An eye look with no palettes?!

Okay, maybe not.

But! But, the main colors for my look today (e.g. the lid colors) were not from a palette! I used single shadows today; yay me!

I really wish that I could give y'all some lengthy, witty post about my day and stuff, but jobs 1 and 2 seriously kicked my butt today, again; you know how weekends go, if you've been reading this blog a while. Plus, I work a cumulative ten hours tomorrow, so I'm going to sleep within the next hour and a half, so let me get into the pictures and the details for you; I know that's what you're here for.

I...am quite pleased.

And a closeup on the eyes (no video today):

I gave good face today, honey. Usually I'm a little opposed to trying to show out when I don't have le crochet braids, and I really don't like wearing contacts without le crochet braids, but today was a home run in my book. Mhm, quite pleased, quite pleased...

FACE:

Primer:

• Benefit The POREfessional Matte Rescue Mattifying Gel on my T-Zone
• L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Primer on my cheeks
• E.L.F. Mineral Infused Primer on the rest of my face

 Concealer:

• Mouth: L.A. Girl HD Pro Orange Corrector with the Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee under the foundation, and L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn over the foundation
• Nose, Chin, and Uneven Skintone on Cheeks: Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee
• Under Eye: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee

Foundation: CoverGirl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation in Q825 Golden Honey

Face Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Golden Cashews

Bronzing Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Warm Hazelnut

Setting Powder: Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Neutral Light

BROWS:

Filler: ColourPop Brow Pencil in Black 'n Brown

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn
Brow Gel: Milani Brow Shaping Gel

 

EYES:

Primer: Wet 'N Wild PhotoFocus Eyeshadow Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: #3 and #5 in the E.L.F. Mad For Matte Palette
• Crease: #8 in the E.L.F. Mad For Matte Palette
• Lid:
• Inner Third: KIKO Milano Water Eyeshadow in #208
• Middle Third: Total Intensity True Metals Eyeshadow in Bronze
• Outer Third: Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Emerald

Eyeliner:

• Wing: Wet 'N Wild ProLine Felt Tip Eyeliner
• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Liner

Mascara: a base coat of the Wet 'N Wild PhotoFocus Lash Primer under L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Carbon Black on the top lashes; Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara on the bottom lashes

CONTOUR:

Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

HIGHLIGHT:

#4, in the Makeup Revolution All About Bronzed Ultra Bronzer Palette, with the Wet 'N Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder in Precious Petals over top

BLUSH:

L.A. Colors Mineral Blush in Spiced Rum

LIPS:

Lipstick: NYX Cosmetics Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Beauty Mark, with Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquer in Nude Eclipse in the center of the lips

Liner: Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Lavish Brown

I tried out a couple of new things today, and I really liked the outcome! I'm glad I can put some of my new stuff to use; now I won't feel so lame for having bought/received all of it lol.

And...I'm out of juice. Oh yeah, you won't be getting a look from me today, because tomorrow's floor set, and there will not be a drop of makeup anywhere near my face for it (I'm actually debating on wearing slippers). Alright, talk to you later!

x Ashlan

It's raining sideways outside.

I was gonna come here today with some clever, witty title about chocolate bars or something, but screw that. It's raining like hell.

Like, my street is flooded. My street never floods, and it flooded today. If it's flooding over here, then my school is probably underwater, which is probably why it's shut down. So I couldn't go to work, I can't go to class, and I have a delayed blog to post, so here we go!

I went to work last night, and it kicked my ass as usual, but my face was (relatively) beat, and I wore my hair out!

(Eh? What? What hair?)

Behold (my face) and The Puff!

I'm not sure how I felt about the overall appearance of it, because in some lighting I adored it, and in others I was a little iffy about my face, but some is better than none, I guess! Details!

FACE:

Primer:

• Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Matte Rescue Mattifying Gel on my T-Zone 
• L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Primer on my cheeks
• E.L.F. Mineral Infused Primer on the rest of my face

 Concealer:

• Mouth: L.A. Girl HD Pro Orange Corrector with the Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Fallow under the foundation, and L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn over the foundation
• Nose, Chin, and Uneven Skintone on Cheeks: Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Fallow
• Under Eye: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Fallow

Foundation: CoverGirl Queen All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation in Q825 Golden Honey

Face Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Golden Cashews

Bronzing Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Warm Hazelnut

Setting Powder: Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Neutral Light

 

BROWS:

Filler: ColourPop Brow Pencil in Black 'N Brown

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn
Brow Gel: Milani Brow Shaping Gel

 

EYES:

Primer: Wet 'N Wild PhotoFocus Eyeshadow Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: Sweet, in the Makeup Revolution Salted Caramel Palette, followed by Drizzle, in the same palette
• Crease: Treat, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette
• Lid:
• Overall: Habit, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette
• Outer Third: Persuade, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette
• Outer V: Treat, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette
• Inner Corner: Vice, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from darkest [outer corner] to lightest [inner corner]):
• Treat, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Emerald
• Vice, in the Makeup Revolution Chocolate Vice Palette

Eyeliner:

• Wing: Wet 'N Wild ProLine Graphic Marker Eyeliner
• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Liner

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Carbon Black on the top lashes; Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara on the bottom lashes

 

CONTOUR:

Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

 

HIGHLIGHT:

Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Bronzer in Rock On World, with #3, in the Makeup Revolution All About Bronzed Ultra Blush Palette over top

 

BLUSH:

A blend of #5 and #7, in the Makeup Revolution Sugar and Spice Ultra Blush Palette

LIPS:

Lipstick: NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Liquid Lip Cream in Cherry Skies

Liner: Smashbox Always Sharp Liner in Nude Dark

 

Okay,  that's it! This took a little more effort than usual, because I didn't write down what I used yesterday, and I had to wrack my frazzled brain to remember what shadows I used, so hopefully these were the ones I used I can't make any promises. Anyway, while I wait for the city to dry up enough to go get my glasses fixed, I'll be writing! Later!

x Ashlan

If you ever, even for a second, thought that I was a professional...

This is the post to prove otherwise.

Hello, people. This is just me, coming to you with another unplanned post. I've been on a writing spree as of late, and so my blog posts have been lacking because of it, but it was requested of me by She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named to do a look and a blog post. She had no specific requests, outside of a certain color; she just wanted something to read, and what did I do? I put my pen and notebook down, and I started smearing shit on my face.

That's just the kind of gal I am.

Plus I had been kind of itching to get my hands dirty with this bad boy right here:

Behold, the 35D.

I have never been a very lucky person, but somehow Jesus was smiling down on me and I managed to win a giveaway, the prize of which being any Morphe palette of my choosing, so long as it is in stock (because everybody and their mama knows that the damn 35O is never in stock). I had already ordered two of the 12 pan palettes, and my sights were set on the 35D palette to buy next, and I didn't have to! So thanks again to @espoirdeamour for her giveaway, and for somehow choosing me to win it! Hopefully I will not let you down.

Which brings me to the look of the day.

And a video!

So clearly I went apeshit with this palette and a slew of other colors, and in the least professional way, I think. It feels a little bit messy, but I like the color combination, and since I never went to school for this (nor do I plan to), I can't really complain! Here are some details for you.

BROWS:

Filler: L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn

 

EYES:

Primer: LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: #3, in the E.L.F. Mad For Matte Palette
• Crease: #4, in the Morphe 35D Palette, with #21 in the same palette over top
• Lid (Gradient from outer corners to the center of the lid, on both sides):
• #10, in the Morphe 35D Palette
• #9, in the Morphe 35D Palette
• #12, in the Morphe 35D Palette
• #31, in the Morphe 35D Palette
• Inner Corner: #1, in the BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes Palette, with the Wet 'N Wild ColorIcon Single Eyeshadow in Spiked over top
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from outer corner to inner corner):
• #6, in the Morphe 35D Palette, with the Wet 'N Wild ColorIcon Single Eyeshadow in Binge over top
• #6, in the E.L.F. Sunset Prism Palette
• #1, in the Morphe 35D Palette
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Gold

Eyeliner: NYC Big Bold & Precise Liner in Black

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Millions Lashes Carbon Black

As much of a mess as I feel this is, I like this mess! It was fun to play around with the daring colors in the 35D palette, and to mix some concepts together in the same look, and I enjoyed the challenge. I hope you enjoyed reading about it! Alright now I'm gonna try to make some shrimp alfredo and write some more; wish me luck!

x Ashlan

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor.

...I think that's how it goes.

Okay, show of hands: how many of us have read/seen the Hunger Games books/movies? I got on the bandwagon a little late (I didn't even realize that there were books until the first movie showed up), but I've read and seen everything. If you have as well (or have at least seen the movies), then you know a little something about the Capitol, and you know a little something about the Capitol's fashion sense.

The Capitol is a hot ass mess.

It's like old school Nicki Minaj, George Clinton and the Jetsons rolled into one, if you can imagine that. Everything is colorful, asymmetrical and oddly shaped, and just about nothing matches. That included the tributes for the Hunger Games; well, except for District 12, of course; Cinna wasn't going to let it go down like that, and I wouldn't either. I mean, you're already going to your death, hypothetically speaking; I'm going to need you to not look like Boo Boo the Fool whilst you do it.

Anyway, when I started playing around with makeup today, making use of the new Ruby Kisses Customizable palette I put together (Firefox keeps telling me that Customizable isn't a word, but we're just going to roll with it; y'all know what I mean), and when I finished the look, the first thing I thought of was that damn Capitol. But not, you know, the hot ass mess half; I mean the Cinna-Portia-Katniss-Peeta corner of the Capitol, where things matched and actually looked good. 

And a video, of course.

Can't you hear the anthem playing? Doesn't it give you the willies? Those people in the Capitol needed help. Anyway, here's what I used!

BROWS:

Filler: Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Lavish Brown

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn

 

EYES:

Primer: LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: #3, in the L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1, followed by #5, in the BH Cosmetics Missy Lynn Palette
• Crease: #6, in the BH Cosmetics Missy Lynn Palette
• Lid (Gradient from outer corners to the center of the lid, on both sides):
• Midnight Howling, in my Ruby Kisses Luxe Colour Customizable Palette
• #13, in the Makeup Revolution Mermaids Forever Palette
• Tropical Paradise, in my Ruby Kisses Luxe Colour Customizable Palette, with a little bit of Ice Cloud, in the Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours The Brave Palette over top
• Inner Corner: the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Chiffon, with a little it of Ice Cloud, in the Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours The Brave Palette over top
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from darkest [outer corner] to lightest [inner corner]):
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Copper
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Gold
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Chiffon

Eyeliner:  

• Water Line:  Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Blue Devine

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Butterfly Intenza Midnight Black on the top lashes; Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara on the bottom lashes

 

Alright, there you have it! The first original look that I've done in about a week or so, I think. I'm really feeling these RK eyeshadows, and considering the price (FIFTY NINE CENTS EACH) I think they're phenomenal. Okay, that's it! It's pretty early in the evening, so I'm going to make the most of it and write my butt off! Later!

x Ashlan