Makeup Hoarder

It's Friday!

While visiting my family in The States I also visited Ulta, Sephora, Target, Walmart and several drugstores because I'm a little bit makeup obsessed. I just love the stuff! I love the colors, textures, and especially love playing with it on my face :) Before I left I wrote a ridiculous list of beauty items I wanted to take a look at or just knew I wanted (like the Naked 3 palette) and though I did get many items I actually didn't get the majority of everything on my list. I think I'm pretty set with makeup for a while though... my stash is literally overflowing. Who am I kidding though, I already want more.

These are the goodies I got!...

My favorite as you can see, is obviously lip and nail products. They are just so pretty, and it's so fun and easy to test out lots of colors. I especially adore bright pinks and reds. My favorite brand for lip products is Maybelline, but the Rimmel Kate Moss matte lipsticks are coming in a close second. They are just so creamy and non drying for being matte... plus the colors are spot on classics.

Besides Maybelline I'm also having quite the Tarte love affair right now. I just love that they care about the ingredients they put into their products, they're natural without being boring, and most of their packaging is so cute! Their new mineral powder is gorgeous and just melts into the skin, especially with that super cute kabuki brush.

I also got myself a new perfume. I haven't had a nice perfume in years, so it was about time I picked out a new signature scent. I really think this one by Lancome, La Vie est Belle, is gorgeous and really suits me.

A Cat Eye with a Twist

I have this thing with having to be just a tad different than everyone else. I love the classic cat eye, but it's everyone and their Mom's signature look, so I've come up with something that is a little more fun and matches my blue eyes too.

What I do:

• First I of course do the rest of my makeup as I usually do. When doing this look I may put on a neutral shimmery eyeshadow over the lid, and maybe a little bronzer shade in the crease. Nothing too fancy.

• Using a dark blue liquid liner line your eyes as you usually would with black liner. (You could of course use a dark blue pencil or gel liner if you prefer.)

• Allow the liner to dry.

• With your tiny eyeliner brush lightly go over the liner with an electric blue eyeshadow. (Mine is from Urban Decay.) Also smudge a little shadow over the liner to make the look softer. This will also cover any possible mistakes you made with the liner.

• Curl lashes and add lots of mascara. I like top heavy eye looks, and don't put mascara on my lower lashes usually. (But you could of course.)

p.s. I don't wear this everyday; I love to constantly try out new looks. Because makeup is so much fun!