DIY: Colored Eyeliner

Today, I'm going to show you how to use a black liquid liner and colored eyeshadow to make.. colored eyeliner! We all love playing around with purple, blue, and green eyeliner, right? Well, now you don't have to go out and buy colors you'll rarely use! Just follow these steps...

You'll Need
- a black liquid eyeliner
- eyeshadows in fun colors
- an angled eyeshadow brush

1) Apply black liquid liner as you normally do. Be sure your eyes are bare (no primer). The black will help the eyeshadow "stick"and also provide an undertone. (Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Black)

2) Apply an eyeshadow over the liner, using an angled shadow brush. Don't worry about "going outside the lines"- the excess eyeshadow will easily brush off, because we didn't use a primer.

3) Play around with color!!

Urban Decay "Flash" makes for a beautiful purple liner!

Estee Lauder "Safari Green" makes a subtle hint of green.

I hope this helps some of you! Have you tried this trick before??
Love, Val

Project 10 Pan DONE!!

I'm so happy to say... I am finally DONE with Project 10 Pan! (Read my previous posts here.)

the whole bunch!

the five additions: Maybelline Soft Plum Dream Mousse Blush, CG Tinted Moisturizer, Revlon Soft Nude Lipstick, Origins Raspberry Cheek Stain, CG Black Eyeliner

I'm so proud of myself! Expect a makeup haul very soon. Haha :)
Love, Val

February Faves!

It is once again time for my monthly favorites post!

Makeup

1. Revlon Berry Haute Lipstick: I love it so much! See my review here.
2. Stila Perfecting Concealer (in 'C'): It's a great full-coverage liquid concealer. I use tiny dots on my under eyes and any blemishes for a beautiful flawless look!
3. gloMinerals loose base (in 'Natural Light'): This I use over the concealer. It sets my makeup, mattifies, and adds some coverage. I love how natural it looks.
4. Benefit Coralista Blush: It's such a beautiful, flattering color! This is definitely my Holy Grail/go-to blush.
5. Urban Decay 24/7 liner (in 'Bourbon'): This rich brown with shimmer starts out super creamy and blendable, but within 30 seconds sets and stays all day! I love the fabulous pigmentation as well. (This is a mini that I got with my Summer of Love set.)

Tools

1. Sigma F80 Brush: (not pictured) So multi-purpose! I use it to blend out my concealer, to apply foundation when I need it, for powder.... The list goes on! See my review here.

All for now! What are you loving??
Love, Val

P.S. Results from my most recent poll!
"I like to play up..."
75% said "my eyes"
37% said "my clear skin"
25% said "my lips"
12% said "my cheeks"

New Year's Giveaway Winner!

The time has finally come to announce the winner! I honestly wish you all could win, but sadly I do not have the money for that. So please congratulate:

Aine of Lovin' The Prize of Life!

Thanks for entering! I assure you, there will be many more in the future :)
Love, Val

Review: Revlon Berry Haute Lipstick

This has been my favorite lipstick of the last two months! Applied directly, it's a fun berry color, but as a stain (apply, then blot) it's a more natural pink color. I love it both ways. :)

application of Berry Haute lipstick

"stain" of Berry Haute lipstick

Formula: Satin. No shimmer, a little creamy. When you apply as a stain it usually ends up with a matte finish, applied normally it has more sheen.


Color: It's a gorgeous berry color! Kinda like a hot pink + blue tones. Nice color payoff.

Packaging: Classic and sophisticated, like most Revlon packaging. It's from the "Super Lustrous" line of lipsticks.

Wear: For me, the sheen lasts around 2 hours; the color, 3-5 hours.


Overall: If you're looking for a berry color, or something different to wear on your lips, I definitely recommend this!


Buy: At most drugstores or drugstore.com for $7.99.

Love, Val

Spring Whimsy ♥

Just a quick outfit I put together! This is an example of what I'd like my spring wardrobe to be. Loose, fluttery, floral, and light. The makeup is simple and fresh, and pretty gold barrettes make for cute accessories.

Spring Whimsy by valscloset on Polyvore.com

TopShop white top
$30 - topshop.com

Acne blue short
130 GBP - matchesfashion.com

Italian leather shoes
$168 - simplysoles.com

Floral shawl
15 GBP - joythestore.com

Juicy Couture couture hair accessory
$30 - zappos.com

Longchamp belt
78 GBP - longchamp.com

SEPHORA COLLECTION Eyelash Curler Black
$16 - sephora.com

All for now! I'll have a giveaway winner hopefully in the next couple days.
Love, Val

Halfway Done!

  Hey guys! I'm excited to say that I'm halfway done with Project 10 Pan. I've used up five products already... five more to go!
  How has it been? Well, it's getting a little tough. I keep going to the MAC website and filling up a shopping cart with items, then deleting them all. Sigh. However, this has also been very rewarding. These are pretty much the first makeup items I have ever used up!

Proof:

Concealer Stick, Dream Mousse Concealer, and  Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline; eos Lip Balm, LashExact Mascara

Okay, all for now. Be sure to read my Sigmax review and thanks for reading & following!

Love, Val