Fun makeup look for summer!

Hello Angels!  

On super hot summer days like this I usually prefer to skip the heavy coverage and add a pop of color on the eyes: Mac studio tint tinted moisturizer, and an array of peaches for cheeks and lips!Keep the eyes melt-free-- paint pot in constructivist and pearlglide intense liner in petrol blue, smudged into the lower lash line and hard crease.  Stay cool!

DIY Chunky chain, rhinestone and leather bracelet

Hello Angels!

More work from my busy bee fingers.  I found this awesome DIY online.  Credit for creativity goes to I Spy DIY, one of my new favorite websites for creative inspiration.
Here's what I made:

And here is the link to the website complete with how-to's:

http://www.ispydiy.com/2011/07/my-diy-chain-and-rhinestone-bracelet.html

Happy crafting Angels!!!

DIY Arm Candy!!!

Hello Angels,

Having a little extra time to myself this summer has lead to searches for creative outlets.  Cue... My old jewelry making hobby!  I got on the internet trolling for easy and fun projects to busy my idle hands with and this is what I made, easy as pie:

Major shout out to www.honestlywtf.com for their amazing how-to instructions including references for the materials to use and where to get them.  Here are the links for making the bracelets above:

Cross sliding knot bracelet:  DIY Sliding Knot Bracelet

Bead/leather bracelets:  DIY Wrap Bracelet

Embellished friendship bracelet:  DIY Embellished Friendship Bracelets

If you don't know how to make a Chevron patterned friendship bracelet, here's the best tutorial I've ever seen on the web:

Molly's Sketchbook: Friendship Bracelets

I, for one, have found a new love in making a million of these in every color under the sun and decorating my arm with endless amounts of arm candy!

Happy creating and hit me with any questions!  

Urban Decay's Revolution Lipstick

Hello Angels,

I just received an email from Urban Decay about their brand new lipstick line.  This sounds very promising.  There are 22 colors that are long wearing.  Two of the shades are exclusive to UrbanDecay.com.  I really like their products so I will check these out next time I am in Ulta, Sephora or Macy's.  Check back for swatches and a full review.  

Meanwhile here's a cool video on how to use the lipstick for super long lasting color.

Happy Haulin'!

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup setting spray Review

Hello Angels,

I am back with this quick gem.  I am currently in Mommy mode getting ready for a new addition to my family. If you've been pregnant before you know these hormones put you through a lot of changes.

I have the honor of being pregnant in the summer time.  This also means my makeup is coming off as I apply it.  One day in the midst of losing my face  I reached for a sample of Urban Decay's De-slick makeup setting spray.  After dabbing my brow I misted my face a couple of times and completed the look.    

Not only did it control my shine during my eight hour shift, all the colors on my face stayed vibrant as well.  I didn't have to touch up my breakthrough shine till it was time to go home.  To be perfectly honest, I got rid if it with a dab of tissue and no powder.  

Now I don't promise it will do exactly the same for everyone but I think it is definitely worth the 29.00 price and a try.  It is available at Sephora, Ulta, Macy's and Urban Decay.com.

Happy Haulin'

Clinique Nail Enamel for sensitive skin and eyes!

Hello Angels!!

Clinique has recently released a new line of nail enamels that are formulated for individuals who have a sensitivity to regular enamel.  Be it a contact allergy on the nail, eye or nasal irritation from the smell of regular nail polish, this latest release has got you covered.
Bottles of these brightly colored shellacs are available at Clinique.com as well as many big brand beauty retailers such as Macy's and Sephora.
I've seen several shades already sold out on the Clinique website so get a move on and happy shopping!!!

H&M Fashion News

MAC Art of the Eye Collection Review

Hello Angels,

I am finally caught up with my recent MAC collection purchases.  Thank you for bearing with me.  I made a petite haul online from the MAC Art of the Eye Collection.  I picked up three items.  They are two eye shadows named Parrot (a beautiful blue green frost), Farasha (a true bright warm orange matte) and Landscape Green (true green chromographic pencil).

Well, I am very pleased with my purchase.  You might say these colors are not very original.  That may be true but I don't have any dupes in my collection.  Parrot is a shadow that I have heard mentioned with googly eyes so picking it up was a no brainier.  The Landscape Green pencil is true to color with no shimmer and lasts all day.  Farasha is an orange shadow that I don't have to pack on so the color can show.  Sounds like great purchases to me.  Most of the items are sold out on maccosmetics.com but they maybe restocked.  It is definitely worth a look.  Take a look at my swatches on NW43 skin to help you with you decision.

Until next time Angels
Happy Haulin'!

Swatches from top to bottom: Landscape Green, Parrot and Farasha

MAC Extra Dimension 2013 Review

Hello Angels,

I am almost caught up reviewing the items that I have purchased.  Some of you may remember the Extra Dimension collection that was released last year as well as some mini shadows at Christmas time.

Well Angels, if you haven't purchased anything from the past collections
make sure you do next time.  The texture is like a hardened creme.  It goes on smoothly and builds beautifully for more color.  The previous collections consisted of skinfinishes for the face and eye shadows.  This collection included blushes and skinfinishes with two colors.

So what did I buy?  I could not pass up Double Definition Extra Dimension Skinfinish.  The top part is gold with a sheen.  the bottom part is a bronze color with a deep sheen as well.  For my NW 43 skin it is the perfect highlighter.  There are no glitter chunks so blending is a dream.  I have not put it down since I bought it.

I purchased Fiery Impact blush.  It is a beautiful dusty coral.  Is the color original?  No. The formula is a step up from and for those who might not like creme blushes.  You get the same effect without the mess.   I only purchased three of the shadows and I was not disappointed.  I bought zestful (an iridescent light green) triple impact (an iridescent lavendar) and opalesce (an iridescent warm silver).  They will pair beautifully with your favorite shadows in the same color.

All in all these collections are always worth checking out for yourself.  You will definitely find something to your liking.  Bits and pieces may still be floating around at your favorite MAC counter/store or maccosmetics.com. Check out my swatches below.

Happy Haulin'

My Haul:

Blush and light and dark side of skinfinish:

Eyeshadows: zestful, triple impact and opalesce

Summer color fun tutorial!

Hello Angels!

I was getting dressed on this steamy "spring" day and decided to do minimal makeup (beauty balm) and add a pop of color somewhere to draw the away from my minimalist look.  My choice?  Aqua for the eyes.  This look is fun but tame enough for even the workplace.  I finished the look with MAC lush amber lipstick to keep all the attention on my peepers!

To replicate this look:

MAC Constructivist paint pot as a base.

MAC eyeshadow in Lie Low from lash line to just above lid crease. 

MAC eyeshadow in Arena in highlight.

MAC chromographic pencil in High Def Cyan along the lower lash line

MAC kohl eyeliner in Feline along waterline.

MAC eyeshadow in Electric Eel in the outer crease, blended towards the middle lid.

See pics and hit me with any questions, and check back soon for additional summer colorful looks!!!