Valentine's Day Beauty

Valentine's Day always brings on images of hearts, flowers, chocolate, and all things red and pink. But for us makeup lovers what it really does is give us every excuse to pull out all the stops with our makeup! Yay!

Now I don't usually bring out the false lashes, but some looks really call for it! I was so excited to find these beautiful babies at my local Walgreens that I had to scoop them up and give them a try. Let me know if you recreate this look and share your Instagram pics with me!  :)

So here is what you need:

Makeup:

L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Foundation in N7-8 Classic Tan/Cappuccino

Maybelline Fit Me! Matte & Poreless Foundation

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer: Ultra-Fine Tip Shaping Pencil in Dark Brunette

MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork

LORAC Pro Matte Palette: Corduroy and Burgundy

Urban Decay Naked Palette: Sin and Sidecar

L'Oreal Paris La Palette Nude 2 Eyeshadows

L'Oreal Paris The Super Slim Eyeliner in Black

Too Faced Mascara

Kiss Natural Flourish Blooming Lash in Daisy

CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

MAC Blot Powder

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Stick in 003 Bad Girl Bronze

MAC Blush in Desert Rose and Blunt

Essence Sun Club All-In-One Bronzing Highlighter

Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry

Tools:

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush

MAC 266 Brush

Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush

MAC 224 Brush

IT Cosmetics Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Blending Crease Brush #105

IT Cosmetics Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Precision Smudger Brush #124

Real Techniques Brow Brush

Real Techniques Powder Brush

MAC 116 Brush

MAC 129 Brush

Let's do it!

What are your Valentine's Day plans?

Cover Girl: First Impressions

I haven't tried Cover Girl products in years but the other day I came across a coupon for Cover Girl products and thought this would be a good time to check out what's new.

The newest product that caught my eye was the LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm.

I chose the color Berry Twist and was really excited to try it out! I'm already a huge fan of Clinique Chubby Sticks and this looked like a similar product that was less than half the price. How could I resist???

This is how it physically compares to the Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry.

Here are some basic stats:

• It is quoted to provide, "sheer color, soft shine."
• Currently values at drugstores (I got mine at Walmart) for under $7.00 (even less with a coupon!)
• Odorless

To see more of the colors and learn more about the product click here.

For my first impression, watch the video:

That's The Buzz!!!

Do You Watch Scandal???

I love Scandal!!! It is one of the best new shows on TV right now. Kerry Washington is so beautiful and plays the character of Olivia Pope with so much class.

I've been admiring her natural makeup look for awhile now and some of you asked for a tutorial so here it is:

Products:

Eyes:

• MAC eyeshadows
• Kid
• Mulch
• Corduroy
• Soft Brown
• Brule
• Eyeliners
• Maybelline Master Drama in Midnight Master
• MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
• Sephora Eyes Pencil in 507
• Mascara
• Maybelline Mega Plush
• L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Shocking Extensions

Face:

• Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation
• MAC Select Cover Up Concealer
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
• MAC Beauty Powder/Loose in Drizzlegold
• MAC Blush in Blunt and Raisin, Embark eyeshadow (for contouring)

Cheeks:

• MAC Powder Blush in Pinch Me
• MAC Beauty Powder Blush in Feeling

Lips:

• Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry

That's The Buzz!!!