I’ve been loving my berets lately–it’s quick & low maintenance but looks like you put a lot more effort into it! Here is a quick tutorial on how I rock my beret.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF-KPEni914

I’ve been loving this taupe series–there is something about a wash of taupe on the eyelid that looks effortless and chic. I also find that when using taupe colors, I’m finished my makeup in record time.

Here is a breakdown of today’s taupe look!

EYES:
-Creamy silver base
-Urban Decay Stray Dog e/s
-MAC Concrete
-MAC Wedge
-NARS Coconut Grove e/s
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara
-Urban Decay Zero eyeliner
-Urban Decay Stray Dog eyeliner
-Cover Girl Champagne eye shadow

FACE:
-MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl
-Cover Girl Champagne eye shadow
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Finishing Powder
-Hard Candy Blush in Pin Up

LIPS:
-MAC Playing Koi
-MAC Sweet Sunrise

Today’s taupe look is a bit more on the warmer side. Most of the colors used were from the Urban Decay Naked Palette. Believe it or not, this is my first time doing a taupe look with my Naked palette and I’ve owned this palette since July 2010!!!! Shame on me!

On a side note, I can’t tell you how much I’ve been diggin’ my berets! I only own three–very typical neural colors (to go with everything) but I think I may venture into different color ones–they are simply fabulous. Ugh–I can’t get enough!

And here is a breakdown of the look:

EYES-
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-UD Sidecar
-UD Virgin
-MAC Carbon
-UD Creep
-UD Sin
-MAC Wedge (You could use UD Naked)
-Urban Decay Zero Eye Liner
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara

FACE-
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-MAC Cream Colour Base in Luna
-MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish
-Finishing Powder

LIPS-
-NYX Strawberry Milk
-MAC Fashion Scoop

Quick outfit of the day–I’ve been into rockin’ a sweater and jeans lately–my comfy glam look-lol! It’s been so cold–who feels like dressing to the nines in this weather? Spring, where are you? O_o

The beret is from Forever 21, sweater is from Old Navy, jeans are from Forever 21.

My necklaces are from Charlotte Russe & my boots are from eBay. (*insert cheesy pose & smile in*) *lol* I LOVE these boots and need to get a new heel since I’ve worn these heels out.

Today today’s taupe look is a little more on the “dirty” side. Dirrrrty Taupe! *lol*
The colors were a little muddy but I still think it was a nice look–and it matched my sweater! See? *lol* Please don’t mind the messy updo. It’s been in the low 30′s and completely dreary out–I haven’t felt much like “dressing” up–it’s been comfy with a touch of glam for me

Here is a breakdown of today’s look:
EYES-
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-NYX Cottage Cheese Jumbo e/s Pencil
-Urban Decay Mushroom
-Urban Decay Skimp
-Urban Decay Spotlight
-Urban Decay Stray Dog Eye Liner
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-MAC Brun e/s
FACE-
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Cover Girl Champagne e/s (to highlight)
-Hard Candy Blush in Pin Up
LIPS-
-ELF Lipstick in Natural Nymph
-NYX Lipgloss in Salsa

I’ve come up with a Café Mocha that is 100% better than the Starbucks version! Don’t get me wrong–I love Starbucks but I don’t love their fancy prices. A girl has got to save her money for things like clothes, shoes and makeup.

One of the best investments I’ve ever made was getting an espresso maker. You could try making lattes & cappuccinos sans the espresso maker but in my opinion, it tastes more authentic using the machine.

My espresso maker was only $65–think about this…if you are an avid drinker of Starbucks espresso beverages, think about how many visits you make there a year–it adds up. This machine pays for itself after 15 lattes.

Here is my version of the Café Mocha:

Until recently, I didn’t realize that the term “mocha” stood for a method in which to prepare a cappuccino or latte. It’s merely adding chocolate to the drink.  I didn’t know but many coffee houses prepare it either way.  I made mine cappuccino style because I love the bold flavor of espresso. I feel that it pairs nicely with the chocolate.

To Begin, I used equal parts cocoa powder & hot water to make a rue.

Add a sweetener if desired. Pour the sauce in your mug.

Next, I brewed my espresso. I used Carte Nior coffee. It’s a bold French coffee that I absolutely adore.

Pour the espresso and all it’s beautiful foamy goodness into the chocolate sauce.
Steam your milk & be sure to froth approximately half of it.
It will double in size…
Pour the milk into the mug then top with foam
Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder to garnish
…and some whipped cream!

Fin.

New goodies that I picked up within the last few months!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6-shF_WTwY

Today’s look is more on the “khaki taupe” side. Here is a breakdown of the eye makeup:

-ELF Cream Eye Shadow in Pewter
-Essence Eye Shadow in Back to Khaki
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-MAC Concrete Eye Shadow
-Cover Girl Champagne Eye Shadow
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-MAC Coffee Eyeliner
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast

I totally didn’t plan to rock a big oversized bun but my hair was totally uncooperative!  Hated it at first but now I totally dig it <33

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubok9MBm6wM

What you’ll need:
-Your favorite brew of coffee
-Your favorite non-dairy creamer
-A Milk Frother
-Cinnamon (optional)

***All products mentioned in this video were purchased personally by myself, unless otherwise stated.  I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***

Don’t take the name of this post too seriously–when I finished up the look, it seemed like the best title! I created this look using ALL brown eyeshadows and bases and I didn’t think it would come out as good as it did. I even got a compliment from the sales lady at Ulta!

Here is a breakdown of the look-

-UDPP
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-L’Oreal HIP Cream Eye Shadow in Brown
-NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in Iced Mocha
-MAC All That Glitters
-MAC Mulch
-MAC Carbonized
-NARS Coconut Grove
-MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara
-Cover Girl Last Blast Mascara
-Cover Girl French Vanilla Eye Shadow (to highlight)
-MAC Coffee Eyeliner

Here is a look at my current handbag collection. Thanks for watching!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYU_cmkphHM