New Years Eve: Edgy Glamour

New Years Eve: Edgy Glamour by chelseythale 

If you are looking for an edgier look, you gotta choose bold peices. I think the idea of still keeping the quintessential NYE accessory: sequins! Grab a rose gold shirt and pair it with a simple black leather crop top (faux, of course!). Instead of the gold I normally prefer, get a silver cuff and a silver statement necklace. Get one without any jewels, just plain silver is best! You are going for bold but you don't want to be tacky.  Grab a sparkly silver clutch and some great black heels. Since it is a more edgy look, choose some with a little pizazz!

New Years Eve: Classic Glam

New Years Eve: Classic Glam by chelseythale 

When I think of a classic look, you have to put some red in it! Start with a red lip! Find your LBD and add a statement necklace with simple jewels for the rest of the look. If you are attending a more upscale event, keep it simple with some patent leather pumps. Loud shoes would detract from the outfit and take away from the overall look. The outfit is about a simple statement with pops of red. To finish off the look, find a jeweled clutch in a vibrant red!

New Years Eve: Glam Casual

This is a way to dress up for New Years Eve while still being comfortable but still looking awesome! NYE is all about the glitz and the glam! Pair some simple comfy black pants with a statement shirt and necklace. It has that wow factor without being fussy! Grab some back pumps to add to the outfit. I like the gold toed as it rounds out the gold in the shirt and the necklace. Since there is so much gold going on else where in the outfit, choose a black clutch. The one above continues the glam look without taking away from the outfit as as whole.

December Favorites 2013

I'm back! I have decided to pick up the blog again! What better way to start back then to share my monthly favorites! These are a few products that have stood out this month!

NAKED 3: This has been anticipated for a while in the beauty world! And I know that not everyone has liked it but I LOVE IT! It is full of rosy and purple shades which make my brown eyes pop!

 

 

 

a few of my favorite shadows!

LORAC PRO:  If you are looking for a basic palette, this is it! This is full of all of the shades that you will need on a daily basis. You can create just about any look with it. I find myself reaching for it on the daily!

REVLON BRONZER IN CHIC AND BRONZED:  It is an all matte bronzer and is broken into four quadrants. I use this as a contour powder as well as something that warms up the face. It doesnt have too much orange and is not to warm for my skin tone! 

BENEFIT BOX BLUSH IN ROCKATUER: Rockatuer is a subtle natural rosy colored blush. It has a bit of a rose gold sheen in it. I dont really like to wear it by itself. I like a more dramatic blush but what I like to do with it is to layer it for an extra oomph!

JORDANA FABULINER IN BROWN: I recently decided that I was going to master liquid eyeliner. I have tried before and it was always a hot freaking mess! Well, I took the advice of some of my favorite beauty gurus who are always raving about this liner. BAM! I have mastered a new skill. I particularly love the brown for days that I don't want an overly dramatic look!

JORDANA 12 HOUR MADE TO LAST LIQUID PENCIL IN BLACK POINT: The best and cheapest liner you are going to get. This eyeliner is great for the waterline and last for days! This stuff is not going to budge after it sets. And best of all it is less then $3 

ANASTASIA BROW WIZ IN CARAMAL AND BRUNETTE: I have been a powder girl pretty much all year. Yet again, I was looking for something new and was influenced by my favorite beauty gurus! The brow wiz is a skinny pencil and creates a natural look. I use the lighter of the shades from the inner part of my brow and the darker shade on the tail. go get you some!

BUXOM LASH MASCARA: I got this as a sample when I ordered some stuff from Sephora about a month ago. It has a rubber brush with a lot of spiky bristles. It is great for creating volume and is good at separating the lashes. I like using it as a finishing coat to make sure there are no clumps!

CHANEL CHANCE: I got this with my Ulta rewards this last quarter. It is such a classic scent by a classic brand! The Chanel website describes it as an "unexpected floral". It just makes me feel special to wear it! 

I am excited to start back with my blog! I have some good ideas that I am looking to share! Get ready 2014! 

Independence nails!

I am on the way to the beach but I wanted to hop on and share my nails I did for my birthday/America's birthday! 

I don't have the colors with me. Personal fail! The blue and sparkles and both china glaze and the red is nailtini.

Celebration time!!

LOOK OF THE DAY!

Just wanted to hop on and share the look that I wore yesterday. It is a look that I wear often and is certainly a go to!

Slightly dramatic eye and light pink lips! It is not overdone but very pretty!

Products used:
Ulta Matte Prime
Clinique Stay Matte Foundation
MAC MSF Natural
NYX Angel blush
Too Faced Candlelight Highlighter
MICA Cosmetics Cream liner in black
Maybelline The Rocket Mascara
Maybelline Pigment in Improper Copper
Essence Eyeshadow in Party All Night
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Zero
Revlon Pink Pout Lipstick
Urban Decay Naked Basics

Wet N Wild Eyeshadows

Looking for some new shadows?? On a budget?  Concerned about quality? Well, I have the answer. WET N WILD! They have some of the BEST eyeshadow's on the market, not just the drugstore. I dont think I have encountered a bad one yet!  They are pigmented, creamy, soft, gorgeous!  and the best part is they wont break the bank!  The 8 pan palettes run about $5, the 3 pans are about $4, and the singles are $2. Here is my collection so far.

Comfort Zone, Blue Had Me at Hello, Petal Pusher, Sparkle til Morning, and Nude Awakening

 

Nude Awakening and Sparkle til Morning are limited editions and are no longer available in stores. The other three are part of the regular collection.

I Got Good Jeans, Cool as a Cucumber, Walking on Eggshells, Silent Treatment, and Brule

Silent Treatment and Walking on Eggshells are in my regular rotation and Brule, the single, is one of the most versatile of products. I have one that is open and well loved! It works as a base for the eyes, a highlight for the browbone, a shade to blend out the edges. Wonderful! And now for a few swatches!

I just chose some of my favorites from various of the palettes. These photo does not does it justice but you can see how pigmented they are. And these are not swatched over primer, just shadow to skin. In my experience they last really well, especially when a primer or based is used.

I highly recommend these shadows to anyone looking for something new. WNW is no longer what we they used to be. They upped there game and are a steal at the drugstore. These shadows are as good if not better than any high end shadow out there. You just cant beat it! Go try it for yourself!