Makeover: Strut My Way

Here's another look that I practiced on a fellow classmate for last Thursday's RAWartist event in San Francisco.  I was knew I wouldn't have a whole lot of time to do the makeup so I opted for something that I hoped would be relatively quick.

Face:
-Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-Tarte Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
-Nail art rhinestones
-No 7 Illuminating Lotion

Eyes:
-Benefit Creaseless Shadow/Liner in Strut
-Inglot AMC Gel Liner in 77
-Milani Liquifeye liner in Black

Lips:
-Inglot Lipstick in #264

Funny thing is, I didn't end up using this look either.  I guess it's one of those times where there is only so much preparation you can do.

Comments? Constructive criticism?  I'd love to hear it :)

A Deranged Leprechaun

I'm in one of those phases where I want to keep pushing out makeup looks with a bit of an edge.  Something bright, something bold, something that's lots of fun to put on and wear.  And of course I had to wear it to work while my boss was on vacation for fear she would send me home and make myself more presentable.

Most of these taken after work so excuse the greasy face and faded eyeliner from the waterline =(  I did reapply my lips though!

Here's what it looked like without the gold.

Eyes:

-UDPP

-NYX JEP in Slate

-Sugarpill loose shadows in Tipsy (lid) and Stella (upper and lower lashline, darknening outer corner)

-Inglot eyeshadow in 418P (blended in the crease and lower lashline) and DS 463 (blended over 418P into browbone)

-Too Faced eyeshadow in Silk Teddy (extra brow highlight and inner corner highlight)

-Stila Smudgepot in Kitten (base for inner corner highlight)

-Milani Liquifeye pencil eyeliner in Black

-L'oreal Waterproof Carbon Black Mascara

Face:

-Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer

-Smashbox Healthy FX Foundation in Light 3

-Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Ivory

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC20

-Cover FX Setting Powder in Light

-NARS Laguna Bronzer

-NARS Blush in Deep Throat

Lips:

-Buxon lipgloss

-Sugarpill loose eyeshadow in Goldilux

-L'oreal HIP Chrome Pencil in Gold Charge

I was pleasantly surprised how my alternative to using a gold lipstick (which I don't own) went with a loose eyeshadow and some lipgloss.  I first applied a very sticky, long lasting lipgloss, then used alternating patting and smudging motions with my finger to spread the eyeshadow, and then went back in with a gold eyeliner to give definition to the lips.  Surprisingly, this lasted me my entire 6 hour shift at work with minimal fading and a bit of settling into the lines on my lips.  The Sugarpill loose shadows are very finely milled, but I could feel some of it going into my mouth and settling under my tongue and in the back of my throat.  It isn't too bad, but feels like I breathed in some dust with my mouth.

In any case, I have midterms and projects coming up so I may not be doing any fun stuff like this for a while.  I hope you guys all had a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day.  I'd love to see what you guys came up with for St. Patrick's Day too!  

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: Christmas in the Asylum

The ladies of EyeGraffiti were curious to see how Sugarpill's loose eyeshadow in Asylum would look against my black hair.  The fact that the product is loose and that it's a red color is a double whammy in terms of difficulty.  Take those factors and throw in the fact that I had to use it so that I could wear this look to work.  Oh boy.

In the light of the holiday season, I decided to make it Christmas theme, but with Asylum as the dominant colors.  Here's what I came up with:

So much for work friendly makeup. Haha.

Face:
-Eve Pearl Priming Moisturizer
-Smashbox Foundation in Light 3
-L'oreal Trumatch Foundation in N6
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NARS Bronzer in Laguna
-NARS Multiple in Copacabana
-Tarte Blush in Amused

Eyes:
-UDPP
-Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Plum-ing for Gold (LE)
-NYX JEB in Pots and Pans, Rocky Mountain Green
-Sugarpill loose shadows in Asylum, Tiara
-Too Faced e/s in Wicked Green
-Stila e/s in Black Cat
-Milani Liquifeye Pencil in Black
-L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-Buxom Lipgloss

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: Burning Heart

I purchased Sugarpill's Burning Heart over a year ago when Sugarpill put up some ever so slightly damaged palettes for about $20 each.  I managed to get my hands on a Burning Heart palette, which was actually in near  perfect condition except for a slight chip in the matte yellow eyeshadow.  Poison plum (purple) in my palette is not nearly as pigmented as the others, and I don't know if it's because my palette is supposedly defective.  In any case, I can sort of make it work if I swirl my brush in the shadow about 20 times.

I've done a few looks with this palette but never actually posted them (save my Halloween 2011 look) here on this blog.  The look I have here today was inspired by EyeGriffiti's Black and Red Tutorial.  It really doesn't look much like their masterpiece, but it made me dig out this gorgeous palette again and rock some brights.

Damn, I look like a BITCH without my glasses on.

Face
-Eve Pearl Priming Moisturizer
-Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer in Medium
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer in Sunny
-NARS Multiple in Copacabana
-Sleek Blush in Pixie Pink

Eyes:
-UDPP
-NYX JEB in Cottage Cheese
-Sugarpill Burning Heart Palette
-Stila e/s in Black cat
-Milani Liquifeye liner in Black
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara
-Wet n Wild e/s Brulee
-Stila Smudgepot in Black

Lips:
-Buxom Lipgloss

Whee!  I don't want to go back to "normal" looks any time soon.  I love wearing lots and lots of color!