The first look of the Spring Time Looks series is bold blue eyes. Teal is suppose to be the color of this coming Spring season so I wanted to play off that trend. Instead of bright teal, I chose a more darker shade so I could pair it with a bright lip color. Spring is all about bright, bold colors. Show off splashes of color.

Products I Used

Eyes:

• Yaby Best of Both Worlds Pre-Set Shadow Palatte

1. I took the tealish blue color and applied it to my eyelid. From lash line to the crease. Don’t have a crease? Just apply it up to your brow bone.
2. I then took the dark blue and applied it to the outer corner of the eyes and blended it 1/3 way inwards. I also blended it into the crease/brow bone to help define the shape of my eye.

• I lined my eyes with a navy blue eyeliner. I used Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes in 15L.

Lips:

• I used a bold pink lipgloss by Tarina Tarantino in Nouveau.

The 2nd Valentine’s Day Makeup Look is a soft, romantic smoky eye. This look is perfect for people who are too timid or are not comfortable sporting a strong smoky look. It’s a mixture of mostly pink and purple with a dab of brown to add warmth. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

To get this look, I used the Tarte Eye Couture Day to Night Eyeshadow Palatte.

1. Take a champagne color and apply it from your lash line all the up to your brows.

2. Take a light pink color and apply it from your lash line to your crease. Don’t have a crease? Apply it up to your brow bone.

3. Take a greyish purple and apply it to the outer corner of the eye.Next, apply a warm, brown color on top of the purple. Taking a blending brush, blend the purple and brown into the crease. Also, blend away any harsh lines between colors. It’s okay if the color ends up going past the crease. You want a little peak of color.

4. Take the champagne color and apply it to the inner corner of the eye. This will help brighten the eye area and not keep it so dark.

5. Line your eyes with black or a dark brown liner. Don’t forget your waterline.

6. Curl your lashes and layer on the mascara. False lashes optional.

Thanks to T for being my model.

It’s February already! When February starts, Valentine’s Day is hot on its heels. The first look to kick off the Valentine’s Day Makeup Look series is Smoky Eyes. You can never go wrong with smokey eyes. However, this isn’t your typical black smoky eye. Instead, since it’s Valentine’s Day, you want to keep it a little soft and not so much hard, rocker chick.

To get this look, I used the Tarte Eye Couture Day to Night Eyeshadow Palatte.

1. Take a champagne color and apply it from your lash line all the up to your brows.

2. Take a light greyish purple color and apply it from your lash line to your crease. Don’t have a crease? Apply it up to your brow bone.

3. Take a shimmery black color and apply it to the outer corner of the eye. Taking a blending brush, blend the black into the crease. Also, blend away any harsh lines between colors. It’s okay if the color ends up going past the crease. You want a little peak of color.

4. Take the champagne color and apply it to the inner corner of the eye. This will help brighten the eye area and not keep it so dark.

5. Line your eyes with black liner. Don’t forget your waterline.

6. Curl your lashes and layer on the mascara. False lashes optional.

Last Wednesday was the first of a gazillion holiday parties to attend. What look did I sport? Check out the picture below to see…

Pretty Pink Lips! I wanted to keep it light because it was a work party. Even though it was a work party, I wanted to a little bit of oomph so I lined my eyes with a black eyeliner and smudged it for a bit of a rocker look. Also, notice anything different about me? Probably not since you guys don’t know me that well. Haha. New haircut! I got bangs!

Here are the list of products I used (and in the order I used them) if you want to replicate this look:

1. Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion SPF 30
2. Fresh Twilight Freshface Glow as a primer
3. Shiseido Perfect Smoothing Foundation SPF 15 in O60
4. Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer in 6 and 8 ( I mixed the 2 shades together)
5. Benefit Moon Beam (bridge of nose, cheek bones, and bow of upper lip)
6. Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Fetish
7. Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
8. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
9. Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara
10. MAC Lip Erase in Dim
11. MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Put a Spell On You Pink Lip Bag ( Lip Pencil in Dervish, Lipstick in Dream, Dazzleglass in Baby Sparks)

If you don’t like to wear a whole lot of makeup but still want to spruce up your look without piling on makeup for the holidays, try sporting pretty pink lips. It’s not bold and in-your-face as red lips but rather fun and flirty. Pick a fuchsia or magenta colored lip color for boldness or a pale rosy pink lip color for a subtle feel. Either way, have fun with it and don’t be afraid to try a lip color you normally don’t wear. Who knows, it might end up being your favorite.

This look is very similar to Holiday Makeup Look 1: Classy Red Lips. Just follow those same steps to get this Pretty Pink Lips look.

Products I Used:

• Smashbox Photofinish Lid Primer
• MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
• Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion
• Urban Decay Lipstick in Tease
• Shiseido The Makeup Lipgloss in G14 Pretty Pink

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 4 – Holiday Purple Smoky Eyes from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eyeshadow stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a light pinkish purple colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. Try not to go pass your crease (brow bone if you don’t have a crease).

I used the light pinkish purple eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Sculpted and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Using the same eyeshadow brush, or a different one if you prefer, apply a darker shade of purple eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye.

I used the dark pruple eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Sculpted and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 4: Using a blending brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the dark purple eyeshadow into the crease of your eye (follow your brow bone if you don’t have a crease). Also blend the dark purple eyeshadow halfway inwards towards your inner eye. This will help create seemless transition between the light and dark purple.

I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 5: Apply a shimmery white/cream colored eyeshadow to your brow bone. This will help highlight your brow bone. Don’t forget to blend the white/cream eyeshadow downward to your crease. This will help create a transition between the purple and the white/cream eyeshadow.

I used a shimmery cream eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush to apply. To blend I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 6: Apply a plum colored eyeliner to to your top lash line, bottom lashline, and waterline. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect since it’s a smoky eye look.

I used Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in 1999.

Step 7: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 8: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 4 – Holiday Green Smoky Eyes from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eyeshadow stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a light olive green colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. Try not to go pass your crease (brow bone if you don’t have a crease).

I used the light green eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Gunmetal and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Using the same eyeshadow brush, or a different one if you prefer, apply a darker shade of green eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye. Then use a blending brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the dark green eyeshadow into the crease of your eye (follow your brow bone if you don’t have a crease). Also blend the dark green eyeshadow halfway inwards towards your inner eye. This will help create seemless transition between the light and dark green.

I used the dark green eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Gunmetal, E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush and I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 4: Apply a shimmery white/cream colored eyeshadow to your brow bone. This will help highlight your brow bone. Don’t forget to blend the white/cream eyeshadow downward to your crease. This will help create a transition between the green and the white/cream eyeshadow.

I used a shimmery cream eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush to apply. To blend I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 5: Apply an olive green eyeliner to to your top lash line, bottom lashline, and waterline. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect since it’s a smoky eye look.

I used Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in Stash.

Step 6: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 7: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 4 – Holiday Blue Smoky Eyes from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eyeshadow stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a light blue colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. Try not to go pass your crease (brow bone if you don’t have a crease).

I used the light blue eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Magnetic and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Using the same eyeshadow brush, or a different one if you prefer, apply a darker shade of blue eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye.

I used the dark blue eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Magnetic and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 4: Using a blending brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the dark blue eyeshadow into the crease of your eye (follow your brow bone if you don’t have a crease). Also blend the dark blue eyeshadow halfway inwards towards your inner eye. This will help create seemless transition between the light and dark blue.

I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 5: Apply a shimmery white/cream colored eyeshadow to your brow bone. This will help highlight your brow bone. Don’t forget to blend the white/cream eyeshadow downward to your crease. This will help create a transition between the blue and the white/cream eyeshadow.

I used a shimmery cream eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush to apply. To blend I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 6: Apply a navy blue eyeliner to to your top lash line, bottom lashline, and waterline. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect since it’s a smoky eye look.

I used MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Prussian.

Step 7: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 8: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Who says fun colored eyeshadows are for spring and summer only? You can rock fun eyeshadows during the holidays too! When choosing colored eyeshadows for the holidays, choose deep tones. This will help create a sultry look and add a fun pop of color at the same time.

Holiday Blue Smoky Eyes:

Products I Used:

• Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Magnetic
• MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Prussian
• Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Plumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion
• MAC Lip Erase in Dim
• Urban Decay Lipstick in Midnight Cowboy
• Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Kirk

Holiday Green Smoky Eyes:

Products I Used:

• Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Gunmetal
• Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in Stash
• Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Plumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion
• MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Put a Spell On You Pink Lip Bag (MAC Lip Pencil in Dervish, MAC Glaze Lipstick in Dream, MAC Dazzleglass lipgloss in Baby Sparks)
  

Holiday Purple Smoky Eyes:

Products I Used:

• Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Sculpted
• Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in 1999
• Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Plumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion
• Shiseido Smoothing Lip Pencil in BE701 Hazel
• Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick in BE208 Baby

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 3 – Vampire Inspired from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eye shadow stay in place and not smudge/crease. It will also make your eye shadow colors more vibrant and bold.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Use an eyeshadow brush to apply a matte black eyeshadow to your lid. Don’t go past your crease (browbone if you don’t have a crease). Don’t apply too much. You can always add more later. Remember, you want to keep this a soft, smoky eye.

I used NYX Eyeshadow in 01 Black and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Blend. Then blend some more. Blend the color past your crease/browbone and a little past your out corner. Blend until you achieve a soft black color. It actually took me a couple of minutes to get it be a soft black. So, don’t expect it be soft right away. If you feel the black is too soft, you can always layer on more black eyeshadow and blend it in.

I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 4: Using a black eyeliner, line your upper lash line, waterline, and bottom lash line. Don’t be afraid if it’s not perfect. It’s a smoky eye. It’s not suppose to be perfect.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Step 5: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 6: Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes. Apply as many layers as you want to the top lashes until you achieve the volume you desire.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Step 7A: Line your lips. You can either choose a lip liner that matches your natural lip color or one that matches your lipstick. I prefer to choose one that matches my lipstick because I want the lipcolor to stand out more. Since my lips are already full, I applied the lip liner to the inside of my lips. If you want to create the illusion of fuller lips, line the outside of your lips.

Step 7B: Using the same lip liner, color/fill in your lips. This will help you avoid a lip liner ring around your mouth if/when your lipstick fades or disappears.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Gash.

Step 8A: Apply a dark red colored lipstick. One that isn’t so bright. Apply the lipstick to just the inside/fattest parts of your lips. It is okay if is not perfect. You will straighten out the lines in the next step.

Step 8B: Use a lip brush to blend the dark red lip color to your outer lips and to straighten any crooked lines. You want to use a brush because it will help you create defined lines for perfectly shaped lips.

I used Urban Decay Lipstick in Gash and Sephora Professional lip brush.