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Summer Makeup Tutorial: Featuring Bora Bora Quad from Be a Bombshell

Posted on August 8, 2014 | 2 comments

When August rolls along we all know Summer is coming to an end. My cousin lives in Georgia and her children started back to school this week. Yikes. Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. I’m trying to squeeze out as much Summer as I possibly can. LOL!

Bora Bora Face

Bora Bora Risky BusinessRisky Business applied to first half of the lid

Bora Bora Rock BottomRock Bottom applied to second half of the lid

Bora Bora StarletStarlet applied to the crease

Bora Bora Brow BoneTanorexic Blush used as a brow bone highlight

Bora Bora FlipsideFlipside 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil applied to upper and lower lash line

Bora Bora TealSmudged Bora Bora on top of Flipside

Bora Bora WaterlineApplied Zero 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil to the waterline

Bora Bora MascaraApplied Benefit they’re real! Mascara to upper and lower lashes

Bora Bora ContourUsed NYX Blush in Cocoa as a contour

Bora Bora CheeksApplied Tanorexic Blush to the cheek bones

Bora Bora LipglossFinished with Summer Lovin lip gloss

Bora Bora Face Makeup

Rest of the face

  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • NYX Cosmetics Dark Circle Concealer – Deep
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

Bora Bora Face Again

 

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Warm Weather Beauty Must Haves (so far)

Posted on July 24, 2014 | Leave a comment

I started off using these products during the Spring and continued into the early part of Summer. It was easy for me to reach for items especially when I was pressed for time.

Warm Weather Must Haves

  • Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist
  • Flat Bronzer Brush – Crown Brush
  • Angled Eyeliner Brush and Spoolie – Crown Brush
  • Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Pencil – Pearl
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • Maybelline Face Studio Master Glaze – Plums Up
  • NYX Gel Liner and Smudger – Brown
  • MAC Lipstick – Heaux
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • Maybelline Color Sensational the Buffs Lipstick – Untainted Spice

Warm Weather Lipstick  I liked Heaux lipstick because it was a great way to brighten up my look especially when I didn’t wear a lot of makeup. Untainted Spice is easily a nice everyday lip color.

Warm Weather Face  The Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry powder was my go to foundation for when I was rushing in the morning. Depending on the type of coverage I applied dry for more sheer coverage. I applied wet for more coverage spraying the brush with the Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist. I also used the wet/dry makeup as a setting powder whenever I wore liquid foundation. The Flat Bronzer brush made it easy for me to apply the makeup.

Warm Weather Cheeks  The Maybelline Master Glaze blush gave me a nice natural glow. Color really looks great on darker skin tones.

Warm Weather Eyes  Benefit they’re real! Mascara gave me nice long full lashes without needing to wear false eyelashes. I used the Elizabeth Mott shadow pencil in Pearl on my water line to brighten up my eyes. The two of these made a nice combo.

Warm Weather Brows  The NYX Gel eyeliner was an affordable alternative to filling in my eyebrows. The color lasted all day too. I used the angled eyeliner/spoolie brush to fill in my eyebrows.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #5

Posted on July 16, 2014 | 2 comments

Here is my fifth look for the series on Wednesdays we wear pink.

Pink Look 5

Pink Makeup for Look 5  Lips & Cheeks

  • MAC Lipglass – Girl About Town
  • Be a Bombshell Blush – Beach Please

Eyes

Eye Shadow for Pink Look 5  Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette

Eye Makeup for Pink Look5

  • Eyeko Black Magic Mascara
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil – Zero
  • Sephora Retractable Waterproof Brow Pencil – Midnight Brown
  • NYX Cosmetics Eye Liner – Silky Cashmere

Face Makeup for Pink Look5  Face

  • Cover Girl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 – Spicy Brown
  • Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Liquid Pearl Luminizer for Face
  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • NYX Cosmetics Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Tan
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

Pink Look 5 Again

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #4

Posted on July 9, 2014 | 4 comments

Here is my fourth look for the series on Wednesdays we wear pink.

Pink Look4 Again

Lips

MAC Impassioned Lipstick  MAC Lipstick – Impassioned

Eyes

Inked in Pink for Pink Look4  Maybelline Eye Studio® Color Tattoo® Metal (lid) – Inked in Pink

Naked Basics Palette Pink Look4  Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette colors used – Faint (crease), Crave (outer v), Naked2 (blending color), Venue (brow bone highlight)

Eye Makeup for Pink Look4

  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • Jesse’s Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (upper lash line) – Black
  • Milani Shadow Eyez 12HR Wear Eyeshadow (water line) – Champagne Toast
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (lower lash line) – Demolition

Cheeks

Cheek Color for Pink Look4

  • MAC Powder Blush – Loverush
  • NYX Mosaic Powder – Paradise

Face

Face Makeup for Pink Look4

  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Beige
  • Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer – Deep

Pink Look4

 

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #3

Posted on July 2, 2014 | Leave a comment

Here is my third look for on Wednesdays we wear pink series.

Pink Look3 Again

Lip and Cheek Pink Look3Lips & Cheeks

  • Mirenesse Australia Boutique M Lip Bomb – Number 4
  • NARS Blush – Outlaw

Vice Palette Pink Look3Eye Shadow

Urban Decay Vice 2 Eyeshadow Palette colors used – Smokeout, Coax, X-Rated, Rewind

Eye Makeup for Pink Look3The rest of the eyes

  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Pencil (waterline) – Pearl
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Pencil (upper and lower lash line) – Black Velvet
  • NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil – Dark Brown

Face Makeup for Pink Look3Face Makeup

  • Clinique Blended Face Powder – Transparency 5
  • Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glo Shimmer Lotion
  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Beige

Pink Look3

 

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #2

Posted on June 25, 2014 | 4 comments

Here is the second look for the on Wednesdays we wear pink series.

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ImageUrban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (upper lash line) – Woodstock

ImageBe a Bombshell Blush – Beach Please

ImagePop Beauty Plump Pout Mini – Fuchsia Freesia

ImageFace

  • Maybelline Fit Me™ Concealer – Café
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5

ImageUrban Decay Naked2 Palette colors used – Tease, Blackout, Foxy

ImageRest of eye makeup

  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (waterline) – Zero
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • NYX Gel Liner & Smudger (eyebrows) – Brown

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Look #1

Posted on June 18, 2014 | 6 comments

In celebration of Mean Girls being released in movie theaters ten years ago (April 2004), I am doing series this Summer. On Wednesdays we wear pink is a line Karen Smith said in the movie. Let’s see how many pink looks I can create. 🙂

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  • Lorac Cococin Cream Compact Cream Foundation – CR8
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • NARS Blush – Outlaw

ImageEyes

  • NYX Gel Liner & Smudger (eyebrows) – Brown
  • theBalm Nude’tude Nude Eyeshadow Palette colors used – Stubborn, Sultry, Sexy, Sleek
  • Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner (upper lash line) – Stingray
  • Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner (lower lash line) – Lionfish
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara

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Sephora Haul: Featuring Urban Decay

Posted on September 7, 2013 | 2 comments

The Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils (the vintage ones) were still on sale for $6.00 on the website. I ended up buying three more.

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This purchase put my point’s level just over 500. I chose the Make Up For Ever The Greatest Hits

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  • Aqua Eyes in 0L Matte Black (0.025 oz)
  • Sens’Eyes – Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleanser (0.84 oz)
  • HD Microperfecting Primer in Neutral (0.16 oz)
  • HD Microfinish Powder (0.035 oz)

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Since September is my birthday month, I also chose the 2013 Benefit Real Birthday Turn-Ons Birthday Gift

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  • They’re Real! Beyond Mascara
  • Watt’s Up! Soft Focus Highlighter for Face

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ImageWatt’sUp! Soft Focus  Highlighter for Face

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March Birchbox

Posted on April 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Final thoughts: December ipsy Bag and December Birchbox

Posted on January 18, 2013 | 2 comments

December brought a Holiday themed ipsy Bag and Birchbox.

The theme of the December ipsy Bag was Haute Holiday. The bag definitely lived up to that name. My bag consisted of:

  1. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Zero – deluxe size
  2. NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Silver Pearl – full size
  3. Mai Couture Highlighter Papier – 25 sheets
  4. Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss in Hot Mess – full size
  5. Mirabella Prime for Face and Eyes – full size
  6. $20 Gift Card to JustFab – for new members

I loved everything about the December ipsy Bag. This bag contained everything you needed to look fabulous for the Holidays, whether it was an office party or a Holiday gathering with friends and family. The Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero is my all time favorite eyeliner. The NYX Loose Pearl eyeshadow in Silver Pearl was the first time I ever tried a loose eyeshadow from NYX. What a great introduction to this product. I will be buying more loose eyeshadows from NYX in the future. I didn’t know what to expect when I saw the Mai Couture Highlighter Papier. I’m glad I tried it. The highlighter papier gave me a nice luminous glow. The Be A Bombshell lipgloss ended up being a great color on me. I was a little apprehensive at first because it’s red. I never know how red is going to look next to my darker complexion. I can easily wear this color everyday. The Mirabella Face and Lip Primer gave my skin that extra layer of protection needed during the Winter time. It prepped my skin nicely for foundation.

The theme for December’s Birchbox was All Wrapped Up. My box consisted of:

  1. Benefit Cosmetics it’s potent! Eye Cream – deluxe sample
  2. Juicy Couture Fragrance – sample
  3. Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique – sample
  4. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss in Striptease – full size
  5. Emily’s Chocolates Dark Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Fortunes – one cookie

I was rather pleased with the December Birchbox. The Benefit eye cream had a nice rich texture to it. I received a sample of the original Juicy Couture fragrance. This scent is actually my favorite out of all of the fragrances Juicy Couture released. The Keratase leave-in conditioner made my hair soft and easy to comb. I liked the fact the ModelCo SHINE lip gloss came with a mirror. The Emily’s Chocolates fortune cookie was delicious. There were two items from the December Birchbox that stood out for me. The Benefit Cosmetics it’s potent Eye Cream did not disappoint as it minimized the fine lines around my eyes. The ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss worked great by itself or over lipstick. The fact I received a full size was a bonus.

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