Tag Archives: tutorial

Vintage Pin-Up Makeup Tutorial

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Allura

Here is a video tutorial for a 40′s-inspired pin-up look.

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Enjoy! Continue reading →

Posted in Glowology, Lady Gaga, Looks, Tutorials, Videos | Tagged classic, eyes, face, how to, look, makeup, pin-up, pinup, tutorial, video, Vintage, YouTube | Leave a comment

Tutorial: Holiday Look With Guerlain Liu Palette

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Allura

As requested, here is the look I wore in a recent video. It’s a holiday-appropriate look created using the Guerlain Liu Palette. More photos of the look are below. Continue reading →

Posted in Tutorials, Videos | Tagged 2012, application, Christmas, festive, Guerlain Liu Palette, holiday, how to, look, tutorial, video, YouTube | Leave a comment

Link Love: Cirque du Soleil Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Allura

Xsparkage creates a fun, colorful eye and lip look inspired by Cirque du Soleil. Check it out!

You can also see this video for real-time swatches of the China Glaze polishes inspired by Cirque du Soleil in the Worlds Away collection. Continue reading →

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Birthday 2012 Look With Disney & Sephora’s Cinderella Midnight Hour Eye Shadow Palette

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Allura

Here is the eye look I created using Disney & Sephora’s Cinderella Midnight Hour Eye Shadow Palette and a couple other stand-alone products. I was going out for my birthday dinner and wanted to wear a smoky eye while still keeping the lid area light. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Looks, Sephora | Tagged Cinderella, Deisney, eye, eye shadow, eyeshadow, look, Midnight Hour Eye Shadow Palette, Sephora, smoky eye, tutorial | 4 Comments

Link Love: Contour & Highlight

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Allura

Lisa Eldridge shows us the basics of highlighting and contouring. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Natural Summer Shimmer Look

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Allura

Here is a full-face Summer look I created for those who want to show off a natural glow. You can watch the video for step-by-step guidance and see close-up photos here. Continue reading →

Posted in Tutorials, Videos | Tagged bronzed, easy, how to, look, Natural, shimmer, simple, Summer, tutorial, video, YouTube | 2 Comments

Link Love: Color Burst Summer Makeup Look

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Allura

Here is a rainbow-bright look done by the lovely MissChievous.

I love these kinds of looks. They’re not practical, but they’re fun, creative and artistic–things makeup should be!

If you go over to Miss Cheivous’ channel, please let her know Allura sent you! Continue reading →

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Natural Summer Shimmer Look

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Allura

Here is a Summer-inspired look I did over the Memorial Day weekend. When the weather is hot, a less-is-more approach is often the best. The more makeup you pile on, the more likely it will melt, smudge, or crease in the heat. Continue reading →

Posted in Looks, Tutorials | Tagged bronzed, bronzer, look, Natural, shimmer, Summer, tutorial | 9 Comments

Classic Date Night Look

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Allura

Just wanted to share a “date night” look I did this week. It’s fairly conservative, but still gives some oomph to the features. Not too shimmery, not too matte. Not too bold, not too plain. Not too colorful, not too flat. Continue reading →