Roses, candy, kisses and love… sweet nothings and candle light are all things that remind me of Valentine’s day. Each year I look forward to creating a new look for this day of love and this year I am creating a Valentine’s Day Makeup tutorial in collaboration with my friend Beth. I bring to you a quick look featuring Too Faced and the semi-sweet Chocolate bar palette and Beth will be creating a look using the chocolate bar Palette. Her look will be for daytime,mine for nighttime.
I went with a soft smoky, wearable look that can easily be created. The reason behind this look is that I wanted it to showcase the lips and soften the eyes. I’m 35 (as of January) and wanted to create a look that beauties in their 30s and 40s could wear easily and apply quickly. Check out the Video Tutorial embedded below or click here to watch it directly on YouTube.
To create this look, I am using the following products:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance – eye primer
Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette – eye shadows (Peanut butter – transition shade, Coconut Creme (browbone highlight), Truffled (applied into the crease), Bon bon (lid shade), Peanut butter / truffled (lower lash line), Caramel (inner corner highlight)
Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Waterproof Gel Pencil in Black Point – tightline and waterline
Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Waterproof Gel Pencil in Espresso Last – upper lash line
Benefit They’re Real Mascara and L’Oreal Voluminous Miss Manga mascara
Benefit Hoola Bronzer (light bronze, all over warmth)
Too Faced Sweetheart Blush in Candy Glow
Hourglass Dim Light Ambient Lighting Powder for a light highlight glow
Jordana Easy Liner Lip Liner in Rock n Rose
Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Peony
Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Nude
Chrislie Formulations Brow Gel in Caramel (swept over the brows for a natural look)
If you are looking to bump up this look a bit for some extra drama, add a pair of whispies or dramatic lashes to the eyes and a bold berry or even bright pink lip. A red lip can work with this look as well.
Beth’s Daytime look feat. the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette can be found here.
I hope you enjoyed this Sweetheart makeup look for Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to head on over to my friend Beth’s channel to check out her tutorial as well. Stay tuned as I’ll be having another Valentine’s Day look coming your way in the next week. Happy Day!
The beautiful ladies of The Beauty Council have come together to bring all of you a fabulous MAC lipstick giveaway. A total of 17 MAC lipsticks were hand picked and…
I am a flakie nail polish addict and I absolutely love the effect they give any and all nail polishes. I had been swooning and drooling over some from ILNP, and finally took the plunge and picked two up that I knew I would love. After playing with them for a few days over different nail polish colors and sandwiching them between other shades, I finally found a mani look that has been absolutely fabulous. It looks like Confetti on my nails… I love it. So here are my nails of the week… so sparkly!
taken in natural light
ILNP Supernova and Metropolis are layered and topped with KB Shimmers Prism Break for an extra cool effect of holo goodness. These polishes work so well on their own offering a cool chrome flakie look but with the added holo topper, they look pretty darn awesome.
taken in natural light
I hope I can provide swatches of each polish separately in the coming weeks because ILNP now has these polishes back in stock and I definitely suggest scooping some up. If you love flakies and enjoy the look of crushed colors on your nails, I think anything from the Ultra Chrome Flakie line will make a great addition to your nail polish collection. If you are looking to add a little holographic goodness to your favorite nail polish that doesn’t have that, then definitely check out the KB Shimmer Top Coat in Prism Break.
taken in direct sunlight
Like I said before, I’ll have more coming your way to share soon. I am just diggin’ on these nails – they remind me of cellophane and confetti all wrapped up on my nails. Talk about nail porn! 😀
Disclaimer – All products discussed were purchased by me.
Hydration comes in many forms, whether it be to drink the recommended amount of water each day or just cooling off, our bodies crave moisture and hydration, especially during cold winter months. Not only does your body (inside and out) need hydration and moisture, but so does your face. In the past I have utilized many different types of facial sprays from all natural rose water to mineral mists but I have been enjoying Evian Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray and here’s why.
First let’s talk about the origins of Evian. Evian Natural Mineral Water dates back thousands of years and has proven to be a geological phenomenon. Some of you may have heard of the name as Evian is a bottled water company sold through stores Worldwide, including the US and has been a popular brand in our household for years. The water is free from any chemical treatment and as pure as pure can be offering you water where each droplet follows a 15-year journey to acquire a unique mineral balance. All science stuff aside, the name is familiar because many people have tried their water before. Now Evian offers a Facial Spray that cares for your skin on a daily basis and includes all the purity of the Evian mineral water. Dermatologist tested, Evian has a unique balance of minerals and a neutral pH so it is the ideal partner for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Evian Facial Spray comes in three sizes, 1.7oz (50ml) which is portable and ideal for travel or your purse (also TSA approved), 5 oz (150ml) which they say is perfect for the office and great when you are dealing with the dryness caused by air conditioning or heat. And, 10 oz (300ml) which is the ideal size for use at home. It’s economical and long lasting for use on you and your family.
So what are my thoughts on this product? First of all… I think that it’s convenient enough for anyone, especially my family and I. I have been tossing this thing in my purse on a daily basis. While we are experiencing a cold front here in Hawaii, the days are still warm and this spray has been a great refresher while out running errands, working out or on our daily walks or to just cool down. This product is so pure that you can even use it to gently clean and freshen your baby and it is used in maternity hospitals. I use this spray without any bother on my sons and it helps to cool them down and even relax them a bit. I also love to spray this product on prior to makeup for added moisture and after I applied my face makeup like blush and bronzer to give my makeup a natural look. If you wear foundation, this would be a great product to help set your foundation for a more even and natural tone.
The spray nozzle is easy to use and I haven’t had any problems with it clogging on me. Evian Facial Spray is propelled by safe nitrogen (the air we breathe is 80% nitrogen) into an exquisitely fine mist. Each one second spray releases several million micro-droplets to hydrate and instantly refresh skin.
Proven results with regular use:
94% – claimed better hydration
95% – noted pure and healthier skin
97% – reported softer feel
89% – felt relieved tightness of skin
Using a spray mist is definitely a great addition to your makeup or beauty routine, and I have been especially loving this one from Evian. Use this spray to mix with and blend your makeup (a trade secret of stars) for great and even coverage and blend or to hydrate during the day. It’s safe for the whole family and we love it.
Have you tried Evian Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray before? How familiar are you with the Evian brand? Do you think this is something you would use? My family and I love it and this will be a product you’ll find in our household for years to come.
Ah… those brows. It seems like you hear all about brows now a days and I remember when there was a time when brows took a back seat to other parts of your makeup looks. Truth be told, brows are important… the “unsung heroes” so to say because they not only provide a statement to your overall look, but they frame the face, giving you a polished appearance. I’ll admit that sometimes my brows take a back seat in my beauty regime since I go bare face on a daily, but I believe they are important nonetheless. Today I share with you the Billion Dollar Brows Best Sellers Kit, some goodies to add to your brow game!
The Billion Dollar Brows Best Sellers Kit retails for $34.99 – a major steal considering it has a retail value of $73.00 if the items are purchased separately. This is the first time I have used anything from this brand, so I really liked having a variety of goodies to play with. The kit includes five products:
Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil
Billion Dollar Brows Brow Gel Clear
Billion Dollar Brows Brow Duo Highlighter
Billion Dollar Brows Smudge Brush
Billion Dollar Brows Sharpener
The Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil is such a unique product in that it takes the guess work out of trying to find the perfect shade to fill in your brows. No more are the days of trying to match your hair color with your brow shade. This Universal brow pencils is perfect for Blonds and Brunettes and offers a mechanical, self-sharpening pencil which goes on smooth and natural for all hair colors and skin tones. Attached to the end of this pencil is a brow spoolie to help groom those strays into place. Overall I like this product. It’s water resistant, lasts all day on my brows and it has a light wax like texture that keeps my brows in place without the need to use a gel to set them. If I had to make one suggestion, I wish the tip on this was a little more sharp, rather than rounded since I often like to have a precise edge… but that is personal preference and any error or mistakes can easily be cleaned up with the duo pencil or concealer if you would like.
The Billion Dollar Brows Brow Gel is clear and and helps to lock your brows into place. This gel is lightweight and applies easily. What I love the most about it is when used in combination with the Brow pencil, your brows are bullet proof and stay in place till you are ready to take them off. I had my brows in place for 10 hours one day and when I went to remove my makeup at the end of the day – they were still there, bold and strong. Also – it is guaranteed to never flake.
The Brow Duo Highlighter includes two products in one and is the secret weapon to adding definition and warmth to your brows. This pencil will allow you to highlight your brow bone and for those who need it, it can also be used as a handy universal concealer. Both shades offer a matte / cream finish and blend effortlessly. I especially like that it gives my brow a nice lift at the arch when applied under my brow. Use in combination with the Smudge Brush for perfect, show stopping brows. A quick note… while I love the creaminess of this pencil, I find that it is a little more stiff than others I have tried. That doesn’t affect the product – but is personal preference. Because of this I find that on my darker skin if I put too much product, I may be blending it out for quite a while. So a little goes a long way and I slowly build to the consistency and vibrancy I would like. Also, this product can settle into fine lines and winkles, so I definitely suggest using the product moderately and building up to product so avoid creasing.
The Billion Dollar Brows Smudge brush is a well made, flat, synthetic brush that you can use to apply or blend out your highlighter duo. I like to apply the highlighter duo with the pencil and then take the smudge brush to blend it all out. This brush is soft, but still dense enough to get the job done. It’s well made and packed nicely into the ferrule giving you lots of control over what you are blending and applying.
Last but not lease is the Pencil Sharpener. This sharpener is the perfect size to sharpen your Duo Highlighter, renewing the product of the pencil. It’s easy to use and sharpens nicely and precisely.
When it comes to brows, I really like the time I spend on them to be quick and effortless. The Billion Dollar Brows Best Sellers Kit offers all the products you need to create quick, statement brows with little to no effort. It’s fast, easy to use and your brows will pretty much stay in place till you take them off. I really appreciate how well these work and I know it will be a part of my makeup arsenal for years to come.
This product was sent to me for review as a part of a Brandbacker Campaign. All opinions are my own. Please see my Disclaimer section for details.
Winter in Hawaii this year has been pretty interesting and offering a cold front that Hawaii islanders are not quite used to. With weather at it’s all time…
Seriously, where did the year go? I can’t believe I’m sitting here at my desk typing a post about New Year’s Eve Makeup and I could have swore I just did this a year ago. lol All kidding aside, it has been quite a year of reflection, positive and negative changes in my life and everything in between, but I eagerly welcome a new year filled with its many blessings I call life. Today I bring to you a New Year’s Eve Makeup Tutorial in collaboration with some of my gorgeous friends from The Beauty Council. Many of us are including some gorgeous products from Mirabella Cosmetics, so I’m so eager to see all the different creations that the ladies put together. Without further adieu, let’s get with it!
For New Year’s Eve looks, I usually will add in something blue or silver, but this year I decided I would use blue and gold as accents in my look – more so for my outfit. My little sister Harmony found me the perfect scarf that is not only fashionable but cozy and warm. Since I figured out the accessory for my look, I opted to go for a romantic look featuring warm bronze and brown shades and created a smoky, sexy, sultry eye look with nude lips to compliment my scarf.
For those of you that are looking for an eye look that will have a bold statement without having a bold color like blue or silver shadow, I think this would be a great look. Check out my video tutorial embedded below or click here to watch directly on YouTube. All products used as well as photos are posted below.
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Lips: Jordana Easy Liner lip liner in Rock n Rose, Maybelline Creamy Matte lipstick in Daringly Nude and topped with Mirabella’s Lip Gloss in Luminosity.
With a soft sultry look like this one, I wanted to make sure that I had products that would add a little sexy and these products from Mirabella Cosmetics are perfect to complete the look.
Luminosity Colour Luxe Lip Gloss- retails for $26 USD
Myth Visionary Long Wear Eyeshadow- retails for $29 USD
Swirling Pearl Brilliant Highlighting Powder- retails for $40 USD
My goal for this look was to ensure it would be easy to create, but that it would last through the Holiday festivities. Eating, drinking and talking… sipping on some Crystal… spending time and popping fireworks with our children. I paired this look with a soft nude lip because I knew it would be low maintenance and easy to reapply if needed. I also wanted to add warmth and drama to the eyes. This sexy smoky eye is easy to achieve but definitely something that will work with all eye colors and add some sexy to your New Year’s Eve look.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you from my house to yours! 2014 has been a fabulous year and I’m so thankful for new blogger friends, YouTube friends and everyone for their support on my blogging and vlogging journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart <3 Best Wishes to all of you for a fabulous 2015 with many blessings and lots of love!
xo
Don’t forget to stop on by the other links posted below… check out what some of my girls from The Beauty Council put together for New Years Eve Looks too!
DISCLAIMER: Some of the items discussed in this post were provided to me for review/consideration/use and are Press Samples (Mirabella Beauty Cosmetics). Any opinions or thoughts on the items are my own and unbiased. My thoughts have not been swayed in order to receive free product. The rest of the products were purchased by me.
