Foundation Routine (Combination Skin)

So I can't believe the whole time I've been on Youtube I've never done a foundation routine video. So I decided to film my first one showing you guys how I do my foundation in the fall and winter. Below I have a picture of the foundation I use and why I love it.

I love this foundation for me it gives great coverage and color. Now I'm pretty blessed in the fact that I hardly ever break out so thats why this gives me good coverage. It also lasts all day and a little bit goes a long way. I also like the creamy texture it has so its easy to apply. 

Ulta & Rite Aid Haul!!

Ok dolls, I've already given you a sneak peek in a previous post of some of the items I got, but heres the haul that shows everything I got, and the colors I got as well :) Enjoy!!

My First Award!! And how you can earn one :)

The Versatile Blogger Award!

So I'd first like to thank the lovely Emily who gave me this wonderful award, and my first award at that. I just started to blog daily and build a following. And I can't thank my followers enough, for following and reading my blog and having interest in it and what I have to say. I appreciate you guys soooo much :) So this award is really for you guys who motivate me to blog everyday about fashion and beauty. I'll continue to blog, and I hope you guys continue to enjoy! But heres the links to Emily's blog and Youtube shes a newbie whos off to a great start, so check her out!!!

  http://mysecretglambition.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/user/mySecretGlambition?feature=watch

How you can recieve this award:

• Thank the person who awarded you with a link to their blog.
• Share 7 facts about yourself
• Send this award to 15 other bloggers you love

7 Facts About Me:

• I LOVE anything with Glitter
• I went to The Art Institute for Fashion Marketing
• I'm a supervisor at Victoria's Secret
• I'm an only child
• I've never been to NYC (need to go very soon!)
• I love the 50's and anything from that decade
• I use to do some modeling in the past

The Bloggers I Award:

Future editor in chief

tluvzmakeup

I Love Lace & Ruffles

Makeup Diary Confessions

Runway Meeting

The Permanent Tourist

What Kimmi did next

angelliebeauty

collective beauty

cosmetic blur

Carissa's Beauty Blog

dember lache Fashion Blog

Happy Bunnie

Mama's Journey

Shades Of Steph

Keep up the good work girls!!

 



Review: Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo

Alright girls time for another review. I'm going to review Maybellines new 24hr color tattoo cream shadows. I first heard about these on Youtube and it looked like something I'd like so I went and bought 2 at my local Rite Aid just to try. The next day I tried one and fell in love. That same day I went back and bought the rest of the collection! There are 10 colors in the collection and they cost around $7. They offer 5 neutrals and 5 colors. Alot of people have been comparing these to paint pots. I personally have never used one, but I have used elfs studio cream shadows, and I like these maybelline ones alot more. They are very creamy and pigmented which I love. They apply  with a flawless finish and last all day without creasing. The packaging is small, convenient, and I like how you can see the color through the bottom. These are very good quality and I highly recommend them :)

Neutrals: Audacious Asphalt, Too Cool, Tough as Taupe, Bad to the Bronze, and Bold Gold.

Colors: Pomegranate Punk, Painted Purple, Tenacious Teal, Edgy Emerald, Fierce & Tangy.

My Overall Rating: 5 Stars

New Nail Color!

Ok so I get my nails done about 2-3 times a month and this time I decided to go with a bright color to get out of the winter blues. I'm wearing Essie- Knockout Pout and Wet n' Wild- Party of Fives Glitters. I love these two together it just looks like candy :) So until next time -xoxo A-

Review: Revlon Photo Ready 3D Volume Mascara

Alright ladies time for another review. Today I'm going to review Revlon's Photo Ready 3D Volume Mascara. This is the newest mascara they offer, and I believe it just came out this year with their Spring lines. It comes in 3 different colors (black/brown, black, and blackest black). I purchased mine in blackest black, and I have to say I love how dark it is. It's $8.99 which isn't too bad for a drugstore mascara. I also like the applicator. It's a plastic bristle brush with a spiked end. It claims to make your eyes stand out on camera. I applied 2 coats and heres 2 pictures of me wearing it.

Now thats 2 coats do you think it makes my eyes pop on camera? Uhhh NO! This mascara does not do what it claims to do. This was a waste of money in my opinion. My NYC mascaras are 10x better then this one, and way cheaper. This mascara doesn't add volume, lengthen or do anything. You can't even tell if I have any lashes in these pictures because it looks like I don't. Besides the nice shade of black, a good applicator, and the nice sleek black packaging it's not worth the buy so save your money girls.

My Rating: 2 Stars

(based on color, applicator, and packaging)

   

   

Golden Globe Fashion 2012

So here are my favorites of the night, and some that in my opinion were misses. But I love red carpet events just so I can see the great fashions the celebrities are wearing and emerging trends as well for fashion and beauty.

The Best

Fish Tails/trains/mirmaid gowns were a big trend last night, and here are my favorite ones.

I love the lace detailing on this dress and the amazing belt.

 (BEST DRESSED RUNNER UP)

The royal blue color is great and the texture used is great.

I love the light airyness of this look. The color is so pretty and the neckline, and slit add drama.

The gold detailing on the top part of her dress is very beautiful and eye catching.

This was another one of my favs with the lace detailing and dramatic slit. Very old Hollywood to me. (BEST DRESSED)

I love the color of this gown and the texture of it.

Another great fishtail dress was this one its like liquid steel. The color and detailing is amazing. (THIRD RUNNER UP BEST DRESSED)

This red number was a big hit. The shape and lines were so flattering on her, and she looked awesome.

This dress I have mixed feelings about I like the dress I just wish it was in another color. This white feels too bridal to me.

Color Trend: Sunshine Yellow

Sleek & Casual

I love the silhouette of this dress, but I don't know how I feel about the pop of red though.

For me Hiedi is either a hit or a miss and this time she was a hit. The great color and simplicity of the dress just let the teal statement necklace shine.

This is a sleek number, but it has amazing stud detailing very pretty.

What can you say about Kate she always looks great. Her secret knowning and dressing for her body type, age, and what she feels confident in.

Ok so this is another dress I have mixed feelings about. I like the color, but the accessories are a little too light for me if she would have worn a chocker necklace or dangling earrings then it would have been fine. I just feel she didn't accessorize enough.

This two tone dress is great and the belt makes it even better.

What can you say about Mila she just looks great in everything, but I'd love this even more if it was in a color.

Worst

So I really dont like this dress. Now it is Madonna so it's no surprise that the design is a little out there, but the bottom half is aweful. I like the top half though, the bottom just ruined it.

OMG! I don't even know where to start. She looks like a tie-dyed pastery. I don't like the shilhouette of this dress to begin with. It looks like a bridal gown that had blue paint spilt all over it. In one word it's just TRAGIC. (WINNER OF WORST DRESSED)

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Review: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

The other day when I was out shopping I picked up this concealer because I've heard good things about it, and wanted to give it a try. Now I don't have extremely dark under eye circles, but I'm always looking for a good concealer that covers the darkness I do have. I've tried this for 2 days now and I actually really do like it. For me it gives the coverage I need. The consistency is also very nice and creamy. I do wish it came in more shades though because they only offer 5 plus a brightner, and I probably could go a shade lighter. The shade I got was light and the fair was too light so thats the only complaint I really have about the product. The packaging is nice in the fact that the applicator is a sponge. I personally blend it in with my finger or a brush though. The price of this product isn't bad either it's only $8.99 and you can get it anywhere really Ulta, drugstore, grocery store etc.

My rating for this product on a scale of a 1-5 is a 4.

   

New products I picked up today

Ok so today I went out on a mission to buy new makeup products from drugstore brands that were just released. There was alot I wanted to try out. So I just got 1 or 2 colors in each product just to try it out then if I like it I can buy more. I also picked up 1 or 2 things that aren't new products, but I just wanted to try out.  I will be doing a review video soon on all these products once I try them all. Below I have posted pictures of the products I bought. Now these are not the exact colors I got, these pictures are just a reference so you can see what the product looks like. But I'm super excited to try all these out! Leave a comment below if you've tried any of these products :) -xoxo A-

Revlons Colorstay 3D Eyeshadow Quad ( now this is actually the one I got)

Loreal 24 Hour Eyeshadow (I got the purple one top right corner)

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Cream Blush (got 2 of these)

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Shadow (got 2 of these)

Revlon 3D mascara

Covergirl Flipstick ( got 1)

Loreal Color Riche Balm (got 1)

Revlon Lip Butters (got almost all the ones I don't already have lol)

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer

NYX Jumbo Pencil in Baby Blue

NYX Mega Lipgloss in Suger Pie