A Little Liner

Within my morning routine of coffee, breakfast, makeup, hair; I tend to get a little bored with the same look everyday.  Since I don't always have time to play with different eyeshadows or different curling irons, on the mornings that I do, I try to play up my eyes to discover the perfect fun, non-boring everyday look.  And I think I've finally found it!

It's not too dramatic, and not too plain, but a little bit of shimmer mixed with liquid liner gave me me the perfect flirty eye!

Step 1.  Prime the eye with your favorite eye primer.  I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

Step 2.  Using a large shader brush, Pack and sweep on a light shadow that matches your skin tone.  I used Mac in Blanc Type.

Step 3.  Using a medium shader brush, pack on a light, champagne hue to the inner corner of your eye, continuing into the middle of the lid.  I used Mac in Nylon.

Step 4.  Using the same medium shader brush, pack on a light brown shadow to the outer part of the lid, dragging it up into the crease just slightly.  I used Mac in All That Glitters.

Step 5.  Using a crease brush, sweep a deep tan, matte shadow from the inner corner crease, to the outer corner.  I used Mac Colourization Duo (Teal and Tan hues-Summer 2011)

Step 6.  Using a dome shaped brush, lightly shade in the outer corner using a small circular motion with a deep maroon shade.  I used Mac in Sketch.

Step 7.  Line the waterline with a white eyeliner.  I used NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk.

Step 8.  Line the upper lash line with your favorite liquid liner.  I used Loreal Paris Eye Marker in Blackest Black.

Step 9.  Finally, brush on one coat of your favorite mascara.  I used Bobbi Brown extreme length.

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My Glam!

Upon anxiously awaiting it's arrival, My Glam January Bag is here!  If you're not familiar with My Glam, it's a fabulous bag sent to you every month for only $10.  It contains 4-5 full or sample size beauty products that are currently trending.  And this months was extra trendy!  January's bag was filled with nature and eco-friendly products.  On top of the cuteness of the bag, the products are great!  Inside I found  a face-mask, nail polish, hair conditioner and concealer.  Here comes the review!

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Freeman Facial Peel Off Mask in Cucumber

Want to talk about a fresh, clean and rejuvenating skin care product?  This is it.  The Freeman mask was so easy to put on and take off.  Normally masks need to be mixed up then applied causing for messy fingers and hairline.  But with Freeman, all I did was pump two squeezes of the mask into my fingers, swirl it around my entire face, dry, and peel!  The peeling process didn't hurt at all.  I simply pulled and it came off!

The Balm Hot Ticket Nail Polish in I'll Pink to That

SO excited to wear this shade in the spring!  This nail polish was easy to put on, good quality and hasn't chipped in three days.  It's beautiful coral, salmon hue will be perfect to mix up with some florals this April.

Sheer Cover Duo Concealer

Besides the amazing obvious fact of scoring this product at such a cheap price, it has great coverage too!  Being able to blend to find a great color to work with my skin tone is such a great quality.  My new go-to concealer has been found!

Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioner in Sweet Almond Mint

While I haven't been able to try this product yet, it's smell is out of this world delicious!  Me being a fan of almonds, only contributes to its yumminess.  It will be awaiting my use in the shower tomorrow morning!

Fabulous Drugstore Finds

Vlog! Video haul of the products!

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Sometimes I get these small, tiny, minuscule impulses to do some makeup shopping.  And by sometimes, I mean ALWAYS and by small, tiny and minuscule; I mean large, huge and gigantic.  Since I do enjoy it so much, I can't afford high-end, all the time.  And that's when I turn to drugstore!  I recently stocked up on a few things at CVS and came across a couple of products that are easily turning into my fav's.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in three words is fun, energetic and, well, BOUNCY!  It is by far the most interactive product I've ever used.  The pigment is great and it has a beautiful sheen.  I bought two different shades; Coffee Cake and Orchid Hush.  Coffee Cake has a bronze, golden hue and Orchid Hush has a pinky, plum hue; both great choices in the variety provided.

Essie nail polish Luxeffects collection is all about sparkle and shine.  I was instantly pulled in when I saw the fabulous hues.  I chose two different shades; Shine of the Times and Set in Stone.  Both beautiful topcoats, that I found can be worn as the single shade alone.

The last product I purchased was a Rimmel London lipstick.  I chose a deep red in shade 01 from the Kate Moss collection.  This is the first time I've dared to rock a red lip, and since the purchase, I've loved every minute of it!

Holiday Hair Tutorial

Christmas is almost here!  In celebrating and joining in on all of the festivities, I decided to play around a little to decide on what hairstyle I will be sporting to holiday parties and New Year's Eve!  I decided on a simple but unique style that is elegant, modern and most of all holds up all night!

This side pony braid is so easy to do!  It creates a fun holiday look in only a few steps.

1.  Part a deep side part and tease the top three layers of your hair, continuing with the crown of your head.

2.  Keeping the volume in the teased hair, brush and smooth out the top layer to eliminate any frizzy hair or knots that may have been created.

3.  Separate your hair into two sections at about mid ear and pull the top section of hair to one side a little below the top of the ear and secure with an elastic.

4.  Using the bottom section of the hair, braid a tight three strand braid all the way down and secure with a clear elastic.

5.  Wrap the braid around the top pony's elastic as many times until the elastic no longer shows, then secure with bobby pins.

6.  I chose to curl the remaining hair from the top pony, but feel free to leave it straight, curl it in, or whatever you'd like!

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Bright White Cat Eye

Winter weather is finally here on the east coast!  Chilly winds, rain and a chance of snow have inspired me to create a wintry white cat eye!  Using just a few products, the eye appears much bigger and much brighter!

1.  Prime the lid and brow bone using any kind of eyeshadow primer.  I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

2.  Using a neutral colored eye shadow matching your skin tone, pack on the product using a large shader brush and apply all over lid, sweeping up to the brow bone and then dragging it down underneath the inner corner of your lower lash line.  I used Mac in Blanc Type.

3.  Using a medium shader brush apply a white shimmery shadow to the very inner corner of the lid then sweep along the inner corner of the eye dragging it out to where the bridge of the nose starts to form.  I used Mac in Nylon.

4.  Using a medium shader brush pack on a bronze shade to the outer lid.  I used Mac in All That Glitters.

5.  Line the water line with a white eyeliner from the inner to outer corner.  I used NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk.

6.  Using a black liquid liner, line the upper lash line, creating a thick line, winging outward in the outer corner.  Connect the upper lash line with the lower lash line by dragging the liner down the lower lash line about half way through the eye.  I used Loreal Paris Felt Tip Liquid Liner.

7.  Finish it off with one coat of your favorite mascara!  Mine is Victoria's Secret VS Voluptuous Volume Mascara.

Finished product:

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Fall Favorites

As fall wraps up and winter slowly rolls in, I wanted to do a recap on my favorite beauty finds for fall.  It's interesting how the colors and accessories change with each season.  Crimson red always makes a huge hit in the fall but then peony pink is right back in the second March 1st hits.  I personally love the change in seasons to mix up all the choices my closet and vanity holds!

5 Favorite Beauty Products
Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Light Plus
This product is a life saver!  I dust it on my forehead, cheeks and bridge of my nose for a finishing porcelain look.
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Cream Ivory
By far, my favorite foundation I've tried so far.  It provides a great amount of coverage while still blending flawlessly into the skin.
Sephora Attitude in Glamour 19
A great nude tone for any look.  I also like to blend it in with other lip colors.
Mac Eyeshadow in Sketch
This is the perfect crimson red for fall!  It's a warm, brick red with gold reflects that add a touch of shimmer.
NARS Duo in Tzarine
So, maybe I use this in all seasons besides just fall, but I cant help it!  It's the perfect smokey eye product.


Favorite Hair Product
Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil
This product is perfect for keeping my blonde ends moisturized and prevent breakage.


Favorite Fall Nail Polish
Essie Trophy Wife
A rich, jewel tone emerald and turquoise mixed together.  


Favorite Fall Scent
VS Fantasies in Be Seduced
Nots of raspberry creme and sultry musk makes for a sexy fall scent.


Favorite Fall Accessories
Michael Kors Mid-sized Chronograph Gold Watch
My absolute fall essential.  It gives a touch of masculinity to tone down an ultra feminine outfit.  
Colin Stuart Riding Boot
A quick fix to complete any outfit for fall.  Goes with just about any outfit I'm wearing.

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Twilight Enthusiast

In the midst of this Fall season, one of the best love stories of all time has come to theaters. Bella Swan (now Cullen) officially walked down the aisle to wed her vampire fiance, Edward. As one of the most pivotal moments in the book and film, I wanted to recreate Bella's makeup that she wore in the wedding scenes. Bella is a very natural character, making it a quick and easy look by only using a few products.

 

1. Prime the eyelid using whatever primer you wish. I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance. 

 2. Pack on a light neutral shade all over the eyelid, brow bone and underneath the lower lash line. I used Mac Blanc Type. 

 3. Using a champagne hue shadow, apply product using a medium angled brush to the inner corners of the upper and lower lash lines. 

 4. Using a dark grey hue shadow, apply product to the outer corner of the upper lash line sweeping it into the crease. Only go about halfway of the crease on the lid, to make a more natural effect. *For steps 3 and 4 I used NARS duo in Tzarine. 

 5. Using a crimson red hue shadow, apply the product using a dome shaped brush to the outer corner crease. Make small circles blending the product into the dark grey color applied previously. I used Mac Sketch. 

 6. Using the remainder of the product on the dome shaped brush, drag along the lower lash line to define the area outside of the eye. 

 7. Using a small angled brush, combine the dark grey shadow with the crimson red, and run along the upper and lower lash lines. 

 8. Finish off the eye with one coat of mascara on the upper lashes. I used Victoria's Secret Voluptuous Volume Mascara. 

 9. For an extra detail to the look, dust a pale finishing powder across the forehead, cheeks, and nose for a porcelain look to the skin. 

 10. As for the lips, a little clear gloss will do. But I added a little bit of color combining a nude and pink lipstick, applying it to the center of the bottom lip. I used Sephora G19 and Revlon in Temptress.

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