Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Smoked-out Copper Look





EYE PRIMER: MAC "Painterly" paint pot. 
ALTERNATIVE: A foundation or concealer that is not cream based. 




BASE SHADOW: L.A. Looks loose copper shimmer shadow in "Radiant" (Dollar store)
ALTERNATIVES: Any highly pigmented copper shadow
 



CREASE BLENDING COLOR: Coastal Scents "Batista" 
(The warm matte brown)
ALTERNATIVE: Any warm matte brown shadow. (Think of the color of baking cocoa)




CREASE COLOR: Bedhead "Black" 
ALTERNATIVE: Any high pigment, matte black shadow





INNER CORNER HIGHLIGHT:
NARS cream shadow in ""
(Evalet's favorite cream shadow....to play in;)
ALTERNATIVE: Any cream or white, shimmer shadow. Cream or powder. 




EYELINER: MAC Fluidline "Blacktrack"
ALTERNATIVE: Any black eyeliner that us resistant to water


MASCARA: Loreal VOLUMINOUS NO. 136
ALTERNATIVE: Your favorite black mascara. 



BROW COLOR: Cinema Secrets eyeshadow in "Smoke" 
ALTERNATIVE: Any matte grayish brown eyeshadow. (More gray than brown)


CONCEALER: Cinema Secrets 2 shades lighter than my face. 
ALTERNATIVE: Your favorite concealer (That is quite a bit lighter than the rest of your face, to double as a highlighter)

And here is the "Daytime Version" or more reserved look:

I still applied the COPPER and the WARM BROWN  in the crease. 

But, I didn't apply the black shadow or line the inside of my waterline.
Instead, I lined along my lower lashes, to keep it more subtle. 
An only did one coat of mascara ;)



And here's a more copper version, for blue eyes. Makes the POP! 


Try either look, but just make sure you have fun with it!


Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Frosty Wintery Look



Here are the products I used, but don't get discouraged if you don't have any of these. I Also included alternatives to get this look. 
Good Luck!



PRIMER: MAC "Painterly" Paint pot
ALTERNATIVE: A concealer or foundation on the lid. 




MID-TONE BLENDING SHADE: MAC contour powder "shadowy"
ALTERNATIVE: A matte bronzer or shade similar to that.





CREASE COLOR: Bead head "black" eyeshadow
ALTERNATIVE: Matte black eyeshadow






LID COLOR: MAC loose pigment "Muavement"
ALTERNATIVE: Any loose pigment or shadow that has shimmer


INNER CORNER: MAC loose pigment in "Vanilla"
ALTERNATIVE: A frosty white or silver shadow. 



GLITTER: MAC loose glitter in "Reflects Pearl"
ALTERNATIVE: A white or silver, cosmetic grade glitter. (Wet brush, then mix and apply)





LINER: MAC Fluidline in "Blacktrack"
ALTERNATIVE: Any black liner 




MASCARA: Mary Kay "Lash Love Lengtgening" formula. 
ALTERNATIVE: Any black Mascara


BROWS: MAC  eye shadow in "Coquette" and "Carbon"
ALTERNATIVE: A cool brown matte shadow.




I also did a day time version, but wasn't able to get very detailed pictures. Here's a toned down version of the look. 
Either for Daytime wear, or for those who like less makeup but want something new to try. 
P.S. I have a freckle in my eye, don't worry, I'm not injured :)





Questions?
Requests?
 Leave a comment! 
And don't forget to have fun with it, that's what makeup is for!

Monday, January 6, 2014

If the whole world were blind...

JANUARY, the first month in each year, a month where hope is renewed and a clean slate is unquestionably, gifted to each of us. 

Often, we make goals and resolutions, strive to become the best versions of ourselves. 
Determined, that this year, will be THE year.

What are your goals this year as far as beauty goes? 
Inner beauty, that is....
If you haven't thought of any, here's a quote to get your wheels turning ;)



This says it all! Right?
Are your goals driven by what your peers see, their opinions of you or their compliments TO you? 
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPRESS???

Are your personal goals driven by  your OWN  hopes and expectations? 
By the person you are, deep inside, that is original, unique, worth it. 
The person who does what they love, because it is genuine, real, and right. 

If everyone were blind, would you want to be skinny or healthy?
Trendy or comfortable?
Want the nicest house or a peaceful home?
Having the "latest" everything or having enough?


What would be your driving force for you goals and aspirations?
The beauty about this quote, is that if it were true, goals would be FELT when accomplished and not SEEN. 

SEE Less of this:
Tearing down your Confidence
Gossiping
Judging
Complaining
Dieting
SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY!
You get the point...

FEEL more of this:
PEACE
SATISFACTION
ACCOMPLISHMENT
EMPATHY
JOY
FULFILLMENT 
LOVE!

If the world were blind? What would be your true New Years resolutions?