3d fiber lashes

My Thanksgiving EOTD: Younique

11:12 AM

I have been very negligent with the blog recently, simply due to life in general, and my new obsession with Instagram (find me over there at @shakeupyourmakeup and @shakeupyourmakeupscloset).  With that said, I missed working on my daily posts, so I am going to work very hard to get back up and running over the weekend, so I can get back to more of what I love  - makeup!

Quickly, here is a snapshot of my eyeshadow from earlier this week - lots of gold for Thanksgiving.  I went very smokey here, just to make it a little more elegant.

For the look, I started with Urban Decay Primer Potion.  Above the crease, I am using Buck, from the UD Naked 2 pallet, which is lightly applied.  Just below, in the crease, is Creep from the same pallet.  On the lid, I first applied Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy, and then used Younique's pigment in Gorgeous (a very rich 24K gold shade).  I applied Creep to the outer corner, blending it into the lower lashline.  The light gold shade in the lower lashline is Younique's pigment in Innocent.  Top this off with a highlight in MAC's Vanilla pigment, and a random black gel eyeliner and I was finished.

My lashes are Younique's 3D Moodstruck Fiber Lash mascara, which is unbelievable.



I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving, and are enjoying some great Black Friday sales, as well as some respite from all of the food and family :)  More posts to come!

Eyeshadow

Revlon Fall/Winter 2014 Boho Chic Collection by Gucci Westman: Closeup & Swatches of Creme Luxe Eyeshadow in Street Style

1:57 PM


Every year I look forward to the Gucci Westman collaboration with Revlon, and this year did not disappoint.  There are several gorgeous glitter-infused nail polish, new eyeshadow quads, and as I discovered this year, a Luxe Creme eyeshadow in Street Wear.  

This particular shadow has a consistency similar to the other gel products that have hit the market recently: Almay Eyeshadow Softies, L'Oreal Visible Lift Blushes, just to name a few.  Although there was only one color on the display, I imagine this is the first of many to come for Revlon and their entries into the market. 


The color is a rich black base with tons of shimmer: gold, blue, turquoise and evergreen.   


The consistency is that of a sponge.  Very soft, not wet, and easy to use and blend with just your fingertip.  Unfortunately, as I just swatched this, I cannot speak to the duration of the product, but I do intend on using it tomorrow and testing it on some primer.  

I absolutely love the color.  Anything that has green in it is instantly a hit for me.  I would love to see this kind of a shade in a gel eyeliner (hint hint...).  Reminds me a lot of the green side on the MAC Venomous Villians "She Who Dares" eyeshadow.  Pretty!!


Have you seen and/or tried this yet?  I checked google and didn't see anything on it, but figured I would ask!

Bare Escentuals

FOTD w/ It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream, and Fyrinnae Bonfire Spirits & Velvet Vampire

10:06 AM



I wanted to post a quick EOTD/FOTD using some Fyrinnae that have been buried in my makeup drawers before I did my in depth look at the It Cosmetics "Your Skin But Better" CC Cream.  A full face is below, but for the eyes I used Bare Escentuals Big and Bright Eyeliner in Black, and drew the corner and crease.  Blending on top of the black, I used Fyrinnae Bonfire Spirits in the middle of the lid and blended it ontop of the black.  Closer to the inner corner and outer corner of the lower lashline, I blended Fyrinnae Velvet Vampire, which is a bit pinkier than the Bonfire Spirits.  I then took Fyrinnae Dinosaur Plushie on the inner corner and drew it down the lower lashline as well.  The highlight is MAC Vanilla pigment. 


I will do a detail on my face in a later post, when I look at the IT Cosmetics as well.  

EOTD

Bright Green Smokey EOTD / FOTD with Rimmel "Green Sapphire", Wet 'n Wild "Blue Had Me at Hello" and Maybelline "Mythical Mermaid"

10:13 AM



Playing off of yesterday's post of bright pink, today features Maybelline's "Mythical Mermaid" Eyestudio Pallet in a bright neon green smokey eye.  The bright yellow/green in this pallet has some iridescent shimmer, but isn't a chrome, so works well with the matte black on the Wet 'n Wild "Blue had Me at Hello" pallet to create the smokey eye.  Where the black and yellow/green meet, I blended the olive shade from the Rimmel Green Sapphire pallet, as well as placed this along the lower lashline on top of black, blended into the yellow/green from the Maybelline set.  I used a matte ivory from an old Hard Candy pallet on the brow bone.  

I actually had some patience this morning, so I really like how this turned out.    I need to take my time more often!  Full details on the FOTD below.  


Face:
Laura Geller Spackle Primer
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Concealer in Fair
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten - Light
Mally Bronzer in Light as a contour
MAC Mineralize Blush "Daft Pink"

Eyes:
Laura Geller Eye Spackle
Wet 'n Wild "Blue Had Me at Hello" - matte black - outer corner, crease
Rimmel "Green Sapphire" - olive green - blended on lid and ontop of black in the crease, lower lashline
Maybelline EyeStudio Mythical Mermaid - yellow/green - inner corner, lower lashline
Milani Infinite Liquid Eyeliner - Black
L'oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara - Black

Lips:
Mally Liquid Lipstick "Mally's Look"


Here's a quick look at all three pallets used, too.  Thanks for stopping by!


Aromaleigh

Swatches and FOTD: Aromaleigh "Spectacularly Ignorant" & "Tribute Token" and Loreal Infallible "Dive Right In" w/ Laura Geller's Collection of Love Set

9:50 AM


All this snow has me thinking about warm beaches and tropical blue waters.  So....when I found a $2 off coupon for L'oreal and was able to pick up the Infallible shadow in "Dive Right In", I decided to build a EOTD around this color that could get me out of the winter doldrums.  (Click on any of the images below to enlarge).

I just received a new order of Aromaleigh eyeshadows, two of which went really well with Dive Right In, so I decided to coordinate around them.  Spectacularly Ignorant (from the Sherlock Holmes "Brilliant Deductions" collection) and Tribute Token (from the Hunger Games "Ever In Your Favor" collection) are two absolutely stunning, multifaceted, colors.  Can we talk about how absolutely gorgeous these are?  Not to mention, pigmented, long lasting, and just down right unique!  


Spectacularly Ignorant is a very deep teal to evergreen base with golden shimmer.  Tribute Token is a mustard green that has pink and copper shimmer.  Both are extremely multifaceted, and it is difficult to capture in the pictures below, although the swatch of Tribute Token is pretty close.  


For the look below, I used the following:

Face:
Laura Geller Spackle Primer (original)
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Concealer in Light
Laura Geller Baked Elements Foundation in Fair
Mally Bronzer in Light - contour
Laura Geller Baked Heart Blush 'n Brighten in Pink Valentine

Eyes:
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Aromaleigh Tribute Token - inner corner, lower lashline
L'oreal Infallible Dive Right In - middle of lid
Aromaleigh Spectacularly Ignorant - crease, outer corner, and wet as liner
MAC Phloof - highlight
L'oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara in Black

Lips:
Laura Geller Love Me Dew Lip Crayon in Lychee Glace





I absolutely loved this eyeshadow combination.  Such bright and fun colors that remind me of the ocean and definitely take me away from the feet of snow we are fielding this week in the midwest!  I have always loved Aromaleigh eyeshadows, but my love affair has been rekindled with these two, so I can definitely see another order being placed in the very near future.

FOTD

FOTD: Fyrinnae Velvet Vampire and Alchemist Curse

9:30 AM


OK, so this may be one of my favorite color combinations in a while.  Purple is one of those go-to colors for me when I need a pick me up, and Fyrinnae doesn't disappoint when it comes to their color selection.  For this look, I wanted to wear Velvet Vampire, but needed just a pop more purple in the look, so I paired it with Alchemist Curse.  Talk about two pretty colors together!  On top of that, the dress I have on was Banana Republic steal from eBay, so I was one happy lady with this whole get-up!

Below is the full list of the look:

Face:
Laura Geller Spackle Primer
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten - Fair
Nars Laguna - Contour
Nars Orgasm - Blush

Eyes
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Fyrinnae Alchemist Curse (outer corner/crease)
Fyrinnae Velvet Vampire (inner/middle lid)
I can't remember what was used on the inner corner
MAC Vanilla Pigment - highlighter
Mally Volumizing Mascara - black
NYX Gel Eyeliner - Black

Lips:
Kate Moss for Rimmel 08


FOTD Green

FOTD: Maybelline Color Quint "Forest", MAC She Who Dares & Revlon Timeless Nude

10:25 AM

I am ready for spring.  I'm ready for the colors, the sun, and the warmer weather.  We are supposed to get a snow storm today, so I decided that bright colors were on the "to wear" list.  Yes, my shirt is black, but I have a lime green skirt on (the color of the beads on my necklace), hence the choice of eyeshadow. 



The colors/pallets I used were Maybellines Eye Studio Color Explosion Quint in Forest, MAC Venomous Villains She Who Dares eyeshadow (green side), and L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Golden Emerald.  Partnered with Revlon's Colorstay Mineral Lipgloss in Timeless Nude, I am really liking this look. 


For the look, here is what I used:

Face
Make Up For Ever Microperfecting Primer
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Coverage Foundation 115 Ivory
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
MAC Mineralize Blush in Hand Finish

Eyes
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC She Who Dares (green side) - outer corner into crease
L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Golden Emerald - middle of lid
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Quint "Forest" - lime green - inner corner
Milani Lilly White - highlight
Mally Volumizing Mascara - black

Lips
Revlon Color Stay Mineral Lipgloss in Timeless Nude

Who else is ready for spring!? 

American Beauty

Swatches of Milani's HD Advanced Lip Colors: Candy Apple, Classy Nude and Sweet Grape

11:29 AM

 
CVS's last beauty clearance was a good one for Milani - there were several items 75% off, so I took advantage and picked up some of the HD Advanced Lip Colors.  The three I chose were Candy Apple, Classy Nude and Sweet Grape - three different colors, but I figured at 75% off I'd buy a couple of colors I'm don't typically purchase.  Sweet Grape certainly fit that bill for me. 
 
I apologize in advance, I've been wearing these for a while, so the pictures aren't of perfectly new, fresh out of the tube, lip colors. 
 
 
These HD Lip Colors are sheer, yet buildable, and moisturizing colors for your lips.  They come packaged in a thin, long, twist bottom tube. As you twist the product up, it clicks.  I don't know about you, but when I'm not paying attention, and just grab a tube of gloss, those little "clicks" are a nice subconscious way of me making sure I don't twist up the ENTIRE tube ... and believe me, I've done that before!  Also, you can retract the color back down, so even if you do over do it, they can be put back into the tube and the lid snapped on. The actual product itself is a smaller surface to apply to the lips, so it's not the size of a full lipstick in the least.  The colors leave a nice shine behind - similar to the shine of a gloss, but more the consistency of a balm.  The lip colors also have a subtle fruity fragrance and flavor.  Not over the top, but also not a lipstick-y smell either. 
 
Candy Apple is a rich red, with a slight blue undertone.  No shimmer here. 
 
Sweet Grape is a pinky-purple with golden shimmer.  I'll be honest, I opened the tube and thought, "Oh jeez, there's no way I'll be able to pull this off", but it actually is a really pretty, subtle color. 
 
Classy Nude is just that.  A simple, basic, carmel nude.  A slight shimmer, but it doesn't translate onto the lips.  Perfect to grab and go if you are needing a nude shade. 
 
 
Today I wore Candy Apple, so I thought I'd post a FOTD of the whole thing.  I put about 2 coats of the lip color on, and got a nice even coverage with a lot of shine.  I love this color - it is so pretty. 
 
 

The entire look consists of:

Face:
Make Up Forever HD Foundation - N115
Make Up Forever HD Finishing Powder
Mally Visible Skin Bronzer "Light"
MAC Mineralize Blush "Hand Finish"

Eyes
Bare Escentuals Ready 8.0 "The Star Treatment" pallet

Lips
Milani HD Advanced Lip Color "Candy Apple"

Aromaleigh

Swatches: Avon Satin Satisfaction Lip Color in Red Temptation

10:21 AM

 
I honestly don't know if this Avon Satin Satisfaction lip color is even still available, but I saw it sitting, unopened, in my drawer and thought I'd take it out and try it.  Honestly, I don't even remember getting this, so it's definitely been a while. 
 
Satin Satisfaction lip colors are medium to full coverage lip colors in a tube, which use a very flexible flat tip (kind of like a doe-foot) applicator to apply.  These have SPF15 and do not have a glossy finish, hence the name "satin".  There were several colors to choose from, and I clearly went out on a limb to pick out red...not a typical color for me.
 
 
The swatch below is two swipes on the lip.  If you zoom in, my natural lip shows through, so this is a buildable coverage.  The texture is velvety.  It doesn't dry completely, but it also isn't sticky or glossy like a typical lip gloss.  Instead, it stays put while being flexible, and doesn't feather off the lips.  I'm actually wishing I had purchased more of these when I picked up the red.
 
 
And, just because I liked my makeup the other day when I wore this Red Temptation, here is a full face. 


 
Have you tried these Satin Satisfactions by Avon?  What did you think of them?

EOTD Orange

My Happy Halloween EOTD/FOTD using Fyrinnae Arcane Magic Pyromontic Erotica and Pumpkinfire & MAC Firespot

11:53 AM

 
Happy Halloween to everyone!  I hope your evening is full of treats, and possible a few tricks! 
 
Below, I wanted to do something for Halloween, but wasn't feeling super-creative this morning, so orange and black it is.  I used Fyrinnae and MAC. 
 
Face:
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten Fair
Milani Baked Blush in Coralista
 
Eyes:
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Fyrinnae Pumpkinfire - outer corners/crease
MAC Firespot - inner lid
Fyrinnae Arcane Magic Pyromontic Erotica - inner corner and blended into lower lashline
Unknown Wet 'n Wild as highlight
 
Lips:
Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Truffle

 
Here's a closeup of the eye.  I like the color combination a lot - the Fyrinnae shadows, of course, are gorgeous.
 
What did you do for Halloween? 
 
 

Bare Escentuals

FOTD: L'Oreal Infallible "Golden Emerald", MAC Golden Olive & Fyrinnae Leopard Print Galaxy and Dokkakar

11:12 AM



It has been far too long since I've posted a FOTD, and I absolutely loved the combination I used for a look this week, so I had to snap some pictures.  If I had been thinking, I would have also taken some outside, because these indoor pictures don't do it justice at all. 

I apologize for my ghostly appearance - it's official, fall is here, and after about 2 weeks out of the sun, I lose all color I potentially gained over the summer.  I have officially switched back to my Bare Escentuals foundation in Fair, since I don't have anything else that nearly compliments my coloring right now. 

 
Here is what I used for the look:
 
Face
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Laura Geller Real Deal Liquid Concealer - Light
Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation - Fair
Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil
Laura Geller Blush 'n Brighten in Golden Apricot
 
Eyes
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Fyrinnae Leopard Print Galaxy - inner corners
MAC Pigment in Golden Oliver - middle of lids
L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Golden Emerald - middle of lids blended into crease
Fyrinnae Dokkakar - outer corner/crease
Physicians Formula Gel Eyeliner - Black
L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Hydra Collagen Plumping Mascara
 
Lips
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Rosetto 08
 
I've said it before and I will again - I am absolutely loving the L'oreal Infallible eyeshadows.  I really would like to pick up a brown color, but I am waiting for a sale.  They blended effortlessly into one of my favorite brands, Fyrinnae.  Unfortunately, my camera isn't able to pick up how gorgeous these shadows were together. 
 
 



Avon

Quick FOTD Using Fyrinnae: Otherwordly, Archmage, and Polar Bear

1:36 PM


I have been swamped the past week, so I apologize for the lack of posts.  I did play around with some bright turquoise earlier this week, so I wanted to post a quick look with them - I really liked the color combination on this one.

Here it is:
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Fyrinnae Polar Bear - inner corner
Fyrinnae Otherwordly - middle of lid
Fyrinnae Archmage - outer corner/lower lashline
MAC Sugar Shot - highlight
Avon Precision Glimmer Eyeliner - Amber
Loreal Voluminous Power Volume 24Hr


essence

FOTD: MAC Seasonally Cool Pigment, Laura Geller Black Cherry Baked Eyeshadow, Essence London Baby Gel Eyeliner

9:00 AM


A quick FOTD since I've been lacking in these recently.  I am really enjoying my Essence London Baby Gel Eyeliner, so this look is kind of built around it.  Enjoy!

Face:
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten Fair
Laura Geller Blush 'n Brighten Golden Apricot

Eyes:
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC Seasonally Cool Pigment - inner corner, lower lashline
Laura Geller Black Cherry - outer corner, crease
NYX Eyeshadow Single Egg White - highlight
Essence Gel Eyeliner London Baby
Mally Volumizing Mascara "Black"

Lips:
Laura Geller Lipstick in Banana Berry


EOTD Smokey

EOTD: Laura Geller's Spumoni/Sinful Praline Baked Eyeshadow and Essence Gel Eyeliner "London Baby"

9:32 AM


Last week I posted some closeups and swatches of the essence Gel Eyeliners in London Baby and Berlin Rocks.  I have a soft spot for taupes, although I don't wear much of them.  Since I finally found a beautiful taupe gel eyeliner that actually looks taupe on, I thought I'd post an EOTD with it. 

The picture above is without mascara, just so you can see how the color glides on and actually looks like a rich taupe on the lashline.  Below, a snapshot with mascara.  It's dark enough of a color to add definition to the lashline, but it's not black.  Essence London Baby would be a great option for someone looking for an eyeliner with some color, but afraid to step away from the basics of black or brown.  And, at $3.49, it's easy on the wallet!

For the look, I used:
Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy - all over lid
Laura Geller's Baked Eyeshadow in Spumoni/Sinful Praline - Spumoni on the inner corner, Sinful Praline on the outer v and crease
MAC Vanilla Pigment - highlight
Essence Gel Eyeliner in London Baby - lashline
Mally Volumizing Mascara - Black



Aromaleigh

EOTD: Fyrinnae STFU, Aromaleigh Amarante and Sassy Minerals Witty Banter

10:06 AM


Today's EOTD is another mix of Fyrinnae and Aromaleigh and Sassy Minerals.  This one is a mix of golds, bronzes and olives as well, but I did it a little backwards.  

Face:
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten in Fair and Porcelain
Laura Geller Bronze 'n Brighten
Milani Baked Blush Dolce Pink

Eyes:
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Sassy Minerals Witty Banter - inner corner
Fyrinnae STFU - middle of lid blended into Witty Banter and lower lashline alone
Aromaleigh Amarante - outer corner blended into crease
MAC Phloof - highlight
Boujouis Clubbing Liquid Eyeliner
Loreal Voluminous False Lashes Fiber Mascara

Lips:
Too Faced Lip of Luxury Lipstick "Celebrity Meltdown"


Here's the whole deal.  Again, I can't rave enough about the Too Faced lipstick I got.  It's such a pretty warm berry shade!

Avon

FOTD/EOTD using Avon Mega Impact Eyeliner in Extreme Cobalt, MAC Venomous Villains "She Who Dares" and "Idol Eyes", & "Sugar Shot" & Josie Maran "Sunrise" Blush,

8:00 AM


After yesterday's swatches, I had to put together a look around this Extreme Cobalt.  I've said it before, but I'm not a huge blue-fan.  I just don't wear it a lot, and even if I do, I tend to lean towards golds and bronzes to pair with it.  I stepped away from that for the day to play with a couple colors I've ignored in my arsenal: MAC Venomous Villains "She Who Dares" (the blue side) and MAC "Idol Eyes".   Here's what I came up with.

Face:
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle
Laura Geller's Real Deal Concealer "Light"
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten "Fair"
Josie Maran Cream Blush "Sunrise"

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion "Greed" - all over lid
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy - all over lid
MAC "Idol Eyes" - inner corner, lower lashline
MAC Venomous Villain's "She Who Dares" - blue side - outer corner, lower lash line, crease
MAC "Sugar Shot" - highlight
Avon Mega Impact Eyeliner "Extreme Cobalt" - upper lashline
Maybelline The Falsies "Flared" Mascara - black



A closeup of the eyes - isn't that Cobalt, well, blue?  It's so bright and creamy.  This is one swipe - I definitely could have evened it out, and worked on my flare a little better, but you get the picture.  I'm really surprised that my eyes look so green. 


So, have you tried out these new Mega Impact liners yet? 

FOTD Blue

FOTD: Laura Geller's Real Deal Arsenal

10:35 AM


I don't usually do full-face FOTD's anymore, but seeing as this kit is based around the foundation, primer and concealer, it seemed kind of silly not to!  Anyways, here is a look at the Laura Geller Real Deal Arsenal on, including the blush, lips and plum shadow.  I really love this blush - its a gorgeous color!



Face:
Laura Geller The Real Deal Remedy Stick
Laura Geller The Real Deal Foundation - Light
Laura Geller The Real Deal Concealer - Light
Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten - Fair
Laura Geller The Real Deal Blush - Spiced Mauve

Eyes:
L.A. Splash Eyeshadow Primer/Sealer - all over lid
Laura Geller "Fruit Tart" - inner corner
Laura Geller "Mystic Sea" - outer corner
Laura Geller Eye Rimz "Plum Like it Hot" - outer corner, lower lashline
MAC Retrospeckt - highlight
Loreal HIP Khol eyeliner
Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama mascara

Lips:
Laura Geller Light Beams Lipgloss "Passion Fruit"

e.l.f. Cosmetics

EOTD: Wet 'n Wild Pixie Palette "Sugar Plum Fairy" and MAC Pigment "Helium"

9:28 AM



The Wet 'n Wild Pixie Palette in Sugar Plum Fairy has turned out to be the more difficult one for me to fall in love with.  I'm not sure what the hold back is for me - I typically love purples, and the quality in this set is very nice.  Who knows...regardless, I decided to play around with another color combo, and included MAC Helium as well.  This combination, I really like...Enjoy!

LA Splash Eyeshadow Sealer/Primer
Wet 'n Wild Pixie Palette:
- middle left - inner corner
- bottom right - outer corner, crease
- top left - highlight
MAC Pigment "Helium" - inner corner, blended out to crease
e.l.f. Cream Eyeliner "Charcoal"
The Falsies Drama mascara







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