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Target Haul: Featuring CoverGirl

Posted on November 8, 2013 | 2 comments

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.

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.

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

Wearing Melted Caramel and Gold Flame Shadow Pencils

Melted 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.

Lashes before

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.

Wearing Spicy Brown All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

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Tagged affordable, All Day Flawless, beauty, Covergirl, Fine Wine, Flamed Out, Ink It, lipstick, makeup, mascara, Queen Collection, shadow pencil, Target

Rite Aid Haul: After Halloween Clearance

Posted on November 8, 2013 | Leave a comment

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

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

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

😉

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Tagged beauty, clearance, false eyelashes, Fantasy Makers, makeup, Rite Aid, Wet N' Wild

Clinique Purchase for October 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 | Leave a comment

I recently stopped by Macy’s to take advantage of the bonus that was being offered at the Clinique counter. To get the bonus you had to spend a minimum of $25.00.

I already needed more of the Clarifying Lotion 3. I also purchased the Dramatically Different Moisture Lotion for my youngest.

For the free 8-piece bonus you had the choice of Nudes or Violets. I chose Violets for myself.

(L-R) Angel Eyes, Lavender Out Loud, Purple Pumps, Graphite

Chubby Stick in Voluptuous Violet

🙂

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Tagged bonus, Chubby Stick, Clinique, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, Happy, lash doubling mascara, Macy's, Moisture Surge

A Closer Look: Sleek i-Divine Sunset Palette Mineral Based Eye Shadow Palette

Posted on October 23, 2013 | 4 comments

I saw this palette reviewed on http://www.temptalia.com. When I saw how beautiful and vibrant the colors in the palette were, I knew I had to buy it. I purchased this palette from the Amazon Marketplace. The seller that was used in amazon.com was RM Cosmetics. I paid a total of $15.49 for the i-Divine Sunset Palette. ($12.99 for the palette and $2.50 for shipping)S. This palette is perfect for Fall.

These colors are so pigmented!

I do plan on making more Sleek Makeup purchases in the future. 🙂

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Tagged affordable, amazon.com, beauty, eyeshadow, i-Divine Sunset Palette, makeup, mineral based, RM Cosmetics, Sleek Makeup

Rite Aid Haul: Featuring Maybelline and Kiss

Posted on October 21, 2013 | 2 comments

On my recent trip to Rite Aid this is what I purchased.

Since I’m already a fan of Maybelline’s mascaras, I wanted to try the Falsie ® Big Eyes ® Mascara. I purchased Blackest Black.

Lashes before

Lashes after

I only applied one coat of this mascara. I really like the brush for the bottom
lashes.

I also saw the Fall 2013 makeup collection from Maybelline. I purchased only one lipstick and that shade was Midnight Plum. This color reminds me of Cyber from MAC and Talk That Talk from the RiRi Hearts MAC Collection. I really love Midnight Plum. I may have to pick up another lipstick in that shade.

I need to get back into doing my nails. I purchased the Kiss Nail Artist. I have enough nail polish. No more excuses. 😉

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Tagged beauty, Big Eyes, Kiss, lipstick, makeup, mascara, Maybelline, midnight plum, nail design, nail polish, Rite Aid

Modern Hair Beauty Supply

Posted on October 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Modern Hair Beauty Supply is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. It’s been more than ten years since I last shopped there. I stopped by Modern Hair recently on a whim just to see what was in stock. For starters I asked the cashier of they carried African Shea Butter. With the weather getting cooler in my area, I knew I would need to make adjustments to my natural hair care routine.

I’ve been reading positive things about African Shea Butter on the natural hair care blogs. This container of Ghana Shea Butter was $3.99 for six ounces.

I walked around the store to see what else they carried. I was extremely happy to find Jamaican Black Castor Oil. This meant I no longer had to purchase Jamaican Black Castor Oil on Amazon.com. I paid $9.99 for a four ounce bottle. This time I wanted to try the Jamaican Black Castor Oil with lavender. I love the results I’ve been getting with this oil but I couldn’t stand the smell of the regular kind.

If you are ever in the Pittsburgh area, Modern Hair Beauty Supply is located 6320
Shakespeare Street.

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Tagged African Shea Butter, beauty, beauty supply store, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, natural hair care

October ipsy Bag

Posted on October 17, 2013 | 3 comments

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Tagged beauty, beauty subscriptions., Bella Terra Mineral Cosmetics, Coastal Scents, ipsy, makeup, nail polish, Nourish Organic, Sexy Hair, Zoya

Homecoming Style 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 | Leave a comment

This past weekend October 12, 2013, my youngest daughter Naomi went to Homecoming. She is currently a sophomore in high school so she was really excited to go a second year.

Naomi has been telling her friends and classmates about my blog. One of her classmates asked if I would be able to do her makeup for homecoming.

I assured Lynne’s parents I would keep the makeup age appropriate.

I used NYX and Maybelline on Lynne’s eyes. I really liked the way Maybelline’s Color Tattoo Pure Pigments in Improper Copper looked on her.

I did Naomi’s hair and makeup. The dress she got from her big sister’s closet. The shrug and booties are mine.

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Tagged beauty, fashion, Homecoming, makeup, Maybelline, NYX

October Birchbox

Posted on October 15, 2013 | 2 comments

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Tagged beauty, beauty subscriptions., Benefit Cosmetics, Birchbox, Chap Stick, makeup, Pop Beauty, Serious Skincare, Supergoop

ULTA Haul: Featuring NYX Cosmetics

Posted on October 11, 2013 | Leave a comment

This was actually my first time ordering from ULTA online. I took advantage of the free shipping that was being offered on orders $25.00 and up. NYX Cosmetics was 40% off online and in stores when I placed this order.