FOTD: Job hunting makeup & "OOTD"

I earned my California Cosmetology license three months ago, but I've been too chicken to apply to too many salons for fear of being rejected.  Last Friday I finally kicked myself in the butt and forced myself to print out my resume and pass them out at salons in the business district of the small town I live in.  I was going for a slightly dramatic, but neutral toned look.  The look turned out well considering I looked like a mermaid raccoon at one point (There was bright teal eyeshadow on one of the brushes I used that gave my lids a hint of green.  Then I tried to blend it out with some brown and ended up looking like a raccoon.).

Face:

-Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer

-Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundation in Bisque 4 (discontinued)

-Eve Pearl HD Dual Foundation in Light

-Laura Mercier Pressed Translucent Powder

-NARS Laguna Bronzer

-Illamasqua Blusher in Thrust

Eyes:

-MAC Painterly Paintpot

-MAC eyeshadow in Night Manoeuvres (LE)

-NARS eyeshadow duo in Dogon

-Too Faced Natural Eye Palette (Heaven and Silk Teddy)

-Yves Rocher Intense Eye Pencil in Vert Marine

-Urban Decay 24/7 Glide  On Shadow Pencil in Sin

-Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero

-Inglot Gel Liner 77

-Cover Girl Waterproof Lash Blast Volume Mascara

Lips:

-YSL Golden Gloss #14

Meanwhile, I was joking with a friend that I was going to wear a toga while I drop off my resumes, and quickly snapped this picture to show him.  I was laughing because he thought I meant a real toga.

There you have it.  Toga, jeggings, and bright pink bra.  For the record I wore a peacoat style jacket over it so you couldn't tell I was wearing a toga.  I chose to dress entirely in black to look professional.  But I also tried to spice it up a little so that it looked somewhat fashionable.  I'm not too good with fashion so putting together feminine looking outfits is quite a feat for me.  

Well there you have it!  I hope you enjoyed my mermaid-raccoon-toga post!  I'll continue dropping off resumes in different areas so I may be doing more of these types of posts.  Those of you already in the industry, let me know if you have any tips and suggestions for me.  Thanks, guys!

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: Earthen Lady ft. Black Rose Minerals

Hello sexy people of blogger~

Here is a look from yesterday.  I was determined to use some of my lesser used cosmetics, which consist all my loose eyeshadows (mineral makeup + pigments).  I really wanted to use some of my Sugarpill stuff but settled on some Black Rose Mineral samples instead.  In case you've missed it, I bought a load of samples a while back and you can view all the swatches here.   I wanted to do something crazy and colorful but alas, I used too much brown (Earthen) and it looks very tame.  Oh well.  Other than the darker green (Were Me Out), all colors were used dry.

Bleh.  I have been very unhappy with my full face shots lately.  But I post them so that you can see the makeup.

Face:

-Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer in Medium

-Laura Mercier Setting Powder

-NYC Matte Bronzer

-Laura Geller Blush in Tropical Hues

-NARS Multiple in Copacabana

Eyes:

-MAC Painterly Paintpot

-BRM in Frost (inner corner and brow highlight), Lady (lid color), Were Me Out (Outer V), & Earthen (crease)

-Too Faced e/s in Heaven

-L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner

-L'oreal Waterproof Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:

-YSL Golden Gloss #14

I'm not sure I get the full hang of using mineral makeup yet.  But that's what practice is for right? Hopefully the next one will be better!

Thanks for stopping by, everyone!

FOTD: Burgundy Sky

Hello to all you sexy people out there!

I woke up not too long ago and am currently sitting on my bum, waiting for the bathroom to be free so I can take out my dentures (retainers) and clean myself up.  So I may as well finish my blog post from last night :D

Anyways, here is last night's look.  I didn't go anywhere special, just out to dinner with my boyfriend.  I seem to always lean towards the same eyeshadows so I dug through my baskets of stuff and grabbed some eyeshadows that I don't use nearly enough.  I settled for NARS duo in Eurydice.  I saw blue shimmer in the purple color in the duo so I grabbed a shimmery blue Inglot shade as well.  I was definitely disappointed when I applied the two together because none of the blue shimmer in the NARS purple shade showed up.  In fact, it looked matte on my lid.  I wasn't terribly happy with the look but I suppose it was okay.  On to the pictures!

As you can tell by now, I try to take pictures of the look with and without glasses because I know a lot of us out there do wear glasses :)

This pic was originally taken so I can crop my eye out but you can see
my face makeup a bit better this way.

Products Used: 

Face:

-L'oreal TruMatch Foundation in N6

-Smashbox Foundation in L3

-Laura Mercier Setting Powder

-NARS Laguna Bronzer

-MAC Mineralize Blush in Warmth of Coral

-MAC MSF in Crystal Pink
-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC30

Eyes:

-MAC Painterly Paintpot

-NARS Duo in Eurydice

-Lancome e/s in After Dusk

-Wet n Wild e/s in Brulee

-Inglot e/s in 428P & 395P

-UD 2/7 Liner in Zero

-L'oreal Waterproof Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:

-YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 104

And the bathroom is free!  Thanks so much for stopping by and dealing with my ramblings!

[I have nothing to disclose.]

Super Haul! Sephora, Lancome, MAC Semi-Precious, and more!

This is going to be a super quick post on a collective haul that I've been meaning to post for a while!  I have delayed doing so because I had things coming in through the mail here and there in addition to instore purchases so I thought I'd just throw them all together like an odd flavored salad.

From Sephora....

I got this wondrous mini Benefit Kit for $10 just so that I could try the erase paste.  There is actually quite a bit of product in that little tub, and I'm also looking forward to using the creaseless cream shadow in RSVP.  I also got two other creaseless cream shadows in strut and skinny jeans, so I have knocked those off my wish list.  The eyelash curler you have seen from previous blogs, and the mini MUFE kit is a special GWP for VIB members at Sephora.

From DF & CCO...

I went to a discount fragrance and makeup store called DF&CCO.  The Lancome eyeshadows were less than $5 each (originally $18).  The lipliner I got for $10 (originally $23) and the lipstick I got for $10 (originally $25).

From MAC.....

 I got these guys from Nordstrom, a MAC store, and a Macys.  I snagged MSF in Crystal Pink, and all the Mineralize Blushes (Pressed Amber, Feeling Flush, and Warmth of Coral).  I actually only bought Warmth of Coral, and my boyfriend spoiled me by purchasing the others.  So far I'm in love with ALL of these!  I hate to say this.....but I think I am addicted to MAC now.

From The Body Shop...

This seems to be a new product from The Body Shop, and it's a liquid concealer/highlighter.  Reminds me of the YSL Touche Eclat.  I liked the light coverage I got from it when I tried it on at the store, so I will be testing this out and doing a full review on it.

From Nordstrom....

Ah, my first YSL lipstick.  This is the Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 104.  I tried this on on a whim and absolutely loved how it looked on my lips.  My boyfriend loved it too and bought this for me :)

That's all for now!  I can't wait to be able to use everything and do reviews, reviews reviews!  Thanks for stopping by :D

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