Back FINALLY!!

So I had an issue with my old computer, and it basically refused to work! So instead of trying to get it fixed, which I actually do intend to do, I ordered me a new computer! My old one was running on Windows XP, so I needed on anyways haha! So now after my short hiatus (even though I did document my makeup) I'm back, and going to start posting like crazy today!

Bright Sunset using Ben Nye Pallet make up tutorial

This has combined some of my favorite things all into one! Bright color, pink, and green! This is probably one of my favorite tutorials that Leesha has done! If you want to watch her video go Here.

I was excited to get to use some Sugarpill colors as well, although they're not shown in their full glory because I had to blend them out a little bit to get the look like Leesha's, but of course that is not necessary.  On the inner 1/3 of my eye lid I used one of my favorite Sugarpill colors Buttercupcake with E.L.F's shadow brush, flip the brush over and use Sugarpill's Flamepoint in the middle of the lid, I blended those two quite a bit. Then I added NYX's Red Pink shadow to the outer 1/3 of the lid with Studio Tools crease brush. I blended that about the Sugarpill colors. I then took Sugarpill's loose eyeshadow in Tipsy on the lower lashline. For a brow highlight I used a matte white from the E.L.F 100 palette.

For mascara I used Maybelline Volum' Express One by One mascara in Very Black. I used L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Black, Benefit Dallas for blush, and E.L.F 2 in 1 Conditioning Gloss in Love It.

Wearble Wednesday: Taylor Swift

This was a very easy look to do. It was simple and quick. This would be a great everyday look for anyone, but especially high school age teenagers. The one thing I didn't like is the actual bronze shadow I used didn't work too well with my skin tone. So if anyone has a suggestion for a good bronze eyeshadow, please let me know! If you would like to watch xsparkage's tutorial go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ7kbH4JVqA.

For the first color I used Too Faced Leading Lady, from the Pixie Pin-Ups palette, on the inner corner of my eye. Next I added a bronze color from the E.L.F 100 Palette from the lid to just below the crease. This was the color that clashed with my skin tone haha.

Next I mixed too colors from the E.L.F palette to add to the crease.

After that I added Heaven from the Too Faced Pixie Pin-Ups palette underneath the brow. You can use this shadow to bring down the color a little bit if you need to. Also take a little bit of the original bronze color to the lower lashline. After that I used L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Black, it is a pretty thick line and it wings out. Then I used Maybelline Volum' Express One by One in Very Black Mascara, Benefit Coralista blush, and CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint No. 1136 on the lips, and that's it the look is complete.

3-in-one, Natural to Smokey

I LOVE this look! I love the fact that there are ways to either go very minimal or amp it up to a beautiful smokey eye! This was simple and fast, it would definately something I will go back to time and time again! To watch xsparkage's tutorial go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGSfPawDUL4

For the most part I used a lot of Too Faced products, particularly the Pixie Pin-Ups palette.  After using the Too Faced Shadow Insurance apply Too Faced Heaven all over the lid.  Next take a fluffy brush and add Too Faced Like a Virgin to the crease. You can build this color up to the intensity you would like. Then I took the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon on the lash line and used a pencil brush to smudge/smoke it out. This alone would be the first look. To amp it up again add Too Faced Erotica to the outer corner. I put it on very lightly to just add a little definition. That would be part 2. Too amp it up even more I took a matte black from the E.L.F 100 palette to the outer corner and smoke it out.

Then I took Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero on top and bottom lash line, again use a pencil brush to smoke it out, but not quite as much as the Bourbon.

After that your eyeshadow is finished. I used Maybelline Volum' Express One by One in Black mascara, L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Very Black, Physicians Formula Genie Blush in Nude Rose (I think this is discontinued, which is ok the packaging is horrible!) and then Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Rebel Yell (I'm telling you a lot of Too Faced products!) And that is the finished product!

If there are any questions or suggestions please comment!

Purple and Green For Green and Brown Eyes

This look was very simple, but I love it. It sort of reminded me of a Barbie doll, in fact I was actually told that. There was very minimal color used, so it was quite fast as well.  To look at Leesha's tutorial go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6PeusqTtJU

Even though this looks almost completely pink, there's actually some purple, in fact the main color is purple. And for more vibrant color, you could actually use a purple or white eye shadow base. After I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance I used a mid-toned purple from the E.L.F 100 palette.

I put that all over my lid, and then added a pink color with a fluffly brush.

After I blended those colors out a bit, I added Urban Decay's 24/7 Eye Pencil in Flipside, and then added Homegrown from the Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. II. Then I added NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk to my inner corners, and set it with a white eyeshadow, and then added my favorite white eyeshadow with pink shimmer to highlight my brow.

For eyeliner I used L'Oreal Lineur Intense liquid liner in Black. For mascara I used Maybelline's Volum' Express One by One in Very Black. Neutrogena Mineral Sheers in Rare Rose for blush and Cover Girl Wetslicks AmazeMint in Tickled Pink on the lips, and there you have a quick and easy Barbie-esque look!

Please post suggestions, comments, and questions!

NYX Haul/First Impressions

Now normally I do a xsparkage tutorial, but on the weekends I have decided to either do a review or a tutorial all my own. And since today I got my order from NYX I thought I would do a first impressions of the items I got. I have never used any NYX products, but I do think I like them, so I will order again soon!

First I am a big cupcake fan, I actually make specialty cupcakes, so when I saw their cupcake lipglosses I had to have some!

These are extremely cute, but really that's all these are.  The glosses are clear, so if you like that they're for you. But I didn't really think they added anything to a look. They are also quite difficult to open, and are a lot smaller than I thought they would be, which is okay because I don't think I'll get much use out of them.  The scents/flavors (yes they have somewhat of a taste)included are Strawberry, Banana, Apple, and Vanilla. I'm a big vanilla fan, but this was almost too much vanilla.

Next I got a Tinted Lip Spa in Juicy

Even though the lip spa looks quite dark it is just a sheer wash of color. The lip spa was extremely mouisturizing. And I did love the color. I can honestly say I will be purchasing more of the lip spas!

Next was a Candy Glitter Liner in Hot Candy

I would compare this with the Urban Decay glitter liners so far, and the price is much better! The liner is hot pink and the glitters are a lilac, green, and pink.

I had to purchase The Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk! I am a huge xsparkage fan, and Leesha always seems to be using it! It is creamy and very blendable! Of course a great base!

Last I purchased six eyeshadows. For the most part these seem very creamy and seem like they would be blendable.

The top color is Sunrise which has a matte/shimmer color.  The shimmer in it is quite large in the pot, butwhen transfered on the skin it isn't as much as you would assume, and it a very vibrant color!

Bright Green which is a frosty color, is very beautiful! I'm still looking for my perfect neon green color though (I still want brighter haha) It seems to be more of an olive toned bright green.

The next color is Azur Sky, a matte finish. This color is beautiful in the pot and swatched! It is an extremely vibrant true blue. It would be lovely on the lower lashline as well!

Next is Red Pink, a matte finish. I actually purchased this color because Marlena, aka Makeup Geek, used it in a tutorial. I also happen to be a sucker for pinks! This is a beautiful hot pink that almost has a satin finish to it. I can't wait to play with this color, like I said a sucker for pinks.

The top color is Iced Mocha, a metallic finish. I have to say I understand why this is a NYX eyeshadow favorite! It's an absolutely beautiful taupe brown! This would be an amazing everyday color! The color is very creamy and could be compared to Urban Decay shadows because it's so creamy!

Last is Burgundy Pearl. This was another YouTube beauty guru suggestion from EmilyNoel83, and I have to say I love it! It is described perfectly just by the name itself! It's a pearliscent burgundy haha. This would be another good everyday color.

Fierce Friday (Sexy Saturday?) April 3

This was somewhat of a difficult not necessarily the makeup but finding and mixing colors to match what xsparkage was using. Again I used shadows only from the E.L.F 100 palette. Over all this is a fun and colorful look that will get some attention, but it's good attention =) If you want to watch xsparkage's tutorial go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMqPmJamS60

Of course start off with your favorite eyeshadow base, I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance. The first shadow she used in the inner 2/3's of the eye lid was a golden green, there was a golden green in the palette, but it wasn't gold enough for me, so I added a light golden shade over it

Next on the outer 1/3 of the lid, she mixed two dark blues together, but I just used one.

Then for the crease she used a pink color, again I had to mix two colors, because I don't think just one was close enough to the color she was using

For the brow highlight I used the bottom color, it's a beige color with gold shimmer, and then for the inner color I used the lower color a light golden color with gold shimmer.  

For my lower lashline I used a black with silver glitter

I used Maybelline Volum' Express One by One mascara in Very Black, L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Black, Benefit boxed powder in Dallas for Blush, and E.L.F 2 in 1 Conditiong Gloss in Love It on the lips.