EOTD: Yellow and Brown POP

Hey everyone! It was a cool, yet sunny day here in SoCal so I decided to do a fun look to match my mood and this great weather. Hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:

MAC eyeshadows- Chrome Yellow, Goldenrod, Ricepaper

Laura Geller Baked shadow duo- Biscotti

Sleek Ultra Mattes V2 Palette- Black and Brown shades

Stila Stay All Day Liner- Black

Napoleoon Perdis eye pencil- White

NYX Jumbo Pencil- Milk

Aromaleigh Pigment- Curious and Curiouser

MAC lipstick- Violetta

MAC Zoomlash Mascara- Black

Brushes by E.L.F, Sonia Kashuk, Illamasqua, Coastal Scents 

What are your favorite eyeshadow combos to wear on wonderfully sunny days?

-Miss Brina

EOTD: Valentine's Day Look

Hey everyone! Here's my Valentine's Day look. I decided to keep it fairly simple on the lid and add a pop of color and some bright lips. Please excuse the hair, I was still in the process of getting ready :-) Have an amazing LOVE DAY and I hope you all like!

Products Used:

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation

UltraFlesh under eye concealer duo

Milani Rose D'Oro blush

NYX HD pressed powder

NYX Milk Pencil

Sleek Redstone shadow (Avoir peche palette)

Inglot gel liner #73

Stila Stay al Day liner (black)

Essence Gloss liner (black)

Stila Topaz liner

Essence I love Black mascara

Laura Geller lip spackle

Covergirl lip liner in Smokey

NYX Xtreme Lip cream in Strawberry Jam

I touched up the smudges later but forgot to take close ups...

-Miss Brina

Sephora + Ulta HAUL!!!

While out with the family, I made a few spur of the moment purchases that I wanted to share with you guys! I'll do a full review and swatches once I've used all the goodies a few times. Enjoy!

 Laura Geller Spackle Trio $33

Bottom of bottle

 L :(no flash), Top of Trio Label, R: (flash)

Sephora Moonbaked Shadow Palette $28

 10 Shadows: Top pic (Flash), Bottom pic (No Flash)

UltraFlesh Ultracover Concealer in Muted $24

 Stila Wonderful in Waikiki Palette $14

** Not pictured: Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara $25**

EOTD: Green & Gold

I was short on time this morning & opted for an eye look in lieu of any other makeup, so I dug out my old UD Book of Shadows and came up with this look... not bad for 6 minutes IMO.

Products Used:

UD Shadows in: Graffiti, Protest and Baked

WnW Vanity Palette (lightest matte color for hi-lite & matte caramel for blending)

Stila All Day Waterproof liner on top lashline

Mark Nowhere to Run liner on waterline

L'Oreal Voluminous Millions Mascara

Here's to having an OUTSTANDING day!

My DECEMBER Birchbox

I received my 2nd Birchbox shipment a few days ago and I have to say I really LOVE this one. Excuse the pics, as I didn't get the time to edit them. Included in this month's order was:

1. BLOW- Bow up volumizing spray

2. JOUER- Luminizing Moisture Tint (I LOVE IT!!!!)

3. SERGE LUTENS- L'Eau

4. STILA- Lip Glaze in Kitten

I really like the color of Kitten, but this is the 1st time I've tried Stila's lip glaze... and I am not a fan. It was really thick and sticky, and left my lips pretty dry when I wiped it off... and it left tissue stuck to my mouth, so I had to end up using olive oil to get the sticky off. But, the item that I just flat out fell helplessly in love with is the Luminizing Moisture Tint from Jouer. The color I received was Deep Bronze (which was a shade too dark... but I made it work). This is probably the best tinted moisturizer I have ever used. It actually has pretty good coverage for a moisturizer and made for a GREAT base under my Jane Iredale mineral foundation. I would definitely reccommend this product. The Jouer site offers this product in a full size AND a travel size tube for $38-$20.... which is a bit high, but it is soooooooo worth it.

As for the Serge Lutens perfume, I liked it... can't say I would buy it, but I would love to get it as a gift LOL I mean damn.... $105 for 100ml... we're still in a recession!

Have you guys tried Birchbox yet?

Stila & Urban Decay Mascara Review

I've got a favorite mascara... it's magical. Not only does it make my lashes longer, fuller, darker and curlier... it also makes me an all around happier person when I'm wearing it LOL Am I reviewing that mascara? Sadly, no... but I did get the chance to test out two new mascaras, as it never hurts to have a backup (or even find a new #1)

The 1st mascara I tried was Urban Decays Skyscraper . Let me just say that the packaging was absolutely ADORABLE!!! Honestly, that's why I wanted it. The brush is nothing new or original, but helps to comb out and separate your lashes abit. As for the formula itself, I didn't notice any clumping or flaking, and it was very light on my lashes and left them flexible (although lashes started "grouping" together after additional coats). 

 

Two coats of UD Skyscraper

I also tried Stila's Lash Visor (which is a steal at $12.50). The brush, while large, is nothing to write home about... but this mascara is pretty great. It gave me soft, nicely separated lashes, added a bit of length while holding my natural curl, but was lacking in the pigment department. If you're looking for a nice and defined natural looking lash, Lash Visor is definitely for you. Out of the 2 mascaras, this one comes out ahead in my book. 

 

One coat of Stila Lash Visor

Both mascaras are nice in their own right, but I won't be ditching my all time favorite Kevyn Aucoin mascara just get. Hope this was helpful!