My apologies for not updating this sooner..

My dad passed away this last Thursday and I have been focused on being with my family and helping my mom with making arrangements. I'm taking a break from making videos on youtube and from updating on here. Doing this does distract me from the thoughts that are constantly running through my head so I might give updates more and more as time goes on. Thank you all for your understanding and support. Kristin

Zoya Polish Haul

So I went a little bonkers with this nail polish order from Zoya (artofbeauty.com).. I'm really liking this company, they shipped very quickly and have great deals on polish and accessories. I will be doing a YT vid on these very soon!

Top Row, left to right: Sabrina, Sari, Lulu, Barbie, Audrina

2nd Row: Sofia, Divincia, Valentina, LC, Dita

3rd Row: Posh (matte), Blair, Paris, Angelina, Casey

Bottom Row: Lael, Roxy, Indigo

Swatches & a review to follow! :)

Dramatic Navy Eye Tutorial

Products Used:

Face
TheBalm Time Balm concealer in Lighter Than Light
MAC Studiofix Liquid Foundation in NC15
N.Y.C. Loose Face Powder in Translucent

Brows & Eyes
Lancome Powder Pencil for Brows in Taupe
Stila Brow Polish in Fair
Urban Decay Primer Potion
E.L.F. Drama Eyeshadow Quad (matte white shade only)
L'Oreal HIP Eyeshadow Duo in Spirited (both shades)
Fantasy Makers for Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Duo in Blue Ice (both shades)
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow in Snow (shimmery pure white)
Tarte Eyeliner in Starry Night
MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl
CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara in Very Black

Blush
Rimmel Blush in Apricot

Lips (red)
N.Y.C. Sheer Red Lipstick
Wet N Wild Diamond Brilliance Lipgloss in #615

Lips (nude)
Merle Norman Luxiva Age Defying Lipstick in Just Kissed (discontinued)
Elizabeth Arden Crystal Clear Lipgloss

 

Loose Shadow/Pigment Storage

A couple people have asked how I store all of my loose shadows & pigments so I thought I'd post some pictures about my storage and organization of them.. Hope it helps! :)

Everyday Fall Look Tutorial #1

With a stronger lip..       

With a daytime sheer lip..

Products used:

MAC Studiofix Fluid Foundation in NC15

L'Oreal True Match Concealer in N-1-2-3

MAC Studiofix Pressed Powder Foundation in NC15

E.L.F. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer

MAC Naked Lunch eyeshadow

Tarte Brown Derby eyeshadow

LORAC eyeshadow (light frosted champagne)

N.Y.C. Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero

Maybelline XXL Extensions Mascara in Very Black

Stila Sun Bronzing Powder in 02

MAC Well-Dressed Blush

Lips

Darker Look- Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick

with Lancome Exposure Juicy Tube over it

Daytime Look- E.L.F. Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Cherry Tart

 

CVS/Rite-Aid Drugstore Haul

Ok, so I wasn't going to do any more hauling for a while but couldn't resist the great deals that were going on this week.. that, and I needed a little retail therapy!!

Wet N Wild Fantasy Maker e/s duo in Blue Ice, Jesse's Girl Eyeshadow in Champagne, Jesse's Girl Baked Powder Eyeshadow in Night Vision

My apologies for the blurry pics, its nighttime and I have not-so-great light right now.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon, Cherries In The Snow (reverse order in pics) Wet N Wild Fantasy Makers lipstick in Black

The other items that didn't really need close-ups are the L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara in Blackest Black, CoverGirl LashBlast mascara in Very Black, Ardel Spyder Woman Lashes (for my Halloween costume) and the EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruits. I'm most excited to try out the black lipstick and mascaras.. I'm *really* disappointed with the Maybelline Pulse Perfection mascara I've been using so hopefully these will work out a lot better for me. Reviews of everything will be up soon! :)

Oh, and P.S. I'm also thinking that the black Jesse's Girl eyeshadow is almost an identical dupe of the MAC Mineralize shadow in Cinderfella.. And its $3.99 (vs. $19.50 for the MAC one!)

I'll have a tutorial of this up shortly!

The Body Shop's New Organic Skincare Line Giveaway!

One of my favorite YouTubers, AleksisLovesBeauty, is hosting an awesome giveaway of the ENTIRE LINE of The Body Shop's new "Nutriganics" organic skincare collection! Crazy, right? Well, all you have to do watch the video and favorite it and comment below the video on why this line would be a good match for you. You can also make your own video mentioning the contest and adding it as a video response or finding the contest on her blog, http://alpha-blonde.blogspot.com/ The contest ends September 30th, so get watching the following link and comment!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vICFj5H4Am4