Back-to-School: Girl Next Door

I've officially been back at school for inservice (teacher prep and meetings before the students arrive next week) and I'm beat! Every single year I have this rush of adrenaline and excitement for starting a new year that carries me through the first 1-3 days. This time I petered out after 1.75 days. Done. Tired. Feeling like Lucille Ball from I Love Lucy after the umpteenth take of the Vitameatavegamin commercial. "Do you pop out at parties? Are you unpoopular?"

"Well. . . Are you?!"

All of this means that I have less time and energy for my beautiful bold red lip. Which takes me to the perfect fast and easy look: The Girl Next Door or as I like to call it, "The I Woke Up Like This. . .But I Didn't. . .But Man if I Could?!" This is the second makeup tutorial from my Back-to-School series and there are still two more videos to come! Comment below and let me know how your back-to-school is going.

Makeup in this video:

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer
Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder in Soft Custard

L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil
Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
Fiona Stiles Ultimate Lash Icon Volumizing Mascara

MAC Blot Pressed Powder

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop 

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Deep

Milani Baked Blush in Bella Rosa

MAC ProLongwear Lip Pencil in Bittersweet
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Nude Collection Lipstick in 47
Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss in Beso

Back-to-School Glam

Back. To. School. 

Depending on what roles you play in life, those three words strung together can either bring memories of childhood fun or anxiety of what's to come! If you're a parent, you may be excited to finally have routine back in your home. The kids aren't asking you what they can eat every 10 minutes. You don't have to come up with a ridiculous list of activities to keep them occupied, or camp/babysitter/visits to family to keep them cared for while you're working. If you're a teacher, like me, the commercials started far too early ("Hey. . . I JUST got into this summer thing! Shhhh!) and back-to-school marks the end of your leisure time. But then this wild thing happens and "teacher mode" kicks back in. You get excited to shop for you new classroom, eager to label ALL THE THINGS, and nervous about putting on real clothes again. *One of my absolute favorite things about summer is that "inappropriately" short shorts, tank tops, any other clothing that shows I'm a lady with lady parts become acceptable wear again. . .whenever I want. You have NO idea how difficult it is to dress oneself when thinking about being appropriate around 9-year olds when standing, sitting in a chair, sitting "criss-cross applesauce", out on recess duty with the "Warm Wind" blowing, and the thousands of other ways you haven't yet thought of that can lead to a wardrobe malfunction you aren't prepared to explain to the principal and students' parents. Yikes!*

With all of that going on, I feel a little overwhelmed, excited and slightly out of control. My only way of finding order and balance in that situation is to fall into makeup. Obviously! Back-to-school means one precious thing that will get me through: Back-to-School SHOPPING!

Yes, I picked up a few new outfits but that's not what we're here to talk about. Back-to-school means that we all get to decide the answer to my favorite question come late August, "Who do I want to be this year?"

It hits my intrinsic motivation to put makeup on every time I sit in front of my vanity. *Have you seen that thing? It is my happy place. I'll insert a picture and video link for you.*

My favorite thing about makeup is that you get to decide how you want to present yourself to the world and it can be different every single day, if you want! The beauty of that never ceases to astound me!

So, let's talk Back-to-School videos! I have prepared three new looks for you that will be coming out over the next week. Allow them to serve as inspiration as you work out who you want to be this year. The beginning of the school year is a fresh start. Maybe you've always thought yourself more glamorous than you typically portray. Own it and rock it this year! Maybe you are interested in softening up your look and sharing a more inviting aspect of your personality. Let's do it! Perhaps you want to be that mysterious being that everyone spends a month saying, "What did she do this summer? Something's different about her and I just can't put my finger on it. But man, she's fabulous!" I've got your back!

Today we're starting with GLAM! What are your favorite back-to-school memories or essentials? Comment below and let's chat!

Makeup:

Maybelline Fit Me! Matte & Poreless foundation

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Maybelline Color Tattoo Leather in Chocolate Suede

ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Drift

ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Game Face

Rimmel London Magnif'eyes Kohl in Back to Blacks

L'Oreal Infallible Laquer Liner in Blackest Black

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder in Soft Custard

BlackUp Loose Powder in PLI 3

Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Candle Light

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Deep

e.l.f. Cosmetics Blush Palette in Dark

Jouer Long-Wear Lip Creme Liquid Lipstick in Fraise Bonbon

Anastasia Beverly Hills: Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette Review

Eyeshadow palettes are everywhere you look lately. So many new product launches from makeup companies include a new "Must Have" palette and quite frankly it leaves me a bit confused! Those of us who are on a budget (trying to be) need to be really decisive about which items we splurge and save on. I had ZERO intention of buying the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette. . . and then I touched it.

WHAT?!?!

I had no idea! That palette is EVERYTHING! Splurge, baby, splurge!

Here are the basic details:

• 14 shades
• A mix of ultra-matte, satin, and metallic finishes
• Neutral and berry tones
• Cost: $42

In the video I talk about how I came across this beauty in the first place, and also share a sneak at a tutorial that will be coming up soon! Basically, I would grab this baby in a heartbeat! The only thing I didn't mention is that the shadows are really soft and can create some fall out if you don't tap your brush before applying and blending. Other than that, I call this a WIN!

Adele: Always Flawless

Every single time I see Adele I am blown away by how beautiful she looks. She just does it right! Her new video for Send My Love (To Your New Lover) premiered during the Billboard Music Awards and I knew I had to do a makeup tutorial on her new look. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you try this look and share your pics with me on Instagram @thebeautybuzzwithkee.

Makeup:

Maybelline Fit Me! Matte & Poreless Foundation

Estee Lauder DoubleWear Foundation

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

L'Oreal Paris Brow Definer Stylist pencil

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Black Up Loose Powder

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder in Soft Custard

H&M Beauty High Impact Eye Colour in Orange Ochre

Colour Pop Cosmetics Super Shock Shadow in Game Face

Colour Pop Cosmetics Super Shock Cheek (KaePop Collection) in Glo Up

MAC blushes in Blunt and Raizin

LORAC Pro Matte Eyeshadow palette: Corduroy

Rimmel London Magnifeyes duo pencil in 003 Queens of the Bronzed Age

elf Blush Palette in Dark

MAC Studio Finish concealer in NW50

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in 4 Deep

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow palette in Comfort Zone

L'Oreal Paris Laquer Liner in Blackest Black

Ardell 110 Lashes

CoverGirl The Super Sizer mascara in Black

ColourPop Cosmetics Lippie Stix in Chi Chi

Essence Cosmetics lipstick in 04 On the Catwalk!

Classic Black Eyeliner

Sometimes I sit at my makeup vanity *squeal* and open up the drawers thinking, "What shall I put on my face today?" It is hands down one of my favorite things about the morning. I love pulling out the products and figuring out what "look" I'm going to wear that day.

I love to experiment and try different makeup looks completely based on my mood and how I feel. However, some classic looks just don't go out of style!

Here's a classic black eyeliner look that you can pair with whatever lip color you like.

Makeup used in this video:

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder in Soft Custard

BlackUp Poudre Libre in PLI3

ELF Cosmetics Blush Palette in Dark

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Dark

LORAC Pro Matte Eyeshadow Palette

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Extra-Intense eyeliner in Carbon Black

MAC Eyeshadows in Print, Carbon, & Smut

Urban Decay Naked Palette (1st)

Maybelline New York The Falsies mascara

MAC ProLongwear lipliner in Bittersweet

MAC Lipstick in Creme in Your Coffee

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 06

It All Went Wrong

It happens to even the best of us. You have a makeup idea in your head and you begin! You have a fresh face, all of your products laid out in front of you and so far each movement is nothing short of a stroke of pure artistry. And then you pull out the liquid eyeliner. . .

Uh oh!

That's exactly what happened in this video. . .

Don't let the photos fool you. It got ugly real quick! You can see it all unfold in the video, but here are the products you need to complete this look. I'm ignoring the products that got me into the dark place of despair!

Makeup:

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork
Black Radiance Eye Appeal Eyeshadow in 8030 Deeper The Berry

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Stick in 006 Paranoid Purple

L'Oreal Paris La Palette Nude 2 Eyeshadow Palette

ColourPop Cosmetics Super Shock Pigment in Slave2Pink

L'Oreal Paris Carbon Black Extra-Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner

Maybelline Volum' Express Black Drama The Falsies Mascara
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
ColourPop Cosmetics Super Shock Cheek in New Lowes

MAC Blot Powder

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Deep

MAC Blush in Dollymix & Desert Rose

Essence Sun Club All-In-One Bronzing Highlighter

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Gloss in 310 Forbidden Kiss & 312 Rouge Envy

CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara in Very Black

Tools:

Beauty Blender

MAC 266 Brush

Real Techniques Accent Brush

Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush

MAC 224 Brush

Real Techniques Bold Metals 201 Brush

Sephora Eyelash Curler

MAC 129 Brush

Real Techniques Blush Brush

MAC 116 Brush

What Is a Full Face of Makeup?

That really is the question! Everyone has different standards for what they would call a "full face of makeup." In my opinion, there are degrees of fullness.

If I put makeup on every feature of my face, that can be considered a full face.

If I put on lashes, that's extra full.

If I contoured and highlighted and put on lashes, that's REALLY full!

And it doesn't stop there! "It doesn't???" some of you may ask. And here's the truth: with makeup you can do as much or as little as you want. There are NO rules! It's really complete freedom!


Did you ever think of it that way before? You can look however you want and be whomever you please. And today, this is me:

Lately I have been LOVING a full face of makeup. Dramatic, fun, colorful. . . I want all of it. My ColourPop Cosmetics order recently arrived just a couple days after shopping at Sephora, Ulta, and the drugstore. Yes. . . damage was done, and tutorials were filmed. So let's get into it!

Makeup:

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Stick in 012 Naughty Navy

L'Oreal Paris La Palette Nude 2 Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette: Buck

ColourPop Cosmetics Super Shock Shadow in Shameless

LORAC Pro Matte Palette: Burgundy

Marc Jacobs Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Blacquer

MAC Blush in Raizin

MAC Eyeshadow in Moons Reflection

Maybelline Volum' Express Black Drama The Falsies Mascara 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder

MAC Blot Powder

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Deep

MAC Blush in Raizin and Devil

BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop

L'Oreal Paris Extraordinaire by Colour Riche in 703 Caramel Solo

MAC Lipglass in Prrr

CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara in Very Black

Tools:

Beauty Blender

MAC 266 Brush

Real Techniques Accent Brush

Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush

MAC 224 Brush

MAC 242 Brush

IT Cosmetics Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Blending Crease Brush #105

IT Cosmetics Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Precision Smudger Brush #124

Sephora Eyelash Curler

MAC 129 Brush

Real Techniques Blush Brush

MAC 217 Brush

MAC 116 Brush

*Share your #FullOnGlam looks with me on Instagram @thebeautybuzzwithkee!

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?

2016: New Year, No Resolutions

New Year resolutions are really lame. Yeah, I said it. L-A-M-E! I'm all for reflection, but must it be at the start of a new year? Why can't we resolve to be our best selves every single day when we wake up in the morning? I'm not going to make any resolutions, but I am going to post a new makeup tutorial for you! Enjoy!

Weekend Vlogs

Let's do this. Let's talk vlogging.

Making beauty videos is definitely more of a controlled environment type of thing because I sit stationary, make a decision about what I want to show/teach you, and there is a clear start and end. When it came to vlogging I found myself unsure about what to film. How do I know if my daily life is interesting or boring to my viewers? What are my personal boundaries about what I do and don't want you to see? How do I give you an opportunity to get to know me better without seeming guarded or rehearsed? I decided that because I watch a lot of vlogs I should use them as research in trying to figure out what I should vlog about myself.

Vlogging is a very different thing. It definitely puts me in a much more vulnerable state. I didn't think I cared what others thought about me until suddenly I was sitting in my car holding my camera up and looking left to right to see if anyone was watching. Why was I so freaked out?

Sometimes fears that are lying underneath the surface come creeping right up when you least expect them. It's awkward talking to a camera with other people around. But I'm ready to face that fear! *I hope. . .

Enough of that blabbing because I am preparing for Vlogmas and am so excited to vlog every day for you all. As promised, I have a filmed a weekend vlog for you. Let me know if you like them and if all goes well through Vlogmas, maybe weekend vlogs will become a regular thing. Enjoy!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

For many of you who watch YouTube on a regular basis (points to herself) you will know how exciting your Subscription box gets come December 1st. Those of you who are not avid YouTube watchers are probably wondering what I am talking about. I'll tell you. . .

VLOGMAS!!!

Vlogmas is that special time of year when some YouTubers who vlog (film themselves throughout their day) make the 25 day commitment to vlog every day in December leading up to Christmas. And guess who is doing Vlogmas this year. . .

ME!

I know, I know. You're probably thinking, "She doesn't do daily or weekly vlogs now! How is she just going to up and begin vlogging for Vlogmas?"

I'll tell you. I am going to practice vlogging for the next couple weeks and post those first 2-3 videos for you in preparation for the big show. I still haven't worked out if I will upload everyday, every few days, or each week, but I will vlog every single day of December. Those of you who are planning on seeing me in December, you should get ready right now for the possibility of seeing me walking around holding a camera up in public places. And if you don't want to be in the vlog, no problem! I'll make sure to ask you first. 

I hope you're as excited as I am. 

Christmas is coming! I know, I know. Let's do Thanksgiving first.

Thanksgiving is coming!  :)

P.S. Here are a few videos you may have missed that can keep you busy in the meantime.

Fall Makeup

If you aren't totally into the whole dark lips equals fall makeup thing. . .you're in good company! Dark lips are not my favorite thing, but I would rock a red lip just about any day of the week. Enjoy my latest video featuring smokey eyes (LOVE!) and red lips.

Lazy Days Are Rarely Anything But

I've always been a bit of a homebody, and during the year a day off from work is my favorite excuse to lay around at home ALL DAY LONG. My favorite activities include:

• Watching TV
• Watching movies
• Cooking yummy food
• Ordering take out
• Painting my nails
• Writing blog posts
• Brainstorming video ideas
• Filming YouTube videos
• Reading books

Now that I think about it, looking at that list makes me feel slightly tired. I've found that a day off tends to turn into, "How many things can I get done here at home before the sun goes down and it's "acceptable" to sit on the couch and watch primetime TV shows?" 

This past week I've barely left home and I'm positively EXHAUSTED from all the work I've done! If you follow me on Snapchat or Twitter, you know that I have been trying to clean my closet for weeks. I've finally done it. . .along with every other area of my home. 

Bedroom? Check!

Living room? Check!

Closet? Check!

Bathroom? Check!

Kitchen? Check!

How exciting! And how exhausting! Unfortunately that means I've fallen quite behind on my blog posting and video uploading. Sorry! 

Well, here's a new post AND a new video for you! By the way. . .how is it August already???

Easy Summer Makeup

Don't we all need some easy makeup nowadays? Even in the summer, when the days are longer and everything feels possible with a little bit of sunshine, not many of us want to spend a lot of time on our makeup. Especially when it will probably melt off our faces within ten minutes. I have a quick and easy makeup look for you that I posted on YouTube last week. Enjoy!

Purple Smokey Eyes

Purple is my favorite color. I've been a purple fan since I was a little girl, but strangely enough, I did not gravitate to the color in makeup when I first started out. I used to love purple in packaging, and still do, but mostly I loved turquoise and bronze, magenta, and olive green.

The first time I tried purple eyeshadow I was BLOWN AWAY by how gorgeous it was! Here's the thing: purple looks great on brown eyes! It also, looks beautiful on darker skin.

So. . .if you're ready to try some purple eyeshadow, give this little tutorial a watch!

Cranberry & Green: GORGEOUS On The Eyes

I was scrolling through my Instagram to see what makeup looks I had posted recently and came across one I was really excited about! "That's so cool!" I thought as I admired the combination of cranberry lids with moss green in the inner corner of my eyes. Add in a little smokiness around the outer corner and I was sold! I would definitely need to recreate that look on my YouTube channel.

I gave a little more color to the lip to brighten things up for summer and voila: a new makeup tutorial for you! Enjoy!

What color combinations are you LOVING right now? Tweet me @buzzwithkee and share your Instagram photos with me @thebeautybuzzwithkee.

May Video Wrap Up

Wow, May went fast! I haven't been doing my due diligence in keeping up with blogging about each of my YouTube videos, so I've popped them all into one happy little post here! Enjoy at your leisure!

Weekend Chat: Spring & Summer Essentials

RECREATE: Pixiwoo Perfect Smokey Eye for Everyone: on darker skin

Weekend Chat: Ulta Haul

Nutella Milkshake

REAL Day to Night Makeup

Weekend Chat: Makeup Vanity Tour

Get Ready With Me: Outdoor Party Makeup

Weekend Chat: Mascara

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