Sunday, December 26, 2010

Top 6 Lip Products of the Moment! :)

Hey everyone!! Today I'm telling you my top 5 lip products...fo'now.  Btw i was gonna do a review on my favorite lip collection, liplicious but most of the glosses i have r discontinued cuz i got them at the outlet:(...but 2 of the glosses ARE liplicious.btw, liplicious is the lip gloss line from bath and body works!

Anyways, liplicious lipglosses come in different shades and yummy-smelling flavors, and they are $7.

First lipgloss(this one is probs discontinued but you CAN get it at the outlet i think..) is Hot Cakes from Bath and Body Work's liplicious collection.  First Impression: Smells like a fresh, sugary pastry with powdered sugar. YUM:D Color is s taupe color with subtle pink and golden-brown sparkles. It's highly pigmented, and I like to use it when i'm dashing out the door and I don't have time for a full lip look, yet I want beautiful, shiny lips.

The next lipgloss is also from Bath and Body Works's Liplicious collection, and it is Cotton Candy, a sheer lipgloss. Cotton Candy is a super-sheer, pale pink with lots of small, crystal-like glitters all over and makes the perfect shimmery top coat to your lipstick. It smells super sugary, like candy and I love this lipgloss! It gives a pale, natural yet glam flush that I heart.

 
The next lipgloss is from Jouer Cosmetics, and the color is breeze, which is the "perfect pink" for me-it's a super-pigmented berry pink with lots of hints of gold.  If you put it on, it is super-shiny and non-stick while adding a nice, princess-like girly pink while the gold adds a glamorous touch. I would wear this lipgloss alone with my favorite jeans and blazer, and I'm good to go! :D


The next lip product is the Wet n'wild mega last lipstick in "bare it all", i believe, or shade 902C. Seriously, the perfect nude lip this lipstick gives, and for only $3 is STEALING. It even has a smooth, moisturizng application. Tip: Don't apply too much, as your lips might look a bit "ghastly" and apply a shimmering topcoat. Though, 2 thin strokes on the lower lip and blending makes the nude lip well in seconds too. This is love and lasts actually pretty long, too if you stay away from too much food. BTW it's found at drugstores and supermarkets.


The next product is a lipliner from MAC in the color "cranberry", and it's their traditional lip pencil. Another discontinued product(sob), because this was purchased very recently at my local Cosmetics Company Outlet, and you could get it probably at beauty outlets as well. The color is exactly what the label says-cranberry. It has a matte finish with no sparkles, and glides on easily when you get accustomed to it. It looks very natural and is a versatile color that adds the extra definition to lips under your lipstick. Seriously, you could do ANY shade of lipstick and it matches well with the liner, because it's fairly smudgeable but only in a good way. It's about $13 regulary, and at CCO's it is about $9.25. Great shade for starters in makeup and adds the extra "oomph" to lips.


The last lip product I'm about to show you is a lip butter from The Body Shop. I have the flavor Passion Fruit. There is no color to the product except for a sheer mauve in the packaging, and it smells like HEAVEN- it smells like sugary fruit salad with lots of PAssionfruit juice that always makes my mouth water. It is your savior for dry, chapped lips in the winter. BEfore I apply my lipstick when going to school, I apply this lip butter and soon my lips feel silky smooth with out the bumps from chapped lips, and not even Chap Stick works like this. It is about eight dollars, and it acts fast, locking  mega moisture into the lips.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Tag: THis or THat

Hey guys! This was a "tag" going throughout YouTube, but I thought,"Why no do it in written form on Blogger?" So that's what i'm going to do:)
tag questions:
makeup:
blush or bronzer
Blush, i have tan skin but i do like having a natural "just-pinched" flush to my cheeks, it does enhance my features alot
lip gloss or lipstick
Lip gloss, so much more possibilities. When I do a smokey eye, i can just wear clear lip gloss. When I do minimal or no eye or cheek makeup, I can perfect a red lip with highly pigmented lip glosses like the Bobbi Brown ones as well as lipstains(wait...does that count as lipgloss??)
eye liner or mascara
EYELIner!-My eyes have irritations to mascara, so i can't even use it anyway.
foundation or concealer
Concealer-I have a pretty clear complexion, but when  a trouble spot flares up once in a while, covering just that tiny spot is better than wearing layers of cakey foundation.
neutral or color eye shadow
Neutral, MUCH better for everyday wear. BTW u don't wanna look like a clown(lol)
pressed or loose eye shadows
pressed-easier to use
brushes or sponges
OMG is this a trick question??Brushes FTW-much more convienent and easy to use. No-mess in brushes lol with a professional edge.

nails:
OPI or china glaze
OPI-i just think its better quality:)
Long or short
short-ilong nails break in seconds!
Acrylic or natural
Brights or darks
natural-mcuuh easier to maintain and it actually looks better in my opinion
Flower or no flower
No flower for everyday, because if it smudges, it looks HORRIBLE(i know from experience)

body:
perfume or body splash
Body splash, has a lighter fragrance you can spritz all over. BTW it's a quarter of the price!
lotion or body butter
Lotion, has the creamy texture and moisture drink of body butter, but not as thick and feels like "silk" on your skin if you choose a really good one
body wash or soap
body wash-much easier and convient to use. also, body washes usually have a delicious scent, like pearberry from bath and body works and using that with a loofah scrubs germs and dirt MUCh better while making you feel much more fresh,
lush or other bath company
Other bath company(bath and body works). I LOVEE lush too, but it's a lil overpriced in my opinion although i <3333 their packaging, BBW has the same quality for a cheaper price with more deals. Bath and body works also has the true blue spa line which is a bit like the brand bliss with things from ultra-thick hand cream to paraffin gloves to asuper-smoothing foot mask! They also have an aromatherapy line that I can't live without,

fashion:
jeans or sweat pants
jeans-so many more options and varieties in style and shape-and much cuter to wear outside to school
long sleeve of short-short(more versatile)in the summer pair with a necklace while in the winter pair with a cute ruffly cardi
dresses or skirts-skl=irts(so many more outfit possibilities with skirts)i also think they're comftier...or is it just me? lol
stripes or plaid-tough choice. but i would havfe to pick stripes because there are so many ways to style stripes. Nautical style with a hat and a blazer, anyone? i have crazed this look for as long as i can remember.
flip flops or sandals
flip-flops...they can be uber-comfty like hollister ones and havianas while they can be cute as well with rhinestones...see all of the designer shoe brands for proof
scarves or hats-SCARVES!!!!!
studs or dangly earrings -i don't have my ears pierced
necklaces or bracelets -necklaces...it makes more of a statement
heels or flats -flats, much comftier with the same sexy and chic edge if styled properly
cowboy boots or riding boots-???maybe cowboy...but i like neither
jacket or hoodie -jacket bcuz it's more refined and classy while it can be super-comfty as well. Proof: hollister and free people
forever 21 or charlotte russe -forever 21-more on-trend and much more variety
abercombie or Hollister-this always changes, but right now: abercrombie.
saks 5th or nordstrom-saks fifth-they sell so much more loveable stuff. I got my juicy favorites like my summer visor there, nordstrom doesn't have as much of a selection even for skincare and makeup

hair:
curly or straight-straight...you can make it feel smooth and silky effortlessly!
bun or ponytail-bun...uber-easy to do with more elegance than a ponytail
bobby pins or butterfly clips-bobby pins...more practical
hair spray or gel -hairspray
long or short -long...how am i supposed to syle my hair if i don't have any?
light or dark -dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs-side-swept bangs have a effortless look that catches attention:)
up or down -down...lots of hair drama with those ferocious locks please...how can wesee them if they're tied up?? well if you're having a bad hair day, definetely UP.

random:
Rain or shine-shine
Summer or winter-summer
Fall or spring -spring
Chocolate or vanilla -vanilla FTW
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ally
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What did I get for Xmas?

Hey guys, I am going 2 be a fashion/beauty blogger:) "hauls", fashion tips, beauty tutorials, tips, updates...u can find here! Hope you'll follow:D
 Now...what did i get this year?
1. Clinique Lip gloss and mascara duo-it looks like the picture below, but the lipgloss I got is long last lipwear in Black Honey, one of their best-selling colors! Unfortunately,.I have irrititations to mascara:( But the lipgloss can give a subtle lip look perfect for everyday and very portable packaging for travel.:D



















2. Clinique City Block-this product's main purpose is sunscreen and a "day cream" but it has so many uses! It has a sheer tint which can give your skin a flawless finish, and it can be used as a tinted moisturizer for girls who need very little to no coverage. Also, it primes your makeup as well!-double-duty:) i'm gonna use this product religiously.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion, 50 ML size-this is a classic favorite that so many people have raved about! Now that I'm almost finished using my Epvonia Skincare routine, time to Use Clinique's 3-step! Yay! This product was also described by CLinique as a "drink for your skin" BTW i used type 1, very dry to dry for the most moisture possible-i don't have oily skin...

4. Clinique Happy Heart Perfume!-This perfume has a bright, cheerful floral scent that smells fresh and playful:) i spritzed it for a wonderland of warmth and springtime. it always will give me a happy heart" whenever i wear this perfume as well as a pick-me-up on tired days! Also the pretty pink bottle is just irresistable.

5. Juicy Couture Headband-a must-have accessory! super-cute with the glam ribbon-like embellishment and the faded gold color has an antique twist, while the silver rhinestones on the bow make it the sweetest gift i got! Sorry for the horrible pictures on webcam, it's much cuter in real life...
6. Juicy Couture Gold Initial Necklace in "A:Such  a sweet and simple delicate to wear for everyday! These simple charm necklaces by Juicy Couture has really been my obsession these days, and it has an elegant, timeless, and sophisticated feel.


7. 3 $10 itunes gift card and a $25 itunes gift card
8. Wanted black patent leather flats-a chic and sophistated piece that could be worn to holiday parties as well as to school with jeggings. trend report: patent leather is in now, and the little gold studs around the flat addds a glam edge. Black is also a timeless color, and black flats are musts for any girl! :)
9. $100 :D-i gotta go shopping soon

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