&*(Green with Envy Tutorial)*&

Hello beautifuls! I'm back again tonight with a tutorial that I decided to do last minute after lots of compliments on the makeup I was wearing. Now, I apologize in advance that I didn't take pictures of each step. I plan to do that with future tutorials but because this one seemed to get such a great response, I decided to attempt to throw together a tutorial with what I had && to give a few tips along the way. =) So here is a picture of the finished look that I will be walking you through! Ignore the silly face! haha =P It definitely isn't my best picture but none the less, it does the makeup justice! =)

Green with Envy
*You can click the images to make them larger*

One of my favorite things to do is to play up my green eyes. I love wearing green on my green eyes because it has helped bring out the color of my eyes, plus.. What can I say? My favorite color is green! =) Also, I was feeling a little flirty the day I did this makeup so all the eye colors have sassy names! ;)

Let's get started!

So after I decided a couple days later to do a tutorial for this, I decided to pull out all the makeup I used and take a few snap shots so you know what products I am talking about during each step!

So let's start with the eyes since they are the focal point of this look!

Here is the list of the products in no order that were used on my eyes.

1.) Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Waterproof mascara in black.

2.) Sephora blending brush from their holiday collection last year.

3.) NYX Slide on, Glide on, Stay on, & Definitely a Turn on Water Proof, Extreme Shine Eye Liner in Pure White

4.) As a highlight color, Butt Naked from BFTE cosmetics.

5.) As the main bold green, Lavish by BFTE cosmetics.

6.) As the blending between the bold and dark color, Sinful by BFTE cosmetics.

7.) As the start of the dark crease, Dangerous by BFTE cosmetics.

8.) As the dark color in the outer V of the eye, Bondage by BFTE cosmetics.

9.) Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black.

10.) Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer (mini version from collection at Ulta)

Now to start the look!

Step 1: Apply a primer. In my case, I used Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer because it matches my skin tone perfectly and because it really does help hold the eyeshadows. A primer is really helpful with mineral makeup as well. 

Step 2: Now here is a trick I love! I applied the NYX eyeliner in Pure White to the inner corners of my eyes and along half of the bottom lashline. This helps to bring light to your eyes in a really dark look. I love doing this trick even when I'm doing neutral looks. I warmed up some of the liner on my hand and applied it to the inner corners with just my finger for this. I like to warm up products like this or even the primer to make a smoother application.

Step 3: Using the Sephora blending brush, I started to apply my colors. I started with my lightest to darkest colors. It tends to be easier to start light to dark because it is a lot harder to remove dark makeup if you mess up starting with dark colors first. I applied Butt Naked under my eyebrows, and applied a little over the NYX Pure White eye liner. The eyeliner works as a base as well to hold the highlight better.

Step 4: Next I applied Lavish, the bright bold green to 3/4 of the eye lid. I love bold bright colors put on this part of the eye because it helps to bring light to the eye as well. I always choose bright shimmery colors for that reason. Bright yellow and greens are my favorite to wear this way.

Step 5: Next I started with Dangerous to start creating the crease. I applied this color to the outer V as well as crease. It's such a beautiful color because it's a deep teal color which compliments the bright green really well.

Step 6: I applied Sinful to help blend where Lavish and Dangerous meet. It helped to soften and blend out the line to be flawless. I truly believe the best tool to have with eye makeup is a blending brush. It helps to soften the looks dramatically, especially since most of my looks have a lot of colors involved. I also cleaned off the blending brush by swiping it across a paper towel to remove any makeup from it and blended the harsh line that Dangerous created. It is definitely a dark color and a little goes a long way with this makeup!

Step 7: Next I took my favorite outer V color, Bondage, and applied it to just the outer V. Don't be fooled by the camera's take of this color. It really is a dark almost charcoal color that works AMAZING for darkening a look. This color you could use with pretty much any look to darken it up! I then did the same routine of wiping the brush clean and blending the edges of the eye makeup to blur that line so it wasn't a harsh line.

Step 8: Next I applied a VERY thin line with the Maybelline Line Stiletto liquid eyeliner along the top lashline. Liquid liner takes some practice and my first few times working with it were not pretty haha but it is worth the effort for a bold dark line. I start in the middle of the eye and slowly work my way out and then work from the inner eye out. I like this liner because it's waterproof and you can really make a thin line or a bold line quickly with the applicator. I would recommend light hands for this. 

Step 9: Finish off the eyes with Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous mascara! I also love this formula because it is waterproof and I love the applicator of this mascara! 

Now the face!

The products for the face in no particular order are:

1.) Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette

2.) Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor in Pink & Proper.

3.) ELF cosmetics Complexion Brush

4.) Sephora Professional mineral powder brush

5.) Jonny Cosmetics Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation in Porcelain.

Step 1: I applied Jonny Cosmetics foundation in Porcelain using the Sephora mineral powder brush. Now, I have not talked about this company before because I just met Jonny on Thursday who gave me a sample to try and I have to say I fell in love with this foundation! The formula is fantastic and it feels light and soft when you put it on. It is a mousse consistency but once applied, turns to a soft satin finish. It's fantastic! I will definitely be mentioning this company later in my favorites post coming soon! 

Step 2: I then blended the first two colors of the Coastal Scents 10 blush Palette and applied a very light application of this color. I didn't want to over power my face with too much color so I just applied enough to add more warmth to my cheeks. 

Step 3: I applied Maybelline ColorSensational lipcolor in Pink & Proper on my lips. I love that this has a creamy formula and doesn't get cakey like a lot of lip colors do overtime. I also didn't apply this lipcolor as richly as I would usually because I just wanted something to add a little color but not be again over powering the boldness of the eye makeup. 

I try to stick with one bold aspect of my makeup. Either bold lips or bold eyes. In this case, it was bold green smokey eyes. 

I apologize this didn't have as many pictures and I promise the next one will be picture and not as much word described! =)

I hope you enjoyed this look. I'll be doing a look tutorial with the BFTE Coffee Shop Collection soon as well as a tutorial on one my FAVORITE looks which is very pinup look with neutral eyes and bright red lips! 

Until then, stay smiling beautifuls!

XoXo,

LB

PS -

Here is a list of where you can get each of these beauty products!

Jonny Cosmetics foundation -- www.jonnycosmetics.com

ELF brushes -- www.eyeslipsface.com

Maybelline products -- www.walmart.com

Coastal Scents Blush palette -- www.coastalscents.com

BFTE products -- www.bftecosmetics.com

NYX eyeliner and Benefit primer -- www.ulta.com

Sephora mineral brush -- www.sephora.com

&*(BFTE Cosmetics Coffee Shop Collection Review && Swatches)*&

Hello lovelys! I am back! With a better camera, better and stronger passion for this blog, as well as just feeling all around better as the evening has gone on. If you have followed my personal facebook page, you'd know that I suffered from an severe allergy flare up yesterday. I unfortunately am allergic to pretty much everything around me so I must have touched something and became seriously sick pretty fast. I'm visiting my parents right now for the holidays and they have three cats which I am beyond severely allergic too but I'm determined to spend time with them when I can so I'm toughing it out! =)

Anyways, I am feeling some better this evening so as promised, I have two new posts for you!

Thank you again for all of your support and understanding! I see how many views I get everyday and I'm beyond humbled and thankful for each and every one of you!! You are all amazing!

Alright alright, I'm shutting up and getting to the post!

BFTE (Beauty From The Earth) Cosmetics launched the Coffee Shop limited collection awhile ago now and I'm just getting around to swatching it after playing with the colors for a bit now. A new look will be posted soon of using only the colors from this collection!

Until then, here is the swatches and review!

You can get this collection for $33.00 at: http://www.bftecosmetics.com/Coffee-Shop-Collection_p_774.html.

This collection includes 5 full size colors that are all extremely wearable for those who love neutrals. I actually bought one for me and one for my Mom who loves little less bold looks like I love. haha

This collection offers a wide variety of neutrals including a matte color that can be used as a highlight.

The colors are as follows:

Top row, left to right: Salted Caramel and Mocchiato.

Bottom row, left to right: Chai, Espresso, and Caffe Latte. 

Swatches match the same line up as the above picture! =)

First swatch is dry. Second swatch is wet. Third swatch is done over Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer.

Now the review:

If I was being completely honest, this is not my favorite collection from BFTE. The quality is amazing as expected from BFTE but the colors offered in this collection are just not colors I would wear a lot. I do wear neutrals more often as of lately but these colors are just not my go to colors although I do use Espresso for a liner a lot. I like how it is a rich dark brown which works well for a liner. Unfortunately Caffe Latte was way too close to my skin tone that you can't tell I'm wearing it if it is applied dry or over my usual primer. I think my favorite colors out of this collection would be Espresso and Mocchiato. Chai becomes almost bronze when you are blending it out so it isn't a color I would wear often. Salted Caramel is pretty but not a color I would use often.

I am NOT saying this is a bad collection. These are my personal opinions of colors. These are colors that I just wouldn't wear often. The quality is just what you expect from BFTE. It's amazing products and if you've seen any of my previous posts, you'd know I have about 300 colors from them now. I definitely stand behind this company as you will see my next post is a BFTE cosmetics eye look! =)



Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed the swatches and review of this collection. Up next is a break down of a look I did the other day! I had lots of compliments on it so I decided to do a tutorial so keep an eye out for that post which also includes all the makeup I used for my entire face including a new cosmetic line that I will be talking about soon! Exciting stuff! =)

Until next time, stay smiling beautifuls!

XoXo,
LB

&*(What is Coming Soon...)*&

Hello beautifuls! I apologize the relaunch is going a little slower than I'd like. I hosted Thanksgiving at my house this year and then drove back with my parents to SC to spend some quality time with them. Because of this, I was extremely busy and traveling which made posting difficult.

Anyways, now that my excuses are posted haha I am going to be working on a new design for the blog tonight so if you sign in and it looks crazy with colors and backgrounds, haha it's probably me online changing EVERYTHING down to the line colors! :P I am currently finding the best lighting set up for photos so I apologize new posts will be delayed till I have my camera station set up. I promise now that I am not in the car, I'm working hard to get new material out there for you.

In the mean time, I figured a what's coming soon post couldn't hurt!

Here is the list of requests and posts I already have planned doing in the near future!
*Thank you to my friend and follower, Shannon for giving me some great feedback and requests! My readers are my inspiration! <3*

• Ulta haul including some of my favorite brands
• Requested: A "My favorites" post that includes my favorite go to products
• A new nail art tutorial featuring a nail polish I got from my Ipsy (MyGlam) bag this month
• A review on the Ipsy November beauty bag
• A review on the Julep Maven November box
• Another BFTE haul and swatches
• Another ELF cosmetics haul with a review on the items I bought
• A holiday look collection with a picture breakdown of colors used in each look

As you can see, I have a lot of things coming up for you lovelys! My suitcase when packing to visit family was half of makeup and things to do reviews on! haha I am determined to get this blog going and to keep up with it. Thank you all for your support and continued views on this blog. It felt fantastic today to get such great feedback and that is worth making the commitment to this blog! <3

Until next time, stay smiling!

XoXo,

LB

PS - Leave me some comments below of color combinations you'd love to see in the holiday look collection as well as any other requests or feedback of what you would like to see from this blog! I love suggestions and customizing my blog for my readers!! <3

&*(Wow.. One year has Passed)*&

Hello lovelys. I apologize I pretty much fell off the face of the earth for... a year. lol Worst blogger award goes to.... LB! haha I apologize that I didn't keep up with this blog but I was humbled by the almost 10,000 views I had when I logged back in after so long of not posting! I appreciate the followers who didn't delete me a year ago haha and held hope for a new post! :) They say that sometimes life just gets the best of you and that is what has happened too me. It's no excuse and completely my fault but I'm going to try to bring this blog back to life.

After all of the views even though I was away, it inspired me to start blogging again because it really was something I enjoyed doing. My husband was deployed for a year and during that time, I started college to work on a business degree which has ended up starting to take up more of my time than I expected. With all of the unexpected bumps in the road so to speak, I've been so busy and literally life took me over and I lost a lot of the things I loved doing in the process.

So as we are starting to get closer to the New Year and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I want to say I'm thankful for each of my readers as well as plan on making this New Year something special for this blog!

I plan to do quite a few looks over the next week or so to celebrate bringing this blog back to life! I'm heading to Ulta later today so will probably do a haul post as well coming up soon! Hang tight everyone. I am back and looking forward to chatting with you all. <3

To any readers out there, leave me a post of things you look for in a blogger? Do you like entries that are left with questions to answer? Lots of pictures? A place to leave requests? Giveaways/contests? I plan to relaunch this blog with a bang and want your input! :) Leave me a comment below!

I'd love to hear from you all! Take care everyone!

Until then, stay smiling beautifuls!

XoXo,
LB

&*(216 BFTE Cosmetics Swatches -- Part 2)*&

Hello again! Here is the continued swatch post of all the colors that I have!

Please note that me showing all of these colors is NOT me showing off my collection, but showing a part of my passion with the rest of you. I have no connection to this company other than having respect for the quality of products that they have to offer.

If you would like to purchase any of these colors, please check out www.bftecosmetics.com

Remember I have done three swatches of each color. First is dry, second is done wet, and third is on Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Enjoy!!

Top Row L-R:
107.) Moonwalk
108.) Kou
109.) Misquoted
110.) Avoid the Mistletoe

Bottom Row L-R:
111.) Canyon
112.) Heat
113.) Lemon
114.) Beam

Top Row L-R:
115.) Courage
116.) Oak
117.) Spring Fever
118.) By Golly

Bottom Row L-R:
119.) Chocolate
120.) Truffle
121.) $10 Pineapple
122.) Autumn

Top Row L-R:
123.) Curiosity
124.) Orchid
125.) Mistress
126.) Cotton Candy

Bottom Row L-R:
127.) Rome
128.) Simply Me
129.) Passion
130.) Country Blue

Top Row L-R:
131.) Oasis
132.) Victoria
133.) Hollywood Secrets
134.) Boutique Babe

Bottom Row LR:
135.) Karma
136.) Purple Iris
137.) Calypso
138.) Paris

Top Row L-R:
139.) Promises
140.) Lilac
141.) Sugar Plum
142.) Carnation

Bottom Row L-R:
143.) Spider Venom
144.) Wasted Time
145.) Classy
146.) Boysenberry (Part of the Bring on the Berries collection)

Top Row L-R:
147.) Romp
148.) Stunning
149.) Grace
150.) Insomnia

Bottom Row L-R:
151.) Panurple
152.) Thistle
153.) Aloha
154.) Risky Business

Top Row L-R:
155.) Aphrodite
156.) End of Times
157.) Embrace
158.) Last Dance

Bottom Row L-R:
159.) Laura
160.) Class Act (Not available anymore.. this was just glitter and hard to keep on)
161.) Raspberry
162.) Bliss

Top Row L-R:
163.) Eggplant Light
164.) Triple Berry
165.) A la Rose (Part of the Bed of Roses Collection)
166.) Swift

Bottom Row L-R:
167.) Runway
168.) Melon
169.) Belle of the Ball
170.) Ever After

Top Row L-R:
171.) Iris
172.) Iced Violets
173.) Candy Shop
174.) Twister

Bottom Row L-R:
175.) Meteor Shower
176.) Girl Next Door
177.) Grape
178.) Mi Amour

179.) Lovestruct
180.) Whisper
181.) High Maintenance
182.) Tuscany

First Row L-R:
183.) Riddle
184.) High Strung
185.) Appletini
186.) Spring Moss

Second Row L-R:
187.) Gable
188.) Moonwalk (Accidently swatched twice haha)
189.) Blue Me Over
190.) Wicked

Third Row:
191.) Chenille

Top Row L-R:
192.) Seafoam
193.) Gooseberry (Part of the Bring on the Berries collection)
194.) Bali
195.) 4 Leaf Clover

Bottom Row L-R:
196.) Grassy
197.) Green Apple
198.) Secret Garden (Not available on the site at the moment)
199.) Blue Pacific

Top Row L-R:
200.) Fawn
201.) Bat Wing
202.) 24K
203.) Beach House

Bottom Row L-R:
204.) Chili Pepper
205.) Very Vanilla
206.) Blueberry
207.) Pumped

First Row L-R:
208.) Treason
209.) Main Stage
210.) TGIF
211.) Halo

Second Row L-R:
212.) Addicted
213.) Babycakes (Part of the Valentines collection)
214.) Purple Haze
215.) Suede

Last Row:
216.) Orangesicle



Well this concludes my swatches of my BFTE cosmetics colors! Thank you all for being supportive. I hope you enjoyed this blog! I have some new reviews to post as well. Since it's 5:30 AM, I'm going to call it a night haha and will post them tomorrow!

Until next time..

Remember to stay smiling!

XoXoXo,
LB

&*(216 BFTE Cosmetics Swatches -- Part 1!)*&

Hello lovelys! I seriously am so sorry for not getting this post up sooner. I didn't realize how long it would take just to make the swatches and editing the pictures! I am also using a new camera so I had to learn how to use this one best for my blog. Anyways.. enough talking!! The blog is here!

All the pictures were done with flash because I took these pictures in the middle of the night. lol Life of a college student! =)

I did three swatches of each. The first is dry, second is done wet, and the third is with Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

I hope you enjoy this blog! I tried to keep the colors some what in the right color category other than the last few which I found at last minute and literally just took pictures of! I'm still missing a few shadows but will post more swatches when I can.

If there is any color you would more swatches of, please let me know! You can purchase any of these colors from www.bftecosmetics.com. I appreciate your continued viewing of my blog! It's amazing to be able to share my hobby with all of you!

Top Row L-R:
1.) Casablanca Nights
2.) Walking on Water
3.) Jazzy
4.) Pegasus

Bottom Row L-R:
5.) Marina
6.) Saturday Morning
7.) 7 Seas
8.) Aqua Mist

Top Row L-R:

9.) My Pretty

10.) Lavish

11.) Elegant

12.) Tickle Me

Bottom Row L-R:

13.) 1939

14.) Lucky Me

15.) Bitter

16.) Limeade

Top Row L-R:
17.) Jaded
18.) Titan
19.) Nebula
20.) Envy

Bottom Row L-R:
21.) Spoiled
22.) Bombshell
23.) Charm
24.) Mania

Top Row L-R:
25.) Fairytale
26.) Ying Yang
27.) Dive
28.) Winter Blues

Bottom Row L-R:
29.) Pizzaz
30.) Clear Skies
31.) Caribbean
32.) Spellbound

Top Row LR:
33.) Poison Brew
34.) Twisted
35.) G. Kelly
36.) Bewitched

Bottom Row L-R:
37.) Peacock
38.) Hocus Pocus
39.) Ocean Mist
40.) Area 51

Top Row L-R:
41.) Atomic Teal
42.) Spruce
43.) Bermuda
44.) Go Green

Bottom Row L-R:
45.) Glitz
46.) Blacklisted
47.) Tradewind
48.) Message in a Bottle

Top Row L-R:
49.) Laguna
50.) Rain Forrest
51.) Celeste
52.) Blue de Jeans

Bottom Row L-R:
53.) Deep Thoughts
54.) Breeze
55.) Fanfare
56.) Mermaid

First Row L-R:

57.) Miracle

58.) Shifty

59.) No Place Like Home

60.) Blue Monday

Second Row L-R:

61.) Trinity

62.) Journey

63.) Dangerous

64.) Subcooling

Third Row L-R:
65.) Paradise
66.) Cheap Thrills

Top Row L-R:
67.) Guilty
68.) Angel
69.) Stealth
70.) Black

Bottom Row L-R:
71.) Diamonds (This is almost just pure glitter.. Use a different primer to hold glitter)
72.) Treason
73.) Cyclone
74.) Beautiful

Top Row L-R:
75.) Butt Naked
76.) Stonewashed
77.) Gentle
78.) Night Trains

Bottom Row L-R:
79.) Chantilly Lace
80.) Brimstone
81.) Lola
82.) Dirty Deals

Top Row L-R:
83.) Coal
84.) Misty
85.) Have a Heart
86.) Steel

Bottom Row L-R:
87.) Ash
88.) Bondage
89.) Romeo
90.) Cocoa

Top Row L-R:
91.) Satin Sheets
92.) Tangerine
93.) Sugar Coated (Part of the Bed of Roses Collection)
94.) Celtic Charms

Bottom Row L-R:
95.) Meow
96.) Copper Cauldron
97.) Dragon Slayer
98.) Linen

Top Row L-R:
99.) Bubbly
100.) Wizard's Wand
101.) Mayhem
102.) Spank Me

Bottom Row L-R:
103.) Harvest
104.) Money
105.) Chance
106.) Whimsey



Stay tuned for Part 2 of the BFTE cosmetics swatches!!

I have continued to be impressed with this company which is why I have so many colors! haha I hope you have enjoyed the swatches so far!

Until Next Time...

Stay Smiling.

XoXoXo,
LB

&*(Computer Fried, New Blog soon)*&

Hey lovelys! I feel terrible for my delay when I promised new BFTE swatches a few days ago. Unfortunately my computer decided to break,.. yet again. Third time in 4 months!! Instead of getting it fixed since I was told it's the motherboard this time, that I would get a new computer since I need it for school as well.

Long story short, I lost everything on my computer since it wouldn't stay on and we know it wasn't the power supply since I had just replaced that... so I just set up my new computer and have been busy with midterms that I hadn't been able to work on all week due to computer being broken. I am now back up and running but sadly lost all the pictures for the swatches and have to do them again.

So I will be doing swatches beginning of this next week since my weekend is full of cramming for exams and spending time with the hubby before he has to return overseas for the last of his tour. Please be patient and stick with me. I promise I haven't lost the passion for this blog, I just have had some unexpected events come up that have taken more of my time.

Now that my computer is running much faster and have an external hard drive to keep all pictures and school work, I will make sure this doesn't happen again.



Thank you again for those who have stuck with me even though I keep failing miserably as a blogger. I am so thankful too you all for standing by me and having patience. <3 I will have the swatch post up in the beginning of next week. :)


Until then, remember to stay smiling!

XoXoXo,
LB

&*(Quick Update Everyone, New Post coming!)*&

Hello my lovelys! I know I seriously have been the worst blogger in the world! I will have my swatches up tonight or tomorrow depending on how much editing I have to do due to lighting issues. Anyways, my husband is visiting from overseas and I've been spending time with him as much as possible and work completely took over my life for awhile there. lol Now that things are not as crazy, I'm working really hard to get my blog posts up for you all to enjoy! I am going to be working on my BFTE cosmetics swatches from my Cyber Monday sale, what seems forever ago. lol I am getting them up ASAP though!! I appreciate you all sticking with me and continue to check the blog. I was seriously surprised to see how many views I have gotten recently! It's been a huge encouragement and push to keep up my blog! So, I will post again ASAP and thank you again. I look forward to another year of posting and getting to know my viewers.

Hope you all had a great Christmas/New Years! 2012 is going to be even better than 2011! I'm just sure of it! =) Until next time, remember to stay smiling!

XoXoXo,
LB