'Aztec Jewel' Look + Tutorial

'Aztec Jewel' Look

This look uses the same technique as my Royal Bloodline Look which I have been asked to do a tutorial for. This look is also great for a holiday party. Again, I'm using a Magnolia Makeup pigment...I must be obsessed. LOL. I have just been having fun with all these colors and really enjoying the results.

Eyes: 

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte beige) all over my lid and on my brow bone as my primary base. Sonia Kashuk Dome Blending Brush

COLOR:
On the browbone area and for blending I used the matte camel color from the Wet 'n' Wild Plum Vanity Palette. MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
On the inner and outer lid I applied MAC Push The Edge Pigment (shimmery dark purple). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
Next on the middle of the I applied Magnolia Makeup Aztec Pigment (shimmery yellow gold). MAC 242 Shader Brush
To further define the crease I used matte dark purple color from the Wet 'n' Wild Plum Lust Palette. MAC 217 Blending Brush.
For highlight I used the matte ivory color from the Wet 'n' Wild Plum Vanity Palette. MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
For my lower lashline I used the Urban Decay Honey 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil (shimmery honey gold) - INNER and MAC Push The Edge Pigment (shimmery dark purple) - OUTER Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush. 

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud and NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (matte blackened brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner.
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black. Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush
I used Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara for my lashes and added Beautee Senses Vibrant False Eyelashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
For my lips I used MAC Thrills Lipstick (frosty peach bronze) topped with a Tarte shimmery gold lipgloss.

Face:

FINISH:
MAC Oil Control Lotion and Tarte Clean Slate Face Primer. I used MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NC45 - Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face and set my t-zone with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used MUFE #14 Full Cover Concealer - Fingers : ) under my eyes set with Benefit Powderflage - Beauty Blender Sponge.

I used MAC Gingerly Blush (matte capri bronze) for my cheeks - MAC 129 Powder/Blush Brush and MUFE #1 Sculpting Kit for contour and highlight - MAC 168 Large Angled Contour Brush.

Magnolia Makeup Review

Blog SALE!

Blog SALE!

Hey guys! I am clearly out some items from my stash and you may notice a new tab at the top of the page. It's my first Blog Sale. See details under that tab if interested. : )

'Aerial Cloud' Look

'Aerial Cloud' Look

After my Magnolia Makeup haul I was of course obsessed with the colors and wanted to play. My fave pigment from Magnolia is Aerial which a a beautiful turquoise color! The fun thing about these pigments are that they are semi-matte so they have great color payoff but they are also slightly shimmery so the blend ability is awesome. And of coure since it's Friday I'm rocking my new Pink Friday lipstick from M.A.C. & Nicki Minaj. Happy Friday!

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte beige) all over my lid and on my brow bone as my primary base. Sonia Kashuk Dome Blending Brush

COLOR:
On the inner lid and tearduct area I applied MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow (matte ivory). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
Next on the middle of the I applied Magnolia Makeup 025 Aerial Pigment (satin turquoise). MAC 242 Shader Brush
Next to that I applied Magnolia Makeup 008 Orange Colored Sky Pigment (satin golden orange). MAC 242 Shader Brush
To on the outer lid and crease I used MAC Indian Ink Eyeshadow (matte dark purple). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush & MAC 217 Blending Brush
On the browbone area and for blending I used matte camel color from the Wet 'n' Wild Plum Vanity Palette. MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
For highlight I used Bare Escentuals Clear Radiance All Over Face Color (shimmery light pink). MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
For my lower lashline I used Urban Decay Deviant 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil (shimmery dark blue).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud and NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (matte blackened brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner topped with MAC Turquatic Glitter (with MAC Eyeliner Mixing Medium) - MAC 210 Precise Eye Liner Brush.
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black. Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush
I used Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara for my lashes and added Beautee Senses Vibrant False Eyelashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
For my lips I used MAC Pink Friday Lipstick (creamy light pink) topped with MAC English Accents Lipglass (creamy pink).

Face:

FINISH:
MAC Oil Control Lotion and Tarte Clean Slate Face Primer. I used MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NC45 - Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face and set my t-zone with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch in #5 and MUFE #14 Full Cover Concealer - Fingers : ) under my eyes set with Benefit Powderflage - Beauty Blender Sponge.

I used Studio Gear Natural Blush (matte natural pink) for my cheeks - MAC 129 Powder/Blush Brush and MUFE #2 Sculpting Kit for contour and highlight - MAC 168 Large Angled Contour Brush.

Oh For The Love Of Nude SHOES

Oh For The Love Of Nude SHOES

You may know that I love the nude shoe trend that has hit our fashion plate since last year and it is still in full swing in my closet. I picked these nude suede platform pumps up during Love My Shoes Buy One Get One sale and I LOVE them! Nude shoes are great for adding length to your legs because they give the illusion of bare skin.

These are a whopping 6 inches high and someone in the store was wondering if I could even walk in them.....Hello Miss have we met? I'm Tina (aka Fancy Face) and heels are my staple footwear....6 inches? Ha! Easy as cake! Well mostly because there's a platform to help me along. : )

But I will not lie...I twisted my ankle a bit when I was getting into my car...oops! At least I didn't fall over and crack my head open. Happy Friday all!

Brand: Italina

Magnolia Makeup BLACK FRIDAY Haul

Magnolia Makeup BLACK FRIDAY Haul

Hopefully some of you took advantage of the Magnolia Makeup Black Friday Sale that I posted here. I did an original review which can be seen here and a few look using the products here, here, here and here.

So obviously I like these pigments and I'm not just saying that... : ) ....by now you should know that is not my style. I am very honest about products I like and don't like and I will only recommend things I would use myself.

Anywho...I of course had to support the company and grab a few more pigments at 50% OFF. The individual pigments are still on sale now at $5 a pop so get them now while they are still at this reduced price! And you are getting great quality and quantity for $5!

You can order via the website http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/ and they offer international shipping!

Here's what I got...and this may be TMI but I had a slight orgasmic rush when I was swatching these colors...makeup lovers may understand the feeling.

002 Kente - A bold yet earthy orange with lots of gold shimmer.

004 TuTu - Such a girly color. Tutu is a light pink with just a touch of shimmer.

005 Green Tea - A breathtakingly refreshing green with gold and green shimmer.

008 Orange Colored Sky or O.C.S. - Flash! Bam! Allakhazam! What a phenomenal color. Orange Colored Sky is a stunning, satin, gold infused orange.

015 Colores - Colores is a super fashionable minty turquoise.

022 Big Shot - Big shot is a rich, true orange with a stunning gold sheen.

025 Aerial - A beautiful teal. Like something from under the sea.

026 Saffronia - A pretty yellow with gold sheen.

091 Felicity - Felicity is a mid-toned silver.

 002 Kente -- 004 TuTu -- 005 Green Tea -- 025 Aerial


015 Colores -- 022 Big Shot -- 008 O.C.S. -- 026 Saffronia -- 091 Felicity

I almost died when I saw these colors in person. I wanted to run around and dance! My ultimate favorite is Aerial and I think this one is a MUST HAVE! Other faves include Green Tea for that great chartreuse color, Colores is a perfect substitute for MAC Clear Sky Blue but not as matte, O.C.S is now my fave yellow (I just love it so), Big Shot and Kente are just divine oranges, TuTu is a great light pink that blows Sugarpill Birthday Girl out of the water (this was what I wanted the Sugarpill color to be). Now I must take a breather before I really pass out!

'Red Dragon' Look

'Red Dragon' Look

With the holidays right around the corner it gives me the perfect excuse to play with some glitter and red lips right? The funny thing is that I don't like either very much but I'm trying to step out of my little box. As you may know by now I'm embracing the whole glitter liner look which is so much fun to do without going glitter crazy. And the lips...well hello my dear Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in #75 Dragon...where have you been hiding?

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte beige) all over my lid and on my brow bone as my primary base. Sonia Kashuk Dome Blending Brush

COLOR:
On the entire lid and tearduct area I applied the matte ivory color from the Wet 'n' Wild Vanity Palette. MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
On the browbone area and for blending I used matte camel color from the Wet 'n' Wild Vanity Palette. MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
To define the crease I used On the browbone area and for blending I used matte dark purple brown color from the Wet 'n' Wild Plum Vanity Palette. MAC 217 Blending Brush
For highlight I used the matte ivory color from the Wet 'n' Wild Plum Vanity Palette. MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
For my lower lashline I used the NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (matte blackened brown) - OUTER. Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud and NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (matte blackened brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner topped with MAC Antique Gold Glitter (with MAC Eyeliner Mixing Medium) - MAC 210 Precise Eye Liner Brush..
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black. Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush
I used Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara for my lashes.

Lips:

POLISH:
For my lips I used Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in #75 Dragon (intense blood red). Freakin' awesome red btw!

Face:

FINISH:
I prepped my skin with MAC Oil Control Lotion and Tarte Clean Slate Face Primer. I used MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NC45 - Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face and set my t-zone with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch in #5 and MUFE #14 Full Cover Concealer - Fingers : ) under my eyes set with Benefit Powderflage - Beauty Blender Sponge.

I used MAC Peaches Blush (matte peach) for my cheeks - MAC 129 Powder/Blush Brush and MUFE #2 Sculpting Kit for contour and highlight - MAC 168 Large Angled Contour Brush.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch

Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch

The beauty secret of the world's top makeup artists and models, Touche Eclat is the original must-have for a radiant, flawless face.


Capture 8 hours of sleep with the click of a pen. With a few strategic strokes of this award-winning complexion highlighter—dark circles, fine lines and signs of fatigue virtually disappear. Powered by the radiance-boosting Luminocaptide Complex, skin is instantly illuminated, so you look rested and refreshed —even if you’ve been up for hours. Sleek and sophisticated, it discretely slips into a makeup bag for quick touch-ups anytime. It’s the one beauty essential no woman should ever be without.


Like a touch of magic, it adds unparalleled radiance to your skin. A take-anywhere pen-brush for adding a touch of light or banishing shadows and signs of fatigue from the eye area, the hollow of the chin, the contour of the lips and the sides of the nose. It's formulated for all skin types and for anyone who wants instant radiance, luminosity, and lift.

How to use: Apply on bare skin or over make-up, then blend with the fingertips for instant radiance and freshness.

For all skin types.
Size: 0.1 oz
Price: $40

So by now you have probably heard all about this product, maybe from YouTube or Beauty Blogs. It's an uber luxurious highlighter product that is supposed to change your life! If you read the claims above then for sure this is a miracle product right? Hmmm...but what do I think?

My 4 Ps

Price
This is priced at $40 for 0.1 oz. I'm going to be blunt here, YSL can kiss my behind with this (would use the A word but I try to be respectful on this blog). Think about this, remember that expensive NARS Sheer Glow Foundation that hurt my wallet but was still decent enough for me to buy? Well at least that cost $42 for 1.0 oz but Touche Eclat is 10% of the size and costs about the same. What the hell? Is it liquid gold? Nope...the main ingredients are water and mineral oil. Hmph! Do you see where I'm going with this?

Packaging
The packaging is a sleek gold metal cased pen with a brush tip and a button to release the product. Cute, sleek and sturdy but for the price I wouldn't expect any less. Maybe it's gold plated? I doubt it....but this is the high point of the product.

Product

Product? You mean the 0.1oz of it? Oh that! So the product is pretty much a lightweight liquid that applies sheerly to the skin. It is infused with micro-fine shimmer which I guess is to reflect light. There are 5 shades available and since it is a highlighter/illuminator then it's suitable for all skintones and shades. Seems like any other highlighter/illuminator product to me.

 3 Light Peach - for medium complexions with peachy undertones

 Doesn't this just look like light concealer?

5 Luminous Honey - for medium complexions with olive and golden undertones

Doesn't this just look like light concealer?

Performance
So with the price kicking me in the head and the product seemingly like any other of its kind, I thought the performance would have blown me away. Not! I'm sure lots of us associated price with quality and even a brand name with quality. Maybe sometimes we even do so subconsciously and just think a product is so freaking awesome because, well it has to be based on the label and price tag right?

I honestly think that is the case here. YSL is no up and coming brand. No way! Yves Saint Laurent (yes throw in the french pronunciation here) is a high end luxury brand my dear. So I can raise my nose at you if you don't use this product because it is wonderful and expensive and I use it!

Now that I have taken my pompous head out of my rear, let's be real. It does nothing that it professes to do...at least not for me. Maybe I just have super tired eyes and mega dark circles or something. Or maybe the product is all hype and no bite. Yes it adds radiance (with it's light reflecting shimmer) but I didn't get the miracle illuminated well rested effect they purport. In fact, I can get a better effect with a lighter colored foundation and some strobe cream or any cheaper illuminator.

I'm not saying it does not do something and it's not cute and all. It is a nice product to have and it does add some brightness to the undereyes and can be used to highlight other areas. But it doesn't deliver the miracle it declares and what I would expect from such a whopping price tag!

Overall
Don't buy into the hype. Find a cheaper alternative illuminator!

Have you tried it? Do you love it? Hate it? Am I just a jaded beauty lover? : )

GUESS by Marciano SHOES

GUESS by Marciano SHOES

So I did a post late last week about the Love My Shoes Buy One Get One Sale and of course I was all over it myself. I love those sales! I can get two for the price of one! With the price being what they were for these shoes I better get two for the price of one darn it!

These are suede and leather wedge platforms with lace weaving and they are just fierce! I love them! Plus they are comfortable as well.