Today's Makeup | Thanksgiving | 10.12.14

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers!

It has been a hot minute since my last post but I was feeling really uninspired and I didn't want to force a post or a video when I wasn't 100% there. I also just had 3 midterms last week which I was studying for all last week and the week before. Now I have a week of o exams until my next two midterms. School rocks!

I went for a simple makeup look for tonight's big dinner as I think natural beauty is very important to shine through!

The foundation I'm wearing today is a new purchase of mine - the CoverGirl Ready, Set, Georgous foundation in the shade 105. It's a very natural looking foundation with light-medium coverage and has a really nice skin like finish. For my blush I went with Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed, a stunning rosy neutral. On my eyes I reached for my trusty Urban Decay Naked palette. I knew I wanted something very minimal so I chose the shades Virgin, Naked, and Buck. Virgin in the inner corner and on my lid, Naked in my crease, and Buck in my outer corner. I lined my top lash line with MAC Black Track Fluidline and added a small flick. I got new glasses yesterday (you can see them on instagram HERE) and I think the eyeliner flick looks so pretty with them on! For mascara I used the L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara, and on my lips I used my favourite lippy by MAC in the shade Syrup.

What makeup did you wear today? Happy Thanksgiving!

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Today's Makeup | Thanksgiving | 10.12.14

5 Minute Makeup

If you're anything like me you will probably try to stay in bed for as long as possible. This can include pressing snooze on your alarm at least 4 times. THEN once you decide to peel your eyes open you continue to check up on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, you know - the usual morning social networking routine!

After a little while of rolling around in your bed really not wanting to get up...there comes that moment when you're thinking "oh my gosh I have 30 minutes to get ready and out the door!". I'm a night time shower-er (Did I just make up that bad english?) so my hair is usually okay the next morning with slight waves that a 2 minute run through with a straightener can it make a little less "bed head" like. As for the makeup..

I start off by applying my bareMinerals Matte Foundation (shade fair) using my Real Techniques Multi Task Brush if I want a lighter coverage or the Buffing Brush if I want a more full coverage look. This provides the perfect amount of coverage that I like while allowing my skin to show through. To add a little colour to my cheeks I've been using the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed which provides a natural flush to my cheeks.

For my eyes I go really simply by applying the MAC Black Track Fluidline gel eyeliner with a small flick to create the illusion of thicker lashes and opened eyes. I then like to apply my Maybelline Falsies Mascara in Blackened-Brown to my upper and lower lashes. I apply a thin coat on my lower lashes to make my eyes appear more awake!

Lastly for my lips I have become OBSESSED with the Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in the shade Streak. Such a beautiful pink coral shade that really awakens the face and ties the whole simple look together. I really think you can wear the simplest makeup and the lipstick can make you look so put together.

Now it's time to get dressed, eat some breakfast, and you're out the door!

What are your 5 Minute Makeup items?

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5 Minute Makeup