Monday, August 31, 2015

Zoella Inspired

Today I wanted to do a Zoella (from YouTube) inspired look. Zoey always wears peachy coral lips and cheeks and then has some smokey browns around the crease with a gold shimmer lid so that's exactly what I did today! Enjoy!!
Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil
Mary Kay Luminous Wear Foundation in Beige 3
NYX HD Concealer in CW 04
NYX HD Finishing Powder in Banana
Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 2

Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Primer in Light Beige
Crease: #1 Milk Chocolate* #2 Semi Sweet*
Lid: As Good as Gold**
Outer V: Semi Sweet*
Highlight Under Brow: White Chocolate*
Inner Corner: Chocolate Truffle*
Bottom Lid: Crease Colors
 *Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
**Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Black
Upper Waterline: LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner in Black
Lower Waterline: I left this blank but you could use a nude OR black
depending on the look you are going for
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors Blush in Naturale
Blush: Mary Kay "Citrus Bloom"
Highlight: Pink/Golden Shade by Pixi (sorry, it doens't have a name!)

Lips
Liner & Lipstick: Jordana Easyliner in Rose Crush (I lined my lips then filled them in)
Lipgloss: Mary Kay "Sun Blossoms"

Friday, August 28, 2015

Long Lasting Makeup for Fall

Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer with SPF 15
Mary Kay CC Cream in Light Medium
Mario Bedescu Skin Care Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, & Rosewater
Mary Kay Concealer in Ivory


Eyes
Base: Milani Jumbo Eye Pencil in Almond Cream                  
Crease: Hazelunt by Mary Kay
Lid: Glacier Gray Cream Eyeshaow by Mary Kay
Highlight Under Brow: Highlight from the Mary Kay Blush Duo
Bottom Lid: Lid and Crease Colors

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Black
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Sonia Kashuk Cream Bronzer in Rich Bronze
Blush: MK Blush Duo in Ripe Watermelon, mixed the blush and highlight together
Highlight: Apricot Twist Cream Eyeshadow by Mary Kay (yep, used it as a cheek highlight)

Lips
Liner: LA Girl "Mauvelous"
Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Mystic Plum

Lipgloss: Almay "lilac love"

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Stone Chic


The colors this fall are going to be a mixture of cool grays and warm earthtones. They styles will be sophisticated and mimic architectural design. Here is a little neutral preview.

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base is Light Beige   
All Shadows by Mary Kay unless otherwise noted.                
Crease: Hazelnut (this is one of my favorite transition colors and it is a MUST
in your life!!)
Lid: Sterling
Outer V: #1 Stone #2 (and only on the very outer corner) Coal
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Crystalline
Bottom Lid: Hazelnut

Eyeliners
Upper Lid and Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner Pencil in Charcoal Defiiniton (this is a gray with flecks of shimmer, but is still very "everyday" wearable"
*If you want to stick with Mary Kay Products, use "Steely"
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

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

Lips
Liner: LA Girl "Mauvelous"
Lipstick: LA Girl Matte Pigment Gloss in Dreamy
NYX Butter Lipstick in Lollies

Lipgloss: None for the picture, but I did add a clear one later. 

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Marsala Madness


Since Marsala is the Pantone Color of the Year and since Fall is just around the corner and because, let's face it, Marsala works better for Fall looks, I thought I do a little look with this Big and Bold Color Enjoy!

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Note: I've been mixing my Maybelline Nude Beige & Mary Kay Luminous Beige 2 Foundations

Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige           
All shadows are by Anastasia Beverly Hills Unless Otherwise Noted         
Crease: Caramel
Lid: Sienna
Outer V: Deep Brown
Highlight Under Brow: Honey Spice by Mary Kay
Inner Corner: Glisten
Bottom Lid: Caramel

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" Mascara

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Mary Kay "Sparkling Cider" with a touch of "Golden Copper"
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: LA Girl "Mauvelous"
Lipstick: Maybelline "Untainted Spice"



Friday, August 21, 2015

Matte Sophisticate


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige                
All shadows are from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
Crease: Milk Chocolate
Lid: Salted Caramel (middle & outer 3rd); White Chocolate (inner 3rd & inner corners)
Outer V: Semi Sweet
Highlight Under Brow: Chocolate Truffle
Bottom Lid: Salted Caramel all over & Semi Sweet on outer third

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana Eyeliner in Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors Blush in "Naturale"
Blush: See Picture
Highlight: #2 Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm 
See picture for #1


Lips
Liner: LA Girl "Mauvelous"
Lipstick: LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint in Blushing
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Raspberry Tart

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Everyday & Easy Weekend Look


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige 
All Eyeshadows by Mary Kay unless otherwise noted                
Crease: Hazelnut
Lid: Golden Vanilla
Outer V & into the outer third of the lid: Cinnebar
Highlight Under Brow: Honey Spice
Inner Corners: Gold Coast
Bottom Lid: Whatever was left over from my crease brush of the Hazelnut & Cinnebar

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Left it blank
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks
For the Bronzer, Blush, & Highlighter I used the Betty Lou Manizer by the Balm with a fluffy, tapered brush.

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: NYX Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee 

Monday, August 17, 2015

Mink Vision

Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil
Mario Bedescu Skin Care Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, & Rosewater
Mary Kay LuminousWear Foundation in Beige 2
Maybelline FitMe Concealer in Sand 20
Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray


Eyes
Base: My Foundation  
All shadows are from the Lorac Unzipped Palette Unless Otherwise noted                 
Crease: Unconditional, then Untamed in the Outer Third
Lid: Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pearl Eyeshadow in Mink Vision
Outer V: Unattainable
Highlight Under Brow: Undercover
Inner Corner: Mink Vision
Bottom Lid: I used whatever was left on my crease brush

Eyeliners
Upper Lid and Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Black
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1 For Bronzing
Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium for Contour
Blush & Highlight: Betty Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Maybelline Matte Cream Lipstick in Touch of Spice

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Sweet Raisin

Friday, August 14, 2015

Downtown Brown


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base
Base Shadow: White Chocolate 
All shadows are from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette                  
Crease: Salted Caramel
Lid: #1 Semi Sweet #2 In the Center only-Hazelnut
Highlight Under Brow: Chocolate Truffle
Inner Corner: Marzipan
Bottom Lid: Semi Sweet & Salted Caramel

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Black
Upper & Lower Waterline: LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner in Black
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors blush is Naturale
Blush: Golden Copper by Mary Kay
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: LA Girl "Mauvelous"
Lipstick: Maybelline "Untainted Spice"

Lipgloss: "Sweet Raisin" by Mary Kay



Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Bronze Day to Night Look

Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer
Mary Kay CC Cream in Light Medium
Mario Bedescu Skin Care Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, & Rosewater
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair Light
Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder


Note: My skin has been a little dry lately and by the end of the night my makeup
was looking a little "tired." It really "aged" the look of my skin. To combat this, I 
used a silicon based foundation primer and then just stuck with my CC Cream which
has more of a tinted moisturizer feel to it. I kept the concealer light and then just dusted
my loose powder on top to set. Everything looked great and lasted all day long. The dewey
look stayed with me until I washed it off to. Very happy with this!




Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base    
All shadows are from the Lorac Unzipped Palette unless otherwise noted              
Crease: Unspoken
Lid: Unbelievable
Outer V: Unbridled
Highlight Under Brow: Undercover
Inner Corner: Unreal
Bottom Lid: All over-Unspoken Center-Unbelievable 

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner Pencil in Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara

Cheeks
Bronzer: NYC Sunny Bronzer
Blush: Betty Lou Manizer by the Balm
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner Lip Liner in Mauvelous
Lipstick: None

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Angel Food Cake

Lorac Unzipped Palette (The Original Rose Gold Palette)

Monday, August 10, 2015

Strobe & Bake Tutorial

Today I thought I'd do a little strobing and baking tutorial. I love this look
and it's very simple. I did add a little contouring just because I love contouring
and I think I look best with a little of it undercutting my cheekbones. Usually
with strobing you skip the bronzer for contouring and stick to blush
and luminizer for shade and light. I used a cool toned bronzer to
contour and then I used a large amount of translucent loose powder
concentrated just below the contour line and left it on their for a few
minutes before brushing off. That's the process of baking. I love this
technique and the result is really pretty. Hope you enjoy!!
Let me know if you try this yourself with the hashtag #natslife on your
social media.

Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil
Mario Bedescu Skin Care Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, & Rosewater
Garnier BB Cream for Combo/Oily Skin in Light/Medium
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair Light
Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder 
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray

Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige  
All over from Brow to Eyelashes: White Chocolate by Too Faced (CBP)                 
Crease: Salted Caramel by Too Faced (Chocolate Bar Palette)
Lid: Chocolate Truffle by Too Faced (CBP)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm
Bottom Lid: Salted Caramel

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Brown
Upper Waterline: Jordana Eyeliner Pencil in Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Light Contour with Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Milani Luminoso
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Rose Crush
Lipstick: Maybelline in Peach Poppy
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Streudel













Friday, August 7, 2015

Sultry Summer Sunset (This Is One of My Favorites!!)


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige                   
Crease: Sienna by ABH
Lid: Salted Caramel by Too Faced (Chocolate Bar Palette)
Outer V: Deep Brown by ABH
Highlight Under Brow: #1 White Chocolate #2 Chocolate Truffle (both by Too Faced CBP)
Inner Corner & Into Inner 3rd of lid: Chocolate Truffle (Too Faced CBP)
Bottom Lid: #1 Sienna, #2 Deep Brown on the outer third
ABH=Anastasia Beverly Hills
CBP=Chocolate Bar Palette

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: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: #1 LA Colors Blush in Naturale (Contour)
#2 Betty Lou Manizer (Bronze)
Blush: #1 Mix of Mary Kay Blush Duo in Juicy Guava 
#2 Golden Copper in Mary Kay
Highlight: #1 Betty Lou Manizer by the Balm
#2 Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner in Mauvelous
Lipstick: NYX "Thalia"

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss "Angel Food Cake"