My Foundation Routine and Concealing Very Dark Circles!

Hello, lovelies! I put together a tutorial on how I do my foundation and conceal my ridiculously dark under eye circles. Seriously, I have the worst dark circles ever! I have deep set eyes and high cheeks bones - not a good combination! I can look like a raccoon!!

Anyway, hope you find the tutorial helpful!

XOXO!!

I Gave In To The Temptation!

I took my love of shoes and my near obesession with Kim Kardashian and combined them - and what did I get? ShoeDazzle.com, baby! After a short survey and $39.95 a month, I get a gorgeous pair of shoes sent to me! And for no obligation! What a great deal, right? I got my selection of six sent to me today:

Billie


Corinna


Kendra

Tangie

Vixen

Wynn

Can you imagine the difficulty I had trying to decide?!? In the end, I chose Wynn. A girl can always use a stunning pair of red heels! Not only did I choose this particular pair because of how gorgeous they are, but for every pair bought, ShoeDazzle.com will donate 10% to WomenHeart.org to educate women on heart disease. I actually think the decision to choose these shoes was made for me! How can I not support such an amazing cause?!

I can't wait to get my new lovies in! I promise you will be the first to see them as soon as they arrive!

Are any of you members of shoedazzle.com? If so, what do you think?!

Until next time, XOXO!

Polish of the Week: China Glaze Coconut Kiss

Hello, lovelies! I love, love, love this polish! It's bright and fun, which makes my blah winter mood so much better! The pictures below show 2 coats with no top coat! Isn't it gorgeous?!?!

You can get this polish at Sally's Beauty Supply store, which is where I bought mine. Or, check out these online places:

8ty8beauty: $2.68 - Can you believe that price?!?!

China Glaze Diva: $5.40

Until next time, XOXO!!

FOTD: Neutral Smokey Eye Using Coastal Scents 88 Palette

Hello, lovelies! Here's the FOTD that I did the other day, and made a video tutorial for. I guess I'm getting the video juices flowing or something! Yay, me! :) I hope you guys enjoy it - it was really very simple!

FACE:

Smashbox Balance Primer

L'Oreal True match Foundation in N5

Smashbox HD Concealer in Light

MAC Emote Blush

MAC Dainty Blush

NARS Albatross highlighter

MAC MSF in Medium

EYES:

MAC Bare Canvas paint

Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette

Coastal Scents Gel Liner in True Black

Hard Candy Curl up n' Die Mascara in Ink

LIPS:

Hard Candy l/s in Fire Alarm

Hard Candy Plexi Goss in I Want Candy

Until next time, XOXO!!

Contest? Maybe....

Hello, lovelies!! Hope you guys are enjoying your week so far. So, I'm thinking about having a contest! This first contest will be for my youtube subscribers (since I'm almost at my 100 subscribers mark!) , so if you aren't already subscribed to my channel, please subscribe so that you will be eligible. I have some really great prizes already selected! I have yet to decide what the contest will actually be, but I plan to have all of that figured out within the next few days! Any ideas for a contest would be totally welcomed!!

Until next time, XOXO!!

Green and Gold Look Using Coastal Scents

I wore this look the other night for a girls' night out and I really liked it, but I didn't take any pictures - don't ask me why! So, I recreated it and actually made a video (my first in quite a while!). Please ignore the watermark - I am using a trial version of the editing software and I can't get rid of it! I used my new Coastal Scents palletes...I know I'm a little behind on that, but I finally gave in to the temptation that has been building forever and bought 2. I actually did a haul video, but for some reason, it wouldn't upload, then was accidentally deleted. Ugh!

Products Used:
Face:
Smashbox Face Primer in Balance (the purple one)
L'Oreal True Match Foundation in N5
Smashbox HD concealer in Light
MAC MSF in Medium
MAC blush in Dainty

Eyes:
Coastal Scents 88 Ultra Shimmer Pallete (#1 on lid, #2 on inner corner, #3 in crease) - see picture below
Coastal Scents 88 Warm Pallete (#4 in outer "v", #5 as highlight, #6 below highlight)

Coastal Scents Gel Eye Liner in True Black
MAC Feline Eye liner
Hard Candy Curl Up N Die Mascara

Lips:
MAC Subculture lip liner
MAC Viva Glam V lip stick
MAC Viva Glam V lipglass

Hope you all like it! Until next time, XOXO!!

My Winter Skin Saver!!!

Ok, I will admit that for years I didn't adhere to the changing of the skin moisturizer based on the seasons. I usually just stuck with whatever was working for me at the time. However, this winter season has wreaked havoc on my skin. I was having dry patches in the strangest places - above my top lip, the bridge of my nose, the middle of my cheek. Just really weird places for me. So, I finally caved in and headed to my trusty Target, where I found this - TA DA!

My apologies on the blurry picture - I didn't notice until after I uploaded! Anyway, I love my Oil of Olay Age Defining Daily Renewal Cream! This little gem contains a beta hydroxy complex that works as an exfoliant (you would never know it because it is so gentle - I can't feel a thing!) then gives your skin the most amazing moisture surge. It truly is unbelievable! Honestly, after 2 days of using this, my crazy dry patches went away and my skin feels incredibly soft and supple!

Check this out! Not overly thick and heavy. Perfectly rich and creamy!


I am constantly running my hands over my cheeks now! It contains a light fresh scent that is not overpowering and just smells clean. This is one product that I can see forever being in my winter arsenal. If you battle dry skin in the winter, definitely check this stuff out!

Until next time, XOXO!