Technopagan FOTD - 12/30/14

I decided to test out my most exciting Christmas present to wear, OCC Technopagan! It is just as beautiful in person as everyone's swatches had led me to believe. I love it! I could wear it everyday and be the happiest girl in the world. You know the color is good when the lovely girl who was checking me out at Trader Joe's was gushing over it and before I left told me to keep rocking that lip!

For my face I have been doing my current usual routine. I am really loving the look of the Revlon foundation I have been using. It seems, to me at least, to match my skin tone. It doesn't broadcast any dry spots on my face. Best of all? It doesn't settle into any of my fine lines. It looks better on me than MUFE HD foundation and is a better everyday foundation that Illamasqua Skin Base because of the price point. I will be repurchasing when I go though the two bottles I have now. My only complaint? It doesn't have a pump. :(

How can you not just be filled with joy when you see such a wonderful lip color!?

Face
Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Primer
Revlon Colorstay Foundation - Normal/Dry Skin 110 Ivory + 150 Buff
ELF High Definition Powder
Illamasqua Powder Blusher Hussy
Benefit Watt's Up!
theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Eyes
Milani Eyeshadow Primer
Kat Von D Ludwig Palette in Downtown, Tequila
Wet n Wild Color Icon in Brulee
ELF Eyebrow Kit in Dark
Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Flared

Lips
NYX Lipliner Pencil in 830 Currant
OCC Lip Tar/Metallic in Technopagan

What do you think? Do you have Technopagan? Will you be purchasing it?

Do you just love it or is it not your cup of tea? 

Everyday is an adventure.

December 2014 Most Used + Loves

What have I been using and loving this month? Let's find out!

Eylure x Katy Perry Lashes - Sweetie Pie
I really liked the natural look of these. I used them for Christmas Eve dinner. I initially planned to use the Ardell demi wispies everyone raves about, but they were just too dramatic for the occasion (and the fact that I have never wore lashes before). What I liked best about these lashes is that I can do a thick liner and just pop these on and instantly look like I have natural lashes again. Is it just me, or do you find there's nothing you can do to make your lashes visible with a super thick liner. No amount of mascara seems to help me!

Makeup Geek Pigment - New Year's Eve
Just pat this baby on over whatever kind of glitter glue you like, and POW! instant party look. Simple and sparkly!

Illamasqua Powder Blusher - Hussy
I got this for Christmas last year after I had been dreaming of owning it for what feels like forever. I can tell you, it did not disappoint. I love it! Its nice and pigmented, and I think it looks good on me.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams in Amsterdam and Cannes
I have recently fallen in love with the formulas of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. They are easy to apply, and layer, and eventually become mostly matte without totally drying out your lips. Lovely!

China Glaze Hey Sailor with Essie Matte About You Topcoat
My favorite, matte red everything!

Manic Panic - Hot Hot Pink, Purple Haze, Electric Lizard
My current hair color combination. Let me tell you I am seriously feelin' it. I think I could be rocking this look for quite a while. <3






Everyday is an adventure.

Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss In Mistress - Swatched

Basically everything I said about Over can be applied to Mistress. I have been shying away from glosses lately, blame my love of matte lips. But I just couldn't say no to trying the Intense Lipgloss after seeing how pigmented they all are.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin

What do you think of Mistress? Do you wear a lot of glosses?

Do you layer them or wear them on their own?

Everyday is an adventure.

Illamasqua Over Lipstick Swatch

I was bad. After buying Scandal, I was browsing the Illamasqua site and promptly fell in love with Over.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin

Well all know I can't say no to this type of color. Matte lipstick: check. Bright: check. Coral: check. Basically everything I love in a lip color! So far I have loved all of my Illamasqua lip product, the colors are just to die for and the packaging, amazing as well!

What do you think of this lipstick? Are you obsessed or over coral lips?

Everyday is an adventure.

Illamasqua Scandal Swatches

Today I want to share with you my first ever Illamasqua lipstick. I have heard so many great things about this brand and I really don't know why I never purchased from them before now. They are totally up my alley and I am so glad I finally purchased this lipstick to see what the hubub was all about.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin

First of all I really like the packaging. The lipstick tube is very sturdy. Second, I love this color. It is an all around always appropriate color. I think anyone could wear this anytime. This is a very nice somewhat coral dusty pink. Lately I have really fallen in love with corals. For lips, for cheeks, for eyes, I am totally infatuated with corals. One of the reasons I love coral is not just because it is a pretty color, it is a universally flattering color so I know I will always look good. How many more times can I say the word "coral?"

What do you think of Illamasqua? Do you own anything, lipstick, blush, eyeshadow? What would you suggest I try?

Do you have the same love for corals as I do or do you find them overrated?

Top 10 Lip Colors For Spring 2012

Hello everybody! Today is a quick post again. I wanted to share my second top 10 spring colors video. Today is all about lipsticks. I will have swatches to go with this once I get a hold of a camera again.

My top 10:
1) NYX Matte Lipstick- Indie Flick
2) OCC Lip Tar - Grandma
3) Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain - Passion
4) OCC Lip Tar - Harlot
5) NARS - Barbarella
6) Illamasqua - Scandal
7) NYX - Stella
8) Darling Girl - Coraline
9) Kiss My Sass - Georgia Kiss
10) OCC Lip Tar - Strumpet


I tried to get a nice mix and I had a very hard time picking only 10. I tried to pick some that were on trend for this spring - ie tangerine tango and/or neon! I tried to keep a wide range of brands and prices as well. I really like NYX Indie Flick and recently discovered Haute Melon (which I have been wearing for a week straight now). I also have a deep love for OCC Lip Tars so I just had to put a few in this list.

What do you think of these colors? Do any of these colors appeal to you? (swatches coming soon)

What colors do you find yourself reaching for in the spring time?