THE BIG BANG...DILEMMA

I've been thinking of going with bangs again...then yesterday Kim tweeted a picture of her new 'do.  Now I really miss them.  Bangs - yay or nay?

OPI MANICURIST OF SEVILLE

A few days ago I blogged the new OPI nail polish that I picked up at Ulta, but the picture just didn't do it justice.  It looked a lot more red than it really is.  So here's a better picture!

FACE OF THE DAY

 

Face:

Mary Kay Concealer in Beige

Mary Kay Timewise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 3

Wet n' Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Ticket to Brazil

Eyes:

Mac Painterly Pot

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Blackout on lid, Chopper and Busted in crease

Elf Shadow in Charcoal also on lid

Maybelline Expert Wear Shadow in Linen under brow

Eyeliner - Avon Big Color Eye Pencil in Night Glisten

Maybelline One by One Volum Express Mascara in Blackest Black

Ardell Lashes #117

Brows:

elf Eyebrow Kit in Dark

Cheeks:

mark Just Blushing Blush in Lovespell (available here) on apples of cheeks

Cover Girl Blush in Iced Plum on cheek bones

Lips:

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude

BOLD, MATTE, RED LIPS

There are few beauty looks I love more than a bold, red, matte lip.  And I swear Taylor Swift has been rocking it in every picture I've seen of her lately...and it always inspires me! Red lipstick, especially matte, can look so classy, especially when paired with heavy black top-lid eyeliner like some of the ladies below...

Taylor Swift

Anne Hathaway

Adele

Adriana Lima

Alessandra Ambrosio

If money is no object, you can find 'Russian Red' from Mac, 'Jungle Red' from Nars, or 'Infrared' from Smashbox...but if you're looking for a cheaper alternative like I was, elf has just the solution!

I picked this up a while back at Target for a few bucks - it's elf Matte Lip Color in Rich Red. This lip color is incredible - very highly pigmented and stays on for a really long time. Plus, it's not a traditional lipstick tube - instead, a very cool retractable pencil. elf has impressed me once again!

LIQUID FOUNDATION APPLICATION

If you're on Pinterest, you may have seen this image floating around...  If not, be prepared - it will change your whole outlook on applying your liquid foundation!

The lemon is much like our skin - with pores and crevices, so it really works nicely in demonstrating the type of coverage and texture you get when applying foundation. The first picture shows foundation applied using fingers, the second with a sponge, and the 3rd with a foundation brush. I was shocked at the difference!  I used a sponge for years but more recently started to just use my fingers.  But after watching this video (check it out here),  I rushed right out to purchase a foundation brush!

I chose this one by Real Techniques at Ulta for around $9.  I've used it for the past few days and I can really tell a huge difference in the look of my foundation.  I will never go back to using a sponge or my fingers again!

FACE OF THE DAY

What's on my face?

Mary Kay Timewise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 3

NYC High Definition Liquid Eyeliner in Extra Black

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy on lid, Pistol in crease, Bootycall on brow bone, 

Blackout smudged on lash line

Elf Blush in Berry Merry

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Pout (matte)