Smokey Flick

Navy, smokey, lashes, and a cat eye!

Pro Tip

Use lightweight half lashes or individual false lashes for a "your-lashes-but-better" look and no one will be able to tell they're not real! The lashes will really open up your eyes stay comfortable all day!

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #60

Laura Mercier Corner Faux Lashes

Buxom Amplified Mascara (upper lashes)

Marc Jacobs Mascara (lower lashes)

Laura Mercier Dune Bronze Bronzer

Urban Decay Glitter Liner in Midnight Cowboy

Complexion

Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

Bare Minerals Original Foundation Powder

Laura Mercier Dune Bronze Bronzer

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Amused

Urban Decay Glitter Liner in Midnight Cowboy as highlight

The Best Black Liners

I love winged liner! The cat eye, the flick - it can be thin, thick, sexy, smokey, edgy, chic, timeless, classic, and everything in between.

That gorgeous elongated shape it creates is flattering on everyone. Here are some of my favourite deep black liners to use when rocking one of my favourite looks!

Cream
Laura Mercier Creme Eyeliner in Noir

Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner in True Black

Liquid
Physicians Formula Eye Booster Pen in Ultra Black

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner Pen in Trooper

NYX Liquid Black Liner

Pencil

Nars Larger Than Life Eyeliner Pencil in Via Venito

Stila Smudgestick Pencil in Stingray

Sneak Peak - NARS Spring 2014

I'm so sorry it's been a month since my last posting but on top of the business of the holiday season... I just bought my first home! I've never moved or lived on my own before so needless to say this has been an overwhelming and rather long process.

Now that I'm feeling slightly more settled... I'm happy to get back into the swing of things with blogging :).

Now on to the real reason we're all here... I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the new Nars Spring 2014 Collection this week. I was only able to snap pictures quickly so here they are!

Check out la piece de resistance... the NARSissist palette. Fifteen beautiful neutral eyeshadows straight from the core collection of Nars single and duo shadows in matte, satin, and shimmer finishes!

Also in this collection - two new eyeshadow duo's. My favourite is "Kauai" which is pictured below.

There is a bright orange Satin Lip Pencil and a lovely lilac coloured Larger Than Life Lipgloss called "Annees Folle".

A metallic teal Larger Than Life Eyeliner (these babies are insanely waterproof).

And there is even a few more new goodies including a coppery rose toned Multiple!

I'm dying over the palette and I'm sure you guys are too. Nars has never launched a palette of this size so I know it's going to fly off the shelves when it arrives!

A Classic Take On Emerald

Before the year runs out...

A light colour on the lid, mid tone through the crease, and natural defining eyeliner is a classic go-to shape when paired with neutrals. For a trendy take on a classic, I used the same flattering shapes with a fun pop of colour!

Pro Tip

To make the eye appear more open, keep the inner corner light with an irridescent shadow and bracket your eyeliner on the outer corners of the eye only!

Brows

Shu Uemura Hard 9 'Seal Brown' Pencil

Eyes

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow #10, #91, and #04

Stila Smudgestick Waterproof Eyeliner in "Bluefin"

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural in 'Light' - under brow

Buxom Mascara

MJ Inspired Cut Crease

You guys know I'm a sucker for a mod 60's look so naturally I had to put my own spin on this Marc Jacobs Beauty promo image.

Pro Tip

Lightly filling in your brows with a pencil or powder will keep a dramatic makeup like this looking grounded and polished. Without the brow grooming the makeup is noticeably incomplete and can start to look messy.

Eyes and Brows

Shu Uemura Hard 9 Brow Pencil in 'Seal Brown'

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Bare Minerals Eyeshadow in 'One Hit Wonder'

Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow #60

Laura Mercier Creme Liner in 'Noir'

Illamasqua Liquid Metal in 'Phenomena'

Buxom Amplified Mascara

Marc Jacobs Mascara

Complexion

Kat Von Dee Tatto Lock-It Foundation

Tarte Smooth Operator Concealer

Tarte Smooth Operator Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Dune Bronze

MAC Beauty Powder in 'Oh, So Fair!'

Holiday Gifts You Shouldn't Miss

Here's a quick snapshot of gift sets and palettes that I would love to give and receive for Holiday 2013! Happy shopping!

Caudalie Favourites Set $32

Every product included in this set is a hit and a steal at this price! Lip Conditioner and Beauty Elixer have been long time favourites of mine and Divine Oil is accurately named as the luxurious texture and to-die-for scent is amazing.

Laura Mercier Souffle Body Cream Sampler $67

These body creams not only smell absolutely amazing but they have the most amazing textures as well. They're super hydrating with shea butter and macadamia-nut oil and yet still fully absorb into the skin leaving no sticky residue. Definitely a must have!

Atelier Cologne Voyage Collection $95

This niche fragrance house is dedicated in it's style to the classic perfumery. Each unisex eau de parfum is crafted with the highest quality of ingredients offering unique fragrance blends, each telling it's own story of treasured emotions and powerful memories. I could die!

Deborah Lippmann Big Bang 12-Piece Mini Nail Colour Set $78

All of the Deborah Lippmann nail colours are infused with treatments like biotin and green tea and offer quick dry time and glossy finishes. I've recently fallen in love with the brand and adore this little set and it's full spectrum of colours! 

MAC Nocturnals Pigment and Glitters Set: Green and Teal$33

I look forward to the MAC Holiday Pigment and Glitter sets every year and I particularly love the nod to Art Deco packaging that this years collection showcases! With a variety of textures and finishes these gorgeous shades are wearable all year round.

Lorac Pro Palette $60

This palette is a staple in both my professional and personal kits. It includes 8 matte and 8 shimmer colours in flattering shades for everyone and for all occasions. The texture is velvety and the pigment is loaded; Lorac shadows are truly a pleasure to work with!

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette $60

"Another Naked palette?" I thought, but this product is truly unique from all of the other neutral eyeshadow palettes out there. As always, UD shadows are smooth and pigmented but this particular set houses shadows that all have rosy undertones. The new pink-nude shades are so universally flattering to create soft (or daring) very feminine and womanly eye looks. Gorg!

Bite Beauty Cuvee Collection $72

Only 1200 of these limited edition sets were produced and each come with an actual production number. These four lipsticks have been formulated with Champagne grapes, freshwater Tahitian black pearls, and Japanese silk powder making them the absolute ultimate in luxury! The texture is smooth and they have great staying power.

Happy shopping!

Think Pink

I recently stumbled upon this picture that was taken of me in the beginning of the year and couldn't help but feel inspired to whip out this gorgeous lip combination again!

Sephora Collection Retractable Lip Liner in 'Sangria' (deep berry red)

Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in 'Carthage' (hot pink with warm undertones)

This long lasting combination is surprisingly comfortable for a waterproof/matte lip because of the mango butter and Vitamin E that the Nars Pure Matte Lipsticks have to offer.

'Carthage' is one of my favourite hot pink lipsticks because it strays from the typical blue base that bright pinks are often formulated with and truly warms and enhances your complexion.

Pairing these two products together creates a bright candy colour that's not quite red and not quite pink but completely flattering and makes your complexion glow!