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Did you ever think “I just can’t do that”? We all have. It’s okay to think you can’t, but after you have your can’t moment, know that you can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the time, money or network to do the things you need or want to do, there is support there. Even if you think you physically have no one there is a strength inside of yourself that will push you through anything. Any obstacle. You CAN do it. For example, blogging. In particular beauty blogging. The niche is so saturated and I’m no spring chicken (for you youngin’s that means I’m old), so it’s easy to shrink back and think “I absolutely can’t compete with this”. But then I look around at all of the bloggers that inspire me. Some are younger (like Michelle Phan and Bethany Mota) and some are a little older (like Cafe Makeup and Best Things in Beauty) but when you see all that they’ve accomplished it’s inspiring. Every other blogger inspires me to try new things, break out of my box and help others do the same. Beautiful women and men that CAN (aka all of you) inspire me to be the best person and blogger I can be. Which just means being me (or you being you!). Relax and enjoy yourself. Stress is the enemy. Once I can roll like Elsa and let it go, I can achieve more and my productivity level is through the roof. Success, I am in you.
COVERGIRL has developed the #GirlsCan campaign which promotes the empowerment of women by encouraging them to break down barriers and turn “can’t” into “can”. COVERGIRL is doing their part and bringing awareness by donating $50,000 to Dress for Success®, which is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged women find jobs by providing professional clothing, support and career development tools. COVERGIRL #GirlsCan mascaras come in 2 varieties at Walmart everyday low prices: COVERGIRL Flamed Out Mascara and COVERGIRL Professional All-in-One Mascara. Below I’ve created a holiday look using the COVERGIRL Professional All-in-One Mascara. I hope you enjoy it and that it will inspire you to create your own looks supporting #GirlsCan.
I always like to start with the eyes. In this case I chose the COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers in 224 Prom Queen. The shades are more fierce than just the general smokey colors (blacks and browns) and I thought it looked fun! I started with a base of COVERGIRL Bombshell Shine Shadow in 320 Ooh La Lilac and smoothed it all over the lid and blending it up through the crease using my finger. Next I took a firm shadow brush and applied the light minty grey shade (third from the left) all over the inner half of the lid. Using the same brush (opposite side) I applied the deep maroon shade all over the outer half of the lid, blending into the other lid color. Using a blending brush I swept the green shade above the crease and blended up. The pinky beige shade (first on the left) was used to highlight. I also mixed the maroon and pinky beige shades and applied under the outer third of the lower lash line.
Next I lined the top lid with the COVERGIRL Bombshell Intensity Liner in 805 Chocolate Kiss. I did a slight wing, so depending on what you like this can obviously be played up more or toned down.
To finish off the eyes I applied three coats of COVERGIRL Professional 3-in-1 Mascara in 200 Very Black.
For the face I took the COVERGIRL Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush in 220 Purely Plum. The deepest shade is applied at the hollows of the cheeks, the medium shade is on the apples of the cheeks and blended in with the deep shade and the lightest shade was dusted just above the cheekbone area.
To round out the look I applied COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in 255 all over my lips.
I don’t know why it is, but a fabulous mascara and a glossy lip always make me feel more confident. Maybe it’s because the mascara makes the eyes look bigger and a slight shine to the lips makes them appear more plump. In any case, always know that great things are ahead. Do you and know that YOU CAN.
The COVERGIRL #GirlsCan displays can be found in the cosmetics section of your local Walmart. Visit GirlsCanGiveBack.com and watch the video here to learn more about #GirlsCan at Walmart.
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Erin Ortiz (@PaintThsPiggies) says
My mom empowers me. Whenever I think I can’t do something she tells me to quit with the negativity and tells me I can.
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tina m says
My hubby empower me.
Heather Dawn says
My mom empowers me!
Annette says
My faith empowers me. Anytime I think I can’t do something, I start praying and before long I’m doing it!
Stevie says
My sisters empower me! They are two amazing women!
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Illy Junus says
My parents empowered me
Chelsea says
My mom and my boyfriend. They are both so supportive of all my little ventures!
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laurie says
my family empowers me and i dont know what i would do without them
Rachel Beltz says
My family, but mostly my mom!
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Melissa L. says
My family empowers me. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Bekah says
The Lord empowers me!
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richelle bowers says
my husband does
Stephanie says
Looking great!
My sister empowers me by letting me just be me.
Brooke says
xoxo!
shirley says
My sister empowers me, she can do it all.
Jennifer Marie says
My mom is a strong woman and empowers me.
allison downes says
My mom empowers me.
Thank you for the chance to win this!
Kelly D says
My mom empowers me.
Wanda says
My 3 year old daughter empowers me 🙂
Makaela says
My fiance and sister empower me!
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Ann says
My mother empowers me.
Barbara Montag says
I have a close friend who empowers me.
She’s not afraid to challenge & praise me.
thank you
Crystal says
My awesome friends empower me!
Chris DeHart says
My wife empowers me.
Susan P. says
I am empowered by my sister who is the hardest working person I know.
Soha MOlina says
My daughter empowers me.
Carolyn N. says
My mom empowers me!
Donna L says
My family empowers me.
Andrea Darst says
My hubby empowers me! He makes me feel beautiful and sexy, and by him telling me he loves me and believes in me every day makes me feel like I can conquer the world!
Sheila K. says
I empower myself!
Sana Hadj Salah says
Such a beautiful makeup!
Brooke says
<3 <3
Lisa Foster says
My friends empower me. They have helped encourage me to make positive changes in my life, even when my family has not been encouraging me.
Alona Y says
More than anything else I empower myself!
Sara says
Definitely my mama!
Shelley says
My mom!
Laura J says
Oh what a wonderful post! I really needed that today! Thank you!
My mom empowers me!!!
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says
This is a stunning look you have created, as usual! The creamy eyeshadow looks impressive.
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Brooke says
Thank you! I def need more of the Bombshell shadows
Brianna says
You look gorgeous!!
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Megan says
I love CoverGirl products & those eyeshadows look amazing! I am mostly empowered by my grandmother, she is my absolute favorite person!
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Amy Orvin says
My mom
Lisa Heath says
Covergirl was the first makeup brand I purchased from when I was 13! Saved allowance money to do it lol
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Gina says
My best friends inspire me, even though we live a thousand miles apart from each other
Stacey says
My mom definitely!
Julie says
My mom empowers me. thanks for the giveaway
Suzie M says
Very nice My friends empower me
Diana says
My mom, grandma, and amazing aunts inspire and empower me to be all I can be!
Nikki says
My mother empowers me. She is such a strong woman and I admire her.
Thanks!
Dani FromPolishwithLove says
You can never go wrong with Cover Girl!! Excellent price and coverage!!!!
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Ashley Tucker says
My husband empowers me.
georgey c. says
My son empowers me with all his advice and good ideas!
Maureen says
My husband empowers me!
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Thomas Murphy says
My family empowers me.
Mitch FJ says
my family.
Tabathia B says
I would say my mom and aunts empower me
Patricia C. says
My sister gives me so much encouragement when I doubt myself
Dorene Ramirez says
Angelina Jolie
Missmacbeauty says
Love the look!
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Leigh Anne Borders says
My family empowers me!
Starla B says
Oh my goodness, such a pretty look. Your skin is soo pretty! My Nana empowers me and always has. I hope to be half the woman she is one day. She is my everything and the best person i know.
Brooke says
Thank you!
grace renee says
I just got out of a two year abusive relationship, so at this point I’m really trying to empower myself
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Brooke says
Taking the step to remove yourself from that situation is HUGE. You’re very strong. People like you empower me!
janetfaye says
My dad was the one who empowered me.
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Nidia - Lit From Within says
I love the “like a girl” campaign, too. I get a lot of support and encouragement from my husband, and I also take a lot of cues from the beauty blogging groups I’m a part of. Seeing what these talented women can do makes me feel that I can do it, too!
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ewhatley says
There are many people I admire and who inspire me but I definitely empower myself – no one else can do that.
Honeygirlk says
My husband empowers me 🙂 I need to pull out some of my Covergirl quads, I haven’t used them in a while 😉
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steve weber says
My family empowers me.
Erin says
I really like the cream shadow!
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Piroska says
My daughter empowers me.
heather says
My best friend empowers me she is an inspiration.
Jenysa says
I empower myself!
Deborah from Love Varnish says
You have such beautiful eyes!
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Brooke says
Thank you!
Melissa says
my mom – she’s always hustling to make everyone else happy 🙂
Elle says
My mother empowers me.
Aimee C says
Positivity, feeling safe and being surrounded by loved ones empower me. Music, laughter, my cats are all things I love that also empower me to move forward and look at the glass half full rather than the other way around.
Amanda Sakovitz says
my family and music empowers me
Stephanie says
my daughter does!
marija says
My husband empowers me!!!
Maria J. says
The person who inspires me is my father because he’s been through a lot in his life, before I was born he was an alcoholic and now he’s been sober for 31 years so that takes a lot of dedication and that simply empowers me to NEVER give up!
Julie Wood says
My children inspire me with their beauty and love! They love spending time with me and show a lot of love with hugs and kisses!
Jamie says
I really love that palette and your makeup look! 🙂
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Brooke says
Thank you!
Lisa Brown says
my husband empowers me 🙂
Whitney says
My mom empowers me every single day! She’s my rock, and I wouldn’t know what to do without her!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
My Family Empowers Me.
Aparna appu says
Personal empowerment involves developing the confidence and strength to set realistic goals and fulfil your potential. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses and a range of skills that are used in everyday situations, but all too often people remain unaware of, or undervalue, their true abilities. I have always wanted to be like my mother,strong and wise,so she empowers me to be the person i am today!
James Robert says
My sister is the one who empowers me, she is awesome
Brooke says
I hope my son will say that some day about his sister! She’s a little powerhouse but right now she only uses it for evil 😉
shelly peterson says
My Mom empowers me!
shaunie says
Art empowers me!
Christy Peeples DuBois says
Your makeup looks gorgeous!!! My Mother and Daughter empower me to be the best me I can be and Ultimately God empowers me. I am inspired when I read posts such as this one. Thanks so much.
Brooke says
Thank you! <3
Diana D. says
ME!! I am a two time cancer survivor – I was diagnosed with breast cancer and then 10 months later, was diagnosed with an entirely separate cancer – colon cancer. I beat BOTH! I am a Warrior!
Brooke says
You ARE INSPIRATIONAL!!!! <3 <3 Kick it's butt, girl!
Bailey says
Love the look you created! I’ve never seen their contouring palettes- they look quite interesting.
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Cindi says
I am empowered by many in my life. My mom and my husband though are the closest to me.
Deanna Mancini says
The memory of my mother,what a strong woman she was and taught me to be, empowers me
Phyrra says
Really love the picture of you looking at us 🙂
Brooke says
😉 thank you!
sandra says
My husband and my self
Jessica Beard says
Beautiful! My husband empowers me.
jennifer says
My mom!
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Jessica says
This is such a gorgeous look, and what a great campaign. 🙂
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Elena says
My Mom empowers me.
betzy carmona says
The eyeshadows are gorggeous ! I can see myseld using the look for the upcoming holidays.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
That Lilac eyeshadow is beautiful and your look is perfect!
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Brooke says
Thank you!
Destany says
What a great campaign!! My family empowers me. They think I can do anything.
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Janet W. says
My mother definitely empowered me, and her memory still empowers me!
Allison says
What a great look! I like CoverGirl products, and this is a wonderful program they’re doing with WMT
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HS says
My kid empowers me.
Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says
Seriously GORGEOUS look. Love Love Love that bombshell shade. Beautiful girl!!
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Brooke says
Thank you!
Anna says
Definitely empowered by female executives and managing directors in the world of finance….. which is known as an “old boys club”, but it won’t be for long 🙂
Sheila says
Very pretty!
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Chelsea E. says
My mom empowers me! She’s been through so much but is still so positive and so strong!
Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says
My friends, I always feel more confident & fun loving around them. #GoodVibes #GirlsCan
latanya says
I love your look! My husband empowers me.
Kimberly says
Hubba!!!! You look like a Cover Girl to me!!! Someone will get a very nice prize!!!
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Brooke says
aw thank you! <3
KV says
My friends empower me because they give me support & advice.
Mary Happymommy says
Who empowers me? I empower myself! 🙂
Erika says
What a pretty look. I haven’t used Cover Girl, except for their mascara for a long time.
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Lola says
Such a positive and inspiring message, Brooke! You look GAGAGAGAGORGEOUS!
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Brooke says
Thank you!!