FOTD: Soiree Sparkle

On the face:
~Laura Mercier Radiance foundation primer
~Yaby natural finish foundation in Buff
~Maybelline Dream Lumi Touche highlighting concealer in Radiant
~Avon CC color correcting pencil in Light/Medium
~Ben Nye transparent face powder in Fair

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~Avon Makeup Studio palette(the violet, navy, and cranberry shades)
~E.L.F Long Lasting Lustrous eye shadow in Soiree
~Avon kohl eyeliner in True Black
~Dior Diorshow Maximizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the cheeks:
~mark. Bronze Pro in Bronze
~Avon Makeup Studio Palette blush(the darker shade)

On the lips:
~Avon Makeup Studio Palette lip gloss(mix of mauve and light pink shades)

FOTD: Neutral Shimmer + Winged Liner

On the face:
~Avon Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencil in Light/Medium
~Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch highlighting concealer in Radiant
~Nars light reflecting loose powder in Crystal

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~mark. All Time Eye hook up longwear shadow in Tender Love
~Julep Eye Glide eye pencil in Smokey Taupe Shimmer
~mark. On the Edge hook up liquid eyeliner in Medusa
~Rimmel Scandal Eyes waterproof kohl liner in Nude
~Dior Diorshow Maximizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the cheeks:
~Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer
~Maybelline Dream Bouncy blush in Coffee Cake

On the lips:
~mark. Glow Baby Glow hook up lip gloss in Glam Luxe

FOTD: Blue Lashes + Coral Lips

On the face:
~Avon Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color corrector pencils in Light and Light/Medium
~Avon Ideal Flawless translucent loose powder

On the eyes:
~Avon Extra Lasting eyeshadow ink in Endless Purple
~Avon True Color eyeshadow quad in Purple Pop
~mark. No Place to Run eyeliner in Ultra Violet
~Avon Super Shock Brights mascara in Royal Shock

On the cheeks:
~Avon Glow bronzer in Warm Glow
~Avon Ideal Luminous blush in Antique Rose

On the lips:
~mark. All Butter Now lip treat in Coraltini

FOTD: Simple Blue Shadow Look

I really loved this blue shadow worn on the Marc Jacobs Spring '14 runway, and every time I see the new Marc by Marc Jacobs ads(with the same makeup) I get an overwhelming urge to put a bunch of blue shadow on :-)

I decided to do my own version today, a little toned down and not quite as bright as the catwalk version!

This is definitely one of the easier eye looks that I've ever done. I just used my Avon Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in Sapphire as a base all over the lid, topped it with the periwinkle blue shade from the True Color 8-in-1 palette in The Blues, and finished with one coat of the new Avon Aerovolume mascara.

The rest of the face was kept pretty bare with just a little Ideal Luminous blush in Coral Radiance and some Totally Kissable lipstick in Natural Glow patted on the lips.

I think that the mark. i-mark shadow in Electro would be a really good option for doing the brighter version of this look:-)

FOTD: Taylor Momsen Inspired Glossy Red Lip

Today's look was inspired by a pic I saw of Taylor Momsen back during New York fashion week. She had this bright red glossy lip going that I instantly loved for two reasons: 1. It's a little bit of a throwback to the makeup of the late 70's/early 80's(pretty much my favorite time period as far as makeup goes), and 2. It was a nice departure from the typical super black, super smokey eye/nude lip combo that Taylor is usually seen wearing.

Remember when she used to look like this?

Who else is going to be watching 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' this year?

Anywho, I meant to do this post a long time ago but forgot all about it until I read about Taylor and her band, The Pretty Reckless, releasing a new album recently...so here's the look!

everything I used is from Avon/mark.
on the face:
Ideal Flawless foundation in Light Ivory
Ideal Flawless concealer in Light/Medium on blemishes
Extra Lasting concealer in Fair under the eyes and as a highlighter
Ideal Flawless translucent loose powder

One the eyes:
True Color eyeshadow quad in Mocha Latte
Kohl eye liner in Intense Brown
Super Shock Max mascara in Black

On the cheeks:
mark. Bronze Pro in Bronze to lightly contour
Ideal Luminous blush in Coral Radiance, just a little on the cheek bones

On the lips:
mark. Make It Rich lip color crayon in Hot Sauce
Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Fiery Red

If you want to hear the new single from The Pretty Reckless, here it is:

FOTD: Hailee Steinfeld Inspired Look

Today's face of the day is inspired by the kind of bronze and plum smokey eye makeup that Hailee Steinfeld wore to the LA premiere for Ender's Game. All of the makeup used for this look is from Avon/mark.

On the face:
Ideal Flawless foundation, concealer, and loose powder

On the eyes:
Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in topaz Shimmer on the lid and lower lash line.
Glimmerstick eye liner in Nocturnal and Super Shock eye liner in Plumful smudged together in the upper lash line.
mark. Just Blushing in Cameo blended through the crease.
True Color eyeshadow single in Plum Burgundy blended into the outer corner of the eye.
Kohl liner in Deep Violet on the waterline, with Kohl liner in True Black layered over the violet on the outer half of the waterline.
Super Shock Max mascara in Black on the lashes.

On the cheeks:
I lightly contoured with mark. Bronze Pro in Bronze, and mark. Just Blushing in Cameo blended on the cheek bones.

On the lips:
I patted on Ultra Color lipstick in Crush, and then dabbed a light pink shimmery gloss from the mark. On The Dot lip palette over top of that.

FOTD: Muted Green Smokey Eye

On the face
~Graftobian HD Glamour Creme foundation in Ingenue and Vixen ~Ben Nye translucent face powder in fair

On the eyes
~Avon Big Color eye pencil in Smokey Sage on the lid as a shadow base
~Yaby shadow in Antique over the whole lid
~mark. shadow in Moss on the outer 1/3 of the lid and softly blended up into the crease, also along the lower lash line
~Yaby shadow in Firewood blended through the crease
~Pixi shadow in Gilded Olive blended into the outer corner of the eye
~Yaby shadow in Magic Timber on the inner corner of the eye
~Avon kohl liner in True Black used to tight line the eye
~Avon Super Shock Max mascara in Black on the lashes

On the cheeks
~Sephora MicroSmooth baked bronzer duo in Spicy Heat, used the matte side to lightly contour
~Avon Smooth Minerals blush in Blushing Mauve on the cheekbones

On the lips
~Starlooks lip liner in Bare to line and fill in the lips
~OCC Lip Tar in Kava Kava
~mark. Glow Baby Glow lip gloss in Peek-a-boo

FOTD: Bluish-Purple Smokey Eye

I decided to do a look today inspired by the beautiful blue-purple look done for the Jason Wu A/W 2013 runway:-)



On the face: I used Avon Extra Lasting foundation in Light Nude, Extra lasting concealer in Fair, Ideal Flawless concealer in Light/Medium, and Ideal Flawless loose powder in Translucent

On the eyes: I used Avon Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in Sapphire, True Color eyeshadow quad in Purple Pop, Kohl eye liner in Deep Violet, Perfect Eyebrow kit in Deep Brown, and Super Shock Max mascara in Black

On the cheeks: I used mark. Bronze Pro in Bronzed, and Just Blushing in Afterglow

On the lips: I used Avon Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Pale Peach

FOTD: Bronze and Plum Smokey Eye + Orange Lip

ON THE EYES: I used Avon Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in Topaz Shimmer as a base from the lash line to the crease, and along the lower lash line. Then I used the darker shade from the True Color shadow duo in Warm Cashmere over the same area. I used the lighter color from the duo on my brow bones and inner corner of the eyes. Next I used color #3 from the True Color quad in Chocolate Sensation and smudged it into the outer corners of the upper and lower lash lines. Then I took the True Color single in Plum Burgundy and blended that into the outer corner and up into the crease. I lined the outer corner of both upper and lower lash lines with Super Shock gel liner, and used kohl liner in Deep Violet on my water line. I finished with a coat of Mega Effects mascara in Black.

ON THE CHEEKS: I used mark. Bronze Pro in Bronze, with just a little Fiji Paradise all over face powder in Tropical Sunrise.

ON THE LIPS: I used Ultra Color lipstick in Tangerine Tango.

Rust Smokey Eye + Bright Lip

Here's what I used:
Avon Magix illuminating face perfecter
Avon Ideal Flawless matte mousse foundation in Light Beige
Avon Ideal Shade concealer in Light/Medium
Avon Ideal Flawless pressed powder in Light
mark. i-mark eye shadows in Luster, Tabac, and Whisper
Avon Mega Impact eye liners in Black Flash and Brown Shimmer
Avon Super Shock Max mascara in Black
mark. Bronze Pro in Pro Glow
Avon True Color blush in Soft Plum
mark. Make It Rich lip color crayon in Peony