REVIEW: Urban Decay NAKED Palette (& SWATCHES)

Hi all! I've been so MIA lately..I don't know why I can't seem to make it a routine to update my blog as often as I should.

Anyways, for those of you who are curious about the Urban Decay Naked Palette, please see my YT video down below.

There are swatches in here as well :)

DIY: Easy Anti-aging Facial Mask

This post/video (down below) will instruct you on how to make a super simple face mask to prevent anti-aging skin.

Please read all information before trying this mask!

It is extremely important to prevent wrinkles and aging skin if we want to maintain our youthful appearance. Expensive/pricey creams and serums can sure help BUT - if you have ingredients right in your kitchen that can help target the same cause, heck - why not choose the cheaper and funner alternative?
This video will show you how to create such an easy do-it-yourself anti-aging mask in no time :)

When done making this mask, you can begin use by applying all over your face and leaving it on for about 30 minutes.
****PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS MASK IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC OR HAVE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Avocado
- Honey
- Egg Yolk

More information below:

What you will need:

(Main Ingredients)

Avocado is popularly known to be rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids thus causing it to be reputable in anti-aging and moisturizing benefits. It can reach deep within the epidermis and provide nourishing elasticity to your skin.

Honey is known to have antioxidant properties which can ultimately help protect the skin from the UV rays it's exposed to. It also helps to rejuvenate skin. Honey is known to be an antimicrobial agent which has the ability to suppress specific bacterial growth. It also is capable of attracting water and nourishing the skin deep from within.

Egg yolk is loaded with vitamin A and has indicated signs of fighting minor acne. It also helps to tighten your pores.

and of course an empty container for storage

This video will show you how to make this mask:

Hope you guys enjoy and thanks for watching!

Remember: Use with caution. Make sure you are NOT allergic or experience any allergic reactions to ANY of the above ingredients.

Heard Good Things

I have heard such good things about the two of these products:

I purchased the pair this past Sunday and was eager with excitement to try them both out. I have yet to open the Flat-top brush but the eye makeup remover? Oh-Em-Gee!! This is my new FAVORITE eye makeup remover EVER!! Tonight is my first night using this and let me tell you ladies (and gents) that this is my new HG eye makeup remover! *LOVESSS* It's gentle, incredibly effective, and removes all traces of makeup! I only had to swipe a couple of swishes across my sensitive lashes and before I knew it, all the residue on my eyes were transferred easily to my cotton pad.

I was/am a HAPPY camper with this buy. It undoubtedly is a GREAT FIND.

Brand: Sonia Kashuk

Where to Find: Target

Price: $9.99

Amount per bottle: 4.75 fl oz (134 ML)

Safe for Sensitive Skin & Contact Lens Wearers :)

The above brush has received tons of recognition via youtube (and perhaps blogs, etc.). I don't use foundation but decided that achieving even coverage can be very rewarding for photographic purposes as well as in person. I'm not one to take the time and put foundation/concealer on but I figured having a brush like this can come in handy being that it is defined as a "Multipurpose Brush". With this in hand, I have an excuse to test the waters with foundation/concealer :)

Brand: Sonia Kashuk

Where to Find: Target

Price: $14.99

Description: Synthetic Flat Top Multipurpose Brush

Hope you all have been unbelievably well :)

Thanks for reading lovelies!

ROMPER LOVE!

Been loving rompers since as long as I can remember! Now, they're one of the hottest trends out there and I can't seem to find ones I can really fall in love with. For now, these two will have to do :)

Both Rompers purchased online @ CharlotteRusse.com (30% off online promotional sale plus an additional 10% off if you enter your email address for the first time :-] )

DIY Skincare tutorials coming sooooooooon :)

I gotta test them out on myself first ;-P

DIY Skincare tutorials coming soon :)

Sorry I've been neglecting blogging lately but I'll be up-to-speed in no time..and definitely better than ever!

Review: Victoria's Secret Sparkle Eyeshadows

This is just a review on the VS eyeshadows thats been favorited by a lot of beauty guru's. I think they are lovely shadows and the consistency of these are really different than your normal eyeshadow. Lots of hints of shimmer but definitely no fall-out.

Price: A+

Texture: A

Pigmentation: A

Blendability: B

Would I repurchase? Yes

Anyways, please watch my video for more information.

Thank you all so much for reading/commenting :)

Collective makeup haulage..(and some earrings too)

Did some hauling.......AGAIN! For the past 2 years, I've found passion in makeup more than I have been in fashion. I don't know if it's a phase I am going through but I doubt it. My sister once said "collecting makeup is like a hobby" which I do totally agree with. Just like boys love their cars and sports, girls love their makeup and fashion. I used to be the type of chick that can have like one or two eyeshadows and wear it everyday and be fine - but not anymore. Now, I have oodles and oodles of products from all different brands that I really can't justify why I need 7 different shades of gray eyeshadows. I suppose it's not so much as a "Need" as it is a "Want".

Well, my best rationalization for my shopping is that I work extremely hard and that I might as well treat myself to something nice and enjoy my youth and freedom while it's within reach. Years and years from now when I bare children and get older and older, there wouldn't really be a point to collect makeup and splurge on myself anymore so now is the time to embrace my age and beauty while it's still existent.

Right girls????

Anywhoodles, here are the products I bought recently (the video is also attached in case you wanna check that out too).

Sigma Brushes the "Complete Kit" - Shipping was super duper fast. Only 2 business days! I ordered my sister the face + eyes kit too and she also got it in 2 days! WOW! I haven't used these yet but they feel super duper soft! I really wanted the SS109 but I'm going to have to buy that separately later as it is not a must-need at the moment!

I bought three MAC lipsticks. A backup of the Viva Glam CYNDI (such a wearble red - only out for a year) and then I bought a Glaze in "Hue" and a Cremesheen in "Creme Cup". Hue is a lot like my natural lip color but it def. enhances them. Creme Cup is a pretty everyday pink with a blue undertone.

I also picked up another pigment in "Frozen White". It's more iridescent than white to me. It's described as a white with a blue duochrome which it does have a blue duochrome but the white isn't as noticeable as I want it to be. Still pretty though.

Another thing I got was a single eyeshadow in "Idol Eyes". This is a silverish eyeshadow with purple reflects. The purple is not that obvious though. It's sheer and kind of reminds me of a pearl finish as it is not that pigmented as I want it to be.
I got three VS Sparkle Eyeshadows in Fierce, 24K, and Spin. I have only tried fierce and 24k so far. They are nice to wear over another eyeshadow but not on its own in my opinion as it is not easily blendable and I had to layer it on before it could really give my eyes a "pop" of color/sparkle.
Things I got from Ulta - (ULTA is having a 40% off sale on Maybelline, Revlon, Almay & Ulta products which is why I bought some of the following).

Revlon Satin Eyeshadow in "Platinum Glimmer" & Revlon Perle Eyeshadow in "Lilac Shimmer" - these are pretty decently pigmented given they are a drugstore brand.

Maybelline dream matte powder in "Medium Beige". Haven't used this yet but I hope I did okay with picking out my shade despite my lack of knowing my own undertone color :(

I got ANOTHER backup of NYC's bronzer in sunny (which makes 3 backup's now, I heard they were being discontinued). I don't like to wear it much for contouring purposes but more on the apples of my cheeks :)
Lastly, I picked up 4 stud earrings from Icing. Now that I think about it, I def. overpaid for these in comparison to F21 jewelry. I don't know what I was thinking. These were unplanned purchases (usually I know what I'm going to buy before I buy it - I'm not really a spur-of-the moment kind of shopper). SO I just bought these on a whim despite my normal shopping behavior. They are all really cute but I think I might have to return the two on the right cause after I brought it home, I began getting "iffy" on them. You know what I mean ladies? When you buy something right away cause it looks great in the store and then you bring it home and you're like - wait , it doesn't look as great as when I first saw it?? SO yeah.......still thinking

In summary, here is the video I just uploaded if you all would like to see:

Thanks SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCHHHHHHHHHHHHH for watching/reading.

Catch ya later!