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Winged liner is one of the trickiest makeup techniques that people struggle with. Totally understandable! I've found over the years that there are SO many ways to do it and so many "techniques" that can actually make it more difficult than it has to be. I've found that a lot of people get caught up with having to make this perfect wing in one fluid motion. Yeah, that can be tricky.
If you've been here a while, it's no secret that I'm a fan of liquid liner and a winged look. I've tried SO many different liners and techniques and currently, this one is a winner. Sure, I'm used to "winging" liner and can do it pretty quickly with good results, but this technique is just pretty foolproof.
Not to mention, it's super long-wearing and makes your liner look SUPER dark. It's a winner in my book.

So check out my video below with a ton of tips and a tutorial for this look and simple technique. I hope it's helpful for you!



Here are the products I used for this look...



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So after sharing my thoughts on the new Naked 3 palette last week (in this post), I wanted to actually show you all how I make it work for me with this really easy soft and smokey eye look. I think this palette is super versatile. From really natural looks to the more sexy and dramatic, it's really easy to create so much variety with this one.  I would say this look falls somewhere in-between.
I LOVE using darker shades and making them soft and wearable, while keeping a little bit of drama. I could honestly make this look work for any occasion. Definitely a go-to look for me, especially around the holidays when lots of parties, outings, and events are on the calendar.
So be sure to check out the video tutorial below to see exactly how I created this one, step-by-step! I hope you all love it!

Products Used:
Lorac Behind the Scenes eye shadow primer
Naked 3 Palette
Nars Larger Than Life eye pencil in Via di Martelli 
Too Faced Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer
Covergirl Lashblast mascara
Chanel lipstick in Radieuse
Chanel #2 angled brush (contour/cheek)
Sigma Brushes
not shown in video:
Urban Decay Brow Box in Honey Pot
Hourglass Immaculate Foundation
Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Undereye Concealer
Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder





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Hello and happy Monday, Loves! Today I'm bringing you an updated foundation routine video. In this one, I focus mainly on how I perfect my skin and the products I've been using and loving lately.  This routine is crazy long-wearing. Which for me, is really saying something since I've got oily skin which can cause some major problems where my makeup's staying-power is concerned.
I hope you all enjoy it!




I also thought I'd combine this with a little OOTD from the day I filmed this. Nothing crazy... Just snapped a few pics before I left the house.







So let me know what you guys think! Are any of you loving the Immaculate Foundation as much as I am? I can't believe I hadn't tried this stuff before!


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Hello and Happy Monday, Loves!
To brighten things up on this dreary, rainy Monday, I thought it only appropriate to bust out my fun new cobalt blue liner.
I love wearing bold color in a way that is still super feminine, glamorous, and flattering. LOVE wearing fun-colored liners this way!
So I filmed all the steps so you guys can see how I do this makeup look from start to finish. It's definitely a go-to look for me.

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Products Used:
Sigma Eye Shadow Base in Persuade
MAC eye shadows:
Vapour
Sunday Best
Cork
Soft Brown
Contrast
Laura Mercier Cream Liner in Cobalt
Maybelline Great Lash in I See Blue
Chanel le Volume de Chanel
NARS blush in Madly
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Bite Beauty Lipstick in Blush
NARS Lipgloss in International Velvet

(not shown)
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Undereye Eraser in Brightener
Sigma Brow Powder in Medium

Happy Friday the 13th, ya'll! dun dun dunnnnn...

But seriously, I'm not a superstitious person at all, so to me, it's just another day!
So on this Friday the 13th, I'm bringing you all another Fall makeup tutorial. A gorgeous, pretty (LUCKY) emerald.  Emerald is THE color for Fall where fashion and accessories are concerned, so why not makeup too?
Best part? This one is super easy! I LOVE it! I hope you all do too.
Oh, and don't miss my little Fall transitional OOTD at the end of the video. Seriously, Fall... Can the weather cool off soon around here?? PLEEASE? I'm ready to bust out my new boots...

Products Used:
Nars eye shadow primer
MAC eye pencil in Landscape Green
MAC eye shadows:
Humid
Contrast
Soft Brown
Vapour
Sigma Beauty eye shadow in Define
Nars Larger than Life eye pencil in Via Veneto
L'Oreal Carbon black Lineur Intense
Chanel le Volume de Chanel mascara
Chanel Bronze Universal
Chanel Blush in Malice
Fresh Sugar lip treatment in Honey
Dior lipgloss in 157
Sigma Beauty makeup brushes


not shown in video:
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation
Sigma Beauty brow powder in Medium

I am SO ready for Fall. With all the recent little tastes of cooler weather, all the Fall fashion begging to get into my closet, and college football (oh yeah, and HELLO, it's September!), all the little reminders that Fall is upon us are all around.
I couldn't resist busting out my newest (and much-loved) eye shadow palette for a little Fall fun. The Lorac Pro Palette is seriously one of my favorite beauty purchases of late. Maybe for the entire year.
It's awesome, people.  Proof here.
So today I put together a little video showing you guys one of my favorite Fall looks you can create with the palette (I'll be doing more soon!) as well as a little Fall "transitional" OOTD at the end.
Hope you guys love it!


To see how I create the look step-by-step, more OOTD details, and a Waylon-bomb at the end, check out my newest video for all the goods!




Products used:
*Sigma Beauty Eye Shadow Base in Strike
Lorac Pro Palette
Inglot liquid liner in #29
Nars Larger Than Life Eye Pencil in Via Veneto
Chanel le Volume de Chanel Mascara
MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick
Chanel Bronze Universal
Benefit Rockateur Blush
*Sigma Brushes

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*Sigma Beauty Brow Powder in Medium
Chanel Perfection Lumiere liquid foundation

*Save 10% off your entire purchase at Sigma Beauty with code "LJW2013" through September 30th!


...apparently, I'm joining the Rockettes.


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If you subscribe to my YouTube channel, you may have seen my video I posted yesterday all about my new darker hair! I'm so excited about it... If you couldn't tell from the video. ;)

So with the darker hair, I'm loving adding a bit more drama to my eyes. I've always been a big fan of eyeliner. To me, it's one of the biggest ways you can transform your look.  While I've never been one to always line the waterline, or "tightline" my eyes, I've been doing it a lot lately. Even before the color change.
So I thought since this technique - while simple, can be tricky, I'd devote a new video to it explaining some of my favorite products to use in that area as well as a little tutorial/demo of how I've been lining mine.

So to explain the whole tricky-yet-simple thing... What makes it tricky is the area itself. Since it's a moist area, using a liner that transfers to it easily without irritation is key. You not only need to be careful about the products you use, but you need to select products that will last throughout the day as well.  Trust me, I've tried basically every eye liner known to mankind.

Well, maybe not all of them, but I know a thing or two about most of them.

So I hope you guys enjoy my video all about the products I recommend for lining the waterline and the tutorial for how I have been applying mine lately. I also demonstrate my little trick which is what I think is pretty key in helping it stay put throughout the day. It's really simple!



Products mentioned:
NARS Larger Than Life eye pencils in Via Veneto (black) and Rue Bonaparte (nude)
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner
Loreal Colour Riche Eye Pencil
MAC Fluidline
Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner
Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil (transfers softer, but lasts a long time)

What are your favorite liners for the waterline?

So today I thought I'd start the week with one of my go-to looks. My "go-to" glamorous, yet neutral look using some of my favorite MAC eye shadows.  It's seriously one of my favs, y'all.
This look is perfect when you want a little extra somethin' because it's slightly more dramatic than a typical, more "everyday" look using neutral shades.
Don't miss the video tutorial for all the step-by-step details, as well as some of my best tips for blending darker shades to the crease.

Hope you guys love it!



Products Used:

Sigma Eyebrow duo in Light*

NARS eye shadow primer

NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in Milk

MAC eye shadows:

Samoa Silk

Gesso

Jest

Soft Brown

Swiss Chocolate

Mystery

Carbon

Sigma Brow Highlighting Pencil*

Loreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense

Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in Black

YSL Babydoll mascara

NARS Laguna powder bronzer

Chanel Rose Ecrin blush

Bite Beauty lipstick in Blush

MAC Lipglass in Soft Serenade

Sigma brushes*

not shown in video:

Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation

Dior Hydra Life BB Eye (as under-eye concealer)

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Having a good "no makeup" makeup look is essential. For everyone. I don't care how little or how much makeup you like to wear. If you've got a few great products and some tricks up your sleeve, you can look flawless all the time without looking like you're wearing a ton of makeup. Which is usually the idea, but sometimes it can be tricky to fake the look of no obvious makeup at all while still enhancing your features.
Check out my tutorial below for this essential makeup look that I hope you love!

Isn't that the idea? We spend all this money and time on makeup.  So applying it in a way that lasts and looks good is usually the goal no matter who you ask.
When the weather gets hot, that goal gets even trickier. Heat, humidity, and sweat can equate to a big ol' mess.

Do you want to know a secret? Getting these amazing results from foundation is definitely not as tricky as it sounds. It's actually super easy if you remember a few of my go-to tips using these products below:

Skin MD Natural moisturizer
Revlon Colorstay Foundation (normal to dry formula)
MAC Studio Finish concealer
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser
Chanel Bronze Universal (tutorial on this product here)
Chanel powder blush in Rose Initiale
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light
*Get my Sigma brushes I use in the video HERE

The products alone are great, but how I use them is the trick.  Check out my step-by-step tutorial below!




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Hope you guys are having a great week so far! Today I'm bringing you a darker look featuring products from the new MAC Temperature Rising collection. Really a look like this would work for any season, but I love how mixing the dark emerald green with warmer bronze tones warm up an otherwise dark look for the warmer months.
Hope you guys love it!



Products Used:
MAC Powerchrome eye pencil in Life's Luxury
MAC eye shadow quad in Bare My Soul
Loreal Super Slim liquid liner pen
Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in Perversion
MAC Pro Longwear Bronzer in Nude on Board
MAC Powder Blush in Hot Nights
MAC Lipstick in Caliente
MAC Lipglass in Soft Serenade
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Make Up For Ever HD Liquid Foundation
MAC Brunette brow pencil

To me, Spring makeup has always been about looking fresh, glowing, and bright-eyed. ...With a pop of course.
My absolute favorite go-to look for Spring involves glowing skin, natural colors on the eyes, bold liner, and bright lips. To me, that's my absolute perfect combo. It's flirty, flattering, and completely gorgeous!

Make this YOUR go-to Spring look too and rock it day or night with anything!

Hope you guys love it! Check out the complete, full-face tutorial below!

...and Sheer Illuminating fluid. Seriously that stuff is like magic in a bottle.

Ok, I'm getting ahead of myself.
So I recently purchased two amazing products in the Soleil Tan De Chanel line...
The Bronze Universal and Sheer Illuminating Fluid.

These two products are genius, especially when used together.

Bronze Universal is a bronze cream product and the Sheer Illuminating Fluid is exactly what it sounds like. A perfect sheer illuminating liquid in the perfect shade of bronze. Both products are the perfect shade of bronze. I'm convinced that they will work with ANY skin tone.
Here's a closer look at what the Bronze Universal is all about...

Yes, mine is used and loved. Keepin' it real.
If the concept of a cream bronzer freaks you out, worry not my friend. I was there too. After using it for the past several days, I actually find it to be easier and more natural looking than a traditional powder bronzer.  After lots of experimenting (and several bronzed brushes later...) I've found the PERFECT method of application (for me at least). For details all about the application and my favorite brushes to use with it, don't miss my tutorial using these products below!

Seriously, this stuff is amazing.
I could go on all day, but there's an accompanying video for that. ;)

Prom season is here, gals! At least where I live... Hopefully, if your prom is approaching and you haven't planned the perfect look, this easy-to-follow makeup tutorial I created will help!
This year, I created a look for you all that would literally work with any color or style dress.  I also knew I wanted to do something fun at the same time.  This look is so versatile and perfect for prom, it will work for anyone!
Best part? It's SO easy!  Also, if you're looking for more affordable drugstore options, I give you some exact dupes as well.

Oh, and if you're like me and a bit, ahem, out of the whole "prom" age range, you can still rock this look for any formal or fun event! I wore it out for a fun dinner this weekend and got lots of compliments!

Hope you guys love it!

*Just a reminder that I'll be hosting a super fun meet-and-greet and afternoon of shopping at Henri Bendel at Lenox Square in Atlanta April 6th! For all details, check out the full post here. Hope to see you there!

Hey Everyone! Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend so far!  I've finally caught a bit of a break around here with all the moving madness going on. We've been in our new house one week today! It's been so much fun putting the house together. Anyway, I'll be back on my regular posting schedule very soon! I cannot WAIT for you all to see my new filming space. We've been working on that and my new walk-in closet for the past few days now (hint). ;)
Anyway, I've been loving this new palette from Sigma Beauty lately and have been creating some really fun Spring looks with it. This one is really colorful, but still very wearable. I'll do a tutorial soon on the bright blues and greens in the palette as well. The combos are endless and it's so fun!  Hope you guys love it

Products Used:
Resort Palette by Sigma Beauty
*see swatches here
Pursue Eye Shadow Base by Sigma Beauty
Loreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense
Loreal Power Volume Black Smoke Mascara
MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Supreme Style