Crystal K

Beauty Haul 2013

2013-12-29T21:43:00.000-06:00

The video above is Part 1 of the two corresponding videos that quickly go over the items I bought.

The video below is Part 2.

So I went to my mams's for the holidays and we went shopping to buy stuff that we do not need! :D

I ended up getting some things that I have wanted for some time now but never got.

Everything is very inexpensive - the makeup - and I'm so happy with the quality of the things that I got!

The first stop was Walmart

Second stop was Walgreens

Third stop was HEB

Fourth stop was Big Lots:

I bought 2 of these Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencils. The shades are 04 Continuous Almond and 01 Eternal White. The price was $3.99. Once it sets, it lasts! On the packaging itself it indicates if the shadow pencil is matte or shimmer. I LOVE THAT because you aren't guessing what type of finish it is! They are sharpenable. There are several shades.... very pretty. These shadow sticks are very smooth, creamy and VERY PIGMENTED!!

I bought 2 of these Jordana Easyliner For Lips Retractable Pencil. the shades are Silver Lilac and Tawny. Silver Lilac is the purply shade shown. I LOVE IT!! I love these lip liners because they are very pigmented and they stay for a very long period of time. The price is $1.99!! Example: I filled lined and filled in my lips with Silver Lilac and applied a lip gloss over. About an hour later the gloss faded and the lip liner was still holding strong. It was a very pretty lip color! It looked like a stain on my lips. Then a few hours later the lip liner finally faded on the "filling" of my lips but I was still left with the lip line!! I couldn't believe that several hours later I still had the lip line.....Lean like a Chola!!

The photo to the left and below show the Maybelline Color Tattoo in the shades 250 Nude Pink, 25 Bad to the Bronze and a frosty blue shade...I'm sorry Big Lots had a security sticker on the top of it and when I tore it off it pulled the top label off as well. Once I get the color I will insert it here. I got the turquoise color at Big Lots for $1.00!!! I couldn't believe it!! Although this color isn't very pigmented it still is pretty and I couldn't pass it up. The other 2 I got from CVS when they had a BOGO 50% off. The Nude Pink is limited
edition and it was the last one so I had to take it. :D It was not an option to leave it behind.
My favorite out of the bunch is the Nude Pink. It is
just like the Mac cream eyeshadow base in Painterly that I have but the Maybelline CT is so much more cheaper and it reeeallly makes the eyeshadow stay on allll day! IT'S AWESOME!!

These two Rimmel London Vinyl Jelly Gloss Lip Liners I got from Big Lots and I am very impressed with how smooth they are! They are my favorite now! The price was $2.00 for both liners. The shades that I got were 004 Sorbet and 001 Moreish. The Sorbet is the coral colored one. It is so beautiful!! They are just what the packaging says...Glossy! Typically you need some type of moisture on your lips when you use a lip liner because they are so dry but this liner is VERY moisturizing! You can wear them alone. Very silky feeling on the lips.

The pictures below and to the left display the Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks are awesome! I bought three for $2.80 at Big Lots! I could not pass these up either! The price was just too good! The color shades from top to bottom: 201 Torch, 205 Atomic and 210 Flare.
Once they set, they almost do not smudge! :D The packaging states "All day crease proof, fade proof color". We'll see how they perform.

This Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in the color 02 Espresso Last. It is awesome!! Once it sets it doesn't smudge unless you rub the hell out of it!! ...... don't rub your eye like that though! Lol! I believe the price was $2.49 but no more than that. VERY PIGMENTED!!! Beautiful pencil!!

The photo to the left shows the tem that I got from Walmart. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Triple Action Toner. It treats acne, eliminates oil and shine, and refreshes and soothes skin. I've been using it for a few days now and it feels really good on the skin! Next is the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub. I haven't used this yet but I'm sure it will be great. Third is the Olay Total Effects Blemish Control Salicylic Acid Acne Cleanser. This doesn't foam up or anything... it doesn't really feel like it's doing anything to my skin. I do know that it is removing my make up but I'm so used to some type of foam or suds and I don't get anything from this product. :D I've been using this as well for the past few nights and so far it's performing well. Last is the Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel. I'm using this as a primer for my face. My makeup does not move at all during the day. I've heard that it has the same active ingredients as the Makeup Forever HD Primer... I think... I know it's a high end product - my sister told me about it and you can check it out on youtube... a lot of people rave about it. I got into a bit more detail in my actual youtube video that is available now to view.

This photo to the right has some products that my mama gave me. I'm so excited for this stash of stuff because it's all things I've been wanting to try but just haven't gotten a chance to.

Photo to the Left: I went to HEB to get these things. ELF Makeup Mist and Set. I've heard a lot of good things about this setting spray so I'm excited to try it. It was only $3.00. Next is the Makeup Lock and Seal. The same thing with this product, I've heard good things about this product. It is like Mac's Fix+

where it "wets" your eyeshadow so it applies more pigmented and allows it to set and stay on your eyes. Last is the NYC Sky Rise Mascara. Haven't tried it yet but heard good things. Will let you know soon my thoughts about the product. :D

Photo to the right: Milani Baked Eyeshadow in 616 Must Have Fuchsia. I got it on sale for $3.79 at Walgreens. I do not use it as an eyeshadow. I actually use it as a blush and it is phenomenal!! LOVE IT!!!

Photo to the Left: Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in 170 Coral Reef. I got this at Big Lots for only $2.00!!! Awesome Deal!!!! It is super pigmented and feels so smooth on the lips. Not sticky at all. It looks beautiful on top of the Rimmel Liner from above in Sorbet.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I really appreciate it. Please check out my video on Youtube to see me chit chat a little more about the items that are seen here.

-Crystal

xoxo

Remington T|Studio Curling Wand

2013-11-02T16:05:00.002-05:00

I purchased from Target this curling wand and I ABSOLUTELY in LOVE!!
My curls last for a very long time and it's super easy to use!

The photo above is my hair curled just at the ends. I LOVE IT!!

I do have to mention that my hair felt dry after a few times of use but that's just standard because the heat is so concentrated on the ends of your hair that it dries out the hair and can make it very fragile. I haven't used this much heat on my hair in quite some time. I usually only apply heat to my hair about once a week and with this wand I've been wanting to use it so much that I've quadrupled my usage!

The photo above is the curling wand itself with the box.....obviously! :D

Below is the video from my youtube channel that goes a little into detail of the curling wand.

Everything about the curling wand is in the video but the basics are this:

*It's from Remington

*It is a 1/2 inch to a 1 inch curling wand

*Highest heat setting is 410 degrees

*It's has a 30 second heat up time but it is really much faster than that!

*There is a 60 second auto shut off

*Glove included

*4 year limited warranty (which i didn't mention in the video, my apologies)

CVS Couponing Haul 8/11/13

2013-08-18T20:57:00.001-05:00

***Please excuse this blog post. It may be a little all over the place. I am getting internet installed at my new apartment on Tuesday so for now I have to update my blog from my phone so excuse if it looks a little wonky. LOL

I'm not too proud of this couponong haul. I spent a total of $16 but I got back $10 in ECBs. I would have likes to pay as little as possible but messed up along the way because my calculations were inaccurate..... boo!!!

Anyways this is what I purchased.
As of right now I am not going to put the deals in this post but as soon as the internet is up and running I will.

Thank you for your patience and I hope to see you back to check the deals out.

-Crystal K
Xoxo

July 2013 Favorites

2013-08-04T02:09:00.000-05:00

I don't really have a lot of items this month that I've been loving enough to make a complete video on, so I'll post my favorites on here. Actually, I don't even know if I should consider this a "favorites" video because only the first category is actually a favorite. The remaining categories are just things that I've been using a lot for the past month. Well I guess make of it what you will. :D On with the blog post!

(**If you are reading this and there are not any pictures up of the items, not to fear they will be up soon. :) thank you!)

BODY

The first group of items are from Bath & Body Works.

I have an overload of body sprays, lotions and anti-bacterial gel from B&BW so i use everything quite often but these items i have been using excessively during the month of July.

**Blackberry Woods Body Mist - which i didn't find in the store. I don't think they sell it anymore. I'm heart broken.

**Sensual Amber Body Mist and Body Lotion - Ohhhhhh it smelllllls sooooo goooooood!!!! I can bathe in that scent!! LOVE IT!!

**All of the anti-bacterial gel that they have! I bought quite a few so I have been using them not only to kill the bacteria on my hands, but just to add the scent to my hands. The scent surprisingly stays on for quite some time. I LOVE them!!

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

For clothing I've been wearing some V-Neck t-shirts that my mama bought me for my birthday from Wet Seal, Wal-Mart & Target. They are super soft and very nice! It seems as though those are the only articles of clothing that i have! :D

For accessories, all I have been wearing are some pearl stud earrings (fake of course) that i purchased from a discount store many moons ago. They just go with everything and with my hair pulled back for work all the time, they display nicely.

MAKEUP

I surprisingly do not have any favorites but one this month. The only thing that's was a constant for July was the blush from Wet'N'Wild in Pearlescent Pink. That is nicely substituting my blush from ELF - the blush and bronzer duo - I have hit pan on the blush and I can't pick up any more product on my brush so I have to crush down the blush and even it out on the pan - in the meantime, i use W'N'W's blush. :D I've always loved it, it is just an againly discovered blush. :D .....you like that word? Againly?? LOL

TELEVISION

If you love television then you have to have seen the commercials for Devious Maids! OH HOW I LOVE THAT SHOW!! It is soooo good!! I didn't think I'd like it much but I hook everyone on the show! :D It's good!

COUPONING!

This has kind of been a constant in my life but I'm really getting into it and I'm starting to get the hang of it. My co-workers would make fun of me at first and say that I was the "Ol' Coupon Lady" but as I started telling them about the better and better deals I was getting, one of the girls ended up asking me a lot of questions about it and has begun clipping coupons for her household. HA!! That's so great! Now we chit chat about couponing! :D

.......that's it for July, didn't have much favorites. I've been picking up a lot of crafting again and I've been really spending time with to my blog and my youtube channel. I've been neglecting these things. :(

I hoped you enjoyed my little favorites for the month of July.....even though it's a pathetic list of things! LOL

Happy Days,

-Crystal

xoxo

CVS Shopping Trip For Week of 7/28/13

2013-07-30T00:33:00.000-05:00

This has been the biggest couponing haul that I have completed! I am so excited because i saved the MOST money so far!!!

I paid only $0.09 for everything that you see here!! Yes, NINE CENTS!! PLUS, i got back $7 in extra care bucks from CVS. It feels so great to be able to purchase all of this for just nine pennies. I wish my mama would have known about this when i was growing up, it sure would have saved her thousands of dollars with three kiddos in the house.

Enough of the babbling, let's get on with HOW i did this. :D
-Surrrrrre, I'd be HAPPY to share with you! :D

Transaction #1: First CVS:

To start off i'm sure the first thing that you see is the Dawn dish soap. They were each on sale for $0.99 so I got 6 of them. I bought 3 newspapers from Sunday (7/28/13), that's how i was able to get so many. There is no frequency limit on how many you can buy so i took advantage.

In this transaction i got:
- 3 of the Dawn Hand Renewal so i used (3) $0.25 off of one dawn product and (1) $0.50 off Dawn Hand Renewal dish soap.
- 1 Pantene Shampoo and 1 Pantene Conditioner. The deal was if you buy on sale for 2 for $7. I had a coupon of buy one get one free. This coupon deducts the maximum value of $4.99.
- 4 Men's Speed Stick. They were on sale for $1.99 each. I used 2 manufacture coupons from the sunday's newspaper, which were $0.50 off one, and 2 printable coupons from cvs.com. One was $2 off of any 2 deodorants purchase. Since i purchased 4, i was able to use 2 of them. The second coupon from cvs.com was $1 off any $5 deodorant purchase.
-1 Stayfree pack of pads. The deal was if you bought 1 at $2.99 then you received $1 in extra care bucks back. So i used a $1off manufacture coupon that i got from the Sunday's newspaper.
- 1 Starbucks iced coffee 11oz for $1.50. The deal was if you bought one at $1.50 then you got back $1.50 in extra care bucks. I had a $1 off manufacture coupon that i got from coupons.com (there is a link to the coupon on the blog that i got it from - which is an awesome blog by the way- www.2littledollzdeals.com).

This brought my total to just under $11.00. This would be the out of pocket paid by me if i didn't use any extra care bucks from previous visits to CVS. I used an $8 ECB and a $3ECB.
I had to pay $0.05 in taxes.... :D I don't know how that happened but i thought it was great!

So with this transaction I ended up getting back $3.50 in extra care bucks to use on another transaction.

Transaction #2: Second CVS

-I took advantage of the deal in the add of spend $10 of Colgate select products, get $5 in ECBs. Sooooooo, I got (1) 16.9 fl oz mouthwash and (2) 7.6oz toothpaste. I used (1) $1.00 off manufacture coupon off of the mouthwash from the sunday's newspaper. (2) $0.75 off one toothpaste - there was one for $1.00 off in the newspaper but i didn't have it with me so i used what i had - these coupons were from inside the actual store. As i was strolling through the isles i came across a little coupon dispenser that had these, so i took 3. I used these 3 coupons in conjunction with the coupons printed from CVS.com. The first coupon was $3 off any mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrush or floss of $15 or more. The second coupon was $2 off any two oral care purchase.
-I got 2 more of the Dawn Hand Renewal with two more of the $.50 coupons from the sunday's newspaper.
- 1 Venus razor - not the disposable ones. I used a manufacture coupon from the sunday's newspaper that was $5 off any Venus razor (excluding the disposable razors). This deal was if you bought one then you got back $2 in ECBs.

This brought my total to roughly around $13 something. Of course, this would be my out of pocket expense if i didn't have any ECBs from previous visits. I used a $5 ECB, a $3 ECB that I printed from my email because CVS sent it to me, and the $3.50 of ECBs from transaction #1.

My out of pocket expense for this transaction as a total came out to $0.04!! PLUS i got back $7 in ECBs to use on my next purchase!

Phew! that was a lot of information! :D It is a lot of money to pay out of pocket if you do not have any ECBs to start out with but if you make small transactions and roll the money over in ECBs like i have then your our of pocket will not be so high. I did start out just the same. It took me a while to get the hang of couponing and I'm still learning everyday.

Try to start out by just getting what you know you are going to use, what you need and what you have coupons for. If you do not mind paying a little bit out of pocket, then go crazy! :) Once you start building the ECBs then you'll start getting the hang of rolling them over and getting the best "bang for you buck".

Happy couponing!
-Crystal K
xoxo

Beaded Cross Bracelet

2013-07-28T21:11:00.000-05:00

I remade this bracelet with some wire so it is more sturdier than with elastic.

I don't really like the elastic cord anymore, it just doesn't feel secure.

I thought this was super cute. I just wanted to share this. :D

I have been wearing it for the past day or so and i love the way it sounds! Lol

I was extremely easy to create and i hope i can give you an idea/inspiration to make something new.

-Crystal
xoxo

CVS Couponing from week 7/21/2013

2013-07-27T22:53:00.000-05:00

Hello,

I'm going to try something a little different. I will posting on here little couponing hauls that i do that aren't really big enough to make a video for.

This blog post is the exact thing I am talking about. I only got three things but it was such a good deal that I can not go by without telling you! I want everyone to save this kind of money because who doesn't need more money in their pockets now-a-days.

I will be breaking down things for those of us that are still learning the coupling process. I am not an extreme couponer or anything. We can learn together. :)

In this shopping trip i went to CVS. This is one of my favorite places to shop because not only can you get items for extremely inexpensive but they give you money back!!

I only did one transaction here....obviously, i only had 3 things! Lol

Here's what i bought:

(1) Head & Shoulders 14.2 fl oz shampoo = $4.99 on sale - regular price is $5.99

The deal for the H&S was just that they were on sale for $4.99

(2) Colgate Total Advanced 7.6 oz whitening toothpaste = $4.99 not on sale

The deal for the Colgate was if you spent $10 you got $5 back in extra care bucks. I spent $9.98 which still triggers the sale. YAY! :D

My total without tax at this point is $14.97

Here are the coupons that I used:

(1) Manufacturer coupon of $.75 off 1 Colgate toothpaste of 4 oz or larger

-I could have used two but i reached my limit on Coupons.com because the dummy using the printer tried to recycle paper and it printed on the wrong side! (dummy aka...ME!)

(1) Manufacturer coupon of $2 off 1 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner.

(1) Red box coupon of $1.50 off of any oral care of $5.

(1) Red box coupon of $3 off of any toothpaste of $5 or more.

(1) Red box coupon of 30% off your entire purchase.

-I used an expired $5 ECB that i had from previous weeks coupons.

I paid $.94!! PLUS I received $5 back from the Colgate deal! HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!??!?!

Stay tuned for more CVS hauls that I'll have! There should be no end to getting things for free by couponing! I hope you give this a try and study your adds and coupons to get your savings as well!!

Thank you for stopping by!

-Crystal

xoxo

NYX Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder

2013-01-09T20:57:00.000-06:00

Here are the color wheels from NYC. I got these two from the same Style21 haul. (style21.com) I love this website, very inexpensive and products always on sale. I got the two of these for $2.99 each. I've always wanted to try these and i just decided hey! why not? :D I will soon put up pictures using the products and I'll keep track of the swirls I make with the brush so you can see the intensity that is built up on the cheek.

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This is in the color Plum Passion. It is really pretty, difficult to swatch because it is very light. It is not completely matte but there isn't an overload of shimmer either. It is buildable a bit powdery. It does come off pink and you pick up the darkest pink in the color wheel. I am excited to use them. :D

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This is in the color Pretty in Pink. Same as the description above. This one is especially difficult to swatch. I think it will be really pretty on those with lighter skin tones because you won't be able to pick up the peach too well but again I'll post photos with the blush on and we'll see how well they do. :) When i swatted the color it showed up more white(light) than anything, meaning I didn't pick up any of the pink the little swatch that I did.

Neither of the powders are very pigmented but you certainly can work with them. they aren't really much to rave about.....for now! We'll see if my thoughts change once I begin to use the powders. :)

Thank you so much for stopping by.

-Crystal
xoxo

NYX Round Lipsticks

2013-01-09T20:42:00.000-06:00

Hello Lovelies,

Here are the swatches to the NYX Round Lipsticks that I purchased from Style21.com. I love this website. Everything is very inexpensive and products are always on sale. I got 8 lipsticks and they are in order of appearance from my style21.com video. I purchased all the lipsticks on sale, which were $2.49 each. I have all the lipsticks individually swatched so you can see the colors a little more up close. On this particular site it is hard to pick out which shades you want because the swatches aren't so great on the site. All it shows is the lipstick in the tube and sometimes the photo isn't as good OR the color worn isn't what is it looks like at all in the tube. So I hope you enjoy this and it helps in making a decision on some lipsticks you'll want to buy. :D

This is an overview of all the colors so you can see. They are all super pretty.....except the 2 frosty shades.... :( I don't like frosty-ness on my lips....Boo! LOL This picture was taken incorrect because i was supposed to turn it up right buuuuut i don't know what i was thinking! So the colors begin to the far left >>>>>>> and come over to the right<<<<<<<<. So for those that are still a little confused, hold your right arm bent in front of you and the colors start by the wrist and come back towards the elbow. LOL sorry!

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This lipstick is called Louisiana. It has shine to it but there aren't any sparkles, glitter or frosty-ness.

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This is Strawberry Milk. This has a beautiful shine and again there is no frosty-ness, glitter, sparkle..... blah blah blah! :) The swatches are the furthest color to the right.

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This is Power and it is the same as the others above - No sparkle, just pretty shine. This one is my favorite. It is pink/purple....verrrry pretty.

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This is Paris, a more neutral pink as you can see from the swatch. Very pretty and again no frosty-ness. I haven't played around too much with the lipsticks but i love the range in colors and they don't smell funny or have a drying feel to them. I will get back to you when I wear them a bit more. :)

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This is Indian Pink. I always want to call this one Indian Rose. I don't know whyyy!! :D Anyways! This one is a bit frosty. It is a very pretty coral but me personally I do not like frosty lips. I will just wear this particular lipstick with a lipgloss that doesn't have any glitter or shimmer to it and it'll be fine. This photo looks well for color but the photo below will show the swatch again but you can pick up the frost.

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This is Christie. :( I don't like this color because it is frosty. It is a pretty pink but it is not for me. Booooo! If you look at the photo below you can reeeealy pick up on the frost that this color has.

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This one is Thalia. I LOVE this one because it is a deeper pink neutral. Shine, no frost! YAY!! This is the type of color that I wear most often. Pink but neutral.

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This is Tea Rose. Very prettttttty!!! :D As you can see I bought mostly alllll pinks. :D No shimmer, glitter.

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Here is the video of the entire haul.

(I say entire like if there was a whole bunch!! Lol)

-Crystal
xoxo

ELF 32 Piece Cool Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

2012-11-29T23:13:00.000-06:00

Ok! I'm sorry I'm a few days late with this but here are the swatches of all 32 colors.

Here is the overview of the palette...

And here are the swatches going across, row by row.

This is the first row. On some, I have 2 pictures of the row because on some you could see colors better than others and blah blah blah.... So the top row is mainly bronzes.... which i like.... to be fair all the colors have 2 swipes over each other.

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This is the second row and this is where you begin to see the coluh!!! :D The pink shade ( 3rd from left to right) isn't very pigmented... it actually feels very chalky. Maybe you just can't see it on my brown skin... :D

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This is the 3rd row.....obviously! and I was disappointed with the beginning colors because you can't seeee them!! :( With the first few colors, you'll have to use a pigmented colored base in order to get that pretty color pay off that you're looking for. The 4th green, (I talk about in the video) isn't pigmented at all! This one goes along with the pink shade in the 2nd row that feels chalky as you apply it. It feels dusty.... not smooth like the other colors. The 3rd color (the lighter shade of green) is really pretty!! That one feels almost silky. :) That one is a yes BUT again, a light base is probably the best to use with it so the color can really stand out.

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This is the last row in the bunch and it is my favie! :D I like smokey eyes so that purple is GORGEOUS!! I have to be honest... that last color is supposed to be the black shade of the bunch.... it is not pigmented at all which is a shame. :( In this picture, the 3rd color from the left is blue and looks black. I do have to say that one is one of my favorites because it has that silky texture to it and it is super pigmented. I love it!! OH!! and that first color that you see at the far left, i love to use as a highlight on the brow bone. In the palette it looks pink but it actually comes off white. :)

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I actually can't stop using this palette. I mean, it does have some misses on it - I'm not going to lie, but it does have a nice variety of colors and it is something that isn't expensive.

I am sorry for the delay in putting up the swatches but I hope this helped and thank you so much for dropping by!!

-Crystal K

xoxo

ELF 32 Piece Cool Eyeshadow Palette

2012-11-21T21:20:00.000-06:00

Here is my video on a little review of the ELF 32 Piece Cool Eyeshadow Palette. I do love it! Some eyeshadows aren't as pigmented, which is expected from ELF but others are fantastic!!

Overall I do love the palette, especially because it is small enough to carry with you for travel and it has all the basic colors you would need for anyyyyy look! :D I do have to give it two thumbs up!! :D

I will try my best to put swatches of every single eyeshadow in here to determine whether or not this is a good palette for you! I will try to have them up by November 28, 2012.

-Crystal
xoxo

AHHHHH!!!!!

2012-11-21T21:14:00.001-06:00

I do apologize for not posting anything in a really long time. :(
I had all my swatches and pictures of some NYX Girls Lip Glosses that I wanted to put up because I loved them sooo much but I took them on a camera that uses a funny memory card..... I don't know how that happened but I can't upload them to my computer....SO I have to retake the pictures and all that junk BUT since it gets dark earlier now and I don't get home from work pretty much until it's dark outside, I don't get good pictures of them.... BOOOO!!!

Promise I'll start putting good junk up.... :D

-Crystal
xoxo

Elf Punk Funk

2012-10-10T19:55:00.001-05:00

Hello!!

I wanted to start making tutorials using inexpensive eyeshadows! I feel like you should only invest in makeup that is actually going to make a difference. Why buy a pink eye shadow from Mac when you can find an exact pink shade at the drugstore? I feel like SOME makeup is over priced and you are just paying for the brand. :(

Here is the second makeup look that I did using the Elf quad in Punk Funk.

Beaded Bracelets

2012-09-11T20:53:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited because I made several of these bracelets in different colors and they are perfect to stack with other bracelets to add aome color other than your ordinary gold and silver!
They are super easy to make and they don't take up any time at all once you get the hang of it!

Pretty In Purple

2012-08-29T16:35:00.003-05:00

My makeup for the day! :D

I absolutely LOVE this purple eye color.... even when I'm not wearing anything that "matches" this look, I still rock it! :D I always get compliments with my eyeshadow and I think it's because the purple shade is so beautiful, it's a color that I don't see very often.

Hope you enjoy!

- xoxo -

Crystal K

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Temptress

2012-08-29T16:26:00.003-05:00

I like this pink shade. It isn't a very BRIGHT shade but you can see the beautiful pink on the lips. For something different than the usual neutral shade, it's nice to pick this one up and have that nice, light was of color.

It feels good on the lips, moisturizing. When you think of lipsticks, the drying feeling comes to mind and that's not at all what this lipstick is. :D It is a creme lipstick which has some slight shine to it and can be worn alone, without any lip gloss.

Color: Creme - 680 - Temptress

- xoxo -

Crystal K

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter - Pink Truffle

2012-08-29T16:07:00.002-05:00

I LOOOOOVE this lipstick!!!!! It's a neutral shade that can be worn anywhere with everything!!! I a soooooo happy that I picked this one up!!

It feels so good on the lips! Since it is a lip butter you can expect it to feel almost as a lip balm...

It does have a slight scent but it isn't anything that bothers when you have it on your lips (you can't smell anything once it's on).

Color: 001 - Pink Truffle

I purchased this at HEB Grocery (only in TX) for $3.48 with a $3.00 off coupon but regular price is $6.48. I am VERY satisfied with this purchase!!

- xoxo -

Crystal K

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Demure

2012-08-27T18:35:00.000-05:00

This lipstick has a little color to it but not much. It's a pinky tone with a frosty-ness to it. I do like it but it is not very pigmented.

It is a Creme lipstick so it feels good on the lips. It does have some shine to it so it isn't a flat matte color.

I could say that I wouldn't grab for this lipstick too much just because i already have something like it and when you peek in through the top, it doesn't look like it would be a sheer color. You know, it almost looks like the lip butter that I put in the post before this one except it has a bit more color but not by much. :(

I purchased it at HEB Grocery (only in Texas) for $1.97 with a $3.00 off coupon but regular price was $4.97.... I'm glad that I didn't pay $5 bucks for it! Phew!! :D

Color: Creme - 683 - Demure

- xoxo -
Crystal K

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter - Cotton Candy

2012-08-27T18:17:00.000-05:00

This is nice for a slight tint of color and shine. I am not in LOVE with this lip color just because it is not pigmented. It is very sheer and just as it looks on my hand is how it came out on my lips. It honestly is my own lip color with just a frosty shine over them.

Like I have said before, my lips are pigmented so it may look very different on someone else but for me it didn't test out so well.

It is very moisturizing though, like a lip balm. So I'll still use it for SLIGHT color for work.

I am not saying that these are bad lipsticks, I really do like them, but this shade in particular was not too great for me. :( I was just expecting for it to look like the actual stick, a nice bright pink color.

Color: 045 - Cotton Candy

Purchased from HEB Grocery (only in Texas) for $3.48 with a $3.00 off coupon but regular price is $6.48.

- xoxo -
Crystal K

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Primrose

2012-08-27T17:53:00.003-05:00

I love this lipstick!

It is a Creme Lipstick so it has a little shine to it. It feels a little bit moisturizing. I could use this alone or with a gloss on top. :D

Color: Creme - 668 - Primrose

The color does look light on my lips because my lips are pigmented but as you can see on my hand, the color does show very well.

If I were to place some concealer over my lips and then apply the lipstick over, it would look very pretty. :D

I purchased this lipstick at HEB Grocery (which is a grocery store here in Texas, almost like a Wal-Mart) on sale for $1.97 with a $3.00 off coupon but regular price was $4.97. GREAT BUY (especially because I got it for sooooo cheap)!!

- xoxo -
Crystal K

Photo Frame Earring Holder

2012-07-26T22:25:00.002-05:00

There was nothing to it!!!

All I did was get an inexpensive black frame from the Dollar Tree.

I picked a fabric that I like....... I do tons of crafts so i didn't have to go purchase anything.

Then I used Mod Podge along the back of the cardboard frame to secure the fabric in place. I just gently pulled it so the fabric won't be bulky looking on the front.

Allow it to dry for about 30 minutes or so and YOU'RE DONE!!!

Hang your favorite earrings on it and either hang it on the wall or stand it up for display like any other frame! =)

Happy Crafting!!!! :D
-Crystal K

Oh Shih Tzu

2012-05-14T18:07:00.002-05:00

WHY???? WHY does she have to be sooo cute?!?!?!? She chews up everything and I can't get mad at her!!!!! AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Goodies!! =D

2012-05-14T17:56:00.001-05:00

Now this is all the makeup that i purchased. For now this is just the swatches of the items because I am still checking out the items. I will include some of my first thoughts about the products. Some of the first impressions are good and some not so much but we'll end up seeing after i wear them for a while. I never

know, I could change my mind! =)

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These are the Wet N Wild Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencils. Here are the names of the shades that i have: Green - Envy

Blue - Distress

Purple - Techno

Champagne - Pixie

Grey - Graphite

They are all frosty but they are gorgeous!! =)

This is just what they look like. They are about 3.5 inches in length from tip of cap to tip of pencil.

This photo shows the shades up close.

Here are the colors on the skin without primers. The purple shade went on a bit blotchy. It took a few tries to get the color intensity that is shown here. I do have to say that just because of the difficulty of applying the purple one, it has to be my least favorite. I don't think I would repurchase that product. It was only $.99 but still - there are plenty of products out there that will give me a good purple base without any problems. =)

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This is a shade from Rimmel and it is in the shade Plum Romance. Now i know one shadow shouldn't speak for all of the shadows but I probably will not be purchasing anymore of these shadows. I get better quality shadows from ELF. Just because the shadows are inexpensive doesn't mean that you should provide a crappy one! This one wasn't my favorite. It is build-able but i don't want to dip then sweep, dip then sweep, dip then sweep.... I want one swipe intensity.

This shows that the shadow is pretty. It's purple and nice to look at but it is almost chalky and not pigmented.

This photo displays the shadow without primers, just on the skin alone. The swatch on the right is the shadow just by itself. I used a plain eyeshadow brush to apply the shadow and there was absolutely no color intensity there. The swatch on the left is the shadow with the same eyeshadow brush but wet with water.

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This is the Lip Butter by Revlon in Lollipop. It is very bright but i like it! It's very smooth on the lips! It really does seem like a lip balm! =)

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This is a Revlon matte lipstick in Mauve It Over. I LOVE IT! Since this color is matte, you need a gloss over it for the nice shine but is still looks really pretty! =)

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I will have photos of what the nail polishes look like on the nails pretty soon. They are all really nice and I think you'll enjoy them as much as i am! Yay!! =)

I LOVE THESE NAIL POLISHES!!!!! From left to right the shades are called :
I Need A Refresh-Mint #218A
Undercover #206C
On a Trip #213C
Through The Grapevine #208B
Wet Cement #201C

I love them all!!! =D

These 3 are from Sinful Colors. From left to right: Mint Apple #947
Frenzy #922
Nail Junkie #927

Down here we have 3 other nail polishes. The first one is from Wet N Wild and it is called Party of Five Glitters. The next two are from Sinful Colors and in order from left to right the names are Hottie #831 and All About You #921. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM ALL!! =D

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Now this mascara I wasn't so fond of. It just doesn't have too much product in there. I took the wand
out of the tube and it was already dry! =/ It's good for on the go - like if you are in a hurry to get somewhere and you forget your favorite mascara......at least is SOMETHING to have around. I mean I did get it for $.99 so hey, what can I expect right?

The photo down here just displays the wand.... BOO!!

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This is my favorite find!!!! This is the Wet N Wild trio palette in Spoiled Brat! OH MY GOSH!! I absolutely love this palette!!! The colors are fantastic!! Literally only one sweep and what you see in the pan is what you get! 10 out of 10 stars!

Check out the swatches in this photo!! That is just with one sweep! =D I was blown away!

New Hair Cut

2012-04-17T15:46:00.002-05:00

My baby Isabel went to get her hair cut.
She looks beautiful. :D

Flower Boquet

2012-04-16T22:24:00.003-05:00

Check out the cute little flower pens that I made. I thought they were so pretty and girly.
I have them at my desk at work and they just brighten up my day. :)

The second one is my favorite! I has a little extra and it looks so real. :D