These are a few of my favorite things!

I love all my makeup, but I've gotta say there are a few things i couldn't live without!!! Here is a list and pictures of a few of my favorite items that i must have at all times!

(In no particular order!)

-Make Up Forever HD foundation #115 Ivory

i absolutely LOVE the coverage of this foundation! its amazing, while its a bit pricey i honestly think its worth it :) I had doubts at first because it left my skin feeling greasy and oily but i changed how much i was putting on and now i love it! So just know that a little goes a long way!

(Price: $40 at any sephora or at makeupforever.com)

-Sonia Kashuk Highlighting brush

I dont think i would love the MUFE foundation if i didnt have this awesome brush to apply it with! It looks and feels almost identical to the MAC 187 but at a MUCH cheaper price!

(Price: $15.00 at Target or Soniakashuk.com)

-MAC 217,222,& 239

I dont know how i ever lived without these brushes! Having handy dandy tools really does make a difference in the way your makeup looks! While they are a bit pricey, they are definitely worth the investment. I love these brushes!

(Price: 217-$22.50, 222-$28.00, 239-$24.50 at maccosmetics.com)

-NYX Jumbo pencils

These are the perfect base for any look your trying to achieve! They create a smooth sticky base to make your eyeshadows POP! and for the price it cant be beat!

(Price: $2.99-$4.99 You can buy these at nyxcosmetics.com , CVS , Ulta , or Bartells (depending on where you live).

-NYX Blushes

These blushes are packed full of color and they come in a variety of different shades for every skin tone! And since it is NYX you know the price is going to be awesome!

(price:$6.00-$10.00)

-Jesse's Girl Eye dusts

These mineral eyeshadows are amazing! They are super pigmented, come in a wide variety of colors whether you like bold or basic, and they are pretty much dirt cheap!

(Price:$3.99-$4.99 Depending on where you live you can find these at any Rite-aid or you can buy them online at Jessesgirlcosmetics.com)

-MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick

This is my favorite lipstick of ALL time! You can wear it over a nude lip or build up the color for a more opaque pink lip! Plus all the proceeds go to the MAC aids fund! Cant get much better then This awesome Lady Gaga inspired lipstick!

-NYX Mega shine lip gloss
This lip gloss is SUPER pigmented so a little bit goes a long way. It smells like starbursts which is a plus in my book! And the price is great :D

(Price:$3.00-$6.00)

Well, for now i think that about covers it! i hope you enjoy and keep comin back to see whats next on my top faves!

Silver Smoke

So this is a look that ive been obsessed with wearing every single day!

The crazy part about this is that the lid color in the pot looks baby blue with a silver duochrome but when you pair it with MAC Carbon it looks straight up silver! I'll list what i used and a pic of the magic pigment!

Face:

Makeup Forever HD foundation #115 Ivory

NYX blush in Mocha

Revlon ColorStay mineral finishing powder in Brighten (as highlight)

Eyes:

UDPP

On lid: MAC Azrael Blue pigment (Limited edition pigment released with the She Shines collection in 2006)

In crease: MAC Carbon eyeshadow

A matte skin toned eyeshadow for highlight and inner corner (from Ulta not sure of the name)

Wet n wild gel eyeliner in black on top lash line and Loreal HIP eyeliner in black on upper and lower waterlines.

Covergirl Lashblast mascara (1 coat) topped with Sephora Lash Plumper mascara

Lips:

MAC concealer in NW20

Stila lip glaze in Guava

Brushes used:

Sonia Kashuk highlighter brush (AKA a stippling/skunk brush)

MAC 239 (lid)

MAC 222 (crease)

MAC 217 (crease)

MAC 219 (lower lash line)

And heres a picture of the amazing Azrael Blue pigment!

It looks nothing like that on my lid right??? its freaking awesome!

Mermaid-esque

Ok so im going to try and start updating at least every weekend now! We will see how it goes now that i work and go to school.

i dont know why but the other day it was really sunny and i felt like going bright and sort of mermaidy...this is what came of it!

So heres what i used:

Face:

Makeup Forever HD foundation #115 Ivory

NYX Blush in Mocha

Revlon Colorstay mineral finishing powder in Brighten (as highlight on top of cheek bones and down middle of nose)

Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

NYX jumbo pencil in cottage cheese (from lid to brow bone)

Jesse's Girl Eye dust in Mardi Gras used Wet on lid then Dry in crease and above

For highlight i used just a matte skin colored eyeshadow from Ulta..not sure of the name if it has one.

Wet n wild gel liner in Black

Covergirl Lashblast mascara (1 coat)

then Loreal carbon black Voluminous mascara on top of that.

Eyebrows: NYX jumbo pencil in Dark brown

Lips:

NYX Mega shine lip gloss in Pink Frost (You only need a tiny bit of it its super pigmented!)

Brushes Used:

Sonia Kashuk Highlighter brush (aka a stippling or "skunk" brush) for foundation, its just like the MAC 187

Revlon Blush Brush for blush

MAC 239 for lid

MAC 222 for crease

Sephora rounded crease brush #13 to blend out crease

MAC 217 for highlight

Angled liner brush from the loreal hip gel liner for eyebrows.

On nails:

China Glaze - Turned Up Turquoise

I have A LOT more looks to post so stay tuned for more!