Sunday, December 5, 2010

November Favorites


Another month had passed and now I’m ready to show you my favorites for the month of November! I know its a lot but definitely worth sharing. I’m not affiliated with any of these companies mentioned, I bought all the products myself. If you want me to review something, email me.

Here are the following products I’ve been using a lot for the month of November.



Urban Decay Palette
Book of Shadows Vol III

This is my fourth palette from Urban Decay. It is inspired by the big apple featuring collage of iconic new york city statue of liberty, yellow tax cab, buildings, city life. The shadows are hidden in a drawer. It consists of 16 shimmering shadows, two 24/7 glide-on pencils and eye primer potion. I always recommend Urban Decay because its highly pigmented and good quality eyeshadows. You can never go wrong with the book of shadows. I love this!
(Sephora)


Painted Love Lipstick Set
by Kat Von D

I love these six miniature lipsticks. Its perfect to throw in your purse at any occasion. The lipsticks are rich and long lasting. It includes 2 reds, 2 pinks and 2 neutrals. And the set is only $28.00, you’re like buying drugstore makeup with the quality you’ll be confident to wear at anytime.
(Sephora)


Stila Lip Glaze Set

Finally, I found the perfect lip gloss for me. This set includes awesome colors and smells, great choices for the holidays. It includes eight luscious lip glaze in Stila’s clickable pens that will add splash of color and shine into your lips this holidays. From eight colors, I love Majesty, Blush, Apricot and Merry Merry. Great product to include in your makeup collection!
(Sephora)


Make up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
This foundation gives a great coverage while remaining invisible in the spotlight. Yes, it can withstand bright and harsh lighting, so this is good for photoshoots. It leaves your complexion with such a flawless finish. Its kinda expensive but definitely worth it.(Sephora)


Eve Pearl Eye Palette Diva Eyes
Six radiant eye shadows, very compact to throw in your purse. From upper left corner: sugar plum, cinnamon, desert rose. On lower left corner:black frost, midnight blue, emerald green. I use this whenever I’m in a hurry. I use midnight blue on my lid, and apply sugar plum or cinnamon on my crease. Then I love using black frost on the outer right corner of my eyes. I bought mine at Hautelook but you can check it out on their website.(Evepearl)


Powder Blush in Her Blooming Cheeks by MAC
Part of MAC Tartal Tale holday Collection. This Powder blush is perfect for this holiday. Very bright iridescent blue pink, when applied thinly on your cheeks goes a a long way. Very natural looking and stay longer. (MAC)


MAC Tinted lip conditioner SPF15
This tinted balm is formulated with SPF15, thats why I love this. Its sheer and all-natural, it conditions lips especially on cold weather. Very moisturizing, I apply this before applying a lipstick and locks in the moisture. I love this for years and I’m using Plum Perfect! (MAC)


Benefit Eye Bright Pencil
This works magic to brighten and make your face feel more awake. I use this pink pencil stick on the inner corner of my eyes, under my brow to highlight. Very handy, good to go for afternoon touch-ups. (Sephora)


Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb
This fragrance is very sweet, one spray goes a long way. Check this out and my my favorite fragrances in my previous post. I love the packaging and its very feminine.
(Sephora)


MAC Wipes
This is by far my favorite makeup remover. It smells good, swipes away your makeup easily-- smudges, dirt and grime, name it! I bought the 100 sheets. This cleanser is infused with protective vitamin E that hydrates and nourishes your skin, leaving your skin clean, and refreshed. Totally addicting! The packaging is sturdy, re-sealable, and ready to go!
(MAC)


Shea Cashmere hand cream and body cream by Bath and Body works
I love Bath and Body works. So far, I’m in love with these cream for hand and body. Its super moisturizing, smells great too, like creamy vanilla and cupcake. I always thought of oven, baking when I smell this. Its addicting. I will definitely buy this again, kinda expensive that the rest but worth it. Its amazing how it leaves your skin smooth and silky.
(Bath and Body Works)


Bath and Body works anti-bacterial hand gel
I never run out of these hand sanitizer. Isn’t it obvious, hahaha. The first row are from their holiday collection. Its handy and works perfectly. Its even safe for the kids to use but do not swallow!, lol. Its only 68% alcohol and decreases bacteria on hands. It moisturizes and comes with different scents. I love it! Great as stocking stuffers!
(Bath and Body Works)


Bath and Body works & Yankee Candles
Yes, I love scented candles. I love to put them everywhere inside the house. They smell amazing. I even use essential oil diffusers, plugins and spray. But lately, Im hooked into candles. When BBW and Yankee is on sale, I stashed them away! I love caramel at yankee and I’m using now Autumn of Bath and Body works. I think its a great gift for holidays.
(Bath and Body Works)(Yankee)

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Holiday Look





Sparkle this holiday season! Iridescent shadows when concentrated on the ball of the lid, along the brow bone, or in the inner corners of the eye make more impact in your holiday look.








Here’s one look to wear with those red lips for the holidays!
Face:
MAC Prep + Prime Skin Base Visage – (MAC)
MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation - NC37 (MAC)
Cover FX - M40 (Sephora)
Set Powder - Porcelain (MAC)
NARS Bronzer - Laguna (Sephora)
Sephora Blusher in pink included in the palette -
(Sephora)

Eyes:
Sephora Palette in silver and gray (Sephora)
Elf flirty eyelash pallets - (ELF)
Buxom Eyeliner - Insider Eyeliner (Sephora)
Covergirl Mascara - Very Black (CVS)
Sephora eye-glitter - Eyeliner Strass (Sephora)

Lips:
L-Oreal Lip crayon petite - Burgundy - (CVS)
MAC Satin Lipstick - Retro (MAC)
Stila Lip glaze - Apricot (Sephora)

how to: STEP 1: Prime your face using MAC Prep + Prime Skin Base Visage – (MAC), conceal dark areas using Cover FX - ‘M40’ (Sephora), put MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation - ‘NC37’ (MAC) and set your canvas by using MAC Set Powder - ‘Porcelain’ (MAC). Contour your face using NARS Bronzer - ‘Laguna’ (Sephora) and then use Sephora Blusher in ‘pink’ included in the palette - (Sephora) STEP 2: Using the first sub palette of Sephora Palette in silver and gray (Sephora), pat ‘silver’ eyeshadow on the lid, then use ‘gray’ on the crease and ‘glittery black’ at the outer corner of the eyes. Apply Buxom Eyeliner - ‘Insider Eyeliner’ (Sephora) along the lash line. Add your Elf ‘flirty eyelashes’ - (ELF) and apply the ‘very black’ mascara using covergirl (CVS). Put Sephora ‘silver eye-glitter’ - Eyeliner Strass (Sephora) on the inner corner of the eyes towards the upper lash line. Then apply white eyeshadow on the lower inner corner of the eyes. STEP 3: After exfoliating or moisturizing your lips, line and fill your lips using L-Oreal Lip crayon petite - ‘Burgundy’ - (CVS). Apply MAC Satin Lipstick - ‘Retro’ (MAC) over your lips followed by lip glaze in Stila - ‘Apricot’ (Sephora).

Disclaimer: Each of these products I’ve
mentioned were purchased with my own money
and was not sponsored by any companies.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Holiday Nail Polishes


Holiday is about glitters & sparkles. Color your nails with these glittery and shimmery polishes to create stunning party looks that look shiny and bright as the ornaments on a tree. Picture on left, combination of Brown by Forever 21 love & beauty and This is it by Sinful colors.









Leaf Him at the Altar



Looks like Rain, Dear



NL Z18 BY OPI



What's your Point-settia by OPI



Merry Me by OPI