So I’m actually working on a Valentine’s Day look currently because my eyes itched SO badly yesterday that I just couldn’t do it. Couldn’t. & honestly, it would’ve looked crap if I had tried. So, while I’m getting myself together, here are 5 looks perfect for tonight!
Each photo is linked to a tutorial or eyeshadow look. Check them out for more information!
I started by taking a small strand from the very from of my hair above my left ear & twisting it towards the back. I collected strands across the front until I had a thin roll all the way to my other ear.
I loved it! I did this in the dark & told hubby to turn on the light. He said “When did that happen? How did you do that?” at least 4 times. He thought it looked pretty cool! Keep in mind I didn’t have a mirror & did this all by feel so please excuse any bumps or lumps!
What do you guys think? Does anyone else play with their hair like this when they’re bored? I was actually kind of bummed to take it out!
So for this New Year’s eyeshadow look, I thought I’d go pink! I have seen lots & lots of purple looks (my go to shade!) so I thought I’d go with a bright pink instead of glitter. I used a palette I don’t use much but really love as well! For everything I’ve used, just keep reading!
Primer: Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Eyeliners: Jesse’s Girl Kohl White Eyeliner in my lower rim, Covergirl Liquiline Blast in black on my upper waterline, & Jordana Fabu Liner Liquid felt tip liner in black on the lashline.
Eyeshadow: Coastal Scents Think Pink Palette ( I used the shades HP-ME20, HP-ME07, M08, & ME23 in case you want to purchase the Coastal Scents Hot Pots.) If you want to use your own shades I used a frosty white highlight, fuchsia pink base shade, frosty mauve pink inner corner, & black with fine pink glitter in my crease.
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black
What do you think? What color are you bringing in the new year with? How do you wear your pink eyeshadow? PS the nails in the top photo are my New Years manicure which I posted earlier!
So earlier today I raved about my December Starlooks Starbox & promised to show you a look using the awesome palette inside! I loved this look so much, definitely a fun Christmas look! It was just my hubby & I this year so I didn’t play it safe! That white gold I adore so much was oh so lightly dusted on as a highlight.
I’m pretty excited to bring you guys a requested eye look today! I reviewed the Wet n Wild Sparkle ‘Til Morning Limited Edition Palette awhile back & got a few requests to do a tutorial for the left side of the palette as well. When I asked if you guys wanted to see something wearable (I consider the tutorial in that post to be pretty wearable) or something more dramatic the consensus was dramatic. Check out my tutorial below!
I used all 4 shades in the palette on the left side for this eye look…& it is super easy. I honestly forgot to put on eyeshadow primer before beginning so this is straight fro the pan. I love it, it was so fun in person!
Re-Create It: I applied the copper crease shade to well..my crease. I worked that shade under my eye about 1/3 of the way as well connecting it to my crease. I then took that awesome definer shade & took that from my inner corner to about 1/4 of the way onto my lid. I then used a small crease brush to sweep it right above my socket bone to make a reverse cut crease. I also took that shade about halfway along my lower lash line. The brown eyelid shade was then lightly pressed onto the center of my eyelid & then blended at the edges on both sides & into the crease a bit. It should bend into the copper shade pretty seamlessly. I then popped just a touch of that between the two shades on my lower lashline to blend. I took the browbone shade with a fluffy brush very lightly below my brows.
On my cheeks I’m using one of my favorite blush shades of all time which is Heather Silk from Wet n Wild. On my lips is Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Peachy Keen.
I really hope you guys liked this look! I can’t wait to work with this side of the palette more in the spring/summer! This one is limited edition from Wet n Wild from the Holiday/Winter 2012 Collection but you might still be able to snag it? I’ve seen a few from this collection here & there! I found mine at Walgreens.
If you look at my hair stash, you’ll find about every gimmick in the book. Often they get pushed to the back & rarely (if ever) used. The Goody Spin Pins are an exception. I received a new pair for dark hair in my Influenster Beauty Blogger Vox Box & couldn’t be happier.
Here’s the styles they include. I’ve done them all successfully. I also have loads I have come up with on my own like a roll under, twists, & some flippy styles. Lots, really. Let me know if you guys want to see videos on how I do those.
I thought I’d end this review showing how I use them most often: on my thick damp hair. I love these! I hate putting rubber bands around my wet hair & clips often slide around as it dries. With the Goody Spin Pins, I apply some product, twist, then spin. When my hair dries, it has natural body & waves…without tugging at tit to get the band out. LOVE. I didn’t even try to make this pretty…this is just how it looks!
Check out these Spin Pins & other Goody products on their site http://www.goody.com/ & check out your local Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreen’s, Kroger, & Duane Reade. Do you guys use these? What do you think?
If you caught my review of the Christina Choi Cosmetics sent to me yesterday, then you know I hinted at a tutorial! I’m still working with some lighting so be kind! I hope you guys like this, my husband really did!
Hubby rarely comments about my makeup unless it is bright colors…honestly he’d be cool if I was Rainbow Brite. But he DID say how much he liked this! It really caught the light & when we shopped at the BX to do a little shopping before going out I got compliments from the sales girls. Always nice! These are genuinely unique shades, I tried to compare them but I don’t have anything that comes close enough!
What do you guys think? Are you digging this look as a going out/date night dramatic eye? You can pick up these products at http://www.christinachoicosmetics.com/
Some products used in this tutorial were sent to me. This post was not asked of me, I just enjoyed them this much! All opinions are 100% honest & my own!
I have to say, I’ve been so excited about this post! It has been my favorite idea because all I used was easy to find drugstore makeup. From foundation to false lashes, the full tutorial is in the video below! I’ve also listed all the products below. I went with purple & blue, my favorite mermaid shades! This would work with an color combinations though, especially if they are well pigmented! I highly recommend the turquoise shade I used, it applied perfectly! To find out how I created this look & to check out the fabulous Halloween creations from other Beauty Blog Coalition members, just keep reading! [Read more…]
Normally I do a review before I do an eyeshadow look, but I couldn’t help it! I might still be testing these shades, but I adore this look! Ready to jump into the Halloween/Fall season? This is an easy look to achieve & definitely a bit fun while still being wearable. I’ll have some costume type tutorials coming up…less wearable!
I think this look is pretty easy, it didn’t take long. I love this orange, it is not a bronze or pale or neon orange, just a shimmery orange! This palette has hot pots which basically means you can pop them out. It is cheaper to buy the palette as a whole from Coastal Scents but if you don’t see yourself using these shades, just create your own with shades you will use. I find this system to be a lot safer on my wallet than the Urban Decay version! Ouch!
In the end, I think this look is fun, definitely made for Fall, & perfect for someone who isn’t looking to go too wild. I’ll be using this palette for some more upcoming looks. If you own it, what are some of your favorite color combinations? From photos, are there any you want to see?
Yay! Halloween Makeup/Costume Ideas!
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