Easy Morning Makeup

So I've been getting a lot of questions lately about an easy morning makeup routine. For days where I should put a face on but really don't feel like going through the whole she-bang, this is my go-to...5 items and I'm out the door! 

Step 1: Starting with a clean, moisturized face, apply a tinted moisturizer or BB cream (not a fan) with your fingers to even out discoloration. Stila has an awesome oil-free tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 that comes in 10 shades ranging from fair to deep. If spending $34 for a tinted moisturizer isn't in the cards for you, you could always make your own by mixing tiny amounts of whatever moisturizer and foundation you have on hand.

Step 2: Well groomed brows frame your eyes, making you look awake so make sure you fill in sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder (eyeshadow that match your brows works great too!). If you have unruly brows, tame them with a brow gel or clear mascara.

Step 3: Wake up your eyes with 2 coats of black mascara to your top lashes.

Step 4: Add glow with some blush! Nars' Orgasm is universally flattering but at $28, might not be accessible to everyone. A great alternative is Hot Mama by theBalm, $19.

Step 5: Finish with your favorite lip gloss aaannnddd you're done!!

IKEA Holiday Party 2011

I know I'm late, but our holiday party last Thursday was sooo much fun!!! Mostly everybody was dressed nice, good food, my boy Kerry on the 1's & 2's, great raffle prizes (even though I didn't win a thing!) and lots&lots&lots of dancing!!

Here are a few of my favorite pics from that nite:

*kisses*

*Dwan Peace Dance*

Joey and Muffin

Joey and Brandon

 

Muffin

*The Crew*

For anybody wondering, here are the products I used:

EYES:

*Primer Potion, Urban Decay

*Medium Brown, Bronze & Champagne Eyeshadows, Flirt!

*Eyeshadow in Brun, MAC

*Eyeliner Pencil in Phone Number, MAC

*Smoky Cream Liner in Must Have, Sephora

*BadGal Lash, Benefit

*Lashes #106 in Black, Ardell

LIPS:

*Lip Pencil in Cork, MAC

*Multiplex 3D Lipgloss in 3D, LORAC

FACE:

*High Beam, Benefit

*All Firm Makeup (Foundation) in Level 5 Warm, Good Skin

*All-Over Face Stick in Golden Peach, e.l.f.

*Harmony Trio Bronzer in Bronze, Sephora

*Sheertone Shimmer Blush in Peach Twist, MAC

Hello, Sunday!

Feeling a tad bit bright today and decided to make my eyes match my mood! This is what I came up with:

EYES:
*White Eyeshadow Base, NYX
*Fishnet, Ransom, Peace and Shag Eyeshadows, Urban Decay
*Smoky Cream Liner in Must Have, Sephora
*Sky Rise Lengthening Mascara, NYC
*Bad Gal Lash, Benefit Cosmetics


LIPS:
*Lip Glass in Luxuriate, MAC


FACE:
*CG Smoothers Aqua Tinted Moisturizer, CoverGirl
*High Beam, Benefit Cosmetics
*All-Over Face Stick in Golden Peach, e.l.f.
*Harmony Trio Bronzer in Bronze, Sephora
*Powder Blush in Style, MAC

Double Dose!!

I don't wanna do a bunch of talking but I really feel like sharing the two make-up looks I've done so far this week. So without further delay...

HERE'S MONDAY:

EYES:
*Brun, MAC
*Retro Speck, MAC
*24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Zero, Urban Decay
*Smoky Cream Liner in Must Have, Sephora
*Faux Lashes in Diva, POP Beauty
*LashBlast Fusion in Very Black, CoverGirl

LIPS:
*Limitless Lip Stain & Color Seal Balm in Guava, Smashbox

FACE:
*CG Smoothers Aqua Tinted Moisture in Medium to Dark, CoverGirl
*High Beam, Benefit Cosmetics
*Harmony Trio Bronzer in Bronze, Sephora
*Colorful Blush in Golden Spice & Rose Petal, Sephora

AND HERE'S TUESDAY:

EYES:
*Neutral colors from the Limited Edition Eyeshadow Set, Flirt!
*Flashy Liner Waterproof in Flashy Black, Sephora
*Smoky Cream Liner in Must Have, Sephora
*ModLash #108 in Black, Andrea
*LashBlast Length in Very Black, CoverGirl

LIPS:
*Super Glossy Lip Gloss in Mango Madness, ELF

FACE:
*CG Smoothers Aqua Tinted Moisture in Medium to Deep, CoverGirl
*High Beam, Benefit Cosmetics
*Harmony Trio Bronzer in Bronze, Sephora
*Powder Blush in Style, MAC