Playin' with Color!

Hey everyone! This morning, I had some free time and decided to do a makeup tutorial!

Now, let me say: I am by NO MEANS a makeup expert. Far from, in fact. But I just like to play around like any other girl, and I thought, why not share it with you guys?

A few months ago, I bought an E.L.F eyeshadow palette. I have to say, I wasn't expecting much, but I have really enjoyed it! I have found that I don't need to use a primer underneath, but then again, I haven't spent much time in the heat with eyeshadow on, so I don't know if that will hold true for everyone. Also, I have really dry eyelids (I don't even know).

So, here is the first look I did:

 I used an almost greenish yellow, a bright pink, and a dark brown. (You can see them circled if you click on the picture.)

The yellow was applied to the inner half of my eye, and the pink covered the outer half. I layered the brown over the pink on the outer third of my eyelid and filled in the crease with that same color. For eyeliner, I used a liquid brown and then applied mascara. Right now, I'm loving the Almay Get Up And Grow mascara.

This is the second look I did:

For this one, I used a dark purple, a dark green, and a silvery grey.

I started by applying the purple to the inner 2/3 of my eyelid, then filling in the rest with the dark green and blending the two together. After that, I used the grey color to accent the outer corner of my eye and the crease. I finished by applying a tiny amount of black eyeliner (Rimmel) and the same Almay mascara.

I hope you like them and can draw some sort of inspiration from them! Feel free to leave any advice or questions in the comments.

xoxo,

Fancy Shmancy

Well hello there! I got to get all dolled up this weekend, and I thought that I would share the process with you guys!

The makeup I used:
- Revlon Colorstay Creme Eyeliner in 001 Black
- Buxom Stay-There Eye Shadow in Cocker Spaniel
- Too Faced Full Bloom Blush in Cocoa Rose
- Too Faced Beauty Balm in Vanilla Glow
- Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer in 230 Fair/Light
- The Body Shop Eyeshadow in 04 Quartz
- Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero
- Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in 015 Born With It
- Lancome Juicy Tubes Lipgloss in Pink Horizon

I started by applying the Beauty Balm and Concealer to begin with even skin tone. Next, I used the Buxom eyeshadow as a base, putting it on with my ring finger. Then, I brushed on the pink shade of the Body Shop eyeshadow on the in 2/3 of my eye and the black in the crease in on the outer third, blending afterwards. After that, I used the Revlon eyeliner and an angled eyeliner brush to paint a clean, dark line along my upper lash line, going all the way to the inner corner. On the bottom lash line, I used the Urban Decay black liner and smudged carefully. I finished up my eyes by curling my lashes and putting on a thick coat of mascara (I used Revlon Million Lashes). To finish my face, I put the Too Faced blush on the apples of my cheeks, blending up my cheekbone. Lastly, I put on a coat of the Maybelline lipstick with a layer of the Lancome lipgloss on top. Et voila!

xoxo

My Everyday Beauty Products

Hey guys! Tonight I thought I'd do a quick post on the makeup items I use every morning...Simple as that!

1. Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer (230 fair/light)
    This stuff is AWESOME. I have always had a really hard time finding a concealer that matches my skin well, and this formula actually adapts to fit your unique skin tone!

2. Revlon Eyelash Curler
    Every girl has got to have a good eyelash curler...this one doesn't pinch and was cheap, too! (plus I love the black and red color scheme)

3. Prescriptives Perfect Every Line Gel Eyeliner (Allspice 08)
    This tub is super old, but I refuse to throw it away until it's empty. It's too good! I get sharp, smooth lines every time. I love this color because it is brown, which isn't as intense as black, and it has a gold shimmer to it, and anything that sparkles I am bound to like.

4. Sephora Angled Eyeliner Brush
    Honestly, I don't think I could wear gel eyeliner without this brush. It makes application a cinch!

5. Urban Decay Lush Lash Mascara
    Supposedly, this mascara helps your eyelashes grow...I might have noticed a small difference, but I don't think it makes a big change. I still like the product, though--no clumps, and the brush is the perfect size.

6. Sonia Kashuk Eyelash/Eyebrow Comb
    I am very compulsive about my eyelashes...even with a great mascara, I still comb my lashes while the mascara is still wet for an extra-natural yet still glamorous look.

7. Tarte Amazonian Clay Pressed Mineral Powder (fair 02)
     Okay, I don't actually use this every day, but when I am feeling extra red, I'll use this powder to even out my skin tone. I have really sensitive skin, so I love this product because it hasn't caused me to break out or anything...knock on wood.

xoxo