1 Year Blogaversary!

One year ago today I decided to finally take a leap of faith and do something I had always dreamed of doing. I had no idea what I was doing and kept it relatively secret from everyone.I didn't want them to judge me or think I was just trying to be like everyone else. I wasn't sure how to or even where to start. I wanted to put out good content and something I was happy with. I did a couple of posts but even those go deleted before anyone saw them. I knew it would be hard and it would require a lot of dedication which I didn't really have in the beginning. There have been so many times I have been filled with self doubt and thought maybe I should just scrap my blog completely but what would I gain from just giving up.

I know I have been out of the posting game the last month and its because I've been dealing with a lot of different things. But I am grateful for this full year of being a blogger and although I haven't accomplished everything I have plans for this upcoming year.

I want to post more.

I want to be a better blogger.

I want to learn different techniques. 

I want you guys to know me.

There are going to be days where I doubt myself again and think I can't do this but I will remember how much I have grown this past year.

I know this is a random post but I just wanted to thank all of you who have supported me or even read these post the last year.  

THANK YOU!

until next time.

Noshka XXO

Valentine's Day Series: Make Up Looks

Welcome to the second installment in the Valentine's Day series. Today's post is about two simple go to make up looks. These don't necessarily have to be done for Valentine's Day but could also be done on a day to day basis. One of the looks is a simple sweet romantic look and the second look is more of a smokey, sexy, sultry look. You can do both of these looks with products you already have which is what I have done. You will see that there aren't a lot of pinky or red colors in these looks but feel free to add them to your looks and make it your own. Enough with the rambling and let's get on to the first look.

Lets lay our base which will be the same for both of our looks:

• Up and Up Oil Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen (I have sensitive skin so this one is comparable to the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer.)
• Tarte Maracuja C-brighter Eye Treatment
• Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hrs Foundation 
• Covergirl &Olay Simply ageless Eye Concealer
• Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

 

We will be using the Naked palette by Urban Decay for both looks also, again you don't have to use this pallet you can use any colors similar or that are in the same one as the one I am going to mention. 

First Look: Sweet Romantic

1. Apply eye shadow primer to help our look last all day. 

2. With an eye shadow brush pick up Sin in the Naked Palette, this is a Champagne Shimmer with a pink undertone. 

3. Sweep this color all over the eye lid and using a clean brush blend it into the crease.

4.(Optional) if you want use the color Naked and add it to the crease to blend

5. Take a black liner, I'm using Essence Eyeliner Pen (liquid) and line as close to your lash line. 

6. (Optional) If you want a cat eye draw a like from the end of the bottom to the lash line up and connect it to where you ended your line then fill it in. 

7. Take some of the color Naked on an angle brush and line half way through your bottom lashes. 

8. Use a Lash Curler to curl your lashes

9. Taking Benefits They're real Tinted Lash Primer apply to both top and bottom lashes & let set for a couple of minutes. 

10. Use your favorite Mascara I'm using Maybelline Volum' Experess Falsies Big Eye Mascara and coat your top and bottom lashes. 

11. Using the Tarte Inner Rim Liner we are going to line the bottom rim to give us a more awake look.
12. Finally we are going to fill in our eyebrows. Using the It Cosmetics Brow Powder in Universal Taupe draw small hair like strokes. My brows are darker so I fill in the sparse areas but it's all up to comfort.

Second Look: Sultry Eyes

For this look you are going to REPEAT steps 1-3 and we are going to add to the eye look to deepen it up and follow the rest of the steps.

1. Apply eye shadow primer to help our look last all day. 

2. With an eye shadow brush pick up Sin in the Naked Palette, this is a Champagne Shimmer with a pink undertone. 

3. Sweep this color all over the eye lid and using a clean brush blend it into the crease.
4. Take the color Naked and blend it into the crease.
5. Use and Eye defining brush and pick up some of the color Buck and create the outer V.
6. Using that same brush pick up some more of Buck and Naked and blend both the crease and outer V together.
7. Deepening until you get the desired look.
8. (Optional) If you want to deepen it up, use a little bit of Darkhorse. This shade has shimmer and we don't want too glittery of an eye.

9. Take a black liner, I'm using Essence Eyeliner Pen (liquid) and line as close to your lash line. 

10. (Optional) If you want a cat eye draw a like from the end of the bottom to the lash line up and connect it to where you ended your line then fill it in. 

11. Take some of Naked on an angle brush and line half of your bottom lashes. 

12. Use a Lash Curler to curl your lashes

13. Taking Benefits They're real Tinted Lash Primer apply to both top and bottom lashes & let set for a couple of minutes. 

14. Use your favorite Mascara I'm using Maybelline Volum' Experess Falsies Big Eye Mascara and coat your top and bottom lashes. 

15. Using the Tarte Inner Rim Liner we are going to line the bottom rim to give us a more awake look.
16. Finally we are going to fill in our eyebrows. Using the It Cosmetics Brow Powder in Universal Taupe draw small hair like strokes. My brows are darker so I fill in the sparse areas but it's all up to comfort.

Lips

As you can see I didn't write anything about lips, I feel like this look could go with any color lip since it is for Valentine's Day I think it would go perfect with any red or nude shade. Its up to you and want makes you comfortable.

I hope you guys enjoyed the second installment in my Valentine's Day Series.

Until Next Time

XX NOSHKA :)

Valentine's Series:Pampering Yourself

With Valentine's Day just around the corner ( 3 weeks and 4 days) I decided I wanted to do a little mini series leading up to the big (for some) event. Valentine's Day isn't or shouldn't be about how much you love someone and how you can prove that love by buying all these gifts and chocolate, (although chocolate is appreciated). It's about spending time together, or spending time pampering yourself. Let's be honest I think everyone hates those couples who are all lovey dovey and think they are better than everyone. You don't need anyone to know how much you are loved, it all starts with LOVING YOURSELF!! That's why I am starting with that..you can do these things on V-day or include it in your life every time you need a pick me up. Enough with the rambling and let's jump right into these fun things to do!!

1. TREAT YOURSELF

           Buy something you have been lusting after for a while. Take the plunge and do it! It will be worth it in the end, plus it will make you happy. You don't work hard for nothing, right?

       
2. GET YOUR NAILS DONE
       
           If you do this regularly it may not be as big of a treat but for someone who rarely gets their nails done I think if would be nice to not have to walk on eggshells waiting for my nails to dry.

3. TAKE A BATH

          Baths are great for soothing and relaxing, but don't take any old bath, no take a LUSH bath. If you don't know what LUSH is, they are a company who produces organic and some vegan products.



As you can see they have a variety of luxurious bath products that will help you relax and relieve some of that stress. If you would like to check out some more of their products just click HERE!

4. HAVE A CHILL DAY

       Netflix and Chill? It could be that but it could just be buying your favorite movies/book, Cuddle up on the couch with your favorite blanket, some popcorn, some chocolate, and just forget the rest of the world.

Some of these tips could be used for everyday or on special occasions like this. You don't need anyone to make you feel special when you are special.

I hoped you guys enjoyed the beginning of this Valentine's Day series! Do you have any tips on pampering yourself? Leave them in the comments below!

Until Next Time :)

XOXO Noshka