tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70159711203600401282024-03-12T20:30:21.936-07:00coffee_plsmakeup looks, reviews, and tutorialsJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-55690640185106443212015-09-17T16:16:00.001-07:002015-09-17T16:16:47.312-07:00City Color Cosmetics Swatches and 3 FOTDS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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City Color Cosmetics sent me some stuff to try! They didn't pay me, they didn't make me promise to say anything specific or only give a good review. In fact, I'm surprised they still like me after my first mini-review on instagram*. Read on for details on that, plus swatches and my thoughts on their Shimmer Shadows! And yes, there's a discount code. (It's "coffeepls".)<br />
<a name='more'></a>Let's just start with the <b>TL;DR: </b>Yes, you should buy these, if you like beautiful metallic lid colors! They're not great to apply with a fluffy brush but it can be done. They have a couple color names that mildly offend me but I can chill*.<br />
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<a href="http://citycolorcosmetics.com/shimmer-shadows/#.VfsnZd9VhBc" target="_blank">Use code "coffeepls" at checkout for 10% off these!</a> They're already only $6.99, so I mean hey. Nice price for how much you're getting, and I seriously loooove the formula.<br />
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Ok, so first, all the swatches. I'm not a pro beauty blogger guys, so these aren't pro lighted or anything. In fact, swatch photos are harder than I thought. I didn't wait long enough for the primer to set, so some of the swatches look janky. The shadows have performed nothing but beautifully on my lids though!<br />
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Swatched on bare skin on left, primer on right, color by color, respectively. Confused enough?<br />
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Black Widow (left) and Oh So Naughty (right):<br />
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All Eyes On Me (left) and Spring Fling (right):</div>
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Marsala (left) and Homecoming Queen (right):</div>
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Cheers to Life (left) and Pharaoh (right):</div>
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See how the gold almost looks WORSE on the primer? Yeah, that's not how it is in real life. These shadows are great.<br />
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Beach Cottage (left) and Hint of Mint (right):</div>
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It's a Boy!<b>*</b> (left) and Breezy (right): </div>
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<b> *Ok, let's just start with this one. This is the part where I'm surprised City Color wasn't super mad at me.</b><br />
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Here's the FOTD I did using the beautiful cobalt blue:<br />
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I did this look, I was soooo pleased with it, then I looked at the color name so I could post it on instagram, and it was called "It's a Boy!"<br />
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I think that's ridiculous. Blue = boys and pink = girls is such a stupid, archaic idea at this point, and frankly I can't believe a modern makeup company would name colors based on that. Now, let me be clear, I know that City Color was not intending to be small-minded or to offend anyone. But <b>at what point does "we didn't mean it that way" not a good enough reason to perpetuate silly, outdated gender profiling/marketing?</b><br />
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I understand that some may think I'm taking this way too seriously, but let me assure you, there aren't a lot of thing I take seriously when it comes to make up. However, things that contribute to pigeonholing children into stereotypes is something I do take seriously, and I will be transparent as far as my thoughts on these kinds of topics. Being honest with my followers (few they may be) is really important to me.<br />
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That said, I talked to my contact at the company, and we're cool! While they didn't share this look on their instagram (which I didn't expect them to do anyway), they didn't revoke their support of me and still hoped I enjoyed trying the products, which I have.One name (well, two... there a pink called "It's a Girl") won't stop me from recommending shadows that I have genuinely enjoyed. So yes, I recommend these!<br />
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Here are two other looks I did using Cheers to Life, with which I'm a little obsessed:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FOTD using City Color Shimmer Shadow in Cheers to Life</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">FOTD using City Color Shimmer Shadow in Cheers to Life</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">FOTD using City Color Shimmer Shadow in Cheers to Life</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">FOTD using City Color Shimmer Shadow in Cheers to Life</span></td></tr>
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<b>Full Review/Thoughts</b><br />
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I really like these! I love using them as a super shimmery/metallic lid color with matte shadows in the crease. I found they didn't blend as well as I wanted them to with a Mac 217, and it does require some finesse. It can be done, but it's not the easiest ever. But I also don't love a super shimmery crease, so it works great for me! The staying power is also great, no complaints there. Overall, I do recommend them!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://citycolorcosmetics.com/shimmer-shadows/#.VfsnZd9VhBc" target="_blank">You can use "coffeepls" at checkout for 10% off your purchase!</a></span><br />
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Here are the rest of the products I used in each FOTD:<br />
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<b>Blue FOTD:</b><br />
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FACE<br />
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<ul>
<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in the lightest shade, MIXED WITH</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body in White, MIXED WITH</li>
<li>Boots No.7 Radiance Balm (also used over top as cheekbone highlight)</li>
<li>Darling Girl Cosmetics blush in Portal of Faces (you need this)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush</li>
</ul>
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EYES</div>
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<ul>
<li>City Color Shimmer Shadow in It's a Boy!</li>
<li>Sleek Makeup Matte Darks palette, navy blue</li>
<li>Naked 3 (the two matte mauves, Limit and Nooner)</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes in #510</li>
</ul>
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LIPS</div>
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<ul>
<li>Nyx SLim Lip Pencil in 810 Natural</li>
<li>Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee </li>
</ul>
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<b>Gold and Purple FOTD</b></div>
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FACE</div>
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<ul>
<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in the lightest shade, MIXED WITH</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body in White, MIXED WITH</li>
<li>Boots No.7 Radiance Balm</li>
<li>Benefit Hoola Bronzer </li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush </li>
</ul>
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EYES</div>
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<ul>
<li>City Color Shimmer Shadow in Cheers to Life</li>
<li>Sleek Makeup Matte Darks palette (dark purple)</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrown in Chocolate</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes in #747M</li>
</ul>
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LIPS</div>
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<ul>
<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in 810 Natural</li>
<li>Nyx Butter Lipstick in Snowcap</li>
</ul>
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<b>Gritty Messy Brown and Gold Thing</b></div>
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Face</div>
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<ul>
<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in the lightest shade, MIXED WITH</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body in C1, MIXED WITH</li>
<li>Boots No.7 Radiance Balm </li>
<li>Benefit Hoola bronzer, used generously</li>
<li>Mary Loumanizer, every fucking where</li>
</ul>
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EYES</div>
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<ul>
<li>Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear</li>
<li>Sonia Kashuk Matte Palette (some browns/taupes)</li>
<li>Some dark brown shadow in my Z palette probably from Nude'Tude</li>
<li>City Color Shimmer Shadow in Cheers to Life</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Gel Liner in Immortal</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow is Chocolate</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #510</li>
</ul>
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LIPS</div>
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<ul>
<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in 810 Natural (go figure)</li>
<li>Mac Myth</li>
</ul>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-83011603719928281362015-07-25T23:30:00.002-07:002015-07-29T13:38:14.960-07:00I'm not dead! Makeup Geek Utopia Pigment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know I've been all absent from instagram and stuff, but I'm still alive! Did a look today that was inspired by someone on instagram, I don't even remember who at this point. If you recognize it, let me know!<br />
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I have passions and focuses outside of makeup, and they've been dominating my life lately. This year has brought a lot of change, and this month particularly. I feel like there's been a lot of energy moving, if that makes sense. Things will continue to be interesting, and I know we'll all be re-experiencing, re-thinking, re-feeling things through September.<br />
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What do I want? What do I love? What do I desire? All questions I've been asking myself this summer. My mind has been on past events that either took something dear away from me or gave me some of the greatest gifts.<br />
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I'm always looking to experience beauty in life, whether that's in makeup and aesthetics, learning, human connection, the reward of discipline and endurance. Makeup always feels like a very outermost manifestation of my perception of beauty on all levels.<br />
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This makeup resonated when I did it. With all those reflections of desire, want, beauty, urge, change, etc. Whatever that means! I went with all that energy, and ended up with this.<br />
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Well, I guess a few life thoughts seeped into a makeup post. There you have it!<br />
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Product List<br />
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FACE<br />
<ul>
<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in 110 </li>
<li>Mac Face and Body in White</li>
<li>Boots No.7 Radiance Balm</li>
<li>(three above items mixed together = HG summer skin)</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe (minimal contour)</li>
<li>Benefit Hoola (not-minimal bronzer)</li>
<li>Benefit Watts Up (cheekbones and cupid's bow)</li>
</ul>
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EYES</div>
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<ul>
<li>NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Primer</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Utopia Pigment (mixed with Inglot Duraline)</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Bitten shadow</li>
<li>Sleek Makeup dark purple and navy matte shadow (crease)</li>
<li>Sleek Makeup shimmery lavender shadow (inner corner</li>
<li>shimmery white shadow (inner corner)</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate</li>
<li>Maybelline Chaotic mascara </li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #747M</li>
</ul>
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LIPS</div>
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<li>Nyx Liner in 810 Natural</li>
<li>Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brullee</li>
</ul>
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Thanks for viewing!</div>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-51037006434029657172015-06-01T10:49:00.002-07:002015-06-01T10:49:31.350-07:00Brows for Dark Red Hair (OCC Black Dahlia)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are plenty of beautiful brow products to match natural red hair, but what about those of us with dyed dark red hair? I've been on a quest for a product to match my hair for a while now, and I think I found a solution.<br />
<a name='more'></a>My criteria for this brow product of my dreams:<br />
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<li>Must be a cream or pencil product, not powder</li>
<li>Must be matte</li>
<li>Must not be TOO purple or TOO orange</li>
<li>Must match my hair (obviously)</li>
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I didn't think it would be that hard to find a good burgundy cream eyeliner, but apparently, it is. Many of the nearly burgundy cream or gel liners have a lot of purple in them, which means when they're blended out, they look quite purple.</div>
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I have tried mixing blood red gel liner (Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison) with different colors of Anastasia Dipbrow (Ebony and Chocolate), and while it worked a couple times, it was too hard to get a good ratio each time (it often pulled too orange) and also a pain to mix up.</div>
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Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony was just too dark on me by itself, and Dipbrow in Auburn is definitely too "natural red", or orange next to my hair. Dipbrow in Chocolate is the closest to being acceptable in my mind, and I quite like it very minimally with some Benefit Gimme Brow, as seen in <a href="http://coffeeplss.blogspot.com/2015/05/undereye-bags.html" target="_blank">this post.</a></div>
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My search for the perfect blackened red/burgundy with not-too-much-purple came to a close last week, when I realized that DUH, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics makes a pencil in the color Black Dahlia, which is THE color I need. I always think about their lip tars, and forget they have a nice range of pencil products as well.</div>
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Here's how OCC Black Dahlia looks on my brows AND lips:</div>
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I think we have a winner, folks.</div>
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I hope this helps some people who were looking to match their brows to their hair!</div>
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Full product list:</div>
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<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mac Face & Body in C1, N1, and White</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ben Nye translucent powder</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Boots Radiance Balm</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Nyx blush in Taupe</li>
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<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Anastasia Dipbrown in Chocolate</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">OCC Lip Pencil in Black Dahlia</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Benefit Gimme Brow in medium/dark</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sonia Kashuk Matte Neutrals palette</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Makeup Geek gel liner in Immortal</li>
<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Red Cherry Lashes #83</li>
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<li style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.42857142857143em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">OCC Lip Pencil in Black Dahlia</li>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-34317899419954070002015-05-28T06:01:00.000-07:002015-05-28T06:01:51.022-07:00UNDEREYE BAGS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always thought there was something chic and glamorous about people who had awesome lower lids that could be contoured and played up. It has that I-woke-up-with-this-badass-smoky-eye-because-I-don't-give-a-damn-and-still-always-look-awesome quality to it, know what I mean?<br />
<a name='more'></a>Well, anyway, I dig undereye bag contour. I've seen it around instagram lately, particularly <a href="https://instagram.com/ssssamanthaa/" target="_blank">Samantha Ravndhal's</a> instagram, and I decided to try to really make it happen for myself.<br />
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I really like how it turned out!<br />
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A twitter follower alerted me to the fact that this is in fact a Korean beauty trend called "aegyo sal".<br />
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Who started the trend where you dye your roots and get it all over yourself then say "fuck it" and put on a lip color to match your hair dye halo?<br />
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Because I'm on board with that too.<br />
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Product list:<br />
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FACE<br />
<ul>
<li>Mac Face & Body in C1, N1, and White </li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent powder </li>
<li>Boots Radiance Balm</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe </li>
<li>Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma eyeshadow (highlight)</li>
</ul>
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EYES<br />
<ul>
<li>NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrown in Chocolate</li>
<li>Benefit Gimme Brow in medium/dark</li>
<li>Sonia Kashuk Matte Neutrals palette</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma</li>
<li>Makeup Geek gel liner in Immortal</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #510</li>
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LIPS</div>
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<li>Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp (this looks much more yellow-based in better lighting, more coral, less true pink)</li>
</ul>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-67663477606750781132015-05-28T05:42:00.000-07:002015-05-28T05:57:52.463-07:00Bright Eye with Grey/Nude Lip (with video)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I did a super bright look inspired by @alyssamarieartisty on instagram!<br />
<a name='more'></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e36UU6vHiVg" target="_blank">I did a little get ready with me video for it too.</a> As always, it has timestamps so you can skip around to different parts of the video according to which products you want to see being used, etc.<br />
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Product List:<br />
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FACE<br />
<ul>
<li>Mac Face & Body in C1, N1, and White </li>
<li>Benefit High Beam </li>
<li>OCC Creme Color Concentrate in John Doe </li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent powder </li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe </li>
</ul>
EYES<br />
<ul>
<li>NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrown in Chocolate/Makeup Geek Gel liner in Poison (brows)</li>
<li>Sleek Makeup Sunset Palette </li>
<li>Sleek Makeup ultra matte darks (beige)</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Bitten</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Vanilla Bean </li>
<li>Urban Decay Electric Palette - Slowburn </li>
<li>Urban Decay Electric Palette - Fringe</li>
<li>Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk </li>
<li>Urban Decay Electric Palette - Thrash </li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes in WSP with chunks of 102s on top </li>
</ul>
LIPS<br />
<ul>
<li>LA Splash Lip Couture in Ghoulish </li>
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And here's how I feel about the audio quality in the video...<br />
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I was way too far away. Thanks for viewing!<br />
<br />Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-47871946825415008962015-04-28T11:18:00.000-07:002015-04-28T11:57:14.367-07:00Smoky Eye with Copper Highlight - video!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This look was inspired by the song/video <a href="https://youtu.be/ZT_skmohD-c" target="_blank">I'm a Ruin</a> by Marina and the Diamonds!<br />
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I did a chill get ready with me video on it too, which you can watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQo_EnhNrMU" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I wanted to focus on some major highlight by layering products, and of course the copper/gold inner corner highlight.<br />
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FACE<br />
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<ul>
<li>Mac Face & Body in C1, N1, and White </li>
<li>OCC Creme Color Concentrate in John Doe </li>
<li>Ben Nye Translucent Powder </li>
<li>Benefit Hoola </li>
<li>Benefit High Beam with Nyx Dewy Finish setting spray </li>
<li>TheBalm Mary Loumanizer</li>
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EYES<br />
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<ul>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate and Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison (red) for brows </li>
<li>Sleek Makeup matte darks palette (yellow/beige shade), and sunset palete (orange and gold) </li>
<li>Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear and Bitten </li>
<li>TheBalm Nude'Tude (dark brown and black shadows) </li>
<li>Makeup Geek gel liner in Immortal (tightline) </li>
<li>Nyx Jumbo Pencil in Black Bean </li>
<li>Makeup Geek Vegas Lights pigment with ELF Lock and Seal</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #747L </li>
</ul>
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LIPS<br />
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<ul>
<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Natural </li>
<li>Anastasia Liquid Lipstick in Pure Hollywood </li>
</ul>
Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-59323175701153091352015-03-31T11:35:00.003-07:002015-07-26T22:27:35.676-07:00Hair FAQ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made an FAQ video for all the hair questions I get! If you've ever asked about my hair and didn't get an answer (sorry!), this should cover everything!<br />
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Here's the video if you like that sort of thing! It's long, but there are clickable things and timestamps so you can jump to any question without having to sit through all of it.<br />
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Here's a short version of what I answer in the video, I recommend the video though because it's much more detailed:<br />
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<b>What's your natural hair color? </b>Red!<br />
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<b>Do you still henna your hair? </b>Nope, but it impacts how the Ion color looks on my hair now.<br />
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<b>How do you get/keep volume with your length? </b>I don't wash it very often if I can help it, and my bangs that are growing out help with volume around my face.<br />
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<b>How often/with what do you wash it? </b>I wash it once my scalp gets flaky or once I've forgotten the last time I shampooed, probably once every 7-10 days... maybe longer.<br />
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<b>How do you detangle? </b>Brush with a soft brush only before showering, from tips to roots, comb after letting conditioner soak in the shower.<br />
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<b>What products do you use to style? </b>I don't use any hair products! I just use either coconut or avocado oil on the tips and a little throughout.<br />
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<b>Do you use leave-ins or masks? </b>Nope, just the oils, but not as a leave-in treatment or mask.<br />
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<b>How do you style your hair? </b>I put a bit of oil in it, then DON'T TOUCH IT. I never brush or comb my hair until I'm about to get in the shower or IN the shower. So I guess I don't really style it!<br />
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<b>Any tips for growing long and healthy hair?</b> Try not to heat style it, and make sure you're eating good, nutrient dense food! When I was struggling with disordered eating, it wrecked my hair. Food has impacted my hair tons. I eat a pretty healthy diet now, full of lots of good fats, vegetables, no gluten, etc. It has done WONDERS for my hair!<br />
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One question I forgot to answer is <b>how fast the red fades/how I keep it lasting.</b> Since my hair is red/hennaed underneath, the red seems to stick around a lot longer on me! It DOES fade quite quickly, but I have the help from henna to keep it somewhat vibrant.<br />
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Let me know if I missed anything or if you have any other questions!Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-48928370495933105452015-03-28T19:36:00.002-07:002015-03-28T21:51:22.962-07:00Boobs, Instagram, and Stigmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's not often that I speak up about things like this, because I'm all for people doing and saying whatever they want and not having to be called out for every little thing. But last night while doing this makeup and shooting it, I realized some things about myself that I hadn't before. And there are some things I want to share.<br />
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First, this look was inspired by the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc3j9gTrpQc" target="_blank">Solitaire by Marina and the Diamonds</a>. The lyrics are a little melancholy, with a hint of vindictiveness, but ultimately, the message they send to me is empowering. To me, this song is about how it feels to be ignored by a lover, feeling that passive rejection and isolating yourself, but finding in your solitude that your worth and power are inherent and unconditional. It's about realizing that <b>only you can hold you back, and if you realize your own power and step into it, anything is possible.</b><br />
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When I do my makeup and take photos of it to post online, it's like a creative project each time. It starts with a vision, and I try to create that vision with what I have. My vision for this was a bombshell look, with something that alluded to tear having been shed (the blue glitter), but a powerful, slightly vindictive expression that said,<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"You made me question my worth, but I've risen above your judgement."</span></blockquote>
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So, what am I speaking up about exactly?<br />
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The photo on the left is exactly what I had envisioned for this idea/makeup look, and I was so excited to see it come to life. But when I imagined myself posting this on instagram or facebook, I found myself being nervous that I would get backlash for wearing a strappy bra, with contoured boobs, and basically being very obviously and overtly sexy. I noticed that I was afraid to present myself like that because I was afraid people would think I was using my body just to get attention, or that if I respected myself, it would just be about the art/makeup, and I wouldn't have to exploit my body.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's when it hit me. This look was everything I wanted it to be, boobs and all. Why was I afraid it might damage my credibility?</span><br />
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Where did I get the idea that somehow letting my boobs be seen makes me less of an artist, or make the piece less creative? Why was I ashamed and embarrassed to share this work that turned out just like I had hoped?<br />
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I've been on reddit the past few days, and remembered there was a circlejerk subreddit for /r/makeupaddiction. I understand that circlejerk subreddits are there for people to satirize certain subs, and I think that's perfectly fine. Much of the stuff on there is hilarious, but much of it personally makes fun of artists I know, basically taking it a step further and implying that they're bad artists or bad people for certain reasons. I know part of the personalized posts about these artists are based on the obsession some users garner FOR these artists, but either way, it really sheds light on something.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If someone gets successful enough, there will be a group of people in love with their work, and a group of people who try constantly to cut them down, using anything they can as ammunition.</span><br />
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I thought specifically of <a href="https://instagram.com/ssssamanthaa/" target="_blank">Ssssamanthaa</a>. I remember her start on reddit, and she was WILDLY popular, and gained traction and success really quickly with her beauty and skill as a makeup artist. She soon took off on instagram and youtube, and some people on /r/makeupaddiction started implying that the only reason she was on the front page or was well liked at all was because she was "pretty", and people upvote pretty girls. The end.<br />
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Now, I see a lot of posts on reddit making fun of photos that are supposedly of a "lip swatch", that is mostly cleavage. Samantha often includes her boobs in photos, aka doesn't crop them out when she posts photos of her makeup. It's obvious who these posts are directed at.<br />
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<b>It's clear that Samantha is comfortable in her own skin, loves herself and her body, so why wouldn't she share that? And why is she sometimes shamed for it? </b>I've seen her called a sell out, attention seeker, and worse, implying that she purposely posts "makeup" photos that are really about her boobs. Implying that a "real" artist would focus on the makeup work, and not "have to flaunt" her body.<br />
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I realized that I didn't want to be the focus of comments like that, and I am OFTEN careful that I don't show too much in makeup photos. And if I do, I'm nervous about backlash. But here's the thing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you love and respect your body, and are comfortable in it, and it IS a part of your overall creative vision you're presenting, how does that take value away from what you post? </span><br />
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<b>It doesn't.</b><br />
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Even if it's not a part of the creative vision you're presenting and you're just really cool with your body, <b>it STILL doesn't.</b><br />
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No one can judge whether or not Sam considers her entire body, including her boobs, part of her creative vision, or just what she chooses to share with the world as her personal embodiment of beauty. It's ignorant and disrespectful to assume those kinds of things. I personally admire her work, and particularly who she is as a person. I doubt she's just seeking attention and using her body get something.<br />
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So, with that in mind, <b>I decided that I was going to stop inadvertently supporting the notion that if a woman posts photos that include cleavage/boobs, she's an attention seeking bimbo who doesn't deserve respect as a creative human.</b><br />
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That's the photo I posted on instagram. I immediately starting losing followers. Luckily, I don't do instagram stuff to get as many followers as possible, I do it to share with anyone who appreciates my fun little creative projects. It's impossible to know if people unfollowed because of my boobs being so obviously and purposely a part of this, or if they didn't like the makeup, or whatever, but I couldn't help but think of the reddit community and their comments and general attitude toward boobs in photos of makeup... and everything that implied.<br />
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But I'm here to say that <b>if you, like me, are inadvertently contributing to this idea that boobs cancel out creative value, or that a woman proudly showing her boobs means she's not respectable, or that you need to cover up so people don't "get the wrong idea", <span style="font-size: large;">now is a great time to STOP contributing.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If we truly want to empower women and ALL people, we must be comfortable in our own skin, and stop judging others who are comfortable and are presenting themselves accordingly. We have to stop viewing women's bodies as objects. We have to stop assuming that women who don't hide their boobs are USING their bodies to get something. </span><br />
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Through this, I realized that <b>I have been ashamed of my own body.</b> Years ago I struggled with disordered eating, and when I finally started eating again, I gained a lot of weight and had breasts for the first time in my life. I had essentially delayed puberty with my restricted diet and overexercising, until I was age 19. I still have a hard time accepting and loving my feminine body, particularly my boobs. This experience shed light on that for me, and has reinforced in me drive to accept myself unconditionally. <b>It's work, loving and respecting yourself. I've spent years of my life doing the opposite.</b> These photos were empowering to me, and I wanted to share this story in hopes that it might reach someone who needed this realization as much as I did. I didn't realize how much of a hold these stigmas had on me until I took these photos.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't be afraid of yourself. Be who you are, openly and honestly. Love yourself unconditionally, accept yourself unconditionally, and encourage other to do the same. No matter what that means to them personally. </span><br />
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I was going to quote some lyrics from the song that particularly stood out to me as I did this creative project, but I really recommend you <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc3j9gTrpQc" target="_blank">listen to the song</a>, to hear and understand the whole feel I was going for.</div>
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Thanks for reading, if you made it all the way through that. I hope it's valuable to some of you. Remember, the most important thing is to love and respect yourself, and love and respect others. <b>Let's lift each other up, not cut each other down.</b> Much love to you all.<br />
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I want to be clear, and say that I am not in any way saying all women should flaunt their boobs and bodies, or that everyone should enjoy looking at photos with boobs or cleavage. I'm simply saying that it's not ok to judge someone who does. I'm also not trying to say that the entire reddit community hates anyone, or is constantly a mean environment. I made a lot of friends on reddit a year or so ago, and learned SO much from the community. I brought it up in this post in this way because I've noticed a change in the community, and I was just conveying what was going through my head after making these photos and realizations.<br />
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<li>Nyx Color Correcting Primer (green one)</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent setting powder</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body, equal parts N1, C1, and White (used the powder under foundation method)</li>
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<li>Makeup Geek Gel Liner</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #510</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony mixed with Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison (brows)</li>
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<li>Stila Stay All Day liquid lipstick in Fiery</li>
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<br />Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-70671986656553395542015-03-26T15:30:00.001-07:002015-03-26T15:30:32.720-07:00Foundation FAQ video!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey guys! I made an FAQ/demo video all about my foundation routine, how I let my freckles shine through my foundation, and touched on skincare too. If you're interested, here it is!<br />
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This is LA Splash Cosmetics Lip Couture in Ghoulish.<br />
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I hear it's a dupe for Lime Crime's Cashmere, but I've never bought Lime Crime so I can't vouch for that.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">LA Splash Lip Couture in Ghoulish</span></td></tr>
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I'm just here to post pictures for you to see, because I love it, and who doesn't need lip swatches?<br />
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I also highlight straight to hell and back and loved every moment of it. A combination of Benefit High Beam and TheBalm Mary-Loumanizer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LA Splash Lip Couture in Ghoulish</td></tr>
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The longevity of this is nice, but it does wear a little faster than my Anastasia liquid lipstick. However, at almost half the price, it's worth it in my opinion!<br />
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Product List<br />
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Face<br />
<ul>
<li>Nyx Color Correcting Primer (green one)</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent setting powder</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body, equal parts N1, C1, and White (used the powder under foundation method)</li>
<li>OCC Creme Color Concentrate in John Doe</li>
<li>Benefit High Beam</li>
<li>TheBalm Mary-Loumanizer</li>
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Eyes- </div>
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<ul>
<li>Ben Nye translucent powder</li>
<li>Benefit High Beam</li>
<li>TheBalm Mary-Loumanizer</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Gel Liner</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #43</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony mixed with Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison (brows)</li>
</ul>
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Lips</div>
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<ul>
<li>LA Splash Lip Couture liquid lipstick in Ghoulish</li>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-55316577214133316732015-03-15T23:49:00.003-07:002015-03-16T00:29:35.829-07:00Copper Halo Eye Went Wicked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What makes a halo eye sexier?<br />
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You kind of can't go wrong with this pigment. It's Vegas Lights by Makeup Geek. It's a beautiful copper and there's not much else to say other than LOOK AT IT. REAL CLOSE.<br />
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I knew I wanted to do a halo eye, but I wanted it to feel more wicked. So I added a simple inner and outer wing and made sure the blending made it look like the pointy parts were emerging out of the darkness of the corners. From there, patting on the pigment to highlight the center of my lids was simple and awesome.<br />
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I think this is a really fun way to do a halo eye but add some extra sexiness. I wore this to a pole dance showcase and got lots of compliments. It felt perfect for the atmosphere!<br />
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Product List<br />
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Face-<br />
<ul>
<li>Nyx Color Correcting Primer (green one)</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent setting powder</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body, equal parts N1, C1, and White (used the powder under foundation method)</li>
<li>OCC Creme Color Concentrate in John Doe</li>
<li>Nyx Blush in Taupe</li>
</ul>
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Eyes- </div>
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<li>Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Vegas Lights pigment</li>
<li>Sleek Makeup random peachy color form a palette</li>
<li>Random dark brown eyeshadow (from Nude'Tude I think)</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Gel Liner in Immortal (black)</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #WSP, with #201s cut up and glued on top</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony mixed with Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison (brows)</li>
</ul>
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Lips</div>
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<ul>
<li>Nyx Matte Lipstick in Spirit </li>
</ul>
Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-72656713091696355002015-03-13T22:01:00.000-07:002015-03-13T22:01:38.832-07:00Pure Hollywood - Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finally snagged Pure Hollywood!<br />
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What can I say, I boarded the hype train with no hesitations and I'm glad I did. This is a wonderful color and the longevity is sick.<br />
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My eyes were done using Naked 3 and Red Cherry Lashes. Also, fuck bottom lashes. Seriously they're horrible. I'll have to learn a better way to deal with them because I had a bad time trying to make them look good.<br />
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Here are some more photos!<br />
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Check out those bottom lashes... wait don't check them out actually.<br />
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I even loved this lip color so much I snapped some photos before the rest of my makeup was even done, because I questioned even NEEDING other makeup.<br />
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I don't remember what was going through my head when I took this photo but here it is<br />
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I'm sure there was some reason for it!<br />
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Product List<br />
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Face-<br />
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<li>Nyx Color Correcting Primer (green one)</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent setting powder</li>
<li>Mac Face and Body, equal parts N1, C1, and White (used the powder under foundation method)</li>
<li>OCC Creme Color Concentrate in John Doe</li>
<li>Nyx Blush in Taupe</li>
<li>Benefit High Beam</li>
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<li>UD Naked 3 palette </li>
<li>Makeup Geek Gel Liner</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #43</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony mixed with Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison (brows)</li>
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Lips</div>
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<li>Anastasia Liquid Lipstick in Pure Hollywood</li>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-12878832272382484942015-02-17T15:26:00.001-08:002015-02-17T15:29:13.210-08:00#breakinginstatrends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found a tag on instagram I actually really like, #breakinginstatrends.<br />
<a name='more'></a>As far as I can tell, the tag was either created or made popular by <a href="http://instagram.com/ambermdean" target="_blank">@ambermdean</a>. It features things I love seeing in makeup: interesting textures, colors, and shapes, all in intriguing combinations that stretch the imagination. There's a difference between doing something crazy for the sake of it being different or contrary to trends, and doing something artful. Ambermdean is artful!<br />
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This particular look was inspired by one of my favorite instagram artists, <a href="http://instagram.com/chloemish_makeup" target="_blank">@chloemish_makeup</a>. I tried to kind of recreate a look she did with whatever I had on hand, and this is what it turned out like!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup Geek Bitten & Cocoa Bear, MUFE burgundy shadow, Darling Girl pigment in Blue Flame</td></tr>
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I used a duochrome pigment by Darling Girl Cosmetics called Blue Flame, which, as you might expect, shifts from red to blue. It's bomb.<br />
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I don't own Fyrinnae Mephisto pigment, but from what I can tell and what some redditors said, Blue Flame is really similar.<br />
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Anyway, just wanted to share these on here! I have a review coming up as soon as the weather clears up a bit here so I can take some good swatch pictures. Until then, keep it messy and check out the #breakinginstatrends tag for some cool inspiration!<br />
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Product List:<br />
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FACE<br />
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<li>Mac Face and Body, equal parts N1, C1, and White</li>
<li>OCC Creme Colro Concentrate in John Doe, set with Nyx Taupe (contour)</li>
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EYES</div>
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<li>Darling Girl Cosmetics pigment in Blue Flame</li>
<li>UD Electric Pallete in Chaos (just a touch on the inner corner)</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Bitten (crease) and Cocoa Bear (bottom lash line)</li>
<li>MUFE No. 162 burgundy shadow (old numbering system)</li>
<li>Nude'Tude black eyeshadow (bottom lashline)</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes in WSP and some other ones cut up and smushed in there</li>
<li>Brows: Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony mixed with MUG gel liner in Poison</li>
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LIPS</div>
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<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Natural</li>
<li>Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brullee</li>
</ul>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-62542679498626916142014-11-11T14:25:00.001-08:002014-11-11T14:26:24.521-08:00The Dark Deepness<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigh7T948HL9ujUXOlOikKvGMOYM0m9enqXNGVEn4bR9gUAHLEcETTz_hR-RbDa2fXgATyJ6PhgSPJEAeL7lBKGnrNLL0C_nQFdP9Fw2L1ngJKVgqnCvE_PwoiYyiOnMv5K52j5nFUDYu4/s1600/nyx-lip-pencil-cocoa-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigh7T948HL9ujUXOlOikKvGMOYM0m9enqXNGVEn4bR9gUAHLEcETTz_hR-RbDa2fXgATyJ6PhgSPJEAeL7lBKGnrNLL0C_nQFdP9Fw2L1ngJKVgqnCvE_PwoiYyiOnMv5K52j5nFUDYu4/s320/nyx-lip-pencil-cocoa-5.jpg" width="320" /></a>There are so many deep alchemical changes going on right now in life, especially for people right around my age. I know I'm not the only one feeling it. I want to know what's underneath, they hows, the whys. I don't want to settle for face value. I don't want to settle for anything. Life is so cyclical and you can either look on without judgement, or let it disturb you so deeply that you cling to anything that doesn't dive deeper. I'm far from unafraid of the deep water but I'm more afraid of resigning myself to ignorance and an incomplete version of who and what I am.<br />
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So there's that.<br />
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At this point in life, I don't want to pigeonhole my creative expression any which way, like keeping my non-makeup thoughts out of my blog. That's actually why I named the blog my internet username, so it could be open ended. I'm looking to do some creative healing/recovery, and some results will probably pop up here.<br />
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I also didn't name the blog something melodramatically indicative of a rich emotional life-- I assure you, this blog won't end up being an angst pile, as I don't like accumulating negative energy anywhere in my life, not even my internet life. So don't worry about that ;)<br />
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Anyway, MUG gel liner and Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Cocoa, with a quite natural brow!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dat plug tho</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Cocoa</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Cocoa</td></tr>
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Product List:<br />
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FACE<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo Ready Primer</li>
<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in the palest one</li>
<li>Nyx concealer in fair (the one in the pot)</li>
<li>Darling Girl Soft Focus blush in Koalafication</li>
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EYES</div>
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<li>NARS Pro Prime</li>
<li>Makeup Geek Vanilla Bean shadow</li>
<li>Sonia Kashuk Matte Neutral palette, 2 shades</li>
<li>Makeup Geek gel liner in Immortal</li>
<li>Red Cherry WSP lashes all cut up</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony mixed with MUG gel liner in Poison for brows</li>
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LIPS</div>
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<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Cocoa</li>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-46457992724158975412014-10-24T10:40:00.003-07:002014-10-24T10:41:46.678-07:00Makeup Geek Eyeshadows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I FINALLY got some more Makeup Geek eyeshadows! I did a look inspired by Samantha's orange halo eye, ok I basically DID the orange halo eye. Anyway, the shadows are amazing quality and I'll leave it at that.<br />
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<b>A little life update/follow up: </b>Construction and remodeling on the house is basically done, now it's the reshuffling phase where everything is moving around! As far as my laptop, I replaced the harddrive in my old one, sold it on ebay, and got the OK to use my work laptop for all purposes. SWEET! It's a really great laptop made for photo and video editing and gaming. Dreams come true. Anyway, I have some tutorials half recorded, just have to finish them up! By the looks of it, things won't slow down for another week or two, but I'm so looking forward to getting back in the swing of some youtube fun.<br />
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Back to the makeup!<br />
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The first photos I did with my new Nyx Wicked Lippies in Wrath with a bit of Makeup Geek pigment in Vegas Lights pressed into the center, and the rest are just with a nice nude/pink lip. Full look at the Nyx Wicked Lippies I got is coming!<br />
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I used Makeup Geek shadows in Cocoa Bear, Goddess, Vanilla Bean, Shimma Shimma, and I used a bit of dark matte brown from Nude'Tude to deepen the crease and lower lash line. Lashes are Red Cherry #43 stacked on #510s.<br />
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I think I used Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Natural or Mauve, and their Matte lipstick in Spirit for this lip, and I probably threw some Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee in the center. I don't quite remember, but that's kind of my go to.<br />
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The shadows are just as magical as everyone is saying. Don't ask my how Cocoa Bear, a warm matte brown, is everything you'll ever want from life, but it somehow is. Goddess is a gorgeous color to pair it with if you want the orangey warm thing that seems to be on everyone's mind right now. So yeah, if you were wondering if you should pull the trigger on some MUG stuff, do it.<br />
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Product List:<br />
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FACE<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo Ready Primer</li>
<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in the palest one</li>
<li>Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer in Ultra Light (highlighting)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe Blush</li>
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<li>NARS Pro Prime</li>
<li>Makeup Geek shadows: Vanilla Bean, Shimma Shimma, Cocoa Bear, Goddess</li>
<li>Dark brown shadow from Nude'Tude (TheBalm)</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #43 and #510 stacked</li>
<li>Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison (red) mixed with Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony for brows</li>
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<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Natural</li>
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<br />Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-75840671815949350722014-09-21T06:58:00.000-07:002014-11-11T14:25:32.483-08:00UPDATE & FOTD!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Yo kids.<br />
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I've been actually getting excited about makeup again lately after a relatively dry spell. I'm getting excited about some things to try like more artistic stuff, and some other things that have been long time requests like how on earth I deal with freckles/foundation and all that. But I wanted to share a couple things that are putting that on hold, and some exciting news!<br />
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First things first, the exciting news. I work from home, and what I do has been a bit of a secret until now. I run a second youtube channel for a popular youtuber, and there was ffinallya soft launch on Thursday of last week! A LOT goes into running this channel, more than it seems on the outside right now... but, I can't give any spoilers, so I'll leave it at that!<br />
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This leads into one reason I still have to wait a put to go full force into these things I want to do makeup wise. Not only have I been working a LOT, which drains me creatively as well as mentally, and does take a lot of my time, but there are also some things going on around the house that are causing noise. Literal noise. There are contractors doing some remodeling on my house, and it's hard to make a video when you hear drills and saws and god knows what else all the time. That project should be over soon, which leads me into my next part!<br />
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Once the construction is truly done, I will have an some extra space for an office for work, and some extra privacy to record videos and whatnot! I'm really excited for that, and while I'm not going to completely put makeup off until then, having a creative space and time to myself in which to create is very important to me, and I look forward to letting myself get completely lost in the process.<br />
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<b>Edited to add: </b>Completely forgot to mention it, but in addition to the rest of it, my laptop finally died and needs a new hard drive. I've been using my work laptop minimally for some photos, but I don't want to take up a lot of space on it (for example, recording videos and editing on it) since I need the space for the OTHER secret surprise stuff I do on it for work.<br />
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So, while I can't spoil anything about my makeup plans OR my secret work stuff beyond what I've already said, I'll give one more hint: both have to do with games. (!)<br />
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And now, here's a simple taupe blowout with some silver and a bright orange lip. I hope you guys are having a fantastic day! Thank you so much for viewing, and don't forget to <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12009287/?claim=a4eg7pvb5pa">follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> if you're into that!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anastasia Dipbrow in Ebony and Chocolate mixed, with some Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison mixed in</td></tr>
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<li>Mac Face and Body in N1 mixed with the white mixer</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe</li>
<li>grey Sleek eyeshadow to cool down the contour</li>
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<li>NARS Pro Prime</li>
<li>Urban Decay Naked 3: Strange, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart</li>
<li>UD Electric Palette: Revolt (inner corner)</li>
<li>UD 24/7 Glide On pencil in Smoke (waterline)</li>
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<br />Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-21171759434208363272014-08-22T09:31:00.000-07:002014-08-22T09:40:25.220-07:00Purple Monochrome feat. Little Sparrow Cosmetics<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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MONOCHROME. Another current obsession like the halo eye, and one I want to do in more colors.<br />
<a name='more'></a>I'll say this right up front: <b>this is not sponsored in any way</b>, Little Sparrow Cosmetics didn't sent me anything and has never been in contact with me other than me contacting them and saying "TAKE MY MONEY".<br />
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Ok, so let me ALSO say right up front, I used the LSC Foxglove blush on my eyes, and they state that<b> it is NOT eye safe</b>. However, I decided to live dangerously, and I've had absolutely zero reaction or irritation. I am not suggesting everyone go do the same, I'm just encouraging everyone to be safe in their decision making and be aware of the official warnings.<br />
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That being said... ALL THE PURPLE.<br />
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I used Too Faced Melted Fig and Revlon Matte Balm in Shameless on my lips.<br />
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I love the idea of using the same color in different concentrations all over the face. I've done it with burgundy, and I plan to do it again and take photos next time. Taupe would also be neat, which reminds me, I need to get Mac lipliner in Stone.<br />
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Anyway, if you're here for teh pics (usually what I go to blogs for) here they are. Product list at the bottom!<br />
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FACE:<br />
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<li>Maybelline FitMe foundation in 110</li>
<li>Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer in Ultra Light</li>
<li>Little Sparrow Cosmetics in Foxglove</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush (nose contour and a bit on cheeks)</li>
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EYES:<br />
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<li>NARS Smudgeproof eyeshadow base</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent powder (crease to brow bone for blending/base/highlight)</li>
<li>Little Sparrow Cosmetics blush in Foxglove</li>
<li>Urban from UD Electric Palette</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate/Ebony, mixed with Makeup Geek gel liner in Poison</li>
<li>Nyx Doll Eyes mascara</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #747L</li>
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<li>Too Faced Melted Fig</li>
<li>Revlon Matte Balm in Shameless (outside corners)</li>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-57859084911889954052014-08-15T05:38:00.002-07:002014-08-15T05:39:54.355-07:00Halo Eye Tutorial (and a question for everyone!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OP delivers!<br />
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The halo eye tutorial is live on my youtube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsXW3MWC-30">here</a>.<br />
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To everyone who responded on instagram when I asked which version you'd like to see in the tutorial, THANK YOU! To those who wanted me to do the gold/brown version, don't worry. It's the exact same concept as the burgundy/pink, with different colors. I even showed you exactly which colors I used for the other version in the video!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, <b>I have a question for you guys!</b> In my videos (or any youtube makeup videos), do you prefer voiceovers or me running my mouth? </span><br />
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I've noticed my voiceover videos are shorter (which I personally like), but they're less natural. This halo eye tutorial is about 12 minutes of tutorial, which is about double what my voiceover'd tutorials are. I'm curious to see what you guys prefer!<br />
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THANKS FOR LIKING THE HALO EYE AS MUCH AS ME GUYS. I treated myself to the Electric Palette for my birthday, so it's about to get bright up in this bitch. I'm excited for more halo fun.<br />
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I hope you guys like the more rambly video and let me know what you think!Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-83750782539984893332014-08-12T15:58:00.001-07:002014-09-21T06:58:42.027-07:00I can see your halo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I forgot how much I loved a good halo eye, so when I did the burgundy version, I freaked out and did the gold version the next day.</div>
<a name='more'></a>I haven't blogged in FOREVER guys. But I really do love this concept enough to resurrect this barren wasteland of a blog and tell you all about why I love doing a good halo eye.<br />
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Now don't get me wrong, a good cat eye and red lip is all well and good. But I really love different eyeshadow shapes that enhance the eyes in a different way. For this reason, a halo eye is one of my favorites! </div>
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A halo eye (as I understand it) is an eyeshadow look that keeps the darkest colors in the inner and outer corners of eye and crease, leaving the center a lighter color. This puts a beautiful highlight right above the iris! When I do a halo eye, I keep everything matte except the center lid highlight. I also keep the eyeliner very close to the lashline, really only tightlining so my lashes blend as seemlessly as possible.</div>
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Here, I used red, burgundy, and black shadow, with a pale pink highlight. I did a mauve and pale pink lip, and highlighted the center and cupid's bow with the same pink eyeshadow I used for the lid highlight.</div>
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The lighting is kind of different on these next two photos, I guess the sun went behind a cloud! But I wanted to show the lashes. They're the Khroma brand , which is the Kardashian brand I guess. That's embarrassing, but the lashes are really pretty, and that's all I really care about! The name on the back of the box is "Scintillate".<br />
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Two days after I did the above look, I decided to do the same halo eye concept with browns and golds. I think I like the burgundy/black/pink better, but I'm happy with how the gold turned out too!</div>
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The lashes I used for this version are Red Cherry #73. They're almost identical to <a href="http://coffeeplss.blogspot.com/2014/04/red-cherry-lashes-haulreview.html">#16</a>, and I'm honesty not even sure what the difference is! But I love using lashes like these for a halo eye, because they show up so beautifully against the center lid highlight. Lashes like the <a href="http://coffeeplss.blogspot.com/2014/04/red-cherry-lashes-haulreview.html">#43s</a> that are quite flared would look nice too, but I like to keep the inner and outer corners more balanced when I do a halo eye.<br />
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<li>Nyx Pore Filler</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff</li>
<li>Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Ultra Light (highlight)</li>
<li>Nyx Concealer in Fair (the one in the jar)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush</li>
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EYES</div>
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<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate</li>
<li>Urban Decay Primer Potion</li>
<li>Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Bitten</li>
<li>Makeup Forever eyeshadow No. 162</li>
<li>Dark brown and black eyeshadow from Nude'Tude</li>
<li>Pale pink/lilac eyeshadow from Sleek iDivine Oh-So-Special palette</li>
<li>Nyx Liner/Smudger in black</li>
<li>Khroma Lashes in Scintillate </li>
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<li>Nyx Milk (center lip highlight)</li>
<li>Revlon Matte Balm in Complex</li>
<li>Nyx Slim Lip Pencil in Mauve</li>
<li>I used the same pink eyeshadow as a center lip and cupid's bow highlight</li>
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Gold/brown version:<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo Loving Anti-Redness Primer</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent powder</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff (used the powder before foundation method)</li>
<li>Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Ultra Light (highlight)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush (contour)</li>
<li>Nyx Cocoa blush </li>
<li>Mary Loumanizer</li>
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EYES</div>
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<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate</li>
<li>Urban Decay Primer Potion</li>
<li>Warm brown color from the Sonia Kashuk matte neutral palette</li>
<li>Nyx Blush in Cocoa</li>
<li>Dark brown eyeshadow from Nude'Tude</li>
<li>Orange and gold shadows from Sleek iDivine Sunset palette (center lid highlight)</li>
<li>Nyx Liner/Smudger in black</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #73</li>
<li>Mary Loumanizer (center lid highlight)</li>
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<li>Nyx Milk mixed with Revlon Matte Balm in Complex</li>
<li>Nyx Butter Lip Gloss in Creme Brulee</li>
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I had the honor of doing a collaboration with Rebecca Shores! We both created looks around Urban Decay Revolution lipstick in Shame.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Ok, I actually did two looks - one for day, one for night, both with a lighter eye and emphasis on the bold lip. But, I didn't take all the makeup off in between. I just tweeked the day look to work for a more dramatic night look!<br />
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We both made video tutorials for our looks too! You can find mine here:<br />
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Here's the day look:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UD Shame for day</td></tr>
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I LOVE a bold lip for day. Honestly, I love anything bold for any time of day. But, if I feel like making a bold lip a little more day appropriate, I keep the eyes really light and bright, the contour a little less intense, and the highlight dewy and natural.<br />
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I used Shame as a sheer blush to bring some color to my cheeks and make this look a little more fresh than my usual heavy, srs contour. I also used Benefit Highbeam on my cheekbones and the inner corners of my eyes to give this look a more natural, glowy effect. I kept the eyes basic with some Nyx Taupe contouring and Red Cherry #83s, which are perfect for adding length but not volume. They may be my favorite daytime lashes! I left the lipstick a little more sheer, which made it look a little more like a berry stain instead of it's normal full opacity realness. I LOVE that it can be applied sheer or full coverage for variety. I do the same thing with Mac Diva sometimes!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UD Shame for day</td></tr>
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So that's my take on how to use a super bold lipstick for a lighter, brighter day look.<br />
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Here's what it turned into for night:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UD Shame for night</td></tr>
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When I know I'll be going somewhere dark like a bar or restaurant, I usually try keep my makeup simple but effective. In low lights, I notice bone structure and basic shapes of features more than anything else. So to transform this for night, I buffed out the cheek color, added a metric fuck ton of Nyx Taupe for contour, and made the highlight more obvious with TheBalm's Mary Loumanizer. The reason I switched to Mary Loumanizer for the night look is because it's really, REALLY shimmery (but not glittery thank god) when you pile it on, which makes it really effective for low light situations. I also darkened my brow and nose contour, and added another layer of the lip color so it would be at it's full opacity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UD Shame for night</td></tr>
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Rebecca did a dark eye WITH the bold lip, which is something she pulls off so well!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UD Shame with a smoky silver glitter eye</td></tr>
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She paired the lipstick with a dark, smoky eye with some silver glitter. For full details, go check out her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhLaLy4avFI">video tutorial</a>!<br />
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I absolutely love Rebecca's work and she's been a huge inspiration to me this year. Her background in gives her work a very cool vibe, especially the way she uses color.<br />
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Go check her out on the rest of the internet:<br />
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Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/rebeccashoresmua">instagram.com/rebeccashoresmua</a><br />
Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RebeccaShoresMUA?annotation_id=annotation_2611604467&feature=iv&src_vid=RgY9WYKKrRU">www.youtube.com/user/RebeccaShoresMUA</a><br />
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rkshores">twitter.com/rkshores</a><br />
Blog: <a href="http://www.rebeccashoresmua.com/">www.rebeccashoresmua.com/</a><br />
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaShoresMUA">www.facebook.com/RebeccaShoresMUA</a><br />
Pinterest: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/rkshores/make-up/">www.pinterest.com/rkshores/make-up/</a><br />
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I hope you all enjoyed this little collab and got some fun ideas on how to wear a dark lip!<br />
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Products I used:<br />
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<li>Nyx Pore Filler</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe</li>
<li>UD Shame as blush</li>
<li>Benefit Highbeam</li>
<li>TheBalm Mary Loumanizer</li>
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EYES<br />
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<li>UD Primer Potion</li>
<li>UD Naked 3: Strange</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe</li>
<li>Nyx Doll Eyes Mascara</li>
<li>Red Cherry #83 lashes</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow in Auburn/Ebony</li>
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LIPS<br />
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<li>UD Revolution Lipstick in Shame</li>
<li>UD 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Venom</li>
<li>Benefit Watts Up (cupid's bow)</li>
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<br />Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-39761794325847083792014-06-27T11:27:00.002-07:002014-06-27T11:27:22.612-07:00SHAME.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The name of this Urban Decay Revolution lipstick is Shame. That is so far from what I feel when I wear it.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I bought this lipstick because 1) it's drop dead gorgeous and 2) it was SOLD to me. I went to an Urban Decay event at Ulta and got a free makeover, and from the moment I walked in I noticed the artist wearing this lip color. I hoped she would be the one to do my makeup, and when eventually she was, she told me she was hoping she'd get me, too. MEANT TO BE.<br />
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I knew before I asked that she was wearing Shame, because I've been eyeing it since the release of the Revolution lipsticks last year. I explained to her that I do all kind of different makeup all the time, so I wanted her to do anything she felt suited my face. She did a look with heavy peachy blush and highlight, light eyes, and Shame on my lips. I loved it so much that I recreated it, but with a less peachy blush.<br />
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That night I went to a bar, and someone tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, you are just beautiful. Do people tell you all the time that you look like a more beautiful Lorde?" I felt like an asshole when I replied, "Yes, I get that a lot!" I LOVE Lorde's style, I think she rocks it and I consider the comparison a big compliment. The "more beautiful" part I feel is questionable in taste, but I choose to just accept the compliment when it's given!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my moody Lorde face.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dat highlight tho</td></tr>
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My short sleeved bodysuit kept becoming an off the shoulder bodysuit so I went with it.<br />
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Piling on the blush and highlighter and keeping the eyes minimal was so fun. I love this kind of look.<br />
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Products:<br />
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FACE<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo-Loving Anti-Redness Primer</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe</li>
<li>TheBalm Mary Loumanizer</li>
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EYES</div>
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<li>Urban Decay Primer Potion</li>
<li>Ben Nye translucent powder</li>
<li>Nyx blush in Taupe</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #83</li>
<li>Maybelline Colossal Lash mascara (yellow tube)</li>
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<li>Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on pencil in Venom</li>
<li>UD Revolution Lipstick in Shame</li>
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No derp face in this because I felt SO GOD-DAMNED SERIOUS. I want to wear this forever.</div>
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New look with this lip coming soon, stay tuned!</div>
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This may be my favorite makeup I've ever done.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Dear <a href="http://instagram.com/liverpoolglasgow">@liverpoolglasgow</a>, thank you for yet again being inspiring. <a href="http://instagram.com/makeupbyerinnina">Makeupbyerinnina</a> also did a teal look on instagram that inspired this look a few weeks ago. Basically, I love deep jewel tones like this teal color, and these ladies helped me bring a manifestation of that to the surface.<br />
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I used the Sleek iDivine Ultra Matte V2 palette, just the teal, and some navy to deepen the crease.<br />
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I have to say, I'm pretty proud of my destroyed Red Cherry 43 lashes holding up for this long. I should have trashed them like 5 wears ago!<br />
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<b>Products:</b><br />
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FACE:<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo-Loving Anti Redness Primer</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in Ivory (for normal/dry skin)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush</li>
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EYES:</div>
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<li>UD Primer Potion</li>
<li>Sleek iDivine Ultra Matte V2 palette (teal and navy)</li>
<li>Anastasia Dipbrow (Ebony/Auburn)</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #43</li>
<li>Maybelline Colossal Lash waterproof mascara (yellow tube)</li>
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<li>Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean</li>
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Note: this lip color I got by mixing those two products is pretty much the same as Mac Smoked Purple, which I definitely have. Not sure what I was thinking.</div>
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-7849954275674482412014-06-21T16:53:00.001-07:002014-06-21T16:53:09.548-07:00Summer Solstice Makeup, with Tutorial!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Summer Solstice everyone! It's summer now. The season for action, forward motion, heat, and building of energy. It's a season for DOING!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I'll admit summer is not my preferred season, for a few reasons. However, I'm learning to love it more and more as I get older and let go of the weird memories I have attached to it.<br />
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Even thought I prefer cool weather, I LOVE fiery colors. The colors associated with my sun sign, Leo, really resonate with me. So I put them all over my face.<br />
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Here's a tutorial if you want to try this look out! I highly recommend the Sleek iDivine Palettes. They are thrilling me right now.<br />
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Whether you celebrate the solstice or not, I hope everyone is feeling warm and fiery! Thanks for viewing, and <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12009287/?claim=a4eg7pvb5pa">follow my blog with Bloglovin!</a><br />
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Products:<br />
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FACE<br />
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<li>Nyx Pore Filler</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff</li>
<li>Nyx Blush in Taupe and Cocoa</li>
<li>TheBalm Mary Loumanizer</li>
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EYES<br />
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<li>UD Primer Potion</li>
<li>Ben Nye Translucent Powder</li>
<li>Sleek iDivine Palette in Sunset</li>
<li>Nyx Gel Eyeliner</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #43</li>
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LIPS<br />
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<li>Benefit Watts Up (cupid's bow)</li>
<li>Nyx Butter Lipstick in Snow Cap</li>
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Derp face, out.<br />
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Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-37043692425332329632014-06-19T06:47:00.000-07:002014-06-19T06:59:29.286-07:00Urban Decay Orgasmic Palette FOTD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh, Electric Palette... how I have resisted you. But when my sister let me borrow you, I fell in love. How can we be apart?<br />
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<a name='more'></a>This look was inspired by <a href="http://instagram.com/liverpoolglasgow">liverpoolglasgow</a> on instagram, who also inspired <a href="http://batalashbeauty.com/">sssamanthaa </a>and <a href="http://www.rebeccashoresmua.com/">rebeccashoresmua </a>to recreate it. Basically, she's badass, and her look made me overcome my sense of pride from resisting the UD Electric Palette and crumble into a soppy, love drunk mess over it. Thanks Olivia. Thanks. ;)<br />
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I used Chaos, Jilted, and Urban from the palette.<br />
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My husband said this looked like shades of anodized titanium, which I thought was badass.<br />
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So yeah, that happened, and now I'm going to have to go to the casino and win $54 and go buy this for myself.<br />
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Product list:<br />
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FACE<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo-Loving Anti-Redness Primer</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in Ivory (for normal/dry skin)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush</li>
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EYES</div>
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<li>ELF Eyebrow Kit in Dark</li>
<li>MUFE No. 162 shadow (brows)</li>
<li>UD Primer Potion</li>
<li>UD Electric Palette: Jilted, Chaos, Urban</li>
<li>Nyx Milk (lower waterline as a base)</li>
<li>ELF Cream Eyeliner</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes #43</li>
<li>Nyx Doll Eyes Mascara</li>
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<br />Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340127556092871360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015971120360040128.post-7549459053424660952014-06-18T04:32:00.002-07:002014-06-18T04:32:41.296-07:00Cut Crease - Instagram Favorite!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'll be honest: this look was completely unplanned, and I didn't think it would be very well received. However, it is the most liked look I've ever posted on instagram!<br />
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I started by building up the crease it what I hoped would be a Lana Del Ray kind of way, using Naked 3 and some burgundy MUFE shadow.<br />
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It sort of worked, kinda, so I thought hell, why not make this graphic eyeliner happen too? Ok, that sort of worked. Kinda.<br />
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I ended up cleaning up the "cut" part of the crease and the inner part of the wing thing with the Nyx Wonder Pencil in light, and patting UD Strange over the top. It was meticulous and weird, since I don't usually prefer winged liner in the first place.<br />
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I then added yet another trendy kind of thing, that inner corner flick business. I LOVE this trend, and fully intend to do more with it.<br />
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I slapped on some lashes that weren't destroyed and called it good.<br />
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I was more pleased than I expected with the finished look, but to feedback from Instagram truly shocked me. I guess people love graphic eyeliner! Everyone on instagram is so kind to me, and I'm really grateful for that. It's so fun to enjoy others' work and see that they're enjoying mine. :)<br />
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There is no derp face for this look, because (being honest again) I actually was having a terrible day and took this makeup off in a rage because I thought it was so terrible. Jeez, I don't even know. But here we are!<br />
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<b>Products:</b><br />
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FACE:<br />
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<li>Nyx Photo-Loving Anti Redness Primer</li>
<li>Revlon Colorstay in Ivory (for normal/dry skin)</li>
<li>Nyx Taupe blush</li>
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EYES:</div>
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<li>UD Primer Potion</li>
<li>Nyx Wonder Pencil in Light (lid and waterline)</li>
<li>Urban Decay Naked 3: Limit, Nooner (crease), Strange (lid)</li>
<li>MUFE eyeshadow single No. 162 (crease, lower lash line brows)</li>
<li>ELF Cream Eyeliner</li>
<li>Red Cherry Lashes WSP</li>
<li>ELF Eyebrow Kit in Dark</li>
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LIPS</div>
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<li>ELF Studio Matte lip color in Natural</li>
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