Category Archives: Smashbox

Fake a Lash Tint Using Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner

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Now that I’m obsessed with lash tinting, I find the look of mascara to be too heavy at times. Once you’re used to your lashes being dark without any bulk, applying mascara like you always have can be a little much.  When my lash tint starts to fade away I sweep a little Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner across my lashes in place of mascara. I do it by using a flat eyeliner brush to wiggle the color on from root to tip concentrating more on the tips since that’s where lashes are naturally the lightest. It adds the darkness like mascara does to bring out my eyes- but in a more casual way.

It’s also a great trick for those with really fair lashes who find mascara (even in brown) to be too bold. Use the Bronze or Dark Brown colors for the perfect amount of depth to make your eyes pop.

Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner

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Gaston Photography Shoot Part 2

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The term ‘smokey’ doesn’t begin to describe the look I created for Logan. I wanted something young and fresh with a little edge, maybe more like smudgy and undone.

Here’s how to get the look;

I layered the medium tone from Smashbox EYELIGHTS in Smokebox with Laura Mercier’s Metallic Créme Eye Color in gold on top of black shadow to create a rich, chrome-like effect.

After using black liner to rim the entire eye on the top and bottom, I took a mascara wand and pressed it right into her lid and under her eyes. I also used the mascara wand from Estee Lauder’s TurboLash in Gold Effects under her eyes to press in bits of random gold. I did it on the top lashes and lid as well. Now, I’m not talking about using the mascara wand to just the lashes, but on the actual skin- that’s what I used under her eyes, mascara right off the wands!

I wanted a really shimmery gold body effect, so I took a body gloss and pressed it into her neck, arms, and declote then I used a big fluffy brush to dust Estee Lauder’s Opulent Shimmer Powder over top so certain sections caught heavier shimmer than others and it wouldn’t look uniform.  I also used the shimmer powder (which is fantastic, really fine, pretty, wearable shimmer) over her lipstick, I just used my fingers to press the powder over the center of her lips so they would catch the light without using gloss.

A look this bold needed a big, full lash, so I used Ardell Strip Lashes in 120 for a look filled with drama. I curled her lashes into the false ones once the glue dried so it would look more natural and then I added about 4 coats of mascara.

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Gaston Photography Shoot Part 1

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Today I got to shoot 2 beautiful girls with a fantastic photographer, David Gaston of Gaston Photography.

Here’s part 1 and how to get the look;

Since Carla has the luxury of having basically perfect skin *sigh* I didn’t want to take too much away from that. I used my latest professional makeup obsession, Graftobian Hi Def Glamour Creme Palette, pressing the color into her skin with a dampened sponge so it covered any discolorations while still allowing her skin to show through. I’ll have a full review of that line here in a few weeks, trust me- you’ll love it.

I really wanted something to bring out her hazel eyes, so I chose the one and only Bobbi Brown eye shadow I carry in my kit at all times; Forest. This metallic deep olive is the perfect cure for a brown shadow rut because it looks fantastic on everyone, but gives that depth you can’t create with neutrals alone.

Adding a flash of gloss to your lids is gorgeous for photos, but not much else. If you’re looking to duplicate, use Aquaphor or Vaseline pressed into your lids over the top of shadows. The clock starts to tick immediately once you apply, and then the creasing begins and the color starts to deteriorate so act fast.

Coral cheeks and lips are unexpectedly chic and a nice departure from the ho hum nudes that would usually accompany a look like this one. Smashbox’s Reign Fusion Blush in Regal is probably my favorite peachy blush to date, a precise blend of shimmer and matte in a delicate peach that suits all skins.

Enjoy a few more snaps, part 2 tomorrow.

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Companies Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Proceeds from these products will benefit Breast Cancer Research;

Bobbi Brown

Estee Lauder

Smashbox

Darphin

Elemis

Philosophy

Aveda

three custom color specialists

Tweezerman

Eve Pearl

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Smashbox Fall 2009 Reign Collection

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You know I love me some Smashbox, so I was really excited to check out their latest offering, Reign, a regal, luxurious, richly pigmented collection for fall.

I knew that their Spring Muse collection would be a hard act to follow since its contents remain on a super steady rotation in my kit. Muse was a candy-colored, all-out, girly delight- a feast for the eyes that brought out our inner 9 year old delighting to get my hands on every shade.

Reign spins decadence, indulgence, and diva together (think Fergie) into this concise collection of essentials that make sexy a snap.

Front and center are their 2 new eye shadow palettes, Monarch and Majesty (pictured above) which kind of resemble…um… a row of colorful boobs. The outside layer of the circle is a shimmery, lighter companion of the darker middle shade. Both palettes contain fleshy toned base shades, but Monarch has rich copper and ashy chocolate while Majesty has  pure black with a maroon combination that I can’t use enough.

Their blush, gloss, and new Doubletake Lip Color (liner on one end, creamy lip color on the other) all have a peach meets pink vibe- a color that will flatter all skin tones. If you like the gloss, get the blush too (and vice versa) the two together are powerfully sexy and can make a look all on their own.

I’m still on the fence about the packaging which does fit the overall vibe and message, but isn’t as sleek as I would’ve liked to see, but hey- it’s what’s inside that counts right? Check the colors out in person the next time you’re near a Nordstrom or Sephora, but buy them online since all of the products are currently marked way down.

Smashbox Reign Collection

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Smashbox Cosmetics Smoky Eyes + Nude Lips Kit

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For this week only- Smashbox is offering a smokin deal on their Smoky Eyes + Nude Lip Kit that has 4 products for $29- basically the price of just one.

The kit includes;

Brow Tech Trip in Brunette, Taupe, Wax

Photo Finish Lip Luxe in Socialite (Lipstick and Gloss)

Waterproof Shadow Liner in Fan Club

Double-Ended Arced Liner and Smudger Brush

Get the kit HERE

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