Monthly Archives: July 2013

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush Beauty Bag

I took advantage of the Crown Brush Beauty Bag offer that was recently on HauteLook.

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ImageDisposable mini kabuki brushes, makeup sponges, waterproof eyeliner

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Image36 color shimmer eyeshadow palette

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Not bad for $20.00. 😉

 

ULTA Haul: Featuring Maybelline

When I learned Maybelline was coming out with the Color Tattoo Pure Pigments, I was very intrigued. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a few of them. I was already very pleased with the Color Tattoo Cream Gel Shadow.

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Maybelline also released more Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm.

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Image(L-R) Pink Rebel, Buff & Tuff, Brash Blue

ImageBaby Lips Electro Moisturizing Lip Balm in Berry Bomb

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Me wearing Baby Lips in Berry Bomb

 

Kmart Haul

Visited my local Kmart today and noticed the Ardell lashes were on sale again for $2.69. I also saw hair accessories on clearance.

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I’m already in love with the accent lashes. I’ve bought the 107 lashes in the past. I want to add more variety to my lash stash. 😉

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I’ve made a promise to myself to wear my natural hair for 2013 and not rely on wigs and weaves. These hair accessories will come in handy.

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July ipsy Bag

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HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush (Again)

Once again my weakness for Crown Brush strikes again. My most recent purchase is the All Eyes on You The Eyesential Kit. This is a 5 piece pro eye set.

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July Birchbox

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ULTA Haul: Featuring NYX and China Glaze

It’s been a while since I last visited ULTA. One thing for certain I knew I couldn’t walk out of there without buying nail polish. 😉

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I’ve read great things about the NYX Butter Gloss and Wonder Pencil.

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Wonder Pencil in Dark. Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie and Tiramisu

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The Butter Gloss is very pigmented and leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturized. I like the Wonder Pencil because it’s an alternative to using white on my waterline.

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Wonder Pencil in Dark on waterline and Tiramisu on lips

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Wonder Pencil in Dark on waterline and Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie on lips.

I couldn’t resist buying two more China Glaze nail polishes. These colors are perfect for summer.

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(L-R) Happy Go Lucky, Pool Party

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(L-R) Pool Party, Happy Go Lucky

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Ouidad and NYX

ImageI’ve always been curious about the hair care line Ouidad.  I know the line is geared towards people with kinky, curly, and wavy hair. Ouidad has been on HauteLook several times before. I decided to place my order the most recent time Ouidad was on HauteLook.

Normally when I co-wash my hair (using conditioner to wash hair) I will either use Quench Conditioner from Hair Rules or the Coconut Co-Wash from As I Am. With the weather being hot and humid in my area I need to wash my hair more often. I figured now would be a good time to try out the Curl Co-Wash.

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Using a leave in conditioner has made a difference in my hair care routine. I also wanted to try the Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner.

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It’s always a treat whenever NYX is on HauteLook. This cosmetic is already affordable but I just love the sets that are offered on HauteLook.

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The Ultra Peal Mania pigments are very pigmented. I prefer to use pigments with a damp eyeshadow brush though.

Image(L-R) Purple Pearl, Space Pearl, White Pearl, Pearl

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Image(L-R) Purple Pearl, Space Pearl, White Pearl, Pearl

 

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(L-R) Cocoa, Desert Rose, Cinnamon

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The Blush is also very pigmented. These colors look great next to my darker skintone.

Image(L-R) Cocoa, Desert Rose, Cinnamon