Oh Disney...

Oh Disney...how your such an inspiration to me!! There is a current contest hosted by Tynea Tyghtline and its to create a Sugar Skull look. Full face or half face...sooo I decided to be different and decided to do it a little different and try something I havent seen before. A Snow White inspired look!

I took a photo with the costume and hair, but unfortunately, I didnt like how they were coming out. Thank goodness for iPhone photos! haha

This is my favorite picture of it. Really shows how the face is falling off to show the sugar skull

Head on over to the Tynea Tyghtline facebook page and check out the looks! Idk if its completely "like" based but if it is, a like from you would be lovely! And as always, if I win, ill share with a fan :)

Have a beautiful rest of the week everyone!

XXOO,

-MzSteriya

Zodiacs, Fall and Halloween

Hey everyone! Makeupbee is hosting a contest where you create a look inspired by zodiacs. Sooooo I did a look and entered it! Now all I need is your vote! Click Here to "LUV" it and spread the word. Here is what it looks like:

(If you want a step-by-step tutorial for this look, leave a comment below!)

Ok, that was contest numero 1. The lovely Sarah Chambers is also hosting a contest but this one is themed "four seasons" where we pick our favorite season and do a look. I went with fall obviously because now only is it my favorite time of year, but its also the best smelling! haha So to like that entry Click Here. And this is the look:

For this, I chose a simple wearable look anyone can pull off. Of course I did have the crazy unique ideas floating around, but I figured it was a bout time to show some ways to look fabulous this fall without overdoing your makeup. 

Im not sure what the exact prizes are for Sarahs contest, but for Makeupbees its sponsored by many great cosmetics lines. Now as I always say, If i win I will be sharing with a lucky fan! 

At the end of last month I mentioned something about a giveaway, do not worry I havent forgotten about that! Im waiting for some things I ordered to come in :) But be on the lookout for the post very soon!!

Im needing some input from you guys for the upcoming Halloween holiday; its approaching faster than ever this year which means I need to get in gear with some looks. So comment below with ideas! Wearable, Special FX, whatever anything goes! I wanna hear from YOU!

Have a fabulous week my beautiful souls!

XXOO

-MzSteriya

MIA but Im back!

Hey everyone! Super super sorry Ive been "MIA" for almost a month! School crept up on me way too fast! So as the semester begins to slowly calm down, i will be back into writing and posting reviews and hauls as well as looks as soon as possible! I mentioned last week I would be hosting a giveaway, and I am. It will begin September 1st; details will be posted the night before on here AND on my facebook page so keep an eye out! Other than the chaos this month has brought me, i managed to squeeze in two new looks inspired by music. If you guys would like a step-by-step tutorial for any of these looks, leave a comment and Ill post it asap!

Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon"

Van Halens "Runnin with the Devil"

Def Leppards "Hysteria"

Led Zeppelins "Kashmir"

For Hysteria and Kashmir, those are the colors I just imagined everytime I listened to the songs. As for Dark Side of the Moon and Running With the Devil, those are inspired from album covers :) what can I say, Im inspired by everything, even just by the rhythms and beats of music. 

Be creative and open, you'll never know what your capable of accomplishing if you dont use your imagination!!

XXOO,

-MzSteriya

Concrete Minerals: Arkham Collection

So a few weeks ago, I came across this company while looking around for new cosmetic lines to try out. And I must say, I love these pigments! They recently had a limited edition "Arkham" collection in celebration of Comic Con and The Dark Knight, and you know being a Batman fan, I just HAD to have these!

Photo: Concrete Minerals

The collection comes with 4 sifter jars of colors; each one containing approximately 1.5 grams of pigments. The pigments are very pigmented and a little goes a long way. Its easy to blend and easy to apply with a mixing medium as well. Here are the names (which are awesome) and a couple of swatches: 

(Ace of Knaves is my absolute favorite!)

Ace of Knaves- Medium Purple with small glitter

Harley Girl- Orange/Red pigment with small glitter also

Bat Breaker- Gray/Green based pigment with a luminous highlight.

Poisonous Kiss- Red/Blue/Pink hues based pigment, very shimmery.

(swatched without any primer)

(swatched with primer and white cream shadow base)

I also created two different looks, Didnt want to pile the colors on just one eye so I did two two pigments on each eye. I only used a primer and cream white eyeshadow base. 

 For this look, I used Ace of Knaves and Harley Girl. Both shimmery with tiny glitter specks, I love them both.

For this one, I used Poisonous Kiss and Bat Breaker, these are just extremely shimmery, beautiful colors though.

Now after trying the product and seeing their payoff, Im very pleased. Concrete Minerals offers matte pigments, Im looking forward to buying those in the near future to try them. The company is 99% vegan; which means only a few of their products (mainly the highly rich colorful pigments) are not vegan.  The only con was the long shipping delivery but other than that, the products are awesome and I highly reccomend :) Today is your last chance to get this limited edition set so hurry!! 

Disclaimer: I was not paid nor sent products to test and review, I purchased these for personal use.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

XXOO,

-Mzsteriya

The Joker...First in Batman Series

So as a HUGE Batman fan AND someone who is extremely excited for The Dark Knight Rises to be released, Ive decided to do a mini makeup series to countdown for TDKR...

The first in the series is of course, The Joker...Im talking Jack Nicholson circa 1989 Batman...Ultimately, that and Batman Returns have been my all time favorite out of all the movies and remakes. I mean come on, directed by TIM BURTON and starred Michael Keaton? Yup hands down the best ones (well in my opinion) Anyways, heres the look!

Products Used:

-Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

-NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk

-BH Cosmetics 120 1st Edition Palette

-NYX Single Eyeshadow in White

-Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Loose Shimmer

-Bloody Mary Red Eyeshadow

-Sugarpill Pressed Eyeshadow in Acidberry

-Marbella Felt Tip Eyeliner

-Sugarpill Stormy False Lashes

-Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara in Black

-Urban Decay Heavy Metal Eyeliner in Distortion

Now I decided to create an eye look that is wearable for the brave and bold, but I figured while I was at it, may as well do a girly take on that crazy, creepy red smile:

And for the lips I just lined them with BH Cosmetics Waterproof liner in Retro and topped it with Lime Crime's Glamour 101 Lipstick.

While the lips are a tad on the dramatic side, the eyes can be worn anywhere without that extreme clowny look. (yeah I may have played with a filter for the last picture lol) I will guide you step by step on creating this look!

For the Eyes:

1. Prime the lids with UD Primer potion
2. Grab your NYX Jumbo Pencil and fill the entire lid with the white...blend with your ring finger.
3. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, use NYX matte white eyeshadow and PRESS onto lid.
4. This is where you MUST be very careful; Using a small blending brush, find any purple you may have (I used my BH Cosmetics Palette) and start building it onto the crease of the lid. (I say you must be careful cause too much will because of a lot of fall out)
5. Use the flat eyeshadow brush and add some white beneath the brow bone with your favorite shimmer, for some highlight
6. Now, with a regular blending brush, blend from the crease upwards until the purple turns light. 
7. For the green waterline, use your NYX jumbo pencil in Milk again and line it (this is going to ensure that the green is as vibrant as possible) Using Sugarpill's Acidberry eyeshadow and a flat liner brush, apply product on waterline. 
8. Using the same liner brush, apply red eyeshadow (I used bloody marys red eyeshadow) to the lower lash line
9. With the Urban Decay Glitter Liner in Distortion, apply that on top on the red you just lined and to the inner corner of your eye....and Voila! You've finished that hard part.
10. Using any black eyeliner, line along the top lashline but only a thin line (we dont want it to take away from the awesome eyeshadow)
11. Curl lashes and apply one coat of mascara. 
12. Apply your false lashes; once you put eyelash glue, allow 30 seconds for it to become tacky, then apply.

**FACE OPTIONS**

1. For the lips, create a pointy cupids bow from the center and drag the lines out to bottom of your cheekbone. Fill in with your favorite red lipstick. I used my favorite at the moment, Lime Crime's Glamour 101 lipstick. 
2. For blush, i just dipped a blush brush into the dramatic red eyeshadow and worked in onto my cheekbones
3. For face, I simply applied my regular foundation which is MAC Studio FX in NC15

Keep an eye out for tomorrows look! Will it be a villain? or perhaps an awesome sidekick? Wait and see!! I'll continue to do step by step tutorials for now until I have nifty camera to record with :) And if you havent already, head on over to my facebook page and become a fan and automatically be entered in a mini MAC Lipglass giveaway! (I am not being paid or sponsored for this giveaway, its my personal thank you to all those who support me)

Hope you are all having a beautiful day and lovely monday!!

XXOO

-MzSteriya