Oscars 2013: Blue is the New Black

Hello again! I hope you were all watching the Oscars, as there was a refreshing trend with the gowns of the attendees.Yup, blue has made a comeback. I was glad to see my favourite hue steal the fashion spotlight, as I feel its one of the only colours that can be flattering on anybody. Here are some of the best blue gowns from the Oscars.

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Look of the Day (LOTD): Two-Toned Liner!

Hello everyone! What a wonderful Saturday! I know most Canadians have a long weekend this month, but its for Remembrance Day. I hope everyone is safe this long weekend! I realized that I have not been wearing makeup as much lately, so I decided just to layer two eyeliners together, which seems perfect for such a great day. I remember when this used to be in fashion back in middle school, mostly because the double-sided Rimmel liners were the most handy, but turns out, it became a major hit among makeup lovers as well!Who knew such an innocent fashion attempt was actually a global trend. I also highlighted the inner corners of my eyes, to soften the look. What are your favourite ways to wear two-toned liner?Well, I'm off to go see a movie! Hope you all have a great day!






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Rainy Day Manicure

Hello my wonderful reads! How are all of you today? Today was a very rainy Sunday, perfect for just staying indoors and watching movies.I was out for most of the day, doing a few errands,but came home and snuggled under a blanket, watching Spider-Man 3(one of those movies you see 5 million times, yet still enjoy watching haha). It would rain one moment, and be sunny the next, as well as a bit chilly. Not exactly May weather, in my opinion. At least it hasn't snowed yet, as it has happened a few times in May.

For those of you that live in Canada, you are probably getting the most out of this May long-weekend, before school/work resumes, because of Victoria Day. I have school off until Tuesday, then back to work :( Oh well, I had Friday off, so I guess that should suffice.

Before I sign off for the night, here is a picture of the manicure I gave myself today. It is a simple design that I've been meaning to try for a while. Here is a list of the colours used:

Caribbean Cockail -Sephora by OPI collection07
Shining- Sally Hansen Laquer Shine Nail Colour
5 Minute French Manicure White Tip Pen-Sally Hansen


That's all for today! The blue colour is one of my favourites, as it is perfect for wearing all year round. I hope you all enjoy your long weekend.




Happy May Long Weekend


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Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Hello you wonderful readers How are you all doing I’m back to blogging again, my workload has finally gone down. First few weeks of school are always full of cramming for quizzes and half-finished assignments. The current pile of homework can wait for now. I have been itching to blog for a while, but you need enough time to sit down and write in peace, without having to finish equations or draw graphs. Today’s post will be a review, and hopefully a lash tutorial tomorrow. I was holding off on tutorials because other people happened to be doing similar tutorials at the same time I was about to post them. Well, onto today’s post!

 

 

Urban Decay seems to always have never-fail products that are worth every penny. Today’s product is no exception. I was frantically searching in Sephora for a good liquid liner, as I had not tried one before. I prefer the look and versatility of a pencil, cream or gel liner, but decided to try a liquid liner. I was looking for the perfect viscosity for my first liquid liner, one that was opaque and a bit runny. I came across the Urban Decay Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in the colour “radium”. They had about 5 colours in stock at the store, but I believe there are a few more. This colour is bright without being flashy, and contains the right amount of fine glitter in it. I also prefer this brush to the other ones I had tried out at the store. The other ones felt a bit too ridged, or they were too pliable. This one meets the two kinds in the middle. The brush appears to be made out of felt that allows for a bit of flexibility when drawing the lines. 

Another great feature is that it is waterproof, but is easily removable with an exceptional eye makeup remover. I did find out that it is not completely smudge-proof, like a lot of liquid eyeliners, but the colour is not easy to smudge either. It lasted all day, which earns it a huge gold star in my books, as it lives up to its promise.

The price is not a very welcoming trait for those on a budget, but you do get quite a trustworthy product. A little bit of this liner on your eyelids is nothing to complain about, it still offers unbelievable opaque colour in a thin layer. In this picture here, I had applied two coats, as it was my first time handling the brush.

To conclude this review, I would like to say how enamoured I am with the effectiveness of this product. It may be a bit tough to handle for first time makeup users, but do not fret, using it can help you become better at handling these types of liners. I recommend this to any fans, new and old, of Urban Decay’s growing number of amazing products.

There you have it! A review I have been trying to post for a while now is finally out. What’s your favourite brand/type of eyeliner? If you would like, leave a comment below or reach me through Twitter (@electric_blush). I recently looked at my post views, and I am pleased with the large number of you that have been searching up my tokidoki Punk Lash review from a little while back. It makes me happy seeing visitors from all over the world seeking a review on this product, and coming across my blog. Well, thank you for reading, and stay tuned for the next post!

Happy Eyelining

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Bright Blue Earrings

 Hello my wonderful readers! I hope you are all well. I am currently out of town for a while, so my blogging will not be as regular, but do not get disappointed. I will try my best to blog as much as I can.  I got back from a summer fair very late last night, which is why I did not blog the previous day. Well, onto today’s post!

There are many beautiful colours and shades out there, but my favorite colour has to be blue. It’s fresh, full of joy, and gives everything a modern touch. Blue earrings look even more bright and joyous during the summer months. In my opinion, earrings in a sea blue or a royal blue are the colours to go for in the summer. Here are a couple of my own pairs, to give some inspiration:

This pair was purchased from Claire’s. These wooden earrings lightweight, and do not tug on the ears. Also, they go well with any outfit.

 Greenish-blue pairs of earrings are sure to add the perfect touch to any casual outfit, and the price point is sure to please as well.  This pair was purchased from Forever 21.

This concludes today’s short post, I hope you enjoyed it. Just a reminder to any subscribers, I will be changing the time period for sending out the notifications feed. I will let you know next post what the timing will be. If you have any questions, do not wait, ask me anytime through twitter (@electric_blush), or in the comments below. Enjoy the rest of your day, and thank you for reading.

Happy Earring Shopping

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Cobalt Thunder

          Cobalt is making a comeback in both the beauty and fashion world this spring. What is cobalt exactly? Think about it in this way: a charming mixture of rich indigo and a loud dark blue. Cobalt is used in fashion and art, because of its ability to be fresh and classic at the same time.  

This is a slightly lighter version of cobalt

 It’s bold, yet wearable, without looking too overpowering. Cobalt also holds the title of being a colour that works on most skin tones. It makes a great addition to any wardrobe or makeup bag, so why not give it a try? I put together an easy way to wear this fearless trend. This simple tutorial will show how you can incorporate this wonderful colour into your life. Not only is this an easy tutorial, it is also usable for the people who are willing to try this colour without making a large commitment to the trend. The created look is called “cobalt thunder”, because of the “electric” shade of cobalt being used. The colour used is from one of my favourite brands, Cargo Cosmetics. I am using the cobalt colour on the upper right corner of the Wet/Dry Eyelining Palette ($32.00 CAD). If possible, you can use any other cobalt eyeliner/shadow, but it has to one that can be applied wet or dry. Now, grab your makeup, sit back, and enjoy the transformation!

1.      Start with a freshly washed and moisturized face. Wait until the moisturizer sinks into your skin, and then begin prepping your eye area. Using a large, fluffy brush (or a clean ring finger), apply a small amount of pressed powder onto your all over your lids, including the under-eye area, eyelids and brow bone. Gently blend it into your skin by lightly patting your ring finger or the brush, to avoid injuring the eyes.

2.      Find a thin eye lining brush or a sponge-tip applicator, and wet it. Pat the tool once on a paper towel to get rid of any excess water. It should be damp, and not soaking wet.

3.      Now, mix around the brush in the colour.  Draw a couple of practice strokes on the back of your hand until you reach the perfect consistency with the wet eyeliner. The colour should be vibrant while still being dark.

4.      To get a perfect line every time, lean the hand you’re going to use to line your eyes against your face, for extra support. Then, make a line starting from the center out, then from the inner corner to the center of your eye. Avoid pulling on your eyelid. Redraw the whole line with a steady hand. 

5.       Wing out the liner until you reach the end of your eye socket (a little bit past the lash line. To wing out the liner, go to the outer edge of the eyelid, and draw a slightly angled line out towards the eyebrow. Repeat steps on the other eye. Lastly, apply a coat of mascara on the top and bottom eyelashes (optional, as the look is fine without it too)

         There you go :) You just completed a bright and simple look with hardly any effort. Have a look you want me to explain? Write your suggestions in the comments below.

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