-The combination of the primer and foundation are too oily for us to use, so we didn't layer them as expected.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Cover FX The Big Cover Up Kit
-The combination of the primer and foundation are too oily for us to use, so we didn't layer them as expected.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Urban Decay Naked Palette! My take...
-I love the color range.
-Different finishes to the shadows.
-I religiously use the dual ended pencil everyday!
-Aww a baby UDPP! Bonus!
-Mirror in the palette.
-Awesome price for the value!
CONS
-The palette is long and not ideal for my makeup bag.
-The cover isn't resistant to wear. (My gold words are being scratched off in my makeup bag.)
-Some of the finishes are.. powdery(?) requiring you to either spray the brush or a good cleanup later. (After about an hour wear or so, my friend told me I had dark shadow at the top of my cheeks. *GASP!* I used a darker color in my outer corner. I guess the first layer of shadow was absorbed by the UDPP and the darker color didn't stick???)
-This version of the UDPP creased a wee bit on me...? UDPP is queen cement for the lids. Is UD testing a new creamy formula??
Overall I love it, but it's not without fault. I don't regret my purchase, but for a higher end product, I don't want to have to 'work' some of the shadows (a pet peeve!)
Don't want to leave you guys with the straight face above. Below, I'm smiling! I am glad I bought the UD Naked Palette ;)
(Sorry, I don't remember which colors from the palette I used.)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Getting Ready for MAC's Tartan Tale Holiday Collection? Thoughts and a few swatches.
-The lipsticks... I wasn't impressed with them as much either. I didn't get to swatch Faerie Glen, but from the description we've seen it before. Courting Lilac gives me the same vibe as Pervette lipstick.. a more lilac version? Not certain. I am smitten with Cut-a-Paper. In person it appears a peachy pink, but the fact that it photographs as an opaque gloss... totally loving it! (That's definitely what I appreciate about lustre lipsticks!)
Ehh, wasn't sure if this was worthy of showing... to the right of Radiant Jewels dazzleglass creme is My Highland Honey blush that I couldn't really see. It's a light peach, maybe a decent highlight. My face is different from my hand, so as a blush whore, I will def test it on my cheeks to be sure. Below, the last glossy stain on my hand is a neutral lipstick from one of the bag sets. I don't remember which. I wasn't as impressed, but as a neutral lip girl, I'm sure I'll check it out again! It reminded me a bit of one of my faves, Viva Glam 5.
What am I getting from the core collection....? (The gift sets are a whole 'nother story! Whew!)
-Blushes. I have to swatch the Highland Honey again to be sure.
-The power combo: Full Fuchsia lipstick and Radiant Jewels dazzleglass! Fo' sho! This one actually makes me want to check out the other dazzleglass cremes.
- Cut-a-Paper lipstick
- Pigments. In the jar they look insanely dark, but I want the blue and green pigments.
Will be checking out:
-Highland Honey blush
-Eye shadows
-Lipglasses
What will you be getting??? What did you think of the products?
Monday, October 25, 2010
OPI Swiss Collection
So I picked up 2- Yodel Me on My Cell and Cuckoo for This Color (Check ALU for all of the offerings.) Ahh, I can have the striking, deep, shimmery turquoise nail like the model.. a brighter turquoise or a darker one.. I got both because I really couldn't choose! I got home to to find L.A. Girl's Metallic polish in Deep Sea Mica amongst my polishes... the best of both worlds! *blank face* At the beauty supply, they were charging nothing less than the full price. *grimace*
Same order as above
Saturday, October 23, 2010
If my hair wasn't loc'd... Angled bangs
Well, let me get adventurous enough with my locs one day and I may just take that route for some angled bangs!
(Other styles via google images.)
These aren't my ideal styles for angled bangs (I think I'd prefer a longer cut for my face type) but just wanted to give some examples of style.
How do you feel about the angled bangs? I wish I could daydream more about loc'd styles, but the images aren't ever present! IRockLocs.com has given us some loc p.0rn recently, so that's major helpful! Again, being in my conservative workplace environment doesn't help me to be the change I'd like to see in loc'd styles and images. Untill then.....
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Totally enjoying my Orly Galaxy Girl
Dark and vamp, but with lots of dimension! Scrangie described her RBL Scrangie polish as fairy wings, well I'll call this beetle's wings! It flashes purple, dark purple with some turquoise blue shimmer. Yum! Galaxy Girl is from Orly's Fall Cosmix FX collection. I got mine for $8 on sale at Sally's Beauty. These were snatched up fast, so if you are interested there might be a few bottles left.
See the entire range here- Part 1 and Part2.
*My nails aren't freshly done, so cut me some slack. Thanks!
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick #15
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Purple Eye Makeup for Fall
I can't get enough of purple |
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article See the reasons why I'm digging purple eye makeup this season and the products I'm using to get this look. |
Judge Kimberly Knowles- Legally Loc'd!
And who said locs weren't professional?
Kimberley S. Knowles was appointed Magistrate Judge by Chief Judge Lee F. Satterfield
on May 10, 2010.
Magistrate Judge Knowles was born and raised in Bronx, New York. She received a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in 1992 and her Juris Doctor from Howard
University School of Law in 1996.
After graduation from law school, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Eric T. Washington, then Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. In that capacity, she worked primarily on criminal matters. After her clerkship, Magistrate Judge Knowles joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. She served in the Appellate, General Felony, Community Prosecution and Major Crimes, Fraud and Public Corruption and Sex Offense/Domestic Violence Sections, earning numerous special achievement awards. In October 2004, she was selected to be a deputy chief of the Sex Offense/Domestic Violence Section,
where she served until her appointment to the Court. As a deputy chief, she supervised the investigation and prosecution of cases involving domestic violence, the sexual abuse of adults and children and offenses committed against minors. She also regularly conducted trainings on sexual abuse and domestic violence issues for various community organizations. Magistrate Judge Knowles is a licensed foster parent and has one child in her care.
www.dccourts.gov/dccourts/docs/DCSC_Bio_Knowles.pdf
Full Court Press August 2010, DC Courts Publication
Judge Knowles accomplished a lot in her professional career and none of it had to do with her hair. Well, it would be interesting to know her personal experience and the decision to loc her hair, but until then I'm content knowing she's an achiever with locs! *Granted, we do live in chocolate city where people are a tad bit more accepting....
Ebony November 2010 Cover
Was that enough exclamation marks for you? Hehe. Can't wait to grab this! Thanks Muthafynest!
Very Hollywood Michael Kors Sparkling Edt
Michael Kors follows up his original Estee Lauder scent, Very Hollywood with a new Very Hollywood Sparkling EDT that launch on October 1st. Here's how he describes his new scent:
“My original Very Hollywood Michael Kors Eau de Parfum pays tribute to old Hollywood glamour. Inspired by iconic screen sirens, it’s indulgent, sexy and sophisticated. The new Eau de Toilette evokes the budding ingénue of young Hollywood as she takes her first steps onto the red carpet. It’s her moment to shine and sparkle in the spotlight.” – Michael Kors
I'm ready to give it a sniff!
The sparkling juice comes in two sizes: 3.4oz, $72.00 (available in fine department stores, specialty stores and Michael Kors Boutiques); 1.0oz, $40.00 (available at Sephora, Ulta and Michael Kors Boutiques)