Pastel Spring Look

So Spring is finally starting to peek it's way out to the DC metro area and it has got me super excited!  Although, they are calling for a possibility of snow this weekend...Boo!

But Easter is almost here and whenever I think of easter, I think of Pastels.  Here is a fun and pretty easy look for this spring using pastel like colors.

P.S. be on the look out beginning of next week for the giveaway information!

xoxo!

St. Patricks Day

St. Patty's day is suppose to be a religious holiday, and to some it still is, for others it is a time to relax party and find cute ideas to dress yourself up.  Heck, even in Chicago the river is dyed green to celebrate this festive occasion.  For me, whelp, it is another day to get creative with makeup colors I probably wouldn't wear any other time.  I love green and think it is a beautiful color, but it is hard to wear on a daily basis.

So, I decided to do a simple look that is easy for this occasion.  The video is below! 
Eyes

Kush - Urban Decay
Meteor Shower - Sephora
Money - Urban Decay
Uzi - Urban Decay
Algae - Hard Candy

Black Liquid eyeliner from Revlon
Smoulder Pencil Kohl liner from MAC
Benefit BadGal Lash in Black

I dusted a light peach to my cheeks and gave my lips a touch of nude.

Green Beers & Gold Coins!

Sephora Series I - Boho Bombshell!

So here is the final makeup look in my very first series! Boho Bombshell! These colors are so highly pigmented and beautiful!  Perfect for those who have more olive or deeper skin tones too!  I hope you all enjoyed the series and I look forward to creating more!

Here is the video!

Natural Victoria's Secret Inspired Makeup



This week for my Collab Channel my video was all about getting a natural look. The VS models are all naturally beautiful and their makeup only brightens and enhances that beauty. So for me this is what I do to, I guess you could say, enhance my beauty!

For My face I primed it with Jouer's Bronzed tinted moisturizer and then used Maybelline FitMe foundation (I'm 120). Then I contoured my face with NARS multiple in South Beach and Highlighted with NARS illuminator in Orgasm. I set both with a bronzer and a bronze cheek blush.

My new love is this MARK. Cosmetic line that I got through my Avon Rep. Stay tuned to my channel and blot for a review on the products. Here is the video! 

Trendy Tangerine w/a Splash of Lime

Runways this spring were filled with bright vibrant colors, including orange.  Orange is said to be the bold color of the season and we are seeing it on more and more celebs and models in each month of our fashion and beauty mags.  For me, the color scares me quite frankly and I am not sure I am ready to "wear" it just yet.  However, working with a little inspiration from a watch band I had, I found a way that can ease my way into the color.  This might help some of you, who prefer to stray from bold colors, try a little something new.

You can totally tone down this look too just by changing the lip color to more of a clear gloss and let your natural pink lips shine through. 

Optional Step is to prime your eyes with NYX’s Jumbo Eye Pencils in Lime and Milk


Shadows Used

Shimmery Soft Brown - Last row on the “warm side” of the Sephora Anniversary Palette, 3rd from the bottom
Tangerine - #48 form the A Nod to Mod Palette on the Sephora Color Play II
Lime Green – First row on the “cool side” of the Sephora Anniversary Palette, last color
Shimmery White

Finishing off the Eyes
Lime Eyeliner from CoverGirl Liquid Line Blast
Smoulder by MAC for lining the lower lash lines
Black cream liner – I used Sephora’s cream liners
Benefit BadGal Lash mascara

The rest of the Face!
Hot Pink blush – The one I used was from my A Nod to Mod Palette (Sephora Color Play II)
Pink Lipstick – Temptress from CoverGirl’s LipPerfection Line.

Here is the video! Enjoy & let me know if there is anything else you all want to see!

Sephora Series I - Classics Never Die

As the title of this second to last palette states, classics never die.  Classic colors have been used for numerous decades and it seems to be the same colors over and over again.  The only difference is the application.  This time I forgot to take pictures to add for more views so sorry about that, but here is the video!

Enjoy!

Revolution Post-Month 2 Down for the Count

Hi everyone!  So this month blew completely.  You know the saying when it rains it pours????  Whelp! That is what totally happened this past month.  So, numerous annual bills came in the nifty mailbox this month, which we expected and budgeted for HOWEVER, what was not budgeted nor expected was my husbands beat up stinkin car to break down and cost us....$2,084.63! YEP!! So much for saving this month!! But I am still determined to get rid of this debt at whatever means necessary.  So this weekend (after doing videos and homework) I will be going through my house to sell! Yep! a good ol' yard sale.....on ebay! haha! But at least this can make up for the extra funds that was spent on that stupid old tank of a car!

I also am waiting anxiously to see if I get a call back from MakeupGeekTV for a paid position with them on youtube where I would be reviewing products.  They were suppose to announce the top 10 finalists on Wednesday, however they have said that there has been a delay due to the amount of entries and the fact that there were A LOT of good entries as well.  So wish me luck!  This is something I really want, and it will be for something I really enjoy doing!

I am still on track and still going based off of what my debt-plan details.  && b/c of that I am now on credit card down! WOOHOO!! & it feels good that I can say that.  The next one...given that there is no other surprises, is due to be paid off in July.  Then as soon as taxes are done and we have our return we will have two other expenses paid off! I am trying to remain as positive as I can, I have even learned more about couponing <---not sure if that is a word or not! 

Here is to tipping the cup from all the stress of the month of Feb!

Hail to the Redskins!

Hail Victory!! Okay Okay, so we all know that football season is over, and that the Redskins totally blew this season.  Clinton Portis was let go and there is a chance for a lockout in the coming days.  But, they are still my team and it gave me a chance to explore with some colors that I probably wouldn't ever use.  For my cheeks I justed used a burgendy with gold undertones and on my lips is my new favorite lipstick CoverGirls, LipPerfection in Temptress!

Here is how to do the eyes!