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Bronzy Neutrals: MAC Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Look

Bronzy Neutrals: MAC Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Look

Bronzy Neutrals: MAC Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Look

This was a quickie look before I went to school last night! I even timed myself and managed to get it all done in fifteen minutes and *not* leave late for class, LOL! You know I had to dive into the Colour 4 eyeshadow quad, just 'cause is totally...

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Burnished Neutrals: Coppers and Browns

Burnished Neutrals: Coppers and Browns

Burnished Neutrals: Coppers and Browns

I gotta tell you, this look was a pain in the behind to photograph. You just can't see as much color variation in the close-up photos as you typically can. I took photos in a different spot in my house than I normally do (on the floor, ha), so I won't be...

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All Warmed Up: Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland + Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Look

All Warmed Up: Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland + Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Look

All Warmed Up: Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland + Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Look

Brrr, it was FREEZING (!) today here in California. Of course, freezing here is 55 degrees, but I swear, it felt way colder! I was happy with how this looked turned out; I hadn't initially planned on putting Wonderland...

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Smoky Eyes: Tarnished Gold with Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette

Smoky Eyes: Tarnished Gold with Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette

Smoky Eyes: Tarnished Gold

A tarnished gold, smoky eye... for school? Sure, why not! Let's go with that. Wanted to post this before I ran off to class in a few...  that is, if I don't fall asleep before it's time to go!  Must. Press. On!

By the way, anyone else going to the Spring Colour...

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Spring Makeup: Gold, Green, & Teal with Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette

Spring Makeup: Gold, Green, & Teal with Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette

Spring Makeup: Gold, Green, & Teal with Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette

I love the lips for this look.  It's my new favorite lip combo, and as soon as I slipped on Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme, I completely remember why I shelled out $36 for it.  In fact, I think I'm going to place an...

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Sunset Eyes with Maybelline Eye Studio

Sunset Eyes with Maybelline Eye Studio

Sunset Eyes with Maybelline Eye Studio

As promised, here's a look using Maybelline Eye Studio Give Me Gold Eyeshadow Palette. I think these are definitely some of the better drugstore eyeshadows I've tried in recent history, particularly from such a mass marketed brand as Maybelline. I don't think...

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Summer Makeup: The Bright Sunset - Yellow, Orange, & Red

Summer Makeup: The Bright Sunset - Yellow, Orange, & Red

Summer Makeup: The Bright Sunset - Yellow, Orange, & Red

I just can't help it!   The latest shades to join the permanent range at MAC are all bright, they're so *summer* and it's not even technically spring yet! Oh, well... call it fashionably early? Hm. Whatever. This was just me having a...

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Summer Makeup: Sunny Grass - Yellow, Chartreuse, and Green

Summer Makeup: Sunny Grass - Yellow, Chartreuse, and Green

Summer Makeup: Sunny Grass - Yellow, Chartreuse, and Green

Here's a fun look for all the green lovers out there!

Oh, you say Lucky Green is not permament? Well, let me fill you in on a little something MAC has slipped under the radar this season... On January 15th, MAC Freestanding stores will...

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Colorful Makeup: Green, Teal, & Blue

Colorful Makeup: Green, Teal, & Blue

Colorful Makeup:  Green, Teal, & Blue

I envisioned a green, teal, and blue combination, and I really went from there for this look. I'm also trying to work on using permanent or recently released products in my looks, so, even though it was unplanned and totally coincidental, this look is very much...

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New Year's Eve Makeup: Golden Berry

New Year's Eve Makeup: Golden Berry

New Year's Eve Makeup: Golden Berry

I wanted something simple but still festive for New Year's Eve, so I went with a modified version of this look, just to make it a little softer. I thought I'd also try using Cuddle shadestick under a lot of frost-finish shadows while I was at it, too, so I managed...

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