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OOTD: Spring is in the Air!

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Today was a beautiful day–warm and sunny. I can’t believe it got into the low 70′s today…made me crave Spring even more. I even cheated and used a Springtime candle today :)

Back in mid-Fall, I bought some relaxed fitting tops that were mainly shorter in the sleeves. Apparently, I had forgotten how cold the Winter REALLY is. With the string of nicer days, I decided to go with one of the new tops I bought back in mid-Fall.

For makeup, I went with a subtle silvery smokey eye. Not too much dramatization in the outer corner. I concentrated on lightly smudging the upper lash line.

Since it was VERY windy, I wanted to wear my hair back but not do much due to the ridiculous winds. Yesterday while working out, I was watching Sex & The City (Love!) and was inspired by the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw to do a sleek and simple pony. It took no time at all and I was pleased with it however, I must say, she looked way more fabulous with this hairstyle. Here is a very bad screen shot *lol* The picture does not do this hairstyle justice!

I broke out my Pippa bag today–I had forgotten how amazing this bag is! There is a compartment for everything. Love it.

Top:Alloy
Jeans: Forever XXI
Pumps: Charlotte Russe
Bag: Modalu Pippa Grab Bag in Shark

Cool Tone Smokey Eyes using the Naked2 Palette

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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.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 10

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So sorry for the lack of decent hair in recent makeup of the day post! I’ve been short on time & throwing my hair in a big coconut (what I call the hairstyle) has been convenient.

Today is Day 10 of the Taupe series and here is the look I came up with.

EYES:
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-A Silver Base
-LA Splash Heavy Metal Smokey Duo
-NYX Cottage Cheese Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara
-Cover Girl French Vanilla eye shadow
-MAC Wedge eye shadow

FACE:
-MAC Cream Colour Base in Luna & Pearl
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Coty Airspun

LIPS:
MAC Fleshpot Lipstick

 

Today was so dreary out so I went all black and added a gray scarf–nothing fancy :)

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 9

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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

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 8 & OOTD

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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.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 7

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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

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 5

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Two words-Taupe overload! In a tasteful way that is :)

I recently bought this shirt from Forever 21–it’s a cook toned taupe shirt with silvery sequins on it. For some reason I think this shirt looks fabulous with brown knee high boots.

Here is a breakdown of day 5 in the taupe series:

EYES:
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-Silver Eye Shadow Base
-Bare Minerals Glisten Pigment
-MAC Concrete e/s
-MAC Show Stopper e/s
-NYX Black Bean Jumbo e/s Pencil
-MAC Carbon e/s
-MUFE Smokey Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-MAC Vanilla e/s (to highlight inner corner)
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s (brow highlight)
-MAC Feline Kohl Power

FACE:
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-MAC Cream Colour Base in Luna
-NARS New Order Blush
-Mally Finishing Powder

LIPS:
-MAC Playing Koi Lipstick
-Sleek Baby Doll Lipstick

Pre New Years Eve OOTD

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Hi Dolls! I wish you all a very happy & healthy new year!

This is my last post of 2011 and I’ve gotta say, I can’t wait to begin a new year–so much to look forward to!

Yesterday I wanted to get really glammed up. This outfit is also known as my “If I had a social life or party to attend, I’d wear this” outfit. But you know me, I’m the type to glam it up to the grocery store-lol

Here is a quick breakdown of the outfit. Lots of black & a bit of gold. Golden black smokey eye using MAC’s Tempting. I forgot how flattering that color is.

The outfit is very inexpensive (right up my alley-lol)
-Tights are from Target
-Shirt is from Forever 21
-Belt is from eBay
-Shoes are from Charlotte Russe
-Earrings are from Forever 21

Face of the Day: Holiday Sparkle

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It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten out of the house. I’ve spent the last week bare faced and in sweats! *lol* With Christmas literally ONE WEEK away, I felt like my next few FOTD posts should be Holiday themed.

I paired today’s makeup look with some fabulous faux diamond earrings…

I felt like rockin’ a red lip and a glamours glittery smokey eye.

Here is a breakdown of today’s look–

EYES:
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-NYX Cottage Cheese Jumbo e/s Pencil
-MAC Phloof! e/s
-MAC Wedge e/s
-MAC Show-Stopper e/s
-MAC Carbon e/s
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-MAC Reflects Pearl Glitter
-Hard Candy Show Girl Glitter Glue

FACE:
-NARS Lauguna Bronzer
-MAC Phloof! e/s
-Coty Airspun

LIPS:
-MAC Russian Red
I completely forgot how fabulous Russian Red is this time of the year!! I’m completely obsessed with this color now!

 

Thanks for reading & I hope you have a great week. xx

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day #2

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Today  in day 2 of this taupe series, I used my favorite eye shadow–EVER!!!!!!! There are NO words to describe my eternal love for Sunnydaze pigment by MAC. I really hope they re-promote this pigment as I’ve only got tiny samples of this wonderful pigment.

Today’s FOTD:

EYES:
-NYX Pots & Pans Jumbo e/s pencil
-MAC Sunnydaze Pigment
-MAC Show Stopper e/s
-MAC Espresso
-MAC Feline Kohl Power e/l
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast

FACE:
-NARS New Order Blush
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Benefit Watts Up
-Maybelline Stage Glow Blush
-Coty Airspun

LIPS:
-MAC Cruise Control lipglass