Ebay Favorites

I shop on Ebay quite a bit, and over time I have found some amazing deals and convincing knock offs. I thought I'd share a few things that have been on my wishlist for some time, that I've found cheaper versions of.  The links under the pictures will take you to the Ebay page for that item:)

Moschino Belt

Leopard Scarf

Studded Bag

Cross Ring

Harlow Necklace

88 Metal Mania Palette

Jeffrey Campbell Lita boots

Leather Jacket

I've been lusting over the Alexander Wang Rocco bag for some time now, but I can't really justify spending a ridiculous amount on a purse, not on my salary...lol.  I'm thinking of making this Ebay post a weekly thing.  Let me know what you guys think, and I'd love to hear other deals you've found. XOXO Charis

Halloween FOTD

Taken without flash

Halloween was a little hectic this year...between getting the kids ready and doing makeup for a bunch of other people I didn't really get to put a lot of  thought into my costume or makeup.  I was going to be Edward Scissorhands, but after realizing that I would not have enough time to do any extensive makeup I settled on a goth version of 'Little Red Riding Hood', after being inspired by Michelle Phan's tutorial.  Sorry for the pic quality, it was late and my camera really sucks...hoping I can get a better one soon.


For my costume I wore leather pants, a black flowy chiffon shirt (thrift store find) under a La Senza bustier, and a red circle scarf as a hood.  I also wore my clip on bangs as you can see, haven't cut them yet...but Facebook is telling me I should...lol.  I could also pass as a character from 'Assassins Creed'...which I kinda love.


For makeup I used a lot of golds, pink and black...focusing most of the color on the outside corner and lower lashine.  I didn't pale out my face at all, but the eye makeup and cheek contouring definitely made me look paler, which worked well for the look.  Once again my 88 warm palette saved the day, can't wait to order the other ones:)

Products Used:

FACE

L'oreal Bare Naturale Mineral foundation Light Ivory

Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer Light

Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder Transparent

EYES

NYX jumbo pencil Strawberry Milk all over lid and on lower lashline

88 palette:

light matte brown in crease

black outer crease and bottom lashline

dark gold bottom lashline

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips brown gel liner

Revlon Colorstay black eyeliner on waterline

CHEEKS

Joe Fresh cheek tint Cherry

88 palette:

light matte brown for contour

LIPS

Joe Fresh lip stain Berry

Burt's Bees chapstick

Duwop Twilight lip venom

Hope you like it, kind of last minute, but I'm happy with the turn out. I'd love to see you guy's Halloween looks and costumes:) XOXO Charis

My everday FOTD with the 88 warm palette

I know I said that I would be blogging everday, but unfortunately I lied....:( To make up for it I filmed a couple Youtube Videos...first ones ever.  I'll attach one at the bottom of this post, my clip on bangs and 88 palette rave.  I also point out the colors I used for todays look in the video.  The last few days have been quite busy, I made cupcakes for my daughters preschool Harvest Party and getting everyone ready for Halloween.  She's decided on being Princess Aurora from 'Sleeping Beauty' and my son is going as Yoda...super excited to take them out trick or treating, they are finally at an age where it will be more fun:)


I found a new HG product...seriously its amazing...drumroll...Rimmel stay matte powder in transparent.  This sets my makeup without looking cakey and keeps my face shine-free for pretty much the entire day.


Anyways since I'm kind of rambling I'll get to the point.  This is my everyday face, my new thing is using brown gel liner to define my eyes instead of black, I find it gives more of a natural look and compliments the green in my eyes.  For this look I used varying gold shadows and did a simple cat eye lining half of the lower lid.  If I'm emphasizing my eyes I like to keep the lips and cheeks minimal, so I just used chapstick and light handed blush.


This Fall the palette I am reaching for over and over again...is the 88 warm palette.  You can order them from Coastal Scents and BH cosmetics etc.  I usually just order them off of Ebay since you can find them for much cheaper, I only paid $10 for mine and that included shipping.  I love the wide variety of neutral shades, I'm big on the browns, coppers and golds.  So if you don't own it already I definitely recommend you pick one up.

Products Used:

FACE

L'oreal Bare Naturale Mineral foundation Light Ivory

Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer Light

Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder Transparent

EYES

88 warm palette: 

dark gold all over lid

light matte brown in crease and on bottom lashline
shimmery medium brown on half of lid

matte cream for highlight

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips brown gel liner on upper and half of lower lid

BROWS

Billie clear mascara as brow gel
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips brown gel liner

88 warm palette:

light matte brown

CHEEKS

Nars Super Orgasm blush


LIPS


Burts Bee's chapstick