Shopping: Giftcard Grabs

    I received a very generous Nordstrom gift card from a family member. The things that caught my eye: Topman Cape. Topman Bowler. Peter Thomas Roth Un-wrinkle Turbo. Fold-Over Tote- Ive been dreaming about a fold-over for years. MAC Enchanted Eve Mineralize Makeup Brushes. Clinique All About Eyes Concealer.              

My Makeup & What’s In My Bag

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3-X5YustOs&w=560&h=315] My Make-Up: Cosmetics are a huge part of my self-expression and style. I LOVE this Isaac Jacobs Makeup Caddy. Nyx, e.l.f., L’Oréal, Maybelline, Revlon & PTR products are go-to’s. MAC & e.l.f. Brushes= 💜. My make-up bag pours it’s heart out in the bg: Nyx Powder foundation, Maybelline Fit Me Powder & Concealer,…

A Beautyfull Gift

This holiday season is full of beauty, but we’re not discussing the scenery- we’re talking beauty products.  Not sure what to gift your friends, family members, or lover? The hottest things on the market are cosmetics and make-up, particularly those bearing celebrities’ names.   Mariah Carey’s MAC lipstick, All I Want, is a shimmering champaigne…

Foolproof Smudged Eye-makeup

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnq64cRRM7g&w=560&h=315] Easy Smudged Eyeliner or Eyeshadow tutorial using a contour brush and smudge brush by e.l.f. and the Nyx Box of Smokey Look Collection: a soft grunge, pastel goth, nu goth, or neo goth look which is on-trend for Fall.

Lady Gaga Makeup AHSHotel

Lady Gaga AHSHotel Eye Makeup featuring glittery tears, from the fashion show scene of episode 2 of American Horror Story Hotel. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAwjZKBPscs&w=420&h=315]    I used a Nyx Box of Smokey Look Collection’s silver on the lid and brow bone, and blended a black out from the cateye shape into the crease and under the…

Androgynous Makeup: 10-Step Androgyny Gender Fluid Make-up Tutorial

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUwAsNIfw5c&w=560&h=315] My 10-Step Gender Fluid Androgynous Makeup or Androgyny Make-Up Routine. Foundation: L’Oreal Magic Nude liquid powder foundation with an e.l.f. Small Stipple Brush. Concealer:  Apply concealer (Maybelline Fit Me) to the brow, nasolabial folds, bridge of the nose, jaw bones, under-eye area, and chin, then blend out with an e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush….

Cut Away Cateye Requested Tut: 

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_GuP4xCzJc&w=560&h=315] create a cateye then, using a contour brush and black shadow, line the lower lash line almost to the ends and the crease keeping away from the cateye flick- blend away from the hard-edge line. Reapply black shadow to further define the lines.

Vampire Diaries Makeup Tutorial: the Guys

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-wzsp4QymE&w=560&h=315] Vampire Diaries Makeup Tutorial: the Guys   1. Conceal (Glamoflauge), blend with e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush. 2. Tinted Moisturizer applied with the small stipple brush (both e.l.f.) and set with NYC powder and a MAC 129 SE powder brush. 3. Eyes: NYX Box of Smoky Look Collection a. light color all over the lid…

Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Review & Demo

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiubm2euNrg] Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner by Rimmel London is a great liner for lining your water line. I did test it out with splashing water on my face, and while my foundation and concealer ran, the liner stayed in place. I would rate this product highly.