Who Doesn't Love a Good Bargain?! (pt. 2)

 

Hi guys :)) The above pic is a collection of current MAC lipsticks from my recent Cosmetics Company Outlet MAC mini-haul. As you know, I've been spending some time in PA, so whenever I'm there, I go on a makeup shopping binge at this amazing discount cosmetics store. The CCO carries many luxury brands including MAC, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, etc. and is usually stocked with discontinued or overstocked products. Every now and then, however, the outlet gets a shipment of current, highly sought-after items, such as Impassioned lipstick--I can't tell you how many times it's been sold out at my local MAC counter--and now, I CAN FINALLY CALL MYSELF A PROUD OWNER!!! YES!!! Anyway, I really feel like I made out like a makeup bandit, so I had to share this proud moment with you guys :)) 

P. S. I've blogged about the CCO before, but this is the first time I discovered items that are so current and in-demand. So, if you live in the States and have been looking for some Violetta or Impassioned, now you know where to go :))

Keep reading to see the rest of my haulage!!

Princess in PINK

Hey hey beauty lovers :))

As promised, today's post is a personal photo update, a makeup look and a tutorial in one--so get ready, it's gonna be a long read. The maquillage I'm featuring is a "pink-and-princess-themed" makeup look I wore to a kiddie party to represent a princess, though not a specific one. Last weekend was my 4-year-old brother and sister's bday and we threw them a small "royal bash" to celebrate the occasion. They love anything and everything related to princes, princesses, kings and queens (my bro is more into knights and sorcerers), so all the guests had to dress appropriately. Sadly, both of them caught a bad cold and the party had to be postponed to a later date, but the parents decided not to waste the decorations and still hold a small family affair just to make the kiddies feel extra special. Being a crazy older sister, I had a gown planned and all, however, after hearing the bad news, I set my princess attire aside and settled for a tiara (borrowed from my sis) and lots of PINK all over. Here's my everyday princess makeup look worn to my brother and sister's 4th bday bash.

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Read more for pix, details, descriptions, makeup how-to, swatches, personal snippets and more!!

Greasy-Smokey-Grungy-Chic

Salut mes amis and happy Sunday :))

Today's post is a throw-back makeup look I did a few weeks ago for a grungy outing in NYC's lower east side. Since I'm not much of a grunge girl (i. e. doc martens, band t-shirt, etc.) I usually stick true to my own style and add a bit of emphasis with my maquillage... but you knew that already. Grungy makeup is all about that "heroin chic" expressed by dark, sunken eyes, pale lips and a slightly greasy disheveled overall appearance. Here's my version (up close & personal w/ the eye) of a grungy / greasy smokey eye makeup look :))

Read on for info and pix of the rest of the face :))

Unpretty in PINK or "PINK EYE"

Hellloooo Friday!!!

As promised, today's look is Friday appropriate and I came up with it completely spontaneously, just by playing with makeup and trying out my new MAC pigments, courtesy of my mama Sally :)) I decided to go for a pink look, but I didn't want it to be typical--sweet and pretty. Although, pink is one of my favorite colors and happens to look awesome on me, ::pats myself on the back:: I always tend to associate it with the things I don't like about the color. Whenever I think of the color pink, I think of Molly Ringwald in the 80's, and though I absolutely adore the 80's, I'm not much into the idea of 80's prom being fashionable. Then, I think about baby clothes, and how much I hate when moms dress up their little girls in pale baby pink... to me, it's been done and is soooo played out! Props to all you moms out there who go against the grain :) My least favorite association with pink is when it's plastered across girls' derrieres, a la Victoria's Secret sweats. I love those sweats and own about 4 pairs, but I dare NOT wear them to the mall... with uggs. C'mon ladies...

What I do love about pink is when it's done right: 1. Hot pink on tan skin 2. Pink sunsets 3. Edgy "Pink Eye" Makeup. Voila!!!

The look I'm showing today is my version of (un)Pretty in Pink, or simply "Pink Eye"

Enjoy!!!

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage

Merci, NON!!!

THE LOOK: Inspired by none other than my new MAC pigments, this look falls somewhere in between goth and arabic eye makeup--two styles that I absolutely adore. I took this eye look to its maximum, but you certainly don't have to. To make it more wearable, just skip the inner corner wing :)

PRODUCTS USED: 

Face: Laura Mercier mineral foundation primer, Bare Minerals matte foundation in medium bisque, Benefit Hoola Bronzer, MAC mineralize blush in Moon River (discontinued)

Eyes: Lancome Maquicomplet concealer in Medium Bisque, Urban Decay Primer Potion, NYX jumbo eye pencils in Strawberry milk and Rust. MAC pigment in Fuschia, MAC pigment in Pink Venus, Coastal Scents 88 palette (matte colors--burgundy, navy, pink and purple), Clinique cream liner in True Black, NYX glitter liner in Disco Queen, Ardell half lashes

Lips: NYX lipliner in Dolly Pink, Maybelline Lip Polish in Baby Mauve (discontinued)

HOW TO: This look is not for beginners and maybe difficult to recreate, so if you think there are way too many steps to follow, just try out the colors and use your own application technique.

1. Prime lids with primer
2. Apply pink color base on the lid, staying under the crease and extending to a wing.
3. Take a burgundy color base and draw a second wing right above the pink "cutting" the crease. Pencil works best for this.
4. Pack on the shimmery pink over the pink base. I used two colors, with the darker on on the outer corner.
5. Take a matte wine shadow and pack over the burgundy base, concentrating on the outer wing.

6. Take a matte bright purple on a fluffy brush and blend out the harsh edge of the wine color on the outer wing, blending the two colors together.
7. Take a light pink and do the same to the inner portion of the burgundy shadow.
8. With a small brush, apply a matte navy color just to the outer corner of the crease and blend it out.
9. Take a black gel or cream liner on a fine brush and line your upper lash line, winging it out towards the eyebrow.
10. With the remaining color on the brush, line underneath the bottom lash line very lightly.
11. Take a glitter liner and line the inner portion of the bottom lash line, over the previously applied liner and extend the inner wing (optional).
12. Apply your half lashes and you're done!!! I chose half lashes because I didn't want to cover up the detailing on the shadow.

Pair the eye look with some nude lipgloss on the lips, and keep them shiny. Matte nude lips make the mouth look invisible on the skin. SMILE MORE!!! Heavy dramatic makeup like this can make us ladies seem unapproachable at times, and I doubt that any of us really want that lol.

The world will smile back :D

I likes to make faces :/

Pretty in Pink (= me in high school