Elf Party Eye Shadow Book Review & Swatches!

As many of you guys may already know, I can't resist a Walgreen's beauty deal. I've been eyeing the Elf Christmas sets for some time now, but decided to hold off until clearance time because I didn't know if they'd be any good. So glad I did!!

I want to start by saying I bought this palette not expecting much. I don't think I own any other Elf eyeshadow, even though I do use a couple of their products on a semi regular basis (cream eyeliner, liquid eyeliner, and eyeshadow primer). I purchased this palette for $2.50 and now I must own every single eyeshadow book there is.

The colors are highly pigmented, NO NOT CREASE at all, and go on so so buttery and smooth. This palette is infinitely better than the Nyx one I just reviewed, and I am officially in search of a neutral Elf palette. For such a cheap price, you really can't beat the color payoff here. I'd even pay full price for one. :)

Who's ready for some swatches!!?!!?!

Here is the beauty "book" opened up. As you can see, it contains 9 shadows, a mini eyeliner pencil, and a brush. I won't be using the eyeliner pencil because I tried it and it sucks. & I have my MAC brushes. But it's a nice addition for beginners.

On the left side there is a page that gives you directions on how to use the palette. This is pretty neat, especially for beginners who want to know how to make their makeup look like it's professionally done.

On the other side is the eyeshadows. It also comes with a little mirror that would be nice for touchups.

And here are the swatches! As well as the eyeliner pencil. This photo is with Flash.

And here is one without.

Like I said I'm really really surprised with how much I love this little eyeshadow palette. The colors are GREAT and super bright. They are just the right amount of shimmery without being overpoweringly glittery and I didn't notice any fall out either which is pretty awesome in my opinion! I'm going to try out the Silver color and the pink tonight!

Do any of you have this palette and LOVE it? Anyone have any recommendations for Elf products they love!?

Until next time!

Xx Ashley C.

Fall Golden EOTD!

Sunday I decided to play with my Sephora Metallize cream palette that I just got back from my cousin. My my how I have missed it! It's filled with 4 shades: silver, gold, bronze, and a really golden gold color. It goes on super smooth and if you apply if over a powder it lasts all day!

For this entire eye look I used:
Sephora Eyelid Primer
Sephora Metallize Mini Cream Palette - Bronze and the Yellow gold color (discontinued :( )
Avon Expert Mega Palette - Brown color for crease (This palette is AWESOME check it out)
Kat Von D True Romance Palette - highlight color in the corner is Heavens
Julep Kajal Eyeliner in black
Elf Cream Liner
Makeup Forever Smoky Lash Mascara

First I filled my whole lid with Heavens by Kat Von D. Next I applied the Avon brown color to the crease and blended out. Next, I added the bronze color from the metallize palette to the outer corners of my eye, then decided it wasn't bright enough so I blended it with Gold. I added a bit more Heavens to my inside corner and underneath my eye. I also added a little bit more brown to the crease and blended it better. Then I lined my whole eye and waterline with the Kajal Eye Glider. It goes on really nice and dark and I've found if I use it under my Elf it makes it stay better. The I did a heavy winged eye with the Elf liner. I left lit a little smoky and I really really like how it turned out. I used Makeup Forever Smoky Lash mascara because I couldn't remember why I hate it so much. I remember now. Excuse the clumps and horrible mess it made of my EOTD.
Enjoy!!

I know I switched to the other eye for the third pic but I didn't get a good picture of the right one for that step lol Sorry!

And here is an awkward pic of both eyes finished!! :)

Hope you enjoyed! :) Let me know if there are any cool eye tricks you know of, or if there is anything you want me to try for another post!!!

Xx Ashley C.