What I've learned.

Category: Random Updates

I've learned to make GIFs! haha! it's rediculously easy that I'm almost ashamed that I didn't figure it out earlier, in photoshop that is!
 

For you

Category: Regular updates

A little something for those ladies and gentlemens that get pushed to the ground by people that don't understand how much your dream means for you <3

What I've been up to..

Category: Random Updates

I've been in stockholm, and been the good band photopgrapher that I am :)
Here, have a picture of one of the singers:
 
 
 
 

Makeup Geek Eyeshadows + gel linersl

Category: Reviews

Makeupgeek was kind enough to send me another batch of eyeshadow. And this thime they kindly offered me 3 of their gelliners alos.  I always get happy when they send me that mail where they say that they want me to choose 12 eyeshadows. it just shows how kindly Marlena is and the whole makeupgeek family also. That they care about the talents that is available everywhere in the world, and that not everybody have the money to actually go and get the eyeshadows that they want or need to do a specific look. And this is really smart of them because they are so new, so people gets a chance to try out their producs without spending money on somthing they might not like at all. It have happened to me a couple of times now, where I've spent alot of money on something that i thought would be good, but just turned out to be crap. oh well. On to the products maybe?
 
 
The eyeshadows that they offer don't come in a compact just because it's easier to arrange them in a palette of some sort, like the Z palette. So they come in this paper packaging where you can see the name on the backside and the color on the front. it's really neat if you ask me, unfortunately My z palette is full from all the other colours thet I've got, so I need to invest in a new one, but that doesn't bother me since it's so neat to have all of them in one place, And the palette can take 27 of MUGs eyeshadows.
 

The gelliners comes in a glass jar with a sturdy lid where the pretty logo is. and they're really easy to stock upon eachother if you'd need that, and they have the names of the colours on the bottom, but that's pretty usual.
the gel liners are smooth to apply and are higly pigmented, and they're really easy to take off! I was really afraid of Poison (the red liner) when I first applied it, because I thought it would stain the heck of my skin, but it went off nice and easily with some makeup remover, which was a relief because I was planning to use this on my eyebrows when I want them to stay on a bit more. the only complaint I have on these is that Treasure (the gold) goes on a bit patchy, but it's easy to smooth it out and make it even, so it's not a big deal. I would LOVE if makeupgeek started to make a tiny eyeliner brush that could come with these when you buy them, just like maybelline does, Because not everyone have an eyeliner brush that they can use.
 
Let's see how the liners look!
And here they are in the full glory! I'm sorry if they look a bit messy, but I couldn't hold myself to play with these before I took photos of them...
Treasure is a light gold, MUG say on their website that it is a yellow. but to me it's more like a yellow gold. That is motsly because of the subtle shimmer that it have.
Fame is a really pretty aquatic teal with a subtle simmer to this, and it just PERFECT for those day when you're lazy and don't want the black liner. and this would be so pretty to use as an eyeshadow base for a blue eyeshadow of some sort!
Poison was the one I had my eyes on from the beginning. This is a red, yes RED eyeliner and it looks SO mych darker in the pot than it actually does once you swatch it. This one id PERFECT for my eyebrows together with MUGs Bitten eyeshadow and like I said before, It does not stain as I thought it would.
 
These gel liners are available at the Makeupgeek website for $7.99 and they currently have 11 colours to choose from.
 
 
Now onto the eyeshadows:
 
I've told you guys before that I really like these. They're cheap, and they have quality. and who doesn't like that? They go on smoothly without a fuzz, or well atleast the majority of them. I found that White lies goes on a bit patchy, and leaves a bit of fallout when I use it, but that is the only one that I have had problems with so far. The shimmery colours glides on like it was butter! So SMOOTH! and for thei $5.99 it's not a bad deal!
 
Cosmopolitan: A rose gold with gold flecks and a shimmery finish. if I understood Marlena right, this is supposed to be a really good dupe for a MAC eyeshadow that is/was limited edition, I just can't remember which one!
Mango Tango: A peacy ping with flecks of gold. I really haven't tried this one yes, but it looks STUNNING in the swatches!
Chickadee:Matte orange yellow. This one was kind of an dissapointment for me. because if you look on the website it looks like a crazy bright orange. And I have a soft spot for bright orange. and I thought it woul look kind of like Mandarine, but without the gold flecks, but as you can see; it's more of a mustard orange.. if that makes any sense..?
White lies: A matte pure white. it's really nothing more to say. although. it is not as pigmented as Tako from sugarpill. it's still a nice white eyeshadow, IF you get it to bee smoth and not patchy.
 
 
 
Cupcake: A matte medium pink. This one would be pefect if you one day would like to wear pink. But don't want that crazy bright pink that a lot of teenagers (and me) wears from time to time. And this would also be perfect to blend out those bright pinst with also! or in a sokey eye for a hint of color!
Simply Marlena: Rosey pink with purple undertone and gold flecks. This is a new eyeshadow to the MUG collection, And I simply love the color! it's a bright pink. but not as crazy that most of the pinks are. And this looks gorgeous if you have blue eyes!
Sensuous: Shimmery purple with flecks of shimmer. I don't know about purple. This turned out more like a dark burgundy red when I swatched it. Maybe with a hint of purple. I thought it would be like Drama Queen, Just a bit lighter and with more shimmer to it..
Stealth: A Matte true grey. I've been looking like CRAZY for a matte grey color that is not of poor quality AND HERE IT IS! This one is PERFECT for a smokey eye, or if you want to use it like I'm going to; Contour guys (with datk beard) and dead people. or well. not dead as in dead, bur more "dead" like when you do a ghost makeup or something!
 
 
Shimmermint: Metallic mint green with gld shimmer. how perfect doesn't that sound? I'm crazy about green eyeshadows and I want everyone that is available! and I have never seen a colour like this before!
Appletini: Shimmery apple green with flecks of gold. i must say, I love that marlena uses flecks of gold instead of silver in her eyeshadows, it makes it more special that way, and in this case; suits perfectly with this green!
Sea Mist: Shimmer turqoise. I actually can't put my finger on this color. depending on what you pair it with, it's either green, or blue. So strange if you ask me, because i'm used to turqoise colors that either leans to the blue or green side, not both!
Envy: Deep metallic green. This color reminds me of a pair of eyeshadows that Viva La Diva released several years ago, They look black, but when the light hit them they turned into differend colors depending on which one you've got. I only got my hand on Thunderstruck. Which was the blue one, but I know they had a green and a red. My friend Victora have the green one and it is SOOO prettieh! And envy reminds me just about that one actually!
 
These eyeshadows are available at the Makeupgeek website for $5.99
 
 
I do hope you've enjoyed this, and look forward to see more reviews from me :)

Pancake yourself up

Category: FOTD - Orange

 
This is a makeup I wore a couple of day ago now. And I really wanted to try out some of the new MUG eyeshadows that I recieved in the mail a week ago or so. but my face was burning due to some complications to applying the makeup. I didn't really know what I wanted on my face so I took it of a couple of times untill I decided on what I wanted to wear. So the smudged eyeliner id mostly because my eyes was running so bad that I honestly didn't have the power to fix anymore with it and just went with it. So I'm sorry for that.
OH! and I got my new glasses a few days go <3 I'm so happy because I've been without any since New years eve, Some idiot stole them, of hid them from me, I've been tearing our house upside down to find them, So now 4 months later I finally got the economy to get a new pair. It really sucks when people steals something you need everyday just for the heck of it  :C
 
FACE:
Benefit POREfessional
Maybelline FITme! Foundation #110
Maybelline FITme! concealer #15
Benefit Girl meets pearl
MIYO Dollface compact powder #01
Mother home contouring palette
"MAC" pink Blush
 
EYES:
TFSI
Nyx Jumbopencil MILK
MUG eyeshadow Cosmopolitan
MUG eyeshadow White Lies
MUG eyeshadow Drama Queen
MUG eyeshadow Simply Marlena
MUG eyeshadow Corrupt
Sugarpill eyeshadow Poison Plum
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner Perversion
Lashes from ebay
Benefit They're real! mascara
Maybelline gel liner
 
Eyebrows:
MUG gelliner Poison
MUG eyeshadow Bitten
 
 

Once upon a time

Category: Random Updates

I had a HUGE crush on this guy. It's a swedish singer named Jimmy Jansson and oooooh how i Loved him! haha he is the one who does the swedish version of I'm Still Here from Treasure Planet.
 
 

Glossybox April!

Category: Glossybox

 
Lite seg med att slänga upp om månadens glossybox, men jag har helt enkelt haft fullt upp med att vara Bandmamma, vara band fotograf, samt styra upp en helt ny blogg. Så det har varit mycket flängade fram och tillbaka för min del. Men nog om det.
 
Jag satt som på nålar för månadesn box, Då dom hade valt att skicka ut mail till alla om att alla som prenumererar, eller köper en box skulle kanske få en fullsize produkt från Maria Nilas nya serier Palett. Jag som föll får håroljan dom skickade ut för ett par boxar sedan blev ju väldigt glad då jag gärna velat prova mer från dem. Men efter att jag såg ett flertal få en ansiktsmask istället för hårinpackningen så tänkte jag bara "that's it, med min tur så kommer jag få DEN boxen istället" men icke! Ögonskuggspaletten var lite tråkig dock, 4 skuggor varav alla är skimriga och jag har redan ett antal svarta och röda ögonskuggor som det är typ. Så den lär jag ge bort, Sälja, eller kanske hitta användning för på en fotografering eller något. Jag blev även lite glad för bronze sprayen. Blekfis som jag är så håller jag mig gärna borta från solen, Så fort den tittar fram och jag ska ut i den så är det stora solglasögon och ett paraply som gäller (oftast), men jag har ginger gener vilket även gör att trots hög solskyddfaktor så blir jag kräftröd så fort jag vistas under en längre tid i solen (tack mormor!<3) så  det ska bli kul att se hur jag ser ut med en bränna!
överlag, väldigt nöjd med denna boxen faktiskt :D
 
 
1. MARIA NILA STOCKHOLM Palette Masque, Luminous Colour.
"Återfuktar håret på djupet, ger näring och ett silkesmjukt resultat! Granatäppleextrakt minskar den färgförlust som uppstår vid tvätt och skyddar mot UV strålning och fria radikaler"
199kr / 250 ml
 
 
2. TANCAN Bronze Self-tanning Spray
"naturtrogen solbrun färg med Erythrulouse. Innehåller aloe vera och vitt te men inga tillsatser eller parfymer. Extra plus för färgad formula och sprayapplicering med jämnt resultat!"
299 kr/ 250 ml
 
 
3. FÄRG Ögonskuggspalett.
"Skuggor som kan användas till fest ekker pigga upp i vardagen. Lättarbetade och multifunktionella. testa som highlighter eller fuktad som eyeliner- endast fantasin sötetr gränser"
249 kr/ 9g
 
 
4. VICHY Normaderm Hyaluspot
"effektiv punktbehandling som verkar djuprengörande och tar bort finnar snabbt och målinriktat (på 24 H!). innehåller hyaluronsyra och thermalskt källvatten och passar alla hudtyper.
159 kr /15 ml
 
 
5. BALANCE ME Super Toning Body Wash
"Sätt igång hudcirkulationen med aktiva ingredienser från lavendel, enbär, bergamott och pelargon. Kan användas vid dusch så ofta du önskar då hundens naturliga oljor bevaras"
105 kr/ 260 ml

TUTORIAL; Copper Peony

Category: Tutorials

 
 
For a list of products, please visit the blogpost HERE

Valborg 2013

Category: FOTD - Blue

 
 
Yesterday was Valborg. it's something we swedes usually celibrates with a big bonfire and such. Nowdays, or when you're atleast in my age, you celibrate it by going out to a park, barbecue and drink a shitload of alcohol. soooo verry fun.. I didn't do any of that! or well, I had a drink or two, but I was in Oskarshamn andf too photos of I'd name it Marla as the good bandmom I am! we later went home to a friend of mine and took some drinks. it was fun and cozy.
 
and just a heads up: it might become quiet from me for a while, because our internet is disappearing.
and the reason to that is because one of our housemates is moving out, and the internet is in his name, so he takes it with him. So I don't know when we will get it back.
 
FACE:
Benefit POREfesssional
Benefit Stay don't Stray
Maybelline FITme! Foundation #110
Maybelline FITme! Concealer #15
MIYO Dollface compact powder
Benefit Girl meets Pearl
Glossybox blusher Glossy Rosewood
Mother Home contouring Palette
 
EYES:
TFSI
NYX Jumbopencil Milk
Sugarpill eyeshadow Tako
Sugarpill eyeshadow Acidberry
Sugarpill eyeshadow Midori
Sugarpill eyeshadow Velocity
Sugarpill eyeshadow Mochi
MUG eyeshadow Fuji
MUG eyeshadow Appletini
MUG eyeshadow Corrupt
maybelline gel liner Black
MUG gel liner Fame
Lashes from ebay
Benefit They're real! mascara
 
EYEBROWS:
MUG eyeshadow Bitten
 
LIPS:
ModelCo lipenchanter
Viva La Diva Lipstick Madonna
Urban Decay Lip Junkie Naked
 

Deep treasure

Category: FOTD - Blue

 
Todays makeup is mostly just thrown together. I wanted to try the new Makeup geek eyeshadows i recieved a couple of days ago along with their gel liners. And since my fantasy and inspiration is running low, I just did a blue/teal/green look with a dash of gold. And  swear those lashes wanted to kill me today, or atleast make me blind. they poked me in the eyes several times even though I've cut them to fit my eyes and bendt them a couple of  times, They just hated me, so that can be the reason why they seem to sit loose on some of the pictures. I also tried to use Poison (the red gel liner from MUG) for my eyebrows. and it works okey, they just get more drawn in than when I use eyeshadow. But holy moly they stay put!
 
Face:
MIYO foundation #01
Benefit benetint
Benefit Girl meets pearl
ELF blush & contouring palette
 
EYES:
TFSI
Nyx Jumbopencil milk
MUG eyeshadow Mermaid
MUG eyeshadow Sea mist
MUG eyeshadow White lies
MUG Gel liner Fame
MUG gel liner Treasure
Urban Decay eyeshadow Half baked
Benefit They're real mascara
 
EYEBROWS:
MUG Gel liner Poison
MUG eyeshadow Bitten
 
LIPS:
ModelCo lipenchanter
Viva La Diva lipstick Madonna
Urban Decay Lip Junkie Naked.
 

BEE HANDS!

Category: Nails

 
Base: Trind Nail Repair
Yellow: Nordic cap of sweden #NP18
Black: Kicks Black Calvados
White: Kicks Swiss Winter
Blue: Kicks Swiss Winter + Gina tricot #75 Ocean Depths
Top Coat: Seche Vite

Watermelon

Category: FOTD - Green

 
i wore this makeup and hair when me, Leo and tom decided to go out last wednesday. Because we have a pub here in Kalmar that have half off everything, which is nice when you're a poor student, or like me; unemployed. And if you wans to see our shenanigans we did, head over here to read and see pictures.
The makeup is quite simple. It's exactly like Apple Sourz. I just changed the yellow to a pink and vóila! a whole new look! kind of. Well. i mostly did this to show that you can use tons of different colors in a makeup, and it will look different, even thoug it's actually the same :)
I also curled my hair! and for the first time ever I didn't burn myself while doing it! YAY! but it ended up like a wild untamed mess, but hey, It worked when I put the bowtie in, And I got stopped by several girls AND buys who wanted to comment on my hair, the color and the curls. Sure, they're drunk. but it still gives me a confident boost!
Enpugh rambling and let's go on with the products and pictures :)
Face:
Maybelline FITme Foundation #110
Maybelline FITme! concealer #15
Benefit POREfessional
MIYO dollface compact powder
Mother home Contouring palette
Glossybox Blusher Glossy rosewood
 Benefit Girl meets pearl
 
EYES:
Benefit Stay Don't Stray
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Nyx Jumbopencil Milk
Sugarpill eyeshadow Tako
Sugarpill eyeshadow Dollipop
Sugarpill eyeshadow 2AM
Sugarpill eyeshadow Midori
Sugarpill eyeshadow Acidberry
MUG eyeshadow Poison Ivy
MUG eyeshadow Fuji
Maybelline gel liner
Benefit They're real! Mascara
Lashes from ebay
 
EYEBROWS:
MUG eyeshadow Bitten
 
LIPS:
ModelCo Illusion Lip liner
MUG lipstick Lovely
Urban decay lipjunke Nude
 

Sephora Haul - Benefit Primping with the stars

Category: Makeup Stash

 
While in stockholm I just HAD to go by the new Sephora that have opened up on Biblioteksgatan, And in there I was SO confused on what to get. because they had loads of stuff I wanted to try out, and ofcourse I first got stuck by the Make up forever booth, because I simply LOVE their stuff, or well, those I've tried when I swatched them in store. But that was a bit expensive for me to go and get now, because I don't want ONE thing, I want loads if I'm going to shop from that brand. and after i've walked around fot quite a while I looked at the benefit booth, and saw that they had small kits with bits and pieces from the collection. They had one where there was only face stuff like their concealer, powder and foundation, and then this one that have a bit of everything. and I also got two perfume testers when I went to pay for this.
 
So onto the tny box now!
It's in true benefit sprit with its retro packaging and puns. You can, if you'd want to, take out the products and use the box for something else to store. Or do like I know many does; put it on display on a shelf somewhere in the house . Because if you don't know that it was a box with makeup, you wouldn't see that because Benefit have done the packaging so clever that any other people thinks it's something else!
I do love their packaging and both of the manly men that went with me to sephora thought it was cute and clever too! and that's always nice to hear!
 
Everything is neatly numbered so you can follow the typs and tricks that are included and it covers the mirror nicely. You can alway rip or cut them off if you do not whant them covering the mirror. And everything is in a mini/travelsize, but I found out that with these, except for the mascara, will go a long way! I tried them out later that night, and so far they've kept what they promised.
 
 
You get:
1. 0.08 oz Stay Don't Stray Stay-Put Primer for Concealers and Eyeshadows
2. 0.25 oz The Porefessional Pro Balm
3. 0.12 oz Some Kind-A-Gorgeous Foundation in Medium
4. 0.13 oz Benetint Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain
5. 0.25 oz Girl Meets Pearl Liquid Pearl for Face
6. 0.1 oz They're Real! Beyond Mascara in Black
 
 
What Benefit says about the products:
 
 
Stay Don't Stray Primer

What it is:
A primer for concealers and eye shadows.

What it does:
This dual-action power primer works 360 degrees around the eyes to make concealers and eye shadows stay put. Concealers don't crease; eye shadows stay vibrant and true. Now in two neutral shades to suit all skintones, Stay Don’t Stray features a new dip-n-dab wand for easier application. Remember: just a dab'll do ya!
 
Original price: $26.00 (ca 169 SEK)
 
The POREfessional face primer
 
What it is:
A professional balm that minimizes the appearance of pores.

What it does:
Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup stay put with this priming phenomenon. The silky and lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to create a smoother-than-smooth canvas or used throughout the day to mattify shine and touch up problem areas. It’s so translucent, no one will know you’re wearing anything!
 
Original price; $30.00 (ca 200 SEK)
 
Some Kind-a Gorgeous foundation to powder, medium

What it is:
A sheer, oil-free, cream-to-powder complexion perfector.

What it is formulated to do:
This lightweight, translucent, foundation-like product smoothes out imperfections and evens skin tone with a silky, smooth finish that's super natural and super gorgeous.
 
Original price; $30.00 (ca 200 SEK)
Benetint cheek & lipstain
 
What it is:
The original—and still the best—rose-tinted cheek and lip stain.

What it does:
Benefit Benetint is a kiss-proof and smudge-proof, indelibly sheer tint. It gives an innocent yet provocative glow to keep everyone guessing, "what has she been up to?"
 
Original price; $30.00 (ca 200 SEK)
 
 
Girl Meets Pearl
 
What it is:
A soft, golden pink, liquid-pearl highlighter.

What it does:
For a delectable glow, fancy up with this golden-pink liquid pearl luminizer. Its sheer, light-reflecting formula in a fresh, raspberry scent glides on smoothly for a breathtakingly radiant complexion. Wear it alone for a youthful dewy glow, or over makeup for lustrous "pearlessence."
 
Original price; $30.00 (ca 200 SEK)
 
 
They're real! Mascara
 
What it is:
A jet-black mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts, and separates lashes for a spectacular "out-to-here" look. 

What it does:
This breakthrough bestseller reveals lashes you never knew you had! The specially designed brush features staggered bristles that grab close to the root, boosting length and volume beyond belief. The custom-domed tip uses precision bristles to lift, define, and curl even your tiniest lashes. With a glossy, jet-black, long-wearing formula, you’ll flaunt luxurious, silky lashes that won’t smudge, clump, or dry out. True story!
 
Original price; $23.00 (ca 150 SEK)
Overall, like I said, I like these products! And what I most definetly will buy full sizes of is; POREfessional, Somekind-a gorgeous, Girl meets pearl and They're Real! I might do a mini review on the mascara, because it's the best one that i've tried since I found my "holy grail" From Yves Rocher the Lash plumping mascara.
 
The box costs 320 Sek on sephora here in sweden and $32 on sephoras website. I don't really know where else online you can by benefit products than there.

Apple Sourz

Category: FOTD - Green

 
FACE:
Maybelline FIT me founadtion #110
Maybelline fit me concealer #15
MIYO Dollface compact powder
Mother home Contouring palette
Glossybox Rouge Rosewood
 
EYES:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Nyx Jumbo pencil Milk
Sugarpill eyeshadow Tako
MUG eyeshadow Lemondrop
MUG eyeshadow Fuji
MUG eyeshadow Poison Ivy
Sugarpill eyeshadow Midori
Sugarpill eyeshadow Acidberry
Maybelline Gel liner
lashes from ebay
The bodyshop Mascara
 
Eyebrows:
MUG eyeshadow Bitten
 

TUTORIAL; NEW ERA!

Category: Tutorials