Tutorial: Lorac Mega Pro Palette Soft Smokey Eyes

As soon as I saw a post on Instagram about the LORAC Mega PRO Palette I knew I had to get my hands on this super palette along with a lot of other people.  

I haven't really tried LORAC products and I always wanted to try the LORAC PRO Palettes 1 and 2 but never had a chance.  I see a lot of makeup artists stock their kits with the palettes.  I was about to purchase the originals until I found out this motherload was hitting for the fall season.  It actually launched for their 2014 Royal Holiday Collection but looks like it won't even reach the holidays. 

Because I am a typical makeup addict I stalked the LORAC website, Facebook and Instagram feeds to make sure I didn't miss out. Marked the date Tuesday Oct. 7th in  my Filofax (thank goodness for my planner to remind me of all these makeup launches).  Woke up at 6am PST to purchase the palette.  Told my husband I forgot to send out a work email .. lied but whatever I needed the palette.   So happy I did and got my hands on it. 

The shadows overall are super pigmented! I felt every time I dipped my brush into the shadow I needed to tap my brush.  Also I learned very early that you only need to tap your brush into shadow very lightly and it will pick up a lot of shadow.  I wish there was a variety of colors though.  There are a lot of light and mid tone shades all around the same color (check out the first half of the palette).  With that said it's a good palette to create neutral natural looks and classic colored smokey eyes.  If you are into color/brighter colors you may want to pass this up.  

I knew I wanted to create a couple of tutorials featuring colors from this palette because it can get overwhelming with all the colors provided.  First up is a soft smokey eye, hope you enjoy! 

Here are the details of the look:

Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer
Lorac Mega Pro Palette Dirty Plum with MAC #224, Cashmere with MAC #239, Granite with MAC #224, Espresso with MAC #226, Sand with MAC #252

LA Girl Gel Eyeliner

Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes Mascara

Elegant Lashes #605 www.elegantlashes.com
Sleek Cosmetics Face Form Contour and Blush Kit Medium
MAC Cosmetics Warm Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Cosmetics Global Glow Mineralize Skin Finish
NYX Cosmetics Mauve Lip Liner
MAC Cosmetics MEHR Lipstick

Let me know what type of look you want to see from this palette! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel here and like the video! xoxo

MOTD: 4th of July

Today's Makeup of the Day is a 4th of July inspired look.  Thought I would play around with the patriotic colors to come up with something festive and fun for the holiday.

Here's the list of products that I used:

• NYX Cosmetics Hot Single Eye Shadows Asphyxiation, Matte White and Electric Blue. 
• Eye Kandy Cosmetics Marshmallow Glitter.
• Elegant Lashes 148 Lashes.
• NYX Cosmetics Bloody Mary Matte Lipstick, NYX Buttergloss in Cherry Pie. 
• MAC Harmony Blush

Have fun and stay safe!

MOTD: Colorful look for summer

Quick MOTD post for you today using L.A. Girl Cosmetics. I am head over heals with the Gel Glide Eyeliner Pencils.  They are soft, creamy, come in a variety of colours but most importantly stays on once set (give it about 15 seconds). I am serious, this liner does not move!  I even used makeup remover to remove the Royal Blue color and it was still on until I washed my face.  If you are looking for an eyeliner that will stay in the water line and will not budge this is for you.  I've tried so many eyeliners but I really have to say this eyeliner is the best! Did I mention the eyeliner is only $5?!?! YAHOOOOO now you can collect all the colors. =)  You can thank me later. P.S. I will have swatches of the liners that I have so you can start your shopping.

Back to the look..

• Shadows: MAC Swish (lid), Quarry (overall crease), Shadowy Lady (outside corner), Blanc Type (highlight), White Frost (inner tear duct for highlight).  To create the sharp clean edge use masking tape before eye shadow application.
• Brow: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade Ebony
• Liner: L.A.Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner Very Black (top) and Royal Blue (bottom)
• Lashes: Elegant Lashes Mystic
• Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC40
• Blush: MAC Harmony and Margin Powder Blush
• Lips: L.A. Girl Semi-Permanent Auto Lip Liner Pink Parfait and L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint Bombshell. **Swatches of these Lip Paints will be up soon!

Have a great day!

MOTD Wedding Makeup Soft Smokey Eye

This was look was inspired by one of my upcoming brides.  I love the shimmer but yet soft smokey look that brings definition to the eyes for a bride. I always think of bridal makeup as the more glamorous you - pretty, romantic and still you.  This is what I love to do - working with the bride to make her feel beautiful and most importantly enjoy her special day.  Last year I was a bride and it was just a magical time to finally be the bride and not the makeup artist (but I did do my own makeup, more about that later).

Here's the list of products to achieve this look (please leave a comment below if you would like to see  a tutorial on this).

EYES:

• L.A. Girl PRO Eye Shadow Primer in Nude
• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy (highlight), Bootycall (lid), Tease (crease and blended up), Pistol (outer half of lid) and YDK mixed with Blackout (outer corner to create smokey)
• Colourpop Super Shock Shadow I (Heart) This to create more shimmery to the lid and inner corner
• Get Lucky Super Shock Shadow smudged on the bottom inner half of the eye
• L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eye Liner Pencil Very Black **OMG best eyeliner EVER! This liner does not smudge seriously, waterproof and budgeproof.  Will do some swatches next week.
• Elegant Lashes #138

FACE: P.S. Use code: VILLALOVE for 40% off on Belletto Studio Airbrush Makeup

• Foundation:@Bellettostudio airbrush F6Yellow Dune
• Contour: Belletto Studio F7Yellow Nutmeg
• Highlight: Belletto Studio F3Yellow Latte,
• Blush: Belletto Studio Antique Rose
• Setting Powder -> Purely Cosmetics Diamond Setting Powder (the only setting powder I will use from now on.  Full review coming soon).

LIPS:

• MAC Cosmetics Whirl Lip Pencil
• L.A. Girl Babydoll Glazed Lip Paint mixed with MAC Cosmetics Clear Lip Glass.

To all the brides out there getting married ... CONGRATULATIONS, BEST WISHES and enjoy the moments!