11.25.2013

a look: down and dirty


So this look is not literally dirty, but it is a beautiful earthy smokey eye. This look is very easy to achieve. It was my go to look all last winter and I am sure you all will see me sporting it on many occasions this year as well. I will say that for the day time I also like to skip all the steps for the bottom lash-line and it give the look a totally different perspective. This look will look amazing on any skin tone and eye color. As always do try this out with things you have currently in your collection and make them work for you!


the eyes:

-As always start by priming your eye lids with your favorite eye primer. (Lorac Behind the Scenes Primer)
-Next apply a black cream base or soft eyeliner pencil all over your lid, stopping at your crease. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Black Point)
-Now pack a matte dark brown eye shadow all over the black cream base you put down. (L'oreal HIP Eyeshadow Duo #Shady)
-Using the same brown eye shadow on a fluffy crease brush blend this through your crease. This will create a nice transition because the black base that was applied on the lid will give the brown shadow a deeper tone.
-Next, pack a matte shadow a few shades lighter than your skin-tone along your brow bone to help visually lift the arch of your brow.  (NYX Nude Matte Shadow in #05 I Have A Headache)
-With a black waterproof eyeliner tight line your upper lash line. (Jane Cosmetics Water Resistant Eyeliner in Black)
-Using a dark brown waterproof eyeliner to line your waterline. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Espresso Last)
-Staying as close as possible line your upper lash line with a black eyeliner pencil. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Black Point)
-Next, using a flat definer brush smudge the same dark brown shadow you used on your upper lid along the outer 2/3 of your lower lash line.
-For the inner third and tear duct of your eye apply a shimmery taupe shadow. (Prestige Longterm Relationship Eye shadow  #03 Bewitched)
-Lastly coat your natural lashes with a healthy coat of mascara. (L'oreal Lash Out Butterfly Mascara #Blackest Black & Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara)


the brows:

Since this look is quite dark, please please pleaseeeeeeeeeee don't forget to fill in your eyebrows. If you don't this eye look can easily be too heavy for the rest of your face. The brows are the frame for your entire face so show them some love! Okay end rant.

-First, fill in and define your brows with a brow pencil that is closest to your hair color. (Prestige Brow Perfections Brow Pencil #Med/Deep)
-Next, set the brow pencil with a brow powder. I used the lightest color in the kit mixed with the dark color for the front of my brows, and the dark color alone on the tail end of the brow. (Milani Brow Fix Kit #01 Light)
-Lastly, don't forget to set your work with a clear brow gel to insure your don't get any rogue brow hairs throughout the day! (Prestige Brow Perfection Clear Brow Gel)

the lips:

-First apply a pinky nude lipstick to your entire lip. (MAC Lipstick #Flair for Finery)
-Lastly apply a warm nude gloss to your lips for some extra dimension and shine. (Nars Lipgloss #Chihuahua)


other products used:

-Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer
-Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream for Combo/oily Skin #Light/Medium
-Maybelline Superstay 24hr Concealor #Ivory
-NYX Mineral Set It & Don't Fret It Matte Finishing Powder
-NYX Nude Matte Shadow #07 Tryst (used as contour powder)
-Physicians Formula Bronze Booster #Light/Medium
-Wet & Wild Blush #Berry Shimmer
-MAC Mineralized Skin Finish #Lightscapade

That's All Folks! I hope you guys try this look out. It would be beautiful for any occasion. As always if you try this out for yourself please tweet or instagram me a pic. Don't forget to hashtag #iamalizarin.

11.24.2013

a look: berry by day


Okay okay.. So my hiatus is over. I do apologize. But I am not going drone on with excuses, so lets just get into it. After a recent post on instagram featuring this look (which by the way if you don't follow me you should @gnombusiness or @iamalizarin), I decided to do a two installment post on berry lips. This look features the ever popular Rebel lipstick by MAC. Today's installment will be for a daytime look and a second installment will come in another post for a berry night look.


the eyes:

- First, apply an eye primer of your choice to your entire lid. (Lorac Behind the Scenes Primer)
-With a fluffy blending brush, sweep a transition color about one shade darker than your skin tone through your crease do give your eyes socket some definition. ( Loreal Hip Eyeshadow Duo in Shady)
-Next pack a shadow one shade lighter than your skin tone over your lid and brow bone. (NYX Nude Matte Shadow in 05 I Have a Headache)
-Tight-line your upper lash-line with a black water proof eyeliner. (Jane Cosmetics Water Resistant Eyeliner in Black)
-Line the inner 1/2 of your waterline with nude eyeliner pencil. (Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude)
-For the outer half of the waterline, apply a dark brown eyeliner. (Jane Cosmetics Water Resistant Eyeliner in Brown)
-With a flat definer brush smudge a matte brown eye shadow along the outer 2/3  of your lower lash line. (NYX Nude Matte Shadow in Tryst)
-Then create a wing along your top lash-line with a black liquid eyeliner or eyeliner pen. (L'oreal Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner in Black)
-Lastly, coat your top and bottom lashes with mascara. (L'oreal Lashout Butterfly Mascara in Blackest Black & Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara)

                        

the lips:

-First line your lips with a dark berry lip liner. (Jordana Easy Liner for Lips in Cabernet)
-Then fill in the center of your lips with a berry toned lipstick. (MAC lipstick in Rebel)
-Lastly if needed clean up around the edges with your concealer or some powder on a angled brush.


There you have it, berry lips appropriate for the day-time or anytime and right on trend for the season. I hope you guys enjoy this look and try it out for yourself. Remember to try it with products that are already in your collection if possible. If you do try it at home please tweet or instagram me a pic of the look! #iamalizarin

products on the rest of my face:
-Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer
-Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr Makeup #Ivory
-Revlon Colorstay Concealor #Fair
-NYX Mineral Set it & Don't Fret It Matte Finishing Powder #Light/Medium
-Prestige Brow Perfection Pencil #Medium/Deep
-Physicians Formula Bronze Booster #Light/Medium
-Revlon Powder Blush #Naughty Nude
-MAC Mineralized Skin Finish #Lightscapade


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