Nars Multiple in Orgasm Tutorial

This look is fresh and bright, opening the eyes for a wide-eyed effect. The multiple is wonderful; it can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks. I used it in the color 'Orgasm', which is a peachy pink shimmery color, wearable for most skin tones. For a tutorial on this look, please visit my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBEKZeUx8yM

Products used:
Nars Multiple in 'Orgasm'
MAC 'Fascinating' Eye Kohl
MAC eyeshadow in 'Satin Taupe'
Dior mascara base
Tarte 'Lights, Camera, Lashes!' mascara

My Lovely Thanksgiving

Today was Thanksgiving, and it may be my favorite Thanksgiving yet. We had planned to go to a family member's house for Thanksgiving, but plans changed last minute and we made the best of our circumstances. I had mentioned in my vlog that I don't actually like turkey, so instead this year we ran to the store and grabbed some chicken. We made mouthwatering chicken piccata with a side of pasta (and salad too!) for dinner. For dessert, I made some pumpkin spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting with my mom's help. We washed dessert down with coffee which accented the cupcakes nicely. This may have to be a new family tradition...

Thanksgiving Makeup Tutorial

To see a tutorial on this look, please visit my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkg7VuK3FHM

Products Used:

MAC eyeshadow in 'Sun Blonde'
Tarte Amazonian Clay eyeliner in 'Plum'
MAC eyeshadow in 'Vibrant Grape'
MAC pigment in 'Golden Lemon'
Dior mascara base
Tarte 'Lights, Camera, Lashes!' mascara
NARS Velvet Matte lip pencil in 'Bettina'
Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in 'Adored'

Face of the Day

Today I posted a FOTD (face of the day) video showing my makeup for the day, along with a vlog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdRPjFyIXqc


Here is a full list of the products I am wearing:

Nars Sheer Matte foundation in 'Siberia'
Bobbi Brown Corrector in 'Porcelain Peach'
MAC StudioFix powder in 'NC15'
Laura Mercier brow duo in 'Deep Blonde'
MAC eyeshadow trio 'Making it Easy'
Too Faced waterproof eyeliner in 'Perfect Brown'
Dior mascara base
Tarte 'Lights, Cameras, Lashes!' mascara
Nars blush in 'Deep Throat'
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté lipstick in 'Rose Paris'

Guerlain Fall 2011 Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial is inspired by the Guerlain 2011 Fall ad. This is a smokey, intense look that is both elegant and dramatic. I love the red lip paired with the eye makeup, it truly adds to the look. To see my tutorial on this look, please check out my Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7-TLJhuLfM&feature=channel_video_title

Products Used:

Chanel 'Lagons' quad
Stila Smudge Pot eyeliner in 'Cobalt'
Tarte for True Blood palette eyeshadow in 'Nocturnal'
Benefit 'High Brow' pencil
Dior Mascara Primer
Tarte 'Lights, Camera, Lashes!' mascara
Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 'Dragon'

On My Face: (not shown in the tutorial)

Nars Sheer Matte foundation in 'Siberia'
Bobbi Brown Corrector in 'Porcelain Peach'
Mac Studio Fix powder in 'NC15'
Benefit 'Hoola' bronzing powder
Laura Mercier brow duo in 'Deep Blonde'
Too Faced 'Shadow Insurance' primer

Nars 'Night Sun' and 'California' Tutorial

This tutorial is a looking using the two shadows by Nars in 'Night Sun' and 'California'. I reviewed and swatched the shadows here: http://vintageporcelaindoll.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-of-nars-night-sun-and-california.html

They are gorgeous colors for fall and together they make a stunning combination. To see my tutorial, please visit my Youtube video showing step by step how to achieve the look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6oaWNK299Y&feature=channel_video_title

Products used:

Nars eyeshadow in 'California'
Nars eyeshadow in 'Night Sun'
MAC eyeshadow in 'Satin Taupe'
Too Faced Perfect Eyes waterproof eyeliner in 'Perfect Brown'
Chanel eyelash curler
Diorshow mascara primer sample
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara
Nars 'Deep Throat' blush
Lancome Color Fever gloss in 'Ma Cherie Cherry'

Brushes used:
MAC 239 brush
MAC 226 brush
Fluffy eyeshadow brush (not sure of the brand)

Swatches/Review of Nars 'Night Sun' and 'California'

Nars Eyeshadow in 'Night Sun' 

Nars eyeshadow in 'California' 

Swatches of 'California' (left) and 'Night Sun' (right)

What initially attracted me to these two shades was the price. At an astoundingly low price of $8 (originally $23), I had to get these. They're full size, and at 2.2 grams they are slightly larger than MAC's 1.5 gram eyeshadows. 'California' is a coppery orange, and is extremely pigmented. It has a slight shimmer to it, but does not contain any heavy glitter. 'Night Sun' on the other hand is a soft yellow with shimmer and bold chunks of glitter. The glitter is unlike any glitter I've seen from other eyeshadow brands. It is a part of the Nars 'Night series' which contains a range of glittery eyeshadows. If you dislike glitter and the potential of fallout, this eyeshadow is not for you. However, if you use a brush similar to the MAC 239 brush, you can pack the glitter on with minimal fallout. In conclusion, these eyeshadows are a bargain simply because they are eyeshadows by the legendary Nars. If you have yet to try their shadows, give these a go and try them out. I think they're worth every penny and have amazing color payoff.

You can find these exclusively at www.sephora.com, and if you're interested don't hesitate to purchase these as I'm sure they will sell out.

*These are my original swatches and photos. Please do not  take these without asking. Thanks!