EOTD (Friday - May 7, 2010)

This was the look I wore to work on Friday using my new love, Coral Crepe Paint Pot. I will be recreating this for a tutorial since its been so highly requested =)

Lid: Coral Crepe, Paradisco

Crease: Espresso, Embark (outer v)

Highlight & Inner Corner: Nylon

MAC Teddy on the upper, lower and waterline, YSL Faux Cils on the lashes!

EOTD (Eye of the Day)

I used my new Glamour Doll Eye Shadows for the first time today and just had to take pictures because I am SO in love with how my eyes turned out....wow a little full of myself there? I promise I*m not, its just been a while since I did a "netural eye" that I really loved so I was quite happy! Here are some pictures:

Caution, Eyebrow FAIL! Thats what I get for going to someone different than my friend who normally does them....Like I said in my eyebrow video...find 1 person to do them and STICK to them! Now comes the fun part of growing them back in =)

"He Loves me Not" all over the lid, "Boyfriend Sweater" on the outer 1/4, "Chocoholic" in the crease and "Brown Eyed Girl" under the lower lash line.

Look at the sparkle in the inner corner...AMAZING!

I am honestly SO pleased with these shadows, they are so gorgeous, have amazing pigmentation, go on like silk, blend like a dream, and stay put all day! I am writing this post at 10:40pm and you would never know it judging from my eye shadow. The owner of Glamour Doll Eyes (Shout out to Vee!) was so sweet to offer to send them to me to review. My review has yet to come (it will be in a video), but I can't wait for it, you girls (well my neutral gals anyway) are going to feel the need to get these babys and add them to your collection PRONTO!

Yellow Nails?

When I first bought this color I thought, GORGEOUS! But I feel its a bit of a different story on the nails....I really can't decide how much or how little I like it. The application was incredibly streaky, but once it was layered it gave a more "opaque" and creamy finish. However, you can tell from the pictures that not every nail applied as perfectly as the rest. I do think its a pretty color and I don't mind it so much, however it is definitely not a color I will be keeping on my nails and toes all summer. This is one of those colors that unfortunately won't look great on everyone, as I wouldn't recommend this color for fair/pale skin tones as I feel it would make you hands look washed out. This will definitely look AWESOME on more tan and golden skin tones for sure. So get your spray tans on before you pick up a bottle of Lemon Fizz =)

Sigma Makeup Collection + More!

When Sigma offered to send me their new makeup to try out and review, I was ecstatic! Here is a more in depth review of their new line as well as some other fun products from Sigma:



Over the course of the week I took pictures of some looks that I did using each of Sigma's new Beauty on the Go Eyeshadow Kits as well as their Blush and Highlight kit.

Neutral Shades:
Inner corner = Angie
Lid = Brown Sugar
Crease = Indian Girl
Outer V = Brown Eyed Girl
Brow Highlight = Angie

Blush = Ruby Tuesday
Highlight= Moonlight Mile

Fun Colors:
Inner Corner = Moonlight Mile Highlighter
Lid = Play with Fire
Outer V / Crease = Brown Sugar (Neutral Kit)
Brow Highlight = Moonlight Mile

Blush = Some Girls
Highlight = Moonlight Mile

Smokey Eyes:
First I layed down a black base.
Inner Corner = Start Me Up
Lid = You've Got the Silver
Outer V/Crease = Paint it Black
Brow Highlight = Shine a Light

Blush = Not Fade Away
Highlight = Moonlight Mile

MAC Sweet Sienna Pigment / Sigma Indian Girl

Has anyone else tried Sigma's new Make-up line? If so, what do you think?

DISCLAIMER = Sigma Makeup sent me their new makeup line to review. I was not paid by the company and as always, you are given my honest opinion! I would never steer my subscribers wrong ;).

Tiffany Bows!

Anyone that knows me knows I have a HUGE weakness when it comes to Tiffany & Co. I got my first piece of jewelry when I was 15 and have been obsessed ever since. I don't know if its the infamous Tiffany blue color, the incredibly attractive wrapping, or the amazing quality you get with their jewelry, but I am sucked in everytime I walk past a store or receive the catalog in the mail. Needless to say with the holiday season quickly approaching I have received numerous "blue" catalogs come into my mail box over the past few months. I always want everything in it, but there was one piece that kept staring at me in every one. They are the newest addition to their collection this year and they are the CUTEST earrings I have ever seen. The epitome of a girly girl. Introducing Tiffany Bows!



I couldn't take looking at them in one more catalog. I always hate ordering from the catalog because their pieces aren't always true to size. Soooo, I dragged my boyfriend to the mall an hour away from us to the nearest Tiffany & Co. Much to my disappointment these babies were SOLD OUT! The Sales associate told me the last pair literally just walked out of the store as I was coming in. BUMMER! My boyfriend told me I was crazy, being that my birthday and Christmas are around the corner and I should wait, but I couldn't! One awful thing about me is when I want, I want NOW! Needless to say, I ordered them right then and there and got them in the mail about 4 days later. I am OBSESSED! If you girls ask for 1 thing this year from your parents/boyfriends/husbands, let it be these. You will not regret it, I PROMISE! And at the affordable price (for Tiffanys) of $125.00, you won't feel too guilty asking for them =)

Essie Winter Collection

Lollipop, Rock Candy, Mint Candy Apple, Clear Top Coat

Essie never lets us down, and their new winter collection is no exception. Every color is beautiful (swatches below). If you can't decide which color to get, I recommend doing what I did, go for the little gift set, which can be found at Ulta. You get all 3 colors and a top coat for $17.00. What a Steal!!

Mint Candy Apple
1 shade of the hottest color this fall/winter. This color truly delivers and is stunning on the nails. I can't tell you how many compliments I get when I have it on my nails!

Rock Candy
A typical "Essie" color. Sheer Pink. This does have more color than most of their sheer pink shades. Its so girly by itself and adds great shine. While it is super pretty by itself, I would recommend using it the next time you get a french manicure. It is slightly "darker" than the average pink used for a french, but with an opaque white on top would be beautiful!

Lollipop
Red, no better way to say it. Its flat, opaque, gorgeous and perfect for the holiday season!

Overall, there is not a bad color in this collection. I usually stay away from mini collections or sets because 9 times out of 10 I only like 1 or 2 colors in the kit. None of these colors disappoint. Mint Candy Apple is by FAR my absolute favorite. I like it even better than MAC's Peppermint Patti. Its a lighter "green" where as Peppermint Patti has more "blue" undertones. If you missed out on Chanel Jade shoot for Mint Candy Apple, they are slightly different but give off that same beautiful shade of green. Yummy!

Disclaimer: This kit was purchased at my own expense.

Mini NYX Haul

I have always been a fan of NYX. Great quality, highly pigmented and totally affordable! The only problem has been trying to hunt them down! They are available at various online shops, including CherryCulture.com. The only store I know of that sells it is Ulta, which was No where to be found by me. You can imagine my excitement when a new Ulta just opened up by my house!! You can also imagine my disappointment when I got to Ulta on a mission to find this special blush, only to find the NYX counter sold everything EXCEPT blushes!! Ahhhh! So I took to CherryCulture.com and their 20% sale and treated myself to a few things!

Cinnamon Blush - I saw this blush on several beauty blogs recently and I was intrigued...not only do I LOVE the name, the color is unlike any blush I have ever owned! It is a BRIGHT Orange. I hear it being compared to NARS' Taj Mahal quite a bit, however I have never owned it, so I can't say. Reviews had stated that it was very sheer, but to my surprise, I found it to be extremely pigmented! LOVE this blush...it falls in the same category as Salsa Rose from MAC Pro - bright but GORGEOUS when applied with a light hand and fluffy brush!

Desert Rose Blush - A deep raspberry/mauvey/rose, this color is GORGEOUS and PERFECT for Fall!

Raisin Blush - Another name that caught my eye - this is a taupy/dirty brown color and my FAVORITE by far. It too is extremely unique. You can use it as a contour or on the cheeks for a different, yet stunning look!

Cream Blush in Glow - As most of you know, Blushcreames are some of my favorite products from MAC, so I wanted to pick up a NYX to compare. The pigmentation on this blush is INSANE! You will note from the picture 1 major difference between the consistency and texture of MAC vs. NYX. MAC is more of a dense, thick formula, whereas NYX is extremely creamy and more "liquidy" if you will. I wasn't expecting it to smear so easily, its almost as if it was left in the son and melted. Totally deceiving just by looking at it though!

Suede Eye Shadow - Another blog favorite that I have had my eye on for quite some time. My Ulta was sold out of it. It is just your average shimmery brown, perfect to sweep all over the lid on its own, or pop it into the crease for your exciting, everyday, neutral looks - my favorite!

Swatches!

Rasin, Desert Rose, Cinnamon, Suede, Glow

Last but not least - I could NOT resist when I saw these. Cupcakes are my favorite - (Red Velvet to be exact) and whats better than having a little pot of flavored lipgloss inside. Conversation piece or stocking stuffer for a 5 year old. You be the judge, but none the less, they are ADORABLE and I love them!

Strawberry, Chocolate, Orange, Cherry