I've been looking for an opaque, glossy white liner, and I struggled to find posts or reviews on any good white liquid eyeliners. I was thrilled that the very same line that makes my summer-equipped black liner also makes the very white I've been searching for all along: STILA Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Snow.
You may be wondering why I even want a white liquid eyeliner. I shouldn't put it in my waterline! That's why most people use white liners. Well, I think out of the box... or should I say out of the waterline and above the lashes (so cheez, I know). After applying flicked-out black liner, I like tracing the top of the black with white eyeliner. It's gives a nice mod-esque type of effect while brightening and opening the eye. Before I found my liquid white eyeliner, I had been using my RIMMEL LONDON Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in 071 Pure White (which is amazing for the waterline) to complete this look, but I wanted a more vibrant, precise, and glossy pop of white. Best of all, the liquid liner stays put all day, where as the pencil smudges off. The pencil liner gives off a beautiful soft, diffused effect and can still be used, but I ultimately prefer liquid liner to complete the look. Comment below and let me know if you'd like to see a tutorial on this black and white liner look. Also, let me know if you've found a white liquid eyeliner that you're loving.
swatch (top to bottom): RIMMEL LONDON Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in 071 Pure White STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Snow (thick) STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Snow (one swipe)
If you're hesitating about forking over the $20 for this product, I think it's completely worth if (if you're actually going to use it). After two months together, my Stila black liner and I are still going strong. It is my longest liquid liner relationship to date. If my white liner is as good as my black, then I have no doubt that we're going to be the three best friends that anyone could have. This color is limited edition, and it's not as easy to find in stores as it is online. I found mine at a discounted rate during a Stila flash sale on the invite-only shopping site HauteLook.
You don't have to cry over shattered makeup anymore! We finally have some solutions to our cracked makeup fiascoes.
I've seen a few posts on Pinterest about how to fixed a cracked compact, but it wasn't until I watched Michelle Phan's YouTube tutorial"How to Fix Broken Makeup" that I decided to take a crack at fixing my shattered NARS Laguna Bronzer.
Instead of simply repairing one compact, I did one better. I combined my first ever bronzer (which had shattered into hundreds of inconvenient-to-use pieces and was sitting at the bottom of a drawer waiting for Godot) by adding it to the well-loved one I am currently using that I have now hit pan on.
Here's How I did it...
1. Carefully tap the powder from the cracked compact into the other bronzer.
2. Slowly pour in rubbing alcohol until the powder turns slightly muddy.
3. Stir the mixture with a small spoon or butter knife until all the powder is equally saturated.
4. Flatten out the mixture with the butter knife.
5. Wait several hours for your powder to dry. You can use a blowdryer to speed up the process, but if it's too wet, powder may spray everywhere. If this is the case, give your compact time to let the alcohol evaporate before blowdrying.
6. Once the powder dries, use a makeup removing wipe or baby wipe to clean off excess powder around the pan, on the mirror, and on the compact.
Although my compact now looks more like a brownie than makeup, it still works as well as ever, and
I don't have to rush out to buy a new bronzer any time soon! I have tested this method out on other broken powders, and it has worked on everything I've tried so far. Overall, I am a happy camper. Thanks, Michelle!
If you have any suggestions on how to make the compact look less like dessert and more like makeup, comment below and let me know. Also, if you decide to try this method, let me know below and upload a picture of your repaired compact to either Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram @DrtyBlndAmbtn using the hashtag #HauteOfftheBlog, and don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin'!
Whatever you're up to this summer, be that vacationing, living for the weekends or basking in the glory harsh reality of unemployment, here are a few staples to get you through the next 3 months.
1. lounge•kini /lounjˈkēnē/
Noun
An ultra-flattering and low maintenance swimsuit. It fits well and accentuates your body rather than just hanging on it like so many bathing suits do (high-end included).
Noun We all need a solid pair of sunglasses to protect our eyes from the sun. Round-framed and heart-shaped sunglasses are currently on trend, and there's a good variety out now that suit many different face shapes.
Examples 1. KAREN WALKER Super Duper Strength - Crazy Tort| These high-end shades are beautiful and worth the splurge if you're in the market for some ever-lasting sunglasses. 2. BP. Heart Shaped Sunglasses - Gold/Brown | If you prefer having a variety of fun sunglasses, these affordable heart-shaped glasses are great with any summer look. These are available for purchase in the Nordstrom Brass Plum Department.
3. rub•ber flip flops /ˈrəbər/flip/fläps/
Noun
A pair of shoes we won't worry about getting wet or sandy.
Example HAVAIANAS Slim Flip Flops - Sand Gray/Light Golden| These are a massive step up from your average drugstore rubber flip flops. Besides the fact that they're actually cute on, they will neither break nor cut the skin between your toes!
4. flat san•dals /flat/ˈsandlz/
Noun
A pair of cute sandals that we can wear everyday with almost anything.
Noun
A great pair of comfortable heels that you can actually walk around in for long periods of time that go with jeans, shorts, dresses and skirts.
Example ZARA Wide-Heel Sandal with Ankle Strap | These Aztec-print bad boys aren't too high, have a nice thick heel to keep you stable and pain-free, and will be raking in the compliments.
6. white top /(h)wīt//täp/
Noun
A shirt that will go with virtually anything you own. You can dress it up with jewelry or leave it plain to compliment your colored bottoms.
Example SANDRO Eros Top - White| This pebble-textured, peplum top is undoubtedly on the fancier side of things as far as white tops go, but it's beautiful and suits so many body types and occasions. A nicely-cut, white t-shirt would also suffice as far as summery white tops go.
WHISTLES Double Layer Maxi Dress - Red
7. max•i dress /ˈmaksē/dres/
Noun
A long dress that makes us look 100 feet tall and accentuates (or fakes) our tans. These are usually best for night time when it gets a bit chilly out.
Example WHISTLES Double Layer Maxi Dress - Red | This particular dress is the most gorgeous shade of red and has a fabulous silhouette. The pictures do neither justice. The orange-tinged red gives even the palest skin a touch of color.
