Warm Smokey Eye

Hey everyone! This is another makeup tutorial for my favourite smokey eye. I wore this out to dinner with my boyfriend the other night. Its very warmed toned with coppers & oranges. Warm colours look great on me because my hair colour is warm & my all over colouring is "winter", which is cool based.

FACE

• Cover FX Concealer in "M 10"
• M.A.C. Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC 15"
• M.A.C. MSF Natural in "Light"
• Benefit "Hoola" Bronzer
• Coastal Scents 10 Pan Blush Palette (beige, pink)
• Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer (shimmery white)

EYES

• M.A.C. "Blackground" Paint Pot
• M.A.C. "Sketch" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "Samoa Silk" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "Rule" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "De-Vil" Eyeshadow (limited edition) DUPE: M.A.C. "Coppering" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "Gesso" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "Paradisco" Eyeshadow
• Rimmel "Jet Black" Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil
• Dior "Diorshow" Mascara

LIPS

• Carmex Lip Ointment
• Generic Brand "Sweet" Lipliner
• M.A.C. "Intricate" Lipstick (limited edition) DUPE: Jordana "Ice" Lipstick

xoxo Victoria.

Vainglorious!

Hey everyone! I know its been so long since a makeup post but I've just been so busy. Life has pretty much gotten ahead of me & I'm just trying to deal with things one day at a time, but its getting really hard. I hope everyone had a great xmas, new years & whatever holiday you celebrate! This look was inspired by an Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow duo that I purchased a couple months ago but forgot about. The colours & pigmentation are beautiful. Many people perceive Elizabeth Arden as an "old lady's brand", which is true in some cases as it has very loyal users who are generally older since their anti-aging skincare is A-mazing but their makeup is definitely worth checking out. I have two lipsticks from them which are just awesome, reviews soon! Enjoy this look & be sure to check out my youtube tutorial! It's not the greatest but I'm just starting to film & need to perfect quite a few things :)

FACE

• Cover FX Concealer in "M 10"
• M.A.C. Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC 15"
• M.A.C. MSF Natural in "Light"
• Benefit "Hoola" Bronzer
• M.A.C. "Bite of an Apple" Blush
• Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer (shimmery white strip)

EYES

• Benefit "Stay Don't Stray" Eyeshadow Primer
• Elizabeth Arden "Golden Moss" Eyeshadow Duo (light gold colour)
• Elizabeth Arden "Golden Moss" Eyeshadow Duo (moss green colour)
• M.A.C. "vainglorious" Eyeshadow (limited edition)
• M.A.C. "Sketch" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "Carbon" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "Mythology" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "All That Glitters" Eyeshadow
• M.A.C. "White Frost" Eyeshadow
• Rimmel "Jet Black" Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil
• M.A.C. "Blacktrack" Fluidline
• Lancome Hypnose "Doll Lashes" Mascara

LIPS

• Carmex Lip Ointment
• M.A.C. "Smash Hit" Dazzle Lipstick (limited edition)

xoxo Victoria.

Out Tonight!

Hey Everyone! Its been so long since a makeup post... As you can see Ive had alot to deal with lately but I'm doing much better & getting my life back to normal (well, as normal as it will ever be). I wore this look out tonight to see my college's theatre program perform the musical RENT, notice the title ;)  enjoy!

Face Products Used:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC15"

Cover FX Concealer in "M10"

MAC MSF Natural in "Light"

Benefit Bronzer in "Hoola"

Clinique Blush in "Precious Posy" 

Eye Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly"

MAC "Omega" Eyeshadow (lid)

MAC "Woodwinked" Eyeshadow (crease)
MAC "Carbon" (outer V, lower lash line)

MAC "White Frost" Eyeshadow (inner corner, highlight)

MAC "Blanc Type" Eyeshadow (blending)

MAC fluidline in "Blacktrack" 
  Lancome"Hypnose Doll Lashes" Mascara 

MAC "Corduroy" Eyeshadow (brows)

Lip Products Used:
Carmex Lip Treatment
The Body Shop "Vanilla Spice" Shimmer Balm 

xoxo Victoria.

FOTD: Lilac & Lavender

 I recently purchased the "Fresh Amour" lipstick from MAC & wanted to incorporate it into a look. This lipstick is such a unique lilac colour so I paired it with a purple smokey eye to match.

Face Products Used:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC15"

CoverFX Matte Fx Pressed Powder in "Light"

Benefit Bronzer in "Hoola"

Coast Scents 10 Pan Blush Palette 

Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer

Eye Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in "Half Wild"

MAC "Satellite Dreams" Eyeshadow

MAC "Fig 1" Eyeshadow
MAC "Beautiful Iris"

MAC "Carbon" Eyeshadow

MAC "Blanc Type" Eyeshadow

MAC "Digit" Eyeshadow

NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Black Bean" 
Benefit "Bad Gal Lash" Mascara 

MAC "Copperplate" Eyeshadow (brows)

Lip Products Used:
California Mango Lip Balm
MAC "Fresh Amour" Lipstick

xoxo Victoria.

Breast Cancer Inspired

At work this past weekend we had a charity event for the Look Good Feel Better Foundation for women with cancer. As you all know this is very close to home so I did a pink look in honour of my mom. I did more cranberry like tones around my eyes to make it a little more flattering because pink usually gives my eyes the illusion that I cried all day or that they're very irritated.

Face Products Used:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC15"

CoverFX Matte Fx Pressed Powder in "Light"

Benefit Bronzer in "Hoola"

Coast Scents 10 Pan Blush Palette 

Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer

Eye Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in "Idyllic"

MAC "Da Bling" Eyeshadow

MAC "Cranberry" Eyeshadow

MAC "Carbon" Eyeshadow

MAC "Blanc Type" Eyeshadow

MAC "Pink Freeze" Eyeshadow

NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Black Bean" 
Benefit "Bad Gal Lash" Mascara 

MAC "Copperplate" Eyeshadow (brows)

Lip Products Used:
California Mango Lip Balm
MAC "Pink Friday" Lipstick 

xoxo Victoria.

FOTD: Olive Eyes

Im so sorry Ive been away for so long. I will have a post updating all of you on my life soon, just be cautious when reading it... there will be a heavy topic throughout that whole post. As for this look, this is one of my everyday eyes. Yes its a little dramatic for everyday but the only time I do basic natural looks are when Im pressed for time or just dont feel like doing much that day. This colour combination is one I go to alot, its actually perfect for green & hazel eyes. Enjoy!!

Face Products Used:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC15"

(this colour suits me MUCH better than the NW15 I orginally had)
CoverFX Matte Fx Pressed Powder in "Light"

Benefit Bronzer in "Hoola"

MAC "Bite Of An Apple" Blush 

Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer

Eye Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly"

MAC "Sumptious Olive" Eyshadow

MAC "Green Smoke" Eyeshadow

MAC "Carbon" Eyeshadow

MAC "Sweet & Punchy" Eyeshadow
MAC "Humid" Eyeshadow

MAC "Blanc Type" Eyeshadow

MAC "White Frost" Eyeshadow

NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Black Bean" 
Benefit "Bad Gal Lash" Mascara 

MAC "Copperplate" Eyeshadow (brows)

Lip Products Used:
California Mango Lip Balm
Gosh "Darling" Lipstick 

Urban Decay "Timothy" Pocket Rocket Lipgloss

xoxo Victoria.

FOTD: Smoke & Bubblegum

 This is another silver smokey eye featuring bubblegum pink lips. I wore this look to work today & I loved it so much. Basic smokey eyes are classic & go with every skin tone, hair colour & just creates a simple sophisticated look that can easily be amped up for nighttime!

Face Products Used:

Dior DiorSkin Nude Concealer in "Ivory"
CoverFX Matte FX Pressed Powder in "Light"

Benefit Cosmetics Bronzer in "Hoola"

MAC "Bite Of An Apple" Blush 

Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer

Eye Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly"

MAC "Silver Ring" Eyshadow

NYX "Charcol" Eyeshadow
MAC "Blanc Type" Eyeshadow

NYX "White Pearl" Eyeshadow

NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Black Bean" 
Benefit Cosmetics "Bad Gal Lash" Mascara

MAC "Copperplate" Eyeshadow (brows)

Lip Products Used:
California Mango Lip Balm
NYX "Narcissus" Lipstick

xoxo Victoria.

Summer Besties!

This is a tag going around on youtube & I decided I'd just do a blog post about it :)

The tag: Summer favourites for........

1) Lip product

• I love lip balms year round,  & my favourite would have to be California Mango Lip Balm. It says its 100% natural with sunscreen (it does not state the SPF which is a bummer) & my dads cousin gets these products for me, shes an esthetician- www. calmango.com

2) Blush

• I absolutely love the Smashbox O-Glow blush. Its a gelly formula that starts off clear then turns a hot pink when applied to the skin. It rubs in so nicely & gives you the perfect flushed look. It doesnt melt off, no matter how hot the weather & its just a perfect, light weight, non powdery blush that suits all skin tones.

3) Nail Polish

• My favourite polish for summer is one that I just recently picked up from Sally Beauty Supply, Orly "terracotta". Its a gorgeous bright coral & maybe I'm biased because coral is one of my favourite colours but it goes with everything! I prefer this colour on my toes. It stands out in every sandal you wear. My runner up polishes are OPI "the 'it' color" & another recent purchase, Sally Hansen "green with envy". (Favourite spring polish is also a recent one I picked up, Sally Hansen "mint sorbet").

4) Liquid face product

• I dont wear any liquid face products during the summer. Having oily skin myself, I find that after an hour it just starts to slide off my face. Canada has some pretty intense humidity. The only liquid makeup I would ever consider wearing (which was not out last summer) would be MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. My shade is NW15.

5) Powder face product

• My favourite powder face product of all time is MAC MSF Natural in "light" but last summer I discovered a better alternative for the hot hot weather. Cover FX's Matte FX Oil Absorbing & Blot Powder in "light". Its such a light application, you barely notice it & it keeps you shine free for hours.

6) Hair product

• Infusium 23 Repair & Renew leave-in conditioning spray. I've used Infusium 23 since I was a baby & it never seems to fail me. Its a great spray for improving the health of your hair & it also helps to achieve those beachy waves everyone craves. (I have an older bottle).

7) Eye product

• Mascara & white eyeliner. Yes, these are two products but they come as a package. In the summer I generally dont wear as much eye makeup as it tends to melt, crease or smudge. I do however, never leave my apartment without mascara & white eyeliner on my waterline. This creates a bigger, more wide-eyed awakened look & well, every girl needs mascara.

8) Self Tanner (or any tanning item)

• The sun. I do not use self tanner or go to tanning beds or dust my face with bronzer. The only way I get any sort of tan is by the sun & I even try to prevent that. I am whiter than white & I love being that way. Studies have shown that even self tanners can be just as harmful as UV rays & tanning beds due to chemicals. Bronzer is the best way to go, but I prefer the natural look.

9) Fashion accessory

• Sunglasses! I prefer larger sunglasses that cover part of my cheeks to help prevent any burning. I have a hard face shape to fit any type of glasses but I have found my love, they are from Forever21.com. I purchased them last summer for $6, I dont know if they have them still.

10) Clothing piece

• Gladiator sandals. I cant tell you how long it took me to find a pair that fit & looked the way I wanted. I found my pair two summers ago at Urban Planet for around $15. They have a very Mary-Kate Olsen feel to them.

I TAG YOU JALISA! <3


xoxo Victoria.