HALLOWEEN Costume and Makeup!

Ahoy everyone!

I hope you had a fantastic Halloween this past weekend! In my opinion, it is one of the most fun holidays because there are so many events going on. I personally had a great time dressing up with my friends in the city. If it isn't obvious in the picture, I went out as a sailor!

Here are the details about my outfit:
- Hat: Party City
- Dress: Actually was from a dance recital back in 8th grade (not joking)
- Tights: Publix- It was an impulse decision haha
- Heels: Kelly&Katie heels from Designer Shoe Warehouse!

I created a collage of all the makeup products I used to complete my look! They are listed below.

Best High-End Makeup Starter Kit!

Hey everyone, some of you may have seen my previous "Best Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit" post (if you haven't, you can click here) from a few months ago. Basically, today I wanted to do the high-end version of the starter kit and share it with you all!

From the left to right: Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation- $42.50, MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer- $18, MAC Powder Blush in Sunbasque- $21, Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer- $30 (If you are medium toned or darker get the Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer- it's darker!), MAC Paint Pot (Eye primer) in Bare Study- $20

·      From left to right: Urban Decay Naked2 Palette- $52, Kat Von D Tattoo Liquid Liner- $18, Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes Liner- $19,  Benefit They’re Real! Mascara- $23, Clinique Chubby Stick Voluptuous Violet- $17

Let me know if you have any product recommendation to share!

Xoxo,

Emily

My Top 3 Eye Primer Recommendations!

Hi everyone!
My favorite place on a face to apply makeup is the eyes! With all the work we put into our eye makeup we want everything to stay right? That is why everyone needs to be using an eye primer under their shadows! After applying an eye primer, my makeup lasts longer whether I'm going through a day of work, class, or going out! Primer's also bring out the color of your eyeshadows and keep them from creasing. Here are my top three recommendations of eye shadow bases! (Click the name of each to go to their website!)

3. Urban Decay's Primer Potion in "Sin"- $20

The reason I like this primer is because it is a base that also has some color to it. Sin is a light pink neutral color that is perfect for layering other shades on top of! The color looks just like the color of the tube. I have also worn it just by itself as a cream eyeshadow before too!

This may sound strange but I think this primer is especially good for people with dry eyelids because the formula is creamy in a way that its almost a little oily- but a good kind of oily! After you apply it, it dries, and your eyeshadow stays on for hours!

The UD Primer Potion also comes in a variety of colors. (If you prefer a clear base, the purple tube is the one for you!)

MAC, Forever21, and Sephora Haul!

I would say that it was a very successful trip to the mall today. I mainly was going to look for some new clothes but being the beauty blogger that I am, had to stop in some makeup stores as well. ;)

Current Favorites! + I got a Twitter!!!!

Hey everyone! So first things first, I got a Twitter account! If you want to follow me, my username is EmilyD1234.

I'm sorry I haven't had time to blog recently but here are some of my current obsessions! :) I haven't really worn makeup this last month but I included a variety of things!

Naked 2 Palette from Urban Decay

Collective Haul!! Sephora, MAC, Nordstrom Rack, Wet Seal, and Lush

I have done a lot of shopping in the past month so I thought I would share it with you all! :) These items were acquired after two shopping trips as well as an online order.

8 Beauty Essentials for College!!

Here are some things that I think are going to be essential to have in college!! Good luck to everyone and I hope you have a great year!

1) Makeup wipes!
These are going to be so convenient for late nights when you're ready to just go to sleep! It is so much easier to wipe off your makeup then taking time to wash it off.

Product Suggestion-

Left: Yes To Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes- $6- These are awesome because they don't leave a oily residue on your face! The ingredients are 98% natural/ organic, too! You get 30 sheets in one pack and they smell really good!
Right: MAC Wipes (30 wipes)- $15- So this is clearly a high end option. I will say though that these do leave a little bit of an oily residue on your face. I wouldn't use this during the day to fix smudged makeup. This is best before going to sleep. I heard some people say that it also makes your skin a little better (like reducing pores).

MAC's Travel Sized Products- Can't go Back2MAC

Hey hey hey!
So I just got off the phone with MAC's customer service because I called to ask if the new Sized-To-Go products were able to go Back2MAC. Unfortunately they are not able to go Back2MAC. If you don't know what that program is, basically if you turn back 6 empty MAC containers or makeup wipe bags, then you get a free lipstick and at some stores a free eyeshadow.

Here is the link to see what products can go Back2MAC.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/giving_back/btm_return_packaging.tmpl

Here are some helpful things that I learned today about Back2MAC.
1. They accept eyelash cases if you have outside and inside plastic parts.
2. Makeup wipes are also able to go Back2MAC.
3. Holiday collection mini items cannot go Back2MAC.

I think this program is a great way to build up on your collection and recycle at the same time!

Lasting Power Test: E.L.F. Essentials Eyelid Primer VS. MAC Paint Pot

Okay so I decided to test which eyelid primer lasted the longest! The e.l.f. Eyelid Primer only costs $1 whereas the MAC Paint Pot costs $16.50. Big price difference. They both definitely make your eyeshadow last longer. I put swatches of both on my hand, put some pink eyeshadow over the top, and went through my day with it on. I washed my hands, ate, etc. Here are the results:

Trip to M.A.C.!!

Alright so I finally got to go to the MAC counter! Here are the two things that I got! I am literally obsessed with them! I kept putting the products on, taking them off, and then putting them on again! lol Like literally my eyes got so irritated that they started to swell a little. haha

I got the Bare Study Paint Pot for $16.50 &Honey Lust Eyeshadow (Lustre) for $14.50. It is really hard for me to describe Honey Lust because it seems like it's a million neutral colors put together! My picture below doesn't do the eyeshadow much justice because my picture makes it look like a plain beige color. But actually in the pot, it looks like a mix of amber, gold, & beige. However, on the eye, I would say it comes off as a neutral color with a tint of amber. Bare Study is the perfect base for any color. It is a champagne-y, pink color that has some tints of white. One thing I would say about these products though is that the eyeshadows are a lot smaller than I imagined! Nonetheless, I still love my purchase. :)

HELP: Planning a MAC purchase!

So I have saved the money that I worked for this month and I am planning to make a MAC purchase this week! Here are a few items that I am thinking about buying. As of right now though, I am not looking for a foundation, powder, concealer, dark brown eyeshadow, or nail polish so keep that in mind! Let me know if you recommend something else or have tried one of the products I mention! Also keep in mind that I have really tan skin so I will need products that will show up so for example, a light colored blush will not work on me at all. (For a reference, I am the shade Toast 370 for Revlon Colorstay Foundation.) I need to hear opinions and suggestions right now! lol I will definitely do a haul post once I get all the stuff! :)

I am going to include some questions by each product. Please answer them if you can! That would be great help!

Fix +
$19
Does this make your face look oily? Would this be make me look greasy since I already have oily skin? Also, does it work with setting your makeup?

2 MAC Dupes: Stars n' Rockets Eyeshadow and Goldmine Pigment!

Here are two cheap alternate, drugstore products which are very comparable to the high-end MAC product.

MAC: Eyeshadow in Stars N' Rockets ($14.50) --> Dupe: Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Peek-a-Boo ($3.99)

They are both gorgeous pink eyeshadows with duo chromes of blue!!

 

TAG: How Much Is Your Face Worth? (Prom Version)

So I was recently tagged by Beauty Blogger Bri to this post!

What you do is add up the prices of each makeup product (not including skincare) that is a part of your average routine, and the total is the "worth" of your face! Since I change up my makeup routine a lot, I decided to do this post on my Prom face! However, you can do it on your usual routine!

Here was my Prom look and my date!

Revlon ColorStay Foundation in the shade 350 Toast $13 (By the way, this stayed on all night through the humidity, dancing, and sweating!! Best foundation ever!)

Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer in Medium Beige $8

Profusion Palette (for silver eyeshadow on the lid and blush) $6

Lancome Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in "The New Black" in the crease $17

For all over lid shimmer, MAC's Mineralized Eyeshadow Duo in Mayhem (I used the silver glitter side) $19.50

Lancome 3-D Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner on upper lash line $29

Wet N' Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner in "886 Black" on lower lash line $4

MAC False Lashes "36 Lash" $14

 Avon Ultra Color Rich Metallic Lipstick in "Sparkling Mauve" $7

Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in "Fireberry" $14

Total=  $131.50

  

I tag Elise from BLUSH IS THE NEW BLACK and Chelsea from Finding a new me to do this post!

Ways To Bring Out Your Eye Color!

Hello world! So recently I have been captured by how bright someone's eye color can appear. Today my guy friend with gorgeous cool blue eyes was wearing a blue Polo and it made his eyes look so much brighter than usual! This post will include clothing, eyeshadow, and product suggestions for bringing out your specific eye color!

• Hazel eyes- Copper eyeshadow

Product Suggestions:
MAC Pigment- Copper Sparkle- $19.50
Maybelline Eye Studio Palette- Give Me Gold- $9.99



   

• Green eyes- Aqua, turquoise, or emerald eyeshadow

Product Suggestions:
(Left)- LA Colors Bake Eyeshadows in Asteroid- $3.00
(Right)- Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in Emerald Smokes- $6.99

• Light and Dark Brown eyes- Purple eyeshadows: violet, lavender, or lilac

Product Suggestion:
(Left)- Lancome Eyeshadow in Drama
(Right) MAC Pigment in Nocturnelle- $19.50 [As shown in my Violet Eyeshadow tutorial!]
http://fabulousfinds4.blogspot.com/2011/03/vibrant-violet-gorgeous-spring.html

• Blue eyes- Cobalt eyeshadow, grey eyeshadow (smokey eye), bright blue or violet clothing

Product Suggestions:
(Left)- Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Studio Color Gleam Cream Eyeshadow Trio in Blue Freeze- $6.99
(Right)- Maybelline Eye Studio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow Quad in Sapphire Siren- $9.99

Here is a great video tutorial on how to get Cobalt Blue Eyes!
http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21#p/u/38/S0NXBB-yx4M

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As you all probably know, a while ago Almay came out with the Intense i-color Powder Shadows which are eyeshadow trios customized for your specific eye color. However, I personally have not tried these products. They would be good to try if you like having eyeshadows designed to bring out your natural eye color!

Bronze Makeup Look Inspired By Ashley Benson and Review on Pretty Little Liars!!

Alright so lately I have been hooked on the show Pretty Little Liars. It is sooo suspenseful but not too scary (because I am the biggest wuss when it comes to scary movies lol). It is about 4 girls who were best friends with a girl who went missing and now they are trying to find out who murdered her. It is such a good show and I have no idea how it is going to end! All the girls are also extremely pretty and have such great clothes on the show!

One of the girls in particular, Ashley Benson who plays Hannah, always seems to stun me with her gorgeous makeup and outfits! I'm always wondering what she is going to wear next! I wanted to show you all this bronzy/ golden makeup look that was inspired by Ashley Benson!