Makeup Challenge - Day 20

Only 10 days left of this makeup challenge, and I have way more than 10 ideas! I've had so much fun doing this!
Here's today's look:

Makeup Challenge - Day 15

This is one of the looks that made me want to start this makeup challenge in the first place! It's so pretty, I wanna die! 

I toned mine down a bit, and didn't add any glitter or false lashes:

I like it!

Makeup Challenge - Day 12

I'm back! It was a long week, and it was pretty hard laying my Grandpa to rest, but I am grateful for my family and the knowledge that I will see my grandpa again.

Ready to get back into the 30 day makeup challenge? I am!
Today's tutorial is Brigitte Bardot inspired. Bombshell, baby!

Of course, I had to do some messy Brigitte hair, which is always fun!

I really like this look, it makes my eyes look awesome! It reminds me a bit of the Lorde Royals look. It is very glamorous, so I may be toning it down to take Margot to the doctor in a while, but this is a perfect date night look.

On another note, I won a contest!
Laura, over at I do deClaire gave away this gorgeous necklace and bracelet set:

I am in love! Thanks Laura!

Passion for Fashion Friday - Makeup Challenge Day 11

Have I told you how much I love this girl? Her name is Sharon Farrell, and she is an Irish makeup artist living in Australia. Her tutorials are gorgeous, and she makes it easy to follow along. Plus, she's funny, and her accent is like music to my ears!

I love this look! Silver is really pretty on blue eyes, and I love the shimmery effect!

Makeup Challenge - Day 7

This is one that I've tried before, and really liked it!

Like she said in the video, this look is actually pretty tricky. I feel like mine didn't turn out nearly as well as hers, but I still like it.

Makeup Challenge - Day 4

Day 4 is highlighting and contouring! Woohoo!
I see this on pinterest all the time, but I've always been too nervous to try, until now:

Not bad:

It looks really pretty in photos, but in person, it's a bit more makeup than I like to wear. I think I'll try to tone it down a bit when I try it again.


On another note, last night I had this great dream that I had won a free trip to a really nice spa for a massage. I was so excited, and just as I was getting ready to go into the room, my kids woke me up.
And now I remember why I need a massage.

Things I'm lovin today

1. Christmas is only 8 days away! We are getting pretty excited over here!

2. These goobers.

3. Sharon Farrell, my favorite makeup artist, and her fabulous holiday look tutorial.

Gorgeous! Now I just need an occasion to wear this to.

4. Cheetos.

5. My sweet husband, who helped clean and organize the girls' room last night! What a hunk!

You Can Call Me Queen Bee

Guys, I fell in love. With Lorde and her song "Royals." Seriously, have a listen:

I can't stop listening to it; it's been in my head for weeks now. I'm also a fan of her look. That cool cat-eye? Love!

So I looked up how to do it:

I like it! What do you think?

Thank you, Sharon, for your fabulous tutorial, and your cool accent.

New Lipstick!

I rarely wear lipstick. And when I do, it's usually never bright colors. I tend to stick to nude colored balms and glosses. I have fairly thin lips, and a very defined cupid's bow. Usually, when I wear bright lipstick, I feel like these two things get amplified.
But I bought a new lip stain a few days back. I was going to go for my usual, but a really pretty coral popped out at me, and in a moment of crazy spontaneity, I bought it.

Maybelline Super Stay 24 Color in Committed Coral

When I tried it on, I loved the color, but I didn't love how thin my lips looked in it. So I turned to my favorite makeup artist's youtube channel for help.
And I found it!



I love Sharon. She posts a new video every week, and her tutorials are fabulous! Plus, her accent is so fun!

After watching this video, I decided to give it a try.

I don't know if my lips really look noticeably bigger, but I am happy with the look! I don't feel like my lips are too thin, but they don't look painted on either. 

I think I will be wearing brighter lips a lot!