Hey ladies. Happy Monday! I have some exciting news to share with you guys!
I was chosen as Flirt Cosmetics It Girl of the Week on Twitter and I am SUPER HAPPY! I never win anything that is makeup related. The prize for this contest is $75 worth of Flirt Cosmetics. I will be receiving a mascara and 5 lipglosses! It should be on it's way to me now! YAY!
I am now entered to become the It Girl of the Month and if I win, I will receive $250 worth of Flirt Cosmetics! This is really great!
In order to enter I had to submit a picture of one of my looks to @FlirtItGirl on Twitter. Here is a link to the pic that won.---------> Red Lips! Each week someone is selected as a winner. If you are a weekly winner and would like to be considered for the monthly giveaway, you have to agree to tweet about your weekly win at least 3 times each week.
You ladies can enter as well! Click on the link for more information! Flirt It Girl Contest
Good luck!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
FOTD - Oldie but Goodie - Fafi for MAC
Hey ladies! Today I decided to pull out some of my old goodies that I've neglected. I thought it would be fun to do a look using my Fafi for MAC stuff. Remember that collection?
In case you don't recall, this collection was released back in February 2008. Wow! I can't believe it's been that long! Here is a link to the collection information from Specktra-------------> Fafi for MAC
Here is the look! Hope you like it and I hope it motivates you to pull out some of your neglected goodies. They need love too!
Face
-Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer - Medium
-Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation mixed with a little bit of MAC Fix Plus
-Palladio Rice Powder in Warm Beige
-Fafi for MAC blush - Hipness
-Fafi for MAC Iridescent Powder - Belightful (Cheek Highlight)
-Sugar Tropic Tan Bronzer
Eyes
-Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil
-Too Faced Shadow Insurance - lid up to brow bone
-MAC Paintpot - Perky - Lid
-Fafi for MAC Eyeshadow Quad 1
- Pink Venus over Perky - lid and also over Howzats on lower lashline
- Howzats in crease and lower lashline
- Hey - Inner Crease
- Vanilla - Highlight
-L'oreal Lineur Intense liquid eyeliner in Carbon Black
-Rimmel The Max Volume Flash Mascara in Extreme Black
Lips
-Fafi for MAC lipstick - Utterly Frivolous
-MAC C-Thru lipglass
In case you don't recall, this collection was released back in February 2008. Wow! I can't believe it's been that long! Here is a link to the collection information from Specktra-------------> Fafi for MAC
Here is the look! Hope you like it and I hope it motivates you to pull out some of your neglected goodies. They need love too!
Face
-Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer - Medium
-Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation mixed with a little bit of MAC Fix Plus
-Palladio Rice Powder in Warm Beige
-Fafi for MAC blush - Hipness
-Fafi for MAC Iridescent Powder - Belightful (Cheek Highlight)
-Sugar Tropic Tan Bronzer
Eyes
-Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil-Too Faced Shadow Insurance - lid up to brow bone
-MAC Paintpot - Perky - Lid
-Fafi for MAC Eyeshadow Quad 1
- Pink Venus over Perky - lid and also over Howzats on lower lashline
- Howzats in crease and lower lashline
- Hey - Inner Crease
- Vanilla - Highlight
-L'oreal Lineur Intense liquid eyeliner in Carbon Black
-Rimmel The Max Volume Flash Mascara in Extreme Black
Lips-Fafi for MAC lipstick - Utterly Frivolous
-MAC C-Thru lipglass
Saturday, August 28, 2010
FOTD and Review- Sweet Libertine Mineral Cosmetics
Hi ladies! Hope you're all having a good weekend! So far so good here. I am just hanging out at home and playing with makeup! What more could a girl ask for?
As I mentioned in My Pretty Pink Box post, some of the items I received are a couple of samples from Sweet Libertine Mineral Cosmetics. I had never heard of the company prior to receiving the samples, so today I decided to do a look using the two samples I received. Here is what I came up with and I hope you like it.
Let me just say that I hate my camera and hope I can get one with an HD feature in the near future. These pictures do not do the eyeshadow colors any justice. How frustrating! ERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!
Face
-Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer - Medium
-Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation
-Palladio Rice Powder in Warm Beige
-Cinema Secrets Blush - Adode
Eyes
-Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil
-Too Faced Shadow Insurance - lid up to brow bone
-Sweet Libertine Mineral Shadow in Filigree (Swatch Below) - Lid
-Sweet Libertine Mineral Shadow in Neptune (Swatch Below) - Inner Crease and lower lashline
-MAC Soft Brown - crease
-MAC Romp - outer crease
-MAC Chamomile - Highlight
-L'oreal Lineur Intense liquid eyeliner in Carbon Black
-Rimmel Soft Kohl Pencil - Jungle Green - water line and lower lashline
-Rimmel The Max Volume Flash Mascara in Extreme Black
Lips
-Makeup Forever Mat-Matt #501
-Flossie Diamond Cosmetics lipliner - Spice
-MAC Dazzleglass - Baby Sparks
My Thoughts on the Sweet Libertine Mineral Shadows:
I really like the shadows I tried. They are easy to work with, easy to blend and the colors are super pretty and pigmented. Since these are mineral shadows, you definitely need a sticky base so that the shadows have something to stick to. Anyway, I've been wearing the shadows all day and they have stayed put!
The only downside to these particular colors is that they are both very shimmery and there was quite a bit of shimmer fall out during application. It's nothing that a clean kabuki can't fix though.
In case you're wondering about the ingredients, they are:
For Filigree: Mica, Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. This eyeshadow is vegan.
For Neptune: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Stearate. This eyeshadow is vegan.
I went on the Sweet Libertine website and found that for a full sized 5 gram jar (it appears to be a 5 gram jar - there is no confirmation on the site that I could find) is only $5. That is a great deal! Aside from the mineral shadows, the company also sells Glitter Shadows, Blush and Bronzers, Empty Palettes, Concealers, Gift Sets, and Brushes.
One great program that the company offers is the Free Sample Program. Click on the link to find out more.
Overall, I am happy with the samples I received and will more than likely be placing an order for full size products in the near future. Hope you guys check out Sweet Libertine when you have some time.
Talk to you soon!
As I mentioned in My Pretty Pink Box post, some of the items I received are a couple of samples from Sweet Libertine Mineral Cosmetics. I had never heard of the company prior to receiving the samples, so today I decided to do a look using the two samples I received. Here is what I came up with and I hope you like it.
Let me just say that I hate my camera and hope I can get one with an HD feature in the near future. These pictures do not do the eyeshadow colors any justice. How frustrating! ERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!
Face
-Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer - Medium
-Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation
-Palladio Rice Powder in Warm Beige
-Cinema Secrets Blush - Adode
Eyes
-Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil
-Too Faced Shadow Insurance - lid up to brow bone
-Sweet Libertine Mineral Shadow in Filigree (Swatch Below) - Lid
-MAC Soft Brown - crease
-MAC Romp - outer crease
-MAC Chamomile - Highlight
-L'oreal Lineur Intense liquid eyeliner in Carbon Black
-Rimmel Soft Kohl Pencil - Jungle Green - water line and lower lashline
-Rimmel The Max Volume Flash Mascara in Extreme Black
Lips
-Makeup Forever Mat-Matt #501
-Flossie Diamond Cosmetics lipliner - Spice
-MAC Dazzleglass - Baby Sparks
My Thoughts on the Sweet Libertine Mineral Shadows:
I really like the shadows I tried. They are easy to work with, easy to blend and the colors are super pretty and pigmented. Since these are mineral shadows, you definitely need a sticky base so that the shadows have something to stick to. Anyway, I've been wearing the shadows all day and they have stayed put!
The only downside to these particular colors is that they are both very shimmery and there was quite a bit of shimmer fall out during application. It's nothing that a clean kabuki can't fix though.
In case you're wondering about the ingredients, they are:
For Filigree: Mica, Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. This eyeshadow is vegan.
For Neptune: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Stearate. This eyeshadow is vegan.
I went on the Sweet Libertine website and found that for a full sized 5 gram jar (it appears to be a 5 gram jar - there is no confirmation on the site that I could find) is only $5. That is a great deal! Aside from the mineral shadows, the company also sells Glitter Shadows, Blush and Bronzers, Empty Palettes, Concealers, Gift Sets, and Brushes.
One great program that the company offers is the Free Sample Program. Click on the link to find out more.
Overall, I am happy with the samples I received and will more than likely be placing an order for full size products in the near future. Hope you guys check out Sweet Libertine when you have some time.
Talk to you soon!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
My Pretty Pink Box
Hi guys. I wanted to share what I got in the mail last week. My Pretty Pink Box full of goodies!!! Well, really, the box was BLUE, but that's okay. It was still pretty and was still full of goodies. HA!! Oh, and I purchased this box myself. The total cost was $12.99 and here is what I received:
In case you're wondering...So what is My Pretty Pink Box?
Directly from the website...Pretty Pink Box:
My Pretty Pink Box is a pretty, little box filled with beauty samples! This gives shoppers a chance to try girly products from a number of wonderful companies. Enjoy samples, products, and special discounts from our awesome retailers and e-tailers! Each box contains handpicked beauty items from both up & coming and well known brands. Plus, it is a great way to spoil yourself rotten - Pamper yourself, you deserve it!
Not only will you receive great samples, but we are determined to provide at least 1 to 2 full size products each month. Many times, each box has more! Nothing is better than full size products at sample pricing!
My Pretty Pink Box varies in pricing from month to month, and will be announced a few days before each release. Why does it vary? Because monthly contents vary. Each month, different retailers will contribute to the box causing the flux in pricing. It's not fair to charge you the same price per month when the contents of one box can be greater than the contents of another. We want you to be happy and will charge accordingly.
The retailers/e-tailers will be announced prior to the boxes' release.
I think this concept is excellent and I am so excited that I learned about My Pretty Pink Box. I've known about them for quite some time, but finally purchased a box this month. Going forward I will be purchasing a box each month. It's the perfect opportunity to test out some new products at a reasonable price.
I am so excited to play with my goodies! Please let me know if there is anything you'd like me to review. I will more than likely use the mineral shadows for an FOTD this weekend.
Hope you all eheck out My Pretty Pink Box sometime...
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| I thought it was supposed to be pink? |
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| Here are all the goodies! |
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| Mineral Eyeshadow Samples from TheBodyNeeds2.com |
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| Full Size Jesse's Girl Eyeshadow |
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| Mineral Eyeshadow Samples from Sweet Libertine Cosmetics |
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| Skincare Samples from DermaPro Skin Care |
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| Scent Sample from Cherry City |
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| Acne Buster Sample from Dr. Dima's Cosminology |
Directly from the website...Pretty Pink Box:
My Pretty Pink Box is a pretty, little box filled with beauty samples! This gives shoppers a chance to try girly products from a number of wonderful companies. Enjoy samples, products, and special discounts from our awesome retailers and e-tailers! Each box contains handpicked beauty items from both up & coming and well known brands. Plus, it is a great way to spoil yourself rotten - Pamper yourself, you deserve it!
Not only will you receive great samples, but we are determined to provide at least 1 to 2 full size products each month. Many times, each box has more! Nothing is better than full size products at sample pricing!
My Pretty Pink Box varies in pricing from month to month, and will be announced a few days before each release. Why does it vary? Because monthly contents vary. Each month, different retailers will contribute to the box causing the flux in pricing. It's not fair to charge you the same price per month when the contents of one box can be greater than the contents of another. We want you to be happy and will charge accordingly.
The retailers/e-tailers will be announced prior to the boxes' release.
I think this concept is excellent and I am so excited that I learned about My Pretty Pink Box. I've known about them for quite some time, but finally purchased a box this month. Going forward I will be purchasing a box each month. It's the perfect opportunity to test out some new products at a reasonable price.
I am so excited to play with my goodies! Please let me know if there is anything you'd like me to review. I will more than likely use the mineral shadows for an FOTD this weekend.
Hope you all eheck out My Pretty Pink Box sometime...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
R.I.P. Sophie Lancaster
Many of you may already be aware of Sophie Lancaster's story. If not, please read the story below directly from the Illamasqua website and please watch the video and post to your blog as well so we can continue to raise awareness and STOP the hatred!
I remember hearing about this sometime last year when watching one of Pixiwoo's videos on youtube. It brought me to tears. How could this happen? It just doesn't make sense.
On 24th August 2007, Sophie Lancaster was kicked to death, simply for dressing differently.
As a brand that promotes the right to experiment and self-express, three years after her death Illamasqua remains committed to changing attitudes towards subcultures, and continues to work with The Sophie Lancaster Foundation in the fight for universal acceptance, free from prejudice.
Honour Sophie’s memory today and watch the ‘Dark Angel’ tribute film. So far we have reached 162,000 hits, but we’re hoping to reach over 500,000, so please forward the link to friends and family and help us spread the message.
Alternatively buy an Illamasqua Sophie Pencil, wristband or make a donation, and help The Sophie Lancaster Foundation continue its work. £3 from every Sophie Pencil purchased, and all proceeds from the wristband sales go directly to the Foundation.
I remember hearing about this sometime last year when watching one of Pixiwoo's videos on youtube. It brought me to tears. How could this happen? It just doesn't make sense.
On 24th August 2007, Sophie Lancaster was kicked to death, simply for dressing differently.
As a brand that promotes the right to experiment and self-express, three years after her death Illamasqua remains committed to changing attitudes towards subcultures, and continues to work with The Sophie Lancaster Foundation in the fight for universal acceptance, free from prejudice.
Honour Sophie’s memory today and watch the ‘Dark Angel’ tribute film. So far we have reached 162,000 hits, but we’re hoping to reach over 500,000, so please forward the link to friends and family and help us spread the message.
Alternatively buy an Illamasqua Sophie Pencil, wristband or make a donation, and help The Sophie Lancaster Foundation continue its work. £3 from every Sophie Pencil purchased, and all proceeds from the wristband sales go directly to the Foundation.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Deals of the Day
Hey ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I was going to post some looks, but ended up going to a water park with my family and well...there was no makeup involved in that. HA! We all had a great time!
I hadn't been on a water slide in years, so it was a lot of fun to do that with my two oldest kids. My youngest son just hung out in the toddler pool area. My husband and I took turns riding the slides and watching Christian.
Anyway, I wanted to share a couple of good deals that I received e-mails about. The first one is at CherryCulture. They are having a great back to school sale and the entire site is 20% off. Yup, you get 20% off your entire purchase. The promotional code is B2S20. Sorry for the late notice, but the sale ends tomorrow, August 24th.
The next great deal is at HauteLook. They are having a Stila sale. All of the items are discounted between 55% and 70%. I would have purchased one of each thing, but unfortunately I can't! LOL! Back to School for the kids has left me broke!
Hope you guys can take advantage of the sales!! Talk to you soon.
I hadn't been on a water slide in years, so it was a lot of fun to do that with my two oldest kids. My youngest son just hung out in the toddler pool area. My husband and I took turns riding the slides and watching Christian.
Anyway, I wanted to share a couple of good deals that I received e-mails about. The first one is at CherryCulture. They are having a great back to school sale and the entire site is 20% off. Yup, you get 20% off your entire purchase. The promotional code is B2S20. Sorry for the late notice, but the sale ends tomorrow, August 24th.
The next great deal is at HauteLook. They are having a Stila sale. All of the items are discounted between 55% and 70%. I would have purchased one of each thing, but unfortunately I can't! LOL! Back to School for the kids has left me broke!
Hope you guys can take advantage of the sales!! Talk to you soon.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
What Guys Really Think Of Your Makeup
I read an interesting article on BeautyRiot.com yesterday. The title was "What Guys Think Of Your Makeup."
Here is the link: Beauty Riot
So without giving away any of the "juicy" details, I'll just say that it's very interesting.
Directly from the article:
We polled more than 50 guys to see what their honest, no-holding-anything-back opinions were on popular makeup looks. Everything from red lips to smoky eyes and even the "no makeup" makeup look.
I'm curious as to what you all think about this article. Take a peek at let me know in the comments.
Here is the link: Beauty Riot
So without giving away any of the "juicy" details, I'll just say that it's very interesting.
Directly from the article:
We polled more than 50 guys to see what their honest, no-holding-anything-back opinions were on popular makeup looks. Everything from red lips to smoky eyes and even the "no makeup" makeup look.
I'm curious as to what you all think about this article. Take a peek at let me know in the comments.
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