Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 19

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

Today’s taupe look is another look that’s a bit more on the purple side. Here is a breakdown of the look:

EYES:
-Urban Decay Sin
-Urban Decay Sidecar
-Urban Decay Naked
-MAC Smut
-MAC Electra
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-Urban Decay Virgin

FACE:
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-NARS New Order Blush
-MAC Lighscapade MSF
-Physician’s Formula translucent Pearls Powder

LIPS:
-MAC Sweet Sunrise lipstick

Here is a look at the outfit that I wore with this makeup look…

Simple, simple, simple–ponytail, casual jersey skirt & lacy racerback cami! You can’t go wrong!

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

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

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***

Big Hair & A Pop of Yellow

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

Hi All–

Quick OOTD post–nothing entirely special. This post is mainly about the yellow scarf I’m rockin’ in the photos below. I’m obsessed with scarves–especially oversized ones. In my opinion, this scarf just adds a touch of glam to an an otherwise boring outfit (white racerback & khaki shorts–does it get much more boring?)

I added taupe sandals & these earrings! I love these disco ball earrings! The colors in the earring are dead on and match the scarf perfectly!

As for hair–it’s big and I love it. This hairstyle is an acquired taste that has been highly requested on my YouTube channel. However, I’m on the fence on doing a full tutorial on it. Everyone always says that most of these YouTube beauty gurus are all alike in terms of their style & hair dos yet when a guru tries to be a bit different with her style, sometimes people feel the need to put them down.

Style is very subjective and it’s all about feeling beautiful and being confident.

What’s the saying? Haters gonna hate? Yeah.

I kept the makeup very simple going with my HG eye shadow–MAC Sunnydaze pigment!

Overall, I love the balance of the form fitting tee & shorts, the big comfy scarf & the big hair. Very balanced and super chic! The perfect outfit to rock when you’re going out for ice cream with the family!

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 17

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

Only 5 more looks until this taupe series is over! Today’s taupe look is more on the purple side. (I have no idea why this picture below is small)

Here is a breakdown of this look:

Eyes:
-NYX Eye Base in Skintone
-Urban Decay Mushroom cream e/s
-UD Naked–Sidecar, Virgin, Sin, & Naked
-MAC Silver Ring e/s
-UD Creep (to line)
-MAC Smut e/s
-L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Urban Decay Perversion e/l

Face:
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-NARS Copacabana Multiple Stick
-NARS New Order Blush
-Finishing Powder

Lips:
-Smashbox Pout
-BUTTER London lipgloss in Teddy Girl

My Birthday & Mother’s Day Wishlist

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

It’s almost my favorite month–May! Not only is my birthday in May but Mother’s Day is in May too. They are about two weeks apart–my birthday being May 26th. Though I don’t like that I am closer to 30 than 20, I truly feel that us ladies gets better with age!

Typically I don’t spoil myself during the year (at least not anymore). I try to only buy beauty essentials & very few “wants” during the rest of the year. May is my “pampering” month, that’s when I usually buy things I want rather than need! :p

Here is a list of some of the things I hope to get for my birthday & Mother’s Day. I doubt I’ll get any of it BUT a lot but a gal can dream….right?

I’d really like a MAC 266 brush, it seems like one would get better precision with it. Maybe I could start working on winging my eye liner more?

MAC’s Charcoal Brown e/s–it’s like one of the few browns that I don’t own.

MAC’s Contrast e/s–I’m still trying to figure out why I don’t own this fabulous color!

MAC’s Copperplate e/s –again…HOW DON’T I own this?!

MAC’s Soba e/s–Why, Nancy? Why don’t you own this?

NARS Lhasa e/s–it’s a taupeish-lavander; so beautiful. Love!

Escada Mini Perfumes–Escada Fragrances are amazing & remind me of Summer. I NEED THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And lastly, I really want a nude bag.Right now I’m into pops of color in a scarf or shoe so a nude bag would just complete any outfit I rock right now. My dream bag is this fabulous Jimmy Choo Rosa Satchel–only $1,750 (pennies, right?!) Psh, I will never own this expensive of a bag though, I have a 5 year old so my priorities are very much in order but seriously–such a yummy bag.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 16

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

Today’s look features a silvery taupe & a deep eggplant purple.

…it’s been awhile since I’ve done a taupe post! the weather was beautiful so I was wearing bolder lips & neutral eyes. Today was col & murky out–perfect day for a smokey eye.

Breakdown of this eye look:
-L’Oreal HIP Duo in Electrified
-MAC Typographic e/s
-Maybelline 24-7 in Tough as Taupe
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-MAC Feline Kohl Power

I embraced my inner Adele today! Big hair is LOVE.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 15

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a taupe makeup post this look was inspired by my latest issue of Glamour Magazine–I was flipping through and saw this beautiful messy yet sexy taupey makeup. I think it looks fabulous on the model but I don’t think the messy part would have looked too good while running errands! I cleaned it up, smoked it out and gave it my Nancy Valentino flare *lol*

I’m also including some photos with my new faux Alexander McQueen scarf. The man was a fucking genius (*RIP*) however, this chick can’t not afford his beautiful pieces so I’ve gone with faux & slightly tacky–I love it though.

Eyes:
-L’Oreal Infailible Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe
-MAC Wedge e/s
-Wet n’ Wild Sugar e/s
-MAC Black Tied e/s
-Yves Rocher Cristal Pigment
-NYX Cottage Cheese & Milk e/s pencil(s)
-L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara
-Urban Decay Perversion eye liner
-NYX Black Bean e/s pencil

Face:
-Physician’s Formula Highlighter
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Coty Airspun

Lips:
-Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle
-NYX Sugar Pie lipgloss

Simple Pony. Black tee. Skinnies. A cute scarf–Love.

My Red Lip Collection

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

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…

Makeup Look feat. MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

I’ve done this look a million times on my blog but I decided to do a video on the eye makeup that I like to use when I wear MAC Viva Glam Nicki. The best part is that most of the eye products I’m using are all drugstore eye shadows!

I hope you gals will find this tutorial helpful and I also hope you’re able to proudly rock this bright pink lip for Spring & Summer! xo

Items used:
-Stila Kitten Smudge Pot
-Cover Girl Champagne e/s
-Cover Girl Mink e/s
-MAC Espresso e/s
-Maybelline Eye Express Oh My Meringue
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s
-Urban Decay Demolition e/l
-NYX Black Bean e/s Pencil
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-Hard Candy Honeymoon Baked Blush
-Benefit Hoola Bronzer
-Coty Airspun Finishing Powder
-MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

Outfit of the Day: Transitional Weather

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Nancy Valentino

Hi Loves!
Today’s weather was slightly cool & cloudy but I knew I could get away with wearing shorts. I call this time of the year “transitional weather”–meaning it’s too cold for shorts and a tank but too warm for jeans & a tee.

I wore my denim short shorts from American Eagle today–I’ve had them for ages! I added a black blazer & white button down shirt for a more polished look. Adding 5 inch platform pumps made this look somewhat loud so I kept the hair simple–just a high ponytail. I added a pop of color to my lips by using MAC’s Quick Sizzle lipstick which is a gorgeous bright pink!

For arm candy, I used my faux Alexander Wang Rocco bag–I found out about this fabulous bag from Laura. Check out her blog here–I love her style and I figured if Laura can proudly carry her faux Rocco, so can I! *lol* It really is a spacious bag!

So there you have it–simple, chic & the perfect outfit for transitional weather!

Blazer: Target
Shirt: H & M
Shorts: American Eagle
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Bag: Faux Alexander Wang Rocco *lol*

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