Nail polish: Jessica Iridescent Eye

10 May

Happy Thursday!

And Feliz Dia de las Madres to all the Mexican mommas out there!

Let’s take a look at this beauty of a nail polish.

Jessica in Iridescent Eye (aka the Chanel dupe)

Look at the gold-green duochrome goodness!

And it’s a one coater!!!!

Safe to say I bought a backup.

<3

Have a great day!

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2012 Birthday Goodies

8 May

Hello Beautiful Readers!

I know I’ve been lacking in the posts department but school and life has officially caught up with me.  I have 3 1/2 weeks til the end of my semester and I’m actively job searching.  Other than that, life has been great and I’m finally in a place where I’m ready to venture out and meet new people =D  And for inquiring minds, I’ve been in the process of working on myself for the past 3 years, since the break up with my ex (aka baby daddy).  What happened in the past is in the past, and now that I’m happy with myself, I’m able to provide a lot more for not only myself but for my son as well.  Enough jibber jabber, onto the good stuff :)

By now I bet you are wondering what I got for my birthday, huh?!  Well I showed a preview picture of what I got on my Facebook.  In addition to that, I got a few more things and I still have two more things coming from a dear friend :D

From my local beauty supply store:

OPI in Guy Meets Gal-veston, Pirouette My Whistle, Don’t Touch My Tutu!

From Sephora (online):

Samples: Diane von Furstenberg and Versace perfumes, Laura Mercier foundation primer in radiance

Birthday gift: fresh Sugar lip duo

500 point Beauty Insider perk: Sephora makeup bag, MakeUp Forever HD Microfinish powder, Sephora foundation primer, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing face primer, Lancome Cils Booster mascara base, Anastasia brow gel

Hourglass Veil Mineral primer, MakeUp Forever HD Elixir

Sephora + Pantone Color of the Year blush duo

Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue Primer

Too Faced Summer Eye Summertime Eyeshadow Collection

Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Eyeshadow collection

From Sephora (store):

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara, Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure Opal, Sephora by OPI in 212, Tarina Tarantino Eyelicity Glitter Liner in Glitter Mist

From my godmother:

Sephora Smokey Studio palette

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Have you tried any of these products?

May babies, how did you celebrate your birthday or will celebrate?

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Spring Collab: Pretty in Pastels

30 Apr

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I know I don’t normally post on a Monday, but I am partaking in a Spring collaboration.  This collaboration is inspired by Spring and here is what I came up with.

Pastels!

EYES:

  • Pop Beauty Eye Primer
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • Pretty Addictions in Banana Cream
  • Pretty Addictions in Blonde Bombshell
  • Pretty Addictions in Tickled Mermaid
  • Wet n Wild trio in ‘Earth Looks Small From Down Here’
  • Wet n Wild single in Brulee
  • L’Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense liquid liner
  • Tarina Tarentino Eyelicity Glitter Liner in Glitter Mist
  • Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black
  • Luxx eyeshadow in Thunder (brows)

FACE:

  • Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in Medium
  • MAC Studio Fix plus Foundation in C4
  • Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer
  • Pretty Addictions blush in Watermelon Prowl
  • theBalm Mary Lou Manizer luminizer

LIPS:

  • CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Grenache
  • NARS lipgloss in Orgasm

Natural lighting

I love this look!  Really, I’m loving yellow eyeshadow on my skin tone.  If this is a bit much, try a yellow eyeshadow with a brown in the crease- it makes it look much softer.

Check out these other wonderful participants!!!

Robert:
Blog: Makeup Insider
Title: Glamazon Collab – Spring Inspired Makeup using Estée Lauder Illuminating Powder Gelée, Topaz Chameleon
Link: http://www.makeupinsider.net/2012/04/glamazon-collab-spring-inspired-makeup.htmlBritney:
Blog: The Glam Goddess
Title: Glamazon Spring Collab-Hydrangea Inspired
Link: http://britters89.blogspot.com/2012/04/glamazon-spring-collab.html

Amy:
Blog: Polish and Such
Title: Glamazon April Collab – Spring Splatter Mani
Link: http://polishandsuch.blogspot.com/2012/04/glamazon-april-collab-spring-splatt…

Laurie Ann:
Youtube Username: beautymakeupandmore
Title: Tutorial: springtime look
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–W19uzdD5k

Keri:
Blog: Beauty is my Crush
Title: Spring Makeup Collaboration
Link: http://beautyismycrush.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-makeup-collaboration.html

Wendy:
Blog: PurpleStar
Title: Playful Pastels- Glamazon Spring Collab
Link: http://purplestarmakeup.blogspot.com/2012/04/playful-pastels-glamazon-spring-collab.html

Candace:
Blog : A day in the life of a Georgia Girl
Title: Spring Collab Look-Playful Pansy
Link: http://georgiagirl1081.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-look-collab-playful-pansy.html

Kerrie:
Blog: Gorgeous-Glamour
Title: Glamazon Spring Collab
Link: http://www.gorgeousglamblog.com/#!/2012/04/glamazon-spring-collab.html

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April 2012 Swaps and Winnings

27 Apr

The end of April is coming to a close and you know what that means!

May 1 aka May Day aka my birthday!!!!!!

This month I only did one swap and won two giveaways and I loving everything!

Swap from Switzerland!

L-R: Catrice #400 Blue Cara Ciao, Catrice #350 Hip Queen Wears Blue Jeans, essence magnetic in #03 Magic Wand, essence colour & go in #78 blue Addicted, Mavala in #225 Sparkling Blue

Not in the picture: Gerbera daisy seeds (my favorite flower) and sour gummies, which my son ate.

Giveaway winnings from LashGirl:

L-R: Lumene bright skin radiance nectar, Nuance facial serum, cellCeuticals Photo Defense SPF 55+, Weleda Skin Food, Chapstick in Hot Cocoa

Giveaway Winnings from Bee Polished:

L-R: China Glaze Magnetix in You Move Me, magnet, China Glaze Magnetix in Cling On

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Have you participated in any swaps or won a giveaway?

 

Have a safe and fun weekend!

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April 2012 Collective Haul

26 Apr

Happy (almost) end of April!!!!!

I didn’t do much shopping this month for no rhyme or reason.  There was nothing I just had to have or needed.  Or was I just saving up money to splurge on my birthday like I did last year (check out last year’s mega birthday haul HERE)?!  I guess you just have to wait and see ;)

Onto the few things I did snatch up (mostly nail polish).

Walgreens:

  • Essie in Pink-a-Boo
  • Essie in To Buy or Not to Buy

CVS:

  • Milani in White on the Spot
  • NOPI in Rainbow in the S-Kylie (I wanted Milani Gems but they didn’t have any)
  • Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in #210 Naked Ambition

  • Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
  • Milani One Coat Glitter in Blue Flash
  • Milani in Chocolate Sprinkles

Rite Aid:

  • Color Club in Age of Aquarius
  • Color Club in Wing Fling
  • Color Club in Sky High
  • Wet n Wild Color Icon in The Crown Is Mine

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What did you haul this month?

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NOTDs 04.24.2012

24 Apr

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend.  Mine was okay.  I’m a little stressed out because in one of my classes we have a new professor and it’s a total 360 teaching style.  One week with him and we already had an exam on two chapters.  We are trying to deal but it’s tough and not to mention that we have a month left til the end of the semester.  Blah!

Here’s what I’ve been sporting on my nails.

Essie Aruba Blue

Added Finger Paints Motley

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Rimmel Lasting Finish PRO in Wild Orchid

Added Nfu Oh #61 on accent nails (ring and thumb)

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Guilty Pleasure

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That’s all for now!

 

Hope you all have a great day!

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Influenster and Palmolive in my Mailbox

12 Apr

Hello again!

Just a short post.  I was given the opportunity to test out the Palmolive Fresh Sponge Concentrated Dish Soap from Influenster.  Here’s what was in my kit:

  • Palmolive Fresh Sponge Concentrated Dish Soap (full size)
  • Card with product info
  • Sponge
  • $1.00 off coupons to share

I still can’t say much about it but I do love the citrus-y smell.

I will follow up with a post after using this product more.

 

*Disclaimer: I was given this product complimentary for testing purposes from Colgate-Palmolive via Influenster.

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