Happy Hump Day!

Y'all.

Finals are almost over.

I have one final left, in God forsaken Spanish, and then I am done for the spring semester, and my summer can begin! Three cheers for not driving across the city every day!

Anyway, today was one of my few (daytime) days off, so I decided to try messing around with a little makeup again. I blew the dust off of my makeup folder and unearthed this:

Photo and look by @makeupbyalinna

I went sifting through my drawers and whatnot and came across that Rimmel pencil and the L'Oreal single that I bought way back when and I thought, hey, why not?

This is what ended up happening:

A closeup on the eyes:

A comparison shot:

And a video.

Clearly, it's not as fanciful as the source of inspiration, but, in my defense, it looked much better before I tried to darken my outer V like she did; that's where it got muddy on me. But that's what I get for trying to exactly duplicate the look; I should've finessed it and let it be. But I still liked it! So, here's the details!

FACE:

Primer:

• 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 Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Concealer in Chocolate Brown under the foundation, and L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn over the foundation
• Nose, Chin, and Uneven Skintone on Cheeks: Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Concealer in Chocolate Brown
• Under Eye: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Concealer in Chocolate Brown

Foundation: Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation in 340 Cappuccino

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: 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: #5, in the L'Oreal Paris La Palette Nude 1
• Crease: #12, in the Morphe 12NB Palette, with #8, in the E.L.F. Mad for Matte Palette as a crease definer
• Lid: the Rimmel London ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Stick in Blamed Blue, with the L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Eyeshadow in Teal Couture over top
• Outer Third: #12, in the Morphe 12NB Palette, and #8, in the E.L.F. Mad for Matte Palette over top
• Inner Corner: E.L.F. Long Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in Toast, diffused a little with the KIKO Milano Water Eyeshadow in #208
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from Outer to Inner): 
• #8, in the E.L.F. Mad for Matte Palette
• #12, in the Morphe 12NB Palette
• E.L.F. Long Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in Toast

Eyeliner:

• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Eyeliner
• Wing: MUA Professional Dual Ended Cat Eye Liner in Midnight Black

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Butterfly Intenza Midnight 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:

#7, in the Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar Ultra Blush Palette, with #4 in the palette over top, and a little of #1 over that, just in the center

 

BLUSH:

#4, in the E.L.F. Studio Blush Palette in Dark

 
LIPS:

Lipstick: Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme in Gorgeous, with Makeup Revolution Salvation Velvet Lacquer in Vamp

Liner: Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Coffee Bean

 

Let me leave you with a little piece of advice: DO NOT PUT ON TWO SUPER DRYING MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICKS. DON'T FUCKING DO IT. SWEAR TO ME THAT YOU WILL NOT DO IT. I got the color that I was looking for, but my lips now feel like shit, so take this with you: Milani lippies + MUR lippies = shitty lips. That is all. Carry on.

x Ashlan

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

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