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

LOTD

 

So here goes my very first look of the day! I've decided to go with makeup looks over clothing looks. I love clothes but I don't consider myself a "fashionista" of any sort. I thought it would be fun doing quick looks and just pictures of what steps I used for an occasional update rather than making everything a video.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Start with the face. I just got Kat Von D's Lock-It foundation and I loove it. A few words of wisdom when using this foundation... A little goes a VERY long way. I only have to pump out a pea size amount and just use my finger to dab it in problem spots over my face, then I smooth it all out with a brush. I've read a lot of reviews and the most common complaint is that the foundation makes it look like you're wearing a mask, which definitely IS the case if you put on too much, but if you use the tiniest amount, it covers up imperfections and gives a nice natural mostly-matte finish.

 

The shade I went with is about a half a shade too pale for me *gasp - that never happens!!!* but I tone it down with powder.

 

 

These are the products I used for the face.

Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation - Light 42

Maybellline Dream Matte Powder - Light

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush - Warm

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder - Sunny

 

 

I'm starting off by using 2 shadows from Urban Decay's first Naked Palette.

From 3/4 of the way across my lid, I'm crating a wing with Toasted.

 

I'm taking Hustle and darkening the wing at the lash line, letting Tosted peak out the top.

 

Use a fluffy brush to lightly blend out the edges.

 

 

Next I used S.A.L.T.Y Cosmetics Glama-ZOID loose shadow on the inner corners and middle of the lid. This is a GORGEOUS iridescent pink/white shadow. You can't see it very well in the pictures but it looks amazing and really makes green eyes pop!

 

 

 

I'm taking the light side of the Love & Beauty by Forever21 Eyeshadow Duo and applying it to the middle of the lower lid near the lash line with my finger to make the eyes look more open and bright.

 

 

I lined my eyes with my FAVORITE eyeliner, Physicians Formula Eye Booster in Deep Brown, creating a wing at the ends.

 

Then applied some mascara to the upper lashes and outer corners of the lower lashes. I used Whats Your Type? Black Mascara from theBalm.

 

And the look is complete!

 

It's a subtle eye look but still stands out when wearing my glasses. This has been a go-to look I've worn a few days in a row this last week for work. I LOVE the Glama-ZOID shadow. I saw it in one of the past Glam Bags on www.ipsy.com (which I didn't get) and wanted it so I ordered that and a few other samples from S.A.L.T.Y Cosmetics.

 

Hope you all like this look! I'll try to get one out every week (unless I'm being lazy...)

 

XOXOXO

Rose Gold Inspired Makeup Tutorial

This look was inspired by rose gold jewelry. I've been in LOVE with it lately (like the rest of the world) and did this look getting ready for work one day. When I was done, it really made me think of some rose gold jewelry I've been drooling over and wanting to buy, so I wanted to do a tutorial for it :) It's simple, elegant and classy, perfect for day or night.

 

Enjoy!

 

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