Superbowl: Broncos Makeup

We finally know who is going to be in Superbowl 50: the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos!

In honor of the big event I decided to do makeup inspired by the teams.

Panthers look is in the works as you read ;)

Orange, blue and white are the Broncos colors.  

I never wear orange eyeshadow because it washes me out,

but I made an exception for the Superbowl.

NYX Avant Pop Art Throb was perfect for this.

It has the most vibrant orange shadow.

I never thought I'd use the shade, but I guess one should never say "never".

Oh yeah, and I used blue lipstick too.

A few months back on a whim (and on sale) I bought NYX Wicked Lippie in Envy.

I didn't know what I would do with this shocking blue lipstick, but eventually opportunity knocked.

Here is the video:

 

 https://youtu.be/KkT4VCW-FX8

 Or we could go with orange lipstick to make it a bit more wearable :)

It was definitely a lot of fun to create.

My Panthers look is coming up next so stay tuned!

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XOXO Brittney

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Forest Green Smokey Eye

Just a quick video tutorial of a smokey eye with green shadow

https://youtu.be/8lb1dBqD9SQ

A blending brush is your best friend when attempting a smokey eye.

My favorites are the MAC 217, Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush

and Crown Brush Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush.

I try to avoid putting blush on the apples of my cheeks because, although 

I'm fairly young, it can age you.

It Cosmetics Hello Lashes is a fantastic mascara!

It gives major length.

Hope you enjoyed the look,

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Brittney

 

 

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Ipsy Favorites of 2015

Now that 2015 is over I would like to reflect on all of the makeup from that year.

And some of the best products I used came from Ipsy's glam bags.

For anyone unfamiliar with Ipsy; for $10 a month they send you a makeup bag with 

4 or 5 beauty products tailored to your preferences.

When you sign up you take a beauty quiz to give them an idea of what products you like.

Subscribe here: www.ipsy.com

I love almost all of the products they pick but these ones were extra great!

Here is the video of my favorites:

https://youtu.be/HNBXrKI9ae8

By the month:

January

 My favs:

Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush

&

J. Cat Beauty Fantabulous Gel Eye Liner (in Blue Black)

February 

My Favs:

Luxie Beauty Large Angle Face Brush 504

&

Hey Honey Take It Off Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask

March

 

 My Favs:

NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick (Pops)

&

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Nail Lacquer (Doll Face)

April

My Favs:

Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner (Shimmering Black)

&

theBalm Cosmetics NUDE Dude Eyeshadow Single (Fit)

May

*P.S. How cute is this bag?!*

My Favs:

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil + Revolution High-Color 

Lip Gloss Samples (Failbait and Bittersweet)

&

Jesse's Girl Pure Pigment Eye Dust (Brown Sugar)

June  

My Favs:

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

&

J. Cat Beauty Lipitude Hydrating Lip Stain (Hikilicious)

July

My Favs: 

Aurora Gel Effect Nail Lacquer (4 Alarm Fire)

&

Jor'el Parker EDP (Classico)

August

 

My Favs:

Starlooks Pro Luxe Eye Liner Pen (Black);

Hikari Cosmetics Lip Gloss (Salsa)

&

City Color Cosmetics HD Powder

September 

My Favs:

Juvias Let's Lash It Out (Annabella)

&

NYX Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio for Ipsy

October

My Favs:

theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick (Committed)

&

IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes Mascara 

November

My Favs:

Crown Brush Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush;

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

&

Jelly Pong Pong Liquid Glossamer Highlighter

December 

My Favs:

ModelCo Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner;

Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick (Nudie Red)

&

Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer

And that was 2015.

I can't wait to see what Ipsy has in store for this year.

What did you like from Ipsy in 2015?

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Brittney

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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:

  

 https://youtu.be/PpWk67oWXeY

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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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:

https://youtu.be/rD2nm715ynU

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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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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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:

https://youtu.be/c7URC3BIuaI

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

Thanks for reading :)

~Brittney

 

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