This look is quite dramatic and I know not everyone would wear it for the Holidays or any time of the year. However, a lot of people seemed to love it on my Instagram (@fernandaxbritto), therefore I decided to post a quick and easy tutorial for beginners or anyone that loves editorial makeup. I did a simple cut crease, and instead of going for a winged liner, I created a thick winged silver eyeshadow look. When I think of Christmas I think of red/burgundy, so on the crease I used two reddish eyeshadows. Finally, for the lips I used one of the new MAC matte lipsticks in the shade Whirl. For those that prefer something more simple, I will have another tutorial coming soon!

Products:
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (Foxy)
Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette (Defy + Sonic)
Sleek Makeup Ultra Mattes V2 Darks (Maple)
Kat Von D Star-crossed Palette (Scandinavian)
Avon Black Flash Eyeliner
Maybelline The Colossal Mascara
MAC Whirl Lipstick

This is one of the most exciting products for me in a long time. If I had to choose my favorite thing about makeup, it would be highlighters. I've seen many people going crazy for this product, so I had to get it. Unfortunately, this is limited edition and I have no idea if they will restock it.

Oh, Darling is described as a "metallic gold". It is highly pigmented, even more than any other luminizers I own. It's also buttery and it blends beautifully. With a little bit of product you can achieve quite an intense look, which I love.

Considering I didn't see any comparisons between Oh, Darling and the very popular Mary Lou-Manizer by The Balm or the MAC Soft and Gentle, I felt that I should compare them. I'm very pale and this highlighter suits me perfectly, even though it's gold based.

I can't say enough good things about this product. I have to admit, that my holy grail Mary Lou-Manizer, finally has some competition. It saddens me to know that when I run out of this highlighter, I can't repurchase it. I can only hope MAC will make this a part of the regular collection in the future. Until then, if you get a chance of buying this highlighter, don't think twice, just go for it.

First of all, I want to apologize for being absent for one week. I just needed some time to reflect and collect my thoughts so I could move forward. Basically, all I wanted to say is I'm back at posting twice a week. Now let's be honest, at times, we all feel like there is nothing to post about. Having that in mind, I gathered 25 beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog post ideas to share with my fellow bloggers. I really hope these are helpful to at least a few of you. Also, don't forget to share some of your ideas in the comments below.

1. Last minute blog post ideas. (All jokes aside, stopping to think about blog post ideas can be helpful to you and a lot of people. So why not share?!)
2. Current beauty/fashion favorites.
3. The things you wish you knew before start blogging.
4. What's in your makeup bag?
5. Facts about you.
6. A fun/embarrassing story.
7. Your everyday makeup look.
8. Skincare/haircare/pamper routine.
9. Products not worth the hype.
10. Behind the scenes. How you edit your photos and what equipment you use.
11. New purchases.
12. Wish lists.
13. Gift guides.
14. Your favorite apps. 
15. Advice for new bloggers. 
16. How you edit your Instagram pictures.
17. DIY face masks.
18. Blog Q&A.
19. Life/beauty hacks.
20. Share pictures of your vanity or your desk.
21. Create a playlist of your favorite songs.
22. Share pictures of a trip you went to. Places to go, where you stayed...
23. Your makeup/shoe/jewellery collection.
24. How to grow a blog.
25. Photography tips and tricks.

I had such a hard time trying to decide if I should buy the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer or repurchase the MAC Pro Longwear. So I filmed this comparison between them. Both of these concealers are full coverage and perfect for dark circles / under-eye. They can also be used to spot conceal, such as pimples, blemishes, scars...

It's been such a long time since I've had some favorites to share. This past month I got new things and also, rediscovered my love for a few older products.

• MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot - Every time I do my makeup, I use this primer. I've always liked it, but I used to alternate. However, lately I've been picking this up without even thinking about it. It gives a great coverage, so if you have discoloration on your eyelids, this will even out the skin tone and will give you a flawless canvas. The most important thing, it doesn't crease. 
• MAC Stone Lipstick - Oh, this is something I've been excited since the day MAC announced its launch. This is the most stunning greyish brown lipstick I've seen thus far. It's very creamy, but it still gives that desired matte finish. If I were a lipstick, this would be me.
• Makeup Geek Utopia Pigment - This can be quite messy to work with, but it's worth it. This antique gold is easy to combine with other colors and it adds a lot of texture due to its chunks of glitter.
• Sleek Makeup Antique Blush - This is one of the most natural-looking blushes I've seen. It gives a fresh look with a hint of sheen. It is highly pigmented and it blends beautifully.

What were some of your beauty favorites during October?