NTMS- Mellow Yellow

When I saw that this week's challenge was a yellow look I initially thought to myself, "Eh. No big. I got this."

Well, I was wrong.

I did a grand total of 3 looks before I came up with something that I actually liked. Come on, yellow eyeshadow, get with the program! Work, damn you! [End Mini Rant]

The look I came up with is simple- so easy, even I can do it! [insert exasperated sigh here]

But, in all honesty, I actually really like this. I wore it out today, and it actually received many compliments. Total keeper.

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Translucent Setting powder
• M.A.C. Cream Color Base  in 'Madly Magenta', as the blusher

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• 'Buttercupcake' eyeshadow by Sugarpill, all over the lid and slightly above the crease.
• I used a mixture of a light and medium yellow eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics 120 Pro Palette on top of 'Buttercupcake', to even the color out and brighten it up.
• 'Dawn' eyeshadow by Tarte for True Blood, all over the previous colors to blend them out and also as the brow bone highlight.
• Barry M Dazzle Dust in 'Teal' (94), used wet and applied as a winged liner along the upper lash line.
• NYX Studio Liquid Liner in 'Extreme Smokey Gray', applied close to the lash line and winged out.
• Sephora Waterproof Kohl Liner in 'Keep Black' (01), in the upper tight line.
• M.A.C. Zoom Black Fast Lash mascara

Lips:

• 'Style Curve' lipstick by M.A.C.
• 'Glam Guava lipgloss by E.L.F.

Before I wrap up this post, I just wanted to share something with you all. 

This afternoon I happened to be scrolling through my news feed on Facebook, you know just seeing what's going on with people and blah, blah, blah. I noticed that Sugarpill had posted a link, so I was like "Oh neat! A Sugarpill post!". Then I really looked at it, and noticed that I was looking at my own eye. That was the point when I said "Oh. My. G-d." and proceeded to call my husband. Sugarpill had posted a link to my "Wearable" Color Block look that I had posted last Saturday. 

Hey look! A screenshot! 

You guys have no idea how much that made my day. One of my absolute favorite companies had noticed ME of all of the amazing beauty bloggers out there. I just feel so honored, and it really makes me want to work even harder with this blog and my passion for makeup. 

I really want to thank all of you that read my blog as well. You guys don't know just how much you rock.

Love you, my freaky darlings!!!

<3 <3 <3

NTMS- Gradient Eyeliner

This is a first for me, and I have to say that not only did I enjoy creating this look, but wearing it as well. I have a feeling that this will become an Aimee makeup staple.

Plus, any excuse to play with my Sugarpill palette. I mean, come on! Sugarpill is the shiz!

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Translucent Setting Powder
• M.A.C. 'Frankly Scarlet' as the blusher

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• 'Brulee' eyeshadow by Wet N' Wild, all over the lid
• Gray/Brown eyeshadow by M.A.C., in the crease. (the eyeshadow is nameless, it came in the Colourizations Duo #3)
• For the gradient effect I used all the shadows from the Burning Heart Palette by Sugarpill. From the inner corner out is: 'Buttercupcake', 'Flamepoint', 'Love+', and 'Poison Plum'. All shadows were applied over NYX Jumbo Pencil in 'Milk', to give the shadows something to stick to.
• Maybelline Eyestudio Cream Liner in 'Blackest Black', applied in a very thin line across the upper lash line.
• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 'Milk', in the water line set with a white eyeshadow
• NYX Retractable Eyeliner in 'Aqua Green', along the lower lash line and set with 'Flipside' by Urban Decay
• NYX Pin-Up Tease mascara

Lips:

•  Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in 'Ignite'

Later my freaky darlings!

<3


*Edited: I accidentally left out a product. But it's fixed now. :)

NTMS- Rocky Horror Picture Show

To say that  was excited about this week's challenge would be a massive understatement. I absolutely adore Rocky Horror. A lot. I friggin love this movie. Serious business.

I decided to go Magenta with this challenge, since she is my favorite character from the film. Patricia Quinn is gorgeous, and the look of her character, as well as the other members of FrankN'Furter's household, is iconic.

I actually did dress up as Magenta two years ago for Halloween, and I'm delighted to say that my skills have improved since then. I will say though, that the look that I did for the challenge is actually wearable compared to her look in the film and what I did two years ago- both of them had a more greasepaint theatrical vibe to them.

Also, I would like to state that I wore this makeup out with my Hubby yesterday for Valentine's. We've never followed the "normal" Valentine's Day celebration proceedings anyways. Example: Last night we ate burgers, picked up a few cupcakes and saw a horror film- namely 'The Woman In Black', which was excellent by the way and it scared the crap out of both of us. Loved it!

Anywhos. Let's get on with it.

This is the picture that I used for reference:

You can see what I mean about her makeup being very theatrical. When I wore this for Halloween I did go all out- 2 pairs of false lashes and everything. But, as I said before, the look I did for the challenge is the slightly more wearable version.

Pics!

As you can see, I kept all of the color elements very much intact, but they are much softer.

I seriously love this look.

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Translucent Finishing Powder
• Wet n' Wild blush in 'Mellow Wine'

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 'Milk', on the brow bone and blended down.
• Matte White eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics 120 Pro Palette, to set the NYX pencil.
• Red-Orange eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics 120 Pro Palette, just to map out the crease.
• 'V' eyeshadow from the Tarte for True Blood Palette, in the crease.
• Sephora Waterproof Kohl Liner in 'Keep Black', along the upper and lower lash lines and also in the upper and lower waterlines.
• 'Legend' eyeshadow from the Tarte for True Blood Palette, to blend out and set the kohl liner, and also packed all over the lid
• Pin-Up Tease mascara by NYX

Lips:

• 'Red Hot' lip pencil by NYX
• 'Heartless' lipstick by M.A.C.
• Lipgloss by Sephora- I'm sorry I do not know the name of the lipgloss. It looks black in the tube, with glitter, but when applied it just servers to slightly darken the shade you're wearing.

Later my freaky darlings!

<3

NTMS- Valentine's Look.

This week's challenge was to produce either a Pro or Anti Valentine's Day look. Well, to be completely honest, I'm neither Pro nor Anti Valentine's. I just want the candy the day after when it all goes on sale. I'm like the Switzerland of the Valentine's camps. Ha!

I came up with 2 looks. One is super out there, like purple eyeshadow up to the eyebrow out there, and the other is more on the soft and romantic side of things. The out there look I sported Saturday night, pre-nose piercing (I did get my nose pierced later that night), and the softer look I wore yesterday, post-nose piercing. And, in case you're wondering, no it didn't hurt. :)

Look # 1:


Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Translucent Finishing Powder
• N.Y.C. blush in 'Central Park Pink'

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• 'Stars n' Rockets' eyeshadow by M.A.C., all over the lid and straight up to the brow bone, and along the lower lash line
• 'Ambassador' loose eyeshadow by GCC, in the crease
• 'Glamour Me eyeshadow by Tarte for True Blood, in the crease
• 'Teal' dazzle dust (loose eyeshadow) by Barry M, along the inner third of the lower lash line
• N.Y.X. Studio Liquid Liner in 'Extreme Smokey Gray', along the top and bottom lash lines in a cat eye shape
• Sephora Waterproof Eye Kohl in 'Keep Black', in the upper and lower waterlines.
• Lashgasm mascara by Too Faced

Lips:

• 'Milan' lipstick by N.Y.X.

Look # 2:

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Translucent Finishing Powder
• 'Sushi Flower' eyeshadow by M.A.C. as a blusher

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• 'Hustle' eyeshadow by Urban Decay, all over the lid and up to the crease
• 'Toasted' eyeshadow by Urban Decay, in the crease
• 'Expensive Pink'  eyeshadow by M.A.C., in the crease and along the lower lash line
• 'Violet' loose pigment by M.A.C., all over the lid and blended out- concentrated in the center of the lid
• 'Sin' eyeshadow by Urban Decay, in the inner corner and as the brow bone highlight
• Lashgasm mascara by Too Faced

Lips:

• 'Sublime Culture' lipliner by M.A.C.
• 'Creme d'Nude' lipstick by M.A.C.
• 'Sunset Peach' lipsgloss by Revlon

Later my beloved freaky darlings.

<3

NTMS- Blix Remix

This Never To Much Sparkle challenge is inspired by the lovely and uber talented blogger Blix Moonmaiden.

My inspiration is taken from this look.

Let's get this party stated!

(That was a little cheesy, wasn't it?...)

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. MSF in 'Lightscapade'
• N.Y.C. Blush in 'Central Park Pink'

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• M.A.C. 'Prussian', in the outer 'v' and in the crease
• Barry M Dazzle Dust in 'Teal' on the lid
• A combination of Barry M Dazzle Dust in 'Petrol Black' and GCC's 'Solid Snake', in the outer 'v' and crease
• UD eyeshadow in 'Flipside', in the center of the lid
• Sephora eyeshadow in 'Wedding Day', in the inner corner and brow bone highlight
• 'Petrol Black'/'Solid Snake', on the outer oart of the lower lash line
• 'Teal', in the center lower lash line
• A combination of M.A.C. loose pigment in 'Violet' and M.A.C. eyeshadow in 'Stars n' Rockets', the center and inner lower lashline
• NYX Jumbo pencil in 'Milk', in the water line set with a matte white eyeshadow
• M.A.C. Technakohl eyeliner in 'Graphblack', in the tightline
• NYX Studio Liquid Liner in 'Extreme Black'
• Lashgasm mascara by Too Faced

Lips:

• 'Cyber' by M.A.C.
• 'Russian Red' lipglass by M.A.C.

Later my freaky darlings.

<3

NTMS- Black and White

I am stupid excited. Seriously. Stupid excited. Why? Two reasons:

1) This is the first look I've ever done for the Facebook group, Never Too Much Sparkle, and their weekly showcase theme- which is 'Black and White' this week.

2) This is the first time since the holiday season that I've been able to actually sit and play with my makeup.

So, needless to say, I've had a blast today.

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
• Bourjois blush in 16 Rose Coup De Foudre

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 'Milk'- all over the lid and up to the brow bone
• Matte White eyeshadow (120 Pro Palette)- all over the NYX base
• 'Black Dog' (matte black) by Urban Decay- in the outer 'V', and tapered out into a thin line towards the nose
• 'Rock' (charcoal gray w/ subtle shimmer) by NYX- used to help blend out the black
• 'Wedding Day' (white w/ shimmer) by Sephora- over the matte white
• NYX studio liquid liner in 'Extreme Black'- winged out along the black eyeshadow, also thinly applied on the lower lash line and extended out
• 'Black Dog'- along the lower lash line
• NYX Jumbo Pencil in 'Milk'- in the waterline between the wings
• Matte White eyeshadow- to set the Jumbo Pencil
• M.A.C. Technakohl liner in 'Graphblack'- in the tightline
• Too Faced Lashgasm mascara

Lips:

• 'Marquis 'D' by M.A.C.

Later, my freaky darlings.

<3