Overview and Swatches - Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette

The featured product of the week is the Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette released this Spring 2011. I really love this palette. It has a nice mix of soft neutrals, edgy deep colors and metallic shades. The palette costs $35.00 and is available at Sephora, Ulta, and Beauty.com. Enjoy!!!

Fake It 'Til You Make It Makeup - Universal Makeup for all types of events!

There is a type of makeup that I resort to for any of the following big events in my life: (1) a job interview, (2) meeting my boyfriend's parents, (3) a religious event (i.e., a wedding [not your own], bar mitzvah, baptism, etc.), (4) a first date, and finally, (5) exchanging items after a break up with your now ex-boyfriend. (Because who doesn't want to look lovely, natural, and flawless when meeting the ex to exchange items).

I call this "universal makeup" because it can be worn to any of those events and will always make you look well kept, pretty, nice and natural. I hope you all will find this tutorial helpful! Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Mac Strobe Cream (Don't use for an interview)
• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Benefit Sugar Bomb Blush
• Benefit High Beam Highlight
• Chanel Bronze Universal - Tan de Soleil

Eyes:

• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
• Mac Patina Eyeshadow
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
• Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Eyeliner
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil in Bourbon
• Too Faced Pixie Perfect Palette (Deep Brown)

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Color in Super

Black and Gold Glitter Party Makeup Tutorial

Since my finals for law school are over and I have had a lot of free time on my hands, my favorite look thus far has been what I like to call "going out" looks. What this really means is, makeup I wouldn't wear out and about unless I planned on being in a dark club, bar or out with friends on the dance floor. I have been just dying to use this glitter eyeliner I have from Urban Decay and I finally found the perfect opportunity to show it off! Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Pro Lumiere in Shell 30
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Benefit Sugarbomb
• Nars Cococabana Multiple
• Chanel Bronze Universal Cream Bronzer - Tan de Soleil

Eyes:

• Mac Greasepaint in Zinc Zone (Limited Edition)
• Mac Eyeshadow in Carbon
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Mac Eyeshadow in Print
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Baked
• Urban Decay Glitter Liner in Midnight Cowboy
• Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Liner in Black
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black

Lips:

• Mac Lipglass in Revealing
• Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush

Party Teal Dawn!

I wanted to do a fun party makeup. Let's face it, Christmas is almost here, but New Years is just around the corner and it doesn't end there. Most people are off from work and enjoying time with their family and out with their friends. I decided to do a fun party makeup that could work for New Years or just a night on the town with friends! Enjoy!

 

Products Used:

Face:

• Mac Strobe Cream 
• Chanel ProLumiere in Shell 30
• Chanel Double Perfection Powder
• Too Faced Pixie Perfect Bronzer and Blush
• Nars Highlighter in Albatross

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Mac Pigment in Teal
• Mac Pigment in Dark Soul
• Mac Pigment in Silver Fog
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Laura Mercier Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette
• Revlon Lashes in #500
• Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Benefit Waterproof Badgal Liner

Lips:

• Mac Lip Gloss in Cha Cha

Smokey Brown with Coral Lips

Who said smokey eyes only went with nude lips? I think nude lips are kind of going out of style. I decided to put a twist on the smokey eye with a bright coral lip and some orange cheeks. I hope you all enjoy!!! My alternative choices to a nude lip include a mauve purple, a bright coral, a red or even a light lip gloss!

 

 

 

Products Used:

Face:

• Benefit That Gal Primer
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
• Laura Mercier Underpot - 3
• The Balm Bambini Blush in Hot Momma

 Eyes:

• Lorac Little Black Palette - Three darker colors - Champagne, Copper, Brown
• Laura Mercier Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Benefit Waterpoof Badgal Liner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Diorshow Iconic Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Lipstick in Toxic Tale (Limited Edition)
• Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush

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

Too Faced Sale Today and Tomorrow!

Today and Tomorrow (12/14-12/15) Too Faced is having a sale! Don't miss out!!!!!

Read my Reviews and Watch the Video Review of the Too Faced Pixie Perfect Collection! It's amazing!

Jessica Alba Fierce Cat Eye

I wanted to do a Jessica Alba inspired look today! First of all, I love the cat eye look and it's been really popular recently with celebrities and makeup lines. I mean, everyone remembers Mac's Fabulous Felines collection, right? Well, I wanted to re-create Jessica Alba's super sexy cat eye because it just looked stunning on her! Enjoy!

To purchase any of the products featured in my video, please go to the Bella Liberté Store!

Products Used
Face:

• Chanel Pro Lumiere in Shell 30
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Too Faced Pixie Perfect Bronzer
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder

Eyes:

• Mac Eyeshadow in Show Stopper
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Mac Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown
• Urban Decay Naked Palette in Sin
• Make Up Forever Lash Fibers
• Make Up Forever Smoky Lash Mascara in Very Black
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero

Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

Jennifer Lopez Makeup as American Idol Judge

I am not a big American Idol fan, but I am not going to lie - now that Jennifer Lopez is on it, I might watch it more! It doesn't hurt that Stephen Tyler from Aerosmith is going to be a judge tooooooo! Anyway, I saw this promotion video for the upcoming episodes and I just had to re-create Jennifer Lopez's amazing makeup! She's always gorgeous and I loved the red lips!

Enjoy!

To purchase any of the products featured in my video, please go to the Bella Liberté Store!



Products Used:

Face

• Pixi Tint and Concealer
• Mac Golden Bronze Loose Powder
• Bare Minerals Faux Tan
• Nars Cococabana Multiple
• Too Faced Pixie Perfect Bronzer
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand and Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

 Eyes

• Too Faced Pixie Perfect Quad - Warm Brown and Deep Brown
• Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Zero
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash in Very Black
• Sassi Lashes #505
• Duo Lash Glue
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette

Lips

• L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick in Beyonce #339

Review: Too Faced Pixie Perfect Collection

This is a video review of the Too Faced Pixie Perfect Collection. For swatches of the product and my opinion of everything, check out the video! Enjoy!

Sales, Deals and Coupon Codes!

E.L.F. Cosmetics:

• Code: Black2 - 60% Off Mineral Makeup with purchase $20 worth of makeup!
• Code: HMINI - Get's you a free holiday palette with any $10 purchase!!!!

Too Faced Cosmetics:

• 15% Off Entire Site! No coupon code required!

Ulta:

• Code: 52748 - $10 Off a $60 Purchase + Free Shipping

Too Faced Friends & Family Sale! 20% Off + Items I Would Buy!!!!

Too Faced Friends & Family Sale is on until November 17th! Enter the CODE 10GIFT for 20% off your purchase!!!!

What I Would Buy:

Too Faced Glamour to Go Fairy Edition - $19.50

Why!?

• It's compact, includes great colors, a lip gloss, bronzer, plus MIRROR! I love this for touch up's and it's super portable! Totally a must for a girl who wants something low maintenance but chic.  

Too Faced Shadow Insurance - $18.00

Why!?

• Often compared to Urban Decay's Primer Potion, this stuff supposedly really works! I have never used it, but I have been dying to try it. (Remember: Primers keep your eye shadow from creasing and keep your eyeshadow from flaking off throughout the day!)

Too Faced Naked Eye Kit - $35.00

 Why!?

• It's subtle, pretty and really natural. There is nothing sexier than a girl who is comfortable in her own skin. Neutral eyes can be really gorgeous and always make a girl look well-kept, not overdone!

Beauty Buys for those New to Makeup

I love makeup. I spend a large chunk of my paycheck on makeup and I am okay with that. But what about those of you who are new to makeup? As a teen, I loved opening my gift from Santa and finding a boat load of makeup and the 1,000 count gift set from Ulta or Sephora! Even though those gift sets were awesome for a teen, they weren't really the best makeup.

Thus, I've decided to come up with my picks for the best makeup gift sets under $50 for this Holiday season. If you're a teen with a wishlist or a parent looking for some affordable makeup that won't break the bank, then check out these palettes. I think they really offer a great bang for the buck and won't make you regret purchasing them.

Let me begin by saying this, I think all of the brands below make amazing products - especially eye shadows! When I was a tween/teen I really loved experimenting with color. I chose these palettes because they had enough color to play, but enough neutrals not to scare away the neighbors! 

1. Too Faced Enchanted Glamourland Palette, Retails for $49

• What's in it?
• 15 eyeshadows
• 1 blush
• 1 bronzer
• 1 lipgloss
• 1 eyeshadow primer
• 3 instruction cards (aka: how-to information cards)
• Why The Love?
• I love the mix of neutrals and colors. BUT check out that green and purple! I want both those colors and I'm a 23-year-old law student! What teen wouldn't want those two colors to slap on and blend away at? 
• I also love the fact that it includes a variety of products, not just eyeshadow or lip products. 
• Finally, I love the packaging! What a fun way to carry around your go-to products! I think it's just amazing.

2. Lorac Box Office Hit Full Face, Retail $35

• What's in it?
• 12 eyeshadows
• 2 eyeliners
• 1 bronzer
• 1 blush
• 8 lip colors
• Why the love?
• Ok, first of all, 8 lip colors! Wow! Not only does this palette have a nice range of neutrals and smoky colors, it would be great for those tween/teens who want to experiment with lip color! I am a huge fan of lipstick and I would have loved, love, loved something like this as a tween/teen to play with!
• Again, awesome compact packaging is always a plus! I love that this palette includes a mirror and two eyeliners - brown and black for the neutral and the smoky looks.

3. Too Faced Glamour to Go Fairy Edition, Retail $19.50

• What's in it?
• 8 eyeshadows
• 1 lip color
• 1 bronzer
• 1 blush
• Why the love?
• The portability and affordability of this item make it awesome! I love that it has a nice range of neutral colors that can be easily smoked out! I love that it includes a nice lip color that would work well on almost anyone and a bronzer to warm up light skin tones. 
• I also love that it can fit in my pocket and would be great for touch up's throughout the day or night! The mirror makes it the perfect affordable, portable makeup palette!

4. Tarte The Royal Collection, Retail $43

• What's in it?
• 16 eyeshadows
• 1 face primer
• 1 mascara
• 1 lipgloss
• Why the love?
• Hello gorgeous eyeshadow colors! I have swatched this palette time and time again and I have had it in my hand at the check out counter a few times, but I have never purchased it! Why!? I don't know. :( This palette is beautiful! It has a great range of colors all in full size, all creamy and blendable! A great blue, a beautiful purple, a soft lilac and tons of neutrals!
• I also love that this palette is totally portable and includes a mirror! I cannot rave enough about the eyeshadows! They are awesome!
• Finally, I love Tarte as a brand! They make really nice quality products that are always top notch. This is definitely my favorite palette on the list!

5. Tarte Maureen's Favorites Exclusive Value Set, Retail $39

• What's in it?
• 1 eyeshadow
• 1 cheek stain (aka: blush)
• 1 bonzer
• 1 lip stain (aka: lip product)
• 1 mascara
• 1 flower pin
• Why the Love?
• Nothing in this palette will scare away the neighbors! Everything is totally wearable and good for your tween/teen's skin! 
• I love Tarte Cosmetics in general. They make fantastic products that make you feel beautiful without harming your skin or body. (I'm all for the good-for-you products!)
• This gift set is extremely diverse! It's not just exclusively eyeshadows, lipsticks or bronzers, it's a variety of products your tween/teen will actually use and love.

6. Smashbox Eye Wish Palette, $45

• What in it?
• 12 eyeshadows
• 4 cream eyeliners
• 1 eyeshadow primer
• 1 mini mascara
• Why the Love?
• Again, as a tween/teen I loved colorful eyeshadow. This palette has a great range of colors - including a vibrant purple, a fun turquoise-blue, a pretty green, a deep blue, and a lot of wearable neutrals. I also love that it includes eyeliners! The Smashbox cream eyeliners are among the best and I love them to this day!
• I love that everything fits in the compact gold packaging and I love the variety of products. PLUS, it includes a mirror! Super handy for travel this holiday season!

For the mom that loves to splurge, I highly recommend Urban Decay's Book of Shadows Volume III, Retail $54

• What's in it?
• 16 eyeshadows
• 2 eyeliners
• 1 eyeshadow primer

• Why the love?
•  Eyeshadow Nirvana! This palette is gorgeous! The colors are vibrant, bold and smooth. The bright colors are just as vivid as they look in the pan and the neutrals are always fun and never dull! If you have a tween/teen who loves color, this is the palette for him/her! The blues, purples and greens are exquisite! AND the neutrals are just as mouthwatering!
• I love, love, love, love, love Urban Decay! They make great products that are always top notch. The eyeshadows in this palette are creamy, smooth, blendable, and soft. 
• I love the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners - I am pretty sure I own like seven of them! They are my favorite eyeliners of all time. 
• I also love the Urban Decay Primer Potion, eyeshadow primer. This stuff really works at eliminating oily lids and keeping your eyeshadow in place! Who wants to do all the hard work if your eyeshadow is just going to flake off throughout the day? Not going to happen with Urban Decay Primer Potion!

By the way, I know it's a little early to shop for the Holidays, but Beauty.com is having a 20% off sale. If you aren't willing to spend $50, maybe $40 is more your style? Or how about get $30 worth of makeup for $24? Pretty nice deal! :)

Here is a link to the products I listed that are available on Beauty.com right now!

• Too Faced Glamour to Go Fairy Edition
• Tarte the Royal Collection
• Smashbox Eye Wish Palette
• Urban Decay Book of Shadows, Volume III

Sale through Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7th. Don't worry, there is no code to enter! Discount taken at checkout!