I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve done a beauty video or a beauty post!  I’ve REALLY been into taupe colors lately. I thought it would be fun to come up with a little challenge for myself–”Twenty-Two Days of Taupe”! There’s no real significance behind the number twenty-two; I thought it just sounded cute *lol* Since there are SO many variations of taupe out on the beauty market, I thought it’d be fun to come out with as many taupe makeup looks as possible and my goal is to get to 22!

Day #1 starts off with the most obvious, Satin Taupe. It was literally the second eye shadow that I bought from MAC and I loved it because it went with everything I wore. This look is VERY versatile–you can wear Satin Taupe alone for a day look & smokey it out with a darker dramatic color for the evening.

I’m very big on coordinating eye makeup & outfits. Taupe is very versatile because it there are so many colors of it–dark, light, metallic, sheer, cool tones, warm tones and the list goes on…

Today’s Face of the Day:

EYES:
-NYX Pots & Pans Jumbo Eye Pencil
-MAC Satin Taupe e/s
-MAC Smut e/s
-MAC Brun e/s
-MAC Coffee Liner
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-Makeup Forever Smoky Lash Mascara
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-MAC Vanilla e/s

FACE:
-Benefit Hoola Bronzer (becoming my go to bronzer)
-Benefit High Beam
-Hard Candy Doll Face Luminizer
-ELF Joy Mineral Blush
-Coty Air Spun

LIPS:
MAC Fleshpot
L’Oreal Color Riche Lip Gloss in Baby Blossom

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBAS_EQDKZI

Coty Airspun

Coty Airspun Vintage Ad

Revlon Fire & Ice Campaign with Dorian Leigh-Circa 1953

Revlon Cherries in the Snow Campaign with Dorian Leigh-Circa 1953

L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray Ad-Circa 1960′s

Johnson’s Baby Powder-circa 1890′s!

To use the Powder as a makeup Primer–

Baby powder can  be used to set your foundation, your eye shadow, eyeliner or mascara. Brush a little baby powder on your lips before adding lipstick. After coming from the shower or after your bath, brush baby powder all over your body. The soft feel of your skin and fresh smell will last all day.

To Use Powder as a Setting Powder–

A major makeup requirement when a woman has an oily complexion is to set her makeup. If your makeup is not set, an application that took thirty minutes to hours to perfect, wears away in less than one hour. Before leaving home, if you have not properly set your makeup, you find yourself needing to touch up your eyeliner, your mascara, your powder and even your lipstick.

After applying your makeup, take a few minutes to dust your eyeliner, foundation, even lips with baby powder. Your makeup will last the entire day with only a need to freshen up after lunch.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWc_SbpNLQ4

Chloe Parfum
Nuxe Paris Huile Prodigieuse
Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Beach Waves Spray
MAC Lipglass in Easy Lounger
MAC Dazzleglass in Baby Sparks
Smashbox Lipgloss in Pout
MAC Eyeshadow in Gazette Grey
MAC Eyeshadow in Tempting
L’Oreal Extra Intense Eyeliner
CoverGirl EyeShadow in French Vanilla
CoverGirl Eyeshadow Trio in Shimmering Sands
DKNY Fresh Blossoms
Too Faced Soft & Sexy Eyeshadow Collection
Vintage Clutch

**Any products mentioned in this post were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products

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Essie Nail Polish in:
Hi Maintenance
Van D’Go
Mink Muffs

Chocolate Masque
Spa Facial Face Tonic Masque
CO Bigalow lip gloss in Just Blushed
L’Oreal Extra Intense Eyeliner
L’Oreal Infallible Eyeliner
Rinestone Bobby Pins
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Marc Jacobs Sunglasses
Hot Chocolate!!

**Any products reviewed in this post were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products

Did I just stumble upon a miracle product?!?!?

I recently picked up L’Oreal’s Lash Renewal Serum and I was very excited to try it. I would describe my lashes as dull with lack of volume and length. So I must admit, I had high hopes for this product-L’Oreal says that this product (with continued use) that lash health will improve. Also, the serum will nourish, fortify and strengthen your lashes.

The bristle-less applicator is easy to use and this product is even suitable for those with sensitive eyes & contact lens wearers (score!). The serum does take some time to dry so I would recommend putting this on at least 30 minutes before applying your make up.

I’m 5 days into using this product (day & night) and I’ve already seen some fantastic results! My lashes are a bit fuller now! I also do not need to rely on curling my lashes before applying mascara. For mascara, I’m currently using L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black. This mascara paired with the serum is doing wonders for my lashes. I truly have never seen such fantastic results (except when I’m wearing false lashes)! I’m getting more length, fullness and volume then ever before.

BEFORE:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq1XfabphL8

MAC Easy Lounger Lipglass

NARS Turkish Delight

MAC Dazzleglass Rags To Riches

Smashbox Lip Duo in Luster & Pout

China Glaze Nail Polish in: For Audrey, Second Hand Silk, Lavender Lingo

Ulta Aqua Eyeliner

Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Beach Wave Spray

CoverGirl Eyeshadow in: Champagne, French Vanilla & Snow Blossom

L’Oreal Lash Boosting Renewal Serum

L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Wedge Sandals

Nude Pumps

**Any products reviewed in this post were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products

Today I used my Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten as well as the regular Stila eye shadow in Kitten and my Kitten Lip Glaze to create what I call my “Kitten Classic Look”. It’s really just an awesome champagne golden smokey brown look. I plan to do a tutorial for my YouTube channel using this look within the week so be on the lookout!

My Kitten Classic Smokey Eye

Stila's Lip Glaze in Kitten

I can't wait to all this new stuff out!!

I recently bought   a few smudge pots and have been in love ever since!





I always wanted to try smudge pots but I was always hesitant because if you mess up, you’re pretty much screwed because these suckers do not budge!  Another reason that I didn’t buy one sooner is because they are kinda pricey, about $20 per pot.


I was very fortunate when I got my Stila Kitten Collection though; I got a great deal for both smudge pots (Black Cat & Kitten) as well as the Kitten Lip Glaze.  They are beautiful colors and both are so easy and workable when I use them.


I haven’t actually used them as a liner yet or even tried to smudge them out. I’ve used Kitten & Black Cat to create a beautiful smokey eye with golden shimmer.  It’s my favorite look and I have been wearing it so much lately! I also bought a L’Oreal HIP Color Truth Cream Eye Liner (a fancy name for smudge pot ) in Brown and I wear this with Stila’s Kitten smudge pot a lot too.


The newest addition to my collection are my Stila Holiday Smudge Pots . You get a lot of product for only $32! Insane! Overall,  I  find that they are so easy to use and quite quick!