Purple Smokey Day To Night Look

I have been sick for what seems like a few weeks now so I decided I needed to put my face on and tell the flu to kiss my booty.

For the first look I wanted to keep it soft, sweet, and natural.

Face: I used Rimmel Stay Matte mousse for my foundation, and Dark Heart Designs Scarlet Starlet Blush.

Eyes:I first primed my eyes using too faced shadow insurance, and then began with the lids. I used Dark Heart Designs e/s in St. Valentine all over the lid, and then I softly blended Dark Heart Designs e/s in Heartkiller from the center of my crease outwards. My eyelashes are tinted, so I just curled my lashes and left them in their natural state.

Lips: I applied Urban Decay Lip Love gloss in Drizzle for just a touch of shine.

Now for the night makeup, I really wanted to accentuate my crease, smoke it out a bit, and make it sexy. You can't do sexy eyes without a wicked cat eye, so I added that a few other things to amp up the look.

When I was doing this I kept telling myself I just wanted my eyes to go POW!! So, I guess I did a pretty good job. I know there is a rule where it says if you do a lot to your eyes you should tone down the lips, but this is makeup honey, go on with your misbehaving!

Face: Since I already had my foundation on, I added a touch more blush, and a bunch more highlighter to my face. I used Dark Heart Designs Scarlet Starlet for the cheeks, and EM Michelle Phan's Chiaroscuro contour stick/highlighter for the highlight on the bridge of the nose, cupids bow, inner corner of eyes, and brow bone. 

Eyes: I used the Kat Von D Poetica Palette e/s in Wonderland in the crease to darken it up and stick with the purple and pink theme. I then used my Jessies Girl liquid liner and gave myself a wicked wing (which I screwed up, and ran with!). For the lower lash line, I lined my inner rim with kat von d puro amor (black) eyeliner, and tightlined my eyes as well. I then used EM Michelle Phan's waterliner in amethyst to line my lower lash line, and used the built in smudger to smudge it out a bit. I then applied Kat Von D's Para Amor mascara to my lashes.

Lips: I applied Kat Von D's Foiled love lipstick in FTW

It seems like a lot of work, but I was able to do the first look in about 5 minutes, and the second one took about 10 (because I suck at using liquid liner lol). From day to night in 15 minutes flat, is pretty much a beauty miracle. I would totally rock this look out to dinner, a concert, bar, party, wherever -I'm there.

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Thats it for now! I sure did kick my sickness's ass, if I do say so myself. Who needs a red nose, save that ish for Rudolph. 

Until next time, stay beautiful!

XO

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Review & Swatches

I recently purchased four of NYX soft matte lip creams, and I've been wearing them non stop to get a good feel for them. I have recently become a lipstick whore, and It seems like everywhere I go I have to buy some sort of lip product lol I am obsessed with matte lipsticks so I figured I'd try NYX because they are so affordable. At 6$ each (right now they are BOGO 50% off at Ulta) it's an amazing opportunity and price point for everyone.

The colors I got are called Sydney, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, and Monte Carlo

       

Sydney is a pale pinky-nude color, and I like it because it can be applied with a light hand and is a perfect pink nude, or if you layer it, it's a soft pastel pink. It's a pretty color, but I am not sure If I like it. It did crease a bit, but I am not sure if its the product or the fact that my lips are dry right now with the cold weather we are getting here in NC. Would I buy it again? Probably not.

"Sydney"

Addis Abba is a bright fuchsia tinted lipstick, and I absolutely love it. It's bright enough to satisfy my rainbow loving soul, but its also muted enough so that you can wear it everywhere; including work. It applies smooth, smells amazing, and isn't drying like most matte lipsticks. Definitely worth 6$!

"Addis Ababa"

Amsterdam is known to be a dupe for LimeCrimes famous red velvetine lipstick, and my opinion on it is that it comes close, but the coloring doesn't match. The smell, and feel of Amsterdam is really good, and for the price, you can buy almost 3 of these- compared to Red Velvet. I love the color, the feel, and the application of all of these products, but this one feels so velvety and smooth when you're done, it makes you feel like you aren't wearing any lipstick at all. It's not drying, stays put, and is a good (I say good because it's not my perfect shade) red. It's got more blue in it, than orange, so it flatters vampire toned skin like mine. I imagine it would look great on anyone though. Buy it again? Yes, I already have actually!

"Amsterdam"

Monte Carlo is my favorite out of all of the lippies because I love a good red. Blue toned reds look really nice with my skin tone (opposed to orange toned) and I love the richness of the color. It reminds me of cranberry sauce. Like all of these, the application is easy, smooth, and velvety, and it's very moisturizing (surprisingly). I would definitely buy this again!

"Monte Carlo"

All of these products can be purchased anywhere NYX is sold: Nyx.com , Ulta.com, Ulta stores, and even in Target!

I've made it my mission to stock up on my favorite colors, and to own the entire collection. They are great, and I hope you will check them out! On Nyx.com if you give them your email you will receive a 25% off coupon 'welcome25' which will save you some $ too. I also like that every order over 25$ ships free, which saves you even more ;)