FOTD: Pop of Garnet

Happy Saturday! I am home just taking it easy today before I get going on some packing for my big move. On days like today, I really just like to take makeup risks and try some new color combinations out. Today's look was inspired by a photo that I saw on a makeup forum. I put a pop of a Garnet color onto the lower lash line to give some extra ooomph to the look. It's subtle, but it seems to have warmed up the eye look on me. I think it really helps bring out the brown in my eyes. 

The photo to the right was taken in natural lighting without flash next to a window. 

Here are two more photos taken in the same lighting. One with eyes open and one with eyes closed. 

Products used:

Face:

Monistat Anti Chaffing Gel (primer)

MUFE Mat Velvet + Foundation

MUFE Full Cover Concealer

NYC bronzer in Sunny

Tarte Amazonian Clay in Glisten

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Eyes:

UD Primer Potion

Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
Lorac Pro palette - Garnet, Pewter, Black, Cream,  and Slate

ELF Liquid Liner

UD Buck and Naked for Brows

Lips:
Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya

 Here's an up-close photo of the eye so you can really see what it looks like on hooded lids.

Let me know what you think of this look and have a great Saturday!!

FOTD: Bold Lip with Purple Liner

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful week and are ready for the weekend. I thought that I would kick off this weekend with a Face of the Day. Today's makeup was inspired by this bold lip color that I have been falling in love with. I also wanted to make my brow eyes stand out. Purple liner is a great way to make your brown eyes pop! It can make the brown appear brighter and more lively. 

This photo was taken in natural lighting without flash.












Here is an upclose shot of my eyes today. As you can tell, I only put the liner on my lower waterline. I wanted just a subtle pop of color on the eyes.  Using a colorful liner on the eyes when the rest of the face is neutral is a great way to incorporate color without going overboard.

 The photo to the right was taken in natural lighting without flash. This photo shows what my eyelids actually look like. Having hooded eyes makes it very difficult to see all of the hardwork that I put into my eyes. 

I took a bright shimmer color all over the lid and a medium taupe through the crease. I used a mix of a black and a somewhat purple shade in the outer corner to darken up the eyes just a little bit. I lined my top lash line with black liquid eyeliner. I finished off the eyes with a few coats of mascara. 

Products used:
Eyes:
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Sin, Toasted
Urban Decay Naked2 Palette - Tease, Blackout
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe as a base
Urban Decay Primer Potion
ELF Liquid Liner in black
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara (purple)

Face:
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Foundation
Maybelline Color Tatoo in Barely Branded (highlight)
MUFE Full cover concealer 
ELF Blush in Candid Coral
NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Lips:L'Oreal Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Berry Persistent 

The last photo was taken in sunlight without flash. 

Let me know what your thoughts are on this look.
Thanks!

FOTD: Pinterest Inspired

 Hi lovelies! I thought it was time to do another FOTD. Today's Face of the Day was inspired from a picture that I saw when I was browsing Pinterest.I thought the look was very pretty and decided to put my own spin on it. I have hooded eyes, so the way the colors lay looks a little bit different. When using a makeup photo for inspiration, always remember to fit it to your eye shape. The photo that I used for my inspiration is to the left. The person in the photo also has more lid space to work with, so I was unable to put my green out as far as hers in the photo. 

But here is my spin on it. I really love getting to use my Sigma Paris Pallete!

Products used:
EYES:
Sigma Paris Palette Louvre and Orsay
Green: BH Cosmetics
ELF Liquid Liner
Ulta Volumptous Volume Mascara

Face:
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation
ELF Blush in Candid Coral
NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Lips:
Wet n Wild Pink Gloss