Friday, March 30, 2012

NOTW: Water Marble Nails

Hey Everyone! I attempted to try the water marbling technique for the first time on my nails the other day and it wasn't too bad at my first try! I messed up on 1 finger which you can see in the picture but everything else came out fine.




It was pretty simple but the only thing I didn't like was that it's time consuming! If you're wondering what nail polishes are on my nails,  used Sally Hansen Xtreme wear in White On as a base and then for the marbling process, I used Wet 'N' Wild Tropicalia and the ever so popular For Audrey by China Glaze.

Last week I put polka dots on my ring fingers using the same colors. I really like how these colors contrast one another!



Sunday, March 25, 2012

Cotton Candy Inspired Look



Spring has Finally sprung and I'm trying my best to play around with more colors. I've also been craving something sweet and saw a picture of a cupcake topped with cotton candy and so I used this picture as inspiration.

 I don't have a bunch of crazy colors but I busted out my 88 palette that I got a few years ago that's been sitting in my makeup drawer, collecting dust. I also used 2 colors from the Wet 'n' Wild Lust Palette for this look. I hope you all like it!

 Products used:
Face
Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer
MUFE HD Foundation 127
MAC Studio Finish concealer NW25 (under the eyes)
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer
MAC Dollymix blush
MAC Accentuate Shaping powder ( cheek bone highlight)
Eyes
MAC Pure White Chromaline
88 palette (blue and pink)
Wet 'n' Wild Lust Palette:
Matte medium purple for the crease
 white color on the top right for the inner corner and brow bone highlight
Essence Midnight in Paris Gel liner
MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl (water line)
L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Mascara
Ardell #118
Brows
MUFE Brow Corrector #3
Lips 
MAC Budding Love Lipglass



The first picture above was taken with my iPhone 4s and I posted it to instagram. I'll try to post there first before I would post on my blog since it's easier. Do any of you guys have instagram? If so, you can follow me and vice versa.  My user name is Krystyles

Btw, I was thinking of getting one of the 120 palettes but considering there are  5 versions, I'd love to hear your opinions on which to get.

Anyways, I hope you all have a  great week!

Friday, March 16, 2012

Subtle St. Patrick's Day Makeup

I've been in such a neutral rut with makeup lately and since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, why not paint my face green! Well, a small portion that is. This is something easy to wear without looking tacky especially if you plan on wearing a lot of green clothing. I didn't want to make it complicated so I just used some colors from my Shady Lady Palettes. I threw this look on real quick because I have a cold so please excuse the lack of pictures and sloppiness! Hope you like it!


Products used: 
Face 
MUFE MAT Velvet plus 40 mixed with L'oreal True Match W5
Sheer Cover Duo Concealer in Light/Medium under the eyes
Maybelline Dream Matte powder
theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer
MAC Dollymix blush (applied lightly)
theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer
Eyes
UDPP
theBalm makeout Mary (lid/lower lash line)
theBalm All about Alex (outer half of lid)
theBalm Jealous Jordana (outer corner/lower lash line)
theBalm Jet-Setting Jennifer (inner corner)
MAC Wedge (crease transition)
Inglot Matte #353 (brow bone)
Essence Midnight in Paris gel eyeliner
L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Mascara
Miss Adoro lashes #82
Brows
Revlon Colorstay Brow Enhancer in medium brown
MAC Brun e/s
Lips
NYX Pinky Slim Lip pencil
MAC Viva Glam Nicki
 
I Hope you all have a fun and safe St. Patricks Day weekend!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

March MyGlam Bag

The time has come for another MyGlam Bag. I received my bag on Monday, earlier than expected. It's nice that MyGlam listened to their customers feed back about shipping but I don't think they got the hint about everything else.

As usual, we get a flyer that list the contents of the bag and what this months bag or theme is all about. The flyer says :
"After sloshing our way through rain and snow all winter long, we're all feeling a little extra dry and depleted. Months of dry air outside, blasting heat inside, and hot showers all contribute to that cracked and brittle feeling.
Say goodbye to winter's woes with out March Glam Bag! it's filled to the brim with our favorite products to help repair and restore your skin and hair just in time for a bright and dewy spring".

It came in this cute, very spring appropriate bag but it smelled so bad and I'm not too sensitive with scents. Hopefully it goes away.

Here's what I got:

Murad Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15- 0.17 FL. OZ Value-$6.46
 Here's some info from the Dermstore website:
What it is:
A firming and skin-perfecting bronzing liquid.

What it's used for:
Murad Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15 produces a healthy sunny complexion that looks and feels more healthy. Jojoba and sweet almond oils help diminish fine lines while locking in moisture. The buildable bronzing boost blends seamlessly with your skin, for a natural and radiant appearance. An added sunscreen helps fend off UV rays, for daily protection.

This is a pretty good decent sized sample. An actual deluxe sample as we are promised! I could definitely use this to deepen up my complexion since I don't get much sun.

MyGlam exclusive Classic crease brush & case
The brush is pretty cute and surprisingly soft. Not the softest brush I own but it doesn't feel scratchy at all. I think it's too big to be a crease brush but it seems it would be a great at blending out harsh lines or to set my under eye concealer. It reminds me of my MAC 224 brush with is my go-to for some serious blending.
The case is cute but i don't think i would use it to hold brushes as it is too short for my other brushes but I noticed on MyGlam's website that they plan on releasing more tools to store in the case.




KeraColor Natural sample packet -0.17 FL. OZ. Value $9.99
info taken from their website:
Designed for daily use with all hair types to bring out the shine and accentuate existing highlights
3-4 applications in each packet

This sample packet is actually sold for $9.99 on Kera colors website. I don't think would pay that much for a sample but I guess if it's good, then why not right? I don't have color treated hair besides my ends which you can say I have ombre hair but I'm just trying to grow it out. So I'm not sure if this would benefit me at all.

Murad Eye Lift Perfector & Pur-lisse Pur-Protect SPF 30 essential daily moisturizer
Not much to say on these as I mentioned that I don't care for these one time use skincare samples.  You need to test it out a while to see if it works for you.  MyGlam says that we would receive 4-5 full or deluxe size samples and this is far from it.

a $25 gift card!
JUST KIDDING!
Although this is better then the nume one we got in February's bag, it's still a coupon.  Gift cards don't expire or have limitations on what you can purchase. It bothers me that they put another coupon instead of a deluxe sample. I still have to spend at least $25 in order to use it by May 1, 2012.

This month isn't much of an improvement from last months. MyGlam still hasn't kept their word about the 4-5 full or deluxe size samples. I don't mind if it's drugstore, or high end. I just expect a company to keep their word.

Did you get this month's bag? What did you think of it?






Tuesday, March 13, 2012

MAC Chen Man and Viva Glam Nicki Haul/swatches

Hey Everyone! I had a gift card to Macy's that I got from my sister for my birthday last month and decided to save it for this collection. I picked this up about 2 weeks ago when it launched but I'm a little late posting this cause I couldn't find the charger for my camera battery.


 I actually ordered Force of Love lipstick when it launched online because I was scared they would sell out by the time I was able to make it to any of the counters or stores by me. I missed out on a lot of the bright lippies from the Iris Apfel and SHOP/COOK collection and was adamant on making Force of Love mine lol. I picked up Budding Love and Force of Love lipglass along with Viva Glam Nicki, which I've been eyeing at the MAC counter in Macy's. Nothing else really stood out to me, plus this year I am interested in getting more lip products and blushes. If any of you want the Play it Proper beauty powder, I suggest to check your CCO if you have one near by since I saw it at my CCO a few weeks ago.

Top: Budding Love Lipglass Bottom: Force of Love lipglass
Force of Love

Viva Glam Nicki
Nicki and FoL
Budding Love l/g, Force of Love l/g & Force of Love l/s

VG Nicki and Force of Love

I know a lot of people were comparing Force of Love lipstick to Party Parrot, Watch me Simmer and VG Nicki but I only have Nicki to compare. They're both warm tones but you can see that FoL is darker. I love both and I'm glad I picked them up as they are flattering on my warm skin tone.

Me wearing Force of Love Lipstick
All these bright lips are getting me in the mood for spring and it's just makes my routine simple and quick.
Did you pick up anything from this collection?



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