Taylor Swift Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Country music has never been a favourite of mine but there's something about Taylor Swift and her songs that I just can't get enough of. Not only is she amazingly talented but I think she is so beautiful and glamorous and her makeup always looks amazing. So in saying that, I decided to do an inspired look from one her old music videos, "Our Song". I absolutely loved the green look she wore in the beginning of the video and I've always wanted to recreate it. In my last post (St. Paddy's Day Makeup Look), I mentioned that I want to do more green makeup tutorials, and I thought this is the perfect time to finally have an excuse to wear this makeup look :)


Here is the Inspiration...

Here's the Inspired Look...

Face products

Mac Prep + Prime Face Protector SPF 50

Bobbi  Brown Corrector - Light Peach

Revlon Colourstay Foundation - True Beige

Laura Mercier Loose Powder

Nars Bronzing Powder - Casino

Milani Baked Blush - Luminoso

Mac Highlighter - Soft and Gentle

Lip products

Rimmel London Kate Lipstick in #14

Napoleon lip gloss in Mauritius Peach

Eye products

Crush Cosmetics 88 Ultra Shimmer Palette (I numbered the colours I used in the picture)

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin eyeshadow

Mac Loose Pigment - Golden Olive
Mac Pro long wear eyeshadow - Legendary Black
L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow - Permanent Khaki
Mac Paint Pot - Painterly
Bobbi Brown Gel eyeliner - Black
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original
Maybelline Falsies Mascara - Blackest Black

How to step by step

• Prime the eyes using UDPP.
• Apply a small amount of Painterly paint pot all over the lid using ring finger. 

          TIP: use as little product as possible to avoid your lids from drying out.

• Dab a good amount of loose powder under the eye. This makes it easy swiping off any fallouts on the cheeks/face after applying the eyeshadows.      
• Using #1 (lime green colour) from the Crush Cosmetics 88 Shimmer Palette, apply it all over the lid up to the crease using an eye shading brush and then blend out any harsh lines and edges using a blending brush. 
• Using the other side of the eye shading brush, dip it in Mac's Golden Olive pigment, tap off any excess to prevent fall out and pat it all over the lid on top of the lime green colour. Using a small tapered blending brush, also place it on the outer corner, building it up to a darker colour.

• Going back to the Crush Cosmetics palette, pick up colours 2, 3 and 4 and pat it all over the lid and inner corner using the same side of the shading brush used with colour 1. Line the lower lash line as well.
• Grab the same tapered blending brush, pick up Permanent Khaki and pack it on the outer corner, blending it outward. Line the outer third of the lower lash line as well.
• To give the eyes more definition,  pick up Legendary Black and place it on the outer v and work it in to the crease of my eye socket with a back and forth motion.
• With a light hand, use a clean blending brush to blend out all harsh lines and edges.
• Line upper lash line with BB gel eye liner and wing it out using an eye liner brush.
• Tight line and line waterline with a black eye pencil. I used Mac's Smolder (I forgot to take a photo).
• Using a flat shader brush, highlight the brow bone with UD's Virgin.

And Voila!! <3

I definitely enjoyed creating this look and I hope you guys liked this tutorial.

FOTD: St. Patrick's Day "Keen As a Bean For Green" Eye Makeup

Going on a bender this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Well I'm not, but I'm still in a festive mood and want to get in to the St. Paddy's spirit, so I thought what better time to blow the dust off those neglected green eyeshadows of mine and have a little play or two with my long lost friends. And after searching for all the green eyeshadows that are quietly stashed in my makeup storage, it occurred to me how much I have that are crying out for love and attention. I just don't find myself reaching out for a green eyeshadow on a regular basis. But I will however attempt to use them more often in the future as they are indeed beautiful :)

As it was already late in the afternoon, I did a rush job of putting on my makeup so I could use the natural light and take photos before it goes dark. I don't have my regular camera with me at the moment so 'Instagram' pics will have to suffice for now. Anyways, here's how my little experimenting turned out... 

Ahhh I wish I took my time doing my brows though! LOL. Sorry guys! 

EYESHADOWS USED

Urban Decay Kush (all over lid colour) - a metallic bright medium (almost lime) green colour with a hint of silver shimmer 

Urban Decay Graffiti (all over lid colour on top of Kush and lower lash line colour) - a metallic sheen vibrant grass green colour

Urban Decay Loaded (outer corner and crease colour) - a metallic sheen deep forest green colour. Very dark that it almost comes off black

Inglot #57 Loose Pigment (lower lash line) - dark jade green colour

Urban Decay Money (inner corner and tear duct) - silvery pale green colour with a lot of shimmer

I must admit, this eye makeup is not for everyday wear. It looks toned down in the photos but it is in-your-face bright, daring and screams 'wowzaa' in real life. Nevertheless, I had so much fun creating this and I kinda like it. I think this look will come handy one day when I feel like wearing bold colours at night or when I'm due to attend another costume/dress up party :D 

Now that I re-discovered my other green eyeshadows, I'll endeavour to make a couple more looks over the next few days to give tribute to St. Patrick's Day.


By the way BlogLoveTherapy is hosting another blog hop. It is really fun to be a part of and a great way to discover other blogs and make new friends. If you'd like to participate, check out her blog soon as the hop ends in two days. 


HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Must Have: Mac Coppering eyeshadow

Mac Coppering is a gorgeous copper orange eyeshadow with a veluxe pearl finish. This is one of my absolute favourite Mac eyeshadows. It can look a little bit intimidating in the pan if you are not a fan of bright eyeshadows and not brave enough to wear orange, but fear not ladies...due to its reddish/pinkish, bronzy/goldy undertone, it comes off totally different on different skin tones, making it such an interesting, unique, versatile colour. In my opinion, I think it compliments all skin tones and eye colours. And depending on how you apply it, it can easily be a wearable eyeshadow. It has no shimmer (a big tick for those of you who don't like shimmers all over your eyes/face), highly pigmented a little goes a long way, smooth texture, blends so beautifully on to the skin and lasts all day. Great to wear all year round no matter what the season is and it looks awesome teamed up pretty much with any other colour/s - browns, greens, golds, purples, pink.. you name it. Pat it all over the lid and build it up for an intense look or lightly apply on to the crease for a pop of colour. Price is US$15 / AU$33 which is expensive for many, but if you are fishing for a new Mac eyeshadow, I would highly recommend to get this one. Definitely a must-have in your makeup collection.

LOOK #1: COPPERING AS A CREASE COLOUR

EYES

Mac Mythology (on lid)

Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister (upper and lower lashline)

Mac Naked Lunch (brow bone)

Urban Decay Snatch (inner corner/tearduct)

Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner in black (tightline)

Rimmel London soft kajal eyeliner in pure white (waterline)

Maybelline Falsies mascara

FACE

Mac Matchmaster foundation in 5.0

Laura Mercier loose translucent powder

Nars Casino bronzer

Mac Subtle Breeze blush

Mac Soft and Gentle highlighter

LIPS

Mac Viva Glam Gaga lipstick

Napoleon lip shine in Berlin

LOOK #2: COPPERING AS A LID COLOUR

EYES

Mac Texture (crease)

Mac Twinks (outer corner)

Mac Mythology (inner corner)

Mac Naked Lunch (brow bone)

Urban Decay Graffiti (lower lashline)

Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner in black (upper lash line)

Mac eye kohl pencil in smolder

Maybelline falsies mascara

FACE

Mac Matchmaster foundation in 5.0

Laura Mercier loose translucent powder

Nars Casino bronzer

The Body Shop baked blush in Coral

LIPS

Nyx Frappucino lipstick

Nyx Lala lipgloss

Have you tried Coppering before? How do you like to wear it?

Let me know your thoughts and share your tips in the comments section below :)

March Haul Part #1

Hello beauties! My blog's 2nd monthsary is in a few days and I'm so excited to have reached 400 followers. Yay!! Blogging is so much fun. I'd like to thank all of you lovely readers for taking interest in my blog and for showing your support since the very first day I've started blogging. I truly appreciate it! (: I've also discovered so many blogs that I enjoy reading and that have given me lots of ideas, tips and inspirations. I love it! Nothing would thrill me more than being able to give it back and inspire you guys as well :D

By the way I've just recently joined Twitter so feel free to connect with me through there too if you like. Would love to interact with you guys outside blogger.

Anyways.. Today, I'd like to share with you guys what I have purchased recently.
I normally include swatches in my hauls but since I plan to do a review on the lip products anyway, I skipped out on the swatches this time. 

 London Rebel Nude Pumps (bought from Famous Footwear)

 Marikai Black Satchel (bought from Strandbags)

OPI Holland Collection (purchased from Price Attack)

*I'M A BIT EMBARRASSED PUTTING UP MY MESSY NAIL POLISHES ON DISPLAY, BUT I REALLY WANTED TO SHOW YOU GUYS WHAT THE COLOURS LOOK LIKE SO PLEASE EXCUSE THE UGLY FINGERS AND NAILS. LOL*

(Left): Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI 

(Right): Kiss me on my tulips

 1. Mac Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick

2. Mac Shop Cook Collection - Innocence Beware Lipstick

3. Rimmel London Kate Lipstick in 14

4. L'oreal Color Riche Natural Lipstick in Silky Toffee

5. Napoleon Lipgloss in Mauritius Pink

6. Napoleon Lipgloss in Island

7. Napoleon Luscious Lip Shine in Berlin

8.. Maybelline Colossal Mascara in Glam Black

Melrose Avenue Dress

This was my first ever Lush purchase. I've seen and heard about it from YT gurus and fellow beauty bloggers and I've also walked passed the store so many times before but never really bothered taking the time to check it out. But when I finally went in there the other day, I was instantly sold and ended up getting a few more than what I really need (as you can probably tell by the amount of products that I bought lol). I've just tested all of these products today and they have definitely lived up to the hype especially the hair and lip products. My hair and lips are feeling awesome already!! But more on that later. Stay tuned for the reviews!

1. Lush American Cream

2. Lush Retread

3. Lush Rehab

4. Lush R & B

5. Lush Mask of Magnaminity

6. Lush Ocean Salt

7. Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub

8. Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm

9. Lush Fresh Farmacy Cleansers

10. Lush Strawberry Feels Forever Massage Bars

Have you tried any of the above products? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR PART 2 OF THIS MONTH'S HAUL :)

Jessie J "Domino" Music Video Inspired MakeUp Look

"I'm feeling sexy and free, like glitter's raining on me. You like a shot of pure gold, I think I'm 'bout to explode." Yup, this line pretty much sums up what this makeup look is about, inspired by Jessie J's music video "Domino" :) I absolutely love this song that I've been listening to it on repeat these past few months. And up to this day, you'd still hear me belting it out in the shower almost every morning, probably to the dismay of my neighbours.. lol (sorry about it!). Anyway, Jessie looked absolutely fierce in her music video, she was rocking different outfits, hair and makeup and she looked nothing short of AMAZING! She looked uber fabulous with golden brown smokey eye, and then switching up her looks in between scenes with a dramatic winged eye liner and different bold lip colours - from red, to purple, to pink.

So without further ado, here's my own take on the look...

(Please note - I'm not in any way trying to get the exact makeup that Jessie J had in her video. I am sporting a look similar to hers, but I mainly used products that I like and that I believe would suit me the best).

 If you haven't seen her awesome video, check it out here.

PRODUCTS USED

EYES

Mac Select Cover Concealer in NW35

UD Primer Potion in Original (primer)

Nyx Jumbo Pencil in French Fries (base colour)

Mac Naked Lunch eyeshadow (brow bone)

Mac Woodwinked eyeshadow (lid)

Urban Decay Naked Palette in Smog (crease)

Urban Decay Naked Palette in Darkhorse (outer corner)

Urban Decay Naked Palette in Creep (outer v)

Urban Decay Naked Palette in Half Baked (lower lashline)

Mac Technakohl Eye liner in Graphblack (tightline, waterline and lower lashline)

Maybelline Stiletto liquid liner in Blackest black

Maybelline Falsies Mascara

FACE

MAC Matchmaster Foundation in shade 5.0
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Sleek Face Contour Kit in Medium
Milani Baked Blush in Corallina

LIPS

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Born With It

Nyx Megashine lip gloss in Lala

Hope you guys liked this look! 

Jessie J is actually heading down under for a headlining tour - as one of the leading acts for Future Music Festival 2012 and she will be here in Brisbane this week. Shame I'm not going, it would have been awesome to see her perform live :(


Okay, back to the singing...
 ".. take me down like I'm a DOMINO". 
LOL!

Have a good week everyone :)