Lazy Girl :: Tutorial

Hello friends!

Some people see getting ready as a chore, but honestly I spend as much time as I can doing it. I think it's so fun to be able to play up certain features and mask others. You can go from looking like an innocent girl one day to a total diva the next. While I love getting ready, some days I don't feel like using a bunch of different brushes to apply different shadows. While this look still uses several brushes, I feel like I'm taking a short cut by not switching to a crease brush. I hope you guys enjoy and I'd love to see a picture if you re-create it!

 First I applied my Smashbox eyeshadow primer, then packed Sephora's eyeshadow in Exciting Safari all over the lid with my Sigma E55 brush.

 Instead of using a dark shadow and having to worry about blending it completely, I added Chopper from my Naked2 pallet, which is a very pinky gold, to my crease with the same brush. This adds a bit of dimension but in a very easy way.

 Using the same brush again, I added a small amount of Half Baked, an intense gold to the inner fourth of my eye to shape it even more.

 I chose YDK, a dark rose gold shadow and applied that to my lower lash line instead of eyeliner. For this I used my Sigma E30 brush.

 To highlight my brow bone I added Foxy, a matte cream color with my Sigma E40. This will also get rid of any harsh lines.

 Next I added a thin line of my Elf liquid liner and I winged it out, as always.

 You might remember I mentioned in a post during winter how I used to neglect filling in my brows. Not the case anymore. I feel like my makeup isn't complete until I do them. I simply use the powder from my Elf Brow Kit and fill in my brows with my Sigma E65 brush using short strokes.

 I have been using the Clinique High Definition Lashes mascara lately. The dual sided brush is what caught my eye in the department store. It has a normal side, but also a very firm, short side to really separate lashes. First I curled my lashes, then applied several coats.

 This photo doesn't do the eyes justice; it's more pigmented in person.

I finished the look by applying a Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting, and my Buxom Lipgloss.

Sorry I don't have a better quality photo, but this is the finished look!!

Talk to you dolls soon

XO Kara

Shopping Addict

I'm done. Okay? You guys can't let me go shopping anymore.

I don't know why I just love buying things so much. I seriously love adding to my makeup collection and getting the occasional item of clothing.

It has gotten too frequent lately though. So now I'm going to focus on saving money, and maybe I can shop a bit in a couple weeks.

ANYWAY, here's a few things I've picked up recently :)

Overview

[I was listening to "Small Bump" by Ed Sheeran, as you can see YouTube is up on my computer. He's phenomenal, check him out]

NYX Jumbo Pencils in Peacock and Horse Raddish. NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Dolly Girl.

Aveeno tinted moisturizer and a travel size of Urban Decay's "All Nighter" makeup setting spray.

From Mac's Casual Color collection, Lip & Cheek pot in Have A Lovely Day! [I have been LOVING this, you need to check out this collection]

Finally got some Revlon Lip Butters!! Candy Apple and Strawberry Shortcake. OPI Nailpolish in Don't Mess With OPI. Sinful colors nail polishes in Pink Forever and Unicorn. Mac brush cleanser.

Tank from PacSun.

New organizer from Target.

Container that is meant for papers, but I put it on top of one of my ottomans to hold my jewelry boxes and perfumes and to de-clutter my makeup desk. I'm thinking of finding just a flat mirror that will fit in the bottom and making it a little DIY project. What do you think?

Also, I have a favor to ask. My friend Jesse submitted a t-shirt design to Threadless, and it would be awesome if you guys could go give his design 5 stars!

Here's the link

Thanks for reading!
I have a make up tutorial that was requested coming soon and it uses some of these products. Keep an eye out for that!
Talk to you soon :)
XO Kara

Collective Haul

Hey there dolls!

So you know I'm trying to save a lot of money this summer, but I need to do a bit of shopping every once in a while.

Even just stopping in Target or Walgreens and grabbing a new blush brightens my day.

Here are some things I've bought over the past couple of weeks!

 Smashbox Try It Kit [also pictured below]

I love trying a bunch of new products, so I love these kind of sets where you get sample sizes to see which items you like.

 [Going from back to front]

Naked2 included lipgloss, Elf liquid liner, Mac lipstick in Modesty, Smashbox mascara, lid primer, face primer and lip gloss, Sinful Colors nail nolish in Oasis, Urban Decay Naked2 pallet [FINALLY], Elf brow kit, Covergirl Lashblast 24hr mascara, Smashbox eyeliner, Maybelline Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin

 Dress from Windsor, H&M belt, BCBG wedges

Forever 21 tank, Marshall's high-low tank, Kindle Touch, Coach Sunglasses

As you can see I've really been LOVING pinks and corals.

I think they look great with a tan.

I'm going to a wedding tonight and I'm wearing the coral dress pictured with the belt and wedges.

Don't worry, there will be an post dedicated to the whole outfit.

Thanks so much for reading! What are your plans for the weekend?

XO Kara