Shimmer Rose LOTD

So I haven't done a look of the day in quite a while, and felt like changing that. I once again highlight some of my favorite shadows in the Naked 3 Palette. Enjoy :) 

I cover my lid with Strange, which is probably one of my favorite colors in the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. It matches my skin tone pretty perfectly and I just use it as a wash so the rest of the shadows have an even base. 

Dust + Magic Eyechange mixing medium. Adding a mixing medium with this shadow helps avoid fallout and applies the glitter/shimmer to the lid in an even layer. 

 I apply it all over the upper lid and along the outer half of the lower lash line. 

Next I take Darkhorse with a flat brush and apply it to the inner and outer corners of the lid, blending out any edges. 

I line my waterline and lower lash line with Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Empire. This is a muted plum color. 

I curl my lashes and apply a black mascara. Here I'm using one of my favorites, Maybelline Mega Plus Volume Express in Blackest Black. 

I use Clinique's soft pressed powder blusher in New Clover on my cheeks. 

Last but not least, I use the NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Nude Peach. 

And that's my finished look! 

Happy Belated Valentines Day!

Per my usual, I'm posting this late :) HAPPY BELATED VALENTINES DAY!!!

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Not So Neutral Makeup Tutorial

And for round 2 of my makeup uploads for today, I have a "Not so Neutral" look :)

 

Again, I came up for this look just getting ready for work an I really liked the cool vs warm shadows/tones on the eyes and wanted to share it! It's a super simple look and great for day or night.

 

 

Enjoy!

XOXOXO

Florence + The Machine Spectrum Inspired Makeup Tutorial

2 Tutorials in a week!? Told you I wasn't being lazy during my hiatus :D

First disclaimer: Yes, my hair is nuts in this video. I really wanted to have long hair for this look and had some red clip in extensions that I haven't used in a while that I knew would work. The only problem?  I recently colored my hair more of a copper/auburn red and I had dyed the extensions the deep red I used to have.

 

The outcome? Serious multi-tone, goooofy looking hair, but for the purposes of this video, I think it worked well enough :) Also, I wasn't in the mood to cut my bangs (Trying to grow them out!) So pardon the hair in the face!

 

ANYWAY, back to the video! I'm a huge fan of all Florence + The Machine music videos but I've been wanting to do this one for a while. The music video is glamorous, over the top and has.glitter.everywhere! That's usually an instant win for me. I'll stop my blabbering here... Enjoy the video!

 

XOXOXO

 

 

August Favorites!

Eep! Once again I've been MIA. I swear it hasn't been intenitonal though! It's turned out to be a very very very busy summer for me and I really haven't had time to do much updating here or on my Youtube channel but that doesn't mean I've been a bum!

 

I have a few looks planned out to do tutorials on for my Youtube Channel and I recently filmed a video for the Best Friends tag that I just have to finish editing! Once that's posted the world will see what nerds my best friend Marie and I are :)

 

To get back in to the swing of things here, I decided to post giving quick reviews of some of my favorite products that I've been using religiously this last month or so.

 

 

 

NYX Bohemian Chic Nude Matte Collection

 

This is without a doubt one of my favorite new neutral eye palettes. I dare say I even love it more than the Urban Decay Naked Palettes. Sure it's 100% matte, but I swear I'm in love with every one of these colors! PLUS it comes with 2 blushes and the lighter shade is super flattering for paler skin. It gives a perfect flushed look without looking like you're wearing blush.

 

I've been using this palette nearly every day for the last month on my eyes. The browns are perfect for adding depth to the crease and the lighter shades brighten up the lid without looking fake. Can't say enough how much I LOVE this palette!

 

Physicians Formula Eye Booster™ 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum - Deep Brown

 

I'd held off buying these eyeliners from Physicians Formula because I used to be very wary of using felt tip eyeliners after trying a few awful ones but after loving the L'Oreal one, I decided to trust the tons of rave reviews I read and buy the pen in deep brown. (note, I've recently become obsessed with brown liner... no idea why!)

And the verdict? *dies* This pen is HEAVEN! It's so smooth and defined but very pigmented and I rarely ever have to go over the line a 2nd time. I went out and bought one in Very Black and I have 0 complaints about either. A new fave for sure!

 

EyeStudio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow - Smokey Night

 

This is actually the very first Maybelline Color Plush quad I've bought. I've heard nothing but good things about them but just never got around to buying one. The Smokey Night quad immediately caught my eye when I noticed how much glitter was in it *drools* My first impression was that it would simmer down my impulse to buy the NARS shadows every time I go in to Sephora.

 

I was in love with how glittery and pigmented the NARS shadows were and I'd never really seen any other brand with THAT mutch glitter while still looking beautiful and mature, and that was the first thing I saw when I found this quad. Still a little too gaudy to use heavilly during the day, I have been using the first far left color as a liner defuser and it's gorgeous! It leaves some glitter but the color is subdued enough to not look over the top. Very impressed! (AND I can avoid spending $24+ a pop on the NARS shadows!)

 

Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Blush - Warm

 

Another Physicians Formula product I've wanted for ages but just never bought. I finally caved and got it when it was in a buy 1 get 1 50% promo. VERY glad I did it! It gives a beautiful subtle flush to the cheeks but it's buildable and not too shimmery so you won't look like Tinkerbell while wearing it.

 

Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer - Downtown Brown

 

 

Last but not least! My OMGIHAVETOHAVEIT buy. I saw this nail polish and immediately thought Urban Decay's Lounge, my all time favorite UD shadow.

My lighting makes it a little hard to tell, but the nail color has that same green/brown/red duotone effect. It's comes off more green with 2 coats on the nails, but with 1 coat it looks very similar to Lounge. That's literally the only reason I bought it......... Fun fact, it looks awesome with a matte clear coat over it and GORGEOUS when 1 layer is applied over red polish.

 

So that's all for now! I have to cut down on my chatty time for each product, I go on and on! Sorry for any rambling! Looking forward to posting more regularly in the near future!

 

XOXOXO