teenage grunge | dramatic red + purple eye look

I love the red eyeshadow trend that's been going around right, mostly due to the fact it totally reminds me of my wanna be goth/scene phase in high school. I was never really brave enough to go for it back then, but now I just want to pay homage to my teenage self. I think this would have gone great with a lot of my angsty band tees I used to absolutely obsess over. Ah, to be 14 again.

 I dove head first into a true red eyeshadow for this look, but once I started adding more color and blending, they all ended up pulling really purple on me, so I just went with it. To be honest, that's just how it goes most days, am I right?

This look ended up being a bit more pink/purple than I had anticipated, but I liked the dramatic result anyway! This isn't exactly something I'd wear out, but I sure had fun creating something I had never done before. I also love the way reds and purples pair with brown eyes, and I'll definitely be trying something like this again--if not a bit more wearable for everyday.

I used my Coastal Scents original 88 palette for this look because I really don't have any colors like this in my everyday collection. That's why I absolutely LOVE these big eyeshadow palettes from Coastal Scents! There are so many options that you can create ANY type of look you want, and they're super affordable. They're great quality for price as well. I love the way these all blended together. The only gripe is when working with bright colors like this, fallout can tend to be a bit of an issue.

FACE

| Revlon Colorstay Foundation: 180 Sand Beige |

| The Balm Bahama Mama bronzer |

|The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer highlight |

BROWS

| MAC fluidline gel eyeliner in Dipdown |

| ELF brow gel |

EYES

| Coastal Scents Original 88-color palette |

| Lancome Art Liner liquid eyeliner |

| Covergirl Lashblast volume mascara (purple tube) |

LIPS

| NYX Nude retractable lip pencil |

| Revlon Soft Nude lipstick |

(I can't believe Revlon discontinued this lipstick because it's so god damn pretty. Why must cosmetics companies do this to us?!)

Thanks for reading!

xo

Becca

Current drugstore favorites

I'm a die-hard drugstore makeup lover.

Most of my go-to products on an every day basis are available at Target or just a few clicks away online at places like Ulta or ELF.  I love a good Mac or Sephora haul as much as the next girl, but let's be real—I'm on a budget. I wanted to share some of the products I've been reaching for a lot lately, so let's fuel your makeup addiction and keep your wallet full, shall we?

Revlon Colorstay

(wearing Revlon Colorstay foundation, Wet n' Wild Pearlescent Pink blush, Elf Eyebrow kit, Rimmel Nude Delight lipstick)

I always go back to Revlon Colorstay because it's so easy for me to wear. It's a true HG for me! I love it all year round and recommend it to everyone. 180 Sand Beige in Oily/Combo version is SUCH a great match for me in the fall/winter, and the formula somehow works beautifully with my super dry skin. I don't even bother trying to figure it out..but it works.

Wet n' Wild Blush in Pearlescent Pink

This blush from Wet n' Wild is probably one of my favorite drugstore blushes ever (wearing it above). It gives me a perfect mix of pink and peach on my cheeks and it warms up my complexion in the best way. You can't beat $3 for a pigmented, smooth and gorgeous blush.

ELF Eyebrow kit in Medium

My brows are everything to me. I alternate between my ELF eyebrow kit & MAC Fluidline in Dipdown. To be honest, I get compliments on my brows when wearing either one of them! But the main difference is I get a more natural look a lot more easily with this eyebrow kit, and it only cost $3! I love the wax and powder you get with this duo. I use the wax to define and lengthen the tail and fill in the rest with powder. 

Maybelline Pumped Up Colossol Volum' Express

Could this have a longer name? Whew. This isn't the most AMAZING mascara I've ever used, but I've been loving it a lot lately! It gives me that full, more "lush" looking lashes if that makes sense...they're less spikey and fibrey and more thick and soft. I can layer this up for a dramatic eye, but I do have to be careful not to overdo it because this stuff is thick! I do think I'll like this even more when it dries out more because I prefer a drier formula.

Wet n Wild Nail Polish Black Creme

My life isn't complete without my black nail polish. Wet n Wild recently repackaged their Wildshine polishes and I think they're so cute! As far as the polish goes, I haven't been able to figure out yet if they're "reformulated" too (granted, I haven't looked into it at all becuase...lazy). This polish is $.99 and I always have a few in my collection at all times!

Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Polishing Mask

I love this Freeman mask at the end of a long week. I'm by no means a "mask" person, I really only use them a few times a month when I break out. This one is a really great exfoliant for my dry skin and I have to admit I love the consistency! It's gentle enough for my sensitive, acne-prone skin but still leaves me feeling super refreshed and clean. You may not know this about me now, but you will--black is my favorite & go-to color and something about putting this sugary-sweet black mask on my face just makes me happy! 

What are some of your drugstore faves? Make sure to follow me on Instagram for more pictures & drugstore favorites! @beccaseylar

xo,

Becca

Bonjour à nouveau!

Hello blogger friends!

It's that time of year I attempt blogging again!

Stay tuned for lots of pretty photos and a lot of (inevitable) rambles!

Beauty, fashion, DIY, food, adorable dogs, life stuff, home decor...I want to share it all here. Thanks for reading!

xo
Becca