Archive for the ‘Tutorials’ Category

It took a few weeks, but I finally found the right orange lip combination for us olive/tan skinned girls who otherwise may not be able to wear the Spring trend. I have a few other versions that worked fairly well, but this pearlescent made my skin glow like the light of a thousand fairies. Or just glow like I had on a really good bronzer, whatever. In any case, check out the tutorial and the list of products I used below. Then go out into the world with your shiny orange lips knowing you look good guuuuurl!

Products Used:

NYX Lipliner – Pumpkin
NYX lipliner- Currant
Covergirl Lipperfection Lipstick- Temptation
Urban Decay Lipgloss Junkie Lipgloss – Runaway

As I approach yet another YouTube-aversary I thought I good way to celebrate would be to revisit some of my old looks from back in the day. First up is the Kim Kardashian inspired hot pink look I originally posted in 2009. She wore this look to a movie premier and it was so popular her makeup artist Troy Jensen even did a blog about it. I recreated the look myself, and while my original work was ok, I knew I could do better. So here is the revamped version, we’ll call this one KimKV2.0!

Products Used:

Face:
Benefit Playsticks foundation – Jumprope
NARS Pressed Powder – Desert
theBalm Time Balm Concealer – Medium

Cheeks:
theBalm Blush – Cabana Boy

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Sin
Maybelline Line Stiletto Eyeliner – Blackest Black
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner – Blackest Black
Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara – Black
Ardell Lashes – #105

Lips:
Sephora Nano Lipliner – Brilliant Berries
NYX Lipliner – Currant
NARS Lipstick – Funny Face
MAC Lipgloss – Morning Glory

You guys have been asking me to do a tutorial on the smokey pink look I was wearing in my last few videos, so here it is. I created this using the Shad Lady Vol. 3 palette by theBalm, which I’m pretty much completely obsessed with right now. Check out the tutorial and the list of products I used below!














Products Used:

Face:
Benefit Playsticks Foundation – Jumprope
Stila Sheer Pressed Powder – Dark
theBalm Blush – Down Boy
Mary-Lou Manizer Illuminator

Eyes:
NYX Natural Eyeshadow Base
theBalm Shady Lady Vol. 3 eyeshadow palette- Envious Erin (off-white shimmer), Come Hither Heather (grey), Safe Bet Annette (baby pink), Guilty Gwen (shimmery black)
Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner – Blackest Black
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner – Blackest Black
NARS Volumizing Mascara – Black
Ardell Fashion Lashes – #105

Lips:
Benefit Lipliner Duo – Betty
NYX Lipliner – Currant
NARS Lipstick – Sexual Healing
NARS Lipgloss – Sweet Dreams
Liplicious Lipgloss – Cookies n’ Cream

For my first Valentine’s Day look I decided to go with pinks and purples as opposed to the usual reds since I wanted something soft and romantic. I love this because it’s easy and doesn’t take a lot of time to create; especially considering Valentine’s Day is on a weekday this year so us ladies won’t have all day to get ready. If you want you could probably even get away with this look for daytime, maybe just leave out the pigment until it’s time to go out. In any case, check out the video and the list of products used below:











Products Used:

Face:
Benefit Playsticks Foundation – Jumprope
Stila Pressed Powder – Dark

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Urban Decay EyeShadows – Virgin, Curiouser, Underground
NYX Jumbo Pencil – Strawberry Milk
MAC Pigment- Kitschmas
Ardell False Lashes – #105

Cheeks:
Benefit Cheek Color- Dallas, Throb

Lips:
Sephora Nano Lipliner – Brilliant Berries
NARS Lipstick – Sexual Healing
LA Splash Lipgloss – Gossip

The holiday season is finally upon us, and that means it’s time for my holiday inspired looks. This year I thought I wold do something a little different and draw inspiration from a few of my favorite things about the holiday season. My first look is inspired by a tasty beverage that smells and tastes like Christmas by the fire. I hope you guys enjoy the tutorial, and stay tuned for my next look coming in a few days!

Products Used:

Face:
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – Syracuse
Stila Sheer Pressed Powder – Dark

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Sin
Smashbox Eyeshadows – ASAP, Pronto
Urban Decay Naked Palette colors – Hustle
MAC Glitter – Translucent Teal
L’Oreal Lineur Intense – Carbon Black
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner – Blackest Black
Ardell False Lashes – #105

Cheeks:
Benefit cheek color – Dallas
NARS Highlighter – Hungry Heart

Lips:
MAC Lipliner – Mohagany
Prestige Lipliner – Mochachino
MAC Lipstick – Eden Rocks
Urban Decay XXX Shine Lipgloss – Heatherette