Mind Your Business

It just hit me that I haven’t updated my blog since the middle of May…so it was definately time for a new look now! Since it already June what better than a colorful makeup!?
Purple blended out with a bit of pink and orange and underneath green.

I really hope you’re having a great start of this summer! May and June have always been my favorite months and I always wish they were a bit longer.

I’ll try my best, even though I’m so busy, to update my blog soon again! I really wish you a wonderful weekend! ❤

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Apply Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow White Lies over the brow bone.
2. Highlight under the eyebrows with Motives Cosmetics eyeshadow Créme Fresh.
3. Blend in Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Peach Smoothie over the crease.
4. Right under blend in Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Morocco.
5. Over the outer mobile eyelid apply Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Simply Marlena and blend outwards.
6. In the crease add intesity with Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Curfew and blend out well.
7. Over the mobile eyelid apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and over it apply Motives Cosmetics eyeshadow Aphrodite.
8. In the inner corner of the eye apply Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Shimma Shimma.
9. Along the lower lashline and in the waterline apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. Over it, in the inne part, apply Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Fuji.
10. Over the outer part apply Make Up Geek’s eyeshadow Dragonfly.
11. Apply an eyeliner and make a wing using Inglot’s AMC eyeliner gel 74.
12. Apply Eyeko’s skinny brush mascara and apply Red Cherry Lashes WSP.
13. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit and Glow Kit. On the cheeks apply YSL Blush Volupté Passionnee nr 6.
14. On the lips apply NYX Xtreme Lip Cream Bonfire.
15. Set the makeup with Urban Decay de-slick Makeup Setting Spray. Done!

Breath your love

Today’s look is a soft smokey makeup in brown, orange, wine red and gold tones. A look that is perfect now for the end of autumn beginning of the winter season. For this look I used the Violet Voss Holy Grail eyeshadow palette.

Last week I got a few new products that I ordered a while back. I’m going to show and talk to you about them in my upcoming post.
I also have a new eyeshadow palette on my wishlist that I hope to be able to order as soon as it’ll be back in stock. If I manage to order it I’ll let you know which one I’m taking about. I just hope I can get it before Christmas.

I hope all of you are doing fine and I wish you a great week!

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Highlight under the eyebrows with Crystal.
2. Blend in Transition over the brow bone.
3. Under Transition blend in Hashtag.
4. Under Hashtag blend in R U Kitten Me.
5. Right over the crease blend in Brownie Points and blend outwards.
6. Apply Teddy Bear to the outer V and blend up in the crease and outwards.
7. Apply Wine N Dine to the outer mobile eyelid.
8. Over the middle mobile eyelid apply Toffee.
9. To the inner part of the mobile eyelid apply Cool Beans.
10. Apply Ploof to the inner corner of the eye.
11. Along the lower lashline apply Wine N Dine.
12. Blend out using Hashtag.
13. Just under the inner part of the lower lashline apply So Jelly.
14. Line upper and lower waterline with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Waterline Eyepencil Rail.
15. Apply and eyeliner using Sigma’s Standout eyes gel eyeliner Liberally Toasted.
16. Apply Eyeko’s skinny brush mascara and put on Ardell’s Natural Lashes nr 104.
17. Contour the face using Anastasia beverly Hills Contour Kit. On the cheeks apply Sephora’s blush in Romantic Rose.
18. Contour the lips using Marc’s Jacobs (P)outliner Longwear Lippencil 302 HONEY(BUN) and over it apply Kryolan’s lipstick LF403. Over it add a tiny bit of Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupté in Golden.
19. Set the makeup with Urban Decay’s de-slick makeup setting spray. Done!

Realgar

My makeup suggestion for the weekend is this soft orange autumn makeup look that is super easy and fast to create. I personally used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette for this look. This palette has really become my ”go to” palette and I use it many times during the weeks.
For this look I’ve only used four eyeshadows of the palette and Realgar is a shade that I adore. It’s amazing by itself or as a transition color.

Have a wonderful autumn weekend now! 🍁🍃🍂

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Highlight under the eyebrows with Tempera and apply it over the mobile eyelid.
2. Blend in Burnt Orange above the crease.
3. Apply Realgar to the outer part of the mobile eyelid and blend outwards and up in the crease. Add more intensity until you’re satisfied.
4. In the inner corner of the eye apply Primavera.
5. Apply an eyeliner using Urban Decay’s 24/7 glide-on eyepencil in Demolition. Smudge it out and make a wing. Then apply and smudge it out also along the lower lashline.
6. In the waterline apply Kryolan’s kajal in beige.
7. Apply Eyeko’s long and tall skinny brush mascara. Apply Ardell’s Fashion Lashes nr 116.
8. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit. On the cheeks apply Sigma’s powder blush in Cheeky.
9. Line the lips with Marc Jacobs (P)outliner Longwear Lippencil 302 HONEY(BUN) and over it apply Marc Jacobs Lipstick New Nudes 108 HAVE WE MET?
10. Set the makeup with Motives Cosmetics No More Shine makeup setting spray. Done!

Victims of the Night

With this fantasy makeup I’m wishing you a great Halloween!
This weekend I hope do be able to do something fun together with the children. I know my girl wants me to do a Halloween makeup on her. 🙂

Products used for this look:

• Grimas Covercream 001 White
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit Medium and Contour Kit. Dipbrow Pomade Soft Brown
• Motives Cosmetics Eye Base and Gel Eyeliner Little Black Dress
• Kryolan Glamour Sparks Red
• Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner Stagedive and Metalhead. Deluxe Palette
• Sugarpill eyeshadows Buttercupcake, Flamepoint, Love+
• Makeup Geek eyeshadows Fuji, Dragonfly, Neptune, Lemon Drop, Marlena, Crème Brulee and Mocha.
• Ardell False Eyelashes Demi Luvies Black
• NYX Jumbo Eyepencil in MILK
• Panduro Rhinestone Stickers

Destination Fall

Since the fall is really around the corner also my makeup inspiration gets affected by all the beautiful colors outside.
I’ve been out running a lot lately and I get so much positive energy out of it. Beeing out when the sun rises is really amazing and the nature is so beautiful at that hour.

For this look I used the Holy Grail palette from Violet Voss. I’ve been using it really a lot lately and I’m really pleased with it.

I hope you all are having a nice realxing Sunday! Take care!!

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Highlight under the eyebrows with Crystal.
2. Blend in Transition above the crease.
3. Right under Transition blend in Hashtag.
4. In the crease and a bit over blend in Wine N Dine.
5. Blend in Brownie Point in the crease and blend out well.
6. Apply Teddy Bear to the outer V and blend outwards and up in the crease.
7. Over the middle mobile eyelid apply Cranberry Splash.
8. Apply So Jelly over the inner mobile eyelid.
9. Highlight in the inner corner of the eye using Ploof.
10. Along the lower lashline apply Teddy Bear.
11. Right under Teddy Bear blend in Wine N Dine.
12. In the inner part under the lower lashline apply Toffee.
13. Line upper and lower waterline using Urban Decay’s Waterline Eyepencil in Rail.
14. Apply Inglot’s AMC Eyeliner Gel 74 and make a wing.
15. Apply Eyeko’s skinny brush mascara and put on Ardell’s Natural Wispies in Black.
16. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit. On the cheeks apply Sigma’s Cheeky Powder Blush.
17. On the lips apply Motives Cosmetics Rich Formula Lipstick Pink Sand and over it apply a bit of Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupté 1 Golden.
18. Set the makeup with Motives Cosmetics No More Shine Make Up Setting Spray. Done!

Kiss My Eyes

Me and my family just came back from a week in Stockholm. It’s been really nice and Stockholm is as always such a beautiful city with so many things to do. We’ve really been enjoying this week together. We didn’t do much shopping but one day we visitied The Mall of Scandinavia and there I bought myself two gorgeous gel eyeliners from Inglot. I’ve been wanting to try them out for over a year now and finally I got two of them. I will make a post about them further on.

The look I show you today is purple with blendings in orange and yellow. I love this combination of colors. To it I matched with a pink lipstick. I think it’s a fun look you can use for a special occasion or a party.

I hope all of you’re great and I’ll try to update the blog soon again. ❤

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s primer potion anti-aging. Highlight under the eyebrows with Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow White Lies.
2. Blend in Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Lemon Drop over the brow bone.
3. Right under Lemon Drop blend in Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Morocco.
4. Blend in Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Curfew in the crease and blend outwards.
5. To the outer V apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Mimesis and blend up in the crease and outwards.
6. Apply NYX Jumbo eyepencil in MILK over the mobile eyelid. In the inner corner of the eye and inner part of the mobile eyelid apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Madreperla.
7. Over the middle mobile eyelid apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Lilac Wonder.
8. Over the outer mobile eyelid apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Cattleya.
9. Along the lower lashline apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Mimesis.
10. Blend out Mimesis with Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Morocco.
11. Line upper and lower waterline with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Waterline Eyepencil in Rail .
12. Apply Illamasqua’s precision gel eyeliner in Infinity and make a wing.
13. Apply Eyeko’s long & tall Skinny brush mascara and apply Red Cherry Lashes nr 110.
14. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour kit and apply Sephora’s blush in Romantic Rose.
15. Contour the lips using Make Up Store’s Lippencil Fairytale Dream and over it apply Motives Cosmetics Rich Formula Lipstick in Magenta.
16. Set the makeup with Urban Decay’s de-slick makeup setting spray. Done!

Bubble Gum

I made this look just a couple of days ago and it was a look I didn’t mean to pubblish, but then halfway through the makeup I changed my mind and just felt the need to take a few pictures of it. That’s also why it didn’t exactly turn out the way I had in mind. The only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to use one of my mother’s necklaces that looks like many colorful bubble gums put together and therefor I went with a pink lipcolor to match it a bit. Over all I think the lipstick goes ok with this look but for a more classic look I would have chosen a red or an orange shade or why not a nude lipcolor for a classic everyday look. I need to use this necklace again but maybe try a completely colorful makeup. The necklace feels so 80s and I hope I’ll have the time to come up with a fun look using it.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend! Me and my family are going up to Stockholm over the weekend. My youngest cousin is going to get married and I’ll do her wedding makeup! ❤ So I’m really looking forward to that.

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Highlight under the eyebrows with Tempera.
2. Blend in Burnt Orange above the crease.
3. Right over Burnt Orange blend in Golden Ochre.
4. Then take a bit of Red Ochre and blend in above the crease inbetween Burnt Orange and Golden Ochre.
5. Apply Antique Bronze to the outer part of the mobile eyelid and blend outwards and up in the crease.
6. To add intensity apply Cyprus Umber to the outer V and blend out.
7. Apply Vermeer to the inner corner and inner part of the mobile eyelid.
8. Over the middle mobile eyelid apply Primavera.
9. Along the lower lashline apply Antique Bronze.
10. Blend in Red Ochre right under Antique Bronze.
11. Line upper and lower waterline with Urban Decay’s 24/7 waterline eyepencil in Rail.
12. Apply an eyeliner using Sigma’s Standout Eyes gel eyeliner in Stunningly Ladylike.
13. Apply Eyeko’s skinny brush mascara and put on Ardell’s Demi Wispies in Black.
14. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit. Apply Sephora’s blush in Romantic Rose.
15. On the lips apply Nabla’s Modern Matte Lipstick in Vertigo.
16. Set the makeup with Urban Decay’s De-Slick makeup setting spray. Done!

Modern Renaissance Makeup Look

I’ve been really busy and stressed lately, so finally being able to sit down here with the blog showing you a new look feels very good! Makes me clear my mind at least for a little while.
I made this look a few weeks ago but haven’t been able to organize all the photos until now. The new header for the blog is actually done using this makeup.

It’s now a couple of weeks that I’ve been using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette. I can definately say that it has become one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes. I love all the shades and it’s easy to create both simple everyday makeup looks and more dramatic intense makeup looks using it. Perfect to bring with you in vacation.

Right now I’m in Sweden and as usual I brought too much makeup with me. (It’s so hard to choose that I always end up bringing more than I need to) When we go for just a week it’s different, then I try to bring just the necessary but when we’ll stay for a longer period like now, I always have a hard time to think rationally. If I don’t bring most of my favorites with me I always think I’m going to miss them so they normally get a place in the bag.
Mostly, these first days, I’ve actually been using the Modern Renaissance palette even though to be completely honest, it’s not that I’m doing much makeup in this period so right now I really wonder what I’ll do with all the makeup I brought with me… I hope my motivation comes back soon!

I hope you guys are doing great! I want to wish you all a fantastic summer whether you’re working or are in vacation!

1. Prime the eyelids with Too Faced shadow insurance. Highlight under the eyebrows with TEMPERA.
2. Blend in BURNT ORANGE above the crease.
3. Right under blend in REALGAR.
4. Blend in LOVE LETTER in the crease and blend outwards.
5. Apply NYX Jumbo eyepencil in MILK over the mobile eyelid. Over it to the outer mobile eylid apply REALGAR.
6. In the inner corner and over the inner/middle mobile eyelid apply PRIMAVERA.
7. Under the lower lashline apply CYPRUS UMBER.
8. Blend in LOVE LETTER right under CYPRUS UMBER.
9. Line upper and lower waterline with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Waterline Eyepencil in Rail.
10. Apply Illamasqua’s Precision Gel Eyeliner Infinity and make a wing.
11. Apply Eyeko’s long and tall skinny brush mascara and put on Red Cherry Lashes nr 110.
12. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit and the Contour Kit. Apply Sephora’s orange blush on the cheeks.
13. On the lips apply Stila’s Splash Collection Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in AMALFI.
14. Set the makeup up with Urban Decay’s de-slick makeup setting spray. Done!

Keep Dancing

I’ve always liked the combination of purple and orange shades in eye makeups. I’ve probably used it in many times but I never get tired of it. For me this is a great summer makeup that can be used both day and nighttime.
In this makeup I mixed both shimmery and matte eyeshadows.

Last week I finally ordered a new makeup palette that I can’t wait to get home and play with. Some of you may already have it, or for sure you’ve seen it in many makeup tutorials lately. I won’t tell you which one it is but as soon as I’ll have it I’ll post it here on the blog with swatches and information.

I wish you a great start of the week!

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Apply Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow White Lies under the eyebrow.
2. Over the brow bone blend in Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Peach Smoothie.
3. Above the crease blend in Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Morocco.
4. Right under Morocco blend in Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Cocoa Bear.
5. To the outer V apply Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Curfew and blend outwards and up in the crease.
6. Add intesity to the outer part of the mobile eyelid by applying Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Corrupt and blend out.
7. Apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in MILK over the mobile eyelid. Apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Lilac Wonder from the inner to the middle mobile eyelid.
8. Apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Cattleya over the middle mobile eyelid.
9. Apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in the waterline and under the lower lashline. Then along the lower lashline apply Nabla’s eyeshadow Aphrodite.
10. In the waterline over NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in MILK apply Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Curfew.
11. Apply Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow Shimma Shimma in the inner corner of the eye.
12. Apple Illamasqua’s Precision Gel Eyeliner in Infinity and make a wing.
13. Apply mascara and put on Ardell’s Natural Demi Wispies in Black.
14. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit in Medium and apply Sephora’s blush Romantic Rose on the cheeks.
15. On the lips apply NYX Lipstick in Peach Bellini.
16. Set the makeup with Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray. Done!

Lightning Strikes

Finally I’m able to post a new look here on the blog. I’ve been absence for a month, first due to computer problems and then the more time passed by the more I didn’t have the strength to do new makeup looks or create new blog posts. I love makeup so much and for me it’s pure passion but unfortunately when I realized that the time I dedicate in doing new looks sometimes is a complete waste I just felt that I needed a long break. I do have been doing lots of makeup, both on myself and most important on other people, but I haven’t photographed any of them. It’s actually been nice not feeling the need and stress of taking these photos. It can look easy when you look at these kind of pictures but sometimes it takes 300 photos just to get 5 good ones. I think i really needed a break to just clear my mind and get some distance from all the pictures and everything else that comes with them to get back the right motivation again. 🙂
I believe that taking a break sometimes, even from what you love, is the best you can do.

During this month I’ve also been to the seaside here in Tuscany with my family for one week which gave me lots of positive energy!

The look I show you today I made a while back using the Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Nude Eyeshadow palette. I do love neutral matte eye makeup looks but I haven’t used this palette ever since I made this look. Personally I need to get a ”wow” feeling when I use eyeshadows but with this these eyeshadows I just don’t get that feeling. The shades don’t stand out enough to make me feel that they’re better or different than others. Too bad I would say because the palette looks amazing. I should probably give it another chance again…

I’m sorry for my awayness and I hope that I’ll be able to post more from now on. I hope all of you are fine and I want to wish you a great weekend! ❤

1. Prime the eyelids with Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging. Highlight with Matte Malloy under the eyebrows and apply it over the brow bone.
2. Blend in Matt Lombardi over the brow bone.
3. Right under Matt Lombardi blend in Matt Singh.
4. Right over the crease blend in Matt Abdul.
5. Apply Matt Hung to the outer part of the mobile eyelid and blend in outwards and up in the crease.
6. Apply NYX jumbo eyepencil in MILK over the mobile eyelid and over it apply Matte Malloy.
7. Along the lower lashline apply Matte Hung.
8. Blend in Matte Singh under matte Hung.
9. Apply The Balm Cosmetics Mr Write (Now) Eyeliner Pencil Brian in the waterline.
10. Apply Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Dark Brown and make a wing.
11. Apply Eyeko’s skinny brush mascara.
12. Contour the face using Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit in medium. On the cheeks apply Sephora’s blush Romantic Rose.
13. On the lips apply Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lippencil in Wonderland and over it a transparent lipbalm. Done!

This was how I was dressed this day. The summer hadn’t arrived yet.