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Monday, August 25, 2014

Today's Look: Sun & Fun Proof


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I wanted to create a look that I felt would be suitable for occasions where you might be sweating or getting wet, but still want to look put together. It's all products and techniques that should last through that and there are some fun pops of color as well.



Products used:
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Brightener
Covergirl Clean Whipped Cream Foundation in Buff Beige
Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Blonde: http://youtu.be/6l5I0j9c1XA
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Essence Sun Club Bronzer for Brunettes
Flower Beauty Kiss Stick Luxury Lip Color in Ginger Lily
Wet n Wild Coloricon Blusher in Berry Shimmer
L'oreal Silkissime Eye Liner in Green Ivy
Essence Eyeshadow in Get Ready!
Revlon Colorstay Skinny Liquid Liner in Black Out
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
NYC Expert Last Lipstick in Smooch

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!

Shelby

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Today's Look: Karlie Kloss


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look was inspired by model Karlie Kloss at July's Vogue Fashion Gala.



I just loved the pairing of a cat eye with glowy skin and a dark nude lip, so I had to recreate it.



Products used:
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in: Creme Brûlée, Cocoa Bear, Corrupt and Bitten
MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters
L'oreal Infallible Lacquer Liner in Blackest Black
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
TheBalm Mary Lou-manizer
Covergirl Blush in Soft Mink
NYX Lipliner in Natural
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Sinnamon

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!

Shelby

Monday, August 18, 2014

Today's Look: Iggy Azalea

Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look was inspired by a look I saw that Iggy Azalea wore to the BET Awards.



It's very similar to Iggy's typical look with the strong cat eye, and more natural elsewhere, but with some shimmer on the lid and a glossy pink lip and I loved how it all paired together.




Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Caramel Cool
Essence Sun Club Bronzer for Brunettes
MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters
L'oreal Infallible Lacquer Liner
Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
NYX Lipliner in Sand Pink
NYX Butter Gloss in Strawberry Parfait

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!

Shelby

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Today's Look: I'm Getting Sunburned

Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look is something I put together using some Wet n Wild products, mainly the trio in "I'm Getting Sunburned" to create a warm gold look on the lid that is so summery.







Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Caramel Cool
Essence Sun Club Bronzer for Brunettes
Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow Trio in I'm Getting Sunburned
Wet n Wild Coloricon Blusher in Berry Shimmer
Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner in Teakwood
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Wine Room
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipgloss in One Shine Day

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Today's Look: Diane Kruger

Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look was inspired by a fairly basic, and classic type look that Diane Kruger wore at the recent TCA All Star Party.




I loved the way the matte red makes a bold statement with a natural taupe and brown eye look.


Products used:
MAC Eyeshadows in: Wedge and Embark
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in: Prom Night, Shimma Shimma and Vanilla Bean
Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Black Cocoa
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart
NYX Lipliner in Plush Red
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Very Cherry


I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Today's Look: Tidal Pool


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look is a very easy and wearable way to incorporate blue eyeshadow into your look. using only Makeup Geek eyeshadows.






Products used:
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in: Hipster, Creme Brûlée, Bitten, and Neptune
Jordana Fabuliner in Brown
Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart
Maybelline Color Elixir in Caramel Infused

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Today's Look: Alyson Hannigan

Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look was inspired by this pretty girly look I saw on a Pandora ad featuring Alyson Hannigan.



It's a subtle purple look, which will make any eyes pop, and is so summery as well.





Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink
TheBalm Frat Boy Blush
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in Twilight and Vanilla Bean
Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Purple
MAC Eyeshadow in Sketch
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
NYC Expert Last Lipstick in Smooch

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Monday, August 4, 2014

Today's Look: Warmth


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look is a very easy but summery look using orange tones on the eyes, cheeks and lips. It puts the focus on the warm red lip with a simple orange-toned eye to accompany it.




Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink
Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner in Teakwood
Prestige Total Intensity Eyeshadow in Charmed
Covergirl Quad in Goldmine
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Vanilla Bean
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
NYX Lipliner in Plush Red
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Very Cherry
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Sweet Nectar

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Today's Look: Carrie Underwood


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I was inspired by Carrie Underwood's grungy glam look from the music video for her and Miranda Lambert's song "Something Bad."




I loved how this look was a little different than the typical smokey eye, but still pretty easy and flattering.




Products used:
Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Black Fire
MAC Eyeshadows in: Wedge, Mystery and Greensmoke
Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigment in Black Mystery
Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Blushing Beige
Maybelline Color Elixir in Glistening Amber

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Today's Look: Keira Knightley


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I was inspired by Keira Knightley's simple makeup on the cover of Glamour for July.


I thought the fresh look of a warm brown haze on the lid and a true pink lip was great not only for summer but for any time of the year.




Products used:
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Creme Brûlée
MAC Eyeshadows in: Antiqued, Rule and Swiss Chocolate
L'oreal Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner in Carbon Black
Essence Sun Club Bronzer for Brunettes
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
NYX Lipliner in Sand Pink
Maybelline Lipstick in Make Me Pink

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Friday, July 25, 2014

FOTN: July 25

Face
Foundation: Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous in 115 Buff Beige
Undereye Concealer: Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous in Light
Concealer on Blemishes: Maybelline Fit Me in 15 Fair
Cream Contour: L'oreal True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer in N6-7-8
Powder: Almay Nearly Naked Loose Powder in Light/Medium
Contour: MAC Wedge Eyeshadow
Bronzer: Essence Sun Club Bronzer for Brunettes
Highlight: Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana
Blush: Wet n Wild Coloricon Blusher in Berry Shimmer
Brows: No7 Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil in Blonde and Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Blonde

Eyes
Base: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Caramel Cool (limited edition)
Shadows: MAC All That Glitters, Urban Decay Half Baked, Makeup Geek Creme Brûlée, Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear, Makeup Geek Cupcake, MAC Embark, Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma, Makeup Geek Corrupt and Makeup Geek Vanilla Bean
Liner: Revlon Colorstay Skinny Liquid Liner in Black Out, Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Brown Blaze, Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner in Teakwood
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara and Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara

Lips
Liner: NYX Lipliner in Plush Red
Lipstick: Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Sweet Nectar

Today's Look: Socialite


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I wanted to use my elf mineral eyeshadow in Socialite, which is a metallic blackened taupe color. I decided to use it to create a very easy smokey eye, and I really like the finished look.




Products used:
L'oreal Infallible Lacquer Liner in Blackest Black
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Creme Brûlée
elf Mineral Eyeshadow in Socialite
MAC Eyeshadow in Brown Down
L'oreal Infallible Never Fail Liner in Carbon Black
Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara
Hard Candy Face Trio in Third Wheel
NYX Lipliner in Natural
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Blushing Beige
Essence XXXL Shine Gloss in Nude Candy

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Monday, July 21, 2014

Today's Look: Sunrise Romance


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look has been one of my go-tos for the last few months when I want a glamorous look that can still be daytime appropriate. It's using one of my favorite eyeshadows, Coppering by MAC in a way that is more subdued but still just as gorgeous.




Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked In Pink
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in:  Creme Brûlée, Vanilla Bean, Bitten and Shimma Shimma
MAC Eyeshadows in: Coppering and Swiss Chocolate
Prestige Total Intensity Eyeshadow in Crave
L'oreal Infallible Super Slim Liner in Black
L'oreal Infallible Never Fail Liner in Carbon Black
Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara
Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Make Me Pink
Essence XXXL Shine Gloss in Nude Candy

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Today's Look: Pink Champagne


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I was inspired by a very popular look with celebrities: a glowy lid with a pop of neon pink on the lips.


I love the combo, and I think that with minor adjustment, it could truly work on anyone.



Products used:
Hard Candy Face Trio in Third Wheel
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Vanilla Bean
NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Pink Champagne
NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray
NYX Roll On Shimmer in Nude
L'oreal Infallible Never Fail Liner in Carbon Black
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Fuchsia Fever
Maybelline Color Elixir in Hibiscus Haven

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Today's Look: Sweet Nectar


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today I really wanted to create a look to pair with a bright orange lip, such as Milani's Sweet Nectar. What I came up with was this simple taupe eye and I love the combo.




Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in: Prom Night and Vanilla Bean
Jordana Fabuliner in Brown
Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara
TheBalm Blush in Frat Boy
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Sweet Nectar

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Today's Look: Miranda Kerr


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look was inspired by a look that the lovely Miranda Kerr has been sporting a lot as of late.


That monochromatic look using shades of burnt orange and coral does seem like it's a bit of a trend this summer, and it's so easy to accomplish.




Products used:
Essence Sunclub Bronzer for Brunettes
Kiss My Sass Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Coral Skies
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Corrupt
The Balm Mary LouManizer
Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara
Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart
NYX Lipliner in Natural
Maybelline Color Elixir in Captivating Carnation

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby

Monday, July 14, 2014

Today's Look: Violet Vision


Hey guys! I'm back with more #sapphiresummer; new posts every other day with a video to accompany on my youtube channel: sapphiremakeup928

Today's look is super flattering, as it uses some brightening colors like purple and navy on the lid. And even better? Everything I used is not only from the drugstore, but on the more affordable side of the drugstore, like Wet n Wild and Rimmel. And to top it all off, I absolutely adore the way the finished look came together.




Products used:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Painted Purple
Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Palette in Petal Pusher
Essence Sunclub Bronzer for Brunettes
Prestige Total Intensity Against All Odds Liquid Eye Liner in Up All Night
Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Purple
Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara
Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart
NYX Butter Gloss in Madeleine

I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful. Be sure to check out my full tutorial HERE.

Thanks for reading!
Shelby