Wednesday, March 31, 2010

FOTD: UD Ammo Palette Neutral

Hey all!
So today I did a bad thing. I spent more money on makeup :( I splurged and bought the Urban Decay Ammo Palette.. But I have to say, it is amazing. I am in love with all of the colors, and I think I'm going to do a bit of a series with the palette. Today I did a simple neutral look hoping to start playing around for my formal look (haha). What I did today was a bit too ha
rsh, but I did love the look and can't wait to play with these colors some more. I am also getting the Urban Decay Wallpaper Palette for my birthday (Saturday!) so expect a lot of Urban Decay posts!
So I only used five colors: Maui Wowie, Smog, Oil Slick, Polyester Bride and Sin
First: After primer, I applied Maui Wowie all over my lid
Second: I applied Smog on the outer half and in the crease
Third: I applied Oil Slick in the outer v for a bit of
definition
Fourth: I applied Polyester Bride as the highlight
Fifth: I applied Sin in the tear duct
I also used Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara, Loreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara, and NYX Sapphire Slim Eyeshadow for a pop of blue.




If I weren't taking a new license picture tomorrow I would love to do this look again with Last Call on the outer half. But, I'm going in to get my "grownup license" for my upcoming 21st birthday! What are some colors you would like to see play around with, any requests?

(Top L-R) Smog, Mildew, Oil Slick, Last Call, Chopper (Bottom L-R) Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride, Grifter, Sin

Smog, Mildew, Oil Slick, Last Call, Chopper

Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride, Grifter, Sin

xo
Rachel

Monday, March 29, 2010

Formal Look Ideas

Hey everyone! So I already mentioned how I purchased a dress for my formal, but today I got some shoes to match :) I am soo in love with the outfit, and even more pleased with the price! I only spent about $50 altogether. Not bad at all.

Anywho, I've been trying to figure out what I want to do with my makeup for the night. I do have quite a bit of time (April 30..) but I am an overachiever, and want to be able to practice and perfect a look that will have my date's jaws on the floor!

Some pictures for your viewing pleasure:

The colors are white, brown, blue and grey. I have a few ideas.. neutral brown with blue in the crease, neutral with brown in the crease.. But the dress is very summery/tea party, so I want to dress it up.

So the big question is..
What are your ideas?


xo
Rachel

Saturday, March 27, 2010

MAC Pigment DIY

Hey lovelies!
Sorry I've been a bit vacant, it's my spring break and I've managed to get sick :( Anyway, I've had a few pigments that I've decided to press and wanted to share some tips with you all.

The pigments I have are: Your Ladyship (my favorite), Mutiny, Jardin Aires, and Circa Plum.
(pictures from google images)

What you'll need are: Pans, rubbing alcohol (mine is 99% alcohol but you can use one with less), something to stir and pour with, and a palette to put them in and a mixing medium.

The Process:
1) Pour a few scoops of your pigment into your mixing medium (ie. a bowl). It will take trial and error to figure out how much you'll need, try small amounts and work up.
2) Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol and mix.
3) Once its mixed pour it into your tin pan
4) Let it sit so that the alcohol evaporates and feels powdery
5) Place a paper towel over the tin with a quarter on top of the paper over the powder
6) Place a heavy object on top of the quarter, paper and tin (this is wear the pressing comes in)
7) Let sit over night, and there's your new eyeshadow!


A few other uses for pigments:
*mix a small amount with some clear nailpolish
*mix a small amount with some clear lip gloss
*use as blush
*use as loose eye shadow (great for the tear duct!)


Good luck!
xo
Rachel

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Haul: MAC, Ulta, Romy

Good news! I found my Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper :) It was hiding in a random drawer...

So the first three things I got were from MAC that I ordered around the time my first post was published.
So here they are...


The Give Me Liberty of London small
makeup bag

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper & Lady Gaga


From Ulta..

Essie 3 Way Clear Glaze

& From Romy (a small boutique)
A dress for my sorority formal :)


At Ulta I also got a new hairdryer with a round brush attachment. Its called the Revlon Ionic, and it was on sale for $20. It's ok... I got my moneys worth! And, I looove the lipsticks. The Cyndi Lauper is a really nice red for my skin tone. The dress is for my sorority formal at the end of April, and I thought that since I found a date I needed a dress :)

Also, the weather has been fantastic in San Francisco lately, which is quite rare. So I thought I'd show some pictures I took today while out and about!

slideshow of my day:


xo
Rachel

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Products I'm Using

Hey guys! Sorry it's been a few days, I wanted to share a haul but I can't find my Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper.. I have no idea where I put it :( But, until I find it (I also want to give a review) here's a little post..

Shampoo: Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative

Conditioner: Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative

Styling products: Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave In Conditioner, CHI Silk Infusion, Living Proof Full Thickening Cream

Shower Gel: whatever is cheap.. not gonna lie!

Body Moisturiser: Dove

Deodorant: Ban

Fake Tan: n/a

Cleanser: Clean & Clear Morning Burst

Exfoliator: St Ives

Primer: Benefit That Gal

Foundation brush: I use my fingers and a sponge!

Concealer: MAC, or Benefit Boing/Erase Paste

Powder: MAC Studio Fix in NW15 (Im quite pale)

Blusher: NARS Orgasm

Bronzer: NARS Laguna and Benefit Hoola

Highlighter: MAC Strobe Cream

Eyeshadow base: MAC Paint Pot

Eyeshadows: MAC Satin Taupe, Retrospeck, Twinks, Shroom

Eyeliner: Ulta Waterproof in Black

Curler: n/a

Mascara: Fresh Supernova & Firebird

Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam Lady Gaga

Lipgloss: MAC Cha Cha

Nail Colour: Essie 3 in 1 Clear Gloss (base coat, top coat & strengthening.. but I'm using it on its own for now)


This is just what I've been doing the past few days, I've falled madly in love with Satin Toupe, and Viva Glam Lady Gaga. What have you fallen in love with or find yourself reaching for?

xo

Rachel

Saturday, March 20, 2010

TAG: 25 Facts

Hey everyone! So today I'm doing a popular facebook tag. I know on youtube/blogger it's usually only five and you elaborate more, but I liked the idea of 25 more. so.. here goes!

25 things..

1.) I never believed in love at first sight until I stepped outside Heathrow Airport and met the great city of London.

2.) I'm quasi-type A. I'm obsessed with storage systems, but sometimes I'm too tired to put everything away.

3.) For me summer is about catching up with some good books :)

4.) I actually really enjoyed working in retail, I even liked putting out product. I felt like it was a puzzle I was putting together.

5.) I am shy, and awkward. I'm HORRIBLE with eye contact. I'm quite open now, and I do have a lot of friends, but to new people I'm a bit invisible.

6.) To piggyback on that, I am in a sorority which really helped with the whole shy thing.

7.) I was always a bit of a tomboy, until senior year of highschool. Freshman year of college I became obsessed with Disney Princesses, and second semester I joined a sorority.

8.) I may be a member of the 'princess family', blonde, a Communications major (stereotyped as the "easy" major) and own a 6lb dog, but I am by now means a "spoiled princess."

9.) Im terrified that people will take what I am saying the wrong way so I over use smiley faces. :) :) :)

10.) I cannot stand snow. I can't tolerate cold weather, even though where I live its about 40-60 degrees all year round, and I hate the feeling of rain drops and wet snow hitting me.

11.) Car accidents, particularly pertaining to snow, have taken too many people away from me. Another reason why I dislike snow, and why the use of seatbelts is NEVER a question in my car.

12.) I really dislike that you can't put words to ever feeling. I try until I get as close as I possibly can.

13.) I forgive way too easily, Im a bit passive. But I'll never forget.

14.) I'm an extremely picky eater, so a lot of people think I don't eat much. Not true :)

15.) I'm a huge city girl, and have only recently accepted suburbs as suitable. But the city has to be very close by! My dream is to live in London.

16.) Birthdays are the ultimate holiday in my book. Its the one day a year where you can celebrate being you!

17.) I had both pneumonia and scarlet fever in 1st grade, but I never got the chicken pox.

18.) I could eat burritos and bagels w/cream cheese (not together..) for the rest of my life and be happy.

19.) I identify with both dogs and cats. I am extremely loyal and affectionate (sometimes needy) like a dog, but fiercely independent like a cat.

20.) I may be short, but my mom's family is extremely tall and nordic. I'm almost a full 1/4 Norwegian.

21.) I was and always will be a daddy's girl. I'm his spitting image and have his good humor which helps me keep his memory with me everyday. I am close with my mom now as well.

22.) My parents were happily together for 21 years even though they never married. They were only separated when my dad passed from heart failure last year.

23.) I have probably been through a lot more than the average girl my age, but I still consider myself to be extremely lucky and try to live my life in stride.

24.) I have panic attacks, and have for 10 years.

25.) I am genuinely happy! :)



I'd love to hear facts about all of you! So I tag all of my readers, 5 facts, 10 or even 25!


I'll also have a haul/review post something this weekend, probably sunday!


xo
Rachel

Friday, March 19, 2010

FOTD: Spring Pink & Orange

Hello all!
This post is a bit late in the day, or early depending on how you're looking at it! I've just been busy enjoying the sun and studying for midterms. So today it was a wonderful 75* in normally foggy San Francisco, California. For us this is as good as it gets! Everyone trudged out what little summer clothes they own and made the best of the day, because here you never really know how long it will last. To celebrate the sun I decided to do a bright pink and orange look, it is a bit dramatic but hey.. I didn't have class, and I'm young! I might as well have a little fun ;)

The Process:
1) I primed my eyes with MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot to bring out the orange and gold
2) I used MAC Paradisco on the inner third of my lid
3) I used MAC Hot Hot Hot (LE) on the middle of my lid
4) I used a Coastal Scents bright pink from the 88 Shimmer Palette
(the original idea was to use MAC LaLa (LE) but I think something funky happened to mine!) on the out third and in the crease
5) I used MAC Twinks finely in the crease for definition
6) I used MAC Shroom under the brow
7) I used MAC Deck Chair Pigment in the tear duct and under the brow
8) I used my regular Ulta Black Waterproof Eyeliner on my waterline
9) I used Fresh Firebird Black Mascara
10) I used a black felt tip liquid liner on my top lashes

I didn't do anything special with my face or lips today. I did add a little extra bronzer: Benefit Hoola all over then NARS Laguna as a contour. And, I just used Kiss My Face Pineapple Coconut chapstick on my lips for extra moisture.

The pictures aren't actually showing how intense the pink was, but it turned out very nice I really liked it. Well, I hope you all enjoyed it!

xo
Rachel