Saturday, December 29, 2012

Wedding Makeup: Tutorial

I was asked to put together a look for prom or a wedding and came up with this really simple and natural, but very romantic look. I tried using mostly drugstore products.. however for some I did not. However, you can easily adjust this look to fit your liking and your budget. I hope you like this look!
Check out how to get the look below!


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Products used: 
FACE
Tarte Clean Slate Poreless foundation primer
Maybelline Eye Tatto - Fierce and Tangy (undereyes)
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer
   MAC Studio Fix Powder
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer - Sunny
Wet'n'Wild Blush - Pearlescent Pink 
EYES
ELF Eyebrow Kit - Dark
ELF Clear Brow Gel
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Sparkle Nude
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Trio - Walking on Eggshells
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Shadow - Brulee
AVON Dual Ended Eyeliner - Dark Brown
Maybelline One by One Mascara
Salon Perfect False Lashes - Perfectly Natural       
LIPS 
MAC Lipstick - Creme Cup
Victoria's Secret Lip Gloss - Almost Nude 

Monday, December 24, 2012

Smoked Berry: Fall Inspired Makeup Tutorial

I was looking around CVS and of course stopped by the Wet'n'Wild stand to see if they had anything new or stand out that caught my eye. I came across this trio named "Knock on Wood" the colors really stood out to me and inspired me to come up with a nice mauvy/berry fall look. I decided to make a little more smokey because I really like smoky eyes for the fall days. I hope you like it!
Check out the video below!



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Smokey Christmas: Makeup Tutorial

So I decided to make another holiday themed makeup tutorial, as I was in the holiday spirit! However, this tutorial was a more smokey take on a christmas look and I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial for the look below!

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Products Used:
 Face
*Tarte 12-Hour Clean Slate Poreless Foundation Primer
*Maybelline Eye Tattoo - Fierce and Tangy (undereyes)
*Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (undereyes)
*Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
*MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer (face)
 *NYX Matte Bronzer - Deep Tan
*Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
 Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzer - Bronzer
Wet'n'Wild Blush - Mellow Wine
ELF Blush - Giddy Gold (highlighter)
Eyes
*ELF Brow Kit - Dark
*ELF Eyebrow Gel
 Urban Decay Primer Potion - Greed
Sleek 'Storm' Palette - Dark Green shade
Sleek 'Bad Girl' Palette - Deep Green shade
Sleek 'Sunset' Palette - Burgundy shade, Golden shade
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Shadow - Brulee
ELF Glitter Liner - Copper
Wet'n'Wild Gel Eyeliner - Black
Maybelline Mega Plush Volume Mascara
 Maybelline Falsies Black Drama Lashes
Salon Perfect False Lashes - Perfectly Gorgeous (120 Demi Black)
Lips
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss - Cherry Bomb

*Not shown in video

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Cranberry Crave: Makeup Tutorial

Here is a look that I put together using my Sleek "Sunset" Palette. I absolutely love the colors of this look and think its perfect for the fall and holidays around this time of year. I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial below!


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Products Used:
-Face-
*Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Foundation Primer
 *Maybelline Color Tattoo - Fierce & Tangy
  *Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Medium
*Revlon Color Stay Foundation mixed w/ L'oreal True Match Foundation 
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer - NW30
*Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Nude Beige 
*NYX Matte Bronzer - Medium
Wet'n'Wild Blush - Mellow Wine
 -Eyes-
ELF Eyelid Primer
  MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Buck
 Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Shadow - Brulee
Sleek Makeup Palette - Sunset
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil - Black
L'oreal Linear Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner
ELF Studio False Lashes - Everyday
 -Lips-
L'oreal Color Riche Lipstick - Fairest Nude
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss - Sugar Pie

*Not shown in the video

Saturday, October 6, 2012

BOLD Lip: Makeup Tutorial

I wanted to play around with some lip colors that I recently got and I came up with this tutorial to show you how I would rock a bold, statement lip. Simple eyes, BAM lip!  I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial below!




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Products Used:
Face
*Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
*Revlon Colorstay Foundation - 370 Toast
 *Maybelline Eye Tatoo - Fierce and Tangy
*Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Medium
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer - NC30
*Cargo Blu-Ray HD Powder - 30
*NYX Matte Bronzer  - Medium
Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzer
Wet'n'Wild Blush - Pearlescent Pink 
ELF Golden Bronzer
Eyes
*ELF Treat and Tame - Dark (Brows)
*ELF Eyebrow Kit - Dark (Brows)
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay Naked Palette  - Sin, Naked, Virgin, Darkhorse
NYX Eyeliner/Brow Pencil - Black
Maybelline Mega Lash Volume Mascara
Loreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Liner - Perversion
*(one eye) ELF Studio Line False Half Lashes - Natural
Lips
Wet'n'Wild Lipstick - Smokin' Hot Pink, Dollhouse Pink

*Not shown in video 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Megan Fox 2009 Cosmo Spread Inspired Makeup Tutorial

So I was going through an old issue of Cosmo from back in 2009 and came across Megan Fox's spread where she had a gorgeous earthy green smokey eye and immediately was inspired to do my own recreation of the look. It's super simple and easy and I hope you all like how it turned out!
Check out the tutorial for the look below!


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Products Used:
 Face
*Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Foundation Primer
*Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer
*Revlon Photoready Foundation
*Cargo Blu-Ray High Definition Powder
*ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Duo
ELF Blush - Mellow Mauve
Eyes
*NYX Eyeshadow - Dark Brown (Brows)
*Rimmel Special Eyes Eyeliner - Panama (Brows)
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette - 3rd Edition
The Balm Shady Lady Eyeshadow - All About Alex
Ulta Eyeshadow - Glittering Sand
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Liner - Black
Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
Lips
L'oreal Color Riche Lipstick - Fairest Nude
Urban Decay Lip Junkie - Naked 

*Not shown in video  



Thursday, September 13, 2012

Rihanna 'If Its Lovin' That You Want' Music Video Inspired Makeup

I was watching an old music video by Rihanna for her song 'If It's Lovin' That You Want' and I got inspired to recreate one of her looks. It's a really pretty tropical look that I think is perfect for the summer time.. or anytime! AND I recreated it using mostly one palette. I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial below!


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Products Used:
FACE
*Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
*Revlon Color Stay Foundation
*Maybelline Mineral Power Pressed Powder
*NYX Matte Bronzer - Deep Tan
*NYX Eyeshadow - Dark Brown (Eyebrows)
*Rimmel Special Eyes Eyeliner - Panama (Eyebrows)
NYX Blush - Rose Petal
BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette3rdEdition (Highligher)
EYES 
Mac Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Sin
BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette 3rd Edition
Urban Decay Book of Shadows III - Haight
L'oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Liner - Black
Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
LIPS
Avon Lipstick - 
Rimmel Lip Gloss - Cookie

*Not shown in video

Day to Night: Everyday to Nighttime Casual Makeup

I wanted to show you how I would take my everyday makeup and transform it into something a little more "nighttime appropriate". Here is a simple way I would turn my day look into a something a little more dramatic for a casual night out. I hope you enjoy this video!
Check out the tutorial below!


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To see what's already on my face to begin with CLICK HERE.  

Products Used:
FACE
Maybelline Mineral Power Pressed Powder - Medium
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Palette - Bronzer
ELF Blush - Tickled Pink
EYES
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Suspect
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Busted
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - YDK
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Liner - Black
LIPS
Mac Lipstick - Creme Cup
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss - Sweet Heart
ELF Blush - Tickled Pink

My Current Daily Makeup

So I was getting ready to work and figured I'd bring you along in a video to show you the super quick and easy makeup I've pretty much been wearing everyday. I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial below!


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 Products Used
Eyes
Too Faced Shadow Insurance - Original
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Shadow - Brulee
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Suspect
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked
L'oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner
Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
L'oreal Lineur Insense 
NYX Eyeshadow - Dark Brown (Eyebrows)
Rimmel Special Eyes Eyeliner - Panama (Eyebrows)
Face
Smashbox Photo Finish Oil-Free Foundation Primer
 Revlon Colorstay Foundation - Toast
Revlon Photo Ready Foundation - Cappacino
Clean & Clear Finishes Mattifying Moisturizer
Maybelline Mineral Power Pressed Powder - Medium
NYX Matte Bronzer - Deep Tan
NYX Blush - Dusty Rose
Lips
Carmex Lip Balm
 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

How To: Blue Smokey Eye

I wanted to play around with some color and ended up doing a simple smokey eye to showcase how to use blue eyeshadow without looking like you belong on the corner.. haha :D I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial below!


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Products used:
Eyes
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked
Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV - Hijack
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Creep
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Gunmetal 
Urban Decay Naked Palette- Buck
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow - Brulee
*L'oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eye Liner
*NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil - Black
*Maybelline Falsies Mascara
*Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara  
Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV - Crystal
Face
*Revlon PhotoReady Foundation
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer
*Maybelline Fit Me Powder Foundation
Sheer Cover Concealer
ELF Blush and Bronzing Palette - Bronzer 
ELF Blush - Mellow Mauve
Lips
L'oreal Lipstick - Fairest Nude
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss - Sweet Heart
*Not shown in video.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Taylor Swift 'The Story of Us' Music Video Inspired Makeup

Here is my recreation of Taylor Swift's 'The Story of Us' music video makeup. She wore a really simple natural look and I've recreated it using drugstore products. It's a great look to rock to school or work everyday because it looks very natural and its also super quick and easy. I hope you like it!
Check out the tutorial for this look below!




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Products Used:
Face
*Revlon PhotoReady Foundation
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer
*NYX Matte Bronzer - Deep Tan
*Maybelline Fit Me Powder Foundation
NYX Rouge Cream Blush - Rose Petal
Eyes
*(Eyebrows) NYX Eyeshadow - Dark Brown 
NYX Eyeshadow Base
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Palette - Vanity
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Brown
L'oreal Voluminous Million Lashes - Brown
Avon Big Color Pencil - Vanilla  
Lips
NYX Rouge Cream Blush - Rose Petal 

*Not shown in the video 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Go-To Smokey Eye: Makeup Tutorial

Here is my go-to smokey eye that I always end up doing whenever I'm going out for the night and need a quick makeup look! Its cute, simple, and super easy to achieve using one palette for the eyes!
Check out the tutorial on this look below!


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List of Products Used
Eyes:
*(Brows) Avon Eyebrow Pencil - Brown
*(Brows) NYX Eyeshadow - Dark Brown
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay NAKED2 Palette - Tease
 Urban Decay NAKED2 Palette - Foxy
Urban Decay NAKED2 Palette - Pistol
Urban Decay NAKED2 Palette - Blackout
Urban Decay NAKED2 Palette - Verve
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Liner - Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner - Perversion
*ELF Dramatic Lashes
*Ardell Duo Lash Adhesive
*Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Medium
 Face:
*Smashbox Photo Finish Oil-Free Foundation Primer
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer
*Revlon Color Stay Foundation
*Maybelline Fit Me Powder Foundation
*ELF Blush & Bronzing Palette - Bronzer (Contour)
ELF Blush - Candid Coral
Hard Candy Glow All The Way Instant Bronzer
Lips:
*Carmex Lip Balm
Revlon Color Burst Lipstick - Soft Nude
Hard Candy Mouthing Off Sheer Lip Shine - Scoop

*Not shown in video
  

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Demi Lovato: 2012 TCA Inspired Makeup

One thing you may know about me, I absolutely adore Demi Lovato. She is uber-talented, gorgeous, and always wears amazing makeup looks! I was inspired by the makeup she rocked on the 2012 Teen Choice Awards red carpet and decided to  to re-create the look using my own products!
Check out my recreation below!

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Products Used
Eyes:
*(Brows) Rimmer Eyeliner - Panama
*(Brows) NYX Eyeshadow - Dark Brown
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
NYX Matte Bronzer - Medium
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow - Brulee
NYX Eyeshadow Trio - Nude/Taupe/Dark Brown
Ulta Eyeshadow - In The Buff
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow - Nutty
L'oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner
ELF False Lashes - Dramatic & Natural
Duo Eyelash Adhesive
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil - Black 
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
Face:
*Smashbox Photo Finish Oil-Free Foundation Primer
*Revlon Color Stay Foundation
*NYX Matte Bronzer - Medium
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
ELF Blushes - Candid Coral and Pink Passion
ELF Shimmering Facial Whip - Lilac Petal
Lips:
 L'oreal Lipstick - Fairest Nude
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss - Sugar Pie

*Not shown in video

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

2-in-1 Cher Lloyd 'Want U Back' Music Video Inspired Makeup Looks (UK Version)

I had a video uploaded a few months ago of two of the looks in Cher Lloyd's 'Want U Back' music video released in the UK. However, I've since deleted that video because I didn't like it. So I decided to recreate that deleted video with better quality since I really love the looks she wore in her video. I hope you guys like the looks as well and try them out for yourselves!
Check out the tutorial below!

Look #1:





Look #2:
 



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Products Used:
Face
*Revlon Color Stay Foundation - 370 Toast
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer - NW30
*MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural - Medium
*NYX Matte Bronzer - Medium
*(Eyebrows) Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked
*(Eyebrows) AVON Eyebrow Pencil - Brown
Look #1:
 MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Bootycall
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil - Black
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
NYX Blush - Dusty Rose
Revlon Color Burst Lipstick - Icy Nude
Revlon Color Burst Lip Gloss - Lilac Petal
Look #2:
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Milk
Urban Decay Book of Shadows III - Psychedelic Sister
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Shadow - Brulee
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner - Ransom
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil - Black
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara
ELF Blush - Pink Passion
Wet'n'Wild Lipstick - C901B
Revlon Color Burst Lipstick - Soft Nude
Hard Candy Mouthing Off Sheer Lip Shine - Scoop

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Plush Purple: Makeup Tutorial

I wanted to play around with the colors in the Urban Decay Book of Shadows III (NYC Theme packaging) and I came up with this makeup look featuring a lot of purples. It's super fun and simple, and perfect for spicing up your summer nights! I hope you like the look too (:
Check out the tutorial below!

  
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Products Used:
 FACE 
*Revlon Color Stay mixed with Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
*MAC Studio Finish Concealer
*NYX Matte Bronzer - Deep Tan
ELF Blush - Mellow Mauve
EYES
*(Brows)Urban Decay Naked Palette - Buck
*(Brows) Rimmel London Special Eyes Pencil Liner - Panama 
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original
Urban Decay BOS3 - Suspect
Urban Decay BOS3 - Rockstar
Urban Decay BOS3 - Midnight Cowboy Rides Again
Urban Decay BOS3 - Bordello
Wet'n'Wild Color Icon Shadow - Brulee
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner - Ransom
Urban Decay BOS3 - Psychedelic Sister 
NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil - Black
Urban Decay BOS3 - Perversion
L'oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner 
*ELF False  Lashes - Dramatic
LIPS
Revlon Color Burst Lip Stick -  Soft Nude
Revlon Color Burst Lip Gloss - Lilac Pastelle

*Not shown in video