Linda Ronstadt Inspired Makeup

     After recently going through a break up, I've found comfort in listening to my vinyl records but one in particular has stood out: Linda Ronstadt. If singing "You're No Good" at the top of your lungs doesn't make you feel better, nothing will. I also couldn't help but be inspired by Linda's makeup from her album covers.

 

So I put on "When Will I Be Loved" and went to town on a Linda Ronstadt inspired makeup look...here's what I came up with...

 

 

Linda Ronstadt

 

The Look I Created...

• Nude Eyes
• Smudgy Liner
• Spider Lashes
• Full Brows
• Bronzed Skin
• Soft Nude Lips

 

Nude Eyes, Smudgy Liner

 



Clumpy, Spider Lashes









Full Brows



Bronzed Skin, Nude Lips

 

The Products I Used...

 

Eyes...

• Essence Eye Shadow in #58 Cappuccino, Please!
• Maybelline Chic Naturals Eye Shadow in #250S Tastefully Taupe
• NYX Long Eye Pencil in #01 Black
• Prestige My Waterproof Lashes Volume Waterproof Mascara
• Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
• Tarte EmphaEyes Waterproof Amazonian Clay Brow Mousse in Medium Brown
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

 Face...

• Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation in L44
• NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder in Translucent Crystal
• NYX Loose Powder in #18 Chocolate
• The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer

 

 Lips...

• Maybelline Color Whisper in #20 Mocha Muse

Urban Decay Naked Palette VS Sonia Kashuk Eye On Neutral Shimmer #3 Palette

I recently picked up the Sonia Kashuk Eye On Neutral Shimmer #3 Palette and I couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance to the Urban Decay Naked Palette.
Let's swatch, shall we...

Swatches...

Urban Decay Naked
($50)
12 shades

Sonia Kashuk Eye On Neutral Shimmer #3
($20 at Target stores)
12 shades

My Thoughts...

     Though these palettes are very similar, it would be far fetched to call them dupes for one another. Both palettes are buttery, smooth and have great pigmentation but the Naked palette does come out on top with overall formulation.

The color selection is very similar in these palettes except for the one faltering component of the Sonia Kashuk palette...no mattes. But duh, it says that on the label: Sonia Kashuk Shimmer palette so I can't  hold that against her. With that being said, I think you could create some really pretty neutral eye looks with both the Naked and the Eye On Neutral Shimmer #3 palette.  These palettes do have quite a wide price difference so if you're not dying for those 2 matte shadows in the Naked palette, I'd say save yourself the thirty extra bucks and go with the Sonia Kasuk Eye On Neutral Shimmer #3 palette. Don't get wrong though, I would never say the Urban Decay Naked isn't worth every penny of that $50...it's an amazing palette. It's just nice to see similar products popping up in the drugstore at a more affordable price.

Would I repurchase?
Yes

Lip Butter Looks: Red Velvet

 Lip Butter Look Challenge:

create a look inspired by my many (and mostly unused) Revlon Lip Butters

Red Velvet

 

 

     For this look, I used my Naked Basics palette to create this matte, contoured eye look. I added thick, winged liner and dramatic false lashes for a super glamorous look.  I tapped a neutral pink blush on my cheeks but skipped the highlighter today...I wanted the glossy finish of the lips to be the star of the show. I finished the look off with my Red Velvet Lip Butter for a classic red color to the lips.

 

Matte Eyes with False Lashes
Neutral Cheeks
Glossy Red Lips

 

glossy red lips

 

 

 

 

Check out my other Lip Butter Looks:
Juicy Papaya
Fig Jam

Wild Watermelon

Strawberry Shortcake

Pink Truffle

 

Look at for more Lip Butter Looks inspired by my Revlon Lip Butter Collection!

 

Thanks for taking time out of your day to have a look at my blog...feel free to comment below and talk makeup with me!

 

Wet N Wild Color Icon "Tough Girl" Collection

Limited Edition Color Icon Trios...what more can I say?! 

"Tough Girl" Collection





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Swatches...

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Soldiers in Charms...On The Eye

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My Thoughts...

What can I say...these shadows are beautiful. I love the shade selection, the color combinations of the palettes, the texture of these shadows are buttery smooth and the pigmentation of the shadows are exactly what we've all come to expect from Wet N Wild...outstanding. Sometimes when Wet N Wild releases limited edition Color Icon trios the colors can be so loud and funky that I don't even bother picking them up...not the case with these. Every single shade in the this collection is wearable. I'm in love. I believe I am missing 1 or 2 of these limited edition palettes but you best believe I will be tracking them down! Another home run from Wet N Wild!

 

Would I Repurchase?

For sure.