Pantone at Home

Hello Angels,

So not to long ago we finally received the big announcement.  The Pantone color for 2014 is Radiant Orchid.  Pantone calls the hue a harmony of fuchsia, pink and purple undertones.  So what does thT mean for us ladies?

Are you going to go out and purchase a whole bunch of orchid makeup?  The answer is nope.  Because the truth is Angels you might already have everything you need.  I do.  If you have two or more of these items, I think you can hold off making any big purchases.  Take a look at what you have at home (Especially during this weather In the Northeast).I did and look at what I found.

From left to right:

All MAC lipsticks:

Lavendar Whip

Hot Gossip

Snob

Outrageously Fun

Show Orchid

Saint Germain

Viva Glam

Up the Amp

Gladiola

More lip products:

From left to right:

MAC-  Mattene lipstick-Fresh Amour

MAC-Cremesheen glass- Narcissus

MAC Dazzleglass-Funtabolous

MAC Lipglass-Vacant

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar-Hoochie

MAC Lipglass-Heroine

MAC Lipstick-RiRi Boy

Lip Pencils:

MAC- Heroine

NYX-839 Dolly Pink

NYX-838-Purple Rain

NYX-854 Pale Pink

NYX-856 Sandy Pink

MAC- Magenta

MAC Products:

From top left to right:  

Vintage Grape Blush Ombré

Dirty Plum Blush

Bottom right to left:

Triple Impact Extra Dimension Eyeshadow

Half Wild Paint Pot

Stila Countless Color Pigments:

From left to right

Melody

Indie 

MAC Eyeshadows:

Left to right

Seedy Pearl

Stars and Rockets

The next one is a must have.

Makeup Forever #92 eyeshadow:

Last but not least my La Femme blushes:

From left to right:

Mauve Sparkle

Lilac Chsmpagne

Mulberry

Purple Passion

So in short Angels I am more than ready to rick this year's Pantone color. You might be ready as well.  Took a look around.  You might be surprised at what you find.  I know I was.

Let us know what you find.

Until Next time Angels

Happy Searchin'

NYX glitter eyeliner review

Hello Angels,

Back with a review of the NYX glitter eyeliners I have decided to sharpen my skills with.  Dramatic eyeliner looks in all shades with sparkle and without are taking over the eye makeup world.  Personally winged black eyeliner and bold lipstick has become my makeup go-to this fall. The ease of this glamorous look has put it on repeat for me.
I wanted to start incorporating glitter eyeliners into this recent personal obsession but decided to experiment at a lower price point just in case I decide that this trend just isn't for me (for frequent use).  So off to the store I went!  

I grabbed the two following colors:
Crystal Gold

Crystal Jade

Here is a swatch of the two colors on my hand. 

I will say that it took a pretty generous swipe to get this color saturation.  Which is not the case with the more expensive versions of glitter eyeliner. That said,  a more expensive version of this stuff runs upwards of $20.  It wears nicely and is as long lasting as any liquid liner I've used.  I used two swipes to really get the green to be uniform in thickness and coljor.
I went ahead and took the liberty of quickly swiping out a look that is exemplary of how I plan to use these in my makeup regimen.  

I plan to use them to jazz up my eyeliner looks, and believe me this will be very useful for going out after work (quick swipe of glitter eyeliner across the top line,   inner lower corner or outer wing and bam-- instant glam!). Or even for topping off a more dramatic look like a smokey eye.  Really there's no end to how you can use these and if you've ever worked with loose glitter you will appreciate how portable and mess free, easy to apply these are.  Hence the fabulous on-the-go potential use.  Try that with a tub of MAC glitter.  Hah.

So all in all I've drawn two conclusions.  One, this is a trend I like, serves up what I like to call "lazy glam".  Two, at this price it's fun to experiment and play and when I'm totally over it, I won't feel guilty about letting them gather dust in my makeup drawers!   

Hope you give the glitter trend a try, and feel free post your thoughts and comments below.  :)

Happy Haulin'!!!

Sugar Pill/MAC Blue-green eyeshadow look pictorial/tutorial!!

Hello Angels,

Here's a look I did the other day when the weather finally cooled off!  You may have seen it on our instagram page (follow @drpurple81 for daily makeup, fashion and more!) and as promised here is the how-to step by step guide...

You like??  It's even more vivid in natural light.  Here's the makeup that you will need to complete this look:
Eyes:
Mac Prep + Prime eye in your shade
NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in Milk
Sugarpill eyeshadow in Acidberry
MAC eyeshadow in Surf USA
Makeup Forever matte eyeshadow #60
MAC Chromographic pencil in High Def Cyan
MAC Eye Kohl eyeliner in Minted

Lips:
Nars Lip liner in Kenya
MAC lipstick in Peachstock

Cheeks:
MAC skinfinish in stereo rose
NARS blush in Torrid

(some pictured below)

 

 

 And now for the steps...

1.  Apply the MAC eyeshadow base all over from lash line to browbone

2.  Apply NYX shadow pencil in Milk, starting with the inner corner of the eyelid. Blend outwards with a concealer brush to a nice even finish.

3.  Apply Acidberry eyeshadow on the inner corner and blend outward towards the outer 1/3 of the eyelid.  

4.  Apply Surf's up to the outer 1/3 of the lid, from the first lid crease towards the bottom of the brow bone.

5.  Apply MUFE eyeshadow #60 in the outer corner "v" and blend towards the middle.

6.  Finally you're ready to apply a light matte color to your highlight or brow bone area.  I am obsessed with MAC Bamboo for this purpose.  As long as it's matte it will suffice.  

7.  Next comes your colored eyeliners.  These should coordinate with your eyeshadow colors.  First Minted from inner eye corner to halfway point of the lower eyelid:  

Then apply High Def Cyan from the midine to the outer corner:

8.  Now you're ready for black eyeliner.  I use a liquid eyeliner made by L'Oreal-- Infallible in black.  It's an awesome felt tip eyeliner that is smooth and great for looks like this where you want a thick, dark and maybe winged line.  Also apply black kohl liner to your waterline or tightline.    

9.  Last step is mascara, my fave.  I use Benefit They're Real to get length and volume out of every lash.  You've heard me talk about his mascara ad nauseum by now ;).

Hopefully yours looks a lot like this in daylight:

HAPPY PAINTING!!!!

  

Pictorial: Stila Countless Color Pink and Purple Pigment Cut Crease Look!

Hello Angels,

As promised, a tutorial using my new favorite Stila Countless Color Pigments shade "Indie".
Here is the completed look:

For this eyeshadow look and face I used the items pictured here:

Face:
Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 foundation in Soft Sable
MAC Mineralize skinfinish in Blonde
MAC Blush in Peony Petal

Eyes:
MAC paint pot in Groundwork
Stila Countless Color Pigment in Indie
Lancome color passport in Jet Set Shimmer
Wet 'n Wild gel eyeliner in Black
NYX eyeshadow in Blondie

Lips:
MAC lipstick in Creme de la Femme
MAC dazzleglass in Roman Holiday

Here is the final look:

So...  Here are the steps:

Start with Groundwork as a base applied evenly over entire lid:

Now we creat the cut crease by tracing black gel liner from outer eye corner across 3/4 of the lid, a couple of millimeters above your natural crease (where this is is slightly different for everyone).  Gently smudge this line upwards as pictured here:   

Next step is blending the dark purple eyeshadow into your freshly cut crease and upward towards the brow bone.  Follow this by applying the NYX Blondie into the inner corner of the mobile lid: 

Now you're ready to apply the Stila pigment!  

Look closely at the shadow and you'll see that there is a lighter pink and a darker more fuschia pink.  

Start with the lighter pink, blending from the inner 1/3 of the lid (where the yellow leaves off) towards the center of the lid.  Then transition to the darker pink from the center of the lid to the outer corner.  

I used the light pink in the upper righthand corner of the Lancome palette for my highlight/browbone.

Now you blend blend blend!  

It's now time to apply eyeliner....

Using an eyeliner brush and the Wet 'n Wild gel, start from the inner corner of your lid and create an extension or "wing" just past the outer corner.  For the lower eyelid, I used MAC Feline kohl for the waterline as well as heavily into the bottom lashes and smudged a little bit to add drama.  

Follow this with mascara of your choice (I'm currently in love with anything by Benefit Cosmetics).

Please feel free to comment with any questions!

Happy Painting!!!