Polyvore Outfit & 10 Pan Update

Victorian Style Green Teardrop Earrings by ox0xbarbiex0xo featuring Juicy Couture bags

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10 Pan Update!
I've used up 5 items!
- 1 liquid liner
- 1 pressed powder
- 1 loose power
- 2 liners (brown & black).

Hard not to buy, especially with a zebra print packaged item at MAC for Style Warriors... lol

FOTD: May 29, 2009

New Face Of The Day!
These make me realize how not photogenic I am... lol

FACE:
Revlon Colorstay
Smashbox Blush/Soft lights duo - Super/Model (this is my favorite thing....lol)
Rimmel - Natural Bronze
Maybelline - Mineral Power finishing veil

EYES:
UDPP
MAC - Juiced
MAC - Jardin Aires
Beauty From The Earth - 24k Gold
Beauty From The Earth - Crushed
Beauty From The Earth - Blueberry
Smashbox cream liner in Midnight Brown
Smashbox brow tech in Taupe
Mascara (maybelline colossal)

LIPS:
MAC - Angel l/s
Estee Lauder - Rose l/g

Inspiration: Summer 2009 Eye Make Up Looks!

I used to do these all the time... I have folder upon folder on my computer of different eye make up looks. I need to start back up again, I think! :)

Anyway, so obviously the colors of the summer are bronze/gold, and blue and purple. Especially purple I think, which is kind of disappointing because I'm not really a fan. Either way! These are some looks I came up with!


PS - Forgive my sloppy looking eyebrows for today! Definitely need to wax them, but I'm being lazy! :P


Products:
Beauty from the Earth - Multipurpose minerals - Grape (lash line and waterline), Karma (middle layer), Crush (upper lid), 24k Gold (over crush).
NYX Single Shadow - Highlight (for the browbone, I think... lol).
Mascara







Products:
MAC -shadow - Juiced (all over lid)
MAC - pigment - Jardin Aires (all over juiced)
Beauty from the Earth - Multipurpose minerals - Crushed (crease), Blueberry (waterline, upper lash -halfway), 24k Gold (to blend Crush)
Mascara

FOTD: May 26, 2009

Eye of the Day!


I used the MAC - Red She Said 6 Smokey Eye Palette. (silver/black side)
UDPP
Wet N Wild liquid liner in black.
Smashbox Brow Tech in brunette... or whatever the color is called. lol
and lashes from Claires.
Revlon Colorstay liner in charcoal (water line)
Maybelline Colossal mascara in Classic black

Review: Mascara Comparison: Mac Zoom Lash vs. Maybelline Colossal

A comparison between MAC Zoom Lash mascara and Maybelline Colossal mascara. Before putting the mascara on, I just curled my eyelashes (as I always do) and only applied ONE COAT of each, because I normally only wear one coat. I'm only comparing initial application outcomes. However, I have worn both these mascaras all day long and didn't notice any significant flaking or anything. . . . Anyway, the results!


MAC Zoom Lash:
What they promise:
"This instant volume mascara power-lifts the lashes into length, curls them up...builds them faster than you can wink! Precision control wand glides smoothly down lashes to provide a gorgeously silky upward “sweep”. Smudgeproof and long-wearing!"
$12.00
- www.maccosmetics.com

My opinion:
This mascara definitely helped my lashes look longer even though they are a little bit clumped. I also felt like if I had applied another coat, they would have been even worse. But, I don't normally do two coats, so that's not a HUGE problem for me. This also seemed to straighten out my already curled lashes.

Worn in "ZoomBlack":




Maybelline Colossal:
What they promise:
"Creates 9X the volume, instantly.

• Patented MegaBrush + Collagen Formula plump lashes one by one
• Dramatic Volume with no clumps"

$7 - $8
- www.maybelline.com

My opinion:
I love this mascara. I love the thick wand with the kind of separated bristles to make sure the lashes get between. This definitely adds volume to my lashes. My lashes didn't end up stuck together or clumped. My lashes stayed curled.

Worn in "Classic Black":



The Verdict:
Overall, I feel like the Colossal mascara made my lashes look thicker and fuller. For the price difference of about $4 between these two mascaras, I'd say you're better off with the Maybelline. Will I use up the rest of my Zoom Lash? Definitely. Will I purchase more? No.


Hope you guys liked this review! What's your favorite mascara?

Polyvore Discovery!

On the makeup forum I go on, www.makeuptalk.com, there's a fashion face-off challenge and I entered for the first time. Anyway, polyvore.com is a site where you can mix and match clothing and it's super fun!

This is the first outfit I ever made, we had to make an outfit around the shoes. I'm trying to change/add to my style and stuff. . . so I think this is a good way!

John Galliano Patent and Satin Sandals by ox0xbarbiex0xo featuring Marc Jacobs bags

Haul: Sally's Beauty Supply & NOTD

So, I just had my tonsils out May 15th- it was quite a hellish ordeal... lol I'm still recovering, but that's why I haven't posted in forever!

Also, I'm currently on a "no-buy" for make up until I use up 10 products from my collection (lollipops 10 Pan deal). I've finished I think 3 items so far. But anyway, it's killing me! lol


I went to Sally's today to get a new blow dryer because my diffuser wasn't fitting on my other one (which I gave to my sister). So I bought this really cute transparent pink dryer. I think it was like $30. There's an attachment on it in this picture (air concentrator). Apparently it has ion technology which makes your hair dry faster, shinier, and causes less damage. We'll see!




I haven't been using my Konad nail stamper much because obviously I haven't been feeling up to it with my recent surgery, but I went and got my nails done a few days before my appointment. My boyfriend was coming into town and I knew I wouldn't be looking nice at all so I tried to "pretty-up" a little for him. :) I wanted a black stripe (I'm really into black and white these days) but my dad says it looks more like I have dirty fingernails. What do you think? lol




Also at Sally's, I couldn't resist looking at the nail polish (and it doesn't count for 10 Pan! lol) and I saw these 2 gorgeous colors! The pink one is called "Exceptionally Gifted" and the blue one is "For Audrey" which I've heard is hard to find... so I snapped it up! Sally's is having a 2 for $10 deal right now on China Glaze, so not too shabby!

FOTD: May 7, 2009

FOTD!
Just kinda random... and I'm super shiny!

Face:
Smashbox Photofinish Primer
Covergirl TruBlend Foundation
Physician's Formula Powder Finish Concealer Stick
Covergirl Loose Professional Power
Maybelline Mineral Power Finishing Veil
Rimmel Natural Bronzer
Smashbox Blush/Soft lights Duo - Super/Model


Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Scant
MAC Dark Devotion
MAC Satin Taupe
L'Oreal Telescopic liquid liner
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara (just tried it... hate it)

Lips:
Revlon Colorstay liner - Clear
MAC Angel
Maybelline Lip Polish - Nude Flash

NOTD: Konad Nail Stamping

So, I got my Konad Nail Stamping kit the other day. :) I've kinda toyed around with it a little. I did some Hawaiian flowers on my toes, and I JUST painted my nails white with zebra print tips today. I actually screwed up a couple of them while I was waiting for them to dry (lol as ALWAYS) so no full hand shots! But it actually works pretty well. If you use light pressure, it's really easy. Anyway, PICTURES! :)

Haul: MAC, Konad, Everyday Minerals

MAC lipsticks, $14
Without Flash

With Flash

Maybelline Lip Polish in Nude Flash (left) and Baby Mauve (right)
These aren't new but they are some of my favorite lip glosses! They're pretty much my "go-to" on any given day. I think they're about $5 at drugstores.

I also got this as a free sample from MAC. :) I'm not gonna open it up until I use some of my old ones up. :P

While I was already at the EveryDayMinerals website ordering my mom a mothers day present, I decided I might as well throw in some random stuff in the sample pack. :) I also got some extra of the base colors I have been liking, and got these two new ones!

Konad Plate M29 ^^^

Konad Plate M62

So, again! I ordered some more stuff! First off, the MAC lipsticks. I decided I'd try some out. Saint Germain is an Amplified color, and it's BRIGHT PINK. Not what I was expecting, but I guess I'll make it work. It's definitely like Barbie Doll pink, which I guess is okay because my name is Barbie! :) I love the other one I got though, in Angel, a Frost finish. It's pretty much like my natural lip color but better. :) I'm very pleased with it. MAC also threw in a free sample of their Zoom Lash mascara. Following Smashbox a little? Hmm...

I thought I would also throw in pictures of the lip glosses I seem to ALWAYS be reaching for, above anything else in my collection. Both Nude Flash and Baby Mauve are very good colors! Again, Baby Mauve is kind of close to my natural lip color, so I find it works well with a lot of looks. ANNNDDD Nude Flash is such a pretty shimmery nude color. It has some gold reflects in it. I wear one of these probably 3 times a week (and by week, I mean whenever I decide to wear makeup. lol I don't wear it everyday!).

Also, I ordered my mom the Everyday Minerals $34 6 piece custom set. I got it in the mail yesterday and I'm very pleased with it so far! I got her a finishing dust, some base, a brush, and a blush. I think she'll be happy! :) Which is good!

Lastly, I discovered Konad Nail Stamping! Last night I was up forever trying to decide which plates to buy! The ones pictured are the ones I finally decided on. I'm very excited! For more information on Konad, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F3SeeWXuAc <---- one of the best videos I've seen so far.

I also had trouble finding a good place to order these, but after some shopping around, I ordered from:
www.wowsocool.com

I think it's pretty highly recommended, plus, if you enter "xsparkage" or "nailphile" at the checkout, you'll get 20% off! I ended up saving about $8. I ordered 2 10ml polishes (white and black), 2 plates, 1 stamper/scraper, and a plate holder and it cost me about $28. :) ANNNDDD I placed my order at like, 3am last night, and this morning I had an email saying my stuff has been shipped! :D NICE!

Pictures of that soon!

FOTD: April 28, 2009

I look super intense in this picture, but whatever! lol I forgot to take eye/lip pics.

Face:
Smashbox - Photofinish Primer
Rimmel - Stay Matte foundation in Ivory
EDM - Fair Base Powder
EDM - Intensive Fair concealer
Smashbox - Blush/Softlights Duo in Super/Model
Rimmel - Natural Bronze in Sun Light (contour)

Eyes:
UDPP
Estee Lauder - Brow Perfecting duo in Brunette
NYX - Single Shadow in White
MAC - Smokey Eye Palette: Ambiance and Carbon
Smashbox - Cream liner in Caviar (set with Carbon)
Maybelline - Colossal Volum in black

Lips:
Revlon Colorstay Lipliner - Clear
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Silver City Pink

I also used my diffuser in my hair! :D

Haul: Drugstore (lip products/face products)

I was out with my sister the other day at Walgreens and we were waiting on some stuff so we shopped around. I had some $1 off coupons for Rimmel face/lips/eyes stuff. ANNND they had a BOGO sale! So, this is in no particular order and some stuff I don't know the prices, but here you go!

Top: Rimmel Exaggerate Full Color Lip Liner in 063 Eastend Snob
Bottom: Revlon Colorstay Lipliner in Clear
**Love these both!

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 021 Sun Light

This is another picture, the color is slightly washed out, but it's pretty close to that.
I wore this today and I think it warmed up my face a little. I'm SOOO white. lol

Sally Hansen La Cross Eyelash Curler
So comfortable and easy to use! My last one was giving me problems... lol

Rimmel Stay Matte +SkinPure Complex Clarifying Matte Foundation in 100 Ivory
I really wanted to like this, but I feel like it doesn't make me "stay matte." I actually feel very shiny today! Blah. Oh well. I'll use it some more and see how it goes.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 405 Silver City Pink (Pearl)
I love love love this! :D

So there you go! I also ordered 2 lipsticks from MAC which I should get next week or maybe this week!? :D

I'm basically addicted to make up!

FOTD: April 26, 2009

So, I'm usually a dark eyes/light lips girl. But for some reason last week I wanted to switch it up a bit and do the opposite. So I tried a very natural eye and a dark (dark for me!) lip. I don't really remember what products I used, but I'm not sure this look works for me anyway!

Oh, and I definitely need to start working on a tan... lol

Haul: Sally Beauty Supply (Hair Products/China Glaze)

ConairPro - Tourmaline Finger Diffuser ($7.49)

This says it's a universal fit, but it doesn't fit my Conair hair dryer... hmm. It does fit my mom's Revlon one though... lol Sweet! I'll post a picture after I use it! I'm really excited to use it because I have naturally wavy hair, but it fro's out when it dries naturally. lol

Beyond The Zone - Turn Up The Heat Flat Iron Protection ($6.49)

So I figured I probably need a good heat protectant, and Emily (beautybroadcast on youtube) recommends this one. PLUS, this smells AMAZING! Kind of like fruit... strawberry or cherry or something. So if you're not into that, you might not like this. I'm gonna use it today after I get out of the shower and see how it goes! I'm always worried that these types of products are going to make my hair look oily. lol We shall see!

China Glaze Nail Polish - ($3.25)
(right to left) 094 Naked, 650 Shower Together, 1007 Turn Up The Turquoise (neon)

Pictured Above: 1007 Turn Up The Turquoise (neon)

So I went to Sally's Yesterday (and became a Beauty Club Member! lol) and got a few things!

I originally went to get one nail polish, and I ended up with 3... lol You know how it goes! Anyway, I looked on the website before I left and I saw that Beauty Club Members get China Glaze nail polish for $3.25 instead of $5.99. :) Plus they're having a deal that China Glaze nail polish is Buy 2, Get 1 FREE! So especially if you're a club member, that's a great deal!
**One thing I'll mention is that the Turquoise one is not a shiny color. The top coat makes it shiny. lol It's kinda weird.


I also got a Beauty Club Card. It costs $5, but you get a $5 coupon to use the next month when you check out. And you, of course, can get great deals on all these products. Last night I saved $7.78 which pretty much pays for the card, and then I have that coupon to use next month. Another nail polish? :P

Haul: Everyday Minerals (Base/Blush)

I got my Everyday Minerals stuff like, 2 weeks ago. lol But, as far as I can tell, I love it! I got the little sample pack (3 base, 1 concealer, 1 blush).

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I got:
Base:
Multitasking - Matte
Fair - Intense
Fair Medium - Intense

Concealer:
Intensive Fair

Blush:
Once and Again

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The coverage seems pretty good. They don't make me look powdery or anything. They cover up a lot of blemish spots. Easily blendable. My mom and sister also got some and they love it too! :)



You can get these by ordering from
www.everydayminerals.com