Sunday, September 27, 2009

Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pots!



I am soooo in love with these liners! They're all so pretty and so unique with the added perk of them being the Stila Smudge Pot formula that I adore so much.


Products Mentioned:


Cobalt Clutch, $20 @ stilacosmetics.com


Purple Pumps, $20 @ stilacosmetics.com

Little Black Dress, $20 @ stilacosmetics.com

SPF 20 Shine Lip Color, $22 @ stilacosmetics.com

OPI n/p- Lincoln Park After Dark, Royal Rajah Ruby

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Katy Perry's "Waking Up in Vegas" Inspired



FACE

-MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural- Light
-MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer- NW15
-MAC blush- Springsheen

EYES

-MAC Paint Pot- Painterly
-Ben Nye Cream Color- White
-MAC e/s- Electra
-MAC e/s- Smoke & Diamonds
-L'Oreal Hip Duo- Platinum
-MAC e/s- Carbon
-MAC e/s- Blanc Type
-MAC e/s- Crystal Avalanche
-Stila Kajal Eye Liner- Onyx
-UD Liquid Liner- Perversion
-L.A. Splash glitter liner- Huntington Silver
-craft glitter
-Buxom Lash Mascara- Black
-MUFE False Lashes- #14

LIPS

-MAC lipstick- Vegas Volt

NAILS

-OPI n/p- Miami Beet








Faded Copper Eyes



FACE

-MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural- Light
-MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer- NW15
-MAC blush- Eversun (LE)


EYES

-MAC Paintpot- Rubenesque
-Shadow Sample from Coastal Scents- Moroccan
-CoverGirl quad- Hot Cider
-CoverGirl quad- Creme Fraiche
-MAC e/s- Crystal Avalanche
-MAC e/s- Coppering
-UD 24/7 Liner- Honey
-UD 27/7 Liner- Zero
-UD Liquid Liner- Perversion
-Buxom Lash Mascara- Black

LIPS

-MAC lipstick- Brave New Bronze (LE)
-Clinique lipstick- Bronze Star

NAILS

-OPI n/p- Miami Beet




Thursday, September 3, 2009

Urban Decay Haul



Products I got:

-Primer Potion
-24/7 Eyeliners- Zero, Bourbon, Ransom, Deviant
-Liquid Eyeliner- Perversion (loveness!)
-Eyeshadows- Sellout, YDK

Wow... that really doesn't look like much. I've used the eyeshadows and Bourbon almost daily since I got them for a really nice fresh and neutral look. I am so in love with Urban Decay... *sigh*

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Sephora Lashstash No. 1



Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara, $22 @ sephora.com

"Lash Lifting Mascara
What it is:
A multi-effect volume mascara that is formulated with hard waxes and synthetic polymers.

What it does:
Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara thickens and curls lashes with one stroke! The formula contains hard waxes to build lashes and synthetic polymers to give them body and volume. The rich and creamy formula conditions lashes and an elastic veil helps mascara adhere to lashes without clumping.

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic."


My thoughts: An excellent everyday mascara, easy to apply and free of clumps.
My overall rating: 8/10

Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash
, $18 @ sephora.com

"What it is:
A paraben-free, lash-volumizing mascara.

What it does:
Bare Escentuals Buxom® Lash Mascara - Blackest Black holds the style of your lashes for a continuous 12 hours with no flakiness. The silky, vitamin-rich formula darkens, lengthens, and thickens from root to tip without ever clumping. Its patented, hourglass-shaped brush is designed to lift and separate every lash while delivering the perfect amount of antioxidant-rich mascara needed for bigger, fuller lashes.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
It Intensely volumizes lashes up to 300%."

My thoughts: An excellent dramatic mascara, or a good everyday mascara for those with short lashes. Very black, very volumizing.
My overall rating: 9.5/10 (I only give it a 9.5 because it's not my all time favorite mascara)

Smashbox Bionic Mascara, $19 @ sephora.com

"Bionic Mascara
What it is:
An innovative ionic mascara.

What it does:
Smashbox Bionic is the first ionic mascara—it will leave you with longer, stronger, and more voluminous lashes! The specially-engineered brush coats lashes with our revolutionary long-wearing, water-resistant formula for a dramatic full lash. Aloe, silk, and wheat protein strengthen and condition."


My thoughts: AWESOME stuff. Great for everyday, buildable for more dramatic looks. Clump free and flake free. Very black. Wonderful brush.
My overall rating: 10/10 (W00T! Fav mascara.)

*all descriptions and prices are from sephora.com