Saturday, January 2, 2016

The Past Few Months...

So it's been a well since I've posted, well, anything.
Last one was around October.
Now it's 2016!

Whether my absence has been noticed or not it was due to classes.
Although I graduated I decided to change my major and pursue a degree in law.
Therefore, last semester took a lot out of me.

But there is still more makeup to come.
Here are the past few months':

A video I did with my lovely niece for teen makeup


Video here:

  


Concert Makeup (saw Nate Ruess from Fun!)



Renascence Festival



Baseball game (we lost, but there was a tribute to Elvis!)



Star Wars Makeup (well, really just the makeup I wore the day I saw the movie lol)



Those were some of the makeup looks I had a chance to document.
Stay tuned for more and don't forget to stay connected on my other social media accounts :)

Thanks for reading!
XOXO  Brittney



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Sunday, October 4, 2015

1920's Great Gatsby Inspired Makeup

 
The roaring '20's.
"A little party never killed nobody"
A good friend of mine got married in August and she had a 1920's theme wedding.
First of all it was an incredibly fun idea and everyone got into the spirit.
The bride was absolutely beautiful and it was a wonderful time.



Of course me being me, I was very excited to put together a makeup look from the 1920's.
I did a bit of research on what the mainstream looks were back then.
Dark, rounded "sad eyes" that went well up through the crease of the eye.
Heart shaped lips; only filling in the center with color.
Softly sculpted cheeks and strong brows  
So I put together a little kit seen above.




My flapper dress was from Amazon and was pretty reasonably priced.
You can find it if you click here






My sister did my hair and she did a fabulous job!
Headpiece also from Amazon here



  
And what's a flapper without pearls?
These plastic one were around $4 on Amazon here



 The makeup was a lot of fun to do, a lot of black eyeshadow.



My sister and I even won the costume contest :)



My video cut out before I got to mention these guys.
City Color's HD Powder is the most amazing setting powder I've ever used!
And Urban Decay's setting spray really works.
I'm not a believer in setting sprays, they never seem to work.
But I got a sample of this one and decided to try it.
My makeup lasted ALL day & night!
Through dancing and the outdoors it didn't move.

Here's what it looked like at the end of the night:


Almost exactly the same as when it was first applied.
I've used this spray since at a picnic on a 95 degree, humid day and my makeup still stayed perfect!


The video:





Our wonderful friends had a beautiful day and gave us 
all a wedding to remember for years to come :)
Congrats Michele and Nick!

Thanks for reading :)
XO Brittney
 
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Saturday, August 8, 2015

Pretty Little Liars Alison DiLaurentis Prom Makeup Tutorial


I am a big Pretty Little Liars fan and last week's episode had me on the edge of my seat.
I have so many questions. Is ChArles A? Is Rhys ChArles? Who is Red CoAt?
Will they reAlly let us come FAce to FAce with A?
We'll have to see on Tuesday.

But I was also in love with Ali's makeup at prom


Yes, I took this picture while watching the show. Maybe I'm A?




 

Not too many products needed.







Here's the video:


 https://youtu.be/H6JbC7GyEQE

Hope you enjoy and I hope you tune in Tuesday on ABC Family for the big reveal.
Tell me your reaction in the comments after the show :)

Thanks for reading
Kisses,
-Brittney 

 
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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Graduation Makeup Tutorial & Thoughts

My latest YouTube video is on the makeup I wore to my graduation ceremony.


Along with some thoughts on graduating and an attempt at a Jimmy Fallon 'Thank You Notes' impression.
 

 Video:




Hope you enjoy the video and congrats to anyone who graduates this year! 





Thanks for reading :)

~Brittney


 

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

Smashbox Try It Kit Review & Look



I never really tried Smashbox cosmetics before but
I bought this little kit from Sephora a few months back and I'm pretty happy the products.



It comes with little trial sizes of these products:
Photo Op Eyeshadow Trio in Filter (Vanilla, Sable and Sumatra)
Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black
Photo Finish Foundation Primer
24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer


With the edition of Maybelline gel liner


In case you missed the video:


https://youtu.be/Zwd64xgCjSI



Thanks for reading and feel free to check out the YouTube channel.
Any suggestions on future tutorials you would like to see leave in the comments below :)
~Brittney



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Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by this company or any of its affiliates. I am not being paid for a positive review. Everything I say is 100% my own opinion and I would never say a product was good unless I absolutely believed it. 


Friday, May 8, 2015

Fairy/Pixie Makeup



I filmed this video back in February but just recently had time to edit it.
It was a busy semester.


It's a little over the top but fun


I should have colored my lips with concealer first to get rid of the pink.



The first video I shot of this makeup got completely erased on my camera. 
I still don't know what happened.
So I took off all the makeup and did it again, that's dedication my friends :)




The glitter did get everywhere and I probably ingested some...


...But it was for the love of makeup so it was worth it

Here's the video:



Hope you enjoy it :)

~Brittney


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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Captain America Makeup/Costume


My sister is very much into anime and goes to conventions often.
She has tried to convince me to go to one for years with no success.
But apparently persistence pays off because last weekend I found myself at one of these cons.
I would call it 'Brittney in Anime Land'.


My "Costume"

Some people went all out with their costumes, I had neither the time or money to do so.
Since I know nothing about anime I decided to go as my favorite comic book hero:
 Captain America!

The Shield was from Toys 'R' Us
Boots are Brash from Payless
Tee Shirt from JC Penney's
Hat (ended up not wearing it) K-Mart
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Electric Blue
NYX Primal Colors Pressed Pigments in Hot Red
(Not Pictured: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Polyester Bride, 
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
 and ELF Lip Stain in Red Carpet)


Makeup Close up




Whole Outfit



So this was my make shift costume.
A lot of people mistook me for Star Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy, but I didn't mind.






And what would the day be without some Tonight Show Dough ice cream by Jimmy Fallon.


I couldn't resist using the comic theme in my editor.



So all in all it wasn't a terrible day.
I got to be my favorite superhero, however I find it more fulfilling when Chris Evans is the Cap.

Thanks for reading my Adventures in Anime Land :)

~Brittney

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