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hi. i'm cari. i'll be adding things to this space like makeup tutorials, product reviews, and sometimes outfit-of-the-day, too.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

ombre hair touch up at home






i decided to try touching up my ombre hair at home.  i blended the harsh lines of separation to look more gradual.  
it turned out pretty good i think.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

fanciful flounce ajumma outfit







sources:
blouse: hong kong (eBay)
pants: urban outfitters kimchi & blue paperbag trousers
socks: china (eBay)
shoes: target
 
  
 face:
eyeliner: urban decay ink for eyes in zero, oil slick
eyeshadow: too faced in the buff, pixi nude nouveaux, urban decay half baked
bb cream: BRTC jasmine water bb cream
etude house secret beam highlighter










Wednesday, April 20, 2011

black and bronze panda eye







lid base: Too Faced "Pink Cheeks"
outer corner: Too Faced "Unmentionables" & Urban Decay "Oil Slick"
top inner corner liner: Urban Decay "Half Baked"
UD Ink for eyes & e.l.f. metallic olive cream liner finish the look

face: etude house BRIGHT B.B. Cream

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

what i wore to: protest against delusional bible-thumpers

neutral eye: e.l.f. cream liner in metallic olive; too faced 'buff' shadow

dress by Converse

low side chingon

an angry look in my eye

ready to hold an anti-ignorance sign for two hours? i am

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

yogo ono; a first date




angelwing shirt: alloy
coral shorts: target
heart tights: forever21
bronze kitten heels: target

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

white windmill; going on a date

i'm going on a date in one hour.  i'm nervous!

dress/shirt: H&M
nude lace tights: target
nail polish: sally hansen, commander in chic
cat cameo: etsy

Monday, February 14, 2011

valentine's






  •  Urban Decay Primer Potion all over lid
  • MicaBella "Champagne" from lashes to brow
  • MicaBella "Sunrise" lovely pink shadow over lid
  • Too Faced "Satin Sheets" shimmery pink blended in crease and outer V
  • e.l.f. deep red (no name listed) blended into outer corners
  • Urban Decay "Oil Slick" pressed into lash line
  • Urban Decay "Grifter" blended into lower lashes
  • Too Faced Lash Injection mascara

urban decay goddess



 this weekend, i picked up Urban Decay's "Goddess."  i've always heard that blue eyes + blue shadow =  bad combo, but this deep midnight shade with electric blue sparkles is so amazing that i had to try it anyway.  this is the result.

products used:

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • MicaBella "Champagne" blended from lash to brow
  • Urban Decay "Goddess" blended over lid
  • Urban Decay "Kiddie Pool" in inner corner
  • Urban Decay "Flash" on lower lashes
  • Outer V and lower lashes blended together using UD "YDK"
  • UD Ink for Eyes pressed into lash line
  • Too Faced Lash Injection mascara to finish the look
unedited photo:


Friday, February 11, 2011

faux bowie: goddess & natural


 each eye is made up differently.  products used:

left eye:  Urban Decay "Goddess" over lid
Too Faced "Buff" in inner corner
Urban Decay "YDK" in crease
Too Faced "Stiletto" at lash line
Urban Decay "Flash" on lower lash line and inner corner

right eye:  Too Faced "Buff" all over lid
 Urban Decay "YDK" in crease
Urban Decay "Twice Baked" in outer V
Too Faced "Stiletto" at lash line

finish with a thin line of Urban Decay Ink for Eyes eyeliner & Urban Decay Skyscraper mascara


~et voila~

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

bubble shorts & fairies





fairy crown shirt: korea
lacey bubble shorts: target
cable knit tights: target
pink lace scarf: target
boots: vintage

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

oversized sweaters





oversized sweater: thrifted
grey mini skirt: thrifted
cable-knit tights: target
necklace: etsy
suede boots: brand unknown
nail polish: sonia kashuk


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

grey day, cheap finds



undershirt: bright eyes
shirt: target
jacket: target
leggings: target
scarf: H&M
boots: eBay

i achieved the burnout look on my nails by using metallic grey polish with pearl pink on top.  when it was dry, i dabbed it with acetone and then applied a top coat.  see if you can spot the secret cat.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

overdone look

lots of makeup; overdone look
dramatic application; i didn't go outside like this.

products used for this look:
  • Too Faced Brow Envy Kit to shape and overdo brows
  • Sonia Kashuk Tinted Moisturizer in fair applied with wedge sponge
  • Micabella mineral powder foundation applied with large fluffy brush
  • Pixi blush applied with kabuki brush
  • Micabella translucent mineral powder applied to set
  •  Too Faced Naked Eye palette used to create a natural eye
  • TF "Buff" in the inner corners, "Pink Cheeks" over the lid, "Like A Virgin" in crease, and bottom lashes lined with "Lapdance"
  • Urban Decay Ink for Eyes applied generously to upper lid
  • Urban Decay Skyscraper Mascara applied generously to upper lashes only
  • Ulta lipstick applied generously in deep red
  • pixi lip gloss added for shine
enjoy :)