Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Subtle Purple Smokey Eye


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige                   
See Pictures for Shadow Colors & Placement
NYX Avant Pop in "Surreal My Heart"
NYX Avant Pop in "Nouveau Chic"

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Rimmel Black
Lower Waterline: Outer 3rd-Rimmel Black, the rest of the line is Jordana Eternal White
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: #1 Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black #2 Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Mix of Mary Kay Shy Blush & Cover Girl Plum Push
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Tuscan Rose by Mary Kay

Lipgloss: Sun Blossoms by Mary Kay
(You could vamp up this look with a berry lip!)

Monday, September 28, 2015

First Look for Fall!!


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye pencil in Continuous Almond    
All shadows from the Lorac Unzipped Palette unless otherwise noted              
Crease: Unspoken
Lid: Inner Third-Unread, Middle to Outer Third-Unattainable
Outer V: Untamed
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Spun Silk by Mary Kay
Bottom Lid: Untamed

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

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze1
Contour: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Mix of Mary Kay Blush in Copper Glow & Sparkling Cider
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Tawny

Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Tuscan Rose
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Plus in Sun Blossoms

Friday, September 25, 2015

Fun Colors for a Soft Look and Easy Technique


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base  
All shadows by Anastasia Beverly Hills unless otherwise noted                
Crease: Warm Taupe 
Lid: Inner Third to Middle-Gold Bar; Outer Third to Middle-Aqua
Outer V: None but you could do a dark shadow for more drama
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla
Bottom Lid: Warm Taupe

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: I used the Deep Brown shadow from ABH as a liner
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors blush in Naturale
Blush: Coral by Bobbie Brown
Highlight: Mary Lou Manzizer by the Balm

Lips
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Quick Face Protection Look for Outdoor Activities

My chihuahua, Callie, and me at Falls Dam
Hey, Guys!! As you may know if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I am an avid hiker. I love to be outdoors. Most days I do my beauty work before I head out so I'm all dolled up for my walks. But on other days I just head right out. I still want to keep my face protected and also keep from scaring fellow hikers with my bare face.  :-)
For days like this I usually start as usual by washing my face, then using my under eye cream then the Aveeno protect+ hydrate lotion suncreen with SPF 50 as my moisturizer.

For my makeup I use either a CC or BB Cream with Sunscreen or as in this particular day L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation with SPF 18 in the shade 322 Sand Beige. This is a very thin foundation that dries to a powder finish. It is very thin and lightweight and is building. You won't get massive coverage but you can build it up.
For color, I used my LA Colors blush in Naturale for Bronzer and also in the crease of my eyes.
I also used a black mascara. I recommend a waterproof if you plan on sweating.
For lips, I used my Almay Color+ Care lipgloss in Apple a Day. I supplemented this throughout the day with my Mary Kay Sun Care Lip Protector with SPF 15.

It is imperative to keep your face protected with Sunscreen even on cloudy days. You also want to protect your lips and eyes. Don't forget the sunscreen on your eyelids and sunglasses to protect your peepers. Your retinas can sunburn. Wear sunglasses.

I hope this is helpful for you and you've got ideas for any outdoor activities' protection and looks.
Enjoy and have a great day!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Sick Day Makeup-Neutrals


 Foundation & Primers: Same as Friday's Blog
(9/18/2015)

Eyes
All shadows by Mary Kay unless otherwise noted.
Base: Foundation                  
Crease: Sienna
Lid: Rose Gold
Highlight Under Brow: Spun Silk
Inner Corner: Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Sienna

Eyeliners
Upper lid: Coal eyeshadow
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black 
Waterproof version

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors blush in Naturale
Blush: Coral by Bobbi Brown
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Almay Color+ Care in Cantaloupe

Friday, September 18, 2015

Sick Day Makeup-Brighten Up!!


So I've been really sick lately and I was looking a little like death so I wanted to give you a little advice on how to bring your face back to like when you feel like death. Today I'm going to be using some brightening products and shimmers and on Monday I'll do a more neutral look. Enjoy!!

Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer
Mary Kay Luminous Wear Foundation in Beige 3
Maybelline FitMe Foundation in Shade 20 Sand
For the T zone, NYX HD Setting Powder in Banana
Everywhere else Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 1

Eyes
Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Continuous Almond    
All Shadows are Mary Kay unless otherwise noted.    
Crease: Sienna
Lid: Honey Spice
Outer V: None
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Nothing

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Coal Eyeshadow
Lower Waterline: Rimmel "Nude"
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black
I used the waterproof version since my waters have been watering. Sneezing and watery eyes call for waterproof!

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors blush in Naturale
Blush: Shy Blush by Mary Kay
I wanted to bring a little pink color back in my cheeks
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
To keep it simple I just used the
Almay Color+ Care Lipgloss in Apple a Day
It gives a little sheer wash of color to bring a little life to my face.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Easy Day Every Day


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige                
All Shadows by Mary Kay unless otherwise noted
Crease: Sienna
Lid: Rose Gold
Outer V: Espresso
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Honey Spice
Inner Corner "Pop" Color: Gold Coast
Bottom Lid:Sienna

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

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Girl Blush in Naturale
Blush: Sparkling Cider by Mary Kay
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Mary Kay "Color Me Coral"

Lipgloss: Mary Kay "Sun Blossoms"

Friday, September 11, 2015

Fall Neutrals with Green n Gold


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige 
All shadows by Mary Kay unless otherwise noted                
Crease: Hazelnut 
Lid: Inner third to center-Gold Coast Outer third-emerald
Outer V: None (but you could deepen this look up with Espresso by MK)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Hazelnut with a thin portion of Emerald up against the lash line

Eyeliners
Upper lid and Upper/Lower Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean
(I'm so going to pick up a brown LA Girl Semi Permanent Autoliner. That liner doesn't MOVE!)
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black (Waterproof)

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium
Blush: Citrus Bloom by Mary Kay
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Mauvelous by LA Girl
Lipstick: NYX Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm
Lipgloss: Mary Kay "Au Naturale"




Wednesday, September 9, 2015


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige
All shadows from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette Unless Otherwise Noted              
Crease: Salted Caramel
Lid: Inner corner the middle-Marzipan
Outer V and outer 3rd of lid: Gilded Ganache (the green color)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Chocolate Truffle
Bottom Lid: Salted Caramel with a little of the Gilded Ganache on the outer 3rd

Eyeliners
Upper Lid & Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black (Waterproof Version)

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors blush in Naturale
Blush: #1 Ripe Watermelon from the Mary Kay Blush Duo-you can totally skip this step because I covered it up but I'm telling you what I did first. #2 Luminoso by Milani
Highlight: Highlight Shade by the Mary Kay Blush/Highlight Duo in Ripe Watermelon (pinkish/champagne highlight

Lips
Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Cabernet
Lipstick: Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine

Lipgloss: NYX Lipgloss in Plush Red (the ones with the bow on the top)

Monday, September 7, 2015

Apricot Twist


Foundation & Primers:
NYX Angel Veil
Mario Bedescu Skin Care Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, & Rosewater
Mary Kay Luminous Wear in Beige 3
Mary Kay Concealer in Yellow
Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 2
NYX Dewey Finish Setting Spray

Eyes
Base: Foundation                  
Crease: Sienna by Mary Kay
Lid: Apricot Twist Cream Eyeshadow by Mary Kay
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Honey Spice by Mary Kay
Bottom Lid: Sienna

Eyeliners
Upper lid and Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara:

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors Blush in Naturale
Blush: Citrus Bloom by Mary Kay
Highlight: Honey Spice eyeshadow by Mary Kay


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

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Summer's Last Hurrah!


Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine
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Eyes
Base: Avon Eyeshadow Base in Light Beige                  
Crease: Salted Caramel by Too Faced (Chocolate Bar)
Lid: See Picture (Light Turquoise)
Outer V: See Picture (Sparkly Black)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Chocolate Truffle by Too Faced (Chocolate Bar)
Bottom Lid: Crease Color
bh cosmetics Eyes on the 80's Palette

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black
Upper Waterline: LA Girl Eyeliner in Black
Lower Waterline: Jordana Eyeliner in Aqua Stone
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Cover Girl "The Super Sizer" in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: LA Colors Blush in Naturale
Blush: Shy Blush by Mary Kay
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Angel Food Cake