NOTW: Water Marble Nails

Hey Everyone! I attempted to try the water marbling technique for the first time on my nails the other day and it wasn't too bad at my first try! I messed up on 1 finger which you can see in the picture but everything else came out fine.

It was pretty simple but the only thing I didn't like was that it's time consuming! If you're wondering what nail polishes are on my nails,  used Sally Hansen Xtreme wear in White On as a base and then for the marbling process, I used Wet 'N' Wild Tropicalia and the ever so popular For Audrey by China Glaze.

Last week I put polka dots on my ring fingers using the same colors. I really like how these colors contrast one another!

Cotton Candy Inspired Look

Spring has Finally sprung and I'm trying my best to play around with more colors. I've also been craving something sweet and saw a picture of a cupcake topped with cotton candy and so I used this picture as inspiration.

 I don't have a bunch of crazy colors but I busted out my 88 palette that I got a few years ago that's been sitting in my makeup drawer, collecting dust. I also used 2 colors from the Wet 'n' Wild Lust Palette for this look. I hope you all like it!

 Products used:

Face

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer

MUFE HD Foundation 127

MAC Studio Finish concealer NW25 (under the eyes)

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer

MAC Dollymix blush

MAC Accentuate Shaping powder ( cheek bone highlight)

Eyes

MAC Pure White Chromaline

88 palette (blue and pink)

Wet 'n' Wild Lust Palette:

Matte medium purple for the crease

 white color on the top right for the inner corner and brow bone highlight

Essence Midnight in Paris Gel liner

MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl (water line)

L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Mascara

Ardell #118

Brows

MUFE Brow Corrector #3

Lips 

MAC Budding Love Lipglass

The first picture above was taken with my iPhone 4s and I posted it to instagram. I'll try to post there first before I would post on my blog since it's easier. Do any of you guys have instagram? If so, you can follow me and vice versa.  My user name is Krystyles

Btw, I was thinking of getting one of the 120 palettes but considering there are  5 versions, I'd love to hear your opinions on which to get.

Anyways, I hope you all have a  great week!

Adele Grammy performance inspired makeup

Hey lovelies! Did any of you catch the Grammy awards on Sunday? I thought Adele rocked the stage. I'm a big fan of Adele as she is nothing short of pure talent and she is gorgeous!

 Ive been seeing all these tutorials pop up for Adele's red caret makeup but the makeup she wore during her performance for Rolling In The Deep stood out to me more. Probably because I'm used to smokey eyes and a softer lip. From what I interpreted, it looked like she was wearing a peachy/pink color on her lips. For her eyes it looked like she wore a cream color on lid, soft black on the outer corner and a taupe-ish/brown shadow for her crease. She also had some serious contouring below her cheek bones and from the looks of the pictures and videos, it seemed like she wasn't wearing any blush.

 I used the Naked 2 Palette for this look. I know it won't look exactly the same since I don't have a defined crease but here's my take on it. Hope you enjoy!

Products used: 

Face 

MUFE HD foundation 127

 MUFE HD setting powder

Hard Candy Glamoflauge light mixed with Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing concealer in medium

theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer to contour the cheek bones  

Eyes 

All shadows by Urban Decay
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot

Foxy (lid/brow bone highlight) 

Bootycall (inner corner) 

Blackout (outer corner/crease/lower lashline) 

Tease (crease transition) 

Busted (lower lashline) 

Essence Midnight in Paris gel eyeliner

 UD 24/7 in zero smudged on lower lash line 

L'oreal false fiber Mascara 

Miss Adoro lashes #76  

Brows 

MUFE Brow corrector #3  

Lips 

NYX Natural lip liner 

Wet 'n' Wild Mega Last Just Peachy 903C  l/s 

Revlon Colorburst Soft Nude l/s on top to lighten it a bit 

NYX Smokey look  lipgloss

Valentine's Day Look 2: Classic Red

Here's my 2nd option for Valentine's Day. I know red lips and neutral eyes are usually a go to classic look for a lot of ladies, especially for V-day. As for me, I'm not used wearing vibrant colors on my pout, even more so red. That's why I chose to go with Revlon's Colorburst lip butter in Candy Apple since it's a bit more wearable then your standard red lipstick. You can also go with a red gloss if you prefer. I just think it makes me look more youthful then if it was a matte/satin texture IMO.

For the eyes, I wanted to define it just a bit so I kept it subtle. I used all the matte shades in the Wet 'N' Wild Palette and added UD Bootycall to the inner corner. Lashes are a must for me with red lips! Break down to below.

Products used: 

Face 

Revlon Photo Ready foundation (008 Golden Beige)

Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing concealer (medium)

MUFE HD Powder

theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer

MAC RedHead MSF (lightly dusted on cheeks)

Eyes 

UDPP Eden 

Wet 'N' Wild Vanity Palette (all matte shades)

UD Bootycall (inner corner)

MAC Fascinating eye kohl (waterline)

Essence Midnight in Paris gel liner (top lash line)

L'oreal False Fiber Mascara (top & bottom lashes)

Ardell Lashes #118

Brows 

MUFE Brow corrector #3 

MAC NW25 studio finish concealer to clean up the line under my brows 

Lips 

Revlon Candy Apple Colorburst Lip Butter

I have a few more looks coming. If there are any specific colors you'd like me to do, let me know in the comments below. Hope you guys have a great week! I know I will cause my birthday is in a few days! Woo Hoo! =P

FOTN: WET LUST

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share with you the look I wore on Friday night out with my friends.  I was too lazy to mess with fake lashes but I hate how my eyes look soooo small without them! 

I used the Wet' N' Wild Color Icon Palette in Lust, hence the name of the FOTN lol...

I must say that this palette is quite impressive. I saw a few reviews saying that it was hella pigmented and that it blends & glides on easily which made me go out and buy it. I got both the Lust & Vanity palettes and I don't regret purchasing it. Maybe I'll do a review with some swatches soon but I'm sure you've already seen some reviews for them.

I also want to thank all of you lovelies that have followed/subscribe to my blog. I love reading all your blogs as well as your sweet comments you leave me. Hopefully I'll reach 100 followers soon. I plan to pick up some things at IMATS for a giveaway whenever I reach 100.

Here's the look. Hope you all like it and have a great week!

Products used:

Face:

 L'oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base

MAC Studio Fix Powder NC40

Revlon  Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer

Ulta Afterglow blush

N.Y.C. Bronzer in Sunny

Eyes:

TFSI

MAC Painterly PP

Shade 1 (lid)

Shade 2 (crease)

Shade 3 (outer corner)

Shade 4 (inner corner/lower lash line)

Shade 5 (outer 3rd of lower lash line)

MAC Brule (highlight)

MAC Blacktrack Fluidline

MAC Fascinating eye kohl (water line)
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara Blackest Black
Lips:
MAC Viva Glam V