Monday, April 7, 2014

Retro Makeup Tutorial + Giveaway

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You all know that I'm a drugstore makeup girl. No muss, no fuss. I usually like to stick to my eyeliner, mascara, light foundation, lip balm ritual and only deviate when I get it in my head that "maybe this time I'll be good at the smoky eye!" By the way, I'm never good at the smoky eye. What's the trick people? Spongues? Q-Tips? Help me!

I have learned, in all my makeup ineptitude, that the one trick that adds some instant glamour and isn't difficult is the cat eye or winged eyeliner. Want to feel sexy instantly? Wing that black eyeliner ladies! Today, with some Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara, Stay Matte foundation, and their bronzer and eyeshadow palette (all from Walmart), I'm going to show you via GIFs and gratuitous photos of myself how to achieve a new makeup look. As Rimmel is celebrating their 180th anniversary (what?!) this month, I've this is a totally retro (yet glam and wearable) look! This is appropriate for lazy weekends at home when you have nothing else to do, or anytime you're going out to a nice, lowlit dinner date. At the end of my post, there's also an awesome Rimmel sweepstakes for you to enter to win some great $50 baskets worth of makeup goodies.

 

You can find each of the Rimmel products that I used at Walmart and there is an awesome $1 coupon off Rimmel in your Sunday newspaper inserts. Keep an eye out. I was wowed by the effect of the mascara (it added some serious oomph) and the foundation offered insanely good coverage without feeling heavy.



1. Moisturizer is the key to getting your foundation to apply nicely. It also helps you correct smudges with your eyeliner easily. Apply a thin coat to your clean face before starting.


2. I always apply my eyeliner first as it is the most smudgy and I want to be able to use coverup/foundation to correct my errors. To achieve a cat-eye or winged liner, I draw a line across my top lip (pull your eyelid out to get the lash line covered) slanting up at the end about a 1/4" toward the end of my brow. Then draw another line coming out of the center of your eye and across your lid to meet the winged liner. Try to keep your pencil or liquid lines straight, making an acute angle. Fill in the triangle gently.


3. Next step, mascara! I apply three coats (letting each dry slightly before applying the next) to achieve a really punchy look and big lashes.


4. Apply your Stay Matte foundation to the face. I usually target the chin, under my eyes, my T-zone, and down the center of my nose. This helps me create contours, shapes and shadows. For extra contouring, apply bronzer in a C shape starting from your brow and curving underneath the cheek bone. Then add in some blush on the cheekbone above the bronzer to top it off!


5. Top the entire look off with a bright red lip! Voila! You're done. 

Some shots of the final product with a simple bun at the nape of the neck are below.






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25 comments

  1. I love this post! Your makeup looks gorgeous and natural!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  2. STUNNING look and tutorial! LOVE the gif's, also PS you're beautiful! Also, PS for me entry to this giveaway: I'd totally try to rock an eclectic retro look like you!

    XO Sahra
    Que Sera Sahra

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  3. holy crap, you look AMAZING!! You should do your makeup like this all the time

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  4. I love the retro glam look. After looking at your pictures on this blog post I really love how you do your makeup. It looks so natural. (: I love the natural effortless look. I hope I win this giveaway . Thank you for hosting it. My email is perezashley60@hotmail.com

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  5. great tutorial girl u look so retro glam! i love how u use drug store makeup (which is most of what i use too!) so relate-able :)

    XO Meghan
    citrus fashion

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  6. I'd like to experiment with bronzer. I haven't tried it yet but now that summer is approaching I think I should learn.

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  7. ah I love this! you know how to pull off a cat-eye!
    xo Jessica
    www.NewlyLoved.com

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  8. That last picture is breathtaking. You are so lovely, and this is a great tutorial.

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  9. You gorgeous lady! Definitely look like a screen siren! And I've always loved your pretty freckles :)
    xx
    Here&Now

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  10. Ok, first of all I love this post because I am a fan of beauty posts but also, you look freakin gorge! Seriously, the hair and makeup is perfect, these photos are seriously stunning! Also, those GIF things are really neat - great post! xoxo

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  11. oh my goodness...love this giveaway and this blog post...you are so gorgeous and love the way you showed how you apply everything! I am a bronzer lover, so i would love to play around with their bronzers and bb creams! crossing my fingers! xo

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  12. So pretty! I would love to create a smoky eye and nude lip!

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  13. I'd like to go with a put-together-mom look (think Claire from Modern Family).

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  14. Love the mod look! I would definitely try a Twiggy inspired look. xx RenaKiss and Make Up

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  15. i want the whole "has on makeup to look like she is not wearing makeup" thing

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  16. love this look! This is my go-to for everyday and special occasions!

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  17. I would create a date night sexy look!

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  18. I have tried to do the cat eye look but it just doesn't seem to come out. Maybe with Rimmel I would have better luck!

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  19. You look absolutely stunning! I'm a big fan of drug store products and now I have some new products I'll have to try :)

    http://kacieskloset.blogspot.com/

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  20. I've tried doing the winged eyeliner in the past and failed hardcore. I'm going to use your tutorial and give it a whirl again. :)

    PS: Try Rimmel's primer; it makes your skin feel so silky!

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  21. Gorgeous look! I love it :) What color are you wearing on your lips? I have to know!

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  22. I think you are definitely NOT inept when it comes to make up. Love your look and I cant wait to go to Walmart to grab these Rimmel products! #client

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  23. Love this! I have no clue what I am doing when I put makeup on lol

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  24. As a girl in need of every kind of makeup tutorial, thank you for sharing! This looks so easy and comes out so chic that I'm going to have to try it out ASAP! xx

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