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Sephora Haul: Featuring Urban Decay and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Posted on December 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

I went to Sephora this past weekend. I had two gift cards I wanted to use. Sephora sent me a $15 off gift card. I also purchased a $10 off gift card from Groupon.

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I’ve had my eye on the Urban Decay Vice 2 palette for a while. I didn’t get last year’s Vice Palette. I didn’t want to miss out this time around.

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Image (L-R) Smokeout, Lovesick, Shellshock, Coax, X-Rated

Image(L-R) Prank, Madness, Strike, Stash, Poison

Image(L-R) Radar, Damaged, Voodoo, Betrayal, Derailed

Image(L-R) Dope, Toxic, Habit, Ambush, Rewind

I also purchased the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar All-Star Mini Set. I already like the Lip Tars so it only made sense to buy this set.

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Image(L-R) Memento, NSFW, Anime, Black Dahlia

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ImageWearing Black Dahlia

 

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December ipsy Bag

Posted on December 15, 2013 | 6 comments

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The contents of my December ipsy bag are:

  • Be a Bombshell The One Stick – Flustered
  • Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio – Smokin Hot
  • Starrily Nail Polish – Bzzz Bzzz
  • Andrea Strip Lashes – #33
  • NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick – Goddess

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ImageBe a Bombshell The One Stick in Flustered

ImagePop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio in Smokin Hot

ImageStarrily Nail Polish in Bzzz Bzzz

ImageNYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in Goddess

 

 

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Coastal Scents Haul

Posted on December 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

Coastal Scents recently had an awesome sale to kick off the Holiday shopping season. Everything on their website was 50% off. I could have easily ordered a bunch of makeup. I decided to try their natural products instead.

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ImageI call this my Winter survival kit for hair and body.

Image(L-R) Shea Oil, Shea Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil

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A couple of stickers and an eyeshadow sample set was also included in the order.

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Image(L-R) Arctic Breeze, Laguna Green, Appletini, Indigo

 

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A Closer Look: Nail It! Magazine

Posted on November 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

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. 🙂

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Kmart Haul: Featuring L’Oreal

Posted on November 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

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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. 🙂

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

Posted on November 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

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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

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November ipsy Bag

Posted on November 14, 2013 | 7 comments

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Kmart Haul: Lashes and Hair Accessories

Posted on November 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

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. 🙂

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November Birchbox

Posted on November 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

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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.

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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

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