Some Current New Favs!

Hello Beauties! I have a few new fav products that I have been using pretty much everyday and I want to share them with you! These are my go to, daytime or night time, throw them in my purse and go, current addictions.

First, is the LORAC Pro Palette. Let me just start by saying that I feel LORAC is sooo under-rated! I never understand why this line isn't more sought after...their eyeshadows are pigmented, no fallout, blend like a dream and last all day! Same goes for their blushes and bronzer! Fab! Just Fab!! Anyway so, at first I was hesitant to buy this palette as its very neutral and sort of reminded me of the Urban Decay Naked palettes, but what sold me was the bold purple (Deep Purple) shadow. I love purple and it served as enough distinction to justify buying it! lol After my first time using this palette I fell in-love with it!!! It has become my go to palette. Below are a few looks I have done using this palette. :)

Next, is the Elf Powder Brush. I use this for applying foundation. This brush is absolutely A-Mazing!!! It gives a beautiful, airbrushed, flawless application. And! The best part is its only $3!! Can't beat that!! It is by far the best foundation brush ever! (try it and let me know if you agree)

Last, is the BH Cosmetics 10 Color Camouflage Concealer Palette. This palette is great for makeup artist! It's easy to pack with its slim case and contains 10 different shades that are creamy and can easily be mixed and blended together. It also provides ideal coverage to conceal dark circles, blemishes or to highlight and contour the face.

MAC Eyeshadow Dupes! (NYX)

Hi Again! So very quickly, I just wanted to share this pic I found on Instagram (follow me! ashleytaylormua) and thought this was so cool and useful! NYX is such an affordable and still high performing brand! You can't go wrong with these dupes of MAC! :)

Halloween Inspiration!

Hi Lovelies!! I know it's been FOREVER since I posted anything. I'm sorry I have been MIA! I'm going to get back on track and stay connected with you all! :)

So I have always been fascinated by Cleopatra and all that her image stands for - strength, beauty and power! So in honor of the Halloween season I wanted to create a modern Cleopatra look. I did some research and found a couple of my favorite Cleopatra makeups. I then did my own interpretation. So what do you guys think....? Hope you like! With my pics is my inspiration photos.

Eyes
MAC Engraved liner to outline design
NYX Black to fill in
ELF Black Cream Liner to define outline of winged design and layer on top of NYX Black for more intensity
LORAC Taupe (from LORAC Pro palette) to crease
LORAC Cream (from Pro palette also) to browbone

Cheeks
MAC Deep Dark Mineralized Skinfinish Natural to contour
5th Blush (top row) from the Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette
MAC Soft and Gentle to highlight

Lips
MAC Viva Glam Gaga II Lipstick

Maybelline Fierce and Tangy Color Tattoo - Everyday Wearable Orange

Heyyyy! So I'm sure by now you have heard all about the Maybelline Color Tattoos. If you haven't, you better ask somebody! lol They are a gel based shadow that goes on creamy and smooth with intense color payoff and lasts hours upon hours! They come in a good selection of colors ranging from white, golds, brights to a bold blue and orange. I prefer to use these as a base and apply my eye shadow on top. They make your regular eyeshadow shades pop with vibrancy and of course make them last until you take your makeup off.

One of the colors I have is Fierce and Tangy. This is a beautiful orange that even worn on its own is bold and a show stopper!

 

 

 

 

Eyes

Maybelline Color Tattoo Fierce and Tangy (base)

MAC Rule (lid on top of Fierce and Tangy)

MAC Texture (blended through crease)

MAC Swiss Chocolate (lower lashline)

BH Cosmetics Liquid Liner

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

 

 

 

xoxo

 

 

Rocker Chic

Hi lovelies!! When MAC recently brought back the limited addition favs I realllllyy wanted to get Candy Yum Yum but everytime I tried to buy it it was sold out! :( Instead I bought Rocker. I wasn't sure if this was a color I would like or wear but thought it would be a good addition to my MUA kit. The color is not like any other lipstick I have. It's not your typical red or dark lipstick - but this color is rich and BEAUTIFUL!! I was actually surprised how much I love this color and how it looks with my skin tone. I think this color is pretty universal too and would look stunning on just about everyone!

Check out the look....(all MAC unless others wise stated)

Eyes
Mythology (lid)
Twinks (crease)
Embark (outer V)
Swiss Chocolate (lower lash line)
Bh Cosmetics Liquid Liner
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Face
Milani Red Vino Blush

Lips
Burgandy liner
Rocker lipstick

 

xoxo

Smokey Eyes on Trend

Hiii! I've been seeing this trend of eye makeup where the lid is light in the middle and dark in the outer corners. Done the right way, this look is fun, dimensional and fab! Here is my take on this eye trend mixed with a classic smokey eye.

Face
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
MAC Dark Mineralized Skinfinish (contour)
Milani Luminoso blush

Eyes
BH Cosmetics Party Girl Palette
Elf Black Cream Liner
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Lips
Smoked Peach lipstick

xoxo

Rebel Vixen!

Hello beauties! I feel like with the end of summer and the fall season approaching I am phasing into darker, more dramatic lip colors. I still LOVE a bright lip but I am also loving dark reds, deep purples and earth tone shades. I recently bought MAC Rebel lipstick. In my opinion its a deep purple with a burgundy tone....What do you guys think?? I was so drawn to this color! It reminds me of an edgy vixen! So, here is my sexy vixen look I created....Would you rock this too?? :)

Eyes
MAC Typographic (lid and under eye)
MAC Sketch (blended up through crease)
MAC Malt (blend up to brow)
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Face
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
MAC Dark Mineralized Skinfinish (contour)
MAC Gentle Blush
MAC Soft and Gentle (highlight)

Lips
MAC Rebel lipstick

xoxo