bring on the comets: Makeup&Thriftiness

Alright so first off is make up. I LOVE MAKE UP. Here is a quote about make up that I also love: "Treat your make up like jewelry for the face. Play with colors, shapes, structure -- it can transform you." Now lemme just say that Im not about the "truckload of makeup" life. But I do think you should have fun with make up and the things that it can do :)

This is my everyday make up routine. It takes me like 10 minutes. On your marks, get set, go:

#1: APPLY AN EYESHADOW PRIMER! This seems stupid to some of you reading this, I can tell. But it is actually really important and without it, you're eyeshadow's gonna look like garbage by the end of the day. Urban Decay is what I use. AND THEN, I apply "Golden" by NYX all over my lid as seen in box one.

Obviously I use that baby ^^ all the time. NYX single eyeshadow's are $4 at Pearless Beauty Supply. I have like 5, ladies. Do yourself a favor and go buy some.

#2: Apply a thin line of black, liquid liner. This will thicken up the lashes :)
I use THE SUPER SLIM 12 hour wear liquid liner by Maybelline. Its a dream come true ~$7 at walm art.

#3: MASCARA. Ok so you know the end of the wand always has a huge clump of wet mascara and its kind of a big nuisance? Not anymore. I use the end of the wand right along the lash line and lemme tell ya, it does wonders in thickening up your set of flirt wings. Try it :) I use Monster Lash by Femme Couture. I love it. I get it for $7 bucks at Sally's Beauty Supply.

#4: Finish applying mascara using the wand the traditional way, starting from the lash line and wiggling your way up. (I have naturally curly lashes so I don't curl mine) if you have straight lashes then I say curl em for sure, it will play up your face big time :)

#5: Apply the "Golden" eyeshadow along your bottom lid. This gives your a subtle smoky effect! HAWT.

#6: Apply a thin line of liquid liner and apply mascara to the bottom lashes.

#7: Highlight the tear duct. Some girls are like, "what the heck is that?" WELL. Its the inner corner of your eye, where the tears come from...and that is the deepest part of your eye THEREFORE there is more shadow there. So brighten up your eye with a bright shimmery whatever you want :)

I use "White Pearl" by NYX.

#8: Apply that same highlighter right underneath your eyebrow.

#9: YOU'RE DONE! HIP HIP HOORAY.

Now for the skin :)

PRIME YOUR BEAUTIFUL SKIN. Same concept with the eyeshadow, if you use a skin primer, your make up will look fierce and flawless all day long. This is what I use. Unfortunately, the name of it is "Super Orgasm" like I don't think that can be any more awkward and disgusting but whatever, that's what they named it so I guess life must go on. Its by Nars obviously :) And its ridiculously beautiful. I got this for like $40 dollars..OUCH...at Sephora. Sometimes I just buy sick make up for a bundle load of bucks but its ok, I don't spend my money on practically anything else.

Foundation.

I am all about that 'natural' skin look. So that's why I wear Bare Minerals. (yikes I sound like a freaking commercial right now) But really, I am kind of religious about Bare Minerals skin products. They are truly glorious. Anywho, this is my shade and how it looks on my skin.

And now. Bronzer.

Most girls are SO prejudice against bronzer and its probably because some girls like to pile on the orange stuff and then bronzer is instantly categorized as gross. IT CAN BE BEAUTIFUL. I use XL bronzer by Milani. I bought it at smith's for like..10 bucks and it lasts forever. Its also a really pressed powder so it never looks cakey. I like to make a fishy face and then blend the powder going upwards where you can see the cheek bone. I also apply a little to the top of my forehead and a little on my nose. This honestly gives such a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow :)