MAC Blue Brown Pigment | FOTD

Soo this is a really old FOTD that I posted to my Instagram probably a few months back & also in my MAC Samples post to showcase the gorgeous Blue Brown pigment from MAC. It is full of duochromey goodness with a two-in-one colour effect that you can apply & blend, adding more dimension while cutting out on application time.

So this lip colour is probably a bit too muted out, especially as I am not wearing much blush but something like Revlon's Matte lipstick in Smoked Peach may have been more suited to add a bit more colour to the lips.

Face | Rimmel Wake Me Up + Bourjois Healthy Mix, Rimmel Stay Matte, Nars Laguna, MAC Lightscapade, MAC Pink Swoon
Eyes | Too Faced Shadow Insurance, MAC Blue Brown pigment, Urban Decay Naked 1 Naked {blending}, Virgin {Highlight}, Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner, Maybelline The Falsies, Vau Beauty lashes , Nyx Eyebrow Cake Powder
Lips | MAC Myth lipstick

So I've kept it pretty simple this time with only a couple of eyeshadows & nude lips & barely there cheeks... what would you pair this Blue Brown pigment with?

Thanks for looking as always
xx

Elegant Night Time Smoky Look | FOTN

I loved wearing this on a night out for an elegant smoky eye look, I basically copied it from Lilpumpkinpie05 on Youtube from her Mila Kunis Smoky eye look which I have admired for a while now & I would say it is a relatively easy go-to glam look.
Oh & is any body else having trouble with some photos looking squished when uploaded to blogger through your computer files? Anyway I hope you like this, thanks for looking!

My hair was a bit of a fail, I've recently gotten a new hair straightener that I got through a sale (post coming soon) and was trying to create waves but it wasn't going in my favour but I still don't mind how it turned out, I like the messy look anyway!

Taken before I was finished with the eyelashes, hair & outfit.

Face | Australis Paparazzi Perfect foundation mixed with Garnier BB Cream, The Balm Time Balm concealer in light, Nars Laguna bronzer, MAC Lightscapade highligher, MAC Peachykeen blush
Eyes | First I used tape on the outer corner for a sharper edge, Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean {lid}, Urban Decay Naked 1: Creep {Outer v into crease}, Naked & Buck {blending} Toasted {lid}, Smog {lower lashline}, Naked 2: Verve {pressed with finger on center of lid} Foxy {brow bone} Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese with Urban Decay's Bootycall, {inner corner highlight}
 Maybelline Master Precise eyeliner, Nyx Eyebrow Cake Powder, Maybelline The Falsies mascara, Carie lashes.
Lips | Revlon matte lipstick in Smoked Peach, Nyx Glam Lipgloss Aqua Luxe in VIP (unfortunately this must have fallen out of my bag when I was out! I'm always so paranoid if I bring makeup out I try to make sure it's cheap and easy to rebuy if I need to!)

So I really loved how this turned out and I think it would look so nice for any night time occasion,
I also would have taken an outfit picture if I had decent lighting at night time but it is a tight fitting nude dress with a lace overlay and sort of like a tank-top type sleeves (bad way to describe but you can kind of see anyway).

What is your go-to glam eye?
Thanks for looking!! xx

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Copy Cat Makeup // Dramatic Coloured FOTN

Is it fair to say I was "inspired" by Misschievious on Youtube when I pretty much copied her drugstore makeup tutorial? And although I was drooling over the Sleek Lagoon palette she used, I knew I would have plenty of similar colours I could substitute them for. I love using a darker base underneath bright colours for a bright but smoky look, as done in my Jewel Smoky Eye Makeup, as it brings them out differently compared to a lighter base.

And although this was a bored-on-a-saturday-night-playing-with-makeup-look it wasn't a waste of makeup as we ended up going out in the end. Nothing worse when you do your makeup perfectly and then nothing happens!

Ignore the eyelash giving me a lazy eye!

~Products
Face: Australis Paparazzi Perfect Foundation Nude, Rimmel Wake Me Up Soft Beige, Nars Laguna, MAC Lightscapade, Ingot blush #51
Eyes: MAC Painterly Paintpot, Essence Ballerina Backstage eye souffle [black, base], Nyx Base White [base for inner corner & higher in the crease] next as pictured;
1- random ebay pigment [coral, inner corner],
2- Bh Cosmetics Day & Night [dark indigo purple, outer corner],
3- Day & Night [teal, lower lashline],
4-Inglot AMC 60 [yellow, inner browbone],
5- Day & Night [mixed together, middle of lid].
Maybelline Master Precise, BYS Gel liner [waterline]. Manicare False Lashes.
Lips: Totally a guess, but I am pretty sure it is BYS Champagne Rain

Slightly altered, same as first pic but contrast upped.

In case you are wondering, I wore the same outfit pictured here, as you can see with the 2nd skirt & the peplum top. I found this perfect for this night, as it had been raining almost all day, but by this time it had stopped so it was actually quite humid so I did not get that horrible hot & sweaty feeling.

As I always say thank you for viewing, all of your comments mean so much to me. I appreciate all of my followers, old & new, so don't be afraid to let me know if you're following me & I will checkout your blog in return! xxx

2x FOTD: Neutral Eyes, Pink Lips

Hey sexy ladies <3
This is another double post this time featuring neutral eyes & pink lips... both the same concept but very different looks. I will always love this combo! There are so many types of pink lipsticks not to have fun trying them out ;)

~Look 1
This day I wanted to define my eyes keeping it fairly natural, and I wanted to try out my Vau Beauty lashes out. And I was in the mood for some bright pink lips so Viva Glam Nicki was the go!

Natural Lighting

~Products~
Face: Nars Laguna, Mac Lightscapade. I can't remember what I wore on my cheeks sorry :( But it is probably Bourjois Blush #16 because it is so light & glowy.
Eyes: Stila 'Kitten',UD Naked1 'Naked','Buck', 'Gunmetal', 'Creep'. Maybelline Master Precise eyeliner.
Lips: Nyx 'Dolly Pink' lipliner, MAC 'Viva Glam Nicki'

I started out with Kitten on the lid and blended Buck into the crease, using Naked to soften it. Using a tapered blending brush, blend Gunmetal right into the crease. I used an angled eyeliner brush to further define it with Creep.  Leave the outer v free of dark colours. Apply Gunmetal to the lower lashline & define the outer half with Creep. Blend Kitten from the inner 3rd & under gunmetal.
Apply liner winging it out & mascara to finish the eyes.

~Look 2
I tried this out from my look book that I got with the Stila 'In The Light' Palette, it could have done with a bit more definition,although I did add a darker colour, it still wasn't anything special. I think it was probably the lower lashline, I should have brought the colour down, maybe?

~Products~
Face: Nars Laguna, MAC Lightscapade, Nyx Cream blush 'Hot Pink', Nyx Blush 'Pinky'.
Eyes: Stila In The Light: 'Kitten', 'Bliss', 'Sandstone' , Feeling lazy so I only used Stila Smudgestick in 'Damsel'. Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner, Essence I <3 Extreme volume mascara.
Lips: Nyx lipliner 'Pinky', Nyx Extreme Lip Cream 'Adis Ababa'.

This look was super simple, blending Kitten across the lid, Bliss into the crease & Sandstone for a hint of definition more precisely into the crease. Winging out eyeliner as usual and applying Damsel into the waterline. I will post a review on this palette soon so keep an eye out!

Lol don't mind my crazy changing hair in those pics!

As per usual thanks for looking!
Have a lovely day xx

First product purchases for 2013

Although I technically ordered a couple of these products before the end of last year, I have received them within the new year with much excitement & unfortunately, a little bit of disappointment. So here are my newest acquired makeup products for the year.


First up, my number one baby at the moment. I have been wanting this for soo long so when it finally came back into stock from www.kissandmakeupny.com I had to buy it. I'm sure most of you have heard about it/seen it/ tried it before but it is everything & more. I don't have too many "high end" products so when I do get them I cherish them. It is the perfect colour, doesn't look muddy & orangey, it has a slight shimmer but nothing to upset the face if you use it for contouring, which it is good for, too.

 www.ozsale.com.au had another China Glaze sale on not too long ago. Unfortunately when I opened the packet I could smell nail polish straight away, & I knew something had gone terribly wrong.
This is the first time ever I have received a product in fault. The last 2 times I ordered nail polish from this website have been fine, but this most likely would have happened throughout the shipping process, although the package had fragile written on it. I also ordered another polish in the same order that I never got, but I messaged them to let them know & they said they would credit my account, no worries. But I am a bit sad that the other ones are tarnished, especially the pretty glitter!
The colours I got were Snow Globe & Celtic Sun. The one that was damaged was Skyscraper & the one I never got was the leather top coat (I needed a new topcoat too, damn it!)

Terry White Chemists often have sale bins where I found these next 2 Maybelline products. They had no testers to have a look at the colours but I just went for it anyway, I am usually an impulse buyer when I'm in a shop! This colour is very pretty but quite frosty, I like to layer it ontop of a nude matte lipstick.

 I also bought the Age Rewind Dark Circle eraser to use as a highlighter under my eyes. Even though I don't have dark circles it is very brightening. It is lighter than my Garnier Roll-on eye concealer which I like. I like the softness of the foam applicator, although it is not hygienic, it is much softer than the Garnier.

Pretty Peony, Dark Circle Eraser in light-medium.

Another order which I completely forgot about were some lashes from Vau Beauty that were on ozsale. I haven't heard of them before so I don't know anything about the quality but I shall let you know! These pairs were $7 each. I haven't tried the feather ones before so I can't wait to try them!

A couple of other items I have received lately was a backup on my St Moriz Mousse tanner & my tanning mitt to go with it. I have also placed an order from cherryculture.com with lots of pretty glitters & a Bourjois order, yay! Oh and another CG one to make up for my last order.

What have been the first makeup products you've bought this year??

xx

Festive Holiday Makeup

I wore this out to my partners work Christmas dinner, & wanted something a bit festive but not using the typical Christmas-y colours. I also knew I didn't want to wear red lips because I wore them out to dinner a few nights before & it faded & just looked awful, and I'd rather not worry about it!

My skin looks photoshopped, but please believe me that it's not!

Yes that is a feather extension poking out, I actually have 5 in my hair but because it's so thick they are always hiding.

There's a spot on my cheek where my bronzer skips over it, which is so annoying!!

 Products
Face: Australis Paparazzi Perfect Foundation in Nude
Nude by Nature Eye Definer
MAC Lightscapade
MAC Warm Soul

Eyes: Sugarpill Goldiluxe - Lid
MUG Galaxy- right on outside of gold.
MAC Contrast- outer lid. I had to use Nyx's Slide on pencil eyeliner in Sunrise Blue right in the outer V for that hint of bright blue to stand out.
MUG Burlesque- crease
MUG Sensuous- inner crease
MUG Shimma Shimma- highlight
Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner
BYS Lashes- once again they are really cheap quality so you can still see the lash band even with covering it with eyeliner :(

Lips: I had worn off Ulta3 Harem Pink but I added Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle over the top for a creamy pink.

I hope everyone has a merry & safe Christmas! xx

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Double Post // Purples FOTD // Bh Cosmetics Day & Night //

I bring you a double post of my most recent purple makeup looks using the Bh Cosmetics Day & Night palette, one is a bit lighter & more spring-y & the other is a lot more dramatic. View the colours of the palette here.

For this first look I used a Face Of Australia shimmery purple shadestick on the lid which unfortunately caused the shadow to crease. Nevermind!

 

I didn't really get any other good shots of the makeup so this will have to do. I paired it with baby pink lips by using Nyx Narcissus l/s & Nyx Lala lip gloss. I also think the blush is ELF fuchsia fusion. I look a bit ghastly!

Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner, Lashes are Ardell Demi Wispies.

This is a more dramatic purple look using Maybelline Color Tattoo in Painted Purple as a base, more dramatic lashes & even brighter lips.

 Ignore the pose & pout, I'm trying to find a nice angle for my face shape :P

// Products//
Face: Face of Australia tinted moisturizer ( I don't know why it looks full coverage, but at least my skin looks nice!)
Nude by Nature Eye Definer to contour, MAC Lightscapade to highlight. Inglot blush # 51

Eyes: These are the main colours I used on my eyes, to highlight I am pretty sure I used Nyx Milk JEP & a matte white shadow from Inglot to highlight.


 Smashbox black cream eyeliner used with a black eye pencil in the waterline & lash line, BYS lashes

Lips: MAC Viva Glam Nicki with MAC Hue in the centre of the lips.

And this just happened to turn out like this, the frosted bathroom mirror must have shined off on the flash lol.

 Thank you for looking as always xx
These looks were actually done a while ago (I'm so far behind! I have so many to post) but I hope I don't bore anyone with my FOTD's especially when I don't have much to say in them.

Day To Night// Graphic Gold & Black // Ft Katy Perry lashes

I started out with this makeup during the day.... it isn't essentially a day time look but it was day enough for me :P We were in the city for Stereosonic (best day!!) but this was the day before were we got to go out to lunch & shopping with friends and we got to see our niece for the first time in ages! Sorry for the pic heavy post.
Day Makeup

I did my eyes at home but finished with my foundation in the car, I was trying out a sample of the Garnier BB Cream, but as I put it on I realized it was a medium colour & a bit too dark & orange looking for me, but I blended & blended & added everything else and the colour didn't turn out too bad in the end. Unfortunately I couldn't open the packet properly and some splattered onto my strap :@ so I tried to rub it off but got lipstick on it too and made it even worse!!! *DOH* I took out my hair and kinda twisted the strap to hide it. So annoying!

~Products~
Face: Garnier BB Cream in Medium (I actually liked it though, and the darker colour will be nice for summer, too, and I didn't need concealer except for undereyes!)
Nude by Nature Eye Definer- Contour
Christian Dior Far A Joues Pudre #849 Contour
MAC Lightscapade MSF
Australis Fresh & Flawless powder
Bourjois blush 34 Rose D'or
Eyes: Stila Kitten (inner lid) Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette: Half Baked (lid) Naked & Buck (crease) Creep (outer v into crease) Virgin (highlight)
Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner, NP Set Liquid eyeliner (to intensify the black)
Lips: Milani Rosehip (although the pink doesn't look as bright here...)

Night
After this busy, exhausting day I didn't feel like completely starting my makeup over again but I wanted to dramat-ify it for a big night out (the random nights are the best!) I also *had* to use my Oh My! Katy Perry lashes by Eyelure.

 ~Products~
Face: Australis Paparazzi Perfect Foundation in Nude
Nude by Nature Eye Definer
Christian Dior Far A Joues Pudre #849 Contour
MAC Lightscapade MSF
MAC Dollymix 
Australis Fresh & Flawless powder
Eyes: BYS Black Gel Eyeliner (used a thin brush to draw in outer v & traced into crease, also lower lashline & waterline) Sleek Noir (black to set gel) UD Creep (blended under black) Naked (above black) Half Baked (touched up gold on lid, lower lashline)
Katy Perry Oh My! Falsies 
Lips: Mac Viva Glam Nicki

Mini Lash Review

These seriously are the thickest lashes ever. They are double banded so they feel really sturdy. I had to cut mine down to shape just a tiny bit, & as they were quite stiff they weren't the easiest to put on but I'm sure they will be easier to apply next time. They are probably a bit too overwhelming for my eyes, especially when they are open, but that wont stop me from wearing them again. I also didn't need to curl my lashes into them as I curled them beforehand & already had a heap of mascara on.

With my "mustached friend" hehe.

Also if you're wondering I got my top from www.allyfashion.com.au instore a couple of weeks ago, it is a lemon coloured peplum style top with a peak-a-boo back. Although I changed it for going out since it was stained! I wore it with black shorts during the day but I would have paired it with a black bandage skirt for night.

Thank you so much for looking! Take care xx