Friday, August 30, 2013

Daily Gratitude

Smiling, new makeup...target now has nyx, seasons changing, sleep, pizza, homemade body scrub..though i didn't like the scent, kiwi, banana and plum for dinner, elf primer eyeshadows and conditioning lip balms...my favs are sultry satin and romantic rouge, respectively.

Heather Silk

I felt compelled to pick a pink blush for myself since all the ones I've gotten from ipsy have been hot pink and a bit unnatural looking on me...these include beach please by be a bombshell and the hot pink cream blush by nyx, which i haven't opened. The pink cheek stain isn't so bad...

I usually stick to wines/berries for blushes but this wnw heather silk looks very natural on me...happy with my pick

Elf and UD Neutrals

I found dupes for UD sin, polyester bride, smog and shag in the elf pro palette, day book and wet n wild baked palette. I feel like smog is the most "dupable" shade of the lot

UD swatches on the left

Day 28: Militant Eyes

colors used= urban decay mildew, four elf custom shades, one of which is taupe,
a loose black powder by nyx that i hate using...i have to dip a brush into the tiny bottle and it gets very messy.
this look was influenced by my gold studded camo tank

Daily Gratitude

Home made lemon green tea body scrub, stickers to motivate me as i accomplish goals..if that makes sense, wet n wild blush in heather silk, wet n wild tropicalia nail polish, always having my umbrella on hand, a "leather" sleeved sweater...fall is coming!...hair slides, wishbone earrings, my pacifica island vanilla perfume, cucumber water, a good night's sleep, Alma C vitamins, elf brush, trident gum and a double chocolate donut, corn muffin and vanilla bean coolata from Dunkin donuts...this place is going to make me fat

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Eye Effects

I've been using an eyeliner pencil instead of a gel liner because it's less time consuming...but the gel liner definitely gives the illusion of longer lashes. The upside of using the eyeliner pen is that it doesn't smudge and mess up my eyeshadow when i blink/sneeze right after

The primer eyeshadow also creates a more vibrant and shimmery look than just the sheer eyelid primer

August Favorites

I'm glad i discovered elf's primer eyeshadow in sultry satin...i had to go back to try the other two shades

I'm also glad i discovered Alba products...the astringent and cleanser are my favorite things to use after removing my makeup with the pineapple enzyme wipes

My favorite single matte eyeshadow is by nyx...its super versatile but i love it most

My favorite natural palette is the elf pro mini...i actually like these shades more than my urban decay shades

Leopard print....seeing this print puts me in a better mood

Peppermint tea soothes me..i think the best part is having the leaves in my tea

Milani lipsticks....particularly sangria (a matte version of mac's rebel) and candied toffees (a pink piracy brown). I love how they are packaged andi love the sweet smell

Mac's sophisto lipstick is definitely my favorite lipstick this month..its perfect for every look...natural, dramatic..etc

Cucumber snacks and 'flavored' water...so refreshing

Wet n wild's club Havana (it' so yummy)

Sinful colors' unicorn (hands) and ..i forgot what the green color is called (on my feet)...the name is calypso

Ipsy was good to me this month, I'm still loving the Michael Todd jojoba charcoal scrub and pacifica bb cream. The vanilla Noya lip balm is good too

Loreal dry oil is my hair's rejuvenating potion...i keep it in my bag always and spritz it in my hair to make it smooth and shiny

Of the the bronzers i have..rimmel, elf and nyc...nyc's Hamptons radiance is my favorite. It gives me a nice sunkissed glow as well