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Look: MAC Photorealism Eyeshadow Quad Made Easy

Look: MAC Photorealism Eyeshadow Quad Made Easy

Here's an attempt at using MAC's Photorealism eyeshadow quad :) The photos are a little wonky, because silly me forgot to change the white balance settings before taking these photos, SO I had to muck around with them (to get the right color) in Photoshop. I think they're *fairly* accurate, but...

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Pucker Up: Glossy Raspberry Red

Pucker Up: Glossy Raspberry Red

Pucker Up: Glossy Raspberry Red

Today's lip look is simple and yet elegant--a play on the timeless red lip.

Starting with the epitome of luxe lips, begin by layering Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick on lips with a stiff lip brush to ensure well-defined, clean color. Finish by adding a glossy sheen...

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Beauty Tips: How to Line Your Lower Lash Line

Beauty Tips: How to Line Your Lower Lash Line

Tips & Tricks: How to Line Your Lower Lash Line

When it comes to lining your lash line, do you often get lost on the who, what, when, where, and why of it all?  Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks to make lining the lower lash line a breeze.

When using gel liners... I find using a more...

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CoverGirl LashBlast Length Review, Comparison, Photos

CoverGirl LashBlast Length Review, Comparison, Photos

CoverGirl LashBlast Length Goes Long

CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara ($7.49) is the newest mascara launch from CoverGirl. With the popularity of LashBlast solidified, CoverGirl's LashBlast Length is a lengthening mascara. CoverGirl touts that it makes lashes "80% longer looking vs. your bare...

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Pucker Up: Warmed-Up Fall Lips

Pucker Up: Warmed-Up Fall Lips

Pucker Up: Warmed-Up Fall Lips

One of my favorite things to do, beauty-wise, is to create lip combinations. I love playing with lip colors, and I love mixing and matching to find different ways to achieve traditional shades, but also discovering fun shades I haven't tried before! You'd be amazed...

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Look - Quick 5 Neutral Minute Eyes

Look - Quick 5 Neutral Minute Eyes

This is my incredibly easy and super fast natural/neutral eye. No matter what the occasion is, this eye is always appropriate, which makes it really useful to have in my back pocket. (Particularly useful on days when I can't come up with anything else!)

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft...

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Look - Love That Look White, Pink, Purple

Look - Love That Look White, Pink, Purple

Tried to do something quick and easy, this was the result! Hope your week is off to a great start! :) Tutorial to follow shortly!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Un-Basic White eyeshadow (frosty white), Ego eyeshadow (medium pink), Fashion Groupie...

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Look - Smokey Eyes in Silver & Gray

Look - Smokey Eyes in Silver & Gray

Easy-peasy smoky eye :) I consider this the "traditional" smoky eye, since I've always thought of a smoky eye as silver/gray. Video tutorial for this coming soon, too!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Electra eyeshadow (bright silver), Silver Ring...

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Look - Love That Look: Green, Blue, & Teal

Look - Love That Look: Green, Blue, & Teal

I thought I'd use some of the new eyeshadows from MAC's Love That Look Collection, and I figured I'd go with a pretty obvious, but fun, combination of green, blue, and teal. You can also expect a video tutorial for this look, too :)

P.S. - I totally realize why I rarely use liquidlast liners. If...

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Look - Make Up For Ever: Orange, Pink, and Purple

Look - Make Up For Ever: Orange, Pink, and Purple

Just a quick look I put together the other night! :)

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: MAC Soft Ochre paint pot (nude base), MAC Melon pigment (peachy-pink), Make Up For Ever #5 Eyeshadow (matte orange), Make Up For Ever #75 Eyeshadow (matte hot pink), Make Up For Ever #92 Eyeshadow (matte purple),...

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