tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78453335800537619182024-03-13T08:51:25.979-04:00makeup CRAZIE!information on: fashion trends, skin care, saving $ on makeup, high end vs. drugstore treasures, shoes, organization, nails, and hair! translation...ALL THINGS soft & pink/girly!1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.comBlogger863125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-7564270346863085802015-07-28T12:37:00.000-04:002015-08-21T15:55:55.287-04:00Updated Vanity and Storage
Greetings! During my hiatus I updated my vanity. The desk is comprised of 2 separate stationery 5 drawer towers from Michael's, as well as two ikea items. The Galant tabletop and the Alex hutch.
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-82432881560218175982015-07-28T12:35:00.001-04:002015-07-28T12:35:56.752-04:00MAC Viva Glam Rihanna
Every year, MAC releases new lipstick and gloss for charity. 100% of the proceeds to go men, women and children living with the AIDS (HIV Virus).
Image Credit: MAC Cosmetics
I try to support this worthy cause.
This year's launch is exciting.
Rihanna's signature is on the exterior paper box packaging as well as on the lipstick tube and glass lipglass tube.
The 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-60330383829613273492013-11-15T00:00:00.000-05:002013-11-15T00:00:07.507-05:00Scarf Of The Day OVERSIZED Cheetah Print
This carshot doesn't allow you to fully view the scarf, but I am completely obsessed! I was running errands on a Saturday with the hubby. I was wearing my Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in Intensity 5. I've since lost my summer tan and this foundation is way too dark for me. I have recently started to just wear MAC Studio Concealer in NC45 with some powder on top. Buying foundations is 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-86388403466728987732013-11-14T00:00:00.001-05:002015-07-28T12:38:01.462-04:00Face Of The Day - RED LIPS
I love NYX EROS Round lipstick!
This from my hiatus period. I was wearing NARS Sheer Glow in Cadiz and Macao.
Natural Hair Day!
Do you own this lipstick?
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-35147391116924798902013-11-14T00:00:00.000-05:002013-11-14T00:00:11.814-05:00Tragic Brows - Eyebrow DON'Ts!Once you review this chart, you will never look at others' eyebrows the same again!
I saw this on a closed makeup group on facebook.
I cannot remember the author, but it was so funny to me.
I can honestly say looking back on various photos of myself, that I am GUILTY of a few of these eyebrow bloopers.
Do you see any that you have ever done?
Which is the one you hate the most?
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-38736911007682513672013-11-13T14:04:00.001-05:002013-11-13T14:04:53.234-05:00Lips Of The Day Featuring MAC Cult of Cherry
I love this lipgloss. I have been obsessed with some form of dark red lip for the past month and a half.
I was thrilled when MAC decided to repromote the Cult of Cherry Gloss!
Do you own this gloss?
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-56947494637543159092013-11-13T13:36:00.000-05:002013-11-13T13:46:31.649-05:00MAC HEAUX and RIRI BOY Swatches
This may be my very last lip swatch. Hubby goes back and forth as to whether or not he wants my lips online.
This has also factored in to my lack of posts. UGH!
On a side note, I am eyeing a Lands' End Sweater the same color as the HEAUX lippy. UGH!
Do you ever match your lipstick with your outfit?
Does your significant other object to your posting photos of yourself online?
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-90903526689737631712013-11-13T13:32:00.000-05:002013-11-13T13:32:18.687-05:00Soft N Pretty Face Of The Day (FOTD)
This pic is from last winter.
I was asked to take it because I was assigned as a temporary mentor during the holiday season.
Fortunately for me, I go to work with good makeup just about everyday. (smiles)
This was before my "extreme highlight" phase.
I used
MUFE HD foundation
NARS Albatross Highlight
MAC Ripe Peach and NARS Taj Mahal blush.
On my lips I am wearing MUFE #39 and Maybelline Wet1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-83728243582018843002013-11-13T13:17:00.002-05:002013-11-13T13:17:37.681-05:00Nails Of The Day Maybelline Color Show KEEP UP THE FLAME and Sally Hansen Strips
I purchased the nail designs from a store called fiveBelow.
I thought this turned out very well.
Have you ever tried any of the Sally Hansen Strips? 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-71274256730283753272013-10-23T17:47:00.002-04:002013-10-23T17:47:57.603-04:00Instagram Killed My Blogging VibeRecently, a good blogger friend of mine said this.
I wholeheartedly concur.
I have been working full time for the past few months and have had a lot less time to devote to my beauty blog. For those of you who have continued to support an encourage me behind the scenes, THANK YOU.
For those of you who have patiently awaited a post and have not unfollowed, THANK YOU!
I have tapered back my makeup 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-15027924652805357352013-10-23T16:31:00.001-04:002013-10-23T16:31:11.854-04:00MAC Prep N Prime Highlighter Bright ForecastFor about 3 months I have been following tredayy on Instagram.
I was awestruck by her highlight.
Finally I delved in and purchased MAC Prep N Prime Highlighter Pen in Bright Forecast.
It cost $25 for .12 fluid ounces. OUCH!
It has a brush tip.
I feel a little bit does go a long way.
I had to click this thing like 14 times in order for any product to finally come out!
I store this on it's side as1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-29191693588265179022013-04-23T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-23T00:00:07.589-04:00Lips Of The Day Featuring MAC Lavender Whip from Baked Beauties CollectionI was a remorseful skipper of MAC's 2008 Limited Edition release of Lavender Whip.
The skipping fuelled a quest for limited edition lippies ever since. I was excited to see this re-promoted in the Baking Beauties Collection. MAC tweaked the color to make it more universally flattering. I think the new color is very wearable. I still want the old one though.
My lips were stained with Make Up 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-21834887538357270482013-04-22T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-22T00:00:10.749-04:00Look Of The Day Featuring MAC Ablaze LipstickI was excited to buy this limited edition MAC Matte Lipstick from the Fashion Sets Collection.
I needed just a pop of brighter color in the center, so I added a Wet N Wild MegaLast Lipstick for the effect I wanted.
Line - NYX BURGUNDY
Fill - MAC ABLAZE (Matte) with
Wet N Wild Megalast 24 CARROT
in the center
On my cheeks I'm wearing
Milani Mineral Powder Blush in MAI TAI
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-65510766810399489662013-04-21T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-21T00:00:07.229-04:00Outfit of The Day - Coral PopCoral is on trend again this Spring.
Blazer - Sears
V-neck T-shirt - Shaped Lands' End
Skinny Jeans (Fit 1) Dark Wash Lands' End
Belt - Old Navy
Scarf - Fashion Bug
Gold Hoops - ASOS
Are there any Coral pieces in your wardrobe? 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-5979778146548383082013-04-20T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-20T11:33:31.505-04:00Lips of the Day (LOTD) Heroine AGAINI love this lipstick. I am obsessed. Rumor has it the liner will be re-promoted in another collection this May.
I may have to get set to buy that one!
I forgot to add the gloss this day.
But I rather like the matte finish.
I was all dewy! It was the end of the day.
The twistout was still going strong.
CHEEKS
La Femme Powder Blush On Rouge -
LIPS
Line - NYX PRUNE
Fill - MAC HEROINE (Matte) 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-31821372056864920122013-04-19T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-20T11:31:59.471-04:00Minty EyeshadowI'm obsessed with pastels. I just can't get enough of them. I was eager to wear my new mint scarf. Pastels are on trend for this spring. I decided to let the eyes be the star of the show and let everything else be subdued.
EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof
Base - Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo Eyeshadow EDGY EMERALD
Mobile Lid - Kawaii Overdose Loose Mineral Eyeshadow MINT
Crease - L'Oreal (Matte) 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-28651266746607785052013-04-18T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-20T11:32:38.978-04:00Lips Of The Day (LOTD) Snob on SnobI popped into CVS to grab a pack of gum before work and noticed that the flowers on a tree outside of the store matched my lipstick. I was compelled to snap a pic.
Line - LA Splash Cafe Suave
Fill - MAC SNOB (Amplified)
Gloss - MAC SNOB Lipglass
Do you own SNOB?
Did you know that
Revlon (Matte) PINK POUT is a dupe for SNOB? 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-62382495721446622492013-04-17T22:28:00.001-04:002013-04-20T11:28:29.894-04:00Lips of the Day (LOTD) and Best Twistout EVER!I wasn't happy with the angle of this pic. But the sunlight was IDEAL!
This was my first time ever using foundation all over my face including my eyelids.
I just did a quick tiny winged liner, with a bold lip.
I'm wearing Rock & Republic XRATED Contrived Powder Blush on my cheeks. *this was a gift
The star of the show is Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #36. I was thrilled to see it1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-32310705937225669202013-04-11T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-11T00:00:09.329-04:00Face Of The Day (FOTD) My bangs are a result of a twist out. I wore my hair in a french twist on this day.
Highlight much? (LOL)
I was inspired by a beautiful scarf I bought from JcPenney's for $4 to create this look
I love paisley!
This scarf is light weight.
It is HUGE! I can wrap my entire body in it.
It could be used as a wrap, or a sarong, a headwrap or a neck scarf.
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-55487740370672996292013-04-10T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-10T00:00:11.068-04:00FOTD Featuring MAC Heroine and Natural Hairstyle Side Swept TwistoutI missed out on Heroine during the first two times that MAC released it. I skipped it because I already own Violetta and it appears to be the same color, but with a different finish. I love mattes, so of course, I was a remorseful skipper.
I was delighted to know that MAC was going to re promote this color. However, I did have a bit of anxiety because more often than not, MAC releases 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-81724377916156170582013-04-09T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-09T00:00:05.375-04:00Fab Fashion Find - BlazersI happened upon some clearance plus sized blazers at my local SEARS.
Apparently they were overlooked in the stockroom and they wanted to get rid of them, so they set a price point of $3.99! The original price for each of them was $44.00.
Of course I grabbed one in each of the colors available.
COBALT
Although they are not lined, they do have ruched 3/4 length sleeves and 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-2002182685783909692013-04-08T20:08:00.001-04:002013-04-08T20:08:12.646-04:00Springtime Orange (FOTD) Face Of The Day and Natural Hairstyle TOP KNOTI welcomed warmer temperatures today and celebrated by wearing a sunny Orange lipstick & warm Orange cheeks. I elected to gather up my hair into a fashionable top knot. It's wash day and I had to run an errand.
FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow CADIZ for interior portion of face, MACAO for exterior portion.
Contour - Cover Girl Queen1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-24749688695102005952013-04-06T12:27:00.000-04:002013-04-06T12:27:03.574-04:00Natural Hair Style and (FOTD) Face of The Day My hair was stretched & I used a diffuser with my blow dryer on warm to achieve this FRO.
Warning Shiny Nose. (smile)
FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow CADIZ in the center and NARS Sheer Glow MACAO on the outer portions
Highlight - NARS GOLD from the Foreplay Palette
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Set - Ben Nye Banana 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-22801835630324643132013-04-02T06:00:00.000-04:002013-04-02T06:00:02.262-04:00Natural Hair Updo - Curly Ponytail & Face Of The Day
We went out for a quick bite after work. I had only a half an hour to freshen up my makeup and hair and change my clothes. This was a quick style. My hair was in a twist out. I wanted to pull it up since the curls weren't laying the way I wanted.
FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - Make Up For Ever HD 177
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer EBONY
1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845333580053761918.post-56060370551296992222013-04-01T17:42:00.001-04:002013-04-01T17:42:28.968-04:00Face of the Day (FOTD) - Featuring Coral Lips and Natural Hairstyle -Twist Out
FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - Lancome Teint de Miracle 450 SUEDE
Contour - CoverGirl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Highlight - NARS GOLD from FOREPLAY Palette
EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
Base - MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - MAC BAMBOO
Crease - MAC SADDLE
Deepen Outer V - MAC FOLIE
Highlight - Urban Decay - FOXY
Inner Tearduct - MAC 1xellus1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.com2