7-19-13 EOTD - Wet 'n Wild Blue Had Me At Hello palette

hey u! i know i've been MIA for a minute but what can i say... life happens, you know! so today's Eye Of The Day was created with the Wet 'n Wild Blue Had Me At Hello 8 pan palette.  =)

i used the black, matte, eyeshadow all over the lid and then i combined the white frosty eyeshadow with the silver eyeshadow and applied it to my tear duct. the light brown eyeshadow on my crease is from the Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte palette. my false lashes are from e.l.f. cosmetics and the mascara i used is from n.y.c. until next time... thanks for stopping by!

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5-3-13 EOTD - Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte palette

hey u! so today's Eye Of The Day was originally created this past Friday, May 3rd 2013, with my Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte palette. this palette happens to be, by far, my favorite Wet 'n Wild palette!  =)

for this eye makeup look i only used three eyeshadows from the I Heart Matte palette by Wet 'n Wild. the creamy eyeshadow, the peachy eyeshadow and the brown eyeshadow. then i applied my black eyeliner by Jordana and some falsies as well. i also applied a white eyeliner to my waterline, also by Jordana. i'm really loving drugstore makeup! great quality at a reasonable price. you can't beat that! until next time...
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Maybelline Color Whisper lipstick in 40 Orange Attitude

hey u! so since i absolutely LOVE lipsticks, lip balms and any other lip products, i decided to try out Maybelline's Color Whisper lip colors in 40 Orange Attitude.  =)  

the packaging for these lip colors is super cute. (i'm definitely a sucker for cute packaging!)

the Maybelline website says:
"Pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel. No heavy waxes or oils. Soft, sexy gel-color."

this color is somewhat reminiscent of the Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti, in my opinion, just a little more sheerer. but you can always build up the intensity to your liking.

i purchased this Maybelline Color Whisper at my local CVS. since i bought it a few weeks ago i don't remember how much it cost, sorry guys! but you can always go online to check prices and any special offers that may be available! CVS always has great deals! =) i love CVS! i've been shopping at CVS a lot, for the past two months or so, thanks to their extrabucks rewards! AND their return policy is amazing!  =)
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Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids lipstick in 885 Vibrant Mandarin

hey u! so a few weeks ago i jumped on the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids lipstick bandwagon.  =)  

the lip color i decided to try was 885 Vibrant Mandarin.  

the Maybelline website says: "Now bright goes gorgeous, never garish. Brighter color from our exclusive vivid pigments. Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar."  

  

and i definitely agree with Maybelline's description. this lipstick, 885, is not only pigmented but absolutely gorgeous too! and it's also super creamy.  =)  

i'm beyond excited to try more of these amazing lipsticks! i think the next one on my list might be 880 Electric Orange or maybe 870 Shocking Coral. not sure yet but i guess we'll see so stay tuned.  

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4-3-13 EOTD - Wet 'n Wild Shimmer The Night Away palette

hey u! so today's Eye Of The Day was created with the Wet 'n Wild Shimmer The Night Away palette. this Wet 'n Wild collection contains 3 limited edition 8 pan palettes, which was released last Fall '12. but i only purchased this palette because of the purple/lilac shades!  =)

for this look, i only used 3 out of the 8 eyeshadows in this 8 pan palette: white, fuchsia, and purple. before applying the purple eyeshadow on my lid, i first applied painted purple color tattoo as a base. then i used the fuchsia eyeshadow to blend out the outer edges of the purple eyeshadow. finally, i used the white eyeshadow to highlight my tear duct. i lined my eye with the Jordana liquid eyeliner before applying my Khroma Beauty eyelashes, which i'm totally loving! i finished up this look by applying a white eyeliner, by Jordana, on my waterline. i must say i'm loving all my Wet 'n Wild palettes! i still have a few more that i will be using for future EOTD posts so stay tuned!
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3-17-13 Collective Haul

hey u! so for the past couple of weeks i've purchased a few makeup items that i've been wanting to try. only one product was a disappointment: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Sculpting Blush Duo, OneSweep, Nectar 825 (not pigmented). everything else, i loved!  =)  

i was beyond excited to try INGLOT for the first time! and oh em gee...i absolutely loved it! INGLOT eyeshadows and blushes are so silky smooth and easy to blend! i can't wait to get a bigger palette and more beautiful eyeshadows. i also loved all the brushes i bought. i definitely need to get more brushes, especially face brushes. i gotta give Khroma Beauty props for their awesome eyelashes! i'm loving these two that i recently got. i'm also excited to try more OCC Lip Tar's! i have Grandma and i adore it because it's such a gorgeous shade. the Rimmel  palette was a free gift from ULTA for reaching their level 2 rewards. i'm really digging the Milani powder foundation. as well as their color statement lipsticks! i gotta say, i've been into lipsticks and lip products since the beginning of the year and i can't get enough! these two NYX lippies are to die for, especially the lipgloss in 'Smokey Look'.  it is such a sparkly gloss! Gorge! and last, but not least, the purple color tattoo. yes, i finally jumped on the Maybelline Color Tattoo bandwagon, lol. but i can't complain because i am absolutely loving the texture and the color. i must admit, i am content with my collective haul. i got a few awesome products at reasonable prices! you gotta love sales and coupons! i know i do! =) so, what makeup goodies have you purchased lately that you would recommend?  
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CVS Haul - Lipstick Holder

hey u! so a few days ago i stopped by CVS, to walk around and browse, and guess what i found? well, i found these cute, heavy duty lipstick holders! these lipstick holders hold up to 9 lipsticks of your choice, whether they're round or square in shape. the container is clear and it has 3 tiers.  =)

coincidentally i was on the hunt for some makeup storage because my makeup is pretty much scattered all over the floor and i desperately need some organization...ASAP!  :/  lol.

so needless to say that i was ecstatic when i saw these lipstick holders. CVS currently sells them for $4.99 USD each. i purchased 2 @ $4.99 USD/each but i had a 20% off coupon so instead of paying $9.98 USD i only paid $7.98 USD! gotta love coupons!  =)  i'm currently waiting for my next coupon from CVS so that i can go back and purchase some more! i'm thinking maybe 3 or 4 more...but we'll see. i also kinda wanna go to Target and Walmart, to see if they have any lipstick containers or any other type of makeup storage, before buying anymore of these lipstick holders from CVS. you know, just in case they have bigger containers and/or better deals.
thanks for stopping by! until next time!...  =)

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3-3-13 EOTD - Wet 'n Wild Fauna palette

hey u! so today's 'Eye Of The Day' was created using my Fauna eyeshadow trio by Wet 'n Wild, from last years Spring Collection '12. i can't wait to see what they have in store for us this Spring '13.  =)

so the Fauna palette has three beautiful, shimmery eyeshadows, which i used for this eye look. and i finished off the look with my Glimmer lashes by Khroma Beauty! i definitely have to go back to ULTA to pick up some more of these amazing lashes! my liner is by Jordana, which i'm diggin' BUT i wish it was waterproof. if anyone knows of a good, inexpensive, waterproof liner please let me know.  =)
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Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte lipstick by Kate Moss #109

hey u! so a few weeks ago i stopped by my local CVS to pick up some goodies, since i had a coupon for $3 off any beauty purchase of $15 or more, so i had to take advantage of this great deal! i bought a powder foundation by Milani, a Wet 'n Wild nail polish and this lipstick by Rimmel.

this Rimmel lipstick is from one of Kate Moss' collections. the lipsticks in the red packaging are Matte; she also has another collection that comes in black packaging.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte lipstick by Kate Moss #109

when i first swatched this lipstick on my arm, it kind of looked pinky. but then when i applied it to my lips, it looked more on the coral-ly side. but nonetheless, it's a beautiful color. perfect for spring/summer!

not only did i fall in love with the color BUT i also fell in love with the scent! it smells like a 'paleta de mango con chile', in my opinion, which is a Mexican lollipop. all in all, i was very content with this purchase! for me, this lipstick is a must have! it currently retails around $5 USD, give or take a few cents. (0.14 oz) 
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Jenni Rivera palette by BH Cosmetics

hey u! so last week my hubby surprised me with a late birthday present: the Jenni Rivera 36 Color Eyeshadow and Blush Palette by BH Cosmetics. i was beyond excited when he handed me the package! i couldn't wait to open it!  =)

not only am i a fan of makeup palettes, but i'm also a fan of the late, great Jenni Rivera! (R.I.P. Jenni) i've been wanting this palette for some time now but after her untimely passing, it made me want it even more! as soon as i opened it, i fell in love with all the beautiful, bright colors. and i also loved the fact that her name was on the palette as well. as soon as i started swatching the eyeshadows, i noticed that the light shadows were a bit chalky and not as pigmented, but nothing to be concerned about since you could always build up the colors to your liking. the darker shadows were obviously more pigmented. and i was happy to find out that the blushes were nicely pigmented as well. my favorite blush definitely has to be the peachy matte color!

even though the pink blushes are pretty, i'm more of a peachy kind of gal. so needless to say that i will be using the first two blushes more often than the other four. but they're all beautiful colors nonetheless!

the 15 eyeshadows on the left side of the palette (top picture) are darker shades for smoky looks. as well as some light shades for highlighting. while the other 15 eyeshadows on the right side of the palette (bottom picture) are more neutral, earth tone shades, which are best for everyday looks. i used the NYX jumbo pencil in Milk as a base, before swatching all the colors, so they would look more pigmented & true to color.

this Jenni Rivera 36 Color Eyeshadow and Blush Palette by BH Cosmetics retails for $24.95 USD at the BH Cosmetics website. but luckily my hubby purchased it for only $18.00 USD when it was on sale. you gotta love sales! all in all, i was very pleased with this palette. it has a wide range of beautifully pigmented colors at a reasonable price, so you can't beat that!  =)
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Mariah Carey OPI Liquid Sand 4 Mini Nail Lacquer Set

hey u! so this past weekend i went to Ulta to see if they had the gold and silver NYX glitters but unfortunately they didn't. i guess i have to check out a different Ulta store...sigh! so instead, i decided to pick up the Mariah Carey OPI Liquid Sand Nail Polish Set.

even though i'm not a fan of Mariah Carey, anymore, i still purchased this OPI Liquid Sand set of 4 mini nail lacquers because of all the pretty GLITTER! for the past month or so i've been on a glitter kick! i've been totally loving anything and everything with glitter! <3 so i was definitely excited to try these glittery nail polish shades!

this set includes 4 mini nail lacquers (L-R) Get Your Number, Can't Let Go, The Impossible, and Stay The Night. The 'Liquid Sand' creates a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle. it's pretty awesome! please let me know if you would like to see swatches! the set currently retails for $12.95 USD at participating Ulta stores. but since i had a coupon, i only paid $9.45 USD which was a great deal! there are a total of 8 lacquers in this collection but only 4 are in this mini set called the 'Stage Shades'. the other 4, 'Studio Shades', are regular size. the regular size nail lacquers retail for $9.00 USD at participating Ulta stores. as of now, i have 'A Butterfly Moment' and 'Sprung', which are absolutely gorgeous shades! next on my list is 'Pink Yet Lavender'. hopefully i'll get it sometime this weekend! =) we'll see....lol.
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