Valentine's Day is the PERFECT excuse for PINK PINK PINK, especially pink makeup!! This lovey-dovey holiday is so girly and fun and I LOVE expressing those qualities in my makeup look.
Honestly, I'll take any excuse I can to get glammed-up, though. And so did these beauty gurus!! I was THRILLED with all of the Valentine's Day tutorials springing up constantly since the beginning of the month.
Honestly, I'll take any excuse I can to get glammed-up, though. And so did these beauty gurus!! I was THRILLED with all of the Valentine's Day tutorials springing up constantly since the beginning of the month.
Here are the ones I loved the most:
Who doesn't love Casey Holmes?! Anyone?? Didn't think so.
I've been watching her since she started her YouTube channel... back when her username was "ItsBl0ndie" and she was still blonde (though I LOVE her dark hair, personally).
Her videos and tutorials are better every time, I'm not sure how she does it. This is not only one of my favorite Valentine's Day looks, it's one of my favorite tutorials she's done.
After watching this, you're going to want to run out and get the "Rose" pigment from MAC, ASAP. Don't even bother to stop to fix your hair and makeup before flying out the door; the MAC girls will understand. That's now on my Wish List, thanks to this video. I love the super sparkly pink color on the lid with the nude-pink lip. It's not understated but it's not super dramatic, either. I think this look is perfect for a nice dinner or movie date.
I'm planning on trying this out, sans "Rose" pigment. *sigh*
I've been watching her since she started her YouTube channel... back when her username was "ItsBl0ndie" and she was still blonde (though I LOVE her dark hair, personally).
Her videos and tutorials are better every time, I'm not sure how she does it. This is not only one of my favorite Valentine's Day looks, it's one of my favorite tutorials she's done.
After watching this, you're going to want to run out and get the "Rose" pigment from MAC, ASAP. Don't even bother to stop to fix your hair and makeup before flying out the door; the MAC girls will understand. That's now on my Wish List, thanks to this video. I love the super sparkly pink color on the lid with the nude-pink lip. It's not understated but it's not super dramatic, either. I think this look is perfect for a nice dinner or movie date.
I'm planning on trying this out, sans "Rose" pigment. *sigh*
I clearly have a thing for loose pigments and Valentines Day.
Allison (amarixe) did a GORGEOUS pink (duh) V-Day look using OCC's Loose Colour Concentrate in "Platonic". She used in a similar fashion as Casey, but this color is a much paler pink, though just as stunning.
Allison describes the color as "light, pinky princess-y" which couldn't really be more spot on.
She also used a really lovely gold shade from the Naked 3 palette under her bottom lash line which I think is such a nice touch. It totally compliments the "Platonic" pigment. And if anything says "princess-y" more than light pink, it's gold.
I LOVE this look. And I'm also a huge fan of her voice... Is that creepy? She majored in broadcast in college which may explain why she's so nice to listen too. Basically, her videos are just bomb, all around. You've got to check out her channel if you haven't.
But you probably have.
Allison (amarixe) did a GORGEOUS pink (duh) V-Day look using OCC's Loose Colour Concentrate in "Platonic". She used in a similar fashion as Casey, but this color is a much paler pink, though just as stunning.
Allison describes the color as "light, pinky princess-y" which couldn't really be more spot on.
She also used a really lovely gold shade from the Naked 3 palette under her bottom lash line which I think is such a nice touch. It totally compliments the "Platonic" pigment. And if anything says "princess-y" more than light pink, it's gold.
I LOVE this look. And I'm also a huge fan of her voice... Is that creepy? She majored in broadcast in college which may explain why she's so nice to listen too. Basically, her videos are just bomb, all around. You've got to check out her channel if you haven't.
But you probably have.
Can we just talk about how perfect Brianna (briannaford) is?! She's flawless and her accent is amazing. But most of all, her makeup tutorials are gorgeous. I only stumbled upon her channel a few months ago, but I've been hooked since.
I LOVE this look because it's not your typical V-day tutorial. Unlike Casey and Allison, Brianna went with a more neutral, smoky eye paired with a similarly neutral lip. There NO PINK!! But it's still super sultry and romantic.
I think Valentine's Day is a lot like New Years Eve in that it's all about glitter and sparkles. Brianna went for chocolates and a shimmery champagne color, which makes this look so wearable. Because the eye is so neutral, you could even go with a bright red or pink lip, instead of the nude, to make it a bit more festive.
However, I totally love it as it is. You really can't go wrong with lashes and a neutral lip. Like, ever. You guys NEED to check out her channel. You'll subscribe after 3 seconds of any video, like I did. I swear.
I LOVE this look because it's not your typical V-day tutorial. Unlike Casey and Allison, Brianna went with a more neutral, smoky eye paired with a similarly neutral lip. There NO PINK!! But it's still super sultry and romantic.
I think Valentine's Day is a lot like New Years Eve in that it's all about glitter and sparkles. Brianna went for chocolates and a shimmery champagne color, which makes this look so wearable. Because the eye is so neutral, you could even go with a bright red or pink lip, instead of the nude, to make it a bit more festive.
However, I totally love it as it is. You really can't go wrong with lashes and a neutral lip. Like, ever. You guys NEED to check out her channel. You'll subscribe after 3 seconds of any video, like I did. I swear.