A LITTLE POP O’ BLUE MAKEUP LOOK

 Hey guys!

When I sat down to get ready this morning, I knew I wanted to incorporate some color into today’s look; I’ve been getting much braver, and you’ll be seeing some bomb-ass colorful tutorials coming soon!

However, it was pouring rain this morning, so I knew that I didn’t want a full face of makeup, or anything that would run horribly if for any reason I got caught out in the rain. But I managed to get a pretty little pop of color going, and the overall look was super simple to achieve!

If you want to know how I got the look, keep on reading!

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Starting with freshly cleansed and moisturized skin, I applied some of my Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel as a primer because I’m battling a breakout, (read more about the primer here) and it soothes and hydrated at the same time, while controlling oil too.

Next I applied some Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in the shade Fair to all the areas I would normally highlight; under the eyes, the forehead, nose, chin, and cupids bow. I also put a little bit on my eyelids to even out any discoloration there. Spraying my Sigma F80 with some MUFE Mist & Fix Setting Spray, I blended the concealer out. Then I set everything in place with my It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Anti-Aging Micro-Powder and an e.l.f. Powder Brush.

Using an e.l.f. Angled Blush Brush, I applied some NYX HD Blush in Taupe to the hollows of my cheeks, as well as my forehead and the sides of my nose for a nice, light, daytime contour. Using a different angled blush brush (I think this one was from Walgreens) I applied some of the ULTA Cheek Tint in Sweet Cheeks (discontinued, sorry!) to the apples of my cheeks, drawing it up and back towards the hairline; this helps slim the face and give a lifted appearance. Next, I grabbed my Morphe M501 brush (my ride or die for highlighting!) and my Physician’s Formula Mineral Glow Pearls Powder Palette in Beige Pearl, and applied that to the high points of my face – the cheekbones, above the brow, the center of my nose, my cupids bow, and my chin.

For this look I chose to leave the lids themselves bare. To be 100% honest, I was just too lazy today. But I knew I wanted to do something different and fun, so I decided on a pop of blue on the lower lash line. Picking up my Morphe M432 flat definer brush and a Morphe Single Eyeshadow in the shade B.A.M., which is a gorgeous matte, teal shade, I worked that super tight up against my bottom lashes, from outer corner inward to wear my lower lashes start to taper off. Next, I used a Morphe M169 (any pencil brush will do just fine) and the shade Breakfast at Tiffaneez (also by Morphe) to smoke out the first shade. Finally, using a Morphe E36 brush, I highlighted the inner corner with some MAC Nylon, and blended it inward to meet the blue shades. I also picked some Nylon up on a Real Techniques Shading Brush and used it to highlight the brow bone lightly (it’s very frosty after all). Then I applied a couple coats of L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara, and swiped some ULTA Brow Tint in Light through my brows. Finally, a quick application of Gerard Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Madison Avenue, and I’m good to go!

 

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And that’s it! Super simple, but still super cute! This is a great way to get your feet wet if you’re someone who typically sticks to neutrals (like me) but wants to dabble in the more colorful side of things. Baby steps, my loves…baby steps.
What are some of your favorite ways to incorporate color into your look? Leave me a comment and let me know! I love to hear from you!

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90’s INSPIRED MAKEUP LOOK

Ahh, the 90’s.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S., music still played on MTV, good music at that. It was a great decade.

I’ve been dying for the 90’s looks to come back – some may say I’m even a little stuck in/on the 90’s; I’ve always preferred brown/nude lips, smokey, messy, smudgy eyes, flannels. What can I say, I grew up in the 90’s!
Well this morning, while (albeit late) perusing some of the runway looks for NYFW, discovered that some 90’s trends are making a comeback; particularly the lived in liner, dark lips, etc. And then, my loves, I made a mad dash for my vanity and got to work!

If you want to see how I created my 90’s inspired makeup look (which is super easy to recreate, nonetheless, then just keep reading!

*NOTE* you already know, please forgive my atrocious vanity lighting – I’m working on it!

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When it came to foundation in the 90’s, the overall goal was flawless and totally matte. No shimmer, no highlight, minimal blush, just matte and clean. If you want to see how I achieve the base of my face (ha ha) then click here for my update foundation routine.

For the eyes, I used all shadows from the Morphe 35N palette – again, all matte. No shimmer. I went ahead and numbered them for you, since the palettes don’t have shade names.

  After priming my eyes with the Urban Decay Primer Potion, I picked up shade #1 on a Morphe M441 brush, and applied that from lid to brow bone. This will be our transition color. Then on a Morphe M330, which is a smaller, more tapered blending brush, I picked up shade #2, and applied that into my crease, from inner corner to outer corner, back and forth, in windshield wiper motions, and then went back with my M441 to blend out any harsh edges.

  Now, using a Morphe M169 pencil brush, I picked up a mixture of shades #3 and #4, and applied that to the outer ‘V’ of the eye, and then gently blended it into the crease with the M330. Try to keep as much product as you can off the actual lid, because we want to keep that nice and light. Then go back in with shade #1 on a synthetic flat shader brush, and apply some of shade #1 from the inner corner, to about halfway across the lid, and gently blend the lighter and darker shades together.

  Next, I used my Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Black to create a messy line across my top lash line. It doesn’t have to be perfect, because now I’ll smudge it out with any angled liner brush; I used the Morphe M160 1/8. Moving to the lower lash line, I’ll apply the same pencil, but this time only to the outer third of the lower lash line. Then I’ll go back with shade #3 and my Morphe M169 brush, and blend out that black liner, so it looks more diffused, a bit softer, and more “I slept in this – so what??”. Then I applied a few generous coats of the L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Brown Black.

Next I filled in my brows as usual (click here for my brow tutorial), and then applied some Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Light to the perimeter of my face with a Morphe M527 brush. Because I was feeling a bit too pale, even for the 90’s, I applied a little bit of ULTA Cheek Color in Sun Kissed using an angled blush brush. It’s the perfect muted, rosy brown blush for a look like this. And of course, what better way to complete this look than with Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995??!! I mean, come on!

 

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There you have it! An easy, 90’s inspired makeup look! I mean, I could go real hardcore grunge and do a dark lip and heavily smudge liner that looks like I’ve been partying all weekend, but let’s be real; I was a freshman in high school in 1999. This is the kind of makeup I wore. Nothing crazy. If you guys want to see a 90’s grunge look, leave me a comment below!! I’ll totally do it for you!!

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MAKEUP DE-CLUTTER WEEK #1 : MASCARA

 

Hey guys!

A few days ago, I asked you on Instagram (if you’re not following me there, you totally should be!) if you’d be interested in seeing a weekly de-clutter series.

The reason behind wanting to de-clutter my collection is essentially the same as anyone else; it’s getting a little out of control, there are old products that have expired, thing I didn’t like and set aside, and things that I’m just plain ‘ol not reaching for at all.

I figured today I would start with one of the larger areas of my collection; MASCARA!

In this series, I’ll walk you through what I’m keeping, what I’m tossing or giving away, and why – however, with things like mascara for example, if I’m not keeping them, they’re going in the trash, for very obvious, sanitary reasons.

So let’s get started!

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 MY MASCARA COLLECTION

 

Ok, ok, I know what you must be thinking; “who the hell needs that much mascara!?”. Fair enough.
And you’re right, I don’t need it all. I’ve had a lot of these for quite some time, and many of them are well past their respective expiration date.
To be honest, this will probably be one of the harder categories for me, as I’ve had a love/hate relationship with most of these – but I narrowed it down and it’s way less than you may think!

WHAT I’M TOSSING

  

 Top Row:

CoverGirl Lash Blast Clump Crusher (one in Brown, one in Black) – basically it’s just old. I love it, but it’s old.
CoverGirl Lash Blast Length (one regular, one waterproof) – again, they’re old. 
ULTA Legendary Lengths Mascara – this was in a ‘gift w. purchase’ bag, but I really didn’t like it.
Maybelline The Mega Plush Volum’ Express Mascara – I can’t stand the brush; it’s flexes, and the bristles are too far apart.
L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara – rather than a million lashes, it looked more like 4 or 5 real clumpy ones; not a fan.
Maybelline The Rocket Volum’ Express (Waterproof) – I bought this to dupe it against a high end brand, and I just really don’t like it at all.
Hard Candy Ginormous Lash Volumizing Mascara – this was pretty good, it’s just old.
Rimmel London Volume Accelerator Mascara – I found this on clearance, and I can’t stand the wand; it’s oddly tapered shape does nothing for me.
Rimmel London Wonderlash Mascara w. Argan Oil – this was actually pretty good; I liked how soft my lashes were. It’s just old and time for it to go.

Bottom Row:

Maybelline One by One Volum’ Express Mascara – this one flaked off of my lashes pretty heavily, so I just set it aside and forgot about it. Buh-bye!
CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume – loved it. It got old. That’s all.
CoverGirl Lash Blast Clump Crusher (see above)
Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara – something about this one irritated my eyes; fibers maybe? Does it have fibers? Anyway, gone!
Wet N’ Wild MegaLash Clinical Mascara – I actually really liked this; it came as a set with a lash serum, which I’m scraping the bottom of now. It just dried out and it’s old. I can’t keep it.
Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Fibers Mascara – fibers. ‘Nuff said. It’s irritates me.
CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion – my first ever ‘Lash Blast’; I loved it, I recommend it, but it’s old.
CoverGirl Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom – I was back and forth with this one; my lashes were soft, but the brush was really scratchy and hurt my eyes. In any event, it’s old, and time to go.

WHAT I’M KEEPING

  

Left to Right :

Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara – I just love it. I love it.
L’Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara – I’ve literally never loved a lengthening mascara more.
Maybelline The Falsies Flared Volum’ Express Mascara – I actually bought this by mistake when I went to purchase the original ‘The Falsies’ and well…I don’t hate it!
CoverGirl Lash Blast Clump Crusher Extensions – this is fairly new, and I really am enjoying this mascara. I get amazing length and curl as well!
Maybelline Pumped Up! Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara – this is actually a dead tube; but I love it so much and it’s there to remind me to repurchase. It stays put for like, ever!
L’Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara – in the past, I wasn’t a fan; however lately I’ve been reaching for it more and more, and as long as I wipe off the brush, it’s fantastic!
L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara – I love, love, love this mascara! The primer lengthens and the mascara itself gives you the most beautiful, doll-like lashes ever! Try it!
Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara – this will forever be a staple in my collection. I can’t confirm whether or not it actually makes my lashes grow, but it makes them look long and wispy, and it’s my fave to apply before false lashes because it doesn’t get in the way.
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara – an oldie, but a goodie. If you’re looking for long, natural looking lashes that mimic expensive extensions, you’ll really like this.
Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara – yeah, I know. It came in a two-pack. What-evs. It’s that good.
L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara – “but you said fibers bother your eyes!” Yes. They do. But these stay on my lashes without flaking off, so it works for me. I definitely want to use this more!
Laura Geller Glam Lash Mascara (deluxe sample) – back when I reviewed this, I really wasn’t a fan. But I dropped a bit of saline solution into it, and it’s actually pretty decent! I think I just got an older batch.
Benefit They’re Real! Mascara (deluxe sample) – I actually received this sample for free at ULTA with a tear-out advertisement. It’s ok. I like the length (a little spidery looking though), I hate the brush (it hurts my eyes), and I love how it stays put all day long without budging at all!
Buxom Vanity Lash Mascara w. Big & Bushy Brush (deluxe sample) – this came in the Buxon Objects of Obsession kit (for Sephora VIB members) back around Christmas time and I really like it. I definitely plan to repurchase it when I’m done with the sample. 

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TOSS TOTAL: 18
KEEP TOTAL : 14

Well, guys, I think that’s a pretty successful first de-clutter session! I can’t believe I started with 32 mascaras!! Thirty-freakin’-two! That’s a lot of mascara!

I have to admit though, it’s a liberating feeling! I think that by the time I’m done de-cluttering everything, I’m going to feel pretty damn amazing!

Have you guys ever done a makeup de-clutter? What kind of things did you toss or keep? Have you tried any of these mascaras? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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