Smokey Dark Brown Eye Makeup Tutorial

Hey Beauties! I'm really sorry I haven't been posting any videos or blogs. I'm really sick at the moment and need surgery, so I'm taking the time off to get better. But don't worry, in the mean time I'll just be doing the blogs. Hopefully, in due time I'll be going back to doing videos. Thank you all for your support and praying for me, it really means a lot to me and I love each and everyone of you! <3 

So this as been one my fall makeup looks and I love it. I have everything listed down below in order and thought this would make a great tutorial. I mean, I love how this turned out and I hope you do too. At the end of this blog will be a list of concealers that I recommend for all of you! Enjoy!

Skin
-Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
-St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub (Target)
-Michael Todd True Organics Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub
-Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser
-Simple Soothing Facial Toner
-Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll on
-Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream
-Mederma Skin Care For Scars
-Philosophy Hope in a Jar "Normal to Dry"
-Smash Box Foundation Primer
-Almay Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer 

Face
-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup in #120 Creamy Ivory  (Beauty Blender)
-Kat Von D Lock It Long Wear Foundation in Light 42 (Beauty Blender) 
-CoverGirl Pressed Powder in Naturally Beige [I Think] (Powder Brush)
-Stila Convertible Color in Peony (Stipple Brush)
- Be A Bombshell Cosmetics in Sweet Cheeks Blush (Blush Brush)

Concealer
-Physicians Formula Youthful Wear 3-in-1 Concealer in Light + Yellow (Beauty Blender)

Eye Brows
-CoverGirl Eyeshadow in Brown Smolder
-Essence Eyebrow Designer Pencil in #02 Brown
-Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara 

Eye Primer
-Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
-MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
-L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in #892 Amber Rush or Maybelline Color Tattoo in #25 Bad To The Bronze (Base) (Cream Eyeshadow Brush) 

Eyeshadow
-CoverGirl: Brown Smolder Eyeshadow (Crease) (Crease Brush/Fluffy Brush)
-Urban Decay Naked Basics: Faint (Crease) (Crease Brush/Fluffy Brush)
-Urban Decay Naked: Buck, Hustle, Dark Horse (Crease) (Crease Brush/Fluffy Brush)
-Urban Decay Naked 2: Busted
-Urban Decay Naked Basics: Naked 2 (Lid) (Eyeshadow Brush)
-Urban Decay Naked 2: Verve (Lid) (Eyeshadow Brush)

Eye Liner + Mascara
-Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in #001 Black (Tight Line)
-Maybelline Master Precise Felt Tip Liner in Black (Line Top of Lid)
-Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Water Proof Mascara in Black Drama
-Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara  

Lips
-NYX Lip Liner in #843 Citrine
-Maybelline Baby Lips in #25 Pink Punch
-NYX Butter Gloss in #BLG02 Eclair

Concealers I Recommend
I suffer from sever under eye circles because I don't get too much sleep. So, I'm stuck using different kinds of concealer to cover them up. Depending on how bad they are, I'll reach for a specific one. But remember, use whatever concealer you have on hand.
-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Fair
-Maybelline Cover Stick in Ivory
-MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer in NC15
-CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer in #205 Very Light (Discontinued) 
-Mary Kay Concealer in Beige 1
-Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
-Bare Minerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener in Luminous 1
-CoverGirl TRUconceal Concealer in #2 (Discontinued) [Dupe CoverGirl Invisible Concealer in #115 Fair]
-Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in #35 Deep

Michael Symon's Banana Pancake Recipe

Hey Beauties! I was watching an episode on The Chew [Tuesday August 27, 2013]. Michael Symon was making this delicious Banana Sour Cream Pancakes Recipe. These light and fluffy pancakes are loaded with chunks of banana and plenty of thick sour cream.

This recipe looked so good, it was really hard to pass up the opportunity to share this wonderful recipe with all of you. Mainly, because it's easy to make, healthy and even your kids will enjoy them. I mean, come on, who doesn't love pancakes? Therefore, whip out that mixing bowl and start making pancakes!

So, Let's Get Started and Enjoy!


Step 1:

Ingredients:

-1 cup All Purpose Flour

-1 teaspoon Baking Powder

-1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda

-2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar

-Pinch of Salt

-1 large Egg

-1/2 cup thick Sour Cream

-1/2 cup Milk

-3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted; plus more for greasing pan)

-1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

-2-3 medium sized Bananas (sliced)

-1/4 cup Almonds (chopped)

-Maple Syrup for drizzling

-Whipped Cream to garnish

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. 

2. In a second bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. 

3. Whisk the wet into the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.

4. Set aside to rest while you preheat your pan.

Step 2: 

Ingredients:

-2-3 medium sized Bananas (sliced)

Directions:

1. Preheat a griddle or non-stick pan to medium heat. 

2. Add some butter to grease the pan then pour a few tablespoons at a time of batter to form a medium sized pancake.

3. Place 3 to 4 slices of banana on each pancake while it’s cooking.

4. Cook until bubbles appear and start popping, then flip and continue to cook on the other side until golden.

5. The bananas will start to caramelize and get creamy in the center.

6. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you make the rest.

Step 3: 

Ingredients:

-1/4 cup Almonds (chopped)
-Maple Syrup for drizzling
-Whipped Cream to garnish

Directions:

1. Serve a few pancakes with additional butter, chopped almonds and bananas if you’d like, a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.


Skill Level:

Easy

Time: 

1-30 Min.

Servings:

 4

Anti-Relationship Tag!

Hey Beauties! I saw MeganHeartsMakeup video on Anti-Boyfriend Tag and thought that I would do this tag as well. But a few things first, I did change it from boyfriend to relationship, manly because I am bisexual and I want to answer from both parties. Although, someone else made this tag and they ended up coming up with the name that you see. Not sure as to why?

So, let's get started!!





Questions:

1. What is the one (most important) quality you look for in a relationship?
Personality and whether or not they can click with who I am as a person. 

2. What quality is a turn off?
Liars, cheaters, moochers, smokers (I have asthma that's why) and alcoholics.

3. What physical feature do you notice on the person first?
If they are well groomed. 

4. Describe your dream date.
Long hair, tattoos and piercings. 

5. Who would your celebrity relationship be?
Guy- Johnny Depp
Girl- Avril Lavigne

6. What is your relationship 'deal breaker?
(Something that you might end a relationship because of)
Not getting along with my family, cheating, lying, stealing, murder, rape.

7. What is your relationship 'deal maker?
(Something you would like the person to do in a relationship)
Polite, respectful, considerate, loyal, responsible, will stand up for me when need be and when the time is right.   

8. What eye and hair color do you prefer?
Blues eyes and black hair.

9. They buy you a gift. What would it be?
Flowers and chocolates.

10. Would you say you have a type?
Yes

11. If so, what is your type?
Rockers, Punks, Emo, Skaters, Metal Heads, Goths, Musicians, Artist.

2 Healthy Salads Recipe

Hey Beauties! Okay, so I'm having to eat more healthier because I got in my test results in from the doctor and they didn't look too good. Just so you guys know, I don't measure anything, I just eyeball it.

So, whatever recipe I come across and make, I'll share with all of you guys! Just note, that I am a vegetarian so all of these recipes that I will be posting up in the future will be meat free but they will have a meat substitute like a soy by product such as tofu.

So, let's jump up on the train to a healthier life style and let's get started!!!


Salad:
-Any type of lettuce
-Dried cranberries
-Cucumber
-Green bell peppers
-Lemon juice (This will act as dressing)
-Lemon peel spice/seasoning
-Celery seed
-Dried onion minced
-Peach
-Morning star veggie bacon
-Cheese

Directions:
1. Chop up ingredients.
2. Put ingredients together.

Creamy Pasta Salad:
-Garden noodles
-Sea salt
-Morning star veggie bacon
-Peach
-Green bell pepper
-Cucumber
-Olive oil
-Dried onion minced
-Pumpkin pie spice
-Ground mustard
-Ground Cumin
-Mint
-Thyme
-Orange peel
-Milk
-Creamy Italian Dressing

Directions:
1. In a pan, put on water.
2. When it boils, put sea salt in it as well as the garden noodles.
3. When the noodles are soft, drain them and put in olive oil.
3. Chop up bacon, peach, bell pepper and cucumber.
4. Put everything together and mix well.
5. Enjoy!   

Bella Swan’s Makeup Tutorial

Hey Beauties! Okay, so, in today's blog is going to be on Bella Swan's makeup. Now, I was able  to get my hands on the information that was used on her face and they are all MAC products.

But I did some digging around and I have managed to get some dupes for you guys. But the alternative ones are what I used in this tutorial and they are what I already have in my collection.

(Please make sure you watch the video that is at the end of this blog, so I can show you how to put this look together). So, let's get started!!

Products Used:

Mac Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NW20

Dupe: L'Oreal Infallible Foundation, Maybelle Super Stay 24 Hour Foundation

Alternative:

 
Mac Pro Long Wear Foundation in NW20

Dupe: Revlon Color Stay 24 Hour Foundation, 

Alternative: Revlon Color Stay 24 Hour Foundation in 110 Ivory

**You can use either one foundations that I provided to you by Mac!

Mac studio finish concealer in NW20

Dupe: Hard candy Glamoflauge concealer, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, NYX Concealer in a Jar

Alternative: Maybelline Cover Stick in Ivory 

Mac Blot Powder Pressed in Light

Dupe:  Maybelline Dream Matte Pressed Powder, New York Color Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder

Alternative: New York Color Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder in 702A Naturally Beige

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light Medium

Dupe: Physicians Formula Youthful Wear in Translucent, Maybelline Dream Matte Pressed Powder,

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Protector Finishing Powder, Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation, Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed powder, Revlon's Color Stay Mineral Finish Powder, E.L.F. Pressed Powder

Alternative:

**You can use either one Pressed Powder that I provided to you by Mac! 

Mac bare study paint pot

Dupe: NYX cream shadow in Frost Beige, Maybelline's Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Barely Beige (Barely Branded, Bold Gold)

Alternative: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer or E.L.F. Primer & Mac Painterly (Plus, you could also use is: Benefit High Beam & Bare Minerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener in #Luminous1)

Brule (Blanc Type Dupe) Matte skin color neutral (All over lid & crease)

Dupe: NYX Nude & Sahara, Wet n’ Wild Brulee

Alternative: Wet n’ Wild Brulee

Wedge (Matte neutral medium brown) Crease

Dupe: NYX Taupe

Alternative: Ardell Brow Powder in Taupe, Salon Perfect Brow Defining Powder in Taupe or CoverGirl Eyeshadow in #740 Brown Smolder

Vanilla pigment (Phloof sub) Highlight the brow bone

Dupe: NYX Vanilla Sky

Alternative: Hard Candy Single & Loving It in Infatuation

Mac Dainty Blush

Dupe: E.L.F. Twinkle Pink

Alternative: CoverGirl Blush in Snow Plum

Benefit silky-finish lipstick in Good to Go
Dupe: Wet n’ Wild 912C

Alternative: Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in Cocoa Craving #008

Mac Power Point Eye Pencil in Stubborn Brown

Dupe: CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers,  NYX Slide on Glide on, stay & Definitely a Turn on Water Proof Extreme Eye Liner

Alternative: CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers in Soft Brown

Mac Mascara in Zoom Lash Lofty Brown or Zoom Black

Dupe: Maybelline Stiletto Lash Mascara

Alternative: Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara 

Cullen Lipstick -- Benefit silky -- Finish lipstick in Ms. Behavin'

Dupe: Revlon Color Burst in Grape

Alternative: 

254- Bella Swan Makeup Tutorial

September 2013: Birchbox & Ipsy

Hi Beauties! Well, its that time of month again; its time for... Battle Of The Boxes... Ipsy and Birchbox! Remember, the unboxing video is at the end of this blog.

The theme for Birchbox is "Heritage".

The theme for Ipsy Glam Bag is "Classic Beauty".

(Note: I really wish Ipsy that they would have sent in a card with all the information/pricing on it like Birchbox does and Influenster). 

I've been trying out these products that Birchbox and Ipsy have sent me on September 18th, 2013 over the past few weeks and here are my thoughts on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to me.

Birchbox -- Heritage

So, In this month's box I received 5 products and I really do enjoy them.

Davines -- This is a Sea Salt Spray

Full Size: $27.00 Sample Size: $7.99

I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.

What -- This styling spray gives you beachy texture and mega volume without any stickiness.

How -- Spray on wet hair to boost volume before styling or dry hair to mattify and add lift. 

Elizabeth Arden -- Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss

Full Size: $18.00 Sample Size: $5.50

I get this product 4 out of 5 stars.

What -- Long lasting, vibrant color and shine that moisturizes and plumps the appearance of lips.

How -- Swipe onto lips. The full size version has a built in mirror for goof proof application. 

Paula's Choice -- Resist BHA 9 for Stubborn Imperfections

Full Size: $36.95 Sample Size: $3.25

I give this product 3 out of 5 stars.

What -- Whopping 95 salicylic acid spot corrector for everything from blackheads to wrinkles.

How -- At night, apply a thin layer to affected areas.

Ruffian -- Nail Lacquer in Fox

Full Size: $10.00 Sample Size: $1.79

I give this product 5 out of 5 stars.

What --Vibrant orange from the fashion label's first lacquer collection. Exclusive to Birchbox!

How -- Apply two coats for a glossy finish, then share your #RuffianManicure!

Lifestyle Extra -- Borracha -- Pearly Wipes

Full Size: 15 for $7.95 Sample Size: $4.25

I give this product 3 out of 5 stars.

What -- Ideal for all hair types, this plush formula conquers tangles, dryness and frizz.

How -- Massage a small amount (a little goes a long way) into damp hair. Rinse thoroughly.

Full Size Total: $99.90

Sample Size Total: $22.78

Ipsy Glam Bag -- Classic Beauty

I received 5 products and I really do enjoy them.

Ipsy Bag

I give this month's bag 5 out of 5 stars.

Elizabeth Mott -- It's So Big Volumizing Mascara

Full Size: $19.99 Sample Size: $1.99

I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. 

An Ipsy exclusive launch! This mascara was created using a unique formula that delivers BIG volume and lengthens and curls your lashes without smudging! The hourglass brush ensures that you get the right amount of mascara applied to each lash. Use the It's So Big Volumizing Mascara with the Lash Card and watch your lashes grow bigger with each layer!

 

NYX -- Single Eyeshadow in ES32 Purple

Full Size: $4.50 Sample Size: $2.50

I get this product 5 out of 5 stars.

The NYX Single Eyeshadow packs a punch of color and is incredibly easy to blend. Go edgy or understated effortlessly, and enjoy the luscious, long-wearing color from sunrise to sunset...and beyond!

Starlooks -- Obsidian Kohl Eye Pencil

Full Size: $12.00 Sample Size: $6.00

I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.

The Starlooks Obsidian Kohl Eye Pencil glide across delicate lids without pulling. Try using this creamy liner to create a smoky eye or use it as a base for eyeshadow's on your entire lid. Available in 11 stunning and super saturated shades! Glam Bag Subscribers who receive this product will receive the Obsidian shade.

J. Cat Beauty -- Fantabulous Lipstick

Full Size: $2.49  Sample Size: $0.99

I give this product 3 out of 5 stars.

Feel fantabulous with this gorgeous creamy nude flesh-toned shade of lipstick. Available in 48 shades. Glam Bag subscribers who receive this product will receive the shade in Honeycrisp.

Victoria Jackson -- Taupe Brow Pencil

Full Size: $14.95 Sample Size:$9.03

I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.

A necessity in your makeup kit, the Victoria Jackson Taupe Brow pencil is the perfect blend of colors that matches all skin tones and complements all hair colors. This brow pencil also contains a built in sharpener that sharpens the pencil to a fine point.

Full Size Total: $53.93

Sample Size Total: $20.51

Where Did I Get All This Pricing Information At:

http://www.ebay.com/

http://www.amazon.com/ref=gno_logo

Join me on Ipsy!
http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-h7p1te9z5bj266o

Join me on Birchbox!
http://birch.ly/14c6BHc

September 2013: Birchbox & Ipsy!

Summer Mashup Tag!

Hey Beauties! Today's blog is just gonna be a mashup with MissGlamorazzi and RachhLoves summer tag video! Just Note: That most of these questions are repeats so that's why I put down, " See Above For Answer..." So, let's get started!!

Body:
1. Sun bathe or fake tan? No
2. Favorite Moisturizer? Benefit
3. Favorite Summer Scent? Avon Haiku

Makeup:
1. Favorite Bronzer for Summer? NYC Sunny
2. Favorite Summer Lip Product? Revlon Lip Butters and Revlon Balm Stains
3. Favorite Summer Face Product? CoverGirl and NYC
4. Favorite Summer Eye Product? MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Hair:
1. Summer is rough on hair, what's your must have care product? Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream
2. What's your must-have styling product? Macadamia Natural Oil Reviving Curl Cream

Accessories:
1. Favorite Summer Nail Polish? Sinful Colors
2. Favorite Sunglasses? I wear glasses
3. Favorite Shoes? My snickers
4. Favorite Jewelry? My everyday bracelets


MissGlamorazzi's I Heart Summer Tag:

The Questions:

1. Favorite bronzer for summer? See Above For Answer...
2. You're relaxing in a hammock, on a tropical island. What are you sipping on? (Favorite summer drink) Honestly, I'm not sure
3. Favorite summer lip product? See Above For Answer...
4. Pool or Beach? Pool
5. Summer = crazy hair! What's your must-have styling product? See Above For Answer...
6. Sun bathing or fake tan? See Above For Answer...
7. Favorite summer nail polish? See Above For Answer...
8. Any summer traditions? I use to go to my aunt's house every summer
9. Favorite summer scent? See Above For Answer...
10. Favorite BBQ food? Mash Potatoes
11. What's your favorite summer-proof product? Sunblock
12. Any summer vacation plans this year? No plans? Tell us about your dream summer trip! I worked all summer


RachhLoves Summer Must haves Tag:

Summer Must-Haves Tag:

Body:
1. Sunscreen? Aveeno
2. Moisturizer? See Above For Answer...
3. Self Tanner? None

Makeup:
1. Bronzer? See Above For Answer...
2. Face? See Above For Answer...
3. Lips? See Above For Answer...
4. Eyes? See Above For Answer...

Hair: 
1. Styling Product? See Above For Answer...

Fashion: 
1. Swimsuit? Two-Piece
2. Go-to Outfit? Tee shirt and Leggings

Accessories: 
1. Sunglasses? See Above For Answer...
2. Nail polish? See Above For Answer...
3. Shoes? See Above For Answer...
4. Jewelry? See Above For Answer...

Misc.:
1. Food/Drink? Cotton Candy Frap and Cheese Pretzel
2. Song? Jesus On Extacy- Assassinate Me
3. Perfume? See Above For Answer...