This year was my first attempts at Halloween makeup looks, so I decided to go with three:
1950's Pin-up Girl
Zombie
Vampire Vixon
I tried to think outside the box and incorporate both the sexy and the scary! They were all so much fun to make, not only because I get to do something out of the ordinary, but I really tested myself on some of the skills I have learned over the past year of watching YouTube tutorials. I think for my first year of doing Halloween looks, I didn't do too bad of a job.
Hello happy bloggers :) Over these past few months, I have purchased several items for fall! I think fall is my favorite season; there is a chill in the air, I get to buy everything that feels comfy and cozy, and the deep reds, purples, and browns really accentuate my features <3 Woo hoo!
During my haul, I went to multiple stores: Target, LUSH, Bath & Body Works, Sigma, Walmart, and Shop Lately. I will list a couple of my favorite items and how they have been working for me so far! Here goes:
LUSH Lovely Jubblies Description: Take care of your finest features with Mother Nature’s finest ingredients. Inspiring men and women alike, our rather brilliant breast cream is packed full of tightening meadowsweet infusion and firming tiger lily petals to help fight the forces of gravity. We add heaps of beeswax and organic oils of almond and avocado to soften your melons and keep them supple. Smooth a generous amount over your décolletage area and leave your cleavage smelling like a fresh floral bouquet of orange blossom, rose, jasmine and ylang ylang.
I have been really enjoying this product more than I expected. I put it on every night after the shower, but I am sparing with it because it was such an expensive product for the amount they give you. It makes me smell like a fresh bouquet of roses, and I love it <3
Sigma's E25 Blending Brush Description: Blend colors together onto the lid with added control. Buff out harsh lines for a well-blended effect.
It's funny, I didn't think a good quality blending brush would make that much of a difference, but it really really really does! It helps the eye-shadows blend into whatever you want to make of them, and you really don't have to put so much effort into the brush. I will say though that after a few uses, the brush is not as tapered, and seemed to have fluff out a bit. I mention this because it makes it a little more difficult to focus on an exact spot to blend (specifically for me since I have small, hooded eyes). I think I will be purchasing a smaller blending brush to hit those targeted areas :)
Sigma's E30 Pencil Brush Description: Soften pencil liners along the top and bottom lash lines, add shadow to line the eyes, or use to highlight inner corner of eyes.
I tried going so long without purchasing a pencil brush, and I'm not sure why. Everytime I would go into a drug store I would look for one, and I never had any luck. This brush is SO amazing for getting color into your outer-v area as well as making a clean cut crease....LOVE IT!
Essie's After School Boy Blazer Description: it's back to cool when you're back in blue-black. this academy blue lacquer is the prep-school chic must of the season. DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde free.
This color is so beautiful on, simply because it is so dark and deep of a blue. I didn't think I would like it as much as I did, but for me I think really dark colors look good on my nails compared to my pastey white skin, lol! I feel like the dark colors have a bit of an edge and sophistication at the same time :)
To see the rest of the items purchased, here is the video of the entire purchase:
Good Morning and happy Monday my fellow bloggers :) Today I wanted to share with you some mini-reviews on random products I have finally emptied out! I enjoy watching videos and reading articles about reviews of products, so I can make a better informed decision about spending my money, don't you? Here are some products I have purchased, fully used up, and my opinions on them:
Equate Makeup Remover Wipes (compared to Nuetrogena wipes): This product was an impulse buy because I needed more makeup remover wipes, but I wasn't in the mood to spend a fortune on them. I decided to go with the cheaper brand (Walmart or Equate) and what a mistake that was. I used the entire packet because I spent the money on them, but the texture was so rough on the cloth, it almost hurt my face removing my makeup! Ouch!
Batiste Dry Shampoo: This is a definite favorite of mine. It works fabulous when I am on two-day old hair. However I do want to mention it does leave a white cast when you apply it, so make sure you spray and then comb through to remove any white marks. I have already repurchased another one!
ELF Makeup Setting Spray: This was another impulse buy, and I wanted to be a little more frugal with my money, so instead of purchasing another Urban Decay Setting Spray, I went with ELF. Unfortunately this product has not worked for me very well. However I will mention, I am continuing to use this product through the month in hopes that I will learn to like it. I have tried spraying it further away from my face then the package says to, and so far it seems to be OK.
Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo and Conditioner: I bought this duo when I initially got my highlights to help shield the color a little longer. I had no complaints about the products, but there was also nothing amazing to say about them either. I did not use this duo everytime I washed my hair; I rotated with my Moroccon Oil Shampoo & Conditioner.
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara: This product I absolutely loved in the beginning; it really separated my lashes and gave them great length. I did regret buying it though, because the product dried up within the month! Most of my drugstore mascara's last over 5 months, so wth!
Maybelline Precision Eyeliner Pen: This product also worked well in the beginning, however it was another one that dried up really fast. When I would apply it to my upper lash line, it would give good color payoff and then dwindle into nothing. I would have to trace back and forth several times to make sure my entire lash line got covered....no bueno!
Maybelline Define-a-brow Pencil: This product was so aggravating, simply because the pencil was so soft that it broke everytime (and I mean everytime) I applied it to my brows. Just filling it one eyebrow, the pencil would break 3-4 times..argh! When I eventually finished filling in my eyebrow, it looked great though :)
Urban Decay Eyelid Primer Potion: This was the sample size and I loved it simply because it worked. I don't think I would spend the money to buy a full size, just because there are so many other alternatives that work just as well for a cheaper cost :)
Bath & Body Works Room Spray: Yum!! I love how these smell up my house and that the scent seems to linger throughout the day <3 Already bought another one :)
Happy Tuesday fellow bloggers :) I hope everyone's week was off to a great start. I recently was given a gift (thank you mama!) and it was a new ELF Palette that is a dupe for a Nordstrom Palette they recently put out. Here is the comparison:
Pretty close, right? The advantage of the ELF Palette is that is also includes three mini brushes, one which somewhat mimics the new NARS Contour Brush:
So many think that a Smokey Eye should only be for nightitme, but you can tone down smoky eyes so that they're daytime appropriate; it just comes down to color technique. The beautiful pairing of gray and mauve shadows is possibly the prettiest look of the season. Substituting gray or brown for black instantly makes a smoky eye more subtle—just keep the shadow close to your lid. Here is a link to my tutorial. Let me know if you try it out! xo
Happy Thursday, beautiful's ♥ Since the month of August is over, I wanted to share with you some of my favorites products that I have been loving for the entire month!
♥ Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara: This was a recent mascara I reviewed and I have not been able to put it down! The formula is somewhat liquidy which I enjoy in a mascara, and it is very build-able if you wanted to layer on coats. I still stick to my guns in saying the bottom wand is conveniently small, but I don't think it picks up very much product (so several coats might be necessary).
♥ Loreal Visible Lift Concealer: This concealer is very similar to Maybelline's LUMI concealer/highlighter pen. It has a very smooth, creamy consistency, and pretty good coverage in general. I would stay away from using too much of it, because after a while I do notice creasing. But a light layer does the trick :)
♥ MAC Fix+ Skin Refresher: This was a splurge for me this month, but I have somewhat dry skin, so I tend to get the cake-y look even when I am not trying. The Fix+ is not a setting spray, but it works as a skin refresher that you can use throughout the day to keep your makeup looking like you just applied it :)
♥ Loreal True Match LUMI Foundation: I am late on the bandwagon with this foundation, but I wanted to give it a try since it is suppose to leave that dewy finish. Works great for me so far and I was very surprised on how many options are are given at the drugstore for colors and shades. I like the finish more when using a Beauty Blender, but a brush works just fine too if that is your preference.
♥ Bath & Body Works Marshmallow Fireside Candle: This candle I am definitely OBSESSED with and I can't get enough of it. The description says, "Celebrate the changing season with a warm blend of toasted marshmallows, smoldering woods and creamy vanilla reminiscent of a cozy evening 'round the bonfire". Can I buy stock in a candle?????
♥ Bath & Body Works Leaves Candle: This was a new edition to my collection but I have been wanting to smell it forever! That sounds weird, LOL, but it's so true; every time I went to the store last year to buy it, it was sold out :( I finally got my hands on it and it is a perfect 'fall' smell. The description says, "Celebrate the brilliant colors of autumn with this rich blend of golden nectar, red apple and spiced berries". YUM!
