Vivid Purple Lipstick.. A SHOWDOWN!

Good evening my lovely Zombies!

One of the hottest shades of lipstick/lip gloss right now is intense, vivid red based purples with blue undertones, such as MAC "Heroine". Because "Heroine" was limited edition, I went on the hunt for lip products in drugstores that might be similar to "Heroine" for the people who missed out on it. I found 4 pretty similar colors and one that could be a dead on dupe.

Here is my showdown!

The contenders are:
 MAC "Heroine"- limited edition
Maybelline "Brazen Berry"- Vivids collection
Covergirl "Divine"- core collection
Maybelline "Lavender Voltage"- limited for Fall 201
Maybelline "Vision in Violet"- The Elixirs collection



Don't mind the wonky top of "Brazen Berry". My kid twisted it into the lid. :/


Swatches!




As you can clearly see, right off the bat, "Lavender Voltage" takes the cake in terms of being a pretty dead on dupe to "Heroine." Heroine is matte, where as "Lavender Voltage" is a creme and doesn't last as long on the lips. But this would be a very comparable lipstick for those of you who missed out on or can not afford "Heroine."

"Vision in Violet" is pretty close as well, but it's a gloss. I could see pairing it with "Heroine" for an intense combination!

It's quite fun to have all of these lippies swatched next to each other to compare the similarities and differences. In terms of staying power, "Heroine" and "Lavender Voltage" take the win, but "Brazen Berry" is so lush feeling on the lips and applies so evenly. There is no doubt ALL of these lippies are bright and fun and perfect for a purple lover such as myself.

I purchased these lip products at MAC, CVS, and Walgreen. Go, go forth and buy all the purple!

Rust and Aqua-y, LOTD!

Zombies!

I hope you've all had a wonderful week so far! It's getting older here in New Mexico and the leaves are truly starting to change! I love this time of year!

I did a smoky aqua and rust colored look today just because. I love this combo and I'm surprised I'd never implemented it before.






The Goods:
TFSI as primer
Tick: Tock Cosmetics Milky Way eyeshadow base
Fyrinnae "Bride of Frankenstein" main lid abd into inner lower lash line
Rust color from Sleek "Sunset" palette above crease and into outer lower lash line
Matte black from Sleek "Sunset" palette blended into crease
Fyrinnae "Moon Child" as highlight
Random liner and mascara

Cheeks:
MAC "Gentle" blush

Lips:
Revlon "Ruby Star" mixed with Covergirl "Embrace" lipstick

OH OH and...here are my killer nails from earlier this week! I love the blue and pop of awesome purple glitter!
 

The Goods:
Milani base coat
Orly "Royal Navy" as base color
Sally Hansen "Blue Frosting" over Royal Navy
Jordana Cosmetics "LA City Lights" glitter to top it all off
Sech Vite top coat



Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

Evil Empire, LOTD!

Zombies....

Yesterday was a complete disaster for me and I was in bed by 7:30 pm. BUT, my makeup for the day/night was nice. ;) I went to my husbands Christmas office party (yes on Jan 6th) last night, so did a fancier version of this look- which you'll see at the end.



Flash


Natural Light


Softer version- no curled hair- Darling Girl Luna Lovegood on the lips


Added curl to hair, Covergirl "Romance" on lips


The Goods:
TFSI as base
Darling Girl "Haystacks" Watercolor Paint Pot as base
Darling Girl "Evil Empire" inner 1/2 of lid and outer lower lash line
Urban Decay "Midnight Rodeo" outer 1/2 of lid
Burgundy color from my 120 palette above crease
Urban Decay "Blackout" in crease
MPZ "Illustrated Ink" inner lower lash line
Milani Infinte liquid liner in "Everlast" upper liner
L'oreal infallible Never Fail eyeliner in "Carbon Black" waterline (one of my HG products)
Buxom Lash Mascara in "Blackest Black"

Cheeks:
Blush that came with my Luminess Air system (will review soon)
Darling Girl "Ramblin' Rose" Spectral Shift on top

Lips:
Darling Girl "Luna Lovegood" lip gloss in first look and Covergirl "Romance" lipstick second look

Hope you're all having a terrific weekend so far! :D

Winter Sunset, LOTD!

Happy almost 2012 Zombies!

This weeks showcase theme in my Facebook group Never Too Much Sparkle is "Winter Sunset" and I was anxious to give it a go.

I waited until tonight to post this look, as it's the end of a new year and feels like to me the sun is setting on 2011. It was a good year for me and my family, but I'm looking forward to what 2012 has to offer. I wish you all a healthy and prosperous new year! I won't ask you what you resolutions are, because honestly, if I make any, I never stick to them, so I'm not going to make ANY and see what happens this year. Maybe you'll do the same! ;) Anyway, on to the look!











The Goods:
TFSI as primer
NYX jumbo pencil in "Black Bean" as base. (I knew better and absentmindedly grabbed this anyway. It creases SO bad!)
Urban Decay "Evidence" main lid
MUA Shade 9 blended above crease
Urban Decay "Blackout" blended into crease
Combo of orange and red shades from my 76 palette from Coastal Scents above crease
Sugarpill "Goldilux" lower lash line
Jordana Cosmetics Fabuliner liquid liner in Black as upper liner (*product sent for consideration)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in "Zero" water line

Cheeks:
Lorac Cheek Stamp in "Hibiscus"

Lips:
NYX "Fuschia" lip liner to outline
Covergirl "Romance" on upper lip
MAC "Impassioned on lower lip
Press lips together and BAZINGA!

I had fun with this look and hope you like it too!