This weekend, I purchased Smashbox’s Studio Pop Eye Palette. With 16 of Smashbox’s bestselling Photo Op Eye Shadows and 4 eye luxe cream liners for only $39 I thought it was a bargain!
Check out my review:
I decided to play in the purples (Orchid, Amethyst and Royal) and do a smokey eye…
So what do you think of the colors?
It’s been two long months…I know, I’ve been a very bad blogger. So much has been going on over the last couple of months (classes, exams, life, etc.), but I haven’t forgotten about you. Trying to get things back on track….back to posting on a weekly basis.
We’re now into my favorite season of Fall, which means, lots of smokey eye, berry lips, dark colors and of course, football! So much to cover this season. So, if you have any questions, or want to see a product or technique discussed, feel free to leave a comment or e-mail me.
In the meantime, I’d like to know, what are you most looking forward to this season?
Independence Day is this upcoming Monday, and I’m sure a lot of us will be celebrating with cook outs, parties and/or viewing the fireworks to show our patriotism. I was really thinking hard about a look for the 4th of July…maybe something funky like red, white and blue on the eyes or blue smokey eye and red lips or even blue lips, but then I thought about it, nothing is more patriotic than the retro pinup girl look.
To achieve this look, simply pull you hair tightly together. Twist it into a bun, and then secure it with an elastic band and/or hairpins. Gently tug the edges of the bun outward to make it appear fuller. Finally, apply a strong-hold hairspray to any stray hairs.
The video inspired me so I decided to have a little fun and rock a colorful and dramatic look, green smokey eye.
Here’s my favorite make-up looks of NY Fashion Week:
Diane von Furstenberg - I’m a big fan of dramatic make-up and smokey eye, so this look does it for me. This look was inspired by a woman changing, evolving “like a butterfly”. Make-up artist, James Kaliardos applied black shadow cream to the eyelids and under the eyes. He then added blue and green powder on top, and finished the look by adding sparkle to the inner corners.
Vena Cava – The models cheeks were sunkissed with bronzer and a hint of violet. Bright orange-red lipstick were applied to the lips. I like the simplicity of the overall look, but I LOVE the and and color and boldness of the lips, which add pop.
Elie Tahari – This look was modeled after the copper colors in the collection. Faces were soft and velvety, with a dusting of blush on cheeks. Bronze and gold shadows were applied to eye lids, that reflected metallic tint from the collection. To balance the look a nude pink color was applied to the lips.
Betsey Johnson – This make-up look was inspired by 1960s bombshell Brigitte Bardot which is why I love this look. Make-up artist, Sarah Lucero from Stila kept the face natural and layered black shadow on the eye lids and under the eye and lined the upper and lowed lids with black liner. She completed the look with a nude pink color on the lips.
Not sure if you’re ready or not, but with the chilly weather that has been occurring lately, the season of Fall is practically here and although I do dread the weather, I am highly anticipating the trends of Fall 09.
This season’s look is more of a “Good Girl Gone Bad” theme – red lips and dark eyes of 40s – vampire chic, with a touch of 80s glam.
Dark/Smokey Eyes – eyes loaded with black shadow and liner, often with glittery blue, brown, or gunmetal on the lids.
Red Lips 
Dark Lips 
Cat Eyes – Retro 1950’s Glam (think Brigitte Bardot & Sophia Loren) 
Crazy Shadow – Inspired by the 80’s – strong reds, oranges and even glitter beyond the outer corner of the eyes
Defined Brows 
My favorite look is the cat eye with red lips, but I’m anxious to try out the dark lips.
Grammys 2010 Commentary
Now to my 2010 Grammys Beauty Favs