Favorite Smokey Eye Tutorials

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One of my all time favorite beauty looks besides the Cat Eye is the Smokey Eye, a beautiful dark smokey eye with pale lips! It's like nothing in the world can beat a good black smudge! I personally think that when it comes to smokey eyes you just have to try what works best for you but I do have to admit I keep a few Tutorials that are my absolute favorites when it comes to Dark, Attractive and Dramatic Eyes!
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1) The Black Smoke

The Beauty Department comes with an amazing list with tips on how to pull off the extreme, intense but amazingly gorgeous black smokey eye! A must read for when it comes to adding some Drama, Glamour and that Rock Chic to your look!

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2011/10/go-extreme/





2) The Smokey Eye

Sadly I couldn't find the direct link to this tutorial on Annyas website! But I guess we will survive thanks to her amazing "cheat sheet" The tutorial is easy to follow and sits neatly on my desktop to reference future smokey eyes!

http://www.designstudioarts.com/





3) Sultry Smokey Eyes

Another favorite tutorial for creating those beautiful, sexy and attractive Smokey Eyes! 

http://www.becomegorgeous.com/make-up/party_make-up/smokey_eyes_makeup_step_by_step_with_pictures-1345.html





4) Black Smokey Eyes

The Indian Vanity Case brings us a slightly different way to create a black smokey eye by using a business card as extra tool!

http://www.indianvanitycase.com/2012/05/black-smokey-eyes-tutorial.html





5) Graceful and Sexy Smokey Eyes

Celina brings us two amazing tutorials! One on a regular smokey eye and one on a smokey eye with a pink undertone! Both absolutely worth checking out!

http://bycelina.com/beauty-2/makeup-tutorials/makeup-tutorial-smokey-eyes/

http://bycelina.com/beauty-2/makeup-tutorials/a-smokey-valentine%C2%B4s-look-in-blackish-pink-with-ombres-perles-de-chanel-2011/







6) Simple Smokey Eye

Keiko Lynn's Simple Smokey eye is perfect for every day and what can I say? All of Keiko's tutorials are amazing!

http://www.keikolynn.com/2010/08/makeup-monday-simple-smokey-eye.html





7) Everyday Neutral Smokey Eye

The Wonder Forest brings us 3 amazing tutorials! I really love her natural/neutral smokey eyes because they balance perfectly in having that smokey eye feel while they are easy to sport everyday by feeling so light and airy!

http://www.thewonderforest.com/2011/08/8-step-makeup-tutorial.html

http://www.thewonderforest.com/2012/09/everyday-neutral-smokey-eye-tutorial.html

http://www.thewonderforest.com/2011/10/9-step-dark-smokey-eye-tutorial.html





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Favorite Bangs Tutorials {even if you don't have Bangs}

photo by theshineproject

Bangs are just amazingly stylish and I find myself contemplating a new hairdo involving some beautiful bangs quite often! For this week I collected my favorite bang tutorials, mostly updo's involving heavy straight bangs, sloppy locks or side swept bangs! and the best? A tutorial faking bangs! No scissors needed! I hope the tutorials inspire for a new do, or even some updo fun using clip on bangs! (yes! Clip on Fake Bangs do exist!)
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1) Braid Bun Bang

There is just something about full beautiful straight bangs! Every time I see lovely updo's like this I'm tempted to cut my hair and sport some bangs myself!

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/06/updo-bangs/



2) Fake Bangs

Even for those, like me who have no bangs and would love to sport a gorgeous updo like this from time to time without actually cutting bangs there is hope! This tutorial shows how to fake bangs! Totally awesome!

http://www.myshineproject.com/2013/01/hair-tutorial-fake-bangs.html





3) The Pin-Up PonyTail

Not really bangs but somehow pin-up hair-styles always give you that "having-bangs" feeling! 

http://seaofshoes.typepad.com/sea_of_shoes/2012/12/hair-tutorial-the-pin-up-ponytail.html





4) A Fine Frenchy

Side swept bangs are perfect for updo's and this updo is one of my favorites! I don't really have bangs myself but my front locks are just a tit bit shorter then the rest of my locks so it's easy to create that feeling of having side-swept bangs even that I don't! Sometimes I even curl my front locks more making them look shorter and thus creating that side swept bang look and feel!

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/08/a-fine-frenchy/




5) Blow Drying Heavy Bangs


For those of us having bangs or planning to cut bangs, trick of the trade would be styling them starting with a perfect blow dry, in that case this tutorial is a must!

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/01/blow-drying-heavy-bangs/





6) 5 Different ways to wear bangs

I love this video tutorial so much because it shows you amazing possibilities when it comes to bangs, making me even more jelly of everyone sporting them!

http://all4women.co.za/fashion-and-beauty/beauty-articles/hair-tutorial-five-ways-to-wear-a-fringe.html





7) Keiko Lynn

Fellow blogger Keiko Lynn really knows how to sport side swept bangs and has many many amazing tutorials on her many many hairdo's!

http://www.keikolynn.com/search/label/hair%20tutorials





8) Bumper Bangs

My Favorite bangs list wouldn't be complete without these retro style bangs. I always wanted to try these and was always lost on how to do it! This tutorial is amazing!

http://www.freckled-fox.com/2013/02/sweetheart-hair-week-tutorial-4-bumper.html



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Favorite Valentine's Day Tutorials

photo by Celebrating everyday Life

A few more days and it will be Valentine's Day! After last weeks favorite Red Lip Tutorials (already a bit valentine infused) I top it off this week with my favorite tutorials for the day itself! I couldn't help but including mostly foodies but I wouldn't be me if I hadn't found that perfect Valentine's hairdo to complete the list!
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1) Valentine Whoopie Pies


3 words: Vanilla Buttercream Filling! Who doesn't love Whoopie Pies? and isn't Valentine the best time ever to warm up your heart and tummy?

http://cupcakesandcrinoline.com/2013/01/valentine-whoopie-pies/






2) Martha Stewart Ginormous Valentine


This big heart shaped snack box just made me crush and blush.. it's such a great idea to present candy and snacks alike to guests.. boyfriend.. oh hell.. boyfriends (I wouldn't judge) I just love this tutorial!

http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/02/a-ginormous-valentine.html






3) Origami Love Notes


It looks complicated.. and there is a lot of writing. I bet it is complicated but the result is amazing.. Origami hearts to scribble love notes on or just to decorate. How sweet are these? and not only for Valentine!

http://www.ablackbirdsepiphany.co.uk/2012/02/origami-love-notes.html






4) A Cookie Valentine Tutorial


These heart-shaped snacks make for the most adorable presentation ever!

http://celebratingeverydaylife.com/milk-cookies-a-cookie-valentine-tutorial/






5) I Love You Pancakes

Apparently I talk in my sleep and say things such as; "I love you pancakes" 
But seriously how about these for breakfast? Heart-Shaped pancakes as a day starter? hmmm...

http://onecreativemommy.com/valentine-heart-pancakes-tutorial/






6) Heart Shaped Paper Clips

Such an easy cute DIY to give a little bit of love to all your paperwork! 

http://www.designsponge.com/2009/02/diy-idea-heart-shaped-paper-clips.html






7) Valentines Day Pizzas

This is just bloody brilliant! Valentines Day Pizzas! Heart Shaped of course.. look at that!

http://newhousetohome.blogspot.nl/2013/01/valentines-day-pizzas.html






8) Frozen Whipping Cream Hearts

I just love detailing in presentation of food and beverages. Playing with food in a way ;) 

http://www.deniseinbloom.com/a-valentines-day-treat-with-frozen-whipping-cream-hearts/






9) Valentine Hairdo

This is such an ingenious and subtle way of adding a heart shape to a hairdo! Plus perfect for everyday and not only for Valentine's day!

http://www.smockityfrocks.com/2012/02/valentine-hairdo-photo-tutorial.html



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Favorite Red Lip Tutorials

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Maybe it's because Valentine's Day is right around the corner or maybe it's just because nothing adds that hint of fab when feeling flab, a dash of red instantly revives any look. Feeling washed out when tired? add a bold red lip to be dashing! Today's tutorials are some of my favorites when it comes to mastering that perfect long lasting lip and are very similar in a way and different in the tiny details, best is to try which one works best for you!
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1) How To Make Your Lip Color Last For Hours

A lovely and easy to follow tutorial with photos explaining us step by step how to get those perfect long lasting Red Lips!

http://mylaupshaw.com/fascinations/girly-stuff/beauty/how-to-make-your-lip-color-last-for-hours/





2) Ingenious lipstick tips from MAC's Nicole Thompson

Nicole Thompson's lipstick tips are an easy read, I got really curious about the MAC Lip Conditioner and exited about defining the cupid bow!

http://beautyswatch.com/tutorial-ingenious-lipstick-tips-from-macs-nicole-thompson/





3) POW Right in the Kisser!

These Bold Red Lip tips start with a handy introduction about finding the right shade of Red for your complexion and move from there to the different steps for perfect ruby red kissy lips!

http://www.greylikesweddings.com/the-archive/wedding-dress-beauty-fashion/pow-right-in-the-kisser/





4) Everlasting Love

Leave it up to the Beauty Department to come with another perfect tutorial!

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/07/lipstick-longevity/





5) Perfect Bold Lips

I added this tutorial especially for the last tip about finishing the lip with long lasting gloss or setting it with make-up setting spray!

http://endlessbeauty.com/beauty/makeup-tips-get-perfect-bold-lips-for-the-holidays/





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Favorite Knotted and Twisted Updo Tutorials

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I often wear my hair in easy on-the-go buns (as I like to call them) and I always like to try new things to add just that little something of extra to an otherwise very ordinary thing. The knotted and Twisted bun and updo's give that bit of posh and glam to an otherwise easy hair-day and it's so easy to do with help of some bobby-pins! So alas, my favorite tutorials for when it comes to twisting and turning ;)
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1) Twisted Side Bun

You will need to translate the blog to read the full tutorial, but it is so worth it! I just love how the bun is low on the side!

http://blogg.veckorevyn.com/hiilen/2012/05/02/tutorial-bal-frisyr-sidoknut/

2) Low Twisted Bun

The low bun is just gorgeous and would make such a beautiful Winter look with snuggly jumpers!

http://www.sheletsherhairdown.com/2012/10/tutorial-wedding-chignon.html

3) Infinity Twist

This updo is not as difficult as it seems, I just adore the ethereal twisting!

http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/tutorials/infinity-bun.html



4) Fishtail Bun

The twisted fishtail braid makes for such a great low bun and I love the volume!

http://www.oncewed.com/65628/wedding-blog/diy-wedding/fishtail-bun-wedding-hair-tutorial/

5) Sophisticated Bun

A beautifully sophisticated updo made for classic looks such as the LBD and winged eyes!

Mimi&Taylor (doesn't link to the tutorial)


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