Hey guys!
SERIOUSLY, you have to see this!
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this: a makeup video à la Tetris, Pacman and Super Mario.
ENJOY!
Love,
Nathalie x
Showing posts with label F/W 2011.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label F/W 2011.. Show all posts
October 18, 2011
October 15, 2011
Easy 5-Minute Fall Eye Makeup
Hey guys!
Today I got the newest issue of the german GLAMOUR and their beauty shoot totally inspired me to do this super quick, but 100% glam eye makeup.
I decided to use my beloved BHCosmetics 88 Neutral Palette (similar to Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette) because it has the widest variety of colors for this look.
About the numbers: I counted the colors top down in each vertical row.
So let's get started!
1 Prime your eye lids. Also apply a little bit of eye primer on your lower lash line because we're also going to put some shadow there.
2 Take a big flat shader brush and apply the color n°84 (a matte, cognac brown) on your entire eye lid and blend it upwards until you almost reach your brows (leave a little space!). Take the tip of your brush to apply a hint of color along your lower lash line.
3 Take a big fluffy shadow brush and hold it one the very end (that's going to make the strokes really feathery). Take the color n°56 and tap off any excess. Lightly sweep the color over the other shadow. Blend in well and don't forget to sweep a little bit of the color along your lower lash line.
4 Line your upper lash line with a black eye liner (if you feel like that's to harsh for you, go for dark brown).
5 Curl your lashes and apply to coats of your favorite black mascara.
About the rest of your makeup:
Work a light foundation into your skin to get a flawless teint. Accentuate your cheeks with a brownish blush. Last but not least, apply a nude lipstick on your lips.
I hope you guys enjoyed this little tutorial!
Love,
Nathalie
Today I got the newest issue of the german GLAMOUR and their beauty shoot totally inspired me to do this super quick, but 100% glam eye makeup.
I decided to use my beloved BHCosmetics 88 Neutral Palette (similar to Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette) because it has the widest variety of colors for this look.
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| The picture is from here |
So let's get started!
1 Prime your eye lids. Also apply a little bit of eye primer on your lower lash line because we're also going to put some shadow there.
2 Take a big flat shader brush and apply the color n°84 (a matte, cognac brown) on your entire eye lid and blend it upwards until you almost reach your brows (leave a little space!). Take the tip of your brush to apply a hint of color along your lower lash line.
3 Take a big fluffy shadow brush and hold it one the very end (that's going to make the strokes really feathery). Take the color n°56 and tap off any excess. Lightly sweep the color over the other shadow. Blend in well and don't forget to sweep a little bit of the color along your lower lash line.
4 Line your upper lash line with a black eye liner (if you feel like that's to harsh for you, go for dark brown).
5 Curl your lashes and apply to coats of your favorite black mascara.
About the rest of your makeup:
Work a light foundation into your skin to get a flawless teint. Accentuate your cheeks with a brownish blush. Last but not least, apply a nude lipstick on your lips.
I hope you guys enjoyed this little tutorial!
Love,
Nathalie
October 10, 2011
Review: JK Jemma Kidd i-Design Eye Colour
Hey guys!
If you read my previous post about new arrivals, you know that I just purchased this lovely eyeshadow by JK Jemma Kidd and I promised you to do a review on it. So here we go:
So at first, I really like the packaging. It looks like plexiglass, but in fact it's just normal plastic. The eyeshadow is embedded in a flat pink bowl (sounds weird I guess).
The color is described as a good defining color, especially when used in the crease.
Swatches:
LEFT: Eyeshadow applied without primer | RIGHT: Eyeshadow applied with primer
The eyeshadow is super pigmented and the color looks very vibrant. There's no real difference between the two swatches. But (!) after having this eyeshadow on the back of my hand for multiple hours (and on my lids of course), I would recommend using an eye primer, just for the sake of longlasting effects.
Generally, 'Must Have' is a great color for dramatic night looks, especially if you're tired of grey/black smokey eyes.
Availability: JK Jemma Kidd i-Design Eye Colour is available at Target (16$) and on jemmakidd.com (£8)
Love,
Nathalie x
If you read my previous post about new arrivals, you know that I just purchased this lovely eyeshadow by JK Jemma Kidd and I promised you to do a review on it. So here we go:
JK Jemma Kidd i-Design Eye Colour in '08 - Must Have'
So at first, I really like the packaging. It looks like plexiglass, but in fact it's just normal plastic. The eyeshadow is embedded in a flat pink bowl (sounds weird I guess).
The color is described as a good defining color, especially when used in the crease.
Swatches:
The eyeshadow is super pigmented and the color looks very vibrant. There's no real difference between the two swatches. But (!) after having this eyeshadow on the back of my hand for multiple hours (and on my lids of course), I would recommend using an eye primer, just for the sake of longlasting effects.
Generally, 'Must Have' is a great color for dramatic night looks, especially if you're tired of grey/black smokey eyes.
Availability: JK Jemma Kidd i-Design Eye Colour is available at Target (16$) and on jemmakidd.com (£8)
Love,
Nathalie x
September 30, 2011
Nail Polish Trends F/W 2011
Hey guys,
I can't stop buying nail polish this fall (too many beautiful colors). Reading at your own risk!
MILITARY GREEN
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| The picture is from here |
In fall and winter, you generally wear darker colors that in summer. But the new dark green nail polishes are just to die for. Extremely shiny, extremely covering, extremely pretty. I'm sure you'll find your perfect shade very soon!
Colors to consider:
• Deborah Lippmann "Billionaire" (shown in the picture)
• Chanel "Péridot"
• Essie "Going Incognito"
DENIM BLUE
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Summer = turquoise. Fall = everything that's darker. This fall, there's a variety of beautiful blue nail polishes to choose from which makes it really hard to decide which one to buy.
Colors to consider:
• Dior Vernis "Blue Denim" (shown in the picture)
• Sephora by OPI "My Personal Serpent"
• OPI "Russian Navy"
• Essie "Midnight Cami"
• Chanel "Blue Satin"
PLUM
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| The picture is from here |
Plum has always been a good choice for fall/winter, but this season, there are so many pretty shades coming up! No matter if you prefer a lighter purple or a darker one, you'll make a find!
Colors to consider:
• OPI "Lincoln Park at Midnight" (shown in the picture)
• Butter London 3-Free Nail Lacquer "Toff"
• Butter London 3-Free Nail Lacquer "Toff"
• MAC "Rain of Flowers"
• Sephora by OPI "Eve-y on the Eyes"
• Essie "Bahama Mama"
METALLICS
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| The picture is from here |
This fall, our nails will be metallic, shimmery and rusty. Preferably all at once. Rusty colors are super cool as well as all kinds of silver or golden metallic shades (tried out gunmetal yet?). So many choices!
Colors to consider:
• Chanel "Graphite" (shown in the picture)
• Essie "Very Structured"
• Deborah Lippmann "Brick House"
• Zoya "Freja"
• China Glaze "Ruby Pumps"
What are your favorite nail polishes for fall/winter 2011?
xo, Nathalie
xo, Nathalie
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