FINALLY, a new post...that actually has a PIC! ;]

Hey ladies!

I know I haven't posted anything really for literally over a year (besides smaller, quick posts with no pics) .. ekk!! Things have just been sooo crazy and please believe nothing has changed- still chaos! However, I did manage to actually take a pic or two :] Woohoo! I haven't had a working computer for over a year, sadly, so that has definitely been one of the major set backs. Secondly, I haven't had the time really. Anyway, slowly but surely I will get back to 'normal', at least partially...hopefully!

Also, I will be hosting my FIRST giveaway now that I have reached 200 followers- yay!!! THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH! It truly means a lot to me. As of right now, I will not be giving a promise date for this giveaway, due to my unknown schedule. I haven't forgotten about the Hard Candy review either... to be honest, I haven't tried or used the products that much and some not at all, so I want to make sure I have fair/accurate testing of the products first.

Below are pictures of "smokey eye" look I did, for just a little party I went to over the weekend. I wasn't planning on leaving the house actually but with much convincing, my little sister talked to me into it. I had to be very quick and ended up changing it a tad at the very last minute. My sister doesn't wear much makeup... especially eye makeup. I however adore "darker" smokey eyes, subtle smokey eye, natural eye- I love it all! I decided to go a little darker because I haven't done that in some time. I did have some fall out though (I need some more practice!) and used a Sleek shadow I have never used before in a matte black, as well as a Barry M Fine Glitter Dust, so I wasn't really prepared/experienced with them and didn't have time to change my mind! Overall though, I was happy with it.

*The first picture below is CLEARLY before I brushed my hair, used hair product, or styled it! Sorry ;) I had JUST blow dried my hair and took the pic real quick- as I said, I was in a hurry! Very nude lip too, I later made it a tad warmer with a caramel colored sheer lipgloss on top of the nude lip. I also went back and added some more "glitter" to it because it was coming off a bit dull. The first and last pictures, I hadn't got the "fall out" completely off of my under eyes yet. My camera isn't the best and tends to really wash out my face some too. For intsance, the smokey eye looks more grey then black and I did not use any grey. In person it showed to be black in color, with gold glitter sparkles and the lighter brown shade above the crease warmed it up a little. Also, the blush was more vibrant! In person, my hair/eyebrows come off a little bit darker as well. Please excuse my bangs, they were not cooperating what so ever!

Face:

Buff'd Minerals, Mineral Foundation in "Buff'd"

NYX Concealer in "Medium" just on nose "side creases" as I call them.
Buff'd Minerals Loose Translucent Powder to set foundation

MAC Blush in "Blunt" a little bit on frame of face for contouring

Cheeks:

MAC Blush in "Blunt" for contour

MAC Blush in "Cantaloupe" for apples of cheeks lightly

MAC Cream Colour Base in "Pearl" for highlighting cheek bones

Eyes/Brows:

Urban Decay Eye Primer

E.L.F. Cream Eyeshadow Duo in "Butter Pecan"- just the brown side- all over lid

Sleek Matte Eyeshadow in black from the "Chaos" Palette- all over color

MAC Eyeshadow in "Texture" - above crease and a little on lower crease

MAC Eyeshadow in "Ricepaper"- highlight brow & inner corner

MAC Eyeliner in "Feline"- upper and lower lash

Barry M Finer Glitter Dust in number "22" - used a VERY light dusting on lid and blended upwards

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in "Carbon Black"

No Falsies- never tried them but I do however need to try an eyelash curler, I know, it's very sad I have never owned or even tried one!

Arbonne Tinted Brow Wax in "Brunette"- should have put more on, this was what was on my eyebrows since 6:00AM that morning before work and it's a VERY sheer brow wax. I totally forgot to put more on when I redid my eyes and what not- woops!

Lips:

Hard Candy lipstick in "Fire Alarm"

Palladio (need to do a review on these items too by this brand! Adore, oh I adore this brand so far!) Herbal Lipgloss in "Mocha Cream"

That does it dolls! Hope all of you are doing well :] Best wishes and take care!