Holiday 2014 | Makeup Tutorial

Hello everyone! Hope you are all in the holiday spirit!! I know I sure am. As of lately though, my excitement isn't even about receiving gifts, but more so about giving! Crazy how much we grow up in just a few short years. Anywayssss, this look is super super easy and festive for the holidays! I went for a simple, yet fun eye and a bold lip. I wanted it to be universal, because hey, we all know I'm all about neutralism and making things simple. So here we go..

All About My Hair

Well the weather outside is frightful, but my HAIR is M'mmm delightful :) haha My work closed for the day, so I thought it would be the perfect time to do some bloggin'. As you can already tell, today's post is going to be all about my hair!!

Before you know anything, know my hair is dead and frizzy and curls ridiculously when it's wet. It's awful. I use 6732 hair products just to tame this mane! ((Redken, I love you))

Anyway,

I cut and dye myself using John Frieda Precision Foam Colour-- Don't remember the color (oops)

and wear BELLAMI's 20inch extensions in Chocolate Brown (my saving grace!). 

If it wasn't for these extensions, my hair would be blahhhhhh

P.S.-- I hardly EVER wash my extensions.... maybe once a month. Maybe.

Why I am in LOVE with Bellami's: 

Not only are they super soft & 100% Remy Human Hair, but they are double drawn, which means extra volume and thick hair top to bottom!! In the past I always opted for Sally's extensions, and I cannot believe I waited so long to get Bellami's! Here's a little broken down comparison: 

Bellami 18": $99.00, 120g       V     Sally's 18": $139.99, 80g
Total Pieces: 7                                  Total Pieces: 8

Bellami 20": $159.99, 160g
Total Pieces: 10

Bellami 22": $209.99, 220g

Total Pieces: 10

But as you can see, it's literally a no-brainer! Sally's are so overpriced for their lack in quality. Sally's have always been long lasting & soft for me, but Bellami's 18" have so much more weight and are $40 cheaper ((I just used the 18" for fair comparison))!! When you compare Sally's 18" to Bellami's 20", not only are you getting 2 extra inches in length, but DOUBLE the weight. DOUBLE. Price: Bellami's are only $20 more. See, I told you-- no brainer. But what really sold me on Bellami though was the customer service!! We all know colors on a digital screen can be altered from what the true color is. You can send a photo of yourself to them & a personal representative will recommend a color set for you!! How awesome! AND they separately attach a "tester" piece so you can match it up to your hair before you open it. If it doesn't match, you can send it back. 

I did some extensive research before choosing Bellami. The most common complaints about their hair was that they 'tangle' and 'shed.' Well, please know that is going to happen regardless of brand, weight, quality, etc. Hair extensions are DEAD hair. It's not attached to a follicle or root anymore. Your own hair sheds and tangles, naturally, so you have to expect that to happen.. it is going to happen. So when researching, pay NO attention to these comments. I chose Bellami for the length, volume, and price. It was the best bang for your buck in my opinion.

Buy Bellami's HERE (also in my links tab)

Makeup Today: 
-Painterly Paint Pot on lid + NAKED2 (Foxy, Bootycall, Tease, Snakebite, Busted, Blackout, & Chopper)
-Anastasia Brunette + Dark Brown Brow Powder
-KatVonD Eye Liner
-Benefit They're Real!, Sephora Outrageous Volume, Rimmel Lash Accelerator, Maybelline Mega Plush
-Makeup Forever HD Foundation-128
-Maybelline Dark Circle Eraser
-Maybelline FITME Foundation Stick in 340 + NARS Laguna to contour
-Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color- Cinnamon Stick
-UD Naked Lipgloss- Besso

Comment below & tell me your favorite hair extension brand!

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P.S.-- Happy Valentine's Day lovies :)

UD Naked 2 | Makeup Tutorial

Urban Decay's Naked palettes are staples in any beauty guru's collection. The taupe inspired shades are just so beautiful and perfect for everyday, neutral looks. This look is one of my favorites!

Start by priming face & eyes.

Then, apply a neutral cream shadow to the lid. I used Mary Kay's Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush (light pink) using a concealer brush. I will be adding a shimmery shade on top of this and think adding a cream shadow underneath really brings out the pigment of the shadow that goes on top. (Think of how much putting a white polish underneath neon colors makes the color really stand out). 

Using MAC's "Cork" (light brown/beige) add to the crease. I applied with Real Technique's Crease brush. 

Apply "Bootycall" to the lid. I used MAC's 242 brush, but the flat end of the brush that comes with the palette works just fine (mine had glitter all over it!)

Take "Busted" and blend from the outter lid to about 1/4 way in the lid making "flick" like strokes working outside in. Blend into crease.

With the same brush used for "Bootycall" apply "Foxy" overtop lid & sweep lightly over the outter part of the lid where it meets "Busted." This creates a softer look. 

Using a crease or small contour brush, lightly add "Blackout" in the outer V. With a blending brush, such as Sigma E35, blend out any harsh lines and touch up anywhere necessary. At this point I usually reapply "Foxy" again on the lid, as well as the brow bone. 

Mixing "Foxy" & "Bootycall" apply to tear duct & about 1/4 way into lower lash line. Use a smudger brush to add "Snakebite" on the lower lash line, smoking out. 

Add a winged liner & use "Blackout" with an eyeliner brush to put overtop liner. 

Other Products Used:

Benefit POREfessional
Mary Kay Eye Primer
L'Oreal True Match in Natural Beige
Maybelline Dark Circle Eraser + NARS Creamy Concealer
Anastasia Brow Wiz + Anastasia Brow Duo
Tarte Off the Cuff Palette- Bronze + Mauvey Pink
Mary Kay Mineral Powder- Ivory 0.5 

Lips: Urban Decay Native + NARS Chelsea Girls






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