"Pink Mint" Makeup Look

Today's color palette...

  I decided to play around with some color today; still inspired by spring and hoping for warm weather to come hither, I selected some pink shades and a beautiful mint green.  This look has lasted through a very long day, and still looks bright and fresh; even as I now type.

My Makeup-how:

1. First I apply Too Faced Insurance Eye primer to my entire lid.

2. Then with a small foundation brush, I applied a thin layer of Nyx Eye Shadow Base (remember this product is very thick, and a little goes a long way!).

3. Then using a eyeshadow brush, I apply HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Love Me" loose eyeshadow (a light pale pink) pigment on my entire lid; stopping at my crease.

4. Then with another eyeshadow brush, I blend from the outer v to about mid-way to two thirds into my lid, HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Colors of the Wind" (a darker gold-pink tone) loose eyeshadow pigment.

The shadows are so bright! The camera does them no justice!

5. With a defining brush, I then work in a little of HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Mermaid Serenade" loose eyeshadow pigment (a gorgeous mint green), into the outer v of my eyes; shading it just a little into my crease mid-way.

6. Then taking that same brush, I line my bottom lash line, also with Mermaid Serenade, for a bright pop of color.

7. With a fluffy highlighting brush, I dusted HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Cupid" (a white gold shimmer that reflects the sun beautifully) to my brow bone and inner duct.

8. To frame my eyes, I used NYX's retractable black eyeliner to tightline both top and bottom lids. Then, with New York Colors black liquid liner, I line above my upper lash line, but as close as I can to it.

9. With a small blush brush, I dusted the apples of my cheeks with HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "XOXO" blush. This is such a gorgeous blush. It has stunning gold reflects in it that compliment the pink hues.

10. Using a bronzing brush, I applied Nyx Bronzer, in Daydream of Kauai, to the bone structure of my cheeks, blending it in a little at a time. 

11. To finish this look, I applied HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Hula Girl" lipgloss. Hula Girl is one of my favorite lip glosses; I am totally addicted to its coconut scent!

Ready to begin another hectic day!

I want to thank my dear friend Honey at: http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146 and http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html for recommending the Too Faced eye shadow primer. It works very well.

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING PAID BY SAID COMPANIES TO WRITE THIS BLOG POST, AND I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH SAID COMPANIES, EXCEPT FOR  HONEYXO COSMETICS. I DO RECEIVE SOME DISCOUNT AND FREE PRODUCT(S) FROM HONEYXO COSMETICS IN RETURN FOR PROMOTIONAL AND MODELING PURPOSES.

"Springy Bohemian" Makeup Look and Outfit

  I had a doctor's appointment today, to check up on the growth of the little one I am carrying. While I wanted to look nice when I went out, I also wanted to be comfortable; and what better way to dress chic in comfort, than a pop of color and a good dose of beaded bohemian style?

   Inspired by the dazzling pastels spring often brings, I pulled out my Color Theory palette. I love this palette. For such a cheap price, it delivers amazing color impact-both bright and somewhat metallic.  I remember I paid less than five dollars for it at my local CVS Pharmacy.  The shadows are shaped to look like roses, and if you have been following me for some time now, you know how I love roses!

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My Makeup-How:

 1. I applied my Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer to my entire lid.

 2. Next, using a small concealer brush I applied a thin layer of Nyx Skin Tone Eyes Shadow Base; as it is very thick in texture, a little will go a long way.

3. With an eye shadow brush, I generously pat on the darker purple shade in my Color Theory, on my entire lid, but stopping at the crease.

 4. With another eye shadow brush, I then blend the edges of the purple, into my crease, with the lighter pink shadow.

 5. With a crease brush, then I added some dark green shadow to outer v and into midway in the crease, working from the out towards the middle.

 6.  To add a little glow, I dusted some of the gold shadow in my inner duct and on my inner lower lash line.

7. Then with a fluffy highlight brush, I applied the white shadow to my brow bone and blended into the other colors in my crease to finish.

8. I tightlined both top and bottom lids with Nyx Retractible Black Eyeliner, and then lined right above my eyelashes with New York Colors Black Liquid Eyeliner.

9. I applied Julep's Volumizing Mascara in Black to my lashes, using more of the product on my upper lashes, and less on the bottom.

10. Using a blush brush, I dusted lightly on the apples of my cheeks, a silvery rose colored blush.

11. To finish this look, I applied Stila lipglaze in Pout, to my lips and then with my finger lightly dabbed on Maybelline's Vivids Lipstick in Pink Pop for a bit of bright color.

My arsenal for today's look...

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What I wore:

  I love the beading on this blue maternity top. It is simplistic, yet it is a statement in its own right. I found it and the black tunic a some garage sales quite some time ago. I also sported my maternity jeans and some boots. The boots, I bought on clearance at Walmart last winter. Though wedges, they are very comfortable and I can easily walk in them. 

    And of course I carry my new faux leather bag everywhere! I love how I can toss my things in with my daughter's necessities. It is a lot easier than juggling a diaper bag and a purse.

   The only jewelry I wore, as the embossed shirt did very well on its own, was some gold and black, linked chain, tassel earrings; which fringe/tassel jewelry is very much in trend at the moment.     

    I wore my hair up in my signature high messy bun, a floral scarf head band, and a jaw rose clip to hold the hair on the back of my head in place. 

 This is one of my favorite outfits to wear and it has been a nice go-to when I am out the door in a hurry! 

<3 Beth.

I want to make a big shout out to my dear friend Honey (at http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html, and http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146) for recommending the Vivids Lipstick Line by Maybelline, and the Too Faced Shadow Insurance! My shadows last all day thanks to the primer, and the Vivids lipstick is so creamy-it is just divine!!! I finally have really good lipsticks to work with and don't have to be afraid of trying them anymore. Thank you!

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED BY SAID COMPANIES TO WRITE THIS BLOG POST. ALL THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN, UNBIASED AND ARE IN NO WAY AFFECTED BY ANOTHER PARTY. I AM NOT BEING PAID BY ANY OF THE SAID COMPANIES FOR THIS POST!

"Simple and Low key" Makeup Look

  Today, having decided to work on a lot of chores, I wanted to keep my makeup simplistic. So I reached for my Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette and set to work. I like to keep my everyday looks quick so it probably took less than five or ten minutes.

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How I did it:

1. First, I applied Too Faced Eye shadow Insurance Eye Primer to my entire lids.  

2. Then, with my eco tools foundation brush I applied my Nyx Skin tone eye shadow base, also to entire lids. A thin application is sufficient as it is very thick.

3. Next, taking a eye shadow brush (and using the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette), I pat the shade Naked 2 from my lashes to my crease; stopping right on the crease. 

4. Then using a smaller eye shadow brush, I work in the shade Faint into my crease and the outer v.

5. By this time I wanted to lighten Faint, as it looks a little to dark. With a fluffy blending brush, I apply Venus to my brow bone and inner duct, and blend it in to the Faint on my crease and outer v-a little at a time; just to lighten the color a little.

6. Using an eyeliner brush, I dip into Crave and smudge my upper and lower lashes, just a little.

7. I finish off my eye make up with Nyx Retractable eye liner in black (tight lining both top and bottom), and then lining right above my upper lash line, thinly with New York Colors Black Liquid Eyeliner.

8. I apply Julep's American Beauty Volumizing Mascara to my lashes.

9. Then I dot and blend a little at a time my Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Candy Coral on the apples of my cheeks. Just enough to give it a soft flush of color. 

10.  To give my cheek bones some definition, I contour with a bronzing blush and Nyx Bronzer, in Daydream of Kauai, using my ear as a guide, swooping the brush down to mid-cheek, and then up into temples. 

11. To finish this look, I applied Maybelline's Baby Lips in Coral Crush-a lip balm with just enough color to keep everything fresh but yet simple.

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  This happens to be one of my quick go-to looks for everyday.  Normally, with this, I wear a tank at home with some pajama bottoms and bright fun colored socks and my hair up in a high messy bun with maybe a flower or a scarf headband.  I feel happiest in comfort.  I can move around easily and don't feel the need to fuss with my attire and just get things done.

<3 Beth.

Author's Notes:

I went to send out a thank you to my dear friend Honey (at http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146, and http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146) for recommending many of the products showcased in today's look (Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette,  Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush, and Maybelline's Baby Lips).  Honey's thoughts on many products have been very informative and helpful. I truly feel readers will benefit from her advice in all things beauty. Check her out!

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Special sneak peek at tomorrow's LOTD inspiration:

I am so ready for some spring inspired shimmer and color!!!

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED TO SHOW OR DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN UNBIASED. I AM NOT BEING PAID FROM ANY OF SAID COMPANIES TO DO THIS BLOG POST.