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Amethyst Smokey

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:34:00 +0000

Here's a purple smokey look of mine, using the following products:

Wet n Wild's Idol Eyes Créme e/s pencil in Techno
NYX Ultimate Pearl e/s in Purple Pearl
Maybelline Expert Wear e/s in Amethyst
Black e/s in e.l.f. Drama quad
Maybelline Expert Wear e/s in Vanilla

Mocha Motion

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:38:00 +0000

A look using my Maybelline e/s quad in Mocha Motion. I used mostly sponge tipped applicators in this look because I wanted to show that they are usable, instead of being wasteful & throwing them out. If nothing else, they can be used to smudge color along the lower lashline.

Beauty Fix

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:20:00 +0000

Discussion of & review of some BeautyFix.com product offerings. I'm sorry about the glare. It was nighttime & my light is extremely bright, as you can see, lol.

Champagne Sparkle

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:43:00 +0000

A shimmery champagne look, using Wet n Wild's Idol Eyes Créme Shadow pencil in Pixie as a base.

Win a Yummy Smelling Bodywash!

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:06:00 +0000

Want to win a yummy smelling Rub-A-Dub Bodywash from DLB Cosmetics? Myself & some other bloggers are participating in Bandit Week (a week of giveaways). "The purpose of Bandit Week is to promote the company’s Launch Party which will take place on February 4, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm at Madame X Lounge at 94 W Houston St in NYC."

The contest starts right now & will end February 13, 2010 at 12:49pm. If you'd like a chance to win, simply click the link below & fill out the form. :)

ENTER CONTEST

Wet-n-Wild's Upcoming Launch

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:09:00 +0000

What do you guys think of Wet n Wild's upcoming product launch in February? They'll be releasing 3 new product lines: Color Icon (long wearing eyeshadows, blushers, & bronzers), Megalast (long wearing lip & nail colors), & Mega Mascaras.

They assured me on their facebook page that this is just an addition to their line of products, saying: "No worries! We're not getting rid of our old classics, this new launch is simply just an addition! :)"

So, what do you think? Excited? Bored out of your wits? Let me know in the comments! :)

Streamline Your Makeup Routine!

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:16:00 +0000

Do you ever get tired of applying your makeup from a bunch of little cases & pots every morning? That's how Minna, founder of UNII Cosmetics, felt about it, so she set out to create something that would streamline her routine. What were the results?

Enter the UNII Palette. Unlike other palettes, which only hold certain size pans, this one is free-form. Just pop in almost any makeup pan, whether a refill or one you've depotted. Each palette comes with magnets so you can attach them to the back of your pans & pop 'em in your palette. You can also rearrange the pans in a palette to your liking or even switch a product from one palette to another. It also includes a convenient & removable thumb grip.

Whether you use this to hold most of your essentials for the day (including brushes) or you designate one for a certain kind of product (I've designated one palette just for blushes), I think you'll find this a very handy & useful product.

Usefulness & practicality are important, but so is good design, & these palettes are GORGEOUS. Gorgeous colors & a very slick design will make you proud to whip this out of your bag!

It comes in the following 5 colors:

Lemongrass (a greenish yellow)
Twilight (a gorgeous teal blue)
Eggplant (self explanatory)
Pomegranate (also self explanatory)
Snow (a glossy white that reminds me very much of my iMac, very cool)

If you want to snag one of these beauties for yourself, you can get them at uniicosmetics.com for $29. Their site includes a demo vid on their site & on their youtube channel, so you can see these palettes in action.

So, wanna streamline your morning makeup? Ditch the overstuffed makeup bag & grab a UNII palette!

NOTE: Above is my honest review of these palettes, which were given to me by the owner/founder of UNII Cosmetics for reviewing on this blog. This is rare, I usually spend my own money on the products I get. For more info please see my disclosure post.

Golden Glow

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:18:00 +0000

In the midst of a blanket of snow, I'm pining for the sunny, golden bronze looks of Summer.

Metallic Brown Smokey

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:39:00 +0000

A look inspired by a look of the same name that was done by youtuber Kuuipo1207.

2009 Product Faves

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:19:00 +0000

I show some of my favorite beauty products of the year in this video.

Haul 12-28-09

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:24:00 +0000

My small Walmart haul.

Look 4 Brown Eyes

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Look using colors that work well w/brown eyes.

Face: Maybelline Mineral Power Finishing Veil, Revlon Blush in Blushing
Eyes: L'Oreal Turntable Eyes by Wear Infinite in In The Mix, ULTA e/s in Mink
Lips: N.Y.C. Liquid Lipshines in Iced Orchid & Pearl Glow

Look 4 Blue Eyes

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:42:00 +0000

Look using colors that work well w/blue eyes.

Products Used:

Face: Maybelline Mineral Power Finishing Veil, Revlon Blush in Blushing
Eyes: Almay Intense I-Color in Trio for Blues 102, Maybelline Expert Wear e/s in Vanilla, Model Brow Pencil in Taupe
Lips: e.l.f. Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Maple Sugar

SunMauve Smokey

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:58:00 +0000

A coppery rose & brown smokey look.

Products used:

Face: Maybelline Mineral Finishing Veil in Light, Revlon Blush in Blushing
Eyes: Revlon Eyeglide in Sunmauve, ULTA e/s in Mink, Maybelline Expert Wear e/s in Vanilla
Lips: Wet n Wild Megaslicks in Rose Gold

Blinc Cosmetics Review

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:24:00 +0000

I review some Blinc Cosmetics in this video.

Sick again, UGH!

noreply@blogger.com (glDesign) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Sorry for being irregular in my posts folks. :( I'm dealing w/a sinus infection & an ear infection, UGH! Hopefully, I'll be doing better soon & posting more girly goodness!

Coming Soon:

A review on Blinc's Eyeshadow: Phase One
A review on Blinc's Eyebrow Mousse

(NOTE: These products were given to me by a rep. of Blinc Cosmetics to test & review.)

Stay tuned!

Wet n Wild's Craze Nail Lacquer

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:20:00 +0000

Wet n Wild has put out their new toluene, phthalate, & formaldehyde free Craze Nail Lacquer. Has anyone tried this? I've heard some good things about their Wild Shine polish, but I've never actually tried it. I wonder if this new nail lacquer is any good.

Retro Glam Revisited

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:25:00 +0000

A redo of my retro glam look w/False Lashes was requested by Youtube user Anorexicx.

Charcoal & Peach Look

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:45:00 +0000

A Charcoal & Peach Look was requested by brandedprincess & this is what I came up with.

Vapour Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:24:00 +0000

I was given the opportunity to test some products from Vapour Organic Beauty. To make this an easier read, I'll do a quick rundown on each product.

Vapour Beauty Mesmerize Eye Color Treatment in Storm

Ugh, I just realized the name on the image is misspelled, forgive me.

Pros:

If you want a sheer wash of color, this will give you that.
Storm would work well for a smokey eye

Cons:

Didn't blend as smoothly as I would've liked
It seemed to take more product than normal to get the desired results, perhaps I was doing something wrong.

Comments:
I'm kinda on the fence about this one. It has it's good points, but it also seemed a little difficult to work with. Maybe it's just me.

Vapour Beauty Lipstick/Lipgloss

Pros:

Gloss is a nice sheer juicy pink w/plenty of shine. Lipstick gave my lips a nice & very subdued berry red color.

Cons:

Lipstick application wasn't as smooth as I would've liked.
Both lip products have a strange, but tolerable smell.

Comments:
Overall, I do like both products, but I like the gloss better. It went on much more smoothly w/a nice finish. I don't care for the smell of either product though.

Vapour Beauty Illusionist Concealer

Pros:

Decent Coverage
Easier to apply & blend than the lipstick & cream shadow

Cons:

Don't expect this to cover up a bruise, but it will soften the colors, making them less noticeable.

Comments:
Not bad overall, blends nicely, softens bruise colors, etc.

Final Comments:
Well, that's it. I think out of the whole bunch I'm happiest w/the gloss, but the concealer ain't bad either. Hope this helps anyone who wanted to know more about Vapour Beauty's products!

Salvage Your Lipgloss

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:18:00 +0000

Here's a neat tip from Michelle Phan on how to save the leftover lipgloss stuck on the insides of the container.

One Lovely Blog Award

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:43:00 +0000

The sweet lady behind the blog Makeup by Lauren P. has awarded me w/the One Lovely Blog Award, Thank You!

The rules of this award are:
To accept this award: Post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered (how new? some of these I've known about for a few months, I hope that still counts, lol). Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

It took me quite awhile to dig up most of these blogs, as I didn't realize whether or not I had recently discovered that many, & it'll probably take me even longer to inform them of their award, lol. Oh well.

I'm sure their are more than this that I may have forgotten, my puny brain can only hold so much, lol. So, if you're not on this list, please don't think I don't appreciate your blog.

I hereby award the following blogs:

NYX Eyeshadow Base

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:14:00 +0000

Click image to enlarge

Have any of you heard about NYX's new Eyeshadow Base? It's $6 ea. & it comes in 3 colors/finishes, each for a specific purpose. Make your brights even brighter by using the white base or use the pearl to intensify any shimmer. They also have a regular skintone shade for everything else. I'm curious to know if any of my readers have tried these. If yes, what do you think? Love it? Hate it? Feel free to leave a comment about it! :) - Click!

Kreativ Blog Award

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:02:00 +0000

Hi everyone, I was given an award by the sweetie behind the blog mylanqolia.wordpress.com. Thank you very much! :) Below are the rules for participation.

The Rules:

Thank the person who gave you this award.
Copy and paste the logo to your blog.
Link to the person who gave you the award.
Tell us 7 interesting facts about you.
Nominate 7 other creative bloggers.
Link to their blogs.
Let them know that you have nominated them by commenting on their blog.

My Facts:

I'm mostly Mexican, but I'm pale, blue eyed, w/med. brown hair. In other words, I don't look Mexican at all.
I'm a descendant (on my Mom's side) of Pancho Villa.
I'm a graphic designer & published poet.
A great (x many times removed, lol) Uncle of mine (on my Dad's side), was the governor of Durango, Mexico.
I'm a rabid Moody Blues fan.
I was born w/o hip sockets & had to have several corrective surgeries.
I was born w/o a Pituitary Gland.

I nominate the following bloggers, who demonstrate their creativity:

Francine of Frantastic Makeup
Marlena of MakeupGeek
Oi, this is hard! Can I include vloggers? (Panacea81, AskMeMakeup, Xteeener, Pixiwoo, Xsparkage)
I'm sure I must know of other regular bloggers that I could mention, but my brain is drawing a blank at the moment, UGH. Lol.

e.l.f. Lipstain

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:41:00 +0000

I was perusing e.l.f.'s website & I stumbled across their lipstain. This looks interesting. Has anyone tried this &, if yes, what do you think? I wonder if I'd like it as much as my Hard Candy stain or not. Oh, btw, I will be out of state for a few days visiting family. So, no posts for a little bit. :( But, I'll be back soon!