Fashion is My Crush

Pretty Palette Party: Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Eye Shadow Palette Review

2011-12-02T01:48:00.001-05:00

Pretty Palette Party: BUXOM Stay There Shadows & Swatches

2011-11-30T01:28:00.002-05:00

FIMC FAVES: Sparkly Eye Products

2011-08-11T10:49:00.002-04:00

SWATCHES :)

BLOG SALE - Now through end of August 2011

2011-07-29T19:48:00.002-04:00

PURCHASE POLICY - USA & CANADA:

This sale is Paypal only - this is more secure for all of us :)
Shipping will be a flat rate of $5.50 - this will cover shipping, packaging & tracking.
The sale is first come, first serve.
Once your payment goes through I will remove the items from the sale.
All sales are final.

PURCHASE PROCEDURE:

   1. Email me at fashionismycrush@gmail.com with your order.
   2. I will send you an invoice via Paypal.
   3. Your items will be held for 24 hours from the time I send your invoice.
   4. Once your payment goes through, I will send out your package.

Don't forget to check out Ella's (Tortoisebeauty) haul video from one of my blog sales :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od7P5XukJ_g

Links for blog sale:

FACE: http://s601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/missjenwan/FACE/
CHEEKS: http://s601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/missjenwan/CHEEKS/
EYES: http://s601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/missjenwan/EYES/
LIPS: http://s601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/missjenwan/LIPS/
MISC: http://s601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/missjenwan/MISCELLANEOUS/

Pretty Palette Party: Dior Five Golds

2011-04-09T12:11:00.003-04:00

All pics taken in natural sunlight:

Dior

Pretty Palette Party: Urban Decay The Black Palette

2011-02-02T02:05:00.000-05:00

Pretty Palette Party: theBalm Shady Lady Vol. II

2011-01-17T05:04:00.001-05:00

Pretty Palette Party: CARGO Lumieres

2010-12-21T04:22:00.000-05:00

Swatches from the CARGO Lumieres palette available for Holiday 2010:

Pretty Palette Party: Tarina Tarantino

2010-12-13T01:07:00.000-05:00

Here are the photos & swatches of the two palettes reviewed:

CLOSED Blog Sale October 2010 CLOSED

2010-10-07T18:16:00.004-04:00

THIS BLOG SALE IS CLOSED.

The last blog sale format in video form was a bit tedious to get through, so I've made photo albums this time :) The albums links below will be where all the blog sale photos and prices are available. I've added jewelry to the blog sale this time, so feel to peruse that album as well (still have a bunch of necklaces to add). Please read through the purchase policies and procedure below before purchasing - thank you and happy shopping!

PURCHASE POLICY - USA & CANADA:

This sale is Paypal only - this is more secure for all of us :)
Shipping will be a flat rate of $5.50 - this will cover shipping, packaging & tracking.
All sales are final. I am moving and will not be able to deal with the packages being returned to my old address or the products being damaged during return shipping.
The sale is first come, first serve - once your payment goes through, the products are yours and I will remove it from the sale.

PURCHASE POLICY - INTERNATIONAL:

This sale is Paypal only - this is more secure for all of us :)
Shipping will be a rate determined once you provide the items you'd like as well as your country. I will determine the cheapest way to send your package :)
All sales are final. I am moving and will not be able to deal with the packages being returned to my old address or the products being damaged during return shipping.
The sale is first come, first serve - once your payment goes through, the products are yours and I will remove it from the sale.

PURCHASE PROCEDURE:

   1. Email me at fashionismycrush@gmail.com with your order.
   2. I will send you an invoice via Paypal.
   3. Your items will be held for 24 hours from the time I send your invoice.
   4. Once your payment goes through, I will send out your package.

Don't forget to check out Ella's (Tortoisebeauty) haul video from my last blog sale :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od7P5XukJ_g

ALL ALBUMS: http://bit.ly/cczNGx

EYES: http://bit.ly/9kVG27

LIPS: http://bit.ly/dbYTcc

FACE: http://bit.ly/9YGDAB

CHEEKS: http://bit.ly/cdLuUB

PRIMERS, TOOLS, ETC: http://bit.ly/bNbdwF

JEWELRY: http://bit.ly/cWtrIv

Kat Von D Overview Video & Swatches

2010-09-20T01:39:00.004-04:00

BELOW ARE SWATCHES FOR THE LIPSTICKS, LIP GLOSSES & EYESHADOW PALETTES SHOWN IN THE VIDEO. SORRY IF SOME OF THE CREAMS DON'T SHOW UP VERY WELL, THEY ARE A LITTLE DRIED OUT, SO A BIT OF FORCE WAS NECESSARY ;)

L-R: HOMEGIRL, HELLBENT, LOLITA

L-R: STORMY, STRIPPER,STRUTTER, RETOX

MEMENTO MORI PALETTE

L-R: TRUE, SOLITUDE, MEDITATION, AGATHA PINK,

SUGAR SKULL, PEGGY, HARD LUCK, TIJUANA

L-R: TRUE, SOLITUDE, MEDITATION, AGATHA PINK,

SUGAR SKULL, PEGGY, HARD LUCK, TIJUANA

LUDWIG PALETTE

L-R: LUCIFER, ORBI, DIMEBAG, TEQUILA,

CLAY, DOWNTOWN, BAROQUE, LEATHER

L-R: LUCIFER, ORBI, DIMEBAG, TEQUILA,

CLAY, DOWNTOWN, BAROQUE, LEATHER

BEETHOVEN PALETTE

L-R: LUCIFER, SPEED BLUE, RAZOR GRAY, TEQUILA, SINNER, RAD PURPLE, LEATHER, GALEANO

GYPSY PALETTE (LIMITED EDITION)

L-R: LUCIFER, STRYKER, FRANKIE, HAWKWIND,

BRASS KNUCKLES, BIRDCAGE, EGO SUN, GUNNER

L-R: LUCIFER, STRYKER, FRANKIE, HAWKWIND,

BRASS KNUCKLES, BIRDCAGE, EGO SUN, GUNNER

TRUE LOVE PALETTE

L-R: PEANUT, BENJI, REBEKAH,

LUCIFER, CHOLITA, SHIBA, BABE, MISSY

L-R: PEANUT, BENJI, REBEKAH,

LUCIFER, CHOLITA, SHIBA, BABE, MISSY

ADORA PALETTE (LIMITED EDITION)

L-R: ALBINO, HOLY BIBLE, SLAYER, GLOCK, CRUCIFIX, BLOODLETTING, ACE OF SPADES, ODDFELLOW

kat von d

All About CCOs

2010-08-21T23:51:00.005-04:00

Hopefully this video answers some of the questions you have when watching CCO hauls on Youtube or shopping at CCOs in general. Obviously, this is my personal experience from shopping at various locations and is by no means the final word on how these stores operate :) Enjoy!

LIST OF BRANDS OWNED/ACQUIRED BY ESTEE LAUDER:

http://www.elcompanies.com/our_brands/our_brands.asp

WEBSITE FOR OUTLET LOCATIONS:

http://www.outletbound.com/cgi-bin/stores_by_name.cgi?StoreCode=CosmC

PRIME OUTLETS LOCATIONS:

http://www.primeoutlets.com/locations.aspx

PREMIUM OUTLETS:

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/centers/index.asp

PURCHASING POLICY:

*CANNOT BUY MORE THAN 3 OF ANY ITEM

*CANNOT SPEND MORE THAN $300

RETURN POLICY:

*NO CASH REFUNDS
*EXCHANGES WITH RECEIPT ONLY
*STORE CREDIT WITH RECEIPT ONLY

RANDOM INFO:

*EMPLOYEES ARE NOT TRAINED TO HELP SHADE MATCH OR APPLY MAKEUP

Dev's (Fashionable) Booty Bounce: Edgy & Casual Inspiration

2010-08-21T17:22:00.000-04:00

Sparkling Deep Green Eyes with a Shot of Sunshine

2010-08-05T23:43:00.001-04:00

So here's the first tutorial! Hope you guys enjoy it and check below the video for dupes or alternatives to some of the products used :)

COLOR DUPES OR ALTERNATIVES:

MAC SHARP EDGE EYE SHADOW

HOT TOP BAKED SHADOW IN LIME GREEN

MAC BITTER

88 SHIMMER PALETTE HAS A FEW DUPES

ANY BRIGHT YELLOW-GREEN SHADOW

YOUR FAVORITE GOLD IS A GOOD ALTERNATIVE

CARGO SWIMMABLES EYE LINER IN SPARKLING DEEP GREEN

RIMMEL SOFT KOHL KAJAL LINER IN JUNGLE GREEN (NO GLITTER)

L'OREAL HIP COLOR TRUTH CREAM LINER IN TEAL

URBAN DECAY MAY HAVE A 24/7 LINER IN A BRIGHT TEAL

JORDANA EASY LINER IN SEA GREEN

ANY BRIGHT & BOLD TEAL LINER

Teal eyeliner

SMASHBOX PARADISE BLUSH

MAC NUANCE

ELF STUDIO LINE CANDID CORAL

MAC SPACED OUT

STILA CONVERTIBLE COLOR IN GERBERA

NYC HEART OF GOLD

NYC PEACH GLOW

ILLAMASQUA LOVER

JORDANA CORAL SANDY BEACH

ANY PEACHY BLUSH WILL WORK

Peach Blush

Blog Sale - Lot of MAKE UPS :)

2010-08-01T17:48:00.005-04:00

Welcome to my first blog sale! The sale is open to the US & Canada. Below is a video with the items. HAPPY SHOPPING :)

Also, feel free to email me to negotiate prices :)

TIPS

You can enlarge the video using the button in the lower right hand corner.
Makeup Alley is an excellent source for reviews or swatches.

PURCHASE POLICY

This sale is Paypal only - this is more secure for all of us :)
Shipping will be a flat rate of $5.50 - this will cover shipping, packaging & tracking.
All sales are final. I am moving and will not be able to deal with the packages being returned to my old address or the products being damaged during return shipping.
The sale is first come, first serve - once your payment goes through, the products are yours and I will remove it from the sale.

PURCHASE PROCEDURE

Email me at fashionismycrush@gmail.com with your order.
I will send you an invoice via Paypal.
Once your payment goes through, I will send out your package and email you with your tracking number.

Masters of Style

2010-05-15T22:26:00.001-04:00

I was feeling a fit of fashion deficiency coming on and went on to Hulu for a fix. I was so excited to find Masters of Style, a series of episodes from 2001 - 2002 on some of the biggest names in fashion. Included are the late and great Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors. Check out the vids below! Enjoy & you're welcome;)

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

JOHN GALLIANO

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

VALENTINO

DOLCE & GABBANA

MICHAEL KORS

April Fashion Frenzy: Accessories

2010-05-08T16:52:00.001-04:00

Here we are with the accessories - below you will find either the same or exact pieces. Enjoy:)

FOREVER 21

Crystal Flower Headband

forever 21 flower headband

Black Patent Wallet w/ Embossed Studs

forever 21 black wallet

Crystal Slinky Wrap Bracelets
Chain Headband
Beaded Scarf

forever 21 scarf

Chains for Jeans/ Purses
Silver Stretchy Cuff

forever 21 bracelet

Black Beaded Cuff
Crystal Tribal Tooth Necklace

forever 21 necklace

Studded Trio Ring

forever 21 studded ring

CHARLOTTE RUSSE
Crystal Single Stud Ring

stud ring

Silver/Gold Bangles

gold silver bangles

TARGET
Gold Chain/Black Ribbon Headband

gold black headband

Leopard Print Scarf

TJMAXX
Floral Eternity Scarf
Leopard Print Eternity Scarf

eternity scarf

Skye Black &White Bikini

black white bikini

MACYS
Macy's Brand Clear & Studded Cuff

clear bracelet

DSW

Diba Wedges

diba wedges

Steve Madden Sequined Peep Toe Pumps

steve madden sequin pumps

April Fashion Frenzy: The Clothing

2010-05-08T09:48:00.001-04:00

Below are some details, as well as the same or similar items. Enjoy the show! Items mentioned are below.

TARGET
LOL Vintage Embellished T Shirt

WALMART
Fame & Fortune Purple Zebra T Shirt

zebra t shirt

Betty Boop T Shirt

betty boop

TJMAXX
Julie's Closet Striped Three Quarter Sleeves Hoodie
Tramp Romantic Rocker Rose Racerback Tank
Eye Candy Cap Sleeve T Shirt w/ Embellished Pocket
Domaine Red Skinny Jeans

CHARLOTTE RUSSE
Black Sleeveless Romper

romper

FROM MACYS: INC Splatter Effect Leggings

splatter leggings

FROM MACYS: 6 Degrees Black Ruffled Skirt

tiered ruffled skirt

FOREVER 21
Stonewashed Denim Look Studded Dress

forever21 dress

FOREVER 21 Rayon Skirts (Red, Purple & Black)

forever21 banded skirt

FOREVER 21Sheer Leggings with Mirror Detail & Screened Grommets

forever21 leggings

FOREVER 21 Black Draped/Ruched Skirt

forever21 draped skirt

FOREVER 21 Black Shorts

forever21 black shorts

Trench Transitional

2010-04-28T14:49:00.007-04:00

How's the weather? Boring conversation starter for some, but at present it's that time of year where it's freezing in the morning and then by afternoon, you wish you had a tank top on and then again in the evening you kick yourself for leaving your sweater in the car:) I think a lightweight trench coat is a great piece to own for this exact situation.

Here I have one paired with leggings and some sparkly flats.

Some knee high boots work for rainy days.

Last but not the least are just some high heels. Obviously, the shoe selection for this would be endless: cage booties, super strappy sandals and mid calf boots would be top picks for me as well.

Trench Coat: Forever 21

Sequined Flats: Rampage

Knee Hight Boots: Sam Edelman

Black Heels: Maripe

Earrings: Nine West

Both Watches: Fossil

trench coat

February Fashion Frenzy

2010-03-06T11:37:00.008-05:00

As a complement to the beauty and makeup February Favorites, I'm trying out a monthly fashion finds type video. It'll mainly be items I bought in the past month and probably my thoughts on how I'd wear them or possibly style and integrate it into current pieces in my wardrobe. Hope you guys enjoy it!

ITEMS MENTIONED:

1. JLo Sunglasses

2. No Name Sunglasses

3. Snake Necklace

4. Victoria's Secret The Lacie Thong in Black Leopard

5. Victoria's Secret Brilliant Shimmer All Over Body Powders

6. Rampage Black Bronze Satin One Shoulder Dress

7. Grass Collection Draped & Ruched Tube Dress

8. Forever 21 Zebra & Gold Necklace

9. Forever 21 Chain

10. Forever 21 Tiger Ring

11. Forever 21 Jeweled Girl T Shirt

12. Forever 21 Feather T Shirt

13. Forever 21 Zebra Suspender Shorts

14. Express Leather Jacket

15. Express Bracelet & Earrings

16. Nicole Lee Studded Purse

What's Wrong With Second Place? I Like Silver ;)

2010-02-05T22:52:00.005-05:00

Decided to overdose on some silver jewelry and added cool toned highlights to the face, you know...to make sure EVERYTHING was shiny enough.

Let the closeups commence!

Shoe Awesomeness ;0

Shirt: Motivi
Skirt: Forever 21
Shoes: Luichiny
Earrings: Aldo
Flower Necklace: River Island
Triangle Necklace: MJR Outlet
Winged Ring: Charlotte Russe
Arrow Ring: Forever 21

Revlon Photoready Foundation Shade Matching Chart

2010-01-21T15:50:00.013-05:00

CLICK CHART TO VIEW LARGER

This is a chart I created based on the requests for shade matching I received through Youtube messages and comments. I've watched many of the reviews on Youtube and pored over reviews on www.makeupalley.com as well. With that said, when reading reviews, some people may be stating their winter shade or their summer shade. So if you happen to have the same MAC shade as them and try the corresponding shade, it may or may not match. Also, bear in mind where you fall in terms of your own MAC shade. For example, you may be in the lighter or darker end of the spectrum in NC35. Some tips on using the chart above:

This chart was created as a guide, please use it as a reference point.
Your undertone (either pink or yellow) will play a major role in shade determination.
The Revlon Photoready shades do NOT correspond to the Revlon Colorstay shades.
006 Medium Beige is darker than 008 Golden Beige.
NC20 & NW20 are overwhelmingly 003 Shell.
There is a alternate pattern as the shade numbers increase moving from pink to yellow, pink to yellow.
006 & 008 can be mixed to create shades NC30 - NC37.
Some shades (very light/very dark) may not be available in your area.
Word on the street is darker shades such as Caramel & Mocha are available.
Always feel free to mix shades to create your perfect shade.

Revlon Photoready in 008 Golden Beige...Ahhh the glorious pump!

If you happen to be my shade (MAC NC30-35) then you’re in some extra luck – below are the shades I use in a variety of foundations, both drugstore & high end. You may use them to shade match for Revlon Photoready or any of the other foundations listed:

Revlon Photoready in 008 Golden Beige
Revlon Colorstay in 310 Warm Golden
Maybelline 24Hr Superstay in Nude
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Powder in Beige
Make Up Forever HD in 120 Sand
Stila Illuminating Foundation in 50 Watts
Bare Escentuals in Golden Medium
Victoria's Secret Soft Focus Liquid Foundation in Medium 10
Coastal Scents Undercover HD Foundation in ST-05

I hope this is helpful for anyone trying to find the right shade in Revlon Photoready. I have been getting a lot requests to shade match and figured this chart could be helpful for all of us. I really can’t help each and every one find their shade, so please refer to this chart in picking your shade. As there are around 10 shades in this product line, creating this chart was not too time consuming. However, please do not request charts for other foundations as I probably won’t be able to create one.

Ecotools Bronzer Brush & Sephora Professional Platinum HD Airbrush

Please let me know if this chart was helpful in your quest to select a shade. Also, tell me if the chart didn’t work for and what your MAC shade is and which Revlon Photoready shade ended up being a good match. I will probably update this chart to coincide with your comments and messages for a bit before leaving the chart as is. In case you haven’t seen it, check out my review for Revlon Photoready on Youtube!

Happy Shopping;)

I Heart Cavalli

2010-01-07T20:32:00.005-05:00

Cavalli was one of my first fashion crushes. I seem to have a penchant for the Italian houses: Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gianfranco Ferre, Prada...the list goes on. It's sexy, it's sleek and has that "look at me" attitude. Though I have yet to own anything from these houses sans some perfume, it doesn't mean I can't make a little something of my own.

Photo Source

I first saw this ad a while back and for some reason was so drawn to the belt that I decided I had to make one. Why? I have no idea. It's not particularly interesting, nor does it induce lustworthyness. But I had made up my mind and voila:

I took a belt from a trench coat and stud stud studded my way through the material and managed to get quite the look-a-like. I can probably wear it with the same black trench and feel like I have a brand new coat. What I'm most looking forward to doing is using it to replace the belts on my red, magenta and purple trench coats!

But even before allowing the belt to play its "official" role, I tried it out as makeshift suspenders and I really, really LOVE it!

Tank: Unknown
Skirt: 2b bebe
Belt: DIY

Hope you likey :)
Don't forget to check out my new Youtube channel!

Youtube Channel! Revlon Photoready Foundation & Victoria's Secret Makeup

2009-12-25T20:08:00.009-05:00

Sooooooooooo, I've started a Youtube channel and I've been having a lot of fun with it so far. I wanted to incorporate beauty and makeup into this blog and decided that videos would capture what I wanted to do. The first video was a review on the new Revlon Photoready Foundation. Click here:)

Below are swatches for the second video which is an overview of Victoria's Secret makeup.

The Heidi Klum Hidden Palace Palette

Soft Focus Liquid Foundation, Concealer & Mineralized Powder

Brilliant Lip Shine in Steamy & Torrid, Lip Gloss in Wet

Victoria's Secret Eyeshadows, Eyeliner, VS Eye Primer

Some eyeshadow swatches for you, left to right:
Wanted, Serenity, Provacateur, Fierce, 24k, Taboo

Here are some swatches of Loose Eye Dusts that VS released for the holidays. They were not included in the video, please see left to right:
Precious Metal, Winter Lights, Gold Dust, Angelic

That's it for now and thanks for checking out my Youtube channel!
http://www.youtube.com/fashionismycrush

Bubblin' With Tips & Tricks

2009-11-17T13:33:00.018-05:00

Buckle up and hold on, it's gonna be a long ride :)
High5 for the bubble skirt !!!

Trick to getting that perfectly pushed up sleeve on your blazer? Keep them in place with a hair tie - I used a black one from Scunci without the metal clasp. Keeps it in place and you don't have to keep rollin' up your sleeves.

Sans blazer

Top & Bubble Skirt: Forever21
Boots: Steve Madden
Cuff: DIY

Bonus: A little closeup of the closures on the top

Who's up for a DIY on the cuff???

Step#1: Gather your ingredients: scissors, pliers, some studs & a sturdy sock.

Step#2: Find the seam at the top cuff of the sock.

Step#3: Cut a little past the seam, so to the right of it based on this photo.

Step#4: It should look like this. Stretch it a bit to make sure it'll fit comfortably around either your wrist or your arm (depending on where you plan to wear it).

Step#5: Tentatively lay out where you want your studs to go, no need to be exact.

Step#6: Stud away

Step#7: 20 mins later. Voila!

Random tip#1: I had a little spacing issue (as you can see above & below), so I used another pyramid stud in the place of a round one just to balance the visual out.

Random tip #2: If you want to finish the edges, just run a lighter along the side of the cuff you snipped with scissors. The heat will melt the edges and seal the ends.

Questions? Ask away:)