Letting The Artist In Me Run Free

It's been a long time but I'm BACK!!!

2012-09-23T17:17:00.001-04:00

It has been a year since I’ve posted on my blog or even attempted to make an YT video. I was on can hectic roller coaster ride called “Life”. Things have gotten a lot better and now that I am in a better place I decided that I should continue to do the things that I enjoy the most. I am still head over heels in love with all things beauty related. Have I been behaving myself when it comes to purchasing products? Hmm… Well, kind of. I haven’t gone overboard but, I do look to see what’s on the clearance racks. You can find a lot of awesome things on there from makeup to clothing. I see a 70% off sale and I’m attracted to it like a bee to honey. So this is just my way of saying hey to all the blog followers. I’ll be back with FOTD, product reviews, and more.

Pink Kisses….. MUAAAHHHH!!!!

FOTD: Mysterious

2011-09-15T17:59:00.000-04:00

I have always wanted to try a red lipstick but I was always nervous that it wouldn’t look right on me. So, this past Saturday while I was at the mall I walked into MAC and decided to purchase one. I tried out at least five different shades and I finally decided on MAC Viva Glam. This is the look that I came up with. Hope you guys like it :)

FOTD: Ocean Blue

Products Used:

· UDPP (to prime my lids)
· NYX Eye Shadow in Black (all over the lower lid)
· Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Buck (to blend out any harsh lines)
· Nars in Albatross (as a highlight color and inner tear duct highlight)
MAC Feline Eye Kohl

· In the crease to blend out the harsh line place a UD buck and blend (or whatever color is close to your complexion)
· In the tear duct place Nars Albatross (yes it’s a highlighting powder but I love the way its gives off a golden shimmer)
· Brow highlight Nars Albatross
· Blend, Blend, Blend
· ELF Tinted Moisturizer.
· Wet n Wild Bronzer all over the face in Princess
· Nars Albatross on the cheeks, bridge of nose, chin, and forehead
· False lashes (threw out the countainer so I don’t know wha number sorry! But they are by Kiss)
· Great Lash Mascara
· On my lips MAC Viva Glam I

Mini Haul/Product Review

2011-09-07T19:28:00.001-04:00

I’ve really been behaving myself lately when it comes to cosmetics. I told myself “You will not purchase any more makeup unless you run out of something.” Sometimes, you have to give yourself the pep talk. It worked for a while until I continued to see the same Maybeline advertisement for Eyestudio Color Explosion. No matter if I was looking in a magazine or watching TV , it would always be there. I felt like it was calling me! So I finally gave into temptation and I purchased it. I am so in love with the Amethyst Ablaze palette or quad. I’m not sure what to call it. What lured me into it were the really pretty purples and the sparkly silver. I was star struck! I haven’t used it yet but once I do I will let you know my take on it. In addition to that I purchased Maybeline Great Lash mascara, Sally Hension Crackle polish in Gold Rush and Violet, Essie Polish in Bubbly (not the exact name but I’m too lazy to get up and look), an ELF powder brush, brow gel and ELF tinted moisturizer that only cost me 75 cent! BINGO!!!

Now on to the reviews (only 3):

Maybeline Great Lash: I love it!! This is my second go to mascara. I normally use The Falsies (Maybeline) all the time. To be honest, the only reason I purchased it was because of the pink and green package. I have a color obsession, especially with PINK!!!!

IMO, the want is the perfect size. Also the formula isn’t as watery as The Falsies. It seemed like I dried instantly. I didn’t have to worry about blinking and being afraid that mascara would be on my eye lids, plus my lashes looked long and lovely! This product gets 10 pink kisses from me.

ELF Tinted Moisturizer in Almond: This happened to be on sale and I didn’t even know it! Regular price $3 at the cash register $.75. My expression ^_^. This was the darkest shade that they had. It says that it for “medium to dark skin with yellow undertones”. It also has SPF 15 and Aloe Vera.

IMO, for the price it works really great. It glides on really smooth and I didn’t get that clogged pores feelings. This gets 9 pink kisses from me.

ELF Flat Top Powder Brush: This brush is from their studio like which cost $3. For the price the brush is exceptionally soft and great quality. It gets the job down. I didn’t experience any shedding after I washed it as well. 10 pink kisses from me.

Thanks for checking out my blog and listening to me rant on and on at times. LOL!

FOTD: Ocean Blue

2011-09-05T17:03:00.001-04:00

I wasn’t going anywhere special today so I decided to just keep it simple. I didn’t want to be super dramatic today so I chose to stick with lighter colors. Hope you ladies and gents enjoyed.

FOTD: Ocean Blue

Products Used:

· UDPP (to prime my lids)
· NYX White Eye Shadow Base ( all over the lid to make the color pop)
· NYX Eye Shadow in Jungle Fever
· Too Faced Eye Shadow in Honey Pot
· Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Buck
· Nars in Albatross
· On the inner 1/3 of the lid place NYX shadow in Jungle Fever
· On the outer lid place Too Faced shadow in Honey Pot (blend the colors as much as possible)
· In the crease to blend out the harsh line place a UD buck and blend (or whatever color is close to your complexion)
· In the tear duct place Nars Albatross (yes it’s a highlighting powder but I love the way its gives off a golden shimmer)
· Brow highlight Nars Albatross
· Blend, Blend, Blend
· I don’t have on any foundation.
· Wet n Wild Bronzer all over the face in Princess
· Nars Albatross on the cheeks, bridge of nose, chin, and forehead
· False lashes (threw out the countainer so I don’t know wha number sorry! But they are by Kiss)
· The falsies mascara
· On my lips MAC Enchanted

FOTD: Misty Blues

2011-08-21T19:21:00.000-04:00

I awoke this morning thinking about what colors I wanted to get into today and I couldn’t decide on just one. So, I pulled out my 120 palette (ordered from Ebay) and decided to go with blues and purples. I love the outcome and decided to call it Misty Blues. Take a look :)

Products Used:

UDPP
NYX White Eye Shadow Base
120 palette
On the inner lid place a dark blue color
On the outer lid place a navy blue color (blend the colors as much as possible)
In the crease place a dark purple
Above the crease a lighter purple
Blend, Blend, Blend
Highlight Color, blend a light gold and white togehter

Why I ♥ Ebay

2011-08-12T14:41:00.036-04:00

I used to always be skeptical about ordering things online. I was always afraid that I would never get my products or someone would just take my information and run with it. So, I talked to a couple of friends that ordered from Ebay and got a crash course on the do’s and don’ts. After that I was ready to jump in and bid and win my items. It was o exciting to me. I felt like I was in a real life auction. I set my price on what I didn’t want to go over and I let the games begin. On your mark! Get ready! Set! Gooooooo!!!!!

Now we play the waiting game. I’m so excited to check the mail everyday to see if my purchases came in. It’s something about getting a package in the mail that makes me go bonkers.

I’m going to list the items I ordered and as they come in I’ll post a pic of it. Once everything is in I will do a Ebay haul video.

© MAC Teal Pigment

© MAC Lavender Pigment

© 120 palette

© MAC Stars and Rockets Eye Shadow

© Lashes

© 3 pair of Earrings

© 4 Single Mac Shadows (Ego, Gesso, Juxt, and Mulch)

Everything I ordered was under 6 bucks w/ the exception of the MAC Lavender Pigment. I paid $11 for it ONLY because I really loved the color and I really wanted it. The 120 palette was $12 which is an awesome deal. I have a couple of 88 palettes that I paid $20 bucks for before I discovered Ebay. Ok enough of my blabbering. Here is the picture of the first items that came in today .


MAC Lavender Pigment and MAC Teal Pigment

So, I checked the mail today 8/17/2011 and I had a package!!! Yayyyy meeeee!!! Some of my Ebay items came in. The anticipation was killing me. :( So, of course I ripped the package open like it was X-mas time! I couldn't wait to get to it. Ok, on a scale of 1-10 kisses it would be an 8. This is the reason why. The shadows are fake MAC products!!! Noooooo!!! I noticed right away by the lid. I was so ready to send them back, but when you pay less than $5 per shadow what do you expect, right?

I swatched them to see if they were chalky and to my surprise they were not. Non chalky, pigmented, and a duplicate! Ooooo yeaaaaaa!!! I'm loving it. That's the reason I gave it 8 out of 10 kisses. Check out the pics below.

From L to R: Juxt, Stars N' Rockets, Ego, Gesso

"MAC" products from Ebay. Yes, those are butterfly stickers on my laptop :p

"MAC" in Mulch. Really love this color. My new blending color.

120 palette. So sad that two of the shadows broke when I opened it. but i fixed it. Looks a little messy but its no longer a powder.

Lashes #18 from China. I like these alot. I used them in my Misty Blue FOTD

Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the products I received from Ebay. Even if two of my shadows broke in my 120 palette. Of course, I repaired it with a trick I learned from YT (rubbing alcohol) and its no longer shattered. Hope you ladies and gents enjoyed the read.

Pink Kisses MUAH!!!!!!

Super Excited!!!!

2011-08-02T21:13:00.000-04:00

So, this past weekend has been a really, really bad weekend. I didn’t know exactly what to do to try and snap myself out of it. So, as you all probably already guessed, fashion and makeup, and of course shopping make me happy. I didn’t go shopping, but trust me, I REALLY, REALLY, wanted to. Instead, I went to inquire about the full specialist course at BSA (Beauty School of America). The campus I chose to attend is the one on SOBE (South Beach). OMG!!! I instantly fell in love with it the moment I walked in the door. It was such a serene atmosphere. I didn’t take any pics because my phone was dying.

Anyhoo, after touring the campus and meeting with the really nice staff I decided to enroll. Yippie.!!! I start on Monday. The course I’m taking is “Full Specialist with Salon Management”. I plan on using what I learn at the school to enhance what I already know. So this is just one stepping stone closer to my dreams. Thought I would share the good news. So until the next blog entry, which I’m still working on hehehehehe… I hope everyone has a rockn day.

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2011-07-25T19:38:00.001-04:00

We have all seen in on YT that a lot of the makeup guru’s prefer to use the brand named make-up ie MAC, Inglot, Makeup Forever, and the lists goes on and on. So, I’ve asked myself the question, does brand name really make a difference? So in order to test my theory I purchased a couple of eye shadows, blushes, and liners from a MAC, Urban Decay, and NARS. Well for starters, I’m all about being chic for cheap so I already own mostly drug store products, coastal scents palettes, and a couple of items that were purchased from Ebay. So, I decided to compare the products to the ones that I already have. Soooooo, let’s get started.

Eye shadows IMO: I really didn’t notice the difference. A lot people say that the brand names are more pigmented and less chalky. Well, I disagree. For example, the color Heaven from my Too Faced palette and the pinks and yellows from my coastal scent Prism palette are all chalky. I really don’t know the reason behind the chalkiness but I know for certain that it has nothing to do with the brand. As far as the color pay off, every product/brand is different. Another example, I did a blue smokey eye 1^st using the blue from a HIP Duo and I didn’t like it at all. I attempted it again using a blue from a Black Radiance Palette (also store brand) and the color payoff on that was absolutely awesome. I didn’t even use a base with it and it cost me 5 bucks. Check out the pic below.

I was just learning to apply makeup. I used a Black Radiance Palette and no base and the color still pops!

Now, I know your probably thinking, but wait they have a certain color that I can’t find. Trust and believe that it can be duplicated. You can either mix two colors together or find the exact dup from a drug store brand or off brand company. Prime example, the Naked Palette has a dup by Forever 21 (Love and Beauty) brand has duped it and it’s called Natural. See the pic below.

Natural by Love and Beauty (Forever 21)

Naked by Urban Decay

Exact replica and half the price and more than half the price ^_^ I wish they would have had this before I purchased my Naked Palette. I actually had to stalk the website for mine because it was always sold out.

Eye liner IMO: Now, with this one I will have to go with the name brand. I have several different black eyeliners and nothing has come remotely close to Mac Black Feline Eye Kohl pencil. This is the blackest black eye liner I have and I absolutely love, love, love it! I have not found a dup for this and I am looking. If anyone has please let me know so I can test it out. That’s all I have to say on this topic. Again, I love it!!! On the left is a black liner from Wet n Wild and the right is Mac. See pic below.

L: Wet and Wild R: MAC

Blushes/Highlighter IMO: My opinion is the same, the color pay off are the same regardless of the brand or non brand. And you can definitely find some dups for some of your fav products especially from ELF.

Lipstick/Lipgloss IMO: I don’t own any lipsticks from any brands, but I have duped a couple of the shades for example MAC Pink Friday with Rimmel Pink Champagne. I purchased it on clearance for 3 bucks so what a savings. All of my lipsticks are drug store brand. My lip glosses are a combination of brand (MAC) and drug store brand. Now, with the lip glasses, honestly, I haven't been able to dup the colors :(. I actually prefer Revoln Lip glosse over Mac because it is less sticky. I really dislike sticky lip glosses. The wind is blowing and now my hair is stuck to my lips! Patooey!!!!!

Well, ladies thanks for tuning in and I know i've probably typed you all a headache (since I'm not actually talking). Hope you found this read interesting. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. You are greatly appreciated.

Pink Kisses! Muahhhhhh!

Primers and Bases

2011-07-23T15:24:00.000-04:00

I decided to do an entry today on the benefits on using an eye shadow base or primer. Well, for starters it helps your eye shadow not crease and helps with the longevity of your eye color. There are many different types of primers out there and what you choose to use is totally up to you. What I use is UDPP (Urban Decay Primer Potion). I love this stuff! IMO, it works really great at preventing my shadow from creasing. I’ve gone as long as 18 hours with my shadow applied on top of this and my colors were still popping. I’ve also used my concealor as a primer. I usually do this when I’m being lazy and I don’t feel like searching for my UDPP. Either option works great.

Why use an eye shadow base? Well, just like a primer it will help keep your shadow on longer and it can also help bring out the color in the shadows that you are using. The bases that I like to use are NYX Jumbo Pencils. They come in a variety of different colors. You would apply these just as you do your primer, but you do not want to apply a lot because these will crease. I normally use Jumbo pencils when I am using bright eye shadow colors like yellows,pinks,and greens. By applying either the same color base or a white base this will help bring out the color more.

L: No base R: NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk (base)

In the pic above I applied a green shadow from my 88 palette to my hand. On the left is with out the base. You can still see the color, but look how much more pigmented the green is on the right when applied on top of a white eye shadow base.

Hope this info was helpful ladies ^_^

Pink Kisses! Muah!!!

♥ Birchbox ♥

2011-07-22T02:31:00.000-04:00

I’m super excited to write about this product. I would have written about these months ago, however, it slipped my mind and I moved on to other things. Wondering what the heck I’m talking about? Well it’s BIRCHBOX.

What is BIRCHBOX? Birchbox delivers the best products and the best insider secrets, without any fuss. Every month Birchbox members will receive a curated box of luxe beauty samples. Each box will span beauty categories and deliver exciting products that fit into both your day-to-day routine, and into those days when you want to turn up the drama a notch. (www.birchbox.com). Each month, you'll receive a selection of 4-5 samples that we’ve tried (and retried) ourselves. You'll receive anything from skincare to makeup to cult beauty tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems.

For just $10 dollars a month you get all these really cool samples to try out. And they are not just small samples neither. I have been a member of Birchbox for about 4 months and each month I get excited about it because you never know what’s inside of it. If you check out my YT page (www.youtube.com/beautiful305girl) there is a video I recorded of me opening my box and showing you the awesome goodies that were inside.

Unfortunately, this month box I didn’t record or take any pics of Boooo, to me ::sad face::, BUT, I do have pics from a previous one that I will include so that you can see exactly what it looks like. IMO, I feel that this is a really great investment, especially when you are not sure if you want to purchase the entire product. The sample allows you to test it out and if you are interested you can purchase the product right from their site. The cool thing about that is when you do make a purchase, take product surveys, or refer a friend you earn Birchbox Points. For every 100 points you earn you receive $10 to spend on their website. How cool is that? Very, Very cool. So enjoy the pics below.

Pink Kisses! Muah!!!

Love the pink box it comes in ^_^

Box inside the box. ♥ the logo

It comes with a little note that includes the product description. I don't read it because I liked to be surprised! I'm weird like that LOL.

♥ how they wrap everything so neat and in such pretty burgundy and pink paper

And here are the goodies: Stella eye shawdow, a sample purfume by Bvlgari, a really nice blank greeting card, and the other two products I can't remember right now ::it's 230 am right now. Yikes!::

Healthy Hair Care

2011-07-18T16:57:00.001-04:00

This is a very important topic for me. I <3 my hair!!! I have been through it all! Long hair, short hair, colored hair, natural hair, permed hair, texlaxed hair, and even over processed hair that left me BALD! Try saying that three times fast. Blah. But seriously, healthy hair is a must for me. Right now, I am in transitioning phase. I have gone from regularly perming my hair every 2-3 months to texlaxing my hair. What is texlaxing you ask? It is when you apply the perm only to the roots of your hair and you leave it on no longer than 5 minutes. This process just straightens the roots out. This process is really effective for me at the moment. I am currently stretching out the length of time that I texlax my hair. Currently at the moment it has been 9 months since the last time I’ve done it. I’m going to be honest, it’s a frustrating process but it’s a choice that I made and I love the results that I have so far. Now this brings me to my blog entry. How do I maintain my hair during this process? I will explain it to you. So ladies sit back and enjoy the read.

Now let’s get down to the products that I use and that are currently my favorite.

Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango Butter Moisturizer: I use this product daily to moisturize my hair daily. It smells really great and does not have a heavy scent. This product is great at preventing split ends and protecting your hair when you are applying heat to your hair.

Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream: I use this product after I wash my hair as a leave in conditioner. The great thing about this product is that it's light weight and it does not weigh your hair down. Sometimes I apply a plastic cap over my head and sleep with it just to allow it to penetrate it more. I really love the way this smells. This does not weigh my hair down either.
Olive Oil: I use this product to seal my ends after I moisturize my hair. It has a very light scent as well and it is not heavy on the hair. I also noticed that since I started using this product it has actually made my nails stronger. So, I’m really enjoying that as well.

V05 Strawberries and Crème Conditioner: First, let me say that this product smells really really really good! I love this conditioner! It’s less than a buck and works wonders. I use this to co-wash my hair. What is co-washing? It is a way of washing your hair without the use of shampoo. Instead of applying shampoo I use conditioner instead. This works wonders for my new growth since I am stretching out my perms. In my opinion, I believe this is an excellent for people with curly hair/natural hair. I also alternate with Suave Strawberries Conditioner and Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship.

Crème of Nature Chamomile and Comfrey Nourishing Conditioner: My hair is always dry no matter what I do to it. This product actually has improved the brittleness and dry frizzy hair. I am not fond of the way that it smells. I can’t really describe it, but it’s not unbearable. It is said that it “soothes and detangles” and it “moisturizes and protects”. In my opinion, based on my hair type, it does exactly that. I do not have any complaints at all about this product.

Elasta QP Crème Conditioning Shampoo: This is for “dry and damaged hair”, “adds maximum moisture”, and “ leaves the hair manageable”. Again, my hair used to be constantly dry no matter what I would do to it. It was brittle and constantly breaking. This products has done wonders for my hair. It adds the proper balance of moisture to my hair without over powering it. It has a clean smell. LOL. I know it sounds weird but that is the only way I can describe it.

Aphogee Essential Oils for Hair: I just started using this product a couple of weeks ago. It had to grow on me. I really wasn’t to found of it in the beginning. The reason for this is because I felt that it left my hair to oily. Of course, that was my fault. I applied entirely too much. Yike!!! But after trial and error it has grown on me. I started out by adding this product to my home made deep conditioner (I’ll blog on that on a later entry) and I found that it really didn’t mix well with the other products and it made my hair fell heavy. So, I decided to just follow the instructions on the bottle (Yaayyy Me!!!) and apply it after I freshly shampooed my hair. I only needed a couple of drops. I would massage it into my scalp and let it sit for about 5 minutes and then rinse it out! OMG!! The wonders of this little bottle. I could just kiss it right now because I absolutely love it. I have days when I am lazy and I really don’t feel like touching my hair at all. No moisturizing and sealing no nothing! And this little product keeps my hair brittle free. Two Thumbs up for this!

VO5 Clarifying Shampoo in Kiwi Lime Squeeze: I only use this product once a month. It is used to remove the product build up in my hair. That’s all I have to say about it. It explains itself.
So yea, I know this is a kind of long entry, but I wanted to share with you a couple of the products that I used on my hair that I am extremely happy with. Being on a healthy hair journey is very hard. It takes a lot of work and determination. I’ve been doing for 9 months and I have seen results. There have been many days when I just say forget it! Pass me the flat iron and the curling iron and let me venture back to my old ways, but then I stop and I look at how far I have come.

Happy Hair Care Ladies!!! Pink Kisses!

Maycheer Color Song Soft Eye Shadow Palette Review

2011-06-29T18:02:00.002-04:00

Recently I placed an order on Ebay for Maycheer 28 color Palette. I've never heard of the company before. What peeked my interest was when I was watching a YouTube video and someone mentioned that they really liked the color pay off. So I decided to look it up and when I saw that is was only $9.99 including the shipping I was all for it. This palette actually came from Hong Kong and was totally worth it.

First, the packaging is awesome!!! I love the simple yet elegant design. It really caught my attention when I opened it. The palette itself looks exactly like the box that it came in. Once I opened it I could tell that all the colors are shimmery colors. Perfect for Spring/Summer looks or just a touch of color. I did do a light pink smokey eye with it, but the flash was to bright and I didn't like how the pics came out. So, I will do another look and post a pic. Ok, back on topic. The color payoff is simply awesome. There isn't any fall out as well. When applying you do not need to have a lot of product on your brushes. You can also apply these shadows wet. I have nothing but great reviews for this palette. I am definitely a satisfied customer.

Pink Kisses! Muah!

Skin Care

2011-06-20T16:53:00.000-04:00

I've been asked several times what I use on my face to because I have really clear skin. First, allow me to say this. The best thing ever is WATER!!!! Drink lots of H2O. I loooooove this stuff. Water hydrates and keep your skin soft and supple. Now besides the water, I use a product called Purity by Philosphy.

This product is some what expensive. For a 8 fl ox bottle its $20. Yes, a WHOLE $20. I know, I know. But honestly its worth it. I 've had this bottle since Janurary and it is almost July and I am on half a bottle. A little goes a long way. It has a light scent and it is very refreshing. The other product that I use three times a week is by St. Ives called Apricot scrub.

This retails for about $3 bucks. It says that it prevents blackheads and pimples. Honestly, when I started using the product in the beginning I got like 3 pimples and I was ready to throw it out the window. That no longer happens to me. Thank goodness. The last product i use is a moisturizer by Yes to Tomatoes. Its called Facial Hydrating Lotion. This is cor combination to oily skin. I love this stuff!!! And it has a light smell!!! This is totally awesome. I'm not sure of the retail price because I purchased this from Ross. Two thumbs up for Ross. I love that place as well ^_^.

Now, as far as my routine goes I honestly do not have one. I wash my face whenever I am in the shower. I dont like routines. There have been times when I forget to wash my face and I don't panic. I don't know if this will really help but this is what I use. This may not work for you. Again if you drink lots and lots and lots of water that is the best skin care product available.

Pink Kisses to All until next time

Arching Eyebrows

2011-06-02T00:06:00.000-04:00

I decided to make this entry about how I arch my eyebrows. I used to pay anywhere between $7-10 buck-a-roos just to get them waxed or plucked. I did this sometimes twice a month! That's $14-20 a month that I could be saving. So I decided that I would learn to arch them myself. I did some research (YT of course) and a little reading and I combined them both and I learned. So today, I will share with you what I use to arch my eyebrows.

So here is a list of things I use:

white eyeliner
spoolie
tweezers
scissors
noxema eyebrow archer
alcohol
cotton balls
mirror

With the white eyeliner I sketch out the shape how I would like my eyebrows to look. I learned this from reading a book written by Imani. I can't remember the name of it right now, but if you would really like to know, leave me a comment and I will definitely look it up for you. Anyhoo, everything that was left outside of the white line is what I remove.

I first start with my spoolie and I cut brush the hairs above my brow in the direction I would like them to go. After that I then take my scissors and I begin to cut all of the hairs that are above the white line. Once that is done, I spray a little alcohol on a cotton and I will wipe away any stray hairs. From that point I use my nozema eyebrow archer ( i like this brand because they are smaller and easier to manage) and i SLOWY shave the the remaining hairs from outside the white line (ha ha kind of like a safety zone if you think about it). Once this is done, I place more alcohol on a clean cotton ball (boo to germs) and I wipe the remaining stray hairs away. The last and final step is looking carefully for any hairs that I may have missed. This is the part that I dislike because I have to pluck them! Ouchie!!!! After the last and final check I am all done and looking as if I just left the salon! And for half the price!!! Wooo hoooo!!!!

Hope you all enjoy the read. Pink Kisses. Muah

My 1st Youtube Video

2011-05-30T22:44:00.000-04:00

Essie Vs the other Brands

2011-05-30T12:24:00.000-04:00

The other day night I was a little bit bored and I decided to polish my nails. So, I walk in my beauty room to decide what color to use. A couple of days ago i purchased from CVS a couple of Essie Brand nail polishes because the color really caught my attention. So i decided to open it up and give it a try.

OMG!!!!! was I in for a surprise. I wasn't expecting it to apply so smoothly and dry as fast! I am in love with this brand on the 1st try. See, what I have been using before was NYC, Wet N Wild and L.A. Colors (being chic for cheap). I can definitely tell the difference in the brands. Maybe, just maybe, the price does matter with this. Essie was about $8 and I really didn't want to pay that amount for it, but of course I argued with myself and I did (WTG!!!). As far as the other brands they range between $1.00-$1.99.

Sooooo... what's the difference you ask? A whole LOT!!!! LOL. With the Essie Brand the Nail polish was much thicker and easier to apply. I only needed one coat, but I applied 2 coats out of habit. Essie applied so smoothly and it dried super fast! I was in utter shock! ( I am holding the bottle and blowing kisses at it) . With NYC Brand, it's to watery! I have to really wipe as much of the polish off the brush before I apply it to my nails. I also have to apply about 2-3 coats to get the color payoff that I am really looking for. The bottle says quick dry, but that is a quick lie! SMH!!! The same applies for Wet N Wild. Now with L.A. Colors, my only complaint would be that the polish chips super fast. The drying time is ok and the color pay off is great. I only need about 2 coats.

I am still amazed with Essie. I feel like I just have found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Hope you guys enjoy the read!

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Now we play the waiting game. I’m so excited to check the mail everyday to see if my purchases came in. It’s something about getting a package in the mail that makes me go bonkers.

I’m going to list the items I ordered and as they come in I’ll post a pic of it. Once everything is in I will do a Ebay haul video.

© MAC Teal Pigment

© MAC Lavender Pigment

© 120 palette

© MAC Stars and Rockets Eye Shadow

© Lashes

© 3 pair of Earrings

© 4 Single Mac Shadows (Ego, Gesso, Juxt, and Mulch)

I swatched them to see if they were chalky and to my surprise they were not. Non chalky, pigmented, and a duplicate! Ooooo yeaaaaaa!!! I'm loving it. That's the reason I gave it 8 out of 10 kisses. Check out the pics below.

Super Excited!!!!

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