Taking a Break!

Hey guys! I've decided to take a break from blogging and social media stuff because I want to focus on school and family. Hope to be back soon. Thanks for understanding!

Alternatives to Eyelid Primer + Homemade Eyelid Primer

Hi dolls! So my issue I want to discuss today is oily eyelids. Oh my god, I'll put eyeshadow on and it'll crease and fade. I hate that. I really don't feel like paying horrific amounts of money to buy a eyelid primer. I know E.L.F. and other makeup brands have cheap primers, but I'd like to try out some other remedies than going out and buy more products. So I thought I'd find alternatives to eyelid primers.

There are few very known alternatives to eyelid primers. A few of the most common are concealers and foundations. Reading around on other blogs and from other makeup gurus and artist, I've heard of them using vaseline or pertroleum jelly. I don't think I'd try this because to me it seems to sticky, which is sort of the purpose, and thick. I think it will just look cakey with vaseline, but who knows. I might just have to try it. Also when using foundation and concealer, which I do all the time, is great way too. I never set it with a powder though. Many others have said that the powder sets the foundation and/or concealer, so I shall try that also. Next, I think this is pretty obvious to every girl who wears makeup. Using eye shade sticks (NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils) and I would think even eyeliner, along with cream eyeshadows are awesome. This gives you color and a nice base to start off with. Again, I have read many reviews and tips online and have found out that many makeup artist skip the primer all together and use cream eyeshadows instead. One very common one is the Maybelline Color Tattoo in "Too Cool". I am actually doing a review on one of Maybelline Color Tattoos soon, so keep a look out for that. Back to "Too Cool". Not only does this bright white base give you the satisfaction of keeping your shadows in place, but it helps your shadow show its true colors. The white makes the colors pop! I think that about all the alternatives to eyeshadow I have found.

Now you don't have to necessarily use alternative products as an eyelid primer, but you can make your own! Here's what you need:

- A container to put your concoction in
- A liquid foundation and/or concealer
- A body butter (preferably unscented)

You want to use equal parts of each product. I've heard that use want to use a true body butter and not lotion or moisturizer because the oil/moisturizer will make the eyeshadows slip right off.

Okay, I think that's about it for today's post. Hope yall enjoyed it and let me know what you think.

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New Youtube!

Okay everyone, I want to make all of you aware that fashionfanatic77 is coming down on Youtube. I will now be using Fashionfanatic77blog on Youtube. I have recently tied my blog, youtube, and gmail accounts together and I'm ecstatic . All the different log ins and everything was driving me nuts. I have re uploaded my Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara Video Post to my new youtube account ,but thats the only one, so I hope yall enjoy my new youtube and my new email for this account is fashionfanatic77blog@gmail.com. and you can also still reach me at fashionfanatic77@hotmail.com but that will also be coming down soon too.

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Cover Girl's Tapestry Taupe Eyeshadow

Hey dolls! I hope you all enjoyed my last video post on Maybelline’s Mega Plush Mascara. If you didn’t see it, I’ll link it below. Anyway, let’s get started.

So, today I want to share this fascinating find of mine. Around Christmas time I went on a search to find an incredible cheap eye shadow that I could sweep on my lids in hurry and go. While looking at the cover girl eye shadows, I saw one that really stood out to me. This eye shadow is a light taupe, hints the name “Tapestry Taupe”. Cover girl has done really well with this color.

I’ve also heard that this color is a great dupe for MAC’s Satin Taupe. Here’s a picture I found on the internet through Google comparing the two. As you can see they look very much of the same.

This picture is not mine. I found it through Google and I am not claiming this picture. Just using this picture as refrence.

Now for the packaging. I was really surprised by this because it isn’t the usual blue packaging from cover girl. It has a black bottom with a clear flip top. I think the material of the new packaging is great though. I find it a lot stronger of a plastic than the old blue packaging. This is great because if you throw this in your purse, it makes it a lot harder to break the plastic.



Sorry it's sideways.



Another thing I really like, is the tiny applicator included. I usually don’t use these, but on the go it’s great. Especially because you’re not blending more than one color.  I’ve also found that this is a great highlight color for your brow bone if you only sweep a little on. Otherwise, it really does look like you put one shade all the way to you brows.

Anyway, guys! This is it for today. Check out my YouTube channel, comment below, follow me, and subscribe for more videos and post. If you just wanna check in and say hi, that’s okay too. Until next time, stay beautiful.

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Something New!!! & Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara

Hey dolls! So I've been slagging in posting lately, but I have a great reason. I was planning a video post for yall. I decided to change things up a bit.

Here the video post:

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Nail of the Day- Wet n' Wild Fergie's Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hey my dolls! I haven't done a nail post in a long time and I decided that today was the day to turn that around. Today, I have a Wet n' Wild polish for you guys. If you know me I love their "fast dry"'s. Anyway this particular polish is from the Fergie line. I think this polish is great because it's so colorful and uinque. This polish doesn't only have the cute colorful stars ,but it also has glitter for some shimmer too. Not only do I like the polish it self, but the brush is awesome. It's wide, but flexible at the same time, so it helps you get the glitter and stars out of the bottle.

I find that this polish has so many ways to be worn. You can wear it on your natural nails or painted ones. I've looked around the internet and when you type this polish in, tons of ideas come up in the images section. I saw this polish over white, black, grey, a dusty blue, pink, and so many more. It all depends on the look you're going for. This product is very vesatile when it comes to styling it.

Now the product is great. The brush is great, but what about it's packaging. Yall, this packaging is soo.... Fergie. I mean you look at the bottle from a few feet away in a store and go "Yep, that's gotta be Fergie's new polish collection." Seriously I love it. Her name is printed in this beautiful font on the front and around the bottom of the handle in silver trim. I think my favorite part is the huge "F" on the top of the brushe's handle. I just find that not only the polish, but the packaging and the product have so much character and style. Who wouldn't want this to add to their collection?

Keep in mind that I did get this for my birthday back in November. I'm not sure where this was bought and where it's sold, along with how much it costed. I'm pretty sure that any store that sells Wet n' Wild will have this collection. I've seen Wet n' Wild at the Dollar General, and maybe Walmart, but don't quote me on that.

Anyway, if you're looking for a great way to bring life to your nails and have a little fun, this polish is way to go. I've only tried this one and I can't wait to try the others because I heard that there is a beautiful teal and lime green. Well, who knew you could talk so much about one bottle of nail polish? Have a great sparkly day!

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E.L.F. 83 Piece Essential Makeup Collection Review

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share one of my Christmas gifts. I got the E.L.F. 83 Piece Essential Makeup Collection. This is actually my first thing ever from E.L.F. So far, I find the quality awesome. It comes with many things in this one kit.

This collection includes:

64 eyeshadows

8 lip gloss shades

4 blush shades

4 bronzer shades

1 lip brush

1 eye brush

1 face brush

Okay, so as yall can see this collection contains a lot of products and it is very easy to create a full face of makeup with this collection. First off, I want to talk about the eyeshadows. There is such a huge range of colors and they are so very pigmented. I love how you can do a smoky eye, a bright eye, or just a natural everyday eye. You can take a day look to night. The possibilities are endless and I love that.

Next, for the lip glosses. I found that these are some very pretty colors, but I also find that these don’t show up on the lips. It might just be me, but the rest of the palette makes up for it.

The bronzer and blush shades are probably my favorite, besides the eyeshadows. As far as the bronzers go, a very little goes a long way. Also I find the blushes have a satiny finish, but they are some very neutral shades and they are great.

Last in the collection, are the brushes. These brushes amazed me. Even though I found them hard to use because of the short handle/stem, I love their pickup on color and how they apply the products evenly. Also this collection has a mirror. I don’t use the mirror on mine, but it sure is handy for when you don’t have one.

I think that’s about it. I just wanted to let yall know my thoughts on this collection. This is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own. I’ve only used this palette for about 2 and half weeks now, so my thoughts on it might change in the future.

I hope yall enjoyed this little review today. Let me know what yall think of this palette. If yall are skeptical about maybe buying this collection, I say get it and try it for yourself. You might have different results. I think this product is so worth what it cost, if not a little more. If you’re wondering where to buy this product, check out the ELF cosmetics website and I’ve also seen this palette at Target.com

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Just a little Update

Hey everyone! I know I've been slow with post ,but I've been really busy and I still sort of am. I just wanted to let yall know that I'm still here and I have some great things planned for yall in the upcoming year. Comment below any request you have and don't forget to subscribe. I also wanna let yall know that I now have a twitter: fashfanatic77. Keep in touch!

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2013!

Hey guys! Just wanted to say:


Happy New Year!!!

Have you made your resolutions yet? If so, share them in the comments below! Ohh, that rhymed!

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Christmas Haul?!?

Hey guys! I was just wondering if yall wanted me to do a Christmas Haul for 2012. I got a good bit of beauty and fashion stuf, so let me know. I got some makeup sets and clothing. Just wanted to know, so that I can get that up for yall! Comment below on what you think!

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Hey guys I just popped in today to say:

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Today's Project: A Nail Art Recreation- Holdiay Edition

Hey everyone! So today I wanted to do a holiday nail for Christmas being tomorrow. Looking through images online I found a few that I really liked but this one really stood out to me. I decided to recreate this nail art. I was never really good at "art" and "creativity". Turns out, I'm still not. Anyway my version came out a little "messy" but you can still tell my interpretation of the design. Anyway I thought I'd show you the original I tried to recreate. Disclaimer: This is not my image. I just tried to recreate this design.

Of course, the most trouble I had were the leaves. Anyway, I just wanted to show you my holiday manicure for Christmas this year. Let me know if you'd like to see a nail art design for New Year's. Comment below about what your fabulous five fingers will being wearing to Christmas dinner. Thanks guys and gals!

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Happy Holidays from Fashionfanatic77

Holiday Snowflake Nails

What's up, everyone? So yesterday I painted my nails and I thought I'd share this cute holiday design with yall. I was looking around on the internet and found a few pictures of holiday nail art. I wanted one that was really simple and didn't take a lot of time. So I actually found this pic that inspired my present manicure.

I found this design really pretty, but also really detailed. I loved the snowflakes and just the creativness of it. Anyway, I'm not too good at drawing and keeping my handing super steady, so I decided to turn to my Salon Express. If yall would like a review or tutorial on how to do it, let me know. Anyway, it came with five plates and I found a plate that had a snowflake-like design. I really wish they would've had something like in the inspired picture, but oh well. First I painted my nail with a base coat because the red polishes tend to stain my nails. Then I started by painting my nails with the Sally Hansen Diamond Strenght nail polish in the shade Honeymoon Red.

After appyling two coats of that and letting it completely dry, I got out my Salon Express and picked my plate. I used the SE20 plate, by the plate. Here's a pic of it.

Now you can see which design I chose. I next took my ole' white striper and painted the three "snowflakes". I scrapped the excess paint away and transfered to my stamper. From there I put that on my thumbs and repeated on the other hand. Next for my ring fingers, I used my white striper to paint only the big "snowflake". I then scrapped, transfered and put it on my both of my ring fingers. Lastly, I used a topcoat after everything was dry and I was done. Let me know if you want more holiday nail post. Oh, I almost forgot. Here is the finished product.

 Well there you go. I hope yall enjoyed this little fun tutorial. I had a lot of fun making it for you guys. Leave comments below on what you think and maybe some future post you'd like to see. Happy Holidays!

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Nail Post?

Hey everyone. While thinking of some ideas to blog about, I thought about doing maybe a every other day nail post or every week. I'm sorry to say that I'm probably won't commit to a daily, but I can try, if yall want. Anyways let me know what yall think? If you have any other ideas leave them in the comments below.

This or That Tag

I decided to do the first ever tag on my blog. I pick a pretty simple one. My choice is in the highlighted color. Sorry if it's hard to read or, if it's messy.

Makeup:
blush or bronzer
lip gloss or lipstick
eye liner or mascara
foundation or concealer
neutral or color eye shadow
pressed or loose eye shadows
brushes or sponges

Nails:
OPI or china glaze
Long or short
Acrylic or natural
Brights or darks
Flower or no flower

Body:
perfume or body splash
lotion or body butter
body wash or soap
lush or other bath company

Fashion:
jeans or sweat pants
long sleeve of short
dresses or skirts
stripes or plaid
flip flops or sandals
scarves or hats
studs or dangly earrings
necklaces or bracelets
heels or flats
cowboy boots or riding boots
jacket or hoodie
forever 21 or charlotte russe
abercombie or Hollister
saks 5th or nordstrom

Hair:
curly or straight
bun or ponytail
bobby pins or butterfly clips
hair spray or gel
long or short
light or dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs
up or down


Hope yall enjoyed my first tag. Love yall!

Blue & Gold Eye Shadow Blogtorial

Blue and Gold Eye shadow Blogtorial

What you’ll need:

Products:

Eyelid Primer/ Cream Eye shadow

Brownish-Gold Shadow

Yellow-Gold Shadow

Navy Blue or Dark Blue Shadow

Highlight Shadow or Pigment

Mascara

Brushes:

Flat-shader brush

Domed-crease brush

Fluffy blending brush

Optional:

Eyeliner

Lip gloss or Lipstick

1)      Start off by priming both of your eyes with an eye primer or cream shadow. Make sure to prime the eyelid all the way up to the brow. Since I don’t own a primer, I used a white cream shadow. I found it really made the colors pop.

2)      Taking the brownish-gold color, using a flat-shader brush, lightly pat the shadow onto your lid.

3)      Next, take the yellow-gold color. I used the yellow-gold from my Color Me Glow Palette that I got at Walgreens for $.99. I did a haul a while back on it. Take this color on your flat-shader brush and apply it on the lid over the brown-gold color, focusing on the inner 2/3 of the eye lid.

4)      Using your Dark or Navy Blue, use the domes-crease brush to start applying color to your outer crease. Build it up as you go. For the blue, I used Skeletrina by Tokidoki. I got mine for $15 at Sephora. You can get it here: http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?skuId=1217462&productId=P257114&_requestid=141202#!keyword=skeletrina

5)      Finally, apply a highlight color below the brow bone. I used a shimmery white. Next, line your lower lashes with the navy and gold. Taking the navy blue, I line my outer half lower lashes, and with the yellow-gold shadow I lined my inner half lower lashes.

6)      Lastly, apply mascara. Any color could work. I think black would darken the look. You could also you gold, too for extra shimmer. I used navy blue mascara. It gave the look something different than if I would’ve used black.

Optional: Use an eye liner to darken the look or add some shimmer.  You can use just about any color you want. I didn’t use eye liner, but I think a black, gold, or navy liner would look really well.

To Complete the Look:

1)      Use a light pink, natural, or nude lip stick or lip gloss. I think it would be better to use a natural lip instead of a bold one, because a bold lip will draw away attention from the eyes. I think something with a gold undertone would look really nice. I used a lip gloss to complete my look. It’s a Liplicious from Bath and Body Works, in the flavor Sparking Plum. This color is basically a reddish-purple plum color and it tastes just like a plum, to me. My only problem with this lip gloss is that I can’t keep it on. I end up eating the lip gloss off my lips before I get out the door.

2)      Use a light blush or bronzer. I find that the blue and gold reminds me of a sailor look. You can use the bronzer to get that tan sailor look, if that’s what you’re going for.

I hope yall really enjoyed this “blogtorial”. I just made that word up, but I think that’s what I’ll call them from now on. I really worked hard on this tutorial so leave comments below, and let me know what you think. Keep your eyes open for more upcoming “Blogtorials”.  Any request?

Disclaimer: I came up with this tutorial all on my own, so if there is another similar to mine, it’s a coincidence. None of the products I mentioned are sponsored in any way. All the writing is straight from me. No plagiarism. Also, all opinions are my own and I stand by them.

I'm back!

Hello, everyone. I haven't been blogging in a long time, but I'd like to try and start blogging again. If there are any tutorials, reviews, or any other post you would like to see, let me know.

October Horoscopes and Upcoming Music Releases

Hey guys! I know I'm a little late on update the horoscopes and upcoming music releases. I just finished updating them. Maybe Check them out and keep your eyes open for Halloween fun on this blog. Happy Halloween!

New Video Up!

Hey guys! I just uploaded a new video to YouTube. Let me know what yall think.

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Polls!

Hey you guys! I would like to know if there are any polls you'd like to see or be able to vote on. If any comment below. Don't forget to vote on this month's poll on your favorite makeup brand. Have fun!

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