Valentine's Looks for Cheap

Hey all! Valentine's Day is right around the corner. I was hoping to start things a little sooner, but life has kind of prevented my plans from going on without a few bumps. C'est la vie! Anyway, I thought I'd kick things off with some ideas for those of you on a budget or young beginners. Here we go!

Wet n Wild Walking on Eggshells and L.A. Colors Orchid

When I think of the perfect Valentine's Day makeup, I think to soft neutrals and slightly pink shades, even some gray. I think it's also good to for subtle rather than extreme. Especially if you're in a newer relationship, V-day might not be the best time to try out a crazy avant-garde look. You just want to look flawless and glowy and gorgeous!

1. L.A. Colors - Orchid

L.A. Colors eye shadow trio in Orchid

This first one is the most affordable of the bunch, costing a whopping $1! You can find these at Dollar General stores, and maybe even some Dollar Trees. Just look at your local dollar stores, I'm sure they'll be there. Besides being cheap, it's good for a subtle look. The pink isn't too strong, so you don't have to worry about looking sick, and it even has some gold glitter to help work it into the other shades. The middle shade is good for some bronzy glow. The brown on the right isn't as dark as it may look, and it's kind of warm toned, so you'll definitely want some eye liner and mascara on. But hey, it's a dollar. It's good for a warm bronzy glow look. Here's a look I did with it:

2. Wet n Wild - Walking on Eggshells

Wet n Wild eye shadow trio in Walking on Eggshells

Now we're going up the price ladder a little bit--up to $3! This is just a good all around trio to have from the drugstore. I think most people have already heard of it, a lot of people even say there are MAC dupes within it. The eyelid color doesn't come off that pink. It ends up looking more like a shimmery skin-toned color, and the brown gives just enough definition. The browbone color is good for lightening up your inner corner, but be careful using it on your brow bone! When it comes to shimmer on the brow bone, less is more. I like to apply some just under the arch of my brow. Here's a look I created with it:

3. Rimmel - Mayfair

Rimmel eye shadow quad in Mayfair

And now for this guy. This really swooped in at the last second, and that's why it's not in the big picture at the beginning. I literally just bought this yesterday. I'm so happy I did! I've been eyeing it for a while, and I finally broke down and got it. It was around $5 at Walmart I think. That taupe on the left--PERFECTION! I love it so much. It's like a purpley taupe, but when it's only lightly applied, there's a pinkness to it. It really makes all the shades work together. And here's a look I did using this quad:

If you want any of these colors to pop more, I recommend using a base like a Maybelline Color Tattoo or NYX Jumbo Shadow Stick, or even an eyeliner. The lighting washed out the pictures a little, so sorry about that.

Just know: it is okay to go for subtle! You don't have to do a super dramatic, dark smokey eye. If you're going to a nice, dimly lit restaurant, just a little shimmer on your lids will pick up nicely and look super gorgeous. Also, subtle, glowy lid makeup can really allow you to showcase your lashes, and lashes are usually the most "romantic" thing to emphasize.

More looks should hopefully be up tomorrow! And I'm going to be mixing it up and trying to do a tutorial type deal. I hope you have a wonderful day/night!

♥♥ Stacie ♥♥