Bare Shoulders

Top - Brandy Melville

Skirt - Costa Blanca

Wedges - H&M

Sideways Cross Necklace - Jeneri Jewelry (Etsy)

Watch - Fossil

Bag - Value Village

Bracelets - NOX Apparel, DIY Friendship Bracelets

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Summer Makeup Tutorial// Morange

Hi Guys!

So here's my attempt at filming some sort of "makeup tutorial". I recreated the makeup look I posted on here a while back featuring MAC's Morange which you can check out here, so hopefully it worked out alright and hope you guys enjoy it otherwise!

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What I Thought// Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara

I picked this mascara up last week since I ran out of the Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - which you read about here). I was torn between trying the Flamed Out mascara and the Clump Crusher, and ended up going with Flamed Out.

This mascara claims to add instant maximum volume, bold winged out lashes and has a unique wire brush that coats your lashes up and out. I bought mine at Wal-Mart for around $7, and got it in very black blaze.

I'm going to be honest and say that my first impression of this mascara was a total bust. The first application was very dry and I had to really work with it and give my lashes a few coats in order to see a difference in my lashes. However things did turn around as I started using it.

Using it more often I found that the formula started to apply more smoothly and I didn't have to apply numerous coats to get my desired effect. It does give my lashes volume and some added length as well. It also doesn't clump very easily, which is a good thing - although from my experience with Covergirl's Lash Blast Volume, I feel like Covergirl's mascaras don't clump that easily, at least on me.

It doesn't necessarily give me that "winged out" lash effect but I'm not really to picky about that. It's definitely got a dryer formula than any Maybelline mascara so it may dry out faster but so far it's been pretty good.

I don't really have an opinion on the brush applicator. It combs out my lashes fairly well and doesn't pack on too much product. I guess my only gripe would be when you pull the wand from the tube, there's a big clump of excess product on the tip of the brush. It's annoying but tolerable.

My lashes are borderline medium length, with average thickness. This mascara, after initial use, is a fairly good mascara at giving me volume and length. It holds a curl decently however when you start packing on color it can weigh down your mascara (like most mascaras tend to do). I haven't experienced any smudging or flaking so far either.

I probably wouldn't recommend this mascara for bottom lashes just cause the brush is on the bulkier side. Speaking of bottom lashes! I actually found that towards the end of using my Maybelline Illegal Length mascara, I actually liked how the Illegal Length performed on my bottom lashes (just to put it out there..).

Would I repurchase this mascara? Perhaps, if it were on sale. It's definitely not holy grail status but it's decent. I recommend this mascara to people who have medium lashes with good length and average volume. I imagine it would be amazing on people who already have long amazing lashes (like MakeupbyTiffanyD!). I also recommend this mascara to people who prefer a dryer consistency when it comes to mascara formulation.

So those were my thoughts on the new Covergirl Flamed Out mascara. Have any of you tried it out? Let me know down below whether you hated or loved it, and any other recommendations you have.

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Coral & Lace

Coral Top - Forever 21 (Similar)

Lace Shorts - Costa Blanca

Shoes - Mom's

Bag - Value Village

Sunglasses - Aldo

Bracelets - Pandora, NOX Apparel, Mosaic (Similar)

Watch - Fossil

Rings - Grandma (Turquoise), Ardene

Sideways Cross Necklace - Jeneri Jewelry (Etsy)

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Collective Haul// MAC, Urban Decay, La Roche Posay, etc.

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What I Thought// MAC Matchmaster Foundation

I picked up the MAC Matchmaster Foundation a while back when I finished my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua (which I miss dearly btw..) and I thought I'd share my thoughts on it.

This is one of MAC's newer foundation that claims to adjust to your skin tone with the use of "Shade Intelligence Technology". I always found products with a "self-adjusting" claim to be quite gimmicky, although when I first tried a sample of this foundation, I was actually impressed with its ability to adjust quite closely to my skin tone. 

I initially bought this in the shade 3.0, which is what the MAC associate advised for me since I told her I was NC30 in the MAC Studio Fix Fluid and Pro Longwear, but I exchanged it for the shade 2.0 because I found that the 3.0 oxidized on me (turning me an unflattering oompa loopma orange). 

Bare Face

Left (w/Foundation) vs. Right (w/o Foundation)

This foundation claims to have a demi-matte finish with medium, buildable coverage and has an SPF of 15. I actually agree with the claims because it was definitely matte with a slight glow that doesn't make you look greasy, and I could still see my skin peeking through. It's definitely not as thick as the Studio Fix Fluid, but easier to blend than the Pro Longwear. I also found that it held up better against my oily skin than Pro Longwear did.

Whole Face w/ Foundation

Full Face of Makeup

I find that I rarely have to blot throughout the day with this and I love that I don't necessarily have to set it with powder because it sets fairly quickly. Now, that doesn't mean you have to work quickly to blend it out, but it doesn't have that annoying tacky feeling when you're anxiously waiting for it to set so you can move on with the rest of your face. 

Overall, I'm impressed with this foundation and I appreciate that it sticks relatively close to its claims. It's probably one of MAC's foundations that I can actually openly recommend without picking out its flaws. 

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What I Thought// Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara

So I recently finished a tube of the Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara and figured I'd share my thoughts on it.

I bought mine at my local Wal-Mart for about $6-7 and thought I'd give it a try as some of my favourite YouTubers were raving about it. This mascara has fibers in it that claims to lengthen your lashes up to 4 mm. It's like hair extensions for your lashes.

Now a little background on my lashes. They're on the shorter side however not super short, probably bordering medium length? They've got decent volume (although I could definitely use more) and they're fair at holding a curl.

Did I like this mascara? It was alright. The formulation starts off on the wet side like most Maybelline mascaras are known for, however it was more manageable when it dried out a bit. The brush was decent although I did get more clumping than I'd like.

To be honest, I felt like it didn't do too much for my lashes. If anything it was quite uncomfortable to wear, especially if I wasn't careful and got some of the fibers close to my waterline. Now that was an annoying feeling! It kind of hurt sometimes actually.. I didn't see too much of a difference in length, but there was some noticeable difference - especially with my bottom lashes. I'm not about to go measure to see if they extended 4mm but I could've done with a little more length.

Would I repurchase? Probably not. It wasn't my favourite and I think it'd be better for someone who has fairly long, thick lashes to begin with. Maybe lengthening mascaras just aren't my thing.. but if lengthening fiber mascaras are your cup of tea then I'd say give it a try! We're all entitled to our own opinions right? I just picked up the new Covergirl Flamed Out mascara so stay tuned for my thoughts on that one.

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Au Naturale ("No Makeup" Makeup)

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

MAC Face & Body Foundation (C6) - Even out complexion and blend down to neck

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NW25) - Conceal dark circles, redness and hyper pigmentation

Benefit Get Even Powder (Shade 02) - Set foundation and concealer

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Warm up complexion; apply under cheekbones/slightly on cheekbones, temples, under the jaw line and neck

MAC Ladyblush Cremeblend Blush - Apply on the apples of cheeks and blend upward across cheek bones for a flush of color on the cheeks

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base - Apply on lids and blend up to brows for a base for eyeshadows and brow powder; helps product last longer and prevent creasing

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in brows

MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow - Apply all over lid

MAC Wedge Eyeshadow - Apply in the crease

MAC Femme Fi Eyeshadow - Apply in the inner ducts

Wet'N'Wild Greed Palette (Matte Cream Shadow) - Apply as a brow bone highlight

MAC Deep Soul Cremestick Pearl Liner - Apply to waterline (optional)

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply to top and bottom lashes

LIPS

La Mer Baume De La Mer  - Hydrate lips while applying rest of face and wipe off excess

Revlon Sugar Plum Lip Butter - Dab onto lips for a light pink/berry stain

Revlon Creme Brûlée Lip Butter - Apply over the stain to slightly nude out and add sheen

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Back to Black

Black Long Sleeve Dress - Costa Blanca

Black Tank Slip - Costa Blanca

Wedge - H&M

Purse - Gift

Necklace - Jeneri Jewelry

Watch - Fossil

Lips - Ronnie Red by MAC

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Pin Up Pretty

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation (Natural Beige) - Apply to face to even out complexion

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NW25) - Apply to areas that require concealing such as under eye circles, redness, or hyper pigmentaiton

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Medium) - Set foundation and concealer

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Warm up complexion by applying it to temples, under and slightly on the cheek bones, jaw line and neck

NARS Deep Throat Blush - Apply to the apples of your cheeks for a slight flush

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base - Apply to lids and work into brow for longer lasting power and pigmentation, as well as crease prevention

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in brows

Wet’N’Wild Greed Palette (Matte Cream Eyeshadow) - Apply to lids working it up to the brow bone

Wet’N’Wild Vanity Palette (Matte Medium Brown Eyeshadow) - Blend in crease

MAC Quarry Eyeshadow - Apply to outer v of eye for depth

MAC Femme Fi Eyeshadow - Apply to inner tear duct for high light

Physician’s Formula Black Gel Liner - Apply to top lash line and wing out

Rimmel Nude Scandal Eyes Liner - Apply to water line

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply to top and bottom lashes

LIPS

Annabelle Flame Lip Pencil - Line lips and fill in outer portions of the lips for more depth in colour

MAC Ronnie Red Lipstick - Apply to lips

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Colour isn't all THAT Scary

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

MAC Matchmaster Foundation (2.0) - Even out complexion where needed

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NW25) - Cover up any dark circles, redness and hyper pigmentation

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Medium) - Apply to set concealer and foundation

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Warm up complexion by applying it under the cheek bones/slightly on the cheek bones, temples, neck and jaw line

NARS Deep Throat Blush - Apply to the apples of the cheeks

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base - Apply to lids, blending up to brows for longer staying power and crease prevention of shadows

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in brows

MAC Wedge Eyeshadow - Apply in crease as a transition colour

MAC Surf USA Eyeshadow - Apply all over lids and wing out, taking it up slightly into the crease

MAC Femme Fi Eyeshadow - Apply to inner tear duct

Wet'N'Wild Greed Palette (Matte Cream Eyeshadow) - Apply to brow bone as a brow bone highlight

Physician's Formula Black Gel Liner - Apply to top lash line and wing out, mimicking the shape of the eyeshadow

Rimmel Nude Scandal Eyes Kohl Kajal - Apply to waterline to give eyes a brighter look

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply a few coats to your top and bottom lashes

LIPS

Rimmel Wine Lip Pencil - Line lips and fill in outer portions of your mouth to give the colour more depth

MAC Rebel Lipstick - Apply to your lips

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Oil Spill

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation (Medium Beige) - Apply to face to even out complexion

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Medium) - Apply to face to set foundation

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Apply to face to warm up complexion; under cheek bones/slightly on cheek bones, under the jaw, the neck and temples

MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush - Apply to cheeks and blend upwards to cheek bones for a rosy, bronze glow

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base  - Apply to lids and bring it up to brows to ensure longer lasting power and crease prevention

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in Brows

MAC Soft Brown Eyeshadow - Blend in crease to act as a transition colour

MAC Folie Eyeshadow - Pack on colour on lids

MAC Beauty Burst Eyeshadow  - Apply to outer v of eye to deepen outer crease

Wet’N’Wild Comfort Zone Palette - Apply dark warm brown duo chrome “definer” shade (dupe for MAC’s Club Eyeshadow) to the centre of the lids. 

MAC Femme Fi Eyeshadow  - Apply to inner tear duct 

MAC Surf USA Eyeshadow - Apply to bottom lash line 

Physician’s Formula black Gel Liner - Apply to top lash line and wing out

MAC Deep Soul Cremestick Pearl Liner - Apply to waterline

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply a couple coats to top and bottom lashes

LIPS

Essence “In The Nude” Lip Pencil - Line and fill in lips

MAC “Kinda Sexy” Lipstick - Apply to lips

MAC “Nymphette” Lipglass - Apply to centre of the lips 

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Pony Tail Fabulous

Tee with Side Slits - Costa Blanca

Coral Jeggings - Aeropostale

Wedges - H&M

Watch - Fossil

Necklace - Costa Blanca

Bag - Value Village

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