Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Travel Makeup Ideas & Purple n Gold Eye Tutorial


Today I'm doing a little special post for 
travel makeup. I'm going to show you how
to create this look with all my travel
products and I'll also have a list of them as well
as my video where I show them off and explain
why I bring each one. Enjoy!
Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
All shadows are from the Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette
Base: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Jumbo Eye Pencil in 04 Continuous Almond                   
Crease: Make a Mauve (mid toned purple/lavender shade)
Outer V: Plum Away with Me (Dark Purple)
Lid: Up to No Gold (beautiful shimmery gold)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Champagne
Bottom Lid: Plum Away with Me then Up to No Gold in the center

Eyeliners
Upper lid & Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Black
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Park Ave Princess by Tarte
Blush: Unleashed by Tarte
Highlight: Champagne by Tarte

Lips
Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Tawny
Lipstick: NYX Lipstick in Thalia
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Fancy Nancy

Travel Makeup & Supplies:
Benefit Porefessional Primer
Mary Kay Timewise Luminous Wear (as well as Matte Wear) Foundation
Wake Me Up Concealer by Rimmel
Translucent Loose Powder by Mary Kay
Revlon Pressed Powder in Translucent Finisher
Lip Balm
Tweezers
Eye Lash Curler
Hand Sanitizer
e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner
e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set
Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette (this has my cheek highlight, bronzer, blush, and six eyeshadows)
Note: A Z Palette filled with what you need is also a great option
3 Eyeliners: Nude, Black, and Brown
2 Lipliners: Tawny by Jordana and Cabernet by Jordana (Nude and Berry)
Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black and Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black
Maybelline Define A Brow in Deep Brown
e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit in Medium
Mary Kay Eyebrow Gel
Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond 04 (This is my Eyeshadow Base)
Lipsticks: Maybelline Touch of Spice, NYX Thalia & Lala
Glosses: NYX Butterglosses (Eclair, Creme Brulee, Apple Studel)
Mary Kay Lipgloss in Fancy Nancy

Monday, December 29, 2014

Cranberry & Fig


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond                  
Crease: Sweet Caramel by Too Faced*
Outer V: Black Forest Truffle by Too Faced*
Lid: Cherry Cordial by Too Faced*
Center of Lid: Glisten by Maya Mia Palette
Highlight Under Brow: White Chocolate & Champagne Truffle by Too Faced*
Inner Corner:Glisten
Bottom Lid:
*Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Eyeliners
Upper lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Upper & Lower Waterline: Jordana Eye Pencil in Black Point
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1
Blush: Cover Girl Cheeker in Plum Push
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: NYX Lip liner in Ever
Lipstick: Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Touch of Spice
Lipgloss: Revlon Lipgloss in Sunburst

Friday, December 26, 2014

Mary Lou's Got Me!!!


The past few weeks I've been out of town so, of course, I don't have all my makeup with me. I brought just 2 travel palettes, a little quad, and my Z palette full of Mary Kay. That seems excessive to be honest, but I knew I'd still need to be putting Beauty Blogs together. That being said, I've been itching for a sparkly or glittery holiday look but I'm in an area that has one small Ulta and absolutely no Sephora. I've even searching discount stores and drug stores looking for some things. Nada. So I pulled out my favorite highlighter, Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm, and worked a little magic to get a bit of sparkle going. I really loved the look. It wasn't super glittery or "Wow, look at that shimmer!" but it was a lovely wearable shimmer that worked out very well. I know my pictures these past few weeks have been hit or miss with the lack of proper lighting, but I hope you enjoy it. Happy Christmas!!

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond
Crease: Hazelnut by Mary Kay
Outer V: Chocolate Kiss by Mary Kay
Lid: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm. Add a little makeup spray for added "oomph!"
Highlight Under Brow: White Lilly
Highlight Inner Corner: Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Chocolate Kiss

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Black
Lower waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Park Ave Princess by Tarte
Blush: Unleashed by Tarte
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Maybelline Divine Wine
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Raspberry Tart
(If I would have had my entire lipstick collection, I would have gone for a deeper berry-more like Maybelline Blissful Berry. But I had to work with what I had!)



Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Emerald & Gold Eyes

I've been traveling the past several weeks and I brought only a few palettes with me, one of which is my large Z palette filled with Mary Kay Products. I truly love these super blendable and easy to work with shadows.

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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All Eyeshadows are Mary Kay unless otherwise noted.
Eyes
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Beach Blonde
Crease: Hazelnut
Outer V: Chocolate Kiss
Lid: #1 Emerald then #2 I used a little of the Glistening Gold on the center which I applied with my finger.
Highlight Under Brow: Honey Spice
Inner Corner: Lime
Bottom Lid: Chocolate Kiss with Emerald on the center

Eyeliners
Upper lid plus both the upper and lower waterlines: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last eyeliner pencil in Espresso Last
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Sparkling Cider
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: NYX Lipstick in LaLa
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lipgloss in Pink Sateen



Monday, December 22, 2014

Smokey Lavender Eyes & Sweet Pink Lips



Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Beach Blonde
Crease: Stone by Mary Kay
Outer V: Sweet Plum by Mary Kay 
Lid: Lavender Fog by Mary Kay 
Highlight Under Brow: Spun Silk by Mary Kay
Inner Corner: Shimmering Lilac by Mary Kay 
Bottom Lid: Lavender Fog by Mary Kay

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Black
Lower Waterline: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Park Ave Princess by Tarte
Blush: Shy Blush by Mary Kay
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Maybelline Lipstick "Make Me Pink"
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair 
(I love this little lip combo!!)
Taken in natural light. 



Friday, December 19, 2014

Truffle & Tempting Coral

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Beach Blonde
Crease: Cinnabar by Mary Kay
Outer V: Truffle by Mary Kay
Lid: #2 from the Maybelline Taupe Temptress Quad
(soft, shimmery coral)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: #1 from the Maybelline Taupe Temptress Quad  (Shimmery white)
Bottom Lid: Truffle

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Instead of using a bronzer, I used a bit the of the Mary Kay Mineral Cheek color in Sparkling Cider. I started on the cheek and then brought it down just under the cheek bone where I'd normally apply my bronzer.
Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Shy Blush (applied lightly)
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Rimmel East End Snob
Lipstick: NYX Lipstick in Thalia (one of my absolute favorites!!)
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lipgloss in Fancy Nancy


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Golden Vanilla Eyes with Divine Wine Lips

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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All Shadows are Mary Kay
Eyes
Base: Matte Beige side of the Milani Brow & Eye Highlighter 01
Crease: Almond
Outer V: Cinnabar
Lid: Golden Vanilla
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Sienna

Eyeliners
Upper lid & Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Sparkling Cider by Mary Kay with a hint of Shy Blush by MK
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair
(I'm traveling and I thought I'd brought Touch of Spice, but I didn't so I went with it!)


Monday, December 15, 2014

Coral with a Pop of Lavender



Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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This is the Mary Kay @ Play Trio in Sunset Beach

Eyes
Base: Matte Beige from the Milani Brow & Eye Highlighter 01                   
Crease: Too Faced First I used Salted Caramel then I used Semi Sweet to deepen it up
Lid: #1 (the shimmery coral)
Highlight Under Brow: #2
Inner Corners: #2 and #3 (the shimmery slightly off-white and shimmery light lavender)
Bottom Lid: #1 and #3

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Lower Waterline: Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Eyeliner Pencil in 650D Purple/Violet
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Look #2 with Color Me Coral by MK
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: NYC Bronzer in Sunny
Blush: Milani Blush in Luminoso
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Look Option #1 
Lips 
Lipstick: NYX Lipstick in Castle

Look Option #2
Lips
Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimensions Liptstick in Color Me Coral
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel 

Here's the look with the #1 Option-Castle by NYX

Friday, December 12, 2014

Taupe Temptress


Today I'm using the Maybelline Quad in Taupe Temptress. This is a Super Shimmery Quad
and I love the way the colors work together so well. They are very blendable too.
For the lower lash line, I did bring in a matte shade because I thought
the shimmer shades would be a bit much under the lid. Just a little warning, though,
I did my eye makeup before I applied my foundation and used a makeup wipe to remove the
extra fallout, but I still had some glitter on my face afterwards. When I say
glitter, I mean it looked like glitter, but there was no feel of junky glitter in
the shadows themselves. They were very smooth and easy to work with.
Hope you enjoy this look!!
Foundation & Primers: See my Current Foundation Routine Above.
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Eyes
Base: Matte Beige Side of the Milani Brow & Eye Highlighter 01                   
Crease: #3 then #2  I started laying a base of the Taupe color in the crease and then brought it down on the lid. I took the lighter burgandy color in the crease and a little above it to deepen it up.
Outer V: #4 
Lid: #3  (This is the whole reason I bought this quad. I love this color and it will make any blue or green eyes pop!) 
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: #1
Bottom Lid: Milani Bella Taupe then a little of #2 in the center

Eyeliners
Upper Lid as well as the Upper & Lower Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Black Point
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Sparkling Cider
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Rimmel Lipstick in Airy Fairy

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Warm Peach & Yellow Sun


 Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
All Shadows are from the Maya Mia Palette by ABH
Base: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Jumbo Pencil in Eternal White                   
Crease: #1 Caramel #2 I deepened the outer crease just a bit with Sienna
Outer V: Deep Brown (Go lightly and blend well)
Lid: Gold Bar
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla
Bottom Lid: Caramel & Gold Bar

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Park Ave Princess by Tarte
Blush: Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Sparkling Cider
Highlight: Mary Lou Maziner by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Icy Peach (discontinued)
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel 

Monday, December 8, 2014

Over the Blue Moon



Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes On the 80's Palette by bh cosmetics
Eyes
Base: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White                  
Crease: #1 (Matte Peachy Color)
Outer V: #3 (Shimmery Black)
Lid: #2 (Matte, Vibrant Blue)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: #4 (Champagne Shimmer Highlight)
Bottom Lid: #3 & #2


Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Upper Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point
Lower Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Blue Devine
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: e.l.f. Blush in Fuchsia Fusion
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: NYX Lip liner in Fuchsia
Lipstick: Maybelline Lipstick in Make Me Pink

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine in Pink Sateen

Friday, December 5, 2014

Plum Crazy


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
All Shadows are by Ulta
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencel in Eternal White                   
Crease & Into the Outer V: Havana Nights
Lid: Grace
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corners: Elegance
Bottom Lid: Havana Nights & Grace

Eyeliners
Upper lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black
Lower Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eye Pencil in Purple Fix
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black


Cheeks
Bronzer: Park Ave Princess by Tarte
Blush: Shy Blush by Mary Kay
Highlight: Champage by Tarte

Lips
Liner: Rimmel East End Snob
Lipstick: Mary Kay Semi Matte Lipstick in Pink Moonstone

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

On the Go Winter Makeup

This is a quick makeup look for winter! I used Tinted Moisturizer to help combat the dry skin that comes along with this time of year. This is a great look for on the go 
and when you are in a hurry!

Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer in Ivory 1 & Beige 1
Maybelline FitMe Concealer in Sand 20
Revlon Transparent Finisher (Pressed Powder)

Eyes
Base: Concealer                  
Crease & Outer V: Sienna by Mary Kay
Lid: Mixture of Mary Kay's Golden Vanilla & White Lilly
Highlight Under Brow: Same as Lid
Bottom Lid: Sienna

Eyeliners
Upper lid & Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: NYC Sunny
Blush: Coral by Bobbi Brown
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: (Optional) Jordana Easyliner in Tawny
Lipstick: Covergirl Smoochies in #luv u

Lipgloss: (Optional) NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair

Monday, December 1, 2014

Tangerine Dream (Catching Fire Inspired!)



Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
BB Cream Routine
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Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White                  
Crease: Salted Caramel by Too Faced
Outer V: Coal by Mary Kay
Then I took a little Bella Mandarin and when over the Coal in the crease area to soften it and blend it in with that orange on the lid
Lid: Matte Orange from bh cosmetics Eyes on the 80's Palette
Highlight Under Brow: Champagne/Wheat color from the bh cosmetics Eyes on the 80's Palette
Highlight Inner Corner: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm
Bottom Lid: Salted Caramel, Espresso by Mary Kay, and Matte Orange


Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Upper Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Black
Lower Waterline: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Park Ave Princess by Tarte
Blush: Matte Orange Blush by Ulta but it is discontinued-Citrus Bloom by Mary Kay is a great alternative
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Rimmel Lipliner in East End Snob
Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Color Me Coral

Lipgloss: Avon Glazewear Gloss in Tangerine Gleam & NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Streudel