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Thursday, November 16, 2017

Playing with Textures

Playing with Textures Hey Guys! I'm back with a sweet holiday look. I'm inspired by the textures that I've seen through out this holiday season. We've seen lots of rich velvet, feathers, and furs! So I decided to create a look that is in style this season but also is appropriate for that special holiday party that you're going to. I'm going to my first very dressy holiday party this winter and the above looks is very similar to what I will be wearing. Most of what's in the picture I already own which is a huge plus. I like this season's playfulness of fur and feathers which creates an overall soft aesthetic. It feels rich and feminine without being extra or being pretentious. On top of that we have lots of cruelty-free options for fur. I've seen everything that is above in various stores online and in store. So have fun this holiday season and mix those textures.

I look up, He looks down!

FashionEVEsta 



Fenty Beauty

Hey Guys!

I know that its been a few months since Rihanna shocked the world with her make up line FENTY BEAUTY. I wanted to write a quick review on the product. Now here is a small disclaimer I have only tried the foundation and the primer. Now I feel that I can accurate give my opinion because there are so many preferences when it comes to contours creams vs. powders etc. I feel that the primer and the foundation are the most important products in her line and thus is the reason for my review. First things first, I love that she dropped 40 different shades! As a woman of color, it is very difficult to find a foundation that fits my color. Its a very frustrating activity to try to find a foundation. I really don't like to go to makeup stores because I feel that they cater to lighter shades. I am color 440 (which has been sold out forever). I like that it goes onto the skin so smoothly. The thing with the foundation is that it is a bit runny and it DRIES QUICKLY. Which means that you have to do your face a section at a time. Once the foundation is applied it does oxides which makes it a little darker. The foundation feels light and not cakey. It makes your face feel nice which I like. Now I've heard from other people that this isn't for dry skin. My skin is pretty normal and nothing really irritates my face. Even after a long time the foundation looks pretty awesome. This picture was taken after about 4 hours with the foundation on. I was at the Hullabaloo show which was outdoors. The night was pretty warm which is why I look a little oily. Overall I love love love love love this foundation.

Now the primer was pretty, meh. It was okay. I didn't feel too hydrated which disappointed me. Even though I don't have dry skin I still like to feel moisturized. I would say go for the foundation and skip the primer. I like how the foundation worked with my other products. I did use the Jordana 2-N-1 concealer and foundation under my eyes and they both melded well together. I hope you guys enjoyed this little review.

I Look Up, He Looks Down!

FashionEVEsta



Friday, November 3, 2017

What's in your bag? pt. 2

Hey Guys!

I'm back! As promised here is my what's in my makeup bag. These are the my go to items and I will list them in order of how I put them on. I usually use a mix of drugstore products and a little higher end products. Enjoy!

1. Primer

After I wash my face with the products I blogged about last time. I use my Wet N' Wild primer. I just started using this primer and I absolutely loved it! It feels like a lotion or moisturizer. It goes on smoothly. I have large pores and this primer helps smooth and blur them out. This primer is about ~$6.99. You can find it just about anywhere. I found this at Walgreen's.


2. Brows

I just started filling in my eyebrows recently. I was so sure that I couldn't fill them in. So I went to Ulta and the lady there showed me how to do that. After I learned how to do it I realized how easy it is to fill them in. I don't do a whole lot with the brows just use the brow gel. This gel was about ~ $8.99. I like this gel a lot. It is a good dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Dip Pomade.







3. Hyper Pigmentation

The LA Girl Pro Concealer is a beauty vlogger favorite and one of mine too. The formula is supper creamy and it is very easy to blend out with a beauty blender. Its about  ~$2.99 and this thing lasts forever! You can usually find this in the beauty supply stores. I don't usually wear makeup everyday. I wear it mostly weekends, holidays, and special occasions. This picture is of a brand new tube that I haven't even opened yet. I use this mainly for the sides of  my face where I have the most hyper pigmentation. I usually only use this on my cheeks and where I have any other dark spots.


4. Concealer

So this is the only thing in my make up bag that I am not exactly sure where to buy it from. I found this when I worked at the catalog company. This is absolutely the best concealer ever! I like my concealer to be 2 to 3 shades lighter than my actual foundation. I don't like the halo look around my eyebrows. I also use this concealer under my eyes as well. This blends beautifully with my liquid foundation.







5. Foundation

I use Bare Minerals Foundations. I absolutely love this foundation. I use it almost everyday. Its my go to foundation for interviews and just everyday wear. I like that it has SPF 15 in it as well. I wore this foundation all summer and I have not had any major issues with sweating. The formulas is powder with no scent. It does oxidize on the skin and a little goes a long way. You just swirl, tap, and buff. I like that Bare Minerals has a lot of different shades. The best thing about Bare Minerals is that you have the product for at least three months. It comes in a 6 or 8 ounce container I believe. Bare Minerals has their own stores and can be found in Sephora, Beauty Brands, etc. The price is about ~$30. It is definitely a great buy.


6. Eyeliner and Mascara

I use ELF eyeliner because I like the color pay off and I use Wet N Wild mascara. I don't have a lot of eyelashes and the Wet N Wild has gives me a small illusion of having at least a little bit of eyelashes. The eyeliner is about ~$2.99 and the mascara is about ~$3.99.











7. Highlighter

I love love this highlighter from Wet N Wild. I actually saw a video where a girl used it as one of the best highlighters under $10. This highlighter is super pigmented and is under $10! What a great steal! A little goes a long way with this highlighter. I use my blush to brush it down the my nose, my cheeks, and my cupid's bow. I found this little guy at Walgreen's for about ~$4.99.




I hope you guys enjoyed my post about what's in my bag. Check you guys later.

I look up, He looks down!

FashionEVEsta