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Friday, 13 February 2015

Sassy Valentine's Day Look on a Budget!

Hi, everyone! Yes, V-Day is just around the corner. I do celebrate the day with my silly, handsome boyfriend, but rather than a fancy dinner and roses strewn about, we spend our time playing board games and watching horror movies. Not typical, and that's why I love it! I also hail Valentine's Day as a perfect time to get a bit flirty with makeup. If you saw my last post, you'll know that this year I'm sharing a pair of slightly quirky and affordable, yet totally romantic makeup looks. Today's creation is all about dewy skin, lush lashes, and bold purple lips! 



To create some contrast on my oily skin, I mattified the t-zone with the super fine Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot and added some glow to my cheekbones and the bride of my nose with the shimmery ivory hue from the Wet N' Wild Walking on Eggshells eye shadow trio. For a natural flush, I reached for my favourite drugstore blush, Flower Beauty's Kiss Me Twice Lip & Cheek Chubby in Rosie Posie. 

 On the eyes, I created soft, rosy lavender lids, courtesy of the pinky shade from Walking on Eggshells and the shimmery purple from NYC's HD Eye Shadow Trio in Late Night Latte. For some definition, I created a thin line of Rimmel's Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in Jet Black and added a few coats of Rimmel's Volume Accelerator mascara in black. I got the Rimmel goodies as a duo from my friend at Christmastime, which was such a thoughtful gift!

 Finally, the star of the show- some serious purple lips! For this, I grabbed a fantastically bold shade that my sister gave me for Christmas, Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Shameless. It's an incredible cool-toned matte grape that was more flattering  than expected. I couldn't stop checking myself out! ;)

 Here's a peek at all the budget-friendly goodies I used, followed by a few more shots of the look:






If this post demonstrates two things, I hope it's that 1) you can create a totally fun V-Day look on a budget and 2) yes, you CAN wear a bold purple lip! For real :)

 So, however you celebrate Valentine's (even if it's by consciously not celebrating), I hope you all have an ultra lovely weekend!

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43 comments:

  1. Unknown13 February 2015 at 00:49

    You are so good at this! Seriously! I'm obsessed with that lipstick!

    - Deniz
    www.dressedupdeniz.com

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:07

      Aww, thanks so much, Deniz! I'm obsessed with it too :)

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  2. TemporaryPrincess13 February 2015 at 01:43

    That lipbalm is seriously pigmented! It's stunning.

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  3. Andrea13 February 2015 at 02:31

    love this makeup look! perfect for valentines! love the purple lip! def want to try it!
    Andrea
    www.phdfashionista.com

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:07

      Thanks! You should definitely give it a go :)

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  4. fabricandcolor13 February 2015 at 03:44

    Cool lipstick:) I greet:)

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  5. A whole lot of serendipity13 February 2015 at 08:48

    I love this make-up look! You look so lovely, love the lipstick specially!

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  6. Jodi Butler13 February 2015 at 09:37

    I was so obsessed with Shameless in August and you've just reminded me how lovely it is. I think it's time to pull it back out.

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:08

      Oh good! Glad I've inspired you to pull it out again :)

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  7. Unknown13 February 2015 at 09:41

    I will never get over how much I love your cheekbones. The highlighters you use are always phenomenal, but there's something about your bone structure that I'm just like GODDAMN GIVE THAT TO ME.

    And that lip colour. Goddamn.

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:08

      Aww, that's so nice of you to say, Rachelle! But the highlighter definitely goes a long way to create that illusion :)

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  8. The Procrastinator13 February 2015 at 10:55

    omg THAT BEAM on your cheeks! I swear I can't get enough of your face, your looks are always amazing!

    Also what Rachelle said ^

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  9. Beauty Editer13 February 2015 at 11:33

    I enjoyed reading this post.

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  10. Unknown13 February 2015 at 15:45

    Shameless was made for you x

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  11. Bella13 February 2015 at 16:06

    Pretty look, and wow, that lipstick is a dead ringer for Tom Ford Lips and Boys Xavier!!

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:09

      Thanks! I'll have to peek at Xavier :)

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  12. The Makeup Aficionado13 February 2015 at 17:05

    I absolutely love the lip colour your wearing! I have that shade as well. I feel purple lips are more sassy and it's a nice change from red lipstick, I definitely wear it more than a red lip.

    http://themakeup-gypsy.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:10

      Thanks! Nice to hear you enjoy a purple lip colour too :)

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  13. Pilar13 February 2015 at 18:05

    Love the makeup look! Great post!

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  14. Anonymous13 February 2015 at 22:26

    Really pretty! Love that cheek and lippie shade on you-you look so fresh and glowy and beautiful!

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  15. Shopaholic14 February 2015 at 04:26

    och, amazing make up <3
    perfect lipstick <3

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  16. Unknown14 February 2015 at 05:30

    Cute makeup!

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  17. Gabriella14 February 2015 at 12:07

    Wow! That purple is amazing on you!
    I need that blush too!

    xx gabriella
    pastelsandpastries.blogspot.ca

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  18. Jenny14 February 2015 at 12:45

    Wow this make-up looks super pretty! I love the blush and lipstick <3

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  19. MizzJ14 February 2015 at 21:32

    Love the purple lips!

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  20. Euge Etcheverry14 February 2015 at 21:48

    Great make up. I love the lip color!
    Obsessed Fashion Blog

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  21. Unknown14 February 2015 at 23:03

    The purple lips are amazing! If I could insert a heart-eyed emoji I would.

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  22. Anonymous16 February 2015 at 00:28

    that's one heck of a lip color! I really love how purple lipsticks look on everyone; they look hard to pull of but they're not! Hope you had a nice time this valentines day watching horror movies haha ;)

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    1. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:12

      Thanks, Maeve! Yes, the purple is surprisingly wearable. And we did have a lovely Valentines :)

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  23. John Richards16 February 2015 at 06:58

    Happy Valentines Day :)

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  24. Jasmine20 February 2015 at 00:49

    Oh wow you are sooo rocking that lip color, I cannot pull of that at all :p

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  25. Jen2719 March 2015 at 15:12

    Aww, thanks so much, Marlen! So happy to inspire you to rock a bold lip! :)

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