Catching Fire (Hunger Games Trilogy) Inspired Makeup

Ok, this is the most unconventional video I have made as of yet. The video posted below is not a makeup tutorial, but rather a book review, haul (I got an iPad 2), and makeup Face of the Day. I was bored/sick this last weekend and happened to lay in bed read the entire Hunger Games Trilogy. This makeup is inspired by Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old Hunger Games participant. I was inspired by a description of Katniess's makeup in the second book entitled Catching Fire. (Don't worry I won't give anything away to spoil the book for anyone)! At point during the second book, Katniss meets with her stylist named Cinna who dresses her and puts makeup on her for a public event. Katniss states with regard to her makeup: "But now my face is almost obscured by the dramatic highlights and dark shadows. High arching eyebrows, sharp cheek bones, smoldering eyes, deep purple lips."

This is my take her on her makeup pursuant to that description. Katniss is described in the book as a thin girl with dark brown hair, gray eyes and tan skin. In the book she often wears her hair back in a braid. I tried to re-create her look as close as possible. If you're looking for a great trilogy to read, then check out the Hunger Games! It's absolutely fantastic! (It will be made into a movie and released in May of 2012!) If you are interested in the plot of the trilogy, check out my video. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer and Pale Yellow Powder in Sand
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Fawntastic Cream Color Base
• Nars Albatross
• Bare Minerals Faux Tan Bronzer
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• Mac Briar Rose Beauty Powder

Eyes:

• Mac Carbon Eyeshadow (On top of Feline)
• Mac Feline Eye Kohl (All over lid)
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner (Waterline)
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Tokidoki Sabochan Liquid Eyeliner (For making smooth line)
• Sassi Lashes #62
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Baked (Inner Corner Lower Lashline)
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Lucky (Outter Corner Lower Lashline)
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette (Eyebrows)
• Nars Albatross Highlight (Brow Bone)

Lips:

• Mac Revenge is Sweet Lipglass
• Mac Magenta Lip Liner
• Mac Violetta Lipstick

Dior Addict Lipstick - You Will Be Addicted!!!

Dior Addict - You WILL Be Addicted!!!

Check out the chic design
Dior's Fashion Week, 881

Dior's Fashion Week, 881

Dior's Fashion Week, 881

I am really loving this new Dior's Addict lipstick formula that they have come out with.  The formula is designed to be hydrating and volumizing color.  I think they have mastered this.  I purchased Dior's Addict Lipstick, Fashion Week, 881.  It's a is a natural rosy pink shade.  It has a bit more color than a natural lip color, but looks very natural on.  However, if you don't like this shade, not to worry, because Dior is providing this lipstick in 44 different shades!!!  The formula is kinda  cross between a balm and a gloss, but does not have any of the stickyness that you often times find with a gloss.  I don't really know how to describe it, but it feels absolutely wonderful on the lips.  Its very light on the lips but yet manages to produce quite a bit of color as can be seen by the swatch above.  This is really nice lipstick.  It leaves your lips with almost a natural shine. 

You will also love the packaging...it's chic, sophisticated design just makes you feel like a million bucks!  It's silly, I know, but there is something out taking a chic lipstick out of your purse to apply...especially if friends are around :)

 The only draw backs I see with this lipstick is the price; its kinda pricey at $28 and it does not stay on quite as long as many of the other lipsticks I have used, BUT none of them feel quite as good on as this one does either.  Most lipsticks feel much heavier than Dior's Addict.  I promise you, I WILL be purchasing more of these.  I think it's well worth the price.

Product Details:

$28 for .12oz

44 Different Shades Available

New Dior formula designed to hydrate and volumize

Urban Decay Naked Palette and Spring/Summer Bright Lips

I've received a lot of requests for more neutral, wearable eye looks with the Urban Decay Naked Palette. Here is an easy take on a neutral eye with a bright lip. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Mac Luster Drops in Sun Rush
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
• Bare Minerals Faux Tan
• Nars Luster Blush
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Urban Decay Naked Palette:
• Buck
• Naked
• Hustle
• Toasted
• Virgin
• Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Liner
• Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Lip Color in Exxx-hibitionist
• Mac Redd Lip Liner

Spring/Summer Makeup Tutorial and How to Conceal Under Eye Circles

This is a tutorial for those who live in warmer climates who are not experiencing 9 months of winter. Unfortunately, I live in a city where it could snow any day of the week all the way up until mid-May. Therefore, I am stuck in my winter coat and scarf but dreaming of my bathing suit and sun dresses. However, back in Texas where I am from originally - it's nice and warm and many of you are ready for some more summer looks. I created this look to help transition everyone from bitter cold to poolside parties! :) Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Eyes:

• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #12
• Mac Melon Pigment
• Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow
• Mac Sushi Flower Eyeshadow
• Mac Fig 1 Eyeshadow
• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeshadow in Rehab
• Clinque Cream Liner in Deep Brown
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black

Lips:

• Tarte Lipstain in Enchanted
• Mac Beet Lipliner

Impromptu Haul/Makeup Tutorial - Pop of Color Makeup

This is an impromptu haul/makeup tutorial. I wanted to show you some new products I recently purchased, but I also wanted to do a tutorial, so I sort of combined the two and did a bit of talking about about the products and showed you how to apply them. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocense in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Benefit Bella Bamba Blush
• BareMinerals Faux Tan

Eyes:

• Mac Taupe Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Urban Decay Primmer Potion in Eden
• Mac Print Eyeshadow
• Mac Patina Eyeshadow
• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eyeshadow in Clinic
• Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Graphite Shimmer Ink #15
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Lips:

• Dior Addict Rose Shocking #972

A Saturday Night Face of the Day

Last night I went out with my friend shopping and for dinner. I decided to do my makeup really dramatic and fun. I try to embrace the times when I can really play up my makeup. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to film a tutorial, but I wanted to still share my creation. I added the hat last minute to my look because I thought it just kept the entire look playful. The fingernail polish was done a little haphazard last minute, so I thought it was kind of funny that some of my nails were painted with Zoya's Bekka and others were painted with Rescue Beauty Lounge's Iconoclast. I decided to take a photo before I'd completed the "clean up" stage of my manicure - as you can see. haha. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Chanel Espiégle Blush #65
• Nars Albatross Highlight
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Mac Technakohl Eyeliner in Plum (eyelid as base for Sketch)
• Mac Sketch Eyeshadow (eyelid)
• Mac Black Tied Eyeshadow (outer V)
• Mac Odalisque Eyeshadow (lower lashline)
• Mac Motorhead Eyeshadow (lower lashline)
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow (highlight on brow bone)
• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow (highlight inner corner of eye)
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Clinique Cream Liner in Black (top liner and bottom liner)
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers (top lashes)
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara (top lashes)
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara (bottom lashes)

Lips:

• Buxom Gloss in Dolly

Mac Indigo Pink Lips with a Smokey Gray-Brown Eye

I have been dying to use my Mac Indigo Pink Lip Glass in a tutorial and I have finally gotten the opportunity. I decided to go for a deep smokey brown-gray eye. I wanted my eyes to be smokey, but wearable, so I kept the eyeliner simple and less harsh. I also wanted the lips to really shine and be the focal point of this look. I hope I achieved my goal! Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Benefit That Gal Primer
• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Mac Mineralize Blush in Gentle
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Mac Impeccable Brown Pencil in Taupe
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Mac Soba Eyeshadow
• Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow
• Mac Stove Pipe Black Eyeshadow
• Mac Show Stopper Eyeshadow
• Mac Ricepaper Eyesahdow
• Clinique Cream Liner in Deep Brown
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Indigo Pink Lip Glass

Trend Makeup - Stained Lips and Edgy-Messy Eyes

This is an edgy smokey look inspired by the makeup I have been seeing in a lot of magazines from Fashion Week. I've seen the red lip as a huge trend as well as a love of smokey, smudgy eyes. I decided instead of doing a full on red lip, I would keep the lips more wearable and trendy and go with a smudged out red lip. I hope you all enjoy!

 

Products Used:

Face:  

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Fawntastic Cream Color Base
• Chanel Tan de Soleil de Chanel (Bronze Universal) Cream Bronzer
• Mac Ladyblush 
• Mac Prep and Prime Translucent Powder

Eyes:

• Mac Eyeshadows in Charcoal Brown, Soba, Stove Pipe Black, Ricepaper
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Mac Feline Eye Kohl
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Dior Diorshow Blackout

Lips:

• Revlon Lipstick in Ruby

Blue and Gold Makeup Tutorial Using Mac Jeanius Collection

Here is the gold and blue makeup look from the Mac Jeanius Collection Overview video. I opted for a blue and gold look which is coincidentally the same colors as my high school colors. Goooo Panthers!!! :) I wanted to do a blue look without making the eye completely blue. I have always thought pairing golds with blue can look really nice on warmer skin tones. I also opted for a peachy cheek with a warm nude lip to finish off the look. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Chanel Blush in #65 Espiégle
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eyeshadow in Lit
• Mac Stovepipe Black Eyeshadow
• Mac Motorhead Eyeshadow
• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner in Baked

Lips:

• Mac Half Red Lipliner
• Mac Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Bare Again

Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Makeup for the Girl on the Go

We are all busy people. Now, I know all my readers are women - I know I have some men out there who read my blog. So, don't take offense to the title of this post please! I just wanted something catchy to grab your attention since I have been gone for sooooo long! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has been patient with me this week! This makeup is for those of us who don't want to sacrifice looking put together because we have an early morning flight, an exam, a stressful day ahead of us or we just hit snooze one too many times on the alarm clock this morning! I tried to use minimal products while maintaining a sleek, put together, easy go-to look. I wanted you guys to feel put together even when you don't have a ton of time to spend applying everything perfectly! I hope you find this helpful! Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Bronzer in Refined Golden

Eyes:

• Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe

Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly