(old) FOTD: Green Beans

I wore this look a couple weeks ago for work.  The problem with posting things now and not then is that I don't remember most of the products I've used.  I really have to stop doing that.

I DO remember that I used Sleek's Curacao Palette (Apres Midori & Martini) and a matte black eyeshadow from Inglot for the eyes.  I also remember drawing inspiration from Sam of Pixiwoo for this look.  Those are the more important bits, I suppose.

I've been feeling so uninspired lately.  Like I said, these looks are from a few weeks ago and since then, I've only worn makeup twice.  I've been on youtube and reading through blogs like mad trying to catch some inspiration.  Perhaps it's time to take a break from makeup?  What a frightening thought.

FOTD: Dramatic Bronze

Hey folks~

I like to do my makeup before doing a video (just did one announcing my blog sale to fund my application fees for grad school which you can view here) because I do feel a bit more confident with it on.  This is a very simple dramatic look I've been meaning to try for a long time.

Face
-Smashbox Foundation Light 3
-Maybelline Mousse Concealer
-Cover FX Setting Powder in Light
-NYC Matte Bronzer in Sunny
-Benefit Blush in Coralista
-NARS Blush in Oasis
-NARS Multiple in Copacabana

Eyes:
-Too Faced Lockdown cream shadow in Dramarama
-INGLOT e/s in 409P
-Too Faced e/s in Sugar Cookie and Heaven
-UD 24/7 Liner in Zero
-Inglot Waterproof Volume Mascara

Lips:
-Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Warm Me Up

I did a little better in evening out my eyes this time but it's still not perfect.  You may have noticed this by now, but I like to include a picture of me wearing glasses when it comes to make up looks.  This is because I do acknowledge that not everyone can afford or prefer contact lenses when they wear glasses.  I hope including these pictures will help you visualize how the looks change when you pop on a pair of frames.

I hope you're all having a lovely evening.  I'll talk to you all very soon!

Easy Peasy Smoky Eye Tutorial

Hey ladies and gents~

Here is a tutorial for you guys for one of the easiest way to create that sexy smoky eye look.  I haven't posted on Youtube for a while, and I hate to put up filler videos and such when I have not posted any real content for a while.  This is probably my third tutorial in a row, mostly because there is so much time between posting. Sorry!  All my rantings and beauty subjects not significant to dedicate a video on usually go on my blog, and I must say I enjoy it more than doing videos.  I get more feedback the the community seems smaller and more interested in beauty.  On Youtube you get all kinds of people....

Ok enough ranting.  Here is a video and some pics on the look, and a complete list of products used will be posted on the very bottom.

It doesn't seem to show up too well in the photos, but I used a lipstick that was lighter than my natural lipcolor.  I hated how it looked applied alone but looks quite flattering with a gloss over it.



Face: 
-Smashbox High Def Healthy FX Foundation in Light 3
-Cover FX Loose Powder in Light
-NARS Blush in Oasis
-NYC Matte Bronzer
-NARS Multiple in Copacabana
-Evian Facial Spray

Eyes:
-Sonia Kashuk Arch Alert Brow Kit
-UDPP
-Too Faced eyeshadow in Midnight
-Too Faced eyeshadow in Sugar Cookie
-L'oreal HIP Cream Liner in Midnight Blue
-UD 24/7 Liner in Zero
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-Burt's Bees Lip Balm
-Inglot Lipstick in 264
-Smashbox Lipgloss in Lovely

That's all for now folks! Enjoy!