FOTD: Easy Breezy Work Look

Good morning!  My typical weekend look...

Ever since moving from Vancouver, BC to Airdrie, AB, my look has drastically changed.

Just another weekend pic....

As you all know, my sister is an amazing stylist here in Alberta and is very highly sought after.  She's been convincing me to go blonde(r) for the past couple years and, within the past few months, my hair is extremely blonde and very long.  Having such a different shade of hair means that my makeup look has had to change as well - I find that I am doing less smoky eyes and more dark, dark lips but that could be the weather here too!

With this in mind, I do try to tone my look done for weekdays as bolder is NOT always better.  Here's a typical look I wear in to the office every day.

I always have my winged liner on, for work, and do not leave home without some form of blush/contour/bronzer combo going on.  

Glossers, what is your typical weekday look?

FOTD Using Only Drugstore Makeup

Allan and I got to have a date night on Friday!  We didn't do anything exciting AND after a couple glasses of wine I was beyond sleepy, but it was so nice to get out of the house sans Benjamin and reconnect.  What's even better was that I actually found the time to do my makeup!  Even better was all items were found at my local Shoppers Drug Mart.

I used Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powdered Blush in Rose, L'Oreal La Palette Nude 2, Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Yummy Plummy, Essence Lash Princess Mascara, Maybelline Fit Me Powder in Classic Ivory and Almay TLC 16 Hour Makeup in Ivory.

I love the lip color and do wear it often.  I will also mention that the blush does color match well and picks the perfect pink for your skin tone.  However, the highlight for me was the liquid foundation.  I don't typically use foundation as it can feel cakey and too heavy but this one went on so nicely and I barely had to use anything to cover my whole face. PLUS, I didn't even need to use concealer.  Amazing.

The eyes.  I wanted to like this palette, I really did and when you first look at it, it's truly beautiful.  Unfortunately, there was so much fall out from the shadows that I had to use some additional foundation under my eyes just to cover it up.  The colors blended okay but the shimmer shades didn't show up at all.  Sigh, not a good palette.

Despite not being happy with the palette, the look was nice and I was happy with the outcome.  Maybe I was just happy to have put makeup on in the first place!

Do any of you have this palette?  What are your thoughts?
     
    

FOTD: Bold Blue Eyeliner

I am so in love with Sephora's Colorful Shadow & Liner pencils.   Not only are the colors fantastic, but the price is perfect ($18 CAD) and they last all day with one application.

The color I am wearing here is called My Boyfriend's Jeans and it's an electric blue that I feel makes my eyes POP.

As for the rest of my face, I am wearing all the following amazing things:

FACE

Younique Cream Foundation in Organza

NYX Concealer in Porcelain 

Younique Powder Foundation in Velour 

CHEEKS

Mark Touch and Go Shimmer Cream Cubes 

ELF Studio Blush in Peachy Keen

EYES

High Beam Highlighter

Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner in My Boyfriend's Jeans

Younique 3D Fiber Lash Mascara (1 coat only)

LIPS

Younique Lip Gloss in Luxe

There you have it ladies.  Tell me, what do you think of the bright blue?  Is this a trend you'd wear?

PS - I'm leaving you with a shot of me and my little guy, Benjamin.  He's almost 3 months now!!  Please excuse my no makeup!!!

    

FOTD and Younique Incentive!!!

Morning glossers!

So, today marks my second to last day at work before I start my maternity leave.  I am getting so excited to meet our little man AND to be finished work for a whole year!!

On my face, today, I am wearing the following items:

FACE

Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream 

Youngblood Ultimate Concealer in Fair

Younique Mineral Touch Pressed Powder in Organza

CHEEKS

Mark Touch and Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes 

Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Blushing Mauve 

Benefit Bella Bamba Brightening Pink Face Powder 

EYES

Tarte's Ten Limited Edition Collector's Palette

Cover Girl Ink It Eyeliner

Benefit They're Real! Mascara (base coat)

Younique 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara (two coats)

LIPS

Buxom Full-On Lip Gloss in Christina 

I am loving my lashes when I wear Younique.  Speaking of Younique, I am offering a Younique Incentive right now.  I have a Younique Fiber Lash Mascara Set to giveaway to the next person ( in Canada or the US) that spends $150 on my Younique site.  You'll get a free mascara AND get to try out some amazing products!!  For those that aren't aware how great Younique's mascara is, check out my lashes.

If you are wanting to shop, check out my link here... https://www.youniqueproducts.com/ChristinaMuir/products/landing

    

FOTD: Simple Pregnancy Glow

So far, being pregnant has been fairly interesting.  I've got to buy the most comfortable clothes I've ever owned, I can eat (mainly) what I am waning and I get to sleep more than I ever have before.  However, one major issue has popped (literally) up during this stage and that is pimples.

My skin, usually clear, is not so much anymore.  I am finding, though, with the right products, my pimples aren't as noticeable which makes me happy.  My typical everyday work face is as follows:

Face

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Protector BB Cream in Light/Medium

Youngblood Ultimate Concealer in Fair

Younique Mineral Touch Pressed Powder in Organza

Benefit Coralista Bronzer

Mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes

Benefit Bella Bamba Pink Face Powder

Eyes

Youngblood Brow Artiste in Dark 

Benefit Sunbeam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer

Younique 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara 

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara as a base 

Lips

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N50

What do you have on your face today??

    

FOTD: The Work Appropriate Black Smoky Eye

NOTE TO SELF:  Never attempt to apply a black eyeshadow before going to work.  Or, ensure you double check the eyeshadow you've grabbed before you apply it.

Yes, I'm sure you can figure out exactly what happened here.  I was applying my makeup, like I always do, and as I was applying my eyeshadow, I realized I had selected a color that could literally pass for black.  As you all know, once a color like that is ON your eye lid, it's very very very difficult to remove.  So, after rubbing my lids with a kleenex for a very long time (alright, slight exaggeration...more like 5 minutes) AND applying a shimmery shadow on top, I think I found the perfect smoky eye mix:

Face:

Smashbox Photofinish Color Correcting Primer (Green)

Dior Diorskin Forever Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup 010

Youngblood Fair Ultimate Concealer 

Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in 102

Youngblood Brow Artiste in Dark (Eyebrows)

Cheeks:

Gosh Cosmetics Giant Sun Powder

E.L.F. Natural Radiance Blusher in Shy

Eyes:

E.L.F. Elements Essential Custom Eye Shadow in Dusk

Urban Decay Stardust Eyeshadow in Diamond Dog (bronze sparkle)

Youngblood Eye Liner Pencil in Blackest Black

Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara in Black

Lips:

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Kiwiberry

I have to say, once applied I really do enjoy the look.  All in all I am pleasantly surprised.

XO

OOTD & FOTD: Lovely Blues

It's been raining in Vancouver for, oh, about the past week and a bit so this morning I made the decision to wear a dress. Not just any dress but one of my long maxi dresses (strapless) to make me feel like I was in Mexico or at least somewhere that isn't raining. And....It totally worked!!! Not only did the rain break for a bit but I paired it with my awesome new aviators and got so many compliments.

Here's the dress:

I love this dress because it was inexpensive ($25 Old Navy last year) and is extremely forgiving, if you know what I mean.

Man, this is a crap picture. Either way, you can sort of see the blue I used on my eyes.

This picture is much better. ( I, of course, blame poor lighting...ha) I, as usual, have my shimmer all-over glow going on as well as a light coral lip.

FACE
Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse in Porcelain Ivory
Joe Fresh Duo Concealer in Light
Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in Shade 102 (N)
Youngblood Brow Artiste in Dark

CHEEKS
Marcelle Graphic Face Pressed Powder in Prismatic Neutrals (All-Over Glow)
Mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Star Glo
ELF Studio Simmer Palette (Highlight under eyes)

LIPS
ELF Super Glossy Lip Shine in Goddess

EYES
ELF Eyelid Primer
Rimmel London Color Rush Trio Eye Shadow in Maritime
Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Night Owl (amazing color!!!!)
Youngblood Intense Color Eye Pencil in Blackest Black
Maybelline Great Lash Blackest Black Mascara

PS - I told Allan (the BF) that I would give him a shout out for taking the pictures. So, thanks babe!! xo

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone

FOTD: Office Appropriate

I was really nervous about doing my first FOTD post. I've honestly been humming and hawing about a post like this for such a long time, and then, as I was getting ready for work today, I randomly snapped some pictures (and think they actually look pretty good, if I say so myself.)

Hi everybody!! You finally get to see a pic of me while wearing my leopard-print robe....aren't you all lucky???

My typical office makeup look includes: FACE: Youngblood Natural Mineral Foundation Youngblood Ultimate Concealer Physician's Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick (green) CHEEKS: Clinique Precious Posy Blush Revlon Skinlights Face Illuminator Powder (Discontinued...sigh) LIPS: Avon Tri-Lip Gloss in Onyx Luster EYES: Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Biscotti Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Single in Nutty (one of the easiest bronze colors to wear) Onyx from Smashbox's Cream Eye Liner Palette

Lancome Definicils HIgh Definition Black Mascara

Because of what I do, I need to look professional and put together at all times and I feel this look does exactly that. Not only do I look polished but this look takes me all of 13 minutes to accomplish. It doesn't get better than that! Have any of you used any of these products before? What are your thoughts? XO