Kylie Jenner Inspired Shimmery Eye Makeup Tutorial (Day-Time Appropriate)

Okay.  Stop.  Before anyone rolls their eyes and thinks, "NO MORE KYLIE JENNER MAKEUP TUTORIALS!", let me just say that this one isn't her normal "go-to" "no makeup makeup" look.  I was scrolling through my Instagram feed the other day and came across this absolutely stunning makeup.  Kylie isn't known for her bold or daring makeup, so this was pretty out-of-the-box for her.

I wanted to turn this beautiful look into something wearable for daytime, but not totally get rid of how pretty and simple it is.

I toned the sparkle down a bit but hopefully kept the integrity of the look!  Shimmery, warm toned neutral shadows with long, fluttery lashes, and a smoked out black liner really amp up a simple neutral eye.  I tried to lighten up the colors a bit while still creating that sparkly, halo effect.

I'm sorry I didn't do a full face for this -- I just got so excited by the eyes that I forgot to do any face for y'all!

If you want this look, the tutorial is after the jump!

Makeup Geek Eyeshadows!! (+ Z-Palette)

Getting packages in the mail is like waking up on Christmas morning sometimes.  I had been (im)patiently awaiting the arrival of my new Makeup Geek single eyeshadows for what seemed like ages.  The hype surrounding these little guys is insane, so I caved and decided to try them out for myself.

At only $6 a pop, they're super affordable for the quality of the product.  They're not the cheapest shadows out there (Colour Pop singles are only $5, and Morphe shadows are legit only $2 each -- which I'll be doing another review on shortly!), but how can you beat $6 when shadows like MAC are $10?

The downside (if it even is a downside) to buying eyeshadow singles is the fact that they need to be housed somewhere!  Because they don't come in their own little plastic containers, they are susceptible to breakage, dryness, and just overall wear and tear.  That is where something like a Z-palette comes into play.  There are a few dupes and different brands out on the market, but I don't think there's anything like the original.  Since I hate to be boring, I picked up the large leopard palette -- and I know it can seem pretty pricey at a hefty $20, but it's totally worth it.  Think of all the money you can save by buying de-potted shadow pans!

The shadows come in cute little packets, ready to be unpacked and arranged in the Z-palette whichever way your heart desires.  The pans are metallic, and the Z-palette has a magnetized bottom, so the shadows cling right in and don't move around unless you physically decide to shift them or take them out.

I decided to put my favorite MakeUp ForEver shadows in my palette (bottom row), along with my newly acquired Makeup Geek (top row) and Morphe Brushes (middle row) ones.

[As per usual, just click the photos to enlarge them!!]  I, of course, spent my time picking pretty neutrals to add to my collection.  I'm almost getting irritated at myself with how many neutral shades I currently own -- and keep buying -- but I can't help it!  I'm like a moth to a flame.  (But like I said, be on the lookout for a review on the Morphe shades, which aren't as neutral!)

The Makeup Geek shadow pans are the same size as MAC cosmetics and Morphe shadows.  MakeUp ForEver pans are quite a bit larger than the standard pan size, but they are also $21 each, sooo.. you do the math.

The swatches below were taken in both natural sunlight and the artificial lighting in my bedroom.  The top row is over Too Faced Shadow Insurance shadow primer, and the bottom row is over my natural skin, sans any primer:

Natural sunlight

Natural sunlight 

Natural sunlight 

Artificial lighting

For the price of only $6 each, I think the quality of these shadows is on point.  They're not as creamy or buttery as, say, my MakeUp ForEver (which are $21 each) or NARS shadows (which are $25 each), but they're definitely alright for their price point.  And for comparison's sake, they're much less powdery than the W7 Naked palette dupe shadows that I recently reviewed.

The pigmentation is great, as you can see from the swatches above.  Even without primer, the colors really pop on the skin, with minimal fallout.  The formula blends out incredibly well, and will be great for layering and buffing for multi-dimensional makeup looks.

All in all, the Makeup Geek singles eyeshadows are definitely worth the buy!  I will create and post a makeup tutorial using only these Makeup Geek shadows soon :)

Warm+Simple Eye PICTORIAL

Dun dun dunnnnnnn.  Okay.  I'm trying something new and even less complex than my GRWM post from earlier -- a PICTORIAL!  It is basically a super quick tutorial only comprised of pictures!  But to make it a little more informative, I've also just listed the products used in each step.  

I'll get back to writing full tutorials soon, but I've been waiting until I've created a fun look instead of these basic ones.  I definitely have some different looks lined up for the near future (a navy smokey eye, a pop of color look, + more), with some new products, and will get back to real tutorials ASAP!

But for now, here's a boring pictorial of my basic warm, smokey-ish, simple winter eye makeup (and I apologize for the weird lighting -- it was actually sunny the day I did this, and some photos were taken when the sun would hide behind clouds):

PICtorial after the jump!

DIY Fairy Light Mason Jar Nightlight!!

If I see something I like -- room decor, furniture, clothing, etc. -- I always ask myself if I can make it myself without having to buy it.  Not only do I enjoy creating DIY projects, it also can save a ton of money.  Plus, there's a sort of self satisfaction when you look at your own creation and love it.

I recently saw an adorable fairy light mason jar nightlight, and I immediately knew I wanted one.  The look of little fairies or fireflies flying in the jar is too cute.  And I also realized how easy it would be to put one together on my own.  These jar lights can retail for upwards of $30 a piece!  I created mine for only $8 (I already had the lace and twine in my craft stash, but more on that later).  $8 for this gorgeous, adorable fairy light mason jar nightlight!  It's extremely simple and easy to make!

Read on for the tutorial.

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1.  Open your LED Moon Lights and follow the instructions to activate them and turn them on -- make sure they work before you create the nightlight!

You can find these warm white lights at JoAnn Fabrics for $6 here, or certain discount craft websites like Sunshine for $5 here.

2.  Pick up a standard 1 pint mason jar.  These can be found in a ton of stores -- they sell them individually at Michael's Craft stores and Wal-Mart usually -- for only $1-$2 a pop.  You can also get them on Amazon, eBay, or just by searching for mason jars on Google.  (If you can find a use for a bunch of them, Wal-Mart has a great deal for 12 jars for $10!)

Take apart the jar into the three separate pieces.

3.  Using standard super glue, glue the battery pack to the disc part of the mason jar lid, on the inside of the lid (the side that faces down into the jar).  Make sure to glue down the side of the battery pack that doesn't have the flap to open it up to change the batteries.  

Press the battery pack down firmly against the lid, and leave it alone for a while to ensure that it's completely dry.

4.  Use (or buy, if you don't have any) a pretty lace trim to decorate the outside of the jar.  Circle the trim around the jar two times, and cut the lace accordingly.  With the same super glue, secure the end of the lace to the jar itself -- I recommend using super glue for this because you're trying to secure lace to glass (as opposed to fabric glue, which you'll use later).  

If you don't have a big craft stash like me, you can find pretty ribbon at Michaels' or JoAnn Fabrics.  Sometimes even the Dollar Store can have some pretty laces!  And if you don't want to use a cream color (like I clearly do), you can use any color lace you want, to match any theme or room of your choice.

5.  Circle the trim around the jar twice, and glue down the end of the trim with some permanent fabric glue.  I also have this in my craft stash, but you can find some good permanent fabric glue for $3 at Michael's.   

6.  At the end of the lace (where you just secured the two ends together), dab another dollop of fabric glue and secure the end of a long piece of twine to the trim.  You can also buy basic twine at any craft or home improvement store -- it's usually super cheap and easy to find!

Continue to circle the twine around the jar until you've created a thick band of twine (to your liking).

7.  Cut the end of the twine and fabric glue the end to the rest of the twine.  Try to cut it off where the first end starts.  (All of the cutting and gluing should be happening along the same "seam".)  

8.  Once the battery pack is VERY secure to the top of the mason jar lid, carefully lower the strand of LED lights into the jar and place the lid on top.  If you don't wait until the battery pack is dry, the pack might fall loose from the lid and make a super glue mess all over the lights.

9.  Screw the second part of the lid onto the jar tight, and VOILA!

You have yourself a homemade, DIY fairy light mason jar nightlight!

It's even cute when the lights are turned off, and makes a pretty accessory for your bedroom or any room in the house. 

They're even great for outdoor entertaining in the summer!  Just turn them on when you're outside as the sun is setting, and watch them illuminate a party or get together on your patio or porch during the night.

The LED lights are surprisingly powerful and can light up quite a large space!  And for such an inexpensive project, you can make a bunch of them and really impress your friends and family.  Make your own adorable custom DIY fairy light mason jar nightlight for under $10 and spice up any room in your house.  They're cute AND practical!