Something Bright

Today I wanted to go with something bright! I love wearing bright colors but now that I work during the day with kids, I cant really be wearing a bunch of flamboyant makeup to work. No matter how much I'd like to! They do let me get away with colored eyeliner tho! Thank Goodness!!!! Anyways heres todays look...

What I used:
Stila One Step Correct
Physicians Formula Conceal RX

Rimmel Stay Matte in Soft Beige
Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance
Too Faced Leopard Love (Bronzer and Highlight only)
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Coastal Scents 88 pallete (Purple and pink)
Lorac Perfectly Lit in Spotlight
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in zero and Ransom
Revlon Grow Luscious in Blackest Black
Tarina Tarantino Gem Gloss in Disco Nap

A Very Natural Glow

Ok so today Im having one of those days where its really chilly out and I dont wanna slap on a lot of makeup, but I dont wanna sit around looking like death either lol. So I did a very natural, cozy, Im staying in, kind of glowy look. Let me know what u guys think.

I used:
Jemma Kidd Pro finish moisture tint in 01 fair
Tarte Smooth operator illuminating serum
Physicians formula conceal rx in fair light
Rimmel natural bronzer in sun dance
BareMinerals mineral veil in Illuminating
Tarte cheek stain in Glam
Too Faced shadow insurance
Lorac perfectly lit in spotlight (as my highlight)
Sephora liner electro in copper
Tarte Lock & Roll in bronze (loose side only)
Revlon Grow Luscious in Blackest black
Lorac multiplex in 3D lip gloss

Xmas Haul

I am sure all my beauty bloggers are doing the same thing right now! A haul on all the goodies Santa brought them. Well let me just get right to it! Since pictures speak louder than words....

Santa must have been after my heart! lol I like the Viva La Juicy best!

I already took the wand out, thats why it looks so messed up in the box. lol

I'll let yall know how these work.

These colors are very pigmented! Im really excited to play with them!

This is what I asked Santa for! Its amazing, not all my swatches came out great but Im posting them anyways.

My favorite things in this box are the Nars Orgasm Illuminator, Tarte cheek stain in Glam, and the Lorac Multiplex 3D lip gloss.

Tarte Natural Cheek Stain in Glam. (swatch on my hand)

Nars Orgasm Illuminator (Next to a bad swatch)

Left: Tarina Tarantino Gem Gloss in Disco Nap (swatch below) Right: Lorac Muliplex 3D Lip gloss (swatch below)

Tarte Lock & Roll 12-hour eyeshadow in Bronze (Left: Liquid, swatch above, Right: Loose, swatch above)

Tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum (swatch is on the hand but its a bad pic)

Sephora Electro Eyeliner in copper (swatch on hand)

Lorac Perfectly Lit in Sportlight (that is it on my finger)

Lorac Perfectly Lit in Sportlight (swatch on my hand)

Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure (Thats another bad swatch)

Urban Decay 27/7 Jackpot glide on eye pencils

Left to right: Eldorado, Whiskey, Stash, Mildew, Electric, Ransom, Binge, Rockstar, Gunmetal.

 Bottom: Zero

Winter time Skin

Hello beautifuls! I hope everyone has been staying warm lately. Its starting to get awfully chilly out here in South FL. Which is what brings me to this post. Something I have started doing lately is swapping out my foundation for tinted moisturizer. The reason I have been doing this is cause no matter how much I moisturize I still end up with dry spots on my face and my foundation brings a lot of attention to those spots. My skin will get flaky and I think we all know dry flaky skin is NOT attractive!
A little while back (beginning of summer time) I bought a tinted  moisturizer cause I wanted to look more natural and wanted something quick and light that I could just throw on. Well I bought Jemma Kidd's Pro Finish Moisture Tint SPF 20 in 01 fair. The only problem was during the summer it made me look a little to greasy and shiny. So I stopped using it.

This is what I happen to be using. (01 fair)

However..... now that winter is here, I started using it again and it works like a charm! It covers great, blends amazing, and my skin is soooooo soft!!! It keeps me moisturized through out the entire day!!! I am so in love with this product! (During the winter that is) So if you ran into the same problem I had, I would definitely consider a tinted moisturizer.  I think people with combination or dry skin should think about it. But if you have oily skin then I dont think its the best idea only cause of how shiny it made me look in the summer. Choice is yours. Happy holidays guys!

Subtle Pink

I know "Tis the Season" but I felt like doing something a little neutral and yet still have a touch of color. This would be a great look for work or something casual. Let me know if ya wanna know what I used.

A closeup, not that you needed me to tell you that! ;) lol

This look would be nice with nude lips too.

I'm still alive!!!!!

I know I have been MIA for a long long looooong time, but I had a lot of stuff to deal with. Not to mention I wasnt feeling very inspired. But on a good note Im back, and I have a look for yall. Hopefully I find time to stay back. lol
So about this look, its a purple look that Im wearing for a party tonight. Hope yall like it.

Bathroom lighting

A close up

In front of a window, but the flash still went off.

Inspired!!!

The other day I was checking out some blogs that I follow, and came across A Brilliant Brunette's Blue Green and Purple Eyes Tutorial. I absolutely loved it!!! So I couldnt help but to do my version of it. I hope yall really like it. And ladies, yall should really check out her blog! (click here to see it) She is trully amazing and it is a gorgeous look on her! Her style is so flawless!

 
Face:
Physicians Formula Conceal RX in Fair Light
Rimmel Stay Matte in Soft Beige
Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance
Palladio Rice Powder in Natural

Eyes:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Coastal Scents 88 shadow palette
Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer palette
Loreal HIP cream eyeliner
NYX eye liner pencil in black
Maybelline Pulse Perfection in Very black

Cheeks:
Cover Girl blush in True Plum
Lips:
NYX lip stick in Thalia

Hope yall like my version. Thanks for following!

Bye Bye fine lines

Ok so I know I'm not really that old, but I have notice a few fine lines in the corners of my eyes, my forehead and my smile marks. I'm tring to prevent the inevitable! lol WRINKLES!!! I know I will get them some day, I just hope I can prolong my wrinkle freeness. lol I have been researching only, and it turns out Im not the only young(er) girl doing it either. I love of celebs around my age and younger are doing it too! I'll be 26 in 2weeks btw. I have read that Pro Retinol helps with skin rejuvenation. Its a form of Vitamin A. If your older and have a deep wrinkle issue, then Pro Retinol is not for you. You need something more along the lines of Retinol. The difference is that Retinal is the purest form of Vitamin A, and Pro Retinol refers to less active forms of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that reduces the effects of harmful elements in the skin, preventing wrinkles and infections to keep skin vital and younger-looking.
So anyways, I went out and bought Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle firming night cream. lol And to be honest my skin feels sooo much smoother, my fine lines arnt as visible anymore either! I think I love this stuff! lol

It is very creamy, goes on smooth, and it smells amazing! It dosnt leave me greasy at all! I have notice a little tingle around my eyes where the skin is a little more sensitive and around my nostrils. but that is it. The tingling stops after about 1-2 mins. (It does not turn red or anything)

Before I rubbed it in.

I have been using it for 4 days now, and I have not broken out from it or have had any form of irritation from it at all. Thank God! I chose the Pro Retinol as apposed to the Retinol, because I dont have any deep wrinkles. I'm just trying to preserve my skin, not really fix anything. I hope this post helped those of you who are interested in Retinol and/or Pro Retinol.

After I rubbed it in.

Be sure to compare/examine my skin on my next makeup post! :)