Cute kind of everyday makeup.

This is my first makeup tutorial! I am so excited to share it with you all! This is the look I do when I want something simple, but fun, and different.

Okay let's get into it!

So first I applied my foundation and setting powder. I used to use Stila Natural Finish oil free makeup, but it's so expensive! It works great though, if you can afford it, I definitely recommend it. I was also using Airspun as a setting powder, but I felt like it made my face look a bit chalky. When I ran out of both I got (the only drug store makeup I'm not allergic to, pretty much) Almay tlc truly lasting color, 16 hour makeup in Naked 03 160, and Almay Clear Complexion powder in Light 100. I also use Almay Concealer in Light 100. They all work really well, and turned out to be good replacements for my loved Stila foundation.

I then primed my lids with Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Eden.

Make sure that when you apply your primer you rub it in REALLY well, otherwise it does exactly what it's supposed to stop, and no one wants unsightly creases on their lids. Also make sure that you rub it all around your eye, don't neglect your lower lash line.

Then I took Midnight Cowboy Rides Again by Urban Decay and covered my whole eye, up to the brow bone. I also lined my lower lash line, and smudged it down a little. The pictures I took of just that color on my eyes sucked, a lot. So you can just figure it out without a picture. Sorry.

Then I used MAC Naked Lunch  on my lid. Again the color is a little too light for my suckish camera to catch.
Next up I used MAC Woodwinked, on my crease:

I applied it with a very heavy hand . It does not have to look good at this point. Put it on to almost the inner corner of you eye. 


Then you are going to blend it up and out, a bit. Just blend until it looks good to you. 


I then lined just the outer corner, very close to the lid with black liquid liner. I used Femme Couture, you can buy it at Sally's. 


I used a lot of mascara, as is my custom. For me it's all about the lashes! I love me so big lashes. Other than Aerie brand mascara (which is the best) Maybelline's Great Lash, is well, great. It's super cheap too, and now that they've taken all the yucky ingredients out, I think it's excellent. 


Here's the finished look on the eyes:

Once I finished my eyes I applied Aerie blush in Primrose  (there's a link to a review I really liked), on the apples of my cheeks. 

Then my lips got a dose of Rimmel London Pink Blush

And here is the final product!

I look confused in this picture, but whatevs. 

This picture is kind of blurry, but I like it. =P

So what do you think?

XOXO,

Shelly

Tag! By April Claire Makeup ;)

April Claire Makeup tagged everyone for this survey, and now I am tagging you!

MAKEUP:

blush or bronzer - BRONZER

lip gloss or lipstick - LIPGLOSS

eye liner or mascara - MASCARA

foundation or concealer - CONCEALER

neutral or color eye shadow - NEUTRAL

pressed or loose eye shadows - PRESSED

brushes or sponges - BRUSHES

NAILS:

OPI or china glaze - OPI

Long or short - SHORT 

Acrylic or natural - NATURAL

Brights or darks - DARKS

Flower or no flower - NO FLOWER

BODY:

perfume or body splash - BODY SPLASH

lotion or body butter - BODY BUTTER

body wash or soap - BODY WASH

lush or other bath company  - BATH AND BODY WORKS

FASHION:

jeans or sweat pants - DEPENDS ON WHAT I'M DOING.

long sleeve of short-- SHORT

dresses or skirts - DRESSES

stripes or plaid - STRIPES

flip flops or sandals - FLIP FLOPS

scarves or hats - SCARVES

studs or dangly earrings - STUDS

necklaces or bracelets -BRACELETS

heels or flats - FLATS

cowboy boots or riding boots - RIDING

jacket or hoodie - HOODIE

forever 21 or charlotte russe - FOREVER 21

abercombie or Hollister - ABERCROMBIE

saks 5th or Nordstrom - NORDSTROM

HAIR:

curly or straight - STARIGHT

bun or ponytail - PONYTAIL

bobby pins or butterfly clips - BOBBY PINS

hair spray or gel  - SPRAY

long or short - LONG

light or dark - DARK

side sweep bangs or full bangs - SIDE SWEPT

up or down - DOWN

RANDOM:

Rain or shine - RAIN

Summer or winter - SUMMER

Fall or spring - SPRING

Chocolate or vanilla - CHOCOLATE

East coast or west coast - EAST COAST

You can find her blog at:   http://aprilclairemakeup.blogspot.com/

XOXO,

Shelly

Etsy Finds!

Hello lovelies!

I absolutely ADORE Etsy. If you aren't familiar with it, it is a website where people can buy and sell all kinds of handmade/vintage items. From clothing, to soap, to toys, and everything in between. I've purchased a few items from different Etsy sellers in the past, and I love it!

I usually end up "window" shopping on Etsy, and so I thought it would be cute to create a list of some of the beauty/makeup/fashion/etc. items that have caught my eye. :)

Key Necklace

Roia o'Brien

Meowth Loose Eyeshadow

Shiro Cosmetics

Bali Vegan Lipstick

Just Pure Minerals

The Wise Owls Earrings

Two Little Doves

Berry Lemonade Soap

Flourish Bath & Body

Monster Duo Nail Polish

JadoreNoir Cosmetics

Black Arm Warmers

Candace's Closet

Blood Orange Sugar Cube Body Scrub

Flourish Bath & Body

Dysphoria Loose Eyeshadow

Scaredy Cat Cosmetics

Damask Print Brush Roll

aSoftBlackStar

Double-Breasted Wool Coat

Red Doll

So tell me, do you shop or sell on Etsy? What's your favorite shop? 

xo,

Kieran

Great Celebrity Makeup

Hello lovelies!

Okay, okay, before we get started with this post, I just wanted to point out that I rarely pay attention to celebrities, and I don't worship them or think I need to. However, sometimes I see some celebrities that have such beautiful makeup, that I just felt like it would be interesting to compile some of them.

Of course most of them will look amazing, because they have professional makeup artists, but still- gorgeous!

(Please note, I claim no ownership over these photos.)

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Jennifer Hudson

Gah, this woman is stunning! I normally don't like super-silver eyeshadow, but I think it looks beautiful with her skin tone, and the lipgloss she's wearing here is subtle and isn't too bold, to keep the focus on her smoky eyes.

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Hayley Williams

If you're going to do big lashes, do it like Hayley. She, like everyone, has had her fair share of makeup mistakes, but man, the girl can really pull it together. With such a vibrant hair color, I think sticking to basic, simple makeup is a good idea. She's got either dark brown eyeshadow or eyeliner, a shimmery cream shade on the inner corners and lower lashline, and plush, dark eyelashes.  Beautiful!

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Katy Perry 

 This look is a classic for Katy. Perfectly winged-out liner, a bold lip color, and perfect brows. (And I love the little bow in her hair!)

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Natalie Portman

She has such a variety of different makeup styles, from super dark eyeshadow to crazy bright lips or blush, to this beautiful neutral makeup. Smudged light brown eyeshadow, highlighted cheeks, and either bare lips or a nude-colored lipstick. 

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Tina Fey

Along with being talented and hilarious, Tina Fey is so beautiful! I love her makeup style, which is always classic and simple and is never overdone. 

And now, it seems only fitting to list one... not so great celebrity makeup style.

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Taylor Momsen

Where did your eyes go, darlin'? The raccoon-eye thing is never a good look.

That's all for now!

xo,

Kieran