Some recent Tumblr likes.

Hola!  I wanted to let everyone know that I created a new Tumblr.  It's the same URL (you can visit it HERE) but it's got new content and everything. :)  In this post I also wanted to share some of the photos that I liked on my Tumblr dashboard but didn't actually reblog.  Most of it is fashion and makeup related (and also mostly Korean because...well....I really like their fashion and makeup).  Enjoy! ^_^

Cute/Ulzzang Eyeshadow

A few weeks ago I wanted to do a cute, everyday makeup look.  I looked up some tutorials on YouTube to get some ideas, and here's what I came up with!

1. First, put on all your face makeup.  Use a brighter pink colored blush for your cheeks.  I used Tarte's Glisten for mine.

2.  Take a little bit of a brownish/orange color and cover your whole eyelid.  I used Shimmering Gold by Tarte, which isn't nearly as gold as it sounds like.

3.  Use a brown eyeliner pencil and line your upper lash line, winging it out quite a bit until it reaches your last eyelash.  Bring the wing down to your lower lash line and line your lower lash line half way.  Blend the lines with a brush to make it softer and more sweet.  If you have black hair with tan skin, you could use a black eye pencil but brown looks good on fair skin, light hair, etc.

4. Take a light sparkly/shimmery champagne or other light color and line your inner tear duct.  Line the rest of your lower lash line with this color.

5.  Finish off the look with a berry red lipstick color.

Thoughts: No makeup

I'm going to be honest: I like makeup, but I am getting kind of obsessive over it.
Should I wear eyeshadow today?
Should I just wear mascara?
Is it weird to be wearing makeup even when I'm at home?
Do I look too young without makeup?
Does pink or red lipstick look better today?
Would a boy think I'm pretty without makeup?
Should I wear only this colored eyeshadow, or add this color too?
Is this coraly pink color or red-ish color blush a better look on me?
Should I contour my face?
Does this makeup make me look older?
And the list goes on.
Like I said, I really like makeup.  I like watching videos of makeup tutorials to try out on myself, and then coming up with my own creations.  I even like the act of putting on makeup because it's fun to see the transformation.  But seriously - I am getting too involved with it.  It is getting to the point where I can barely go a day without eyeshadow and the whole nine yards or else I feel kind of self-conscious.  So I've decided to give myself a challenge - I'm going to stop wearing makeup until I feel comfortable enough to go places without it on and feel confident in my natural, God-given beauty.  Now I'm not saying I'm going to go cold turkey.  For right now, I'm just not going to wear makeup at home but maybe add some eyeliner/mascara when I go out.  But eventually, I'm going to be able to wear no makeup and feel just as good about myself as if I had it on.  I know a lot of girls who don't wear makeup, actually.  In fact, I didn't wear much myself until last year (when I discovered eyeliner to completely surround my eyes) and this summer (when I started using eyeshadow).  So it's not like it's alien to me.  It's just...I need a break.  Everything is good in moderation, and I am becoming a makeup glutton. 

Do you feel confident without makeup?

October Favorites 2012

Sorry this is kind of late!  I've been so busy with exams that I hadn't gotten a chance to  categorize my favorites of October.  It's not a very good variety (all makeup), but I think you'll enjoy it. ;)

Everyday Eyeshadow

  Eyeshadow seems really complicated, and sometimes is only worn on special occassions because not everyone knows how to wear it so that it doesn't look to fancy for school or work.  The eyeshadow in the above picture is a very simple look for your eyes that you can wear everyday.  Combining neutral colored eyeshadows, this quick and easy look adds just the right amount of togetherness and practicality.  Read below to see how to do it. :)