St. Patrick's Day Look #1

Hey you guys! In honor of this coming St. Patrick's Day, I've decided to post a couple different looks I've created for this weekend. Since green is my favorite color, I haven't decided if I want to go for a subtle smokey-ish look, or a loud as hell green! Sooooo..... here is the tamer of the two looks I'm debating on. I'll probably be adding some lashes for more effect also! Check back soon for my "bright" idea with look #2.

St. Patty's Day Look No. 1

Products Used:

NYX Jumbo Pencil- Milk

L.A Colors Jumbo Pencil- SummerTime

L.A Colors (No name moss green matte shadow)

L.A Colors (No name caramel matte shadow)

L.A Colors (No name ivory matte shadow)

Sleek Curacao Palette- Green Martini

Inglot Shadows- #329 (brows)  & #16

Essence Waterproof Liquid Liner- Black

Revlon Wet/Dry Liner- Black

Essence I Love Extreme Mascara- Black

E.L.F, Coastal Scents & Sigma brushes used

**All shadows; with the exception of the blending & highlight colors, are various shades of green**

Have a Happy Wednesday!!!

-Miss Brina

Cherry Culture Haul SWATCHES!!!!

I've had some time to play with most of the products that I ordered from cherryculture a week or so ago, and I have to say that I am VERY impressed with the pigmentation of the L.A. Colors palettes, especially the SAND CASTLES palette.

The Jordana lipsticks are definitely worth trying out, they offer smooth application, nice pigmentation, and are so moisturizing. They do have that cherry aroma to them, so if you're sensitive to scents you might want to stay away from these, the smell is definitely noticeable. Also, two of the shades I ordered were supposed to be matte, but that was not the case at all... I guess you can say they have a soft shine to them, but they aren't even close to being matte.

On to the swatches! Hope you enjoy!

L.A. Colors Cafe Au Lait Palette

L.A Colors Eye Candy Palette

L.A. Colors Sweet Pleasures Palette

L.A Colors Mineral Blush in Plum & Chai

L.A Colors Mineral PP in Sand

L.A Girl Pro HD concealer in Warm Sand &

L.A Girl Perfecting Liquid Makeup in Honey

Jordana Lipsticks 

 L-R: Coffee Blend (M), Haute Red (M), Cinnamon Spice, Pom-Tini, Hollywood Red, Dessert Wine

Lip Swatch: Cinnamon Spice

 Lip Swatch: Pom-Tini

  

Lip Swatch: Hollywood Red

 Lip Swatch: Dessert Wine

 Lip Swatch: Coffee Blend (matte-ish)

 Lip Swatch: Haute Red

 Jordana Lipsticks

 L-R: Hollywood Red, Pom-tini, Dessert Wine, Cinnamon Spice

  L-R: Hollywood Red, Pom-tini, Dessert Wine, Cinnamon Spice

 L-R: Coffee Blend, Haute Red

L.A Colors Mineral Spa Palette

L.A Colors Sand Castles Palette

 

Hollywood Red and Pom-tini look very similar in the photos but in person, Hollywood Red is truly bright red in color, whereas Pom-tini is a plummy-pink color.

As for the foundation, I like the texture and how it applies, but the color Honey is a bit too light for my face. I can make it work with a darker powder, but I think if these inglot foundations I ordered don't work out I'll try the next 2 shades down.

Out of the entire haul, my favorite items thus far are the Coffee Blend l/s and the PP in Sand.

Have you tried any of the products/ brands above? And FYI, Cherry Culture is currently having a 20% off sale, just use code M20 at checkout. Expires 3/17

Cherry Culture Haul!

 

I remember thinking as a child that lipstick was so old woman-ish. I would watch my grandmother put on her bright pink lipstick, dust on some perfumed talc (which I couldn't help but play in) and set out about her day, and think to myself while trying on her lipstick, what's the big deal? I was in utter dislike for the stuff... the waxy feel on my lips, the smell, the taste, the texture, the blinding brightness lol... no, lipstick was not for me. And that was ok, because other than these Toddlers & Tiaras children, what 6 year old needs to be wearing lipstick?

It's funny now, that in my 20's, I've developed such a LOVE and appreciation for a great tube of lipstick. Maybe it's a way for me to remember and feel closer to my grandma, or maybe it's just an age thing, but I almost feel naked with out it. Honestly, the right shade can brighten my mood and put a little more sway in my hips... It just makes me feel like such a woman LOL I've graduated from flavored Bonne Belle chapsticks and Jordana lipglosses and it's out of control! I mean I rarely can walk into a store without picking up a new shade... it's a sickness ;-)

That being said, here's my most recent haul from cherry culture! I thought the Jordana lipsticks were a nice compromise between 6 year old me and 26 year old me... full on color with glossy shine and that trademark cherry scent! Enjoy!

L.A. Colors Eye Palettes

Jordana Lipsticks in Dessert Pom-Tini, Dessert Wine, Hollywood Red,

Cinnamon Spice, Haute Red (M) & Coffee Blend (M)

L.A.Colors Mineral Blush in Chai & Plum

L.A Girl Pro Concealer in Warm Sand & Foundation in Honey

 

L. A Colors Mineal PP in Sand  free balm in Bubblegum

Check back for the swatch post coming soon!

EOTD: AUTUMN INSPIRED LOOK (88 MIRAGE PALETTE)

Here's a quick EOTD using the Coastal Scents 88 Mirage Palette. I was inspired by the colors in one of my child's toy cases lol

For Reference: 88 Mirage Palette

Inner/Lid: E6 & D1, Crease/"V": F5 & H1
Highlight: A4

(top) L.A Colors Liquid Liner (brown/black)
(bottom) MARK Nowhere to Run liner
No mascara

Hope you guys enjoyed the look... Have an AMAZING day!!!!