Sign up for Fafi!

I was perusing the MAC website this morning and a big graffiti ad was quickly blocking my view, little did I know, it was to sign up for Fafi information!

www.maccosmetics.com/fafi

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CVS Haul

So since CVS was having a buy one get one free sale, I had to stop by after work despite the fact that it is raining and hailing where I live...

I also took pics of the new makeup stands they have, Milani is coming out with a lot of AWESOME products such as mascara, eyebrow kits, brush on foundation, and more! I was so surprised because LUMINOUS blush is back and better than ever! It was discontinued by Milani (I have the old discontinued version), but the new one comes in a compact with a mirror and a brush! Since I was worried they might take it out again, I bought a new one for my purse!

Sally Hansen also came out with a nailpolish pen, haven't tried it yet (I got hot pink), but im iffy about the brush...doesn't seem like it would do the job. I also got L'Oreal HIP Pigments since they were also buy one get one free, I bought "Unashamed" and "Progressive". "Unashamed" looks like MAC Pigment in "Gold Stroke" so that is being added to the dupe list.... :)

Neutrogena also has these eyeshadow kits that can help many of you who are new to makeup, they have one color for the base (all over eyeshadow), and another color that goes just above the crease to make your eyes pop!











Sally Hansen Nailpolish Pen


The brush tip:


To dispense the nailpolish, you must push down the agitator (similar to an asthma inhaler):


Swatches, see how similar it looks to "Gold Stroke"?!


Gotta have my pinkberry!


Back to makeup! [sorry they are huge, but just so you can see the detail!]

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WOW.

I just realized that my makeup bag is Fafi for Le Sports Sac!



Amazing... the things you learn on the internet....

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FOTD & Tutorial: NYX's "Aquamarine"

I was supposed to post this last night, but I had dinner with the in-laws and the BF and I did tons of driving yesterday so we were pooped nonetheless, he said I must have been tired because as soon as my head hit the pillow I was knocked out!

So reader Achara requested this FOTD using only the NYX Eyeshadow Trio in "Aquamarine". I was really tempted to use some of my Pure Luxe eyeshadows, but I wanted to strictly stick to her request of just using the Aquamarine and nothing else.

I didn't really like it because I don't really like blue...lol. And for some reason blue eyeshadow reminds me of Mimi (The Drew Carey Show), so I rarely do blue eyes that's as bright as these.

One thing I noticed about the NYX eyeshadow trios, is that most of them are in order of gradient, meaning that the lightest color is on the very left, medium in the middle, and darkest color on the very right. Also, many of them go together to achieve one look.



I also bought a new bag! I bought it at some hole in the wall store...now onto the FOTD!










What I used:

Face:
- Camellia Rose Skin Soothing Primer
- Silk Naturals Mineral Foundation

Cheeks:
- Jordana Blush in "Stardust"
- Jane Blush in "Blushing Earth"

Eyes:
- MAC Paint Pot in "Soft Ochre" (as base all over the lid)
- NYX eyeshadow Trio in "Aquamarine"
- MYX eyeshadow Trio in "Ultra Chic" (the white shimmery eyeshadow as highlight)
- AVON Jumbo Eye Pencil in "Surf" (aqua blue) on lower lashline
- Nixie Liquid Eyeliner
- Covergirl LashBlast

Lips:
- MAC "Snob" Lipstick
- MAC 3D Lipglass in "Lightswitch"









To get this:


Then BLEND!


Highlight:


Should look like this:


Line and apply mascara! I used AVON Eye Pencil in "Surf" on the lowerlashline

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MAC Fafi Collection Update!

What are YOU planning to get from this collection????

Courtesy of Specktra.net here is the preliminary info on the colors and products said to be part of this year's Fafi Collection!



LIPSTICK
Fun ‘n’ Sexy Blue pink with blue pearl (G)
Not so Innocent Sheer tan with pink and peach pearl (G)
Utterly Frivolous Rosy coral with pink pearl (L)
High Top Grey purple with blue pearl (G)
Flash-n-Dash Intense tangerine red with pink pearl (G)
Strawbaby Coral rose with rainbow pearl (L)

LIPGLASS
Cult Face Blue mid-tone pink with white pearl (F)
Sugar Trance Creamy soft pink with white and rainbow pearl (F)
Squeeze It Brassy plum (F)
Totally It Sheer bright pink with intense pink pearl (F)

EYE SHADOW x4
Fafi Eyes 1
Howzat Deep grey with silver sparkle (S)
Hey Neutral tan with pearl (VP)
Pink Venus Washed pink (L)
Vanilla Soft pale-peachy-ivory flecked with shimmer (V)

Fafi Eyes 2
Bold as Gold Yellow gold with gold pearl (L)
You’re Fresh Pale green with silver sparkle (L)
Shockwave Intense orange with silver sparkle (V)
Prankster Muted dark blue (S)

PAINT POT
Nice Vice Dirty purple with purple pearl (F)
Girl Friendly Creamy grey pink (C)
Layin’ Low Creamy beige (C)
Cash Flow Green gold with gold pearl (F)
Perky Cream coral with white pearl (S)
Rollickin’ Aqua blue green with white pearl (F)

FLUIDLINE
Blacktrack Solid flat black

EYE KOHL
Smolder Intense black
Fascinating Snake-eyes matte white

ZOOM LASH
Zoomblack Rich black

POWDER BLUSH
Hipness Intense coral with soft white pearl
Fashion Frenzy Mid-tone blue pink

IRIDESCENT PRESSED POWDER
Sassed-up Soft coral pink with gold sparkle
Verve-acaious Intense yellow gold with gold pearl
Belightful Gilded peach bronze

NAIL LACQUER
Girls Will Be Girls Pink with coral pearl
Boom! Rich eggplant with purple pearl

BRUSHES
210 Precise Eye Liner - Firm, extra-fine tip brush for precise lining with emollient or water-based products. Replacement to old M.A.C 210 Eye Liner Brush.
129SH Powder/Blush (with decorated pouch) Soft natural fluffed domed brush for application of powder products on cheeks and face. In a special decorated Fafi-theme pouch.
208 Angled Brow Brush Firm, angle-tip brush for precise application of brow and eye-lining products.
182 Buffer Brush Ultra-soft, large, rounded dome tip brush for use with powder face and cheek products.

BAGS
Rectangle M.A.C/Small/Clearly Fafi
Rectangle M.A.C/Mini/Clearly Fafi

FAFI DOLLS
Fafinettes

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Essentials in My Makeup Bag...

I had a couple of readers ask me what I carry in my makeup bag or just some basic essentials you might need when you are on the go, so here are MY essentials that I must have:



And yes all of that above fits in here!

1. MAC MSF in "Gold Spill"- This is a great alternative to the Beauty Powder "Drizzlegold" (and less messy too!), I love taking this along with me to perk up my cheeks or highlight certain areas for a 'natural glow', especially on mornings when I am in a rush it brightens up my face with a nice warm glow so I look refreshed!

2. Blistex DCT (Daily Conditioning Treatment) Lip Balm- I LOVE this stuff, it really keeps my lips moisturized, soft, and supple on days when I don't feel like wearing lipstick, and perfect for this weather!

3. Jumbo Eye Pencils and Shadesticks- I like shadesticks and big eye pencils when I am on the go simply because I don't have to fuss with eyeshadows, worry about them breaking in my bag, or fumbling for brushes. I like the AVON Eye Pencil in "Lightning", it's a pearly white with subtle shimmer and I love it because it has multiple uses, it can be used as an all over lid color (apply all over and smudge all over lid with finger), you can dot it on your cheeks as a glowy highlighter, or you can also use it to rim the bottom lashline for a more "opened wide-eyed look". I like MAC's Shadestick in "Fresh Cement" because it's a very safe and neutral/natural color, a gorgeous taupe brown with subtle shimmer, perfect for pulling off any outfit.

4. Travel-Size Perfume- There are days I go to the gym and I no longer smell like a floral fantasy, so I like to have a body spray or a travel size perfume to "freshen" up, especially after work if I have someplace else to go to, it's nice to spritz some on.

5. Eyeliners- I gotta have my Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner Pencil and Liquid Eyeliner (also Revlon) in "Blackest Black". As much as I love my Indelible Gel Eyeliner, it's too much work when I am in a hurry, so I like to have these two holy grail eyeliners with me. I really like Revlon's Colorstay Eyeliners because they really stay on for me.

6. Lipgloss- I love lipgloss, and I actually have over 10 in my bag as I write this, but this post is about essentials, and so if I had to choose one, it would be a nice soft or neutral pink with subtle shimmer. It's a safe color and I can't imagine one outfit color it would NOT go with as it's very simple and goes with anyone's skin tone and complexion without making them look too washed out. I like L'Oreal's Lipgloss in "Mauve".

7. Physician's Formula Bronzer- I like this because it can also be used a blush AND a bronzer, and if you are feeling creative enough, I am sure it can be used as an eyeshadow or a little dab on the lips over chapstick for some color.

8. Milani Blush in "Luminous"- I love this blush! It's one of my favorites. It's a peachy pink with hints of shimmer and it seriously goes well with a lot of my outfits as well as my skintone. I like how it's also not too pigmented in terms of looking too blushy, and I have a pretty heavy hand, but this is so nice and sheer yet delivering just the perfect amount on the apples of your cheeks giving me a nice fresh dewy glow!
*This blush has been discontinued, but you can still find it on eBay or on cosmetic retailers online that sell all kinds of makeup.

9. MAC Lipsticks- I have so many MAC Lipsticks it's hard to pick one to take with me, but I do like to take "Masque" and "Snob". Masque is the perfect nude/neutral color and goes great when blended with my Sephora 206 lipliner, add some gloss and it's nice! Snob is a nice baby pink that isn't too overpowering and nice to just have!

10. Blush Brush- To touch up my cheeks.

11. MAC StudioFinish Concealer NC30- I MUST have this all the time! It's nice to have concealer around for touch-ups, especially dark circles! But I love also using it to cover up and pimples that popped-up, or as a lip primer before I put on lipstick or lipgloss.

12. 5 gram jar of mineral foundation- For touch-ups of course! Like I said, after the gym, I gotta start fro scratch, so I like to cover up any signs of shine or oily-ness and touch up!

13. Sephora Lip Pencils- I love these because I can use them as eyeliners and to adjust lipstick or lipgloss colors or to of course outline my lips to give a more pouty defined look.

14. Pencil Sharpener- To sharpen my pencils in case they break!

15. Everyday Minerals Lip Color- I like it because its in chapstick form as well as delivering impeccable lipcolor that is sheer and natural. I love both "Siesta" and "Natural", so whichever I can grab works for me!

16. Travel-sized mascara- In case I need to touch up!

17. Dentek Dental Floss- Just in case you get food stuck in your teeth after lunch! Always nice to have it, at times I use the pointed end to apply glue to false eyelashes!

18. Baby Vaseline- Vaseline in general has MANY, and I mean MANY uses (at least for me!) I love it because it softens my skin such as any dry spots I may have, and makes a great makeup remover! I also apply it all over my eyelids and under my eye at night so that they are soft and it's easier to apply eye makeup and not make it look "flaky". Can also be used as a chapstick or eye primer to add more vibrancy.

19. Bobby Pins- I have long hair so at times it can be wild and crazy, so I like to tame these suckers down with a couple of bobby pins. It's also nice to have to "switch up your look" by pinning a few pieces of hair to the back, or frontal bangs to the side.

20. Pointed and Rounded Q-Tip- I carry Q-tips to clean up any mistakes in the eye area using the pointed tip, and the rounded tip is good for applying makeup.

21. AVON ClearSkin (or any blemish fighting gel)- If you feel a pimple coming on, zap them right away with an acne fighting ingredient, perfect for when you are far from home.

22. Retractable Face Brush- For touching up my mineral foundation.

Other items great to carry:

- nail cutter- makes a great pair of scissors, cuts cuticle, trims nails
- nail file- broke a nail? file it down to a smooth finish!
- clear nailpolish- mend those torn pantyhose or put a coat on your nails for a nice clean professional look!
- no lipstick? mix vaseline or your favorite lip balm with a powdered eyeshadow or blush
- tissues
- wipes

***EDIT*** a few girls have also let me know this, but CVS is having a SALE! Buy one get one FREE, and buy one get one half-off on select items such as L'Oreal HIP products, and Maybelline!

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FOTD: Hell to the SHALE!, Hot Pink Nails & Maybelline Foundation

I remember picking up the MAC eyeshadow in "Shale" at a CCO awhile back and boy is it gorgeous! I did a fotd last weekend, and surprisingly I just wanted something neutral yet sultry at the same time. One thing I loved about this look was how easy it was, took me only 10 minutes! I also paired it with NYX Lipstick in B52 that sis Lynne recommended!











What I used:

Face:
- Camellia Rose Skin Soothing Primer
- MMBB Mineral Foundation in "Medium Beige"

Cheeks:
- Jane Blush in "Blushing Earth"
- Milani Blush in "Luminous"

Eyes:
- MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly" (as base all over the lid)
- MAC "Your Ladyship" Pigment (applied WET/FOILED on lid above lashline and above the crease)
- MAC e/s in "Shale" (plum-brown), on outer-V and contour
- Pure Luxe e/s in "Fantasy" as highlight on brow bone
- Indelible gel eyeliner in "Black Out"
- Lancome Mascara Base
- Covergirl LashBlast Mascara
- NYC Eyebrow Kit

Lips:
- NYX Lipstick in "B52"
- Sephora Lipliner #206
- Avon "Latte" lipgloss

I did my own nails too (natural nails) since I hate acrylics and only get acrylics on "special occasions", but it actually came out a lot better than I thought! Simply because every single time I TRY to do my own nails, I get very impatient and I end up smudging them so they look like my nails were bitten! But this time, I waited for them to completely dry, used a clear top coat (gotta love Sally Hansen), and a nail polish remover pen for any mistakes. I forgot the brand and color of the nailpolish, I have to go have a looksie when I get home.



Also, some of you wanted to see the coverage of the Maybelline Foundation, so here it is sans makeup of course! [don't laugh]....stop laughing! haha, as you can see it provides some pretty good coverage and I didn't even use a lot! And yes I purposely did not get my exact shade (to match my neck)since I put my mineral foundation over it, (don't wanna look TOO dark), so I got a shade lighter in Creamy Natural.

Can you tell I just got out of the shower!???

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Posts to come!

I have been super busy with this thing called "life", so thank you all for patiently waiting for any requests you have put in! I am really trying as hard as I can to hammer everything out accordingly, however I get home pretty late so sometimes the last thing I wanna do is turn on the camera! I just wanna get in bed and sleep! So I try and update as I can, so to let you all know what you can look forward to:

I WILL BE (meaning NOT NOW, but soon) offer MAC Pigment Samples again. Because of the madness that goes on with shipping and impatient people, I will ship out EVERY WEDNESDAY ONLY. Also no duplicates of colors will be allowed. Sorry but it's to be fair, also they are SAMPLES so that you can see whether you want to buy the full size version or not, some people want to order like 5 of one color to stock up, no can do! I repeat, I AM NOT TAKING ANY ORDERS NOW, I am in the process of getting all the materials together (envelopes, jars, sifters, labels, more pigments, etc) so once everything is complete, I will announce it here.

Reader Requests:

- FOTD: Using NYX Eyeshadow Trio in "Aquamarine"
- Video on how I did my hair for the Pink Princess FOTD
- Tutorial/Look using only ONE eyeshadow
- Essentials in my makeup bag
- Video: Makeup Collection re-visited
- Holiday Glam Look (yeah this one is a tad bit too late! LOL)
- FOTD: Valentine's Day Look
- Tutorial (maybe a video): Focusing on outer-V and contour

.....and much, much, more! So Stay tuned!

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FOTD/Tutorial: Black & Gray Smokey Look

I had a lot of questions regarding my last post on the primer, most of your answers were actually mentioned IN the post, it DOES contain silicone (hence the ingredients "dimethicone" and Silica), it has a gel-like consistency, similar to that of the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, and I recommend using your moisturizer first, let it DRY, and then apply your primer. This avoids blotchiness of your mineral makeup. And YES it can be used with liquid foundation as well!









What I used:

Face:
- Camellia Roes Skin Soothing Primer
- MMBB Mineral Foundation in "Medium Beige"

Cheeks:
- Jordana Blush in "Stardust"
- MAC "Strada" Blush
- MAC MSF in "Gold Spill"

Eyes:

- MAC Paint Pot in "Soft Ochre" (as base and all over the lid)
- MAC Silver Pigment on inner corner of the lids
- MAC "Cumulus" eyeshadow on middle of the lid
- MAC "Silver Ring" eyeshadow on outer-V and contour
- Indelible Gel Eyeliner in "Black Out"
- Lancome Mascara Base
- Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara
- No name brand Kohl eyeliner smudged on lower lashline and waterline

Lips:
- Milani Lipstick in "Dolce Vita"
- AVON "Latte" Lipgloss


Step 1: Apply "Soft Ochre" Paint Pot all over eyelids.


Step 2: Apply "Rondelle" eyeshadow all over the lid.


Step 3: Apply MAC "Silver" Pigment on the inner corners of the lids.


Step 4: Apply "Cumulus" eyeshadow and "Silver Ring" on outer-V and contour.




BLEND!!!!


I also got my Lancome haul, which disappointedly didn't suit my taste, so it's going back! They look pigmented, but ALL the lipsticks were SHEER!




I also got an Amuse Palette that was sent to me, very well pigmented, haven't played with it yet...

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