Makeup Monday :: Series 02 :: FOTD it's all in the eyes

So yes another one of these FOTD's.. well I know this look is rather simple and very similar to last weeks make-up monday. but i decided to go ahead and add some darker eyeliner instead of brown (from last week).. so it's still rather simple/neutral with some emphasis on my eyes - which i absolutely love eyeliner! :)


Happy Monday all!

Products Used:

FACE:

Smashbox Photo finish light primer

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation in B30 Beige Sable (LOVE this stuff! review to follow!)

Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Powder in Golden Glow

EYES:

UDPP in Eden

MAC Espresso in crease/outer corner

MAC All that glitters all over lid

MAC Haux in the crease to create some depth

Maybelline Line stiletto in blackest black liquid eyeliner

Anastasia Mascara (review to come)

CHEEKS:

Ruby Kisses All over Glow Bronzing powder in 'ABP03 Bronze Glow'

LIPS:

STILA lip glaze in Mauvelous

I of coursed used my Model in A bottle setting spray which helped make the look last all day long. :) 

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Makeup Monday :: Series 01 :: FOTD something simple

So if you don't know me by now.. I'm ALWAYS in a hurry when i'm getting ready for work. because i've slept way too late and woke up way too late lol. so i'm always in a rush when it comes to doing my make-up. I usually like my makeup to be very neutral/natural while I'm at work. 

So Today for Monday this is my FOTD :) 

Products Used:

FACE:

Smashbox Photo finish light primer

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation in B30 Beige Sable (LOVE this stuff! review to follow!)

Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Powder in Golden Glow

EYES:

UDPP in Eden

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P. all over lid

MAC Blonde's Gold Pigment all over lid

MAC Haux in the crease to create some depth

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Whiskey applies to top and bottom lashlines

Anastasia Mascara 

CHEEKS:

Ruby Kisses All over Glow Bronzing powder in 'ABP03 Bronze Glow'

LIPS:

STILA lip glaze in Mauvelous

I of coursed used my Model in A bottle setting spray which helped make the look last all day long. :) 

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FOTD :: Simply Bored

I was bored and decided to just play around and do a simple eyeshadow look to show you all... and if you're wondering.. YES my hair is curled! well i had curled it yesterday for a babyshower and slept in them since we came home so late.. and today they are still lovely lol.. I also had tested out some dry shampoo i had got that i'll mention in my haul video/post to follow this one soon.. 

But on to the the look..

Products used:

FACE:

Make UP Forever Duo Mat Powder Foundation in 203

Amazing Cosmetics concealer/Corrector in Light Golden

Sonia Kashuk Brow Definer in Haze

Korres Blush in Natural

EYES:

MAC All that glitters E/s

MAC Soft Brown E/S

MAC Espresso E/S

MAC Take Wing E/S

Covergirl Liquiline blast in Blackfire

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara in Very Black

LIPS:

MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

MAC Boybait Cremesheen Glass

I know it's been awhile since my last FOTD, but thought i'd share with you this simple look.. i think i actually might try this on my friend who i'll be doing her makeup for her wedding and her bridesmaids :) so excited! let me know what you think and if you have any CC's

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Quick FOTD using Urban Decay Naked Palette

okay, this is going to be super quick post.. i just wanted to share some pictures of a look that i did before work using the naked palette.. because i have read a few people have gotten the palette but not sure what to do with it or want some look ideas ;)

here ya go!

:) hope ya like it!

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FOTD :: Dare to Wear

So I decided to do a quick FOTD using the products i got from the MAC Dare to Wear collection. My older daughter was with hubby still eating lunch downstairs, while my youngest one was napping - so i had a little time to play! :) and her little feet i think make a debut in a picture or two :)

I know i don't do very many dramatic/bold looks.. so, bear with me! anyway - hope you all like the look! If you have any CC's - please feel free to let me know! I'm always looking for ways to improve my skills (specially blending as that's my problem area)

Products Used:

FACE:

NARS Sheer Matte foundation in Punjab

MAC MSFN in Medium

CHEEKS:

Korres - Zea Mays Powder Blush in #15 Natural

MAC By Candlelight to highlight

EYES:

MAC Painterly Paint Pot (as a base)

MAC Nanogold e/s

MAC Going Bananas e/s

MAC Aquavert e/s

MAC Atlantic Blue e/s

MAC Shock-A-Holic e/s

MAC Sassy Grass

Covergirl liquilineblast eyeliner in Blackfire

FLIRT! Lash-a-delic mascara

LIPS:

MAC Lychee Luxe lipglass (supposed to be a dupe/similar to 'So Bad' from the dare to wear collection)

there's Jasmyn's little footsie/leg ;P

Application Steps:

Eyes:

I dabbed my ring finger (clean of course) into my MAC Painterly Paint pot and applied it all over the lid, spreading it out evenly.

I Took a Sonia Kashuk small shader brush and picked up some Going bananas e/s and applied it on the inner corner/tear duct area. I then took the other side of that same brush and took some Aquavert e/s and applied that into the middle. blending going bananas and aquavert where they met. 

I took another sonia kashuk small shader brush and picked up some atlantic blue e/s and put that on the outer lid and blended it upwards in a patting motion and then lightly sweeping it upwards and inwards lightly. I took the other side of that brush and put some more aquavert e/s to help blend it together. 

I then took a MAC 224 brush and took some Shock-a-Holic e/s and applied it to the crease and outer corner. I did windshield wiper motions blending upwards to blend out any harsh edges. I blended it until i was satisfied with the color/blending. I reapplied any colors i thought needed to be touched up.. like Atlantic Blue e/s since i had buffed some of it away blending the shock-a-holic e/s. 

I then took a flat eyeshadow brush (or your could use a stiff angled brush) I wet it with fix + spray and took Sassy grass e/s and put it under the lower lashline until i was satisfied with the look.

I then took a Fluffy brush and applied MAC nanogold e/s to my highlight/browbone area and blended any harsh edges.

I applied my covergirl eyeliner and then curled my eyelashes and put mascara.

FACE:

I used a MAC 109 Brush to pick up some NARS Sheer Matte Foundation and buffed it into the skin. I then Applied MAC MSFN with a MAC 134 brush to set the foundation.

CHEEKS:

For Blush I used the Elf Blush brush and applied Korres #15 natural blush on the apples of my cheeks and then just continued from the cheeks upwards to the temples. 

LIPS:

Just applied MAC Lychee Luxe lipglass

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FOTD :: Vibrant Grape/Purple Day

I know you all are probably sick of purples on me lol.. but it just so happened that everyone at work wanted to wear purple to show support for our union.. and i wanted to wear purple.. nothing too crazy of course and decided to wear vibrant grape ;)

 Hope you all like it anyway! :)

FACE:

Stila One Step Foundation in Tone

MAC MSFN in Medium (to set foundation)

CHEEKS:

MAC Petticoat MSF (very, very lightly)

EYES:

MAC Vanilla e/s to highlight

MAC Plum e/s all over lid

MAC Vibrant Grape on outer corner/crease area

Flirt! Lash-a-delic Mascara in Black

Covergirl Liquiline Eyeliner in "Blackfire"

LIPS:

Flirt Lip Lacquer in "Paparazzi" 

Application Steps:

Eyes:

Applied UDPP with wand/applicator and then used ring finger to evenly apply all over lids

I Took a regular fluffy eyeshadow brush, picked up some Plum e/s and placed it all over the lid just a little bit above the crease. I then took a blending brush and applied Vibrant Grape e/s on the crease and outer corner and blended it out very well (winshield wiper motions & circular blending motions)

I then took a Fluffy brush and applied MAC Vanilla e/s to my highlight/browbone area and blended any harsh edges.

I then applied my eyeliner to both upper lashline and lowerlashline (partly stopping in the middle on the bottom). I then Curled my eyelashes and applied the mascara.

FACE:

I used a MAC 109 Brush to pick up some Stila One Step Foundation and buffed it into the skin (a little goes a long way). I then Applied MAC MSFN with a MAC 134 brush.

CHEEKS:

For Blush I used the Sonia Kashuk Duo-Fibre brush and applied MAC Petticoat on the apples of my cheeks and then just continued from the cheeks upwards to the temples. 

LIPS:

Just applied Flirt Lip Lacquer

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FOTD :: Sweet & Natural

This was the look that I did today! (I cannot believe i've been quite a good girl posting lots of FOTD's lately lol)

but Today I was wearing My favorite color Green scrubs (yes they're by Baby Phat!) I had a meeting with my boss today so I wanted to wear something natural, but still have some color! hope ya like it! Let me know what you think!

FACE:

Stila One Step Foundation in Tone

MAC MSFN in Medium

CHEEKS:

MAC Gingerly Blush

MAC Petticoat MSF

EYES:

MAC Shroom to highlight

MAC All that Glitters all over lid

MAC Sumptuous Olive on outer corner/crease area

Flirt! Lash-a-delic Mascara in Black

Maybelline the Falsies Mascara in Black

Covergirl Liquiline Eyeliner in "Green Glow"

LIPS:

Flirt Lipgloss

Application Steps:

Eyes:

Applied UDPP with wand/applicator and then used ring finger to evenly apply all over lids

I Took a regular fluffy eyeshadow brush, picked up some All that glitters e/s and placed it all over the lid just a little bit above the crease. I then took a blending brush and applied very lightly sumptous olive e/s on the crease and outer corner and blended it out very well (winshield wiper motions & circular blending motions)

I then took a Fluffy brush and applied MAC Shroom e/s to my highlight/browbone area and blended any harsh edges.

I then applied my eyeliner only to the lower lashline. I then Curled my eyelashes and applied the mascara.

FACE:
I used a MAC 109 Brush to pick up some Stila One Step Foundation and buffed it into the skin (a little goes a long way). I then Applied MAC MSFN with a MAC 134 brush.

CHEEKS:
For Blush I used the ELF Studio Blush brush and applied MAC Gingerly on the apples of my cheeks and then just continued from the cheeks upwards to the temples. I then applied with that same brush (on the other side) MAC Petticoat lightly right on top of gingerly blush

LIPS:
Just applied FLIRT! lipgloss

Hope you all liked it! let me know if you have any CC's!! :)

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FOTD :: Coral Delight

Sorry for the cheesy title LoL! but today was just that, mainly coral colors.. thought i'd add the lovely pop of color on the waterline for some fun! I'm not used to, not wearing black eyeliner all around.. but thought it was a great change! Let me know what you think!

FACE:

Korres Face Primer

Stila One Step Foundation in Tone

MAC MSFN in Medium

CHEEKS:

MAC Light Over Dark Mineralized Duo Blush

MAC By Candlelight to highlight only

EYES:

MAC Blanc Type eyeshadow to highlight

MAC Coral Eyeshadow all over lid

MAC Handwritten on outer corner/crease area (very, very lightly)

Flirt! Lash-a-delic Mascara in Black

FLirt! Look of love eye pencil in Bluephoria (on lowerlashline/waterline area)

LIPS:

Maybelline color sensational "The Pearls" collection lipstick in Coral Gleam

Application Steps:

Eyes:

(Totally forgot to wear any primer/base - as i originally thought i was not going to wear eyeshadow today)

I Took a regular fluffy eyeshadow brush, picked up some Coral e/s and placed it all over the lid just a little bit above the crease. I then took a blending brush and applied very lightly handwritten e/s on the crease and outer corner and blended it out very well.

I then took a Fluffy brush and applied MAC Blanc Type e/s to my highlight/browbone area and blended any harsh edges.

I then applied my eyeliner only to the lower lashline. II then Curled my eyelashes and applied the mascara.

FACE:
I used a MAC 109 Brush to pick up some Stila One Step Foundation and buffed it into the skin (a little goes a long way). I then Applied MAC MSFN with a MAC 134 brush.

CHEEKS:
For Blush I used the ELF Studio Blush brush and applied MAC Light Over Dark on the apples of my cheeks and then just continued from the cheeks upwards to the temples. I then applied with that same brush (on the other side) MAC By Candlelight MSF just to the cheekbones

LIPS:
Just applied Maybelline Colorsensational lipstick in Coral Gleam

Hope you all liked it!

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FOTD :: A little Hello Kitty Togetherness

Lol I know that i'm always wearing purples, but what can I saw - i LOVE that color! :)

so today i wore my Hello Kitty Scrubs (these are my other faves to wear when I wear purple).. :) and decided to curl my hair today (if you're wondering, yes I did cut my hair/bangs)..

but i used MAC's In the Groove Togetherness Mineralized eyeshadow trio..

FACE:

Korres Face Primer

Stila One Step Foundation in Tone

MAC MSFN in Medium

CHEEKS:

MAC Well Dressed Blush on Apples of cheeks

EYES:

Nars Smudgeproof Primer

MAC Painterly Paint Pot

MAC Togetherness Mineralized e/s trio

Covergirl Liquiline eyeliner in Blackfire

Flirt! Cosmetics Lash-a-delic Mascara in Black

FLirt Cosmetics Mascara in Violet Vixen

LIPS:

MAC Honeylove

Rimmel Eastend snob lipliner

Application Steps:

Eyes:

I first applied my nars smudgeproof primer with a MAC 242 Brush. I then took the other side of that brush and took some MAC Painterly Paint pot and applied it all over the lid (up to crease only)

I then took a shader brush and sprayed MAC Fix+ and took MAC Togetherness Eyeshadow (lilac) and pat it gently on the inner corner and tear duct area. I then took that same brush flipped it over, sprayed MAC Fix+ again and took the Grey side of the eyeshadow and put that on the remainder of the eyelid, blending it in with the Lilac color. 

I then took my new Crowne brush C200 crease brush and sprayed it also with MAC Fix+, got the Dark Purple from the MAC togetherness trio and applied that onto the crease/outer corner of the eyelid and just blended away.

I then took a Fluffy brush and applied MAC Jest e/s to my highlight/browbone area and blended any harsh edges.

I then applied my eyeliner only to the upper lashline. I took a smudger brush and wet it with MAC Fix+ Spray and picked up the dark purple from the MAC Togetherness trio and put that on the lower lashline. I then Curled my eyelashes and applied the mascara (the lash-a-delic first then the violet vixen)

FACE:
I'm trying out this new foundation sample i got that i picked up yesterday. I used a MAC 109 Brush to pick up some Stila One Step Foundation and buffed it into the skin (a little goes a long way). I then Applied MAC MSFN with a MAC 134 brush.

CHEEKS:
For Blush I used the ELF Studio Blush brush and applied MAC Well Dressed on the apples of my cheeks and then just continued from the cheeks upwards to the temples.

LIPS:
Just applied MAC Easy Honeylove lipstick.

Hope you all liked it!

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FOTD : Love my Purples

So by now, you all probably know i tend to favor wearing purple! :) today monday, i decided to wear my Hello Kitty Scrub top and black dickies pants.. :) so comfy! because I know today is going to be a rough day (monday's usually are)..

so this is the quick look i did for today & products used:

FACE:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25 (under eyes)
MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer in NC20 (redness around nose/ red spots)
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium

Cheeks:
MAC Goddess Blush on apples of cheeks
MAC Stereo Rose MSF on cheeks
MAC Emote (contour)

Lips:
MAC Easy Lounger Lipglass

Eyes:
MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot (as a base)
MAC Dame's Desire e/s on lid
MAC Hepcat e/s on crease
MAC Nocturnelle e/s outter corner/slightly on crease
MAC Beauty Marked e/s Outter corner
MAC Next to nothing e/s for highlight
Bobbi Brown Ink Gel eyeliner in black

EYES:
First I started off with MAC Fresco Rose Paint pot and applied that all over the lid with my ring finger. and just a teeny tiny bit above the crease. I then took a Studio Tools Medium eyeshadow brush and put on MAC Dame's Desire on top of Fresco Rose. I then took a MAC 226 Brush and applied MAC Hepcat e/s all over the crease and blended with windshield wiper motions and also upwards to blend any harsh edges. I then took that same MAC 226 brush and took MAC Nocturnelle e/s and applied it to the outter corner and bringing/sweeping it lightly towards the crease blending it. I then took MAC Beauty Marked (with same brush) and put it only on the outter corners.. (to make a "V" shape).. then i took a fluffy eyeshadow brush and took MAC Next to nothing e/s and applied as my highlight on the brow bone and also blended out any harsh edges.

FACE:
So I used MAC Studio Finish concealer in NW 25 and applied it to my dark circles (using my ring finger). I then took MAC Select Cover up in NC20 with a MAC 130 brush and applied/blended on the corners of my nose and redness on my cheek (acne). I then Applied MAC MSFN with a MAC 134 brush.

CHEEKS:
For Blush I used the ELF Studio Blush brush and applied MAC Goddess Blush on the apples of my cheeks. I then took MAC Stereo Rose MSF and lightly went over MAC Goddess Blush. I then contoured with a MAC 109 brush and used MAC Emote to contour.

LIPS:
Just applied MAC Easy Lounger to the lips.

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