Monthly Archives: November 2013

A Closer Look: Nail It! Magazine

Nail It! Magazine made its debut in 2013. This is the fifth issue I have purchased. I need to quit playing and subscribe to this magazine already.

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There are step-by-step nail tutorials throughout the magazine.  I really love that!

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Nail It! touches on hair and skin.

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Nail It! also covers makeup.

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This is a great magazine whether you are a beginner or a professional. You get up to date information on nail trends too. 🙂

Kmart Haul: Featuring L’Oreal

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I visited Kmart this past weekend (no surprise there). I noticed some of the L’Oreal eyeshadows were marked down to $3.99. I also had three $1.00 off coupons I wanted to use too. In the past I have used the HiP eyeshadows which are very pigmented. I decided to try the 24HR Infallible eyeshadows. I have used Maybelline’s Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadows. I wanted to see how the L’Oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow would measure up.

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The eyeshadows I purchased are: Bottomless Java, Smoldering Plum, Midnight Blue

Image(L-R) Bottomless Java, Smoldering Plum, Midnight Blue

At first glance the 24HR Infallible Eyeshadows are really pigmented and the color goes on smoothly. I had to use makeup remover to remove the swatches from my arm. Soap and water didn’t work. 🙂

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush (happy with my purchase)

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Once again Crown Brush was on HauteLook. I’ve been curious about the brush cleaner from Crown Brush. In the past I have bought the brush cleaner from MAC. It only made sense to try the brush cleaner. The majority of my makeup brushes are from Crown Brush.

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The Crown Brush cleaner was $6.50 for 4.0 fl.oz.

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I also purchased the Duo Fiber Brush Set. This set was $12.00. These brushes are really soft. I can’t wait to play!

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(L-R) Deluxe Duo Fiber Shadow Brush, Crease Brush, Small Duo Face Brush

November ipsy Bag

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Kmart Haul: Lashes and Hair Accessories

I visited my local Kmart today. The Ardell False Eyelashes are on sale for $2.69 again. There were also hair accessories on clearance for 10 cents each. I couldn’t pass that up.

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It’s always nice to find really cute hair accessories.

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Instead of buying the Ardell #110 lashes, I went with the #109 lashes again. I get a nice natural full look with these lashes. I also purchased the Ardell #102. Getting out of my comfort zone with it comes to false eyelashes. 🙂

November Birchbox

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Target Haul: Featuring CoverGirl

I stopped by Target recently. That seems to be the only store where I can find the CoverGirl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation in my shade. By the way, my shade is Spicy Brown.

I ended up buying a few more things too.

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I wanted to try the Flamed Out Shadow Pencils. I chose Gold Flame and Melted Caramel Flame. CoverGirl released a new eyeliner. I bought the Ink It By Perfect Point Plus All Day Eye Pencil in Black Ink.

Image(top to bottom) Gold Flame, Melted Caramel Flame, Black Ink

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Wearing Melted Caramel and Gold Flame Shadow Pencils

ImageMelted Caramel and Gold Flame Shadow Pencils with Black Ink All-Day Eye Pencil

It’s no secret my fondness of Maybelline’s mascaras. I’ve been curious about the Flamed Out Max Volume Mascara from CoverGirl. I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this mascara. It made my lashes thicker and longer with no clumps.

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Lashes before

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Lashes after (one coat of mascara)

To stay on trend with the deep berry and wine lip colors for Fall, I chose Fine Wine lipstick from the Queen Collection.

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Wearing Spicy Brown All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

Rite Aid Haul: After Halloween Clearance

After Halloween clearance doesn’t have to mean buying candy. This is what I found on clearance.

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I don’t necessarily have to wait until next Halloween to wear these false eyelashes.

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I already have a silver glitter nail polish. The eyeshadow and lipstick I could actually wear now.

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😉