New Year's Eve Makeup Inspiration

Hey Beauties!

I had every intention of making a NYE tutorial this past weekend but I was in in the midst of a pregnancy bitch fit, yes I pulled the pregnancy card. LOL I just genuinely could not get it together- I've been very uncomfortable the past few days as I am getting into my third trimester.

Anyways, as an alternative, I am sharing some of my makeup tutorials that I thought I would wear for New Years and I have linked all of them below! There is a look to suit everyone whether you like drama or want to go for a more subtle look. Here is what I have.....What is your favorite?!?!?

Glittery Smokey Eye



Glam Silver Smokey Eye



Bronze Smokey Eye



Purple Smokey Eye




I hope you all have an AMAZING New Year! I cannot wait to see what 2014 will bring...I know one thing it will bring...my beautiful baby girl- so that's what I am looking forward too.

As far as resolutions go- I just strive to be a better person for myself and my family and that includes strengthening my relationship with God. I am keeping it general and I know I can commit myself to that! What is your New Year's Resolutions?!

I will be hanging out with my family at my mom's this year- my husband and I hardly go out on NYE- we have but we don't every year. This year it's obvious why we aren't, I don't want to be out around masses of people. What are your NYE plans?!?

Love you guys and see you next year!!!!

XoXo,
Amanda

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Must Have Monday: Fall Blushes and Shadows

Hey Beauties,

A new Must Have Monday finally, I really had a hard time coming up with one this week- so if you have any suggestions PLEASE let me know! Hope this is helpful for you guys!!


What are some of your must have blushes or eyeshadows for fall?!?
XoXo,
Amanda

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RiRi Heaux Dupe Alert!!!

Hey Beauties,

So one of my very awesome followers on Instagram [@prettylibra27- heyyy girl] asked me if I could look into a dupe for Heaux from the RiRi Hearts MAC collection! She even gave me a lead... Wet N' Wild's Cherry Picking! So, of course I took on the challenge because who doesn't love a dupe?!? Not to mention this is like a super duper come up because Cherry Picking is $1.99--- much cheaper than the $15 price tag on limited edition Heaux. Oh yeah, if you didn't know, Heaux is limited edition...meaning many of you haven't or won't be able to get it. See where I am going with this?!?

So the question of the hour.. is Wet N' Wild's Cherry Picking a dupe for MAC's Heaux?!



They are pretty close! I wouldn't say a perfect match....but close enough!  I know the obvious is that the finishes are nothing alike, Heaux being a retro matte and Cherry Picking having more of a creme sheen type finish. That can be fixed though....

By blotting the lipstick with some translucent powder, you can take down that shine and get a matte finish. Now, I had some challenges getting the same light when I was taking these pics because of the rain (which has been an ongoing situation this summer...hard eye roll). It looked like a closer match to me in person.




I think this is a close enough color to get the look of Heaux and it's sooo much cheaper! What do you guys think!?! Are my eyes deceiving me or did you just save yourself at least $13!?!

Hope this is helpful and if you'd like more dupe posts let me know!
XoXo,
Amanda

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Must Have Monday: Primers

Hey Beauties,

This week for Must Have Monday I am talking primers as requested!! These are some great ones that I have come across and I was able to make recommendations for oily and dry skin! Hope this is helpful for you guys and if you have any questions or suggestions leave them in the comments below!!

XoXo,
Amanda

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RiRi Boy Tutorial

Hey Beauties,

I actually filmed this tutorial awhile ago and was keeping it in my reserves...ya know for those weekends I don't get anytime to film, I see a few of those in my near future with a few weeks left of my final class EVER (cannot wait!!!). Anyways, awhile back I got a few requests to do a look using the Wet n Wild Silent Treatment palette and I thought RiRi Boy was the icing on the cake for this look. I hope you guys like it!!

PSA: I am beyond sorry that the video is a little out of focus...that is why it got put in the reserve..but I had just gotten my new camera and it took some getting used to. DON'T hate me...I love you...


XoXo,
Amanda

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July Favorites

 Hey Beauties,

Boy does time fly! July favorites already-- here are my favorites from this month! I got a ton of Maybelline products, which was kind of a weird coincidence and mostly drugstore products!

What were your favorites from this month!?! Let me know in the comments below!

XoXo,
Amanda

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Blog Launch Giveaway!!!

Hey Beauties!!

I am excited to finally announce this giveaway for my blog launch! I've been waiting for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Catwalk palette to come out at Ulta! I wanted to be able to see it in person and swatch it, which is why I chose not to order it online. Anyways, I really wanted to giveaway some of my favorite products and this awesome new palette!

One lucky beauty will win

Anastasia Beverly Hills Catwalk Palette
RiRi Hearts MAC LE Lipstick RiRi Woo
Tarte 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Blushing Bride
Milani Blush in Luminoso
Benefit They're Real Mascara

but of course...there are some rules...and I am doing it a little differently this time...

4 ways to win! Each entry will count once...each increasing your chance to win!

1. Follow beautynthebronzer.blogspot.com by joining the site (click link "join this site" on top of sidebar)

2. Subscribe to Beautynthebronzer on YouTube ( click YouTube link found on sidebar)

3. Follow @beautynthebronzer on Instagram and repost the giveaway photo found on my profile with the hashtag #bnbblogspotgiveaway (click Instagram link found on sidebar)

4. Follow @beautynthebronz on Twitter (click link on sidebar)

Giveaway ends at MIDNIGHT on August 18th!!

DON'T FORGET TO  COMMENT on this BLOG post or the INSTAGRAM re-post with your identifiers that are applicable (email and YouTube name, IG Handle, Twitter Handle)

I appreciate all of you so much for all of the kind words, words of encouragement, and support!

GOOD LUCK!

XoXo,
Amanda

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June Favorites

Hey Beauties!

June is ova and I am ready for July! I always love July, the 4th is always fun and my hubby's birthday is next week. Anyways, here is a video featuring my June favorites. I didn't do a ton of makeup shopping this month, mainly because I am trying to use the stuff I have more. I was starting to feel a bit wasteful when I was looking through my vanity and found several brand new blushes that I haven't even used. Unless it's a MUST, I am going to work on walking away---- good luck to me!

What was your favorites from the month of June?!? Leave me a comment down below!

XoXo,
Amanda

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RiRi Hearts M•A•C Lipsticks + RiRi Woo Tutorial

 Photo credit: maccosmetics.com


 A couple months ago Rihanna and MAC launched their first product of the 4 collections we can expect from them this year. RiRi Woo was the first to be released-- a gorgeous red similar to its mama Ruby Woo, but a little darker, a little less drying, and a retro matte finish. I don't have Ruby Woo and I don't believe I need it after getting RiRi Woo on my team! Love, love the color and it looks amazeballs on everyone!



 RiRi Woo                                  RiRi Boy                                    Heaux

Just this past week MAC launched the second round which included 2 additional lipsticks RiRi Boy and Heaux (and the re-release of Riri Woo).  Both are also retro matte finishes and they are both just as stunning as RiRi Woo! MAC also released a blush/bronzer duo in Hibiscus Kiss ($26.00 SOLD OUT on MAC online) and Lustre Drops in Barbados Girl ($20.00 SOLD OUT on MAC online). Basically, the whole collection sold out within hours!

All I had a serious interest in was the lippies! Especially after having and loving RiRi Woo so much, I knew they were MUST haves!! Okayyyy... and of course I was right! Check them out for yourself!

    RiRi Woo, RiRi Boy, Heaux

All of the lipsticks were $15 and were only available online. If you missed out this time around, don't worry, you'll have another chance. Two in fact, because there are still 2 more collections that will be launched, and it's rumored that lipsticks are going to be featured in those too!!

My favorite overall, and maybe it's because it's summer, is RiRi Boy. I love purple on my skin tone and it wears the most comfortable of the three. They are a bit drying, but they are matte and that finish is known to be a bit drying. Keep a light balm on your lips and around when you re-apply and you will be fine! I didn't use liner for these swatches, but they are highly recommended for the darker colors. 
RiRi Woo                                        RiRi Boy                                         Heaux

                                   


The only thing I didn't like about this collection was the ridiculously long processing time on the MAC website...um as if I didn't have anything better to do then clench my teeth at my desk for 3 hours waiting for my order to go through...not cool MAC...not cool! And on top of that, the RiRi Woo I ordered to include in my giveaway came UNATTACHED to the base..frickin unacceptable with such a limited collection!

Other than that, I'm beyond pleased with my purchases and highly recommend getting your hands on these if you can catch them! Good luck beauties!

If you need an idea for how to wear RiRi Woo, here is a tutorial for how I like to wear it! A bold red lip calls for lashes and winged liner......nothing more classic ♡

XoXo,

Amanda

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