Updates and Upcoming Posts: June

Hi Everyone!
So I promise to write in my blog at least 3 times a week- so far, FAIL! It's just been hectic busy at work that I have no energy to write at all. However, I have some updates regarding products that I have purchased.

This week beginning June 17th thru June 20th,Bare Escentuals is having their annual Friends and Family Sale where you receive a 20% discount on purchases made online & in-store. Please see my previous posts for the coupon.

What I purchased online:
Jade Body Minerals
Mystic, Myth and Cherish eyeshadows
Lash Comb

This may not seem like a lot. I'm trying to control myself with the spending! I will definitely posts a review of the items plus pics! So stay tune!!! I may also check out the boutique this weekend and pick up some glosses....Review & Pics to follow!

Last Saturday, June 12th, Bare Escentuals was also on QVC (check your local channel or QVC.com)and they have new items out for sale. Some of which are not available for sale until 2011. There are certain products or kits that are exclusive to QVC and no where else so I had to take part in the purchase. Their TSV or Today's Special Value is a kit called Rethink Beauty Collection. The collection includes new items which I'm very excited to try so I won't post what they are here just yet. Also, I purchased their Purifying Cleanser under their Rare Minerals line- this product is so new that it's not even available in a much nicer packaging. Again, I will post pictures as soon as I receive the items.

I also pre-ordered some MAC items from their upcoming collection coming out on July 15th called Digi-Pop! It's a collection exclusive to Nordstrom which includes new Dazzleglasses as well as some repromotes, new Dazzleglass lipsticks, brush roll and now MAC counters are offering the Pro-Pallette and a few eyeshadow collection. So, if you can't go near a MAC store or Pro store, this is a perfect opportunity to grab a palette and eyecolors for your collection. I will post pictures of the products as soon as I pick them up next month.

I have some Ulta hauls as well as some new nail polishes that I need to do a review on so stay tuned.....

All in all, lots to do so keep checking back for more info and beauty items!

Have a great weekend!

Bare Escentuals: Friends & Family Sale!!!!

Hello BEautiful Ladies!!!!

If you haven't heard, Bare Escentuals is having their annual Friends and Family Sale going on now, Thursday, June 17 thru Sunday, June 20th! The sale is offering Friends and Family a 20% discount on purchases made in-store (Bare Escentuals boutique)and online (www.bareescentuals.com).

For in-store purchases, print the coupon I posted above and present to the sales associates at the time of purchase. You may also purchase products online and receive a discount using the code: SHARE (case- sensitive). Free shipping is available for purchase of $50 or more.

What I'm planning to get:
Fruit Cocktail 100% Natural Lipgloss
Bunny Buxom
Kanani Buxom
Myth e/s
Black Ice e/s
Cherish e/s (Proceeds go to the Autism Research Institute)
Mystic e/s
Joeli e/s
Angel e/s
Joeli e/s

As you can see, I have a thing for purple shadows...I mean who really needs that much? Apparently, I do:) We'll see how much I can get away with at the boutique today. I will post pictures of my purchases as soon as possible.


Happy Shopping everyone!

Please share in the comments items you have purchased through the sale!

Beauty Faves.....

Here are my beauty favorites in the last 3 months! I know I'm so bad for not doing it monthly. Sometimes it's just not possible to because I use the exact same things every month. I will try to do my best and to these monthly favorites on a monthly basis. I have quite a few favorites these past couple of months. To find out more, check out my video above!

Tell me what you've loving this month by commenting below. Have a great day!

Nail Polish: To The Beach in Scorcher

This is a swatch of the Nail lacquer from MAC's To The Beach Collection. It's a gorgeous color. I have it on my toes as well. It goes with all skintones in my opinion. Top the polish with a glossy topcoat and it shines bright- sooo pretty! I have so many reds and pinks and some corals but I can't get enough of them. One downside to this polish or maybe most of MAC's nail polishes is its opaqueness (is that a word?). I had to apply several coats in order to achieve the finish that I want. Overall, no regrets buying this one.

MAC To the Beach Collection

MAC came out with another great collection to kick start summer. MAC To the Beach launched on May 27th. Within the collection, there was one highly coveted item: Marine Life Hightlight Powder. Incredibly, but to no shock, the powder was sold out within hours after being posted on MAC's website. It was even sold out when I pre-ordered my stuff. I'm not too sad that I missed out on picking up Marine Life because it gave me reason to buy the #130 brush.

My favorites from this collection are definitely the Cream Bronzer (creamy when applied but it has a dry finish) and both brushes #130 & #131. I would recommend getting either of the brushes especially #130. It is now part of the permanent line so there is no rush to get it. The #131 is a limited edition brush. Both serve the same purpose- it's just your personal preference. If you're a collector of brushes, by all means get both. If you're on a budget but would really like to try either brushes, I say go for the #130 brush. Happy Shopping! To see the items I bought, check out my video below:

Group Shot: MAC To the Beach Collection

Brushes #130 & # 131

Lipstick Packaging








Lipstick Packaging

Thrills (top) & Funbathing (bottom)

Cream Bronzer Packaging

Cream Bronzer in Weekend

Nail Lacquer in Scorcher

MAC Style Session Event

The Grammy Look: on lips- Girl About Town lipstick topped with Funtabulous Dazzleglass
The Grammy Look: on eyes- Soft Ochre Paint Pot, Soft Brown e/s, Carbon e/s on outer lid, Smolder Eye Kohl on bottom waterline, Fresh Green Mix on center lid, Zoom Fast Black Lash

Hey, long time no see...

As promised, I have uploaded a new video as well as writing on this blog.

The Style Session Event I went to last Friday was so fun!!! Basically, the format for the class was to divide into groups of 3. There were about 6 to 8 people per group. There were 3 looks that were featured: The Hollywood Look, The Everyday Look and The Grammy Look. In this non-classroom format, each of us were allowed to view each look up close. In the classroom style setting those who sat in the back might not see the full detail of the look. Each of the makeup artist encourage us to ask questions. I didn't take any pictures (not sure if you can anyway) so I'll describe the best I can about each.

The Hollywood Look consist more of the simple glamorous look. The false lashes to accentuate the eye and nude lips (made famous by JLo). In this look, the makeup artist ask one member of the group to volunteer being our model for the look. The makeup artist (I'm sorry I forgot her name- although she looked a lot- a whole lot like Eva Mendes) applied false lashes using MAC #7 with the DUO glue. She snipped a bit at the end and bend the lashes a bit to loosen it up. She applied and let dry for 20 seconds and then worked on the other lash. She applied the lash layng the inner portion and middle first then the outer end. For the lips, she used Prep & Prime lip so that color will adhere longer. She then applied Creme D'Nude using the MAC 316 lipbrush. She applied the lipstick starting from the upper lip from the outer edge then towards the middle. To make the lips pop, she applied Bare Necessity Dazzleglass.

The Everyday Look consist of a more natural no-makeup look. It's effortless but gorgeous at the same time. I don't remember everything in detail or in the right order but I'll do the best I can on what makeup artist Louise Zisson (I think that's how you spell her last name). Anyway,she's awesome and did an excellent natural look on another model in the group. She used Strobe Cream with the #130 brush all over. The she spritz Fix+ lightly. She then applied Mineralize Satin Foundation. For the eyes she used Fast Response Eye Cream around the eyes to diminish any fine lines and to de-puff as well. The for the eye lid, the used Shroom eyeshadow all over with the #224 brush. The she applied Gorgeous Gold just at the center of the lid. To highlight, she applied Hush Cream Colour Base around the outer part of the eye- forming a C motion. For face powder, she used 2 MSF in Medium Dark and a lighter shade (don't remember). For lips, she applied Bare Necessity. I really like the look- it's simple and pretty without looking so bare.

The Grammy Look consist of a more rock and roll type look. Dark eyes with a pop of color and bright bold lips. Kim, the regional makeup artist, pulled me to model the look. She first toned down my oily face! LOL She then applied Fling eyebrow pencil on the brows. She used Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid. Followed by Soft Brown eyeshadow all over the crease. Then added carbon on the outer lid to accentuate. For color, she added Fresh Greem Mix Mineralize eyeshadow on the center of the lid only. To define the eyes even more, she applied Smolder Eye Kohl on the waterline and lined with Fresh Green Mix. For mascara, she used Zoom Fast Black lash to thicken and lengthen the lash (I was already wearing Opulash earlier in the day). The awesome part was the lips: primed lips with Prep & Prime lip. Followed by Girl About Town lipstick. To top it off make it an intense bold lip, she used Funtabulous Dazzleglass. Oh boy, did I not glow! Something I would not have considered to put together at all. Thank you Kim for the look!

(See pics above of the Grammy inspired look)

See what I bought from the Style Session class below.......

I hope you enjoy! If you have any questions or comments, please let me know:)

Have a great day!

Updates & Upcoming posts

I know I've been so bad because I have not written in my blog for a long time. But I will try my best to post at least 3 times a week. It's been so crazy busy lately that the last thing I want to do is write! However, I will more often now...Lots to posts and I hate that I'm behind.
So, what can you expect in the next few posts????

Product reviews= definitely
Hauls= yep, have lots of those coming up, both new and old (including pics) yay!
Some other random stuff I come up with.....

Anyway, come back to my blog soon!!!!! See you all then!