More for your $.

I'd love to get my hands on Kat Von D's new eyeshadow palette called "Memento Mori", based off the color scheme for vibrant traditional Mexican candy skulls. For $34 at Sephora the palette features seven silky shades and one cream at .05oz. a shadow- while ONE M.A.C. eyeshadow costs $14.50 for a shadow of the same size.

Here's a look I did today using Kat's Beethoven palette, which I adore and use very often (I've been using it for a year and have a good amount left!).

Basic Bling: A Glitter Liner Tutorial

Sauce-up simple makeup singlehandedly with glitter eyeliner! I like this as an anytime look, but keep the rest toned down for daytime use (with nude lips and bronzer).

I strive to use products that give me good value. And those who are makeup saavy know that Urban Decay's Heavy Metal Glitter Liner is one of the most popular choices for glitter liner. But at $18 a pop, who can afford to experiment with color and glitz? I can't. Nyx Cosmetics makes a wonderfully comparable Candy Glitter Liner. For $12 shipped I purchased three of these highly pigmented liners in my choice of color on Ebay. Candy Glitter contains .8oz more than UD's AND has more variety. What's not to love?

















Products used:

MaryKay's Velocity cleanser and lotion
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel
BareMinerals foundation
N.Y.C. bronzer
Maybelline gray eyeliner
LashBlast mascara
Wet 'n Wild 902C lipstick (dupe for MAC's "Brave New Bronze" lipstick
E.L.F. lash curler
NYX Candy Glitter Liner in blue