Perfect Winged Liner Technique- SO EASY & Long-Wearing

Where makeup is concerned, people generally comment BY FAR the most on three things. My foundation, my eyelashes, and my eye liner. People always want to know the easiest way to create a winged look, because let's be honest, it can be tricky. When I first started using liquid liner years ago, there is NO WAY I could have created a perfect winged look. Working with liquid liner in general can be very tricky for beginners, and something that takes some practice with more traditional formulas.
Luckily, I discovered some "pen" style liquid liners a few years back (when I first used MAC's Penultimate liner) and I was impressed at how easy they were to use. For some reason, using them really didn't "stick" with me until recently. I've been using these "pen" liners non-stop. Seriously, can't remember the last time I used any other type of liner. My favorite I've tried? By far, the Revlon Colorstay Pen.
So if you can use a marker or a pen, you can do this, I swear. Nothing tricky about it. I also am in love with the thinner (but still very pigmented), almost stain-like formulas of these. Perfect for these warmer months because they are so long-wearing.
Alright, so enough pen-liner praise.
Check out the video below for a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a perfect winged look. Did I mention how easy this is?? Seriously. Easy as pie.

xoxo,
Tiffany




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New MAC Collections! *SWATCHES* Reel Sexy, Tres Cheek, In Extra Dimension

For more info on these collections, and my thoughts, be sure to check out my video below!

MAC Reel Sexy
April 5, 2012 through May 24, 2012

Lipstick, $14.50

l-r, Pink Popcorn, Heroine, Watch Me Simmer, Reel Sexy


Cremesheen Glass, $19.50
l-r, Private Screening, Star Quality, Cinestyle, Colour Saturation


Eye Kohl, $15.00
(top) Heirloom, (bottom) Hyacinth



Nail Lacquer, $16.00
l-r, Vivid Effect, Screening Room, In the Dark....Purple


Pro Palette Eye Shadow x2, $27.50
Dynamic Duo 4


Dynamic Duo 1





MAC Tres Cheek
April 5, 2012 through May 3, 2012

Powder Blush, $20.00

l-r, Modern Mandarin, Peony Petal, Lovecloud




MAC In Extra Dimension
April 5, 2012 through May 24, 2012

Extra Dimension Skinfinish, $28.00
top left: Glorify, top right: Whisper of Gilt
bottom: Superb

Extra Dimension Eye Shadow, $20.00
top, l-r: Dark Dare, Rich Core, Modern Pewter
bottom, l-r: Lunar, Warm Thunder

What are you guys most interested in? Any favs from the new collections? Tell me your thoughts!

***MAC products provided for consideration with no agreements or obligations to feature in videos or on my blog.

Spring/Summer Foundation Trick & Tutorial: LONG WEARING

When the weather changes, so should your makeup routine. It just makes good sense. Warm weather = time outdoors = high temperatures = sweat = something that just does not mix well with makeup.
Equals no one likes that. Or your sweaty runny makeup face.
Couldn't resist.

So I wanted to share this great way of applying makeup during these warmer months in a way that keeps your makeup looking flawless, gives you great coverage, and really uses little product. So you're not suffocating underneath layers of products or heavy foundation.

To see my trick and my current Spring/Summer foundation tutorial, check out my video below!
xoxo,
Tiffany

Updated Easy Eyebrow Tutorial

I've always said that eyebrows are one of the most important features on your face. The tricky part about getting them "just right"? Everyone's are TOTALLY different.
...and that's for a good reason.
Because everyone has different face shapes, features, etc., eyebrows come in all shapes and sizes to complement each individual's facial features. They sort of pull everything together. For that reason, I always recommend that people embrace their natural brow shape. Full or thin, straight or arched. However, you can definitely "clean up" and enhance the brows you have by following a few simple tips and using some of my favorite, "must-have" brow products.

Check out my video below for all the juicy brow details...

Long Time, No LUSH....

What is it with me and LUSH? I LOVE LUSH. But I don't shop there often.

Maybe it has something to do with my giant pretty apothecary jar stashed with bath bombs waiting to be used...
Which I shamefully change out with seasonal LUSH things depending on the time of year.

Or maybe it has to do with my even more shameful storage drawer container designated just for my LUSH stash. I keep it in my closet because it makes it smell so nice. Bonus.
Yeah. I'm thinking it has more to do with the latter.

When we bought our home, I have to admit, the giant garden tub was a huge selling point for me. Why? Because from the time I saw it, I imagined myself taking LUSH baths EVERY SINGLE DAY. Did that happen? No. I'm more of a shower gal...
Is it too late to make a new resolution for 2012? Use up my LUSH stuff and take more baths. Shouldn't be too hard to stick to.

So now that I've shared all my dirty LUSH secrets, this post seems even more ridiculous.

My question to you... HOW do you all stash your unused LUSH things? Are you like me and end up mysteriously acquiring shameful amounts of the stuff? Are you even more like me and keep buying it anyway?

Ok, so just watch my LUSH Haul video below to see the new unnecessary things I purchased...

xoxo,
Tiffany

My Must-Have Makeup Brushes

I get SO many questions about makeup brushes.
...and rightfully, so. Seriously, there are SO many different types. If you're not super familiar with them or are just starting to build your collection, it can be very confusing.
So I thought I'd put together this video showing you all my personal favorites. The ones that usually never leave my vanity table. My favorites for eye shadow, foundation, etc.
In the video below, I show you all this, and describe what I use each one for. Hope you enjoy!
xoxo,
Tiffany

OH and I almost forgot to share with you the current coupon code for Sigma Beauty! To get your hands on some of the brushes I use in the video (or anything on the site) and save 10% on your entire order, click here and enter code MARCH2012 at checkout until March 31st, 2012

Post contains affiliate links. Not a sponsored post.

Spring Smokey Eye: Purple & Bronze Makeup Tutorial

Products Used:MAC Paintpot in Nubile
MAC eye shadow quad in "Shop and Drop": Hypnotizing (silver-purple), Shop & Drop (blackened blue-purple)
MAC eye shadow in Bronze
MAC eye shadow in Creamy Bisque (light shimmery ivory for highlight)
Urban Decay 24/7 pencil eye liner in Demolition (dark brown for tight-lining)
Loreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense
Armani Eyes to Kill Excess Mascara
Benefit Hervana powder blush
MAC Lipglass in Pink Lemonade
Not shown in video:
Make Up Forever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation, Revlon Brow Fantasy in Dark Blonde

Check out my video below for the complete tutorial: