It's been a while...

Hi guys!!!

     I know it's been a while, so I wanted to hop on here and talk about a few goodies I've got lately. :-)

First off, if you follow me on instagram (lrzuber09), you would have see this:

I purchased these about a month ago. I absolutely LOVE Sigma's brushes. I'd really like to get the Synthetic Essential collection and then I might be set for a while. :-) I was beyond shocked how pigmented the Paris palette is. It's not an every day (at least for me) palette but it's nice for special occasions.

Today I applied Versailles all over my lid/brow bone area, very lightly with E55 the and then used my Sigma E15 to line my bottom and top lash lines with Louvre. It's a simple look using a bold color that won't get TOO noticed. ;-)

The Sigma MAXBag is HUGE!!! It'll be great for my personal travel.

I'll admit, Sigma brushes ARE NOT MAC brushes, however, they have some that are very similar and some that preform the same tasks as some MAC brushes, with great quality and a great price. Some are true duds, but some are pure perfection!

I also purchase the new NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. I was at Sephora and kindly asked the girl which shade she thought I should get. She had me take a seat and swatched Finland and Alaska on me. Alaska would work if I had a LITTLE more color, but Finland blended right in. I'm so sad about that though. That means anyone lighter than me will have to skip this product. :( I really love it. I'm in love with Origins VitaZing (picked up a back up with my NARS) but some days I want a TAD more coverage. The NARS is great at that and then I usually top if off with NARS Loose Powder in Flesh.

Yes, I'm very weird about that stuff.... I like to stick brands together.

I think the next few things on my wishlist will be the MAC Electric Cool Shadows. It's very tempting to get them all, but I know a few of the colors won't get the love they deserve.

I am also dying for the new UrbanDecay Smoky palette and then they just released their Naked Skin Foundation with the Optical Blurring Brush. Eep!!!

I should also mentioned I ordered the 3 Sugarpill Cosmetics palettes with Bulletproof Eyeshadow.  I.CAN'T.WAIT!!! So not my normal thing but this shadows I've heard great things about and I've been wanting them for a while.

It's been a really good spring/summer for me. I've had 2 weddings, including 2 trials and 1 lesson. It was a great experience. I was a little nervous for the first wedding, but once I started, it all just fell into place. I was booked to do the bride, her mom and her future sister-in-law's eyes. However, after I started on the bride, her sister wanted her makeup done as well! And then her future sister-in-law wanted her whole face done, and then 2 more bridesmaid's wanted their makeup done! Thankfully I had no plans for the day and easily made them all more beautiful!

The second wedding was a bit less stressful. ;-) I did the bride's makeup and her maid of honor as she rarely wears eye makeup. Beautiful girls to work with. The maid of honor is getting married this October and I think she'll book me then too. Actually her friend's mom's already enquired about it. ;-) 

Well, I think that's all I have for today!

Thanks!!!  

Teal Eyes Tutorial

Hey guys! Long time, no see! I've been SUPER busy with work, still am, but I enjoy doing tutorials so much, that I decided I'd sit down and film one. I have a particular Harley-Davidson shirt that I love wearing, this time with black capri's, and I just love the colors in it. I've used one of MAC's pigment stacks before (Surf the Ocean), which looks great with it, but sometimes that takes a bit of working with. 

In the video I said Aqua was Permanent at PRO, however it looks to have been discontinued since I bought mine. :-( At this time, it is still available in a pot with the Fashion Flower embossing, so pick it up if you like it!

Please let me know how you like this "style" of video, the distance, the angle, the single eye application, etc. 

And on with the products used and pictures!!!

Face:
Make Up For Ever HD Primer - 1 Green
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation - 117 Marble
Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Palette - 1
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat - 1 Luminous Radiance
Benefit Powderflage
Make Up For Ever HD Blush - 6 Quickie
Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Power Foundation - 201 Ivory
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - Peaceful
Make Up For Ever Mat Bronze - 10
Make Up For Ever Shine On Powder - 4

Eyes: 
MAC Shadows - Omega, Coquette & Brun (Brows)
MAC Brow Set - Clear
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
MAC Paint Pot - Soft Ochre (All Over)
MAC Shadows:
- Vanilla (Brow Bone & Inner Corner - Aqua (Lid)
- Shimmermoss (Outer 1/3 of Lid, Crease & Lower Lash Line)
- Black Tied (Outer V & Outer 1/3 of Lower Lash Line)
Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner - 13 Mat Black (Upper Lash Line)
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes - 0L Mat Black (Waterline)
Clinique High Impact Mascara - Black
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara - Black

Lips: 
MAC Lip Pencil - Boldly Bare
MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick - Supreme Style

 

MAC Bloggers' Obsession's Haul

Even thought I was just in St. Louis, Sunday, I ended up placing a MAC order, Tuesday. The MAC store didn't have any Light Plus MSF/N in stock (it was previously named Light Medium), and I REALLY needed that shade. Medium is a bit too pink on me right now, and I swear Light hardly shows up.

I had a couple things in my cart already, the new Prep+Prime Beauty Balm, and the brush promoted with it, the 191. The BB Creme isn't going to be in stores for a week or so, yet, so once I saw the Blogger's Obsession Collection was coming the 21st, I pulled the trigger.

I decided to get Temptalia's Jealousy Wakes, mostly because of her... I just adore her, but it's a really pretty shade, too. I also grabbed Hocus Pocus, purely based on the shade since I had never heard of the blogger that created it. I picked up 2 lip glasses... Evolution Revolution and Sonoran Rain. I do follow those bloggers and the shades just happened to be my favorites of the bunch. I can't wait to try them all.

I also picked up Bottle Green MAC Pro pan shadow. Yep, I love Christine's look she used with it, Juxt & Jealousy Wakes. :o)

Avon 12-in-1 Eye Palette

I received this palette as a gift, from my mother-in-law. Honestly, I was surprised by how much I like it! The video/photos are from a while back, so I don't have much to say right now, but I hope you enjoy!

I did a quick look using some shades in the palette, and snapped quite a few photos, the ones that made the cut are included. Yes, I "Photoshopped" a couple, and took some goofy ones, haha!

 

 

 

 

Simply Simple

When my alarm went off at 9:55 PM, I really didn't want to get out of bed. I reset it for 10:05. I really need to leave the house by 10:20, but usually it's at least 10:25. It's a good thing work doesn't seem to mind be being late. (My shift is 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM; so if I'm "late" I just work over the few minutes.)

I threw on some jeans and a taupe shirt and really wanted to do a neutral look. Sadly, that look I did Sunday night! I settled on something a bit more less dramatic, if you could call Sunday's look, that. Mushroom from BoS Vol. II would have been perfect! Oh well, I do like how simple this came out.

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly

MAC Eye Shadow - Vanilla (Brown Bone)
UD Book of Shadows Vol. III:
- Maui Wowie (Lid)
- Suspect (Crease & Lower Lash Line)

- Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (Inner Corner & Brow Highlight)
UD 24/7 Pencil - Zero (Upper Lash Line - Smudged)
Cover Girl LashBlash Fusion Mascara - Very Black

Loaded with Money

I sure wish I was... sometimes. I sure hope I'd eventually have makeup overload, though! I must say I feel guilt when organizing all my pretties to find some haven't even been used ONCE! I just don't have enough eyes! Haha. Anyways, here's today Book of Shadows III Look.

I must say, much like the Naked Palette, this one lacks some Brow Bone color(s). It's a little more okay with this palette, since I feel the Naked Palette is to be a bit more "all in one" than this one. I don't feel like the Book of Shadows are realistic to travel with.

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Paint Pot - Bare Study

MAC Eye Shadow - Vanilla (Brown Bone)
UD Book of Shadows Vol. III:
- Money (Lid & Crease)
- Loaded (Crease & Lower Lash Line)

- Uzi (Inner Corner & Brow Highlight)
Cover Girl LashBlash Fusion Mascara - Very Black

Rockstar Love

I had originally thought about using Pinks, however, after applying Bordello, I was immediately drawn to Rockstar. This color is half the reason I caved and bought the palette!

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Paint Pot - Bare Study

MAC Eye Shadow - Vanilla (Brown Bone)
UD Book of Shadows Vol. III:
- Bordello (Lid)
- Rockstar (Crease & Lower Lash Line)

- Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (Inner Corner & Brow Highlight)
UD 24/7 Pencil - Zero (Upper Lash Line)
Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion Mascara - Very Black

Very QUICK BoS Vol. III Look

So, I did it... barely! When I woke up, I really didn't feel like putting on eyeshadow. I'm back on nights (11pm - 7:30am) and since I really don't see anyone until they start arriving in the morning, for months now, I haven't really put any effort into my makeup. However, I really wanted to come through for you guys, and went for a very neutral look. It was quick, easy and I'm fairy impressed with my choice(s).

One tip when using Urban Decay (or possibly any other brand) SUPER glittery shadows: dip your brush in, as you normally would, but make sure to tap it off VERY well. With a good brush (I use mostly MAC) the color will stay but the majority of the glitter will fall off. A bit of glitter is fine, but on your cheeks, it's not intended for!

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
UD Book of Shadows Vol. III:
- Suspect (Lash to Brow Bone)
- Smog (Crease &; Lower Lash Line)

- Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (Highlight - Brow Bone & Inner Corner)

Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion - Very Black

Smoky Naked

Yippie, I succeeded in using my Urban Decay Naked Palette all week AND taking pictures! Lets hope I can do the same for my Book of Shadows III, next week! Today you get a FULL Face of the Day, and not just eyes. I wore different foundations this week to see what looked best/lasted, and while I can't pick a clear winner (yet), I do love my NARS Sheer Glow. :-D This is actually the first day this week I wore any lip color. I generally drink water all day long (out of a bottle) so I find it kind of pointless to wear lipstick.

Face:

Clinique Pore Minimizer T-Zone Shine Control

NARS Primer with SPF

NARS Sheer Glow - Fiji

NARS Concealer Duo - Vanilla/Honey

NARS Pressed Powder - Flesh

MAC Blush - Dollymix

MAC MSF - Smooth Merge

Eyes:

Benefit Powderflage

Smashbox Brow Tech Trio - Brunette/Taupe

UDPP

MAC Paint Pot - Soft Ochre

UD Naked Palette Shadows:

- Darkhorse (Lid, Crease & Lower Lash Line)

- Creep (Lid)

- Naked (Brow Bone)

- Virgin (Inner Corner & Brow Highlight)

UD 24/7 Pencil - Zero (Upper Lash Line & Waterline)

MAC Opulash Mascara - Bad, Bad, Black

Lips:

MAC Lipstick - Angel

NARS Lipgloss - Turkish Delight

Mauve Naked

Yes, another Naked Look. :o) There will me another tomorrow as well. I really liked today's look. I must say I'm pretty impressed with how the photos turned out, too.

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
UD Naked Palette Shadows:
- Naked (Brow Bone)
- Toasted (Lid)
- Hustle (Crease & Lower Lash Line)
- Virgin (Highlight - Brow Bone & Inner Corner)
UD 24/7 Pencil - Zero (Upper Lash Line)
Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion - Very Black

Brown Naked

And yet another look with my Naked Palette. I'm trying to use it all week!
I went for browns today. I think I really like this one. :-)

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
UD Naked Palette Shadows:
- Virgin (Brow Bone & Inner Corner)
- Half Baked (Lid)
- Darkhorse (Crease & Lower Lash Line)
Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion - Very Black

Gray Naked

Another look with my Naked Palette. I really like this before leaving the house, but as the day went on, I wasn't to keen on it. I'm thinking if I had used Black liner on my Top Lash Line, it might have looked better.

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
UD Naked Palette Shadows:
- Naked (Brow Bone)
- Sin (Lid)
- Gunmetal (Crease & Lower Lash Line)
- Creep (Deep Crease)
- Virgin (Highlight - Brow Bone & Inner Corner)
Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion - Very Black

Naked @ Work

Okay, not literally, but here's my look for the day. Very simple and quick.

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
UD Naked Palette Shadows:
- Naked (Brow Bone)
- Sin (Lid)
- Smog (Crease & Lower Lash Line)
UD 24/7 Pencil - Whiskey (Upper Lash Line)
Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion - Very Black