Timeless Tuesday

I am sorry this took me so long to post, I have been extremely busy once again. This is great for school since it has just a hint of color. It is also a great daytime look for whatever you are doing, shopping, running around or just out with your boyfriend. The best part is that it is super fast to do, I usually do this on a lazy day when I don't feel like getting all dolled up :)



First apply primer, foundation, concealer, powder, eyelid primer and fill in your eyebrows. I am only using three eyeshadow colors for this look. Using Cover Girls Coffee Shop 260 eyeshadow quad we will start with the second shade of brown. You will apply that all over the base of your eyelid then take a blending brush and blend the color up beyond the crease of your eyelid. Fade the color up and out.

Then take the darkest color of brown and apply right above your crease. Do the same with this color fade the color up and out. Be careful how much you bring the color out, you don't want to get too close to your eyebrow.

Using the white color in the quad and apply right on your brow bone and also in the inner corner of your eye. This will help brighten your eyes and accentuate your eyebrows.



You now want to line the top of your eyes very lightly. Using Stila's Smudge Pot in black cat apple a very thin line. You want to make it very faint since you want the colorful eyeliner to stick out more. This just helps give your eyes a shape and completes the look, without it your eyes look naked.

Now take an eye pencil your choice of the color and apply on your waterline. If your pencil doesn't show much on your waterline then apply also on your lower lash line. Don't worry about getting too thick of a line, just take a q-tip dipped in eye makeup remover and clean up the line a bit. I am using Cargo's Swimmables waterproof pencil which doesn't apply as smoothly as I'd like it to but I applied just below my lower lashes and I really liked the look. MAC has really good pencils that apply nicely on your waterline they also have really vibrant colors. Don't have any colorful eyeliners? You can use eyeshadow! Choose and eyeshadow and you can do one of two things, either just apply it on your lower lash line with a flat brush dry or apply wet. This also gives you a lot more options if you don't have many eyeliners that are "stand out" colors.

For blush I just stuck with the bronzed look, I am actually using an eyeshadow for a bronzer/blush. I just applied right under my cheek bones and a light brush on my nose, chin and forehead. I am just using Ulta's brown eyeshadow. You can use either an eyeshadow, or bronzer, depending on the look you want.







Curl and apply your favorite mascara. Apply a lipgloss with a bit of a brownish sparkly tint to finish off the look :) See how easy that was? You want to try it yourself now don't ya? ;) If you have any questions or if I didn't make sense and you are confused by my horrible rambling then email me! If you have any suggestions or want to know how to do/apply something drop me an email at

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Sensational Saturday

I am so sorry for not posting anything lately. I have been suppppper busy and so little time. But my life has slowed down just a little and I promise I am going to make more time for you guys :D I was at a loss of what tutorial to do, so today I sat down and just went with the flow and this is what I came up with ;) I wanted to start doing club makeup. I thought that it would be cool to switch back and forth between daytime looks and nighttime looks. So I can please everyone! Since I know not all of my readers wear JUST bright makeup. ;)


For today's look, I had no idea what I was going to do. I just put some colors on my brush and hoped for the best :p I really wanted to do something with yellow, I am loving the color yellow at the moment. And to be honest I love this look, it's not too much where you can wear it for daytime activities and the best part is it looks great with light and dark skin tones :D This look has pinks, purples, and a hint of yellow. The yellow really makes your eyes pop. Lets get beautiful...er ;P

First prime your face with Smashbox Primer.


Then you want to apply foundation. I am using Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse. If you have ever used this foundation but thought it didn't blend well, try it with the primer. The primer helps smooth the foundation and helps you blend to get a clean layer without blotches. I love this foundation it really makes your skin look flawless. Next take your favorite powder and apply all over the face. This helps give you a airbrushed look. You will be amazed at how great your skin looks. I am using Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Powder.







Next erase those dark circles. I am loving Bobbi Brown's Corrector. The pink tinted color is perfect and helps brighten my eyes. Look at the difference, my right eye is done and my left eye still has a dark circle. Look at the dramatic difference! It is amazing ;) Also apply along the sides of your nose, this helps reduce shadows and brighten up your face drawing attention to your eyes. Conceal any redness or any blemish you may have as well. Apply powder to set the concealer so it stays in place.



Next we need to attack those eyebrows. Take a brow brush and brush the hairs in place. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and my eyebrow hairs are all crazy and out of place. Brushing helps give you the look you want as well. Then take your eyebrow pencil and fill in and fill in any sparse areas, lighter in the front and darker towards the back. I usually make my eyebrows longer at the ends to make my face appear longer.
Finally time to do the eyes! :D I mixed three different colors for the lid color to give a vibrant color. I used two hot pinks and an orangeish color:









Apply the color all over your lid leaving the inner corner of your eye empty and not going past the crease. Blend well. If you get a little pink in the inner corner of your eye don't worry, that will help with blending the yellow and pink.




Next take two purple colors and apply right above the crease of your eye, blending into the pink. Start with the dark purple and then apply a lighter purple over it to lighten the color up a little. Make sure you blend the colors well. Don't apply all the way to your eyebrow leave a tiny space and add a white eyeshadow for some highlight. This also helps lighten the colors toward the eyebrow.

Then take a bright yellow color and apply it in the inner corners of your eyes, and also underneath just 1/3 of the way. Apply the pink color from the yellow to the outer corners of your eyes.

Eyeliner is next, using Stila's Smudge Pot in Black cat line the top of your eyes all the way to the inner corner to give you more of a dramatic look. Make the line as thin as possible, no wing at the corner, since your eyeshadow is dramatic enough.

Instead of blush we will just use bronzer. I am using Cargo's Waterproof Bronzer. Apply just below the apples of your cheeks and all the way back to your ear. This is where you should be the most bronzed. Also dust on your chin, nose, and forehead.


Then curl your lashes and apply your favorite mascara.
For lips I am using a matte lip color, Maple by Smashbox. You don't want your lips to be dramatic because you want your eyes to stand out.Finished! :)

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial :) Stay tuned for more!

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Sentimental Heart

I have been so busy this past month! With Ri coming, my job and everything in between :) Sorry it took longer than expected to post a new tutorial but nevertheless here it is :)

I wear this look to work a lot, granted I work at a makeup store but this look is great for parties, night on the town, clubbing or even a hot date ;) This has to be one of my favorite looks, plus I get so many complements on it! It is a great look to help you stand out but in a good way ;) It even looks great with glasses!

As always start out with a fresh clean face. Apply foundation, concealer, powder and fill in your brows. If you want tips on how to do this check out my tutorial here :)

For this look you will only use two colors. I am using both MAC colors in Aquadisiac and Hepcat. First take the pink color and using your finger apply on your eyelid starting in the inner corner of your eye and working your way up and out. Stop in the middle of your eyelid make sure to fade the color up your eye towards your eyebrow you don't want any harsh edges.

Next use the greenish color and apply with your finger again (doing this gives you brighter colors faster than a brush and it is also easier to control) and start in the outer corner of your eye and work your way in blending when you get to the pink use a blending brush to blend the two colors so you don't have a direct line. You shouldn't be able to tell where the colors begin or end. This is what it should look like so far:

Next use an angled brush and color in the inner corner of your eye and bend the colors out toward your brow but don't leave any color on your brow bone leave that area untouched. Next you want to add color to your lower lash line. Take the pink and start in the corner of your eye and work your way out stopping at the middle of your eye. Try to keep inline with the colors on your lid. Repeat the process with the green starting from the outer corner connecting to the pink color.

Now take your liquid eyeliner and line your eyes and wing the eyeliner just a bit. Mistakes are okay and you can always tweak the liner with a Q-tip or your finger. It took me awhile to get a steady hand, just relax and do it.

The next step is option but let me say this, I don't care who you are your eyelashes are never long enough to be seen when you have thick liner on so I like to apply fake eyelashes. I used to be so against them, then fell in love. They create a whole new look and lets face it nobody likes to wear the same makeup, outfit or hairstyle. That is boring! So trust me and try it yourself ;)

First always use lash glue because the stickyness on the lashes are just not sticky enough to stay put especially when you are applying mascara. I like to use toothpicks to apply the glue:

Then use apply them as close to the lashes as you can use your finger to press down and get them to stick to your eyelids. I also like to use another toothpick to push the lashes down so I don't mess up my makeup. Next apply some liquid eyeliner across the lashes so that the line from them doesn't show and it also helps them to stick better. Curl your lashes and apply mascara.

You want to use a pink blush to finish the look off and bring just a tad bit of natural color to your cheeks I am using Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse in Pink Frosting. Smile and apply on the apples of your cheeks. Now take a pearl white color and a fan brush and while sucking in your cheeks like making a fishy face apply the white in the indent of your cheeks to give the appearance of high cheek bones.

Take the same white eyeshadow and apply on your cupids bow (right above your lip) and underneath your lower lip. Then to finish the look off take a baby pink lip liner and line your lips carefully then blend with your fingers. Next take a matte lipstick, I am using Estee Lauder's Pink Champagne lipstick, and apply it on your lips. Then take your favorite pink lipgloss I am using MAC's Pucker Tendertone and apply a dab of it on the bottom and top of your lips for a hint of shine.

The finished look:

And Voila! You are finished! Now that wasn't so hard was it? :p Questions? Comments? Email me!

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Golden Gates

This look is perfect for a date, shopping or even work! I have to admit this has to be one of my favorite looks. First things first, start with a fresh clean face. Don't forget to put on moisturizer before your foundation! And fill in your eyebrows, and apply concealer.

First apply a shimmering gold across your eyelid. I am using the color on the left on the Sephora bronzer trio (pictured at right) Use a flat brush and apply all over eyelid not passing the crease. Also apply underneath your lower eyelashes and connect the color at the corner. So you have the base for a V like corner like so:

Next you want to take a darker shimmering gold eyeshadow I used the second color to the right from Covergirl's eye enhancer in brown shades: And apply it only to the crease of your eyes. There isn't much difference between the two colors so it is okay if you mess up. Make sure you blend the colors so there are not any harsh edges. Then take the dark brown shimmery color and apply it just in the corner of your eye. Also apply it on the crease till you reach the middle. It should look like this so far:

Then take the lightest color from the Covergirl set and apply it on your brow bone and in the inner corners of both eyes. Next take a pencil eyeliner and apply it on your waterline. Blink a couple of times and then apply again.

Next step is the hardest and will take some practice if you are not used to using liquid eyeliner. I am using Loreal telescopic liquid eyeliner in carbon black Do a couple of practice strokes on your hand to get the feel of the brush. Then apply as close to your lash line as you possible can. Making the line thicker at the end. Then when you reach the corner of your eye wing out the eyeliner. You may have to tweak it a little with some water and your finger to create that perfect tip. Try to make both eyes look similar, they don't have to match completely but at least look alike.

Your eyes should look like this so far:

Curl your lashes, a good trick is heating your metal eyelash curler with your hairdryer to create a better curl. Then apply mascara, my favorite mascara is Loreal's Telescopic Mascara.

Next apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, and lightly brush your forehead and nose. Then to create a beautiful natural looking glow, I use Wet n Wild's Mega Glo and apply it on my cheeks in a circular motion and on my cupids bow (above your upper lip) and below my bottom lip also to make my lips stand out more. The last and final step is applying a gold lipgloss to complete the look.

Finished! Questions? Comments? Email me!

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Essentials

This post is a list of what every girl needs in her makeup bag. Even if you don't wear a lot of makeup, there are still the essentials that every girl needs. It is always good to have different tools to create different looks. Because well, It's boring to wear the same look everyday. :p

• Foundation. Be it liquid or powder. It is a key ingredient for every girl. Even if you don't wear it everyday, it is really good to have for days when you have lots of redness, uneven skin tone etc. I won't say much much since I already covered foundation basics in my first post.
• Concealer. As I have said before it is the one makeup product you should buy name brand. You will be so glad you have it when an unexpected blemish pops up right before a big event. How to apply it and more information on concealer is posted here.
• Black liquid eyeliner. To use liquid eyeliner is hard to apply correctly and will take some practice, however it is essential. You can create a lot of dramatic looks and even use it for drawing. Sounds weird right? Well it won't when Halloween comes around and don't have a costume. ;)
• Black eyeliner pencil. While it's good to have other color eyeliners, black is the best to help your eyes to stand out and my signature look always has black eyeliner on my waterline. I just like how my eyes look and how they are redefined.
• Makeup Brushes. There are just 5 brushes that are the most important: blush brush, flat eyeshadow brush, Kabuki brush, blending brush, and concealer brush.
• Lip stick/Lip Gloss. My mom always told me my makeup looked "unfinished" because I didn't have any lip gloss or lip stick on. She would always say "put on some lips." You always want to put something on your lips because if you don't your makeup looks as if something is missing. And in most cases it pulls the whole makeup look together.
• Pearl White eyeshadow. If you don't wear eyeshadow usually I still do suggest that you do have this. For the inner corners of your eyes and just for a touch of color on your eyelids to brighten them up a bit. Also as in my last post to help accentuate your lips. ;)
• Mascara. This has to be the most important since even if you hardly wear any makeup you should at least wear this. It helps bring out your eyes and makes them pop and choosing one can be a tricky cause.
• Highlighter/Face Illuminator. Ever wonder how celebs get that beautiful glow? They use highlighters but of course! ;) This is one of my favorite products to use. I love the effect it give and how beautiful it looks in pictures! :) I use Wet n Wild Mega Glo
• Tweezers. Every woman should own a pair of tweezers. To tame those monstrous eyebrows :p I recommend Tweezer Man they are the best and the sharpest. Other cheap brands I have tried hardly can grasp the hair. Tweezer Man tweezers get the job done.

If you are on a budget (like me) build your makeup collection with time. Don't go buy everything at once and spend a fortune. Also you should buy a new mascara every 3 months to keep from getting an eye infection.

Questions? Comments? Email me! :)

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Tickle Me Pink

Want a perfect look for your job? For school, for shopping or even for a day out with the girls? Then try this fresh, sweet and innocent look!
Perfect for school, work, shopping or any daytime activity. Plus it's really quick and easy! This look is great for any eye color but I think it helps make the green eyes pop. ;)



First of all, start off with a clean face. Foundation, concealer, eyebrows filled in, and powder. To save space I won't talk about how to apply them. I also did a tutorial on how to apply it you can read it here. However I will tell you after you put your liquid foundation on it is always good to put a powder on to seal the makeup, and it helps covers up redness. I use the lightest Maybelline Mineral Power (shown at left) To apply first you need a kabuki brush of some kind. Tap the powder into the the cap of the container and take your brush and swirl the powder into the brush. Then apply all over your face in circular motion. Make sure you coat your skin evenly.

















Next take a dark pinkish color. I am using Mac's Hepcat Frost:

Take a flat makeup brush and load it up with the eyeshadow and apply it all over your lids and wing the color out a bit to make the color stand out. Plus it makes the look more glamorous. When applying the eyeshadow do not go past the crease. Make sure it is evenly applied. Then you want to take a blending brush and blend the eyeshadow to the shade you want. Usually when I apply this pink it is too dramatic so I like to tone the color down by blending. Then take a purplish pinkish color, I am using the purple from Almay's intense i-color pallet:
Then take the same flat brush and apply it inside the crease. Again take the blending brush and blend away any harsh edges so that the two colors flow into each other. Like so:

Then take a pearl whitish color and apply it on the brow bone. Make sure it isn't matte and it has a little bit of a shimmer to it. It really ties the whole look together. Then make sure you apply it into the corners of your eyes to brighten them and make them appear bigger.

Next take a purple/pink eyeliner and line as close to your lash line as humanly possible. The best part about using this eyeliner is that you don't have to make sure the line is completely straight! :) Then line your lower lash line. And connect the two lines together to create a V on the outer corners of your eyes. Don't apply it on your waterline since it won't be visible. It will appear very light and it may not look like you have any eyeliner on. But after you finish you will see that your eyes are 'defined.' For this tutorial I am using Almay Intense i-color eyeliner "bring out the green". (Pictured at the left) Even if your eyes are not green, this eyeliner is perfect for this look. It is not dramatic since this look is in no way meant to look dramatic. Note: it doesn't have to be this exact eyeliner. You can use any light purple/pinkish eyeliner. Don't be afraid to play with color, or be afraid to try new things.



Next step is blush. Choose a bright pink to keep the makeup clean. I am using Bare Minerals Diamond Laughter Blush. (Pictured at right) Use a blush brush and tap a tiny amount of the blush into the cap of the blush and swirl the brush in the cap about four times so the color gets inside the brush. Then tap the brush on the cap to get rid of access because you don't want too much color, that could over power the look. You want to keep it fresh and clean. Then smile and apply it on the apples of your cheeks in a circular motion and then back toward your hair line. Then lightly brush your chin, nose, and forehead for a touch of color.
This step is optional but I love to accentuate my lips. I take a white shimmery peal color and apply it on my cupids bow. Yes, that really is the name :p Take your index finger and lightly touch the eyeshadow to get just a dot of it on your finger and rub into the indent between your nose and mouth. Make sure it is evenly covered and there isn't an area whiter than others. After applied you should see the light reflecting your lips and making them not only appear larger but stand out.

The last step is lipstick! I suggest to use lipstick instead of lip gloss because the glossiness will take the attention away from your eyes. So stay with a light pink color, or a color closest to your natural lip color to keep the makeup looking natural.





I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! :) Questions? Comments? Email me!

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