FOTD

Today was May Day! It was also a very beautiful day and I decided to do a colorful Face of the Day. I got a few compliments on it too. 

So this is the looks. I always just focus on my eyes and its purple, lilac, plum, and a light pink. I really love how it makes my brown eyes pop. I hardly ever put anything in my lower lash line unless it is a bright color. I just really liked the way it turned out and I feel like my makeup skills are improving.  The eyes have Coastal Scents, Too Faced, Urban Decay and Drugstore products on them.

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Face:

Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Primer Potion (Sample)

Makeup Forever HD Foundation in 175

MAC Select Cover up in NW45

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

Coastal Scents Sunless Body Art in Dark

Eyes: 

Tufted Suede on Brow Bone

Vintage Violet and Fresh Linen on Lid

Midnight on Inner V

Vibrant Plum and Umber Bronze on Crease

UD 24/7 Pencil in Ransom on Lower Lash Line

UD 24/7 Pencil in Perversion on Water Line

Almay Black Liquid Liner

Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara

Lips:

Covergirl Lip Liner in Beloved

Rosebud Salve

In other news, I called the Makeup Academy that I will be attending in September and made an appointment to see what I will be learning while attending. I'm really excited about that. Also last night I did my moms makeup and gave her some tips. She has very distinct eyes and I told her that she should wear crease colors to make her eyes pop more. This morning she took my advice and did exactly that. I think I might be a pretty good Makeup Artist once I obtain my license :)

Eyeshadow Haul + FOTD

I hope everyone had a good Easter! It sure was a beautiful one I might add. I've been kind of behind on my posts because I was waiting on another purchase that I made at Coastal Scents. I purchased a 12 piece palette filled with neutrals and some brights. Once again, I customized it myself and I love it! 

I'm in love with these colors, even the shimmers! There's three shimmers, seven mattes, and two satins. 

1. Chamois Nude - Matte

2. Elven Silver - Shimmer

3. Mauve - Matte

4. Raw Silk - Matte

5. Light Plum - Shimmer

6. Amber Bronze - Shimmer

7. Ash Grey - Matte

8. Olive - Matte

9. Burnt Umber - Satin

10. Coral - Satin

11. Bright Tangerine - Matte

12. Vibrant Plum - Matte

My favorite colors are Amber Bronze and Burnt Umber, they are such vibrant, pigmented colors. I actually used those colors for my FOTD also. 

Crease: Burnt Umber. Lid: Amber Bronze. Brow Bone: Mauve.

I really need to find a good liquid or gel eyeliner, because I feel like pencil completely ruins the eyes and is too thick. I'm really bad at putting on the Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Liner so that's why I tend to stick with a pencil. If they're are any suggestions for a good liquid or gel eyeliner please do tell! 

I think this is going to be my everyday natural look, I'm glowing very nicely! I could definitely use some bronzer, so if anybody has a suggestion for that then let me know please! 

Maybelline Color Tattoo: Fierce 'N Tangy and Edgy Emerald.

I've heard so much about these! I seriously can't wait to see how these turn out. They actually seem to have the consistency of a base, rather than a cream eyeshadow.

Shirt Purchased at Papaya.

Just a random picture of the shirt I wore today. It was pretty chilly, but I really love this shirt. The fabric is nice and soft and thin, perfect for summer. I've been into really loose shirts lately, because I've had problems with irritable armpits. I thought it was razor burn, but apparently you should exfoliate before you shave anywhere to loosen up the follicles. Growing up is hard! Anyway I purchased a bunch of shirts that don't go anywhere near my pit area and I actually ended up liking this style.
I have yet, ANOTHER haul coming up, but next time it'll be a fashion haul! YAY! :)

Coastal Scents Mini Haul

On Sunday night, I was watching makeup videos on YouTube and I came across a makeup artist named Leina that uses the cosmetics Coastal Scents. They sell tons of their products for a nice affordable price. Apparently they make their prices affordable, because its for aspiring makeup artist and those who are on a budget (that's me.) The main thing that I was looking for was eyeshadow and they have lots of it. I also went on to read many reviews and there is nothing but good things said about it, so of course I had to see for myself. I wanted to start small and sort of "sample," so I went on ahead and got an empty four piece eyeshadow palette. I customized and got four bright eyeshadows also called Hot Pots. Tuesday evening, my order was in my mailbox. That's the fastest anything has ever shipped for me!

So that's the palette above, pretty colors huh? My camera washed out the actual colors sadly. I got too excited to wait until there was sun in my room, so I used flash. 

The colors from top to bottom:

1. Indigo HP-CM09

2. Neon Bright Pink HP-CM06

3. Vibrant Blue Green HP-131

4. Deep Grape HP-CM07

As you can see all of the colors are matte, because I think the shimmer takes away from the brightness of the color, but that's just my own personal opinion. And also because on my skin tone bright shimmers are over the top and again that is just my own opinion. If you haven't noticed these are basically the same colors from my NYX I Dream of St Lucia Palette. I wasn't happy at all with that purchase at all. You literally have to pack on the color in order for it to be vibrant and there was only one matte color in that palette also.

My favorite is the blue green and the deep grape. I can't wait to see what looks I can come up with.

Since I was so happy with my purchase, I ordered a 12 piece palette and customized it with more neutral colors. I can't wait for that to get here. I have a big-ish haul coming up maybe next week so that should be fun!

Coastal Scents Website

Small Haul and Eyes of the Day

I recently purchased the NYX Palette of I'm Dreaming of St. Lucia. I got it off of HauteLook and it took about two weeks to arrive. It also came with a bright blue eyeliner and a roll on shimmer. The colors are lime green, light blue, yellow, pink, and orange. The colors are fairly pigmented aside from the yellow but that was expected.

 

I didn't swatch the colors, but I'll have some looks with these colors now that it is officially Spring. Or at least I thought it was Spring. Today was freezing, it was about 35 degrees all day. This place has the most random weather; glad I didn't pack up my winter clothes just yet. 

I did do a look today, combining this palette and my Too Faced Matte Eye palette. I also stole some of my mom brushes in order to blend correctly. 

Clearly I used the blue inside the palette on my lid and Coffee Bean (a dark brown) on my crease. Since I'm out of my favorite Buxom eyeliner, I settled for the Tarte liner which works pretty much the same. I'm not sure why my face has so many small bumps, but don't pay attention to that. I also applied some of the blue to my lower lash line. That is something I never do, because I always feel like I look like I got punched in the eye or a clown. With bright colors it actually works, thankfully. The mascara I used is Tarte Mascara and Lashgasm. I still haven't figured out which one I like the best, so why not use both? 

Later in the day, I headed over to Rite-Aid and I was looking for a gold eyeshadow because I realized that I don't have a (good) gold eyeshadow! So I ran across the Wet n Wild palette I'm Getting Sunburned. 

The colors are labeled Brow bone, crease, and eyelid. I'm sure I'll use them quite differently though, because I'm not sure how I feel about a pink brow bone. The palette was only $2.99, so very budget friendly. I then googled the product and apparently the colors are very pigmented....

And I must agree! These are shimmery too, but I think I like these shimmers. The gold is hard to see on my skin color, but with some primer it will definitely POP on my eyes and I can't tell you how happy that makes me. :) 

Also I've been working on the a Nail Polish challenge. Its taking me quite awhile because I also want to show different designs and not just my favorite nail polish. So that will be a blog post in a few days. Until next time :)

A Typical Saturday

On Saturdays I usually spend the day shopping, whether it is with my mom or with some friends. This Saturday (yesterday) I went shopping with my mom. Lately, I've been only been buying makeup and I still continued to do so. The first stop was the Too Faced counter in the MCX on the Marine Base. This lady was determined to help me, but she didn't seem to know a thing about makeup and was forcing me to buy this shimmery eyeshadow that was just way TOO much. Well I've actually been trying to deviate from any glitters, shimmers, or anything too glossy on my eyes for that matter. I originally went to the Too Faced counter to see their Matte Eye Palette in person. Once I convinced the lady that I do not like shimmers too much, I got to check out the palette.

What surprised me the most was how pigmented these matte colors were. Normally a matte comes out pretty faded, especially if the majority of the colors are shimmery. The only reason I'm trying to avoid glitter is because, I don't think it makes a good daytime look (on me.) Whenever there is a shimmer, the eyes pop, while you have to tone down the rest of your face including the lips. With matte colors, your cheeks and/or lips can pop. Although I love my Urban Decay Book of Shadows, I think I can do more looks with the Too Faced Matte Eye Palette for the daytime.

The next stop for the day was Forever21. I used to really despise that store in high school....but that is a story for another time. 
Anyway, I am in LOVE with crop tops for some reason. I just love the freedom mainly. Before I used to be super self conscious about showing even the tiniest of my midriff...well that's actually a blog post for another time. I saw this top and I just had to get it. It stops right above my belly button. I guess I could pair this with some high waisted shorts, which I do not own. That means I have another shopping trip to attend to. :) Also I went crazy on the underwear section, it was 5 for $10. So I got 10 pairs of undies. They're all extremely cute, just take my word for it. ;) Then I saw what I've been looking for. Its been almost 3 weeks since I've seen the pair of shorts that I NEEDED to have. Every time I would try and purchase them online....sold out. :( Yesterday I finally got them and was SO happy.

These are the Tiered Lace Shorts that I have been searching for. If they don't sell out again I'm going to get the peach ones also. These were $19.50 and they're really good quality (for Forever21). And not only are they just gorgeous, they're COMFORTABLE.

What they look like on.

My goal in life is to be comfortable while looking cute.  I'm not sure what to wear with these just yet, but I'm thinking a white loose racerback tank top or a tight fitting racerback tank. I will have many Outfit of the Days with these babies!

The last stop of the day was Micheals. I purchased these containers and some crystal fillers to make makeup brush holders. I was going to get glass vases but, I liked these more. I got two of them; one for my eye brushes and the other for my face brushes. Its a small collection for now, but one day its going to be a full container of brushes. :)