This is an easy Face of the Day wearing the Mac Packed To Go Six Cool Smokey Eye Palette. I decided to go with a very natural, soft look with hints of peach and pink. I thought I could make the cool colors on the eyes really work if I warmed up my skin with a natural healthy glow. Here is the result. I hope you all enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Laura Mercier Rich Vanilla Pressed Mineral Powder
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
Mac Bronze Bronzer
Illamasqua Tweaks Blush
Eyes:
Smashbox Photo Lid Primer
Mac Packed To Go 6 Cool Smokey Eye Palette:
Satin Taupe (Lid)
A Brown Suite (Crease)
Mac Brulé
Bobbi Brown Deep Mahogany Cream Liner (Top Lash Line)
Bobbi Brown Shimmering Granite Cream Liner (Botton Lash Line)
This is an easy face of the day using golds on the eyes and browns, with a pink lip stain. Since summer is approaching, I have really wanted to do more looks using golds and pinks. I have been really drawn to antique golds in particular, like Mac's Antique Gold Glitter and Bobbi Brown's Antique Gold Metallic Eyeshadow. I decided to use Bobbi Brown's Metallic Cream Eyeshadow in Antique Gold for this look. I wanted the eyes to sparkle, but not be too crazy or out there that this look wasn't wearable. So instead of using a lip gloss or lipstick, I went for a pink lip stain. I think the results look really nice and it's one of my favorite face of the day's that I have done thus far. In my opinion, this look ended up being soft, yet chic and effortless with the metallic antique gold eyes and soft pink lip stain. Enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
I was really in a copper eyeshadow type of mood this past weekend so I decided to go for a copper-red eye with blue eyeliner and glowing natural skin. I wanted my eyes to have enough copper-red eyeshadow to stand out, but not the bloodshot-tired-punched-in-the-eye makeup that often comes with a red eyeshadow. I realized if I placed blue eyeliner on the top lash line and kept the lower lash line a deep smokey brown, I could wear copper-red without looking overly edgy or tired. I really wanted my makeup to be fun, but wearable. This is what I came up with. I hope you all enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder (Under Eye)
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque (Under Eye)
Nars Luster Blush (Cheeks)
Laura Mercier Peach Shimmer Block (Highlight)
Mac Bronze Bronzer (Back of Cheeks, Temple, Forehead, Under Jawline)
Eyes:
Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Cotton (All Over Lid at Primer)
Mac Soba Eyeshadow (Lid)
Mac Coppering Eyeshadows (Outer V)
Mac Spectacle of Yourself Mega Metal Eyeshadow (Crease) - Limited Edition: Mac Peacocky Collection
Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow (Highlight)
Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil (Brows)
Mac Clear Brow Gel (Brows)
Mac Waveline Cream Liner (Top Lash Line)
Tokidoki Sobachan Perfetto Eye Liner (Top Lash Line - Very thin line)
Mac Show Stopper Eyeshadow (Lower Lash Line)
Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner (Waterline)
Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
Clinique Bottom Lash Masara
Lips:
Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Heather Pink #12
Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Flash in Evening Rose #756
One of my favorite things to do with my makeup is take a really pretty neutral makeup look and add something that doesn't belong. Today I decided to wear a pretty neutral smokey brown eye with glitter green eyeliner. As a result, I received several compliments today and it made me believe even more that my "Neutrals + Something Unexpected" makeup philosophy is not only surprising, but welcomed by most. I guess I just don't see the point of owning so many pretty fun colors, if I don't get to use them, even if it happens to be on a day when I'm suppose to be "more professional". I figure in a few months I'll have to stick with "work-safe" makeup on a day-to-day basis, so now is the time to pull out the "crazy glitter eyeliner" while I can still attempt to make it a trend! I don't know if partners at my firm will ever adopt wearing glitter green eyeliner, but here's to hoping! I have a feeling convincing the male partners is going to be kind of tough...haha. Enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
Mac Bronze Bronzer
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
Eyes:
Laura Mercier Cotton Eye Basics
Mac Soft Brown Eyeshadow (Crease Blended Out)
Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow (To deepen crease)
Mac Showstopper Eyeshadow (Outer V)
Mac Brulé (Lid and Highlight)
Mac Undercurrent Pearlglide Eyeliner (Top Lash Line)
Yesterday I was in the mood to use one of my new Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream Eyeshadows. I decided to use Chrome Patina which is a shimmery brown with blue undertones. I first applied all my eye makeup as usual and then I applied Bobbi Brown's Chrome Patina on top of the lid of my eye for this effect. I think it looks really cool and is a lot easier to work with than a Mac glitter with a super similar effect. I decided to go for soft cheeks and lips to compliment the semi-smokey bold eye. This is what I came up with. Enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
Nars Portofino Multiple
Chanel Bronze Universal (Soleil Tan de Chanel)
Eyes:
Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Cotton
Mac Omega Eyeshadow (All over Lid)
Mac Prussian Eyeshadow (Lower and Upper Lash Line)
Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow (Crease)
Mac Paradisco Eyesahdow (Crease - Blended Out)
Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow (Highlight)
Bobbi Brown Chrome Patina Metallic Cream Eyeshadow (All over lid on top of Omega)
Clinique Cream Liner in True Black (Top lash line)
Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner in Black (Water Line)
I went to my school's annual Barrister's Ball this last Friday. This was my first Barrister's Ball and sadly my last. It was held at my city's very large aquarium which made for a lovely evening dancing among sharks, beluga whales and sting rays! Despite the famous nautical backdrop, there was no theme to the festivity so I decided to re-wear my blue dress from the Masquerade Ball I attended a few months ago. Instead of applying the same deep blue smokey eye I featured in my "Masquerade Makeup" Tutorial, I decided to go with something a bit more fun. I opted for an inspired look by Kim Kardashian. I wanted my makeup to be fun and playful since I planned on curling my hair into beachy spirals. I added a bit of purple to the eye to pull in the color of my navy dress. Below are photos of my completed look and the inspiration photo. I hope you all enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer
Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
Mac Vibrancy Eye Primer
Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Nars Albatross (Highlight)
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar (Cheeks)
Benefit Hoola Bronzer (Contour)
Eyes:
Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked (lid) and Buck (crease)
Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow (Crease)
Mac Satellite Dreams Eyeshadow (Crease)
Benefit Bad Gal Waterpoof Liner (Lower Lash Line and Water Line)
Clinique Cream Liner in True Black (Top Lash Line)
I am a big fan of soft, yet wearable work makeup. Today I had a presentation at school, which to me screams "work appropriate makeup". I decided to keep it simple, yet pretty. I used a lot of neutrals and then added a bit of blue and gray to make the look a little bit more bold. Instead of opting for black eyeliner, I decided gray was a lot less harsh and went really well with my "pop of color" blue. I wanted to keep my skin natural, but pretty. I added just bronzer and a bit of color to the cheeks. For lips, I wanted just the tiniest bit of color. I opted for a pretty peachy-coral lip gloss. I hope you all enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
Mac Refined Golden Bronzer
Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Naked (Lid)
Buck (Crease)
Toasted (Outer V blended out)
Virgin (Highlight)
Mac Motorhead Eyeshadow (Outer V)
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Graphite Shimmer (Top Lash Liner and Bottom Lash Line)
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)
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)
I have been requests for more neutral looks. This is a neural look using Mac Pigments. I wanted to make the skin look soft and glowing, but still natural. I decided against using a highlight because I thought it would make the skin look too shiny. Instead I really played up my skin with Nars Sheer Glow and then I applied a soft cheek color with a natural lips to compliment my brown neutral eye. I think the complete look is very soft, neutral and would compliment a wide variety of skin tones. I highly recommend Mac Naked Pigment if you do not already own it. It's amazing! You will put it on your eyes and say..."WOW, why haven't I owned this yet?" Yeah, it's that amazing! Enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
Mac Bronzer in Bronze
Nars Blush in Torrid
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Eyes:
Mac Pigment - Jigs & Jives (Through Crease Blended Out)
Mac Pigment - Naked (All over lid)
Mac Smut Eyeshadow (Crease and Outer V)
Mac Brulé Eyeshadow (Highlight)
Clinique Cream Eyeliner in Deep Brown (Upper Lashline)
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Bourbon (Bottom Lashline)
Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Liner (Outer Corner of Eye)
I wanted to do a look incorporating muted turquoise greens, grays and purples, however I didn't want the look to look clownish. I decided on this look because I thought the lips would bring some brightness while the eyes remained subtle and muted enough to be wearable. The trick to keeping your eyes simple is to use brown eyeliner instead of black eyeliner. It really helps to keep the eyes soft wand pretty. I hope you all enjoy!
Products Used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Mac Beauty Powder in Briar Rose
Mac Bronzer in Bronze
Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III - New York Palette
Money (Crease)
Loaded (Crease)
Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette:
Bouquet Toss (Highlight)
Kiss the Bride (All over lid)
The Balm Shady Lady Palette Volume III
All the Way Annie (Lower Lash Line, Outer V)
Rock & Republic Asphalt Eyeshadow (Crease and Outer V)
