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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Stylishly Versatile Blogger's Award (Were You Nominated?)


I was recently given this award from two lovely ladies, Sharon and Donna. These ladies share my passion for makeup. This is reflected in their blogs, so please do pay them a visit. I am honored that they think enough of me to have given me the award.







The rules for the award are that if you Accept the award:


1.Thank the person who gave you the award

2. Tell us 7 things about yourself

3. Award 15 other Bloggers

4.Contact these Bloggers and let them know u have nominated them for an award



7 Random things about me

1. I only like Granny Smith & Roma Apples (nuked upside down YUM!)
2. I am a germ-o-phobe.
3. I love babies & little children.
4. I have a green thumb, but not much will grow in my home because it's orientation doesn't allow for much natural light.
5. I haven't played a board game in YEARS! I do however love to play cards occassionally.
6. I can't do a cat eye (liner) to save my life! (Working on it though)
7. I'm pretty gregarious...Random people often approach me in the street & start chatting. I guess my smile is inviting. *laughing*

I am nominating several bloggers.
I respect that not everyone has the time or inclination to participate in such things.
If you decline the award, no worries.

http://www.agrlcanmac.com/

http://anotherbottleofpolish.blogspot.com/

http://budget-beauty-goddess.onsugar.com/

http://anastasia-evangaline.blogspot.com/ (burymeinvelvet)

http://diamonddiva-diamonddiva.blogspot.com/

http://dianarene.blogspot.com/

http://thefancyface.blogspot.com/

http://girlsonabike.blogspot.com/

http://iamgrape1119.blogspot.com/

http://inheelsitrust.blogspot.com/

http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/

http://mac-uponmymind.blogspot.com/

http://www.meek-n-mild.com/

http://www.orange2la.com/

http://theshells23.blogspot.com/

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Revlon PERPLEX

This color is rumored to be a dupe
for the more expensive
Chanel PARADOXAL.
I won it in a give away from
nailsbeautiqued

I love it! It's very chic.
I would describe it as a dirty plum.
You might be able to find this treasure
in the clearance bin at your local drugstore or at
BigLots.

























Do you own this color?

Monday, February 21, 2011

Playing Around with Pinks on Friday

I did not buy the MAC Pink Friday (Nicki Minaj) lipstick. I did not think it would be flattering on me.
I did not want to jump through hoops to order this item. I understand that as of today, it is still in stock on the MAC website. I wanted to use products in my arsenal to recreate the look.

I opted for flawless foundation,
soft cheeks and a neutral eyeshadow look pumped up with some lashes for drama.



















Here is what I used.

FACE

Prime Korres Quercitin and Oak (Anti Ageing, Silicone Free)
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow MACAO
Set with e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder TONE 3 in tzone & TONE 4 for Contouring

EYES

Prime Urban Decay Primer
Base MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE (mobile lid only)
Shadow Urban Decay NAKED palette
Highlight Coastal Scents 88 Palette H1
Transition - L'Oreal matte SUEDE BROWN
Crease BUCK
Mobile Lid NAKED and NYX single eyeshadow SKIN
Outer V HUSTLE
Liner - Wet N Wild H2O Liquid Liner EXTREME BLACK
Lashes - Sassi #747 M


CHEEKS

Base L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream COQUETTE
Set e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher COY and SHY













LIPS


Prime - Korres Lip Butter GUAVA
Line - NK lip crayon ROSEBLOOM
Fill - NYX lipliner pencils ROSE and BARBIE PINK
Gradient dark to light, exterior to center of the lips.
I blended with my fingers.
The paleness of the blue based pinks was a bit much against my brown skin.
I muted it a bit with some Gloss. Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds RHINESTONE PINK









I was truly inspired by my nail polish.
I used Wet N Wild TICKLED PINK Cream.
I also used Sinful Colors GLASS PINK and
PINK 4 EVER for accent colors.



These treo pictures really don't do the mani any justice.
Too much sun.












I'm not into labels, (really, I'm not!) *laughing*
I got these sunglasses from A.J. Wright for $2.99 on clearance. I bought them more for functionality than anything else. Whatever I can do to combat creasing around the corners of my eyes from squinting to avoid bright sunlight is a plus.
I never leave home without them.
Yes, I even wear them on overcast days.
I'm on my Hollywood Status. *laughs*






I love my nails at this length. I'm going to have to trim them soon.

You can probably see them better in this 4 minute video.
Did you know I have a cooking blog too?
(Video inspired by fellow beauty blogger Mz. More of The Glamorous Gleam)


Friday, February 18, 2011

Face Of The Day (FOTD) - Featuring MAC Viva Glam Lady Gaga 2


100% of sales proceeds from Viva Glam products goes to helping men women and children suffering from the HIV virus.
Many buy the products annually to support the charity.






If you have brown skin and you choose this new Amplified lipstick, you will have to really work with it so that it won't look ashy. I warmed mine up with other items.

LIPS

Prime - Korres Guava Lip Butter
Liner - NYX Chocolate, Chestnut
Lipstick - MAC Viva Glam Lady Gaga 2 dabbed
Lipgloss -  NK Taupe starting from the center of lips























EYES

Highlight - Make Up For Ever Camouflage Palette #4, Lightest color Only
Set with Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette eyeshadow H1
Crease - NARS China Blue (matte)
Transition - L'Oreal Suede Brown (matte)
Lid MAC Sea & Sky Darker Blues gradient to tearduct lightest.
Liner - Revlon High Definition Pencil Pencil FLASH SAPHIRE and Jane Mineral Pencil SCUBA
Set with Wet N Wild SNOW SPRITE sparkly dark blue only & lighter colors from MAC Sea and Sky
























CHEEKS


Base - NYX Cream Blush Golden
Set - MAC Mineralized Skin Finish
SO CEYLON










FINISH

NARS Sheer Glow Macao , just 2 pumps
applied w/ wet (MUFE Mist & Fix) elf studio powder brush
Set w/ elf clarifying pressed powder in tone 3 (toffee) & tone 4 (spice)
and MAC Transparent Loose Powder in T Zone

*Laughing* because I have totally hit pan on the elf powders. I know I have backups around here somewhere!


Do you plan to buy Viva Glam Lady Gaga 2 Lipstick?

Thursday, February 10, 2011

e.l.f. Nail Polish - RED(s)



































Do you own any of these colors? Which one do you prefer?

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Face Of The Day (FOTD) - Pinks and Purples

FACE
Korres Anti-Ageing Primer
NARS Sheer Glow MACAO

EYES
Primary Base
Urban Decay Primer
Secondary Base
Random Pink Crayon Base
Mobile Lid
Sinful Colors ROMANCE Trio (Pink Only)
Crease
Sinful Colors RESTLESS Trio (Dark Purple Only)
Under Bottom Lashine MakeUpForEver #92
Highlight - Coastal Scents 88 Palette H1
Top Lashline -
L'Oreal HiP Liquid Liner SWINGING
Mascara - MAC ZoomLash ZOOMBLACK

CHEEKS
Base
L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream COQUETTE
Set
Rock & Republic Contrived Pressed Blush Powder
XRATED

LIPS
Line NYX CURRENT
Fill  NYX THALIA and
MAC Violetta and Show Orchid




Do you ever wear Pinks or Purples?

Practicing My Winged Liner


I'm determined to not be "licked" by this! I will get it right eventually. *smiles*



















FACE
Korres Anti Ageing Primer
L'Oreal True Match Powder C8

EYES
Primary Base - L'Oreal DeCrease
Secondary Base - Soft Ochre base

Mobile lid - Urban Decay NAKED
Crease - brown from L'Oreal HiP duo BRAZEN
Outer 1/3rd - Neutral side from L'Oreal HiP Duo ROARING
Highlight - Urban Decay HALF BAKED
Top Lashline - Wet N Wild H20 Liquid Liner Ultra Black
Under Bottom Lashline - L'Oreal Cream Color Crayon - PERFECTIONIST
Mascara - MAC ZoomLash ZOOMBLACK, CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof - Very Black


CHEEKS
Base - NYX Cream Blush RED CHEEKS
Set - NARS Powder Blush TAJ MAHAL

LIPS
Line  - Milani Bonfire and Amuse Burgandy

Fill - NK Red Lip Liner
Lipstick
Revolt CANDY APPLE
NYX EROS
Ruby Kisses GOLDEN ORANGE (center)
Lip Gloss
Milani Dressed Up l/g,
MAC Dazzleglass Goldy Rocks (center),
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Sparkling Sand (center)

Are you able to effortlessly apply winged liner?

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Foundation Comparison/Review MAC Select SPF and NARS Sheer Glow



Left Photo (June 2010)
MAC Select SPF NC50
Eyes - e.l.f. Butternut Quad
Cheeks - NARS Crazed
Lips - MAC Show Orchid *gift from a friend
, Liner=NYX Current, NK Berry


Right Photo (Jan 2011)
NARS Sheer Glow MACAO
Eyes - Urban Decay NAKED Palette e/s
Cheeks -  Rock & Republic Contrived Pressed Powder XRATED
*gift from a friend, review coming soon
Lips - Make Up For Ever #36, same liner as above

MY THOUGHTS
NARS Sheer Glow ($42) is a light to medium coverage product. It is buildable.
I apply it best with my fingers.
This can be messy. However, with a little practice and patience, I have been pleased with the results.
Sometimes it photographs in a weird way. There may be a very sheer appearance or a gray caste.
In person, it starts out kind of gray, but seems to warm up with oxidation.
I have sensitive, combination dry skin. I am oily only in my Tzone. After about four hours of wear, I must touch up my tzone with powder. I will experiment with some mattifying primers soon and update this post accordingly.

I apply my MAC Select SPF ($26) most often with a damp (Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix) Sigma F80 Brush. This is a water based, medium coverage product.
Sometimes it can appear cakey if I don't take my time and apply it without rushing. It dries really quickly.
Because of this, I tend to have a more "made up" appearance.

I'm glad I invested in both foundations.
I cannot wait to try out Make Up Forever HD foundation next.

Do you have either or both of these brands/formulas? Do prefer one over the other?

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Face Of The Day (FOTD) - featuring NARS Sheer Glow MACAO

My region is being inundated with seasonal snow, freezing rain, sleet, and ice.
I felt like wearing bright eyeshadow today.
I also wanted a chance to play with my new NARS Sheer Glow foundation.

The foundation sometimes photographs in a weird way.
In person, however, I found it to be really natural. I asked my husband what he thought of my new foundation and he told me he didn't think I was wearing any. Ah yes! Success! That was the effect I was going for. *smiles*

Despite the inconvenience of the inclement weather, I managed to create some sunshine for myself.
It doesn't take much to lift my spirits when it comes to makeup.






FACE
Moisturizer(s) - SkinMD Shielding Lotion, Make Up For Ever the elixir,
Primer - Korres Anti Ageing Facial Primer *review coming soon
Finish - NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (MACAO) - applied with fingers
set with e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder Tone 3 TOFFEE (t zone only)
applied with random fluffy Powder Brush
Contour - Base - Make Up For Ever Camouflage Palette #4 (reddish brown)
applied with e.lf. Studio Concealer Brush
set with e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder Tone 4 SPICE
applied with e.l.f. Bronzing Brush

BROWS
Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil DARK BROWN, MEDIUM BROWN
Blended with Spoolie











EYES
Primer - Urban Decay Primer Potion
Base - NYX Eyeshadow Crayon YELLOW, LEMON
Highlight - Base...Lightest color from Make Up For Ever Camouflage Palette #4
applied with Sonia Kashuk Angled Brush
Set with Coastal Scents 88 Palette H1
applied with Coastal Scents Deluxe Eyeshadow Brush
and L'Oreal HiP Loose Eyeshadow Pigment RESTLESS at Eyebrow Arch Only
Crease/Transition - Borghese Warm Brown
Outer V L'Oreal HiP Duo Showy (Matte Blue Only) MAC Plumage Dupe
, Coastal Scents 88 Palette E5, D4
Mobile Lid - Coastal Scents 88 Palette C3
applied with Sonia Kashuk Eyeshadow Brush
Top Lashline - L'Oreal Liquid Liner SWINGING
Bottom Lashline - Base - Jane Gliding Liner Pencil FOREST
Set with - L'Oreal HiP Showy Matte Blue Only, Coastal Scents 88 Palette E5, D4
applied with essence of beauty pencil brush (small one from the duo set)
Mascara - MAC ZoomLash ZOOM BLACK, CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof VERY BLACK

CHEEKS
Base - NYX Cream Blush GOLDEN
applied with fingers
Set - MAC Mineralized Skin Finish SO CEYLON
applied with random Small Blush Brush

LIPS 
Prime - Korres Lip Butter GUAVA *review coming soon
Line - NYX Liner CHESNUT, NUTMEG
Fill - NYX Lipstick RHEA
Gloss - L'Oreal HiP Liquid Lip Color PRETENTIOUS, NK TAUPE

Do you ever change your mood by experimenting with makeup?

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