Valentine's Day Soft Smokey Eye

Here is an easy tutorial on how to create a softly smokey eye that is perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. With hints of pink and shimmer, it is sure to win over your heart!

Click here to watch the tutorial on YouTube!







EYES//
Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer
Stila 'Eyes Are the Window' Eyeshadow Palette: Light Brown
Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow: Taupe
NYX Jumbo Pencil: Milk
Too Faced 'A Few of My Favorite Things Palette': matte light pink
Nars Dual Intensity Eyeshadow: Cassiopeia
Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter: Pixie Dust
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner: Trooper
Guerlain Maxi Lash Mascara
Kiss Demi Wispies False Lashes
Anastasia Brow Wiz: Medium Brown

FACE//
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Make Up Forever Face & Body Foundation
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector
Mac Pro-Longwear Concealer
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder: Ethereal, Dim & Incandescent
Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion
Hard Candy Baked Blush: Living Doll
Laura Mercier Baked Highlighter: #01

LIPS//
Dior Lip Glow: pink
Sephora Nano Lip Liner: Pin Up Pink

Erica & Matt's Wedding

This intimate Rhode Island beach wedding was stunning and so personal. Erica and Matt were incredibly sweet and their love for each other was tangible. We went for a classic champagne eye and a soft pink lip to compliment Erica's gorgeous features. Hair by That Girl and photography by Dani Fine.

Ombre Lip Tutorial

This is a super simple ombre lipstick look that is perfect for Valentines Day or for Spring. The attached blog post has some great photos and other color options so be sure to check it out!

 Check out by previous post on gradient lips here to see more fun color options!

EYES//
Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer
Stila 'Eyes Are the Window' Eyeshadow Palette (Light Brown)
Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow (Taupe)
NYX Jumbo Pencil (Milk)
Stila 'Eyes Are the Window' Eyeshadow Palette (White)
Stila Got Inked Cushion Eyeliner (Black Obsidian)
Guerlain Maxi Lash Mascara
Ardell Individual False Lashes
Anastasia Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)

FACE//
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Make Up Forever Face & Body Foundation
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
Mac Pro-Longwear Concealer
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (Ethereal, Dim & Incandescent)
Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion
Hard Candy Baked Blush (Living Doll)
Jouer Cream Highlighter (Camellia)
Becca Liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector (Pearl)

LIPS//
Sephora Nano Lip Liner (Pin Up Pink)
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick (Fifth Avenue Fuchsia)
NYX Jumbo Pencil (Milk)
Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss (Pink)

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Best Powder for Dry Skin

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders are my favorite powders for dry skin, or skin that just wants a glow. They impart a healthy radiance and smooth over the complexion seamlessly. Available in 6 colors, they diffuse light in the most beautiful way, making your face look flawless and soft. Check out the video to learn why I love them so much!

MAKEUP DETAILS

EYES//
Benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eyeshadow Primer
Bobbi Brown Eyeshadows (Toast & Taupe)
Too Faced Shadow (sparkly pink shade from discontinued palette)
Stila Magnificent Metals (Pixie Dust)
Ben Nye Shadows (burgundy and plum shades)
Guerlain Maxilash Mascara
Anastasia Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)

FACE//
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Make Up Forever Face & Body Foundation
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
Mac Pro-Longwear Concealer
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (Ethereal, Dim & Incandescent)
Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion
Nars Goulue Blush
Jouer Cream Highlighters (Camellia & Champagne)
Becca Liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector (Pearl)

LIPS//
Palladio Herbal Lipliner (Naked)
Mac Modesty Lipstick
Mac Angel Lipstick
Laura Mercier Lip Glace (Bare Pink)

Emily & Mickey's Wedding

This northern California wedding was beautiful and unique with the couple getting married in a gorgeous local bookstore! Emily hadn't worn much makeup prior to her wedding day so we kept the look soft and subtle with pretty gold and taupe shades. Scroll to the bottom of the post for makeup and vendor details!

Makeup Details

Stila Spirit Eyeshadow Palette

Smashbox Black Gel Liner

Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer

Ben Nye Cameo Powder

Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion #20

Make Up For Ever HD Blush #210

Anastasia Brow Wiz in 'Taupe'

Palladio Lip Liner in 'Nearly Nude'

Mac Lipsticks in 'Modesty' and 'Creamcup'

Vendor Details

Photography: Sacred Imaged

Wedding Planner: Sasser Events

Venue: Eureka Books

 

Strobing Products to Get Glowy Skin

Glow List - Products Used

Becca Backlight Priming Filter

Dior Glow Maximing Primer

Make Up For Ever Face&Body Foundation

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors in:

 'Pearl, Moonstone & Opal'

Becca Lowlight Sculpting Perfector

Layer your glow products under or over foundation to banish dull winter skin and get your strobe on! Concentrate on the cheekbones, brow bones, tip of the nose and cupid's bow for the most natural effect.

Katie & Chris Get Married

Katie has the prettiest bright blue sparkling eyes! I chose gold and copper shadows to play them up to their fullest. We kept the rest of her look glowy, soft and natural. Jessi of Echo Photography was amazing, all of her images are breathtaking and she even travels worldwide for weddings! Check out her website here.

Bride's Makeup Details 

Temptu s/b airbrush foundation

Tarte Creaseless Concealer & Guerlain Mr. Light Concealer

 Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Palette

Chanel Cream Bronzer

Becca Moonstone Highlighter

Too Faced Eye Shadows in golds, champagnes and browns

Smashbox Black Gel Liner

Ardell individual lashes

Palladio 'Nearly Nude' lip liner  

Mac 'Creamcup' lipstick