Old Man Winter has taken it's toll on my combination skin especially around my eyes. This is why the Bobbi Brown 'Extra' Eye Balm has become an extra essential in my makeup and skincare routine. The balm does some heavy duty moisturizing without irritating the sensitive skin around my eyes. Trust me, this eye balm is well worth the $60 for 0.45 ounces since it keeps my eye area from flaking and freaking out from the cold winter air.
Today I did a bit of retail therapy at Sephora. I swear that I could spend hours in that place! I decided to splurge on a new concealer and I picked out the Vincent Longo Concealer/Illumina Pencil - Light #1. Since good brushes are an investment to any makeup collection, I picked up Sephora Brand Professional Platinum Bronzer Brush #48 to mainly use with my loose face powders. I can see a lot of potential uses with this brush in addition to applying and buffing in my face powder: M.A.C. Mineralized Skin Finishes, M.A.C. Pigments (as blushes and to contour), bronzer, etc. I do own two of the mini M.A.C. kabuki brushes that came out with the Pearlizer sets last summer and they're great for detail work especially for creating cheekbones but sometimes I want a bigger brush (but not too big of a brush).
I also picked up a couple goodies at The Body Shop but I'll post about those tomorrow!
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In other news, I went into Forever21 and one of the sales associates was so rude and had this "I don't want to be here" aura about her. I would have bought something there but I had a hard time finding my size so I think I'll shop off their website instead. If I go into a store and I see a sales associate with arms crossed, I am inclined to take a quick look at the merchandise and to walk back out. I guess after working in retail all these years, I like friendly and approachable salespeople. If your body language tells me to go away, I'm not buying anything!
It's a sad day when you go into Target in hopes of some inspiration and you leave feeling sad at the selection... I haven't been inspired by fall yet.
*REAL* update later tonight or tomorrow because I do have some beauty products to write reviews about!
Hello darlings! Please disregard the slight absence, I've been a bit busy with EVERYTHING right now. My two jobs, classes, life, and a handful of PMS-induced migraines with a general feeling of *ugh* on the side.
On the bright side though...
Lipstick Powder 'n Paint is having a fabulous contest for the month of October with a new beauty prize each day! I won an eyeshadow palette towards the beginning of the contest and a chance to win free goodies is always worth passing on!
I had lunch with the always fabulous ChicArmoire on Monday and it was nice to catch up and have some girl gossip time.
And last but not least, I had a mention about my blog both online and in print for Style Weekly's Belle magazine!
Now only if fall would truly make up it's mind to get here - humid 80 degree weather is not pleasant and it's too hot to wear my cute cooler weather pieces!
I have the tendency to re-invent my style on a somewhat consisent basis - as in, whenever the mood strikes! So if you're anything like me, ELLE has the perfect contest for you!
I present you with the ELLE Makeover Challenge sponsored by Target (and we know how I love me some Target). If you've recently re-invented your look or are in the mood to do it, now's the time because you could win a trip to New York and receive a complimentary makeup and hair makeover from Sonia Kashuk and Umberto. Who wouldn't want that?!?
Click here for the official rules to enter the contest.
Good luck!!!
This week I'll be featuring some hot makeup looks for fall with a "splurge vs. steal" theme but I'll call it "A Splurge & A Steal!" So you have the option to go high-end or drugstore and I do make sure that the "steal" products I suggest are ones I've tried (chances are I've also bought the "splurge ones too in the past)!
The black liner and red lips look is classic and glam but totally wearable if you wear it the right way. The key to pulling this off is to go easy on the eyeshadow (as in wear a wash of a pale neutral from lid to brow), wear a bit of blush, and do a sheer red lip to balance out the black eyeliner. Well-groomed brows are also a must!
A SPLURGE...
Lancome Artliner in Noir ($27.00)
LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump in Sexy ($38.00)
AND A STEAL...
L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner in Black Micah ($8.99)
Physicians Formula Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail in Berry Potion ($8.95)
Keep your eyes peeled for more and listen to Q94 on Thursday morning for my Bargainista Babe segment!!!
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