FOTD: Magic Tricks

I did this look last week with Gosh Eyeshadow Quad in Magic Tricks.  This is a color combination that I've never worn before, simply because I didn't own such an awesome green.  Or if I do, it's hidden deep within the bowels of my collection and it never sees the sun.  I didn't oomph up the colors as much as I could have because I wanted to keep it a tiny bit subtle for work.

Face:
-Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer in Medium
-Cover FX Setting Powder in Light
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Tarte Amazonian Clay Brush in Amused

Eyes:
-UDPP
-Gosh eyeshadow quad in Magic Tricks
-Naked Palette: Buck, Virgin
-Lise Watier 24 Hrs Glam Eyeliner
-Milani Liquifeye in Black
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 104 Stellar Pink

I will be the first to admit that I need some more color in my life, and my makeup has been too toned down lately.  How do you guys spice up your makeup when you're simultaneously trying to slap it on in a jiffy?

FOTD: After Hours

A lot has happened since my last post.  I became very ill and battled that for a few days.  Then I practically decided to elope with my boyfriend by deciding to stay in Quebec for another week.  Imagine explaining that to some very overprotective Asian parents who live 3,000 miles away.

Anyways, before all that, Mr. Sugarbumpkin brought me to a night club called Stereo in Montreal.  Not your typical mainstream nightclub, as the music is more techno and lacks lyrics most of the time.  Also, people tend to go there high.  It was an interesting and very chill experience, but I don't think I would go back.  And for the record, I was completely sober and clean.

As I've been keeping my looks fairly simple, I decided to throw some color.  First thing I thought of was Sugarpill, of course.  I apologize for the craptastic pictures.  I was in a hurry before leaving and I was exhausted when I returned the next morning.

Face:
-Smashbox Foundation in Light 3
-Gosh Cover Me Up Makeup Mousse in Almond (similar to Chanel's Tan de Soliel)
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer in Sunny
-Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Amused

Eyes:
-UDPP
-UD 24/7 Liner in Flipside and Elderado
-Milani Liquifeye Eyeliner in Black
-Sugarpill loose eyeshadows in Goldilux, Starling, Tipsy, Stella
-UD Naked Palette: Virgin

Lips:
-Buxom lipgloss

Not your typical clubbing makeup but it was fun! What do you folks usually wear to the club?

FOTD: Pacini

I actually did this look the day before I got my hair cut, so I've still got my old hair.  Since I have been staying with my boyfriend and his family, I've been keeping my makeup fairly simple and clean so they don't think I'm too crazy.  On this night, my boyfriend and I went out for some delicious Italian food (at a restaurant called Pacini, lol) with some of his friends.

Face:
-Smashbox Foundation in Light 3
-Gosh Cover Me Up Makeup Mousse in Almond (similar to Chanel's Tan de Soliel)
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer in Sunny
-NARS Blush in Oasis

Eyes:
-UDPP
-Naked Palette: Virgin, Half Baked, Buck
-Inglot e/s in 428P
-Milani Liquifeye eyeliner in Black
-L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipstick in Romance

I haven't been posting too many looks lately because they all more or less look like this.  When I get back home, hopefully they'll be more interesting again.

FOTD: Naked Monroe Misfit Style

One of my favorite makeup artists in the blogging community is Monroe Misfit.  She does amazing makeup that not only enhances beauty, but is also very artistic and expressive.  Recently, she did two looks featuring the Naked palette and of course coming from her, they were absolutely gorgeous.  I purchased the Naked palette myself a few months ago and wasn't exactly blown away by it so I put it away for some time.  After reading her blog, I pulled out my dusty palette and attempted to do the second look that she featured.  My technique could certainly use some refining but I loved the way it looked!

The first two pictures are from before work, and the rest are taken after work.  I usually take pictures after work because I don't have time otherwise, but I snapped two before in to see if there was any difference.

Face:
-Eve Pearl Priming Moisturizer
-Smashbox Foundation in Light 3
-L'oreal TruMatch Foundation in N6
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NARS bronzer in Laguna
-MAC Mineralize Blush in Feeling Flushed
-NARS Multiple in Copacabana

Eyes:
-UDPP
-NYX JEB in Iced Mocha
-Naked Palette: Sidecar, Virgin, Sin, Buck, Naked, Creep, Darkhorse
-Milani Liquifeye liner in Black
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-Stila Lipglaze in Kitten

I pretty much followed the instructions for this look on the blog, but substituted a few things like the base and the eyeliner.  I don't like to repeat looks but I can see myself wearing this one a few more times.

So silly of me to think so little of the Naked palette.  I guess it has some potential after all.  And then there's the Naked 2.......

FOTD: Neutrals Overload

I love having as much time as I want to apply my makeup.  It makes makeup seem more fun than functional.  I wanted to throw on some bright colors today but I always seem to have some excuse not to do so.  Yesterday's excuse (as this was yesterday's look) was that I had thrown on a shirt that was meant to be for my dad but he didn't fit.  In other words, my outfit was very casual, so I didn't want to over do it on the makeup.  Still, I didn't want something boring so I threw this together:

I actually took about 50 pictures, and narrowed it down to these few.  I'm really mad that the pictures don't show the look in more detail.  I used about 4 neutral-y colors around the eye, and made it somewhat of a more dramatic day time look.  I used some gold on the bottom lashline to contrast the midnight blue eyeliner on the top and bottom lashline.  To keep up with the casual theme, I just slapped on some lipgloss.

Face:
-Aveeno tinted moisturizer in medium
-Laura Mercier setting powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer in Sunny
-NARS blush in Deep Throat

Eyes:
-UDPP
-MAC Painterly Paintpot
-Naked Palette: Virgin, Smog, Half-baked, Buck, Dark Horse
-Too Faced e/s in Heavenly
-L'oreal HIP gel eyeliner in Midnight Blue
-Milani Liquifeye eyeliner in Black
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-Buxom lipgloss (shade unknown)

Whee!  I'm getting back into the swing of things.  I loooovee makeup =D!!!

FOTD: In a Flash

Hello beautiful people!

I went out with some high school friends and my coworkers last weekend.  I was playing with my Milani Lipgloss pencil a few hours before going out, and decided to create my look around it.  I was in a hurry so these pictures were actually taken in the bathroom of the restaurants I was at.  So here we go!

Face: 
-Aveeno tinted moisturizer in medium
-Laura Mercier setting powder
-NYC matte bronzer in Sunny
-Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Amused
-NARS multiple in Copacabana

Eyes:
-UDPP
-UD Naked Palette (Virgin, Naked, Gunmetal, Creep)
-Benefit Creaseless Shadow/Liner in Strut
-Too Faced e/s in Heaven
-Milani Liquifeye eyeliner
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips: 
-Milani Lip Gloss Pencil in In A Flash


And just for fun, here I am with my third drink of the night!

I guess I do get Asian glow after all. :)

FOTD: First time getting NAKED

So a few weeks ago I FINALLY picked up Urban Decay's NAKED palette.  Honestly, I have a few mixed feelings about this palette so far.  Not a big fan of the packaging or the brush, and I find the eyeshadows to be a little powdery.  But in any case, here is the first look I threw together with this palette.

Face (Honestly, you'd think I could just copy and paste this section by now since it's always the same):
-Aveeno tinted moisturizer in Medium
-Laura Mercier setting powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer in Sunny
-NARS blush in Deep Throat

Eyes:
-UDPP
-UD Naked Palette: Virgin, Buck, Hustle, Dark Horse
-Inglot e/s in AMC 66, AMC 70
-UD 24/7 Liner in Perversion
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara
-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Cottage Cheese

Lips:
-Buxom l/g in Amber

Notice that I got rid of the watermarks.  I figured at this point in time, nobody is going to want to steal my crappy pictures.  Plus it takes too long to run them through photoshop and blah blah blah.

Sorry this post is so short.  It seems like if I ever want to blog, I really have to cram it into my schedule.