Monday, October 22, 2012

Wet N Wild Megalast Salon Nail Color - Private Viewing







Private Viewing is a pinky-nude with an ever-so-slight sheen that can be worn sheer for natural-looking flawless nails or three coats for an opaque look, which is what I did. 
The formula is simply wonderful: it's smooth, doesn't bubble up, and I didn't even need a topcoat.
 I need more Megalast polishes in my life.

xoxo,



Limited Edition LORAC Eye Candy Eye Pencil Collection


Available here

xoxo,


Saturday, October 20, 2012

Wet N Wild Megalast Salon Nail Color - Under Your Spell


Under Your Spell is a shimmery, vampy, dark cherry-cola red. If you want something that is as vampy as it gets without being a black polish this is it. It would also be perfect with a "sexy vampire" costume. 
Took three coats to be fully opaque. 
Sinful Colors Rich In Heart is a dupe.




Hope you liked it!:)

xoxo,


Wet N Wild Megalast Salon Nail Color Haul




 Hi everyone! CVS is currently having a buy-one-get-one-free sale on Wet N Wild; I went ahead and picked up a few Megalast polishes for around $3.98 before tax. Original price of these is $1.99, which is of course still a great price, but who doesn't adore a sale? 
I picked up L-R:
 Private Viewing, Bite the Bullet, Under Your Spell, and I Red A Good Book. I just love the shape of the bottle and the huge brush.
Please stay tuned for a nail of the day post with Under Your Spell.



Have you tried Megalast polishes? 

xoxo,


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Guest Post By Meredith of Beauty O'holic: Electric Red






In the past, during the time of Queen Elizabeth I, great beauties of the time owned the rich red
color of their lips to bugs. The squashed remains of insects were rubbed on the mouth for a ruby-
red luster. Cosmeticians have said that if you’re going to be outdoors, to wear softer/sheerer
shades and for the evening, to wear a bolder red. However, the rules have changed. I have found
the red lipstick that works well with most ethnicities.





NARS Red Lizard $24

I believe the lipstick speaks for itself. Just look at it.

This lipstick has a blue undertone. Continue reading to find out what is the best undertone for
you.

Rules: Do you have thin lips? Try bright red shades, as these colors will enhance your lips. Do
you have thick lips? Lucky you! Some women go the great lengths, such as Botox; try blue or
brown tinted shades of red to tone them down. Do you have tanned or darker skin? Try a pinkish
red, which will make your teeth look whiter. If you have yellow teeth, stick to the blue red tones.





Basic Undertones

Red-Pink Undertones make the color seem warmer, but harder and deeper as well. Be careful as
these undertones can also bring out the red tones in your skin.

Yellow-Orange Undertones make the color warmer and softer which looks great on warm
skin tones. However, it you have really pale skin, these colors can bring out those green/blue
undertones. To be on the safe side, lean towards the yellow side rather than the orange. Too
much orange can make your skin look grey and sluggish.

Green-Blue Undertones make a lipstick more dramatic and deeper. Try to stay clear of these if
possible as they can make you look like you’re standing under fluorescent lighting.

Silver-Grey Undertones add shimmer, softness and depth. You will find these tones in the
shimmer lipsticks that are so popular now. However, make sure there is not too much blue/grey
as this can make those under eye circles stand out.

Green Undertones – watch out for those trendy colors that usually pair green with a yellow tone
as well. Yes, you’ll look cool and hip, but will also feel as if you need more color on your face.

Remember: Whatever skin color you have, that you don’t like (blue or grey under eye circles,
redness, pink, etc.) do not copy in your lipstick color or undertone. It’s like wearing a red dress
with a sunburn; it just makes the problem appear worse than it really is.




What’s Your Perfect Shade?

The cardinal rule of lipstick purchasing is to take a little compact with you and walk outside
into daylight to really see the true color. It is best to judge the color in totally natural light. Any
beauty consultant will be perfectly happy for you to do this (like mine was). Don’t deal with
those that aren’t okay with it; you are the costumer. When you walk outside and find the chosen
shade of red is not flattering, stride right back in and select another shade of red to test.

While trying on multiple shades (I tried on three different shades), ALWAYS remove your red
lipstick with a little eye makeup remover. Why? Because if you start to just smear off each color
with a tissue, your lips get irritated which means they start to redden rendering further lipstick
trials utterly useless because the color of your lips will change the color of the lipstick.

Remember, picking the right shade of red isn’t about the price, but about how it makes you feel.
You will know when you found the right one, because it will give you the strength to rule the
world.


Monday, October 8, 2012

Disney Cinderella Collection by Sephora Compact Mirror






Hi everyone! My sister picked up this absolutely stunning compact today and took these incredible pictures. I had to share; I am absolutely blown away by how beautiful this compact is.






It's truly a work of art. There's no way you wont feel like a lady whilst holding this and checking your make-up.

Available at Sephora for $20. Limited time only.

xoxo,