Monday, February 24, 2014

NARS Damage Lipstick | Photos&Lip Swatches

NARS Damage Lipstick is a beautiful Mauve color. It can go on very sheer and be a light color, or you can build it up to be darker, which is what I did in the photos.

It smells like a face cream or something. It feels very moisturizing but still lasts on the lips.

This is very pretty for an everyday lipstick. I would highly recommend it!
The price was around $20 and you can buy it at: http://www.narscosmetics.com

In the photos below I am wearing MAC Trax in the crease just with a white shadow all over the lid. Trax is a purple color with gold running through it so I thought it would look great with this lipstick.

Let me know what you think!
xxErika

Sunday, February 23, 2014

MAC Impassioned Lipstick | Review,Photos&Swatches!!

MAC Impassioned Lipstick is a bright neonish pink. Its not too neon to scare people so dont worry about that. Its a creamy finish and lasts well on the lips. Its $15 and you can buy this at:
http://www.maccosmetics.com

This color looks great on everyone especially warm skin tones and darker skin tones.
If you're wondering what kind of makeup look to do with this lipstick. I find a winged liner looks really good with this.
I just did a little flick and I used MAC Naked Lunch all over the eye, so any light eyeshadow, then MAC Omega in the crease for subtle definition.
A good look to wear with this lipstick since it is so bright is to go easy on the eyes is Nothing too dark or crazy, because you dont want to take away from the lips.

I hope you like the makeup look I did with this lipstick. Check out the swatch as well!
Let me know what you think!!
xxErika

Saturday, February 22, 2014

5 Nail Looks | How-To, What I Used and what type/where to wear them!!!

5 Nail Looks! I will post pictures of each Nail look in the order I write about them.

The First Nails are the Matte Black with Shiny Tips.
These are very chic. This is something you would see on a red carpet. You could wear these when you are feeling edgy or very plain and still chic.
- How to do these nails: paint them black, then paint a Matte top coat over them. Take a shiny top coat over the tips. You could also use your black polish again, if you dont have a shiny top coat.

●The Second Nails are pretty girly Accent Nails. You could wear these to prom or when you want to be elegant. These are good for teenager's because they are easy, and very pretty for dances and things like that.
- How to do these nails: Paint all but your Accent nail a white/pink color, then paint the accent nail a shimmery silver or gold.
Anything shimmery or metallic for the accent nail will be perfect for this look.

●The Third Nails are fun and summery. Multi-colored nails are great for a pop of color. These are eye catching nails, and again good for teenagers because they are fun and great for summer, the beach and parties.
-How to do these nails: Ive seen these nails done with a makeup sponge, but I didnt have one So I used an eyeshadow applicator. Just dab a side of the applicator into a color and dab it onto the bottom of your nail. Take another color on another side and dab that in the middle, overlapping the bottom slightly so it will be like a gradient affect. Same for the top, get your third color and dab it on top. Then just go over them once more mixing the colors a little, so its not a perfect 3 lines. Dont worry if you dont cover the nails on the first layer, it takes two to cover them. The best shades to use for these nails are pastels and brights.

The Fourth and Fifth Nails are the same just different base colors.
These nails are very flirty and fun, yet still easy and simple. You could wear these to prom and well pretty much anywhere. These are good for just an everyday nail that looks girly and like you did more work than you really did.
-How to do these nails: So for the lighter Accent Nails I used a White/Pink shade on every nail. Then Used Revlon-Girly polish on the Accent nail. The darker purple nails I used a purple Zoya polish all over the nails and the Revlon polish again over the accent nail. What I love about these nails is the chuncky glitter polish. The polish is mixed in with a light base so you can pretty much add this polish over top any other color and it will go with it. Glitter is fun and catches your eye. So im sure you will get tons of compliments on them!

Thanks for Reading! Check out the photos below!! If you have any questions just ask!!
XxErika