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Fighting a Makeup Rut FOTD: Bright Violets.
Feb 1st
IMATS London had just passed, and so I finally got inspired to incorporate my IMATS Toronto eyeshadows in a look. I should’ve showed you these in a look by now, but I’ve sorta been in a makeup rut recently. I’m trying to stay away from my trusty taupe for a little bit and inject some colour back into my life. (I still love you, MAC Satin Taupe!)
Please excuse the brows at the moment. They are in an awkward grow out stage to prep for threading. 
Today’s FOTD is super easy actually. I was pleasantly surprised that I can actually pull off a vibrant lilac on the lid. For the details on how to get it, read on.
Get the Look
Apply lavender eyeliner all over the lid as a colour base. Pat in lilac eyeshadow on top of the liner with a flat shader brush. Starting on the outer corner, take the bright violet with a pointed crease brush and sweep up into the outer crease. Blend carefully, but don’t overblend. Line lower waterline and lashline with the lavender eyeliner. Using an angled liner brush, apply the bright violet on the lower lashline. Add soft brown just above the crease colour to transition the colour better. Highlight under the brows as usual. Add pink blush to the apples of your cheeks, then extend up and out.
Products Used
Eyes
Sephora Flashy Mauve Liner (pearly lavender)
MUFE Eyeshadow #89 (vibrant purple lilac)
Auraline Bright Violet Eyeshadow (matte bright violet)
MAC Soft Brown Eyeshadow (matte medium warm brown)
L’Oreal Voluminous mascara
Quo 3-in-1 Brow Pencil in Light
Cheeks
MUFE Blush #112 (matte warm pink — I kinda love this blush. I wish I had a shimmery version of it.)
Lips
MAC Lipstick in Patisserie (creamy pink)
Face
FACE atelier Ultra Foundation in #5 + a dab MAC NW 45 (adjusted for colour match)
theBalm timeBalm Concealer in Medium
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium Dark
MAC Fix+ Rose (I’ve been having some dry spots recently, so I spray this all over after I’ve finished my makeup. It also adds a little dewiness to an otherwise very matte look.)
More Pictures…
I tried getting some close up eye shots but my camera + lack of sunlight totally failed me.
Speaking of Makeup Ruts…
Is anyone else getting into a makeup rut, especially during the colder months? I get kind of depressed and it shows in the makeup, LOL! That bright purple gave me a much needed colour boost today.
My Birthday FOTD: Gold, Green, and Lashes!
Dec 28th
I turned 23 this boxing day, and so for my birthday I decided on a glitter, and lashes! I looooved this look so much. Probably one of my favourite looks. It was inspired by MissChievous’ Christmas Green and Gold Makeup. So for step-by-step instructions, just head on over to the linked video.
Products Used
Ugh sorry about the lashes in the corners! Grr!
Eyes
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance
- NARS Night Porter eyeshadow (dark green)
- Unnamed Quo antique gold/copper eyeshadow
- Highlight shade from CARGO Venice Quad Palette (shimmery light neutral)
- NYX Glitter Mania in Gold + mixed with clear mascara
- Urban Decay 24/7 Liner Pencil in Zero (creamy black)
- Covergirl LashBlast Waterproof mascara
- shu uemura Smoky Layers false lashes
Face and Cheeks
- FACE atelier Ultra Foundation #5
- theBalm Time Balm concealer in Medium
- MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Dark
- Too Faced Chocolate Soleil matte bronzing powder
- MAC Peaches blush
Lips
- MAC Shy Girl Lipstick
More pictures…
A better look at the crazy shu uemura lashes
Me, to my sister: “Come take a picture of my makeup… no, closer… ”
Then *crazy bigass clown smile* LOL.
My ladies!
Me and my man <3
Shopping my Makeup Drawer: Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil
Oct 22nd
If you don’t already know this, I am a big advocate for well-kept brows.
Dear Mila Kunis,
Thought you’d like to know that my boyfriend is not the only one who has a crush on you. And I’ll be forever *jealous* of your perfect arches.
Arianne
For brows that stay where I set them this morning, my number one choice is, and you’re going to love me for it, Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil. Yay for great drugstore buys!!! It goes for about $11.
I’ve gone through a couple of these already, and there’s good reasons why I like it so much.
- It is super convenient. It comes with your brow colour, wax, and a brush. Although I still like spoolies that I
stealborrow from Sephora. - It stays on like a champ. No melting or disappearing acts here, and my brows do get sweaty sometimes. Don’t judge me, I have bangs!
- Great for busy and lazy ladies. It goes on smooth and pigmented enough to disguise unruly brows. Because you don’t always have time to sit and tweeze, right?
It comes in light, medium and dark. I like to use light; it balances well with my tanned complexion and dark hair. Love this! Rating: A+++++
But Stay Away from This!
CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers: because it’s not a good deal if you have to throw a pencil and a half into the trash. You have been warned.
Clean Brushes are Happy Brushes.
Jul 18th
[From L to R:] Coastal Scents Synthetic Angle brush, aDesign Medium Concealer brush, Coastal Scents Buffer brush, Ecotools Blush brush, Lise Watier Eyeliner brush, Quo Powder brush, MAC 226 brush, Coastal Scents Angled brow brush, aDesign Pointed Foundation brush, MAC 217 brush, Quo Lip brush, Quo Liner / Brow brush, Quo Smudger brush, Coastal Scents Eye shadow brush, Ecotools Eye Shading brush.
I love clean brushes, but most of the time I’m too lazy to clean them. Here are my little soldiers drying after taking a bath. 
Lash Out.
Jun 5th
Because I have to feed my need for bigger lashes.
I just got the three “Darkness” ones from Pacific Mall… after watching Chinese high school girls gush over a singer named Khalil Fong? Ahh to be young and squealy.
We did have some really good dim sum though. So we’re not just people-watchers, we are also food extraordinaires.
