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!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCW-wMJcM4Y

***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***

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

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)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XT7-BdpHQA

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:

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xragi0yMEaQ

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

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.

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

I adore this Sephora reusable tote. I know I’ll be using it all the time

Patience has paid off! For months I’ve been lusting over some of the new Urban Decay holiday items but couldn’t justify paying those high prices. Thanks to the 20% off VIB Sale, I was able to buy all the things I wanted and saved some money!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCOjmwFoHQ

Don’t I look evil? *lol* The devilish, Ms. Nancy Valentino

Hey Dolls!

Today’s outfit is rather boring–blacks, whites & silver however I thought the shows made this one post worthy. These shoes have been in my collection since 2006! I bough them at Payless for a photo shoot and never really knew where to wear them after the shoot. These shoes looks a bit on the prom/ party side but I don’t know–they just seem to work with my very simple and understated outfit. I have to tell you–I quite like this look. Six years later, I’m breathing new life into these heels! Yay!

All products on my eyes are from the Urban Decay Naked palette. I’m pretty sure this is going to be the hair and makeup I wear for Uproar 2011. My oh my, that is going to be an insane day…Out of all people….I was chosen to take part in something so special. They only pick ONE winner and it happened to be me. I guess luck is still on my side!

I threw a really messy wave in my hair to give it a bit of texture & volume. I didn’t curl every single strand of hair, I think that’s what makes it fun & interesting.

Hope you’re having a great Sunday evening. Off to take off my makeup & make dinner. Glamorous life, I know….*lol*