Deep Blue Sea

 

Product List:

*Inglot Matte Blue Eyeshadow #332

*Metallic Blue Eyeshadow (Mine is from 1 of "Miss Rose" eyeshadow palettes)

*Milk Choco Eyeshadow

*Dark Brown Eyeshadow

*Mac Chromaline "Marine Ultra"

*Mac Chromaline "Hi Def Cyan"

*Mac BlackTrack Fluidline

*Nyc Kohl Liner

*Nyc Liquid Eyeliner

*Mac Haute&Naughty Lash Mascara

 

**Lips: Mac's Fresh Brew Lipstick

 

 

 

 Now You Try!!

Step1- Prime your eyelids with your primer of choice.Then, apply Mac's "Marine Ultra" chromaline to your lid area using either your finger or a small synthetic concealer brush.Blend Evenly.
Step2- Apply Inglot's matte blue eyeshadow #332 to your lid using a flat eyeshadow brush.Blend outward and slightly above your crease.
Step3- Lightly wetting a flat eyeshadow brush,dip it into the metallic blue eyeshadow(if you dont have the same one as I do, you can use something similiar,Urban Decay has something sim.)Apply it over top of the matte blue eyeshadow and in your inner tear duct.Blend evenly.This will make it pop!
Step4- Using a tapered blending brush apply a matte dark brown eyeshadow in your crease and blend up and outward.
Step5- Using that same tapered blending brush apply a matte milk choco brown eyeshadow above the dark brown eyeshadow.This will get rid of the harsh lines and add to a smooth transition into the bold colors. Blend! Blend! Blend!
Step6- Taking a angled eyeliner brush apply BlackTrack Fluidline above your upper lashline,creating a "winged out" effect.Gradually build the wing thicker.(If this is too hard for you ,try looking at youtube videos on it,theres alot that can help! :) )
Step7- Using that same angled eyeliner brush ,apply BlackTrack Fluidline underneath your lower lashline connecting it with the winged liner you created.
Step8- Apply Nyc's Kohl liner to your water liner and all the way into your inner tear duct.
Step9- Taking another angled eyeliner brush ,apply mac's "High Def Cyan" chromaline underneath the BlackTrack Fluidline,following the outline of the "Winged out" black liner.
Step10- Apply your mascara!
Step11- Use a nude lipstick for your lips, i used Mac's "Fresh Brew" lipstick :)

ALL DONE!!!

 

EVERY STEP COUNTS!!!!

I wanted to write this post because lately ive been feeling like sometimes the small steps i make towards my success in furthering my career as a MUA is not good enough. But, then a light bulb in my head went off and instantly i thought every step counts! Its apart of the process, apart of the journey.What would a journey be without those little steps? They add up to make your experience worthwhile. All in all IF YOU CANT APPRECIATE THE SMALL STEPS THAN YOU CANT APPRECIATE THE JOURNEY!

Keke Palmer Inspired Makeup look!

A few people asked me to do a Keke Palmer inspired look so this is the one i chose. She pretty much sticks to natural looks which i love. She looks so youthful and full of energy!

This look was pretty simple. The products i used were Nyc's Black Kohl Liner, MAC's Carbon eyeshadow and a Matte Milk Choco Brown eyeshadow.

8BIT COSMETICS!!!!!!

(First  i want to say ,these products were sent to me to do this review.The opinions are my own HONEST! opinions!I was sent 2 full size pigments and 4 sample sizes)

LETS GET STARTED!!!!

Swatches in Above picture(From Left to Right)

#1- Darkest Night Collection in "Will"- This is a "mossy" green colored pigment with hints of gold shimmer/reflects in it.
#2-Darkest Night Collection in "Hope"- This is a Blue pigment with silver reflects in it.Beautiful color!
#3-Everyone's A Hero Collection in "Bat Ass Ginger"- This is a orange coral pigment with gold reflects/shimmer.
#4-Brassy Bits Collection in "Mechanic"- This is a metallic dark bronze pigment mixed with a metallic dark army green pigment.(in my opinion)
#5-Everyones a Hero collection in "Goblin- This is a BEAUTIFUL!!!!! lavendar pigment with lime green reflects.My Favorite one!!
#6-Ooo Shiny Collection in "Poison Sting"-This is just a "Grape" colored fine loose glitter.

 Now that we've got the swatches out of the way HERES MY REVIEW!!!!!................ All of these pigments are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!. No im not just saying it because i recieved these products for free but because its the HONEST truth. They are very Pigmented ,when i say they are pigmented i mean they are pigmented to the point where when i was doing the swatches it kind of stained my fingers a little bit. Not only are they pigmented ,they are very smooth and easily blendable.Imagine how these are going to look when you put a base underneath.They are going to pop. Also the prices are very affordable, All Sample sizes are $1.00USD for 0.5 grams and the full sizes are $4.00USD for 2grams of product.The packaging is really simple with a hot pink circular label with the company name,name of pigment and ingredient list. The full sizes also come in sifter container while the samples come in a small zip lock bag. I do wish the samples came in a little sifter container too because it would be easier to get out ,with out getting it everywhere.I also wish the packaging was more attractive because i do believe packaging is what lures people in and catches the eye.  The owner Nicole was very nice and friendly .She answered all my emails within a few hours .Great Customer Service. She is up and coming and she has assurred that this product will only get better! CHECK HER OUT!!!! when you do feel free to leave a comment below telling me what you think and tell her Leanna sent you!!  :)

Heres the link to anyone interested http://www.etsy.com/shop/EightBitCosmetics?ref=seller_info

Also i will be doing a look with these soon so be on the look out! O_o

Dont let the Setbacks Set you Back!!!

Sometimes in life we all get those curveballs/setbacks that take us by surprise.When it happens we want to sit and frown and think why me? i dont understand? can things ever go right? We all do it! But you have to turn that negative into a positive! Dont let those setbacks set you back!!! If we sit around too long constantly analyzing the negative impact it has on our lives, then we miss out on the positive impact it could have. Think of it as a growing experience. Say to yourself "If things constantly went my way ,how would i ever learn to appreciate when the good things happen." Meaning if things never went wrong how could we really appreciate when they were going good. It teaches you not to always take things for granted. Learn from these setbacks. They make you stronger and wiser.It could lead you to a better place,take you to a positive outcome far beyond your imagination.Everything happens for a reason,im a firm believer.Sure when bad things happen we are going to be down a little bit,but pick yourself right back up! dont let it consume your entire being!DONT LET THE SET BACKS SET YOU BACK!!!

Maybeline Fit Me Foundation

Ok !! so alot of the time i always get questions about what kind of foundation i use.They'll always say "Wow! your foundation is flawless,what is it that you use? is it MAC?" Its soo comical to me because i always respond "No you'll be surprised,its not MAC,actually its a drug store brand by maybeline." So ill tell them the name of the foundation and automatically they'll want to go and grab it.............Let me just say I LOVE IT!!! and here's the reason why....It doesnt feel like you have on makeup.With some foundations you can feel the heaviness of it.But Maybeline's Fit Me foundation is light.It does'nt have that "cakey" feeling to it which is a downfall in most foundations. This foundation is a light to medium coverage ,but! it can be buildable if decided.Its not too "liquid-idy",its kind of a thicker liquid but when you apply it ,its so smooth and light.VERY BLENDABLE! In my opinion its true to skin tone so you wont  have a problem matching.It takes well when applying a light powder over top to also help with the coverage.Like i said it does not look "cakey".

So if you want something light that looks really well ,try this! When applying i would suggest using a stipling brush for a airbrush like finish or what i use ,which is Sigma's HD Flat Kabuki brush which gives off the perfect,flawless finish!

 

IF you tried this tell me how you like! comment below! :)

Rihanna"Whose that Chick" Inspired Makeup

(This look was inspired by Rihanna's Music Video "Whose That Chick", If you would like for me to explain in detail how i recreated the look comment below.)