Valentines Day with a Bold Kissable Pink Pout!

I am usually not a big fan of Valentines Day and it's not because of the traditional reasons. I am not a huge fan because I always over-indulge in Dove's chocolate shaped hearts and Conversation Hearts! They are just so yummy and really only available around this time of year! hahaha. On the plus side, for some Valentines Day is extremely romantic. Every Valentines Day I have ever had has never really lived up to the hype - so sorry, boyfriends, I have to admit...your attempt at romantic fell short when you didn't save me from a sinking ship like Leonard DiCaprio in Titanic. Gosh, movies ruin everything! hahaha.

Anyway, this look was inspired by Valentines Day and the Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette which is sold at Sephora and Ulta and retails for $35.00. I love this palette. It makes my heart swell and makes me wonder what romantic events are in store for me this Valentines Day...will I finally get saved from a sinking ship? I hope not. It's cold where I live and I can only imagine how frigid the water is. Unlike Kate Winslet, I can't promise I won't let go...I'm far from a member of the Polar Bear Club. :-/

 

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer
• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Mac Briar Rose Beauty Powder
• Mac Bronze Bronzer
• Mac Lustre Drops
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer - Sand and Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette:
• Kiss the Bride
• Bouquet Toss
• Un-Veil
• I Do
• Cut the Cake
• First Dance
• Honeymoon
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Dior Diorshow Mascara
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe

Lips:

• Mac Magenta Eyeliner
• Mac Petals and Peacocks Lipstick
• Mac Revealing Lip Glass

Edgy Taupe with Peach Lips

I wanted to show another way to use the Laura Mercier Silk Road Palette. I decided to use the "Rare Taupe" color to create an edgy look with some nice peach lips. I really like the result. This look is very simple and pretty similar in technique and skill level to the College Student Inspired Tutorial I did recently. What can I say? I am loving Mac Feline Eye Kohl! :)

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Nars Amour Blush
• Nars Cococabana Multiple
• Laura Mercier Silk Road Palette - Palace Pink

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Laura Mercier Silk Road Palette - Rare Taupe
• Mac Feline Eye Kohl
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Laura Mercier Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette

Lips:

• Sephora's Hello Kitty Sweet Gloss in Peachy

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)

Modern Day Pin Up Look #2

This is just another modern day pin up look. I was in the mood for a deep red lip. I wanted this look to have hints of the classic pin up look, such as the bold lip, neutral eye and flicked out eyeliner, but I wanted to modernize it with glowing skin, a shimmery eye and a deeper red lip. I hope you all 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
• Chanel Cream Bronzer  Bronze Universal or Tan de Soleil de Chanel
• Sephora's Hello Kitty Collection Apple Cheeks in Blushing
• Nars Albatross Highlight

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked, Virgin
• Mac Patina Eyesahdow
• Mac Sable Eyeshadow
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Mac Chromographic Eye Kohl in NC20/NW15

Lips:

• Mac Cream Lip Liner in Red Enriched
• Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist #45 
• Mary Kay Lip Vinyl in Audacious - Buy from My Representative! (not affiliated)

Nails:

• Sephora's Hello Kitty Collection in Bubble Gum and Minty

College Inspired Makeup with Mac Stylishly Yours and Cham Pale Collection

So, I unintentionally did this next tutorial with products available exclusively through the Mac Stylishly Yours and Cham Pale Collections. So, if you have any of the products from those collections or you are still thinking of making a quick trip to your Mac counter to pick some of those items up, here are some cool things you can do with those items!

I was on a flight all day yesterday and I happened to sit next to two college students. They instantly reminded me of myself three years ago. They had a very laid back feel to them. The girl, wore a t-shirt, leggings, about a thousand bracelets, and dark black eyeliner as her only makeup accessory. The guy sported a flannel button down, dark wash jeans and Vans. We had a great time on the plane together and they reminded me so much of myself three years ago, that I decided to do a makeup tutorial inspired by my college self. I like to call this makeup - the type of makeup you wear when you want to pretend like you just don't care. It's very easy to do and pretty wearable. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Products Used:

Face:

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

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Eden Primer Potion
• Naked Palette - Virgin
• Mac Eyeshadow in Soba
• Mac Eye Kohl in Feline
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Something New Lipstick

Link Me, Bella: The Best of the Week According to Jessica

• ShaGlam's Urban Decay Shadow Pencil Face of the Day, made me whip out my credit card on UrbanDecay.com!
• Christine of Temptalia.com shows us her Peacocky Look
• Sam of Pixiwoo.com inspired me to try out some Yellow!
• A few months old, but better late than never, I fell in love with Aishawari's pink lips and smokey eye (in Spanish!)
• I fell for millomac's beautiful glossy eyes and coral lips!
• I discovered Café Makeup and became instantly addicted to their nail polish and makeup reviews!
• I waited impatiently for more information on the Mac Wonder Woman Collection...(link 1, link 2, link 3)
• I read, I purchased and I browsed the Hello Kitty Collection for Sephora! 
• Gina sparked my new nail polish obsession after I watched her Chanel Paradoxal vs. Revlon Particulare video.

Purple and Lime Smokey Eye Tutorial

I was feeling in a bright and cheery mood today. I decided to do a purple smokey eye with a bright lime color underneath the eye to add interest. I am kind of sick of doing the same makeup over and over. I know we can all fall into ruts, so I decided to do something really fun and exciting. I hope you all enjoy!

 

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Chanel Double Perfection Powder in Tender Bisque 70
• Chanel Espiégle Blush 65
• Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder [Kit]
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Palette [Medium]

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Mac Mega Metal Eyeshadow in Noir Plum
• Urban Decay Black Palette - Jet
• Urban Decay Book of Shadows III - Psychedelic Sister and Bordello
• Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin
• Mac Shadestick in Lucky Jade
• Mac Eyeshadow in Bitter
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
• #73 Lashes from Sassi - Sassi Glue

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Lip Color in Super

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

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

Bright Fiesta Makeup

I was inspired by a headband I received from my mom after she visited San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has a large population of Latinos and a vibrant culture. I decided to do a bright and fun fiesta makeup to celebrate the vibrant Latino culture. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand
• Bare Minerals Well Rested
• Bare Minerals Faux Tan
• Nars Albatross Highlight
• Chanel Espiélge Blush #65 (Limited Edition - Available Now)

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Anastasia Clear Brow Gel
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Mac Eyeshadow in New Minted
• Mac Eyeshadow in Fig 1
• Mac Eyeshadow in Sushi Flower
• Mac Eyeshadow in Blue Storm
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Mac Eyeliner in Fascinating
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Lipglass in Strange Potion