Teal & Aqua Makeup: My Brightest Makeup Look to Date!

I was inspired by a skirt to create this look. I thought it would be fun to being out the teal/ aqua pattern of the skirt. I hope you enjoy this tutorial!

 

 

***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***

 

My Eye Brow Routine & Tutorial

I don’t proclaim to have the best brows in the world but for some reason, this has been a highly requested video and I hope you find it helpful–thanks for watching!

☠ 10 Little Secrets Tag ☠

You know I had to do the corny screen shot a lot of others have been using when doing this tag. I guess you can say I’m channeling my inner Aria? *lol* I’ve been lacking with OOTD post but that’s because I’ve been under the weather a bit–blah. Hope to get an OOTD post up tomorrow. Enjoy the tag!! xo

 

My Red Lip Collection

On Lips–Revlon Fire & Ice

You all know I’m obsessed with the smokey eye/ nude lip combo but I’m equally as obsessed with red lipsticks too. Here are some of the red lip products that I currently own.

From Left to Right: Revlon Fire Lipgloss, Stila Hugs Lip Glaze, Elf Lip Stain in Red Carpet, NYX Silver Plum, MAC Runaway Red, MAC Russian Red, MAC Viva Glam Cyndi, Revlon Cherries in the Snow, Revlon Fire & Ice, Revlon True Red, MAC Lip Pencil in Brick

I don’t have many red lip products in my collection but I do have enough to differentiate between seasons. When you think about it, there are so many tones & undertones to a lip gloss and lipstick. here are some of the red lipglosses and lipsticks that I own.

Now for the messy part…swatches…

From Left to Right: Revlon Fire Lipgloss, Stila Hugs Lip Glaze, Elf Lip Stain in Red Carpet, NYX Silver Plum, MAC Runaway Red, MAC Russian Red, MAC Viva Glam Cyndi, Revlon Cherries in the Snow, Revlon Fire & Ice, Revlon True Red, MAC Lip Pencil in Brick (on top)

Pre-Spring Beauty Favorites

Spring is most definitely in the air. Here are some of my “must have” beauty & fashion favorites of the moment…

1960′s Makeup Inspiration: Jean Shrimpton

A few days ago I watched a movie called “We’ll Take Manhattan” based on the relationship between photographer, David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton. I had heard of Jean before but I never knew the background and story of how both Jean and David Bailey help mold the 1960′s youth movement.

Jean appeared on magazine covers like  Vogue (the photos taken in 1962 are iconic), Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair and was known as “The Face of the 60′s” and helped launch the mini skirt!
She was a true fashion icon and was the muse of David Bailey. I think they made a fantastic team. Jean Shrimpton helped break the mold of the posh & proper mold of what was beautiful and accpetable. Back in the 1950′s the “it” look was rubensque and voluptuous. Jean was tall & slender and had legs that went on for miles *lol* I truly love her style–everything from her hair to her makeup–especially those iconic lashes. I tried to replicate a “mod” 1960′s look and added my on touch to it. I didn’t to lashes because I’m a contact wearer and lashes give my eyes the weirdest sensation. 
The Makeup…
This was a first for me…I never have gone out of my comfort zone before. I’ve done a modern twist on a 1920′s look in the past I tried to keep this look as authentic as possible. While I thought the look came out great, I felt like my eyes were almost open too wide from lining the lower lash line. The nude liner in the waterline almost gave me that “doe eye’d” look…but I suppose that was the point. The only issue I had was that because my eyes are someone hooded…it was hard to see that defined line in the hallow of my eye; it creased due to the shape of my eye.I think I’ll just stick with blended color in the outer v from now on but it was truly neat to try out a different look from such an iconic time.
The Hair…
Nothing too fancy! Lots of volume–more than the norm for me. Paired with a simple satin headband.
Eyes: Sleek au Naturel Palette
Lips: YSL Peach Passion (#13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
Peace & Love.

Budget Friendly Beauty & Home Decor Haul

Over the past three weeks I picked up some home decor items, candles and a few beauty goodies that are very budget friendly. Hope you all enjoy this haul & have a fabulous day!! xo

 

 

***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***

MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

Hello Lover. I’m telling you–this lipstick has to be the best Viva Glam lipstick that MAC Cosmetics has EVER produced. I think it looks fabulous on my NW20 skintone. Viva Glam Nicki is a Bright Yellow Pink color that takes on a vibrant mango pink on my lips. LOVEEEEEEEEE. This is going to be my #1 go to lip color this Summer. I want to get another tube as a backup when my birthday rolls around in May :)

Below you will see an OOTD. For my makeup, I played it safe since I don’t have many bright colors in my winter wardrobe.  I paired this lipstick with a very warm & neutral brown smokey eye. It came out better than I expected–it compliments the lipstick perfectly. I am planning on getting some more vibrant colors to add to my Summer wardrobe JUST so I can rock this lipstick more!

An up close look of my makeup–

Viva Glam Nicki on my lips-

Cool Tone Smokey Eyes using the Naked2 Palette

Hi Everyone!

I’ve got to admit, I’m loving the Urban Decay Naked2 Palette, this is one of many looks I’ve come up with. This look is more on the dramatic side but I will be doing more subtle toned down looks with the Naked2 Palette in the future.