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- 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

EOTD- Stockholm Syndrome

I know that 'Stockholm Syndrome' is probably one of the craziest (no pun intended) names for a makeup look, but, hey, it is what it is. Honestly, I think I got the title because I've been listening to a lot of Muse lately and this song must have been playing in the background while I was slapping my face on. So we're just gonna go with it.

So with this look I really wanted to play with a few NYX items I picked up at Ulta yesterday. I grabbed three of their waterproof eyeliners (two of them are retractable) and their Pin-Up Tease mascara. I won't go into too much detail, especially since I've only tried one of the liners and the mascara, but I promise that there's a review and pics forthcoming.

Let's get to the look, shall we?

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime Translucent Setting Powder
• 'Corail Frission' blush by Sephora

Eyes:

• UDPP in 'Original'
• 'Darkhorse' eyeshadow by Urban Decay, all over the lid and up over the 
• 'Hustle' eyeshadow by Urban Decay, over the first eyeshadow as a wash and to blend everything out
• 'Sin' eyeshadow by Urban Decay, as the brow bone highlight
• NYX Slide On, Glide On, Stay On & Definitely A Turn On Waterproof Extreme Shine Eye Liner (Yes, that is the full name. Serious business) in 'Pretty Violet', in the waterline and along the lower lash line.
• 'Poison Plum' eyeshadow by Sugarpill, to set the eyeliner (probably didn't need it, but oh well) and to add some more purple deliciousness
• Sephora Waterproff Kohl Liner in 'Keep Black', in the upper tightline
• Pin-Up Tease mascara by NYX

Lips:

• 'Sublime Culture' lip pencil by M.A.C.
• 'Creme d'Nude' lipstick by M.A.C.
• 'Sunset Peach' lipgloss by Revlon

I know I used that last lip color combo in the second Valentine's look I did, but I do really like it and a nude lip just seemed to fit this look.

Since I mentioned Muse, I thought I'd leave off with their song 'Stockholm Syndrome'. It's a great song, and one of my faves.

See you 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

EOTD - Brown and Turquoise

I just want to state for the record that I absolutely love this look. One thing I keep wondering, though: Why the heck haven't I done this before!? Brown and Turquoise/Blue is one of my absolute favorite color combos- it's my bedroom color scheme for goodness sake!


Anywhos....


Pics!

Face:

• M.A.C. Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
• Translucent powder
• 'Nerdgasm' blush by Geek Chic Cosmetics

Eyes:

• E.L.F. Eyeshadow primer
• NYX Jumbo Pencil in 'Milk', all over the lid to the brow 
• Matte Turquoise eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics 120 palette, on the lid up to the crease
• 'Flipside' by Urban Decay, on the lid and lower lash line
• 'Scene' eyeshadow (matte red-brown) by Lancome, in the crease
• Matte tan eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics 120 palette, in the crease and blended out
• Gray eyeshadow (satin finish) from the BH Cosmetics 120 palette, in the deep crease
• Pale Gold eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics 120 palette, as the brow highlight
• Copper eyeliner on the waterline
• NYX Studio Liquid Liner in 'Smokey Gray'
• Sephora Kohl Waterproof eyeliner in 'Keep Black', tight line
• One by One mascara by Maybelline
• False eyelashes

Lips:

• Tangerine lipstick by Ulta

Yep. Easily, easily, my new favorite look. 

Share the Peachy love, my freaky darlings. 

<3