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NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar (inside the box)

Posted on January 8, 2017 | Leave a comment

Here are the complete contents of the NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar. This was a great way for me to try the Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks and decide which shades to buy in the full sizes.

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(L-R) Ruffle Trim, Baby Doll, Corset, Exotic, Push-Up, Embellishment, Beauty Mark, Bedtime Flirt, Lace Detail, Teddy, Honeymoon, Satin Ribbon

Limited Edition Eye Shadow

(L-R top row) Exotic, Embellishment, Corset, Push-Up, Ruffle Trim, Baby Doll

(L-R bottom row) Satin Ribbon, Lace Detail, Beauty Mark, Bedtime Flirt, Teddy, Honeymoon

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Urban Decay Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette

Posted on January 2, 2017 | 4 comments

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When I saw Urban Decay release the Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette last Fall I knew this was going to be my Holiday treat. I waited for the Sephora email that comes during the Holiday season with the $15.oo off coupon. I visited my local Sephora soon after.

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This palette is absolutely beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice.

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The Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette is currently marked down to $39.00 on the Urban Decay website as well as Sephora and ULTA.

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Tagged beauty, bold colors, bright colors, eyeshadow, Full Spectrum Palette, Holiday, makeup, Sephora, Urban Decay

NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar

Posted on January 2, 2017 | Leave a comment

I will admit this purchase was an impulse buy. I was at ULTA getting a few last minute gifts for my youngest. ULTA had marked down NYX gift boxes by 40%. When I saw the NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar I had to have it. I didn’t want to go home and regret not buying it.

The Advent Calendar contains 12 Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks and 12 Limited Edition Eye Shadows. These are deluxe sizes.

The regular price of the NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar was $49.99. With the 40% off NYX and 20% off coupon from ULTA, this purchase was $23.99.

Swatch of the Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Ruffle Trim and Limited Edition Eyeshadow in Exotic.

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Affordable Holiday Look: Featuring The Nudes Palette from Maybelline

Posted on December 26, 2014 | Leave a comment

The Nudes Palette from Maybelline is not only affordable but very versatile. I used the eyeshadows from the first quad and one eyeshadow from the last quad to create an affordable Holiday look.

Used the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Iced Mocha as a base on the lid

Applied the shimmery eggshell shade to the inner 1/3 of the lid

Applied the shimmer brown shade to the outer 2/3 of the lid

Applied the medium brown matte shade to the crease

Applied the taupe shade to the brow bone

Applied the dark brown shade to the outer V

Applied the shimmery eggshell shade to the highest point of the arch

Used the NYX Slide On Waterproof Eye Pencil in Jet Black on the upper lash line

Applied the Sephora Collection Nano Eyeliner in Iced Brown to the lower waterline

Applied Maybelline Great Lash® Real Impact™ Mascara to the upper and lower lashes

Cheeks

Maybelline Master Glaze™ Blush in Plums Up

Lips

Maybelline Color Sensational® Lip Color in Burgundy Beauty

Rest of the Makeup

NYX Eyebrow Gel – Espresso

Face

NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
Covergirl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation – Spicy Brown
NYX Dark Circle Concealer – Deep

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Holiday Look #2: Featuring Blue Brown Pigment from MAC

Posted on December 25, 2014 | 6 comments

I find myself using the Blue Brown Pigment from MAC more during the Holiday Season. This pigment looks so festive to me. This look fits right in with the Holiday party atmosphere

Eyes

Applied MAC Paint Pot in Constructivist to the lid

Used the MAC Blue Brown Pigment as a crease color

Applied MAC eyeshadow in Wedge to the brow bone

Applied Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Stingray to the upper lash line

Applied Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Emerald to the waterline and lower lash line

Smudged the Blue Brown Pigment on top of the Emerald eye liner

Applied Urban Decay Perversion Mascara to the upper and lower lashes

Cheeks

Applied Sweet as Cocoa Blush

Lips

Applied MAC Riri Woo Lipstick

Rest of makeup

NYX Eyebrow Gel – Espresso

Face

BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Cocoa
NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer – Deep Honey

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Tagged beauty, BH cosmetics, Blue Brown Pigment, Clinique, Constructivist, Holiday, MAC, makeup, NYX, Paint Pot, Stila, tutorial, Urban Decay

Holiday Look #1: Featuring Blue Brown Pigment from MAC

Posted on December 1, 2014 | Leave a comment

This year the Office of Multicultural Affairs at my oldest daughter’s college is hosting a Holiday Social. Rae had expressed interest in going to this event. I came up with this look if she decides to attend. I used the Blue Brown Pigment from MAC as a part of her eye look. I also wanted a look she could do on her own if she decides to attend other Holiday parties.

Before

I applied Blue Brown Pigment from MAC with a damp eyeshadow brush to the lid.

In the past I have paired Blue Brown with Handwritten as a crease color on myself. I used Sketch as a crease color on Rae.

I used Crave from the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette on the outer V.

I used Naked2 from the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette on the brow bone.

You can use any black eyeliner you choose. I used the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero to the upper and lower lash line. You can apply the mascara of your choosing and apply false eyelashes for extra glam.

I applied the MAC blush in Loverush to the apples of Rae’s cheeks.

Rest of the Face

Lorac Cococin Cream Compace Foundation – CR8
Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder Makeup – WD5
MAC Lipstick – Rebel

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Mini Sephora Haul

Posted on November 26, 2012 | 4 comments

Managed to visit Sephora during Black Friday. This is what I purchased.

Sephora Gloss Lab Set
Sephora Mini Glitter Liner Set

Sephora Gloss Lab lip gloss set comes with seven lip glosses and three top coats. This is actually the third year I have purchased a Sephora Holiday lip gloss set. The lip glosses are affordable and very pigmented. The Sephora Gloss Lab set retails for $25.00.

I also bought the Sephora Mini Glitter Liner set. I’ve used Sephora’s glitter eyeliners in the past. I recommend using them on top of an eyeliner pencil. The glitter liner shows up better that way for me. The Sephora Mini Glitter Liner set retails for $15.00.

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Tag Archives: Holiday

NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar (inside the box)

Urban Decay Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette

NYX Box of Goodies Advent Calendar

Affordable Holiday Look: Featuring The Nudes Palette from Maybelline

Holiday Look #2: Featuring Blue Brown Pigment from MAC

Holiday Look #1: Featuring Blue Brown Pigment from MAC

Mini Sephora Haul

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