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February Glam Bag

2012-02-22T21:16:00.000-08:00

So MyGlam is a company that sends you a monthly bag with full size or sample beauty products for $10/month. This company is very new and you can tell because I've had a lot of problems with them already and a lot of people complain but I'm not going to get into detail with that because it will be a long post. But i mean they are new to this but hopefully they improve. This bag was inspired by valentines day hence the pink bag with black hearts.

Whats in the bag?

- Freeman Pineapple Enzyme Mask
- Deluxe sample of X Out Shine Control Moisturizer
- Two Premier samples (dead sea mask & serum)
- NYX Roll on Shimmer in Light Blue
- $100 NUME Git Certificate
- As a bonus gift: two chocolates

I didn't really love this months bag. The only thing i liked was the gift certificate because I'm in desperate need of a straightener and the chocolates lol because I'm a chocolate lover and its funny how i picked the chocolates over the rest of the stuff haha but overall for $10 its not a bad deal, Hopefully next months bag is better and that i actually receive a bag *fingers crossed* cause you never know with them.

thanks for reading!

MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

2012-02-22T20:48:00.000-08:00

Nicki Minaj came out with a pink lipstick and Ricky Martin came out with a Lip conditioner which i did not buy because i didn't really need it but i think the lipstick is gorgeous and worth the buy! The Lipstick is $14.50 and the Lip Conditioner is $15.00

Nicki's Signature is on the packaging

When you buy any MAC Viva Glam product, 100% of the selling price will go directly to MAC AIDS Fund. Which i think its awesome and very generous of MAC and to be honest that was the main reason why i bought it, But after playing around with it and pairing it with many different looks, I've learned to love it!

This lipstick is a yellow pink with a hint of coral. Its more of a warm pink and I love it because its flattering for any skin tone. I love how it looks on me because i don't really like blue based pinks since i have medium tan skin tone. Its a satin finish which means its semi-matte. it has a very settle sheen to it and it is very opaque. it is very bright but you can tone it down with a lip gloss on top or if you apply it with a lip brush. Its a pretty barbie pink and its lovely for spring and summer.

Here i am wearing it but its looks very settle because i applied it lightly with a lipbrush. But it is definitely buildable and trust me! it can be bright! :) but bright or not its still a perfect spring color and i definitely recommend it

P.S- Today I got a MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky poster in the mail and i got so excited because I'm going to frame it and then put it up in my room because it looks gorgeous! but i forgot to picture it but ill post pics later when i actually frame it and put it up in my room :) well hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for reading

Are you planning to buy the lipstick?

Kardashian Kolor Nail Polish

2012-02-13T01:33:00.000-08:00

Nicole By OPI Kardashian Kolor Nail Lacquer

Kendall on The Catwalk

Nicole By OPI Kardashian Kolor Nail Lacquer:
Long lasting
Fast drying
Salon quality
No DBP, toluene or formaldehyde

I came across these kardashian nail kolors at walmart and i thought they were really pretty colors but this one definitely caught my eye. It's called kendall on the Katwalk and its a blue nail polish with purple,green, and blue glitter. you have to see it in person to see ow truly gorgeous it is. its very glittery and unique. I got good color payoff with just two coats which is pretty good. I bought another one of their nail polishes but ill do a separate post on it but i definitely recommend this because its so gorgeous.

Price: $7.00

Available: Walmart or CVS

Eco Tools Beautiful Expressions Kabuki Set

2012-01-11T04:42:00.000-08:00

This Eco Tools Limited Edition Kabuki Set is made of recycled aluminum ferrules and cruelty-free taklon Bristles.This kabuki set has the essential brushes for your face.

"Create custom coverage with four different kabuki heads, providing multiple brush functionality for a total face makeover. The set is designed to conceal your imperfections, bronze for a sun-kissed glow, contour your cheeks, or buff on the perfect powder for an all over flawless face. Each brush has an eye-catching artist-designed limited edition ferrule and incredibly soft, cruelty-free bristles." (EcoTools Website)

(NOTE: On the website the angled kabuki is for contouring and the round kabuki is for bronzing but mine came in this order and all the other ones I've seen in stores were in this order so I'm thinking they may have messed up on their site, i don't know but it doesn't matter because you can use them however you like)

Conceal Kabuki

"To start out with a flawless base, the Conceal Kabuki, complete with a short, rounded tip and compact dome, provides optimal coverage and is perfect for hiding blemishes. Use it with liquid concealer or foundation for custom coverage." (EcoTools Website)

I really liked this brush because it really blends the concealer well into the skin and it makes it look like a flawless application. The bristles are very well compacted together which makes for great blending. The only bad thing is that you have to wash it often because since the bristles are sturdy and compacted, it builds up product very fast, therefore making it a bit harder to blend but overall its great to blend concealer.

Bronzer Kabuki

"The Bronze Kabuki is equipped with thick, fluffy bristles that unveil a gorgeous, natural glow! Expertly apply and blend bronzer all over to create a warm, sun-kissed look." (EcoTools Website)

This brush is the most flimsy out of all of them so it doesn't pick up a lot of color which i think it could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how your using it. I mainly use it for blush because its great for blending but i have to keep picking up blush to get a good amount. If your actually using it for bronzer it's great because you will get a sheer application. For that purpose you don't want a lot of color because you don't want to overdo the bronzer or you will end up looking too dark or too orange. Overall this brush is my least favorite but i still keep using it and i like how it blends, making your blush/bronzer look more natural.

Contour Kabuki

"When it comes to shaping, shading and sculpting, there's nothing the Contour Kabuki can't do! Gently apply blush in an upward motion to center and enhance the fullest point of cheeks." (EcoTools Website)

I desperately needed a contour brush and this is nicely rounded and it has a dome tip that fits perfectly under your cheekbones to contour. This brush is a little flimsy too and it doesn't pick up a ton of color but i think that's good because you don't want your contour to look too dark or fake. It contours my face really well and i love how it blends because it gives a natural contour

Buff Kabuki

"The Buff Kabuki is designed for smooth, luxurious coverage. Just sweep the flat-top brush in controlled circular motions to also boost a natural, translucent radiance. Buff over face to smooth and remove excess powder for a flawless finish."

This brush is not very sturdy but it does a great job for applying loose or pressed powder. It really buffs in the product for a flawless/natural look. it's super soft and it applies powder effortlessly.

Price: $14-$16

Where to buy: Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, drugstore.com, some super markets

Pros:
- Very soft
- cruelty-free taklon bristles
- great price for 4 good brushes
- blends product well
- Can be used in different ways
- Eco friendly
- the set comes with essential brushes
- They don't shed

Cons:
- some of the brushes don't pick up a lot of color
- the conceal kabuki builds up a lot of product
- you have to get used to holding their small ferrules

Overall- They are all super soft and do a great job at blending and paying $15 for 4 great brushes is amazing and it makes this brush set worth it.

Thanks for reading!

MAC MatchMaster SPF 15 Foundation

2012-01-03T00:34:00.000-08:00

I know I'm late on this review but i just got my hands on it so i thought i would still put it up. Sorry if it's a long post but I really want to get in depth to make sure i gave a good review and covered all the details since people are usually hesitant in trying a new foundation.

So This is MAC's latest foundation that is suppose to have a shade for every skintone. It's suppose to work with your skintone to find your perfect match and make it look natural.

What MAC says:
"New Foundation technology using translucent pigments to enable a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin's undertone. Moisturizing demi-matte finish. Medium buildable coverage. Line-reducing soft-focus powders.
New Foundation technology using translucent pigments to enable a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin's undertone"

This Foundation is meant for a wide variety of skintones and it doesn't have yellow or pink undertones like their regular studio fix fluid line. This Foundation is more neutral toned so it works for everyone. The translucent pigments in it are suppose to work with you skintone to create your perfect match.

Coverage:
This Foundation is light to medium coverage but it is buildable. The foundation is made to be a sheer coverage so you can still see your skin. I would say that it is medium coverage and i do have to use more than one pump if i want full coverage but if you do that then it might defeat its purpose of a "natural" look. What i like about this foundation is that its light on my skin but if you apply a lot then it does feel heavier and cakey. The shade that i got (5.0) is a bit more dark and it has more of a red tint than my normal go-to foundation, so it did scare me a little bit after i applied it but when i blended it out and waited a few minutes i did notice that in the end, it did blend in with my natural skintone and although it did end up looking a bit darker than my skin, i didn't mind because it matches with my body since my face is typically lighter than the rest of my body. Another thing is that it didn't cover up all my flaws but it was easily fixed with concealer. Depending on how much foundation you use, it could look unnatural but i don't think its a huge problem because its nearly impossible to find a foundation that actually looks like 100% skin (impossible!)

Performance:
Since this foundation has a demi-matte finish i would think its better on oily skin. I have combination skin and i have to say that this foundation kept my oily skin at bay and it kept it away, which is great! so with that said you don't need to powder this foundation which makes it even better. Now the bad part is that because it is somewhat matte, it did cling on to my dry skin and it enhanced the dry patches i have around my nose which is a thumbs down. So i make sure that before i apply this foundation, I moisture the dry areas really well so that they're not visible afterwards. I would say that this foundation might work best with people with oily/combination/normal skin and if you have dry skin then there's way to work with it but if your skin it extremely dry then i would skip this foundation. I do get 8 hours of wear with this foundation and more if i powder. It's really not necessary to powder but i do use translucent powder to make it a bit lighter. Even with the powder it doesn't feel any heavier unless you put on a lot.

Shade 5.0

Shades:
1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0

Foundation Guide:

1.0- N18, NC15
1.5- NW15, NW18
2.0- NC20, NC25, NW20
3.0- NW22, NW25, NC30
4.0- NW30, NC35, NC37
5.0- NC40, NC41, NC42
6.0- NW33, NW35, NC43.5, NC44, NC44.5
7.0- NW40, NW43, NC45
7.5- NC50, NC55
8.0- NW44, NW45
8.5- NW46, NW47
9.0- NW48, NW50
9.5- NW50, NW55
10.0- NW58, NW60, W60

*Since a lot of skintones can match one matchmaster foundation,then that means you can match more than one matchmaster foundation, so you want to go personally check and try it out before buying it.

Packaging/size:
It contains 1.18 fl oz and it comes in a clear glass bottle with a pump which is great! because a pump makes it much easier to get foundation and i love it. Also the foundation pump can twist to lock and unlock when ever you want to use it and when your done using it which is neat.

Where to buy: MAC Website

Price: $32.50

Pros:
- its lightweight
- it blends in with your skintone
- its great against oily skin
- No need to powder
- Natural looking
- a lot of skintones can fit one matchmaster foundation or more
- lasts 8 hours
- it has SPF 15

Cons:
- It clings onto and enhances dry skin
- not full coverage
- if applied too much it will look unnatural
- you need a good amount of foundation to cover up your flaws

I hope this review was helpful and again i apologize for the super long post but i hope you enjoyed and maybe you will try this foundation in the future

MAC Vintage Grape Blush Ombre Review

2012-01-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

This blush ombre is from the Daphne Guinness for MAC collection and i only have one of the two because the other one i felt would be too light for my complexion. I was so excited to get this blush because it looks so pretty and honestly its the only thing i wanted from the collection. The Blush Ombres from the collection (Vintage Grape and Azalea Blossom) are repromotes but still limited edition.

I really love this color because its a beautiful berry color and it looks wonderful on medium to dark skin tones.
Fair girls can also get away with this pretty color if applied lightly with a stippling brush, if not you can check out azalea blossom(Great color for light skin tones). My only complaint is that my brush doesn't pick up a lot of color so i have to swirl my brush in there a few times to get a good amount and i have to blend in very well onto my cheeks. I don't mind that because overall its great pretty color. It's kind of pricey ($26.00 for 0.31 oz) than your regular MAC blush ($19.50 for 0.21 oz) but still keep in mind that you are getting more than the regular size blush. The Blush ombre is similar in size as MAC's MSF

L-R: light shade, Dark shade, Mixed together

This is a great blush because you can use the top blush for a pretty barbie doll pink, you can use the bottom for a nice rich wine color or you can swirl them together and get a pretty berry color.

Where to buy: MAC Cosmetics
Price: $26.00
Size/Amount: 0.31 oz

Pros:
-3 shades of blushes in 1
-its has a good amount so it will last you a long time
-The Mixed color is super pretty
-The Blush ombre is very unique and pretty to look at =)

Cons:
-A bit pricey
-Hard to blend
-its not very pigmented but it still picks up a fair amount.

Overall: I really love this color and its unlike anything that i already own so i really like it and it's versatile.

Thanks for Reading!

Masquerade Mask

2011-12-15T14:40:00.000-08:00

I know this is super super late but i still wanted to post this look i did on Halloween. I had to rush and do it because i had to do my boyfriend's zombie makeup and it took FOREVER, So we were already late and i rushed on my makeup and i didn't even have time to do my hair =(
and again i apologize for putting this up soo late but i thought i should still put it up cause i think it was so creative and i was happy with the results since it was my first time doing a mask. Everyone thought it was real! lol

So all i did was outline the mask and fill it in with black
then i added some silver eyeshadow and silver glitter on top and
i glued some rhinestones around the mask, on my lid and some under my eye
then i glued some loose feathers to the side of my face and i put a red pin
behind the feathers and done!
it was very simple but i wish i would've had more time cause i would have done much more detail.
but oh well, i still loved it!

P.S Since i was rushing to do my makeup i totally forgot to apply eyeshadow primer (Big Mistake!)
and since i took these pics at the end of the night you can see the makeup is fading, and its sort of coming off in some areas so i apologize.

Thanks for reading & Hope you enjoyed it!

E.L.F Makeup Remover Wipes Review

2011-10-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

Ive been wanting to try these makeup remover wipes since forever because they are very inexpensive which is a plus because i go through wipes very fast since i wear makeup almost everyday and makeup remover can be eventually add up and be very expensive so since these are $3 i thought hey let me give em' a try.

Review:

Price:$3.00 20 Wipes
E.L.F Website

"Gently and easily cleans skin to remove all traces of makeup and dirt, even waterproof mascara. Great for on-the-go travel. Gentle cloths are soft and soothing for even the most sensitive skin. Infused with Aloe Vera Extract for deep hydration and moisture. 20 Pre-moistened cloths included."

On the back it says to rinse your face after you remove your makeup which i never do but with these i feel like you should because the wipes leave your skin feeling sort of too moisturizing and and your skin has an oily film on it so i did rinse my face afterwards and all that went away. The wipes itself are very thin and you can actually see through them so it doesn't remove my makeup all that great. I usually need 2 wipes to fully remove my makeup but that's because i do wear foundation, concealer, eyeshadow,powder etc.... so if your the kind of person that doesn't wear a lot of makeup then these are great for you but if you tend to wear a lot then i don't recommend them because you will have to use more than one therefore your going to use them up faster and have to buy some sooner. These wipes weren't so bad because they didn't break me out and they were gentle on my skin but it just didn't remove all my makeup with one wipe.

I always use the neutrogena makeup remover wipes and i prefer those much better because you only need one wipe to remove all your makeup and you don't have to rinse afterwards and they are also much thicker so that's good. Another thing is that the neutrogena wipes has 25 and its around $5-6 so for a few more dollars I'd rather go with the neutrogena wipes.

Overall E.L.F makeup remover wipes are best for people who do not wear a lot of makeup or for those who don't wear makeup often.

Makeup for Fall

2011-10-03T13:26:00.000-07:00

So you can wear any color no matter what season it is, but there are certain colors that look more flattering during a certain season so i wanted to show you guys a few examples of the colors that look best for the fall

1.Gold/Bronze Eyeshadow

MAC eyeshadow in Goldmine $14.50

MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque $17.50

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Baked $17.00

2.Dark Green Eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadow in Humid $14.50

NYX Eyeshadow in Exotic Green $5.00

3. Burgundy/Wine Lipstick

MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Good to be Bad $14.50

Revlon Matte Lipstick in Wine Not $6-8

4.Violet eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadow in Creme de violet $14.50

5. Navy/Gray Eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadow in Parisian Skies $14.50

Inglot Eyeshadow in #321 $5.00

NYX Eyeshadow in Navy Blue $5.00

6. Dark Plum Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Amethyst $30

MAC Lipstick in Rebel $14.50

MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Quite The Thing! $14.50

Thanks For Reading!

Great Makeup App!

2011-09-26T02:08:00.000-07:00

So i found this App for my iPhone that lets you create many makeup looks on a face chart. The cool thing about it is that you get to choose makeup from MAC and Makeup Forever, they have all their shades in lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, and foundation.
you can let your imagination run wild and create many looks. At first i did find it hard to use and it kinda is until you get used to it so don't give up and keep trying. i love it because i can create many looks that i can later re-create on my face. Experimenting on this app definitely gives me ideas and i get to go all out and be super creative which i love! This app is free but they do offer the glamzy pro for $2.99 that offers more advantages.

Ive done so many makeup looks its crazy but if i show all of them it would be a long post so here's just a few that i created.
I really took my time on these and to be honest my finger hurt after doing them lol cause i was on it all day..that's how addicting it is so hopefully you enjoy it as much as i do

you can get this App on the ipod touch, ipad, and android as well as other phones so to check it out go to

Glamzy.com

if you do download it then i hope you have fun cause theres tons of makeup possibilities!

Shop NYX on HauteLook!

2011-09-26T00:11:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday September 27th NYX will be for sale on HauteLook and its great because you will be able to buy some of their new products for a great price so i can't wait! you do have to register to hautelook to shop there but its free to join and i believe the sale starts at 8am so rise and shine early before things sell out

Hautelook.com

Great Money Saving Tip!

2011-07-28T01:23:00.000-07:00

We all know that buying an eyeshadow pan is cheaper than buying an eyeshadow pot but a lot of the times the palette itself can be expensive. So i decided to buy this palette because it was super cheap ($1) and i was very excited to find that my MAC eyeshadows fit in the palette! which is great because a MAC quad palette is $6 and the palette thats holds 15 shadows is $14 and although i like the fact that MAC palettes are black and that they are labeled MAC i prefer using this other alternative cause hey! nothing beats a $1 palette and im trying to save money here

E.L.F Palette

This palette is magnetic so your eyeshadow pans will not fall out and as you can see in the middle there is a makeup applicator which im not going to use but maybe some of you guys might like it. Also it has a mirror which i think its great, definitely a plus!

Here's the palette with the MAC eyeshadows that i use the most, I flipped the palette over to make sure the pans stay and yup it works!

The only eyeshadow pans i own are from MAC so i don't know if any other brand of eyeshadow pans will fit this palette but hey for a $1 its worth trying it out.

I bought mine at target but you can also order it online
E.L.F Website

Thanks for Reading! =)

2011-07-26T00:58:00.000-07:00

@EkaLovezMakeup

Hello my lovely beauties♥, i know I've been gone for a while and i haven't been posting anything so for those who are curious i will tell you all why.......
my boyfriend's laptop screen broke so he disconnected my computer so he can connect his laptop to my screen. Which i thought it was temporary but apparently not and he didn't even ask so i kinda got upset and i cant post much on my blog because i have all my blog pix on my computer. So as of now I'm using my sisters laptop which makes it harder to upload and edit my pics which is why i haven't been posting anything lately. So i apologize but i still log on and view all the different posts from all the lovely bloggers which i love and it makes me miss posting on my blog =( but hopefully i will fix the problem soon.

But for now i wanted to actually start tweeting because I've had my twitter forever but i haven't actually used it so to keep in contact with all you guys i want you to go follow me and that way we can keep in touch. I love seeing what other people tweet! i find it very interesting so I'm excited to start doing it myself and i am a very random person lol so expect random tweets =)

I miss blogging but hopefully i will post soon =D
i haven't disappeared, i will be back soon!

-xOxOxO♥

Benefits of Green Tea

2011-06-05T23:36:00.001-07:00

For this post i wanted to talk to you guys about green tea and all the benefits it has. For the people that drink green tea regularly will now know all the great things its doing for you and for the people that have never tried it or don't like teas then maybe after this you'll be willing to give it a shot.

Green Tea has many anti-oxidants that provides you with lots of benefits

Beauty Benefits: with consumption of green tea and topically applied green tea products(cleansers, toners, moisturizers, masks,...etc)

Helps slow down the effects of aging

Controls redness in the skin especially sensitive skin and rosacea

Its an extra UV protection aside with your sunscreen

Reduces and prevents acne

It can whiten your teeth

Helps with blemishes and sunspots

Ease tired and puffy eyes soaking cotton balls in cool tea and placing them over your eyes

you can make many beauty products from green tea such as moisturizers, lip balm, face/body scrub, toner, face mask,

Health Benefits: With consumption of green tea

helps prevent tooth decay and plaque

helps fight off infections

helps treat cuts, scrapes and inflammation

helps with the effects of allergies

can lower chances of cancer, heart diseases,high cholesterol, and many other diseases

boosts immune system

it can help you loose weight

theres lots more benefits but i don't want to go on and on listing them all so those are just a few to give you an idea on how much green tea can help

the best green tea to use is matcha green tea because it has 100% of it anti-oxidants and nutrients.

for those people who dislike hot teas then i recommend Starbucks green tea frapuccino or the green tea latte..i love both of them and its so much tastier than drinking plain tea. I'm not a big fan of hot teas so i prefer these options much better but a warm tea once in a while is quite relaxing and soothing.

Extra tip: don't make your tea in boiling hot water because it can kill most of the anti-oxidants and nutrients that carry the health benefits so its best to use semi hot/warm water

Thanks for reading my long post =)
XOXO

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer Review

2011-06-05T16:18:00.000-07:00

So I'm pretty sure you guys have heard of this concealer because people are going crazy for it and they have a good reason for it lol.

Shades:
Light
Medium (what i have)
Tan

Where To Buy:
Walmart

Price:
$6.00

so this is what the website says about the product:

"A heavy duty, highly pigmented, multi-use concealer that delivers ultimate coverage. The formula blends seamlessly into skin with plenty of play time creating a flawless and natural look perfect for any occasion. You can hide everything from dark circles and blemishes to tattoos!"

What i say (My review):

The Good:
This concealer is amazing, it will cover anything..any imperfections, dark circles and believe it or not it actually does cover tattoos, i don't have any but my bf does and he let me test it out on him and yup it works. it is a very thick consistency so it does need a lot of blending so its best to apply it with a blending fluffy brush like MAC's 224. and another great thing about it is the size, its pretty big because most concealers come in a small pot/tube since you don't need very much but The hard candy concealer will last you years and years lol no lie because the formula is thick and very pigmented/opaque so you only need a very very tiny tiny! amount. I'm not lying, you need less than a dot. The amount i used in the swatch picture will cover your whole face lol. I also like how it comes with a small concealer pencil which i use for small spots that don't need very much coverage. This concealer does wonders but i mainly use it for blemishes/redness and not for under eye dark circles which brings me to the bad part.......

P.S another great thing is the price! so cheap

The Bad:
This concealer completely vanishes my dark circles which i love but what i hate is that no matter how i apply it, how much, or how i blend it, it always creases on me which is a big thumbs down for me. even if i apply a tiny amount it accentuates my fine lines and it looks very dry under the eyes so if you don't really have dark circles then skip it, i use my regular everyday concealer under my eyes, but if you have terrible under eye dark circles then i recommend using and under eye primer or a thick moisturizing eye cream and blend blend blend the concealer so it doesn't crease as much or maybe it won't crease at all for you. That's the only bad part about this concealer, other than that its great and i recommend it.

Swatches

Left: Concealer, Right: Concealer Pencil

Thanks for reading!
xoxo

My New Favorite Nail Ploish: Mint Sorbet

2011-05-11T23:42:00.000-07:00

Sally Hansen Xtreme wear in Mint Sorbet

Ive been on the hunt for the perfect mint nail polish because im obsessed with mint everything lol. I was going to buy china glaze nail polish in refresh mint which is $5.99. Then i saw this nail polish (sally hansen xtreme wear) online and i thought i would go look at it in person. its funny because it was out of stock and i got sad but then i saw it in another nail polish section of another brand and it was the last one and i got happy haha funny huh.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mint Sorbet (No Flash)

It was very cheap for about $2.50 at walmart. When i tried it on i fell in love. its the perfect shade of mint just like the icecream. I personally don't like mint colors that are blue toned i like the green toned. Thats why the picture has no flash because every pic i took in flash looked blue. From what Ive seen on blogs i think mint sorbet is a close dupe to china glaze refresh mint.

I love it because its so true to color and very opaque. i hardly applied a 2nd coat and it is very rich in color. This is the only picture with flash that truly captured the color. i didn't apply a base or top coat and the color has lasted and it hasnt chipped. Amazing! i love it..i wear it everyday.

What is your favorite Nail Polish?

I ♥ Starbucks

2011-05-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

Ice Cream

So i bought the strawberries & creme starbucks ice cream and I'm so glad i did because i literally went on an ice cream hunt to look for it lol. i couldn't find it anywhere! until i found it at walmart when they restocked! which gets me kinda angry cause that's the first place i looked and it wasn't there until i went back a 2nd time. i wen to vons, stater bros, and target and no! lol I'm crazy for ice cream =D

I often get the strawberries & creme frappuccino because when my son sees me with a frappuccino he always wants one & i don't wanna give him anything coffee and this was also the 1st drink i ever got from starbucks because i used to completely hate coffee. So This ice cream tastes just the same if not better than the actual drink. I love it soo much and it has pieces/chunks of strawberries in it which i like. This ice cream is very addicting and i can have it all day because it has no coffee. i don't know about you guys but if i have too much coffee in one day i get tired of taste fast. This ice cream tastes great and it good for the people who dislike coffee. A+++

Drinks

From May 6-15 starbucks is offering half off frappuccino from 3:00-5:00 which is amazing. i went the 6th and Ive been going everyday to get my frappuccino lol (call me crazy but i love starbucks) I'm really sorry I'm telling u guys all late but i thought u guys might know since it is being advertised online and on t.v but you can still take advantage until the 15th.

So what I've been getting lately is the new mocha coconut frappuccino and the coconut & creme frappuccino which i love and i am obsessed with. I love anything coconut as far as scent and taste so when i saw these i got super excited.
and i believe these are for limited time

i took a quick pic of the coconut & creme so its bad quality.(sorry) as you can see I've already drank a good amount lol and u can see the toasted coconut on top which i love as well. This has no coffee which is good cause my son loves it. This one tastes like sweet coconut milk and even if u don't like coconut then u might still want to give it a try cause my bf hates coconut but he liked this one.

Ingredients:
A blend of milk, ice and coconut-flavored syrup, blended and topped with sweetened whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

The mocha coconut frappuccino is great as well. I don't have a pic of it because i didn't have my cam with me but it looks just like the picture above the coconut one. This one does have coffee and i love it because you can taste the coconut and the chocolate mmm its so delicious.

Ingredients:
Rich mocha sauce and coconut-flavored syrup blended with coffee, fresh milk, and ice. Topped with sweetened whipped cream, mocha drizzle and toasted coconut flakes.

Dessert

Starbucks Petites

Cake pops

Left to right: Birthday cake, Rocky road, and Tiramisu

I don't know if you guys have tried this but u definitely should they are really good and they are perfect to have with your starbucks drink. I don't know how long they have had these out cause i never really look at their bakery section but u should cause they have so many amazing things. My favorite one is the rocky road one and i tried the birthday cake one today which i love too. but I'm a chocolate person so rocky road for me

Price: 1 for $1.50, 2 for $2.50, and 6 for $7.50 (price varies per area)

Birthday Cake Cake Pop:

Vanilla cake and icing, dipped in a pink chocolaty coating with white sprinkles.

Rocky Road Cake Pop:(favorite one)
(I have no picture because i ate it it in the car lol)
Chocolate cake and icing dipped in a dark chocolaty coating, with mini marshmallows and roasted almonds.

Tiramisu Cake Pop:
Vanilla cake and Starbucks® coffee with vanilla icing, dipped in mocha flavored chocolaty coating, with a chocolate coffee bean.

Check out the starbucks items Here

Check out The starbucks icecream Here

I hope u starbucks lovers like this post!

what is your favorite thing from Starbucks?

Fashion Haul

2011-05-07T01:03:00.000-07:00

All the stuff that I'm going to show in this blog post wasn't bought all at the same time. Ive been shopping lately and i wanted to include all the stuff in one post instead of making separate posts. I did buy some of this stuff on separate days. All the stuff I've been buying lately are for spring because i have tons of winter clothes and hardly any spring/summer clothes so I've been shopping like crazy lol..... Ok so onto the goodies =)

Jewelry

All this jewelry i purchased from forever 21. Ive been obsessed with their jewelry because its really nice and affordable which i love. I don't like to buy expensive jewelry because i always tend to lose them or break them lol. Ive also been buying a lot of gold because i hardly have any and i think its great for spring because it looks lovely with corals,pinks,greens, and any other bright color. and gold is compliments ladies on the tanner/darker side like myself.

All the necklaces i own are long and very out there so i wanted to buy simple small necklaces. a simple necklace for certain types of shirts that wont look good with long necklaces, for when your wearing big earrings. Because they are so simple they can be worn with any outfit. I really really like them and the best part is that they are very affordable that's why I've been buying lots of these.
Prices:
$1.50 (gold heart)
$2.80 (silver love heart)
$2.80 (gold Rose)

I'm usually into big dangle earrings but I have noticed that sometimes when my outfit, makeup , or hair is too much or a certain style then its best to wear studs but i never owned any (except when i was little lol). So I'm very glad i bought these because they are very simple but very pretty and it doesn't overdo it. Its nice for when you have a big/extravagant necklace then the earrings tones it down a bit.

Price: $2.80

I bought these because i love the mint/gold combination. I really love them they scream spring lol. The rings i liked very much as well because they come in a set of 3 and they are meant to wear together in one finger and I've always wanted to get some like these but usually they are expensive. but both pieces were affordable
Prices:
$3.80 (earrings)
$2.80 (rings)

I wanted to show you guys a pic of how beautiful the rings look. I love when you wear multiple rings on one finger but not too many like 2-4. This was one of my favorite purchases and cheap at $2.80

Clothes

These i bought at papaya not at forever 21. I had to pick up this skirt because I'm really into flower print and its one of the top spring trends and skirts are great for the hot weather. The top is a simple top for those days that i don't want to dress up and i want to keep it simple. i lied it because of the minty blue color.
Prices: $9.99 (skirt) $3.50 (top)

I didn't want to post this pic because it is very bad quality but i wanted you guys to get an idea of what the color is. with flash the color would look washed out so i took it without flash. so i just bought two spaghetti strap shirts mint and peach color to put under other shirts. i really love these colors.
Prices: $2.50 (mint) $2.80 (peach)

Thanks for reading =)

EOS Lip Balm Review

2011-05-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

Today i am going to review the eos (evolution of smooth) lip balm in sweet mint. They have different colors and flavors but i chose this one because i love mint. Ive previously purchased the green one called honeysuckle honeydew but i can't show it because i lost it (actually my son "misplaced it" lol). So obviously what caught my attention was the sphere shape and at first it felt weird applying it but you get used to it. I have seen some people apply it on both lips at the same time but i can't do that. It does have a flat bottom so it can stand alone.

What the site (eos) says:

• Long-lasting moisture
• Shea butter & vitamin E
• Smoothes on clear
• New smooth sphere precisely glides on to lips
• Twist-off top
• Gluten-free
• Paraben-free
• Petrolatum-free
• Phthalate-free

"eos lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth."

Ingredients:
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract*, Linalool1. 1Component of Natural Flavor. *Organic. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Patent Pending.

Flavors:
summer fruit (pink)
lemon drop SPF 15 (yellow)
honeysuckle honeydew (green)
medicated tangerine (orange)
sweet mint (mint/blue)

When you apply this lip balm it does apply really smooth and because it is mint it does give you that minty/tingling feeling on your lips which i like but i know a lot of people dislike it, but not all the lip balms have it just this one. The smell is kinda minty and it has no particular taste (a lip balm taste i guess lol) .Some cons is that it doesn't provide long lasting moisture, its one of those lip balms that you have to constantly re-apply throughout the day which a lot of people do anyways, and it doesn't contain SPF which is very important during spring/summer, apparently only the lemon drop has the SPF. Another con some people might have is the actual shape because it is kinda bulky so it might be uncomfortable in your pocket but for me it's not a problem since i carry everything in my purse. To me its a regular lip balm, theres nothing special to it and its not great but its not expensive either(got mine for $3) so you can still try it. what i mainly liked is the shape because its unique but the product itself doesn't do wonders. I'm 50/50 on it

Where to buy: Walgreens, Walmart, Rite aid, CVS, and Target.

P.S- I'm sorry i do long reviews but i always want to make sure i cover everything and give u all the info and my honest opinion.

My Free NYX Gift!!

2011-05-01T22:40:00.000-07:00

Hey so today i wanted to share with you guys my free gift that i received in the mail. First of all i want to let you guys know that i am not affiliated with nyx so they didn't send me this to review or for any business purpose. I received this for Easter..some are wondering what?! for Easter?! lol. Some people might know or might not know but on April 23- 24 NYX was having an Easter hunt on their website. The people who subscribed to their email news letter got the email for the egg hunt. So I got excited and i went to the website and i went crazy trying to find eggs and i found 3! so i wrote them an email telling them where i found the eggs and i only told them about two because i didn't know if there was a limit of one egg or not. well at first i thought my price was going to be an online coupon then the next day i got an email back asking for my address for my prize..and i got excited! but then i thought oh they're only going to send me a sample lol
but i got happy when i saw that they sent me real size products and then i felt dumb lol. I'm guessing they sent me 2 prizes cause i found two eggs? so now i regret not putting down more eggs lol anyways i love my Prize, i got a trio eyeshadow palette in Hippie-chic and a black label lipstick in Debutante.

I like these shades because they are light pastel colors that are nice for the spring season. All the colors are sheer.

The 1st color is a shimmery white

The 2nd color is seafoam blue/green

The 3rd color is a pale lilac color

The colors are nice although I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to work them but I'm sure ill figure it out, there are many looks i can create with these.

I was very excited for this lipstick for two reasons. first because i don't own any of their black label lipstick which i have always wanted and second because I've been wanting to buy a coral lip color for spring. This lipstick shade is a peachy coral. I know it looks orange in the pic but in real life you can see the pink coral.
The color is very sheer as you can see in the swatch so sadly it's not so opaque as id like but its still nice. It reminds more of a lipgloss so i think it would look nicer on top of another lipstick.
but overall its nice to have.

Thanks for reading! and once again i did not receive these products for reviewing purposes i received them as a price for the egg hunt which was really fun!

Many uses for Olive Oil

2011-05-01T00:59:00.000-07:00

So many people don't know how great olive oil can be and all the uses there is for it. It's a very handy and useful product to have. Some people might know some uses for olive oil but theres way more than what we know.
First im going to list the beauty uses for olive oil and then other uses for random different things. I didn't figure this out all on my own..i learned by asking around, research on google, and by self experince when i experiment lol. If you start using olive oil as a substitute for others things it can truly be a money saver!

1. Olive oil is good to remove your eye makeup. it's very gentle and moisturizing.
2. comb some oil through your hair to help with frizzy or tangled hair.
3. it's also good as a deep treatment for damaged hair. you can apply it on your scalp and some on the ends of your hair and leave it on for 20 min with a cap on and then rinse. Trust me it makes a difference. you can also apply warm oil on your scalp and then massage for 10 min to promote hair growth. you can use it as a daily conditioner.
4. Some people use it before shaving for a close shave or apply after shaving to soothe skin and moisturize.
5. you can use a a body moisturizer. you can apply it directly or add a bit to a warm bath. Olive oil is said to prevent cancer and it's great for anti-aging.
6. you can soothe chapped lips by mixing olive oil with melted beeswax/vaseline and apply to lips.
7. Olive oil can be used on your makeup brushes to keep them soft.
8. For dry hands or dry feet, you should apply oil at night and sleep with cotton gloves and/or fluffly cotton socks
9.Soak your fingernails into oil to soften cuticles and to strenghten brittle nails or you can just spply it directly to the nails/cuticles.
10. you can use the oil to create a face/body scrub by mixing olive oil, sugar/sea salt, and honey. I love using this scrub on my face.
11. you can use it on a skin rash or a sun burn
12. I actually read that if you drink a bit of olive oil before bed it prevents snoring. crazy huh? (i should try it on my man lol jk) it also soothes a scratchy throat.
13. It cures an earache if you dab a bit in your ear with a cotton swab.
14. I think the most important use is for cooking. It's very healthy, it promotes good cholesterol, it's good if you have ulcers, prevents gallstones, and it has many antioxidents that are said to prevent cancer.

There are so many more uses for olive oil that i can go on and on but i don't want ton because it's a pretty long list already lol. If your planning to use olive oil for a beauty purpose and you don't want to smell like kitchen lol or you don't like the smell of the oil then you can apply lavender oil or rose oil to cover the smell. But i don't think olive oil has a strong unpleasant scent but it is nice to have a lovely scent if it's going to be used on the skin or hair.

P.S- if you know of any other uses for olive oil then you can go ahead and post it in a comment. I would like to know what you guys use it for.

Quick Outfit Post

2011-04-27T01:14:00.000-07:00

This is a quick outfit post because i didn't include my whole outfit..i just wanted to show the shirt and the necklace because i love both them and they look great together.Im sorry i didn't put the whole outfit..i took a quick pic cause i had somewhere to go but i just wore some plain dark jeans with some black heel boots and as jewelry i just had rhinestone studs cause i didn't want any other piece of jewelry to take away from the necklace and i also didn't want to over do it.

Ive always wanted to get this owl necklace because i love the detail and it actually bends/dangles..? if that makes any sense lol. I had seen this necklace before but i had never bought it because they were usually pricey like around $10 but i found it for $4 and i had to get it.

I have always been into animal print..zebra being my favorite and i have a lot of cheetah print but i wanted black and white cheetah and this shirt is perfect. It isn't tight fitting it's kinda loose so you can wear a belt with it or a nice jacket/cardigan but it's best for when it's cold cause its not really a spring trend but i loved it so i had to have it.

I bought the shirt and the necklace at Love Culture
This store is one of my favorite. They have great clothes, jewelry, and shoes and purses lol everything is perfect. I am going to go shop there soon to buy some spring trends! I love this store, if you have it in your area check it out or shop online. They have great styles especially for spring!

Thanks for reading =)

How to make Lip color Last longer

2011-04-25T14:23:00.000-07:00

Some people might already know how to make their lip color last because it is fairly easy but some people might still need the tips. I remember when i first applied lipstick i was very young and my lipstick wasn't defined and it would smear and feather and so after that i stuck to lipgloss but now i love lipstick!

Step 1: Prep & Prime
To prepare your lips for lip color you want to exfoliate your lips to remove any unwanted dry skin/flakes, that way your lipstick will have a silky surface to apply smoothly and you won't be able to see any fine lines or any dryness. To exfoliate you can use a wet washcloth and gently rub your lips, you can use a slightly wet toothbrush and gently rub them in a circular motion or you can use a lip scrub(optional). Exfoliating your lips is not always necessary because some people might not have dry/chapped lips, if your lips are somewhat dry but they're not too bad then you can just apply a lip balm/chapstick. (Exfoliating and moisturizing is really important when using a Matte finish Lipstick) My usual way to prime my lips is just applying my chapstick but some people prefer an actual primer that prevents smudging, makes lip colors last and makes fine lines disappear from your lips kinda like an eyeshadow primer. But i don't think it's a must but if you want to spend the extra bucks then go right ahead. Also some people prefer to apply a thin coat of foundation,concealer,or powder to their lips to neutralize their natural lip color so it doesn't interfere with the lipstick color and it will remain true to color when applied. Doing this will also help the lipstick to last.

MAC has a great product called Lip Erase that "erases" your natural lip color
You can view this item by clicking HERE

Step 2: Line your Lips
After prepping your lips you'll want to line your lips with a nude lipliner that's close to your lipcolor to prevent feathering. you can also wear whatever shade of lipliner you want according to your lipstick shade,but a nude lipliner works great for any shade of lipstick. To help your lipstick last longer it's best to fill in your entire lips with your lipliner which will also prevent smudging.

Step 3: Applying your lip color
Most people will apply lipstick straight from the tube which is fine but it's better to apply with a lip brush which will give you more precision. It will take a bit longer but it will guarantee precise lip color that doesn't go out of your natural lipline Make sure you cover the entire lips and make sure you get the color in the corners.

Step 4: Lip Gloss
This step is optional but most people apply a gloss on top of their lipcolor. you can apply a clear gloss or a colored gloss that compliments your lip color. It's best to apply a bit of gloss in the center of your lips to make them look fuller or you can apply gloss on your entire lips..its a personal preference.

P.S- you can prep your lips and apply your lip color however you like because I'm pretty sure a lot of you guys have your own techniques..These are just a few tips that work for me.

Well thanks for reading!

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-24T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone and happy easter!!..i know im saying happy easter all late cause it's 10:30pm right now but we just got home a lil while ago. so today we had a long day
(If you don't want to hear about my day then just skip & look at the pix.)
so early this morning me and my boyfriend went to go buy the rest of the stuff we needed to complete the easter basket. I had previously bought some easter items like a month before but i thought it was too early so i didn't get everything and this morning i was searching through the last few items for easter(im always a last minute person) anyways after that i went home to make the basket got ready and took my son to play with his cousins. ate a burger and some chicken.and the best part i had some candy(chocolate) mmmm! my oyfriend was saying i was such a kid cause i had chocolate all day but hey i looove chocolate. anyways after that we went to my parents house and dyed some eggs and had an egg hunt inside cause it was soo cold outside ok enough talking. so yea i hope you guys had a great easter!

Heres the basket i made for my son. I was going to buy him one but most of them had toys that were meant for older kids and my son is 1 1/2 years old so i decided to make my own that has toys and candy that i know he'll love and im glad i did because i had tons of fun doing his basket. Im a very crafty person and im pretty sure ill be doing another one next year.

An upclose of the yummy goodies =D

These are some of the few eggs we dyed..it was soo much fun and i love the monkey on them..im glad i found a monkey egg kit because me and my son looove monkeys..since he was born most of the stuff he has is of a monkey. even my baby shower and his 1st bday party lol i love monkeys =) oh yea and he likes mickey mouse too so theres one in there

Happy Easter!!

Kiss Acrylic Sculpting Kit

2011-04-23T15:27:00.000-07:00

Now that it's spring i want to get bright colorful nails but i didn't want to spend a ton of money on them especially when you get decorations they charge soo much so i bought this kit to do my own acrylic nails and i bought some nail decorations/art. Ive always been interested in learning how to do acrylic nails cause i think it looks easy(at least to me) My sister loves nails and i love makeup, im always experimenting with makeup and she experiments with nail art. well anyways she bought everything she needs to do acrylic nails but its just sitting there. she is scared to try it out because she doesn't know how i was going to use her stuff to do my nails but i felt bad for some reason and i knew i would probably do my nails again in the future so i just bought the kit also because it was inexpensive.
I already have all of the bright nail polishes that i bought for my spring nails that i will show in an upcoming post.
(Each nail will be a different color)

Kit Contains:
• 20 Natural Tips
• 20 White Tips
• Acrylic Powder
• Acrylic Liquid
• Nail Glue
• Sculpting Brush
• Nail File
• Manicure Stick

I got it for $8 at Walmart

For those who have no idea what to do then don't worry theres instructions inside. I kinda have an idea since i have gotten my nails done before and i have also seen a few youtube videos on how to do acrylic nails so i feel pretty confident about it. I will Probably post a few pics of the final results but im scared that they will look so ugly that it will be too embarassing to post lol. Hopefully they will turn out at least normal looking lol

I bought all this stuff on ebay for pretty cheap. I will using this stuff to decorate my nails. I will be putting flowers and rhinestones on my nails.

At the top theres a container full of colorful flowers that have a rhinestone in the middle
The left wheel is 3D acrylic flowers and the right wheel is different colored rhinestones
The black tools are nail art picking tools that are not really needed but it was cheap so i got it
the last tool all the way at the bottom is a cuticle pusher that you need before doing your nails.