Makeup Junkie

FOTD: François, My Love (plus {me} by Mezhgan)

Dear François Nars,

Thank you for creating such a lovely cosmetics line. Your glosses drench my lips in decadence. Your blush gives me a beautiful glow without looking cakey like that *other* line, whose black packaging doesn't match the sleek elegance of your own. And your highlighting blush duo containing Sin (which looks lovely against my skintone) and Albatross (a deceivingly off-white shade which imparts a sheer glow) is my new favorite makeup item, evarrr.

Love,

A Smitten Beauty Junkie

Eyes: Mezhgan eyeshadow palette in sultry {me}, Mezhgan look at {me} volumizing mascara

Cheeks: NARS highlighting blush duo with Sin (a plum berry) and Albatross (a shimmery off-white highlighter)

Lips: NARS lip gloss in Female Trouble (a dusty pink rose) (LOVE)

Swag: {me} by Mezhgan Collection, NARS Fall 2008 Stuffs

• Mezhgan sultry {me} eyeshadow quad
• Mezhgan define {me} eyeliner
• Mezhgan look at {me} volumizing mascara
• Mezhgan kiss {me} intense color lip gloss in foxy {me}
• Mezhgan cheeky {me} blush
• Mezhgan eyeshadow and blush brushes
• NARS Highlighting Blush Duo in Albatross/Sin
• NARS Lip Gloss in Female Trouble

Product reviews can be found here, here, and here.

FOTD: Smoky eyes, Peachy face

I was going for a more neutral face with color but as usual, I ended up adding a lot of "smoke" to my eyes, making this turn out more smoky than I intended. :)

What I used:

Face: NAO Highlighter under my eyes, Lancome Dual Finish Foundation under my eyes (I can't be bothered with a full face)

Eyes: Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin (a sparkley beige), MAC eyeshadow in Mystery (dark matte brown) for smoke, and Urban Decay eyeshadow in Mildew (a shimmery moss green) to blend. Wet n Wild Liquid Eyeliner, L'Oreal Bare Naturale Mascara.

But, as you can see, none of my eye colors are really showing well because my eyes have been a little puffy. Is allergy season killing anyone else? I need to switch my method of applying shadow to minimize the appearance of my puffy eyes. Meaning, use more smoke on the lid and only use lighter colors on the browbone.

Cheeks: Clinique Blushing Blush in Precious Posy, MAC eyeshadow in Mystery to contour

Lips: Philosophy Mimosa Flavored Lip Shine (a shimmery citrus tinted clear gloss)