Friday, May 18, 2012

5 days of Nicki Minaj- Look 1 It's Barbie

As many may think Nicki Minaj is too over the top, but, I love how out there she is (with her music, clothes & makeup).  I think being able to express yourself is one of the most important things in being comfortable & happy with yourself.  If you hide who you really are then you aren't really being you.  Since she is one of my many influences I decided to dedicate 5 days to her by recreating 5 of her makeup looks.  Also being that she just kicked of her Pink Friday hence why I choose to post a new look every friday.  Starting with her flawless Barbie doll makeup look to her over the top madness (a good madness).

The first look I choose was a more recent look that she has been wearing.  Flawless skin, neutral colors on the lid, black liner with large false lashes & of course the pink lip.        



Products used:

Urban Decay:
-Primer potion in Eden
-24/7 Liquid liner in Perversion
-24/7 pencil in Midnight cowboy
-Concealer pencil in DEA


Make Up For Ever:
-HD Foundation
-Aqua lip in 15C

NYX:
-Jumbo pencil in Milk

MAC:
-Eyeshadow in Blanc type, Shroom & cork
-Viva Glam Nicki lipstick

Benefit:
-Hoola bronzer

Tarte:
-Amazonian Clay Blush in blissful

Diamond Lash:
-Sexy eye







Thursday, May 17, 2012

Hawaii Haul: Don Q, Sephora & Nordstrom

Last month my husband & I took a trip back home for a few weeks.  During our stay we did some shopping.  Here I share with you some of the things we got.  I will be posting a 2 part vlog on my channel soon.  What have you hauled lately?




Saturday, May 5, 2012

Diamond Lash-Lash Volume Series Overview

I've purchased 5 set of lashes (2 of which are the same type) & have been using then for a while now.  They have 5 different series (not 4 like I mentioned in the video, since they added one more after I had recorded this)  of lashes with in all the lashes they have.   The recent series was added Feb 2012.  I explain this all in the video I posted below.  You get 5 set of lashes for 1,050円  which are roughly 12 USD.  For the great quality/price they are definitely worth buying or at least checking out.  



Sexy eye

Rich eye

Charming eye

Cool eye










Thursday, May 3, 2012

Gyaru Inspired Look

This is a look I wanted to create for some time now.  Especially when I first started my YT channel because at the time that's when the tsunami & earthquake hit.  But I just never got around to it.  So here it finally is.  The look is really a minimal make-up look with flawless skin as well as top & bottom lashes.

Products I Used:

Urban Decay:
-Primer potion in Eden
-Naked 2 palette
-24/7 eye pencil in Midnight Cowboy
-24/7 liquid liner in Perversion

Make Up For Ever:
-HD Foundation

MAC:
-Powder plus foundation NC40
-Highlight powder in Chez Chez Lame

Nars:
-Turkish Delight

NYX:
-Jumbo pencil in Milk

Revlon:
-Colorburst 008 Candy pink

Canmake:
-Cheeks & cheeks 01

Diamond Lash:
Lash Volume series
-Sexy eye
-Charming eye




Monday, March 26, 2012

Shoedazzle

There has been a lot of monthly subscription sites that you pay a set amount each month & you choose a new product for that month.   From makeup, shoes, to Jewelry.  When you sign up you take a test to help the stylist best determine your style.  You usually have your own "showroom" where you have items based off of the initial style test you take.  If there isn't anything that you really like you can request for different pieces to be chosen for you.  Shoedazzle allows you to skip the month if you decided not to buy something.  But you need to make sure you remember to skip on the month by the 5th or your card will be charged.  You will then get a credit for a future order.

  This was the first monthly subscription i signed up for in 2010.  I eventually canceled my account to take a break from the whole thing.  Life got busy, the last thing I wanted to worry about was remembering to pick a shoe each month.  But I made a recent purchase (my husband actually) & received my shoe in the mail a couple weeks ago.  Thank you to my hubby it was part of my anniversary gift.

I do have to say they have come a long way.  The packaging is different, there are more options to choose from besides shoes & I also received a complimentary gift (nail polish & nail filer) for begin a first time buyer.  I was very pleased when receiving my shoes.  The shoe looks & feels well made.  As far as the fit goes it seems true to size.  My foot is narrow so for any heel with straps (not just the Shoedazzle) it tends to be loose.  I'll end up having to add extra holes to the strap(s).  You may want to keep that in mind you wouldn't want to wear heels that don't fit right.  Rolling your ankle would not be good.    

Recent purchase:
Name: Alicia
Color: Blush
Size:6
4.5" Heel 1.5" Platform
Faux Patent leather

Thoughts:
The fit is perfect.  I love the height.  I prefer a high heel as well as a decent platform to match.  This shoe may not be for you if you like a shorter heel.  The color is nude with a slight pink undertone.  Depending what kind of lighting you're in the shoe may look more nude or more pink.  It's the perfect nude pump I was looking for.  

Below I'll post 2 shoes I purchased back in 2010 as well as the new purchase for comparison.  Since this is the initial post about Shoedazzle I have more pictures than normal.  Basically a box opening in pictures.





















   

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Viva Glam Nicki

A great lipstick that I've been wearing since I've received my order in the mail.  I'm sure it's been talked about many times.  So I'll just share a few pictures.





Chocolate covered donut with Sprinkles

I love food! I thought of a fun way to incorporate food into fun looks.  Since creating this look I have worn it a few times.  I used bright colors & glitter to really make this look fun.  At the end of the video I added some bloopers since there seemed to be so much going on that day while I was trying to film.

Link to the tutorial here: Click here for tutorial

Products used:

Make up for ever
-Hd foundaion
-Glitter #3
-15C Aqua lip pencil

Urban decay
-Primer potion in Eden
-Naked 2 palette
-24/7 eye pencil in Burbon

MAC
-Cork eyeshadow
-Espresso eyeshadow
-Viva glam Nicki lipstick

NXY
-Jumbo Pencil in Milk

Bh Cosmetics
-1st Edition 120 Palette

Canmake
-01 Cheeks & Cheeks blush

Duo lash adhesive

Japanese lashes from Don Q