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Pink Doe Eyed Eye Look

2/28/2013

 
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Lately, I have really been liking the doe-eyed look. It widens your eyes and helps you look more awake. (Even though my right eye is looking a little red and tired in this picture!) Here's what I did to create this look:
  1. Start with a primer, if you want. I began by applying a light pink glittery shadow in the inner 1/3 of my eye. I used one of my favorite products, my Sephora Jumbo Liner in Glitter Pink.
  2. Next I lined the inner corner of my eyes with white liner. 
  3. Adding more pink, I used a darker, bubblegum pink to the outer 1/2 of my eye, blending the bubblegum with the light pink.
  4. To add some definition to the look, I applied a darker raspberry pink into my crease.
  5. I then lined my top lid with black liner to make my lashes look thicker. I also lined under my waterline, about half way. The key to the doe eyed look is to only use black under the waterline, so make sure you do!
  6. Finally, to create the doe eyed look, I used the same white liner to line my water line, connecting it to the inner corner liner that I already did.
  7. Finish the look with mascara on top and bottom lashes. Applying mascara to the bottom lashes helps add to the open, doe eyed look.


To Finish the Look:
  • Since I used pink for my eyes, I like to keep the pink going in my cheeks and lips. I suggest not using a bright pink, as it could be too much with the pink shadow.


A neutral doe eyed look will be coming soon!

XOX ♥

Makeup Collection Part 3: Blush & Bronzer

2/27/2013

 
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Swatches - Top Row, Left to Right:
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Magic
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Fantastic
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Angelic (highlight)
  • Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Rose Radiance
  • Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Blushed
  • Nyx Powder Blush in Peach
  • Ulta Extreme Wear Mousse Blush in Peach Glow

Swatches - Bottom Row, Left to Right:
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Stellar 
  • Sonia Kashuk Beautyfing Blush in Flamingo
  • Elf Studio Blush in Twinkle Pink
  • NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
  • Sephora Silk Blush Bronzer duo in Argentinean Duo / Bronze The Night Away
Click Here for Part 2: Lipsticks
Click Here for Part 1: Lipglosses
Come back soon for Part 4: Foundation, Powder & Concealer!


XOX ♥

Orange & Turquoise Eye Look

2/23/2013

 
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I picked orange & turquoise (blue) because they are complimentary colors! I also feel that the turquoise liner under my eyes really compliment blue eyes. Here's what I did to create this look:

  1. Start off with a primer, if you wish. Next, pack on orange shadow all over your lid using a small shader brush. If orange isn't your thing, you can try a more coral or gold color, instead.
  2. Next, take a fluffy crease brush and apply a more neutral, brown-orange into your crease. I chose one that didn't have as much of a contrast, since the colors already contrast each other.
  3. To blend out the crease color, I used a pale tan on a large fluffy brush.
  4. For under eyes, apply a turquoise liner in your waterline. You can take it all the way into the inner corner, if you wish. I next, set the liner with a dark turquoise shadow and smudged it a little bit under the lash line. 
  5. I next applied a medium black line on my top lid to give more dimension to my lashes.
  6. To finish off the look I applied a few coats of mascara!

Other Options
  • Highlight the inner corner and the brow bone with a pale shadow. I didn't do this to create a more wearable look.
  • Use fake lashes for a more dramatic look.
  • Use a darker crease shadow to add more dimension and contrast to your eyes.
  • Bring black & turquoise liner all the way into the inner corner.
  • Apply a gold or clear glitter for more of a night or party look.
  • Wing out the black liner.

Finish Off The Face:
  • Since the eyes have a lot of color for this look, stick with more neutral cheek and lip colors. I also like to use a matte lip & cheek color, so the attention can be on the eyes.


I hadn't intended on this being a wearable eye look, but, once I finished, I was surprised that it actually is pretty wearable! It may not be your daily eye look, but, it's a great way to experiment with colors!

XOX ♥

Makeup Collection Part 2: Lipsticks

2/21/2013

 
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Top Row, Left to Right:
  • Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Airy Fairy
  • The Body Shop 01 (Not sure what kind of product this is, it isn't for sale anymore)
  • NYX Round Case Lipstick in Stella
  • Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey
  • NYC City Duet 2-in-1 Lip Color in The Hot Pinks*
  • Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch (I count this as a lipstick because this one is super pigmented and bright)
  • CoverGirl Incredifull Lip Color in Mauve Souffle*
  • CoverGirl Lipstick in Sugar Almond*
  • Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart


Bottom Row, Left to Right:
  • Sephora Lip Balm in Crazy Coral
  • Sephora Lip Balm in Funky Fuchsia
  • Ulta Lipstick in 207
  • Maybelline Color Whisper in Faint For Fuchsia
  • Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach
  • NYC Lipstick in Snowcone*
  • Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Guava

Not Shown: Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach

*Lipsticks that are rarely used

Coming Soon - Part 3: Blushes & Bronzers
Click Here to See Part 1: Lip Gloss Collection

 Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Shocking Coral

2/18/2013

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You may have seen that I just picked this up today, in my collective haul! (If you haven't, check out the "Hauls" section!) I had a $2 off coupon for a Maybelline Lip Product from one of my magazines, and I already have 2 Color Whispers, so I thought I'd try out one of the Vivids. For starters, I would like to say that Vivids is a great name for these lip sticks because they are very bright and pigmented! However, they aren't the smoothest to apply. 

However, these aren't sealed, so maybe mine got a little dried out. It's okay though because the color payoff is so good. I really love this color  and it perfectly matches my new bikini (link on my haul post)!

XOX ♥
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Valentine's Day Eye Look

2/13/2013

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If you still need a V-Day makeup look, here is an idea! And FYI, the little white ring in my eye is from my vanity mirror that has a light around the mirror! Anyway, let's get on to the look! 

If you will be going out for a while, I suggest using a primer. I, however didn't use one for this look because I wasn't going anywhere! I started with a bright pink eye shadow. I applied this all over my lid using a shader brush. Next I used a darker pink in my crease to use as a transition color with a medium sized fluffy brush. I then used a dark pink in the crease and outer "v". Next, I put black in the outer "v", lightly, to darken up the pink, skip this step to get a day look. I also applied a little of the dark pink/black combo under my eyes. Lastly, I used a little white liner in the inner corner. Add a highlighting eye shadow under your brow, if you wish. After the shadow, I lined my top and bottom lids about 2/3 in with a black eyeliner. I finished this look with curled lashes and mascara! Optional  Add pink or white glitter to the lid for a more party/club look!

What look will you be wearing tomorrow?

XOX ♥



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Products I Hate 

2/9/2013

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Sadly, there will always be those products in everyone's collection that you just hate and wish you didn't waste your money on. To prevent this from happening, here are the products I hate!

  • Ulta Single Eye Shadow in Ice Queen: Oh, Ulta... this product was just bad. Even if I practically dig my finger into this, nothing comes off, but a few sparkles! 
  • Maybelline Color Tattoo in Too Cool: I'm wondering if I just got a bad one, because everyone raves about this! Mine isn't smooth and creamy at all. The pigmentation is also really uneven. On my eyes, part of it will be sheer and it will have chunks of pigmented color random. It just looks super weird on its own and under any other shadows.
  • Maybelline Fit Me Blush: Two words. Terrible Pigmentation. I got the lightest blush when Maybelline first came out with their Fit Me line. Swatching this on my finger showed that it was super chalky. It didn't show up on my skin what so ever. I know it isn't that the color was too light, because no matter what I am always the palest or second palest color for foundation, concealer and powder.
  • Maybelline Fit Me Bronzer: Same story as it's sister, the Fit Me blush.
  • Covergirl Single Eye Shadow: I've never found a Covergirl product that I like, but, I picked up a pink shadow, because it was really the only one I could find at Target. I know, I should have kept looking... I could not get any color to come off of this. I tried a bunch of brushes and of course my finger. and Nada. Maybe I'll turn it into a nail polish some day.
  • Sephora Felt Tip Eye Liner: I really liked this when it came out. This felt tip liner was one of the first "marker" liners and I thought it was just the best thing ever. Ehhhh. The tip dried quickly, so I could only use the side of the liner, making it only possible to make a thick line.
  • Sinful Colors Nail Polish: Words cannot describe how much I hate these nail polishes. I was first attracted to them because they have a large amount of shades and a $1.99 price tag. Other than that there isn't a single good thing about these. They are terribly pigmented and some (ex: Neon Melon) still aren't opaque after 5 coats! Putting 5 coats on is especially difficult with this one, because they don't apply very nicely. Lastly, they chip like CRAZY. I would paint my nails and let them dry completely before bed, and when I'd wake up it was already chipped and nasty looking!
  • Savina Nail Polish: Similar story to the Sinful Colors. It was pigmented nicer, but it chipped over night!
  • Sephora Hot Hues Eye Liner Set: Luckily, this was only $5 in the clearance at Sephora! This set comes with 5 different colored liners and I thought it would be a nice (and relatively cheap) addition to my collection. Not so much. They weren't very well pigmented, and they pulled on my lids a lot. Also, after a while I saw that the tip of the liner had some white stuff on it!

What products do you hate?

XOX ♥

*These products were paid for with my own money. All opinions are my own. These are just specific products that didn't work for me, not the specific brand as a whole.
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