e.l.f. Studio 144-Piece Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette!

ELF cosmetics knows that you can never have too many shades of eyeshadow. This huge palette comes with 144 colors! 

All the colors of the rainbow.. and more! Our Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette features 144 gorgeous shades to create endless eye looks for the makeup artist in all of us. From bright blue hues to perfect plums, rich neutrals and sparkling charcoals, these long-lasting, pigmented shadows are ideal for creating vivid day and night looks that reflect your personal style. A kaleidoscope of colors packaged in a sleek and thin palette design, perfect for convenient organized storage. Discover beautiful eyes with the Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette!

So I went to do a little Christmas shopping at Target on Saturday and I ran into this beauty.  I've been hearing a lot of great things about this palette and at only $15 I had to buy it.  I haven't had the chance to use this yet, but I promise to get some looks up using this palette soon.

$15

Wet n Wild Holiday Palettes 2011

So I decided to jump on the bandwagon and purchase the only two Wet n Wild 2011 Holiday Palette's I could find at my local Walgreens after hearing so much about them.  I purchased the Baking A Cake Palette (left) and Baked Not Fried (right).  Part of the Walgreens EXCLUSIVE Beauty Bar, these Limited Edition wet n wild Baked Eyeshadow Palettes are sure to be a huge hit this holiday season. These palettes, contain 6 baked shadows and a trial size kohl pencil, and are priced at $4.99 each.

One thing for sure that I'm not crazy about is the packaging, I think a simple flip lid like they normally have would of been way better than removing the lid off completly (which isn't the easiest or maybe it could just be my palettes).  Other than that, I'd say once again Wet n Wild did a pretty good job with their Holiday Palettes.  Since these are baked eyeshadows, I would definitely use them wet so you can get a better color payoff. 

(These are swatched over ELF primer)

Once again sorry for the poor image quality, but there are tons of reviews and swatches online so you can get a better feel for these colors.  Maybe Santa will get me a nice camera this year for being such a good girl LOL.



Revlon Berry Haute! (I'm In LOVE!!!)

Let me just tell you how much I fell in love with this lipstick that I bought on Friday, that I had to go out the next day & buy two more just to have backup LOL.  This is Revlon Berry Haute, it's gorgeous, creamy, no shine, and inexpensive.  It has a purple/pink tone depending how you wear it, w/ a light application it can look almost pink, but layering ith will definitely show the purple in it.  This is definitely a perfect color for fall/winter.

(The swatch looks more pink, but then again my camera isn't the greatest, it's not that pink in person)

This was me on Saturday (it looks more purple in this pic)





Milani HD Advanced Lip Color!

Milani introduces 3-in-1 lip color that nourishes, hydrates, and delivers a sheer wash of color with clarity and perfect radiant shine. It instantly comforts dry, chapped lips, and provides long-term moisturization.  Available in 6 pearl and 6 cream shades.

Ok so I was in desperate need of a purple/plummy lip color this past weekend, so I ran to my local drug store (Walgreens) and came across these lipsticks on sale ($4.19) by Milani, so I decided to give it a go, and I'm glad I did, not the exact shade of purple I wanted but still beautiful colors.  Here is what I got:

They only had these 3 colors available (left to right: #112 Vivacious Fuschia, #117 Sweet Grape, and #118 Premiere Plum).  If you know me, then you'll know I love Fuschia & this Milani lipstick does not disappoint. 

I swatched the colors on my hand below (top to bottom: Vivacious Fuchsia, Sweet Grape, & Premiere Plum)

As you can tell the Fuschia is mega bright just the way I like it, the Sweet Grape was kind of sheer but still the color payoff was beautiful, and of course my color for Saturday night was the Premiere Plum GORGEOUS!  If you come across these lipsticks, give them a try & let me know if you like!

$8.99

My Thanksgiving Look!

I created this look once again using my BH Cosmetics Palette 3rd Edition, smokey lavendar & greys & for the lips my new found addiction Cover Girl lipstick in Eternal, such a great color! 

Holiday Look - Green & Mauve Brown!

This look was achieved using the BH Cosmetics Palette 3rd Edition Palette, no false lashes used. 

If you don't own this palette, then you really need to order one asap, by far this is my favorite palette.  This palette has so many color ranges that you can use this palette all year round!  

 

Be a smoldering sensation in the knock-out colors of the Third Edition 120 Colors Eye Shadow Palette. You'll love this remarkable palette's luscious lavenders and sultry evening dusks, summer sky blues and lovely meadow greens. The elegant 9" x 6" hard case holds two layers of incredible colors -- highly-pigmented, long-lasting, and soft as a cloud.

 

$34.95

The Launch Of Urban Kitten's Official Website!

I know I've mentioned before that I am the Lead MUA for a company called Urban Kitten LLC.  Well it's finally here, the launch of thier official website!!!

A little about Urban Kitten LLC:
Welcome to the New Face of Lingerie...Urban Kitten LLC, "The Real You Underneath".   Urban Kitten LLC is a female owned & operated, customized lingerie company, which was established in Feb. 2007, by CEO/ Creator/Designer (Business Marketer) Maribel (Kay) Rivera.  Her vision, to create a company catering to the inner-city and otherwise, providing luxurious customized product at competitive pricing. To ensure that every figure had a place to call home.  Urban Kitten was Born.

 I take pride in being in the Executive Team for Urban Kitten, to learn more about this amazing company please check out their website.  To place an order simply go through the contact page and send an email, you will be able to purchase directly online within the next few weeks. 

While you're there, don't forget to check out my link (UK Tru-Beaut-E) I promise you, you won't be disappointed!

Urban Kitten LLC
UK Tru-Beaut-E (Kitten Kisses)

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette!

The most anticipated sequel of the decade. Naked2 has 12 pigment-rich, taupe and greige neutral eyeshadows, including FIVE NEW shades. Our palette proves once again, neutral is anything but boring, (and is downright sexy when worn Naked). Feast your eyes on our shades ranging from pale to deep, matte to sparkly. This collection lets you achieve lots of neutral looks, smoky dramatic eyes, and everything in between. Let's just say there's a whole new way to get Naked! The case has an art-school inspired look with hinged lid - taupe metal with embossed chocolate brown artwork. It's smooth, modern and cool to the touch - a real tactile experience. Plus, our palette also features a travel-size Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Naked, AND a double-ended, cruelty-free Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush (available only in this palette). Any self-respecting makeup lover will have to have both palettes to get their complete neutral fix!

Colors include:
- Foxy
- Half Baked
- Bootycall
- Chopper
- Tease
- Snakebite
- Suspect
- Pistol
- Verve
- YDK
- Busted
- Blackout

$50

Smashbox - Click You're It Eye Palette!

What it is:
A chic, mirrored palette packed with Smashbox's holiday eye essentials.

What it does:
Get everything you need for beautiful, camera-ready eyes this holiday season with the Click You're It Holiday Eye Palette. With 15 eye shadows, five cream eye liners, a mini photo finish lid primer—plus Smashbox's fan-favorite Get-the-Look cards, you will be able to create a multitude of magnificent looks that will have you feeling fabulous for every shot.

This set contains:
- 15 x 0.97 Eye Shadows
- 5 x 0.24 oz Cream Eye Liners
- 0.02 oz Photo Finish Lid Primer
- 3 x Get-The-Look Cards (6 total looks)

$49

Sonia Kashuk for Target Holiday Collection 2011!

Sonia Kashuk brushes are known for their quality bristles and gorgeous handles.  What's great about this collection, is that these clutches can be used to house your brushes or as an actual clutch to carry your belongings.

Red Holiday Collection

Silver Holiday Collection

Silver Holiday Kabuki Brush

Holdiay Eye Palette

(this palette also includes a tutorial flip-book that comes with the shadow and lip palette)

Black Holiday Collection



TARGET

Halloween Work!

Hi beauties!  Here's a few makeup looks I created over the Halloween weekend (well the weekend before Halloween). 

I had a blast creating the looks above.  We had the Mad Hatter w/ a Gothic twist & Lafayette from True Blood, oh man what a blast it was to create this!

I didn't get a good picture of these two, this is after partying hard at our Annual Halloween Party, but still holding strong.  Wound created with gelatin of course.

I had such an amazing weekend despite the snow storm we had, & all the craziness that came along with that storm.  Hope you beauties had an amazing Halloween as well!

Miss Piggy for MAC Collection!

Miss Piggy is the star inspiration for MAC's upcoming make-up collection.  Mac is launching a "wee little piggy" mini collection- ONLY available online!  It is a simple & sweet lil collection, made up of just 3 little glam treats:

Eyeshadow ~ Miss Piggy Pink ~ a midtone blue-pink (frost)
$15.00 US / $18.00 CDN *this is a limited edition color

Penultimate Eye Liner ~ Rapid Black ~ a true black
$17.50 US / $21.00 CDN (I do love the Penultimate Eye Liner and own this one already.)

Lashes ~ 36 ~ a full lash that creates a naturally dramatic look
$15.00 US / $18.00 CDN (mix of dark brown & black lashes that gives a natural looking finish to the eye)

Available November 14, 2011 North America and select countries...but remember it's only available ONLINE at: www.maccosmetics.com

Avon SuperSHOCK Gel Eye Liner!

Avon SuperShock Eye Liner is a long lasting gel liner that gives you intense colour. With four shades—Flashy Brown, Blackened Metal, Metallic Teal and Burnished Copper—it’s hard to choose just one. (At $7 each, you don’t have to.) These liners add instant glamour, especially during the Holidays.

I purchased the Blackened Metal, and Metallic Teal, & I have to honestly say I am in love with these gel liners, they are so super easy to use.  For those that don't know how to work with gel liner, give this one a try, you will not be disappointed!

$7

Soap & Glory Do A Bubble Take!

A Soap & Glory gift collection featuring five different bath and body minis and a shower pouf in a gorgeous barrel bag.

What it does:This fabulous, travel-friendly gift collection of original-scented Soap & Glory formulas will keep you ravishing, even when you’re on the road. The barrel bag comes stocked with a bubbly shower gel and full-size shower pouf, gloss-enhancing shampoo, an exfoliating body polish, their bestselling body butter, lush hand cream, and a refreshing moisturizing spray, so you can cleanse, shine, hydrate, and mist while out and about.

This set contains:- 1.69 oz Flake Away Body Polish
- 1.69 oz The Righteous Butter
- 2.5 oz Clean On Me Shower Gel
- 1.7 oz Hand Food Hand Cream To Go
- 1.69 oz Glad Hair Day Ultra-Shine Daily Shampoo
- 3.4 oz Girligo Spray-On Body Moisturizing Mist
- Super Sudsy Shower Pouf
- Barrel Bag

$36

Requested Look - Neutral Eyes w/ A Bold Lip, & Cheeks!

Since I'm the MUA for Urban Kitten LLC, I was approached to do a look like this, needless to say, UK loved it!   Kept the eye neutral used Inglot eyeshadows & Brulee from Wet & Wild.  Lips I used a purple/fuschia lip color called Devine, and blush is from La Femme in Grape.

Estee Lauder Creates A Limited Edition ‘Tribrid’ Eyeshadow!

The Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee Powder Eyeshadows are considered a ‘tribrid’ because their unique formula is created with part liquid, part powder and part gel and they can be worn wet or dry.

The colors are very pigmented and have some serious shimmer. It will come in six different shades so you’re sure to find a fave. They will include: Cyber Copper, Cyber Pink, Cyber Lilac, Cyber Silver, Cyber Green and Cyber Teal.

Where to buy it: They will only be available for a limited time starting November 2011 so if you want to try them like I do, then hurry!

Esteelauder.com

Halloween Look - Zombie!

Hi beauties, I'm back with another halloween look, this time I went for a more creepy looking zombie.  I achieved this look using my homemade gelatin, some grease paints, eyeshadow from my BH Cosmetics 120 palette, and of course blood.  Enjoy!

Laura Mercier - The Book of Nudes!

What it is:
A sophisticated, faux snakeskin palette that features eight classically neutral Eye Colours, one universal black-brown Tightline Cake Eye Liner, and three sun-kissed Crème Veil shades for face and cheeks.

What it does:
Providing a collection of subtle, sophisticated colors, this mirrored palette effortlessly enhances eyes, face, and cheeks for a naturally flawless look. Custom create the perfect nude eye with shadows ranging from soft Buff to deep Granite, while lining and defining the lashline with Ground Espresso Tightline Cake Eye Liner. Finish the look with a trio of sheer Crème Veil shades for face and cheeks to give skin a natural, "no-makeup" glow and shimmering highlights.

This set contains:
- 8 x 0.03 oz Eye Colours in Buff (matte finish/ soft neutral cream), Tiger's Eye (sequin finish/ sparkling chocolate brown), Sandstone (sateen finish/ pale peachy pink), Bamboo (luster finish/ golden brown shimmer), Baroque (sateen finish/ warm terracotta), Fresco (matte finish/ neutral beige brown), Granite (matte finish/ smoky gray), Cocoa Brown (sateen finish/ shimmering brown)
- 1 x 0.04 oz Tightline Cake Liner in Ground Espresso (universal black-brown)
- 3 x 0.02 oz Crème Veils in Bronzer Veil (universal bronze), Cheek Veil (matte rose peach), Glow Veil (radiant neutral beige shimmer)

$48

Sephora Favorites - LashStash!

What it is:
The ultimate mascara sampler set.

What it does:
From formulas that curl to wands that reach, this limited-edition sampler features 10 of Sephora's most sought-after mascaras (including four new and two full sizes), plus a do-it-all makeup remover.

This set contains:
- 1 oz Clinique Take The Day Off
- 0.17 oz FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen Mascara in black
- 0.16 oz Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara in black
- 0.16 oz Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in black
- 0.18 oz Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara in black
- 0.1 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash in black
- 0.11 oz Josie Maran GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in black
- 0.16 oz Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara in black
- 0.13 oz Too Faced LashGasm in black
- 0.24 oz Stila Full-Size Forever Your Curl Mascara in black
- 0.23 oz Sephora Collection Full-Size Advanced Lash Booster in black

This set basically gives you 10 mascaras for the price of 2 full size mascaras, you can't beat that!

$45

Dead Vampire Look!

Hi beauties, I created this look last night, I wanted to go for a dead vampire look.  The wound on my face is not a prosthetic or latex, I made this bad boy myself.  The one thing I didn't put on was the fangs, I might do this look for our annual Halloween party, but I might change up the wound a bit, I'll share pics of that look as well after the 29th!   

Kat Von D - Tattoo Chronicles Candelabra Edition

What it is:
A palette with 16 eye shadows and a mascara held in a component that resembles a book.

What it does:
Full of stories of mystery and intrigue, the Tattoo Chronicles Candelabra Edition looks like a gorgeous, velvet-covered book. Open its pages to see Kat's own tattoo-inspired drawings and handwritten journal entries about life, love, and beauty. Turn to the last page to reveal a palette of makeup, including sixteen trendsetting eye shadows, Kat's new Sin-Full Lash mascara, and a large mirror.

This set contains:
- 16 x 0.053 oz True Romance Eyeshadows in First Class, Sunset Blvd, Precious, Downtown, Camila, Galeano, Blackhearts, WTF, Holy Bible, Speed Blue, Oddfellow, Blacksmith, Helsinki, Evil Monkey, Nerd, Night of the Hunter
- 0.47 oz Sin-Full Lash Mascara in Puro Amor

What else you need to know:
Use Kat's bestselling True Romance eye shadows wet or dry to create a range of looks, including her signature smoky eye. Formulated with rich pigments and hydrating ingredients, each shadow adds deep color that will make eyes pop while imparting moisture to the skin. The Sin-Full Lash mascara lets you turn up your eyelash volume by curling, lengthening, and thickening each strand. Its thick bristle brush coats individual lashes with a true black pigment formulation to create an intense depth and a bold stare.

$49

Brown/Black/Brulee Look!

I did this look fairly quick yesterday I had a hot date w/ my kids (it was my lil man's bday) to go check out the movie Real Steel lol (another reason why I didn't use any falsies on the eyes).  I used brulee & black on the lid and blended it with the brown on the crease & above to remove any harsh lines, for the brow highlight I also used brulee.  Enjoy!

Tarte - The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity!

What it is:
A limited-edition mirrored makeup vanity that has all you need to glow your way through the season.

What it does:
This makeup vanity features meticulously crafted lustrous mirrored panels with beveled edges, sparkling silver inlays in each pull-out drawer (lined in Tarte's signature purple), and a large pop-up mirror to catch a final glimpse. Each of the three removable trays contains an impressive selection of high-performance natural Tarte products. The top and middle drawer hold 24 supremely-soft and blendable eye shadows in a variety of shimmer and matte textures broken down into six user-friendly shadow quads with shades ranging from Cameo (matte beige) to Stardom (blackened plum). Also tucked inside are deluxe-size samples of Tarte's bestselling Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically Proven Natural Mascara and multiplEYE™ Natural Lash Enhancing Primer to give you the ultimate bombshell lashes. The bottom drawer boasts deluxe sizes of Tarte's most coveted products: Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in new shades Glory (shimmering peach) and Starlet (shimmering rose), Park Avenue Princess Mineral Powder Bronzer and Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (a gorgeous soft petal pink). Whether you plan to make it a memorable gift, or an eye-catching addition to your own dressing table, this makeup vanity is sure to delight and be this Holiday's most cherished gem.

This set contains:
- 24 x 0.04 oz eye shadows in:
Traditional Smoky Eye: Celebrity (deep shimmering gray), Superstar (deep shimmering silver), Luminary (silver frost), Opening night (sparkling black)
Earthy: Talent (shimmering peach), Idol (matte taupe), Cameo (matte beige), Virtuoso (sparkling forest green)
Plum Smokey Eye: Stardom (blackened plum), Icon (warm lilac), Major (shimmering plum), Siren (shimmering deep mauve)
Blues: Fame (shimmering cobalt), Big Break (shimmering ice blue), V.I.P. (shimmering blue-silver), Toast (shimmering toasted beige)
Browns: Popular (shimmering golden beige), Timeless (shimmering cocoa), Prestige (matte ochre), Trophy (shimmering golden brown)
Pinks: Ingénue (matte baby pink), Prima Donna (shimmering cinnamon), Leading Lady (shimmering nude pink), Diva (shimmering dusty rose)
- 0.05 Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (highly pearled golden tan)
- 2 x 0.05 Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Glory (shimmering peach) and Starlet (shimmering rose)
- 0.05 oz Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (soft petal pink)
- 0.11 oz multiplEYE™ Natural Lash Enhancing Primer
- 0.10 Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically-proven Natural Mascara in black

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- GMOs
- Triclosan

$52

Halloween Look - Gothic Doll Inspired Look!

A family member of mine found this great pic online & sent it to me to recreate, I didn't have the white contacts it required (although I did order them so hopefully they get here on time) so I had to improvize lol.  Enjoy!

FREE L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream!

Starting today, October 3rd through October 23rd, log onto Facebook and click to “Like” the L’Occitane fan page to receive a free 10ML tube of the hand bag essential – perfect to combat dry hands during the colder months ahead. Once you sign up, you will receive in the mail a voucher for 15% off your next purchase that can be redeemed at any L’Occitane store, nationwide. If 250,000 fans are reached from October 3rd -October 23rd the Shea Butter Hand Cream will be upgraded to the 30ML size tube – so log on today!

Don't forget to log on to your Facebook account & click LIKE!!!

RockStar/Edgy Look!

Hi beauties, so since I'm now officially Urban Kitten LLC's new Makeup Artist, it is my job to create a look for the upcoming photoshoot for their catalog on Oct 15th.  The owner is requesting an edgy look for their biker-theme lingerie line that's coming out soon.  Can't wait.  I will post more information regarding Urban Kitten LLC soon, so definitely check it out!

Halloween Look - Sexy Vamp!

Another quick Halloween look I created, my version of a sexy vamp.  Used a mix of foundation w/ white halloween face paint for the face.  A pink & red mix of eyeshadow for the eyes as well as black on the lids.  To make it look sexy, I used a pair of false dramatic lashes I purchased at the Halloween store by me.  Dark red lips & finally blood to complete the look!

Halloween Look - Old Hag/Witch!

I can't tell you how much fun I had creating this look, not only did I creep myself out, but I creeped my son out as well.  This is my interpretation of an old hag, you could even use this as a witch look by adding the nose & chin for the full effect.  Enjoy!

Charmed Life by Bath & Body Works!

As part of their permanent “Sexy” line, Bath & Body Works has added Charmed Life a new fragrance to their set of scents designed to make you feel alluring, confident and sensual.

TOP NOTES
Juicy Guava, Crisp Apple, Sparkling Pear, Succulent Red Berries
MID NOTES
Peony Petals, Soft Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Coconut Milk
DRY NOTES
Apricot Skin, Creamy Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood, Addictive Musk

Products Include: Shower Gel ($10.50), Body Lotion ($10.50), Fragrance Mist ($12.50), Eau de Toilette ($29.50), Bubble Bath ($12.00), Shimmer Mist ($14.00), Select A Shimmer ($14.00)

B&BW

Halloween Look - Wrotten Skin!

This was my first time creating a look like this, not bad, but it could always be better.  Definitely a creepy halloween look, my kids needless to say found it extremely disgusting :o)

Peacock Inspired Look!

I loved creating this look, it was alot of fun, added some gems for the final touch.

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies!

FALSE LASH GLAM IN A TUBE – NOW GOES FLARED! 300% MORE VISIBLE LASHES. Winged out & over the top, instantly!

Why You’ll Love It:
False lash glam with a flare, instantly!
• Patented Spoon Curler Brush fans out lashes from corner-to-corner, while our Pro-Keratin formula instantly builds volume without clumping.
• Unique flexible wand lifts and separates lashes to provide the look of 300% more visible, lashes.
• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested.
• Washable, also available in waterproof formula.

Seriously guys if there is any drug store mascara worth buying this is definitely it.  I live by this mascara, it definitley does the trick of flaring your eyelashes.  You will fall in love just like I did, I promise!

$7.49 (Walgreens)