Face of the Day

Morning! Big girl is taking on the Big Apple today.  I want to have this up before I head out to New York City for a job fair with the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority).  Hopefully my luck will change by working in the public sector.  My dream job before going to college was to work for a public agency because I wanted to make a difference in a person's life in an indirect way.  I'm just crossing my fingers that the MTA will take me in since I worked on a project with them before...

Anyway back to what I really wanted to say- I posted a picture on Instagram yesterday (@elaiine27) of my face of the day which I'm wearing this morning.

Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (Stromboli)
NARS Concealer (Ginger, this is the old packaging)

Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo (Barely Branded)
Korres Lip Butter (Jasmine)
Maybelline Define A Brow
Lorac Front of the Line PRO
Maybelline Master Drama Eyeliner

MAC Blush (Small Vanity)
Urban Decay Theodora Palette
Covergirl Clump Crusher
Maybelline One-by-One Mascara

This is another natural all-day look that's simple and easy to put together.  I wonder if I should do a tutorial on this... Have a great day everyone!

DAILY GRINDS

♥ What is up with the weather last night?  Despite my weather app telling me it was suppose to snow, I didn't expect a ton of it to be on the ground.  Man, mother nature doesn't want us to enjoy the fact that spring is just around the corner.

♥ I'm obsessed looking at other people's vanities.  People are so creative with a budget of $100 or $1000.  My vanity is currently a work in progress, but I love seeing pictures on Instagram.

♥ I want a makeup sleepover.  Can someone arrange that for me?

Get Ready With Me! [ Winter Edition ]

Here's my go to look for this winter season.  My signature look is simple eyes and face with a bold red or berry lip.  My lip collection has doubled since the holidays with the bountiful amount of dark lip colors that I've purchased nonstop.

Check out my YouTube channel [link] for the tutorial.  Don't forget to thumbs up and subscribe so you are up to date with my latest videos.

- Mary Kay Timewise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation (Beige 8)
- Maybelline Define a Brow
- Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo (Barely Branded)
- Urban Decay Naked Palette (Sidecar, Buck, Darkhorse)
- Lorac Front of the Line Pro
- CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara
- Maybelline Rocket Mascara
- MAC Eye Kohl Pencil (Powersurge)
- Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Mascara
- NARS Bronzer (Casino)
- MAC Blush (Small Vanity)
- MAC Prep+Prime Lip Primer
- MAC Lip Pencil (Soar)
- Tarina Tarantino Lip Conditioning Sheen (Floriculture)

Valentine's Day Smokey Look

Valentine's Day is just next week and I bet you're looking for the perfect look if you're going out with your significant other or a group of friends.

Check out my YouTube channel for this tutorial.  It's smokin' hot and will keep your date's attention at your eyes and not anywhere else (if you know what I mean). Enjoy!

- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
- MAC Taste Temptation Eyeshadow Quad
- Jouer Eye Definer (Noir)
- Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
- CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara
- Ardell Lashes 105
- Tarte emphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener
- Mary Kay Timewise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation (Beige 8)
- Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles (Medium)
- NARS Bronzer (Casino)
- MAC Blush (Pinch Me)
- NYX Lip Pencil (Natural)
- Bare Minerals Lipcolor (Parfait)
- Benefit Cosmetics Ultra Plus Lipgloss (Sugarbomb)


DAILY GRINDS

♥ My little princess has made her modeling debut in a toy supplier's annual catalog.  Her "diva" moment definitely shines in her picture.

♥ Have you ever Google searched yourself?  I did recently and check out the Images tab.  I don't know why photos of Kristen Stewart would come up as a result to my name.

♥ 3 weeks till the big move!

February Beauty Makeup Haul

The beaming sun through my window is giving me energy to start my day on the right foot.  Also, it reminded me to post my latest beauty haul on my YouTube channel.  This is a massive haul of makeup products that I purchased towards the end of January.  The purpose of these items is to replace the makeup that I have finished or tossed out which turned out to be a lot.  Isn't that a reasonable excuse to purchase more makeup? LOL... Anyway, I'm starting to reach into my makeup caboodle (yes, I store a majority of my makeup in my leopard print case) and pull out items I haven't used in a while.

So, don't judge me for these purchases!  I already returned a couple of items because I have a duplicate from a previous purchase and/or its twin has been stashed away in my closet.  And others have turned out to be a disappointment or I just wanted my money back because buying into the label wasn't worth it.  Don't forget to check out the video!

DAILY GRINDS

♥ My husband and I are going to a beer convention tonight with a few friends.  I figured I'd be DD since I'm not a heavy drinker.  But later realized it'd be pointless for me to go if I go as DD.  So tonight we'll be sipping on beers from around the world.  Cheers to Beerfest!

♥ I'm constantly searching for a makeup vanity for my new house.  I've stumbled upon different kinds from a simple desk to very ornate ones that are over the top.  I want one that has a decent size mirror, a drawer under the table and maybe a side drawer so I don't have to purchase a lot of storage units.  Where can I find a decent vanity???

♥ I'm rooting for the Baltimore Ravens this weekend!!!

Playful Winter Makeup Look

Are you tired of the same makeup routine?  Are you in a makeup rut since the holidays are over and there's no more gatherings to attend?  This look should cheer your spirits.  It's playful, fun, and easy to achieve in time to head out the door.

Check out my YouTube channel for the tutorial!

- Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream (medium)
- Smashbox HD Concealer (medium)
- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (cottage cheese)
- BYS Colour Perfectionist Eyeshadow Palette
- Josie Maran Argan Naturally Long Lasting Eye Liner (black raven)
- Sephora Collection Long-Lasting 12HR Wear Eye Liner (black)
- Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara
- MAC Blush (blunt, pinch me)
- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick (airy fairy)
- Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish (dolly)


Thanks for watching! xoxo

Face of the Day

FACE & EYES:
From the Mally 7pc Makeup Makeover Collection (link) - Age Rebel Diamond Un-Powder (tan/rich), Evercolor Shadow Stick (antique taupe), Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner (black violet), Instant Impact Mascara (black), Perfect Prep Under Eye Brightener (deep)

CHEEKS:
MAC Blush (pinch me)

LIPS:
Tarina Tarantino Lip Conditioning Sheen (floriculture)

October Haul from Target, B&N, H&M, MAC & Kate Spade

Here's my haul video showing you guys some items I recently purchased.

From Target:
- Scarecrow
- Glow stick necklace (pack of 2)
- Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Lust-rous (on sale for $7!!)
- Sonia Kashuk Instructional Eye Shadow Palette in Eye on Dazzling Color
- Boots Expert Anti-Blemish 2-in-1 Scrub & Mask
- Boots Expert Anti-Blemish Night Moisturizer

From Barnes & Noble:
- "Let's Pretend This Never Happened" (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson

From H&M:
- Gray blazer

From MAC:
- Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC40
- Powder Blush in Blunt and Pinch Me
- Lip Pencil in Beet
- Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick in I

From Kate Spade:
- Brightspot Avenue Stacy wallet in Maraschino

Hope you have a great weekend!

Just Another Manic Monday

Hey friends!  Today's cosmetic highlight comes from the fabulous makeup store of MAC Cosmetics.  I was never a MAC girl until I started learning more about makeup earlier this year.  Whenever I pass by the MAC store, I just hear a church choir singing an angelic tune as the lights around the store get brighter and brighter.  It's makeup heaven to most people, but to others it's either over-priced or intimidating.  Whatever you may think, everything in the store is of great quality and I haven't experienced any let down (yet).