I'M SO BEAT: CONFESSIONS OF A MAKE-UP ADDICT

Blog Sale September 2013

2013-09-23T05:55:00.000-07:00

Hello Beauty Junkies,

Shhhhhhhhh Guess what.... I'm having a blog sale. I am parting with some new and gently used beauty products.

TERMS OF SALE

(Reasonable offers will gladly be accepted!)

Positive Feedback on eBay and MUA

Minimum Purchase: $10 (All prices are listed in USD)

Shipping: Flat $4 fee for all orders. This covers all shipping materials, the cost of shipping, and invoicing fees. I'll offer free shipping on orders over $40. Payment within 24 hours upon invoice, otherwise item will be passed on. Items will be shipped within 48 hours of payment clearance. Shipment to the US only. Tracking and DC will be sent after shipment. Insurance is an extra charge of $2 and is optional.

How to order: Simply email me the list of items you'd like to my email at sxydyamond@me.com with "Blog Sale" as the subject. Items are available on a first come, first serve basis. I will update the sale page as frequently as I can. All payments will be accepted via Paypal. After I receive your order, I will invoice you.

Item condition: All items are gently used unless otherwise noted. All used items will be cleaned and sanitized before shipment. Please note that I am not responsible for items that break or are lost during the shipping process, although I will do my best to ensure that doesn't happen. No returns or refunds offered--please ask any questions or look up swatches on items you're unsure of prior to purchasing them.

Questions/Concerns: Email me at the email address above for more information on any of the products. I'm willing to offer extra photos, descriptions, and swatches if you request them! :) I will do my best to make my customers happy so please let me know if you have ANY questions or concerns.

Swap: The only items I would be interested in swapping for is MAC spiced Chocolate Quad or MAC Ripe Peach Ombre Blush!

Now on to the items.....

BN Mac Marilyn Monroe lipsticks $30 each

Pure Zen

Charmed I'm Sure

Deeply Adored

Love Goddess

Scarlet Ibis (swatched 1X $25)

NARS Duos (Left is cream and right is powder) $25 each

(Both swatched 1x)

Burn It Blue

Mediterranee

~~LE MAC Lip Pencils $25 (BN)~~

~~Grape~~

~~BBQ~~

~~ELF Disney Villians lookbook~~

~~$8 each or all 3 for $18~~

~~MUFE Magnetic Palettes $10 each (2)~~

BN (one has a few scratches in bottom but never used)

MAC BN LE Lipsticks $30 each

Riri Woo

Riri Boy

Heaux

Pink Pigeon

Rocker

Ronnie Red

Daddy's Little Girl

Strawberry Malt (lip glass)

~~MUFE Fan Brush $20 BN~~

Chanel Rouge Allure Laqure in Dragon #75 (tester, same size as original)

$100 OBO

UD Vice 1 (few colors swatched) $80

NARS Danmari Palette (Swatched 2x) $120 OBO

OK I'm done... Happy shopping!

Sxydyamond

Sexydiamond712 Youtube and Blog Giveaway!!!

2013-02-10T23:19:00.000-08:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

OMG, I'm so excited to be doing this, I can hardly contain myself. I'm doing my 300 YouTube subscriber GIVEAWAY!

The giveaway is my way of saying thanks for all your support in my channel and my blog. This is truly a labor of love for me and I am thankful to all that enjoy the work I do.

The frist prize is a Limited edition Lime Crime Mirror, 1 Permanent MAC Lipstick and 1 Permanent MAC Eye shadow. Second prize is a 1 Permanent MAC Lipstick and 1 Permanent MAC Eye shadow.

Lime Crime Fairytale Mirror

Rules for this giveaway:
1) Be a subscriber to this channel, Sexydiamond712.
2) Give this video a thumbs up.
3)Use the Punch Tab for extra entries...

4) Follow my Facebook page and youtube. I will be announcing the winners on there!! If you do not have a Facebook, that is fine, but make sure to check there to see if you are the winner! http://www.facebook.com/imsobeat

Giveaway is open to US Residents only and ends on Feburary 21sh at midnight EST!

Thanks for entering and Good Luck!!!

Until then Stay Beat,

Love Patrice

Happy New Year's and Shopping Adventures

2013-01-24T20:13:00.001-08:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

Happy New Years! How are u doing? I hope all is well.

I am so happy to get this new year started and share my beauty adventures with you all.

I recently went to NYC and had a blast. My sissy poo Rachelle (aka chellz423 on YouTube) is the best and we had a blast.

Here is a video of our adventures...

Don't laugh at us. We are clowns.

I have so much to share via blog and vlog.

I can't wait.

So until then stay beat,

Patrice

Haulin: Black Friday, Blog Sales and more

2012-12-18T18:18:00.001-08:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

Thanks for hanging in there with me.

I'm working on getting more content out in a timely fashion.

But alas I have not one but 2 new videos out...

and

So check me out and comment, rate and subscribe.

I'm on social media and I love to talk and chat...

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/imsobeat Twitter: Sxydyamond Pinterest: Sxydyamond Instagram: Sxydyamond

That is all for now.

I will be back soon!!!! pinky swear.....

Until then Stay Beat,

Wasabi Green Tutorial ....

2012-11-02T09:33:00.000-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

Here is my long awaited tutorial for my Wasabi Green look in the picture below:

Here is the video::

List of Products:

Primer: Nurturing Force Blot Out, Smashbox Dark Spot Corrector Primer and ClearFX Primer

Brows: MAC Brow Pencil in Spiked. Clean up with Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creator in Level 09. Set Brows with Model in a Bottle Eyebrow Sealer.

Eyes: Prime with Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer and Stila Prime Pot in Caramel. OCC Wasabi Pigment (Lid), Magnolia Makeup Khalua (Crease), Magnolia Makeup Buterscotch (brow bone highlight), and Magnolia Makeup Ganache (Outer V) Wing top eye liner with Too Face 3Way Liner Tool in Black, Line water line with Stila Kajal eyeliner in Onyx. Lower lash line smudged with OCC Wasabi Pigment, Magnolia Makeup Khalua), and Magnolia Makeup Ganache. Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara on Lashes

Face: OCC Concealers in R2 and R3 for foundation, blended out with Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. MUFE Full Coverage concealer in 12. Set concealer with Ben Nye Banana Powder. Set the remainder of the face with MAC Careblend Powder in Medium Deep. Contoured and Highlighted with Sleek Contour Kit in Medium. Blush was Illmasaqua in Morale. Cheek Highlight in Estee Lauder Topaz Chameleon.

Lips: Lined lips with NYX lip liner in Cola. Then applied MAC cremesheen lipstick in Pillowtalk and MAC Lipgloss in Star Nova.

Check me out on Social Media

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Ok that is all for now. See you in my next post.

So until then Stay Beat,

Patrice aka Sexy Dyamond

MAC Glamour Daze

2012-10-27T11:42:00.001-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

I hope all is well. I went shopping again I know I have a problem

I have a new video to share.

List of products in the video (and some :

Extra Dimension Eyeshadow ($19.50 U.S. / $22.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
A Natural Flirt= Soft peachy nude
Divine Blue= Mid-tone aqua
Ready to Party= Pale lilac
Stylishly Merry= Mid-tone dusty violet
Tall, Dark, & Handsome= Black with pearl

Glamour Daze: Stylishly Merry (left) and Divine Blue (right)...

Fluidline ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Feminine Edge= Pink mauve with dazzle pearl

Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($29.00 U.S. / $34.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Superb= Soft peachy nude with multidimensional shimmer
Whisper of Gilt= Light soft white gold with shimmery sheen

Superb

Lipstick ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Innocence= Soft coral (Frost)
Outrageously Fun= Mid-tone magenta violet (Cremesheen)
Glamourdaze= Mid-tone creamy plum (Cremesheen)
Dramatic Encounter= Deep purple (Amplified)

Glamour Daze lipsticks: Outrageously Fun (left) and Innocence (right)....

Kohl Power Eye Pencil ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Mystery= Intense black with green pearl

Glamour Daze: Mystery kohl pencil

Lip Look Bag / Luxurious Pink ($39.50 U.S. / $47.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Call Me Gorgeous (Cremesheen Glass) Bright fuchsia with gold pearl (Cremesheen)
Lickable (Lipstick) Bright, clean blue pink (Cremesheen)
Great Catch (Lip Pencil) Bright cream fuchsia

For updates and products reviews, check out my vlog at http://www.youtube.com/user/sexydiamond712?feature=mhee

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Until then ladies and gents, stay beat,

Patrice aka Sxy Dyamond

Monster Haul....

2012-10-15T06:08:00.001-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

I hope that all is well. As you all know, I been shopping and here is the video to prove it.

Part 1:

and

Part 2

Ok this is all for now. Check me out on social media...

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Until then stay beat,

Patrice aka Sexy Dyamond

ELF and NYX Haul

2012-09-30T14:59:00.001-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

Im back with 2 new videos to share.

I have a NYX haul to share. I picked up a few products I have been looking at for awhile.

List of Products in the video:

NYX Jumbo Pencil in French Fries
NYX Matte Lipstick in Bloody Mary
NYX Round Lipstick in Opal
NYX Matte Bronzers in Deep and Dark Tan
NYX Curve Felt Tip Eyeliner in Jet Black

Next up is a ELF Villainous Villains Beauty Book Haul.

The Limited Edition Disney Villainous Villains Makeup Book can be found here on http://www.eyeslipsface.com/collections/sets-and-palettes/sets-and-kits/disne... or select Walgreens store

Ok this is all for now. Check me out on social media...

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/imsobeat
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Until then stay beat,

Patrice aka Sexy Dyamond

MAC for Marilyn Monroe Collection

2012-09-29T10:01:00.000-07:00

Hello my Beauty Junkies,

I hope that all is well. I am very excited to show my video off to you. I have been stalking this collection for months and I please to show you what I got. The MAC collection that I am talking about is the MAC for Marilyn Monroe collection.

I can't say I was her biggest fan, but I always admired the fact that she was a plus sized sexy symbol in the 50s and 60s. And the fact that she was a self appointed red lippie queen like myself was icing on the cake. Other reasons to love Marilyn can be read here. This blog post talks about the sisterhood between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. It is an awesome short read.

So I wont continue to ramble. Her is the video

MAC Marilyn Monroe hits MAC stores and counters on October 4th. The collection is sold out online within a few hours.

Here is a list of the products in the video:

MAC Marilyn Monroe Lipstick $16.50

Pure Zen Frosted warm nude (Cremesheen)
Scarlet Ibis Bright orange red (Matte)
Love Goddess Mid-tone pink red (Satin)
Charmed I’m Sure Dark true red (Matte)
Deeply Adored Deep scarlet (Matte)

MAC Marilyn Monroe Large Eye Shadow $21

Silver Screen True silver (Veluxe Pearl)
Showgirl Dark blue grey (Veluxe Pearl)

MAC Lip Pencil $16.50

Beet Vivid reddish-pink
Redd Clearly red
Cherry Vivid bright bluish-red

Ok that is all for now. Find me on the social media world.

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Until then Stay Beat,

Patrice

Makeup Monday : Hauls and Favorites....

2012-08-13T20:33:00.002-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

I hope that this post finds you well. I am super excited to share with you two all new videos I posted.

First up is my June/July Favorites.

Then my MAC. MUFE, and Sephora Haul

OK That is all for now. Be on the lookout for all the new post and reviews I am working on. Don't forget to follow me on all the social media outlets. I love to talk all things makeup!

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Thanks for checking in....

Until then stay beat,

Patrice aka Sxydyamond

Sexydiamond712 Youtube and I'm So Beat Blog Giveaway

2012-06-03T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

OMG, I'm so excited to be doing this, I can hardly contain myself. I'm doing my first ever GIVEAWAY!

The giveaway is my way of saying thanks for all your support in my channel and my blog. This is truly a labor of love for me and I am thankful to all that enjoy the work I do.

The 2 prizes is a goody bags full of some awesome products including MAC LE Eyeshadow in Jealousy Wakes (Blogger's Collection), OCC Lip Tar in Harlot, The Body Shop Bath set, Nail polish and more!

Rules for this giveaway:
1) Be a subscriber to this channel, Sexydiamond712.
2) Give this video a thumbs up.
3)Use the Punch Tab for extra entries...

4) Follow my Facebook page and youtube. I will be announcing the winners on there!! If you do not have a Facebook, that is fine, but make sure to check there to see if you are the winner! http://www.facebook.com/imsobeat

Giveaway is open to US Residents only and ends on June 11th at midnight EST!

Good Luck!!!

Magnolia Makeup Spring and Summer Collection: Big Easy and Indian Summers

2012-05-18T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hello to all my Beauty Junkies,

Welcome back! I have have been keeping busy traveling to IMATS and The Makeup Show and I have tons of stuff to share with you over the next couple weeks.

Today I will be sharing my Magnolia Makeup Haul from the Makeup Show. I was super excited to see Tia and Niala manning the booth. Another reason I was excited to see them is because I knew that they had the new summer collection with them. I bought the 2 latest collections and I have one more I'm interested in (Neutral Ground 2). So without further ado, on to the swatches.

Indian Summer Collection

The 2012 summer collection is chocked full of shimmery goodness. There are no mattes in this collection. Just unadulterated shimmer and shine. All of the swatches are done with no base or primer.

Big Chief is a beautiful mid tone blue base with light blue shimmer.

Brass Band is a copper based pigment with champagne shimmer.

Second Line is a deep purple base with lilac pink shimmer.

Le Bon Temps (love the name! I suspect this is an ode to True Blood) is a emerald green base with a light gold shimmer.

Buck Jump is a duo chrome pigment that combines light pink and light purple sheen. It is an awesome color that I can't wait to play with!

Plumes is a light green color with a light gold sheen.

Funky Liza is my top pick for the collection. This is a light gold beige duo chrome with a green sheen. OMG the picture does not do it justice.

Big Easy Collection

This spring collection had a mixture of 4 mattes and 3 shimmers. I love the bold deep colors in this collection.

The namesake of the collection (Big Easy) is a pink and copper shimmers.

Ponchatoula is a deep fuchsia matte pink shade.

Sassafras is a grass green base with true gold shimmers. Creole Mustard is a deep rich true mustard yellow color. This is an interesting color and I can't wait to incorporate it into my collection.

Bywater is a very nice periwinkle color with a pearl sheen. My favorite of the collection.

Regal is a deep blue based purple.

Tchoupitoulas is a deep green-blue color. This would be a great alternative to the using black to deepen the crease.

As you can see, Tia and Niala outdid themselves with these two collections. I have never been disappointed in a Magnolia pigment and I truly feel I never will. To get this type of pigmentation without the use of a base is almost on heard of. Some of the big name major brands can compare to this independent company's work. It is unbelievable. I stan for Magnolia Makeup and I'm not ashamed!

If you are interested in purchasing these awesome pigments, go to http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/ or check out there FB http://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaMakeup

For more on my haul of Makeup Show goodies check the video below.

OK That is all for now. Be on the lookout for all the Don't forget to follow me on all the social media outlets. I love to talk all things makeup!

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Thanks for checking in....

Until then stay beat,

Patrice aka Sxydyamond

Makeup Mondays: Milani Romantic Eyes Tutorial

2012-05-07T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,
How are you guys doing? Hope all is well. I am back with another tutorial for you.

Here is a list of the products I used:

Primer: Clear FX Primer

Brows: NYX Brow pencil in Dark Brown. Clean up with MAC Concealer in NC45. Set Brows with MUFE Brow Gel.

Eyes: Prime with Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer and Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Pink . Milani Romantic Eyes pink shade (Lid), black shade (Crease), silver shade (brow bone highlight), and MAC Twinks (Outer V) Wing top eye liner with Loreal Telescopic eyeliner in Carbon black, Line water line with Stila Kajal eyeliner in Onyx.

Face: MAC MatchMaster foundation in 7.0 applied with a Beauty Blender Sponge MUFE Full Coverage concealer in 12. Set concealer with Ben Nye Banana Powder. Set the remainder of the face with MAC Careblend Powder in Medium Deep.

Lips: Milani Color Brilliance liner in purple, NYX Round Lipstick in Lip Du Jour, and Milani Glitzy Gloss in First Class.

Here is the video:

That is all for now. So, please be on the look out for upcoming reviews and favs post and videos.

Don forget to hit me up on social media, I love to mingle:

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Until then stay beat,

Patrice

Orange and Sometimes Nude Tutorial

2012-05-04T07:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Beauty Junkies,

I'm back again with another tutorial. It's called Orange and sometimes Nude. The look features a nude eye and a bright orange lip. I had so much fun with this look and I hope you enjoy.

Here is a list of the products I used:

Primer: MAC Prep and Prime Skin Smoother

Brows: Mary Kay Brow Pencil in Brunette. Clean up with Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creator in Level 09. Set Brows with MUFE Brow Gel.

Eyes: Prime with Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer and MAC Paint Pot in Indianwood. MAC Satin Taupe (Lid), MAC Saddle (Crease), MAC All That Glitter (brow bone highlight), and MAC Twinks (Outer V) Wing top eye liner with Inglot gel liner #77, Line water line with NYX Pure White set with a whit eyeshadow from the Manly 120 palette. Lower lash line smudged with Stila Kajal eyeliner in Onyx. Ardell Lashes #308.

Lips: Lined lips with Jaguar Cosmetic lip liner in 119 (red), filled it in with the Sephora and Pantone Tangerine Tango liner. Then applied Sephora and Pantone Tangerine Tango lipstick and Sephora and Pantone Tangerine lip gloss Finished the lips with a dab of MAC Follow your Fancy and Rose pigments popped in the center.

Here is the video:

That is all for now. So, please be on the look out for upcoming reviews and favs post and videos.

Don forget to hit me up on social media:

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Until then stay beat,

Patrice

Cobra Envy Tutorial

2012-04-29T21:15:00.001-07:00

Hey Makeup Junkies,

I'm back again with another tutorial. This look is a green smoky look with nude lips. I hope you enjoy.

Here is a list of the products I used:

Primer: CoverFx Clear and Prep. MAC Prep and Prime Skin Smoother in the T zone

Brows: Mary Kay Brow Pencil in Brunette. Clean up with Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creater in Level 09. Set Brows with MUFE Brow Gel.

Eyes: Prime with NYX HD eyeshadow primer and Maybelline Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald. UD Naked Eye Shadow (brow bone highlight), Magnolia Makeup pigment in Envy, UD Book of Shadows IV Bender eyeshadow (crease), UD Book of Shadows IV Cobra eyeshadow (outer V). Wing top eye liner with Inglot gel liner #77, Line water line with Stila Kajal eyeliner in Oynx. Miss Adoro Lashes #427

Face: MAC MatchMaster foundation in 7.0 (done off camera), MUFE Full Coverage concealer in 12. Set concealer with Ben Nye Banana Powder. Set the remainder of the face with MAC Careblend Powder in Medium Deep.

Lips: MAC Cork lip liner, MAC Peachstock lipstick, and MAC Resort Life lip Gelee

That is all for now. So,please be on the look out for upcoming reviews and favs post and videos.

Until then stay beat,

Patrice

IMATS 2012: My first haul video...

2012-04-17T11:42:00.002-07:00

Hello Beauty Junkies,

It's Patrice. I know it been awhile but I got super busy. I'm back now and have tons of info to share with you guys

Here is my latest video from my first IMATS NYC.

Part 1

Part 2

That is all for now. Please be on the look out for upcoming reviews, favs post and videos.

Until then stay beat,

Patrice

All My Purple Life Tutorial

2012-03-27T11:11:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest video...

enjoy!!!!!

Magnolia Makeup Storefront Visit

2012-03-01T08:04:00.002-08:00

Hello Beauty Junkies,

I would like to apologize for being away so long. I have been working, traveling and researching tons of beauty products. But fear not, I'm back and ready to share my love of beauty with you and the world.

I recently took a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Two good friends of mine are getting married (Congrats to Robert and Christy) and invited me and 13 other people to celebrate their future union (read: Bachelor/Bachlorette Party on Bourbon Street. Yes, be super jealous...). I was excited to go and even more excited once I got news that the Magnolia Makeup Company was opening a storefront right before I was scheduled visit the Big Easy.

Tia, and Niala, Magnolia Makeup Founders

With so many of us there, It was easy for me to slip away for a few hours to travel a few miles to go visit the store front. I hoped in a cab and headed over to 612 Julia Street bubbling over with anticipation. As I approached the door, I was surprised to see both Tia and Niala, who are the founders of Magnolia Makeup, sitting there. After a brief introductions (Niala recognized my name from my many orders and comments of FB), We were off to discussions in the world of makeup and surveying the shop.

Blush, Foundation and Glitter displays

OMG, I had died and gone to pigment heaven! The store was awesome. Everything that I had freted and drooled over online was availible for me to see and swatch until my hearts content. But the bonus was have Tia and Niala there to walk me through the stories of making the colors, best uses, and colors combinations. They also told me about the plans for makeup classes and artisty services in their beautiful new studio.

Blush, Lip Fixes and Highlighters

I had an amazing time at the Magnolia Makeup Store and an even better time talking with these sisters. They were super friendly and very helpful. It you haven't seen my original reveiw of the pigments, please click here. If you don't follow my blog, You many not know that I don't own all the pigments, but I have most of them. And I didn't let that stop me from picking up a few that I didn't own and 2 glitters (I know, I need an intervention!)

Here are some more pictures of the displays:

Foundations

Glitters

Pigments!!

Fleur De Fab Collection

Magnolia Makeup will be celebrating their Grand Opening on Staurday, March 3, 2012 at 7pm. If your in town, I highly suggest you check it out. The trip will be well worth it. But rest assured if your not in town, you can always order online. All I can really say is run, don't walk to the nearest computer and visit them at http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/. If you don't believe me, just order a few and check the quality for yourself. I know you will be more than pleasantly surprised.

That is all for now. Please be on the look out for upcoming reviews and favs post and videos.

Until then stay beat,

Patrice

Magnolia Makeup Pigment Review and Swatches

2012-01-03T10:09:00.000-08:00

Hello Beauty Junkies,

It's review time again and this time I'm here to review Magnolia Makeup pigments and glitters (blog coming on blushes). I have been literally busting at the seams to finally publish this blog and review these products. But, I had to keep pushing it back further and further because I kept ordering more products! So in true makeup addict fashion, I have made 4 orders, and I still think that I have more items I want. So enough about my addition and let's get to the review.

Some months ago, I was watching some YouTube videos from Ebony at Coloured Beautiful, Tina at The Fancy Faced and other various beauty gurus and I kept hearing this buzz about Magnolia Makeup pigments. I started to go some research to find out what they were all about. Magnolia makeup is an independent makeup company started by two sisters, Tia and Niala, from New Orleans, La who are both freelance MUA. They started the company a few years ago to specialized bright vivid pigments for WOC and boy did they get it right.

Magnolia pigments in Hydrate, Fire Water, Mystique and Fleur de Fab

Can I say that these pigments are amazingly awesome and then some?!?!?!?! The colors options and payoff of this pigments and glitters are simply stunning. After making the decision to purchase some of the pigment, I discovered that they would be having a Black Friday Sale, where all of the pigments and glitters would be 50% off or $5 each. So in true makeup addict fashion, I bought a powder foundation, 16 pigments and 3 glitters. I got the pigment a few days later. I rushed home, ripped open the package and got to swatching. I almost fainted. These pigments are the truth and the light. I was so impressed, bought 9 pigments more, that I originally had question marks on.

I was testing and loving my pigments and glitters and almost ready to go my review. Then Magnolia makeup released the Fleur de Fab collections and I knew I had to have it. Now, it was Christmas and I would have been irresponsible for me to not buy gifts to buy makeup so I decided to wait awhile. I was on there facebook page and saw that they were having an After Christmas sale, similar to the Black Friday sale. I took the opportunity to pick up 7 pigment from the new collection and 8 others. So I know what you are thinking. Where are the swatches already?

Here are the swatches of the pigment that I have so far (all swatched WITHOUT primer)....

I have a few more to swatch and add to this post later (4th order didn't arrive in time to make this post).

I can't say enough good things about this product and this company. They shipped my order quickly and and I have received them in a few days. The customer service was awesome when Patrice put the wrong address in paypal (silly me). They responded quickly and it didn't delay the shipping process.

All I can really say is run, don't walk to the nearest computer and visit them at http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/. If you don't believe me, just order a few and check the quality for yourself. I know you will be more than pleasantly surprised.

Until then stay beat,

Patrice

November and December Skincare Favs!!!!..... The Best of Beauty According to Patrice

2011-12-05T13:25:00.001-08:00

Hello Beauty Junkies,

Happy New Year's beauty lovers. I hope the new year is starting off right. It's that time again..... Beauty favs!!!! I have had an exciting 2 months in skincare and some awesome things to share.

So with out further ado, on to the madness...

SKINCARE

Clarsonic Mia in Berry
Dr. Dennis Gross Step 1 & Step 2 Extra Strength Alpha Beta® Peel Treatments
Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel
Shiseido 1 2 3 Pureness Oil Control Skincare Set

These four amigos have been my skins saving grace. My Clarsonic is the bomb.com. I got it during Sepora's friends and family sale. I use it twice a day, for one minute on my face and one on my neck and décolletage (yeah, I used a fancy french word). I have been loving my skin. My clarsonic has a deep pore head that has been working miracles. I have noticed a significant pore reduction, more even skine tone and alot less acne.

As far as cleansers go, I am always changing cleasers because I do believe that my face get used to one product and it stops being effective. In November, I had been constantly reaching for the Borsica cleanser. Using it in conjunction with my clarsonic, left my skin feeling super clean and removed makeup well. I did notice a little drying but I could live with it. However, in December, I decided to switched to the Shiseido Oil Control Skincare set. OMG I'm in love! This foaming cleaser cleans without drying and makes your face feel like new. The ph balance toner hydrates your face without the burn of most toners. The mattfiying oil-free mositrizer has a serum like consistancy, and feel great on the face. Now, I have tried alot of 3 step systems, but I am most impressed with this one. They seem to work well together and are super gentle on the face.

The Box

The cleanser, toner and moistrizer...

Now Dr. Dennis Gross Step 1 and Step 2 Extra Strength Alpha Beta Peel treatments have been the most impressived with over the past 2 months. This treament claims to be "especially suited for stubborn skin conditions that have not responded favorably to other anti-aging treatments, this peel diminishes fine lines, reduces pores, and treats breakouts. Regular use can visibly improve dark spots and skin tone."

An indepent study reports that:

- 70% of women tested noticed a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- 100% of women tested reported an improvement in skin texture and tone
- 100% of women tested noticed an improvement in skin radiance and glow
- 95% of women reported that they would recommend the products to a friend or family member
- 85% of women tested reported that they were likely to purchase more products from the line

The individual packages

As for my expereience with it, I have been most impressed with the reduction in pore size, treatment of my acne, and the best of all improvement of the dark spots. I first recerives 5 treatments free with my clasonic. I used one day randomly and notice that my skin look and felt better. I had not read the package properly to see that it was a daily treatment, so I waited a few days and tried it again. I woke up washed my face and saw an improvement. After I used up the treatment I had, I ran to the store and got some more. I have been using them 2-3 times a week since then and my face had never looked better. I can barely see any of the old dark marks that bothered me so much in the past. The are so light that my sheer foundation can cover them. I no longer have to spend so much time blending concealer over the multiple spots all over my face. I now can just hit my under eye area and go. I also enjoy the face that if I have a random breakout, I can just complete a treatment and notice an significant improvement the next morning.

Ingredients

Directions

I am super excited with my skin care finds and I hope to have found my HG (holy grail) products for my sensitive, acne-prone, and super oily skin.

Until next time stay beat,

Patrice

The Naked Palette 2 is coming....

2011-11-30T09:39:00.001-08:00

***clutching pearls****

Hello Beauty Junkies,

I'm about to fall out with happiness. My favorite neutral palette is coming out with a second installment. My soul screams yes and I'm too excited.

Urban Decay Naked 2 palette come out on 12/1/2011 and I will be online to get it. They have been teasing us with pictures on facebook and twitter for the past few days. Pinch of Pretty confirmed it existence on 11/18.

I will be online tonight waiting in anticipation.

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

Patrice....

Youtube Debut!!! Sephora Friends Family Haul 2011

2011-11-11T11:59:00.001-08:00

My Haul... Hope you enjoy!

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October Favs!!!!..... The Best of Beauty According to Patrice

2011-11-02T07:47:00.000-07:00

Hello Beauty Junkies,

Love, Hugs and Kisses to all of my beauty junkies out there. Can you believe it is November already? Time is surely flying and it's getting colder as we speak. But never fear, I have my makeup to keep me warm. I have had so much fun this month with makeup that I wanted to share my favorites with you today.

So without further ado, lets get to it:

Face

I am not a foundation kind of girl. I prefer concealer and powder as my foundation choice. This month my favorite powder and concealer is

Makeup forever Full coverage concealer in color 12 works great for my under eye circle and acne scars. Covers everything with one applications and no need to build the coverage. I have been using this tube everyday for 4 months and still have plenty left because a little goes along way.

MAC Careblend pressed powder in Medium Dark is a great powder to set the concealer, the color is great and control the oil like a champ. I have no complaints about it.

Eyes

I love to play up the eyes. So its a no brainer that I have a lot of faves in this section
.

Urban Decay Hi Performance Revolution eyelash curler (yeah it's a mouthful). This cageless design on the curler allows me to get the end lashes curled with no crimping.
Benefits They're Real Mascara has made me fall in love with my lashes all over again. This mascara make my long full lashes look amazing. I love the brush and spike ball at the end allow me to define my end lashes like a pro.
Milani Infinite Eye Liner in Everlast is the longest wearing liquid eyeliner at the drug store. This is truly a 24 hour liner and only comes off with a good makeup remover. Love the brush.
MUFE Brow Seal is excellent a laying down my unruly eyebrows and sets my powder or pencil when I want extra definition.
Milani Liquif'eye eyeliner and Stila Eye Kohl are the best waterline eyeliners on the market and I have the worst runny eyes.

I love, love, love my Inglot 20 pan freedom palette. Excellent pigmentation and price ($4-7per shadow)
Urban Decay Naked Palette is super great for neutral looks. Beauty Must Have period.
Mary Kay Eye Makeup remover is the best in the business at removing the toughest, longest wearing eyeliners and shadows. Gentle on the eyes and no burn what so ever. Can't live without this.....

Cheeks

These two Milani Baked Blushes in Red Vino and Fantastico Mauve are excellent. Amazing color payoff and great color selection.

Lips

EOS lip balm is great for keeping your lips smooth and condition year around, especially now that the weather is getting colder. Lemon is my favorite flavor.

My favorite lipgloss and lipstick combo for October has been Illamasqua lipstick in Underworld and Illamasqua lipgloss in Tantrum. Now these two were instant favorites. The fateful day that i say these in Sephora was amazing. I walked around for more than an hour trying to talk myself out of buying them. I left the store without them and I haunted me for weeks.

I ran back and had to make them mine. Now I
wear them all the time.

Milani Lip Flash in PhotoFlash saved my Halloween makeup by serving as an eyeshadow base and lipstick. Highly pigmented and full of shimmer, perfect for nights out and playing dress up (wink, wink).

Brushes

MAC 226, MAC 227 and Enkore/Crown Contour Blush are brushes I use everyday. The MAC

is an excellent tapered blending brush that lets me place serious details in my crease for a defined, dramatic looks. The MAC 227 is great for setting my under eye concealer with powder and packing shadow on the lid. The contour brush is my absolute fav for applying blush to the apples of my cheek and contouring the hallows of my cheeks.

Fragrances

Aquolina's Pink Sugar, Viktor and Rolf's FlowerBomb and Rihanna's Reb'L Fleur

Aquolina's Pink Sugar is all time favorite. It smells of sweet things and baked goods. It has notes Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Raspberry, Fig Leaves, Lily of the Valley, Licorice, Strawberry, Red Fruit, Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Wood, and Powder.

Viktor and Rolf's Flowerbomb is my favorite date night/nightclub perfume. It is a sexy fragrance that last all day. It has notes of Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, Ballerina Freesia,and Patchouli.

Rihanna's Reb'l Fleur is a spicy fragrance that surprised me alot because I hate Rihanna. But the fragrane is on point it had notes of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber, and Musk.

Wooo ok... I am all done.

I have covered all my favorites for the month of October. I hope that this list help you. If you need or want a more in-depth review of something please leave a comment below and I would be more than happy to oblige.

As always, Rate, comment, subscribe and share. Also stay tuned for Halloween Makeup, Drugstore favorites and Sephora friends and family haul post.

Until then stay beat,

Patrice

Beyonce's "Countdown" Inspired Look...

2011-10-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

Hello Makeup Junkies,

So I usually don't do celebrity looks but my friend and fellow blogger/vlogger Jasi Baker (http://www.letmetalkmyish.com) posted a video of her doing Beyonce's :Countdown Look.

I was really inspired by her work and I wanted to try another look from the video. It is similar yellow cat eye but a little different. Here is her look:

and this is the look I did:

Please ignore the brows!!!!!! lol

List of the products used:

Eyeshadow Base: NYX eyeshadow base in White
Brow Highlight : Giella Eye M Glam
Crease Color: MAC Sparkle Neely, Sparkle! (brown), Inglot 391 (matte black)
Lid Color: Ingot Rainbow 103R (yellow)
Eyeliner

(for cut crease and waterline): Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Onyx

Top line and wing: Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liner in Everlast (black)

Let me know what you think of my look and what looks you may want me to recreate....

Until then stay beat,

Patrice

P.S. Best of the drug store post coming up next.....

MAC & Miss Piggy Collection debuts Nov. 14th

2011-10-21T08:30:00.000-07:00

OMG I'm so excited about this collection. Miss Piggy is my all time favorite Muppet. I will debut online only on Nov 14th, 2011. Ladies and Gents start you engine. Thank to Temptalia for the info.

Miss Piggy in Couture Rocker Chic...

Miss Piggy Pink Mid-tone blue-pink (Frost) (Limited Edition) $15

Penultimate Liner Rapidblack $17.50 & #36 Lash $15