Wednesday, March 30, 2011

March Beauty Product Favorites 2011

This video shows what my favorite "beauty" products are for March 2011. Let me know what your favorites are and if you've tried these products and what you think of them.

Products mentioned in video:
  • Maybelline Volume Express Mascara "One by One" in Very Black
  • Mac eyeshadows in All That Glitters, Wedge, & Brown Down
  • ELF Eyeshadow brush
  • Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in Sweet as Candy
  • Elf nail polish in Fire Coral
  • Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polishes in Folly (pink) & Savage (blue/green)
  • Satin Care In-Shower Moisturizer for Dry Skin
  • Tide Laundry Detergent with a Touch of Downy in April Fresh
What I am wearing:
  • Jacket from Neiman Marcus (doesn't have a tag I don't know what brand sorry)
  • Forever 21 black/gold earrings
  • Jacques Lemans Silver/Gold Watch
  • Tiffany's "I love you" ring
What makeup I am wearing:
  • Face: Mac Pro Longwear Foundation NC25, Mac Powder Blush in Style
  • Eyes: Mac Paint Pot in Soft Ochre, Mac eyeshadows in All That Glitters, Brown Down, & Wedge, Mac Powerpoint eye pencil in Buried Treasure, Maybelline One by One Mascara
  • Lips: Mac lipstick in Speed Dial, ELF Hypershine Lip Gloss in Fairy


Monday, March 28, 2011

Huge Haul! California Spring Break 2011- Clothes, Souvenirs, Accessories, Makeup

Here's a haul/vlog of my Spring Break 2011- we went to Orange, California! Hope you all enjoy :)

Clothing I am wearing:
  • Jacket from Neiman Marcus (I don't know the brand sorry!)
  • White under tee Mossimo from Target
  • Dark skinny jeans Victoria's Secret Pink
Accessories I am wearing:
  • Black/gold earrings from Forever 21
  • Silver/Gold watch Jacques Lemans
  • Tiffany's "I love you" ring
Makeup I am wearing:
  • Face: Mac Pro Longwear Foundation NC25, Mac Powder Blush in Style
  • Eyes: Mac Paint Pot in Soft Ochre, Mac eyeshadows in All That Glitters, Brown Down, & Wedge, Mac Powerpoint eye pencil in Buried Treasure, Maybelline One by One Mascara
  • Lips: Mac lipstick in Speed Dial, ELF Hypershine Lip Gloss in Fairy

Monday, March 21, 2011

April 2011 ELF Cosmetics Giveaway


Giveaway- April 2011
-                Rules:
o   Must be 18 or over or have guardian’s permission to enter (if you enter I will assume you have permission by your legal guardian to win this contest & give out your address)
o   Giveaway is international- I will ship anywhere in the world
o   Must be a subscriber
-                2 ways to enter:
o   Post 1 comment on this video (1 per person for the entire giveaway) saying the 2 items you would like (Example: Hypershine in Flirt and Bronzer), you can list specific items or even say you do not care—this is just so that you get at least 1 item you want
o   Follow me on twitter & tweet me the same comment you would post to the video & your youtube username (Example: I would like the Blush in Flushed and the Shine Eraser Sheets- TheStyleBlog)
-                Winners will be contacted within 24 hours of contest ending and must provide their full name & mailing address to me within 7 days or I will choose another winner
-                Winners will be chosen randomly— there will be 5 winners & each will receive 2 products
-                Giveaway ends April 4, 2011 at 5pm CST

-                Products you can win:
o   Blush in Flushed
o   Bronzer in Bronze
o   Eyeshadow palette: Day 2 Night
o   Eyeshadow palette: Butternut
o   Shine Eraser Sheets
o   Waterproof eyeliner pen in black
o   Super Glossy Lip Shine in Goddess
o   Hypershine lipglosses in Fairy, Blossom, & Flirt




Thursday, March 17, 2011

One by One vs. Falsies- Maybelline Mascara Review

Mascaras mentioned:
-One by One Maybelline Volume Express Mascara in Very Black
-The Falsies Maybelline Volume Express Mascara in Blackest Black
I purchased both at Walmart for $5.72.

What I am wearing:
-Off the shoulder white & gray striped shirt from Forever 21
-Pearl earrings
-Jacques Lemans silver & gold watch with black face

What makeup I am wearing:
-Face: Mac Pro Longwear Foundation in NC25, Mac Powder Blush in Style
-Eyes: Buried Treasure powerpoint eye pencil from Mac, One by One (right eye) & Falsies (left eye) Mascaras
-Lips: Mac lipstick in Creme d'Nude


Monday, March 14, 2011

How to Donate to Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Victims

Ways to give:
At this time clothing and food are not being accepted as donations because it is very impractical to send these thousands of miles across the world. Your monetary donation will go much farther. There are ways you can give without reaching into your own pocket as well. There are even ways that require no money at all.
·      Money
o   Texting- all will appear on your next phone bill
§  American Red Cross
·      US donors text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10
§  The Salvation Army
·      US donors text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888
§  World Vision
·      US donors: text 4JAPAN to 20222 to donate $10
·      UK donors: text WORLD to 70007 to donate 3£
·      Canadian donors: text WORLD to 45678 to donate $5
o   Pay in other ways (credit card, check, stock, mutual funds)
§  Heart to Heart International
·      Only 2% is kept for overhead so 98 cents out of your dollar goes to those in need
·      Can do a one-time gift, annually, monthly, etc.
·      Can designate to Japan or Haiti or wherever it is needed most
·      Must put in your address & accepts credit cards
·      there are no credit card fees charged to the company so 100% of your donation reaches Heart to Heart
§  Samaritan’s Purse
·      Can give by credit card, electronic check, wire transfer, or securities such as stocks & mutual funds
·      US, Canada, Ireland, Germany, UK
·      Can designate to Japan or other project
§  RedCross.org
·      Takes credit cards or Amazon Payments
o   Be weary of scammers, they prey on helpless people trying to donate to better peoples’ lives
§  Ask how much of your donation will go to the actual charity & not fund raising costs
§  Fraudulent charities try to fake legitimate names, be careful they are exactly who they say they are
§  Do not pay in cash
§  If in doubt don’t donate on the spot, go home & do your research
·      Ask your work if they’ll match your donation
o   Many companies are more than willing to match your donations, just ask!
o   Ask your coworkers if they would like to give or hang up signs in the break room, no act is too small to help!
·      Lots of online blogs/sites will match your donations
o   Bloggers matching donations: (some even giving if you say you are praying or if you comment on their page at all)
§  http://www.frugalcouponliving.com/ -she matches your donation & donates $1 per prayer up to $500
§  http://www.funfindsforfamilies.com/blog/?p=6603 -for each comment she will donate $0.50 to Salvation army, up to $100
§  http://www.momsneedtoknow.com/bloggers-unite-for-japan-relief-comment-to-donate/ -she will donate $1 per each comment to Samaritan’s Purse, up to $300
§  http://www.centsablemomma.com/2011/03/japan-tsunami-relief-how-we-can-all-help.html -she will donate $0.50 per comment to Samaritan’s Purse, up to $250
§  http://www.survivingthestores.com/japan-relief-link-up-and-comment-to-donate.html -she will donate $1 per comment to Samaritan’s Purse, up to $500
§  http://www.savingwithshellie.com/2011/03/14/japan-relief-how-you-can-help/ -Shellie will donate $1 for each comment on 3/14/11 to Heart to Heart International, up to $250
§  http://www.shesaved.com/2011/03/japan-quake-tsumani-relief-how-we-can-make-a-difference.html -she will donate $0.50 per comment to Samaritan’s Purse, up to $250
§  http://www.groupongirl.com/2011/03/japanese-relief-rally-how-you-can-help/ -she will donate $0.50 for every post saying you made a donation, prayer, etc. to World Vision, up to $300
§  http://www.mamas-spot.com/post/2011/03/14/Japan-How-you-can-help!-.aspx -if you comment and say you are praying or donating she will donate $0.25 a post
§  http://thebigredpot.blogspot.com/2011/03/japan-earthquake-and-tsumani-relief-how.html# -for every comment Bethany will donate $1 to Samaritan’s Purse, up to $100
§  http://www.kelloggmbaclassof2011.com/2011/03/japan-im-matching-donations.html -Orlando is matching all donations up to $500 & sending them to Red Cross, just post a comment on his blog
o   Companies matching donations
§  http://dealnews.com/dealnews-Will-Match-Up-to-25-000-in-donations-for-Japan-Relief/443459.html -Deal News is matching donations 100% up to $25,000! To the American Red Cross
§  http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=14247514 -Pacific Software Publishing will match 100% of your donation, up to $10,000 to American Red Cross
·      Do a fundraiser at your school or work
o   Bake sale, do a run/walk athon & ask for donations per mile, bring coffee/donuts to work & put a donation cup next to them
·      Tweeting/posting a YouTube video
o   Any publicity you can give to this crisis helps, even one tweet can make a difference
·      Prayer          
o   For hope, for the safety of the survivors and rescue workers, that the lost & suffering are found & healed
·      Thanks for your help. Every single person in Japan would thank you if they could.




Friday, March 11, 2011

Haul- Mac, Maybelline, Stila, Spring Clothes

Products mentioned in video:
-Mac Pro Longwear Foundation in NC25
-Mac eyeshadows in Wedge (lighter matte brown) & Brown Down (darker chocolate matte)
-Mac lipsticks in Speed Dial (pink) & Creme d'Nude (nude)
-Maybelline Mascaras in The Falsies (purple tube) & One by One (pink tube)
-Stila eyeshadow in Sun
-Stila eyeliner/brow brush #18
-Pink & Blue/White striped shirts from Aerie (american eagle brand)
-Black shirt brand Rumors (bought from TJ Maxx)

What I am wearing:
-Black cardigan
-Gray tank top with white stars Victoria's Secret Pink
-Cross/Ball gold necklace Forever 21
-Watch Jacques Lemans
-Tiffany's "I love you" ring
-Juicy Couture heart earrings
-ELF Nail polish in Fire Coral

What makeup I have on:
-Face: Mac Pro Longwear Foundation in NC25, Mac Powder Blush in Style
-Eyes: Mac eyeshadows in All That Glitters, Wedge, Brown Down, Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack eyeliner, Maybelline One by One mascara in Very Black
-Lips: Mac lipstick Speed Dial

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

What I Use in the Shower

Products I mentioned:
-Irish Springs Bar Soap Aloe
-Skintimate lotionized shave gel for sensitive skin
-Venus Breeze razor with Venus Divine head (purple), usually use Venus Embrace head (blue/green head shown in package)
-Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleaner (made to remove makeup)
-Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser
-Caress Daily Silk Body Wash
-Bed Head by TIGI Superstar shampoo & conditioner "for thick massive hair"

What I am wearing:
-Polo Ralph Lauren Classic fit button up blue & white striped shirt
-Jacques Lemans gold & silver watch with black dial
-Fossil hammered silver earrings
-Tiffany's "I love you" ring

What makeup I am wearing:
-Face: Mac Pro Longwear NC25, Mac Powder Blush in Style
-Lips: EOS
-Eyes: Nyx Super Skinny Eye Marker in Carbon Black on top, Mac Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Buried Treasure on bottom, All That Glitters Mac eyeshadow on lid, Mac Soba eyeshadow in crease and corner, Maybelline Falsies Mascara

Thursday, March 3, 2011

ELF Haul & Review

ELF Products mentioned:
(can be purchased from eyeslipsface.com)
- ELF Nail Polish in Fire Coral ($1)
-ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in Blushed/Bronzed ($3)
-ELF Essentials Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Plum and Midnight ($1 each)
-ELF Hypershine Gloss in Fairy & Vixen ($1 each)
-ELF Eyeshadow brush ($1)
-ELF Eyeliner brush ($1)
-ELF Eyelash & Brow Wand ($1)
-ELF Smudge Eye Sponge ($1)
-ELF Shine Eraser ($1)
-ELF Essentials Brightening Eye Color in Nouveau Neutrals ($1)

What I am wearing:
-White Boyfriend Tee with Pocket from Target (target.com)
-Light Blue scarf from Forever 21 (forever21.com)
-Fossil silver hammered earrings with leather tops (fossil.com)
-Silver Fossil Boyfriend watch (fossil.com)
-Leather cuff bracelet (dillards.com)

What Makeup I am wearing:
-Face: Mac Pro Longwear Foundation, ELF Blush in blushed from the blushed/bronzed palette shown
-Eyes: Stila eyeshadow in Sun, Mac eyeshadow in All That Glitters, ELF waterproof eyeliners in plum & midnight layered, Maybelline Falsies Mascara with Mac Haute & Naughty on top (1 purple coat over 1 coat of Falsies)
-Lips: ELF Hypershine gloss in Vixen