Monday, February 3, 2014

Tips & tricks for getting the perfect subtle winged liner

Getting the perfect everyday winged eyeliner isn't easy, especially if you're like me and have slightly crepey or wrinkly eyelids. It'll look spot on with my eye closed, but then when I open it it looks like a toddler took a sharpie to my eye. (Just me?)

After many attempts, I've found some tips & tricks to getting the perfect cat eye!

1. Line your eye first before drawing the wing.

I find it easiest to start with a thin line close to the lashes. It helps guide the wing, and by starting off with a thin line it gives you some wiggle room to make it thicker if you make a mistake later.


2. Decide where you want the wing with your eye open.

By drawing on the flick with your eye open, you'll know exactly what it'll look like when you're done! 



3. Close your eyes and fill in the gaps.

Based on how your skin folds, there might be a huge gap between your flick and your initial line. That's okay- just connect the two!


4. Add some mascara and you're golden!




(Don't forget that if you fudge up the wing, you can always go in with some concealer to clean up the edges).


Products Used:
Maybelline New York Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner in black
Mally Volumizing Mascara

How was your weekend?? Let me know! 
Have a great Monday! 

-rachel j

Friday, January 31, 2014

FOTD #2- Clean and Fresh

Hi everyone!

I'm currently working on putting out some awesome new posts, but I didn't want to keep y'all waiting, so I decided to do a quick FOTD! I hope you've all had an amazing week! Be expecting some tips & tricks, reviews, and maybe even a tutorial soon! ;)





FACE:
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 120 Ivory
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque 
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Transparent 

EYEBROWS:
Kat Von D Saint palette carravaggio
Stila Stay All Day Eyebrow Color in medium

EYES:
NYX Love in Paris palette
Maybelline New York Master Precise liquid liner in black
Mally Volumizing Mascara

CHEEKS:
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Milk Chocolate
E.l.f. Blush in tickled pink
Milani Illuminating Face Powder in 03 Beauty's Touch

LIPS:
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 080 Strawberry Shortcake

-rachel j


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Growing out a pixie cut

GASP.
A pixie cut?!?








Yes, it's true. Almost two years ago I decided to donate my mermaid-status locks and get a pixie. I grew to like it a lot- it was low maintenance, cute, and surprisingly versatile. But growing out super short hair is not a walk in the park. It's more like a walk up a really steep hill that annoys you and makes you want to give up. Struggles aside, it's not impossible to do and you can still look cute while doing it!

Here are my tips to growing out a pixie cut!

1. Getting regular trims.
I can't stress this one enough. Yes, I know- it seems counter intuitive. BUT, if you do not get regular trims- maybe once every two to three months- you WILL get a mullet. Even if all you get trimmed is the back (which is what I did most of the time) it will make a huuuuge difference in how confident you feel with your short hair do.

2. Try out different styling products.
Go out to the drugstore and try some texturizing creams or waxes. This can be especially helpful if you have fine hair to add some pizazz to your spunky do. Or if you're like me and have naturally curly hair, let it curl for once! It's a nice change.

3. Hair accessories!
Short hair is adorable, so play it up! Get some cute bobby pins, flower clips, headbands, you get the drift. Try pinning your bangs back, if they're long enough. It's all about experimentation.

4. Lastly, and most importantly, love every stage of your hair.
What I mean by this is is basically always appreciate what you have and rock it. If your hair is super short, enjoy its low maintenance. If it's somewhere in the middle between a pixie and a bob, enjoy it's versatility. Try pinning the sides back, or curling it with a conical 1 inch curling wand, and get something like this:



Cute right? Excuse the face- this was a picture from my senior homecoming. 

Anyway, I hope this post was helpful for anyone in the process of growing out their hair again. It may feel like forever, but it'll go by in a flash! Enjoy your short hair!

-rachel j


Friday, January 24, 2014

NARS Blush

Is it summer yet?

It's been a crazy week. Getting used to doing homework after over a month of doing nothing is quite the adjustment. I've been feeling a little bit run down the past few days, and that's why I haven't kept to my usual blog every-other-day schedule. Hopefully I'll be back to it soon!

Anyway, I love NARS blushes. They're super pigmented- it's almost scary. They blend well and last all day. What more could I possibly want from a blush?





Left- Desire, right- Luster

Desire gives me a wonderful pink glow when used with a light hand, and Luster gives me a nice bronze-y look that I crave all year long. 

Get them here! There are sooo many colors to choose from.

Have you guys tried NARS blushes?
x

-rachel j