoughts on them.

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins: 

The Goody SImple Style Pins allow you to easily achieve three chic updo styles. Simply twirl your hair up and spin the two spin pins in your for a perfect updone, side or double bun. These cost $7.29. These are so easy to use and make styling my hair so easy, since I hate having to do my hair. When I first received them I thought I would try them out and honestly I didn't think it would hold my hair for the length of time I've had them in my hair, but to my surprise it did. I think this is a nifty hair accessory especially if you're one of those girls who either has your hair down or in a ponytail like myself this is definitely a way to spice up your hair style. However, for the price I don't think they would be worth that, but if you have the money to splurge and want to wear your hair in a bun and if the sock bun doesn't work then this is definitely something you should buy.

Bath and Body Works Mini Candles:


The Candle I received is from their Fall Candle Collection. These mini candles costs $3.50. I love Bath and Body Works candles they smell insanely awesome! The candle I received is call Black Pepper Bergamot. This candle doesn't have a strong candle as others would when lit up, so I was a little disappointed with that. It does smell good though. So if you're looking for an awesome candle I say you should just get the others in the collection.

Kisses Ever Pro Lash Starter Kit:




These lashes are made from 100% Human Hair. They come with lashes that are a little bit to dramatic for everyday use, a pink tweezer, and lash glue that last for 24 hours and is waterproof. I hardly ever wear false lashes because I have the hardest time applying them. However, I find these super easy to apply. The lash glue doesn't make a mess all over your eyelid and literally last more than four hours! These are the prefect lashes for beginners. I highly recommend them to anyone. These cost $5.99, if you think about it it's a good price since you can reuse them.  I'm definitely am a Kiss Lash Fan for life!

Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream:



Before I received this product I was using the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Intensely Smooth Leave in Conditioner Cream for my frizzy hair. I will say this product is as good as the Garnier Fructis one and it's awesome because it is only for frizzy hair. It smells awesome! However, the only down side to this is if you put to much product in one spot you can feel the product in your hair which I don't like. The size of the bottle I was received was a 1.5 fl Oz and a full size is 4 Oz and costs $6.00 and I believe this product is on sell at CVS I believe if you buy one you get the other half off. I'm not entirely sure so go check it out. I will honestly say I've never heard of this product before and I'm so glad I know about them now.

NYC New York Color Individual Eyes Custom Compact:



When I opened my voxbox and laid my eyes on this I was immediately excited to try this product. I've never tried any of NYC's eyeshadows before. Looking at the colors they seem so pigmented and have a bit of shimmer in them. I find this compact very unique. It really sets itself apart from other drugstore companies. This compact contains a primer, illuminator, highlight color, over all lid color, and two crease colors., the price for these costs $4.99 I received "Dark Shadows" which consist of white, silver, dark grey and black. When applied the colors began to fade in 30 minutes, so if you have oily lids you should probably use a different primer. The colors are pigmented and this is perfect for on the go. I used this compact to create a soft smokey eye and you can see first hand how they product worked. 
Swatches: 
Top: The shadows over the primer in the compact
Bottom: The shadows over a Milani Shadow Eyez Pencil



EBoost:



I'm not a fan of enery drink, since I hate that they make you crash later and are super unhealthy. When I saw the EBoost in my voxbox I was surprised  I didn't know there were healthy energy boosters. This pouch comes in four flavors: orange, acui pomegranate  pink lemonade, and super berry. I received orange, it taste okay but not a fan of the after taste. After I drank some I did feel energized which was awesome because my energy level was low. I would totally recommend these to people who drink energy drinks on a daily basis. These are healthier, they not only boost your energy but also your mood, focus and immune system. These are $28 for a box of 20 powders, $39 for 30 powders, and $39 for a box of 12 shots.

Well this is my review on the items I received. If you haven't checked out Influenster you should. :)

*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for testing purposes, these are my honest opinions. :)

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Batman Inspired

This is my newly amped and somewhat dramatic Batman Inspired look.



Products used on eyes:
  • NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin tone
  • NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
  • NYX Single Eyeshadow in Mellow Yellow
  • Milani Runway Eyes: Backstage Basics (Black)
  • Sephora Flash Eyeliner Pencil in Black
  • BH Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen
  • Color Workshop Mascar
  • Elf Natural False Lashes
Products used for the face:
  • Clean and Clear Moisturizer
  • Hard Candy Perfecting Primer
  • Elf Tinted Moisturizer
  • Rimmel London Concealer
  • Covergirl TruBlend Minerals
  • Color Workshop Bronzer and Blush
Brushes Used:
  • Elf  Eyeshadow brush 
  • Elf Crease Brush
  • Color Workshop Stippling Brush
  • Mini Kabuki Brush
  • Elf Bronzing Brush
  • Color Workshop Blush Brush
Lips:
  • Wet n Wild lipstick Just Peachy
  • BH CosmeticsLip Gloss in Studious
Get the look:
  • Before you apply your eye makeup apply a face primer to your face.

  • Apply an eyeshadow primer or if you don't have one apply a concealer and go over it with a bit of powder, in this case I've used the concealer and powder.

  • Taking an eyeshadow brush begin to apply a yellow eyeshadow over your lid going above the crease.

  • Using a crease brush apply a black eyeshadow in the outer corner blending into the crease about half way.
  • Using a flat liner brush apply black eyeshadow under your lower lash line going half way from the outer corner, apply yellowin the other half.
  • Using a stippling brush apply your foundation to your face.Blend it in and remember to put some on your neck.
  • If you have under eye circles apply a concealer over them.
  • Next apply a powder to set in your foundation & concealer. For this I used a mini kabuki brush to apply it.
  • Taking a contour brush and a bronzing begin to contour your face, place it at the hollows of your cheek, temples, both sides of your nose (optional) and along your jawline. This of course if optional and it will make your face appear slimmer. I used the Color Workshop one.
  • Next I just applied a peach blush with a little bit of pink over it.
  • For the lips I applied a peach lipstick and just went over it with a light pink lip gloss.
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