How To Use Blue Eyeshadow

Hey hey,
So I recently purchased the Maybelline 24 hour color tattoo in Tenacious Teal which is this gorgeous bright blue color. At first I bought it without thinking cause I was blinded by its gorgeousness; however, when I got home I looked at it and was like how am I ever going to wear this BRIGHT, BOLD color. Well have no fear ladies or gents...here is a fun creative way to wear a bold color!

Hope this helps any of you guys with venturing into bright colors!

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Products used:
Maybelline 24 hour color tattoo in Tenacious Teal
My Glam brush (the flat shader brush)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese
Too Faced Natural Eye Palette- Pushup
Too Faced Natural Eye Palette- Sexpresso
Sonia Kashuk Dome Brush
ELF Professional Defining Eye Brush
Sigma Tapered Blending E40
Too Faced Natural Eye Palette- Heaven
LA Colors Star Gaze Palette in BOA
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

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xoxo
Claire

Eyeshadow Tutorial: Tropical Mermaid

Hello hello,
I just thought I would bring you this fun makeup look for summer!

Here's the video that explains the process of achieving this fun look! Enjoy!

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Products used:
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 604 Milk
LA Colors Stargaze Palette: bottom row, 4th from the left (check my blog for pictures and swatches and more info on these)
Urban Decay Natural Eyes Palette: Honey Pot
Urban Decay Natural Eyes Palette: Push-up
Urban Decay Natural Eyes Palette: Sexspresso
Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner
Maybelline Falsies Mascara

xoxo
Claire

LA Colors 16 Palette

Hello beauty lovers,
I just wanted to write this post about the two new palettes I recently purchased. The two palettes are the LA Colors Star Craze 16 eyeshadow palette in BOA and CHI. This post will focus more on the swatches and pigmentation of the palette!

Aren't these palettes super cute! They remind me of little leggo's! Definitely takes me back to my childhood filled with leggo construction and building blocks haha!

BOA

Swatches from the top row, left to right

 Swatches from bottom row, left to right

CHI

 

 

Swatches from top row, left to right

Swatches from bottom row, left to right

THOUGHTS

After swatching all these eyeshadows, the colors you see when you first open the palettes, do not always match the colors you swatch. There is a fine layer on top of each eyeshadow that rubs off after one use and reveals the true color of the eyeshadow. In addition, most of these eyeshadows are shimmery; therefore, if you are looking for matte, I wouldn't suggest this for you....maybe once the layer rubs off more there will reveal matte colors? I love that there are a variety of colors that range from very light to dark providing one with various options for creating stunning eye looks.

One of the best things about these palettes are they only cost $2.99! What?! Thats unheard of....yes I will repeat that....ONLY $2.99!! In addition, the shipping rate is spectacular! Where did I purchase these you ask, well here is the link to the website: http://www.mizoutlet.com/ The specific link to the palettes are http://www.mizoutlet.com/product.php?cid=39&type=cosmetics&cat=eye-shadow&pgSize=24&page=1&pid=2908&pname=more-colors#

I hope this helps in your search for fun colored eyeshadows!

xoxo

Claire

Get Ready With Me

Here's a fun little video/ tutorial for some colorful eye makeup. In addition, it shows my application process of foundation. The foundation shown in this video is one that I am currently trying out but need more time to officially make educated opinion about it. Have fun watching!

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Look inspired by MakeupByTiffanyD

Elf Mineralized Primer
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation in 40 Nude
Sigma Flat Top Kabuki Brush (F80)
Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer in medium
Essence Brow Kit (I used the lighter shade)
Sigma Small Contour Brush
NYC Sunny Bronzer
ELF Powder Blush
Sigma Angled Blush Brush
NYX Cream Blush in 05 Glow
Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion
Elf Single Eyeshadow in Wild Wheat
Sonia Kashuk Brush
Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Trio-Walking on Eggshells (First the crease color)
Elf C4 Flat Shader Brush
Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Trio-Walking on Eggshells (lid color)
Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Trio-Walking on Eggshells (browbone color)
Sigma E25 Blending Brush
Maybelline Color Tattoo- Tenacious Teal
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara in very black
Maybelline Falsies Mascara in very balck
EOS lip balm in honeydew

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Disclaimer: All products shown in this video have been purchased with my own money. Song is from Stroke 9-Vaccuum Bag

xoxo
Claire

Review: L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Lotion

So I picked this product up thinking it would enhance my tan and give me a darker color. Here's my review on this product:

If you tried it tell me what you thought!

Would I buy this product again: NOOOOOO

xoxo
Claire

Review For A Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Trio/ Dupes

While I was watching emilynoel83 on youtube, she showed some dupes for 3 MAC eyeshadows. I decided to share this information with ya'll :) This will save you money and time. Not only is this blog post about the dupes but a review on this product as well.

The eyeshadow is a trio by Wet N Wild called "Walking on Eggshells" it is an affordable 3$ at your local drugstore. This trio can be used for a great everyday neutral eye look or can be deepened for a sultry/smokey nighttime look. The eyeshadow's are very smooth, silky, and creamy to give you that great color pay off. In addition, they are very well pigmented and the color can be built up.  The color labeled eyelid shows up more as a peachy pink, which makes it very wearable. I would definitely recommend this trio.

Dupes: Onto the dupes...The three mac shadows that look identical to these shadows are Shroom (dupe: the white browbone color), Cork (dupe: the brown crease color), and Naked Lunch (dupe: the pinky peach eyelid color). If you want to see swatches of the MAC eyeshadows check out emilynoel83's youtube channel :)

 

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As always thanks for reading

xoxo

Claire

Matte Nails

Most people love the high gloss look of nails but I have been drawn to the matte nail look. Ive tried nails polishes that state they are matte, and they might remain matte for about a day or two but I have never found a matte polish that stays matte and lasts a long time....until NOW!

The best matte top coat I have found is "Essie Matte About You"! It works over any color nail polish which allows it to be very versatile and usable for multiple people. It is a little expensive at about 8$ depending on where it is purchased. Can be bought at Ulta or on their website. In addition, I bought mine on amazon for $7.90 (which included shipping + tax). Seems a little expensive for a top coat; however, it will last you a very long time! You only need one thin coat and you will see instant results.

In this picture, I put it over black and I left the tips glossy: (CLICK PIC TO ENLARGE)

Overall, I would definitely suggest this product if you want those unusual, fun, matte nails!

xoxo
Claire

Neutral Eye with POP of Color

Ever wonder how to spice up your eyeshadow without going crazy with colors. Well here's a fun little summer eyeshadow tutorial that would look great on everyone. It uses light browns and copper colors along with adding a fun color of blue! Many people have colors very similar to the ones that I used in this video so check your collection and get started!

Products used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion (dupe: Elf Eyelid primer)
Elf eyeshadow in wild wheat
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese
Clinique eyeshadow in Sugar Sugar
Two Faced Neutral Eye Palette in Pushup
Wet n Wild idol eye creme shadow pencil in 131 Electro
Maybelline Falsies Mascara in black

Have fun creating!

xoxo
Claire

Spring 2012 Trends

I don't necessarily like to follow the trends when it comes to fashion/ beauty but I love some of the trends that are popping up for spring.

1. Neon nail polish
2. Cat eye (winged liner)
3. Floral patterns
4. Bright jeans (pink, blue, peach)
5. Bright heels to pair with the perfect outfit
6. Wild shaped and colored sunglasses
7. Bright colored clutches and purses (Target)

These are just some of the trends for the spring and summer. I can't wait till the weather gets warmer and I can rock some of these amazing trends. Bright neon colors can be scary but paired with neutral colors can add a pop of color to your wardrobe. What are some of your spring fashion/beauty trends?

<3 Claire