tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560484939229232892024-03-12T19:12:58.879-05:00Artful Beauty: Diaries of a Makeup AddictAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-37374676357410785112013-05-02T21:05:00.001-05:002013-05-02T21:05:35.584-05:00Julep Nail Polish in Shenae, Teri, Simone - Photos, Review, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here are some Julep polishes that were in my Maven box a couple months back, and they happen to be the exact kind of soft, feminine shades I'm in the mood for these days!</div>
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Shenae, a cool, pale mint with silver shimmer (can you see it?) -</div>
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Teri, pastel lavender with fuchsia shimmer. Again, hard to tell, but it's there! -<br />
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Simone, an orange coral cream -<br />
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Very pretty colors, remind me of flower petals! Through my Maven subscription I've been able to test quite a few Julep polishes and they've all been solid. Good coverage and opacity. My one minor quibble is that the long, thin shape of the bottle and high center of gravity makes knocking it over easy... might just be my own clumsiness, though ;)<br />
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Julep lacquers are available through the <a href="http://www.julep.com/shop.html">Julep site</a> for $14 each ($11.20 for Mavens!), as well as through <a href="http://www.sephora.com/julep">Sephora</a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-4067460386588830952013-04-30T07:50:00.000-05:002013-04-30T07:50:03.725-05:00Maybelline Vivid Lipcolors in Shocking Coral, Pink Pop, Vivid Rose, Brazen Berry, Hot Plum, Vibrant Mandarin - Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Being the shameless bargain-hunter that I am, I'm always on the lookout for cheap drugstore makeup products that are of stellar quality. (It also helps if the color options come with a healthy dose of pizazz!) No surprise, then, that I was super stoked to pick up a few of the new Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids!</div>
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This collection features ten gorgeous, vibrant hues, of which I purchased a whopping six! :o</div>
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First is Brazen Berry, a surprising favorite of mine. This isn't a berry, really, but a soft, cool violet. Love it!</div>
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Hot Plum, a warmer, more red cousin to Brazen Berry -<br />
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Pink Pop, a cool light to medium pink -<br />
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Shocking Coral, a warm, taupe-y coral -<br />
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Vibrant Mandarin, a bright orange-red. Don't be scared! While nice and vivid, this color is ultra wearable and I can't wait to wear it in the summer! In real life Mandarin appears a touch brighter and redder.<br />
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Vivid Rose, a fab pink-red -<br />
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What do you think? I love this bright, in-your-face line from Maybelline! I also love that they are very user-friendly as they are not completely creamy/opaque; you can certainly get full coverage with a couple of coats, but you have the option for a more subtle, semi-sheer wash with just one swipe. The formula is soft and fairly moisturizing, super comfortable to wear, and the scent is your standard vanilla. This ColorSensational Vivid collection is perfect for the upcoming beach-y summer weather, and a great transitional option for those that normally wear neutrals but perhaps want a pop of color for the warmer seasons. My two stand-outs here are Brazen Berry (a great bright violet) and Vibrant Mandarin, and I see myself reaching for them often in the next few months. Overall a great showing from Maybelline!<br />
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Maybelline's ColorSensational Vivid Lip Colors are available at most drug stores such as <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/search/results.jsp?Erp=96&N=2000010601&Ntt=maybelline&y=-116&x=-277">Walgreens</a> and <a href="http://www.cvs.com/search/_/N-0?searchTerm=MaybellineLipstick&pt=global&pageNum=3&sortBy=&navNum=20">CVS</a> (be on the lookout for sales; it's how I justified purchasing six!) for about $7.49 each, as well as through online retailers such as <a href="http://drugstore.com/">drugstore.com</a>. <br />
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Have you tried these only to fall madly in love?Are you also itching to head to the beach?!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-84932046163862062342013-04-28T22:29:00.001-05:002013-04-28T22:29:09.662-05:00Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick in Rose Dressing, Fuchsia Irresistible - Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Confession: In a bout of complete and utter shallowness, I admit that I was first drawn to these Givenchy Le Rouge lipsticks based solely on looks; I can't resist sleek, cool, edgy packaging, and this fusion of metal and leather certainly fits the bill! Further encouraged by Sephora's Chic Week sale, I purchased two of these beauties sight unseen. They were pricey, but I was fairly confident that the quality would be ace based on my previous Givenchy experiences. Luckily, I wasn't disappointed!</div>
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Here's the beautiful packaging (I love the stud detail as well!)-</div>
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Here is Fuchsia Irresistible, a fairly true fuchsia -<br />
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The formula on these is so, so nice; they feel soft and rich and quite hydrating. The intense pigmentation packs a punch as well. The scent is kind of odd, and I think part of it has to do with the packaging - it is a combination of light but sophisticated vanilla (darker and spicier vanilla than, say, Mac's standard scent) and leather. Again, I think that's from the materials used in the outer lipstick cover and it's perfectly fine for my nose, but it may be off-putting for some.<br />
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Anyway, great product overall! I've also spotted these lipsticks in white leather for summer - neat!<br />
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Givenchy Le Rouge lipstick may be purchased at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/le-rouge-P377755?skuId=1497569">Sephora</a> for $36 each.<br />
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When Stars Collide, a burgundy holo -<br />
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Gorgeous, no? As a bonus, the formula is very nearly perfect, too! Very smooth, rich, and easy to manipulate onto the nails. Top quality stuff from China Glaze!<br />
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The new China Glaze holographics can be purchased at <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/hologlam-holographic/CHNGLZ12,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH">Sally Beauty</a> for $9.99, as well as at Ulta and various e-tailers.<br />
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What do you think? Are you a fan of holographics?</div>
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Taboo! How to describe this color... A purplish/burgundy/blackish stormy supernova (I know, doesn't really help :P)<br />
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I'll leave the commentary short so you can bask in the beauty of these lacquers :) I will say that the formula is top, top quality and these are truly gorgeous.<br />
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You can snatch these up at <a href="http://chanel.com/">chanel.com</a> for $27 each, as well as various department store Chanel counters.<br />
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Are you lusting after these too, or is it just me!? 8D</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-83463958641314529712013-04-19T20:44:00.001-05:002013-04-19T20:44:32.215-05:00China Glaze Texture Polish in Itty, Bitty, & Gritty and Of Coarse! - Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Have you jumped on the texture polish train yet? I was intrigued from the very first time I saw my very first press release and have tried three brands' versions, so far. Here I have two lacquers from China Glaze!</div>
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Itty, Bitty, & Gritty, a medium coral rose pink -<br />
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Of Coarse!, a bright sky blue -<br />
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The grit on these is pretty interesting - not so tightly packed and on the larger side. The base underneath the texture has a semi-glossy finish that provides a nice contrast to the sand. Personally, China Glaze's take on textured lacquer is not my favorite but if it IS your cup of tea, I can tell you that the formula is great! Very easy to work with and dries quickly. I used two coats for the photos above. Overall, these are quality polishes if you like the look; also, if you prefer a more subtle, singular color to the complex, glittery ones that dominate Zoya and OPI's textured range, these are a good option!<br />
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China Glaze varnishes may be purchased at <a href="http://search.ulta.com/nav/brand/China%20Glaze/0">Ulta</a>, <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/nail-polish/Nail01,default,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=CHNGLZ&psortb1=category-pos_Nail01&psortd1=1">Sally Beauty</a>, and various e-tailers, for about $7.50 per bottle.<br />
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Thank you SO much for reading/commenting/following! :) What do you think?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-78178142680618939542013-04-16T21:03:00.003-05:002013-04-16T21:03:57.961-05:00CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Pencils in Berry Twist, Haute Pink - Photos, Review, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These new CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm pencils caught my eye the other day at Target (I don't actually know when they were rolled out, but they're new to me!). I love chunky lip pencils so this purchase was a no-brainer, really. Here we go!<br />
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Berry Twist, a rosy raspberry -<br />
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These are touted as colored, moisturizing balms and, for the most part, they live up to that description. These CG jumbo pencils provide a sheer wash of color that is very fresh and easy-breezy to pull off; not overwhelming or loud, by any means! I should mention that Berry Twist is very similar to my natural lip color, so I don't see much of a difference. However, I'm sure it delivers a whisper of pigment based on Haute Pink - I can quite clearly see the subtly pink tint, so I know it works! On me, both Berry Twist and Haute Pink were only moderately moisturizing. I do have SUPER dry lips and usually have to use a heavy-duty balm to whip them into shape, so it's very possible that for the average person these balms would suffice.<br />
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Overall, a nice product! Very shiny, low maintenance, and great for summer! What do you think?<br />
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CoverGirl's Jumbo Gloss Balm Pencils are available at drugstores for around $6.99. You can also purchase online from <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/covergirl-lip-perfection-jumbo-gloss-balm-coral-twist-235/qxp452173?catid=183585">drugstore.com</a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-65003594387025953492013-04-14T21:23:00.001-05:002013-04-14T21:23:52.828-05:00Spring Essie Polishes (Cont'd)! First Dance, Turquoise and Caicos, Smooth Sailing - Photos, Review, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I have three more Essie polishes that I believe are fitting for the Spring/Summer season! </div>
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First Dance, a bright true red that was part of the wedding collection a few years back. What a cheeky color for a wedding day! There are many red polishes out there in the big bad world, and I have a good-sized collection of my own, but this red particularly struck me as appropriate for the season; it's sassy and sexy and all the other adjective normally associated with this hue, but light and vibrant enough to still be playful and fun for the beach. Applied like a dream as well. </div>
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Turquoise and Caicos, a pretty true light turquoise. At first this struck me as similar to China Glaze's For Audrey, but I think T&C is more green and the tiniest bit dustier. Quite gorgeous.<br />
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Smooth Sailing, a beautiful medium periwinkle blue with large shimmer. I've never been on a private yacht but if I were, I imagine this would be the perfect color to complement a wide-brimmed floppy hat and striped nautical sweater B) Lovely.</div>
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Anyway, as is my experience with Essie, the formula on these was pretty spectacular. Essie may be bought for $8 each at <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2219303&productId=xlsImpprod1320170&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=5ultaturqwk6&categoryId=cat80068">Ulta</a> and various e-tailers.<br />
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Well, another work/school week gone and the next about to begin. Can't say I'm too excited to say farewell to the weekend, but I suppose it can't be helped.<br />
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Thanks for reading! :)</div>
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Lime Crime has been on my radar for quite some time but did not join my happy collection family until, funnily enough, I saw it in person, in Jaipur, India, thanks to a lovely Canadian fellow traveller we met! (Incidentally, the last photo in this entry was taken by her!) Typically I'm over the moon for sleek, modern packaging, but I dissolved into a puddle of cooing goo once I laid eyes on the shiny unicorn design and the girly pink. Take a look at how adorable it is -</div>
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Super awesome, no?!? It's a bit brighter in real life as my camera seemed to dampen the color a tad, but hopefully you can tell how lovely it is nevertheless. Besides the amazing, pigmented hue, the formula on this is wonderfully creamy, soft, and hydrating! Countessa Fluorescent smells of vanilla, similar to the MAC scent. </div>
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PS - I mentioned Jaipur earlier and I must say, it's one of my favorite cities ever. Great people, beautiful architecture, and perfect weather in winter. We were bummed when we had to leave, and I can't wait to go back <3</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-23355926169094541032013-04-10T09:26:00.000-05:002013-04-10T09:26:25.928-05:00MAC Fashion Sets Lipstick in Embrace Me, Silly, and Ablaze - Photos, Review, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know people who are giant MAC fanatics, and others who wouldn't touch the brand if it were the last cosmetic company on earth; as with most things, I am not quite so polarized! I don't buy MAC products <i>too</i> too often but some collections do catch my eye, and I have a few staple items that I love and repurchase often. Additionally, MAC holds a special place in my heart for being one of the very very first brands from which I purchased makeup! </div>
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So, today I have three lipsticks from the recent MAC Fashion Sets collection. I'm always looking for quality, bold mattes, so I knew I had to get these! Here's the typical MAC bullet, if you're unfamiliar:</div>
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First is Embrace Me, a deep, bright fuchsia -</div>
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Silly, a bright medium pink -<br />
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Ablaze, a medium orange-red with a hint of pink -<br />
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tell, all three had amazing color payoff! The formula was very smooth and what
I would deem just the tiniest bit moisturizing and certainly comfortable to
wear. Like all MAC lipsticks, these had a mild vanilla scent. The most
matte-like was Silly, though I would say the finish is more of a satin/matte
hybrid – it still gives a mostly flat look but has just the smallest amount of
sheen. Lovely shades overall, definite winners for those who like bright, bold
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MAC lipsticks are
available for $15 each. It seem that they are sold out on the MAC site and most
places online but I would keep an eye on sites like <a href="http://macys.com/">Macy’s</a> and <a href="http://nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a>, and
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I was looking through my Essie drawer and pulled out three random bright and beautiful polishes for spring/summer! Essie is pretty great brand overall, and these lacquers follow the trend. I'm excited to show you these!<br />
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First Timer, a light seafoam green creme. Lovely color, very beach-y! Doesn't play well with my skin tone, though -</div>
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Essie Van D'Go, a pale coral cream. In real life it's more orange, a true coral, rather than the pink lean you see. Very flattering and gorgeous! I'm not great at judging what's an appropriate color, but I think this is still subdued enough to be work-friendly -</div>
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Come Here!, a slightly dusty, fiery orange-red. Makes me want to go salsa dancing! Perfect for hot summer nights ;) -<br />
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All these are great options for a playful pop of color for these warmer seasons! The formula was good, easily manageable, and I used three thin coats for each of the colors above. Van D'Go is one of my absolute favorite pastels - it's gorgeous and fresh but without that demure attitude of most pastels, you know? I'll have the rest of ones photographed probably next Monday.<br />
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Essie is available at <a href="http://search.ulta.com/nav/brand/Essie/0">Ulta</a> for $8 and at various e-tailers.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-47483520471341379712013-04-03T21:32:00.002-05:002013-04-03T21:32:30.916-05:00Elevation Polish Pic de Sotllo, Street Side NYC - Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Q: Why was Bob Marley disappointed with the donuts in heaven?<br />
A: The didn't have any jammin'!<br />
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Get it, jam in? Jammin'? 8D Oh dear... I told this joke at a meeting at work today and was met with reluctant chuckles, face palms, and a chorus of groans. It can't be helped, though; I like my humor as pun-y and lame as possible!<br />
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Moving on.. I'm still catching up on both blog stuff and silly life stuff, so thank goodness for a fairly old stock of photos that have been gathering dust on my hard drive! Today I have two lovely lacquers by Elevation Polish. Like the artist, I very much share a love of all things outdoor and rugged. In fact, I just got back from doing some trekking in the Himalayas -<br />
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sdfahfikk283ulkjgadsfsdjkg. Guys, I can't even. Pic de Sotllo is just too awesome! I love blues in general but this one takes the cake, I think. While I think NYC could do with a topcoat, I'm loving the slightly rubberized finish of Sotllo on its own. Not much else to say, really, other than to recommend that you run, dance, or prance over to the <a href="http://elevationpolish.com/">Elevation Polish site</a> to get your paws on this gem!<br />
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Don't get me wrong, NYC is really pretty too - such a unique color for which I have no dupe, and it's a yellow that I think is suitable for many skin tones due to its touch of dustiness. I suspect a topcoat would bring the shimmer out a tad more.<br />
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The photos show two coats each. The formula was smooth, easy to work with, and pretty darn perfect. I can't wait to purchase more Elevation lacquers!<br />
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Elevation Polish is available online <a href="http://elevationpolish.com/">here</a> for about $6 to $10.50 each.<br />
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Yipes, guys! This weekend was so hectic it felt like no weekend at all D: I'm therefore behind on my self-imposed posting schedule, but hope to get back on track by this weekend. Hope everyone had a lovely, stress-free holiday!</div>
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Sooo, Oz! I haven't seen the movie (haven't even seen the original), but I did pick up some of OPI's lacquer releases for the film. I loved the ballet-themed Soft Shades OPI made recently so even though I normally don't fall in love with these kind of subtle shades, these are too squishy and jelly-like for me not to adore! I don't reach for sheer neutrals often but when I do, I reach for <strike>Dos Equis</strike> OPI Soft Shades!</div>
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I got Glints of Glinda, Don't Burst My Bubble, Lights of Emerald City, and I Theodora You:</div>
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Glints of Glinda, a yellow-tinted nude beige -<br />
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The formula on the jellies was spectacular - smooth, easy to work with, and only showing minimal streaks on Don't Burst My Bubble. Theodora was most pigmented, completely opaque in three coats. So squishy, I want to poke them! There was some fishing involved with Lights of Emerald City, but I do love the look of this topcoat (especially the white squares!). Overall, I know these will be staples in my collection as either a base for a bolder look or on their own for something 'work-appropriate' and traditional.<br />
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Today I have <a href="http://artfulbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/03/chanel-nail-colour-in-fracas-photos.html">Fracas's</a> soulmate and partner in Chanel's Spring collection, the Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in 88 Abstraction. </div>
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Abstraction is a coral-pink shimmer, soft and sophisticated. For those unfamiliar with Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre eyeshadow, the formula is a bouncy, light cream. They are long-lasting and super blendable, and great either as a base for a more intense look or on their own as a single wash of color. This is perhaps my current favorite formula for eyeshadow - truly excellent and top-notch, won't smudge or budge once it settles. Another winner (surprise, surprise) from Chanel ;)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-small;">Beautiful color, one of my favorite types of hues for this time of year. As mentioned previously, there's no criticism I can give to this lovely little gem. So what're you waiting for?! If it's within your budget I suggest you run to your nearest Chanel counter and snap up Abstraction for breezy, fresh spring and summer looks - you won't regret it!</span><br />
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I love tattoos, in theory. I love the way the quality ones look, I love the seemingly endless license for artistic creativity they allow, and I love the the deep meaning they can express. (In theory.) In practice, however, I am 100% tattoo-less. The reason for this is two-fold, I suppose - first, I don't have a clear idea of what design I would want; I have no special person or event to commemorate, and some of the traditional tattoo designs (owls, butterflies, hearts, etc.) don't really hold enough of a significance for me to be etched permanently onto my body. Secondly, I can't help but to wonder how my feelings for ink might change in 20+ years - will I regret my decision? Will the tattoo not age well? Will I have to spend a load of money later to have it removed?</div>
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What I do know, however, is that if I were to get some ink, I would love to get it done by the amazingly talented and brilliant <a href="http://www.amandawachob.com/">Amanda Wachob</a>. Here's some of her work, taken from <a href="http://www.amandawachob.com/">her website</a> - </div>
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Positively stunning, no? Such a distinctive, delicate, brush-like style - reminds me watercolor paintings. I love to see that innovative minds like Amanda's are sharing their art with the us; as Dostoevsky said, 'beauty will save the world'. :) Check out more of <a href="http://www.amandawachob.com/">Amanda's work here</a>.<br />
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Do you have any tattoos? Please feel free to share links to your favorite tattoo artists - I love looking at creative portfolios!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-66706367806610815582013-03-27T05:18:00.002-05:002013-03-27T05:18:41.844-05:00Butter London Nail Lacquer in Fiver, Kerfuffle - Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm a big fan of Butter London, with their lovely shades and quirky lacquer sobriquets and, of course, stellar quality. I recently spotted these, which I don't recall seeing before, so I snapped them up! I think they're new? New-ish? (Or, I'm simply out of the loop!)</div>
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Anyway, here are Fiver (left), and Kerfuffle. Incidentally, 'kerfuffle' is one of my favorite words ever so I would have gotten this polish regardless of the color :)</div>
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Here's Fiver, a pale mint creme with a touch of blue (three coats):</div>
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This is Kerfuffle, a light coral/salmon creme (the color reminds me of an orange creamsicle!). This was three coats, but two would have been satisfactory:<br />
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Both Fiver and Kerfuffle are lovely and romantic, perfect for spring! I wouldn't exactly characterize Kerfuffle as a pastel, either, so if that's something you don't normally wear but still want the fresh look, you might do well to have a go with this lacquer. The formula is smooth and easy to work with; I used three thin coats in my swatches for both shades, but I suspect you can get away with two medium ones. Both Fiver and Kerfuffle dry to what I would call a semi-matte finish (Fiver more so than Kerfuffle), and I think you can tell from the photos that they are not entirely glossy. Of course, a top coat remedies this. Overall, a great spring showing from Butter London! I see myself rocking Kerfuffle for many a summer pedicure ;)<br />
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Butter London colors retail for $14-15 each and may be purchased at <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2241254&productId=xlsImpprod2420233&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=49beautystealbutterwk1&categoryId=cat240002%20cat80068">Ulta</a>,<a href="http://www.zappos.com/butter-london-women-nails~1"> Zappos</a>, and <a href="http://www.butterlondon.com/lacquers/grid">the Butter London site </a>(among other retailers).<br />
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What do you think? Have you transitioned over to the softer spring/summer shades yet?<br />
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Wishing a wonderful Passover, the everyone that celebrates! Thanks for reading!</div>
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For something a little different but still in keeping with my subscription box craze, I have for you a review of my recent experiences with <a href="http://www.cakestyle.com/">Cakestyle</a>! For those who haven't heard of this company yet, Cakestyle pairs clients with an online stylist. Clients fill out a style questionnaire (questions ask, among other things, about your typical daily outfit, clothing styles you stay away from, and your current favorite brands) as well as a detailed survey of sizes and measurements. Following this, your stylist pulls items of clothing and jewelry she thinks you would enjoy and ships them to your address. You have 10 days from delivery to try on the clothes and send back what you don't want. I'm not sure what the penalty is for not sending the box back within the 10 days, but the shipping manifest states that the client will be charged for the full box if it is not received within 30 days (eek!). What you keep is tracked so that your stylist may be better discern your style. Shipping is free and a return label is included. </div>
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My stylist is Kait Hunter. I got an email from her right after I submitted my box request, and it seemed she was open to answering questions, addressing concerns, or just chatting about fashion (I feel I was quite detailed in my initial questionnaire, so I never contacted her further). About 2.5 weeks later I received a message from Kait that she was about to start pulling items for my box (this is within the timeframe mentioned at the time of my box request) and she wanted to double-check my measurements, which I appreciated. Because I'm fairly close to their brick-and-mortar, I got the box the next day! (Note: a signature is required upon delivery). Besides the style pieces, I got instructions for return, a return label, a thank-you note, and a detailed invoice of all items included. I also got a card with a personalized link to a video with styling suggestions for the specific items in my box, but for whatever reason this link was, and still is, broken. Hrm.</div>
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Anyway, this is the box I received -</div>
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Everything is well-packed and more or less segregated by outfit -</div>
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And now, the exciting part - the contents of my box!!</div>
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Alexis Skirt by Elie Tahari ($248). Very cute! I love the heavy, rich fabric and the colors in the weave. I really like this piece, but ultimately have to consider budget and the fact that I fairly rarely wear skirts. I'm definitely tempted to keep this, though!<br />
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Sloane Crew by Equipment ($268). This sweater is super soft and warm, and goes spectacularly well with the Catherine Malandrino pants below. It's a little big and a tad baggy, though, and with all the lovely items I received that's enough to relegate it to the 'send back' pile.</div>
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Catherine Malandrino Favorite Skinny pant ($195), and my dog casting a curious eye on the proceedings ;) I LOVE these! The length and shape is perfect on me! These are keepers.</div>
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Trina Turk Zantop Pant ($284), Patterson J. Kincaid Rickey Leather Vest ($304), and Tees by Tina Solid Smooth Thin Strap Cami ($30). The fit on the pants is pretty perfect! The qualm I have is with the fabric, however; not a big fan of the polyester/acetate blend. </div>
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The vest is very nice and I love the loose, drape-y fit. I don't know that I'd wear this piece enough to justify purchasing it, though. </div>
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The black cami is classic and fits quite well. My instinct was to keep this, especially because of the price, but do I need another black cami? I think I'd rather put the $30 towards a more unique piece.</div>
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Patterson J. Kincaid Jardin Tank ($172). I don't wear patterns really, but this is interesting and abstract enough that I actually do like it. I tried this top on with jeans and the leather vest from above, and I preferred that look to the black cami (which was lost with the black vest). So will I keep this? Hm, probably not - it's just a smidgen too delicate and feminine for me ;)<br />
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J Brand Mid Rise Slim Boot jeans ($202). Wah, the fit at the waist and bum is so, so PERFECT!!! I love how I look in these jeans! There's only one problem - they're about 7-8" too long for my 5'2" frame 8D I'd hem them, but I just don't know if I want to take that risk on such an expensive pair in case the shape is lost. I'm torn :/<br />
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Nordstrom Signature Blouse (on sale for $174.40). This was the only dud in terms of style. To me this reads as something for an older woman, which is fine, but isn't something I'd ever wear. Return!<br />
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Trina Turk Crew Jumper Dress ($294). This is something I would probably never pick if I saw it in a store, but once I tried it on I was in love. It provides shape in all the right places and is overall a very fun design, perfect for spring and summer. I have some tough choices to make!<br />
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Chaiken Mesh Mix Sweater ($285). This is so me and the exact sort of thing I wear. Love love love. I may ask for a smaller size, though, as it's a little more baggy than I like.<br />
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Boundary & Co Darby dress ($232). Ugh, so. Much. Love. Love this so, so much! I love the mix of black and white, I love the mix of silk and leather, and I love how this dress looks utilitarian but still beautiful. These are exactly the type of clothes I like to wear! I was dubious about the waist, but it actually looks nice on me. Overall, gorgeous and almost a definite keeper. BUT WAIT. Here's the money shot -<br />
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Two pyramid bracelets by Cara ($32 and $28). I really like both of these together! I'd buy either both or none, and I don't know that I want them enough to spend the $60...<br />
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Cara Stud earrings ($34). Again, this is exactly my style! Very elegant and expensive-looking. However, I have really sensitive ears and usually have to stick with silver and gold backings. I think I want to take a chance with these, and if they bother my ear, it looks fairly easy to replace the posts.<br />
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Cara Courtney Necklace ($78). Love the mix of gold and neon lime. Don't know that I'd wear this all that often, especially since the length and dangly-ness proves a health hazard at my work.<br />
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Fox Traders Janice Stone Earrings ($36). Pretty, but not really my thing.</div>
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Aside from a couple of pieces I think my fashion consultant, Kait, got my style bang on! It was a lot of fun to get a mystery box of clothing and accessories, and I'm happy to have been introduced to a couple of brands I was previously unaware of but are now firmly on my radar (Chaiken, Boundary & Co, Cara). I would not have picked some of these pieces myself, so I was pleasantly surprised that some actually suited me.<br />
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The total value of my box was $2896.40. Cakestyle offer a 10% discount if you purchase your entire box.<br />
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Do I recommend Cakestyle? Sure! It's free unless you keep something so there's nothing to lose, really! You can find more info at the <a href="http://www.cakestyle.com/">Cakestyle site</a>.<br />
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I ended up keeping the Catherine Malandrino pant, Boundary & Co dress, and Cara ball stud earrings. :)<br />
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What do you think? Have you tried Cakestyle?</div>
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I positively j'adore lip pencils and can hardly restrain myself when I stumble over new ones! Though I'm only reviewing now I purchased the following Bite Beauty High Pigment Matte lip pencils over a year ago and, based on my happy experiences, I am excited to try the new releases now available at Sephora. Woo! </div>
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These lip pencils are pretty spectacular - they go on quite easily, smoothly, and feel like butter! I love the soft, rich texture, and the pigmentation is superb. The finish is shiny more than matte as the name indicates, but it's still quite pretty. Additionally, the formula is moisturizing and long-lasting. These are winners and have converted me to Bite Beauty! I'm curious to try some of their other products as, based on the pencils, I doubt they'll disappoint.</div>
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Bite High Pigment Matte pencils are available at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/high-pigment-matte-pencil-P283905?skuId=1321645">Sephora</a> for $24 a piece. </div>
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Bite claims that this lipstick contains resveratrol, which <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">"fights free radicals with potent long-term antiaging benefits". Hmm. Being the anal scientist that I am I can't help checking the research to confirm this claim. So, armed with my skepticism and my institution's journal subscriptions, I searched the literature.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">I should mention that red wine is a particularly strong source of resveratrol. Bite points out that one lip pencil has the resveratrol content of five glasses of wine - which is great, if you want to spend $24 on a lip pencil just to eat it (personally, I'll take the wine), if it even does benefit your health in any significant way.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">So does it? Well, the evidence is spotty at best, and many positive outcomes have been the result of animal model experiments (for example, in one study resveratrol was found to have increased the life-span of obese mice fed high-fat diets). Animal models are useful in many ways, but mice are not humans (obviously 8D); it's incorrect to extrapolate to humans without additional studies, and when human trials have been performed, the effects of resveratrol have been inconclusive or much less significant. So Bite's claim of "potent" anti-aging benefits are exaggerated at best. And, again, the proposed benefit comes from <i>consumption</i> of resveratrol, and <i>not</i> topical application.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">In conclusion, take Bite's claim with a grain of salt and cast it aside with the many other unfounded beauty claims out there ("xyz mascara increases your lash volume by 923678687%!!!1"). I like my evidence like I like my men: strong, replicable, and peer-reviewed (that doesn't really work, does it 8D), and the evidence here is inconclusive (in addition, the long-term effects of resveratrol have not yet been studied). So please, err, don't eat the lipstick. </span></span><br />
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Snips and snails and puppy dog tails, sugar and spice and everything nice; an enchanted wonderland where the residents include tiny dragons who float away in iridescent bubbles, majestic unicorns prancing down rainbows, peculiarly fit cacti holding foot races, and jolly walruses playing the harp.<br />
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I'm sure this isn't what they were going for, but it's what I think of when I consider the most recent Chanel offerings! 8D To be clear, Chanel historically was and still is a shining monolith of elegance and sophistication; but I'm loving the soft, dreamy turn they've taken with the spring collection - very fun, happy, and timelessly classic.<br />
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Today I have Chanel Nail Colour in 571 Fracas, a gorgeous rose pink with very fine shimmer. I am finicky when it comes to pink lacquers, but this one was too stunning to cast aside -<br />
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Too many photos, I know. I couldn't help myself! Worth mentioning is that at the time of the photos, my manicure was six days old; Chanel lacquers wear really well on me, with Gelous as a base and Seche as a top coat. I removed the polish after seven days and at that time there was still no significant wear and tear. Overall, superb formula and lovely, lovely shade.<br />
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Fracas is available on the <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Colour-LE-VERNIS-89314?sku=136639">Chanel website</a> for $27.<br />
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You may or may not be aware of my obsession with subscription boxes; this is not limited to beauty boxes, either - lifestyle, food, fitness... you name it, I'll try it! Today I have a have a review of my very first Wantable box. The cool thing is that Wantable tries to send products according to your preferences, based on a fairly thorough questionnaire that the customer is asked to fill out prior to purchase. Wantable promises to never send you products you mark as a 'dislike'. For example, if you indicate that you don't wear liquid eyeliner, don't expect to receive it; likewise, if you say you aren't fond of nude lipsticks, you won't be sent any in that color family. I automatically went through my survey to 'dislike' all skincare products offered as I've got enough of those from my now defunct Birchbox subscription. Overall I tried to guide my box to include a large amount of colorful makeup products, especially lip products, nail polish, and eyeshadow and liner. Each box costs $40. So what did I get? Let's take a look!<br />
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The items you see are: Color Club nail polish, Be A Bombshell eye shadow, Be A Bombshell eye liner, 29 Reserves lipstick, Benecos eye shadow, Cailyn lipstick, and Milu Amber Sugar Scrub. Everything is full-size apart from the scrub (which I believe is a bonus item).<br />
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Left to right: Be A Bombshell eyeliner marker in Provocateur (deep blue), Benecos Natural Baked Colours in Amazing (shimmery teal), Be A Bombshell Eye Shadow in Tease (shimmery teal).<br />
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I'm familiar with the BaB eyeliner marker as I've gotten the black one in an Ipsy (I believe) box some months back and have used it often for its precision and staying-power. I think the color included in this Wantable package is a very pretty one, and I've no doubt I will be using it with some regularity. I'm mostly pleased to have gotten this! Now let's move on to the painted elephant in the room, shall we? Tease and Amazing are very, very similar hues. Tease is a bit more intense, more pigmented, and softer in texture. Like some baked eyeshadows, the Amazing cake is hard and a tad difficult to get into with a brush. Besides that, it's on the sheer and powdery side, definitely not as smooth as Tease. I do like teals, though, and I expect to reach for Tease when the mood arises; I am, however, miffed that I got two shadows that are, for all intents and purposes, the same color! :/ Boo, it's disappointing.<br />
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Left to right, we have 29 Reserves Moisturizing Lipstick in Expressive Rose, and Cailyn Mineral Lipstick in #1 Lovely in Pink. 29R is a bright raspberry and Cailyn is a light peachy pink with fine, sparse glitter. I've yet to wear either of the shades, but I can tell you that these colors are right up my alley and I'm excited to try them. Wantable was pretty bang-on with this one!<br />
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Finally, I received a nail polish from Color Club's recent Fiesta Collection - Flamingo, an uber-bright neon pink:<br />
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Hmm... I suppose I'll take it! I do like Color Club polishes, generally, though I don't wear pink all that often. I am a sucker for neons, though, and this vibrant color will fit in well with the summer weather, if it ever decides to show its face (my area is having an unreasonably chilly late March, so far!).<br />
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Total value of my box -<br />
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Cailyn Mineral Lipstick - $15<br />
29 Reserves Moisturizing Lipstick - $25<br />
Be a Bombshell Eyeliner Marker - $14<br />
Be a Bombshell Eye Shadow - $14<br />
Color Club Nail Polish - $8<br />
Benecos Natural Baked Eyeshadow - $12.99<br />
(I'm not including the Milu Amber Sugar Scrub, both because I believe it's a 'bonus' item and because I've no idea how much product was included in my sample; for reference, however, a 250g jar is listed at $43.72.)<br />
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Total, excluding the Milu scrub: $88.99. Not bad, eh?<br />
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To summarize:<br />
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Yes, Wantable is more expensive at $40 than other beauty box services such as Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox, Beauty Allure, and Beauty Army; however, the biggest distinguishing feature is the ability to fairly thoroughly customize your package, short of choosing the exact items. I felt my products were as a whole decent and fit with what I expected from my questionnaire answers. Additionally, the value of the box was more than twice the price tag. The big, glaring negative is, of course, getting basically two of the same eyeshadow colors! I assume the samples were pulled randomly without any check. Still a bummer, though.<br />
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I'd be willing to try another box, and I do recommend checking Wantable out if you love these kinds of subscription services. It's a pretty neat service!<br />
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As soon as I set eyes on the new Hard Candy nail polishes, I knew they were bad news... for my wallet! D: Luckily they made my hands VERY happy, which is how I justified purchasing a dozen or so ;) Anyway, here is the first part of my haul. I'm pretty thrilled with these!</div>
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Crush on Caribbean, a shimmering turquoise blue. Again, more beautiful and complex than my photos can show -<br />
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Crush on Lava. Gah, you know how people describe things as having the color and gradient of beetle wings? This really, really does resemble that, and it's gorgeous. Crush on Lava is a violet red that shifts orange/gold/brown. Beyond. Words.<br />
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Piece of Papaya, a warm coral/pink with gold flecks -<br />
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Crush on Tin, a baffling but intriguing mix of slate, forest green, gold, and brown -<br />
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WOW. I'm impressed with all of the shades shown above! I had no issues with the formula (all swatches are two coats) and the texture is smooth and pigmented. These new Hard Candy lacquers are high-quality, affordable drugstore options for nail fanatics seeking unique, non-traditional shades and at $4 a piece, they're practically a steal! It's damn near impossible to choose a favorite, but if pressed I would say my heart belongs to Crush on Lava and Crush on Tin. All are fabulous, though, and I will no doubt put them to good and heavy use. Now to prevent myself from scurrying off to buy all 48 hues in this new Hard Candy release... 8D<br />
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All 48 new Hard Candy polishes are available at Walmart for $4 each. Have you checked these out yet? What do you think?<br />
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Truth: Aladdin was my favorite Disney movie as a child! (Sword in the Stone was a close second, it must be said.) I was never a huge fan of the iconic princess trifecta (Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella) as they were a bit too frilly for me, but was drawn to Aladdin for its music, entertainment value, exotic setting, and fun plot. I wanted to live in the Arabic country the story took place; I wanted my very own Aladdin to sweep me off my feet; I wanted Jasmine's outfit and her pretty, long hairstyle (never happening, with my fine, naturally blonde hair!); I wanted a well-mannered pet tiger and kleptomaniac monkey; I wanted a singing Robin Williams to follow me around in my daily life, cracking jokes. </div>
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Considering this, imagine my nostalgic delight when I read the Sephora Beauty Insider email about their Disney Jasmine collection release! Ultimately I purchased a couple of carefully selected pieces. One is the Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette:</div>
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Beautiful, fitting packaging. Carpet is a rosy taupe shimmer; Wonder by Wonder is a deep matte burgundy purple with glitter; Splendid is an orange peach shimmer; Diamond Sky is a turquoise shimmer.<br />
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Overall, quite a nice little set. A surprising favorite was Carpet - such a flattering, interesting neutral that has gotten the most wear from me thus far. Wonder by Wonder is, however, the problem child - it's patchy and sheer, and took about 5-6 coats to build up to what you see in the photos. It's a shame, as I really enjoy how this hue relates to the palette's color story. Splendid and Diamond Sky were of good quality as well, similar to Carpet.<br />
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This Jasmine quad retails for $30 and may be purchased from Sephora stores and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/magic-carpet-ride-eyeshadow-palette-P378106">online</a>.<br />
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I'm loving Sephora's Disney collaboration and can't wait to see what else they dream up! What do you think? Have you purchased anything from either the Jasmine or Cinderella collection?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-83806049384005658102013-03-08T15:01:00.000-06:002013-03-09T12:57:48.815-06:00Revlon Nail Polish in Girly, Heavenly - Swatches, Photos, Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Still reeling and recovering and rebalancing from vacation, but trying very hard to slip back into the blogging routine (Blogger Act II: Back in the Habit? 8D).<br />
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I have surprisingly few Revlon polishes, but when I saw the new display I decided to pick up these two beauties -<br />
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Girly is a bubblegum pink with blue, purple, silver, and holographic hex glitter (two coats):<br />
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These two lacquers are a fun departure from Revlon's usual classic hues, and I'm glad to see them diversifying their collection. Girly's texture is a bit thick and it dries gritty, requiring a generous layer of topcoat, but it's very much workable. Heavenly is pretty solid; the glitter density is neither too heavy or too light, and the particles disperse evenly. Not bad for one of Revlon's first outings into the wonderful world of unique glitters and colors!<br />
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Girly and Heavenly are available in many drugstores for about $4.99 each, and also online at <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/revlon-nail-enamel-girly/qxp464474?catid=196092">drugstore.com</a>.<br />
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Bonus - I'm so pleased with my vacation that I can't help siccing photos on unsuspecting bystanders whenever I get half the chance. It's my equivalent of sitting guests down for a slideshow ;) Anyway, here you go, enjoy (or.. something 8D), and thanks for reading, following, and commenting!!<br />
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Picking up right where I left off, here is the last of my Sugarpill palettes, Sweetheart: </div>
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The shades are Dollipop (hot pink), Afterparty (bright blue), Midori (vibrant green), and Tako (white). As you can tell, the quality, consistency, and pigmentation is (surprise, surprise), SUPERB.<br />
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As with all Sugarpill products I have reviewed thus far, I have absolutely no criticisms. Such a lovely brand with an equally lovely line. For a more detailed review, you can check out my <a href="http://artfulbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/01/sugarpill-cosmetics-burning-heart.html">Burning Heart palette post</a>. You may also want to check out <a href="http://artfulbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/02/sugarpill-cosmetics-heartbreaker.html">Heartbreaker</a>!<br />
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Aren't these shades gorgeous? You can purchase Sweetheart and other palettes in <a href="http://www.sugarpillshop.com/collections/shop">Sugarpill's online shop</a> for $34 each. For that price you get a very generous amount of high quality eyeshadow; you can't go wrong!</div>
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Woo, I'm on a Sugarpill roll! Today I have another lovely 4-pan palette - Heartbreaker! After you see photos, I hope you realize why it's so hard to pick a favorite; they are all maximally fantastic and full of so much awesome it hurts. Even if you only have the budget for one, you can't possibly go wrong whatever you pick. Without further ado, here's Heartbreaker:</div>
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As with Burning Heart, the formula, pigmentation, texture, etc. are stellar. For a more detailed breakdown, you can check out my <a href="http://artfulbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/01/sugarpill-cosmetics-burning-heart.html">Burning Heart palette post</a>. This palette and others are available from the <a href="http://www.sugarpillshop.com/">online Sugarpill shop</a> for $34 each. Gooo theeeere :D<br />
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Thanks so much for reading - I truly appreciate it! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918726387442722211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56048493922923289.post-51398523731725592732013-01-31T09:02:00.001-06:002013-01-31T09:02:41.513-06:00Sugarpill Cosmetics Burning Heart Palette - Review, Photos, Swatches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">Exhibit #273 that I'm losing my mind: as I was taking photos of today's product last week I started feeling an overwhelming sense of deja vu that I had photographed this palette already, and immediately began berating myself for my absent-mindedness. Well, it turns out I never actually <i>did</i> post this before (for shame!) so who knows what my brain was trying to tell me!. Anyway, today I am showing you the lovely, spectacular, stupendous, astonishing, wondrous (and many other positive adjectives) Sugarpill Burning Heart palette!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">All swatches are over Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Look at how gloriously saturated and vibrant the colors are after just one pass of the brush! The shades are beautiful and the texture of the shadows is soft with minimal fallout (much less than you would expect from such matte, bright hues). With primer they last all day while remaining fresh-looking. I've worn these in looks for a couple of my dance performances, and not only did the eyeshadows stand out under the bright lights, they withstood some serious sweat-age ;) </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The packaging is cute and sturdy, with a magnetic closure and a mirror on the top-side of the flap. The shadow pans are HUGE, so it's safe to say you are getting a mega-value for the price ($34). I highly, highly recommend this palette and can't say enough good things about Sugarpill and her products :) This palette and others are available from the <a href="http://www.sugarpillshop.com/products/burning-heart-palette">Sugarpill Cosmetics online shop</a>. Also, keep an eye out for the occasional sales!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Do you love it or is it too much for you?</span><br />
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