Madcap Makeup Monday - On Thursday

Hey Everyone,

Wow, I am really behind on this aren't I? Bad Elisabeth. However, I shall endeavor to overcome my shortcomings and bring you this week's MADCAP MAKEUP MONDAY! On Thursday.

YouTube's Screen Cap Analyzer hates me. 

Halloween Costume Tutorial: Artemis Goddess of the Hunt/Hunger Games Tribute

Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt

Halloween Costume Tutorial

"I sing of Artemis, whose shafts are of gold, who

cheers on the hounds, the pure maiden, shooter of stags, who
delights in archery" - Homer

Step-by-Step Video :)

Costume:

Dress: J. Crew - thrifted

Slip and top panties: Vintage Dior

Lace-Up Wedges: Ugg - T.J. Maxx

Coronet: Sequin Ribbon - Craft Store

Belt: Hand-me down

Arm Band: Gift

Gold rams-head hoops: Gift

Bow: One I already owned and some spray paint

Sugar Scrub, Shimmer Body Lotion and Body Glitter

Makeup:

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in Fair/Light

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Beige

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette in Milky Way #3

Tarte Park Avenue Princess Bronzer

Pixi Fairy Light Solo in #2 Champagne Glow

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch

Stila Eye Shadow Single in Prize

Maybelline the Falsies Flared Mascara

No. 7 Black Liquid Eye Liner

Ardell False Lashes in "Wispies"

Duo Lash Glue in Clear

Benefit High Beam

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee

Rimmel Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss in Eternal Gold

Hair:

Bobby Pins

Paddle Brush

Garnier Fructis Volume Booster Dry Shampoo

Suave Keretin Anti-Frizz Serum

Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray

Frizz-Ease Humidity Defense Hair Spray

Conair Spiral Curling Wand

September Favorites

Hey Everyone,

I hope you had a great September and that your October is already off to a great start! Mine is already off to a busy start! My last couple of weeks have been hectic too, lots of travel, getting to hang out with friends, some upheaval  in the career/love life/best friend areas and then settling down a bit again (hopefully!) and a return to cooler weather! Whew! Hopefully you all have had a less frenetic September :)

A list of what I've been loving this month is down below, as well as a quick video - I hope you take a minute to check it out! Every viewer means the world to me :)

Best wishes,

Elisabeth

YouTube: It hates my face. 

Music: Miss me when I'm gone performed by Anna Kendrick, Despicable me performed by Pharrell

Movie: Pitch Perfect, Riddick 3

Food: Kroger's Private Selection Chipotle and Cheese chips

Makeup: Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer, Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer/Highlighter, Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface, Maybelline Gel Eye Liner in Expresso, Sonia Kashuk LE Brushes, Maybelline 24 Hour Tattoo Eye Shadow in Lavish Lavender, Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch, Pixi Soft Focus Fresh,

Fashion: Vintage Coach purse, Budweiser camo tee, Zara top, Splendid sweater - all thrifted

Random: Glitter Pumpkins and candles,

Lotion: The Body Shop Body Butter Duo in Floral Acai

Get Ready with Me: Fall Day!

My Fall Get Ready with me video! 

Products Used:

Pure Organics Body Wash in Bulgarian Lavender

Herbal Essences Shampoo in Hello Hydration

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Conditioner  

H20 Oasis Mist 

Boots Day Moisture Lotion

EOS Lip Balm

Dove Under Eye Brightener

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer/Highlight in Fair/Light

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

Elf 32 Eye Shadow Palette

Maybelline Gel Eye Liner in Expresso

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajhal in Taupe

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

Kate Moss for Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in 105

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Lipglaze in Eternal Blossom

Butter London Nail Polish in Come to Bed Red

The Body Shop Body Butter in Floral Acai

Dove Deodorant

Bath and Body Works Wild Berry Tulips Body Mist

Zara Top (Thrifted)

True Religion Cut-Offs (Thrifted and DIY-ed)

A&F Flip-Flops (Several seasons old now)

Belt (Thrifted)

Bracelets (Thrifted)

Ring (Gift from a wonderful family friend)

Madcap Makeup Monday

Hey Everyone,

I hope you had a great time last week and that this upcoming week is fantastic as well! Here is a brief overview of what products I used this week. With cooler weather coming, I've been all about the cliche colors of brown, bronze and olive. Wine colored lips can't be far behind!

Best wishes,

Elisabeth

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave. Princess

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette in Cafe Americano

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Lipglaze in 535 Eternal Blossom

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Wet N' Wild Color Icon Eyeliner in Copper

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Doll Face

Rimmel Match Perfection Highlighter/Concealer in Fair/Light

No. 7 Eyeliner in Brown

E.L.F. 32 Eye Shadow Palette

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

Madcap Makeup Monday (On Tuesday!)

Hey Everyone,

Sorry that I'm a day late! Technical difficulties, I can't get my photos to upload all of a sudden so this post isn't going to be overflowing with images - grrr! I hope you enjoy anyway and I hope for all our sakes' that I can figure out the mystery of the unloadable images!!

Best wishes,

Elisabeth 

P.S. I have a Fall series coming up soon with Fall Favorites, a look-book, recipes and more!! Be sure to check back! :)

Products:

Wet N' Wild Comfort Zone Palette (Review coming soon! Lots of MAC Dupes in this one!!)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in #10 Fierce and Tangy (Tutorial with suggestions on how to wear orange eye shadow will be posted soon!)

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Doll Face

Rimmel Match Perfection Stay Matte Powder

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Too Faced Galaxy Glam Eye Shadow in Amber Asteroid

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Maybelline Gel Eye Liner in Expresso

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette in Cafe Americano

Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Shadow in Lavish Lavender

Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Shadow in Barely Beige

NARS Lipgloss in Super Orgasm

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer/Highlighter

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave. Princess

Madcap Makeup Monday

Hey everyone,

I hope your week is off to a great start! I just got back home last night - I'd been traveling since Wednesday- and I am wiped out! The fact that it is 90+ degrees out isn't helping either! I have some exciting posts planned for later in the week though; I went to a wedding on Saturday, so I have a post with what I wore and tips for being a wedding guest, and I also picked up several new pieces of makeup and hair/beauty products that I will be doing a haul and reviews on. Hope to talk to you soon!

Best wishes,

Elisabeth 

Products of the week:

Lip Products (Not shown because I forgot them in my purse) - Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus, NARS Lipgloss in Super Orgasm and Kate Moss for Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in 05

Stila the Natural Palette - Great for traveling! Full review here

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

Blum Naturals Makeup Removing Wipes

Urban Decay All Nighter Spray

Maybelline New York 24 Hour Color Tattoo in Barely Beige

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette in Cafe Americano - Wonderful colors for fall! Swatches below and full review upcoming!!

Maybelline New York Gel Eye Liner in Expresso

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent

Maybelline New York 24 Hour Color Tattoo in Lavish Lavender

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Anastasia Duo in Power Lunch 

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette in Cafe Americano

Butter London Nail Polishes

Madcap Makeup Monday!

Products of the week!

Stila the Natural Palette

Boots No. 7 Eyeliner

Butter London nail polish in Pink Ribbon

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

NYX Lipstick in Darling

Maybelline New York Gel Eyeliner

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Taupe

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadow in Lavish Lavender

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in Fair/Light

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadow in Barely Beige (LE)

BareMinerals Loose Pigment Eye Shadow in Cupcake

 Swatches from upper left to bottom right:

1: Maybelline New York Gel Eyeliner in Expresso

2: Rimmel New York Scandaleyes Eye Liner in Taupe

3: Boots No. 7 Liquid Eye Liner

BareMinerals Loose Pigment Eye Shadow in Cupcake

NYX Lipstick in Darling

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadow in Lavish Lavender

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadow in Barely Beige (LE)

Quick and Easy Smoky Eye Tutorial

Hey Everyone! Hope you're having a great day. I've recently become obsessed with a mono-tone smoky eye - I lay all the credit for the inspiration at the platform heels of Grav3yard girl and Leanne Woodfull. They're are amazing YouTube Goddesses :)

I thought I'd try my own version of the look in an ode to them. Here are my results!

Best wishes,

Elisabeth 

Products Used:

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer - Light

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Tarte Blush in Dollface

Too Faced Galaxy Glam Eye Shadow in Amber Asteroid -  Full review and swatches here

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer and Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eye Liner in Black -  Full review and swatches here

Maybelline the Falsies Flared Mascara 

Madcap Makeup Monday

Hey Everyone,

Welcome back to another week of Madcap Makeup Monday! This week I tried to break out some different products from what I've been using so you don't feel like you're reading the makeup blog equivalent of Groundhog Day! 

Wet and Wild Comfort Zone Palette- I used the cream shade as an inner corner highlight

Anastasia Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder in 701A Translucent

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peppermint and Pink Punch

Burt's Bees Sun Protecting Lip Balm with Passion-fruit

Benefit Posie Tint

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara

L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain, Rose On and On 184

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Beige 100 

Maybelline Gel Eye Liner in Expresso 

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in 815 Glisten Up Pink 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess 

Too Faced Glamour to Go 2 - Full review and swatches here

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer/Hightlighter in Fair/Light - Full review and swatches here

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Black - Full review and swatches here

Kate Moss for Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in 101 - Full review and swatches here

Best Wishes,

Elisabeth 

Weekly Beauty Bests

Weekly Beauty Bests

Summer is here (finally) so I've been working on keeping my makeup routine simple. About every day of June has had me wearing a "blogger bun" -  a massive contraption of hair piled precariously atop my head and some version of light eye, flirty lashes, glowy skin and bright, juicy lips. Not exactly an original look but pretty. 

I've been obsessed with the Stila 'The Natural  palette I got from Ulta recently and I've been using it daily for both day-time and evening looks. I will have a full review of it and the other products I mention up here soon. I'd love to do a quick tutorial on the look I've been wearing too - keep your eyes open! :)

What look/products have you been using and wearing??

The Shadows:

For the day, I've been taking Pure from the Stila Natural Palette and putting it all over my lid, Linen through the crease and Innocent in my outer third. I follow with my Pixi champagne shadow in my inner corner as a highlight. 

Stila The Natural - Eye shadow palette. Exclusively at Ulta

Don't let the melding with my skin tone fool you - they are gorgeous on the eye and pigmented without being overwhelming. 

Pixi Fairy Light Solo in No.2 Champagne Glow 

The Face:
I don't wear foundation so after I moisturize I apply Kat Von D's Tattoo Concealer on my blemishes and take Rimmel's Perfect Match Concealer to the dark circles under my eyes and in any areas I wish to highlight. It's an inexpensive version of YSL Touche Eclat.  

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer and highlighter.  Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

The Coloring:
I'm pale. And it's not attractive on me. I have warm undertones and when I go pale I look like a Tim Burton movie extra (which I could totally live with honestly) but to keep from being confused with Beetlejuice I use Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer and Blush to prevent ghostly comparisons. 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave Princess and Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface.

 The Lashes:

My two favorite drugstore mascaras. For a more dramatic look I go with the Falsies, for a flirty day-time look Rimmel Lash Accelerator. 

Maybelline the Flasies Flared and Rimmel Lash Accelerator

The Liners:
My new all-time favorite eye liners - high end or drugstore. I tightline my upper lash line with the black or smudge it into my lashes for soft all-day definition. I use the turquoise on my lower lash line for a fun pop of color. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal eyeliners in 001 Black and 007 Turquoise

The Lips:
I have a lot of bright lip products I rotate. This weeks crop: Glisten Up Pink is a beautiful berry-pink with silver shimmer and over a lip balm gives the softest, prettiest shiny look.
Coral Tattoo is a great long-lasting, bright and juicy lip color. Orange Attitude and Pink Possibilities are fantastic when you're running out the door and want some color without having to think about it. I layer them over lip balm and they're soft, shiny, water-color brights.

Left to right: Maybelline lipstick in Glisten Up Pink, L'Oreal Colour Riche Color Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Coral Tattoo and Maybelline Color Whisper in Orange Attitude and Pink Possibilities.

The Tools: