FOTD Another Neutral Look

I went through a neutral phase in November.  Really simple and quick to do.

On eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
Valana Minerals Copper Crush (my new obsession)
Maybelline Eye Enhancer in Brown Smolder
MAC Dark Devotion
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
HIP Liner in Navy (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Lancôme Defincils Mascara in Deep Black
L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black

Face and Lips:
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep mixed with Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
MAC Mineralize Blush in Lovejoy
MAC Lipglass in Peroxide

FOTD Neutral Everyday Look

This a fairly neutral everyday look.

On eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
Urban Decay Twiced Baked
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Lancôme Defincils Mascara in Deep Black
L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black

Face and Lips:
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep mixed with Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
MAC Mineralize Blush in Lovejoy MAC Lipglass in Peroxide

FP101 Review: L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

Now you know I was excited when I got the chance to try L'Oreal’s new Telescopic Explosion mascara aka Givenchy Phenomen Eyes for the masses on a budget. Now when I first saw the Givenchy mascara I just had to have it. I never did and it stays on my list of things to buy so I was more than happy to try this affordable version.

 New Globe brush
The secret to lashes that blow you away? Discover new Telescopic Explosion mascara with the NEW GLOBE BRUSH.

The globe shaped brush is:
- Precise: to get right into the corners capturing even the shortest lashes.
-Spherical: to use from any angle for longer-looking lashes.
- Precise: to seek out every lash for a fanned out effect.

The Result: A spectacular fanned-out effect, for voluminous and beautifully lengthened looking lashes.

Overall this mascara isn’t bad but isn’t one that I reach for. I find the brush to be kind of weak and I have issues with a weak brush. I can ‘t stand to use a mascara and feel like the brush is going to break when I’m trying to get it back in the tube or when I’m applying it. A gouged out eye is not a good look. It’s also a tab clumperific so when I do use it I layer it with mascara and the results are great.

Since I’ve never used Phenomen Eyes so I can’t compare the two but if you’ve wanted to try the Givenchy version but didn’t want to pay that Givenchy price Telescopic Explosion is the way to go.

 

FP 101 Review: YSL Parisienne

One of my favorite fragrances on earth is YSL’s Paris; it’s a very sexy and seductive scent and never fails to get me compliments. YSL’s new fragrance Parisienne is her subtle softer younger sister.

The Fragrance
A grand floral with a woody structure, luminous
even in its mystery, PARISIENNE is the perfume of
ultra femininity, warmed by the touch of the
man who embraced her.

It has blackberry, sandalwood and musk notes. It's very soft and perfect for someone who doesn't like really strong scents. A great scent for when the temperature isn't arctic.

FOTD 11/1/09

A very neutral look using just one pallette.  Gotta love an all in one kit!!  Now if only I could use just one brush...

On eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
Wet and Wild Sunrise to Sunset Palette in Bora Bora Brown
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Lancôme Defincils Mascara in Deep Black
L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black

Face and Lips:
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep mixed with Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
Valana Minerals Cheeky Cheek Pot in Red Hibiscus
MAC Cremesheen Glass in Boy Bait

FOTD 10/10/09

I went to a friends wedding Saturday, such a beautiful night :) I went with a Gray look.

On eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
Lancôme Color Design in Aspen Nights (light side lid)
MAC Deep Truth (crease)
MAC Carbon (outer corner & crease)
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Lancôme Defincils Mascara in Deep Black
L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black

Face and Lips:
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep mixed with Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
MAC Mineralize Blush In Lovejoy
L’Oreal HIP Vibrant Shimmer Bronzing Powder in Radiant

MAC Lipglass in Peroxide

It's Been a Long Time....

I hadn't realized that I let this much time past since my last post. I had big plans too but once again work got in the way. Let's consider this a do over...

My favorite shadow color is purple. I don't know what it is about it but my go to stand by never let me down color is always something purple.

On eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
HIP Duo in Wicked (light side lid)
HIP Duo in Wicked ( dark side crease)
L’Oreal Wear Infinite Pressed Eyeshadow Quad Dark Purple (outer corner & crease)
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Face and Lips:
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep mixed with Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
Valana Minerals Blazing Bronzer in Bahia Tan
MAC Creamsheen Glass in Ever So Rich  

NOTD Famous Polish

Not really sure what color this is since there is none on the bottle.  I picked it up at my nail shop.  It's beautiful in the sun.

Natural Updo

It's the dog days of summer and hair feels hat on my head.  The only way the alleviate feeling like I have a sheep on my head is to wear my hair up.  While watching youtube I came across this simple and cute style.  It's real simple and can easily turn into 3 styles. 

1.  Section hair.  You'll want to section a part on the side that you'll twist up. 

2.  Braid or flat twist up the sides.  I did 2 strand flat twists and secured with black rubber bands.  To get the rubber bands out I pull them away from my hair and snip them. 

3. Repeat on the other side

4. Twist up the rest of your hair

5. Starting from the bottom twist hair into a french roll  and secure with a large bobby pin

6.  Take the remaining hair on the top and tuck it under and secure with small bobby pins.  Now you'll have a mini hump on top of your head.

7.  Tuck and pin any loose strands in the back and you'll end up with this...

8. Tuck the front or leave it loose I tucked mine...

 

You end up with..

 

 

To smooth your edges apply some gel or shea butter and tie it down with a scarf.  You can curl the twists and pin them up. Wear a twist out or puff it.  The options are endless.  What's great about this is that it looks like you took so much time to do you hair and it literally takes 5 minutes.  

 

FOTD 8/14/09

A night out with the girls I went to my fave palette

 

  

On eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
MAC Brash (lid)
MAC Spiced Chocolate (crease)
NYX Lake Moss Palette (dark purple) (outer corner & crease)
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Lancôme Defincilis in Deep Black

Face and Lips:
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep (foundation used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
Lancôme Color Design Blush in Molten Pink 

MAC Lipglass in Peroxide (I think)

FOTD 8/23/09

A Fascinating Ruby Revisit...

 

  

  

On eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance

MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
MAC Satin Taupe (lid)
MAC Dark Devotion (crease)
Lancôme Color Design in Dusky Plum (outer corner & crease)
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Lancôme Defincilis in Deep Black

Face and Lips:
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep (foundation used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
MAC Mineralize Blush in Lovejoy
HIP Color Presso in Trendy

Review: Lancôme Oscillation Powerbooster Primer

I seriously love primer. I don’t just pull it out for that little something extra for special occasions I wear it for all occasions.

 

 

Vibrating. Amplifying. Primer. Feel the vibration. See the growth.¹ The first vibrating power primer to boost the appearance of natural lash growth. The vibrating power primer enhances lash thickness, density and appearance of length so that naturally occurring lash growth is more visible/noticeable.

Innovation: With a combination of Crescentia complex (some type of plant extract) with vibrations that act as a massage, see lash expansion day after day. Oscillation Powerbooster helps lashes reach their full potential and boost the appearance of natural lash growth.

¹The vibrating primer enhances the appearance of lash thickness, density and length so that naturally occurring lash growth is more visible/noticeable.

  Let's look at some pictures shall we?

Naked lashes...

Primed lashes...

Fully dressed lashes with 2 coats of Maybelline's Colassal Mascara in Glam Black...

 

Another view...

Look and the pictures and tell me what you think. I can honestly say that you could see my lashes growing which for me was a freaky thing. Applying mascara and seeing these little baby lashes kinda sorta threw me off.  The vibration is barely noticeable and will separate your lashes as you apply it.  Powerbooster is some good stuff and actually does what it says it’s going to do. You can find it at Nordstrom’s for $39

Pic Source

FOTD 8/2

I checked out Naked Honey this weekend and picked up Buckwheat to go with the other 800 brown like shadows I seem to be obsessed with...

 

  

  

On eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
MAC Buckwheat
Cover Girl Eye Enhancer in Brown Smolder (crease)
MAC Magnetic Fields(outer corner & crease)
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Dark 3 (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Lancôme Color Design Eyeliner in Sparkle Black (waterline)
Lancôme Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Maybelline the Colossal Volume Mascara in Glam Black

Face and Lips:
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
Bare Minerals Deepest Deep (foundation used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Fix+ Rose
Maybelline Blush in Almond Love
HIP Color Presso in Trendy

NOTD: Goldie Nail Lacquer

Not sure what this color is but what I am sure is that is pretty. Big 3 free glittery fun!!  

 

  

 

FOTD 6/12/09

I went to a surprise party Friday and had loads of fun with the twin and a purple and blue look...

 

  

Shawnta and I

  

On eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
Valana Minerals Eye Indulgence in Royal Butterfly (lid)
Urban Decay Flash (lid)
Cover Girl Eye Enhancer in Brown Smolder (crease)
MAC Deep Truth (outer corner & crease)
Urban Decay Oil Slick (outer corner & outer crease)
Wet N Wild Mega Eyes in Cream (highlight)
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
HIP Liner in Navy
Lancome Oscillation Power Booster (primer)
Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper Mascara in Extreme Blackout

Face and Lips:
Revlon Beyond Natural Soothing Primer
Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (foundation used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
Valana Minerals Cheeky Cheek Pot in Red Hibiscus
HIP Vibrant Shimmer Bronzing Powder in Glowing
HIP Color Presso in Trendy

FOTD Some Time in May

About 7 moons ago I went out to dinner at Lauriol Plaza with my sis and makeup artist extraordinaire Meagan Shea.  As always good times were had!

 

Me with the Swirl Margarita/Margarita face... 

  

  

Ms. Shea working it for the camera...

  

On her face (in no particular order):

Tarte Park Avenue Princess Blush
Smashbox Lid Primer
Urban Decay Maui Wowie
Chrome Yellow
MAC Orange
Urban Decay Liquid and Glitter Liner
Black Khol Liner
MAC Peroxide Lip Glass
Donna Loren Super Glossy Lip in Malt Shake
Tarte Recreate Foundation and Concealer

 

On Eyes:
Two Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Paint Pot in Quite Natural (entire eye)
Valana Minerals Eye Indulgence in Royal Butterfly (lid)
MAC Carbon (outer corner & outer crease)
NYX liner in Black
Jane Pure Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Black (lash line)
Wet N Wild Mega Eyes in Cream (highlight)
Lancome CILS Booster XL (primer)
Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper Mascara in Extreme Blackout

Face and Lips:
Revlon Beyond Natural Soothing Primer
Black Radiance Crème Foundation in 6806 & Borghese Hydro-Minerali Crème Finish Makeup in Espresso (mixed together & used as concealer)
Valana Minerals Foundation in Amber Dream (used to set concealer)
MAC Lovejoy 

MAC Peroxide Lip Glass

For my ladies in the DMV area if you're looking for a fabulous makeup artist who is creative and skilled be sure to check out my girl Meagan Shea, you won't be disappointed and you'll be looking fierce!!! Folow her on Twitter you won't be disappointed!!