Kat Graham Inspired Look

The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham looked gorgeous at the Underworld: Awakening premiere. What was unexpected, though, was her high-drama, slightly futuristic-looking hair and makeup, featuring a palette of varying textures and purple tones. This look is inspired by her look that night.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Blush in Ginglerly

MAC Skinfinish in Pink Porcelain

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Deep Chocolate

Eyes:  

MAC Brule e/s

MAC Parfait Amour e/s

MAC Nocturnelle e/s 

MAC Call Me Bubbles e/s 

Make Up For Ever Flash Palette

MAC Kohl Pencil in Smolder

Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara

Ardell Demi Wispies

Lips: 

 

MAC Cyber Lipstick

MAC Goes and Goes Lipstick

 

 

Peggy Sage and Honey Biotics Launch Event

Beauty By Violett & Bella Donna Makeup Artistry teamed up to help promote Peggy Sage's makeup and Honey Biotics skincare at a launch event on February 25th. This was so much fun and a night filled with learning. Here's just a few clips of the event.

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Thanks for watching!

xo
Violett

MAC Call Me Bubbles Palette Review and Giveaway

This is a review of the MAC Call Me Bubbles Palette. I am also giving one away and to enter, see below:

 

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The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 1st on my facebook.

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xo Violett

The Perfect Smoky Eye For Work

Who doesn't like to look nice at work? This tutorial will show you how to create the perfect smoky eye for work. It's a smoky eye that is perfect for daytime.

 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Blush in Fluer Power

MAC Skinfinish in Gold Deposit

Eyes:  

MAC Espresso e/s

MAC Carbon e/s

MAC Naked Lunch e/s 

MAC Wedge e/s

MAC Kohl Pencil in Smolder

Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara

Lips: 

 

MAC Lustering Lipstick

 

 

How To Conceal Dark Undereye Circles and Wrinkles

Dark undereye circles aren't always easy to conceal. Also, depending on your age, trying to conceal them can accentuate your wrinkles you may have under your eyes. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to conceal undereye darkness while not over-accentuating your wrinkles.

 

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Products Used:

MAC Studio Moisture Cream

MAC Fast Response Eye Cream

MAC Matte

Bobbi Brown Corrector Dark Peach

HD Foundation #165

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer #350

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Dark Purple Smoky Eye

For this tutorial, I wanted to do an easy version of a smoky eye.  I used different shades of purple to create this look.  I kept the rest of the face very soft, bronzy  cheek and mauve lip.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Blush in Gingerly

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Deep Chocolate

MAC Skinfinish in Gold Deposit

Eyes:  

MAC Sketch e/s

MAC Nocturnelle e/s

MAC shale e/s

MAC Shroom e/s

MAC Kohl Pencil in Smolder

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara

Ardell Demi Wispies

Lips: 

 

Bobbi Brown Desert Rose Lip Color

Make Up For Ever Lab Shine #D10

Get fuller looking lips in 3 easy steps. This tutorial will walk you through how to get fuller looking lips.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW30

Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip 1C

MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick

MAC Partial To Pink Cremesheen Lipgloss

 

Before

 

After

Carrie Underwood Grammys 2012 Inspired Look

Carrie Underwood looked beautiful at the 2012 Grammy's on Sunday night. Her gray smoky eye was complemented by huge, wispy lashes and a pop of gold on her lower lash line.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Blush in Melba

Eyes:  

MAC print e/s

MAC carbon e/s

MAC shale e/s

MAC Naked Lunch e/s

MAC Kohl Pencil in Smolder

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

Ardell Lashes #134

Lips: 

 

MAC Plink! Lipstick

MAC Cremesheen Glass in Partial To Pink

Huge Stila Giveaway

To celebrate the new Stila products on my site, I am doing a huge Stila giveaway. There will be 1 grand prize winner and 4 other winners. To enter, see below:

GRAND PRIZE: Visit www.beautybyviolett.com. Get entered for every $10 spent on any Bobbi Brown, Make Up For Ever, MAC, NARS or Stila products purchased at a discount.


SMALLER PRIZES:

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The winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 21st on my facebook.

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xo Violett

Adele Inspired Valentines Day Look

I love Adele's look. It's so retro but elegant. This is an Adele inspired Valentine's Day look. Perfect for a night out. The inspiration picture for this is from this weeks cover of People magazine.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Blush in Fleur Power

Make Up For Ever Sculpting Kit #2

Eyes:  

MAC texture e/s

MAC Brule e/s

MAC Naked Lunch e/s

MAC Espresso e/s

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

Ardell Demi Lashes

Lips: 

 

Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip #1C

Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Pink Gold

Brown Smoky Eye Tutorial

This look is dramatic and eye catching. It's a brown smoky eye with a pop of gold in the inner corner. This will look great on any eye color.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

NARS Loose Powder in Desert

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Skinfinish in Gold Deposit

NARS Blush in Torrid

Eyes:  

MAC Cork e/s

MAC Woodwinked e/s

MAC Carbon e/s

MAC Brun e/s

MAC Shroom e/s

MAC Kohl Pencil in Smolder

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

Lips: 

 

MAC Lipstick in Myth

Make Up For Ever Glossy Full #8

How To Organize Your Makeup

This tutorial is on organizing your makeup. Organizing makeup can be frustrating but here are some ideas on organizational tools. Most of these tools can be found at your local Walmart or Office Max.

Spice Shelf to save room on products often used(Foundation, Powder, Moisturizer, Face Primers, etc)

Walmart $5.99

Desk organizer(Lipglosses)

Office Max $10.49

File Organizer(Palettes)

Office Max or Walmart $2.49

Desktop Organizer (Brushes)

Walmart $15.54

5 Drawer Unit (To organize and hold all other makeup)

$42.00 Walmart

Silverware Organizers To Put inside the 5 drawer unit

Walmart or Target $3.99

Lipstick/Lipgloss organizer

www.sharodan.com $5.95

Make Up For Ever Train Case

www.beautybyviolett.com  $166.50

Romantic Valentines Day Look

Valentines Day is almost here and this tutorial will give you step-by-step instructions on how to create the perfect, romantic, Valentine's Day look. Featuring a red lip, this look is feminine and flirty.

 

All the products I used can be purchased at a discount on my site at: www.beautybyviolett.com. 

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Products Used:

Face: 

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165

MAC Blot Powder in Medium

Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #350

MAC Skinfinish in Porcelain Pink

NARS Blush in Desire

Eyes:  

Make Up For Ever #103 e/s

MAC Motif e/s

MAC Espresso e/s

MAC Brun e/s

MAC Shroom e/s

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

Lips: 

 

MAC Lipstick in Red