City Lights(Nail Tutorial)

Hello!!
So it's been a while since my last post and today I will be showing you this great nail tutorial that is absolutely pretty. I was inspired by city lights that illuminate the sky at night and I just had to share it with you! I also have a video tutorial right below, so check that out too!

Alright so lets start with the materials and nail polish colors that are needed for this!

(From L-R) Maybelline Color Show in #20 Styled Out, Rimmel London #370 Wild Orchid, Milani in #22 White on the Spot

Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Pearly White & Blue, 1 Index Card, eyeshadow applicator(or sponge), toothpick

Alright LET'S START!!

Step 1: First apply a base coat on the nails and then apply a dark blue (I'm using Maybelline Color Show in #20 Styled Out) as the base color. Let dry COMPLETELY.

Step 2: Next take a lilac purple(I'm using Rimmel Lasting Finishing Pro in #370 Wild Orchid) and drop some nail polish on the index card.  Then taking one side of the sponge, dip it the polish, blot a little on the paper, and slowly dab it on the nail, STARTING from the top and gradually working your way down to the middle of the nail. Make sure the color FADES as you dab it towards the middle of the nails.

Step 3: Then take a white nail polish(I'm using Milani Nail Lacquer High Speed fast Dry in #22 White on the Spot), drop some polish on the paper, and using another side of the sponge, dip it on the nail polish, blot some on the paper, and gently dab it on the nail, STARTING at the top and working about 1/3 of the way down. Make sure the tip of the nail is the strongest and fades as it gradually goes down.

Step 4: Apply a top coat. Let dry completely!

Step 5: Then shake the nail art pens and dispense some nail polish from the pen onto the index paper. Take the toothpick, and carefully draw a star(like the one from Peter Pan and shown below).

Make sure that the white star is on the dark colors of the nail and the blue star is on the white nail polish part of the nail. Then draw white dots on the dark colors and blue dots on the white part of the nail. Apply top coat by DABBING it on, not smoothing it over(otherwise the art is ruined) and your done!!

So if you didn't realize, but I alternated between the colors from fading upwards(Thumb,middle finger, and pinky) and fading downwards(point finger and ring finger). So you can do that or just do it One Direction(haha did you see what I just did there?! Hee hee).

Anyways hope you like this tutorial and send me pics of your version of this nail look.


HAVE A GOOD DAY!! :)

Edgy Ombre Effect for Eyes

Hello guys! Its been so long since my last post. I've just been busy with school and finishing up some homework and projects.

So today, I will be showing you how to achieve this ombre look using only eyeliners. It's an EASY look that will have many people asking how did you do it and how awesome it looks.This is a great look to spice up your everyday makeup without spending too much time in front of the mirror, I know it is since it only took me about 5-8 minutes to do this.

By the way, I took a lot of pictures for this look and I took them on different days, so sorry if it looks weird or anything.

Alright so first start off with 2-3 colors or more of the same color family or you can have more variety of colors from the same color family. Here, I am using a light green, green, and forest green for my look.

Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Green Glow(TOP), Styli-Style Line&Seal 24 Twist in #172 Emerald(MIDDLE), Milani Shadow Eyez in #04 Green Safari (BOTTOM)

 Step ONE: Start off, lining your eyes with black eyeliner. I prefer to wing it out but its all up to you.

Step TWO: Alright, so now to start off with the lightest color of the color group and line ONLY the inner rim of the eye on top of the black eyeliner. Here I am using Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Green Glow.

Step THREE: Then using a middle color, or the color that is in between the darkest and lightest color of the bunch, and line only the MIDDLE part of the eyes. Here I am using Milani Shadow Eyez in #04 Green Safari.

Step FOUR: Use the darkest color of the bunch and line the outer part of the eyes. Here I am using Styli-Style Line&Seal 24 Twist in #172 Emerald

Step FIVE: After that use a smudging tip and just blend the colors together and do it LIGHTLY otherwise it will either fade or look like a hot mess. And your DONE!!

You can create different type of looks, be is ombre or just a single color and it will still look edgy. Here are some more pictures that you can create with:

Blue Ombre(very subtle)

Single Colors(OPENED EYES)

Single Colors(CLOSED EYES)

Alright hope you like this look and I hope that you sport this look in school or at work or anywhere. If you can, share this look with me and let me see your take on this look.

THANK YOU SO MUCH and I'll see you guys soon!!

Art Chic Nails, Perfect for Art Lovers!

So today, I want to show you how to create this cute paint "splatter" nails. It is a very simple nail look that many people will compliment you on(believe me, I wore this nail look for about a week now and I have gotten endless amounts of comments on how pretty they look).

So lets get STARTED!!

So the nail polishes that you need are:
-One Nail polish that will act as the background/base color (I use white, but you can use black, or whatever color you like)
-5 Different colors of your choice (I used 4 reg. nail polish and a nail art pen)

(from L-R) Milani HighSpeed FastDry in #22 White on the Spot, Revlon #571 Posh, Milani Nail Art #705 Draw In Pink, Milani Nail Art #707 Blue Print

Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen "Red"(Top), Sally Hansen Color Quick "Purple"(Bottom)

 The MATERIALS needed:
-Paper (I used index cards)
-Toothpick

1) Apply clear base coat to act as a protection for your nails and to also prevent nails from yellowing.
2) Apply your background color. I am using white because it reminds me of a white canvas that your getting ready to draw on.

3) Then add a drop of your first color nail polish choice on a piece of paper(I'll be using green first) and using a toothpick, dip it into the nail polish and start dotting your nails. Then start swerving the toothpick from side to side as if you are painting.

4) Let that dry for 30 seconds or so and then move on to the next color of choice. And do the same thing for dotting and swerving.

5) Keep doing this until you are satisfied with the colors on the nails.

Here, I added red

Then added blue then pink

6) After you are done, let it dry completely for about 2 minutes then add top coat to seal in the design.

There are many ways to do this for example I started at the tip of the nail and then gradually worked my way towards the middle or working from the bottom of the nail and working your way up(see my thumb for example). This is a pretty easy nail art that can be done with BOTH hands since its just a bit of a sloppy nail look that can look chic at the same time.

If you have questions or comments, please type down below.

Thank you so much and have fun with this look!

Natural Smokey Eye Makeup for SCHOOL!

So today, I want to share my most favorite makeup look that I have been sporting for this past Summer and I will definitely be wearing this look for an everyday school appropriate makeup. I just love this look because it looks almost effortless and it doesn't look too much for school.

Its a really simple look that takes about 10 minutes and for this look, I am NOT using any foundation or blush because I find that its not really necessary to wear foundation/blush everyday for school but if you need to use it, by all means, do so but other then that, lets get STARTED!!

BASICS!!!

(From Left to Right) Clean&Clear Dual Action Moisturizer. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles, Almay Wakeup Powder, EOS lip balm Strawberry Sorbet

 So first step before doing anything, MOISTURIZE YOUR FACE! It's a great way to hydrate the face before applying makeup because:
-it creates a nice thin layer on the skin so that we don't have any flakiness or skin peeling
-when you sleep, you tend to sweat so by the time you wake up, your skin is a bit dry
So here I am using Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer that is oil free, which is great! After applying moisturizer, I like to apply some lip balm, so I use EOS lip balm in Strawberry Sorbet.

OK TIME FOR MAKEUP!
1) Conceal your dark circles,  imperfections, acne scars, etc. Dot the area and then DAB the concealer with your ring finger, NOT SMOOTHING IT OUT because this will create wrinkles and fine lines around the eye area.(here I'm using Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles in #40 Honey Miel).

2) Set your concealer with powder. Lightly brush it in areas that you place concealer at because this will help the concealer not get into the creases of your skin and let it stay put. (I am using Alway Wake Up Hydrating Makeup in #40 Neutral)

Milani Shadow Eyez in #03 Champagne Toast(Top)

3) Use a eye primer(a inexpensive one is Elf Eyelid Primer), or in this case, a cream pencil in a shade of a light beige or cream color all over lids. Right below is the area that you need to put it on. (I am using Milani Shadow Eyez in #03 Champagne Toast)

4) Next I will use a light pinkish-cream pastel eyeshadow and use my ring finger to spread this color from the inner corners of my eyes to the mid-eyelid. (I am using Maybelline ExpertWear eyeshadow duo Chic Naturals in 65D Dusk *the light pink one)

Maybelline ExpertWear Eyeshadow Duo in Chic Naturals #65D Dusk

5) Then use the light soft brown for the outer corner of the eye and use a brush to create a sideways "V" shape to create dimension and a soft smokey eye. Then using your fingers or fluffy blending brush to lightly brush the harsh outer edges of the look so that it looks natural. (*the brown color of the mini palette)

Elf Professional Defining Eye Brush

6) After that, apply some eyeliner(I'm using Maybelline Master Precise in Black). Then a soft brown eyeliner for my bottom and I'm only lining it halfway(I'm using Styli-Style Line & Seal 24 Twist in #174 Topaz).

Styli-Style Line&Seal 24Twist in #174 Topaz (Middle), Maybelline Master Precise in Black(Bottom)

7) After that, apply your favorite mascara to your top and bottom lashes. I'm using three because my lashes suck butt so I like using The Falsies first for volume, then illegal length for length. Then I use Flirt! for my bottom lashes.

(From L-R)Maybelline Illegal Length, Maybelline The Falsies, Flirt!Far Out Lengthening

8) Apply your lip color choice, be it lipstick or lip gloss or maybe a lip tint, but I would go for a subtle lip color that looks natural. I won't be wearing any lip colors because I just prefer lip balm for this look.

DONE!!

Alright! So this look was a pretty simple look that easy to achieve. If you have any questions or comments, please do so below.

Eventually I will upload a video tutorial on this look but until then, please bear with me.

Thank you so much and until next time, have fun with this look!