Taylor Swift "Blank Space" Inspired Makeup

Sorry for the lack of posts/videos lately. College started up again and has been eating up my time.

I plan to vlog about the first two weeks back, so if you like rants stay tuned.

Taylor Swift's video for Blank Space is quite entertaining.

From destroying a vintage to cutting patterns out of her boyfriends shirts it's a crowd pleaser.

Of course I was most interested in the makeup; winged out shadow and eyeliner, bright red lips.

Not an exact replica but it sure was fun.

http://youtu.be/15oJtgh2UWo

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~Brittney

 

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Gray Smoky Eye Tutorial

In case you haven't seen my last video yet, here are the products that I used.

ELF Smokey Eye Palette.

Maybelline Concealer in Fair

Ulta Voluptuous Volume Mascara

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush

Beautique Eyeliner Pencil in Black

Tru Rituals Dual Ended Eyeshadow Brush

  Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush

MAC 217 Blending Brush

MAC Eyeshadow in Black Tied 

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Decided to use Black Tied on the lashline on top of 

the ELF shadow because Black Tied is darker and that's what I wanted. 

Haven't seen the video?

Why not check it out?

http://youtu.be/zCB7BF4SkiM

That's my take on the smokey eye.

How do you like to create yours?

What colors do you use?

Tell me in the comments below :) 

Thanks for reading

~Brittney

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2015 Britt Awards (No, not those ones)

Not to be confused with the Brit Awards in the UK.

These are a few of my 2014 beauty favorites in award show format. 

You can watch the video and see my sad attempt to impersonate Joan Rivers interviewing cosmetics on the Red Towel (oh yeah, I've thought it through) here:

http://youtu.be/5IeEtrUdNDk

A little more details on the products:

Most Innovative:

I discovered Cailyn Cosmetics last Spring and have since fallen in love with them.

You can see a more detailed review of the lip balm by clicking here:

They are perfect for travel because they have the brush/applicator right in the top.

Best Foundation:

Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus. 

Got an excellent deal on this foundation at the Cosmetic Company Outlet when I visited Myrtle Beach last Summer.

It is a nice matte powder that can give you flawless coverage.

Probably better for normal-oily skin, not the best for dry skin (try Studio Fix Fluid!)

Best Drugstore Mascara:

(Hard to get a picture without flashback)

Covergirl Clump Crusher by Lashblast. There were a lot of great drugstore mascaras last year but 

I'm still stuck on Clump Crusher. It totally delivers on its claim.

 I never have mascara clumps when I use this. Love it!

Best Eyeshadow:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow. What can I say? 

It is so pigmented and because so, you don't have to buy it again quite as soon as others.

For a more in depth review click here

Best High End Makeup Dupes:

(UD Eyeshadow photo bombed!)

It was a tie between NYX and ELF.

 They both offer incredibly similar products to the more expensive brands.

They are both extremely reasonably priced.

2014 Product of the Year

The most prestigious award. 

Hard to decide but I had to give it to Urban Decay Perversion Mascara.

There was major hype about this product and it actually lived up to it.

Check out my review of it here

And that's all folks.

What products did you love in 2014?

 

Stayed tuned at the end of the video for some credit spoofs and an outtake :)

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Glitter Party Makeup

Looking for a fun, affordable glitter look?

Sally Girl has the answer.

Starting with this gel adhesive, which is about 99 cents. 

It's not gooey or sticky but it really holds the glitter on.

There are multiple glitter colors to choose from.

These are also 99 cents (or less) each.

I used gold for my look.

There can be fallout but it is easy to correct (see video below).

Added a little extra sparkles in editing lol.

The rest of the products I used:

Elizabeth Mott: You're So FINE Liquid Eyeliner in Glitterati

Sally Girl Eyeshadow in Snow

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Maybelline Concealer in Fair

Here is the video tutorial:

http://youtu.be/clTsMUGk_h8

This glitter stays on for a loooooong time!

I applied it at 2 in the afternoon and at midnight it was still going strong, maybe just a little fallout.

Super impressed with such an affordable product!

Thanks for reading,

~Brittney

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Now on YouTube!

Just a quick little update: I finally got my Pretty Little Liars Video to upload to YouTube!
It's my first video. Learning to edit is a work in progress but there is more to come!
Check it out and subscribe if you're interested :)
 Thanks!
~Brittney

http://youtu.be/VaxjbEUePN4

Pretty Little Liars - Aria Makeup Look

This was my tool box for the look:

ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzer

MAC eyeshadow in Steel

Urban Decay eyeshadow in Oil Slick

MAC Pro Longwear in NW15

MAC Pigment in Vanilla

Maybelline Concealer in Ivory

L.A. Colors Lashes

Beautique Eyeliner in Black

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara 

Urban Decay Naked Lip gloss in Beso

 

Starting with Steel from MAC I blended this onto the lid and slightly into the crease.

Next taking the black pencil I traced my upper and lower lash lines (inner and outer).

Don't worry about being too neat because next we take the black shadow and smudge it over the liner.

Since Lucy's (Aria's) eyes are quite round in the opening scene, and mine are not, I took the black all around the eye. Take it through the crease and concentrate the black under the eye but thinning it out as you reach the tear duct.

She also has a cute round face. My shape is more oval, so I was aiming for the opposite of contouring.

I didn't want to slim my cheeks, I wanted them fuller.

So I took the contour color a bit further down than the cheek bone and applied in sort of a "C" shape.

Then I blended it in and applied blush above it with a fluffy brush.

 Finishing up with the white pigment in the inner corners and brow bones.

Apply the lashes and finish with lipgloss. 

That's my Pretty Little Liars opening theme look.

I recorded a video of myself creating the look and will share it on YouTube once I'm done editing.

Thanks for reading,

Kisses,

~A  

I mean Brittney ;)

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Blue Glitter Eyeshadow

Hello Beautiful people!

I know last week I promised a popular TV star's look but I haven't found the exact lashes yet (OCD problems).

But have no fear, I have another look for you :)

Products:

I've had this ELF palette for a while, they always have such fun colors and are super affordable.

L`Oreal eyeshadow in Satin Tutu (they've changed the packaging since I got this)

My go to gel liner by Maybelline Eyestudio 

Almay eyeliner pencil

And StarLooks lip gloss in Guilty Pleasure. A terrific gloss with nice color and a vanilla scent.

Forgot to put it in the picture but I used Avon Extra Lasting Mascara.

Tools:

I used the Tru Rituals brush to pack on the blue shadow. To get the right intensity I pressed the color on.

There is fallout with some ELF shadows, but tapping off the brush before applying helps cut down on this.

Please excuse the blemishes, courtesy of my stressful classes.

I love glitter!

Love eyeliner

 

Not a long post because I had to work on finals, but there is more to come :)

Thanks for reading

~Brittney

Product sites:

ELF cosmetics: www.eyeslipsface.com

Gel liner: www.maybelline.com

Eyeliner pencil: www.almay.com

Mascara: www.avon.com

Lip gloss: www.starlooks.com

Pink highlighter: www.lorealparisusa.com

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