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Get Glammed Up with Black|Up Cosmetics

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The only drama I like is in a beauty look and that’s what I’m serving today… a dramatic blue smoky eye look. I’m getting glammed up with Black|Up cosmetics! I think this look is perfect for a date night or a night out with the girls. Now you know this post comes with a crazy story, right? Get ready!

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We all know I’m an odd duck and I’m perfectly okay with my eccentric ways. Well, I have to admit one of my quirks is that I tend to wear my foundation a shade or two darker than my actual color. Think of it as a tan in a bottle. What? We’ve already established that I’m Casper’s little cousin who happens to have yellow undertones. Don’t judge me!

My coloring makes finding a foundation in my perfect shade almost impossible. There has only been one brand that I can purchase and I don’t have to mix it to make my perfect shade. Even buying foundation a tad darker seems to be difficult. I’ve seen brands made with “Women Of Color” in mind and their lightest color is still too dark for me. Dude, seriously…stop playing!

Anyway, I’ve seen so many awesome reviews of Black|Up cosmetics and I wondered if they made shades in my color. Honestly, I never looked because I didn’t want to get my feelings hurt. Y’all know I’m sensitive and stuff. LOL Now imagine when The Beauty Council ladies were chatting about Black|Up cosmetics and I found out they not only make shades in my color but some in lighter shades. So they have my summer and winter shades covered. Woo hoo! Shimmy with me!

When I received my package, I was like a kid in a candy store! My only problem was figuring out what looks to try. I have to admit I tried a few and I was even going to try a beauty dare that the ladies were discussing. I despise the color green…like majorly! I still give my youngest daughter the side-eye when she mentions her favorite color and football team…green and the Steelers. She totally got her love of both from her father. Sorry, I digress.

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Out of all the looks I tried, I kept going back to this blue smoky eye. Someone sent me a pic of a blue smoky eye with a hint of orange and it screamed “try me!” For some strange reason, blue eye shadow speaks to me. I tried the look a couple of ways but I like how this version turned out.

Black|Up Cosmetics Smoky Eye

The other funny story is why my eyes are red. I’m not sure how noticeable it is or not but I sorta kinda poked myself in the eyes with tweezers trying to apply my lashes. Yes, I poked both eyes. I swear false lashes and contouring are going to be the death of me. OMG! I want to give up on perfecting both but everything requires a little effort, practice, and patience. You know it’s a struggle when you start praying and having a conversation with God before you start working on something. SMH! Yeah, it’s that serious. Ugh!

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Enough about me and my craziness…stop by and visit the other Beauty Council ladies to see what looks they shared. Did I forget to mention Black|Up Cosmetics is offering our readers 20% off their products from 2/12 until 2/28? Use the code LOVE15

 

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  1. mitchypoo says

    February 15, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    I had never heard of Black Up before but today I’m seeing it on several blogs. I love the look on you. You have beautifully shaped eyes.
    mitchypoo recently posted…Will you be my Valentine? My Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 15, 2015 at 10:57 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Brianna says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Gorgeous look!! That smoky eye look phenomenal on you.
    Brianna recently posted…Day To Night Makeup Using Black|Up CosmeticsMy Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 15, 2015 at 10:57 PM

      Aww…thank you so much

      Reply
  3. Sheila says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    I love the look you created and your brows are PERFECT!

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 11:25 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. betzy says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    OMG ! Your look is simply stunning, I love the eye look the most 😀
    betzy recently posted…Black|Up Cosmetics First Impressions & TutorialMy Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 11:25 PM

      Oh thank you Betzy!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    February 12, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    Doll I love the drama you are giving! Lmao girl put the tweezers down!! I can’t lol now I have the giggles
    Jessica recently posted…Getting Ready with Me featuring Black Up CosmeticsMy Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:28 PM

      LOL! I warned you before I started it was going to be crazy. haha

      Reply
  6. Alisha says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    I LOVE it! And you know I think I’ll just snatch your brows off and glue them on me like a lace front wig…LMAO!!! Seriously the makeup looks flawless and I hadn’t thought about using blush with a bit of clear gloss. That color is so pretty! Now come and do mine! #please and #thankyou <3

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:27 PM

      LOL! You are so crazy! I keep telling you when you come back this way, I gotcha. However, I really need to come your way…sadly, it’s just for food.

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    This post is hilarious. This is why I can’t use tweezers whilst applying lashes. I can, but I don’t do it often. Love the brows and smoky eye.
    Kim recently posted…Emerald Green Smoky Eye using Black|Up CosmeticsMy Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:25 PM

      I already can’t see! Poking myself in the eye is definitely not helping my vision problems. lol Tweezers are dangerous. haha

      Reply
  8. Kath TheFabZilla says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Smokin’ sexy smoky eyes! Gorgeous as ever
    Kath TheFabZilla recently posted…BLOG-torial feat. black|Up Cosmetics :: Hot Pink Smokey Eyes and Ombre LipsMy Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:24 PM

      Thanks Kath!

      Reply
  9. Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I am so inspired to try this eyeshadow combination. I am so scared of going too dark since last time I tried I ended up looking like Black Swan-ish. You look gorgeous and I think I need that lip shade. Great post!
    Jamie @ Makeuplifelove recently posted…The Beauty Council | Valentine’s Day Ready 3 Ways with Black|Up Cosmetics…My Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:27 AM

      You and Anastasia have me cracking up. The lip color is actually the Black|Up blush with a touch of clear gloss

      Reply
  10. Anastasia says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Talk about fierce!! I wish i could pull off eye makeup like that, instead I end up looking like a panda. Love your brows, too, they’re perfect!
    Anastasia recently posted…Celebrity Makeup Look With Black|Up CosmeticsMy Profile

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    • Tiki says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:27 AM

      Not a panda! LOL Thank you!

      Reply

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