Me and Paula.. yes she's as pretty, bright and bubbly as you think! ;)
Monday, October 31, 2011
CoverGirl Queen Collection new embassador, Paula Patton
Friday, October 28, 2011
Cute Shoes, Large Shoes, New Shoes, For You Shoes!
Blame Kerris for this! Not really. I'm a shoe fanatic; I just don't blog about them and woes to find seriously cute shoes at size 11. After sifting through emails, I happened upon these bowed babies: Jeffrey Campbell Garret Pump at Nordstrom. (Im starting to love my Nordstrom emails as much as Sephora.. well, not quite.) I saw the pair in nude first-- and get this-- in extended sizes!!! Yes, 10,11,12, AND 13! The large and in charge, pump your fist! LOL... Then I saw other cute colors of aqua and red (with contrasting orange) are available too! Now, I haven't seen this in person, but if you wear a large size like I do, you might be skeptical that the shoe isn't made to scale or it looks weird. Let's keep our fingers crossed that they aren't.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Watch Tonight! America's Next Top Model with Ben Bennett
What: Our favorite Tyra Banks show with fashion and glam? America's Next Top Model featuring beauty industry mogul, Ben Bennett.
Why you need to watch: Something's huge happening between Ben Bennett (renowned makeup artist and creator/innovator of his own Hatch Beauty and behind brands such as Salma Hayek's new cosmetic line, Gap and Baby Gap amongst other incredible things) and the show. A fabulous challenge awaits involving Ben and an important announcement.
What awaits us?? What will Tyra bring us this week? We'll have to wait and watch. Will you be tunning in? I will. Let's tweet about it! Be sure to follow me @yummy411.
Monday, October 24, 2011
My Jam: Elle Varner "I Only Wanna Give It To You"
Elle Varner and Orson Whales brings us a fun, colorful, upbeat jam that echos a fashionista's thoughts.. "I want you more than a new pair of shoes!" How about that and that gorgeous head of hair? Love it!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sephora $25 E-Gift Certificate Winner: Jo Jo!
The winner of my Sephora $25 E-Gift Certificate is :
Jo Jo
of Jo Jo's Beauty Guide!
Thanks for participating!
Here's the winning set she created with the gorg shoes and purse from my Polyvore set! I love it!
$10 - bergdorfgoodman.com
Friday, October 14, 2011
Everything You Need to Know About Aging!
Consider this your one stop shop for all you need to know about anti-aging skin care |
Every day there seems to be another wrinkle or fine line that pops up in the mirror. And while you spend your time agonizing over them and trying to cover them up, have you ever paused to wonder what really causes your wrinkles? Or how to prevent them from cropping up in the first place? We fill you in on all these answers here. |
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Fall Obsessions: Platform Loafers and Envelope Satchels and Purses!..and Give-Away/Contest!
Recently, Mix Maven from Pumps and Gloss asked me to suggest a shoe of the week for her Friday Footwear series. She styled an outfit around the shoe. That was so much fun and I love the outfit choice she created. Check it out here! I decided to share with you a few more of my obsessions. As you probably guessed from my title, I'm totally in love with platform loafers and envelope styled satchels. These items are totally rocking an Essie Carry On Collection vibe. That collection really speaks to me, but I'm sure it's more about the names of the lacquers! Ha!
Forever21 shoulder strap bag, $28
Rebecca Minkoff clutch handbag, $350
Forever21 clutch handbag, $16
Forever21 antique handbag, $35
Marc by Marc Jacobs bronze clutch, $160
ASOS clutch bag, $31
River Island beige clutch, £30
Rebecca Minkoff metallic handbag, $650
3 1 Phillip Lim shoulder handbag, $595
Kitt, $30
Now here's the fun part! If you have a polyvore, create an outfit around a pair of shoes and purse from my sets above. You have to include at least two cosmetic items; nail polish is included. You can win a $25 Sephora e-gift certificate!
To qualify:
*You have to like my Yummy411 Facebook Page
*Follow this blog via google friend connect or email subscription.
Leave a comment on this post telling me:
*Who you are on FB
* and leave a link to your set that you created on polyvore.
Winner will be announced Monday, October 17th.
**If you check my FB page (and 'Like' it), you'll see that something else is going on! I look forward to your entries! ;) **
Check out some of my selections below:
Forever21 shoulder strap bag, $28
Rebecca Minkoff clutch handbag, $350
Forever21 clutch handbag, $16
Forever21 antique handbag, $35
Marc by Marc Jacobs bronze clutch, $160
ASOS clutch bag, $31
River Island beige clutch, £30
Rebecca Minkoff metallic handbag, $650
3 1 Phillip Lim shoulder handbag, $595
Kitt, $30
Now here's the fun part! If you have a polyvore, create an outfit around a pair of shoes and purse from my sets above. You have to include at least two cosmetic items; nail polish is included. You can win a $25 Sephora e-gift certificate!
To qualify:
*You have to like my Yummy411 Facebook Page
*Follow this blog via google friend connect or email subscription.
Leave a comment on this post telling me:
*Who you are on FB
* and leave a link to your set that you created on polyvore.
Winner will be announced Monday, October 17th.
**If you check my FB page (and 'Like' it), you'll see that something else is going on! I look forward to your entries! ;) **
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
These are a few of my favorite things (October 2011)
I made a video of a few of the products I used all of September and have become my favorite things of October. Check them out!
Friday, October 07, 2011
The MAC Fall Colour Collection's Dirty Little Secret
Have you seen Nikkia's (Silverlipsbeauty.com) recent post on MAC's Fall Colour Collection? She shows us all of the products that MAC has repromoted for the collection. Beware, it's almost the entire collection! However, I still went into the store to check it out, asking the MUA for recommendations (or what was left 1 week post release *smirk*). While some things are repromoted, I don't own all of the items... that would include C-thru lipglass. C-thru and I weren't really friends during my makeup journey because I thought the color was too pale, pastey and not up my alley.
Its been a while since I've been on this makeup journey and I've learned to appreciate all types of nudes. C-thru striked my fancy a bit this go 'round. The MUA told me a little dirty) secret that was well worth me going into the store checking out the repromotes. The new C-thru batch isn't quite like the old one. It's more sheer! She shared that people who were in love with the original formula of C-thru have been returning the new one saying it isn't the same. Aha! Bad for them, great for me! I hope they keep this new formula. I'm personally in love with it! It almost reminds me of a better version of NYX's Sugar Pie, nude and milky, striking a great balance between pigmented and sheer for a gorg glaze topping for a lip.
Below- me wearing the new C-thru launched with the MAC Fall Colour Collection. I applied a good amount, but it's not as opaque as the original C-thru.
What did you get from the collection? Did you notice a difference with the new C-thru?
Items I might return for (if available): Plum Bright and Show Orchid lipsticks (nope don't have SO!), Emerald Dusk pigment, Blue Candy eye shadow
Its been a while since I've been on this makeup journey and I've learned to appreciate all types of nudes. C-thru striked my fancy a bit this go 'round. The MUA told me a little dirty) secret that was well worth me going into the store checking out the repromotes. The new C-thru batch isn't quite like the old one. It's more sheer! She shared that people who were in love with the original formula of C-thru have been returning the new one saying it isn't the same. Aha! Bad for them, great for me! I hope they keep this new formula. I'm personally in love with it! It almost reminds me of a better version of NYX's Sugar Pie, nude and milky, striking a great balance between pigmented and sheer for a gorg glaze topping for a lip.
Below- me wearing the new C-thru launched with the MAC Fall Colour Collection. I applied a good amount, but it's not as opaque as the original C-thru.
Items I might return for (if available): Plum Bright and Show Orchid lipsticks (nope don't have SO!), Emerald Dusk pigment, Blue Candy eye shadow
Two Products that gave me 'Babyassface.com'
Once upon a time there was a funny blog that I ready often called Babyassface.com. As soon as I used these two products (followed by my daily face moisturizer) I thought, "Babyassface.com! This is what she meant all along!" Smooth, supple, soft, plump (my face that is, not a baby's bottom) all courtesy of some new products my skin craved!
Check out the products that I've been using and loving!
Vita 02 Hydra Refining Mist ($38) 4oz. Part toner, part hydrator and pore-refiner. This soothing toner helps remove excess residue, tighten pores and provides on-demand moisture. Reduces fatigue and irritation from daily exposure to environmental pollutants. A must have for frequent fliers and post peels! Hypo-allergenic. Non-comedogenic. FORMULATED WITHOUT: - Preservatives - Parabens - Sulfates - Propylene Glycol - Synthetic Fragrances - Synthetic Dyes - Petro-Chemicals - GMOs - Phthalates
Have you tried either of these items? What do you think of them?
Check out the products that I've been using and loving!
The Microdelivery Exfoliating Body Wash ($25) 16oz.[used on my face only] is designed to cleanse and gently exfoliate the body, as it moisturizes and conditions for smooth, soft, healthy-looking skin:
- cleanses and gently, evenly exfoliates the body
- resurfaces to reveal soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin
- helps moisturize with a unique blend of natural oils and botanicals
Vita 02 Hydra Refining Mist ($38) 4oz. Part toner, part hydrator and pore-refiner. This soothing toner helps remove excess residue, tighten pores and provides on-demand moisture. Reduces fatigue and irritation from daily exposure to environmental pollutants. A must have for frequent fliers and post peels! Hypo-allergenic. Non-comedogenic. FORMULATED WITHOUT: - Preservatives - Parabens - Sulfates - Propylene Glycol - Synthetic Fragrances - Synthetic Dyes - Petro-Chemicals - GMOs - Phthalates
Ingredients: Minimum 50% - Certified Organic Actives Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Certified Organic Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Certified Organic Rose Hip (Rosa Affinis Rubiginosa)Oil, Certified Organic Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Certified Organic Chamomile Extract (Matricaria Recutita), Certified Organic Echinacea Extract, Certified Organic Green Tea (Camellia Sinesis) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Sodium Hyaluronate), Sodium PCA, Swiss Mountain Water, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract Glucose, Sodium PCA, Organic Buddleja Davidii Extract, Certified Organic Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Polysorbate-20, Sorbic Acid, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Lecithin.
Have you tried either of these items? What do you think of them?
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