Go-To Evening Smokey Eye Look - Simple, Subtle, and Sexy!

    I did this post on a whim because I thought I'd let you all in on my go-to smokey eye for the evening. I like this look because it's simple to do, and it goes with any outfit. Plus, all but one of the products that are used are inexpensive brands, and the eyeshadows all come from the same Coastal Scents 88 original palette. For some reason, I always tend to wait last minute to start on my makeup before it's time to go out, and a look like this has helped me with being more efficient with my time.

Products used:
Face:
~ Foundation Primer: Rimmel Fix & Perfect 001
~ Foundation: Revlon PhotoReady in 008 Golden Beige
~ Face Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Beige
~ Concealer: Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Medium
~ Contour: NYX Matte Bronzer in MBB 05 Deep Tan
~ Highlight: MAC Pigment in Vanilla

Eyes:
~ Eyebrows: NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Dark Brown/Brown
~ Eyeliner: Maybelline Master Precise in Black
~ Eyeshadow Primer: Hard Candy Eyeshadow Primer
~ Eye Shadows: Coastal Scents 88 Original Palette
~ Mascara: CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume in Very Black and
   Hard Candy Ginormous Lashes in Carbon Black

Lips:
~ Lip Liner: NYX Lip Liner Pencil in 810 Natural 
~ Lipstick: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo
~ Lipgloss: L'oreal Colour Juice in Bubble Gum

Tools:
~ EcoTools Angle Brush
~ Sonia Kashuk Travel-Sized Flat Powder Brush
~ FaceSecrets Bronzer Brush
~ Coastal Scents Flat Eyeshadow Brush
~ Sedona Lace Brushes: EB 13, EB 15

    Having a more subtle eye look is a great way to really accentuate the eyes you were born with instead of masking them. Now you can spend more time having fun with your friends instead of working on your makeup ;) I hope you all enjoyed this evening smokey eye look!

Erica
XOXO

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain'' ~Marley

                 

    Music has always played a big role in my life. Sometimes it's uncomfortable or even scary to verbally express exactly what you're feeling at the moment. Rather than suppressing your emotions, you can turn to music to gain comfort or fulfillment. It's always intriguing to me how expression through music can reach out to a wide range of people. Music really is capable of bringing people together. Whatever you're feeling right now, I guarantee you can find a song that you can relate to.

   
    After I graduated college, my parents gave me one of the best gifts I had ever received... an acoustic guitar. I used to always mess around on my dad's electric guitar growing up, but always wanted a guitar to call my own. I basically learned different chords and full songs online, so I could play and sing for the fun of it. I am definitely still learning, and I'm not the best singer. I think if you're doing something that makes you happy, why stop?
    I recently put up my first ever video on YouTube of a cover I did of James Arthur's version of Tulisa's song Young. He did such an amazing version of the song that I really wanted to try it out. I learned the song soon after I heard his version, and I know mine's pretty rough by comparison, but I truly had a fun time doing it. I'm definitely going to still keep at educating myself on the guitar. It's such a beautiful instrument.

Erica
XOXO