My Go-To, Naked Palette Concert Eye Look!

This rock chick loves going to concerts! For the past couple years I have had my go-to eye look that I rock to every concert. It's easy, it's flattering, and it really makes my eyes pop. The best part is, it can be created using one palette! This is a must since I have been doing a lot of traveling to Motley Crue shows and don't want to pack a ton of makeup for overnight trips.

So, if you want to know how to get the look pictured above, which I am totally in love with, grab your Urban Decay Naked Palette and let's get started!

I always start by priming my eyes with Urban Decay's Primer Potion. After you let that set, mix Sin, Sidecar, and a tiny bit of Virgin and pat all over the lid. I tend to blend up into the crease, as well. Now take Gunmetal and pop it into your crease and outer corner in a V. I like to pull the shadow up and out, while maintaining that V shape, to elongate my eyes. Blend away! I usually go back in and darken up the outer corner with Gunmetal and then mix in a little bit of Creep for depth. Again, blend. Add a little more Sin and Sidecar to the inner 2/3 of your lid if any got lost with all the blending. Apply Virgin to your brown bone for a gorgeous highlight. Take Revlon's ColorStay waterproof black liner and apply to your lower lash line. I like to make the outer corner thicker and darker, again to elongate my eyes. Go back to the Naked palette and apply Creep over top the liner and blend. Add your favorite liquid liner to your top lash line with a slight wing. Apply your favorite mascara and false lashes and you're done! So easy, right?

I like to pair this eye look with the LipFusion gloss in Sugar. It's a plumping gloss but isn't too intense. It makes your lips look more luscious while adding a "your lips but better" tint (as Leighannsays on YouTube would say).

Also, a little bonus tip! The Naked palette is a little pricey and if that is out of your budget or you just cannot justify spending that kind of money on eye shadows, I have a solution. Coastal Scent's Revealed palette has almost identical shadows for half the price. And, the quality of these shadows are not compromised. They are super easy to blend and stay on all day!

Ladies that Rock Playlist

I love bands that have a raw, powerful female vocalist. I feel like there's not enough out there in the rock world, so today I wanted to share a playlist of my favorite female singers. I wish I could sing half as well as these ladies!

• In This Moment - Adrenalize
• The Pretty Reckless - Messed Up World
• Dorothy - After Midnight
• The Pink Slips - Foxy Feline
• Halestorm - It's Not You
• The Birthday Massacre - Blue
• The Pretty Reckless - Sweet Things
• In This Moment - Burn
• Evanescence - My Heart is Broken
• Halestorm - I Miss the Misery
• The Pretty Reckless - Going to Hell
• New Year's Day - Other Side
• In This Moment - Blood

My Must Have Fall Nail Colors!

Fall is seriously my favorite time of the year. With all the crisp mornings we have been having, it definitely feels like fall is here! That means knee high boots, orange leaves, pumpkin lattes, and dark nails! Now, I'm not going to sit here and lie to you... I wear dark nail polish all year. After all, rules are meant to be broken, right? But for those of you who get into wearing dark polishes once the weather cools off, these are a few of my favorites that are so gorgeous to rock this season. From left to right: Essie - Wicked, Revlon - Knockout, Revlon - Velvet Rope, OPI - Casino Royale, Essie - Mink Muff. All of these go on fabulously without needed a ton of coats, last a long time without chipping, and will not break the bank!

PS - I know August and the beginning of September were a little quiet here but prepare to be bombarded with fall-themed posts within the next couple months!

Fall Look Inspired by SJP's Dramatic Hocus Pocus Makeup!

I can't believe my favorite season is right around the corner. I could not be more excited for fall and everything that comes with it! I have already pulled out the boots and sweaters, lit my leaves candle, and ordered a pumpkin latte. I have also already watched one of my all time favorite Halloween movies, Hocus Pocus for the first of many times this fall. Ever since I was young, I have always loved Sarah. Well, while I was watching the movie last night, I noticed how gorgeous her makeup is! It is seriously the perfect fall makeup look. And, it is super easy to recreate. So, without further adieu, here is how to get the fabulous Sarah Sanderson's witchy, fall makeup look.

She has flawless skin and when it comes to covering up imperfection, I feel like a broken record. I always use Revlon ColorStay foundation, Maybelline FitMe and Age Rewind concealers, Rimmel Stay Matte powder, and Revlon Nearly Naked powder for contouring. I love these products to death, which is why they never change. I would highly recommend them but you can use whatever face products you prefer. Also, apply an eyeshadow primer of choice all over your lids and let it set. I am still loving Urban Decay's Primer Potion!

Now onto the fun, dramatic parts of this look... eyes and lips! Starting with the eyes, apply Jouer's Mahogany eyeshadow all over the lids and up into the crease. This is a gorgeous dark brown with red undertones and the tiniest bit of sparkle. I'm not lying when I say with Jouer eyeshadows, a little goes a long way without losing any pigmentation. Blend out the crease with the crease color in Wet N Wild's trio in Sweet As Candy and highlight your brow bones with the highlight shadown in Wet N Wild's trio in Silent Treatment. Apply a thick line of your favorite black liquid liner to your top lash line. My personal favorite is L'Oreal Linear Intense Liquid Eyeliner. Take Revlon's ColorStay black waterproof liner and apply it under your lower lashes and in your waterline. Smudge out the black with some of the Jouer Mahogany shadow. Sarah's shadow is pretty thick and intense under her eyes in the movie. Pop on a coat of Maybelline's Falsies Flared mascara in black and apply your favorite false lashes for some extra drama. Apply another coat of mascara to bond your real lashes with the falsies and your eyes are done!

I love the red lipstick she rocks in the movie because it's more of a vampy red without being too dark. I used the Revlon Matte Balm in Standout and it worked perfectly!

I hope you enjoy this look as much as I do! Just another one of the many reasons I am so excited for fall!

This Black Nail Polish is a Knockout!

I love black nail polish! It is one of the few polished I have used an entire bottle of and needed to repurchase. Now, I have had my fair share of different brands of black polish... From the good, to the bad, to the amazing! I have to say Revlon's Knockout is my all time favorite. I cannot say enough good things about this products.

Most importantly, it is affordable. It's not one of those brands that is $10-$12 for a bottle of nail polish that is probably going to dry up before you finish it. Secondly, this polish stays on forever. No joke. And no top coat needed. Lastly, it is not watery. I hate black polishes that are very thin and almost see through. Not this product! It is a true opaque!

With fall right around the corner, there is no better time to break out those dark polishes. If you are in the market for a black polish, Revlon's Knockout is the way to go!

Motley Crue Adventures and My Must Have Products for Concerts!

Sorry it has been quite here for a little bit. I have been on the road traveling to various Motley Crue concerts up and down the east coast. To say I had the time of my life is an understatement! From having front row in front of Nikki Sixx, to him throwing me his pick, to him spitting on me, to meeting him... It's been a dream come true!

One thing that has not been a dream come true at the shows has been the weather. I've been rocking out in scorching heat, ungodly humidity, and chilly rain. Between terrible weather conditions and Nikki's waterfall of spit, somehow my hair and makeup has held up throughout the four plus hour concerts. So, I wanted to share with you some of the hair and makeup products I have been using that have been life savers!

I have been straightening my hair and, although it doesn't remain completely straight by the end of the concert, it has held up extremely well. After I wash it, I use Chi Straight Guard and Aussie Miraculously Smooth Styling Mousse. These products really help maintain the styling and avoid frizzing. Once my hair is dry, I straighten it and spray with Loreal Elnett Satin Hairpray. This stuff is great; it doesn't make your hair crunchy like some hairsprays. Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray has been keeping my makeup in place, as the name says... all night! After I finish applying my makeup I spray the product all over my face and then I don't have to worry about creasing, melting, ect.

I have one more Motley Crue show this coming weekend then a break until October. Words cannot express how much I am going to miss this band when they take their final bow!

OOTD: New York City Broadway Edition.

This past weekend I took a mini trip up to one of my favorite places.. New York City! I always have to see at least one Broadway show while I'm there and this visit was no different. I saw the incredibly talented Ramin Karimloo in Les Miserables again and Rock of Ages. Now, the appropriate attire for shows has become increasingly casual over the years but I still wanted to look nice without over doing it. Also, when I checked the weather is was calling for rain all day. This made picking an outfit out for the shows before even leaving my house quite the challenge since I did not want to pack a full suitcase for one night. I ended up decided on an outfit that worked out really well! So, without further ado, here is my  outfit of the day: NYC Broadway edition.

I knew I wanted to wear one of my super cute and inexpensive skater skirts from H&M. I paired it with a gray crop top from American Eagle and my all time favorite, faux leather jacket by Blank Denim. It wasn't super warm out so I opted for my Steve Madden Troopa boots, which are super comfortable for all of the walking we were doing.

If you have never had a chance to visit New York City, I highly recommend it. And I hope this outfit inspires you for your trip!