TARTE CHEEK STAIN (BLISSFUL) - PRODUCT REVIEW

Over a month ago I purchased and tried the Tarte cheek stain in the color Tipsy.  I loved it so much and wear it so much that I just had to get my hands on another color to enjoy.

THE UGLY NAIL PROJECT - WEEK 4

A whole month and what have my nails got to show for it?  Are they fabulous yet???

THE UGLY NAIL PROJECT - WEEK 3

Three weeks in to the Ugly Nail Project.  In the below picture you can see what my nails look like today and further below are pictures weekly progress pictures.

RIMMEL SHOW OFF LIP LACQUER #500 LUNA - PRODUCT REVIEW

Rimmel says the lip lacquers are neither a lipstick nor a lip gloss; to that I say hosh-posh.  It isn't a lip stick and it isn't a lip gloss...then what could it be?

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A BASE MAKES

How often are we lured in with beautiful eye shadow colors only to get home and be completely disappointed in what they look like applied.  We've all been there, we've all done that.  There are some tips and tricks to help you get the best performance out of the eye shadow you long to wear and make it look like a professional did it, too.  Bring on the Battle of the Bases!

HOW TO GO FROM DRAB TO FAB WITH 5 PRODUCTS OR LESS

Some days we just don't have enough time...cleaning house, doing homework, taking care of kids, hitting the gym, pulling in some overtime at work...the list goes on.  Let's face it, while we'd love to love full face fabulous every day sometimes we just don't have the time or energy to make it happen.  So, I introduce to you, the 5 and under fabulous face.  These simple tips can help keep you feeling fabulous and take less than 10 minutes to apply. 

INTRODUCING - #TOTALREQUESTTUESDAY

Happy Sunday my Beautifuls,

Starting this week I'd like to introduce a new series of blogs that will premier every Tuesday featuring you, #TotalRequestTuesdays.  What is so neat about this series is that these requests will come directly from you and we will talk about things you want to know.  Please Tweet, Facebook or leave me a comment on my blog of something you'd like to see on an upcoming Tuesday.  Here are some ideas to get those brains thinking:

• Makeup looks... (ex. golds, blues, reds)
• How to... (ex. contour, apply blush, clean brushes)
• Whats the difference between... (ex. liquid foundations vs. powder)

The possibilities are endless!  I hope to hear from you and cannot wait to share the first #TotalRequestTuesday post.

Hugs and Smooches,

HALF FACE FRIDAY - 2/21/2014 "THE GREEN MACHINE"

Half Face Friday today!  I'm calling this one "The Green Machine" because it certainly puts a spring in my step every time I wear this look.  Be creative, be unique, just be beautiful gorgeous darling!

THE UGLY NAIL PROJECT - WEEK 2

Here we are a whole two weeks into the Ugly Nail Project and there is progress!  Look, there are white tips on my nails!  

THE ROUTINE: Morning and night application of cuticle oil, daily biotin vitamin, and one weekly cleaning of cuticles and new application of nail strengthener polish.

MAC CREMESHEEN GLASS "PAGODA" & "STAR QUALITY" - PRODUCT REVIEW

MAC released a new collection "A Fantasy of Flowers" which includes several Cremesheen Glass lip glosses.

MAC FLUIDLINE "PHLOX GARDEN" - PRODUCT REVIEW

MAC's latest collection includes this new fluidline "Phlox Garden".  This has quickly become a staple item in my makeup bag.

THE UGLY NAIL PROJECT - WEEK 1 UPDATE

Week one already?!  Holy guacamole!  So here's the latest scoop on the progress of my Ugly Nail Project.

VALENTINE'S DAY WHAT IF PINK WAS PURPLE - LOOK

Keeping it soft, keeping it simple, this Valentine's Day inspired look asks the question of why reds and pinks get all the hype on V-Day.  Purple, the pink alternative, is featured today.

VALENTINE'S DAY EGGPLANT IS THE NEW BLACK - LOOK

Black eye liner is one of those things in beauty that has a long history dating back to even the Egyptian times.  It is meant to make your eyes pop, to stand out.  I say let's bring the black eye liner into the 21st century with a little color update and instead of making your eyes pop, make someone's heart swoon with this updated lined eye Valentine's Day look.

CHANEL ÉCRITURE DE CHANEL AUTOMATIC LIQUID EYELINER - PRODUCT REVIEW

I have never purchased a Chanel product prior to this one.  I hadn't the slightest idea of what I wanted to try first with all the beautiful shadow quads, foundations, and lipsticks so while I was browsing the Chanel rep asked if she could help me out.  After telling her how I was checking out Chanel for the first time her recommendation was to try the Ecriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner.

VALENTINE'S DAY PERFECTLY PURPLE - LOOK

Here is a fun and color Valentine's Day inspired look.  Pink, red, and white rule the world of V-Day so it is time to mix in another feminine color to spice things up - perfectly purple.  This look was created entirely using drug store products, too! <3<3<3

SIGMA MRS. BUNNY ESSENTIAL KIT VEGAN BRUSHES - PRODUCT REVIEW

They say that beauty is only skin deep...except with Sigma brushes.  I have seen these brushes pop up all over the beauty community sites, blogs, feeds, etc. and even spent an hour in line at IMATs LA 2013 to pick these bad boys up.  So the question remains...do you fork up the dough or stash the cash?

HALF FACE FRIDAY - 2/7/2014

There is fun biweekly event on Reddit.com\r\makeupaddition called Half Face Friday and today was my first participation!  "And there was much rejoicing!"  You get the gist of what this event is all about just from the title; you put on your makeup for half of your face and share.  The before and after looks are insane for some of the participants on the forum so defiantly check it out.

THE UGLY NAIL PROJECT - DAY 1

Time to put my big girl pants on and come clean.  My name is Jessica and I have ugly nails.  I am not a nail bitter or a peeler - I simply have ugly, slow growing, dry, thin nails that break if you glance at them or fold back like origami.  I feel like I have tried just about every product under the sun to "make it work" and I know I cannot be alone in this plight so I have decided to put together the Ugly Nail Project, #uglynailproject on Twitter.

THE MISSION: To see what products give the best results.

RIMMEL LASH ACCELERATOR MASCARA - PRODUCT REVIEW

The last of the Rimmel brands for this installment of the exploration of mascara series.  The Lash Accelerator at first glance looks promising with its sleek package and pocketbook conscious price.

RIMMEL VOLUME LASH SCANDALEYES MASCARA - PRODUCT REVIEW

I am forever on the hunt for the perfect drug store mascara that gives me amazing lashes for a reasonable price.  Mascara for me is a must have product due to some lovely blonde lashes so if I can find one that allows me to keep some dollars in my pocket at the end of the say I'm all for it.  Is Rimmel's Scandaleyes "the one"?

BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL MASCARA - PRODUCT REVIEW

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Gosh, I don't even know where to begin with this one.  Of all the mascaras I've tried this has to be one of my top 3 favorites for performance, wear, cost (check out my calculations below), and the amount of use you can get from just one tube.  Benefit did us all a favor when they made this mascara, Really!

RIMMEL VOLUME ACCELERATOR MASCARA - PRODUCT REVIEW

"You get what you pay for," we have all heard this saying since what feels like the beginning of time.  It has been embedded into our brains that if you pay more you get something extra out of it and yet, we find satisfaction in finding a bargain or "getting your money's worth."  Whether you are buying a car, books for school, or something as simple as a mascara we want to get a deal.  That is just what I was looking for when I picked up Rimmel's Volume Accelerator mascara.

TARTE CHEEK STAIN (TIPSY) - PRODUCT REVIEW

It is 5 PM and you've been at it all day - school, work, kids, grandkids, parties, meetings, and clubs.  Wherever you're going the goal is to look refreshed and fabulous no matter how long it has been since you applied your blush. Tarte's all day cheek stain is a great addition to anyone who needs to go-go-go and wants a look that is refreshing and natural.

DIY - SPACE-SAVING BRUSH DRYING SYSTEM

The chore of cleaning and drying brushes can be, well, a chore.  Just taking the time to wash them properly is one thing but then finding the space to let them dry is a whole other battle to fight if you simply don't have the counter space.  So thank you to the wonderful person who invented this system below that I discovered on Pinterest.  (I would love to credit the original blogger of where this pin came from but the blog link no longer works.)

Follows these three easy steps for an easy and space saving brush drying system.

GIORGIO ARMANI EYES TO KILL MASACARA - PRODUCT REVIEW

I have heard for almost a year about the glory that is the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara; however, it is not sold at any of the Sephora or Ulta stores in the two counties in my area.  I searched high and low and finally found it at Nordstrom.  Eureka!  The downfall of so much hype about something though is that it doesn't always live up to your expectations, but when it does it is glorious.

COVERGIRL LASH BLAST VOLUME WATERPROOF HYDROFUGE MASCARA - PRODUCT REVIEW

CoverGirl has had a wide varieties of mascaras over the years all promising new, amazing ways of enhancing your lashes.  To be honest, I have found the formulas in the past lacking in stamina as the day's hours ticked by and the mascara flaked off.  Does the Lash Blast Volume Hydrofuge Masara continue on with the traditions of its ancestors or does it have more to offer?

HOW TO SELECT THE PERFECT MASCARA - FOR YOU

Mascara - icing on the proverbial makeup cake.  It can make a look flawless or break a look with the dreaded spider eyes.  But with so many choices out there which one do you choose?  Here are some tips on selecting the perfect mascara for you.

ORIGINS EYE DOCTOR - PRODUCT REVIEW

So often we treat the skin on our cheeks, nose, forehead and chin but what about that delicate skin under your eyes?  In this review I'll go over my thoughts and experience with Origin's Eye Doctor.

LUSH MINT JULIPS LIP SCRUB - PRODUCT REVIEW

Winter have you down with extremely dry lips?  Give your pout some TLC with Lush's Mint Julips Lip Scrub.

ORIGINS A PERFECT WORLD FOR EYES - PRODUCT REVIEW

Origin's A Perfect World for Eyes is described to lighten under eye circles, lessen the appearance of new creases and wrinkles, and smooth the skin.

URBAN DECAY B6 VITAMIN-INFUSED COMPLEXION PREP SPRAY - PRODUCT REVIEW

This product is described as absorbing oil, minimizing pores and reducing redness.  All I can say is, holy product Batman!