Long Time No Post.....

Hi Everyboddddyyyyyy!!!!

I have been such a slacker and I am so so so sorry!!! I have just been so stressed out and ready to punch things :( But, I am working through that and am finally excited to be blogging again. 

Well, today it was raining ALOT and I mean alot I was just coming from Sally's Beauty Supply where I picked up 2 of the ChinaGlaze glitter crackles (on sale) and Turned Up Turquoise as well as some nail wheels so I can practice without wasting polish!!

So, today for you lovelies I have one of the Essie Mirror Metallics topped with Sticks and Stones as well as a Essie and Maybelline comparison...

Enjoy

 Today is a rainy day 

 Essie No Place Like Chrome with Flash

 Essie No Place Like Chrome No Flash

 No Flash

 With Flash

I decided to top it off with  Coverbands Sticks and Stones and I just have to say I loooooveee this combo!!

Ok, so here is how the Essie Mirrored Metallic compare to the Maybelline ColorShow Metallic

From Left to Right 

Essie No Place Like Chrome, Maybelline Petal to the Metal, Essie Good as Gold, Maybelline Bold Gold, Essie Blue Rhapsody, Maybelline Navy Narcissist, Essie Nothing Else Metals, Maybelline Amethyst Ablaze, and Essie Penny Talk 

All of them are one coat with the exception of both the Essie's and Maybelline's golds they are both 2 coats or they would of been streaky. I am loving how they will look stamped with each other and can't wait to try... 

I think they will be PERFECT for stamping

**UPDATE**
I was shopping today and found another Maybelline Metallic in Blue Blowout so here is a shot to compare Maybelline Color Show Blue Blowout and Essie Mirrored Metallic Blue Rhapsody

Blue Blowout  is on the left and Blue Rhapsody is on the right

I promise to show my face more I am less stressed out with life so I can't wait to get back to doing what I love!!

ALSO.....

I am planning a giveaway because my blog is a year old so I am trying to think of something fantastic 

Smokey look

Hey lovlies! This is the second look I did. It's still somewhat natural, but quite dramatic and perfect for a night out!

First step was to apply Almay's "Eye Brightener". It's a concealer for under your eyes as well as a primer. Primers help your makeup to stay on longer, and there are plenty out there. From face primers to eyelash primers. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the one I used today is about...I think I got it for 7 or 8 bucks. There's a really good one out there by Urban Decay, but it's around 18 bucks. So I applied this all over from lid to brow and a little under the eyes as well.

Next I went in with the Sally's Beauty Supply color "388121", It's a pretty natural color with a shimmer to it and a gold dual chrome. Really good for wanting to stay natural, but add a hint of shimmer. I applied that to the entire lid. After that, I used a combination of the two blacks from my  120 palette. Don't know who it's by, because my friend was selling them from her beauty school. Anyway, I applied those two top blacks to my crease, and blended them down into the lid color slightly, and up to create that smokey effect.

Now, I just got this ULTA brand mascara in "Show Stopper Lashes", and I absolutely love it. It's very light, but it still does the job. ULTA brands are amazing, and very inexpensive. They have everything from face primers to nail polish. The one thing I wouldn't recommend getting from them is their eye primer. If you have oily eyelids, like I sometimes do, it's too creamy, and your makeup will crease within hours. But if you're tight on cash, go for it and just add a bit of powder to set the primer.

Aaaand lastly, I used my trusty Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner. I love this stuff. It glides on nicely, and really lasts. I either use the brush it comes with, or I just grab a liner pencil and dip it in. Dipping a liner pencil into a gel liner really helps those who aren't familiar with brushes. It gives you more control in handling it.