Glitter Geek Holiday Gift Guide: Makeup Edition.

December 10, 2010 | 16 Responses

Ahhh where did the time go? Apparently there are only 15 days before Christmas and I just started my Christmas shopping. For round two of Glitter Geek Holiday Gift Guide, our favourite thing: Makeup!

MAC ‘Tis Noble To Give Viva Glam Lip Bag ($43.50)

If you or someone in your life is a lipstick junkie, then you can’t go wrong with this set. It includes my favourite, Viva Glam V lipstick, and the coordinating Viva Glam V lipgloss. Also, if you happen to love this set and want to give it as a present to yourself, do it! All proceeds go to the MAC AIDS Fund.

Sephora Beauty In A Box: NARS Junkie ($80)

Yes, I still love this set. Why should you get it? I outlined it here before, complete with math calculations for you geeks out there.

Cargo Lumieres du Monde Palette ($29)

I had never seen this palette until I dropped by the CARGO counter for a makeover (with Makeup Junkie Joy no less!) today. What an incredible value! The palette itself has a mix of shimmery and matte eyeshadows, all of which have a good amount of pigment. The blush/bronzer in the middle is also very flattering on the skin. I don’t think your $29 could do as well anywhere else.

Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick Set (US $28)

These cute bite-sized bullets of lipstick have stolen my heart! So. much. want! From a recent Sephora adventure, I managed to swatch these and glad to say that they are very creamy and pigmented! I’m not sure what the Canadian price is anymore ($35?) because it is now sold out online on Sephora.com. So, hurry up if you want to get it!

Chanel Tentation Cuivrée Eyeshadow Quad (probably a lot of $$$)

This one — just for me. You know, in case you have some extra money lying around.

EOTD: Graphic Teal and Blue.

August 15, 2010 | 17 Responses

Sometimes I do pretty makeup, but there are days when I just want to put on over the top, I-really-hope-no-one-rings-the-doorbell-right-now makeup. Today is one of those days, LOL!

Swatches (from left): joe fresh Peacock, Annabelle B-Ray, blue from CARGO Venice quad, MAC Arena, MAC Soft Brown

Get the Look

Start with an eye primer (Urban Decay Primer Potion) all over the lids up to the brows to make colours appear as vibrant as possible.
With a flat synthetic brush, pick up an icy blue (blue eyeshadow from CARGO Venice) and apply to the inner third of the lid and inner third of lower lash line.
Flip the brush over, then take a matte teal (joe fresh Peacock) to the outer two-thirds of the lid and middle of the lower lash line. Blend the two colours where they meet.
Then, using a pointed crease brush (MAC 226), trace out the wing with a deep matte navy (Annabelle B-Ray). Fill in the wing on the outer third of the lid. Line the outer third of the lower lash line.
Take a fine tipped liner brush and emphasize the shape of the wing with the same navy eyeshadow. See pictures for details, it’s kinda hard to explain.
I didn’t like the blue inner corner highlight on its own, so I applied a shimmery peach (MAC Arena) on top. Highlight the brow bone as well.
Blend lightly above the navy with a mid-tone warm brown eyeshadow (MAC Soft Brown).
Line the upper lash line and waterline with black eyeliner (MAC Blacktrack Fluidline).
Apply mascara, and false lashes (Ardell 120 Demi) if you like.

Click here to see more pictures!

New Haircut.

March 27, 2010 | 34 Responses

Yesterday I was back at LIFT, and this time around I went in for a haircut. My hair needed a style badly. I can no longer ignore the fact that my length was weighing my hair down flat. I wanted to keep growing my hair longer, and I trust Emily completely with my hair so I just let her do her thing.

Before

After

Hello, bangs! So. much. fun.

I can also wear them side swept as usual.

In addition to the major, slightly asymmetric bangs, I also have hidden layers underneath to bump up the volume without sacrificing length. Genius right? Thanks Emily for the new hairstyle. I love it!

Products Used

Eyes
Vasanti Go Canada Palette bronze eyeshadow (lid and inner corners)
CARGO Vienna Palette camel eyeshadow (crease)
Maybelline Define-A-Line Slate Gray Liner (upper lash line and waterline)
MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara
Annabelle 3-in-1 Brow Pencil in Medium

Cheeks
LIFT Cosmetics Moon Dust Eye Shimmer (highlight)
LIFT Cosmetics Sanibel Sunset blush (apples)

Lips
Avon Beyond Color Plumping Lip Conditioner SPF 15
MAC Fresh Salmon Lipstick

Face
Annabelle SkinTrue Concealer
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Almond
MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Dark

Hair
Schwarzkopf Osis Glamour Queen
Morrocan Oil