Loving make up forever ♥

Wow

2009-10-12T23:05:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone who still happens to follow this lonely blog...lol I think I am going to return back to this blog, I have sooo much to show you guy's so give me a bit and I will be revamping this site =D

Bailey

I was tagged!

2009-03-19T21:35:00.000-07:00

"This award is bestowed upon a fellow blogger whose blog’s content or design is, in the giver’s opinion, brilliant.“When accepting this auspicious award, you must write a post bragging about it, including the name of the misguided soul who thinks you deserve such acclaim, and link back to the said person so everyone knows she/he is real. Choose a minimum of seven (7) blogs that you find brilliant in content or design. Or improvise by including bloggers who have no idea who you are because you don’t have seven friends. Show the seven random victims’ names and links and leave a harassing comment informing them that they were prized with Honest Weblog. Well, there’s no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon. List at least ten (10) honest things about yourself. Then pass it on!”

My 10 Things.

1. I was born in Seoul, Korea but at 3 months was adopted

2. I took piano lessons for 10 years, I was rather good and received special awards but most of my ability is gone since I no longer have a piano in my home. =(

3. I HAVE to listen to a movie, tv, or radio while putting make up on. Dead silence is boring!

4. I may appear to be really girly on the outside, but a little part of me longs for video games!

5. I love helping people, it satisfies me!

6. I am dreading spring/summer only because that is when spiders come out to play. Watch CommunityChannel's video about spiders, (click here) it's all about me pretty much!

7. I would rather receive make up than money =O

8. When I drive in my driveway and park my car, I get told that my cat runs upstairs and meows like crazy at the door waiting for me =) that's love.

9. I hate pizza!

10. I have more than 100 flip flops

Thanks again Julienne for tagging me girly!

one;; Megan - http://hippoleetoe.blogspot.com/
two;; Meya - http://rockmebeautiful.blogspot.com/
three;; Cheryl Anne - http://cherylannem.blogspot.com/
four;; Linda - http://idaretocompare.blogspot.com/
five;; Lauryn - http://angellouvellesblog.blogspot.com/
six;; - http://www.fuzkittie.com/
seven;; - Vanessa - http://nessasarymakeup.blogspot.com/

I've been working on a project with a friend of mine and I am so excited about it. Charlena and I have been spending so much time on this website and the hard work is finally paying off. We've both decided to set up a blog shop selling GEO circle lenses, we both love them and want to share them you guy's but way cheaper than what some shops are selling them for. *cough $50+ cough* Ridiculous! Circle lenses are colored contacts that make the eye appear "larger", and some offer very pretty color without the enlargement look. I will let you guy's know when it is finished, anyday now!

I hope you're all having a wonderful night, I did go to the CCO last weekend but I only bought 2 MAC blushes. My store had ZIP! I will have pictures for you guy's soon =) have a good night.

♥ Bailey

Another little haul today

2009-03-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Hellooooo gorgeous!

Today is FRIDAY finally! The week went by really fast for me and I'm very thankful! I stopped at the mall for a few things on the way home and I was excited to share with you so here we go!

I am inlove with this little coin purse/card holder, this picture does not do it justice at all. It's a light tan color with little silver shimmers all over it. I will love this forever! My sister and I have this little joke where if we buy a new purse/wallet from Coach, we always send a picture taken from our cell phones with the headline, "There's a new addition to the family" or something dumb like that. We're nerds for life hahaha.

Not gonna lie, went to MAC specifically for the HK bag lol. I HAD to buy something from the Hello Kitty collection in order to get it and to be honest, I wasn't all that impressed with half of the collection. I do have the brush set which is cute and the Pink Fish Lip Conditioner was sold out, so I just bought a lipglass - but I really like the color so it worked out.

I bought Mimmy Lipglass and I was going to do a swatch of this color but it is pretty sheer so it barely showed up. Once you add a couple layers of it on your lips, the color starts to show up and it's amazing looking!

Of course as I'm sure you all know, the Grand Duos collection released yesterday and inperson, only a couple impressed me. The first was Light Over Dark, and the one above, Moon River. I was looking for a powder that could give my cheeks a glowy, dewey look and this does it for me. The marbelized color ontop is SO pretty - it has swirls of pink, white, green, and purple. Gorgeous! The bottom is a lovely color of a light rosey pink. I think I am going to go back for more because I can't
let this disappear!!

So the top part is the marbelized color and the bottom is the solid color. The top looks white because of the flash from my camera, but it is really sheer and I promise you won't have a white smear on your cheek when you apply lol. ALSO! Excuse my battle wounds! When my cat plays around she grabs my hand with her paws and "lightly" uses her nails to get grip and then rubs her head against my hand haha she's a very loving cat I promise!

To end this little haul, I bought some brush cleaner because my brushes are in desperate need of a deep clean! I've never tried MAC's cleaner so I'll let you know how I like it.

The End!

♥ Bailey

Apple Chai Tea ♥ Make your own at home

2009-03-09T22:57:00.000-07:00

Since it IS snowing here in Seattle, I thought I'd share with you one of my FAVORITE drinks from Starbucks that I get whenever I'm freezing (which is ALL the time! shh!), it is an Apple Chai Tea.
It reminds me a spicy hot apple cider and it is extremely easy to make for you and your loved one, or just yourself =)

I usually make enough to fill my coffee mug which is equivalent to a Tall (approximately 12 oz) sized coffee cup at Starbucks

You will need the following ingredients:

Boiling water
Any REGULAR Chai Tea Bag - I use Tazo's Spiced Black Tea
Apple Cider or Apple Juice - microwave for 50 seconds or add to kettle till boiling
Whipped cream (optional)
Cinnamon (optional)

Once you have boiled your water and added the tea bag to it, keep the bag in for 5-8 minutes so you get the full flavor. You might want to microwave/boil your juice right before your tea is done so it won't get cold while you are waiting. You're going to add about 2" of tea into your mug and then add your 10 oz of hot apple juice or cider. Mix as you are slowly adding the apple juice/cider.

If you are wanting a REAL treat, add as much whip cream on top. If you have cinnamon, sprinkle some on top of the cream, if you have a cinnamon stick, stick it in while you drink and enjoy.

YUM YUM! If you guy's try this please let me know how you like it, I am INLOVE with this drink.

♥ Bailey

GUESS WHAT I FOUND!!

2009-03-09T17:10:00.001-07:00

Hello lovelies ♥

SO! Firstly, let's talk about what a pain in the bum my life has been lately. I lost my wi-fi connection for a few days, now my camera has disappeared. I honestly think I am losing my mind lol. It's been snowing here in Seattle. *ahem*, it IS only a couple weeks away from Spring is it not?

This is a picture of what today brought. GIVE ME SUN!

I FOUND MY CAMERA! I tried to look in a drawer that I had looked in MULTIPLE times to see if my camera was there, and *POOF*, IT IS FOUND! Oh how I have missed you camera. I had mentioned before that I had gone shopping and I wanted to share with you my little haul. My goal for shopping was to spend as LITTLE money as possible and I think I did an okay job considering I am not smart and I spend way too much whenever I go to the mall. Everything you see (minus the two other items) cost me a little under $200. I went to Forever 21, H&M, Love Culture, and American Eagle, then I recently went to Target to see if they had shoes and sure enough, Spring shoes have arrived.

Above is everything that I bought that day minus a black lace cami that I got from Love Culture and PJ shorts from Forever 21 that I adore, but they are in the wash right now lol.

I'm very into plaid right now lol if you can't tell. I love these shirts A LOT.

The teal shirt is available at Forever 21 for $27.80
Brown/Pink plaid on the left is available at H&M for $24.50

Dark denim boyfriend jeans available at AE $49.50
Black/White scarf available at Love Culture for $6.90
Pink/White (♥♥) available at H&M for $9.90

White necklace (♥♥) available at H&M for $4.90
CUTE charm bracelet available at H&M for $3.90

Spiced Cider Candle available at Bath & Body Works $4.00
(Originially $5.00, they were having a sale)

Sparkling Peach, Cucumber Melon, Japanese Cherry Blossom on sale 3 for $10.I am not sure if this is still happening but originally these hand soaps are $10 each.

Heels available at Target for $19.99
These shoes are surprisingly comfortable to wear all day!

I apologize for the LONG delay in posts guy's, but I appreciate you sticking with me.
Have a wonderful night and as always, if you have questions don't hesitate to email me or leave a comment.

♥ Bailey

BIG apology!

2009-02-28T00:25:00.000-08:00

Wow I have been pretty much MIA on my blog and I apologize to you who read =(

Everything is okay, just extremely busy with work and I lost my wi-fi internet for a couple days lol grrr.
BUT! I went shopping tonight at my mall and bought a lot so I want to do a haul post to share with you guy's what I bought, so look for that soon. Tomorrow I have a friends birthday party downtown Seattle so I won't be able to post it but hopefully Sunday.

I also ordered GEO circle lenses about a month ago, they should be in my hands in 2 weeks so I will do a review on those as well.

Until then, have a wonderful weekend ladies!

♥ Bailey

PS.

If any of you have any MAC Hello Kitty brush set available at your local MAC/Nordstrom/Macy's store, please let me know, I will paypal you more than it is worth. I made the mistake of waiting and I have called more than 25 stores near me and they are all sold out =(. Pretty sure I will never get my hands on them, but hoping I can try one LAST time. Let me know =)

My Pretty Pink Box...Arrived!!

2009-02-11T16:11:00.000-08:00

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I think I screamed for 5 minutes straight when I opened my mail box and saw a perfectly square box. I KNEW exactly what it was =) I received this in the mail about 3-4 days ago, but I wanted to try the products out first before sharing with you guy's. These pictures took me FOREVER! I was uploading them all and I accidentally erased them from my camera, which erases them from my computer. So I apologize for my pictures because I was not in a good mood swatching everything for a SECOND time! Goodness lol anyways, if you have any questions about these products email me or leave a comment below.

As always, in order to receive one of these fabulous boxes on your own, buy your own from Linda at My Pretty Little Box. February's boxes and sample bags sold out in ONE hour so make sure you move fast!!

Eyeshadows - (left without primer, right with primer)

Name This Shade #2
Monet Minerals

Devoted
Adorned with Grace

Romantic
Adorned with Grace

(Left with primer, right without. Top to bottom)
Pool, Luvstruck, Wink Wink, Crush
Mark.

Blush

Both of these blushes can be used as eyeshadow as well

Passionate, Affectionate
Adorned by Grace

Eye Liner

On The Edge (Hook up liquid liner)
Mark.

Glow Baby Glow Lipgloss
Mark.

Lips

Luscious Lip Balm
Adorned with Grace

Flower Lipstick in Aloe Vera
(will change to your perfect shade of pink when applied. Below is
a swatch of what it looks like on, a light rose, shimmery pink =D)

Body and face - lotions & scrubs

Wild Natural Beauty Lotion Sample
I found this lotion to be really creamy when applied to my hands, it dissolved fairly quickly but i'm not too crazy about the smell. It didn't really have a smell really, but I wish it had vanilla or lemon in it!

Matte Chance Mattifying lotion - Sugar Cane/Pumpkin Seed
After cleansing, smooth evenly over face and neck.
Mark.
Calming Effect Comforting milk cleanser - Banana/Oat
Wet face with warm water. Work into lather, gently massge into skin. Rinse and pat dry.
Mark.

Ice Cream double scoop - Intensive Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Use daily on face and neck, mornings and evenings.
Freeze 24-7
Ice Crystals - Anti-Aging Prep and Polish
A new technology in skin resurfacing. Apply to damp skin, massage in circular motion and rinse with water.
Freeze 24-7

Desserted Island Pineapple Cream Moisturizer
PINKSPARTIES.COM

Bloom Lavender Breeze Sugar Scrub
PINKSPARTIES.COM

Fragrances

Jewel, pure, sassy, earth
Mark.
Lip gloss connector
Mark.

Remember, February's boxes sold out in ONE hour! Make sure you set your reminder on your cell phones, calendars, or sticky notes for March's box =).

My Pretty Pink Box

♥ Bailey

MAC Honey Collection

2009-02-10T18:10:00.000-08:00

I am extremely excited about this because I LOVE LOVE LOVE Honey products! This Collection looks so cute, I love the honey comb look! The Honey Collection mainly focuses on body products but of course they will have lipglasses and eyeshadows. Here are some promo shots of what's to come in June 2009. Enjoy!

Lipglass
She’s a Star Light neutral gold
Queen Bee Mid-tone apricot with multi-dimensional pearl
Buzz Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

Eyeshadow ($14.50)
Crème de Miel Frosty light yellow gold
Pollinator Mid-tone warm reddened peach with pearl
Buckwheat Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

High-Light Powder ($24.50 US)
A high -light powder specially created for the Naked Honey Collection . Features an embossed honeycomb pattern . Super fine, impeccably pearlized , it creates so ft high lights. On cheek , brow , shoulders – anywhere on the body .

Honey Light A light peachy gold with shimmer
Golden Nectar Muted golden tan with gold shimmer

Naked Honey Skin Salve ($18.50 US)
Formulated from honey , organic beeswax, sun flower oil and other natural ingredients , this rich honey –scented and flavoured salve instantly moisturizes and helps recondition dry skin . Multi -purpose . Use everywhere .

Naked Honey Hand And Body Cream ($22.50 US)
A sensuous cream made fro m bio-converted honey , shea butter , and vitamins c and e derivatives . Absorbs quickly for skin -softening moisture . Conditions , nourishes , protects . Use on all areas where ultra -moisture is called for .

Naked Honey Body Wash ($19.50 US)
Formulated fro m bio -converted honey, this body wash cleanses the skin while pro viding the soothing and moisturizing benefits of lavender , narcissus , jasmine flower and blue agave extracts . Pro vides a sensual, calming , cleansing experience .

Creations: Naked Honey ($22.50 US)
An aromatic journey that traces honey ’s fragrant heart back to summer ’s sweetest blooms. Energy starts to buzz, spirits soar, light flora l and woodsy notes float toward an electric finale. Sweet and sexy all the way.

Creations: Africanimal ($22.50 US)
A scent that starts with a honey-ness that ’s seductive and given its dash of pepper , not without spice . Add a dark kiss of bergamot and wood , and an aromatic orgy breaks out to create a scent that ’s all-honey, but far fro m sweet .

Available June 2009
MACCosmetics.com

♥ Bailey

thanks to Temptalia and Yummy Mummy
for image/information credit.

Blushes - MAC vs. NARS?!

2009-02-05T19:50:00.000-08:00

I am not quite sure which blush I love more. Unfortunately, I bought the MAC blush (Shy Beauty) at a Cosmetics Company Outlet store so I don't think it is available at a MAC store permanently but may still be available at your local CCO. The NARS blush (Orgasm) is a tad darker then Shy Beauty but both are a pink/peach color with accents of golden shimmer. I am drawn to any light pink cosmetic with gold shimmer!!

The picture above shows that both blushes are pretty close in color. I did a little swatch for you guy's, and just to let you know, I did overdo it a little bit just to do this swatch. I bought the MAC powder for $13.50 but would have paid $18.00 if I had purchased it at a MAC store . NARS blushes are smaller by 1.5g and are $25.00, so it is a little more expensive which is a bit of a letdown but both colors are great!

Let me know if you guy's have these colors and tell me if you love them, hate them, whatever! I personally like Orgasm better just because Shy Beauty seems to flush my face a tiny bit since it is lighter, you can sort of tell by my swatch! I just love the glowy and shimmery look on my cheeks after I apply NARS on my face! Leave a comment below letting me know which color you prefer more!

OH HEY, it's my kitty =) lol she was bothering me while I was taking pictures for this blog post so I just took one of her meowing at me for 10 minutes straight.

♥ Bailey

My Pretty Pink Box

2009-02-01T12:35:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you guy's know about this awesome website called "My Pretty Pink Box", you pay a very low price for an adorably decorated pink box which has samples from known retailers and also some great new companies! The box price will not stay the same month after month (i.e. January's box price $10.99, February's box price $11.99) only because the content that they receive may be greater than a previous month, this is very fair and they will charge accordingly.

Pink Little Box
February's prices
$11.99 + shipping
SKU - MPPB004

Sample Bags
February's prices
$3.50 + shipping
SKU - MPPB004a

They also offer shipping insurance which helps protect your package against loss or damage during shipping. Add this to your order if you want to make sure you are completely protected for only $1.70 more! As of right now they are currently only shipping boxes to all 50 states in the US.

February's boxes are going on sale TOMORROW starting at 7:00am Pacific Time, February 2nd. Linda Granillo who is head of "My Pretty Pink Box" has told me they sell out pretty fast so definitely move fast if you are ordering! I am hoping I will be able to snag one before everyone else does. Maximum order of 3 boxes per customer/address. Orders with more than 3 boxes purchased will be canceled without notice.

February's My Pretty Pink Box will contain samples and products from seven (7) of the retailers mentioned below. If you order from them on your own, make sure to tell them that you found them through My Little Pink Box.

La Bell Femme

Cosmetics

Adorned with Grace Minerals

Freeze 24-7

Terra Firma Cosmetics

Spa Girl Parties

Caboodles mark. (mark. rep Christina Knox)

Wild Natural Beauty

Baudelaire

Plum Hill

Votre Vu

Mary Kay

DianJane

Spa Girl Emily

Katie B

Hayah Cosmetics

Likisma

Zalan

Billy Jealousy

All image/information use THANKS to My Pretty Pink Box
Follow them on Myspace, Blogspot, and Twitter
Go check them out!

♥ Bailey

ULTA Promotion

2009-01-31T23:53:00.001-08:00

ULTA is having a special promotion if you spend $10 or more, you will receive $3.50 off! Enter the code "22609" in the checkout in order to add this to your purchase.

* Offer valid through 2/7/09 on all regular price, sale and clearance merchandise. Excludes salon services, fragrance, hair artistry brands, Re:nu, prestige cosmetics including Bare Escentuals, prestige skincare, GoSmile and T3. Cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards. This offer cannot be combined with any other ULTA coupon offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Limit one per customer.

ULTA is having the above promotions as well as many others, visit ULTA.com to check them out and take advantage of these deals!

♥ Bailey

Make-up removers, drugstore and MAC

2009-01-31T21:59:00.000-08:00

I'm laying on my bed eating sweet tarts and watching "The Pursuit of Happyness", I cry every time I watch this movie! It's just so good and Will Smith is my favorite. His little son is such a good little actor, no surprise since his dad is one of the best. If you haven't seen it, do not hesitate any longer.

Anyways, enough irrelevant talk! At the end of the day I pretty much obsess about taking off my foundation primer, foundation, concealer, eye shadow primer, eye shadows, mascara, eye liner, blush, bronzer, lip gloss, and anything else I might have put on. Thinking of all of what I put on my face every day just makes me want to scrub my face for an hour straight before I go to bed. When removing my make-up, I always use wipes/cloths because I find that they are way more efficient in removing everything instead of liquid/cream removers which just leave your face feeling super oily. The other day I picked up two make-up removers, Olay Daily Facials express wipes and Garnier Nutrioniste detoxifying wet cleansing towelettes. Both are pre-moistened and have added benefits to your skin but there is a little difference between the two.

Here are the comparisons.

Olay Daily Facials express wet cleansing clothes
Available at all drugstores
Price: $5.99 for 30 wipes

-Vitamin E (anti-oxident)

-Olay moisture (lightweight formula to replenish your skin's natural moisture leaving it soft and beautiful)

-Suitable for all skin types

-Has a special "lift and lock" texture that locks the dirt/make-up on the cloth instead of back on your face (personally, every wipe i've tried has this "lift and lock" effect)

-Alcohol-free

-Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist tested

-Fragrance-free

Garnier Nutrioniste detoxifying cleansing towlettes
Available at all drugstores
Price: $5.99 for 25 wipes

-Vitamin E + Grape Extract (anti-oxident to help detoxify)

-Vitamin B5 (infuses skin with essential moisture to prevent overdrying)

-Green Leaf Extract (naturally soothes and refreshes)

-100% Oil-free

-Non comedogenic (won't clog pores)

-Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist tested

-Smells AMAZING!

I like using them both and you get pretty good product for what you pay for, my favorite has to be the Garnier Nutrioniste wipes. It seems to have many more benefits for your skin than the Olay. These are both in my opinion the top drugstore brands. They both have resealable stickers on the front package, but usually 15-20 wipes in, the stickiness seems to fade but I just lay them with the face down so it can't open on it's own.

If by chance you are willing to spend a little more, I definitely recommend ($24.50) MAC bulk wipes.

All 3 of these wipes basically do the same job by removing make-up, dirt, smudges, and anything else on your face. I bought these at a Cosmetic Company Outlet (CCO) store for $20 I believe, so instead of paying $0.25 per wipe, I paid $0.20 - not a huge deal but if I come across any discounted MAC item, I'm sold. These wipes hydrate and nourish and contain a special MAC cleanser that is infused with vitamin E. It has a re-sealable lid just like the others but it is a little bigger in size, so if you're traveling and need space, I would pick up the 2 others I mentione above. The MAC wipes are made more for home use. After I use my brushes after make-up application, I will quickly clean them with these as well!

♥ Bailey

Some of my favorite products at the moment

2009-01-24T23:06:00.000-08:00

Hope In A Jar - Philosophy
Available at: Sephora, philosophy
Price: $15 - 0.5oz, $30 - 2.0oz, $60 - 4oz

I received this from my aunt along with other philosophy products. At first I wasn't too crazy about this, but the more and more I used it, the more I loved it. After using it for a few weeks I could definitely tell a difference in the smoothness in my face that wasn't there beforehand! It is full of antioxidants that helps reduce environmental damage, has plenty of vitamin A and E which help softens and increases the elasticity in the skin. I use this so much that I am almost out, I recommend anyone who has dry skin to use this. I'm a swimmer and the chlorine dries my skin horribly so I use this every time I get out of the pool, if you swim year round on a team or just on your own, pick this up!

Sugar Lip Treatment SPF - Fresh
Available at: Sephora, Fresh
Price: $22.50 - 0.15oz

I am EXTREMELY excited to tell you guy's about this product! My lips get really chapped during the winter and I have never found anything that would really work for me. I've spent around $200 on lip treatments in the past year probably, I have a drawer FULL of lip balms that have no effect on my lips at all - such a waste! I try to find SPF when buying make-up, moisturizers, lotions, ANYTHING and I was so happy to find that this has SPF 15. This smells SOO good, it keeps my lips so moisturized and unlike other brands, it stays on for quite a while! I find that I only reapply this only 1-2 times a day which is so much less than what i'm used to. It has vitamins A , C, and E which help keep your lips from drying and so much more. I'm especially loving Vitamin E because it acts as a powerful antioxidant to protect essential fatty acids and prevent cracking of lips. It is a tad pricey at $22.50, I wish they would lower it but we all know that it will NEVER happen! Also, it does tend to melt more than other lip treatments so do NOT keep this in your pockets, keep it in your purse or make-up bag!

Frederic Fekkai Technician Shampoo/Conditioner for Dry, Damaged, Colored-Treated hair
Available at: Sephora, Frederic Fekkai, Nordstrom, ULTA, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Macy's
Price: $23 - 8z, $35 - 16oz, $59 - 32oz (32oz size online only)

I have a confession! I totally admit to printing off pictures from sephora.com and placing little Frederic Fekkai shampoos/conditioners around my boyfriends house hinting that I wanted these just before he went out Christmas shopping =)! I posted them on his mirror in his bathroom, by his car keys, and on his refrigerator - SO shameful. But on Christmas morning, I opened a box and to my surprise, my "hard work" paid off! I was so happy when I opened these gorgeous peach and pink bottles of amazing-ness. This made my hair so smooth and shiny, it helps to restore moisturizer and at the same time it strengthens every strand. It has apricot, avocado, calendula, and peach which provide extra moisturize and softness. I'm so glad that I have these, I'm not sure if I will buy these when I run out, ONLY because I love trying new products, but I have to say that I am loving these and have awhile before these are gone because I only have to use a little amount of shampoo and conditioner.

A little MAC haul

2009-01-18T16:23:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I went out with my boyfriend to the mall and saw Defiance starring Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber, it's an AMAZING movie! Go go go see it! Anyways, I went to MAC and got a few things, nothing big or fancy, just a little haul. I'm saving my money for the Hello Kitty collection =). Here they are, please excuse my bad camera, I am now realizing I need a new one haha.

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
This highly pigmented eye color goes on a little creamy but dries a vibrant finish. To me it lasts long and it never creases! I will have to get more colors.

MAC Eye Shadow in Carbon
I think that anyone who has a make-up collection has to have this color. It's such an intense dark matte color. It's PERFECT for a smoky eye!

MAC Dame Edna Lipglass in Splendid
I'm a little confused with this lipglass. On MACcosmetics.com it describes the color as Frosty pale pinky coral, by looking at the swatch they give you it does look like a frosty pale pinky coral, but when I opened the lipglass and took a look, it looked nothing like the picture online. I did a little swatch myself, to me they look like completely different colors.

To me it looks a little different than MAC's swatch, but I still love the color! Do any of you guy's have this color? Do you notice the same? Let me know if you do!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural

I think I'm more excited about this item than the others. This skinfinish can be used to fix or set foundation or use as a touch-up throughout the day. I used it over my MAC mineralized loose foundation and I absolutely love the ending result. It makes my skin look so clear and gives great coverage for my blemishes but looks very natural at the same time. I wish MAC would add a little mirror but you can't win everything! Fortunately, Fafinettex3 made a tutorial on how to depot your beauty powders so you can put whatever powder you want into a compact with a mirror in it. She's amazing! Go check the tutorial out by clicking here!

Again, all of these products are available at MACcosmetics.com. The Dame Edna Lipglass is a limited time item so if you like it, make sure you go and pick it up while it lasts!

Enjoy FREE standard shipping on ANY purchase online for 2 days only January 18-19.
Enter offer code: "2DAY" at checkout.
US and Canadian addresses only.

♥ Bailey

Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel - Must Have!

2009-01-16T21:35:00.000-08:00

Perfekt Gel

I first used this when I received it as a free sample with my Sephora order - I'm hooked. My daily regimen before I apply my make-up consists of moisturizer, perfekt gel, then my MAC mineralized loose foundation. This gel acts as a low-medium skin perfector, best described as giving you an airbrushed look. After I am done applying my make-up I am in awe! It only takes an extremely small amount to apply all over the face, I'd say the size of a dime or less is more than enough. It's an all-in-one product that consists of vitamins A and E which are essential nutrients for your face, it is also sweat-resistant and water-resistant. The one thing that I loved is that it had NO fragrances. When it comes to face creams/moisturizers/foundation, I absolutely hate when I put it on and all I can smell is the fragrances. Not my favorite, but in the end I am loving this product and would recommend it.

Available in 5 different shades including a translucent for all skin types

Translucent - colorless/for all skin tones
Luminous - very light neutral/for fair skin tones
Radiant - medium beige/for fair to medium skin tones
Rich - warm tan/for the look of healthy tanned skin
Decadent - deep tan/doubles as a bronzer for lighter skintones

Pros

-Good product to use by itself or under foundation
-Plenty of healthy nutrients

-Oil-Free
-Hides pores

-Maintains hydration giving your face a healthy glow

Cons
-Price (worth it though!)
-Size

Body Perkect Gel

Perfekt Gel also make a Body Perfekt Gel which acts as an alternative self-bronzer and tanner. Apply all over arms, hands, legs, or decolletage to give yourself a healthy glow.
It contains Hyaluronic Filling Spheres which hydrate skin and help firm, tone, and improve your skin's elasticity. It is fast drying and most importantly, non streaking.

Available in 3 different shades

Brilliant - sun-kissed beige for light to medium skin
Golden - warm tan for medium to deep bronze skin
Exotic - rich chocolate for dark bronze to deep skin

Eye Perfektion Gel

This product is perfect for the most delicate part of our face - our eyes. It can be used under the eye to cover up any dark circles that you may have or it can also act as an eyeshadow primer. It's filled with a light-reflecting tint that will give you the effect of brightness that will minimalize the look of tired eyes.

Available in 4 different shades including a translucent shade for every skin tone

Awake - colorless/for all skin tones
Bright - sheer light neutral/for fair skin tones
Refreshed - sheer medium beige/for fair to medium skin
Vibrant - sheer warm tan/for the look of healthy tanned skin

Available at Sephora.com and Perfektbeauty.com

MAC's Mineralized loose foundation review - MUST HAVE!

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Available in 9 different shades

Light - Neutral pale ivory
Light Medium - Neutral light beige
Medium - Beige
Medium Plus - Tan Beige
Medium Dark - Rich Tan
Medium Deep - Deep golden orange tan
Dark - Caramel
Deep Dark - Deep Caramel
Deeper Dark - Milk chocolate

I have to admit that even though this foundation has been out for awhile, I never tried it until the late summer of last year. I was more than surprised when I finally purchased this product. I went to a MAC store associate and complained about my liquid foundation that never blended to my liking and she matched me to Medium-Medium Plus shades. I have slight tan/olive skintones. I made the switch from liquid foundation to this and couldn't be more happy. This product gives low to medium coverage and since it is buildable, you are able to apply until you are happy with the coverage that you desire. Almost everyone says they absolutely hate the sponge applicator that it comes with and would rather just use a flat-top brush or kabuki, but to me personally, both flat-top and sponge applicator work equally as good - at least on my face. This mineralized loose foundation has SPF 15 which is essential protection from the sun and glides on smoothly and gives that natural and radiant look.

I will never use any other foundation on my face! My only exception is if MAC releases another powdered/mineralized foundation that works even better, but you can't perfect perfection. If you aren't a big fan of powdered foundation, liquid Mineralized Satinfinish SPF 15 foundation is an excellent choice as well. Both products bring a smooth, natural looking finish. The liquid comes in 15 different shades so there is a little more variety with this foundation. But overall, both do exactly what they promise!

Visit MACcosmetics.com to order online! Currently they are offering FREE standard shipping with any (USD) $60 purchase. It will be automatically added to your items at the checkout. Only valid in US/CAN addresses. I'm not too sure how long this offer will last so please take advantage of this deal!

If you are having a problem matching your skintone to the shades online, don't hesistate to go into a MAC store near you to have an associate match it for you. If possible, go in without any foundation on so he/she can match the best shade to your skintone.

Upcoming MAC Collections and release dates

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MAC Hello Kitty Kouture Collection - March 09

The ultra-luxe way to be pampered and playful, Hello Kitty Kouture has arrived! Announcing our limited-edition, glittering Swarovski crystal compacts, the collection privé of Kitty Kouture world! Two new Dazzleglass with Swarovski crystal charms and three Sheer Mystery Powders manage to be both darling, dramatic – and a little bit dangerous – all at the same time. The ultimate in exclusivity, with M·A·C Hello Kitty Kouture, a sophisticated client’s social status is all but assured!

Dazzleglass ($28.00)

Kitty Kouture Sheer pale pink with red and gold pearl

Dazzlepuss Sheer bright pink with red and blue pearl

Sheer Mystery Powder ($90.00)

Light Medium Pale ivory

Medium Plus Tan beige

Dark Secret Deep caramel

Available in North America March 5th, 2009 at all M·A·C Retail Stores, Nordstrom, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com.

MAC Creme Team Lipstick Collection - March 09

Lipstick - $14.00USD

Creme Cup - Light blue pink (Limited Edition)
Shy Girl - Coral beige (Limited Edition)
Crosswires - Pinky orange (Permanent)
Lickable - Clean bue pink (Limited Edition)
Lavender Whip - Lavender (Limited Edition)
Creme in Your Coffee - Mid-tone brown (Limited Edition)
Hang Up - Deep berry (Permanent)

Cremesheen Glass - Price and Limited Edition/Perm status TBD

Ever so Rich
Fashion Scoop
Boy Bait
Partial to Pink
Melt in your Mouth
Petite Indulgence
Creme Anglaise
Looks like Sin

Cremestick Liner (Permanent) - $14.50USD

Sublime Culture - Pink/caramel fusion
Pink Treat - Dirty Pink
Caramellow - Neutral caramel
Velvetella - Blackened plum

MAC Double Dazzle Double Lash Collection - May 09

The picture is awesome and I cannot wait for this be available in stores
in May 2009. It's a long wait, but it's worth it right?

MAC Honey Products - June 09

This promo shot is sooo hot!
MAC is going to be releasing honey-scented body products in June.
It will include a lip balm and a salve, among many others!

Watch out for many more

3/19 - VG6 Special Edition Refresh
4/2 - Color Ready
4/23 - A Rose Romance
5/28 - Style Warriors
7/9 - Electro Flash Anniversay (can't wait for this one)

A big thank you to:
kissandmakeup.tv
www.temptalia.com
specktra.net

♥ Bailey

PS.
I think I will go broke from all of this!!
^^ not a good thing lol

MAC + Hello Kitty = AMAZING Collection!

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AND

When you put these two together, what do you get?

I am absolutely excited for this collection, I definitely love MAC and I REALLY love Hello Kitty. So whoever thought to put these two companies together, is genius!

The line will arrive on MAC’s web site Feb. 10, in stores on Feb. 12.

1 month and counting until the day arrives! I will try to add more pictures and prices soon.

♥ Bailey

Lipstick ($14.50)
Fashion Mews Sheer pale lavender
Strayin' Frosty midtone pink
Most Popular Sheer deep berry

Lipstick ($14.50)

Cute Ster Sheer peachy pink with pearl

Big Bow Sheer bright intense blue pink

Fresh Brew Creamed Coffee

Lipglass ( $14.00 )

Nice Kitty Sheer neon pink with blue pearl

Mimmy Light creamy pink with pink and gold pearl

Fast Friends Sheer bright intense purple with pearl

Lipglass ($14.00)

She Loves Candy Pale blue pink with gold pearl

Nice To Be Nice Sheer bright intense orange with pearl

Sweet Strawberry Sheer berry with blue pearl
blue pink with gold pearl

Eyeshadow x4: Too Dolly ($38.50 each )

Too Dolly Frosty midtone mint

Stately Black Rich blue with silver sparkle

Yogurt Soft pale pink

Romping Rich magenta with pink pearl

Eyeshadow x 4: Lucky Tom ($38.50)

Stylin Midtone violet blue with multi-dimensional pearl

Lucky Tom Dark charcoal brown with gold pearl

Creme Royale Yellow wheast gold

Paradisco Soft bright pinky coral with golden shimmer

Pigment ( $19.50 )

Milk Frosty pale silvery pink

Deep Blue Green Rich deep bluish green

Reflects Glitter ($17.50)

Reflects Blue sparkling blue

Reflects Very Pink Sparkling fuchsia pink

Glitter Eye Liner ($16.50)

Her Glitz Blackened gold with multi-dimensional glitter

Glitterpuss Orangey bronze with multi-dimensional glitter

Kitty Power Pink with multi-dimensional glitter

Girl Groove clear/white teal reflects and with multi-dimensional glitter

Beauty Powder ($22.00)

Tahitian Sand Soft coral peach

Pretty Baby Soft sunny pink with gold

Beauty Powder Blush ($18.00)

Fun & Games Soft orange peach

Tippy midtone blue pink

Tinted Lip Conditioner ( $14.50)

Pink Fish Soft neutral pink

Popster Lively coral pink

Nail Lacquer ($11.00)

Something About Pink Blue pink fuchsia

On the Prowl light creamy grey

Vestral White creamy white

MAJOR CREDITS TO:
http://glossy-kiss.blogspot.com/

Brand New Year...Brand New Blog

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First post ever! I feel like I am the only one in the world without a blog. I have been following a handful of ladies who have made blogs about cosmetics and have absolutely loved reading their posts. So many handy tips, tricks, and more. I've been wanting to blog for a while now, I'm getting more and more into cosmetics and would love to share my ideas, reviews, likes, dislikes, and anything else that is caught to my attention.

I would absolutely love to hear from you guy's whoever may read this, and please feel free to email me at this address: bailey72287@yahoo.com

Let the blogging begin =)

♥ Bailey