"You could NOT need anymore makeup!" said my friend as I opened the My Glam bag and I mentally removed him from my Christmas list.
"But I use this stuff all the time! I need it!" I pleaded.
"Ok, use all of those samples at the same time," he said.
I like a challenge, so that's exactly what I did!
Check out my Subtle Holiday Shimmer look--perfect for a holiday party or New Year's Eve. It's also great for those of us who don't wear makeup often, but want a little something extra. Read on:
- To remove any oil, I patted my face with the lavender Mai Couture blotting sheets.
- I applied the Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer to my lids.
- Using a flat brush, I patted the UD shadow in Sin (already owned it in the Naked Palette, shh!) all over my lid. I used a fluffy brush to blend it towards my eyebrows.
- I dabbed a the tip of the Lights, Cameras, Lashes mascara by Tarte on my eyelids--yes you read that right--and smudged it out.
- Next, I brushed on one coat of the Tarte mascara on my eyelashes. I define a coat as only dipping in the bottle once.
- The Mai Couture also came with blush papers--I rubbed one on my cheeks. These are amazing for travel--no mess!
- I completed the look by putting the NYX Soft Matte Cream on my lips--it goes on like a gloss, but feels like a lipstick that sets matte. Maybe it's because I have a cold, but it felt more like a lip stain that you could wipe off to me.
- For a little more subtle shimmer, I dabbed the UD shadow in Sin right above my Cupid's Bow and right in the center of my bottom lip.
The lid is very shimmery--but the camera isn't picking up on it!
I got these products mentioned above from My Glam--a subscription service like Birchbox or Glossybox, but so much better! All the products are full or deluxe sizes, and the products come in a cute little bag! I'm not getting paid to endorse them--I'm just ecstatic and wanted to share with my readers!
Saying there's too much shimmer is like saying there's too much happiness in the world. Not true. You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays! <3
I just got birch box as a gift. I'm so excited! Your eyes look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous makeup idea. LOVE! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm fixating on the blush papers...I seriously need some of those.
ReplyDeletexoxo ~ Courtney
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Your eyes look beautiful! Job well done :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Carly
Mission accomplished! Your makeup came out great. :)
ReplyDeleteso so pretty eyes.
ReplyDeleteI received Birch Box as gift for 3 months and I was pretty disappointed, but it looks like MyGlam is much better. I might have to try their service.
ReplyDeleteKB
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I'd never heard of MyGlam; it sounds great! Your makeup turned out beautifully. I'm glad you proved your friend wrong. :)
ReplyDeletehow pretty! i really need to find some primer that i like.
ReplyDeleteThe picture is really blurry but you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
ReplyDeletelove the look! so pretty and simple. i have that NYX lip gloss and it feels amazing. so matte, i was suprised!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty, effortless look!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, doll!
-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com
Loving collection of makeup. And you look totally beautiful. I have been considering signing up for birchbox for a while, but I am heading over to check out MyGlam now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love Urban Decay... they have the most fun color names!
ReplyDelete-Jenny
Now following you :)
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I love the shimmer look! It's not tacky or excessive at all.
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So gorgeous, darling!
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CC
I love step-by-step posts! You look great love! And no, you can never have too much make up! :)
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Sam
www.ThePeakofTresChic.com
Hey thanks for commenting on my post!!! Following
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty look Elle. :)
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Your makeup turned out amazing! I'm going to have to look into this!
ReplyDeleteJust made a profile and wanted to sign up for subscription and it's SOLD OUT! Boo!
ReplyDeleteyay love it! I can't wait to wear festive makeup for the holidays. I need some shimmer and sparkle in my life!
ReplyDeleteHello beautiful!!! Love me some shimmer! No such thing as too much!!!
ReplyDeleteBlush papers ... never heard of them before - but brilliant idea! You look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous girl! You look fabulous. Love your subtle shimmer :) Oh and I'm so excited. Finally found the Naked 2 palette. It's on it's way to me and I'm jumping out of my skin!
ReplyDeleteIf I don't speak to you before, have a wonderful holiday. I know you mentioned you're traveling. xoxo
Perfect! Understated and elegant but with major sass. You've done it again!
ReplyDeleteyou have a beautiful face, elle! i love the shimmer!(:
ReplyDeletemerry christmas!
southernpinky.blogspot.com
SO pretty!!! I love it :D Those blush papers sound awesome
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Love your eye make-up so pretty! We can't never have enough make up right?
ReplyDelete"Happy Holidays" Doll.
<3 Marina
Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle
great colors. i like how clean and chic it looks ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the subtle look you've created with your eye-makeup. Its not too much glitz, and the perfect amount of shimmer. How do the blush papers work? I like the look and sound of them. Doesn't 'too much' rub off onto your cheeks?
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, looking good!
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteReally fantastic haul!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my site and for leaving that awesome comment. It was greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, hope we can follow each other ;) Until then Stay FABulous and have a Happy Holiday!
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Oooh...love the eyes. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like your beauty post. I feel like shimmer cream shadow is making a huge comeback. xoxo
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very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe pink lip looks so good on you!
ReplyDeleteYour make-up looks gorgeous. I am definitely signing up!
ReplyDeleteYour eyes look AWESOME and I love the lip color!
ReplyDeletexo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com
What a fun challenge! I think you did great!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like makeup samples showing up in the mail--it makes my day when my column is due and all the makeup starts arriving. Love your shimmery eye!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the merriest of holidays!
xo Mary Jo
You look gorgeous! And girls can never have enough makeup! Also-note to self: need some more blotting papers!
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Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/
i definitely see the shimmer and i think it looks great!
ReplyDeletei love UD products :)
the result on you looks GOR-GEOUS!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this shimmery look! It's definitely festive but it's not too over the top. Gorgeous!
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