'Blue Skies and Grassy Fields' Look

'Blue Skies and Grassy Fields' Look

As I was driving home yesterday I was staring at a beautiful stretch of green landscape against blue skies. That is what inspired this look.

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I also applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte creamy beige) all over my lid up to my brow bone as my primary base. As a secondary base I used MAC Otherworldly Paintpot (matte light blue) to my lid only.

COLOR:
On the inner tear duct I applied MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow (matte ivory).
Next on the inner lid, I applied MAC Clear Sky Blue Pigment (matte robin's egg blue).
On the middle of the lid I applied MAC Clarity Eyeshadow (matte vivid blue).
For the outer lid and crease I used Inglot #58 Eyeshadow (matte grassy green).
On the brow bone and for the blending I used MAC Silly Goose Eyeshadow (matte light green).
For highlight I used MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow (matte ivory).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Inglot #83 Gel Eyeliner (matte blue purple).
I lined my lower waterline with Loreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black.

I lined my outer lower lashline with Inglot #58 Eyeshadow (matte grassy green) and inner lower lashline with Inglot #60 Eyeshadow (matte yellow).
I used Covergirl Lashblast Mascara for my lashes and added Beautee Sense Demi Pixie Lashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
I used NARS Honolulu Honey Lipstick and YSL  #48 Gloss Pur.

Face:

FINISH:
I used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe with MUFE Full Cover Concealer in #12 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Dark.
I used MAC Ripe Peach Blush Ombre for my cheeks.

Ocean Sunset Look - Tutorial

'Ocean Sunset' Look

'Ocean Sunset' Look 

This is a look for Kiran as requested using yellow, orange, red and blue. It reminds me of a sunset on the ocean.

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. I also applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte creamy beige) all over my lid up to my brow bone as my primary base.

COLOR:
On the inner lid I applied Sugarpill Buttercupcake Eyeshadow (matte yellow).
Next on the lid, I applied Sugarpill Flamepoint Eyeshadow (matte orange).
On the outer lid and crease I applied Sugarpill Love+ Eyeshadow (matte red).
For the outer V to add some depth I used Sugarpill Poison Plum Eyeshadow (matte purple).
For the blending I used Smashbox Nude Eyeshadow (matte nude).
For highlight I used MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow (shimmery champagne).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Stila Stay All Day Eyeliner in Black.
I lined my waterline with and lower lashline with MAC Chromaline Pencil in Hi Def Cyan (matte vivid blue).
I used Covergirl Lashblast Mascara for my lashes and added Beautee Sense Smashing Lashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
OCC Lip Tar in Melange with clear lipgloss.

Face:

FINISH:
I used MUFE HD Foundation in #173 with MUFE Full Cover Concealer in #12 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used MAC Blush Ombre in Ripe Peach for my cheeks.

Thank You!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!

Thank You!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!

HEY GUYS!!!! Our little community has grown to 300+!!! Yipppeeee! That's exciting news for me (and I hope for you guys too).

I started this blog as a means to catalog my makeup looks and to track my technique. I never knew it would grow to include so many friends who share my love my makeup.

I wanted to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for all the great support and feedback I have received over the past few months. I really appreciate it! It's like my own little slice of the makeup world and I am so happy you guys are a part of it. Thanks so much again! It's greatly appreciated!!!

Metallic Smoke Look - Tutorial

Turquoise Sugar Look - Tutorial

'Turquoise Sugar' Look

'Turquoise Sugar' Look

I have been having a lot of no makeup days which was a pleasant break but...I had to get back to my normal ways. It has been a great week. How are you guys doing? Big weekend plans?

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. I also applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte creamy beige) all over my lid up to my brow bone as my primary base.

COLOR:
On the inner lid I applied MAC Pure White Pigment (matte white).
Next on the lid, I applied Inglot #372 Eyeshadow (matte turquoise green).
On the outer lid and crease I applied Sugarpill Royal Sugar Loose Eyeshadow (matte vivid blue with sparkles).
For the inner crease I used Inglot #60 Eyeshadow (matte bright yellow).
For the blending I used Smashbox Nude Eyeshadow (matte nude).
For highlight I used MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow (shimmery champagne).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Stila Stay All Day Eyeliner in Black.
I lined my waterline with Inglot #87 Gel Eyeliner (matte teal) and my lower lashline with Inglot #82 Gel Eyeliner (matte purple).
I used Covergirl Lashblast Mascara for my lashes and added Beautee Sense Smashing Lashes for effect.
 

Lips:

POLISH:
MAC Blooming Lovely Lipstick and MAC Lavender Wind Lipglass.

Face:

FINISH:
I used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe with MUFE Full Cover Concealer in #12 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used MAC Gingerly Blush for my cheeks.

'Pencil Skirt with Ruffles' - Work Outfit

'Pencil Skirt with Ruffles' - Work Outfit

This is a simple work outfit for a warm day. I'm wearing a cropped champagne top with ruffles paired with a black pencil skirt and black open toe stilettos from Guess.

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Thoughts...

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Thoughts...

From Stila...

Finally a waterproof liquid liner that glides on with ease, won't smudge or run, and stays in place until you say when! The thin marker-like tip is easy to use even for the least experienced, and delivers a defined thin line to a dramatic bold line with precision. Goes on smoothly without skipping, smudging, or pulling, and lasts all day!

 size: 0.016 oz

PRICE: $20.00

Do not sleep on Stila lovelies!

I hated the MAC Penultimate Liquid Liner and other high-end/drugstore liquid liners that sport a felt tip (names withheld). The felt tip always hurts my eyelids and scratches at my delicate skin. Also, the product dries up really quickly and doesn't flow as well as I would like.

But no more! Welcome Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.

I bought this at the NYC Makeup Show after trying it out at the Stila booth. I must say I was skeptical because of my previous experience with felt tipped liquid eyeliners.

My Experience...

I love this liner! It applies in a continuous flow with being too runny and the tip doesn't dry up like other similar products I have tried. The tip allows for a super thin line to a medium thick line depending on your taste. The liner itself is a nice black and it leaves a semi-shiny finish which is a nice touch. And guess what? It's waterproof, smudge-proof, budge-proof...and my nap and shower test proved it. It is a bit pricey for the amount of product but I guess I will have to bite the bullet and repurchase this one.

TIP: It has a lightweight formula that I have found useful for coating the back of my lashes and covering eyeshadow fallout.

NOTE: If you swatch this on the back of your hand it will bleed onto the lines on your skin but keep in mind this is not truly representative of the skin on your eye. I haven't had any issues with the liner bleeding or running on my eyes.

Swatched on the back of my hand

On the upper lashline...see the shiny finish?

MAC Nude Story Collection - Pigments

MAC Nude Story Collection - Pigments

From MAC:

The Artist's fascination for the skin tone explored through this new collection of Chromagraphic Pencils, Pro Longlash, Lip Erase and Pigment. Real to surreal. Make your art barely something or nakedly nothing...but show some skin.

This collection was released recently (May 2010) on the MAC PRO website and in MAC PRO stores only. The collection includes the skintone Chromagraphic Pencils, Pro Longlash Mascara in Barelash, skintone Lip Erases and three skintone Pigments.

Since I'm a pigment lover I had to have the new pigments that came out with this collection and I already own Naked Pigment which is permanent (for now). So I got...

L-R - Naked, Naked Dark, Naked Deep Dark

Naked - Shade description: Fleshy beige with pearl
I find that this is more of a pinky beige with pearl.

Naked Dark - Shade description: Medium beige with pearl
For me this is a caramel or yellow based nude with pearl.

Naked Deep Dark - Shade description: Dark beige with pearl
This comes off as a cocoa nude with pearl.

These pigments are great for neutral eye looks as well as for use as a blush, contour or highlight for the face. Remember also that you can add pigments to and liquid, i.e. foundation, lotion, moisturizer, etc.. for added shimmer or sparkle. These would be great for an added summer glow to your foundation. And not to worry, these can work on most of not all skintones...just for different purposes.

L-R - Naked, Naked Dark, Naked Deep Dark

L-R - Naked, Naked Dark, Naked Deep Dark

Bottom to Top - Naked, Naked Dark, Naked Deep Dark

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara

Do you guys remember when I was testing a mascara for a consumer testing company back in March? Well when I returned the mascara I was told it was a future MAC Mascara. I didn't want to tell you guys and it ended up being scrapped but now....it's official! The mascara I tested is the upcoming MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara.

U.S. Launch Date: September 2010

For once I have the 411 on a MAC debut!

So here's how it works....the brush can be used two ways. First way is to pull off just the pink cap off the tube...the brush will be pulled through a small tube extension on the purple/glitter cap and you will get less product. This can be for separating and lengthening the lashes.

The second way is to pull off both the pink and purple/glitter caps together so the brush is just pulled through the bottle itself like a normal mascara. You get a fuller brush with more product so you can get volume.

I got volume and length and it made my lashes super thick and black. It was the perfect mascara for me! It was actually a GREAT mascara and I HATED that I had to give it back after four weeks! I will be BUYING THIS FOR SURE!!!

Natural Look with Pageant Lips

Natural Look with Pageant Lips

 This is another version of the Natural Look with Bold Lips this time using an OCC  Lip Tar.

Eyes:
PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. I also applied MAC Groundwork Paintpot (satin mid-tone neutral) all over my lid up to my brow bone for a touch of color.

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Stila Stay All Day Eyeliner in Black. I lined my lower waterline with Loreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black.
I used MAC Opulash Mascara for my lashes.

Face:
FINISH:
I used MUFE Face and Body Foundation in #18 with MUFE Full Cover Concealer in #12 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. No blush.

Lips:
POLISH:
OCC Pageant Lip Tar with MAC True Babe Lipglass.

Bebe Leather Bondage Dress - Work Outfit

Bebe Leather Bondage Dress - Work Outfit

Yes! I am wearing a brown Bebe leather accented bondage dress to work. It's form fitting with a leather corset and leather sleeves. I love this dress. I paired it with simple gold accessories and dark brown suede heels from Shi By Journeys.