My ELF and Closeout Buys

I was super excited when I came home today from my little outing with my best friend, her daughter, and my son.  There is this little warehouse closeout store that sells brand new items with banged up packaging.   Well, I saw this sign that had makeup on sale 2 for $1 - - on Revlon, Jane, Almay, Covergirl, MAX FACTOR (discontinued as of 2010 in the US)..  

So I picked up a few things:

Almay Pure Blends blush in Orchid

Max Factor ColorGenius Blush in Peaches (#110)

Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara in Black Brown

Max Factor Lash Perfection mascara in Deep Blue

Max Factor Vivid Impact mascara in Vivid Blue (#910)
Max Factor trio eyeshadow in Toast to That
CoverGirl Outlast lipstain in Blossom (#410)
Max Factor Maxalicious Glitz lipgloss in On the Prowl.

Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Eye Pencil in Plumberry (08)

Swatches:

Top left: Plumberry Eye Defining Pencil

Top Right: CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in Blossom

Bottom: Max Factor Maxlicious Lipgloss in On The Prowl



Then when I came home from our little excursion, my ELF package had arrived, and I was super happy about that.  I finally got my blending brush, my 2 lippies, and my bronzer, along with 6 packages of toe separators. (More on those after Christmas..).

Here is what I got from eyeslipsface.com:

Well, that is all. I didn't swatch the last batch because I misplaced my liquid lipstick in my car, so I will just leave it to your imagination until later one when I can do a lip swatch for you :) 

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Wet 'n Wild: Lust and Pride

I did two looks today from the Wet'N Wild Palettes: Lust and Pride. These things are a big hit! I found out about these through viewing some of my favorite YouTube guru's, and I knew I had to get them. I know I'm late in the game, but honestly, I don't care. I absolutely love the colors from all of the palettes, and can't wait to do more.

Look #1:

Lids: Light purple and middle shade (matte side) - Wet'n Wild Lust palette

Eyeliner: Lust 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner by Urban decay

Mascara - Loreal Telescopic Explosion - Very Black

Face:
Foundation: Medium Beige by Bare Minerals
Blush: Plushed Plum - Maybelline Expert Wear
Powder: Mineral Veil - Bare Minerals
Lips: Hot Sheer Gloss by NYX
Brows: Nyx Eyebrow Cake Duo in Brunette

Look Numero Dos (Number 2):

Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion

Wet'N Wild Palette - Pride

Eyeliner: Binge - 24/7 Glide on pencil from Urban Decay

Mascara - Telescopic Explosion in Very Black

Lips - EOS lipbalm in Lemon

This second look was inspired by the combinations that A Brilliant Brunette did on her blog. She's one of my faves to view.. You should check her out. Bad ass talent.

Anyway, all of the products I used were purchased by me.

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Whoa whoa whoa.. My first one?

So, first blog.. Yeah.. big deal, right?

I decided to create this thing because I love playing with makeup, and taking pictures of it, so I can see how well I blended, or work on my eyeliner progress. I am, by no means, a professional, a makeup artist, or anything like that. I just have always loved color, art, and being able to express myself through various mediums.

Also, I try to use a bit of drug store makeup, unless I have something special that I consider higher-end makeup. I can't afford MAC or all that jazz just yet, but I work with what I've got like Urban Decay, NYX cosmetics, Jesse's Girl's cosmetics, drugstore, and independent cosmetic companies.

So, if anyone has an ideas or suggestions (POSITIVE ONES, please), leave a comment below and I'll see what I can do.