This video puts a smile on my face :)
Eat this eat that, all this food wont make me fat!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Giveaway Winner Announcement!
Congrats to Danimal! She won the Yonka Creme 93 giveaway! I love her favorite color: sparkly. In fact, I think that's my new favorite color as well.
Thanks to all that entered! Lol, all 4 that entered ;-)
Thanks to all that entered! Lol, all 4 that entered ;-)
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Don't forget , my giveaway ends soon!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope everyone has a lovely holiday with their families and friends. Just a reminder, don't forget to enter my giveaway before it ends on Saturday. I haven't had the biggest response so the odds are in your favor!
Click here to enter. Good luck!
Click here to enter. Good luck!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Giveaway- Yonka Paris Skincare!
Happy Thursday before Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you've got your turkey eatin' pants ready because I sure do. See, pregnancy pants serve a dual purpose ;-)
Anyway, I'm happy to bring you a giveaway, sponsored by Pittsburgh Salon, Verve 360! One lucky winner will receive a tube of Creme 93 by YonKa Paris, valued at over $50.
· Winner must respond within 72 hours of notification, or a runner-up will be chosen.
· The winner will be picked at random amongst the people who entered by 26th November 2010, 11:59 PM PST
HOW TO ENTER: In order to enter this giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling me what's your favorite color and why you're interested in trying YonKa Paris Creme 93. Don’t forget to leave a valid email address.
Thanks to Verve 360 hair salons in Pittsburgh for providing the prize!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Beauty Goods On My Radar
Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a great Halloween! We didn't do too much for it since my hubs had to work over the weekend. We dressed up the little one as a dinosaur and masqueraded him at a friend's house. He didn't really put up with his costume all too long but just long enough to show off his cuteness.
On to the pretty stuff. I'm always wanting to try new things so here's my current lists of wants:
Z Palette: Currently I'm using MAC's palettes but after seeing Z Palettes online I really like the clear lids. One of my gripes with MAC palettes is that I have to search thru them all to figure out what I need. I hear they're made of cardboard but hopefully their construction is sturdy. You can purchase them for yourself here.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer: I think dark circles are starting to creep up on me a little bit (can I blame the baby???). I'm really intrigued by the design and treatment promises of this concealer. So far reviews are saying that although the sponge tip looks like something you'd be grossed out with, it actually works very well to apply concealer. It's antimicrobial so you can't get too grossed out with it. You can purchase this bad boy here.
CoverGirl Lash Perfection: I'm a HUGE fan of CoverGirl Lash Blast. This promises to individualize and volumize lashes. My one gripe with original Lash Blast is it seems to wear off a little bit towards the end of the day but it's so dang cheap I don't care. You can buy this stuff for yourself here.
Do you have any current beauty wants that I should want too or have you tried any of these beauty goodies? Let me know in the comments! I love STUFF!
On to the pretty stuff. I'm always wanting to try new things so here's my current lists of wants:
Z Palette: Currently I'm using MAC's palettes but after seeing Z Palettes online I really like the clear lids. One of my gripes with MAC palettes is that I have to search thru them all to figure out what I need. I hear they're made of cardboard but hopefully their construction is sturdy. You can purchase them for yourself here.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer: I think dark circles are starting to creep up on me a little bit (can I blame the baby???). I'm really intrigued by the design and treatment promises of this concealer. So far reviews are saying that although the sponge tip looks like something you'd be grossed out with, it actually works very well to apply concealer. It's antimicrobial so you can't get too grossed out with it. You can purchase this bad boy here.
Do you have any current beauty wants that I should want too or have you tried any of these beauty goodies? Let me know in the comments! I love STUFF!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Coolest Makeup Ad
This is quite possibly the coolest makeup ad I've seen in a while. Don't let Zombie Boy scare you though. Dermablend can cover just about anything, huh?
Monday, September 5, 2011
FOTD: Hocus Pocus
Happy Labor Day everyone! This was a "lost in blogger" post back from 7/2. I figure why not post it anyway. Hope you enjoy!
I also picked up Hocus Pocus from the Bloggers' Obsessions collection from MAC. It swatches beautifully but falls flat on the eye. To pick it up a little, I added Daliance from the Peacocky collection very lightly just to add some shimmer and depth. I loved the smoky look Hocus Pocus gave me. The Duke of Puke only gave me 20 min so be nice with your comments. I'm just impressed I'm wearing makeup!
Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
MAC Mighty Aphrodite blush
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish By Candlelight
Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Urban Decay Virgin (highlight)
Vanilla (all over)
Hocus Pocus (lid)
Daliance (over Hocus Pocus and inner corner)
Wedge (crease)
Powerpoint Eye Pencil Engraved
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lingering brow pencil
Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara
Lips
Dior DiorKiss Luscious Lip-Plumping Gloss in Hawaii Coco 681
Disclosure: I bought everything featured
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Box of Organizational Fun
For a while now I've been quite envious of other bloggers and their organizational skills. Organization is a foreign word to me. I keep all my makeup in a drawer and under my bathroom sink. It spills out and has also found it's way on top of my dressers. It's a big ol' mess. I'm really not an organized type of person. Usually things end up in piles but I know exactly where everything is in those piles. I decided I really need to clean up my makeup so I can find things a little more easily.
If I had an extra $300 I'd buy the clear cube. to house all of my makeup goodies. Everything would have a home and it would make me oh so happy. It would also make a great birthday gift.
First up on the list to organize: lipstick. I found this gem of a box when searching out organizational tools online. It holds 50 lipsticks, and is like a tackle box for lippies! Now all my lipsticks can have a home. The box features plastic cut outs that fit even my big YSL lipsticks. This fits all of my MAC bullets wonderfully but it will not close if I put a MAC Lipglass into it.
Disclosure: I bought this myself.
If I had an extra $300 I'd buy the clear cube. to house all of my makeup goodies. Everything would have a home and it would make me oh so happy. It would also make a great birthday gift
First up on the list to organize: lipstick. I found this gem of a box when searching out organizational tools online. It holds 50 lipsticks, and is like a tackle box for lippies! Now all my lipsticks can have a home. The box features plastic cut outs that fit even my big YSL lipsticks. This fits all of my MAC bullets wonderfully but it will not close if I put a MAC Lipglass into it.
Next up on the list to organize: makeup brushes. They're just sitting in an plastic box, buried underneath each other...
Do you have any tips and tricks for organizing your makeup stash? Feel free to send me some links to help a sista out!
The lipstick organizer box is $14.95 and available here for purchase.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sharing the Wealth: Free Target Beauty Sample Bag!
Friday, August 26, 2011
MAC Me Over Haul and Swatches
Yesterday I packed up the baby and headed down to MAC to check out the new MAC Me Over Fall 2011 collection. I thought I'd be able to shop while he slept. Haha fat chance. Midway through swatching baby boy woke up and said oh heck no. Actually, he said wah wah wah pick me up, mommy. I still was able to do significant damage as you can see.
I ended up getting the new 226 brush, Stunner Blush, Lady Grey Eyeshadow Palette, Social Lite (top) and Spirit Lipglass (bottom), Outre, Carbonized and Creamy Bisque Eyeshadows.
Outre, Carbonized and Creamy Bisque Eyeshadows. Outre is a yellow brown that is an excellent crease color. It looks like it would be great on everyone. Carbonized, a deep brown, swatched very creamy in texture. Creamy Bisque is a pretty frosty ivory color but has sparkles like Vanilla eyeshadow.
Stunner Blush. This is described as a light coral pink. It reminds me of Well Dressed and swatches very pretty. Honestly, I like how Well Dressed looks on me more. Stunner just looked super powdery on me.
Social Lite and Spirit Lipglass. Social Lite is a very reflective neutral pink. Spirit is a muted plum brown color. Don't rush to buy Spirit since it's permanent.
Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad. This quad swatches beautifully. On me it looks a bit too cool. I wore it today and just felt like my eyes looked ugly. I could see this quad looking beautiful on ladies with olive skin tones, or just anyone darker than my light butt. If you're going to buy this quad, buy it for Hazy Day (mid tone grey) in the bottom right. It reminds me of a lighter colored Smoke and Mirrors. It definitely has a hint of taupe.
Outre, Carbonized and Creamy Bisque Eyeshadows. Outre is a yellow brown that is an excellent crease color. It looks like it would be great on everyone. Carbonized, a deep brown, swatched very creamy in texture. Creamy Bisque is a pretty frosty ivory color but has sparkles like Vanilla eyeshadow.
Stunner Blush. This is described as a light coral pink. It reminds me of Well Dressed and swatches very pretty. Honestly, I like how Well Dressed looks on me more. Stunner just looked super powdery on me.
Social Lite and Spirit Lipglass. Social Lite is a very reflective neutral pink. Spirit is a muted plum brown color. Don't rush to buy Spirit since it's permanent.
Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad. This quad swatches beautifully. On me it looks a bit too cool. I wore it today and just felt like my eyes looked ugly. I could see this quad looking beautiful on ladies with olive skin tones, or just anyone darker than my light butt. If you're going to buy this quad, buy it for Hazy Day (mid tone grey) in the bottom right. It reminds me of a lighter colored Smoke and Mirrors. It definitely has a hint of taupe.
Top row: Stunner, Outre, Creamy Bisque. Middle row: Lady Grey Eyeshadow Palette. Bottom row: Social lite, Spirit
MAC Me Over is quite a big collection. Weirdly, I was the only one crowded around the three displays. I'm used to having to take turns at a display since so many people crowd my local MAC store. If you end up checking out this collection, swatch the Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad. For lack of a better term, its quite horrid, and very chalky. Why would they even try to sell it is beyond me.
Did you end up hauling anything from this collection or are you passing?
Disclaimer: I bought everything featured.
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Meet Baby Peaches!
If you've been following my blog then you'd know forever ago I announced I was pregnant, then stopped posting a couple months back. I left you hanging and I apologize. Babies are demanding believe it or not.
41 weeks, overdue... so not cool.
Baby Peaches has a name. Meet my little man, Gavin! Born 8 days late he drove mommy crazy when he didn't come on time. I kept waiting and waiting then finally one Tuesday morning he decided he wanted to come. Some hours and hours later he arrived and not in a fun way. I had to have a c-section. Dang baby has a big noggin. He was born 8lb's 2 ozs and with a baby toupee. I love that his hair spikes. Right now it's grown so much, it's not as spiky but you better bet he's rocking a rat tail down his back now.
Here's a more recent pic.
Motherhood has been challenging but I find it to be a total joy. Every day he gets bigger and cuter. I just want to kiss him all the time.
41 weeks, overdue... so not cool.
Baby Peaches has a name. Meet my little man, Gavin! Born 8 days late he drove mommy crazy when he didn't come on time. I kept waiting and waiting then finally one Tuesday morning he decided he wanted to come. Some hours and hours later he arrived and not in a fun way. I had to have a c-section. Dang baby has a big noggin. He was born 8lb's 2 ozs and with a baby toupee. I love that his hair spikes. Right now it's grown so much, it's not as spiky but you better bet he's rocking a rat tail down his back now.
Here's a more recent pic.
Motherhood has been challenging but I find it to be a total joy. Every day he gets bigger and cuter. I just want to kiss him all the time.
Friday, July 15, 2011
MAC MAC Me Over, Fall 2011 (With Pictures)
I hope you're doing fine on this beautiful Friday. If you've been leaving me comments, I apologize for not writing back. My Google Friend Connect hates me and keeps signing me in as "anonymous." Blogger hates me too. It wont let me fix my blog and wont let me preview posts. Silly error messages are just killing me. Until then, thanks for hanging in there with me.
Just in time for Fall, MAC is putting out a GIGANTIC collection called MAC Me Over. Ranges of plums, pinks and mauves, oh yes they know what I like. This is definitely a collection for the cool colored mavens.
MAC MAC Me Over Collection, Fall 2011
US Launch Date: August 25th, 2011
International Launch Date: September 2011
This season, our most epic casting call ever, an online contest with thousands of hopefuls submitting a photo or video, each asked to finish this statement: MAC Me Over! Because… James Gager, MAC’s Senior Vice President, Creative Director, picked six stars who best express the MAC Me Over! Motto – style, heart, and soul – to be the face of MAC Fall Colour around the world. A three-part collection each creating a different look: the first features our artists’ favourite nudes and pinks, including classics and new limited-life shades; the other two go bold, one with the season’s of-the-moment shades while the second plays it icy cool.
Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
Secret Lover -Pale pink with yellow pearlized pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Peachstock -Neutral peach (Satin) (Permanent at PRO)
Offshoot -Mid-tone neutral pink (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Oh, Oh, Oh -Plum bronze with pearlized pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Rebel -Vivid pinkish purple (Satin) (Permanent)
Prince Noir -Deep blue-purple (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Smoked Purple -Deep eggplant purple (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Runaway Red Rich red-blue (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass $14.50 U.S.
Illicit -Creamy neutral pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Social Light -Neutral pink with pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Curvaceous -Light grey pink (Limited Edition)
Plum Fun -Neutral plum with purple pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
The Wee Coquette -Naked neutral pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Good Times -Pale mauve (Limited Edition)
Spite -Muted plum taupe brown (Permanent)
Lip Pencil $13.00 U.S.
Spice -Pink cinnamon stick (Permanent)
Chestnut -Intense brown (Permanent)
Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad (Limited Edition) $38.00 U.S.
Evil Eye -Deep yellow grey (Matte)
Palace Pedigreed -Deep berry with soft pink(Repromote)
Spellcaster -Blackened violet (Matte)
Moody -Blackened green (Veluxe Pearl)
Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad (Limited Edition) $38.00 U.S.
All Races -Cool light taupe mauve (Matte) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Tendersmoke -Muted silver lilac (Frost) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Lady Grey -Light frosted green-grey (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Hazy Day -Mid-tone grey (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Eyeshadow $15.00 U.S.
Creamy Bisque -Mid-tone ivory with pearlized pigments (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Moleskin -Nude brown (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Outre -Mid-tone mustard (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Satin Taupe -Taupe with silver shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
Mythical -Frosty copper red (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Carbonized -Frosty dark brown (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Eye Kohl $15.00 U.S.
Teddy -Intense bronze (Permanent)
Smolder -Intense black (Permanent)
Shadesticks $17.50 U.S.
Butternutty -Frosted light neutral (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Cakeshop -Frosted pewter (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Tundra -Icy silver (Limited Edition)
Heirloom -Light icy pink (Limited Edition)
Street -Cool Mid-tone grey violet taupe (Limited Edition)
Fluidline $15.00 U.S.
Dark Diversion -Darkened plum (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Avenue -Charcoal black with gold pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Midnight Blues -Blackened blue (Limited Edition)
Dark Envy -Blackened green (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer $15.00 U.S.
Purple Majesty -Deep purple (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Deep Sea -Deep teal (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Quiet Time -Beige nude (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Fatigues -Army green (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Blush $19.50 U.S.
Equilibrium -Light bronze (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Stunner -Light coral pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Cream Colour Base $17.00 U.S.
Take Root Rich red brown (Limited Edition)
Seaside Soft peach rose (Limited Edition)
Brushes
211 Pointed Liner Brush $18.00 U.S. (Permanent)
214 Short Shader Brush ($24.50 U.S. (Permanent)
226 Small Tapered Blending Brush $24.50 U.S. (Limited Edition)
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Just in time for Fall, MAC is putting out a GIGANTIC collection called MAC Me Over. Ranges of plums, pinks and mauves, oh yes they know what I like. This is definitely a collection for the cool colored mavens.
MAC MAC Me Over Collection, Fall 2011
US Launch Date: August 25th, 2011
International Launch Date: September 2011
This season, our most epic casting call ever, an online contest with thousands of hopefuls submitting a photo or video, each asked to finish this statement: MAC Me Over! Because… James Gager, MAC’s Senior Vice President, Creative Director, picked six stars who best express the MAC Me Over! Motto – style, heart, and soul – to be the face of MAC Fall Colour around the world. A three-part collection each creating a different look: the first features our artists’ favourite nudes and pinks, including classics and new limited-life shades; the other two go bold, one with the season’s of-the-moment shades while the second plays it icy cool.
Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
Secret Lover -Pale pink with yellow pearlized pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Peachstock -Neutral peach (Satin) (Permanent at PRO)
Offshoot -Mid-tone neutral pink (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Oh, Oh, Oh -Plum bronze with pearlized pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Rebel -Vivid pinkish purple (Satin) (Permanent)
Prince Noir -Deep blue-purple (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Smoked Purple -Deep eggplant purple (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Runaway Red Rich red-blue (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass $14.50 U.S.
Illicit -Creamy neutral pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Social Light -Neutral pink with pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Curvaceous -Light grey pink (Limited Edition)
Plum Fun -Neutral plum with purple pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
The Wee Coquette -Naked neutral pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Good Times -Pale mauve (Limited Edition)
Spite -Muted plum taupe brown (Permanent)
Lip Pencil $13.00 U.S.
Spice -Pink cinnamon stick (Permanent)
Chestnut -Intense brown (Permanent)
Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad (Limited Edition) $38.00 U.S.
Evil Eye -Deep yellow grey (Matte)
Palace Pedigreed -Deep berry with soft pink(Repromote)
Spellcaster -Blackened violet (Matte)
Moody -Blackened green (Veluxe Pearl)
Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad (Limited Edition) $38.00 U.S.
All Races -Cool light taupe mauve (Matte) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Tendersmoke -Muted silver lilac (Frost) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Lady Grey -Light frosted green-grey (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Hazy Day -Mid-tone grey (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Eyeshadow $15.00 U.S.
Creamy Bisque -Mid-tone ivory with pearlized pigments (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Moleskin -Nude brown (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Outre -Mid-tone mustard (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Satin Taupe -Taupe with silver shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
Mythical -Frosty copper red (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Carbonized -Frosty dark brown (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Eye Kohl $15.00 U.S.
Teddy -Intense bronze (Permanent)
Smolder -Intense black (Permanent)
Shadesticks $17.50 U.S.
Butternutty -Frosted light neutral (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Cakeshop -Frosted pewter (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Tundra -Icy silver (Limited Edition)
Heirloom -Light icy pink (Limited Edition)
Street -Cool Mid-tone grey violet taupe (Limited Edition)
Fluidline $15.00 U.S.
Dark Diversion -Darkened plum (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Avenue -Charcoal black with gold pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Midnight Blues -Blackened blue (Limited Edition)
Dark Envy -Blackened green (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer $15.00 U.S.
Purple Majesty -Deep purple (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Deep Sea -Deep teal (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Quiet Time -Beige nude (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Fatigues -Army green (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Blush $19.50 U.S.
Equilibrium -Light bronze (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Stunner -Light coral pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Cream Colour Base $17.00 U.S.
Take Root Rich red brown (Limited Edition)
Seaside Soft peach rose (Limited Edition)
Brushes
211 Pointed Liner Brush $18.00 U.S. (Permanent)
214 Short Shader Brush ($24.50 U.S. (Permanent)
226 Small Tapered Blending Brush $24.50 U.S. (Limited Edition)
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Monday, July 11, 2011
FOTD: Parisian Skies
Hi everyone! I threw together this face pretty fast for the 4th of July since Baby Peaches let me have 20 minutes to play with my face. I'd just ordered Parisian Skies from MAC's Bloggers' Obsessions collection so I figured why not check it out. It's the perfect night blue sky color without looking too blue.
Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
MAC Pink Cult blush
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Petticoat
Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Urban Decay Virgin (highlight and inner corner)
Vanilla(all over)
Parisian Skies(lid)
Wedge(crease)
Powerpoint Eye Pencil Engraved
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lingering brow pencil
Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara
Lips
Marquise d' lipstick
We ended up celebrating the 4th over at the inlaws house with a BBQ and fireworks. They have an amazing view of like 4-5 displays throughout the county. The Duke of Puke slept through the entire thing.
What did you end up doing for the 4th? Or was it just another Monday for you since you don't live in the states?
Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
MAC Pink Cult blush
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Petticoat
Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Urban Decay Virgin (highlight and inner corner)
Vanilla(all over)
Parisian Skies(lid)
Wedge(crease)
Powerpoint Eye Pencil Engraved
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lingering brow pencil
Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara
Lips
Marquise d' lipstick
We ended up celebrating the 4th over at the inlaws house with a BBQ and fireworks. They have an amazing view of like 4-5 displays throughout the county. The Duke of Puke slept through the entire thing.
What did you end up doing for the 4th? Or was it just another Monday for you since you don't live in the states?
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
MAC Semi Precious Haul, Swatches and Comparisons
I'm sure you thought I'd fallen off the Earth by now. Nope, just had a baby and I've been a little preoccupied with the Prince of Poopie. So preoccupied that makeup has been the last thing on my mind, shocker! I'll post soon about his royal cuteness.
I did venture out of the house with the Duke of Barfington to check out MAC's Semi Precious collection when it launched. I ended up hauling Mineralize Skinfinishes in Semi Precious Crystal Pink and Rose Quartz and the 234 split fibre eye blending brush. I wasn't too keen on the mineralize eyeshadows or the skincare this time around. The $20 price tag per eyeshadow just made them not worth it since they had a bit of fallout.
Top: 234 Split Fibre Eye Blending Brush, Bottom left to right: Semi Precious Rose Quartz, Semi Precious Crystal Pink
Semi Precious Rose Quartz
Semi Precious Crystal Pink
I compared Semi Precious Crystal Pink to the Mineralize Skinfinish By Candlelight. The outer circle is very close in color but way more glittery. When blended together it looks like a slightly darker more glittery By Candlelight.
Left to right: Crystal Pink center, Crystal Pink outer ring, By Candlelight, Crystal Pink mixed.
I also compared Semi Precious Rose Quartz to Stereo Rose and Petticoat. I found Rose Quartz to be much pinker than Stereo Rose. It's much more of a match to Petticoat but still ever so slightly pinker and tons of glitter again.
Left to right: Stereo Rose, Rose Quartz outer circle, Petticoat, Rose Quartz mixed.
I'm liking the new 234 dual fibre blending brush. It's supposed to be for packing on the color with the goat hair and blending out with the synthetic fibers. It performed nicely at packing on the color, about what I expect with a MAC brush. However, it performed awesomely with blending. I think this might be my new go to brush over the 239 just because it's an all in one brush.
Did you end up hauling anything from this collection?
PS does anyone know how to fix my right sidebar? I remember Blogger acting all jacked up months ago when I posted and somehow it moved everything on me...
Disclosure: I bought everything pictured.
I did venture out of the house with the Duke of Barfington to check out MAC's Semi Precious collection when it launched. I ended up hauling Mineralize Skinfinishes in Semi Precious Crystal Pink and Rose Quartz and the 234 split fibre eye blending brush. I wasn't too keen on the mineralize eyeshadows or the skincare this time around. The $20 price tag per eyeshadow just made them not worth it since they had a bit of fallout.
Top: 234 Split Fibre Eye Blending Brush, Bottom left to right: Semi Precious Rose Quartz, Semi Precious Crystal Pink
Semi Precious Rose Quartz
Semi Precious Crystal Pink
I compared Semi Precious Crystal Pink to the Mineralize Skinfinish By Candlelight. The outer circle is very close in color but way more glittery. When blended together it looks like a slightly darker more glittery By Candlelight.
Left to right: Crystal Pink center, Crystal Pink outer ring, By Candlelight, Crystal Pink mixed.
I also compared Semi Precious Rose Quartz to Stereo Rose and Petticoat. I found Rose Quartz to be much pinker than Stereo Rose. It's much more of a match to Petticoat but still ever so slightly pinker and tons of glitter again.
Left to right: Stereo Rose, Rose Quartz outer circle, Petticoat, Rose Quartz mixed.
I'm liking the new 234 dual fibre blending brush. It's supposed to be for packing on the color with the goat hair and blending out with the synthetic fibers. It performed nicely at packing on the color, about what I expect with a MAC brush. However, it performed awesomely with blending. I think this might be my new go to brush over the 239 just because it's an all in one brush.
Did you end up hauling anything from this collection?
PS does anyone know how to fix my right sidebar? I remember Blogger acting all jacked up months ago when I posted and somehow it moved everything on me...
Disclosure: I bought everything pictured.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
MAC Flighty Collection, Summer 2011 (Preliminary info & pics)
Hey everyone! I'm 35 weeks and hanging in there. I just got some preliminary info for MAC's Flighty Collection featuring Big Bounce Cream Eye Shadows. I hear these are permanent. Are you diggin this collection?
MAC Flighty Collection, Summer 2011
U.S. Launch Date: May 5th, 2011
Let your imagination take flight with caprice as your only guide. Float into a room with a step lighter than air. Elevate your state of mind with a high-altitude collection of sensually. New spongy watercolour whipped mousse cream shadows in hues that fly higher than gravity’s rainbow. Soar sky-high with a flock of sixteen Free As Air shades that Up the Ante for fresh formula innovation in luminescent washes that build from sheer to medium easily. Eye plumage is playful with four limited edition shades of Zoom Lash Mascara certain to unleash a torrent of Tweets. Birds of a feather flock together – individually with colour uncaged…colour that sings!
MAC Big Bounce Cream Eye Shadows
•Free as Air- light blue
•Spread the Wealth -mid-tone olive
•Rich, Sweet -chocolate taupe
•Extra Charged -turquoise
•Count your assets -decadent purple
•My next indulgence -forest green
•Trophy -soft peach •Rich thrills -mid tone silver
•Good Fortune -soft pink
•Sizzlin’ Diva -copper
•Luxury Touch -violet
•Light -cream
•Chocolate -gold
•Bright -peach
MAC 242 Brush
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MAC Flighty Collection, Summer 2011
U.S. Launch Date: May 5th, 2011
Let your imagination take flight with caprice as your only guide. Float into a room with a step lighter than air. Elevate your state of mind with a high-altitude collection of sensually. New spongy watercolour whipped mousse cream shadows in hues that fly higher than gravity’s rainbow. Soar sky-high with a flock of sixteen Free As Air shades that Up the Ante for fresh formula innovation in luminescent washes that build from sheer to medium easily. Eye plumage is playful with four limited edition shades of Zoom Lash Mascara certain to unleash a torrent of Tweets. Birds of a feather flock together – individually with colour uncaged…colour that sings!
MAC Big Bounce Cream Eye Shadows
•Free as Air- light blue
•Spread the Wealth -mid-tone olive
•Rich, Sweet -chocolate taupe
•Extra Charged -turquoise
•Count your assets -decadent purple
•My next indulgence -forest green
•Trophy -soft peach •Rich thrills -mid tone silver
•Good Fortune -soft pink
•Sizzlin’ Diva -copper
•Luxury Touch -violet
•Light -cream
•Chocolate -gold
•Bright -peach
MAC 242 Brush
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
One of my favs
Yummy smelling bath products are a must have for me. I'm always a fan of Philosophy's bath gels but sometimes I don't feel like shelling out the moola. Baby needs some diapers, ya know? Softsoap Pomegranate Mango Moisturizing Body Wash fits the bill of delicious and cheap. I've gone through numerous bottles of this bad boy and have always been happy to buy more. I purchased my bottle o' bath gel for under $4 at Target.
What I like about this bath gel is although it's moisturizing it doesn't leave a film on my skin. Once applied to a bath poof I don't need to keep adding product- a little goes a long way! And the best part of this besides smelling awesome but not overpowering is that I can shave without nicking my skin, woot woot!
Have you ever tried Softsoap brand bath gels before? What did you think?
Disclosure: I bought this myself because I like stuff.
Labels:
bath gel,
beauty reviews,
Reviews,
Softsoap
Thursday, March 17, 2011
MAC Surf Baby Collection, Summer 2011 (preliminary info and pics)
I'll have had a baby by the time MAC's Surf Baby Collection comes out. Do you think I'll care about this collection by then? Most likely not but I will most likely be ordering via online instead of in store. Surf baby kind of reminds me of a cross between Liberty of London and last years summer collection. Everything is pretty but overall it fails to impress me. Am I burnt out on MAC? This collection seems very been there done that. I do like the hibiscus flower print though. (Click on the collection photo make it a little larger.)
What are your thoughts on this collection?
MAC Surf Baby Collection, Summer 2011
U.S. Launch Date: May 26th, 2011
International Launch Date: June 2011
Grab the board, hop in the Jeep, cruise the Pacific Coast Highway… Surf’s up! The lure of the endless summer starts here with My Paradise Cheek Powder, Mini Blush Sticks, a Summer Stash of Crushed Metallic Pigments, Hibiscus Lipstick and Splashproof Lash Mascara that just won’t smudge. Colourful, lustrous, and full of life… journey to a world where feeling the rush means taking a risk. Hang Ten!
Blush $18.50 U.S.
My Paradise -Coral orange with champagne gold flower
Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
Bust Out! -Soft violet
Hibiscus -Bright coral
Mocha
Naturally Eccentric -Nude
Lipglass $14.50 U.S.
Girl on Board -Sheer gold
Good Lovin’ -Peach pink
Krazy Kahuna -Medium brown
Strange Potion -Pink coral
Crushed Metallic Pigment Stacks
Summer Stash -Pale pink, gray pink, purple, taupe
Surf the Ocean -Silver, aqua, gold, navy blue
Eyeshadow $14.50 U.S.
Saffron -Coral
Short Shorts -White champagne
Sun Blonde -Yellow with gold pearl
Surf U.S.A. -Aqua with teal pearl
Swell Baby -Medium gray
Nail Lacquer $13.50 U.S.
Hangin’ Loose -Beige
Ocean Dip -Aqua teal
Eye Liner $14.50 U.S.
Blue Noon -Teal
Gilded White -Shimmering off-white
Bronzing Powder
Solar Riche
Studio Careblend Pressed Powder
Gold-go-Lightly
Tan Tint
Billionaire -Bronze Soft gold
Guilty Bronze -Copper bronze
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What are your thoughts on this collection?
MAC Surf Baby Collection, Summer 2011
U.S. Launch Date: May 26th, 2011
International Launch Date: June 2011
Grab the board, hop in the Jeep, cruise the Pacific Coast Highway… Surf’s up! The lure of the endless summer starts here with My Paradise Cheek Powder, Mini Blush Sticks, a Summer Stash of Crushed Metallic Pigments, Hibiscus Lipstick and Splashproof Lash Mascara that just won’t smudge. Colourful, lustrous, and full of life… journey to a world where feeling the rush means taking a risk. Hang Ten!
Blush $18.50 U.S.
My Paradise -Coral orange with champagne gold flower
Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
Bust Out! -Soft violet
Hibiscus -Bright coral
Mocha
Naturally Eccentric -Nude
Lipglass $14.50 U.S.
Girl on Board -Sheer gold
Good Lovin’ -Peach pink
Krazy Kahuna -Medium brown
Strange Potion -Pink coral
Crushed Metallic Pigment Stacks
Summer Stash -Pale pink, gray pink, purple, taupe
Surf the Ocean -Silver, aqua, gold, navy blue
Eyeshadow $14.50 U.S.
Saffron -Coral
Short Shorts -White champagne
Sun Blonde -Yellow with gold pearl
Surf U.S.A. -Aqua with teal pearl
Swell Baby -Medium gray
Nail Lacquer $13.50 U.S.
Hangin’ Loose -Beige
Ocean Dip -Aqua teal
Eye Liner $14.50 U.S.
Blue Noon -Teal
Gilded White -Shimmering off-white
Bronzing Powder
Solar Riche
Studio Careblend Pressed Powder
Gold-go-Lightly
Tan Tint
Billionaire -Bronze Soft gold
Guilty Bronze -Copper bronze
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Labels:
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mac cosmetics,
MAC Surf Baby,
upcoming mac collections
Friday, February 18, 2011
MAC Quite Cute Collection, Spring 2011 (With Pictures)
Cuteness overload! I'm loving everything sorbet about MAC's Quite Cute collection coming out this April. I think I'm skipping everything MAC this March for this collection! What do you think about the Quite Cute collection?
MAC Quite Cute Collection, Spring 2011
U.S./Canada Launch Date: April 7th, 2011
International Launch Date: April 2011
“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment and young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and buttergly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable!
Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer…And due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!
Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
• Playing Koi -Creamy white peach pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Saint Germain -Pastel pink (Amplified) (Permanent)
• Candy Yum-Yum -Neon pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Quite Cute -Bright white lavender (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Play Time -Intense violet (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Plushglass $18.50 U.S.
• Fashion Fanatic -Creamy pale pink (Limited Edition)
• Bubble Tea -Creamy pale nude (Limited Edition)
• Girl ♥ Boy -Bright light blue pink (Limited Edition)
• I ♥ U -Creamy mid-tone purple (Limited Edition)
Lip Pencil $13.00 U.S.
• In Synch -Bright yellow pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Naked -Light neutral (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Boldly Bare -Mid-tone red brown (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Cutie Eyeshadow Quad $36.00 U.S.
• Moshi! Moshi! -Pale white green gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Goody Goody Gum Drop -Light white pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Boycrazy -Pale lavender with silver pearl pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Azuki Bean -Mid-tone violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Mineralize Blush $23.00 U.S.
• Giggly -Light pink with pearly plum heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Sakura -Lavender with pearly deep magenta heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Miss Behave -Light beige with pearly mint green heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer $14.00 U.S.
• Ice Cream Cake -Creamy blue pink (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Little Girl Type -Creamy pale lavender (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Mischievous -Creamy pale blue mint (Cream) (Limited Edition)
False Lashes $14.00 U.S.
• #7 Lash -Spiky, slightly separated, high glam lash (Permanent)
Penultimate Eyeliner $17.50 U.S.
• Rapidblack -True black (Permanent)
Zoom Lash $14.00 U.S.
• Zoomblack -Rich black (Permanent)
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MAC Quite Cute Collection, Spring 2011
U.S./Canada Launch Date: April 7th, 2011
International Launch Date: April 2011
“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment and young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and buttergly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable!
Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer…And due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!
Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
• Playing Koi -Creamy white peach pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Saint Germain -Pastel pink (Amplified) (Permanent)
• Candy Yum-Yum -Neon pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Quite Cute -Bright white lavender (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Play Time -Intense violet (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Plushglass $18.50 U.S.
• Fashion Fanatic -Creamy pale pink (Limited Edition)
• Bubble Tea -Creamy pale nude (Limited Edition)
• Girl ♥ Boy -Bright light blue pink (Limited Edition)
• I ♥ U -Creamy mid-tone purple (Limited Edition)
Lip Pencil $13.00 U.S.
• In Synch -Bright yellow pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Naked -Light neutral (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Boldly Bare -Mid-tone red brown (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Cutie Eyeshadow Quad $36.00 U.S.
• Moshi! Moshi! -Pale white green gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Goody Goody Gum Drop -Light white pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Boycrazy -Pale lavender with silver pearl pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Azuki Bean -Mid-tone violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Mineralize Blush $23.00 U.S.
• Giggly -Light pink with pearly plum heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Sakura -Lavender with pearly deep magenta heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Miss Behave -Light beige with pearly mint green heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer $14.00 U.S.
• Ice Cream Cake -Creamy blue pink (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Little Girl Type -Creamy pale lavender (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Mischievous -Creamy pale blue mint (Cream) (Limited Edition)
False Lashes $14.00 U.S.
• #7 Lash -Spiky, slightly separated, high glam lash (Permanent)
Penultimate Eyeliner $17.50 U.S.
• Rapidblack -True black (Permanent)
Zoom Lash $14.00 U.S.
• Zoomblack -Rich black (Permanent)
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Labels:
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MAC Quite Cute,
upcoming mac collections
Thursday, February 17, 2011
MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2
This is just a quick post to alert you MAC-aholics what you already know- Viva Glam 2 launches today in stores! I'm not really feeling the color but maybe somehow it will end up in my shopping bag if it looks good on moi. What do you think? Are you feeling these nude lippies?
Get free standard shipping when you use the code GAGA at checkout at maccosmetics.com
MAC Viva Glam Gaga II for 2011
U.S.Launch Date: February 17th, 2011
International Launch Date: March 2011
No Bad Romance here. If anything this love affair going stronger than ever…After The Monster Tour mayhem, Gaga back to being our VIVA GLAM Goddess once again, spreading the good word about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women, men and children everywhere. We’re unveiling a hot new shade inspired by The Lady and her passions, in both Lipstick and Lipglass. And by now you (and the world) know every cent from the sale of MAC VIVA GLAM goes toward the MAC AIDS Fund. The MAC World feels like a permanent part of the Gaga Galaxy, doesn’t it?
Lipstick $14.50 U.S. (Limited Life)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Light neutral beige (Amplified)
Lipglass $14.50 U.S. (Limited Life)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Light sandy neutral
Get free standard shipping when you use the code GAGA at checkout at maccosmetics.com
MAC Viva Glam Gaga II for 2011
U.S.Launch Date: February 17th, 2011
International Launch Date: March 2011
No Bad Romance here. If anything this love affair going stronger than ever…After The Monster Tour mayhem, Gaga back to being our VIVA GLAM Goddess once again, spreading the good word about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women, men and children everywhere. We’re unveiling a hot new shade inspired by The Lady and her passions, in both Lipstick and Lipglass. And by now you (and the world) know every cent from the sale of MAC VIVA GLAM goes toward the MAC AIDS Fund. The MAC World feels like a permanent part of the Gaga Galaxy, doesn’t it?
Lipstick $14.50 U.S. (Limited Life)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Light neutral beige (Amplified)
Lipglass $14.50 U.S. (Limited Life)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Light sandy neutral
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Baby Peaches and a FOTD: A Neutral Wonder Woman
Hi everyone! I usually post my haul photos before I do a FOTD but I got a new camera and haven't bothered to figure out how to upload the pics yet. Whateva, you'll forgive me since everyone and their mother is posting about MAC's Wonder Woman collection. I ended up hauling Marquise d' lipstick and Mighty Aphrodite blush. I'm pretty pleased with how this look ended up. I thought I'd be a hot orange mess but I was mistaken. Marquise d' has enough pink in it for me to pull it off.
Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
Mighty Aphrodite blush
Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Orb (highlight)
Dazzlelight (lid)
Mulch (crease)
Smut (outer V)
Urban Decay Eyeliner Zero
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk
Lingering brow pencil
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash mascara
Lips
Marquise d' lipstick
I haven't posted a belly pic in a while but here I am at 28 weeks. Third trimester, woot woot! The weeks are starting to blend together. I seriously just had to open up my preggo ap on my phone to figure out how far along I am.
How cute is this diaper bag? Juicy Couture I bow to thee.
BTW once I figure out my new camera I'll be posting my mini giveaway. It's a good one! Love ya guys!
Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
Mighty Aphrodite blush
Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Orb (highlight)
Dazzlelight (lid)
Mulch (crease)
Smut (outer V)
Urban Decay Eyeliner Zero
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk
Lingering brow pencil
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash mascara
Lips
Marquise d' lipstick
I haven't posted a belly pic in a while but here I am at 28 weeks. Third trimester, woot woot! The weeks are starting to blend together. I seriously just had to open up my preggo ap on my phone to figure out how far along I am.
How cute is this diaper bag? Juicy Couture I bow to thee.
BTW once I figure out my new camera I'll be posting my mini giveaway. It's a good one! Love ya guys!
Labels:
fotd,
Life,
mac cosmetics,
MAC Wonder Woman
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