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Makeup Monday

November 21, 2011 · 16 comments

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Am currently at a coffee shop killing some time before heading to the gym (I had just eaten a sandwich, so I can’t hit the cardio machines right now). Lately it seems that going to the gym has taken over my life. Like, I would feel very uneasy if I don’t workout or do something active everyday. I guess it’s a good thing, but I don’t really feel that eagerness to go and sweat it out.

Honestly, I think I blame the various guys that like to have grunting contents. Dude, you’re fit. I get it. I also blame this one man who talks to himself when he works out. Then there are those grossies inside the change room that like to dry their underwear WITH THE HAIRDRYER. AGHHHH!

On that happy note, here’s what I wore today:
MAC Strobe Cream
Anastasia Brow Kit
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer 03
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red
MAC Lipmix in Burgundy

I had two uses for the Lipmix in this post. First, I layered it on top of Russian Red to give it a more ‘vampy’ (rawwr) look. It looks a lot darker in person, than it does in the photo above. Second I used the leftover pigment on my fingers as a blush.

This week, I felt a little adventurous, so I extended the ‘wings’ a little bit. Yep, I just pulled an Evel Knieveled (may he rest in peace) this Makeup Monday.

And I know I have promised some of you a post on how I do the winged liner look, but I keep delaying it because of my hectic schedule. Promise I’ll do it soon :-D

Makeup Monday

November 14, 2011 · 18 comments

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It’s Monday again! How was your weekend? Mine was spent at work and at a baby shower for my bf’s dear cousin where I may or may not have indulged 3 slices of cheesecake. God, it was worth the hour workout at the gym later that night. It was SO worth it.

This (gloomy) Monday, I wore:
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in 03
Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit on brows and (the peach highlighter shade) all over the eyelids
Clinique High Impact Mascara in Brightening Black (on the roots of my lashes)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Black (on the tips of my lashes)
Vasanti blush in Rockies (from the September Glymm Box).
MAC Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger (love it!)

The insanity at work seems to have finally begun to subside which means that I was finally able to enjoy a relatively uneventful Monday. What better day than to put on loads of makeup then spend three hours watching Parks and Recreation, right? Well, I thought so too!

Today I wore:
MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50
Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder in Rose Merveille
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer (03)
Paul and Joe Brow Powder
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P
MAC Fluidline Gel Liner in Ash Violet
Almay Get Up and Grow Mascara in Dark Brown (on the base of my lashes)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Black (on the tips of my lashes)
Benefit Blush in Coralista
MAC Mattene Lipstick in Dangerously Forbidden (review coming soon!)

 

Tip: I have received a couple of emails from readers inquiring about the type of brush I use for this look and, honestly, you don’t need anything expensive.  The brush used for this look was actually bought at a local arts and crafts store for $2.00 (they had a 50% on one item sale).  I have also tried an angled brush from MAC to execute this look and got the same results.  Cheap or expensive, just make sure that the brush you use has stiff and thin synthetic bristles to achieve a precise line.