Saturday, July 30, 2011

Bare Minerals - Faux & Foxy



What their website says:

This bronzer creates a beautiful, glowing tanned complexion and has the added benefit of sun protection. Simply buff Faux Tan SPF 15 All-Over Face Color onto those areas of the face the sun would naturally touch (like the bridge of your nose, eyes, cheeks, and forehead) using the Buff & Go Brush and enjoy a natural, sun-kissed look without ever stepping foot in the sun. With one gorgeous swipe of 100% Natural SPF 15 Lipgloss, you'll be fabulously faux-tanned and foxy.

My Story:

I think I have a complex. lol I like to be tanned and well that requires products! I have been playing around with this kit for a few months now and I absolutely love it! The color is a deep golden bronze. If I want a deeper color application I will use the brush it comes with, but if I want a lighter application then I will use my BM Flawless Brush. The brush it comes with is a great and it's retractable so it makes a great travel brush! This kit retails for $34.

Deeper Application:
I swirl the bush in the container, tap off the excess, then use the side of brush to sweep the color wherever I want it at, next I buff in circular motions where I just swept the color.

Lighter Application:
I use my BE Flawless Application brush, swirl the brush in the container, tap of the excess, then sweep across my forehead, cheeks, jawline and nose.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Green Tea Eau de Parfum




My Story:

Sooooo on another trip to the mall you know I had to go into what is seeming to be one of my favorite stores these days! lol Yep Bath and Body works .... it's becoming a dangerous location for me! As I am going through the sale bins I come across this Green Tea Parfum. My eyebrow raised and I thought huh that is different. I asked one of the sales associates what she thought about the scent. She said she loves it and recently bought a few bottles since it is being discontinued. I smelled it and loved it. I had been looking for a few new fragrances lately.

It has a light clean fragrance with hints of Jasmine, Green Tea, and Citrus. It really reminds me of Summer, but can definitely be worn year round. A little will definitely go a long way so don't over do it and with the size of this bottle it will definitely last a long time.

When I first get a fragrance I like to get others opinion on it and so far it's a 10 out of 10 to others! The normal response is "That's different but I like it".

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

I got my July BIRCHBOX in!


So I was totally stoked to recieve my July Birchbox package!!! Even more so because Birchbox and the world famous designer Cynthia Rowley collaborated on this months pics! I hope they do more collaborations like this!!!


The following descriptions on the products are taken from the card sent with the package.


I loved they way they had everything safely wrapped! lol 



KIND Almond & Apricot
Price - Varies on Location

 This was a little something Extra I was sent! 

This actually came in handy yesterday morning. I didn't have a chance to eat. Grabbed it and headed off to work! It was rather tasty also and had me full for a few hours until lunch!


Redken - shine flash 02
Price - Varies on Location

A must for all Cynthia's runway shows, this weightless spray gives hair a brilliant finish.

I can actually say I do like this product. It has a aerosol sprayer. It doesn't leave the hair oily but with a very shiny and healthy look. I spray it all over my hair then work it through my fingers. It also has a nice light hold perfect for me since I have been wearing my hair more natural this summer. I doooo suggest that you keep your bathroom door open while spraying I had my door closed and almost choked! lol



Korres - Showergel
 Price - 13.53oz  $19.50

A deliciously foamy body wash with aloe to keep skin soft long after you've toweled off and an exotically lush fragrance.

This product is great and a little goes a long way! Use sparingly because when you fall in love with this product your going to be mad you ran out and have to hurry to your nearest store and purchase some more! lol


philosophy - purity made simple one-step facial cleanser
 Price - 8 oz $20 & 16oz $32

This perennial award - winner is pH - balanced to gently clear away dirt, oil, and makeup without drying out the skin.

Now this product I was really interested in trying. I have had tried soooooo many different skin care items over the years. I was wondering how this would compare to the others.... Over all it was a pretty good product. It did leave my skin feeling refreshed and also the cleanser has a fresh smell to it.


Zoya - Touch Collection Nail Polish in Pandora 
Price 0.5oz $8

Neutral gets a sexy makeover in this creamy, slightly metallic nude. The perfect accessory to summer's bright fashions.

Soooooo when I saw this polish I was instantly In Love! lol I am a sucker for nude polishes especially during the summer when my skin has a little tan! After giving myself a much needed pedicure I applied Pandora to my toes and since I have received so many compliments on the color. I really think I just found my favorite new nail polish brand!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

In expensive Brushes ....



My Story:

While Shopping I found a few concealer brushes and a fan brush ..... hmmmmm my verdict on the concealer brush is it's synthetic, and thick, applies product a little heavier than I would like so I just use less product which is a good thing lol ... now the fan brush it frays a lot so its just not my favorite and I have it tucked away in my drawer ... I will find a use for it one day.

I also picked up a few eyebrow pencils they are great and just as good as the MAC eyebrow pencils but cheaper. I have a set for myself also. Now the Jane mascara was on sale. So I decided to try it .... verdict don't care for it. Since it was on sale it doesn't hurt to bad! lol

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Sears Shoes


My story:

I was in Sears with my mom and well she was making me buy a dress for my grandfathers funeral. I can say the dress was cute and well I was cute in it! lol We are alike in some ways that we both had to take a stroll through the shoe isles lol Anyone that knows me knows I love me a good wedge. I tried them on but thought they look really cute on my feet but $40+ uhhh let me think about this for a sec. The sale associate walked passed and really liked them also. She said let me go check the price for you. She came back and said they were on sale for $11. I was to excited! lol In person they are probably a shade darker.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Decent Products at a Decent Price ...




My Story:

Sooooo this day I woke up went out looking for products. Not exactly sure what I was looking for but I guess whatever would catch my eye. lol I had a wedding coming up in a few days and I was out and about just making sure I had whatever I needed for my clients. I decided out of all the places I needed to go I would stop into a local Dollar Store, Big Lots, and Rite Aid. This is what I wound up with! Dangerous I know ... lol I will have a review of the products at a later date.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Bare Minerals - Pretty Amazings







The description on their website:
The innovative hydrating glaze of our Pretty Amazing Lipcolor cocoons your lips in opaque high-impact lipcolor. The cushiony texture, insatiable shine and seriously polished appearance will propel you into an elevated state of gorgeousness. And our precision applicator handles like a racecar, cornering, sculpting and accentuating every curve of your luscious lips for enduring color with real staying power. Pretty Amazing.

My Story:
When I bought mine they were 3 for $39 with a free customizable bag. Ok so just let me say I sooo love these! They are kind of a mix between a lipstick and a gloss, creamy in texture, full color of a lipstick, staying power but not a stain, and a natural product.

Depending on the day determines if I want more of a full coverage or sheer coverage. For full coverage take one side of the applicator and apply to the bottom lip and the other side to the top. The way the precision applicator is designed you can also use the pointed end to line your lips and then fill in with color. If I want a sheer coverage I apply to my bottom lip and then pat my two lips together and then I have sheer coverage. If i want a little shine I just add a little gloss and I am good to go!

Ambition I use when I want a bold lip ---- True Fuchsia!
Strength is a perfect red lip for me ---- True Red it is!
Free Will is my favorite ... no giving that up lol
Bravado I gave to my mom and she loves it ---- Deep Red

As of now Pretty Amazing Lipcolor comes in 8 shades and sell for $16, but look out more shades may be coming soon!

I love the Shade names:

Bravado - Brick Rose
Fearless -Rosy Mauve
Courage - Warm Strawberry
Strength - Red
Free Will - Pink Nude
Ambition - Fuchsia
Moxie - Bright Petal Pink --- reminds me of the 1st Lady Gaga by MAC
Charisma - Coral Pink

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Random picture .... lol


My Story:

I was bored one night and just finished putting my Brush Belt together for a job the next morning so I took a picture of it ... and I wound up liking the shot. lol I have no idea how many brushes I have in my belt on the picture but hey I can count to hair clips. lol Last time I counted my brushes I had 80+ and that was months ago. I always have to tell people I have my own and then I have my freelance brushes. I don't use my freelance brushes on myself.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Keep your skin Healthy !

The better you take care of your skin the better the makeup will look hands down! I can not say this enough to my clients, but when I say it they get it! lol

It's really this SIMPLE ....

1st  - Cleanse
2nd - Exfoliate
3rd - Moisturize

* and if you can add a basic facial once a month to your skin care routine to get rid of toxins that's even better!

Throw some treatments in there if needed ... ex. eye cream, acne, manual exfoliater(scrub), chemical exfoliater, hyper pigmentation treatment, etc ...

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Finally Headed to the BBQ!!!


lol Ok so I guess you know which Dress I chose to purchase for the 4th of July BBQ that was really on the 2nd of July lol  but I can't lie I soooooooooo want to go back to Macy's and stock up on Maxi Dresses! lol

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Makeup Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation ....

My Story:
I have been wanting to try MF foundations Invisible Cover and the Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation for a while to try something different.. Soooooo after work one day I ventured into Sephora for a sample of Makeup Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation shade #153 and the Matte formula from Sephora. However there are only #16 shades in Matte and I couldn't find a shade to match me I was totally bummed! The HD retails for $40. I applied it with a stippling brush or some people call it a skunk brush because of the white tips of the brush. I also set the foundation with a MAC Select Sheer pressed powder in shade #NC 35. I found that the coverage for me was the same as any other full coverage foundation. I have an oily T-Zone area and I feel like the wear was a little longer than and didn't feel as thick as my MAC Studio Fix foundation shade 40. Which retails for $26.50. I also felt that I looked less shinny in my T area. Which is kinda strange because they are both oil free.




Desciption from the Sephora website:
HD Invisible Cover Foundation
What it is:
An oil-free medium-to-full-coverage liquid foundation that covers skin imperfections flawlessly while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life.
What it does:
This foundation creates a soft-focus effect, which is designed to meet the coverage concerns of those in the spotlight. It leaves your complexion with such a flawless finish, it can withstand bright or harsh lighting.
What else you need to know:
This Sephora-exclusive foundation comes in 25 shades to suit all skintones. Please click on the "Additional Information" tab below to find the concealer that coordinates with your foundation shade.


Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.






Description from MAC website:
A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium-buildable coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15. Comfortable and long-wearing: lasts for up to eight hours. Applies smoothly builds coverage quickly and easily. Contains specially treated micronized pigments and soft focus powders for a supper smooth look that helps minimize the appearance of imperfections. Absorbs and disperses oil. Contains special skin-conditioning ingredients. Oil-Free. Comes in 30 shades. 1.0 oz