Holiday Look #3 | Cat Eye & Vampy Lip

And we're off with Holiday Look #3 for my Holiday Makeup Series. This originally started out as being a basic cat eye and a vampy lip, but then I opted to add a bit of color to it. I figured why not add a gorgeous light rose gold shade to the lid just to give it an overall seamless flow.

This look is great for work, a date night, clubbing or family event. Of course if wearing this to work you can always ton down the lip color by dabbing on the purple or using a liner, but overall this look is great for just about anything. This is personally going to be my Holiday Look for Christmas and New Years because it's simple, quick and speaks volumes without being over the top.

I'm absolutely in love with this Revlon Matte Balm for so many reasons. It definitely compliments the makeup look and keeps the focus on the lips. Such a gorgeous color!

All the products I used for this look are listed below. I did use my Brow palette from Milani as eyeshadows for this look, so always remember...your makeup products can always double or triple up for various makeup looks.

Holiday Look #2: Gold Eye + Red Lip

Back this week for Holiday Look #2!

This week I wanted to do something classic that anyone can wear for any occasion. A gold eye and red lip! It's a look that is easy to duplicate and quick to throw together. A gold eye makes the face illuminate and gives your eyes a beautiful glow. A red lip is just a staple, especially during the Holidays, don't you think?!

I wanted this look to be easy for any makeup lover, whether beginner or experienced. It could take anywhere from 5-25 minutes to do this complete look depending on your time allotted for makeup application.



Just because I did a glossy red lip for this look does not mean your lip has to be glossy. If you want, do a matte red lip or just ski the gloss and go for a basic creamy red look. Either way a red lip is fierce and would complete the look. For those not too fond of red go ahead and try a pink or stick to a basic nude lip if need be. The choice is always yours!

Holiday Look #1: Gunmetal Smoky Eye + 4 Lip Combinations

The holidays have arrived!

As the year comes to an end, we slowly approach Christmas and New Years Eve. The two holidays when people dress up, go out, party and even drink up (if their over 18 of course). Since we are but a few days from each, I figured why not create a few holiday makeup tutorials that would be great to wear for any occasion or event.

This first look is a Gunmetal smoky eye. It's not too dark or too light of a gunmetal eye, so it will soften any outfit you wear. It may even make your face glow depending on which lip color, blush and foundation you use. Being that Urban Decay has come out with the Naked 3 Palette (still debating on if I want to get it) I decided to get some use of out of my Naked Palette and play around with a few shades. I love the combination and how the colors truly work together to create such a playful, yet sexy eye look.

This look is for those that want to go smoky without having to go dark or vampy on the eyes. It's all about keeping the eyes sexy without going overboard while still giving it an elegant twist no matter what your outfit of choice is.

I did original create this look weeks ago, but wanted to record it and come up with 4 total lip combinations or looks. Here is the original look:

Now that you have seen the original look, check below to see the other 3 lip combinations that would go great with this look.

Tutorial | Valentine's Day Look #3: Spontaneous Love

Hello Loves!

Today I have a 3rd look for Valentine's Day for you all. With only 3 days left, I have two more looks for you all! This look is centered around a beautiful purple smoky eye with a pop of pink on the lips and lower lash line. When most people think of Valentine's Day, they automatically think of pink, reds and purples; so in honor of that I decided to go with a purples and pinks in this look.

I hope you all enjoy this look because it's very pretty. This is more so a night out or club kind of look. A bit more bright and dramatic than the first two looks.

Tutorial

The tutorial shows you step by step how to achieve this beautiful purple smoky eye with a pop of pink! In this tutorial I also used a matte finish foundation because during the day you don't want to look like a oily waste-land. You want to look polished and sweet for your day. Especially if you plan to go clubbing!

The blushes I am wearing are dupes for Nars Orgasm and La Femme Mocha blush. Dupe post coming soon!

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• Jordana Fabu Brow Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown
• Lancome Brow Expert in Natural

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Tutorial | Valentine's Day Look #2: Bluebirds Are Golden

Hi my loves,

Today's post is actually another Valentine's Day look/ tutorial. I am currently at a photoshoot in NYC, so I decided to create two looks last weekend so that you could get a head start of planning for Valentine's Day. It's the day of love...

The first look was more on the neutral side, click here to see, this tutorial is still subtle while utilizing blues and purples. 

Why blues and purples? When most people think of Valentine's Day they automatically think of red and pink. Me...I think of coral, cobalt blue, purple, fuchsia and black so I figured I make some out-of-the-ordinary looks for those looking for something different.

This look is bright, subtle and flirty. Perfect for a simple lunch date, picnic in the park or family night

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• Lancome Le Crayon Poudre in Sable
• Lancome Brow Expert in Natural

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• BH Liquid Foundation in D1-Hazelnut & D2-Mocha
• BH 10 Color Camouflage Concealer Palette
• Lancome Ageless Minerale in Yellow Corrector (highlight)
• Lancome Ageless Minerale in Translucent Bronze
• BH Cosmetics Duo Blush Palette - brown

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• BH Cosmetics Duo Blush Palette - pink duo

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Tutorial | Valentine's Day Look #1: Golden Kisses

Hi my loves!

I decided to get an early start on Valentine's Day and do a couple of tutorials and videos based on it. This first look is more a golden daytime smoky eye that can be amped up for night by changing the lip color. This perfect for those who are scared to play with color or just beginning with makeup.

This look is simple and quick to do and I utilized my Urban Decay palettes as well. Just to note, I set my makeup with the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray.

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• Lancome Le Crayon Poudre in Sable
• Lancome Brow Expert in Natural

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• Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 320-Honey Beige
• Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
• Maybelline Fit Me Powder in 320-Honey Beige
• NYC Sun2Sun Bronzer in Terracotta-Tan

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• Lancome Blush Subtil in Shimmer Mocha Havana
• Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose

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