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Unicorn Pumpkin DIY

I haven't done a DIY project in forever. Since this year is flooded with unicorns, I decided to make a cute pumpkin unicorn decor for fall. I've seen this on Pinterest and YouTube and it's by no means my idea. This is just my version with the things that I could gather together and I think it looks really cute. You can make it for fall in general, not just for Halloween. 


For this you'll need:
pumpkin
white, gold and red acrylic paint
brush
sponge
modeling clay
wooden skewer
white and pink felt
hot glue gun
fake plastic flowers
old fake eyelashes


I started by painting my green pumpkin to a white color. First I applied most of my white acrylic color with a brush and then I used sponge to make it look more textured and evenly blended. You can do it just with the brush, if you don't have a sponge, but I like this textured look. I pained two coats to cover it all.



For unicorn horn I used white modeling clay and made two cone shapes. Then I swirled them together to make a unicorn horn shape. I let it dry for a while, but you can also bake it, if the clay is for baking. Before you leave it to dry, also take a wooden skewer and put it on that. This will make it easier for you to stick it in the pumpkin later. Then I applied gold metallic acrylic color over it. For this I used a brush only. 



I cut out two bigger ears in a nude color and two smaller ears, for the inside part of the ear, from pink colored felt. Then I hot glued them together. You can also pinch them together at the bottom and use hot glue gun to stick together and make it look more 3D. 


I bough one stem of plastic fake flowers in a darker purple shade. The flowers are made in a way that you can actually just pull them off. I decided to also add the leaves and small green accents, so I cut these off to. You can use whatever you have at home - butterflies, flowers, leaves...maybe even real flowers. 


Once everything is dried and colored you can start to assemble it together. I started by pushing that horn we made on the center upper pumpkin part. Then I hot glued fake flowers on the top of the pumpkin to make a flower crown in a way. I also used green leaves as a base and those green accents here and there. I also hot glued on the ears. After that I took some old and used fake eyelashes and also glued these on in a downward position to make it seem like the unicorn is looking down with closed eyes. I took a bit of that white acrylic paint and mixed it with another red color to make a soft pink hue. With that color I took small piece of sponge and stippled it on to make it seem like the unicorn is blushing. It's super cute and easy to make.






I really like how it turned out. It looks like a shy baby unicorn. It's a fun project to do, if you have some time on your hands and would like to get into that fall feel. I'm sure your guests will love seeing it at the front door. It's also a less creepy version for those that prefer prettier things. 
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Richness Of Fall

If there's one season that gets me color wise, it's fall. Rich reds, warm browns, mossy greens, berry plums...those are one of my favorite colors to wear as a clothing as well as makeup. I think it suits me best and I love the richness yet muted feel of these colors. Today's look is my favorite combination of gold, green and brown. I had to showcase my new fall lip love - NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Berlin.  


I always do my makeup in a similar pattern, so I wanted something just slightly different this time. I've been seeing a lot of cut crease looks and I wanted to see how that would look like on my eye shape. If you're eyes are smaller like mine and kind of hooded, it's not the ideal eye look. Maybe go above the natural crease line and it would look prettier.

I started my eye makeup with a bone colored matte shade to set the eyeshadow primer. Then I took a warm light matte brown to slightly define the crease and above. In the actual crease I applied a mixture of warmer and cooler matte brown shades to define it more. Then I took a concealer and tried to carve out my crease so that the color on top of it would look more vibrant. 


For the lid I chose a sparkly golden green shade. Because it's so light, the cut crease effect almost got lost, but it was an experiment. I also took a dark matte brown shade and slightly deepened outer v. For the liner I chose a moss green khol as a base. Then I went over with a more vibrant darker green to set it, since khol is not as long lasting and can move a bit through the day.


I took a metallic light gold shade with shimmer and applied it in the inner corners for some added sparkle and light. I also outlined the winged liner part on the outer side as well as in the inner part of the wing. I also like putting shimmery shades on the lower inner corner of the eye. I feel like it opens up my eye more and makes them look bigger. 

 
I finished with a volumising mascara. Some may say this look needs lashes and I agree, but I couldn't be bothered. I don't wear false eyelashes on a daily and I often times think they hide the gorgeous work you did on the lid. For a more natural effect I prefer a few clusters of individual lashes. It looks more natural and gives you a nice fuller effect, but doesn't look too fake.  



On my face I used foundation, concealer and a bit of powder on the center of my face. I also used bronzer as an all over sun kissed look. For highlighting part I used a shimmery champagne gold shade. I didn't want anything colorful on the cheeks, so I just used a neutral peachy brown shade just to give me a hint of color. 


The star that takes this look to fall season is a matte warm brown liquid lipstick. I love this shade and it matches so well with the warmth of my eye color. It's kind of my perfect brown for fall. 





This look features a sparkly eyes with a green winged liner look paired with warm cheeks and a perfect rich brown color on the lips. I love the combination of these colors and the contrast of sparkly eyes and matte lips. It's a bit of drama, but still wearable enough for my personal taste. 


Products used

Face:
Mix of Catrice HD Liquid Coverage 010 + EX1 Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 2.0 + AA Make Up Matt Foundation 107
Catrice Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer 020
Paese Rice Powder
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Bronzer
H&M Pure Radiance Powder Blusher Brown Sugar
theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Eyes:
Zoeva Caramel Melange - Wax Paper 
Zoeva Caramel Melange - Universal Delight + Zoeva Cocoa Blend Finish Sensual
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NC15
Colourpop Super Shock Shadow Moonwalk
Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Truffled
Avon Khol Eye Liner Sea Green
Sleek i-Divine Ultra Matts V2  Fern
Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow 01 Solar Explosion
L'Oreal Paradise Extatic Mascara

Lips:
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Berlin
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Fall Picks: Makeup, Nail Polishes And Fragrances

If my makeup would be called by a season, it would definitely be fall. Fall nature's colors are my favorite makeup colors. I absolutely adore rich browns, warm reds and vibrant coppers. This kind of seasonal posts are here to give you some ideas on what products I absolutely adore in each season and what products I would definitely recommend. I love reading those posts, so I have a lot of fun doing them too.

I tried to include only products that I haven't already mentioned in my last year's post. 




Eyeshadows

All of the palettes that I mention here are pretty much perfect for fall. Especially both Zoeva ones. I love warm and rich colors, especially cranberries, berries, greens and browns. Neutrals are also in my daily routine, because they can match any crazy bold lipstick.

Zoeva Cocoa Blend - Warm Notes (cranberry red with purple sheen)
Zoeva Cocoa Blend - Freshly Toasted (redish medium matte brown)
Zoeva Mixed Metals - Neo Brass (warm golden green)
theBalm Nude'tude - Sexy (deep eggplant matte purple)
Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate - Truffled (classic medium matte brown)
Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate - Peanut Butter (very warm brick based matte brown)
Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate - Mousse (neutral medium matte brown)
Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate - Bon Bon (salmon warm neutral shade)



Avon True Colour Eyeshadow Quad Smokey Brown
Shade 3  (chocolate brown with gold shimmer)
Shade 4  (dark chocolate brown with copper glitter)


Kiko Long Lasting Stick 36 Golden Mauve (mauve light purple with gold sheen)
Golden Rose Silky Touch Pearl Eyeshadow 116 (cranberry red with very purple sheen)




Eyeliners
Brown liner is sort of reserved for fall in my makeup routine. I like how it goes with other warm and rich eyeshadows and it can make a look a bit sexier and less harsh. Of course, I also included one of my new favorite black liners and a bronze one, which is so warm and lovely for warming up any look.

Avon Liquid Chrome Eyeliner Bronze (copper bronze)
Clio Kill Brown Waterproof Brush Liner (medium brown)
Clio Kill Black Waterproof Brush Liner (black)



Highlighters and Bronzers

 I've found a new warm bronzer that is actually really light, but can be build up. For the fall I like to wear a bit warmer and darker highlighters, because I still have some tan on my face. As my tan goes away, I transition into lighter shades.

Essence Pure Nude Highlighter 10 Be My Highlight (peachy champagne)
Sleek Highlighting Palette Solstice - Subsolar (very fair white)
Sleek Highlighting Palette Solstice - Equinox (very light peach with white sheen)
Kiko Flawless Fusion Bronzer Powder 01 (warm light brown)



Blushes
Fall is also the only season that changes up my blush colors. In the fall I gravitate towards mauve and pinkier blushes, because those match my berry lipsticks. Of course, I also like a good peach for all those warm brown and red eye looks. 

 Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush 010 Santa Rose (dirty light peach)
Trend It Up Powder Blush 010 (dirtly light pink)
Trend It Up Powder Blush 050 (durty light mauve)
H&M Pure Radiance Powder Blusher Rosy Brown (warm brownish pink)



Lip Liners
I match my lip liners to lipsticks or wear them on their own. In the fall I mostly wear browns, because those are still neutrals and I love a rich red and berry shade. Since matte lipsticks have been so popular this year, I also have a few of these in my selection.

 Avon Ultra Glimmerstick Lip Liner Simply Spice (medium brown)
Avon Ultra Glimmerstick Lip Liner Mystery Mauve (cool mauve)
Kiko Creamy Colour Comfort Lip liner 304 Wine (brownish red)
Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Contouring Pencil 011 Spice (warm pinkish brown)
Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Contouring Pencil 071 Cherry Kiss (warm bright purple)





Lip Gloss / Lipsticks

Trend It Up High Shine Lip Gloss 150 (mauve brown)
Avon Shine Burst Stick Iced Mocha (mauve brown)
Avon Shine Burst Stick Rose (dirty pink)
Catrice Supreme Fusion Lipcolour + Care 070 Remarry Berry (warm purple)
Golden Rose Vision Lipstick 123 (warm peachy brown)
Avon True Colour Perfectly Matte Lipstick Marvelous Mocha (warm brown)
Avon True Colour Perfectly Matte Lipstick Red Supreme (deep bright red)
Avon True Colour Perfectly Matte Lipstick Berry Blast (berry purple)
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Stockholm (pinkish brown)
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream London (warm brown)
Makeup Factory Mat Lip Fluid 61 Velvet Rosewood (brown mauve)


Nail Polishes

Nail polishes are the one product that I always have a wide range of shades. Sometimes, I like something pastel, other times, something really dark. This year is all about dirty fall shades, dark reds and occasional pastel stand outs.

Kiko Nail Lacquer 479 Pearly Golden Sesame (brown taupe with golden shimmer)
Kiko Nail Lacquer 530 Pearly Blue Peacock (blue green with golden shimmer)
Kiko Nail Lacquer 497 Pearly Indian Violet (eggplant purple with blue and red shimmer)
Gel Shine Nail Enamel Mauvelous (medium mauve)
Gel Shine Nail Enamel Stonewashed (grey olive)
Gel Shine Nail Enamel Rouged Cider (muddy salmon)
Gel Shine Nail Enamel Pined-Perfection (pine tree green)
Essence The Gel Nail Polish 52 Amazed By You (dark warm purple)


Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel Warm Spice (warm rich brown)
Gel Shine Nail Enamel Marmalady (brownish apricot)
Avon Gel Shine Nail Enamel Wine And Dine Me (oxblood)
Kiko Nail Lacquer 338 Light Lavender (lavender blue)


Fragrances

I am secretly excited to start wearing more woody and stronger scents. Summer is all about coconut and tropical scents, while fall gets sultrier and sexier with heavier woody scents. I am a lover of everything sweet and oriental, so those are in my favorite picks. 

Avon Outspoken Party By Fergie - A very fruity sweet fragrance with warm woody base. 
Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy - Similar to Outspoken, this is again one of those very sweet musky fragrances with fruity top notes.
Avon Mesmerize Black - Floral oriental woody fragrance that is on the stronger and sexier side.
Avon Life - Floral and woody fragrance. It's starts very floral, but turns into a classic wood based scent.
Avon Little Lace Dress - It starts off floral and greenish, but it turns into a warmer woody base that is not too strong.
Beyonce Heat - A very heavy and strong sweet woody scent. 


These are my favorite picks that I'm using this fall. I'd love to know what are some of your favorite this year's fall products. Is there anything that I just have to have?

You can also read my last year's post about My Favorite Fall/Autumn Makeup And Nail Polishes.
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Plaid Nails

Plaid shirts are synonym for fall. They look simple and go with everything. I have a collection of few at home and was wondering how plaid would look like on my nails. Straight lines are the hardest for me to achieve, because I don't use stencils or nail tape and I can't draw straight line for the life of me. But I actually like this look on my nails, so I decided to post it in all its imperfection.


For base colors I chose an array of typical fall shades. I applied different color on each nail polish. Here I used Avon Gel Shine Nail Enamels in: Jaded Sky, Pined-Perfection, Stonewashed Clay, Marmelady and Rouged Cider.


The rest of the design is pretty much all straight lines. I did them with a stripping nail brush. If you're even worse in creating straight lines than I am, I suggest using nail tape or just regular tape and peeling it off before the nail polish dries up.


I took shades that were similar to the base color and created a wider cross. I alternated were two lines met on different nails. On some, cross was a bit upper, some lower, on the side, in the middle and so on. Then I used white nail polish (Gel Shine Nail Enamel - Iceberg White) and added another two lines inside of the cross, but this time making them thinner. 

I decided to pair all design with another cross of gold nail polish (Avon Magic Effects Molten Metal  Nail Enamel - Gold). This cross I tried to position opposite of the previous one.


Then I applied regular top coat (Avon Gel Shine Lasting Finish Top Coat) to seal the design. If you apply top coat too quickly, it can smudge the design. Be patient and wait a bit. Especially, if you applied thicker coats of nail polishes. 


Because shiny just didn't look as pretty as I thought, I went over it with a matte top coat (Kiko Matte Effect Top Coat). Interesting what a difference finish can make. It looks so much more interesting and flat, like a shirt. 


I like this look for a bit of color in the fall. It can look very interesting, but it's not hard to do, if you have some patience. There's no actual drawing involved, just adding some lines all around your nail. 



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