FOTD: Chocolate Smokey Eyes featuring 28 Neutral Palette

I love brown smokey eyes because their definitely perfect for day and night. I always like to try out looks before I wear them out to an event. This gives me control to eliminate or re-introduce products to make it better :)

I use MUFE as a base because it was waterproof & smudge proof, Annabelle smudgeliner in Oh my Goth, Eve Pearl Blush Trio in dark & MUFE Smokey Lash mascara. This time I used my 28 neutral palette for most of the look.

This palette is definitely going to be one of my traveling palettes. It has a lot of colors that can be used for smokey, neutral & every day looks.

Do you like brown smokey eyes?

NYX Chocolate Mega Shine Lipgloss Swatch in Chocolate

Ive always been an NYX fan but I never tried anything other than the shadows. At IMATS I decided to pick up a few things. One of the first glosses I got was NYX Chocolate Mega Shine Lipgloss in Chocolate.

This lip gloss is scented...so if you don't like scent glosses stay away from this one. Also its very pigmented so a lot goes a LONG way!

Here is a hand & lip swatch:

Since this lippy has a slight frost, It looks amazing with a smokey eye! So far Im satisfied with this gloss and I definitely want to try more.

Would you wear this gloss? Also what other NYX products should I try out?

My Christmas look + Merry Christmas+ NY resolutions

It's Christmas :D 

Merry Christmas Spiced Beauty followers & readers!! I can't believe how quickly time flies.. I swear it was January yesterday ..geez. And New Years is just around the corner.. I know I say this all the time but 2011 WILL be better. I will make it better..less negativity and more optimism! I hope you all feel the same :)

Now on to the look. It's super simple but still pretty. If you need a tutorial, click here because I used Annabelle products to get the look. I definetly needed a low maintenance look because Christmas dinner is at our house and like 50 people will be here... that A LOT for a townhouse. So I know I will be helping out.. no time to reapply..lol

I am leaving Ontario to go to Montreal with my BF and 2 friends for New Years.  I have never done anything for NYE before so I'm nervous but excited! I'm sad I cant bring all my makeup but I will be posting my look for you all to see :) Enough of my banter..hahaha.

What was your Christmas look?

Holiday Fun: Alize Gold Passion

Looking for a liqueur to indulge in this holiday? Then look no further than Alizé Liqueur, a French vodka-based liqueur available in five delicious flavors. Whether blended into margaritas, shaken in martinis or drizzled atop champagne, Alizé can stand alone or be beautifully mixed to create unique cocktails perfect for every event – big or small.

Since Christmas Dinner was at my house my mom and I were looking for a signature drink. We wanted one that could be consumed alone & mixed. When I received a sample of Alize Gold Passion I knew I had to try something different!


  We both have never tried any other color than original (the red one). First thing we did .... we took out the stylish shot glasses and took a shot each LOL

Aren't these the most gorgeous shot glasses you have seen in your life!! My momma has style!

This drink is a definite must try for anyone who loves fruity drinks. Since I'm Jamaican the passion fruit taste brought me straight back to the island <3 Love it!

The mixed drink that we are going with is called the Ball Drop:

2 oz Alizé Gold Passion

1 oz coconut rum

1 oz cranberry juice

Mix and serve over ice in a rocks glass.

Garnish with a lime wedge.

If you want to try it out My girl Erica over at Glamorous Gleam has a great tutorial on how to make it!

Have you ever tried Alize?

Annabelle winners...is it you??

OMG! There was over 186 entries in my Annabelle contest :) Since the Christmas Season is approaching I wanted to draw the winners quick...so we can make arrangements to ship your package. The WINNERS must EMAIL me *jenn (at)spicedbeauty(dot)com* before by December 25 MIDNIGHT to claim their PRIZE... if not a new winner will be choosen..

The 1st and 2nd winner did not respond. I will redraw!

Winner #3 AMELIA

 

Thanks for participating! New looks, giveaways, hauls and swatches coming up for 2011!

Toronto Beauty Bloggers- Christmas Meet up Pictures

I love meeting up with these girls because my two loves are involved: Makeup & Food LOL
Check out the pictures from out latest meet up:

Are you in Toronto or in GTA and you want to attend a meet up follow this page:

I'm featured on Annabelle Cosmetics Blog today!

Check out my effortless Glam look using only these products!

Click here to go to their page :)