Hayley Williams (That’s What You Get)

If you didn’t know, I recently got a hair cut and I think my hair truly resembles (just slightly shorter) the style Hayley had in the music video of That’s What You Get.

With this haircut, I’ve realised that it’s pretty hard to get a good look because it isn’t as girly as a pixie cut and I’m still not too sure as to what I should do about my face to look better.

I really liked her look in that video because it was pretty natural with a slight rocker / edgy twist.

(The video quality wasn’t that good, so I’m sorry there won’t be any pictures of her!)

covergirl outlast foundation

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation.

This has a powder finish so it’s something we’re going for because she has a very matte skin in the video.

You can use your own foundation but if it gives a dewy finish, be sure to use some sort of powder to mattify it.

Available here.

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Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil. 

She has pretty defined brows, which are thicker towards the centre of the face and thinner at the outer.

Available here.

wet n wild eyeshadow

Wet n Wild Eyeshdow Trio in Silent Treatment. 

Her shadow action in the video was very minimal, so a sweep of the eyelid color from the trio would be enough to complete the look!

Available here.

maybelline gel liner

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner. 

This eyeliner has been raved about and a much cheaper alternative for the Bobbi Brown gel liner which has gained much fame among all the beauty gurus.

winged eyeliner

(credits : http://www.carmenhong.com/2012/11/how-to-winged-eye-liner.html

We’re going for that style of winged eyeliner that is winged, but nothing over the top and too dramatic.

This practically completes the whole look because she has a very very neutral lip color. But if you’re not comfortable without any lip product, here’s an option.

prestige lip liner

Prestige Lip Liner in Nude. 

Just apply this all over your lips for a natural lip color.

Available here.

Alright! That’s all I have for today, stay tuned for my next post!

Disclaimer : The photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended! I have not been paid to recommend any of the products above and all opinions are mine.

Olivia Wilde Inspired

Time for another celebrity-inspired makeup!

She has acted in Tron Legacy, House and In Time. Yup! Olivia Wilde.

She has a really nice figure that’s accompanied with a square jaw that accentuates her sexiness.

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Her look consists of high cheekbones and a strong eye makeup which makes her blue eyes stand out. The rest of the face would be neutral with a bit of a pinky flush on her cheeks which adds a slight feel of innocence amongst all the sexiness that’s going on.

{ FOUNDATION }

Her type of look is matte, so of course we need a foundation that gives a matte finish.

Drugstore : Revlon Colorstay

Revlon ColorStay

This foundation gives a matte surface (duh.) and also has SPF in it! So if you’re the lazy kind, this can be a 2-in-1 kind of product. This foundation also has 2 different types to suit people with different skin issues. Normal / dry or combo / oily. It’s only $10.99 and there’s a hugeeee variety of shades for you to choose from.

High end : NARS Sheer Matte Foundation

NARS Sheer Matte Foundation

This gives a sheer and matte finish and the coverage can also be built up. So if you’re the kind who wants a totally flawless finish, you can apply this over the areas that needs more coverage. One bottle is priced at $44 and there are 20 different shades to choose from.

{ CONCEALER }

Olivia has a flawless face so for those of us with imperfections that show through under the foundation, this is essential.

Drugstore : Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

This can act as a concealer and highlighter as well, when used under the eyes, it can make them look “brighter” and more awake. Which in turns would focus on the eyes. This is specially formulated for undereyes, but it can also be used for unwanted spots. It’s $8.31 and comes in 6 shades. If you want something else because you’ve been blessed without eye bags, you can opt for the Dark Spot Corrector + Treatment.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

It’s $7.99 and comes in 5 shades.

High end : NARS Creamy Concealer

NARS Creamy Concealer.

This is great at concealing! It’s crease-proof and has moisturizing properties, instead of drying the skin like some products do. $28 and has 10 shades. The wand makes everything more hygienic.

{ EYEBROWS}

Wilde has thin, but full brows and I know some of us are pretty unfortunate and have sparse brows, so this step is needed! But if you’re blessed with full brows, feel free to skip this!

Drugstore : Physicians Formula Brow Definer Automatic Brow Pencil

Physicians Formula Brow Pencil

We don’t really want a think brow pencil / brow wax because it’ll be more difficult to control and our brows might end up too thick. This is a perfect size and comes with a brush too! How convenient. $5.95 with 2 shades available!

High end : Anastasia Brow Wiz

Anastasia Brow Wiz

This has a really really thin pencil on one end, which allows us to define the brows easily. Be careful with the amount of force you apply on the product, or else it’ll break because it’s so thin! The spooly on one end allows you to comb throw the brows and makes us look more polished.

{ MASCARA }

A mascara that lengthens and volumizes well is essential, because the eye area is where we want emphasis on.

Drugstore : Maybelline Volum Express The Falsies mascara

Maybelline The Falsies

This adds volume, lengthens AND doesn’t clump! Clumping of lashes makes them appear unnatural and ugly, and as you can see from Olivia’s lashes, they’re flared out and separated beautifully, so this will work well! Waterproof or not, it’s your choice! Priced at only $5.99, I’d definitely say that this is a steal.

High end : Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara

too faced lashgasm mascara

This mascara has many bristles and with little “hooks” on them that can grab each lash and allows them to flare out to the best of their ability! The color is intense as well, which would attract people to look at them. *eye flirts* $21 only!

{ EYELINER }

This is another product that enhances the looks of the eyes and she has a teensy weensy bit of a winged eyeliner (cat eye) so a pen formula / felt tip would be easier to do that!

Drugstore : L’Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner

L'Oreal Lineur Intense Eyeliner

This has a thin felt tip which would be easy (especially for beginners!) to use, and for a winged effect, this would do the job easily because it is easy to control and we all use pens right? This is just like a pen. It comes in 2 shades, and it’s only $9.49.

High end : Tarte multiplEYE Liquid Liner

Tarte Multipleye liquid liner

This has a really tiny felt tip and has the same properties as the drugstore version.

{ EYESHADOW }

Honestly, you can skip this step because the eyeliner and mascara has done the job of making the eyes the focus points, but if you feel insecure without eyeshadow, here are 2 options.

Drugstore : Maybelline Color Tattoo

Maybelline Color Tattoo

Only Bad to the Bronze or Tough as Taupe is recommended to achieve her look! Those 2 are the most neutral and allows the eyes to stand out more. If you use a color that stands out a lot, your eye area will seem as though there’s a party ongoing around there. A big party. It’s only $5.83 and is an “everyday usage” kind of thing, so it’s worth your money!

High end : Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

Urban-Decay-Naked-Basics-Palette

Not much of a surprise huh? It’s raved about everywhere on YouTube and well, it is worth the hype because the colors are super neutral and versatile, great pigmentation too! It may be $27 and a little pricey, but totally worth it.

{ BLUSH }

A subtle blush is enough for her look because it only adds some “cheekiness” and not to pass off as super lively.

Drugstore : Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush

Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush

I chose a cream blush because it’s much easier to blend and a small amount would go a long way. Be careful not to overdo it though, or else you’ll end up like a joker. Not cool. Any color is fine, but steer clear from bright ones, a subtle and light color is much better! It’s $10.39 and comes in 3 colors!

High end : Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush

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This blush gives a nice glow and there are many colors that are suitable for this look. I specially recommend the coral one, just because it’s so feminine and pretty! It’s $26 and comes in a range of 8 colors to choose from!

{ BRONZER }

To give that sun-kissed glow and an illusion (if you don’t have) of high cheek bones that Olivia has, bronzers can do well in contouring and making it seem like you’ve spent a fair amount of time under the sun!

Drugstore : Rimmel Natural Bronzer

Rimmel Natural Bronzer

This gives a warm glow and helps make you look naturally tanned. Apply it near the bottom of your cheekbones to make that area “sink in” and allow your cheekbones to stand out. It’s only $5.49 and comes in 2 shades to suit your skin tone!

High end : The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer

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This is a matte bronzer and the product can be layered so that you can get your perfect look. Plus point, the packaging is really cute! It’s $19 on beauty.com

{ LIP PRODUCT }

Last but not least, lippies can help complete the whole look. For her kind though, a sheer lippy with minimal amounts of gloss and a natural pink is needed!

Drugstore : L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain

L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Stain

This is hydrating and is a mix between a gloss and a stain. Rose on and On and Pink Perseverance are the only 2 colors recommended because the rest are too bright and they stand out too much when applied. Pink Perseverance might be a little too pinky on some as well. It’s $9.99 and is available in 12 shades!

High end : Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy

Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy

This has been highly raved about by Estee and it is pretty sheer, suitable for the look we’re going for. It is light and gives great hydration too. It’s $32 on sephora.com and there are 12 shades available. I would recommend Tasty Raspberry (above), Dewy Papaya and Juicy Grapefruit as they’re slight pink and almost nude. The rest are a little too dark!

Olivia Wilde

 

Now, spritz on Daisy by Marc Jacobs because it’s a very feminine and pleasant scent.

Outfit : Floral dresses or maxi dresses will do well, along with flats. A pair of simple earrings or necklace will work too, don’t overdo on accessories though! A mini sling bag would look good.

Keep your hairdo simple, either let it down with a little bit of curls or tie it up into a simple ponytail.

I hope you have benefitted from this inspired look and there’ll be many more to come!

Disclaimer : I was not paid by any company to do this, it’s my own honest opinion and something I think would work. It’ll be pretty sweet to be paid LOL but hey, free advertising anyone? Plus these items have caught my eye so well done to the companies who made them!
Also! All the photos aren’t mine and no copyright was intended. Everything mentioned was found on drugstore.com as beauty.com unless stated.

Stay tuned for my next post!

HINT : It’ll be about beginner’s makeup.

Jennifer Carpenter Inspired Makeup

I was just lounging on the couch, and Dexter came on. I didn’t feel like moving to get the remote so I could change the channel, so I stayed on. This led me to Jennifer Carpenter, more known as Debra Morgan on Dexter.

She has a unique beauty. Some might think that her nose is a little odd, some might think that she’s ugly. (That came out on the google search! I think she’s gorgeous.) SO! I got really inspired to do her kind of look.

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She has a really sporty, athletic and fresh look. Something that can suit girls leaning towards the “Tom boy” side, that they can use it everyday. It exudes a youthful glow and makes it seem like a natural, pure beauty.

{ FOUNDATION }

A foundation with a dewy finish is needed, obviously, so here are 2 options!

Drugstore : Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation.

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It’s being sold on drugstore.com at $13.99 with 12 shades to choose from!

High end : NARS Sheer Glow

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Currently available on beauty.com , $44 with a wide selection of 20 shades to choose from.

Tip ; if you can’t find the shade right for you, it’d be a good idea to mix 2 shades together and get the perfect color.

If any of them don’t suit you, leave a comment below and I’ll tell you other options to choose from.

{HIGHLIGHTER} optional

In case you’re using a foundation that does not leave a dewy finish, and maybe a satin or matte finish, don”t fret! Highlighters will come to your rescue.

Drugstore : e.l.f studio baked highlighter

e.l.f studio baked highlighter

This is being sold on eyeslipsface.com at $3 per highlighter. Isn’t that a steal? There’s 3 shades to choose from.

High end : The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer

Mary-Lou Manizer

This a great highlighter! Really shimmery, but there isn’t too much glitter till it comes out chunky and pre-school like. It’s sold on beauty.com for $24. For the price you’re paying, I think it’s worth it.

{BRONZER}

for that sporty look, you don’t really need a blush because you’re under the sun a lot and you’ll get the sun-kissed glow. Bronzers somehow give off that tan look and contours your face well, and can be used for contouring. Cheekbones anyone?

Drugstore : Rimmel Sun Shimmer Shimmering Maxi Bronzer

Rimmel Bronzer

This has some highlight infused in the bronzer, which can add extra shimmer to your face. $6.79 at drugstore.com with other designs to choose from, why another get it?

High end : Jouer Mineral Powder Bronzer

Jouer Bronzer

This has been highly-raved by essiebutton, and I have not tried it before, but I trust her taste! When she used it, it wasn’t too light and neither was it too dark, it was enough to give a sun-kissed glow and contour the cheeks to make it look like you spent more time in the sun than you actually did! $28 at beauty.com with 2 shades available!

{LIP PRODUCTS}

For lips, it has to be something sheer and nothing too bright that might turn those lips into statement lips. The whole face is a neutral palette, so a slight tint on the lips can work.

Drugstore : L’Oreal Colour Riche Le Balm

L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Balm

This shade is in Rose Elixir, and honestly, after looking at all the colors, everything would work well except Caramel Comfort and Pink Satin. One’s too nude while the other is too pink. It’s only $7.95 on drugstore.com and it is my current holy grail lip product. Moisturizing while leaving a fairly glossy finish and providing a sheer color. Love in a tube!

High end : Dior Addict Lip Glow

Dior Addict Lip Glow

Another product that has been highly raved by Estée, and I must say, after seeing how it looks on the lips, it suits the look we’re going for, perfectly. Not too girly and it’s just awesome. $31 on sephora.com , it may be a little pricey, but for the packaging and product, there isn’t much to complain about.

{EYESHADOW}

Since everything is neutral, the eyeshadow color also has to be neutral. Light browns, taupe and bronze are recommended.

drugstore : CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4 Kit Eyeshadows ; Pure Romance

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers

This provides the perfect color that’s needed to create her eyeshadow look. The middle two colors can be used as a base and the darker of the 2 can be the contour color. Highlight at the browbone can also be used! It’s $4.26 at drugstore.com

High end : NARS Duo Eyeshadow ; All About Eve

NARS Duo Eyeshadow

These 2 colors are one of the best to create the look she has. Neutral, not too shimmery either. Available on beauty.com at $34!

{EYEBROWS}

Because Jennifer has full eyebrows, it is essential to fill in ours (if they’re sparse) so they can frame the face as well as hers.

Drugstore : e.l.f eyebrow kit

e.l.f eyebrow kit

This has one side that is wax, and the other is a powder. The powder can be used to set the wax once you’re done and the kit also comes with an angled brush and a sponge tip brush for easily application. It’s only $3 and is available at either drugstore.com or eyeslipsface.com

High end : Anastasia Brow Powder Duo

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This is almost the exact same color as the e.l.f one, but Anastasia Beverly Hills is known for their brow products, so I personally think that their brow powder will fit in perfectly with your brows, as if they’re real. $23 on beauty.com with 4 different shades!

{MASCARA}

Since the whole face is neutral, there is a slightly greater emphasis on the eyes and thus a mascara with great volumizing and lengthening properties is needed.

Drugstore : Revlon Grow Luscious Lash Potion

Revlon Grow Luscious Lash potion Mascara

This lengthens the lashes well and plus the packaging is so eccentric. A little outer-spacey with dreamy mixed together, neat! Only $7.99 on drugstore.com , what are you waiting for?

Hugh end : Benefit They’re Real Mascara

Benefit They're Real Mascara

With all the great reviews I’ve heard, this must be one hell of a mascara. I saw some “swatches” on google and my, my, this mascara volumizes and lengthens the lashes till they seem fake. not that it’s a bad thing, but there’s a huge difference when this is used and when it isn’t. Great to emphasize the eyes! $23 on sephora.com a HUGE steal for the product that you’re buying!

last but not least… {EYELINER}

To add extra mystery and a more sexy and sultry look, opt for an eyeliner that can define the eyes, and create a smokey effect as well.

Drugstore : Physicians Formula Mineral Eyeliner Pencil

Physicians Formula Mineral Eyeliner Pencil

Eyeliner on one end, smudger on the other. You can first define the eye and straw a thick strong line along the area near the lashes and use the smudger to blend out everything and create a soft smokey effect before defining the eyes again, if needed. It’s $6.99 on drugstore.com and there’s 2 shades available!

High end : LORAC Eyeliner Pencil

LORAC Eyeliner Pencil

this is almost the same thing as the Physicians Formula one, just that it isn’t really a pencil pencil that you sharpen, but an eyeliner that’s shaped in a pencil. Get my point? It’s creamier and will glide on a tad easier compared to the drugstore version. $18 at beauty.com with 2 shades available!

Now, throw on a blazer or a plaid button up shirt, accompanied with a simple hairdo, you’re good to go!

Jennifer Carpenter

Also, don’t forget to spritz on some perfume, nothing too girls though!

I hoped you benefitted from this post and stay tuned for another inspired look that will be posted really soon! (Hint : she acted in Tron Legacy!)