Face of the Day - Simple Copper Wearable Eye

I used The Balm Shady Lady Volume 3 palette to create this pretty wearable copper eye. I listed exactly how I applied each color below in the Products Used section. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• 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 Refined Golden Bronzer
• Nars Exhibit A Blush

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• The Balm Shady Lady Palette Volume 3:
• Racy Kacy (all over lid and crease/lower lashline)
• Guilty Gwen (Lashline and blended out)
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner (waterline/lower lashline blended out)

Lips:

• ELF Minty Lip Gloss in San Franscisco

Face of the Day - A Pretty Brown Wearable Eye with the Naked Palette

I have been getting a lot of requests for looks with the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I decided to do a quick face of the day using the Urban Decay Naked Palette to achieve a very wearable, yet semi-smokey eye. I think this look is very wearable and pretty easy to achieve. Since this is not a video tutorial, I have added how I applied the color from the Naked Palette on my eye for your convenience. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Foundation in Rich Vanilla
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concelar (Sand with Pale Yellow Power) and Corrector (Light to Medium Bisque)
• Chanel Espiégle Jous Contraste Blush
• Nars Cococabana Multiple

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Urban Decay Naked Palette
• Naked (all over lid)
• Hustle (crease blended out)
• Darkhorse (inner v-of eye/lower lash line)
• Creep (through outer crease)
• Sin (inside tear duct)
• Virgin (Highlight)
• Clinique Cream Liner in Dark Brown
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe

Lips:

• Milani Berry Classy

Face of the Day - Simple Wearable Blue Smokey Eye

I have class this morning, but I wanted to do a quick Face of the Day for you all. This is my version of a wearable simple smokey blue eye that is perfect for daytime. I used only three shadows to create this look and minimal effort. I hope you all enjoy!

 

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation in Real Sand
• Mac Refined Golden Bronzer
• Tarte Blissful 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush

Eyes:

• Mac Dandizette Mega Metal Eye Shadow
• The Balm Shady Lady Volume 3 - Safe Bet Annette
• Mac Brulé Eye Shadow
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara

Lips:

• Revlon Lip Gloss in Orchid

Spring Face of the Day with TheBalm Palette

This is a face of the day inspired by Spring and The Balm Shady Lady Palette Volume 3. I wanted to use purple, but I didn't want to do "another purple tutorial", so I decided to make this look a face of the day. I want to let you all know that this weekend and the next week I will be pretty busy with school. I have a pretty big exam coming up and class on Saturday and Sunday (yes, I said SUNDAY!), so my video creation process is significantly hampered during this period. I will continue to do face of the days, but I won't be able to have as many videos for you all. I will get back to normal speed with videos with the Mac Jeanius Collection (March 3rd). Until then, I will continue to do Face of the Day's using The Balm Shady Lady Palette Volume 3 because I think it's a really great palette. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Cream Color Base in Magenta
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Eyes:

• The Balm 
• Safe Bet Annette
• All the Way Annie
• Tokidoki Sandy Eyeliner
• Tokidoki Sabochan Eyeliner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner

Lips:

• Mac Athena's Kiss Lip Glass
• Mac Magenta Lip Liner

Face of the Day - Laura Mercier's Silk Road Spring 2011 Continued

So, I have been using this very strange work around because I lost my camera charger. Until the new charger arrives, you may see a lot of photos of me at the same angle. I am sorry for this. I have resorted to recording myself on my HD camera then taking screen captures of the video to provide you with the best quality photos.

This is a face of the day using Laura Mercier's Silk Road Palette and the light purple (Lavender Silk) I was so worried about. I wasn't sure how this look would turn out, so I didn't record a full tutorial. However, if you want to see a full tutorial, please let me know. I hope you all enjoy!

 

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation in Real Sand
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Mineral Blush in ?
• Mac Bronzer in Bronze

Eyes:

• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Shadow Pencil in Morphine
• Laura Mercier Silk Road Palette - Lavender Silk
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Shadow Pencil in Wasteland
• Mac Mega Metal Eyeshadow in Ego
• Mac Eyeshadow in Omega
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Lips:

• Mac Slimshine in Gentle Simmer (Discontinued)

Mac Peacocky Collection Face of the Day #2!

So, this is my makeup for today - I decided to use two Mega Metal Shadows I had yet to try out and the same kissable lip color I used the day before!!! I love these shadows! They are truly amazing and sooooooo blendable!!! Everyone must have at least one in their collection!

 

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 #65 Blush
• Bare Minerals Faux Tan

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Mac Spectacle of Yourself Mega Metal Eyeshadow
• Mac Ego Mega Metal Eyeshadow
• Mac Soba Eyeshadow
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Lucky
• Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Liner
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Lip Color in Super

Mac Peacocky Collection Face of the Day

I received a lot of requests for this look after my Mac Peacocky Collection Overview with Swatches Video. I originally filmed this look as a tutorial only to realize when I'd finished that I'd failed to actually press record on my camera. Needless to say, here are the photos and products I used for this look. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bare Minerals Well Rested
• Chanel #65 Espiégle Blush
• D-Squared Scult and Contour (Dark Contour)

 Eyes:

• Mac Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow
• Mac Dandizette Mega Metal Eyeshadow
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
• Mac Soba Eyeshadow
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Anastasia Hollywood Brow Gel
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Lipcolor in Super

Happy New Years!!!!

So, yesterday was New Year's Eve. Instead of doing a full blown tutorial, I chose to take photos of my look and provide the products to you all. I love feedback, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Enjoy!

My Best Friend and I celebrated New Years in Texas at a local comedy club!

Products Used:
Face:

• Mac Strobe Cream
• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 30
• Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation in Real Sand
• Chanel Espiegle Joues Contrast Blush
• Nars Albatross Highlighter
• BareMinerals Faux Tan Bronzer
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bare Minerals Well Rested

Eyes:

• Laura Mercier Brunette Eyebrow Pencil
• Mac Omega Eyeshadow
• Mac Charcoal Eyeshadow
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
• Mac Cranberry Eyeshadow
• Mac Reflects Pearl Glitter
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Ardel Lashes #110
• Duo Lash Glue
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
• Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black

Lips:

• Buxom Dolly Lipgloss

A Bare Minerals Face of the Day

I wanted to do a quick look for you all before I head out the door to enjoy my weekend. This is a Bare Minerals Face of the Day using mostly Bare Minerals products. I know that the Bare Minerals brand is widely available and really popular, so I wanted to give you all a quick look with the Bare Minerals ALL WRAPPED UP Collection that I reviewed yesterday! The colors are truly gorgeous and very wearable! Enjoy!!!!


Products Used:
Face:

• Bare Minerals Mineral Foundation in Medium Beige
• Laura Mercier Camouflage Underpot - 3
• Bare Minerals Mineral Blush in Glee

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Bare Minerals ALL WRAPPED UP Collection: Garland, Tinsel, Present, the Gift, Bauble
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Buxom Blacket Black Mascara
• Tarte Rest Assured

Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

Should we match our nail polish to our lipsticks?

Ok, no video tutorial today because I have TWO finals today. Booo. However, I did make this quick face of the day with you and offer this question...

I decided to match my lipstick shade to my nail polish. Is this totally bizarre or is this an amazing idea?

Sorry my hair is so in my face in this photo! Ahhh! Looks like I am being attacked!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40 (Being discontinued! Heartbreak Hotel!)
• Benefit Blush in Sugarbomb - Sooooo pretty!
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - Pale Yellow Powder with Sand Concealer

Eyes:

• Mac's Eyeshadows in Sable, Soba, & Shroom
• Laura Mercier Eyebrown Pencil in Brunette
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
• Clinique Cream Liner in Deep Brown
• Tarte Rest Assured - Pencil Side
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Bourbon

Lips:

• Mac's Lipstick in Snob
• Bare Minerals Lipstick in Wearable Nude
• Mac Lip Liner in Soar
• Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush

Nails:

• Ulta's Pink Slip

Smokey Taupe/Gray Look for Work

One of our resident Beauty Gurus, Laura, was kind enough to show us some photos her beautiful makeup look for work this week! She was also kind enough to share with us what products she used!!! Thanks Laura!!!

Products Used:
Face:

• Tarte Clean Slate
• Revlon ColorStay in 180 - Sand Beige
• Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer in Light
• Mac Select Moisture Cover Concealer in NW15 (so pale!)
• Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder in 02 - Stay Neutral

Cheeks:

• Mac Personal Style - contour
• Stila Cheek Color in Cream - on apples and blended out

Eyes:

• UD Primer Potion
• NYX Iced Mocha (on lid, into crease)
• Kat Von D Ludwig Palette - Lucifer (matte black) blended into crease/outer v
• Kat Von D Ludwig Palette - Tequila - highlight, inner corner, blended into crease/outer v to blend/lighten up Lucifer
• Ulta Automatic Eyeliner in Black
• Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler (always!)
• CoverGirl Lash Blast in Black

Lips:

• Nivea Milk & Honey Lip Balm (light layer so Myth didn't show dry skin/lines)
• Mac Lipstick in Myth
• Mac Lipglass in Prrr

Halloween Makeup, Part 2

My best friend, Jenn, was cool enough to let me post her Halloween Photos from this year and last year! She was kind enough to send me photos as well as details of the product she wore!!!!

For this year, Jenn was a very beautiful sheriff! Her boyfriend was a prisoner. Pretty hilarious couples costume if you ask me! Here's her beautiful makeup:

Products Used:

Face:

• Mac Foundation: Studio Fix Fluid NC20
• Mac Powder: Studio FIx C3
• Mac Bronzer: Bronzing Powder Golden

Lips:

• Mac Lip liner: Lip Pencil Brick
• Mac Lipstick: Matte Russian Red

Eyes:

• Mac Eye shadow: Gesso Vivid White (Matte)
• Mac Eye shadow: Nehru Muted bluish black (Matte)
• Mac Eye shadow: Beauty Marked Black-red w/ sparkle pearl (Velvet)
• Mac Eye liner: Penultimate Eye Liner Rapid Black
• Mac Mascara: Pro Lash and Opulash

For Halloween last year (2009) Jenn was a sexy pirate! Her makeup was totally awesome and extreme and I wanted to be sure to share with you all the products she *remembers* using!

Check out the photos first!!!

Products Used:
Face:

• Mac Foundation: Studio Fix Fluid NC20
• Mac Powder: Studio FIx C3
• Mac Bronzer: Bronzing Powder Golden

Eyes:

• Mac Eye liner: Penultimate Eye Liner Rapid Black
• Mac Mascara: Pro Lash and Opulash
• Mac Eyeshadow in Gesso Vivid White (Matte)
• Mac Eyeshadow in Freshwater Bright Summer Blue (Veluxe Pearl)
• Mac Eyeshadow in Carbon Intense Black (Matte)
• Mac Eyeshadow in Forgery Sterling Silver (Lustre)
• Mac Eyeshadow in Scene Mutted Blue-Grey (Satin)