Here are a few swatches of some of the new beauty items I bought at Target & Ulta. You can see the rest of the items in the video!
NYX Lipsticks
L-R: Hippie Chic, Pale Pink, Peach Bellini, Haute Melon, Eros, Snow White
L-R: Hippie Chic, Pale Pink, Peach Bellini, Haute Melon, Eros, Snow White
L’Oreal Infallible Eye Shadows
L-R: Continuous Cocoa, Iced Latte, Bronzed Taupe
L-R: Continous Cocoa, Iced Latte, Bronzed Taupe
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.
Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, ELF Natural Nymph, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)
Swatches- Here is an overview of all the swatches:
*All of these swatches on are my NW20 skintone
Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, ELF Natural Nymph, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)
Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)
Is there anything better than taupe eye shadow? No. Here is a look at my collection and some of them may sound familiar (as I’ve probably used some of them in my Twenty-Two Days of Taupe series)
My husband took this piccy while we were messing around but I think you can see the highlight color on my cheekbone so I decided to use it 
I decided it’d be easier to do a separate makeup post…too much going on today to make into one blog post that made any sense. Click here to see the full OOTD:
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.
New goodies that I picked up within the last few months!
Here is another look in my Holiday Beauty Video Series. My inspiration? My Golden Taupe Pumps!!!!
PS-These shoes are hella comfy!
“The most beautiful thing about a person isn’t looks, but heart and personality….”
I like to think I add a little bit of ‘glam’ to everything. I took a rather conservative outfit and jazzed it up in typical Nancy Valentino fashion. *lol*
…off subject
I’m planning on doing a video on tips and advice to those of you who are looking to revamp your wardrobe after a weight loss. I’ve made LOTS of fashion faux pas over my weight loss journey. Many people think it’s fun to go shopping after a weight loss but I found it stressful, financially draining & down right confusing! I like to think my wardrobe is very versatile and balanced now. I’ll get more into this another time. Whether you’re looking for inspiration after a weight loss or perhaps you’re just looking to spruce up your current wardrobe….either way I hope you’ll find it helpful.
Back to today’s outfit, I jazzed up the outfit with this mauvey flower statement necklace, faux stud earrings and cool toned nude pumps. I’m not usually one to rock a belt but I recently got these little skinny belts (as shown) and I’ve been loving them–they add a little something to shorts & skinnies.
For hair, keep it quick and easy-sorta. I took large sections of hair and wrapped them around a clip-less curling iron and pinned accordingly. Having the side fringe is REALLY bringing a whole new dimension to different hairstyles I do.
For makeup I used a palette that I’ve had for a while now, the NYX For Your Eyes Only Smokey Eye Palette–I tend to only use this one in Fall & Winter. I forgot how much I adore this palette!!!!!!!!!! Today I rocked a warm taupe eye with hint of silver…the color payoff is pretty awesome. I like to use the light colors as highlighters for the face.
If you’d like to see what yours truly wears around the house then look below *lol* You get a good view of the makeup too. When I get home, I usually slip right into my comfies….;)
Here is a breakdown of my makeup:
-UDPP
-Benefit Skinny Jeans Cream Shadow
-NYX Smokey Eye Palette (used for eye shadow, liner & highlighting the face)
-NYX Natural Blush
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-MAC MSF in Medium Plus
-MAC Coffee Eyeliner
-CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara (multiple coats)
-MAC Underage Lipglass
I hope you all are having an awesome Thursday!!
*All items mentioned in this post were personally purchased by myself. I am in no way affiliated with any of the companies/ brands mentioned.
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Sorry about the lighting–it’s quite horrid.
Products Used:
NYX Jumbo e/s Pencil in Pots n’ Pans
NYX Winter in Moscow Palette
MAC Carbon
Cover Girl Shimmering Onyx
Cover Girl Snow Blossoms
Urban Decay Perversion
MAC Engraved e/l
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara
Hard Candy Glow All The Way in Doll Face
NARS Laguna Bronzer
NARS New Order Blush
Smashbox Pout Lipgloss
MAC Plushglass in Girl Hearts Boy
Thanks for watching!!
***All products mentioned in this video were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***