I will probably be buying 2 more shades, the Butternut and Ivy.
I hope you all have a lovely day.


Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush and dip it on to a matte white eyeshadow. Pat on your brow bone and also near the tear duct area. I'm using L.A. Colors Eyeshadow Trio in White Ice.


Step 2
Apply the pinkish taupe color on the inner half of your eyes using an eyeshadow brush.
 
Step 3
Using a crease brush, apply the olive green color with golden undertone on the outer corner and define the outer-v of your eye using the tip of the crease brush. Gently blend slightly above the crease area.

Step 4
Use a blending brush and pat the pinkish red color on the center of your eye, gently blend to remove harsh edges.

Step 5
Using the blending brush, apply the flesh color above the crease area slightly blending it with the first three colors. Move your brush in circular motion to blend the colors easily for a softer look.
 
Apply a black eyeliner all over the upper lashline. I'm using L.A. Colors black eyeliner pencil. Then top it with a black eyeshadow using an angled eye brush. I'm using Everbilena's single eyeshadow in Cleo.

Apply the pinkish taupe color (2) just below your lower lash line using the angled eye brush. Then line your lower lash line with a dark brown eyeshadow for a more defined look. I'm using maybelline's dark brown eyeshadow. (see picture below)


Curl your lashes, I'm using ELF's eyelash curler. Then you have to option either use a black mascara or clear mascara.


Do not forget to fill in your eyebrows
Use any brown eyebrow pencil or brown eyeshadow you have to fill in your brows and finish it with a brow gel to keep it in place.

For the Cheeks
I applied ELF Blusher in Glow, using my angled blush brush on the apples of my cheeks. (you can add a bronzer to contour your face if you want. I will be posting a separate tutorial on how to contour your face)

For the lips
I'm using L.A. Colors matte lipstick in Caramel Cream and topped it with ELF lip plumper.


Hope I was able to give you some inspiration for your look.
Thanks for reading...


Cheerios!!!
***Hollie***

For those who aren't familiar yet with that parts of the eye,  here's an image that will absolutely help you recognize which one is which... most especially if you are a makeup newbie.

I placed 2 images for a better look.

Crease : This is where I usually apply a darker color to better define my eyes. In addition, this is also where you can see that fold of skin which is termed as "Above Crease" and is refered to as my blend out area.

Eyelid :  It comprises of the inner, middle and the outer lid. Sometimes I just call it the inner half and the outer half of the lid if I'm just using 2 colors on the lid.

Outer "V": This is where I usually apply dark colors in order to emphasize the shape of my eye.  I prefer to use the same eyeshadow color on my outer V and my crease, then I just add a touch of black to darken the outer V area.

Tearduct : I sometimes apply a hint of highlight color on this area to give a bright eye effect.

Upper lash line : This is where I apply my eyeliner. I use either black or dark brown.

Lower lash line : It will really depend on your preference what color you put. Others want to use bright colors on the lower lash line like blue or purple. I sometimes apply an eyeshadow on this area for a dramatic look.

Here is my mini ELF Studio haul. I know there's a lot more on the ELF Studio line, but these are the ones that really caught my eye. From the left is the Corrective Concealer, Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder, Eyebrow Kit and finally in the middle is the Eye Primer & Liner Sealer.

All of them cost Php 249.75 each. By the way, you can buy ELF products (here in Cebu) at Metro Ayala Center, upper ground floor in the cosmetics department.  It is also available SM City Cebu department store cosmetics section.

Quick Review:

For the Corrective Concealer
I've used it several times already and I must say it's a big let down.
-  It's hard to get any product on using either my finger or my concealer brush.
-  Doesn't cover anything at all
-  It looks weird and the finish is cakey.
-  Will I repurchase - NO
-  Rating  1/5

For the Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
Used this product a couple of times and I'm lovin it.
-  It's a smart buy
-  The packaging is great and the mirror is awesome
-  The colors are just right
-  It's not too shimmery
-  It's not powdery as well
-  Will I recommend this - YES
-  Rating  4/5



For the Eyebrow Kit
Used almost every day, since I don't have an eyebrow liner yet.
-  The packaging is nice, it also comes with a small angled brush
-  The cream liner fades easily, I noticed it fading after only 3 hours.
-  The brow powder is okay, but not impressive.
-  I will keep using this for the mean time
-  Will I repurchase - NO
-  Rating  2/5

For the Eye Primer & Liner Sealer
I use the eye primer everyday and seldom use the liner sealer.
-  Very inexpensive (eye primers are usually pricey) 
-  The primer looks like a concealer stick
-  My eyeshadow does stick well with it but it creases easily after a few hours
-  The liner sealer works well (apply after lining your eyes)
-  It lessened the eyeliner smudge which is great
-  Will I repurchase - NO (I heard great reviews on the ELF mineral primer, I want to try this)
-  Rating  3/5



Thanks for taking your time to read all this. I hope this helps.
If anybody knows where to buy the ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer locally, please let me know.

Gurls, these are all the brushes I own. Still saving to get high quality brushes. I'm currently eyeing the ones from Ellana Mineral Cosmetics and the ELF Studio Brushes (I wish I knew where to buy those here in Cebu...lol)

These are Random brushes I picked from Watsons and Metro Ayala Cebu. The first three brush are from Marionnaud (awesome brushes!!!), the next two are dual tip generic brushes, then followed by three ELF brushes, the next three are from Watsons and Lastly my one and only generic powder brush which I picked at Metro Ayala and I bought it for only  Php 119.75. The powder brush is definitely a worth it!

I hope you got some inspiration from all of this.
 
Have a good day!

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Since I've started with makeup, I did a lot of research on how to put makeup on correctly. I have been watching so many Beauty gurus on YouTube and I've learned a lot of tips and tricks from them. I would like to share with you my favorite Youtube beauty gurus. Here is the list of my favorite gurus in order.

1. xteener
2. kandeejohnson
3. MichellePhan
4. itsjudytime
5. pursebuzz

Try watching some of their videos, Trust me it's highly addicting...LOL

Hey gurls!
I was just bored and had absolutely nothing to do! (which is very rare)
Anyway, I was playing with my Makeup and thought of sharing to you guys what Stuff I have on my MakeUp tool box. I'm sure you can tell, I only have a few... Hoping to make this bigger and better... (anyone care to add something on my colllection??? LOL)