Baby Rouge

My Hair Inspirations at the Moment

2012-02-25T12:08:00.001-08:00

These pictures are currently my hairspiration. I wanted to go with dip dye blue at first, but I went with ombre instead... but one day I will go blue!

Meet My Best Friend

2012-02-24T17:55:00.001-08:00

Meet my BFF, Braelynn from sergeantfox.blogspot.com
She sort of loves cats....

Sometimes she dresses like a chic goth girl....

She has a cool style, even during the winter months

She loves statement jewelry!

But most importantly, she is adorable!!!

Check out her blog http://sergeantfox.blogspot.com/ and her vintage store sergeant fox vintage

A Touch of Neon

2012-02-22T15:31:00.004-08:00

Wearing: Old Navy neon satchel, Asos top, Hunter boots, Forever21 leggings.

I am loving neon right now! A subtle way to incorporate a color like this into your wardrobe is by wearing a neon satchel, like the one I found at Old Navy. It adds a interesting element to any outfit!

Here is the newest addition to my satchel family:

It cost me less than 14 dollars and it's a "dupe" for a Cambridge Satchel (well, sort of..)

New Hair and a FOTD

2012-02-19T12:25:00.001-08:00

I got my hair "ombre'd" a week ago and I am still excited about it! I've always wanted to try it( well, ever since the style got popular) and I finally did it.

I did my makeup and took some pics on V-day

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
revlon CS Foundation in ivory and sand beige mixed together for the perfect color
Revlon Photoready concealer in light
Elf's Blush and Bronzing powder
Nars Copacabana
Nar's multiple in Orgasm

Eyes:
the silver color in Revlon's Illuminence Cream Shadow Precious Metals
Revlon Liquid Liner in black
Revlon mascara
Elf Studio Brow kit in medium
Revlon Color Burst Lipstick in Fuschia

Snow Leopard

2012-01-18T18:33:00.000-08:00

Hat: Wooden Ships, Pants: Oasap.com, Top: Asos, Shoes: Forever 21

here is the link to where you can get my faux leather high waisted pants:

http://www.oasap.com/trousers-leggings/1440-Skinny-Trousers-with-High-Waistband.html

Last Winter!

2012-01-18T18:27:00.001-08:00

this outfit is actually from last year!

2012-01-14T14:17:00.000-08:00

Here is yet another fashion post. Good news: I will be makeup blogging again! Sorry for the hiatus. I hope this outfit inspires you in some way.

Vintage thrifted hat, Vintage thrifted pull over, Vintage thrifted 90's dress, Asos sunglasses, House of Holland Suspender tights, DIY snood, BCBG boots, Vintage Coach purse

Here is the outfit my best friend was wearing

You can find her blog here: http://sergeantfox.blogspot.com/

One Sweater, Two Looks!

2011-12-28T12:13:00.000-08:00

I found this sweater at a yard sale a few months ago and since then, I love finding new ways to wear it.

Vintage sweater, Forever21 Skirt, Go Jane platforms

Vintage sweater, Forever 21 snood, Target skirt, BCBG boots

Face of the Day: Red Lipstick

2011-07-22T14:42:00.000-07:00

I haven't worn this color in awhile because it doesn't feel quite summer appropriate, but I'm happy I decided to wear it! Red lipstick can take a basic look up a notch.

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Mac Prep and Prime
Loreal Infalliable in Classic Ivory
Elf Contouring blush and bronzing powder (bronzer only)
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolute Golden
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer

Eyes:
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
Wet n Wild Brule
Urban Decay Buck and Naked
Mac Carbon
white liner
WetnWild Vanilla
Sephora Advanced Lash Boosting Mascara

Lips:
Lancome Red Stilletto

60's Makeup

2011-07-20T15:15:00.001-07:00

this is a heavy cat eye using mac blaktrak, revlon colorstay liquid liner and mac carbon.

Face of the Day: Tropical

2011-07-17T12:45:00.000-07:00

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Revlon cs foundation in Sand Beige mixed w/ lighter fndtn
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolute Golden
ELF Pink Passion blush

Eyes:
Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow in Black Magic(white color)
Max Factor eyshadow (used lime and yellow colors)
Urban Decay Buck
Revlon white eye liner
Revlon Color Stay black liquid liner
Sephora Lash Boosting Mascara

Lips:
MUFE #36
Elf Hypershine gloss in Fairy

Face of the Day: Silver & Gold

2011-07-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

PRODUCTS USED
Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MUFE Aqua Eyes pencil (silver)
Revlon Precious Metals (silver and gold colors)
Benefit Show Offs pigment (silver color)
Urban Decay Buck
Urban Decay Half Baked
Urban Decay Vapor
Rimmel Max Volume Mascara

Lips:
Mac Lip Gelee (forgot name)
Face:
Mac Prep and Prime
Revlon colorstain in Sand Beige mixed with Loreal Infalliable in Ivory
Nars Laguna
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolue Golden

Haul: Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars!

2011-07-15T11:23:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to write about these wonderful products. I will be reviewing each of them in seperate posts later on--this post is just to show what I purchased. In case you don't know, I only wash my hair weekly with shampoo bars and rinse with vinegar. The link to my post about my hair routing is right here: http://babyrouge.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-i-only-wash-my-hair-once-week-and.html
Chagrin Valley is a great little company located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Unlike certain other shampoo bars that claim to be all natural but contain an unfriendly ingredient or two, Chagrin Valley is ALL 100 PERCENT NATURAL. Their products smell amazing, too. I first their shampoo bars about 6 months ago and just ran out.... that is how long they last! Anyway, here are some pictures!

AYURVEDIC HERB: I've read about the benefits of ayurvedic herb for hair, so ofcourse I wanted to give this a try. It smells interesting(in a good way ;) )

CARROT MILK & HONEY I used this shampoo bar yesterday, and I only have good things to say about it. The smell is pleasant and faint. It's moisturizing. I love it.

it looks wierd because I showered with it yesterday!

BUTTER BAR CONDITIONER: From what I can tell, this is not a conditioner; rather, it's a super moisturizing shampoo. I only bought the sample size because I was just curious and wanted to try out something different. Hopefully it will not make my hair look like a grease ball. Note: This one smells delicious! It obviously is full of cocoa butter-- buy it for the scent alone!

So I bought 2 full size bars and 1 sample size. The full size ones cost around $7.30 while the sample bars cost about $2.50. Here is a pic showing the difference in size:

I also ordered a non hair product... It's called Coconut Silk Organic Cream Deoderant. I avoid regular deoderants like Secret due to the breast cancer risk, so I'm always on the hunt for a natural deoderant that actually works.So far, I'm obsessing over this product.The smell is to die for. I will post a full review on this in the future.

One last shot of all of the new babies togethor:

Face of the Day: Natural

2011-07-14T15:20:00.000-07:00

This is more makeup than some people choose to wear when they are going for a natural look, but for me, it's definitely toned down.I couldn't help but add a strong inner eye highlight, though! Urban Decay's Polyester Bride always delivers a beautiful highlight. I also made sure to get really glowing skin here to add some prettiness to my natural looking eyes and lips.

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Mac Prep and prime
Revlon Colorstay foundation in Sand Beige mixed with Loreal Infalliable foundation in Ivory
Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder (blush only)
Elf Translucent Mattifying Powder
Nars Copacabana
Urban Decay 24/7

Eyes:
MAC Bare Study
Urban Decay Naked Palette(Virgin, Hustle, Toasted and Buck)
Urban Decay Polyester Bride
Rimmel Volume Flash Mascara
Revlon white eye liner

Lips:
Revlon Color Burst Lipstick in Soft Rose
Revlon super lustrous lipgloss in Pink Whisper

Eye Makeup

2011-07-12T13:38:00.000-07:00

here is some eye makeup I wore the other day!

PRODUCTS USED
Smashbox eye primer
Urban Decay Toasted
Loreal Hyper Space
Estee Lauder Chocolate
Mac Smolder eye kohl
Mac Blaktrak
Lancome Definicils

Face of the Day: Tequila Sunrise

2011-07-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by Makeup Geek from youtube and decided to recreate this look.

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Mac Prep and Prime
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand beige
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolute Golden
Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder ( I only used the blush)

Eyes:
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Revlon Precious Metals(far right color)
Urban Decay Last Call
Max Factor yellow and orange shadow
Mac Carbon
Rimmel max volume flash

Lips:
Lancome JuicyTube (the name rubbed off)

Eyebrows:
NYC Browser in Brunette
Elf Brow Gel

Review: Elf Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara

2011-07-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

Clear mascaras, even from the drugstore, can be pricey. Don't even mention brow gels like those from Anastasia! That's why I was so excited to find this brow gel at Target for 1 dollar. Elf never stops surprising me with the price and quality of their products.

What's awesome about this brush is that it's double ended-- one end is for mascara, the other for brows! That way, you won't have to get the brush dirty with mascara when you want to use it on your brows, or get it dirty with brow powder when you want to achieve glossy lashes.

The brushes even have different shapes: brows and lashes have different needs!

Face of the Day: Pink

2011-07-09T12:20:00.000-07:00

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige
Nars Laguna
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolute Golden
Elf translucent mattifying powder
Elf Fuschia Fusion

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Elf Fuschia Fusion
Wet n Wild SIlent Treatment(darkest shade)
Urban Decay Oil Slick
Revlon Colorstay liquid liner
Urban Decay Polyester Bride
Loreal Telescopic Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Sky Pink
Sephora clear gloss

Review: Revlon Lipsticks! Lots of Dupe Alerts

2011-07-05T22:44:00.000-07:00

I adore Revlon lip products, especially their lipsticks. They are great alternatives to MAC shades, are long lasting, and look great. The following lipsticks are my favorites from Revlon and I highly suggest them-- they've been tested and worn by me many times.

SKY PINK
DUPE FOR: MAC Snob
What I think: This is a matte lipstick and it's a bit on the dry side, so I highly suggest wearing a clear or pink gloss over it-- doing that will transform this lipstick into a gorgeous glossy bright pink lip. The color is a loud, cool toned baby pink.

BERRY HAUTE
DUPE FOR: MAC Up the Amp
What I think: This is a truly special drugstore find! Berry Haute is actually not berry at all; instead, it's a pretty violet/purple shade, very similar to Mac's Up the Amp. I always get compliments on this lipstick. I love cream lipsticks like these.

NUDE ATTITUDE
DUPE FOR: MAC Myth
What I think: DON'T BUY THIS IF YOU ARE PALE!!! This shade is too orangey for pale people. I was dissapointed in this color, BUT I do suggest it to those with warmer toned and deeper skin tones. It's certainly a good dupe for Mac's Myth, which also happens to look horrid on me. But be warned: it is very matte.

PRIMROSE
DUPE FOR: MAC Creme Cup & MAC Angel
What I think about it: This color is a must have! It's my fave from all of Revlon's products I've tried. For what you pay, one really recieves a lot out of this lipstick. The texture is wonderfully creamy and moisturizing. The color is a super pretty pink lavender. It's so flattering on light skin!

PINK POUT
DUPE FOR: MAC VIVA GLAM GAGA & MAC Snob
What I think about it: Though this is not the best dupe for Gaga, it's close in color, but it lacks that creamy texture(Pink Pout is matte). I didn't like this lipstick at first but it's grown on my and I now love it! It has a mod feeling about it-- think Twiggy in the 60's.

PEACH(Color Burst)
What I think about it: I'm a fan of the Color Burst lipsticks as they feel like a mixture between gloss and lipstick. Peach is a pretty shade of orangish peach; on pale skin like mine, it looks more coral than peach, but it is still a very pretty color. But if you are looking for a true peach color, keep looking. However, this shade would be the perfect peach on darker skin tones.

SOFT ROSE(Color Burst)
DUPE FOR: Nars Dolce Vita and Chanel Mademoiselle
What I think about it: Ahh, I love this shade soo much. It's so elegant and easy to wear. This would look good on just about every skin tone.

from left to right: Primrose, Sky Pink(matte), Nude Attitude(matte), Berry Haute, Sky Pink(matte), Peach(Colorburst), Soft Rose(Color Burst

Face of the Day: Violet!

2011-07-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Revlon Sand Beige Colorstay Foundation
Mac Blooming Blush
Benefit Erase Paste
Nars Copacabana
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolute Golden
Elf Contouring bronzer

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lancome Provence shadow
Lancome Signature Walk shadow
Urban Decay Grifter
Max Factor Impacting shadow duo(violet shade)
Mac Smolder eye kohl
Lancome Definicils

Lips:
Mac Hue lipstick
Elf Bubblegum hypershine gloss

Face of the Day: Black

2011-06-30T17:52:00.000-07:00

This look was inspired by Pixiwoo. It was entirely created by using almost only one product- black shadow(Carbon from Mac,ofcourse!)

PRODUCTS USED
Face:
Revlon colorstay foundation in sand beige
Mac Carbon(contour)

Eyes:
Mac painterly paint pot
Mac Carbon

Lips:
Mac Carbon
Sephora clear lipgloss

Review & Dupe Alert: Elf Classy Lipstick

2011-06-29T16:23:00.000-07:00

I always post about Elf products because they are great quality(most of the time) and very cheap. Classy Lipstick does not break this rule!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT IT
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-The color! This is a dupe for Mac Angel(and muchhh cheaper). It's a cool toned baby pink that looks gorgeous with about any eye makeup. It reminds me of Kim Kardashian makeup!

The packaging is cheap but it functions. The very creamy texture of the product makes the lipstick bullet become a bit ugly and gnarled(see picture), but the color is so pretty and lasts a decent amount of time so I highly suggest it.

Plus, it's a pretty good dupe for Mac Angel!

Here is a picture of me wearing Elf Classy lipstick

Face of the Day: Cotton Candy

2011-06-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Mac Prep and Prime
Revlon CS Foundation in Sand Beige
Elf Pink Passion blush
Lorac Perfectly Lit Spotlight luminizer
Lancome Absolue Powder in Absolute Golden
Nars Laguna

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Rimmel Azue Shimmer eyeliner
Loreal Diva Down pigment(discontinued)
Urban Decay Shattered
Urban Decay Polyester Bride
Mac Smolder eye pencil
Elf Regular & Waterproof Mascara Duo
Maybelline Seashore Frost (purple color)
Elf Punk Funk(fuschia color)

Lips:
Nars Angelika

Review:Nars Angelika

2011-06-27T12:02:00.000-07:00

My mom gifted me this gloss and I am in love. The texture is thick and it lasts sooo long. The color is great-- it looks like cotton candy! Like other Nars products, you get the quality you are paying for. Due to the price of this product, I only use it on "special occasions". Therefore, I feel special when I wear it! Nars Angelika reminds me of the Viva Glam Gaga I lipgloss, another product that is amazing

I love the way Nars packaging feels

Here I am wearing it

FOTD: Smokey Plums. Rosto de Hoje: Esfumado

2011-06-25T16:11:00.000-07:00

PRODUCTS USED/ PRODUTOS USADOS

Face/Rosto:
Mac Prep and Prime
Revlon Sand Beige Colorstay Foundation
Benefit Erase Paste
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer
Elf contouring powder blush and bronzer
Nars Copacabana

Eyes/Olhos:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay Last Call shadow
Urban Decay Hustle shadow
Urban Decay Virgin shadow
Estee Lauder Sugar Cube shadow
Mac Smolder eye kohl
Sephora lash boosting mascara

Lips/Boca:
Mac Hue
Elf Hypershine gloss in Bubblegum

Review & Dupe Alert: Elf Makeup Mist and Set

2011-06-25T11:07:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted to try Mac's Fix + but couldn't justify paying for a product that seemed a bit frivolous. I remember my big sister used to own Fix +, and I loved the feeling of spraying the mist over my face. Therefore, I was very happy when I found a super cheap alternative: Elf Makeup Mist and Set.

Why I love it
-It sets my makeup well! My "face" stays on longer when I use this stuff.
-It feels good. I love the feeling of mist falling upon my face.
-It can refresh my makeup and make it look more alive at the end of the day.
-It creates a dewy,fresh effect.

What I don't love about it
The smell! This product has a bad smell when you first put it on. People very sensitieve to smell might want to skip this one.

Face of the Day: Using Wet n Wild Silent Treatment

2011-06-24T17:55:00.000-07:00

As I have wrote about before, I love the Silent Treatment Palette from WetnWild. For this look, I only used the taupe shade, which is my favorite.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige
Mac Prep and Prime
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer
Nars Laguna
Maybelline Peach Satin Dream Mousse blush
Elf translucent finishing powder
Nars Copacabana Illuminator

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
WetnWild Silent Treatment(taupe color)
Mac Smolder eye kohl
Mac Blaktrak fluidline
Sephora Lash Boosting Mascara
Rimmel white eye kohl

Lips:
Lip Venom lip primer
Mac Date Night gloss

FOTD: Soft Eyes & Rose Lips

2011-06-24T00:37:00.000-07:00

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Revlon Sand Beige Colorstay Foundation
Nars Copacabana
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer
Mac Prep and Prime
Elf Mist and Set Spray

Eyes:
Urban Decay Sin
Urban Decay Buck
Estee Lauder Chocolate
Estee Lauder Sugar Cube
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Mac Stubborn Brown Eye Pencil
Sephora Lash Boosting Mascara

Lips:
Lancome Color Design Lipstick in Vintage Rose

HOW I DID IT

Eyes:
1. primer lids with mac paint pot.
2. apply Urban Decay Sin from inner corner to half of eye lid.
3. create a winged line with a brown liner. soften and blend liner with a medium brown,matte eyeshadow. blend into outer V.with an angle brush,line upper lids with dark brown matte eyeshadow.
4.line bottom lash line with brown eye liner.
5. apply shimmery white shadow to inner eye.
6. apply mascara to top lashes only.

Review + Face of The Day: Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Intense #36

2011-06-22T15:13:00.000-07:00

I recieved this lipstick as a sample, and when I run out, I will surely buy it again. Like most Makeup Forever lipsticks, the pigment is outstanding and ofcourse it lasts... forever.

Here I paired it with winged liner.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer in light
Mac Prep and Prime Face Primer
Nars Laguna
Lorac Spotlight Highlighter
Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
Revlon Colorstay Sand Beige foundation mixed with Loreal Infalliable Classic Ivory Foundation
Elf Set and Mist Spray
Soap and Glory Trick and Treatment
Elf Tone Correcting Concealer

Eyes:
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Urban Decay Naked and Buck eyeshadows
Wet n Wild Brule eyeshadow
Estee Lauder Sugarcube eyeshadow
Mac Carbon shadow
Mac Blaktrak fluidline
Revlon Colorstay liquid liner in black
Sephora lashbooster mascara
Rimmel white eye kohl

Lips:
Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Intense #40

Face of the Day: Trying to Recreate Emma Watson's Vogue Cover Look

2011-06-21T21:49:00.000-07:00

the youtube makeup world has been abuzz about this cover, so I decided to the look out myself. Honestly... I did not do a great job recreating it: i do not have a dark enough gloss...but still liked the result. Here I tried to creat super thick brows. The result is questionable, hahah

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Loreal Infalliable foundation in Classic Ivory
Nars Laguna
Lorac Spotlight Highlighter
Benefit Erase Paste
Elf Translucent Powder
Sonia Kashuk concealer- light

Eyes:
Urban Decay primer potion
Revlon Precious Metals Creme Shadow(grey color)
Estee Lauder Mocha Cup
Mac Smolder eye kohl
Sephora lashbooster mascara
Makeup Forever Star Powder

Lips:
Lancome Color Fever Lipstick in Provocative
Mac Decorative lipgloss

Review: Revlon Soft Rose Lipstick + Dupe Alert

2011-06-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

I ventured into the drugstore yesterday with no makeup purchases in mind. Then I saw Soft Rose from Revlon and remembered it's supposed to be a dupe for both Nars Dolce Vita and Chanel Mademoiselle. I decided to buy it and am super happy I made that choice!

Revlon Soft Rose is a Colorburst lipstick, so it's super moisturizing and almost looks like a lipgloss, which I love as super matte formulas make my lips look too small. Also, the packaging is similar to Chanel's due to the quilted design. The color is a super gorgeous nudish blush color. It's subtle but doesn't look toooo natural on me, which I like-- it's a stand out rosy color that looks pretty with almost any eye color.

It does indeed remind me of Nars Dolce Vita, though the Nars shade is more sheer. I have always wanted to try Chanel Mademoiselle, so I'm thrilled I have found a knockoff. This lipstick color is very elegant.

look at the cute quilted design! Reminds me of Chanel

what a gorgeous color

Face of the Day: Smudged Eyeliner & New Favorite Lipstick!

2011-06-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

I'm loving my new Revlon lipstick in Soft Rose so much.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Revlon Sand Beige Colorstay Foundation
Elf Tone Correcting Concealer
Mac Blooming Blush
Nars Laguna
Lorac Spotlight Highlighter
Elf Mist and Set Spray
Sonia Kashuk concealer in light

Eyes:
Urban Decay Naked Palette(Virgin and Buck)
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Mac Smolder eye kohl
Mac Carbon Shadow
Sephor Lash Boosting Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Rose

Face of the Day: Nars Angelika

2011-06-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

I adore this lipgloss!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige
Elf contouring bronzer and blush
Nars Copacabana
Sonia Kashuk light concealer
Soap & Glory Trick and Treatment

Eyes:
Revlon Black Magic Creme Shadow(pink color)
Loreal HIP cream liner in 930 Brown
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Mac Stubborn Brown Powerpoint eye pencil
Benefit Pink to please a woman....Gold to get the guy! (pink and champagne colors)
Sephora lashboosting mascara

Lips:
Nars Angelika

Face of The Day: Black Smoke

2011-06-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes:
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Revlon Black Magic(Black color)
Mac Carbon
Mac Smolder Eye Kohl
Nars Laguna(crease)
Estee Lauder Tea Biscuit(inner corner)
Sephora lash boosting mascara

Face:
Revlon Sand Beige
Soap and Glory Trick and Treatment
Sonia Kashuk concealer(light)
Elf contouring blush and bronzer powder
Nars Copacabana

Lips:
Mac Hue

Review + Dupe Alert: WetnWild Color Icon Eyeshadow Singles

2011-06-16T20:57:00.000-07:00

I am lovingggg this brand right now. WetnWild's single shadows are just as amazing as the palettes. A plus is that most of them are spot on dupes for Mac colors. I only have 4 of them, which are the neutral colors. They make a blue, a purple and some others but I do believe that the following eyeshadows are the best singles from WetnWild!

Here is the color Brule. It is a great dupe for Mac Brule(who would have thought...) The texture is super nice and blendable. I adore this product.

This is Penny, an awesome dupe for Mac's Expensive Pink.

This pretty highlight color, called Sugar, works wonderful in the inner corner of the eye. A+

Nutty is my absolute favorite Wet n Wild eyeshadow! it's a dupe for Mac Satin Taupe.

Face of the Day: Naked Palette

2011-06-16T14:59:00.000-07:00

Love my Urban Decay Naked Palette

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
FACE:
Revlon Sand Beige
Elf Tone Correcting Concealer
Nars Laguna
Lorac Spotlight Highlighter
Maybelline Peach Satin

EYES:
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Urban Decay Darkhorse
Urban Decay Half Baked
Urban Decay Virgin
Mac Smolder Eye Kohl
Lancome Definicils
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner(black)

Lips:
Revlon Pink Pout

Face of the Day: Orange Glam

2011-06-15T17:31:00.000-07:00

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Bare Minerals Original Foundation in Light
Elf Contouring blush and bronzing powder
Lorac Spotlight Highlighter
Revlon Photoready Concealer in Light
Elf Set & Mist

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
WetnWild Nutty eyeshadow
Urban Decay Darkhorse
Urban Decay Naked
Estee Lauder Chocolate
Sephora lash boosting mascara
Revlon white liner
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner(Black)
Urban Decay Virgin

Lips:
Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #40

My Celebrity Makeup Crush: Kim Kardashian

2011-06-14T20:46:00.000-07:00

I always find myself googling pictures of Kim Kardashian to admire her makeup. Her makeup is always interesting and perfect! Though it's the work of an artist, Mario Dedivanovic, that creates these stunning looks, Kim K's features are what really make the makeup shine.

Here are pictures of some of her best looks

HOW TO GET THE LOOK

1. Get glowing skin. Kim always has dewy skin that glows. Try mixing a drop of liquid luminizer into your foundation, or apply a foundation that is super light and luminous, like Nars Sheer glow. Apply a cream highlighter to the top of cheeckbones and down the bridge of the nose(try Mac cream color base in Pearl-it works on may skintones). Finally, set with a misting spray, like Elf Mist and Set for an extra dose of glowiness.

2. Contour, contour, contour! Though she obviously has great bone structure, Kim K obviously contours the hell out of her face. With a contour brush, buff a bronzer or contour powder into the hollow of your cheekbone, around the jaw and at the curve of the brows and temple, and down the sides of the nose. Harmony by Mac is great for lighter skin tones.

3. Brighten up the under eye area. Apply a concealer or foundation lighter than your skintone under your eye and blend the product down to the highest point of the cheeks to imitate the super highlighted look Kim always sports. Try Revlon PhotoReady Concealer.

4. Define your eyebrows. Kim's arches are full yet defined. To achieve this look, pluck any hairs outside of your brows, create a soft arch and fill in brows with a powder or pencil. Mystery eyeshadow from Mac is great for dark brows. Apply with an angled brush! Try lighter shades if you are blonde.

5. Apply nude lipgloss. I've heard Kim loves Nars Turkish Delight. Revlon Peach Petal is a great dupe for this pricy product.

6. Use false eyelashes. I suspect Kim has naturally thick lashes, but it's quite obvious she also wears falsies most of the time. 1 Lash from Mac are thick and dramatic, just like Kim's. Mac makes tons of great false eye lashes, from natural looking to full on drama.

7. Wear neutral eyeshadow. Though at time Kim wears gem colors and other fun shades, she usually sticks to a smoky neutral eye. Urban Decay's Naked Palette is a great product for this look!

Face of the Day: Neutrals & Gaga Lips

2011-06-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

How I love Mac Viva Glam Lady Gaga... and how much it hurts that it has been discontinued. I have been searching and searching for dupes and can't find any that look as good as the original. Next, I'm going to buy Mac Saint Germain and then quit on my dupe hunt if that one doesn't work. :( there is just something about Gaga 1 that flatters my skin like no other lipstick I have tried. When I wear it, it brightens my whole day.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face:
Mac Prep and Prime
Revlon CS Foundation in Sand Beige
Elf tone correcting concealer
Elf Translucent powder
Nars Laguna
Nars Copacabana
Mac Blooming blush

Eyes:
Mac Bare Study
Wet n Wild Comfort Zone(top left color)
Mac Carbon
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner in black
Sephora Advanced Lash Boosting Mascara
Mac Smolder Kohl

Brows:
Loreal brown shadow
Anastasia Brow gel

Lips:
Mac Viva Glam Lady Gaga I

Review: WetnWild Silent Treatment-- Dupe Alert!

2011-06-12T19:25:00.001-07:00

I bought WetnWild Silent Treatment last week and have been loving it since then. The shades are so so smooth,blendable,highly pigmented and the colors are very pretty. The trio includes a peachy-pink highlight, a shimmery taupe eyelid color that dupes Mac Shale, and a deep glittery brown definer.

HIGHLIGHT COLOR : What a pretty shade of peachy-pink goodness! This is so nice as an inner eye highlighter

EYELID COLOR: I absolutely adore this shimmery taupe. I would have paid for this color alone- I love it that much. This color is also a dupe for Mac Shale.

DEFINER COLOR: This pretty deep glittery brown could be a dupe for Urban Decay Darkhorse or maybe even Nars Galapagos.

All three colors:

You will not regret buying this trio! I highly recommend it.

Face of the Day: Smoldering Navy

2011-06-12T11:36:00.001-07:00

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes:
Mac Painterly Paint Pot
Revlon Black Magic(black color)
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner in black
Mac Carbon
Mac Set to Dance
Sephora lashboosting mascara
Estee Lauder Mocha
Estee Lauder Sugar Cube
Mac Smolder Kohl

Face:
Revlon colorstay in Sand Beige
Mac Blooming Blush
Elf Fuschia Fusion blush
Nars Laguna
Sonia Kashuk concealer
Lorac Spotlight Luminizer
Elf Mist and Set Spray
Mac Prep and Prime SPF 50

Lips:
Mac Hue
Elf Fairy

Face of the Day: Red lipstick and light smokey eyes

2011-06-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

I wore this a week ago but thought I would add it here.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Mac Stubborn Brown eye pencil
Wet n wild Comfort Zone
Urban Decay Hustle
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner in Black
Mac Carbon
Mac Smolder Eye Kohl
Elf Mascara
Estee Lauder Sugar Cube

Face:
Stila Hydrating Primer
Bare Minerals mineral foundation in light
Nars Laguna
Sonia Kashuk concealer in light

Lips:
Mac Cherry lip pencil
Clinique Angel Red( my favorite red lipstick EVER)
Revlon lipgloss in Fire

Do it at Home: Super Simple Sugar Scrub

2011-06-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

I always like to experiment with different home made skin treatments and masks, and recently I discovered the recipe for an easy sugar scrub. It makes my skin look radiant.

Home Made Sugar Scrub:

2 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp warm water

Stir the sugar into the warm water until it is melted, then apply to face and rub gently. Rinse. Done!

Review: Elf Punk Funk

2011-06-09T13:44:00.000-07:00

I was so skeptical when I first picked up this quad at Target- I try to avoid super cheap eyeshadows due to bad experiences, and Punk Funk looked extremely cheap in the packaging. But for a dollar, I thought why not... and thank goodness I made that decision!

Punk Funk is an incredibly pigmented quad of shadows. For just a dollar, you will recieve 4 unique, gorgeous shades:

- a white/pink duochrome highlight
- a brighttt bic blue color
- an intense grape shade
- a gorgeousss, sparkly fuschia

The fuschia color is by far my favorite. If you are undecided on this quad, buy it for this shade alone-- most likely you will not find this in your makeup kit! Punk Funk is a great way to experiment with colors for next to nothing.

The super bright blue shade. I have never owned a color like this before so I love it. There is some subtle glitter in it.

This would be a boring shade if it did not have that special duochrome quality to it, which is rare among drugstore finds.

I adore this sparkly fuschia shade!!! The sparkles are outrageous. This shade almost reminds me of Nars Angelika(toned down, ofcourse!)

The vibrant grape color is a bit chalky but still fun and very pigmented

Face of the Day:Color

2011-06-09T13:36:00.000-07:00

I usually never wear color, so today I wanted to change that!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes:
Mac painterly paint pot
ELF Punk Funk(purple color)
Elf matte white eyeshadow
Mac Set to Dance
Max Factor limegreen shadow
Mac Inky liquid liner
Sephora Advanced Lash Booster
Revlon white eye liner
Rimmel Maritime shadow
Mac Lady's Prance

Face:
Revlon CS Foundation in Sand Beige
Elf Contour Powder
Elf Pink Passion
Nars Copacabana
Elf Transulscent Powder

Lips:
Mac Hue
Revlon Peach Petal

Face of the Day: Celebrity Inspired- Mila Kunis at 2011 MTV Awards

2011-06-08T13:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the original photo:

Here is me trying to copy her look....

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes: WetnWild Comfort Zone Palette(the color in the bottom right), Mac Smolder kohl, Mac Stubborn Brown pencil, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Mac zoom lash, UD Virgin, Mac Carbon.
Face: Revlon CS Fndtn in Sand Beige, Nars Copacabana, Elf bronzing powder, WetnWild Pearlescent Pink, Mac Prep and Prime SPF 50.
Lips: Sephora lipgloss(dont know the name, but it is a nude, golden lipgloss).

For the eyes, I went for a smoky look and decided the WetnWild Comfort Zone Palette(the color in the bottom right), which is a dupe for Mac Club, would do the job. I applied a brown cream base under to bring out the darker shades in the color rather than the green shade, then patted on the Club dupe and blended it out- this color turns warm when you blend it out, like Mila's crease color. With a pencil brush, I also applied the Club dupe under my eyes. I lined my upper eye lid with Mac Smolder and smudged it with Mac Carbon. I lined my waterline with Mac Stubborn brown and applied Mac Zoom Lash top and bottom. Urban Decay Virgen was used as a highlight.Mila's face was fresh, so I applied a primer and topped it with a cream foundation. I contoured my cheeks with Elf bronzing powder and highlighted my cheeks, nose and brow bone with Nars Copacabana. For a blush, I applied a peachy shade called Pearlescent Pink by Wet n Wild.

The face was dewy and peachy.

5 Makeup Products I Regret Buying

2011-06-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

Since everyone talks about the makeup they love, sometimes it's interesting to discuss makeup we hate. Here are 5 products I could live without.

1. CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast Shadow Stick in Onyx Smoke :
This is possibly the worst makeup product I have ever used! I no longer purchase from Covergirl not only because I discovered they animal tested, but because of my negative experience with this product. Basicly, CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast Sticks are supposed to be a foolproof way to create a smoky eye(which many people struggle with, I suppose). The idea sounded interesting, and I was lured in by Drew Barrymore's eyes when she advertised the product. But when I got home and tried this product, I was totally pissed off that the shadows felt waxy and smudged like crazy. This product reminded me of the "play makeup" made for little girls-- it was so waxy and hard to apply.

2.Lancome Juicy Tube in Tarte Tatin:
I recieved this from someone as a gift. The name sounded delish, but when I applied the product, I was pretty dissapointed in the color. The product in the tube appears to be a pretty plumish red, but when applied, comes out a muddy, overly sheer color. Two thumbs down. (Note: this product is no longer available. Thank god.)

3. Elf Mineral Infused Mascara:
I wanted to love this mascara, because I truly like the brand ELF-- they create amazing products for dirt cheap and do not animal test. Unfortunately, this mascara sucks. The best way to describe it is sticky. I could not build up length or volume at all with this product. But for only 3 bucks, I cannot say I am too upset about it....

4. Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Baby Pink:
FROST ALERT, FROST ALERT!!! I picked up this adorable chanel-like tube of lipstick after reading online that it was considered a dupe for my beloved and long-gone friend, Viva Glam Gaga. While the color is indeed similar to Gaga, there is a horriable pearly glare that runs throught the color. Also, this product smells like plastic. The search for my Viva Glam Gaga dupe is not over.

(source: http://alwayssummerontheinside.blogspot.com/)

5. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation:
While I love the Dream Matte Mousse blushes, this foundation did not please me one bit. While it's very entertaining to play with the feeling of the mousse-like formula, I would not recommend putting such a texture over the entire face. This foundation was too thick and looked cakey. Also, it made me break out. End of story.

The "No-Poo" Do And Why You Should Do It Too

2011-06-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

A couple years ago, while browsing a weekly gossip magazine, I read something in the quotes section that disgusted me. Robert Pattinson, of Twilight fame, admitted to not washing his hair. I was shocked at the time and would never guess that I one day would also join this shampoo free movement.

My transformation into a "no pooer" began almost two years ago. While exploring the internet, I came upon an article entitled "The No Poo Do". (The name is misleading). The No Poo movement suggests forgoing shampoo to let hair regain its' natural balance. Normal shampoos(and this means everything from Pantene to Redken)all contain silicones and other ingredients that coat the hair and strip the hair of oils. Therefore, in order to regain the oils lost to the shampoo, your scalp will go into overdrive to create more oils. This leads to grease, which leads to more hair washing. It's a vicious cycle. I often hear people complaining that they cannot become No Pooers due to how oily their hair is... my reply is "why do you think your hair is so oily in the first place?"

Before deciding to go no poo, my hair was messy, frizzy and lifeless. I did not like my hair. I washed it every other day and didn't even question shampooing less because shampooing often was the normal thing to do. But in fact, it wasn't until the 1930s that the first modern shampoo was introduced in the US. Before that, people washed their hair with baking soda and conditioned with vinegar. Conditioner was sold years later after shampoo began drying consumers hair.

The first modern shampoo,Drene,was created in the 1930's. The bottle is cute,but the ingredients inside are not so pretty.

The transition from shampooing to non pooing was not an easy one. I began by diluting a tablespoon of baking soda into a cup of water and washing my hair with this followed by a rinse of water containing a tablespoon of vinegar. I did this every other day and gradually decreased the washes to a few times a week. For about a month and a half, my hair was extremely greasy. I constantly wore hats. Indeed, it takes dedication to say goodbye to shampoo and many people quit during the transition time. Finally I was able to go hatless and have pretty, voluminous hair while washing with baking soda and vinegar only once a week!

After going about a year with baking soda and vinegar, I noticed my hair looked very dull and greasy. The baking soda washes were not doing the trick anymore. I also found baking soda to be abrasive and no longer recommend it to people. Instead, I recommend washing with shampoo bars. Some people might not consider using shampoo bars going no poo, but if you buy an all natural shampoo bar, it will actually be more gentle and natural than baking soda. I first purchased J.R. Liggett shampoo bar and was pleased with the results. My hair did seem cleaner and full of life. But my hair really improved when I purchased a couple of Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars. These shampoo bars are incredible. They are 100 percent natural and smell wonderful. I purchased Cafe Moreno(said to darken hair naturally!), Herb Garden and Summer Sunshine. I love all of these, but Cafe Moreno is my favorite.

One of the delicious shampoo bars sold at www.chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com/

Today, after using shampoo bars for around a year, my hair has never looked better. I never thought I'd be someone who loves my hair, but alas, love my hair I do! It is so shiny, incredibly full of volume, and it does not get greasy even after a week.

To condition, I usually use any brand of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water. I also add a couple drops of essential oil to add fragrance and shine.

MY WEEKLY HAIR ROUTINE
- Wash hair with Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bar
- Dilute 3 tablespoons(less the shorter your hair is)of vinegar into a cup of warm water. Run mixture through hair as you would with regular conditioner.
- Add a couple drops of essential oil to vinegar and water mixture for fragrance and shine. I like using Rosemary or Coconut oil, but just about any essential oil will do.

Any type of apple cider vinegar will do

- Let air dry. I NEVER use any styling products in my hair because I don't need to- that is how much I like my hair after going no-poo.

BEFORE NO-POO
I hated my hair before. This is what it looked like: messy, dull, damaged and lifeless.

AFTER NO-POO

Review: Sinful Colors Unicorn

2011-06-05T13:59:00.000-07:00

I love this nail polish! It's a pastel lemon cream. Best of all is the name: Unicorn! I looveee that name. Honestly, I wouldn't have purchased this polish if it was not called Unicorn. it only cost me 2 dollars. They sell Sinful Colors nailpolish at Walgreens, so I suggest you go and buy this gorgeous and wearable lemony shade.

Face of The Day: Arabic

2011-06-05T13:25:00.000-07:00

I am not sure if this is exactly arabic style makeup, but that was what I was trying for when I did this look earlier today.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWND
Eyes: Mac Painterly Paint Pot, Estee Lauder Honeydrop, Estee Lauder Chocolate, Mac Blaktrak, Sephora mascara

Face: revlon colorstay foundation in sand beige, elf contour bronzer, elf mist and set.

Lipgloss: Elf Fairy lipgloss

Dupe Alert: ELF Blushes

2011-06-04T17:03:00.000-07:00

There is nothing more satisfying than finding drugstore makeup that dupes expensive cosmetics. I have always wanted to own several of the Nars blushes, but just could not justify spending that much money(Nars' blushes cost almost 30 bucks each!).

Then I stumbled upon ELF studio line blushes.

These blushes are absolutely incredible. They are extremely pigmented, smooth, beautiful in color and only 3 dollars each. It is obvious that ELF was imitating Nars shades and packagin with these blushes.... here come the dupes!

FUSCHIA FUSION: This is a great dupe for NARS Angelika, which I have been lusting over for ages! It has that same cotton candy pink color, filled with pretty sparkles. If you don't like sparkles, stay away from this color. Over all, Fuschia Fusion is my favorite of all the blushes.

PINK PASSION: this is a beautiful matte, bright pink. I've never seen a more pigmented blush in my life. It's a dupe for Nars Desire and Mac Pink Swoon!

ELF Pink Passion:

NARS Desire:

Mac Pink Swoon:

A swatch i found on google of Pink Passion...

CANDID CORAL: This blush perfectly imitates NARS' famous Orgasm blush. It's not a coral, but more of a peach. My favorite thing about this blush is the subtle golden shimmer it gives my cheeks. I have also heard it's a dupe for Benefit Coralista

Elf Candid Coral

NARS Orgasm:

Orgasm is on left. Candid Coral on right.

I'm a Barbie Girl

2011-06-04T01:29:00.000-07:00

My beautiful BFF, Braelynn, let me make her up. She has such dramatic features that about any look will make quite a statement. I went with gorgeous greens, a strong liquid line, a white inner eyelid and a cool toned, bright pink lip. At the end, I thought the makeup sort of looked like a Barbie doll!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
FACE: Revlon colorstay in sandy beige,Elf contour bronzer,Elf Pink Passion, Revlon Brighten

Eyes: MAC painterly, Smashbox Zoom, MAC Humid, Urban Decay Buck, Revlon colorstay Liquid Liner, Mac Zoom Lash mascara, Revlon white eye liner, MAC Carbon shadow

Lips: MAC Viva Glam Gaga

My Skin Care Regime

2011-06-03T20:50:00.000-07:00

people on makeup alley were asking me about my skin care routine... it's super cheap, simple and effective(at least for me).

My skin is pretty balanced and normal.... i dont have any oil, nor does it ever feel dry.

Once a day, before going to bed, I wash my face with African Black Soap( i also use it to wash my hair). My fav brand is Dudu Osun, which is cheap!

Once a week, I do a home made sugar scrub to exfoliate and make my skin radiant.

My key to nice skin is sunscreen. I love having very light skin, so I apply sunscreen with high SPF religiously.

Golden

2011-06-03T20:18:00.000-07:00

It rained today, so ofcourse I needed to bring some sun to my makeup! There is something about bronze and gold that look gorgeous on every skin or eye. I put my naked palette to use here but also used my wet n wild comfort zone! i am always pleased with my self when i mix high end and low end makeup brands :)

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes: UDPP, WetnWild Comfort Zone, UD Smog, MAC Stubborn Brown eye pencil, revlon cs black liner

Face: Revlon CS foundation in sandy beige, ELF candid coral blush, Nars Laguna, Nars Copacabana, Trick or Treatment Soap or Glory, Elf Mist and Set as a primer.

Lips: MAC hue under ELF Goddess lipgloss

Smoky Eye

2011-06-03T20:12:00.000-07:00

wow, my hair is crazy today. i just got done snapping these pics and now i am off to the bank(i have stopped caring about funny looks when ware strong makeup)! lol

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face: Elf mist and set(before foundation), revlon colorstay sandy beige, revlon photoready concealer in light, nars laguna.

eyes: Mac painterly paint pot, Urban Decay Hustle, wetnwild Silent Treatment(crease color), Estee Lauder Chocolate, revlon mascara, mac smolder.

lips: sephora gloss(dont know the name)

Going Out Look

2011-06-03T20:04:00.000-07:00

I got loads of strange looks when I wore these lashes out to a bar a while ago. But I must say I didn't mind and enjoyed the crazy look.

I wanted a cat eye look, so I used tape to build up that shape. then I added the lashes.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Eyes: MAC carbon shadow, revlon colorstay black liquid liner, MAC smolder pencil, MAC zoom lash, UD virgen shadow

Face: Bare minerals mineral foundation in light, nars laguna bronzer, nars copacabana highlighter, lorac powder highlighter, bareminerals mineral veil setting powder, MAC blooming blush, elf setting mist.

Lips: MAC Hue and Revlon lipgloss in Peach Petal

Full Faced Oranges

2011-06-03T19:54:00.001-07:00

With this look, I wanted to incorporate the trendy summer color of orange into my entire face. I blended orange shades on my eyes, layered lipstick and gloss to achieve a shiny, coral mouth, and dusted coral blush onto my cheecks.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Face: Revlon colorstay in sandy beige, elf contouring blush and powder, MAC MS in Natural, lorac spotlight highlighter, revlon photoready concealer in light.

Eyes: UDPP, Nars Mediteranee, Sephora mascara, UD darkhorse, MAC blacktrak

Lips: Makeup Forever lipstick in 40, Estee Lauder lipgloss(dunno the name)

Two Looks in One

2011-06-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

Here I was playing with colors... dont remember the products used!