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Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Makeup


It’s the first edition of Fifty Two Shades of Shay!  In case you missed it last week, click here to see what I’m talking about :).  There is a giveaway in the post…so you better read it all!
I get a lot of comments and/or email about my makeup.  Apparently, when you think Shay…you think makeup.  Here’s the thing…I’m a bit of a makeup junkie.  And I have been for years.  Some people drink when they’re happy…some people eat when they’re sad…I buy lipsticks when I’m experiencing any emotional up or down.  A little tube of lipstick just makes me happy.   Makeup is definitely a shade of Shay…

I wear lipstick with a gloss over it every day.  I put on my lipstick first and then apply the rest of my makeup.  The brighter the lipstick, the less other makeup I feel you need…so the lipstick sets the tone for my makeup routine.  These are my glosses.  I love MAC and Nars the best.

My favorite lip gloss is this MAC Like Venus.  It’s pink with a little sparkle.  In other words…it’s awesome.

These are my MAC lipsticks.  Just my MACs.  They make my heart happy.  I keep the tubes upside down, so that I can quickly and easily find which color I’m looking for.  I also keep them grouped by color as well…I tend to buy pinks, purples and nudes.  And of course, I have the famous MAC Russian Red…every girl needs one good red lipstick.

My very favorite is St. Germaine.  In my opinion, it’s the perfect pink for your pout.
This is what I call my “base” drawer.  These are all of the things that I use to create a base before I add the color.

For days when I need a little more coverage, I use Laura Mercier’s Oil Free Foundation in Warm Ivory, next to that is my absolute favorite tinted moisturizer, also by Laura Mercier (I wear the shade Bare Radiance).  This is what I wear 95% of the time.  Before I put either on, I apply Laura’s Oil Free Primer underneath.  It just keeps everything in place.  On the far right is Sonia Kashuk’s Perfecting Translucent Illuminator.  I had been reading about this stuff for years but finally just recently bought some at Target.  It’s just a little shimmer to apply on those days when you’re feeling (or looking) a little drab.  It didn’t take me long to see why it’s so popular with all of the magazines.

I used YSL’s Touche Eclat #1 on most days as a concealer but when I’m needing something a little heavier, I use Laura Mercier’s Secret Concealer #1.  I also love MAC’s bronzer in Refined Golden and Nars The Multiple in Orgasm.  Plus, I use a little loose powder from Laura Mercier and my Beauty Blender.  That Beauty Blender is sheer genius…I apply both my foundation and my tinted moisturizer with it.

This right here is my must, must, must product.  It’s Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer.  I use it every single day.  Apply it before your eye makeup and you’ll never have to worry about smudges or disappearing eye makeup again.  The purple is their Original Formula and the gold is Sin.  The gold has a champagne color to it and the original is translucent.  I love, love, love them!
These are my eye shadows, eye pencils, and blush.

Nars makes the best blush!
I wear either Gaiety or Super Orgasm.  They are worth their weight in gold!

And my favorite mascara…MAC’s In Extreme Dimension Lash.  I noticed that my sister-in-law’s lashes were looking extra awesome and she said this was her secret.  I bought it and fell in love immediately!  Mascaras are hard to buy…but this one has proven itself a winner to me!
So…now, you see my makeup stash.  I think the important thing is to find a brand that works well with your skin type and that stays in place.  For me, that’s a lot of MAC, Nars and Laura Mercier.  I also love shopping for makeup at places like Sephora and Nordstrom because they make returns so easy.  I hate spending money on makeup only to realize when I get home that it’s not the right color or it doesn’t apply like I had hoped.  These two stores are great at letting you return makeup you’ve already tried.
Now…time for a giveaway!!  I will be drawing one random winner to receive a $30 Nordstrom gift card (to use on makeup or whatever else your heart desires!).  I will draw the winner from my Face Book followers. If you don’t follow me on FB yet, no worries, click here to see my page, like it and you’re entered to win.  I will select the winner this Friday morning at 4:30 CST, so you have plenty of time to “like” me.  The winner will be announced here and on Face Book that day.  Good luck!
Next up: Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Spring Shopping for Kids…it’s that time of year!

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  1. sally isleta says

    hi shay

    wow!!!!too early for making this blog…you guys already in LA right?i've seen your pics together with the kids, cath and sean, maybe andrew took it… have a nice and positive day ahead…hope team murgalo will get perfect 30 tonight..

    sally isleta

  2. Kelly Jo says

    Love it! Your face looks flawless in all of your photos. Looking forward to this series!

  3. Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says

    Love this post Shay! I am such a make up fanatic too so I'm always looking for new things to try! I love that urban decay eye primer too. It's definitely the best one I've tried so far!

  4. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    Okay…I want to go to Sephora RIGHT NOW. Thank heavens they have online shopping!

  5. Baby Mama Juice says

    It's great to read what you love! I'm a non-recovering make-up junkie. I agree that MAC lipstick is the best, though I've started loving Tarte's gloss pencils lately. I posted about the Urban Decay eye primer too. I use it by itself on "au natural" days. I can't wait to try out some of your recommendations!

  6. The Cantelmo Family says

    I don't have much of a make up budget so I usually have to end up getting stuff at Target. What is the best thing to splurge on? I keep trying to find good mascara – would it be worth spending a little extra on mascara or something else?

  8. Alice says

    I love makeup!! MAC is one of my favorites. I use their foundation, eye shadows, eye liners, and blush. Plus the lip gloss and lipstick! And all of my brushes are from MAC also. I really like I.D. Bare Minerals too. I use their loose powder, mineral veil, and mascara. I liked you on Facebook. Thank you for doing a giveaway.

  10. Kari Kirkland says

    It's funny you wrote about this. While watching RuPaul's Drag Race…I look at all the pretty make up and I turn to my husband and tell him that I just want to go add MORE make up on…it's all so pretty. Now I am obsessed with brow pencils. 🙂

  11. kristinwithani says

    I love seeing what others use. We share some faves.

    BUT I travel so much I have to keep it all together. I'd probably use more of my "unused" colors if I spread them out like you. I'm a lipstick junkie too!

  12. Catrina Guiro says

    Thanks for not only some great make-up tips but organizing tips, also! I love how you keep your lipsticks. I keep mine in a separate make-up bag but turned upside down in a drawer would work so much better! Thanks again!

  14. Tiffany says

    Woah. I just realized how un-girly I am compared to you. I own one lipstick — got it for free from Clinique like five years ago… :/ Must go shopping.

  15. Suzanne Riley says

    I have been researching foundations lately(time for a new one) and Laura Mercier seems the way to go. Everyone I know loves it and hopefully I will, too!!

  16. Hailey Pocic says

    Hi Shay – Thanks for posting about your makeup! I loved reading about your routine. I was just wondering where you apply the Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Translucent Illuminator. Is it for eyes, cheeks, etc.? Thanks so much!

  17. Lauren says

    OK. Since I am in this crazy "nesting" phase, I am now totally aware of how boring my make-up drawer is! You just gave me one more project to tackle! 😉

  19. Sailing Kat says

    Thank you so much for all the beauty tips! I seriously need to upgrade my makeup and this post is the perfect guide. I rarely comment on blogs but I really appreciate this post and thought I would let you know. Thanks again!

  20. Alison Chitwood Peters says

    Awesome! I liked you on FB too. Didn't know you had a FB page too. I will have to try NARS. Never even heard of it. Can't wait to try the mascara – love mascara. 🙂

  22. Courtney says

    I loved this post! What color of eyeshadows do you like? Do you watch any YouTube makeup gurus for makeup tips?

  23. Avery says

    Love the post! 🙂 What type of skin would you say you have? Oily, dry, acne prone, etc? Just wondering to see if any of these products might be something I should try!

  25. Coach Allyson Gilmore says

    YAY!!! I'm so GLAD you wrote about this 🙂 I'm a new follower of yours and am in the process of OVERHAULING my makeup routine and learning more about products, brushes to use, etc. This definitely helps! I also always seem to have trouble with my eyeshadow creasing up, so the Urban Decay Primer will be something I will have to try!

  26. Kim says

    Wow! That is a LOT of makeup!! My supply fits neatly in a 8x4x2" bag. I'm perfectly happy with being a makeup minimalist. I'd rather spend my money (& time) on other things. Also, not a shoe hoarder or purse junkie. 🙂

    • Anonymous says

      I love that you spoke up to say this! You read my mind. So many more important things to spend money on!

  27. Mix and Match Mama says

    Hey ladies!
    I'm out of town right now, so I'll answer all of your questions here in the comment section at the end of the week! Thank you!

  28. Kim says

    Wow! That is a LOT of makeup!! My supply fits neatly in a 8x4x2" bag. I'm perfectly happy with being a makeup minimalist. I'd rather spend my money (& time) on other things. Also, not a shoe hoarder or purse junkie. 🙂

  30. Paul, Lauren, Witt, and Nash says

    Hi Shay! Such a fun post. I too am a lipstick/gloss junkie and have been since highschool. I loved the Easter bark idea and will be making some with my three little ones this week.

    Blessings!
    Lauren

  31. Lori says

    I love make-up! I'm in need of a new blush! I've heard of Nars, but have never tried it! I need to make a trip to Sephora or Nordstrom ASAP!
    Thanks for sharing!

  32. Minicoops says

    LOVE this new 52 shades!! Just picked up the mac lipstick and gloss you talked about. The girl at the Mac counter asked how I found the combo….I told her about your blog 🙂 Keep it coming girl!

  34. dresselfamily.blogspot.com says

    is it sad that I was sooo excited to wake up to read this! LOL
    I LOVE mac as well, I love their Modesty colour lipstick, I feel like it's the perfect everyday running around, and I cannot live without their ooh baby lipglass.. try it!!! 🙂

  35. Hannah Heres says

    This is such a cute/fun idea! I'm a makeup junkie as well! You should try Benefit's High beam! It's my new recent addiction…I love it 🙂

  37. Brigid Ann says

    I love the theme to your post! Gotta love makeup, and Nordstroms too! I love blush and lip gloss!!! I am a follower on facebook as well…I will keep my fingers crossed and hope to win. I also wanted to let you know that I made your recipe for the Bundt Cake #81: Grasshopper and the St. Patty's day cookies…both were a hit with my huge Irish family on St. Patrick's Day! Can't wait to make something for Easter! Thanks for sharing your recipes as well!

    Brigid
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  38. Jenna says

    LOVE me some Mix and Match Mama!!! Thank you for sharing so much about your life and fam!! The lord has def blessed you with a wonderful talent!! Take care!! xo

  39. Maureen W. (Maryland) says

    Hi, Shay. How long does it take you to do your makeup in the morning? Do you pack it all when you travel?
    PS – AshLee would be so proud of how well you have it organized 🙂
    XOXO

  42. Hayley Chandler says

    Thanks for the tips!!! I bought the Nars lip gloss and Multiple stick in Orgasm because I think you mentioned it in another one of your blog posts a while back. Thanks for the giveaway, too!!! Love me some Nordstrom!!!

  45. Kristin says

    I am a makeup kindred spirit with you! I'm not quite up to speed with all the latest and greatest clothes, but I'm a sucker any day for good makeup! So much so that I already made my Target trip the other day and got the the illuminator! Ha! Used to be a Bobbi Brown hoarder and haven't used it in a long time, but love it! Currently using BE, but have had a few Laura Mercier products in the past. Never tried the foundation, etc. Might just have to try it out! BTW, tried a liquid eyeliner for the first time that I LOVE, it's by Lorac…from what else? Sephora .And, what are you using to organize your lipsticks?

  46. Kim Kauffman says

    I love makeup so this post is right up my alley! You inspired me to get out to Sephora tonight and buy some new things! I got the Urban Decay Neutrals pallet (love their Naked 2) and a new Smashbox lipgloss. It was a little brighter than I'm used to but I'm loving the added color! Next up has got to be the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer. Fun stuff!

  50. Angie says

    This is me!!! Hahaha! I have drawerfulls (is that a word?!) of makeup. And a new lipgloss can MOST CERTAINLY fix a bad day. Hilarious, I've never quite met anyone like that before, so your post makes me smile!! 🙂

  52. Anonymous says

    Hi shay, I have similar coloring to you and use alot of the same LM products. I use the warm ivory in a jar too as well as soft porcelain mineral powder. Rose bloom for blush and starlight powder too.

  54. Anonymous says

    Love, love, love your blogs! I look forward to reading them every day! I also follow you on instagram(you have such a beautiful family). I liked you on facebook as well. 😉
    Staci
    salomax75@hotmail.com

  55. Mix and Match Mama says

    I have some answers to your questions:
    1. I use MAC's black kohl eyeliner.
    2. I love any shimmery brown or taupe eye shadow.
    3. I have pretty normal skin…it would lean more dry than oily.
    4. The best splurges in my opinion are primers and mascaras.
    5. I apply the illuminizer on my cheeks with my finger tips…just a touch will do it.
    6. It takes me about 8 minutes to apply my makeup in the morning.

    7. And as for the comments about how I should feel bad about spending money on makeup, I don't. I save my money, invest my money, give to charity, provide for my family and plan for my future…if I want to take $14 and buy some lipstick, that's perfectly fine. I don't spend money on alcohol or fast food, so a little lipstick here and there is a great purchase for me. Plus, I think women need to do little things to make themselves feel better and have a little more pep in their step. And finally…spending money makes the world go round. When we spend money, people get to keep their jobs…the people at Nordstrom, at MAC, at the manufacturer…and so on. Spending money is not a bad thing…it's commerce at its best (in the form of a lipstick!).

    Thanks so much for the feedback!

    • Margie Nowlin says

      I'm sorry you had to read the two rude comments not that any of your spending needs to be justified but you adopted an orphan, help us all cook yummy things for family, right now as I type this I am reading one of the great books you recommended, etc. So basically if you want to buy a $14 lipstick it's none of their business you were open because people were asking and once again someone is rude…so predictably sad I'm sorry ?

  56. Blue-Eyed Bride says

    i'm dying over the cuteness of the name of this blog series! you're so funny! i love it! next time i need a cute, clever name for something i'm coming to you to help me brainstorm! adorable.

    and i always love peeking into people's makeup stash.

  57. kellycsimpson says

    Thanks for all of the fun info…my side job is teaching dance (in Manhattan, KS!)and I needed a good red lipstick for the "teacher's dance" in the recital this weekend. My Russian Red MAC just came in the mail on Saturday 🙂

  58. Angela says

    Thank you for introducing me to Nars! I picked some blush/bronzer up a few weeks ago and LOVE it! It is worth its weight in gold and makes me feel beautiful! I also am loving urban decay. Thanks again for this post!

  59. Bianca says

    Love your blog! Keep up the amazing work and helpful info!!! So happy I stumbled upon it. Already ordered a couple scarves you had on here, can't wait to get them!!
    Thank you!!!!

  60. gurlwithcurls says

    I've been reading your blog for a couple of months now and I love it! I just had to come back to this post and thank you for recommending the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer. I tried it for the first time today and OH.MY.GOODNESS. My eye makeup did not MOVE all day! Incredible. 🙂

  61. Leiah says

    I love this post! It's so fun to look at someone else's makeup stash! I share some of your favorites, and will definitely need to try some of the others. And as far as spending a little money on makeup goes – I'm totally with you, it's so nice to treat yourself and as long as you are spending wisely, a little lipstick is a perfect way to treat yourself 😉

  62. L Spencer says

    Hi! Just started reading your blog! Love it so far and I love your skin! I just read your Makeup blog post. Do you have a skincare post? Have a great day!

  64. Shannon A. says

    I love your response to the critics of your make-up purchases! A hearty 'Amen, Sister' to you! I agree with everything you said. And thank you, you helped quiet that voice that wants to make me feel guilty when I splurge a little for some 'Mom Luxury'. xoxo

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