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November Favorites + Fall/Winter Favorite Fragrances

December is here so that means… November favorites is here! I also added my favorite fragrances for the Fall/Winter!

Missed something? Here’s the list of products mentioned!

  • Garnier Fructise Moisture Rescue Gel Cream
  • Ulta Set the Nude Nail Polish
  • Revlon Silver Nail Polish
  • Nivea Kiss of Moisture Lip Balm
  • Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer
  • NARS Highlighter Albatross
  • NARS Deep Throat Blush
  • ELF Bronzer in Sunkissed
  • Maybelline Eye Shadow in Creme de Cocoa
  • Stila Artist Impressions Palette
  • Urban Decay Black Palette
  • MAC Greasepaint Sticks in Slick Black and French Quarter
  • Stila Kajal Pencil in Ebony
  • Sigma E40 Tapered Blending Brush
  • Givenchy Hot Couture
  • Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy
  • DKNY Pure
December 2, 2010 by
Beauty, Hauls

Haul :: A Tartan Tale [Part Deux]

Of course I went back for more from the new MAC Holiday line, A Tartan Tale!! Going in the store had me getting even more than planned. That’s how it happens to you.

If you missed the first haul… Watch here.

Here’s a list of the products:

  • Glamora Castle Eyeshadow
  • Follow Your Fantasy Eyeshadow
  • The Family Crest Pigment
  • Black Line Pearl Glide Eyeliner
  • Full Fuchsia (Amplified) Lipstick
  • Goldenrod Eyeshadow
  • Vex Eyeshadow
  • Humid Eyeshadow
  • Rice Paper Eyeshadow

If you want to get the look I’m wearing… Check out the tutorial!

Enjoy and happy hauling!

November 5, 2010 by
Beauty, Hauls

Show & Tell :: NARS Blush in Taj Mahal + Exhibit A

I’d been mulling over trying NARS blush for months now. Of course, Drake has drawn attention to the much loved “Orgasm” blush, but the variety of colors are insane. Every time I’m in Sephora I swipe a few swatches of them, trying to decide which I should start with. For $26, I wanted to make sure I got the one I loved the most. That’s pretty pricey for just one blush.

I knew the quality was amazing and there were some very unique colors. So which one do I choose.

After snagging a Beauty.com deal, getting a $30 credit for $15, I thought to myself… This is your shot. Go for it.

I posted a quick twitter poll, and after much mental debate, I decided to go for Taj Mahal and Exhibit A. Why? These were colors I didn’t have and were very unique to NARS. I also couldn’t choose just one LOL.

First Impressions:

Taj Mahal is a burnt orange with shimmer, good pigmentation, and blends well. I think the color can work in all seasons.

Exhibit A is a bright matte red that is very pigmented. I was always a tad intimidated by it when I tested it in store but was always drawn to it. Surprisingly it was easy to work with and I think it will compliment many Fall/Winter looks.

Seeing how great the quality is, I still have some others on my wish list like Torrid, Deep Throat, Dolce Vita, Gina, and Albatross. Hint Hint Santa. 🙂

October 27, 2010 by
Beauty

Review :: Sigma Makeup Brushes // Face + Eyes Kit

Yay yay yay! I finally have my Sigma makeup brushes! I have been waiting  awhile to get my hands on these and decided to see if I could win some, and what do you know? I did! Woot.

These brushes are pretty great, amazing quality for a nice price! This is the Essential Brush Kit for Face and Eyes.

Here’s what Sigma says about the brushes:

6 professional quality brushes for a complete makeover! The essentials you need to apply makeup to eyes and face.

Brushes in this kit:

  • Large Powder – F30 – Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.
  • Duo Fibre – F50 – Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.
  • Pencil – E30 – Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.
  • Tapered Blending – E40 – Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.
  • Eye Shading – E55 – Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.
  • Buffer – F45 – Ideal to apply mineral foundation, loose or pressed powders. Also great to buff colors and obtain a soft, blended look. Natural bristles.

I am very impressed with these brushes and will be going back for more! The blending brush is a standout.

October 27, 2010 by