My Holy Grail Make-up Brushes

How is everyone doing? 

I know I have not blogged in over 3 months. I have been so busy with Cosmetology School & working. Hopefully, I can try to get back into the swing of things...

I wanted to talk about my Holy Grail Make-up brushes that I use every day. 

I swear by them. 

I'm obviously a HUGE fan of Real Techniques & ELF. Both very affordable brands that work well. You get more bang for your buck. 

This brush is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I can not rave enough about this brush. I bought it at Wal-Mart (of all places) for only $10. 

I use this brush to contour with my liquid foundation, apply my concealer & blend my blush. It really blends so smooth! 

This powder brush from ELF is another awesome bargain brush from Wal-Mart that costs only $3!!! I have used this brush for years & I have no complaints. 

Another Real Techniques brush that I bought from Wal-Mart. This actually came in a set with the 3 other amazing brushes for only $15. I use this brush to blend my eyeshadows together on my crease & brow bone. 

This brush is WOW!!! I use this brush to apply my eyeshadow on my crease in a "Windshield Wiper" motion. This was also in the Real Techniques starter set from Wal-Mart. 

I use this brush for shading & blending under my eyes & to achieve that "Smoky Eye" look. I bought this brush for only $5.99 at Wal-Mart. 

The last two brushes are also from Real Techniques. The brow brush came in the starter set from Wal-Mart. I use it to apply highlight under my brows & also to apply Brow Pomade on my Eyebrows.

I bought the Silicone Eyeliner brush from Ulta Beauty for $5.99. This brush is amazing because it's made from Silicone which means it won't bend or seperate like a normal Eyeliner brush that is constantly used a lot to dip into Cream Eyeliners. 

These are my Holy Grail make-up brushes that I absolutely adore. 

I hope that you will also love these brushes like I do! =) 

XOXO

Makeup Look for 07.23.14

Wearing shades of my favorite color: Purple. I got a lot of compliments on my make-up today.

I used my Purple Milani Infinite Liquid Eyeliner that I bought for only $1 at Dollar Tree for my cat eye & winged eyeliner. Such a great product for only $1! It goes on smooth & applies really well. 

I used my holy grail eyeshadows by Maybelline Eye Studio in Amethyst Ablazed & Purple Icon. I highly recommend Maybelline eyeshadows. Such a Great Drugstore Brand! I used my favorite brushes by EcoTools to apply my eyeshadows. 

My look: 

Thanks for stopping by ladies! =) 

xoxo.

Makeup Look for 07.09.14

Details on my makeup look that I wore today for work: 

These are the products that I used for my eyes & cheeks. 

First put the white eyeshadow of the Maybelline Eyestudio Palette in 50 Taupe Temptress in the tear duct on both eyes. Use the Maybelline Eyestudio duo in 80 Sinful Sinnamon on both eyelids. Blend both colors well. I use the darker color as  my cut crease. I used the silver Rimmel Scandaleyes eyeliner pencil to line the top of my lids. Then last I lined the bottom of my eyes (Cat Eye) with the Black Cream liner by ELF Cosmetics using ELF cosmetics Angled Liner brush. ($3 at Wal-Mart) 

My cheeks are Tickled Pink blush by ELF Cosmetics. This blush is one of my favorites. Light pink with shimmer & a deal for only $3 at Wal-Mart. Apply on the      apples of your cheek & blend outwards. 

Products that I used for my face: 

I Prime my face with the Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer in 001. I prime my eyelids with the Rimmel Stay Matte Primer in 003. My foundation is Rimmel Stay Matte in True Beige & my Powder is Rimmel Stay Matte in Creamy Beige. Obviously, I am a big fan of the Rimmel Stay Matte line. They are amazing for my oily & temperamental skin! =/

My lipstick is Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 045 Cotton Candy. So pretty and creamy! 

The finished look: I got so many compliments on my make-up. Very easy & simple look for every day. 

Thanks for stopping by! =] xoxo. 

Hot Summer Date Night Look

I made this look for a friend in mind that she has a date on a hot summer night & she wanted a natural & glowy look. 

Here are the products that I used: 

Face: First, I always clean & wipe my face. You should always start with a clean canvas. I apply Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer, Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation in True Beige, & Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Creamy Beige. 

Blush: NYX Rouge Cream Blush in CB09 Orange. (Blend well in the apples of your cheek) Gives the dewy & summery look. 

Eyes: I used my two Eyeshadow Palettes from NYX: Love in Paris (Dark Brown & Light Shimmery Brown on my eyelids) & the Sex Bomb Palette (Light Tan Shadow on my inner eyelid corners) Blend all three shadows well. Then on top of the brown & tan eyeshadows I used Maybelline Color Tattoo in 10 Fierce & Tangy. I lined my eyes (Cat-Eye) with ELF Studio Black Cream Eyeliner. I used ELF's Angled Eyeliner Brush to apply. Then I outlined my outer undereye underneath my black eyeliner with the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Fierce & Tangy. 

Lips: I apply the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder & DG Lip Balm first. Then I applied Covergirl's BlastFlipstick in 855 Minx. It is a beautiful shiny & copper-like color. 

I hope that was helpful! Thanks again for all the love & support. I love you all!!! 

Lookbook for the week of June 23rd

Three makeup looks that I wore this week. 

I wear more natural makeup during the week at work. 

Friday the 13th Look

My look for 06.13.14.

Make-up: Foundation, Primer & Powder I'm wearing is Rimmel Stay Matte in True Beige & Creamy Beige. Eyeliners are both by NYX in Milk & Cobalt. 

Skulls & Pearls necklace: Old Navy $6!

Skull Ring: Lovely Dolls

Blouse: Burke's Outlet $9!

Cobalt Blue Skinnies: Dollar General $20!

Black & Gold Sandals: T.J. Maxx (Steve Madden) $20!

Yellow Purse: Burke's Outlet (Jessica Simpson) $35!

I love mixing bold colors together. Especially when you have a bright & beautiful purse!

 I hope everyone has a Fabulous Weekend!!!