MU Diaries #2: Go To Brow Routine

natural everyday makeup look  +  winged liner 

Taking a concealer brush I apply the lightest shade under my brows, drawing a line below the brow bone to shape out where I want the highlight to be and where not to exceed with the brow color later, from the thickest part of the brows all the way to the tail. 

Next using an angled brow brush and medium brown eye shadow, I fill in the basic shape of my brows making sure the sparse areas are covered being careful not the over apply the powder at the thickest part of the brows. Do this using a light hand to maintain the most natural shade and shape. At this point I do not pull the shadow all the way towards the tail because I will be applying a different product in this area. 

Next I use a brow pencil to build a little more shape - drawing light, upward feathery strokes to mimic the actual hairs. 

And then I take a smaller brow brush ( preferably dual ended) and a dab of brow pomade to draw a fine, crisp line along the base of the brows, bottom arch, all the way to the tail and filling in this area for a sharp, deeper but natural gradient finish. Lightly brush through the brow hairs (using the spooly end of the brush) to soften the look. I have learned that warming up the pomade first on the back of my hand before using it helps soften it and makes it easier to work with. I apply product by gently pressing the sides of the brush onto the pomade. Defining the bottom of the brows gives them dimension and emphasizes a clean finish :)

Brush through the brows with tinted brow gel to seal the deal and lastly pat on some translucent powder where  the concealer was first placed to mattify the overall look and you're done!

Photo Details:

Products - 

Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette Hidden Agenda  LIGHT

Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Mahogany 10

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz SOFT BROWN

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomadee EBONY

Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel CHOCOLATE

Brushes - 

Sigma F70 Concealer Brush

realTechniques Brow Brush (from the starter set)

 Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Duo Brush #7

Coastal Scents Medium Eye Shadow Brush (Smokey Eyes Brush Set)

Bella fell asleep while keeping me company ♥♥♥

BTW I got my ring at ALDO Accessories at Westfield Valleyfair Mall

Time to remove the FUN  :(   this is one brow without makeup, I know, I really jacked up my brows by over plucking LOL!

How I do my brows :)

Styles for the Season: Fall Colors

capture your feelings for the season through color

Warm. Rich. Festive.

~  the top 3 words that come to mind when I think of Fall/Autumn ~

Tis the season of layered clothing, boots and pumpkin spice lattes. What I'm most excited about are the shades that enhance beauty because let's face it, the change in seasons are all about Color - warm tones such as maroons and burgundies, rich reds and the vibrance of gold in jewelry or accent pieces. Pops of colors to add that extra oomph to our wardrobe #OOTD - for example arm candy such as wristlets and clutches. Invest in a festive piece that you can bring out yearly that has structure but is timeless. Something simple and stylish that could add class and functionality to an attire.

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Nail polish: 

Sally Hansen - Wine Stock, Bare Dare and Clear'd For Take Off (available at CVS, Walgreen, Target and Walmart)

Lipsticks: 

Mac Cosmetics

Ruby Woo

Estee Lauder 

Rose Tea

Lip Balm: 

Pacifica Beauty Coconut Kiss Lip Butter

Blissed Out

Face: 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush

Mood Exposure

Accessories: 

ALDO clutch

Whitebread

Drink: brewed coffee Dunkin' Donuts Caramel Coffee Cake in a black mug