3-in-1 Holiday Look!

Products Used:
Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation
Benefit Erase Paste - #2
MAC Paint Pot - Nubile
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked, Buck
TheBalm Schwing Eyeliner
Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Liner - Perversion
MAC Eye Kohl - Fascinating
Lancome Definicils Mascara
NARS Bronzer - Laguna
Lancome Blush - Cosmopolitan Pink
MAC Lustre Drops - Sun Rush
Lip Look #1: Josie Maran Lip Liner - Blush, Lancome La Laque Fever Gloss - Ravishing Coral
Lip Look #2: Urban Decay Super-Saturated Lip Color - Big Bang
Lip Look #3: L'Oreal Infallible LeGloss - Red Fatale

Get Ready With Me! Beach Photoshoot

Products used:
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation - True Ivory
CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation -220 Creamy Natural (as concealer)
Garnier Anti Dark Circle Roller
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer - Nude
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Eden
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin, Naked, Buck, Hustle
Urban Decay Naked2 Palette - Blackout & Busted
Tarina Tarantino Eye Dream Hyperliner - Ultraviolet
Shu Uemera Eyelash Curler
Lancome Definicils Mascara
NARS Blush - Madly
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer - Bronzed & Chic
Buxom Big & Health Lip Cream - Berry Blast

Photos by Bethany Killen : http://www.bethanykillen.com/
*I am not a model and would never claim to be. This is simply my best friend and I having fun at the beach:)

Leighton Meester (Target&Neiman Marcus Launch) Makeup Tutorial!

Products Used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Sin
Urban Decay Eyeshadow - Bootycall, Foxy, and Suspect
MAC Eyeshadow - Moleskin
Sigma Gel Liner - Blackout & Chocolate
Lancome Definicils Mascara
Ardell Fashion Lashes - 110
BareMinerals - Warmth
The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
CoverGirl LipPerfection Lip Liner - Red Passion
MAC Marilyn Monroe Lipstick - Charmed, I'm Sure*

Don't forget to check out my video tutorial on My YouTube Channel!

*Possible Dupes: MAC Russian Red, L'Oreal Infallible Le Gloss in Red Fatale, Maybelline Very Cherry Lipstick, or Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire&Ice

*Photo provided by JustJared.com

Nails of the Day! Penguins by MissJenFabulous

Hey guys! Wanted to share with you the look I did on my nails courtesy of MissJenFabulous:) I put a link to her video if you want to see how she created it <3
xoxo Melby

Polishes Used:
Maybelline - Black Onyx
Essie - Blanc
Orly - Lemonade
Essie - No Place Like Chrome
Butter London - Henley Regata

Bella Swan Vampire Makeup/Hair: Breaking Dawn Part 1

 Products used:
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation - Ivory
Hard Candy Glamoflauge - Light
Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen - 002
Ben Nye Concealer and Adjuster 18 Color Palette
Ben Nye 18 Color Contour Palette
Anastasia Brow Powder - Brunette
Urban Decay Primer Potion - Eden
MAC Eyeshadow - Expensive Pink, Star Violet, Gesso

L'Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner - Brown
Lancome Definicils Mascara
Ardell 120 Demi Lashes
Revlon Lip Butter - Red Velvet

I purchased my colored contacts from Honeycolor.com, I specifically got the Dolly+ Red. They are *INCREDIBLE* and I highly recommend them:) Throughout the video you can see me green eyes because my pupils were small because I was looking into the light, but if you are purchasing them for just a party or the movie premiere your pupils will be big and they will look awesome.

Hair:
Conair CD117 Tourmaline Curling Iron, "You Curl" Infiniti Wand
Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo

❤ Soft Neutral Makeup Tutorial ❤

Products used:
MAC Cream Colour Base - Pearl
MAC Cream Colour Base - Hush
MAC Eyeshadow: Grain, Satin Taupe, Gesso
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner - Black Brown
TheBalm The Body Builder Mascara
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - Fantastic
MAC Lipstick - Viva Glam V

Don't forget to check out my video tutorial!

REVIEW: Tarte Fantastic Foursome Set!

 I was so so *SO* excited to get my hands on this set (exclusive to Sephora and limited edition, $35) because the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes are my absolute favorite and this set of 4 all new shades! Each blush is .10 oz., so exactly half of the regular sized blushes. 

Angelic - shimmering golden champagne highlighter

Magic - matte coral peach blush

Fantastic - matte light bright pink

Stellar - shimmering bronzey brown (could be used as a bronzer or a blush)

Fantastic is definitely the best performing blush in the set. It applied like a dream and was just gorgeous on the skin. The most disappointing shade was Stellar, the shimmer in the product is a bit overpowering and it takes a TON of layering to make the product show up properly on the skin. 

Overall, I am impressed with the set and think it would make a great Christmas gift for fans of the Tarte Amazonion Clay line:)

Top Left to Right: Fantastic, Angelic
Bottom Left to Right: Magic, Stellar

Above: Magic

Above: Angelic

Above: Fantastic

Above: Stellar

Left to Right: Fantastic, Magic, Angelic, Stellar

Left to Right: Stellar, Fantastic, Angelic, Magic

Elena Gilbert "The Vampire Diaries" Inspired Makeup

Products used:
MAC Paint Pot - Groundwork
MAC Eyeshadow - Mulch* and Dazzle Me
Lancome Le Crayon Kohl Liner - Black
Lancome Definicils Mascara
Ardell 120 Demi Lashes
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - Exposed
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment - Rose

*A great color to use instead, if you don't have the one I use, is Smog from the Urban Decay Naked Palette or the Mirabella Eyeshadow everyone received in their September MyGlam bag:)

Skin Diary #2 & Updated Skincare Routine!

   Hey hey guys! Can you believe it has already been a month since I started accutane??? I know that I can't! There is really not too much to report this month, some dryness and CHAPPED LIPS but I have been doing really great on the medication and I feel like it has been working very well for me:)

   Since I was able to condense my update into 1 paragraph, I decided to combine it with my updated skincare routine! Don't forget to check out my video for more details on the products that I use:)

*Keep in mind that these photos are not edited in any way, and my camera has changed to astronomically better quality.

Ariel (The Little Mermaid) Makeup & Costume

Products used:
Clinique SuperBalanced Makeup - 02 Fair
Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer - Nude
Wet N Wild Trio - Walking on Eggshells
NYX The Curve Eyeliner
Lancome Definicils Mascara
Ardell 120 Demi Lashes
NYX Cream Blush - Glow
Lancome L'Absolu Nu Lipstick - Coral Ribbon

Catwoman/Selina Kyle from The Dark Knight Rises makeup

Products used:
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly

 Urban Decay Naked Palette:

• Naked
• Virgin
• Creep

Stila Kajal Liner - Onyx
Tarte MultiplEYE Mascara
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer - Bronzed & Chic

Lancome Blush Subtil - Rose Fresque
L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick - Bold Bordeaux
L'Oreal Infallible Le Gloss - Red Fatale

Bronze and Plum Look for Fall!

Products used:
MAC Constructivist Paint Pot
MAC Eyeshadows - Bronze, Satellite Dreams, Shadowy Lady
Sigma Flare Palette - Gossip (similar to Vibrant Grape or Fig No. 1 by MAC) and Publicize
Tarina Tarantino Hyperliner - Ultraviolet
Wet N Wild Mega Eyes - 869
Guerlain Noir G Mascara
Katy Perry by Eylure - Cool Kitty
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - Exposed
L'Oreal Colour Caresse by Colous Riche - Sheer Linen

My Skin Diary: Entry 1

  This post has absolutely been the most difficult thing for me to post. I just sit and stare at the screen, looking at the pictures of my skin...no makeup, no touch-up, just me. I do not like filming videos or taking pictures of myself without makeup because of the state of my skin. I have been dealing with this perpetual breakout for about a year and a half and I have decided to do something about it, and I want to take you guys along with me on my journey to clear skin!

  All of the details and background about my skin and what I am currently doing about it are in the video, which is linked below, so make sure you check that out! I will be updating the "Skin Diary" once a month until I am satisfied with my skin! hahahaha that is probably a terrible goal, since I'm not easily satisfied, but nevertheless, I will post so that you guys can see the progress of my skin and my thoughts on the medications that I am on, etc.

  I hope these posts will inspire some of you to find out about your options when it comes to acne and I hope this comforts you, because you are not alone! Everyone deals with acne at some point in their lives, so I am going to (or at least attempt to) not be ashamed and let you guys see how I am doing!

My Birthday Makeup!

Products used:
MAC Paint Pot - Painterly
Urban Decay Vice Palette: Rapture, Laced, Vice, Anonymous, Provocateur
Lancome Liner Design - Black Fishnets
YSL Shocking Mascara
MAC #33 Lashes
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer - Bronzed & Chic
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - Blissful
TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer
Lancome Rouge In Love - Lasting Kiss
MAC Lipglass - Flash of Flesh

Tutorial: Jen Lawrence in House at the End of the Street

Products Used:
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner - Covet
Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV - Cobra, Bender, Skimp, Midnight Cowgirl
Maybelline Master Precise Liner Pen - Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner - Perversion
TheBalm - "The Body Builder" Mascara
TheBalm Blush - Don't You Want Me?
TheBalm Lip/Cheek Color - Milly

Don't forget to check out the makeup tutorial on My YouTube Channel :)
Melby