Not just a pretty face!

I don't want this blog to be just about a pretty face. I want this blog to be about smart intelligent women who know whats up and how to back it up with the knowledge of with what they are doing. its not enough for me to know what to apply. I want to know how to apply it to my face.

So I am going to start with color. Color can be scary or fun depending on where you want to go. It can be used as an all over shade or just as a liner the choice is yours, but, what colors to choose is just as important.

I am going to explain to you color theory. Color theory isn't just for decorating or painting a canvas.

This is a color wheel.
The color wheel or color circle is the basic tool for combining colors. The first circular color diagram was designed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666. A color wheel is used to show us what colors compliment each other as well as what colors blend well with each other. We will be using him a lot in this post so say hi to Mr.Wheel :)

As you see to your right and above Mr.Wheel has Red on top and Green on the bottom. What does that mean? It means Red and Green Oppose each other Offering the highest amount of contrast. Now I am not saying if you are wearing Red, add some Green. No, what I am saying is that they contrast each other in the highest way. Look at the Blue in this image, now look over to that yellow on the opposite side. They oppose each other in the color scheme offering the highest contrast. 

Now, if your still reading, we will move on :)

This Image shows us three colors at the bottom of Mr.Wheel.

This is called Analogous color scheme. Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and Blend wonderfully together. This is what most eye shadow trios use to take the guess work out and make it easier on us.This is best for beginners as it is hard to mess up. But, what if I bought the BH cosmetics 88 color palette? Oh, No!

Still here? Good :)

Now, here we have what they call a Triadic color scheme.

A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Using the form of a even spaced triangle over Mr.Wheel will allow you to see which three colors will work best together providing you choose your main color first. This is what most eye shadow trios use to take the guess work out and make it easier on us.With this method you will never know where you will end up in any eye look. Just make sure to let one color dominate and use the two as accent colors.

Mr.Wheel Can be divided by his warm and cool side

Warm = Open 

Cool = Closed

Thats the best way I can explain it. All of the colors will look great against a white base. But using other colors, this should help give you a better idea of where your going with your look.

If you are still confused? I apologize! I found this nifty little tool online. So you can have your own Color wheel any time! It is originally used for website design, but it uses color theory!  And I love it you can check that out here. colorschemedesigner

Well, I hope this has helped. I am not an expert but this is a theory I use when applying eye shadow.

Let me know what you think and if I went to far out there let me know hehe:)

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Images source colortiger.com

We didn't mean that! Using products not as intended.

Hello! Well This is going to be a bit different, Lately I have been on this mission in finding new ways to use old products or use products in a way that the makers of said products did not intend. Why, do you ask? Because I'm a Squid and this is what I do :) Today I am going to be sharing products that I use in different way then they were intended to be used.


COVER FX: Total Cover Cream Foundation

Sephora.com says:
What it is:
An antioxidant-rich, two-in-one foundation and concealer offering broad spectrum SPF 30 protection with medium to full, buildable coverage.

What it does:
This foundation provides an all-day radiant finish that nourishes and protects with antiaging benefits. The buildable formula can provide medium to full coverage and offers SPF 30, full UV protection, and all-day wear. This clinically tested product does not contain gluten, mineral oil, or talc.

But that's not what I do with it! I use this guys as a highlighter when I am contouring and highlighting my lovely mug. It goes on nicely and I don't have to use much. It is way lighter then my natural skin tone but blended out it make for a nice concealer/highlighter follow with a face powder of your choice and you are good to go!

BENEFIT COSMETICS: Hello Flawless!' SPF 15

Sephora.com says:

What it is:

A custom powder cover-up with a natural finish that builds from sheer to full coverage.

What it does:

Benefit "Hello Flawless!" SPF 15 is a blendable powder foundation with SPF 15 that goes on beautifully sheer and layers easily for customized coverage. Find your perfect shade and sweep it on with the accompanying brush for a sheer, natural finish; or apply with the sponge for full coverage or spot cover-up.

Now this shade "Nutmeg" is absolutely to dark for me. But! As a contour shade he is perfect. He blends amazingly well. He is a high coverage product so a little goes a long way and he comes is a wide variety to match any skin tone.

I find that using these two products together is just heavenly. I have provided a Video below as a demonstration on how well they work together.

So what products do you use that aren't intended for their use?
If you would like to see more posts like this let me know :)
Thanks for listening and have a great day!

The versatile blogger Award

A wonderful beauty blogger friend at Lolli K has nominated me for this wonderful award Called The Versatile Blogger Award. Lolli K  has a wonderful blog and she comes up with very useful ideas, so definitely check her and her blog out :). Thanks Lolli.

The Versatile Blogger Award is an award given to you from your blogger peers, for writing quality blogs that have somehow touched them, having good quality photographs, and the uniqueness of the subjects covered. The Award is to honor the bloggers who bring something special to your life :)

How It Works: -Display the Award Certificate on your blog. -Announce your win and thank the blogger who nominated you.

-Present 15 deserving bloggers with the award. -Link your nominees in this post and let them know of their nomination with a comment.

-Post 7 interesting things about yourself.




1. I love gaming, The Legend of Zelda series is my all time favorite game.

2. I once fell off my bike as a child and lost the left side of my face. Thanks God for vitamin E.

3. The Lord of The Rings is my favorite story of all time.

4. I love 80's music TheSmiths, TheCure, Joy Division anything new wave from the 80's.

5. I have been a size 36DD since I was 17.

6. I don't talk to my mom, and seldom talk to my dad only when needed.

7. I lost two younger brothers in 1 years time.

O.k so now that, that is over. whew!

I want to thank Lolli K for nominating me. Thanks, babe ;)

Now the bloggers that I nominate are:

20/30Glam
Sikglam
Betti2BootBeauty
BigBeautyBag
ABeautyMoment
Butfirstcoffee
TheeverydayContessa
fivetwocertified
BeautifulSolutions
AshleyBrooke
BritishBeautyAddict
ArtEvolve
ClosBeautySpot
MyPrettyObsessions
Beauty4free2u

I know my girl CiaoBella already got one so I didn't add her but you guys should check her out because I said so! And I think Lilliana got one too. Her name is so beautiful just like her :).

So that's it. I believe I got everyone Covered if I didn't I am sowy :(

Double duty beauty products.

We often get over loaded with beauty products that do certain things for us.  Some may highlight, some may lift. The list can go on with all the products out there that perform different effects. But, what about those special products that do double duty for us? These are a few double duty products I would like to share with you today. Yay for sharing :).

Benefit Ooh la lift

Sephora.com says:
A dream cream for the under-eye area.
Benefit Ooh La Lift is a wonder eye cream that works like an instant eye lift.With light-reflecting pigments and raspberry extract, this magic pink balm gives eyes an instant brightening boost.

What Sephora.com doesn't tell you is this can be used as a highlighter that gives just the right amount of highlight on your forehead, cupids bow,chin and brow bone. It goes on smoothly and blends flawlessly giving you a nice soft highlight with or without foundation. This is a great double duty product that I use often. It retails for 22.00 on Sephora.com, but as a eye brightener/highlighter that's only 11.00 versus buying two separate products!



Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer Potion

Sephora.com says:
A sheer nude eye shadow primer.
Eyeshadow Primer Potion is an ultra-sheer, totally nude base that glides onto the skin. The original, award-winning formula disappears instantly and is the ultimate eye prep for smoother, more vibrant shadow and all-day wear with absolutely no creasing.
The squeeze tube version of this product is exclusive to Sephora for a limited time.

What they aren't telling you is that the primer potion can be used to cover and decress the visablity of fine line under your eye if applied under your eye and allowed to set into the skin near the inner eye area. This little bad boy retails for 12.00 on Sephora.com. So this is an amazing double duty product that is a must in any makeup collection.

MAKEUPFOREVER Rouge Artist Intense in "matte flesh"

Sephora.com says:
A highly pigmented, long-lasting lipstick that delivers rich color in one stroke. Formulated with 50% more pigment than the traditional lipstick, Rouge Artist Intense gives an immediate true-to-color result. A blend of three natural waxes, the creamy texture glides on effortlessly for a long-lasting hold. The extensive color and texture range provides unlimited creativity.

What they aren't telling you is that this lipstick is great for a base color on your lips. Instead of using a foundation or concealer to blank out color from your natural lip color, which can dry out your lips drawing more attention to fine lines on your lips. This product contains a formula of three waxes that leave you lips smooth and moist with a clean slate to make any other lip color you apply over just POP! I have been using this for about a year now and I just love what it does for my lips, since my lips are naturally dark and wash out any color that is applied :/. This product retails for 20.00 on Sephora.com. So not only are you getting a great nude shade but also a shade to help your other lip sticks pop with color.


I do own and use all the products I have mentioned above and recommend them highly.
This is a series I plan on doing more of in the future let me know if you would like more posts like this.
Well that's all I have for today on double duty beauty products.
What are products do you use for double duty? Please feel free to let me know I love hearing from you :)
Have a great day!
Thanks for listening :)

Just to say thanks!

I just want to say thank you to everyone who has followed my blog, followed me on twitter, liked me on Facbook, Instagram, Pintrest, Tumblr and any other social network I am on.

My family and I have been going through a lot these past few months. There have been times where I have looked around and said Oh, my God, I need a break. A break from life and all the havoc it can bring in the blink of an eye to a once peaceful life. I always wanted to blog and vlog about beauty but never had the guts or the right frame of mind to do so. I love it so much I cannot even comprehend a life without it. I mean I feel that if I don't do this something inside of me will die.

Right now isn't the best time to do this, But it gives me a peace of mind and the courage to face anything that life brings my way. You guys give me that whether its in a comment, re-tweet, sub or a like. You guys have become my strength. I just want to say thanks for being who you are, because you being you helps me be a better me :)

Now, don't get me wrong I am not perfect at it. But, I know how passionate I am about it.
I know that  now, after I have started no one and I mean no one can take this away from me.
It's not only the blog or vlog that has me feeling this, it is you guys and gals.

Everyone of you inspire me to become more then where I come from, more then what I was told I could be.
This is a very big and important thing for me, to know that you support me and are there for me even though it is just makeup.

Everyday I make a new friend, learn something new from someone thousands of miles away and I love each and everyone of you for it. So the next time someone tells me "its just makeup". I will respond "No it isn't and it is sad that you don't understand".

I love all the friends I have made and cherish everyone of you and If I forget to add you to a shout out or a tweet please understand that my list of friends is growing everyday and twitter only gives me 140 characters!

Love you guys <3

Thanks for listening :)

This and That Tag!

My girl @ Beauty4free2u  tagged me! Who was tagged by Betti2bootbeauty She has a great blog, you guys and gals should check her out she is a beauty.

O.k Lets get to the tag :)

MAKEUP:

1. Blush or Bronzer- I am a bronzing fool :)
2. Lip Gloss or Lip Stick- Lipsticks are very formal. I am a lip gloss girl.
3. Eyeliner or Mascara- Well I can wear eye liner without mascara, so mascara it is.
4. Foundation or Concealer- Is this a real question? both of course.
5. Natural or Colored Eye Shadow- Natural with a pop of color like a navy liner. Lovely :)
6. Pressed or Loose Eye Shadow- pressed. Loose products make me nervous.
7. Brush or Sponge- Depends on what I am doing to my face :)

Nails:

1. Opi or China Glaze- Opi!
2. Long or Short- medium- Active length! I need to be able to pull objects out of my sons mouth at any time! He likes to chew on things :)
3. Acrylic or Natural- I would love natural but they wont grow :(  so acrylic when I can.
4. Bright or Dark- Depends on my mood.
5. Flower or No Flower- I am not a flower girl. I do like lines and polka dots!

Body:

1. Perfume or Body Splash- Body Splash everyday Perfume if i am actually going to interact with other humans.
2. Lotion or Body Butter- I don't use Lotions. I have been using oils for about 10 years now and I am never going back!
3. Body Wash or Soap- Eeeow-soap? Who still uses that? I'll just leave beauty4free2u's  answer I like it and feel the same. :)
4. Lush or other- ? Lush! please.


Fashion:
Love fashion, my favorite designer at the moment: I don't have a favorite fashion designer I like, what I like.

1. Jeans or Sweat Pants - Leggings
2. Long sleeves or short sleeve?  Short but, I always wear a cardigan. I am always cold!
3. Dress or Skirt?  Dress
4. Scarves or Hat- Scarves in any color, I really like a thing scarf nothing too bulky.
5. Studs or dangling earrings- Studs
6. Necklace or bracelet- Both If i am wearing a necklace I need a braclet also and vise versa.
7. Heels or flats- depends on my mood
8. Cowboy boots or riding boots - riding.
9. Jackets or hoodies - ohh, hoodies.
10. Forever 21 or Charlotte Russe-  Charlotte Russe I am over 21 but I have found some nice pieces in there.

Hair:

1. Curly or Straight- curly
2. Bun or Ponytail - I wear mine twisted up held by a law clip
3. Bobby pin or butterfly clips - Bobby pin.
4. Hairspray or gel - depends on my mood
5. Long or short- Short
6. Dark or light- Dark
7. Side swept bangs or fully bangs - side swept.
8. Up or down- both!

Random:

1. Rain or shine- Sunshine is funshine
2. Summer or winter- I love them both equally.
3. Fall or spring- Fall
4. Chocolate or Vanilla- Chocolate.

People I tag are:

Ciaobella
20/30Glam
closbeaytspot
beautywithlily
myprettyobsessions
sikglam

Color and turning 40!

Earlier today I hopped over to one of the regular blogs I visit at iknowalthewords.com and she has written a wonderful review of some shadows that are lovely and colorful. After reading the review and writing a comment it hit me. I am an older gal. I am not ancient, but I am 3 years from 40. Yikes!

Now, I love eye shadow of any kind color with the exception of glitter and really shimmery kind.
But when it comes to color will I have to let go of all the colors I love? I don't mean to offend but I do not want to look like the old lady wearing too much eye shadow.

I do feel pastels and electric colors are a bit too much for my age range.  But I still can do color.

Now, I know this is an older palette, but Tarte makes some gorgeous deep toned eye shadows that are amazing. The colors are in muted rich earthy tones that can work for young and not so young alike.

They go on flawlessly and blend very well.

I obtained this palette while in Sephora with my step mom. She was picking up some stuff and while we were at the register she said "pick something", so I thought to myself  dad hasn't bought me anything in a while, like 20 years, she picks out most of our gifts and just sticks his name on them, so I quickly grabbed this palette. It retails for around 44.00.

The blushes are very nice not shimmery but they do give off a nice glow on your face.


So bottom line is, I don't have to give up color, just certain kinds of colors and I am okay with that.
Come on 40! I am ready and waiting for you ;)

What are your thoughts on age and colored shadows?

Thanks for reading :)