Soft Neutral Makeup look with 88 Cool Shimmer Palette BH Cosmetics

This is a toned down look for me. No black cat liner, no false lashes and almost devoid of colour. Why? The hubby had a work BBQ last Saturday. I didn't want to look like a Drag Queen and with the weather being in the 80's, I wanted to be more comfortable. So I opted for more natural looking makeup that wouldn't melt off my face. :-)

Why do I look naked? Am I wearing a tube top? I'm naked! Ha! Took these pictures after the BBQ and being sweaty for 5 hours, I just wanted the clothes OFF.  I finally fixed my roots as you can see. :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chart I made for the Cool Shimmer palette

Eyes:

Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger) 

elf - innocent (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting, sweeping and blending downward) 

Cool Palette - 12 (applied to inner corner/V with MAC 228 by patting/sweeping)

Cool Palette - 18 (applied to middle of upper lid with MAC 239 by patting, then applied to outer lower lash line with MAC 228)

Cool Palette - 27 (applied to outer V and crease with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping) 

SMH - Unzipped (applied to lash line and winged out with MAC 266)

Cover Girl Volume exact mascara in Very Black

Eyebrows: Ardell eyebrow powder in soft black (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: AVON SPF 15 Lipstick in Beige Shimmer

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion 

Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder - Translucent Light (applied with a flocked sponge by patting, then blending in) 

Sobe Bronzer - Summer Fling (applied to apples of cheeks with an angled blush brush and blended back to the hair line) 

 

 

 You can get the palette from here: http://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/88-Color-Cool-Shimmer-Eyeshadow-Palette/

Picture Tutorial: Gold, Copper and Red Glitter Makeup look with Archetype Cosmetics

This is a tutorial I did a few weeks ago. Going to try to catch up on posts but work is a top priority right now so not sure how consistent posting will be for a while. I know you understand. :-)

Necklace is available in my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Moon-Maiden-Jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

Click below for the picture tutorial.

Soft Golden Pink Makeup Look

This was from weeks ago. I did a quick look for a Birthday party, took pictures before heading there, then never looked at the pictures. Since it's been so long, I can't for the life of me remember what the heck I'm wearing. Seriously have no clue. But I figured I'd go ahead and share the pictures with you anyway in case someone would happen to like this particular look.
I had a huge zit on my cheek which I did a fairly good job of covering up. I could have photoshopped it, but I left it as I prefer people to see me as I am, imperfections included. :-)

 

 

 

NOTD: Avon Golden Wine + Sally Hansen Nail Prisms Burgundy Orchid

I haven't been doing my nails very much. I've been too busy making jewelry to bother with it. But I did my nails to go out on Friday night. :-)  I also did really cool makeup but I forgot to take pictures of it. Yes, I am bad.

I didn't do a very good job with this. I was on Skype with my brother who is serving in Iraq, so I was distracted. I was painting my nails before he called so I couldn't just stop with it partially done. So while we talked I tried to finish my nails, he would turn record on our conversation, which made this loud buzzing noise that startled me every time. Yes, he did it on purpose! He's a turd. My brother is U.S. Cavalry so he's in very dangerous situations. I'm so thankful that even though he's very busy, has been hit with IED's and has been injured, that he still makes time to speak to his family. I worry about him all the time. I miss him and can't wait for him to come home safely!

Anyway, onto the nails! Looks way better in person.

 

 Two above taken with flash

 

 Two above taken in natural, direct sunlight

natural indirect sunlight

I achieved this look with:
1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS Smooth Beginnings Base Coat 

1 coat of Avon NAILWEAR PRO Nail Enamel in Golden Wine (discontinued)
1 coat of Sally Hansen Nail Prisms - Burgundy Orchid (discontinued)
1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS UV Gloss Guard Top Coat

Smoky Gray and Silver Makeup Look with Morgana Cryptoria

So...yeah...still super busy with work. But I made myself put some makeup on today so here you go. :-)

Also, for those of you interested in my jewelry for a giveaway, would you prefer a giftcard so you can pick out your own items? Let me know!

And yes, I plan on fixing the roots this Friday. My hair looks crazy. Like I said, I've been busy!

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):

Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger) 

Detrivore Eye Primer (applied all around the eyes, blending in gently with ring finger)

elf - innocent (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping and blending downward)

Morgana - All holos gleam (applied to out crease and V with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

Morgana - Shining Armour (applied to outer crease with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping) 

Morgana - Silver Bells (applied to upper lid with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping)

Morgana - Silver Bells (applied to inner half of lower lash line with MAC 266)

Morgana - All Holos Gleam (applied to outer half of lower lash line with MAC 266)

Morgana - LE #5 (applied to inner V with MAC 228 by patting) 

Morgana - All holos Gleam (applied to upper and lower lash line with MAC 266)

Cover Girl Volume exact mascara in Very Black (lower lashes)

Ardell lashes #113

Eyebrows: Ardell Eyebrow powder in soft black (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Morgana Lipstick - Very Cherry

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

Sobe Powder Foundation in Light Neutral (applied with a taklon flat top buffer brush)

Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder in Translucent Light (applied using a flocked sponge by patting then blending) 

Sobe Duochrome blush - After All (applied to apples of cheeks with an angled blush brush) 

 

Check out Morgana Cryptoria!

Makeup look with Aromaleigh Mythos Collection + Picture Tutorial

Still quite busy with work so I'm behind on posting some tutorials I did last week. I haven't worn makeup all week! The makeup Gods will be displeased!

I have to apologize, I skipped two steps in the tutorial for some reason. My brain must be somewhere else...

Oh yeah, I'm also working on a jewelry giveaway to post soon. :-)

My camera made my skin look darker than usual...and weird...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click below for the picture tutorial.

Picture Tutorial: Romantic Purple, Copper and Brown Makeup look with Morgana Cryptoria

I realized I have not done a tutorial since March, So I'll be doing some tutorials to make up for it. :-)

Here's an easy look. It is very romantic to me. Love this colour combo so much!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click below for the picture tutorial.