Thursday, February 4, 2016

In My Purse

  So I thought I'd share with you all what I like to keep in my purse for "makeup emergencies" or what I use to keep me "touched up" all day long.

                                 


I like to keep the Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Fresh Complexion Powder Foundation for small touch ups through out the day. My nose tends to get red more than halfway through the day and this stuff is perfect to whip out and just dab on my blemish. It comes with a little sponge and mirror so you can see what you're doing right then and there. It's also great for those random lipstick smears that happen outside of your lips. (Especially those lipsticks that love to stain your skin!) AND did I mention the mirror? You know you will always find a reason to need that.

Second, I like to keep my NYX matte black liner for when I just need to touch up those water lines, as well as, my Revlon Colorstay Skinny liner. You just never know when you might cry off your eyeliner and what's worse than when you have one eye with a little flick, or wing, and NOTHING on the other eye. I don't usually use waterproof so that's why I tend to carry these around with me.

Next, I ALWAYS carry around various lipsticks and glosses with me. I never know what mood I might be in and what would look best with where I will be going. (Pictured: NYX Liquid Suede in Sandstorm, Sephora Cream Lip Stain in Rouge, Rimmel Stay Glossy in Blushing Belgraves, and my go to lip balm, Burts Bees in Caramel Apple.)

Last but not least, I like to carry either a perfume or a body spray with me too. Who doesn't like to smell good!!? Most of the time it's a travel size body spray that I usually get from Bath and Body Works, but my best friend got me a little travel size Victoria's Secret Forever Sexy perfume for Christmas and I LOVE it. So that's been my go to lately. :D

Friday, December 25, 2015

Holiday Look #3 - Christmas Morning

  Happy Holidays, everyone! For my final makeup look I wanted to go with something that looks a little more natural. It's like waking up on Christmas morning!! Obviously I'm wearing make up and not going au naturale, but that's the point of this look, AND this could be incorporated in everyday makeup as well. So enjoy! šŸ™‚


Face
Maybelline FITme foundation - matte+poreless (120classic ivory)
Covergirl Advance Radiance Pressed Poweder (105ivory)
PÜR Contour/Highlight Duo
NYX HD Blush (HDB11 amber)
NYX Dewy Finishing Spray

Eyes
NYX Love in Paris Eyeshadow (merci beaucoup-#3)
Covergirl Brow and Eyemakers Pencil (midnight brown)
NYX Matte Black Liner (BEL02) **just used to tighten the waterline
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara (blackest black)

Lips
Rimmel Stay Glossy Lipgloss (130blushing belgraves)

Also sporting my new pjs I got for Christmas. šŸ˜‰

Monday, December 7, 2015

Holiday Look #2 - Party

  The second look to my holiday makeup inspired looks is a little more festive. I thought this one would be fun to do for a party, whether it be for Christmas or New Years, it's really classic and pretty and it involves gold and red! What more could I you ask for!?? ;)
  I have also used a couple new products that I have not mentioned in any other post before so I thought now is the time!





Face
Maybelline FitMe Foundation Matte+Poreless (120classic ivory)
Covergirl+Olay Concealor (710light)
ELF Undereye Concealer and Highlighter
Covergirl Advanced Radiance Pressed Powder (105ivory)
ELF Contouring Bronzer(used Real Techniques sculpting brush to apply)

Eyes
Covergirl Brow and Eye Makers Eyebrow Pencil (midnight brown)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (630cashmere)(smeared over eyelid)
NYX Love in Paris Eye Shadow Palette (merci beaucoup- 2,3,5)*
NYX Matte Black Liner (bel02)**
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes (blackest black)

Lips
Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner (057ravish)***
MAC Lipstick (retro matte, all fired up, A35)****


*I pressed the gold color on top of the creamy cashmere color to make the gold pop. I then added the other brown colors in the crease to define it.
**Smudged the eyeliner to make everything blend better and not look so harsh.
***I got this lip liner a LONG time ago. You may not be able to purchase it anymore. But any red lip liner will do.
****I know the whole point of my blog is to not use any overpriced makeup products. But I was given this lipstick for my birthday by one of my best friends and I REALLY wanted to showcase it. Also, any red matte lipstick will do.