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My Favorite Looks of 2013

With 2013 ending and for my last blog post of 2013, I thought it would be fun to post my favorite eye/face looks of 2013 that I've done. 2013 was the year I got very much into makeup, so this was the year of blending practice and exploring colors! I got my DSLR camera in March, so most of the photos are from after March. These are some of the looks I've worn over and over again.

If available, see the products I used for each look by clicking on the links beneath the photos!

1. I love this look so much, I wore it to IMATS 2013! 

(Great memory of when I got my wisdom teeth out, haha)

2013 Valentine's Day Tutorial

2. This may not be everyones cup of tea, but I wore this 
ALL the time through the summer. I love orange and blue together. 
This photo isn't the best example of my blending skills.

Tropical Fish GRWM

3. I very rarely wear a completely neutral look, 

so I loved the addition of the red + blue to make my eyes pop!

Blog post on this look!

Worn in this video

*My overall favorite look of 2013!!!!!!

4. I'm seriously so obsessed with this look. I wear it all the time. 

(The super shiny foundation is Vapour Organic Beauty)

Blog post (with more photos) 

Burning Comet Tutorial

5. I saw a photo of this look on instagram, and I've worn it many times since then.

Worn in this video

6. Basically an adaptation of the Burning Comet look, but with burgundy lips!

7. I wore this look many times after I did it in October for Aaron and I's Anniversary! 

My favorite way to wear purples!

New Years 2013 Tutorial

 Honorable Mentions

(I don't have photos of them!)

  This look (5 in 1 Mascara Review)

This GRWM

If you missed my Makeup Collection video earlier this year, 
watch it here!

Which is your favorite look?? 
Link me to any of your favorite looks from 2013!! 

First Impression Entire Look: Honeybee Gardens + Oslo Cosmetics

Honeybee Gardens 

Their site

Vitacost (Cheaper prices)

Pressed Mineral Foundation in 'Geisha' $7.99 - $10.99
I love the coverage and it doesn't make my face look cakey. I wish the ingredients were a little more natural, but the price for a natural pressed foundation is great!

'Black Magic' Mascara - $7.99 - $11.99
Very natural look - provides length and a little volume without the spidery look. My lashes did harden and feel crispy after it dried, but no flaking. I still like the PF Fake Out mascara more.

'Zen' Lip Liner - $5.79 - $8.99
Love! Love the color, the price, how it feels. Amazing - I'll definitely be getting more.

'Hollywood' Lip Gloss - $7.99 - $11.99
I love the smell and how it feels on the lips. I wish I didn't have to pump so many times to get the product out, though. Great price.

Oslo Cosmetics

Ara

Lyra

Orphicus

Mini = $3.50, Full = $6.00

Since I got the formula without silicones, I do think that greatly effected how the shadows applied. The pigmentation is nice and the colors are gorgeous, but I don't like the fallout and they ended up creasing quite fast. I probably won't repurchase more. They also offer pressed shadows for $8!

Silk Naturals 'Beach Bunny' Bronzer - $6.50
I love it!! Definitely getting the full size.

Fire and Ice Halloween Look

Fire and Ice

Halloween Look!

 When I saw these jewel flakes the other day, I knew I had to do a halloween look with them. It was also the perfect opportunity to try false lashes for the second time!

Face:

Honeybee Gardens Powder Foundation in 'Geisha'

OhSudz Undereye Concealer

Silk Naturals Sleep In a Jar

Fire:
Pumpkin + Poppy P Lockbearer Cream Shadow
Brija Cosmetics 'Game'
Silk Naturals 'Caldera'
Contoured with 'Game'


















Ice:
Pumpkin + Poppy 'Ice Dance' Cream Shadow
Brija Cosmetics 'Freeze'
Brija Cosmetics 'Unkindness of Ravens'
Contoured with 'Freeze'

Eyebrows:
All Natural Face 'Milk' Diva Stick on Ice
P&P Lockbearer on Fire
Ecotools Eyelash Glue
Jewel Flakes from The Attic Exchange on Etsy

Lashes:
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara
Andrea Lashes #45)

Lips:
The All Natural Face 'Naked Pink' Lipstick
Pacifica 'Opal' lip gloss

Burning Comet Tutorial! Ft Brija Cosmetics

Vapour Liquid Foundation in 100
All Natural Face 'Cocoa' Cream Blush (bronzer)
ANF 'Apricot Kisses' Glow (as blush)
Silk Naturals Sleep in A Jar

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil
P&P 'My Precious' Cream Shadow
Brija Cosmetics 'Comet'
Brija Cosmetics 'Sawyer's Heart'
Brija Cosmetics 'Keith Scott'
Geek Chic 'Yellow Jumpsuit'
Silk Naturals 'Caldera'
Brija Cosmetics 'Betsy's Sorbet' (single shadow, no collection)
Brija Cosmetics 'Whitelighter' (Charmed Collection)
Zuze Luxe Taureg Liquid liner
Physicians Formula Fake Out Mascara
Benecos Multi Effect Mascara

W3LL People Nudist Lip Shine #7
Brija Cosmetics 'Rachel' Lip tint

Warm Sunset Tutorial!!

Products Used:

Tinted Moisturizer with ANF Cream Foundation + Burnout Sensitive Sunscreen = VERY WHITE.
Pumpkin & Poppy Oak Bark Bronzer
All Natural Face 'Milk' Diva Stick
Silk Naturals 'Latent'
Scaredy Cat Cosmetics 'Phoenix Tears'
ANF 'Tiger Lily'
Pumpkin & Poppy 'Sad Diamonds'
Silk Naturals 'Fire'
Jane Iredale Circle Delete Concealer Peach (My Review)
Silk Naturals 'Amuse' Cream Blush

"Ice and Fire" - Game of Thrones Inspired Look

"Ice and Fire" 

Game of Thrones Inspired Look

Foundation Routine

PRODUCTS USED:

My Beauty Addiction Bronzer in 'Sunkissed Glow'

All Natural Face Cream Blush in 'Dusky Rose'

Zosimos Botanicals Cream Shadow in 'White Hilite'

Scaredy Cat Cosmetics 'Phoenix Tears'

All Natural Face 'Rose Gold' and 'Tiger Lily'

Silk Naturals 'Fire'

Benecos Volumizing Black Mascara

Reviva Labs Mascara

Yes to Carrots Lip Tint in 'Natural Smile'

Silk Naturals Liquid Lip Gloss in 'Modern Poet'

Make Colored Liner POP!

Products Used:

Pumpkin and Poppy 'Divinely Happy' Cream Shadow

Shiro Cosmetics 'The Wandering Wizard'

Shiro Cosmetics 'Chimera'

Pumpkin and Poppy 'Blue Ruin' Cream Liner

Geek Chic Cosmetics 'As You Wish'

Shiro Cosmetics 'Alkahestry'

All Natural Face 'Pale Lilac'

Benecos Volume Black Mascara

For the gradient liner:

(Zuzu Luxe 'Vixen' on Lid)

(Shiro Cosmetics 'Chimera' in crease)

Pumpkin and Poppy 'Blue Ruin' Cream Liner

Shiro Cosmetics 'Day of Reckoning' 

Geek Chic Cosmetics 'As You Wish'

Valentine's Day Full Face Tutorial

NEW 'Eye Looks of the Week' POST

2 New Tutorials!
Everyday Neutral Eyes
Rose Purple Shimmer Eyes

Products Used:
My Beauty Addiction bronzer in 'Goddess Glow'
All Natural Face cream blush in 'Dusky Rose'
All Natural Face Angel Dust Bronzer
Zuzu Luxe Shadow in 'Vixen'
All Natural Face 'Rose Gold', 'Pink Gold', 'Whitest White'
Geek Chic Cosmetics 'As You Wish'
Benecos Deep Black Mascara
Geogirl Eyeliner in 'Organic Rose'
Yes to Carrots lip tint in 'Natural Smile'
Revolution Organics lip gloss in 'Truth'

Eye Looks of the Week!

I've been experimenting a lot with my eye makeup lately and I thought I would do an 'Eye Looks of the Week' style post showing you my favorite shadows of the week as well as the looks I created with them!

My favorites from this week are:

Zuzu Luxe Pressed Shadow in 'Vixen'

Shiro Cosmetics in 'Chimera' and 'Day of Reckoning'

Geek Chic Cosmetics in 'As You Wish' 

All Natural Face 'Rose Gold'

Pumpkin and Poppy 'Blue Ruin' Cream Eyeliner

Monday

On Monday I did my Everyday Neutral Eye with a pop of teal/light turquoise on the lower last line - Sea Breeze from My Beauty Addiction. Admittedly, I really didn't feel comfortable wearing this look because of the bright lower lash line. It could be because it was the first day of classes and I felt it might have been too "out there". I do love this look on other people though.

Tuesday

On Tuesday I experimented with the new Shiro Cosmetics pigments I received in the mail on Monday night as well as my (my secret weapon is out!)  - my Pumpkin and Poppy liner in 'Blue Ruin'. I'm not a huge blue/black liner fan as I've said before. BUT, when I was creating this look and used my Geek Chic pigment in 'As You Wish' over the blue liner, it created this beautiful lilac purple. The liner stayed all day, the color didn't fade, and it was my favorite part of the look. On the lid I have Shiro's 'Wandering Wizard', 'Chimera' in the crease, applied the Blue Ruin liner, then 'As You Wish' on the top of that. Then I applied Shiro's 'Alchestry' (?) over the lower lid as well (which doesn't show up on the photo much), but it is a GORGEOUS blue/purple sparkle. 

Wednesday

Wednesday I worked again with Blue Ruin and colored liner. I used Zuzu Luxe in Vixen (my favorite brown neutral right now), with Chimera in the crease. I used Geek Chic's 'As You Wish' and Shiro's 'Day of Reckoning' over the liner and blended in the middle to create a gradient. I wore this in my Skincare Routine video.

Thursday

On Thursday I recreated my Valentine's day look that will be up very soon (this picture was from that day). I wore this in my January Favorites video after filming and got a lot of compliments on it - I absolutely love this look and think it's so romantic. Zuzu Luxe 'Vixen' on the inner lid, All Natural Face 'Rose Gold' on the outer lid and half of the lower lashline, and Geek Chic 'As You Wish' in the crease. A little white in the inner corner as well. 

Friday

Today's look was probably my least favorite. It unfortunately came out looking like I have a black eye (this photo is totally embarrassing)/ I used Pumpkin and Poppy's new cream shadow in 'Divinely Happy', a light taupe, as a base, with Zuzu 'Vixen' on top. I LOVE the color of Shiro's 'Day of Reckoning', but it didn't show up at all true to color on the lid. I tried 'As You Wish' in the crease, but thus it all ended up looking like a purple and brown black eye. It's raining today so I wore my Zuzu Luxe mascara in Navy instead of the Benecos Black I've been wearing all week. 

So those are the looks I wore this week as well as my favorite pigments! What have been your favorite natural shadows lately? Please share! Also, let me know if you liked this post!

I just made my first order with Silk Naturals last night for some beautiful colors, and I have an ANF order with more pigments coming in too. I can't wait to play! 

Everyday Neutral Eye Tutorial!

Everyday Neutral Eye!

Products Used:
Sobe Botanicals Oil Control Powder
RMS Beauty 'Lunar' Cream Shadow
      Cream Shadow Showdown video and blog post :
All Natural Face 'Warm Honey', 'Creme Brulee'
All Natural Face Cream Blush (used as eyeliner) in 'Warm Earth'
All Natural Face Diva Stick in 'Warm Honey'
Benecos Volume Mascara in Deep Black
Zuzu Luxe Mascara in Navy
Lorac Unzipped Palette in 'Undercover

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