Kat Von D Halloween Makeup

I did this Kat Van D look on a friend for Halloween. Its a gorgeous dark smokey eye with bright red lips and cheeks. Kinda dramatic- but perfect for Halloween. Using a liquid liner, I did the signature tattoos of the starts and the vine. (She added a flower fake tattoo in front of the start of the vines).
Products I used are:

• NYX For Your Eyes Only Smokey Eyes
• MAC eyeshadow in Carbon
• Urban Decay 24-7 liner in Zero
• Maybelline Line Stilletto Liquid Liner
• Loreal Telescopic Mascara
• Coastal Scents Professional Blush Palette 
• Rimmel Lipstick

If you want any more details on how I did this, then just comment below.
What are you guys going to be for Halloween?
I need ideas for what I should be! Help!



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Outfit of the Day

Hey everyone!
Here's a quick Outfit of the Day. It was a little warm out when I wore this but since it is fall, I had to make it look more appropriate. So I added a jean jacket, scarf, and flats instead of sandals.
(Click here to see this outfit alone in my fall fashion/haul post)

-Skirt- Forever21
-Black tank top- Charlotte Russe
-Light pink tank top- Hollister
-Jean Jacket- Hollister
-Belt- Forever21
-Scarf- Old Navy
-Flats- Charlotte Russe
-Earrings- Charlotte Russe
-Ring- Forever21

How do you all make your summer outfits look more fall appropriate?

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One Year Anniversary of Glam-Me-Up Giveaway!

*Photo from CSN.com*

It has been one year today since I started my blog! Thank you to all of my followers who read me ramble about my obsession with all things beauty. You all make it possible. Glam-Me-Up has really grown and my followers all make it happen. I really enjoy sharing my ideas and tips with you all. Here is where I can share my creativity and learn a lot myself. So to thank you all...
CSN.com is providing you all with another giveaway for a $35 gift certificate! They are an amazing company that has over 200+ stores with anything from ottoman coffee table, to bedding, to office supplies, to shoes & bags, and so much more. Click here for a list of all the stores. You can use your certificate for anything you like from any of the stores.

I actually did a review on a pair of shoes I got from CSN. Click here to see the post.

So all you have to do is:
-Be a follower of my blog
-Follow me on Twitter if you have one
-Live in the United States or Canada
-Comment with "Enter me" and your email so I can contact you if you win.
-For a second entry, tell me what your favorite CSN store is. Click [here] for a list of stores.*
-For a third entry, do a post or a Tweet about my giveaway with a link to my blog.*
**You can do either the second or third way, including the "enter me", for 2 entries, or do all three for 3 entries.

I will pick the winner using random.org. I will give CSN your email and they will send you an email with your online gift certificate for $35.

Only comment on this post to enter.

Please do not comment on CSN's Facebook page to enter.


Giveaway ends 2 weeks from today.


Thank you all for supporting me this year!
Thank you CSN!


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FTC Disclaimer: Thank you to CSN for providing the winner with the gift code. I am not being paid for this post. 

Steals and Deals: Ulta, Stila, Benefit, NARS, ELF, PinkIce, & More!

Hey! I am back with some awesome deals for you all! Ive got some coupon codes I have been collection and sales going on!

Makeup-
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Hair-

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Check out my first video! Here

Closet Tour & Organization Tips (My first video!)

So my first video.. a closet tour! I wanted to show you all some ways you can organize your closets. I do not use a dresser, because I like having more space in my room. So, I have to find ways I can keep all my clothes in my closet. Also, my closet isn't the biggest (I've had smaller with the same stuff) so I have to find ways for everything to fit. Here's a few tips:

-Use bins with drawers for stuff like jeans, pants, shorts, pajamas and t-shirts. I got mine from either Walmart or Target where they have a good selection for no more than like $20.
-Use smaller bins for stuff like bras, underwear, and socks. Keeping these separate makes them much easier to find.
-Keep shoes in hanging shoe organizers. You can fit a ton in them and they don't take up much space.
-Use small plastic bins for leggings, belts, bathing suits, etc.
-Hang belts and scarves up on the hooks that have multiple hooks in one.
-Hang purses on the back of a door on a multiple hook organizer.
-Organize clothing by type at least. If you want to get really organized, by color too. I used different colored hangers for different types of clothes.
*Don't cram too many clothes because it gets really annoying when trying to pull stuff out and put it back.
-Keep off season stuff away or under a bed. I used the short, long bin with wheels to slide in and out from under the bed.
-Keep other storage in labeled shoe boxes or bins on top the closet.

What are some ways you all keep your closets organized?


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Extremely Cheap Great Quality Makeup Brushes

I was really skeptical when I saw these brushes. Seeing that it was a pack for 6 brushes for only $5 I'm thinking.. no way! I was browsing Walmart just looking for an angled eyebrow brush so I could use the one I have now for eyeliner. I came across this. It is Paris Presents Inc. Deluxe Eye Duo Set. (Paris Presents is the company that makes EcoTools). There are 3 brushes, but they are double sided so you really get 6. This set comes with a mini powder brush, concealer (or flat eyeshadow) brush, blending brush, stiff crease (or pencil) brush, angled brush, and a spoolie.

These are AMAZING quality for being $5. Now of course, they are not as good as my Sigma brushes. But for having some extra ones for little things they are awesome.
They are super soft and have not shed yet. The only thing that seems cheap are the handles. They do not fall apart at all but they just feel really light, almost like they are hollow. Which is not bad at all, just different than a Sigma or MAC.

I really like the mini powder brush for applying setting powder, or powder foundation, under my eyes to set concealer. It is great for that. On the other side, is a concealer brush or can be used with loose eyeshadows or regular eyeshadows.
Then there is a blending brush. This is much more thick and dense then a regular SS224. This is good when you really need a lot of blending. I really like it for applying highlight too.
On the other side of that is a stiff pencil brush. This is a domed, slightly pointed, stiff brush. This works great for applying shadow under eyes and in the corners or even as a crease brush.
The last one is perfect for eyebrows. I have been using this everyday. I use the spooie to comb eyebrows then fill them in the the angled brush side. It is stiff for control, but not too stiff to where they don't look natural.

These are really great quality and very affordable and accessible. I would not recommend these to you all if I didn't think they were great quality.
You can buy this exact set in stores, but not online. They have other sets online tho and single brushes.


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Sale of the day:
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Drugstore vs. Department Store - What is best to buy where? (And my favorite products)

Hey everyone! I wanted to let you all know what beauty products I think are worth buying at the drugstore or the department store.

I love drugstore products. Some products are just better quality at department store. Also, some products are just not worth paying department store prices on because you can find just as good quality at the drugstore. I used to only buy drugstore brands. And the majority of my collection is drugstore. But I only buy a department store item when I really think it is necessary for it to have good quality. I never just go out and buy random department store things just to keep up with the collections. Anyways... on with the post!
I am going to also tell you my favorite products for each category.
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Face
Foundation: 
-Liquid: Drugstore. I love Revlon ColorStay Foundation. It is great quality and has a wide variety of shades. It is between $5-$10 depending on where you buy it.
-Powder/Mineral: Department Store. I use Bare Minerals Matte Foundation. This stuff is around $18-$20. It is a little pricey for foundation, but it does last you a long time. I only have to buy this about every 4 months, or more. It is awesome quality and has great coverage without looking cakey. I have tried some department store brands that are okay, but they don't have that great of coverage. I think if you have clear skin, then get drugstore.


Setting Powder:
-Drugstore and Department Store. I think it all depends on how much oil control you need. If you need really good oil protection then go with department store. If your like me, and you don't have that much oil, go with drugstore. I really like the Almay Pure Blends Loose Finishing Powder in Translucent. For department store I would try Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder or MAC's Finishing Powder.


Bronzer:
-Drugstore and Department Store. I prefer Department store. I love Nars Laguna Bronzer ($32). But a lot of bronzers are good at the drugstore too. I used to use ELF's Studio Bronzer in Cool ($3).

Blush:
-Drugstore and Department Store: I like both. I think they are both great quality, depending on the brands. Revlon and Maybelline make awesome blushes. I really like the Revlon ColorStay Cream Blush ($9) and Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush. A department store favorite of mine is Nars Orgasm ($27) and Coastal Scents Professional Blush Palette ($15). 


Highlight:
-Drugstore. Highlight is hardly noticeable and you only need a sheer one anyways. I would buy cheaper ones at the drugstore. I really like Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder in Broghten. ($7-$10).

Eyebrows
-Powder: Drugstore. I don't think it is worth buying all these expensive brow kits from the department store. They are pretty much just brown eyeshadows. I use ELF's Studio Eyebrow kit in Medium ($3). This powder is great.
-Pencil: Drugstore. I haven't tried many of the pencils, but I do have a Covergirl one that is good.
-Gel: Drugstore. Any clear mascara or brow gel. I use Maybelline Define-A-Brow Gel ($6).

Eyes 
-Eye Shadow Primer: Department Store. Urban Decay Primer Potion is the best! It makes blending soo much easier and eyeshadow lasts all day. If you want cheaper, ELF and NYX make a good one too. 
-Eyeshadow: Department Store and Drugstore. They all depend on the brand. Maybelline makes the best drugstore eyeshadows. Revlon and NYX also have some good ones. I LOVE the Maybelline EyeStudio eyeshadows ($5-$7) . I also really like the NYX palettes ($7-$15). 
For department store eyeshadow, MAC has awesome ones. Coastal Scents also has great affordable palettes that are super pigmented. Other good eyeshadow brands are Urbay Decay, Too Faced, Makeup Forever, Nars, and Chanel. 
-Eyeliner: 

    -Pencil: Department Store. I think it is important to have good quality eyeliner. Pencil can be a problem because it smears and comes off. Drugstore ones can tend to be too hard and don't even apply to the waterline. My favorite department store ones are Urban Decay 24-7 Glide On Eyeliner ($15-$20) and Stila Kajal Eyeliner ($15-$20). These both are super creamy and last all day.
     -Gel/Cream: Drugstore. I am in love with the Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Eyeliner ($7). They are awesome quality and very comparable to MAC's. Loreal HIP Gel Eyeliner ($10) is also a good one. 

     -Liquid: Drugstore. Drugstores also have really good liquid liner. They all depend on the brand. I use Revlon ColorStay Pen Liquid Eyeliner ($6-$8). Loreal also has really good ones like the Linear Intense. 
-Mascara: Drugstore! I love love love my Loreal Telescopic Mascara ($6-$8). I have never repurchased a mascara this much. There are so many good drugstore mascaras. Covergirl ($5-$8) makes awesome ones too.


Lips

-Lipstick: Drugstore and Department Store. I really love Maybelline, Revlon, and Hard Candy lipsticks. The Revlon Colorbust lipstick in Baby Pink ($7) is really great quality. MAC's lipsticks ($14.50)  are awesome but there are good drugstore ones.
-Lipgloss & Stains: Drugstore. There are so many good drugstore lipglosses. Maybelline makes good lipglosses like the Shine Sensational ($4) ones and Color Sensational lip stains($7).
-Lip Balms: Drugstore. Loreal HIP Jelly Balms ($8. These are $0.99 if you click the link) are great MAC Tendertone dupes. They are great quality and last forever. Carmex is my favorite moisturizing lip balm ever! And it is only $1-$2!!
-Lip liner: Drugstore. I have found some pretty good ones at drugstores. Hard Candy's lip liner is good.

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Nars also just came out with a new Pure Matte Lipstick. Click here to check it out.

Let me know what you opinions are on whether it is worth it for department store or not for different categories. What are some of the best quality drugstore products?
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