New Years Eve Look: Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Once Christmas is out of the way, it's time to think about New Years! It's always a fun time to get dressed up, maybe go to a nice dinner, or maybe just hang out with family and friends. Whatever your plans are, you want to ring in the new year looking good, and with a little bling, and I got just the look for you!


Since I recently purchased Stila's Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Diamond Dust, I knew I had to create a NYE look with it. And here it is!

Here's what I used

1. Becca Backlight Priming Filter
2. Too Faced Born This Way Naturally Radiant Concealer
3. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation in R230
4. Make Up For Ever Microfinish Powder
5. Lancôme Blush Subtil in Miel Glacé
6. Cover Fx Custom Enhancer Drops in Moonlight

7. wet n wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer
8. Laura Mercier Eye Art Eyeshadow Palette: Vanilla Nuts, Plum Smoke and Violet Ink
9. Sigma Flare Eyeshadow Palette: Gossip
10. Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Diamond Dust
11. Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Cat Eye Collection Liquid Eyeliner
12. Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara
13. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension
14. Maybelline Lash Sensational
15. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Soft Brown

16. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Re-Shape and Re-Size Liner in Pillow Talk
17. Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Rhubarb
18. Cover Fx Custom Enhancer Drops in Halo

I used Vanilla Nuts all over the eyelid, followed by Plum Smoke in the crease  working my way up. Then Gossip into the crease, blending up and into Plum Smoke, but not going quite as high. Violet Ink was used next, again in the crease, and very lightly blended into Gossip. Diamond Dust was then applied to the eyelid, careful to just meet the crease, not go into it.

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Lines of Elan is a Toronto based natural and organic skincare company that features products that are not only gluten & cruelty free, but are also biodegradable, septic and waterway safe and also vegan friendly. Now that's keeping things clean!

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The Monsieur Big mascara by Lancôme promises to deliver extra volume; 12 times more volume to be exact. They also promise to deliver up to 24 hours of wear without needing any touch-ups, or leaving any flakes or smudges behind.

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Oddly enough, it wasn't the foundation that caught my eyes (although I really want to try it). It was the highlighters. 16 of them to be exact.

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Hello lovelies!

Trying to get every back on track again, however it appears that my desktop computer is in need of some major TLC, so it may be a little slow, but I'll get there.

I wanted to share with you some postpartum beauty saviours. I'm not talking about what to bring to the hospital with you, but products that have been an absolute saviour over the past (almost) 4 months.

I'm Back!!!

Hello!

I'm finally back. After months of carpal tunnel (do to pregnancy), sleepless nights, renovations and so much more, I'm finally back.

And damn! Does it feel good :)

In case you missed it: I have mild carpal tunnel that flares up maybe twice a year. Pregnancy actually made it flare up every single day for the last few months of the pregnancy. On May 26th (3 days past due) I gave birth to a healthy, adorable baby boy. I've since been getting to know him and figure out this mom thing. There's also been a few other things that have been going on, but we wont go there. Only now, 4 months later, have I been able to truly find myself again. Hence, I'm back!

So, get ready for more makeup reviews, looks, swatches, and maybe even a couple wedding planning updates to come soon!

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One of the things that is so great about Pixi, is the creator: Petra Strand. She's a makeup artist and mom, so she understands the importance of products being fast, effective, multitasking and easy to use. She gets bonus points on her inspiration: faerie folklore. The beautiful light in the forest, the naturalness and freshness, embracing natural beauty.

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