Eyeshadow: Many purposes.

So here is a quick view of what eyeshadow and blending can do! It doesn't have to stay on your eyes, bring it to your lips, cheeks and even brows! Don't be afraid to create!

Xo

Eyeshadow Tips: Blending

Blending is an essential, especially when trying to achieve the smoky eye look. Most do not know that once the eyeshadow is applied you are to blend with a clean (crease) brush. If you use the brush used to apply the eyeshadow it continues to add color. Even though it is still blending, a little, it does not give the same result. If blending with a clean brush takes away from your color, add more eyeshadow and blend again (using the clean brush). It's a cleaner, smokier and much nicer look.

Step one: apply base coat of eyeshadow covering from lashline to brow using a highlighting shade.

Step two: cover just the lid with desired color.

Step three: add a darker shade of color or black (the preference is yours to choose).

Step four: blend crease with a clean brush.

Step five: apply desired eyeliner design, and add mascara.

Xo

Makeup Tip: Fixing Broken Eyeshadow/Powder

I know I'm not the only one who absolutely hates breaking eyeshadows. Have you ever dropped and eyeshadow and it just shatters in the case, making a huge mess? Don't get angry, don't throw it out and spend more money on a new one.
Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol (yes), and pat down with your finger to bring it all back together. Then leave open to let dry, depending on how much rubbing alcohol is used it may take about an hour to dry completely. This trick also works on powder foundations, matte or shimmer, bronzer, or blush. Remember to let it dry out first before using it, or the rubbing alcohol may irritate the skin around the eyes.

So next time your break an eyeshadow or powder foundation don't live with the mess! There is something you can do about it without replacing it!

Xo Cally Anna Mae

Snow Day: Gloom to Beauty

Today was treacherous, the weather was awful the roads were worse and I was 3 hours late for work. A foot of snow or more; take me some place warm already! I'm a Canadian, I'll get over it, (when the summer comes).
Through all the day's crazes and mix ups, I found some beauty while waiting for my cab. I wanted to share something beautiful that came from something gloomy. 
Xo Cally Anna Mae