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Monday, August 11, 2014

Lovely Green Smoky Eye Tutorial for Fall Using the Smashbox Wondervision Palette

I LOVE the Smashbox Wondervision Palette and I'm going to show you guys just one of many reasons why it's a great thing to have in your arsenal.

Step 1: I primed my eyelids using the Elf Eyelid Primer in Sheer.




Step 2: I applied the palest green shade from the palette on the inner half of my eyelid, stopping just below my crease.




Step 3: I then applied the second lightest green shade in the palette on the other half of my lid, but I left a tad bit of space on the outer corner for an even darker shade.



Step 4: I then applied a darker green shade, pictured here on the outer crease of my eyelids.



Step 5: I then applied this really pretty deep matte brown shade on my upper crease and blended it upwards and outwards. This shade is going to bring a bit of "Fall" warmth to help neutralize the greens 




Step 6: I wanted to keep the look light and low key, so I used a very light nude beige for my highlight, and I lightly belnded that into the very edge of the matte brown that I had previously applied.



Step 7: I then applied the Black Matte shade in the palette just to the outer edge of my crease. I only applied a small amount so that this could still be a soft daytime look, and I gently blended it upwards and outwards.



Step 8: Since I am madly in love with all things green, I wanted to line my lash line with a deep green eyeliner. I opted for Urban Decay's 24/7 pencil in Mars. Even though it's a darker color, I smudged it to soften the pigment a bit.




Step 9: I then applied a black liner to my waterline and directly underneath my lower lashes. I then smudged it out a bit to enhance my eye color, frame my eyes and create a smoky effect. I used a Black Rimmel Scandaleyes Liner.




Step 10: I then applied a coat of black mascara. I'm using a deluxe sample of Mac's Zoom Lash.



Step 11: I then swept a small amount of this gorgeous shimmery blush (second from the bottom) across my cheeks and up towards my hairline. 



Step 12: For my lips, I applied the Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in Barely Bitten.



The Finished Look:





Would any of you guys wear this look out? Have any of you tried this palette yet?

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Smoky Black and Metal Eyeshadow Tutorial Feat. Urban Decay and Elf Cosmetics


I LOVED this look! I have worn it out and about maybe 6 times, and I always get a few compliments on it, so I really wanted to share this look with you guys! It's SUPER easy, so let's get down to business!

Step 1: I primed my eyes with an Elf Eyelid Primer in Champagne.



Step 2: I then used a black eyeliner, this one is Mally's Starlight Waterproof Liner in Black Velvet. I shaded the inner corner of my eye as well as the outer corner. I also used a brush just to smudge it out a bit and blend it so that it doesn't look that harsh. I left some empty space in the middle so that I can apply another product there later. :)





Step 3: I then used an Elf Smudge Pot in Cruisin Chic on the empty space, stopping at the upper crease.




Step 4: I then pulled out my Naked 2 Palette and applied the shade Tease all over my crease, and then blended the shade upwards and outwards.






Step 5: I then applied the shade Busted and applied it directly on top of the smudged out eyeliner, and blending it upwards and outwards.




Step 6: I then patted the shade YDK directly on top of the Elf Smudge Pot.



Step 7: I then applied Chopper right on top of YDK.



Step 8: I then applied a SMALL amount of the shade Blackout just in the outer crease of my eyelid and blended it upwards and outwards.




Step 9: I then applied the shade Bootycall on my brow bone, softly blending it into the edge of the shades below.



Step 10: I then applied the Elf Shimmer Eyeliner in the grey shade right under my lower lash line, and smudged it out with a tiny smudge brush.




Step 11: I then applied the shade Busted directly on top of the Elf Shimmer Liner.



Step 12: I then applied the Elf Mineral Eyeliner in Ash on my upper lash line.





Step 14: I then lined my waterline using the Mally Starlight Liner in Black Velvet.



Step 15: I then applied a black mascara, this one is the Elf Lash Extending Mascara.



Step 16: I applied a soft orange blush to my cheeks. This one is Sleek's Life's a Peach.



Step 17: I then applied a somewhat nude and metallic lipstick to my lips. This one is Kat Von D.'s Forever & Never.



Here's the finished look!




So what do you guys think? Would any of you sport this look out and about?