!["Creating a natural yet sassy eye is simple. On you, I used Bobbi's Metallic Eye Shadow in Champagne Quartz 2. This pretty shade will make creating the second look [smokey eye] super easy."](https://vintageinspiredpassionista.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/20140715_114659.jpg)
!["You can really see how big of a difference a darker shade of eye shadow made the day look turn into a smokey eye without a lot of time and energy. So many people think achieving a smokey eye look is really hard, when in all actuality, you just need to varying shadow shades, a black [eye] liner, and a great brush--oh, and some under-eye concealer for touch ups," says Becca Sammis.](https://vintageinspiredpassionista.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/20140715_1146591.jpg)
Summer is here, and with it comes hot and humid weather…which is, of course, not suitable for the usual dark eye shadows and heavy makeup. So…what do we girls do? We love wearing makeup and feeling pretty no matter the season! Oh, ladies, take a deep breath! It is all going to be okay because I have 5 easy steps + products to make fresh and simple makeup looks a breeze!
Keep scrolling to see the products I use to complete this look. P.S. I love them!
One thing I love about this look is that it is not only perfect for summer and campus in the fall, but it is also fabulous for pre-teens and makeup newbies!
*Apply foundation or tinted moisturizer as normal*
*For tips on finding your perfect foundation color + nifty tricks on how to apply and hide blemishes, check out the VIP video here*
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This week on VIP Beauty Tues, I have another fabulous makeup tutorial to share with y’all! Yay!
Join me in the beauty seat at Saks Fifth Avenue Birmingham as makeup specialist Tamarous Reynolds gives me a quick and sassy spring makeover with Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, Lancome, and more! Also, Tamarous gives me some fabulous makeup tips that will…that will…change my life forever–I would elaborate…but I do not want to spoil the content of the video! *wink*
Hello, my fabulouses! I had such a wonderful time at the Birmingham Saks Fifth Avenue Bobbi Brown Beauty Team Event with National MUA Carrie Wilson. Oh, my fashionistas, Bobbi Brown makeup is so fresh and clean–I absolutely love it!
At the event, I had the pleasure of meeting MUA Carrie Wilson. I was so spectacularly excited as Carrie dolled me up with the popular smokey eye. “At Bobbi, we are all about teaching you how to be your own makeup artist,” explained Wilson as she was showing me how to add some pizzazz to my daily eye makeup routine. “The smokey-eye is pretty easy…I did not use a ton of products on you, and that is what Bobbi is all about…I certainly love the smokey-eye, and with the products I used on you today, you will be able to go home and repeat it yourself.”
When it comes to trying out new makeup trends, I tend to be a little iffy about doing it myself. If you have ever watched the GoGurt commercial where the mom scares her kids with her overdone smokey-eye, you will understand why the VIP is a bit wary!
Well, I NEVER want to look like that and scare my precious furbaby, Ziva…
Super big thanks to Carrie Wilson and her lovely tips because I now feel more confident with doing the smokey eye trend!
The fun did not stop there! I dropped by the ReVive counter where I spoke with Peggy Lee about the fabulous products that the line has to offer for all ages. “ReVive is a great alternative to Botox treatments or going under the knife…We offer products to moisturize and tighten/firm the skin as well as treatment for acne prone skin…the ReVive line is truly amazing,” explained Peggy Lee at Saks Fifth Avenue.
I am currently trying out the ReVive Acne Reparatif treatment gel. Stay tuned to the blog every Tuesday for Beauty Tues where I will talk about all things VIP beauty!
To learn more about ReVive products, please visit www.reviveskincare.com
Saks Fifth Avenue Birmingham is such a fabulous place. At beauty week, I learned so much and met so many super sweet people. I was truly amazed at the wide array of makeup, fragrance, and skincare S5A Birmingham offers. Oh, my! Two stories of superb apparel, handbags, makeup, fragrance, and skincare…it does not get much better than that! Head on over to S5A Birmingham for a terrific shopping experience.
One thing I have started to do is invest in myself by buying good quality makeup and skincare products. My mom has always told me to invest in my appearance because I will not be young forever. So, I have made it my mission to take care of my skin from every aspect–whether it is with fabulous makeup like Bobbi Brown or with skincare products like ReVive, it is important to invest in yourself…keeping yourself beautiful while feeling beautiful…at the same time!
Stay Fabulous, 
Hello, my fabulouses! I attended the most fantastically fabulous bloggers breakfast this morning at Saks Fifth Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama! While at the breakfast, I learned about some hot beauty trends for Fall 2013…oh, a fashionista can never have too many fall fashion pieces and makeup ideas!
S5A’s beauty specialists Tamarous Reynolds and Kimberly Crawford showed us how to MASTER THE LOOK with some of fall’s hottest makeup trends like phenombre lip and the nymph glow. Can you guess who the model for the event was? The VIP’s MOM! Ahh, it was so awesome getting to see my mom dolled up by S5A Birmingham’s makeup gurus!
Are you looking to spice up your Fall 2013 makeup look, but you do not know where to start? Saks Fifth Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama is the perfect place to go! With makeup experts at each counter, you will receive the most spectacular fall makeover and beauty advice. Stop by S5A Birmingham during Beauty Week to get pampered by the pros and qualify for special savings. See the Beauty Week schedule below for details:
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