I think the little girl in all of us always picks up the pink eyeshadow at Sephora and feels like it's just not wearable. Remember how we were just talking about that a few weeks ago? Well I have another, slightly more bold makeup tutorial using, you guessed it, Pink. But this time there is also a video tutorial. Cool, huh? Here's a play-by-play on how you can do this pink champagne Valentine's Day makeup. See? It's kinda subtle. Okay, not really. But it's Valentine's Day! This is your excuse to wear pink! Start by taking a matte beige shadow and blending it into your crease. I Keep Reading >>>
That Hopeless Moment Every Make-Up Girl Knows Too Well…
That moment where you see it. The little glimmering glimpse peeking from your compact. You think to yourself, "Just move to the outer edges. There's still plenty of product here." You take extra care to only put your brush in the edges knowing it's futile. The damage is already done. That Hopeless Moment Every Make-Up Girl Knows Too Well... "How did I use so much more of this color than I did all the rest?" It will never be even now. You can't travel with this compact. If you accidentally drop it, you know what happens. "I'll just pretend like it didn't happen and Keep Reading >>>
My Lil’ Hufflepuff Heart Can’t Take It! I NEED These Harry Potter Eye Shadow Palettes In My Life!
Accio Eyeshadow! When Reddit user Spellsandstars first posted pictures of her imagined Harry Potter House Palettes, she wanted to make it clear that she owns nothing HP related. In fact, she's an artist. Not a manufacturer, not a marketer, she's someone who imagined an amazing idea and wanted to share it with the world. Well, I'm here to tell you, if ever she Did take this to market, I'd give her ALL THE MONEY. I am in LOVE with these concepts and exactly how she imagined them. With the mirror of Erised to show us exactly what we desire to look like, and quill-inspired brushes for Keep Reading >>>
This Ombre Eyeliner Will Be Your Go To Look This Summer
First it was unconventional lipstick shades. Then it was rainbow highlighters. Now there's something called rainbrows that I am trying to wrap my head around. I think it's safe to say that rainbows are very "in" right now. Meanwhile, I'm just waiting for pajamas to suddenly be chic. I don't think I'm ready to sport rainbrows, just yet. But who knows- maybe a few weeks of summer and several pitchers of Margaritas will change my mind. Until then- here's a tutorial for cute ombre rainbow eyeliner. One step at a time, right? You will need: Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (white Keep Reading >>>
“I’m Not Always A Hot Mess” Makeup
I pretty much live in jeans and a T-shirt. When I don't have to, I hardly ever wear makeup or do my hair. When my spouse comes home from work, I probably look much the same as I did when he left at 7am. If you stop by my house unannounced- you can count on having to give me a few minutes to locate and strap myself into a bra. I know I'm not the only one. Sometimes, though, I like to remind my spouse that I'm still the hot bitch that he fell in love with. I can still slap on my hot girl disguise and exchange my cami tank for a real bra. I'm not always a hot mess. (Well, maybe I am. But I Keep Reading >>>
NO FAIL Winged Liner
Yes, it is another winged liner tutorial! I feel like, even though there are a million ways to accomplish this iconic makeup look, sometimes just seeing it one more time helps it click in your head. Plus, there is a video at the end that has a very unflattering, albeit helpful, slow mo. Here is how you can do NO FAIL winged liner. Apply tape where you want the liner to end Basically, what you're going to do here is look at your lower lash line. If you were to continue the trajectory of your lower lashline- that is where you want your tape to go. Be sure to stick the tape to your hand a Keep Reading >>>
How To Do Eyeliner That Doesn’t Look Like A 5 Year Old Did It.
Eyeliner is one of those things that can be so downright frustrating to do that a lot of women just say "Screw it!" and skip it altogether. Whether you can't get both sides even, or you just struggle with technique: Here are some tips on how to do eyeliner that doesn't look like a 5 year old did it. Decide which type of eyeliner works best for you There are three common types. Liquid (the ones that seem like they would be easiest to use but are really are tiny demons disguised as pens and bottles), Gel (intimidating little pots that require the use of an eyeliner brush), and pencil (the Keep Reading >>>
How To Wear Colorful Makeup Without Looking Like You’re 12
If you have ever walked past the Urban Decay Electric Palette, or any brightly colored eyeshadow for that matter, and thought "I WANT!" and then "I could never wear that without ending up on peopleofwalmart.com," you aren't alone. Brightly colored eyeshadow appeals to those of us who had Lisa Frank toys as a kid, but it's also really intimidating to wear. Here is one way to wear colorful makeup without looking like you're 12. I eased myself into wearing brightly colored makeup by wearing it around my house. Wearing a red lip while vacuuming or cleaning the kitchen really helped me get Keep Reading >>>
Star Wars Makeup You Will Actually Wear
Photos of Star Wars inspired makeup have been splattered across the internet and magazines since the moment the new Star Wars Movie was announced. While these makeup looks are beautiful, I cant really say I found them wearable or easy to achieve. Here is some Star Wars makeup you will actually wear, whether you lean towards the light side or the dark side of The Force. The Light Side Of The Force I'm going to start out with those of you who stay on the light side of the force. I used the Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca palette for this, but since it was limited edition; you can us the Lorac Pro Keep Reading >>>
Work Dinner Makeup on a Taco Bell Budget
It's your day off and you just got the most amazing, well deserved massage ever. You're definitely not dancing to One Direction in the car on the way home when your husband calls. "Hey Babe! I'm here at Bonefish with Steve and Don (colleagues). Their wives are on the way- can you make it?" You swallow the panic and flip down the mirror. You have that toilet seat shaped line around your face from laying on the massage table. Your hair is a disaster. You happen to have an outfit (just picked up the dry-cleaning) but you have no eye makeup on and about 15 dollars in your purse. Bonefish is Keep Reading >>>
Adele Inspired Winged Liner Tutorial
Okay, lets be real here for a second; Adele could sing about dirty diapers and I would still cry. As if her soulful music didn't make her awesome enough, she is also always rocking a PERFECTLY EXECUTED winged liner. Her makeup artist needs to make a YouTube channel. Like yesterday. But until then you're just going to have to settle for me and my Adele inspired winged liner tutorial. Adele's winged liner is always a little different because the wing is angled more upwards than traditional winged liner, so when your eye is open, you can juuuust barely see that the end of the liner is Keep Reading >>>
Smokey Silver New Year’s Eve Makeup Tutorial
It's New Years Eve. You're going out tonight. Even though New Years Eve is one of the only times of year it's appropriate to go over the top with your makeup; you also realize that body glitter isn't "in" anymore and honestly, who really wants glitter near their eyeball? Your New Years Eve makeup should make you feel sexy, confident, and give you the "hell yeah I'll take another shot of fireball!" attitude NYE is all about. So if you want your spouse to go "DAAAAAAAMNNN" when you walk out of the bedroom, lets get this show on the road! What you need to create the Smokey Silver New Year's Keep Reading >>>
Daytime Autumn Makeup Tutorial
Can we just talk for a minute about how fall is the best time of the year? I'm sorry beach babes, but when you live in Florida year round like I do, you look forward to a break from the sweltering heat. To give you an example; it's still 90 degrees daily here! There is no emoji that looks disgusted enough to convey my displeasure about this. Not even the poop one. I cant even wear my cute scarves! My one consolation, is that I have been ALL ABOUT that smoky eye life. If spring and summer are about colorful lips and winged liner, then the fall and winter months mean smoky, sexy, smudged eye Keep Reading >>>
Get Retro Eyes With The Best Cheap Mascara
Lately, I have been on a makeup budget. The thing is, I love it because I can find all the awesome drugstore mascara and other stuff for a fraction of the price I would normally pay for department store brands. Oh, plus I have now officially found the best cheap mascara! Rimmel Retro Glam Scandaleyes! Don't believe me? Check out my video tutorial below teaching you how to get TWO looks. One is a simple day look using Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation as an eyeshadow and primer, and the other is a funky retro look that would be great for a fancy night out! Keep Reading >>>
