SExY Browns & Curls

Wow! Its been awhile since I have blogged.  Sorry! I do miss blogging, but real life is overtaking blog life at the moment. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll back onto blogging.  School and work has been draining my energy so its been hard to keep up with all products and pictures, etc. 

Quick Post:
This look was awhile back, not sure if I posted it, but here it is.  To my love of Neutrals and Browns!

SExY Browns & Curls

with glasses*

curls!

Products used:

Face:

MUFE HD, MAC Powder, Instant Chic blush

Eyes:

MAC Romp e/s, NYX black e/s, Smashbox eye primer, Smashbox liner, MAC Studio Fix mascara

Lips:

MAC Bare slimshine

Who doesn't love bouncy girls and smokey eyes?  I went for a neutral brown, pink cheeks, bare lips look to match my bouncy curls.  I was heading for dinner with the husband, so I wanted something nice and cute but not overly done.  Very easy to achieve and lasted me well into the night!

Unrelated Question:

What do you want me to BLOG about NEXT?

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Majolica Jeweling Eyes

Last summer, Mr. H and I went to Toronto with my sister in law and her husband.  We didn't spend too much time (actually we didn't have much time) to explore Toronto, but we did what we could in the amount of time we had.  I wanted to check out some of the Asian malls so that I could look for some Asian cosmetics brands.  I did find some but they seem a little expensive (Toronto girls are they?)  but I was able to get my hands on a Majolica Palette. 

Product Review:

Majolica Jeweling Eyes Palette

Swatches: all in order from top left clockwise. These are with no base.

(without flash)

(with flash)

This palette is small but packs lots of shimmer and cuteness in it.  Since the name is called Jeweling Eyes, this palette consists 2 shades of brown and 2 mid tone/highlight colors which are all mostly shimmering yet still has good payoff.  When applied slightly or even heavily, this palette gives your eyes a good amount of shimmer and leaves your eyes sparkling.

Pros:
~Nuetral Brown palette (perfect for anyone)
~Small packaging; not too bulky
~Cute packaging; very Asian and girlish
~Pretty good pigmentation and payoff once past the shimmer

Cons:
~Excessive layering = too much shimmer
~Because of the shimmer, it takes a few swipes to get good base of just eyeshadow
~Eyeshadow fall out
~Pricey (for how small it is and what I paid for it)

Rating: 3/5

Would I buy again?    maybe in a different color

Overall, I do use this palette once in a long while only usually when I go out.  It has too much shimmer to wear to work even lightly.  It seemed a little too much shimmer, but yes it does say that its
a Jeweling Eye palette.  Aside from all the shimmer, its a pretty good palette. It has all the various shades you need for a brown/neutral eye, and payoff can vary from slight to slightly heavy.  If I had a better access to getting this brand or other Asian cosmetics, I would definitely buy more, and try the other not as shimmery palettes.

Tips:

~Asian Style Eyes: Since its shimmery, less is good. To get this style all you do is layer eyes with light strokes of eyeshadow starting with highlight to the darkest color on the outer v.  Keep the colors just to the lid area, all you want is just peak of eyeshadow showing.

Majolica Palettes can be found at various Asian Stores that sell cosmetics and beauty related items usually found in concentrated Asian areas.  They can also be found online on various sites as well.

(The product was purchased by me. Reviews are based my own personal views and experiences. I have no affiliation with said company)

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My Everyday Look

This is a very quick and simple look/FOTD that I do everyday!  Its simple for the office environment and easy enough to achieve in the morning with extra minutes to sleep in.  I try to put on some makeup for work, so that I look fresh and ready to work (which sometimes I'm not!)


Fresh Everyday FOTD

I change up the products that I use every other day, just so I am using my makeup.  This look consists of soft browns for the outer v and crease, while a nice highlight for brow highlight and inner corner of eye.  I usually wear a soft cream liner or pencil eye liner and slightly smudge it.  As for face, I keep it neutral; not too much shimmer.  I go for a soft peach glow on the cheeks on top of my normal concealer and moisturizer.  For the lips its usually just chapstick or a light gloss.

This is an easy everyday look that anyone can create in a matter of minutes!  

Questions? feel free to ask!

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Color 4 Quad

Part of MAC's huge Spring Forecast Collection, Color 4 Quad is one of the items that I picked up from my haul I posted last week.  I've use this quad a few times now and I totally love the colors.  Neutrals and Golds are my favorites and this quad has both neutrals and some shimmer. 

Product Review:

Color 4 Quad

(with flash)

(swatches with flash)

(no flash)

Pros:
~Very pigmented (all four colors has awesome payoff)
~Color coordinated quad
~Neutral/Gold colors with slight shimmer

Cons:
~Pricey but when compared to buying then individually, its still a better deal
~New Packaging (bulkier, harder to open, easily fingerprinted)

Rating:  4/5

Overall, I like the quad. The payoff is pretty good to me and far better than recent ones that MAC have come out with.  I can never have enough golds and neutrals, so this palette is a good addition to my collection.  The only problem that I have would be the packaging.  This year MAC changed the new quads from the older ones to these new quads. They are thicker and bulkier; for me its sometimes hard to open, and fingerprints are easily left on the clear plastic cover.  Aside from the packaging, I don't regret buying it, I've been using it and so far like it! For $36, it does seem like its expensive, but for 4 colors, its a good buy.

Tips:

~(Intense) Layer one by one, the more the build the more intense the colors become

~(Soft) Keep it simple! Light strokes of each color will give you a warm but subtle color!

The Spring Forecast Collection is still available online and at many MAC store locations. 

 

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(This product was purchased by me. I have no affiliation with said company)

Soft Pink and Browns FOTD

Weekends are the only time I get to really play with makeup especially during the day time. It is the only days where I can take good pictures of my makeup and utilize the sun. Whereas the weekdays, I'm at work or at school, but the time I get home, its sunset or dark out already. (not really ideal for picture taking) This past weekend, I had limited time to play around with my makeup, so my FOTD look consisted of soft pinks and browns, very simple and neutral. Makeup Used: Eyes: Benefit Creaseless Cream in Recess MAC Mythology eyeshadow MAC Swiss Chocolate eyeshadow MAC Espresso eyeshadow MAC Shroom eyeshadow Smashbox Wish Palette "Brown" liner MUFE Aqua Eyes "Silver" liner MAC StudioFix Mascara Face: Everyday Minerals "Medium" matte foundation Sonia Kashuk concealer palette MAC Nuance blush Lips: MAC Boy Bait lipgloss MAC Sugar rimmed dazzleglass

Soft Pinks and Browns FOTD:

(smiles and straighten hair)

(up close)

(soft curls)

I know the color is washed out in the pictures and the colors are a bit sheer (hence the word "soft"). Hopefully next time the pictures will come out brighter and the colors will show more, esp the eyeshadow! Next time for sure it will be DRAMATIC! lol...

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Look What I GOT!!! Early Christmas Gift!!

Last week, I got a package in the mail from my sis in law and on the box said:

"Coastal Scents"

I opened it up and it was the "88 Warm Palette". I have been eyeing this baby for quite some time now (more like a year) but never got the push to really get it online, even when there was a coupon code. I have so much makeup lying around, I always told myself, I don't need it, it will just be another palette collecting dust and not be used. Also I have plenty of neutrals that I use and own already, "I don't need anymore!". You can say was excited to get the palette, cause it was my first "Coastal Scents" item, and my first palette of those types of palettes. I have been able to swatch some colors and use them on my eyes. So far so good, from what I have see. Not so much fall out, or chalky colors. I can say that majority of the colors can be used in any color combination and look beautiful.

Hopefully in the next few weeks, I can get a few photos as to where I used them on my eyes.

CS 88 Warm Palette

Swatches:

You can purchase this palette from Coastal Scents! Thanks so much SIS! I love it!!

Long Time, NO FOTD!!

Its been the longest time ever for me to update this blog! I"ve just been super busy and super lazy, as I haven't been feeling like putting a full face of makeup on, hince why there haven't been any pictures up of me. Today, I decided to do a FOTD, and put up some pictures since I had the day to myself and stuck at home. I also have hauled some in the last few months and finally was able to use some for today's fotd. Those include Majorca Mojolica (i think? lol) palette and Cinema Secrets Foundation Palettes. Nothing special, just neutral browns like always!!

Another of me!

What I used:

Products use: Face: DDF Moisturizer Cinema Secrets Concealor and Foundation palettes Cheeks: MAC Tenderling MAC Springsheen (for contour) Eyes: Majorca Majolica Brown Palette Maybelline Define a line L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara Lips: MAC Null Lipglass hopes you likes!!! Hopefully I have more things to come!!

Fall Trends (courtesy of Sephora) We all know that no matter what skin color, hair color, or eye color we have, we all have one type of makeup that we can all wear beautiful. To become simply beautiful, all you need is this look created by NARS makeup. Earthy Smoky, uses browns, teals, and greys to create a look that is dramatic, but soft. Create a smoky eye with not black, but different shades of browns and golds, a touch of blush, and a subtle pink lipgloss to top it off. No need for the black liner or eyeshadow, toss them out and get ready for the fall with these excellent products: NARS Nars Single Eyeshadow~ Fez ($22) Nars Blush ~ Dolce Vita ($25) Nars Lipgloss ~ Female Trouble ($25) Other dupes: MAC Eyeshadow in Romp, Honey Lust, and Soft Brown Covergirl in Rock N Rose Stila Lipglaze in Gauva or Papaya As Fall gets closer, I'll be bringing you more Fall trends to be made Simple but Beautiful!