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2014 Spring Trends

Posted by Unknown Tuesday, February 25, 2014 0 comments

Hey guys!

Recently I was contacted to do this post by Michelle from Girl Friday XO and of course I jumped at the opportunity! She is so sweet and of course if you haven't checked out her blog, what are you waiting for?? She also makes Youtube videos so check those out as well! So, without further ado... here are some of this Spring's hottest trends!

2014 Spring Trends: Soft Berry Lips, Bright Orange Lips, Blue Shadow/Liner, White shadow with white liner, Metallic lids with glitter, Glowing Skin, Pop of Green, Rosy Pink Shadow

Soft Berry Lips- A great way to wear soft berry lips is to first apply a clear coat of lip balm. This will moisturize your lips so they don't look dry when you apply color. Next, take a berry lipstick and apply it to your lips using your ring finger. This will distribute color to your lips without looking to heavy or over- done. This doesn't have to be perfect. Simply apply the color and press your lips together to smooth out any harsh lines.

Try- Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Bit of Berry or MAC Rebel Lipstick

Try- NYX Loose Pearl Shadow in Oro or MAC pressed pigment inBlonde Streak

Try-Wet N’Wild trio in I Dream of Greenie or Urban Decay’sKush
Try-Milani powder shadow inTickled Pink or Laura Mercier baked eye color in Petal Pink

Bright Orange Lips- I LOVE this trend! When it comes to orange lipstick, go for a color with more red in it as opposed to more yellow. Too much yellow in an orange lipstick can be tricky to wear because it can make you look sickly. Unlike berry lips, orange lips look best when they are neat and clean. Take your orange lipstick and apply it with a lip brush to get a smooth line and even application. Clean up any mistakes with a Q-tip.

Try- Kiss Me Coral from Revlon or MAC Morange Lipstick

Blue Shadow/Liner- This Spring, think saturated colors across the eyes. There are several ways to wear cerulean blues so it should be easy to pick a style that suits you best. One way is to line the lower lash line with the color while keeping the top half of the eye naked or neutral. Another way is to pop the color on the outer corner of your eye while keeping the inner two thirds of your eye free of the vibrant color. Lastly, the most subtle way to add color is with an eyeliner. Simply line your waterline and add mascara to curled lashes with neutral lids.

Try- Milani Liquif'eye Eyeliners in Aqua and Blue. Also try Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in Pool Party (18)

White Shadow/Liner- This is my favorite trend for the season by far! It was a hit on the runway during Fashion Week. Rock this look by sweeping a soft white over your entire lid and inner corner, then lining your waterline with a white Kohl liner. Feeling daring? Try doing a cat eye look with a white liquid liner instead of black. Load on the mascara to top off this fresh look.

Try-Cover Girl SnowBlossom shadow or Urban Decay’s Zephyr. Liners: Rimmel Soft Kohl liner in Pure White or Lime Crime liquid liner in Lunar Sea

Metallic Lids w/Glitter- Girls’ Night Out won’t be the same when you step out wearing this look. To execute try foiling a shadow that already contains glitter or tap on a pigment with a spritz of Fix +. To foil a shadow all you need is a wet brush. You can wet the brush using water or Fix +. A great alternative to Fix + is eye drops. Any brand will do. Be sure to use a tapping motion when applying any product containing glitter. Tip: Apply your eye makeup first then do your foundation. This will sweep away any fall-out from the glitter.

Glowing Skin- Glowing skin is beautiful paired with the pops of colors mentioned. To keep your look from falling flat, make sure your skin is taken care of by exfoliating, moisturizing, and keeping a light hand when applying foundation. You want to look fresh for Spring, so stay away from heavy duty foundations that can make you look cakey.

Try- Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Foundation, or L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation. Also try NARS Sheer Glow Foundation.

Pop of Green- This color is definitely for color lovers. Take any green shadow and drag it along your lower lash line. Keep the rest of your look neutral and let the green be the stand out. Think creamy shadow on the lid and a basic brown in the crease.

Rosy Pink Shadow-What better way to show your femininity than with the ultimate girly color? Be sure to use a flesh toned base before applying otherwise you may look sickly. Also, I would steer clear of this look if you are extremely Fair in complexion it may not be the most flattering. Put this color on your lids to give an ethereal appearance. Wear with just mascara for a soft and pretty presentation.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to comment below! I love you loved this post and thank you Michelle for including me in this post!

What are some of your favorite trends for Spring?

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronze Universel Dupe/Review

Posted by Unknown Wednesday, October 23, 2013 0 comments

Hey guys!
Today, I wanted to show you a Chanel dupe I found from Target. Yay! Who doesn't love a cheaper alternative? So, if you've followed my blog for a while, you know that I wanted the Chanel Bronze Universel for THE longest time and I finally bought it in July. You can read that review here. On a recent trip to Target, I saw that Sonia Kashuk had a cream bronzer and it immediately caught my attention and made me wonder if it could possibly be similar to the Chanel bronzer. Once, I brought it home and swatched it, I knew it was.

Sonia Kashuk Creme Bronzer- Warm Tan (41)

I think the packaging is very sleek looking but for the amount of product you get, the packaging is a little bulky.

The lid has a nice magnetic closure unlike the Chanel that has a twist on top.

This cream bronzer comes in two shades- Warm Tan (41) and Rich Bronze (42). This one is Warm Tan (41). The other is darker in color.

Underneath the bronzer is a little compartment, which holds a round sponge. There is also a mirror for when you're on the go. I don't find this sponge useful but hey, to each their own.

Left-blended, Right-swatched

This bronzer glides on the skin with ease and blends out beautifully. It's VERY easy to blend into the skin and leaves a satin/dewy finish.

Here are the two cream bronzers side-by-side. The Chanel bronzer is 1 once and I am unsure of how much product is in the Sonia Kashuk bronzer (it doesn't say).

The Chanel packaging is clearly bigger than the Sonia Kashuk but I don't think it's something to just throw in your purse. It's more likely to sit pretty on your vanity. The Sonia Kashuk, however, I look at as something I would throw in my purse and that's why I think for the amount of product you get (and I know it's less than 1oz.) the packaging seems a little bulky.

The color of the two bronzers are pretty much identical.

In the picture above, I wanted to capture the difference in texture. Though they are both creams, the Chanel bronzer is a drier formula than the Sonia Kashuk.

Sonia Kahuk- top, Chanel- bottom

Again, the colors are identical, yet the Sonia Kashuk has a wetter or more dewy finish than Chanel.

Sonia Kahuk- top, Chanel- bottom

I wanted to see how they both looked when I set them with powder and as you can see, they look identical. In this case, I set the cream bronzers with Makeup Forever's HD Setting Powder.

Overall, if you really want the Chanel Bronze Universel but hate the idea of spending $48, the Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Creme Bronzer in Warm Tan (41) is a great alternative and is quite the steal for $10.99. Though it is creamier in texture, once it is set with a powder, it looks virtually the same. I also feel that the Sonia Kashuk gives a pretty, dewy bronzed look when used as an all over bronzer. Now, do I regret buying the Chanel? Yes and No. Yes, for the fact that there is a really good dupe out there for a fraction of the price but no, for the fact that I wanted that bronzer for FOREVER and I feel $$ RICH $$ when I use it. lol I pretty much use the Chanel when I'm feeling fancy ;P

Hopefully, this helped anyone out there who is on the fence about splurging on an expensive cream bronzer or is just looking for a cheap Chanel dupe. Let me know if you've tried either of these and how you like them.

Tarnished Gold Tutorial (Video)

Posted by Unknown Wednesday, October 2, 2013 0 comments

http://youtu.be/zAE1MdcT_AU

Hey guys!

I wanted to do this tutorial so I could try out my new Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Palette (Shimmer). I'm really loving this palette with the original matte one. I think they work great together! Let me know how you like this look or if you would like to see a review or swatches of the new Sonia Kashuk palette. :) I hope you enjoy!

Product List:

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3in1 Foundation in 825 Buff Beige
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Neutralizer
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronze Universel
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent
MAC MSF Natural in Medium Deep
MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Palette (Matte)
Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Palette (Shimmer)
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Gold Rush
Mary Kay Eyelash Curler
Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Liner Pen
L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
ELF Eyebrow Kit in Medium
ELF Blush in Pink Passion
ELF Golden Bronzer as a highlight
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul
LA Colors Glossy Lips in Cookie Dough
ELF and Sigma Brushes

 First Day of School 

Posted by Unknown Monday, August 26, 2013 0 comments

So, I don't know if it was just me or what, but I was ALWAYS late to class in school. Luckily for me, I don't have to worry about being late now since I'm taking online classes and can do my school any time of the day. :P But for those of you who actually have to go to class, here's a little Back to School makeup idea for your first days of school.

Since you've stayed up late and woke up at noon all summer, getting into the swing of the new school year can wreak havoc on your beauty sleep.

TIP: On your first few days day of school wear a bright eye shadow look. I also recommend wearing liner on the tip because it gives the appearance of wide awake eyes and gives your eyes a more lifted look.

TIP: Wear a bright colored lip to keep people's focus on your lips (instead of the bags under your eyes). Go for a bright lip stain and add a little gloss if needed. This way you won't have to worry about reapplying your lips throughout the say.

Products Used:
Covergirl 3in1 Liquid Foundation in 825 Buff Beige
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Neutralizer
Rimmel Translucent Stay Matte Powder
ELF Pink Passion Blush
NYC Sunny Bronzer
ELF Golden Bronzer (Highlight)
Lorac Pro Palette (Cream, Nude, Gold, Mauve)
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner in Black
L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Vivid Rose

Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronze Universel- Bronzing Makeup Base

Posted by Unknown Thursday, July 18, 2013 0 comments

Hey, girl, HEYYYYYY! (like I haven't been MIA for the past few weeks... cough*)

So, I know I've been completely absent from blogging, but it's summer and I needed to get in some much-needed family time. Sorry lol. I've also been pretty busy with summer school too, so blogging has kind of been put on the back burner.

As some of you may know, (if you follow me on Instagram), I FINALLY bought the infamous Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronze Universel about a month ago. Everyone has heard of this or even owns it by now.

This is a cream bronzer that gives the skin a soft, radiant glow. It has a silky, velvety feel, glides on smoothly, and blends flawlessly.

The texture is very thin, but is pigmented. The coverage is buildable and NEVER cakes. I've even applied it over my set foundation and have found that it doesn't look splotchy. The way I prefer to apply it though, is to use it as a base for contouring, or as an all over bronzer to warm up my skin.

If you have super pale or dark skin, I don't think this would work for you. Sorry, girls. I feel like for the porcelain dolls out there, it might pull too much orange and for my darker girls, it won't show up at all. BUT, if you have a medium skin tone (similar to mine), this would be great! Really the only draw back is the price at $48. But, honestly, I feel like a fancy pants every time this guy comes out. It just breathes luxury!

Above are swatches of the bronzer slightly blended and not blended at all. The finish is also not matte, but more of a slight dewy finish. Overall, I LOVE this! I love how classy the packaging looks and feels, and the actual product is lovely. I hope you all enjoyed this review :)
Let me know if you've tried this OR what other products you like from Chanel.