Bright Greens W/A Touch of Bright Hues

My cousin Michelle came over yesterday and we played makeup! I haven't really done my own all week except for today but I've posted nothing but neutral looks so I didn't even bother taking pics lol. I decided to do something colorful on her since it was just for play- and I loved it! I did the eyebrows a bit dramatic- but I kind of was going for drama so it went well in my opinion.

How I achieved this- I used the 120 palette over ELF Eye Primer and NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk. I then went for a golden white color in her inner tear duct. Used 3 different yellows in her inner eye, used two different light greens in her middle eye, and used a dark matte green in her outer 'v'. Under neath I used a bright blue, a bright purple, and a neonish pink. Black eyeliner and mascara. 

The other eye was a different look and therefore I left it for another blog post.  It's a very awesome dramatic look. So- watch out for it!! Till next time!! =-)

FOTD- Neutral

I did nothing special but love these neutrals so much I thought I should share. I know I haven't done anything bold or bright in a long time- but this pregnancy has really changed my makeup looks somehow.  These are a whole bunch of neutrals from different palettes- I just mixed and matched till it was glowy, shiny, but neutral with a kick of pink in my tear duct area.

I used Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner in Pure White in my water line. Also, I've been trying something a bit different with my eyebrows. Believe it or not- they have been terrible lately. I over plucked and over trimmed =-( It was a total mistake because I was in such a hurry when I did it. I really regret not taking my time. 

Regardless, I usually just pencil them in but lately I've been using a matte brown shadow in my arch to darken them up and I am starting to like it. Since I have been letting my hair grow out and just using henna once every few months- my hair is much darker and this look seems to fit better. On my lips- L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Tender Mauve. Review coming soon!! Till next time!

E.L.F. Pretty n' Pink Brightening Eye Color

I was at my local grocery store and decided to pick this up because the colors looked really cute and it was- $1! This is the first time I use E.L.F. eye shadows but I expected them to be good because way too many people say good things about them. I used all four colors on the palette and honestly I liked the look. It's very light- very, very light in the pictures but I promise in person it's not THIS light. 

I used them over the E.L.F. Eyelid Primer and that's it. I really had to pack them on though because otherwise I feel like there was no color at all. Believe me- it's seriously packed on in these pics. I found that a bit annoying but I still liked the finished look no matter what. These shadows are super powdery and so I think maybe next time I will use NYX Jumbo Pencil under to give them an extra boost. I think they are very good for what they cost and might even try out some of the other colors available. Till next time!

Fashionista Palette in Full Bloom!

I have been so in love with my Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips palette in Nude that my husband bought me the Fashionista palette too! It was an awesome gift in my opinion!! This is the first look I do with the palette and all I can say is WOW! =-)

 I used the last three colors on the palette (which are the lightest ones if you are looking at the palette sideways) over NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk and that was over ELF Eyelid Primer. On my face I've got Maybelline's Super Stay 24 HR Makeup in Nude and for my lips I've got on Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Make Me Pink. I also used a bit of blush (which I almost never do) which was Mark. Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Love Rush.

 Now I feel like I owe you guys a review on both the palettes!! I've got the Nude palette review started but I have not done swatches and I feel like I should for both. Maybe tomorrow I will get on it... lol- Till next time!!

Makeup Look & Makeup Review

I bought an Avon powder recently- the Smooth Minerals powder to be exact- and I honestly hate it. It's got shimmer galore in it and made my face look funky. I don't know how to describe it- so I went old school and got the CoverGirl Clean pressed powder. Walmart was having this little combo for sale- $8.49!! For the foundation and the powder. So, I included a full face picture to show both on my face besides the eye look.

On my eyes I used different loose pigments and again, was in a hurry so I don't remember which ones they were...But it was a light pink, a bright purple, and a gold in my crease. Lol- how helpful!

This of course was over NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk on my lid alone to make the pink stand out. I find that using pink alone makes it barely noticeable. Below is my full face with the above foundation and powder on. It was a quick pic since I was already headed out. On my lips- L'Oreal Colour Juice in Cherry On Top.

My honest opinion on this foundation- not bad for the price, but not my favorite.  It's water based and I honestly loved the fact that it felt like I didn't have anything on, but it's not a matte finish. It's a bit shiny-not shimmery like the Avon powder, just shiny. Once you apply the powder though, it sets wonderfully and looks very natural. Lasting power- well, like 4 hours maybe. It rubs off very, very easily but if you keep the powder with you to freshen it up it's just fine. This is definitely a light coverage foundation. The powder is light to mediumish coverage. They both smell like Noxema big time! So, if you are not into that smell- do not buy!! I happen to like the smell for some reason so it's ok for me. I will be keeping this as my easy, light for school foundation. To go out I will be sticking to my favorite L'Oreal Infallible foundation that has never let me down and gives me the most awesome finish ever. Hope this was helpful. Till next time!!

Peach, Pink, and Some Brown

Yesterday I got taken out to eat by my husband and father in law right before one of my finals. So, I thought I'd do something with my face! Lately it feels like I wear less and less makeup- and I don't like it!! Lol- but it's good too. I've given my face a big rest.

I used nothing but Detrivore Cosmetics for my eye shadows except for my highlight which was from one of my many Avon palettes. On my lid, over ELF primer, I've got Treason, then from the crease to the brow bone it's Sexualis, and in my crease you will find a little bit of Hack. I winged my liner a bit more this time.

It makes my eyes look a little more cat like and I love that. Hope everyone is doing good. Those of you taking finals- pass!! The whole semester's worth of work boils down to this moment! Till next time!

Orange & Pink

I was originally going for a rose gold look to match the nails from last week, but ended up doing this instead. I used my Manly 120 palette for all the colors. ELF Primer first, then I used one of the frosty pinks on my lid.

There are only two very shiny golds and this one is the orangy one- it looks very orange once it's on than it does in the palette. I liked it! I hadn't done something like this so it was nice.  I used Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in Pure White in my water line.

 
The highlight was the second white on the palette.  The lashes are not the best- I have days I can make this mascara work and days that I wish I would just throw it away. Why do I punish myself?? lol! Yes, you guessed it- it's the L'Oreal Voluminous False Lashes Mascara. I think I am slowly starting to hate it... Till next time!!!

I Was Feeling Retro Today! =)

Today I had no idea whether to skip doing my makeup or not... so I decided maybe it would cheer me up a bit to do something a bit colorful but not too bright for school. I'm a bit down lately and gosh- something had to bring me up!! So, I got my I'm Feeling Retro palette from Wet 'N Wild and used the pink on my lid over NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk.

Then all over but not on my brow bone. There I used the frosty white on the palette and then used the blue in my crease (which is the crease color in the palette). I actually got a compliment from a total stranger that it looked awesome. This was definitely a bit brighter than the pics- but not too bright. I loved it.

So, I've got a few looks coming up and hopefully I get to finish editing some videos already recorded soon. Till next time!! =-)

Sweet 'N Simple

This was something I did for school today. I was going for simple and took out my Avon 12-in-1 palette for it. I used plenty of NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk to get the baby pink color to look brighter on my lid. That is the kind of eyeshadow that is so powdery, non-pigmented that you have to put something under to help build up. 

In my crease I used the gray shadow which is slightly shimmery so I just went with the shimmer and used the pearly highlight color for my inner duct and brow bone. Then, Wet 'N Wild Mega Liner in Black. 

To me, this was a 'blah' day so I didn't even try but when my man saw me he said, "Wow, that's nice." It goes to say, sometimes simple is better and as he said, "classy." Lol- Anyways, thought I'd share because his comment brought my spirits up a bit. Hope everyone is having a great week-mine's been nothing but homework! =-) Till next time.

HOT Pink!!

I took the pics long after I did the look so the blue under is a little faded.... sorry! But- I was very excited about this. I wore this out- in day light.... yup. I don't have a night life- plus I'm prego so that's out of the question. I wear my bright looks during the day, unless they are too extreme for Walmart. lol!

I used the Manly 120 palette for this look. The hot pink is my favorite color on the whole palette and probably the only reason I really wanted it. It has a very sheer, chalky consistency though. So, I load up on primers first. I used the ELF primer and then the NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk for better adhesion. It looks wonders- because the color turns out being brighter. I used a purple over and a tiny bit of black in my crease for some added definition to this neon looking craze. The blue- well, that is inspired by Abrilliantbrunette. She always loves using blue under her eyes for bright looks and it works!

The pink and purple look-well, they are my favorite colors for eye shadows, unfortunately I tend to stick to them too often. Plus- there's a ton of cool makeup artists out there using them for Valentine's looks. I would not wear this for Valentines. I feel that I usually go for soft looks on that day. Maybe this year will be different. Who knows? Hope you liked the look- catch ya laterz!