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Summer Makeup Tutorial: Featuring the BH Malibu Eyeshadow & Blush Palette

When I first received my Malibu Eyeshadow & Blush Palette from BH Cosmetics, I immediately thought this is a great summertime palette.

BH Malibu Palette

Here is the look I created using this palette

Malibu Face

Malibu MilkApplied the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk as a base to the lids

Malibu YellowApplied the yellow shade to the inner third of the lid

Malibu GreenApplied the lime green shade to the center of the lid

Malibu TealApplied the matte teal shade to the outer third of the lid

Malibu Blending ColorUsed the tan shade as a blending color for the crease and brow bone

Malibu CreaseApplied the dark brown shade to the outer half of the crease

Malibu Brow BoneUsed the beige shade as a brow bone highlight

Malibu Blue LinerApplied the Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Navy to the upper lash line

Malibu Brown LinerApplied the Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish to the lower lash line

Malibu MascaraApplied Benefit they’re real! Mascara to the upper lashes

Malibu blushApplied the coral blush to the cheekbones

Malibu HighlightApplied the bronzer to highlight my cheekbones

Malibu Lip GlazeFinished the look with Stila Lip Glaze in Orchard

Malibu Face MakeupFace Makeup

  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • NYX Cosmetics Dark Circle Concealer – Deep
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

Malibu Face Again

Summer Makeup Tutorial: Featuring Bora Bora Quad from Be a Bombshell

When August rolls along we all know Summer is coming to an end. My cousin lives in Georgia and her children started back to school this week. Yikes. Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. I’m trying to squeeze out as much Summer as I possibly can. LOL!

Bora Bora Face

Bora Bora Risky BusinessRisky Business applied to first half of the lid

Bora Bora Rock BottomRock Bottom applied to second half of the lid

Bora Bora StarletStarlet applied to the crease

Bora Bora Brow BoneTanorexic Blush used as a brow bone highlight

Bora Bora FlipsideFlipside 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil applied to upper and lower lash line

Bora Bora TealSmudged Bora Bora on top of Flipside

Bora Bora WaterlineApplied Zero 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil to the waterline

Bora Bora MascaraApplied Benefit they’re real! Mascara to upper and lower lashes

Bora Bora ContourUsed NYX Blush in Cocoa as a contour

Bora  Bora CheeksApplied Tanorexic Blush to the cheek bones

Bora Bora LipglossFinished with Summer Lovin lip gloss

Bora Bora Face Makeup

Rest of the face

  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • NYX Cosmetics Dark Circle Concealer – Deep
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

Bora Bora Face Again

 

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #8

Here is my eighth look for the series on Wednesdays we wear pink

Pink Look 8

Lips

Pink Look 8 Lips

  • Starlooks Lip Pencil – Tickle Me Pink
  • Almay Liquid Lip Balm – Pink

Eyeshadow

Pink Look 8 Pink EyeshadowBe a Bombshell Eyeshadow (applied to center of lid) – Southern Sass

Eye Shadow Palette

Eyeshadow for Pink Look

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

  • Busted applied to inner and outer third of eyelid
  • Tease applied to crease
  • Foxy applied to brow bone

Rest of Eye Makeup

Pink Look 8 Eye Makeup

  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (used as a base on eyelid and applied to upper & lower lash line) – Rockstar
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (applied to waterline) – Zero
  • Clinique High Impact Mascara
  • NYX Eyebrow Gel – Espresso

Cheeks

Pink Look 8 Cheeks

  • NYX Blush – Desert Rose
  • NYX Blush – Cocoa

Face

Pink Look 8 Face Makeup

  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Beige
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • Maybelline Fit Me ™ Concealer – Cafe

Pink Look 8 Again

Warm Weather Beauty Must Haves (so far)

I started off using these products during the Spring and continued into the early part of Summer. It was easy for me to reach for items especially when I was pressed for time.

Warm Weather Must Haves

  • Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist
  • Flat Bronzer Brush – Crown Brush
  • Angled Eyeliner Brush and Spoolie – Crown Brush
  • Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Pencil – Pearl
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • Maybelline Face Studio Master Glaze – Plums Up
  • NYX Gel Liner and Smudger – Brown
  • MAC Lipstick – Heaux
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • Maybelline Color Sensational the Buffs Lipstick – Untainted Spice

Warm Weather Lipstick  I liked Heaux lipstick because it was a great way to brighten up my look especially when I didn’t wear a lot of makeup. Untainted Spice is easily a nice everyday lip color.

Warm Weather Face  The Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry powder was my go to foundation for when I was rushing in the morning. Depending on the type of coverage I applied dry for more sheer coverage. I applied wet for more coverage spraying the brush with the Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist. I also used the wet/dry makeup as a setting powder whenever I wore liquid foundation. The Flat Bronzer brush made it easy for me to apply the makeup.

Warm Weather Cheeks  The Maybelline Master Glaze blush gave me a nice natural glow. Color really looks great on darker skin tones.

Warm Weather Eyes  Benefit they’re real! Mascara gave me nice long full lashes without needing to wear false eyelashes. I used the Elizabeth Mott shadow pencil in Pearl on my water line to brighten up my eyes. The two of these made a nice combo.

Warm Weather Brows  The NYX Gel eyeliner was an affordable alternative to filling in my eyebrows. The color lasted all day too. I used the angled eyeliner/spoolie brush to fill in my eyebrows.

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #5

Here is my fifth look for the series on Wednesdays we wear pink.

Pink Look 5

Pink Makeup for Look 5  Lips & Cheeks

  • MAC Lipglass – Girl About Town
  • Be a Bombshell Blush – Beach Please

Eyes

Eye Shadow for Pink Look 5  Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette

Eye Makeup for Pink Look5

  • Eyeko Black Magic Mascara
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil – Zero
  • Sephora Retractable Waterproof Brow Pencil – Midnight Brown
  • NYX Cosmetics Eye Liner – Silky Cashmere

Face Makeup for Pink Look5  Face

  • Cover Girl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 – Spicy Brown
  • Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Liquid Pearl Luminizer for Face
  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Tan
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

Pink Look 5 Again

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #4

Here is my fourth look for the series on Wednesdays we wear pink.

Pink Look4 Again

Lips

MAC Impassioned Lipstick  MAC Lipstick – Impassioned

Eyes

Inked in Pink for Pink Look4  Maybelline Eye Studio® Color Tattoo® Metal (lid) – Inked in Pink

Naked Basics Palette Pink Look4  Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette colors used – Faint (crease), Crave (outer v), Naked2 (blending color), Venue (brow bone highlight)

Eye Makeup for Pink Look4

  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • Jesse’s Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (upper lash line) – Black
  • Milani Shadow Eyez 12HR Wear Eyeshadow (water line) – Champagne Toast
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (lower lash line) – Demolition

Cheeks

Cheek Color for Pink Look4

  • MAC Powder Blush – Loverush
  • NYX Mosaic Powder – Paradise

Face

Face Makeup for Pink Look4

  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Beige
  • Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer – Deep

Pink Look4

 

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #2

Here is the second look for the on Wednesdays we wear pink series.

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ImageUrban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (upper lash line) – Woodstock

ImageBe a Bombshell Blush – Beach Please

ImagePop Beauty Plump Pout Mini – Fuchsia Freesia

ImageFace

  • Maybelline Fit Me™ Concealer – Café
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

ImageUrban Decay Naked2 Palette colors used – Tease, Blackout, Foxy

ImageRest of eye makeup

  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (waterline) – Zero
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • NYX Gel Liner & Smudger (eyebrows) – Brown

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #1

In celebration of Mean Girls being released in movie theaters ten years ago (April 2004), I am doing series this Summer. On Wednesdays we wear pink is a line Karen Smith said in the movie. Let’s see how many pink looks I can create. 🙂

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ImageMAC Lipstick – Girl About Town

ImageFace

  • Lorac Cococin Cream Compact Cream Foundation – CR8
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • NARS Blush – Outlaw

ImageEyes

  • NYX Gel Liner & Smudger (eyebrows) – Brown
  • theBalm Nude’tude Nude Eyeshadow Palette colors used – Stubborn, Sultry, Sexy, Sleek
  • Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner (upper lash line) – Stingray
  • Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner (lower lash line) – Lionfish
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara

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Lorac Purchase from HauteLook

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Lorac was on HauteLook again. This time I wanted to try the Cococin Cream Compact Cream Foundation.

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The Cococin Cream Compact Foundation was $5.00 each.

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I also purchased another Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder Makeup.

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The Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder Makeup was $3.00 each.

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ImageI can tell I’ve gotten darker. The Cococin Cream Compact Foundation was a little light on me. Shade CR8

ImageI applied the Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder Makeup over the cream foundation. This seemed to work. Shade WD5

 

 

Having Fun with my Pucker Up Lip Beauty Bag

When I first received the Pucker Up Lip Beauty Bag from HauteLook, I could not wait to try on the colors.

ImageLaura Geller Italian Marble Lipstick – Sugared Maple

ImageNYX Retractable Lip Liner – Nectar

ImageLorac Lip Lustre Gloss – Ruby

ImageLord & Berry Shining Lipstick – Fire

ImageMirenesse Lip Bomb #2

ImageMirenesse Glossy Kiss – Flirty Kiss

It’s safe to say I will not need to buy red lipstick any time soon. 😉