MOTD: Motives Mavens Element Palette

Motives Mavens Palette

The Motives Mavens Palette is a great palette that features beautiful shades.  I really like this palette to create some medium to dramatic looks. 

Here's how to achieve this look

  • Motives Cosmetics Mavens Element Palette Birch (highlight), Native (crease), Bordeaux and Truffle layered on top of each other (lid) and Raven (outer corner).
  • L.A. Girl Cosmetics Glide Gel Liner Goldmine and Champagne (click here for my review)
  • House of Lashes Temptress Lashes
  • Motives Cosmetics Pink Sand Lipstick with Toasty Delight
  • MAC Matchmaster Foundation 5.0
  • L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer Beautiful Bronze Contour and Medium Beige Highlight
  • MAC Mineralize Blush Petal Power

Review/Swatches L.A. Girl Cosmetics Glide Gel Liners

L.A. Girl Glide Gel Liners

The L.A. Girl Cosmetics Glide Gel Liners creamy, super long-lasting (I mean waterproof and smudgeproof once it is set) and it literally just "glides" on with no tugging. Think of the gel liner that you use in the little pot with the slanted eye liner brush but in pencil form with no brush needed.   If you have been looking for a liner to place in the waterline this is for you! Seriously, I have never been so passionate about a product.  There are very similar to the Urban Decay 24/7 Liners, IMO. Take a look at the video below for instant gratification, you will be impressed, I know it! (UPDATE: For some reason it won't let me upload the video here I took from my Iphone, head over to my instagram to view the video if you are interested to see how true  these liners stay put)

Now another great thing about these bad boy liners is the price point.  $5 for each one, you can find them here at L.A Girl Cosmetics.com.  I love finding fabulous makeup products that don't break the bank, and these liners fit right in this category.

Below are the swatches that I have, and will be purchasing the other liners to complete the collection.  I will also be doing some MOTDS with these liners so keep an eye out. Which colour do you like? My favorites are Champagne (pearly not too white liner for brightening), Very Black (true intense black), Gypsy Teal (blueish-deep aqua teal), and Royal Blue (purple blue - great for brown eyed girls).  Enjoy the swatches and I would love to know which colour is your fav!

L.A. Girl Glide Gel Liner Swatches

Filofax: Week 28 Pages Neon Summer

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Quick look of my Filofax planning pages this week with a neon theme. I love neon especially for the summer- you can find it in fashion, beauty and now my filofax. 

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Review/Swatches: L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints

L-R ->  Bombshell, Pin-Up, Coy, Hot Mess, Blushing, Babydoll

L-R ->  Bombshell, Pin-Up, Coy, Hot Mess, Blushing, Babydoll

The L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints are the ultimate liquid lipsticks that provide high impact color and shine.  The shades are more  on the brighter side,  creamy when applied and finishes with pure color and a light shine.  I love the minty sensation to the lip product and the opaque coverage all the colors provided.  I must say a little goes a long way, seriously.  A small tiny amount on the slanted applicator will give you enough to coat your lips for a full coverage look.  Take a look at the swatches below to find your favorite.

Lagirl glazed lip paints

Thoughts:

  • For the price you can't go wrong especially since they are under $4 for each one you can easily grab a few of these
  • Shop on Drugstore.com to grab your fav.
  • My favs? I can't really pick one, I love all of them.  Natural? Go for blushing.  Summer fun? Hot Mess is a trendy shade.  Smokey eye? Babydoll will complement your look to the fullest! I love pin-up too for something different than a true red.
  • The Glazed Lip Paints did not feel stick at all, super creamy and my lips didn't feel dry at all. 

Which one do you think you are going to try?

MOTD: 4th of July

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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!