review : Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Cream Shadow

There has been a lot ( I  mean A LOT) of buzz about these new cream eyeshadows that are newly released by Maybelline. Many are comparing them to MAC's Paint Pots , some are even going as far to say that they prefer them over the paint pots. They cost $9 each and you can pick them up at any drugstore. 


 There are 10 different colours available , but since I don't wear bright colours or I don't really do shimmer, I went with the only matte neutral colour "tough as taupe".  I'm not sure if they really last 24hr's , but I did wear it for over 7 hours before I finally took all my make - up off.  Even after I washed my face you could still faintly see the product when I woke up the next morning (impressive!) . 


I found it best to apply the shadow lightly with your fingers and then blend it out around the edges with your favourite blending brush! In the photo I included of myself , I am only wearing "tough as taupe". So as you can see , you could JUST wear this shadow and look completely made up! No one will know it took you less then 1 minute to do your make-up.  This shadow shows no signs of creasing , so it's perfect to use as a primer/base.  


I recommend this product for everyone. Its affordable and it's my newest "holy grail" product! 

whats in my "imaginary" bag . . .

a girl can dream , right ?

tutorial : basic top knot

1. after you put your hair in a high ponytail start wrapping your hair 
around the elastic band. 

2. secure with bobby pins 

every-day beauty products . . .

 ( MAC Studio Fix Powder in C3, MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC15, Mirabella Blush " palermo" , Maybelline Color Tattoo"tough as taupe" , L'Oriel "Lash Architect" Mascara , Viva la Juicy by Juicy Couture perfume ) 

what products do you use everyday ?

OOTD : cropped trench coat

 

     

( jeans - BDG (urban outfitters) , blouse - vintage , coat - sessun (urban outfitters) , purse (used as clutch) - vintage , watch - michael kors )

OOTD : boyfriend's flannel

  

( scarf / headband - hand made by Chelsea ( mixedmediumstheatre ) , shirt - american apparel , flannel - my boyfriends , jeans - BDG (urban outfitters) , boots - steve madden )

tutorial : glittered ombre

1 . start with a solid colour. I used "Give me Moor!" by OPI 

2 . Apply glitter polish LIGHTLY to half of your nail. 

Don't feel a need to make it perfect! the sloppier it looks the better.

I used "Rainbow Connection" by OPI

  

3 . Apply HEAVILY to the tip of your nail to create the ombre look!

 and voilia ... simple and they look amazing! 

let me know if you try it yourself! 

OOTD : Fresh Snow

notes and snow . . .

there is nothing better to wake up to. 

happy monday!

best dressed: 69th Annual Golden Globes 2012

Jessica Chastain

Piper Perabo

best dressed : W Magazine's Pre-Golden Globes Party!

Emmy Rossum 

Elizabeth Olsen 

saturday street style : part twenty - two

MAC's Ice Parade - Make it Perfect Essential Brush kit!

MAC's Holiday 2011 Collection "Glitter and Ice" came out with this amazing "essential brush kit".  I was so thankful when I received this brush kit for christmas from my boyfriends amazing family! I've never had any "professional" make up brushes and to get MAC ones...I basically died and went to heaven. 

It came packed with 3 eye brushes and two face brushes. Not to mention the fun travel case and the glittery , shorter handles perfect for travel or everyday use! 

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Eye Brushes 

266 (SE) Small Angle brush 

area - eyes and eyebrows / shape - flat rectangle with angled tip

use - for lining or shading with powder , emollient or water based products. 

full size  - $19.50 US

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275 (SE) Medium Angled Shading Brush 

area - eye /  shape - full , angled design 

use - for applying and blending eyeshadows 

full size - $24.50 US

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226 (SE) Small Tapered Blending Brush

area - eye / shape - tapered , point 

use - defined blending in the crease 

full size - $24.50 US

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129 (SE) Powder / Blush Brush

area - face and cheeks / shape - medium/large fluffed dome with rounded tip 

use -  application of powder products on the cheeks and face

full size - $34.00 US

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190 (SE) Liquid Foundation Brush 

area - face / shape - large , dense , flat paddle with chiseled tip

use - application of emollient and water-based foundations, cheek colour and skin treatments 

full size - $32.00 US

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$49.50 US for entire kit