I forgot to add that I exfoliated and moisturized my lips prior to my foundation application.

Cabaret Lip Liner
MAC Russian Red, but for a deeper red try MAC Diva
OCC Lip Tar in Vintage (deep red, wine, and burgundy lip glosses by NYX and Wet N Wild work great as well.
Mehron Metallic Powder #129 Gold (you can also use gold pigments from MAC or NYX)

Eyes
UDPP
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
MAC Yogurt Eyeshadow
MAC Handwritten Eyeshadow
MAC Corduroy Eyeshadow
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara

Cheeks
MAC Blunt
MAC Trace Gold

Foundation
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
MAC Studio Tech
MUFE Super Loose Matte

Disclosure: The video was sponsored by Universal Pictures, all products used was purchased by myself.
Florence + the Machine “Breath of Life” and film snippets was used with permission

Disclosure:  This is a compensated post and the opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Addicted to All things Pretty.

We all know about the awesomeness of MUFE but when it comes to summer waterproof makeup they reign supreme!  They’ve slowly but surely been releasing products for the Aqua series, with the latest addition to the collection is Aqua Shadow.  Described as

intensely pigmented, waterproof formula provides immediate, rich color that will not smudge, crease, or fade. Created with silica powder, its ultra creamy texture glides effortlessly on the eyelid and blends easily for an even result. Incredibly simple to use, Aqua Shadow quickly creates a multitude of dynamic and colorful looks.

I gave Aqua Shadow an 18-hour test smudged on my lid and on my waterline.  It was perfect!  The formula is smooth but not too smooth that you can’t work with it or need to keep it in the freezer.  Towards the end of the 18-hour test it was blotchy and a small amount was under my eye.  But again, that was at the very end of testing it all day, so it held up very well and the color was still vibrant.  But I don’t expect it to hold up alone over the course of the day.

The color range has 12 colors with a blend of mattes and pearl finishes.  But I do have 1 major complaint; the functionality of the packaging is just bad because it’s too big to fit in my jumbo sharpener, so I have to go search high & low for a sharpener, which may or may not be worth it.

6E – navy blue with a tint of green teal (matte)

30E – pink beige (pearl)

Where to buy:  Make Up For Ever and Sephora

Price: $20.00 (0.14 oz)

Rating:  B

Look breakdown

Face

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW 40

MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC 45

Sephora Mattifying Foundation as a highlight and to set the concealer Medium 31

MUFE Super Matte Loose Golden Apricot 52

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot

MAC Malt Eyeshadow over the entire lid

MAC Corduroy Eyeshadow outer lid

MAC Handwritten Eyeshadow in the crease

Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara

Cheeks

MAC Blunt Blush to contour

MAC Raizin Blush

Lips

Too Faced Perfect Nude Lip Liner

Urban Decay Wallflower Lip Junkie Lip Gloss

I bought American Apparel “Neon Coral” along with “Neon Orange” a few weeks ago while at their store location/ warehouse/ factory/ showroom in downtown LA.  I never noticed how massive their range has gotten since I started buying them when they first arrived on the scene a few years ago.

“Neon Coral” is true to color in every way. In my opinion neon shades of coral are overlooked far too often yet look great on all skin-tones; don’t always look for the neon pinks and oranges, step out a bit with a coral or yellow-toned orange.

The formula was great and the consistency was neither too thick nor too thin.  The pigmentation was (dare I say) perfect, especially for a neon.  I only used two coats and there was no need for a white base to make the color pop.

Where to buy:  American Apparel retail stores and website

Price: $6.00

Rating:  A

Totally off topic but have you guys tried the new cherry smoothie at McDonald’s? It isn’t very tasty, I still prefer the berry smoothie at Costco.

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The super trailer for Snow White and The Huntsman had me on the edge of my seat!  It was everything! so creating a look based upon this movie was super difficult.  Of course rich yellow, tarnished, and olive toned gold stood out, but towards the end of the clip you see strong hues of blues, greens, and browns as Snow White and The Huntsman ventured through the forest.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment and tell me what look you would create based upon the trailer.  Good luck gals!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!!

Face

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW 40

MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC 45

Sephora Mattifying Foundation as a highlight and to set the concealer Medium 31

MUFE Super Matte Loose Golden Apricot 52

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC Groundwork Paint Pot as a base

A flesh-toned eyeshadow all over (sorry don’t remember which one I used)

NARS Outremer Eyeshadow over the entire lid

MAC Swiss Chocolate for the crease

MAC Malt as a highlight under the brow

MAC Electric Eel in the inner corners

Red Cherry Lashes (sorry I don’t remember the number but they have a medium density with thick spikes)

Cheeks

MAC Blunt Blush to contour

Lips

MAC Freckletone Lipstick

MAC Wildly Lush Lipglass

This is one of those “yeah you know what? We’re just going to do this again” moments.

Lark Voorhies played Lisa Turtle on Saved by the Bell,  which has been off air for nearly 20 years but she’s still been very active in the industry.  Lark’s been practically ageless for all these years, but this interview has people questioning the overly snatched look.  Could be bad surgery or just a bad makeup job, either one could add years on a gorgeous face.  Even her rich bronze glowing skin is missing an appearance here.  I think it’s bad makeup…looking at the structure of her face she looks the same.  She also has a long history of wearing bad makeup (wrong shade of foundation and application)

You guys make the call.

When Bad Makeup Happens to Good People: Lark Voorhies aka Lisa Turtle

Yes fellow Addicts, I’ve joined Instagram!

If you’ve downloaded the free Instagram app on your iPhone or Android, you can search and follow me using my screen name, Krissy90220.  Though my life is an open book, you’ll rarely see these photos posted anywhere else (including the blog) and I’ve found them to be a lot more personal.  Some of you have asked if it was really me on IG and I didn’t understand why until I started randomly seeing my photos on other people’s pages with no credit given or mention of me (odd I know).  So yes, I am on and my screen name is still the same.

Krissy90220 Instagram

Kim Kardashian’s latest fragrance, True Reflection is now available exclusively online at Lord & Taylor’s website.

An alluring scent that reflects the dynamic, sparkling spirit you embody. A tribute to the intriguing essence that defines you and the eye-opening experiences you have triumphed over, Kim Kardashian brings you True Reflection. The fragrance that embraces every side of you, from your entrancing femininity to your sophisticated glamour, True Reflection mirrors every layer of your captivating, vivacious personality, and tells the story of a woman who’s seen it all and remains as strong as ever. Created to reflect Kim Kardashian’s evolution as a woman, True Reflection is meant to inspire confidence, evoking the wisdom and glamour that can only be attained by experiencing life to the fullest.

“I wanted True Reflection to have a bit of a twist compared to my previous scents,” says Kim. “Gardenia is a constant in all my fragrances, but I wanted this one to be a little more rich and layered, to reflect the experiences I’ve been through and all the different dimensions of my personality.”

Housed in an art deco vessel reminiscent of a diamond, True Reflection’s two-toned bottle encapsulates the scent’s enigmatic, complex notes that embrace the full scope of a woman’s life, marked by its intensity and its hopefulness. Opaque and multifaceted, the bottle shifts seamlessly in the light from a deep, dark tone into a more translucent color – it is as intriguingly luxurious and utterly irresistible as the fragrance it contains.

WHAT IT COSTS: Eau de Parfum Spray 100 ml, $68.00; Eau de Parfum Spray 50 ml, $55.

WHERE TO BUY: www.LordandTaylor.com

• Find out if the piece was even created
• Does the seller has proof of purchase?
• Is the price too low to be true? This could be a tell-tell sign.
• Is it missing the dust cover? Is the cover poorly crafted and made of a combination of paper and material?

The hardware on this particular piece is tarnished and that has nothing to do with wear and tear.  The registered symbol is far too large for this tag and the N in Vouitton is switched over.  Also contrary to belief, not all pieces are made in France; it can produced in the USA, Germany, Spain and Italy.

The double bubble seam, and the logo being all kinds of cut off flipped and introverted is a dead giveaway.  The zipper logo isn’t consistent with this style.

The piping is clearly painted on with thick deep red rubber or glue (and poorly at that)

Once again not normal wear and tear of a real bag and the poorly painted pipping.

More tarnished hardware and the sewn strap isn’t a 5-corner stitching, it’s only 4.

Chipped paint on the flaps of this particular piece.  This fake even has bottom tabs that aren’t sewn.  Look out for blank non-monogrammed tabs and feet where they shouldn’t be.

Look closely but the bottom of this piece is separating.

A closer look of the double bubble seam.  And yes, those are threads busting at the seams.

Stitching is precise and neat the coloring of the tab is as it should be.  It also has the 5-corner stitching.  The material is upside on the other side of the bag because it’s completely folded over and not pieced together.

A better look at proper craftsmanship.

No kind of chipping peeling or random discoloration.

In no way shape or form is this post coming down on anyone who knowingly buys knockoffs me personally I don’t own any fakes, and I wouldn’t buy any either however, different stroke for different folks. My reasons for never ever buying a fake are simple it’s an issue of pride if I’m working hard to buy things I will enjoy I’m going to buy them, and not to mention if I were the purveyor of goods I wouldn’t want my goods and or image tarnished. Word to the wise when buying luxury goods make sure you go straight to the source i.e. the store there’s no way you can go wrong with that.

Photos: @Krissy90220

Milani Powder Eyeshadows

Milani Powder Eyeshadow in Just Perfect, Tickled Pink, Purple Shock, and Shocking Pink

Milani Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie, Olympian Blue, and Just Perfect

Milani Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie, Olympian Blue, Just Perfect, Tickled Pink, Purple Shock, and Shocking Pink

Milani has stepped it all the way up with these new shadows.  Not only have they set a new bar for drug store shadows, but department shadows, and high-end brands as well.  These are how eyeshadows are supposed to be.  Unlike other Milani eyeshadows the new CVS exclusives aren’t part of any other categories, themes, or style set.  They’re simply powder eyeshadows described as super pigmented, easily blendable, crease-proof, silk-like powder eyeshadow.  Playful colors in both matte & pearl finish that can be used as shadow or liner.

These are perfect!  With the exception of “White Lie” I found them all to be really pigmented and smooth, without a whisper of chalkiness.  I also found them to be smooth in texture but dense enough to grab on a brush and not make your heart skip a beat it you drop it on the floor; it won’t crack into a million pieces.

Shocking Pink – vibrant hot pink with strong cool tones (matte)

Purple Shock – warm purple with cool-tone purple (iridescent)

Tickled Pink – warm salon pink with golden pearl (iridescent)

Just Perfect – shimmer teal with jade green pearl (iridescent)

Olympian Blue – vibrant bright blue (matte)

White Lie – bright white (matte)

Release date and locations:  CVS Exclusive, May 2012

Price: $4.49 (0.11 oz/ 3.1 g)

Rating: A+

This is what happens when you want to wear dark nail colors but NEED that pop of neon; you get random nail colors like L’Oréal “After Hours” (navy blue with a touch of indigo), L.A. Girl (now Love & Beauty at Forever 21) “Flushed” (bright peach), neon purple and green Color Club stripers, and China Glaze “Marry A Millionaire” (purple and neon green holographic bar glitter).  Simple. Random. With no ***s given.

I really need to practice applying my polish thick on my left middle finger lol. My bed is so wavy but I’ll take the waves over ridges any day *knocks on wood, that I don’t get ridges next*.

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Summer is a great time of year for reinvigorating your look, whether that’s going out and buying a few new additions to your wardrobe or changing your style altogether. Experimenting with new hairstyles is one of the best ways to bring a new edge to your look without spending too much cash. You don’t need to go to top salon to alter your style, with salon-quality styling equipment available for your own use. This not only saves you money but also gives you the freedom to experiment with as many different looks as you want in the comfort of your own home. If it goes terribly wrong, no worries! Wash it out and try again. If it works perfectly, great! You can do it again whenever you want.
However, if you are experimenting with new styles at home, you need to be sure to use top quality heat styling tools. Otherwise you risk causing serious damage to your hair, with cheap styling equipment often failing to meet adequate safety standards. Straighteners and stylers from ghd already have a great reputation in salons and with celebrities, and although they are an expensive investment, they have consistently been regarded as the best tools on the market.
One ghd styler can replace multiple different cheaper alternatives; with a pair of ghd hair straighteners you can straighten, curl, wave and flick your hair in hundreds of different ways, all with the same tool. This is due to their careful design and optimum temperature, giving whatever style you create great hold and longevity whilst reducing heat damage.
For some great ideas to inspire your summer style, you can view the ghd website and explore their hairstyles guide, gallery, and instructive styling videos. These will help you create your perfect ghd style quickly and easily, in your own bedroom!

Disclosure:  This is a compensated post and the opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Addicted to All things Pretty.

The sun has nothing on you this summer!  Rival its brightness and heat with China Glaze® Summer 2012 collection, Summer Neons.  Featuring 12 new sizzling shades perfect for surf, sand and nightlife, the all new hot hues in China Glaze® Summer Neons include:

• Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer
• Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry
• Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer
• Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink
• Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer
• Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape
• Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer
• Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral
• Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink
• Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue
• I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green
• Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow

Also available 8-piece box collection featuring Under The Boardwalk, Ride The Waves, I’m With The Lifeguard, Sun-Kissed, Orange You Hot?, Surfin’ For Boys, Flirty Tankini and Pink Plumeria.

 China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available as open stock colors and 12-piece counter display.  Individual polishes retail for $7 MSRP and the 8-piece box set retails for $56.  China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in June 2012.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

Click to see bottle pictures *1 is missing, I’m still waiting for it to be sent to me*

Nonetheless get pumped about this collection! Remeber their last neon collection, right?

Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer

 Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry

Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer

Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink

Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer

Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape

Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer

Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral

Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink

Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue

I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green

Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow

Professional Cuticle Softener, Acetone, and Pineapple Cuticle Oil - excuse my messy product drawer lol

Jade Nail Lacquer in "Provocative"

Every now and then you have to go back to products you know and trust and just take a breather from trying and testing.

I went back to regular ol’ nail shop products for at-home manicures.  Nothing fancy, high-priced, and no-fuss; just pure acetone ($3), cuticle softener ($3), and that infamous pineapple cuticle oil ($3) which I’ve always loved.  The acetone probably won’t last longer than a month but I’ll be using this cuticle softener and oil for 3-6 months.  I even used Jade “Provocative” nail lacquer, which is one of the few $1 nail polish brands I love.  A small investment for some simple pleasantries, I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t live near Skylark Nail Supply.  But I’m sure a lot of ladies live near nail supply wholesale stores and just don’t know it.  Start doing some research and get to shopping girls!

Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush

Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush

Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush

Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush

Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush

Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush

Oh Bdellium, how do I love thee; you’ve made me fall in love with cream blush all over again.

I bought the Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Blusher Brush at The Makeup Show LA this year, with the one and only purpose of finding a brush to primarily use for cream blush.  I had been using my MAC 130 Short Duo Fibre Brush and it was giving me too round of a look.  I already have high cheek bones, so this isn’t the look I was going for.  At other times I really had to work with it to soft the look.  I’m lazy and don’t like working too hard.

The Bdellium Tools 965 is the total opposite of what I was using before.  It’s tapered and pretty flat on both sides so you can easily contour the face with it.  The width of the brush is perfect; it isn’t wide and bulky but not too narrowed so it doesn’t give the look of a narrow streak.

The mixed natural fibers are somewhat dense and it has enough firmness to pick up some really thick cream blushes (like Illamasque) without having to dig a hole in the pod of product.  The synthetic fibers are super soft and create a nice even look without much effort.  I’m HOOKED on this brush.  I don’t mind calling it the best brush for cream blush.

Note:  I know you guys want me to point out the fact that bristles on this brush are antibacterial, which is great but it doesn’t really move me.  This brush will more than likely last longer antibacterial properties that the bristles are made with as they dissipate over time. I also keep my brushes clean…sooo yeahhh.

Where to buy:  Bdellium Website (Studio Line)

Price:  Unknown.  It’s out of stock on the website as of right now but I think I paid $10 for it at The Make Show.  Click on the link to check availability.

Rating:  A+