Eyebrow Tutorial

Hi Beauties,

Here is the long awaited Brow tutorial. I am no expert on brows but this is what works for me and my unruly brows. I prefer to use eyeshadow - MAC Embark eyeshadow or the brow colour from my school kit because pencils tend to look to draw on and not natural enough. So I hope this helps all of you who wondered how I got my brows to look so good . lol (most of the time) Remember also that brows add structure to your face especially if you have a round face like mine so please STOP WITH THE THIN EYEBROWS! lol If you get them tweezed or waxed or threaded make sure you still with your natural shape.
 Check out my first ever youtube video tutorial I did on how I do my eyebrows every day , well most days. Well it's actually more like a step by step slideshow than an actual video. Suscribe and like my video also- Just look for my channel- Necessarybeauty. Here's the link to the video.------>

YOUTUBE EYEBROW TUTORIAL .<---------CLICK ME IF U WANT GREAT EYEBROWS :). 


 Hope it helps.

Here's a before and after pic of my brows.

Pink Party Dress

Hi Beauties, 
 So I got all dressed up to go to a party last Saturday and ended up only staying for bout an 1 hr. I am getting old or tired of the night life here already lol. Here's my look... excuse my brows, I was growing them out for class.

DRESS: ASOS SHOES: WINNERS BLAZER: THRIFTED CLUTCH: CLUTCH CULTURE , I THINK THIS REVLON MINERAL FOUNDATION MAKES ME LOOK A BIT PALE.

FOR THIS LOOK I USED:

FACE: HARD CANDY SHEER ENVY SKIN PERFECTING PRIMER

MUFE HD FOUNDATION  IN 175

REVLON COLOURSTAY MINERAL FOUNDATION IN MEDIUM DARK

CHEEKS: RIMMEL BRONZER AND HARDCANDY BRONZER IN TROPICS

EYES: NYX  HD EYEBASE  

NYX JUMBO PENCIL IN MILK

COASTALSCENTS 42 DOUBLESTACK MATTE PALETTE LIGHT BLUE AND DARK BLUE EYESHADOW ON THE INNER HALF OF THE LID.

ELF PASSIONATE PURPLE PIGMENT IN THE  CREASE AND OUTER V

ANNABELLE LIQUID LINER IN BLACKOUT ON TOP LASH LINE AND MAYBELLINE EYESTUDIO MASTER DRAMA CREAM EYELINER.

MAC SAMPLE ZOOM MASCARA.

LIPS: MAC IMPASSIONED LIPSTICK WITH A NUDE MAC LIPGLOSS OVER IT. (CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME)

HOPE YOU LIKE IT! GO OUT AND PARTY HARD BEFORE U END UP LIKE ME.

Green with envy

Hi beauties, one of my favourite maxi dresses out of the dozen I may own is this pink chiffon one. It is really sheer which means I have to wear tights under it but I love the colour and how light and airy it is. I was gonna do something with blue on my eyes but I recently got MAC Bitter eyeshadow which is lime green and I decided to use it for this look to contrast with the pink. I love bright eyeshadows but I tend to be cautious with them after all my blog is dedicated to making makeup wearable for every day so I kept it bright but still low key and wearable. Check out the pics below...

For this look I used
FACE:
HARD CANDY SHEER ENVY SKIN PERFECTING PRIMER
 MUFE HD FOUNDATION IN 175
MAC STUDIO FIX FOUNDATION PLUS POWDER AND CONCEALER IN NW43
CHEEKS:
BLACK OPAL MOSAIC BRONZER
MAC MARGIN BLUSH AS A HIGHLIGHTER
EYES:
NYX HD EYE BASE
NYX JUMBO PENCIL IN MILK ALL OVER THE EYE
MAC BITTER EYE SHADOW IN THE INNER CORNER  WITH COASTALSCENTS 42 DOUBLE STACK MATTE PALETTE TEAL GREEN EYESHADOW
MAC MINTED EYE KHOL ON BOTTOM LASH LINE
MAC ZOOM MASCARA SAMPLE SIZE
LIPS:
MAC VIVA GLAM VI LIPSTICK WITH STILA 24 KT GOLD LIPGLOSS

BACK TO SCHOOL TOMORROW. HOPE U ENJOYED YOUR WEEKEND!

Modern meets retro look

Hi Beauties,

The other day I decided to revamp an H&M dress by wearing a collared shirt underneath and it inspired my makeup look which was a modern spin on retro makeup. I did a classic bright red lip with a wearable smokey eye for the day.  I think my hair also inspired this look cus I think its a retro style. Forgive the brows I have been growing them out. 

I love Covergirl Queen Collection lipsticks, they are full of moisture and keep your lips soft, no need for gloss.

FACE:
GOSH VELVET PRIMER
MAKEUP FOREVER MAT VELVET IN 70
COASTALSCENTS SUNLESS BODY ART BRONZER IN DARK
MAC STUDIO FIX FOUNDATION PLUS POWDER N CONCEALER IN NW43
MAC RAIZIN BLUSH AND HARD CANDY TROPICS BRONZER WITH BLACK OPAL MOSAIC BRONZER
LIPS: COVERGIRL QUEEN COLLECTION SEE RED LIPSTICK
EYES: COLOURS FROM PALETTE FROM MY SCHOOL KIT
NYX HD EYE BASE
ANABELLE LIQUID LINER IN BLACK OUT ON TOP LASH LINE
MAYBELLINE EYESTUDIO MASTERDRAMA LINER ON BOTTOM INNER LASH LINE
MAYBELLINE GREAT LASH MASCARA

EYESHADOW PALETTE FROM MY SCHOOL KIT

I CUT MY HEAD OFF WHILE TRYING TO TAKE MY OWN PIC. LOL

Until my next look, Have a good one.

My Cheap Beauty fixes

Hi Beauties, since I am a student once again, it means I am on a budget and I can't afford the luxuries of a working citizen any more. :( So I have to find cheap alternatives for my beauty addictions. I pretty much do a lot of my beauty routines on my own so I don't have to worry about cutting back on services like my eyebrows or my hair but I do have to find cheaper alternatives for beauty products. Here are a few of my favourite cheap beauty fixes.


1. Using rice powder instead of translucent powder. Because I have oily skin, I use oil blotting powder from MAC or Makeup Forever HD Invisible Powder which costs about $34 CAD but I have been hooked on using rice powder as a setting or translucent powder or oil absorbing powder. I bought a sample size from coastalscents.com for less than $10 almost a year ago and I still have a lot left to use.


2. Do you have a liquid foundation that is too light for you? If you do, try using it as a concealer. I have tons of foundations that I bought and ended up being too light, I don't throw them away I use them as a concealer if they are just about two shades lighter.


3. Getting rid of zits. A dab of toothpaste or lemon juice should dry the pimple right up. I used to even use Neosporin on my zits to effectively kill bacteria instead of spending money on acne creams or spot treatments that to me don't always work.


4. A great lip exfoliant. Coarse salt or sugar on your toothbrush and scrub away the dry skin. This should give you nice smooth lips every time.


5. If you tweeze your own eyebrows like I do but averse to pain, try putting some Ambesol on the area or taking a pain killer before you tweeze or wax.


6. Drying your wet nails. Dip wet nails into ice cold water for quick drying or spray with a pan oil like Pam.


7. Getting rid of tired looking Eyes. Steep two bags of green tea in 1 cup of water. Chill (make sure it is cool to touch, so you don’t burn your eyelids) and place on eyes for 15 minutes. You can also use chilled cucumbers placed on eyes for 15 minutes. I am an undereye cream junkie. I always go look for the next thing when it comes to getting rid of dark circles or puffiness.


8. Buying baby wipes to remove makeup. Baby wipes are so much cheaper than makeup remover wipes and they are just as effective. I buy a 72 pack of non scented hypoallergenic baby wipes for 2.99 on sale versus a pack of Olay or Neutrogena makeup remover wipes for about $8.


9. If you have sparse eyebrows. LEAVE THEM ALONE!!! Put the tweezer down and walk away for about two weeks. Rub olive oil into your brows every day sometimes twice a day to help with the blood circulation which will help stimulate your hair follicle to grow hair (if the follicle is alive and healthy).


10. If you get razor bumps after shaving. Take a lemon, cut it in half, and squeeze the juice on to a small bowl. Immerse a cotton ball into the juice and dab it over the razor bumps. Let it dry for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. If you do this every time you shave, you will no longer need to worry about razor bumps.As black women, we tend to get ingrown hairs which cause razor bumps so this is a good tip to save money when you do have to treat razor bumps.


11. An extra one I learnt in class. Makeup brush cleaners are a bit pricey. I get an afforable one from ELF for about $5 from winners. But I learnt in class you can use 99% alcohol to clean your makeup brushes which you can find at walmart or any drugstore. A huge bottle of 99% Isopropyl Alcohol from walmart for about $8 should last you a very long time.


Hope these tips help you to save some money.

Sanaa Lathan Inspired Makeup

Hi Beauties, I saw this look a while ago on Sanaa Lathan and I loved it. It's so simple yet so pretty. This could be worn both during the day and at night minus the false lashes. I decided to try my own version.

My eye look is a little different because of the shape of my eyes and my lip colour looks more pinky than hers.

For this look I used:
Face: MAC Studio fix liquid foundation NW43 and studio fix foundation plus powder NW43

Eyes: Primer- NYX High Definition Eye base
On the lid: NYX Pearl Pigment
Crease: The purple colour from MAC Odd couple, blend well with a blending brush. I used a darker purple shade in my outer  V from my coastalscents 88 shimmer palette.
Bottom lid: wet and wild jumbo cream shadow pencil ( can't remember the number)
Annabelle liquid eyeliner in black out on lash line followed by mascara (the usual)

Cheeks:
Covergirl Cheekers Blush in  Cinnamon toast

Lips: LA Colour lip pencil (pink colour) followed by MAC Up the amp and NYX Narcisuss.

Natural lighting

Rocking my clutch that I use as my laptop bag from clutchculture. www.clutchculture.com

Mo and I at the Publig Gardens

Camera doesn't really pick up the purple

Hope you feel inspired to try it too. Have a good weekend!!!!

Eyes that remind me of home.

Hi beauties,

 I did this look yesterday with some bright colours to remind me of home. Living on an island has always given me some inspiration when it comes to makeup looks. I just love to work with bright colours.

For this look I used:

• NYX High Definition Eye base to prime the eyes
• NYX Jumbo pencil in Milk
• MAC Gorgeous Gold, Chrome yellow and Golden Rod eyeshadow
• Makeup Forever 18 and 92
• Sacha Bus stop eyeshadow
• ELF Passionate Purple pigment
• MAC Eye khol in Mint
• Annabelle Liquid eyeliner in Blackout
• Maybelline Great lash Mascara

Face: MAC Studio fix Liquid Foundation NW43 with Studio fix foundation plus powder.

Cheeks : Stila Fabulous to fiji palette (plumeria)

Lips: L'oreal Colourjuice lipgloss in caramel

Start with a shaped brow. Look at the difference it makes. Applied embark with an angle brush.

MAC Gorgeous Gold in the inner most corner then Chrome Yellow then Golden Rod

Add MUFE eyeshadow to the middle of the lid followed by Sacha Bus stop eyeshadow. Blend well

Apply MUFE 92 in the outer V and blend then apply ELF Passionate Purple pigment in the outer corner of the top and bottom lash line. Blend well.

Apply NYX Jumbo pencil on to the inner bottom lash line then apply MAC Mint eye khol to the middle bottom lash line then ELF Passion Purple to the outer bottom. Apply black liquid liner and mascara to lashes.