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Fall Berry Smoky Eye Featuring Anastasia Beverly Hills Tamanna Palette

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Fall Berry Smokey Eye

On Halloween I did a makeup look that really sparked a lot of interest… woohoo – it’s nice to do something right for once. lol  I was actually rushing through the eye look so I could do the skull makeup look but the eye makeup look is what caught the attention of everyone and I was asked to do a tutorial.  Now mind you, I’ve been sick pretty much since Halloween, so I haven’t had the chance to really get the tutorial up and when I finally decided to get it going… it turned out much longer than I would have liked.  But, oh well – I digress and move forward.  So since I was feeling like I needed to put some makeup on, I decided to “dress my face” – see what I did there? And, now… onto the tutorial.  It’s a long one because I am chit chatting and talking through all the steps.  Click here to watch directly on YouTube.  All details on the products used as well as photos are posted below.  I hope you all enjoy this Fall Berry Smoky Eye.

Hope you liked my talk through – now onto the photos and all the details.

Fall Berry Smokey Eye

 

Products used:

  • Coastal Scents Step One Eye Primer
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Tamanna Dress Your Face Palette – Sangria (used in the brows and on the lid), Bengal (used as transition shade), Chocolate (used in the crease), China Rose (used on the inner third of the eye lid), Noir (used to deepen the outer V), Fresh (used to highlight the browbone) and Venezia (the pop of color used on the inner corner of the eyes).
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Palette – Iridescent Purple (used on the brows as well as the lower lash line), Legend (used to highlight my cheekbones).

In the original eye look for Halloween, I used a blend of Sangria (Tamanna) and Iridescent Purple (Amrezy) but for this specific tutorial I only used Iridescent Purple.  So sorry about that, I just wasn’t feeling well and forgot to add Sangria.

  • Tarte Smolder-eyes Pencil in Fig (used as a base for Sangria and applied on the lower lash line)
  • Jordana 12 Hour Made To Last Liquid Pencil Liner in Black Point (applied to waterline/tightline)
  • New York Color (NYC) Liquid Eye liner in Black (used to create the winged liner)
  • Jordana Best Lash Volumizing Mascara (upper and lower lashes)
  • Kiss EZ Lashes in 11 – false lashes
  • NYX Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul (applied to my lips)
  • Paula Dorf 2+1 For Brows (used to create the shape and define the tail and arch of my brows)

Fall Berry Smokey Eye

I know I said this earlier but this look is very easy to create.  It’s just about layering colors, color placement and of course the colors you choose.  While I didn’t get a chance to do so – you can certainly pair this look with a darker lip shade like a berry or wine or even a nice berry pink.  Nude was the choice I went with because it was right within my reach and I wasn’t feeling very well, otherwise I may have chosen to go for a berry shade myself.

Fall Berry Smokey Eye

Now for the fashion sense, I wasn’t feeling quite well but I do what I always love to do during the Fall and Winter months and that’s throw on a beanie or scarf and rock it out.  On this day I decided a beanie and a pair of gold hoop earrings would suffice.  I also have on a t-shirt… adorned with big bold letters that describe me to a “t”. lol

Fall Berry Smokey Eye

My shirt was custom made by me at HICustom.com in their design lab.  I’ll be sure to have more information on the brand and about the company in a later post.  I’m using a pair of jeans – which is my go to during the colder months.

Fall Berry Smokey Eye

I hope you guys enjoyed this super easy look.  I will have a review on the Tamanna Palette coming soon so stay tuned for that.  Wishing you all the best of these chilly months to come. xo

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Whirl A Style Ponytail Extender and Elastic

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Taming my already long and curly hair is a task all its own and sometimes too much of a fuss to deal with… but it’s my hair and I have to make do.  Recently I was sent some fun gadgets to play with and incorporate into my hairstyle routine and I’ve been having some fun testing them out.  As a child of the 80’s some of these brought back a few memories and also a few ideas in how I could incorporate these into styles I like to wear often today.  I introduce you to the Whirl A Style Ponytail Extender and 6″ ponytail elastic.

Whirl A Style

The Fashion Obsessed Ponytail Extender (1.5 Inches) retails for $15.00 for one piece.  I received the hot pink color and have been using this particular product to help me create a quick messy and large bun (similar to a sock bun).  This extender comes in a variety of colors and sizes so you can pick and choose what works best for you.

The 6″ Ponytail Elastics retails for $10.00 for a pack of three hair elastics.  These are perfect for those that are looking for an elastic that does not pull on the hair and is easy to remove.

Whirl A Style

It’s no secret that I am a bun wearer… I will wear a bun every day of the week if it means that my hair will be out of my face.  Because of that, I have been enjoying using the Ponytail extender for just that purpose.  The ponytail extender was developed to add structure and thickness to your ponytail.  It offers a texturized surface to grip your hair and has a unique patented design that keeps your ponytail from falling out.  It is a non-latex product made in the USA.

Whirl A Style

To create a high pony tail and to use the extender to create a volumized pony tail, I first added a pony elastic to hold my hair in place and then took the ponytail extender and attached it to my hair.  Simply wrap the extender around the base of your ponytail and secure by taking the black elastic and attach to the button like closure on the opposite side.

Whirl A Style

Since I wanted to go for a bun look.  I simply took my hair and wrapped it around the ponytail extender then secured in place with any bobby pins if I needed to.  While the ponytail extender is in place and not budging, it doesn’t add extra pressure to my head and doesn’t cause me headaches like a bun tool may cause.  It’s lightweight and I don’t even notice I have it on most of the time.

Whirl A Style

The 6″ ponytail elastics are fun and great for me when I braid my hair as it allows me to secure my braid without tugging or pulling and removing the elastic is as easy as releasing the little ball and presto, it’s opened.  I have been trying to use these elastics to hold a ponytail for me but if I’m looking for a tight hold, these are a little too small for my thick and curly hair.

Whirl A Style

Because of my thick/curly hair, the elastics will only go around the base of my hair once, leaving my ponytail a little looser than I would like.  However, these have been a godsend for my hair when I’m braiding them or securing small sections of hair.  I love that they do not pull, tug or yank on my hair and removing them is so simple and doesn’t cause any pain or hair loss while doing so.  These hair elastics pop open whle in the ponytail to release the elastic, which I really like.  They grip tightly and won’t pull hair out and they don’t stretch.  These are especially safe for hair extensions since there will be no tugging when removing them and the rubber texture is soft and slides nicely against the hair.

Whirl A Style

Overall I think these are pretty cool inventions.  I will need to order larger size Ponytail elastics since the 6″ ones do not allow me to secure a normal ponytail due t my thick and curly hair.  I love the fact that these do not tug or pull on my hair, which is a big bonus since many elastic type hair ties will do so causing my hair to get stuck in them.  The Ponytail extender is definitely a great tool for those looking to rock out a high ponytail and I love using it as the base for my buns.  I have been playing with more ideas so when I have them nailed down, I’ll be sure to update on my progress on different hairstyles I’ve been able to utilize these in.  I do think they are well made, very durable in my opinion and I like that they come in different colors.  Seeing as none of these products cause any headaches while using them, which is a bonus, I’m pretty impressed.  The only thing that would make me do a double take in purchasing these would be the cost of the item.  While they are well made and I think definitely worth the cost because of the fact that they are gentle on hair, I think that if you didn’t try the product first… the cost may steer you away from purchasing the product.  I do however, recommend these.  If you have curly hair like I do – you know how difficult it is to find a hair tie that will not cause problems with your hair, these work really well.

Signature Honey

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Halloween and All Things In Between – Weekly Wrap Up

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It’s no secret that the Holiday season is surely my favorite time of year.  As a child, even if we grew up with little money, my parents always made this time of year special and I’m thankful that I got my creative sense and fun swagger from them.  Lots happened this week, busy busy busy!  So, here is a quick weekly wrap up.

This year, Halloween came and went faster than I could ever imagine and before I realized it, Halloween crept up on us and we were all getting dressed to trick-or-treat.  My husband and I took the boys to the Pumpkin Patch earlier in the week which was fun, they had a blast (vlog coming soon) and while we were a bit late to get up there, we still found us some fun pumpkins to carve and draw on.  Since this has been a yearly tradition for us to go, everyone was excited and we were so thrilled to see the boys have a blast.Pumpkin patch 2014

I’m also happy to say that we are hitting cooler weather, woohoo.  While we don’t really have snow here with exception to the summit of our dormant volcano, it’s still nice to know that I might be able to rock out some warmer threads this season.  We are all looking forward to cuddle weather.  We also had Parent Teacher Conference for all three boys this week too… I’m proud to say that all three of them are excelling wonderfully.  To say we are proud parents would be an understatement.

pumpkin patch 2014

While my husband had to work on Halloween night, my sister and I took the boys out to Trick-or-Treat in a neighborhood we were quite familiar with, we go there each year.  Expecting to hit the mother load of candy this year, we were a bit bummed that half of the houses were not giving out candy.  I think we may need to find a new location.  It was a bummer, but nonetheless, we got some goodies anyway and it was about having fun – not the candy.

Halloween 2014

This year the boys picked out their costumes to wear instead of Mommy painting their faces.  Kevin (Ka’eo) was a ghoul… the one from the Scream movies.  The cool thing was that his mask dripped blood and everyone really got a kick out of it.  Luke was Captain America, Isaiah Superman and I decided I wanted to really embrace my tomboy-ishness and painted a skull mask on with some face paint and makeup.  I did the top half of my face (my eyes) using makeup to give it a sultry sexy tomboy appeal. lol Details for my makeup are posted below.  My sister Harmony did a mask out of makeup – I loved it, reminds me of like a Dark Angel look.

Halloween 2014

We were quite happy to see a few commercials the last week and wanted to take advantage of the deal.  It was FREE Spooky Face Pancake night at IHOP, so the boys, my sissy Harmony and I enjoyed breakfast for dinner.  Yay us!

Halloween 2014

Halloween 2014

Overall this past week was quite a blast.  It went by much too quick for my liking, but what is most important to me is spending this time with my family.  Sometimes during the holidays we forget to stop and think about what is most important… we are either too busy shopping, cooking or working to blink and it is too often that we forget to soak in all the awesome memories.  I can admit – I’m surely guilty of that.  So make sure to stop and make a memory of what you’re experiencing… the work, the food, everything in between will still be there when you are done making memories. xo

Halloween Skull Makeup

As promised, here is my makeup from Halloween.  Everything was super simple to create and this was a great choice for me since I needed to be done and ready to go to catch all the good candy. lol  For my eye makeup I am using a combination of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Tamanna and Amrezy Palettes.  Both have been favorites of mine all month and I really loved that it gave me a great fall smoky look. I know I promised to have a review up for Tamanna, so I hope to do that soon.  I am using Ardell 120 Whispies, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper, Paula Dorf 2+1 For Brows, Tarte Smoldereyes Pencil in Fig and Mally Evercolor Liner in Midnight and L’Oreal Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara.

Halloween Skull Makeup

For my skull part of my face, I am using White Halloween Cream Makeup, Milani Bella Eyes Shadow in Bella Black, Mia Mariu black eyeliner, a blending brush, a pencil brush and an angled eyeliner brush.

Halloween Skull Makeup

I opted for a pair of jeans, flip flops and a black t-shirt since I wanted to be comfortable, a little warm since it has been chilly out and I wanted to have mobility.  My shirt is a custom shirt and I’ll be posting about that soon.  I hope you all had a fabulous week and a fun Halloween.  While I know some people do not celebrate the holiday – I totally understand that, I hope you had a wonderful day nonetheless.  My feet hurt, I’m a bit tired but at the end of the day, I surely had a great one.

Did you have fun this Halloween?  What were your highlights from this week?  Wishing you all a fabulous weekend. ~xo

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Yalmeh Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Hyaluronic Acid Serum

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Yes, another skincare serum review… you know I’m addicted to this stuff right?  Over the last month I have been including the Yalmeh Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Hyaluronic Acid Serum as a part of my skin care regimen.  Since I have sensitive and dry skin, serums are essential in helping to keep my skin hydrated and moisturized.  This is the first time I have tried anything from Yalmeh and here are my thoughts on this product.

Yalmeh Vitamin C Serum

Yalmeh Vitamin C + E + Hyaluronic Acid is an anti-aging serum.  Retailing for $65.99 (currently on sale for $18.95) this bottle includes 1 fl oz worth of product.  The product is liquid like, not thick at all and soaks into the skin easily and quickly.  Like with any of the serums I like to use, this specific one comes with a dropper that allows you to get the product out of the bottle and apply with ease.  The serum is scentless, I could not detect a scent at all and a clear liquid.  It is not sticky, which is a great bonus for me and it did not linger on the skin for too long.

Yalmeh Vitamin C Serum

Benefits of using Yalmeh’s Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Hyaluronic Acid as per the company:

  • Made with mostly plant based ingredients
  • Pure product, made with no fillers
  • Free of Glutens
  • Vegan friendly
  • Proudly made in  U.S.A. in an FDA Registered Facility
  • Yalmeh uses only quality ingredients.

Yalmeh Vitamin C Serum Results

After using this product I noticed my skin looks much more radiant and even in the evening after a long day, it still has a brightness too it.  Since I tend to get sunspots during the summer sometimes, I did noticed that a few that I had are much lighter than before and my face is soft, supple and hydrated.  Used in combination with my normal skin care regimen, this product has worked really well and I’m quite impressed.

Overall – I really enjoy this serum.  At the discounted (sale) price this serum is well worth the cost… but it is a bit hefty in price if purchased at retail considering the size of the bottle you would be getting.  I like that there is no scent, which means I can use this serum day and night – but especially at night since Citrus scents tend to waken me up a bit.  I love the texture and definitely like that it soaks into my skin quickly, allowing me to still be able to do my complete skincare routine even when in a rush in the mornings.

Do you have a favorite Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum?  What brands do your favorites come from?

Signature Honey

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Shades of Fall – Nails of the Day featuring Sinful Colors, Zoya, ELF and Maybelline

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It’s absolutely no secret that I have a crush on Flakey top coats and glitters and if there is one thing I love about flakies, it’s that I can use different base coats to create various looks.  Today I decided I would go with a black base and use different flake toppers to create a “fall leaves” inspired nail look.  Here is the result for my nails of the day.

Autumn inspired nails

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To create this nail look I used Sinful Color’s Black on Black as the base shade.  Then I took turns topping each nail with the three flakey polishes I had… starting with Zoya’s Opal, then ELF’s Fairy and lastly Maybelline Color Show’s Diamond in the Rough.  To complete the look I topped my nails off with Ciate’s Speed Dry Top Coat.

autumn nail polish

Autumn Inspired Nails

What are your favorite flakey polishes?  Are there any brands or specific colors that you like and are interested in?  Let me know in the comments below, I would love to check them out.

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