MOTD: Holiday Inspired Makeup with NYX Cosmetics

I'm a little late figuring out the settings on my camera (1 year later) but I am so happy that I did! Pictures are clear and the colors are vibrant. I have been getting a lot of people asking me why I have a glowing ring in my eyeballs.  That is the reflection from my new lighting! Gotta have good lighting for makeup pictures/videos especially when you do everything at night around 11pm.

Anyways here's today's festive look!

 1. Prime lid with NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil in Sparkle Green.  This is how I achieved the vibrant green on the lid.  The green is gorgeous even used on it's own.
2. NYX Cosmetics Love In Rio En Fuego Eye Shadow Palette  The middle color (purple burgandy shade) used above the crease.
3. NYX Cosmetics Love In Paris C'est La Vie  Eye Shadow Palette for highlight, crease and lid.
4. NYX Cosmetics Roll On Shimmer Nude with Liquid Crystal Liner Crystal Champagne (the new color is now Crystal Silk) for bottom liner.
5. Line eye with NYX Gel Liner in Jet Black. I even used this product very lightly for my brows but I mixed it with the dark brown gel liner too.
5. Lashes are House of Lashes Pixie Luxe with Bohemian Princess stacked on top of each other
Can't forget about the @hairandmakeupaddiction brushes to create this look

MOTD: Prom Makeup Mint Green Dress

 I love Stephanie's prom dress color, it is a light mint green.  I didn't want to do a heavy makeup style for this dress but instead I opted for something more light and spring like.  I wish the camera captured the pretty golden shimmery shadow around the eye and the glitter.  It looks so pretty in person.  MAC Creme Cup Lipstick is my favorite all around light pink lipstick as it looks great on everyone.

MAC Vanilla Pigment - Lid
MAC Reflects Glitter Reflects Gold
MAC Mylar Eye Shadow - Highlight
MAC Guacamole - Crease
MAC Swimming - defined crease
MAC Fascinating Eye Pencil - Waterline
MAC Creme Cup Lipstick
Lashes In a Box  #2 lashes www.lashesinabox.com

MOTD: Prom 2013 Makeup Inspiration

My prom was over 10 years ago (wow, really has it been that long?) I remember trying to think how I wanted my hair and makeup done but during that time there was only Seventeen and Teen magazine to look for inspiration.  Now all these teenagers have amazing sources for hair and makeup inspiration via the internet.  During the next couple of months (April-June) I will be posting a look to complement a dress that one of my followers have tagged on Instagram.  Thought this would be a good way for me to start doing daily MOTD'S again :)

Here are some of my past MOTD'S that would be great for this year's Prom Season

Eye Kandy Cosmetics Star Dust Mineral Sprinkles

MAC Cosmetics Swiss Chocolate Eye Shadow

MAC Carbon Eye Shadow

NYX Love In Paris Madelines and Macaroons
NYX Glossy Brown Eye Liner
NYX Illuminator Narcissistic
NYX Butter Gloss Cherry Pie
NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation

Urban Decay Vice Palette - Noise, Vice, Chaos

ELF 144 Eye Shadow Palette 

MAC Ricepaper Eye Shadow

MAC Amber Lights Eye Shadow

MAC Carbon Eye Shadow

NYX Bloody Mary Matte Lipstick

Shadows are from the iDivine Sleek Makeup Palette Snapshot.

NYX White Eye Shadow Base (my favorite!)
NYX Nude Eye Shadow - highlight
NYX Purple Eye Shadow -  crease
NYX Charcoal  Loose Pearl Eye Shadow -   lid 

houseoflashes  doll face lashes www.thehouseoflashes.com

NYX Milk Jumbo Eye Pencil (primer liner in water line)
NYX Vanilla Sky Eye Shadow - Highlight
NYX Love in Florence / Gelato For Two Eye Shadow Palette
NYX Kohl Kajal Brown Eye Liner
NYX Xtreme Nude Peach Lip Creme (my favorite lip color of all time! The lasting power is amazing!!)

Tutorial/MOTD - Silver Glitter Eyes

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
I have been on a glitter kick for a couple of my MOTD's on Instagram.  If you have Instagram make sure you find me and follow because I do posts looks that I do not blog about.  I should blog about all my looks but for some reason I can't get into the habit of blogging on a regular basis.  Any suggestions?

Ok anyways.. I'm heading in the wrong direction.

I finally made a new YouTube tutorial with my new video camera thanks to the mister.  Oh and I have a new DSLR too thanks to the mister.  :)  So I am all set to make amazing videos and nice pictures to post for all of you. 

 To achieve this silvery Holiday look watch the video! I promise you it is very simple and easy!

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Virgin (highlight), Tease (crease), Verve (lid), Blackout (outer corner)
Eye Kandy Cosmetics Glitter - Confetti and Licorice Stick
House of Lashes - Temptress
NYX Sandy Pink Lip Liner
NYC Peach Parfait Lip Plumper 


I wish you all a great Holidays Season!!! I hope all of you don't mind that I will be blogging about my upcoming wedding!! Can't wait!

MOTD: Purple Glittery Smokey Eye

 I LOVE PURPLE and I LOVE GLITTER!!!

I am going to make this quick and edit later, I just wanted to get these pics out before I post MYMOTD on Instagram this evening.
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Time for a glittery purple smokey eye! Eye Shadows - white, purple, light brown and black from the #Wetnwild Color Icon Palette I Love Matte.  This palette is amazing especially for a brand that can be found at a drugstore.  I could only find it at Walgreens.  Swatches and in depth review in a later post.  Lips are Covergirl Lipstick #330 Divine

 To make this look extra special I packed on Eye Kandy Cosmetics glitter in Tiny Tart.  P.S. The Liquid Sugar Glitter Glue is AMAZING! Did not irritate my eyes at all.  They have a large selection of glitters, literally colors of the rainbow.  I will be featuring more colors for future MOTD's.



Now to top off my glittery purple smokey eye why not pair it with some Violet Noir lashes from FAUX. Look closely, do you see the purple feathers mixed in with the falsie?? Adds an added dramatic flair to the makeup.





Here's more close up pictures!

MOTD: Pink, Tan, White Prom Look 1

I've been getting a lot of requests for Prom looks since a lot of teenagers are anticipating their proms in a couple of weeks.  I remember my Prom so many years ago and this look would perfectly match the dress that I wore that night.  It was a pink 2 piece with silver rhinestones. Man, I miss those days getting all glammed up and going out with friends to enjoy the night.  My date was a childhood friend whom I've known since 3rd grade.  It was such a fun night! 

Anyways back to the makeup. 

For the look I used all MAC makeup since you can find counters and stores all over the place. 

-You may use any highlighter shade you prefer, for this look I used Brule. 

- MAC Passionate Eye Shadow (Crease). Best when applied with a blending brush such as the MAC #224 for a soft diffused crease. 

-MAC Ricepaper/MAC Bamboo Eye Shadows (inner and outer lid).  Take a flat brush and pat a mixture of this color just to the inside and outside of the lid, keep the center open for the next color. Blend the color with the pink that you previously blended in the crease.

-MAC Crystal Avalanche Eye Shadow with MAC Silver Dusk Iridescent Powder  (center of lid and lower eye)  By placing a lighter color in the center of the lid will make your eyes pop!  Also smudge this color on the bottom lash line to open up the eyes.

-Don't forget your lashes, any style would work well.  If you like you can also add a little bit of the shimmer powder in the inside corner of your eye like what I did for the picture.

Please let me know if you guys have any questions! You can message me on facebook! www.facebook.com/villabeautifful

Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette & LIT Cosmetics - Party Glam Eyes

I have been getting a lot of requests for some eye shadow combinations using the colors from the new Naked2 Palette.  This has been my go-to palette since I purchased this a couple of months ago. You can create so many different looks from an everyday going to the office look to a night out with the girls.  The more I use this palette that more I favor it over the original Naked Palette because of the cooler toned shadows.

I needed a look that I could wear out for NYE, something not too bright and not too over the top.  I knew the Naked2 Palette would be the right choice for a mix of neutrals and dramatics. 

I received a pot of LIT Cosmetics glitter called Rich Famous that I have been dying to use.  OMG I am in love!! Serioulsy, when I tried this type of glitter I knew I had to start collecting.  This company has various sizes of glitter but the popular one is #2 which is fine enough to use around the eye area.  If you are into glitter you need to check out this company.  So many different colors that you will go crazy! I literally want to collect all of them, but then I would be covered in glitter.  GORGEOUS! I did not want to take my makeup off because of the glitz that made my eye makeup come alive. So many people complimented me saying my eyes caught their attention.  I can't wait to order more and create different looks for my Makeup Of The Days on Instagram.

 Lit Cosmetics.com

- Urban Decay Primer Potion
-Eye Shadow Naked2 Palette 
Booty Call, YDK, Snakebite, and Blackout
-Elf Smoke Cream Shadow
-LIT Cosmetics Rich and Famous Glitter 
-MAC Beet Lip Liner
-MAC NY Apple
-MAC Ms. Fizz Dazzleglass

Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Cool Toned Smokey Eye

I cannot get enough of my Naked2 Palette, it has now replaced my original Naked Palette.  I have been getting a lot of questions about which palette is better and what is the difference.  Personally, I like the cooler toned colors better as they are colors I would tend to gravitate more for my skin coloring.  If you like more warm/golden hues then the original Naked Palette would be better for you.  Think of the two Naked Palettes as gold and silver jewelry.  You wear one for particular looks that match your outfits, the season, or even your mood.  It’s really up to you. 

I wanted to create a MOTD (makeup of the day) that would showcase some of the cooler toned/taupe colors from the palette.  Many of my beauty followers have been asking me for NYE looks and I thought this would be perfect to add a touch of glitzy glam. 

A tip I always share with my clients is that you really need to make sure to blend blend blend!! As a makeup artist, the technique to blending is important to make the colors fade into each other.  A blending brush will be your own personal makeup artist.  MAC #224 brush is my personal favorite, but if you can’t afford this brush and want affordable brushes try SIGMA TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH

 

Cool Toned Smokey Eye using shadows from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.  Add a hint of glitter to turn this look into a festive look for the holidays and for New Years.

Eye Shadow – Booty Call, Tease, Pistol, Blackout and Verve

Lips – Revlon Colorburst Color Icon in Cupcake

False Lashes – Model21 3T My Favorite False Lashes

Blush and Bronzer – E.L.F. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Booty Call, Suspect, Busted and Verve

I have been slacking big time with the tutorials, but FINALLY I have uploaded one.  I dislike doing videos because it takes forever to edit but I found some shortcuts which will help me get these up and going again.  I decided to do a tutorial on a basic look with the new Naked2 palette.  Which I am LOVING!!!

Makeup Of The Day featuring neutral toned eye shadows from the NAKED2 Palette

-Eye Shadows - Booty Call, Suspect, Busted and Verve.

- Lips Naked Lip Gloss included with the Naked2 Palette

-Eye Lashes 40T http://www.villabeautifful.com/2011/11/my-favorite-false-eye-lashes.html