Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nov28

Recent nail polish haul: OCC & Zoya

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Recent nail polish haul: OCC & Zoya

Good day!

I have taken advantage of some recent sales and collected a few more nail polishes to add to my arsenal.  I got some stuff from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and Zoya.  Both are vegan lines, by the way.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics haul

Listed from left to right: Extravaganza, Palare, Cruising, Tarred

Extravaganza by OCC

Swatch, Extravaganza

Extravaganza is part of OCC’s Fall 2011 collection, Pretty Boy.  I think for autumn, it is an unusual colour as it reminds me of summer, but it is warm somewhere in the world, isn’t it? LOL! Extravaganza is a pinkish-coral with  green-gold duochrome microshimmer.  This was one of the stand out colours from this collection, I love it.  It is bright but not neon and I think that it works well for women with darker skin as well as ladies with lighter complexion.  Finally I think that this colour is pretty neutral, not to warm or too cool.  I needed at least 2 coats for this one.  The formula is on the thinner side and not too streaky.

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Nov24

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Image via beachfrontonly

Giving thanks and blessings for life, love, health, amazing family, wonderful friends, my loyal readers and the freedom to do anything I wish!

Laters!!!

Nov24

This might just be the best shampoo ever….

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This might just be the best shampoo ever….

I’m talking about the SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo with Sea Kelp, Argan Oil & Shea Butter for dry, damaged hair.  I have been using this shampoo for about a year now.  AND I LOVE IT!!!!!

SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo, image courtesy of Target.com

While I was a relaxed girl, as a matter of fact, I have always have problems with shampoos drying my hair and scalp out.  I would often feel like my scalp was tightening and pulling away from my hair.  Fast forward to last year as a natural.  Now my hair is growing and kinky and my number 1 goal is to prevent my hair from completely drying out when I wash it and to still effectively cleanse it.  I have tried other natural shampoos and many of them while they work, they also did not suds enough for my liking.  A little bit of sudsing or foaming is actually good because it helps trap and remove oil and dirt.  It’s when there is excessive bubble action when the skin and hair feels dry.  I also avoid traditional shampoos with certain sulphates and their derivatives like sodium lauryl sulphate, ammonium laureth sulphate etc. This is one of the moves that I have made that has totally changed the health and condition of my hair.  I stick to the gentle cleansers that can remove water-soluble products.

Click here for more of the review!!!!

Nov23

Sale time!! Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!!!!

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Sale time!! Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!!!!

So Happy Thanksgiving!!

The biggest food day of the year is the prequel to the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday.  Of course, retailers have also created Cyber Monday as the biggest online shopping day.  Needless to say, there will be plenty deals to take advantage of! I am going to use this time to shop for others myself! :P

Here is what  I have so far and I will add as I get more info:

BEAUTY/MAKEUP DEALS

  • INGLOT Cosmetics: Available only at U.S. boutiques, Friday 25 Nov only.  From 8am – 1pm.  Receive a free lash application, makeover or up to 30% your entire purchase.
  • Jouer Cosmetics: 20% off all products sitewide. Code: givethanks11. From Friday Nov 25 to Sunday Nov 27.
  • Laura Mercier: Free standard shipping, thru Monday Nov 28th. Plus, deluxe samples available.
  • Make Up Designory (MUD): Black Friday Event. Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase of $25 or more.  Code: blackfriday2011. Online only. Ends Sun Nov 27 at midnight.
  • Too Faced Cosmetics: Free Shipping. Code: BLACK11. From Wed Nov 23 to Mon Nov 28th.
  • Eve Pearl: Enjoy up to 55% your purchase.  Online only. Code: BPTG2011.  40% and 55% off. Worldwide shipping.  All sales final.  From Thu Nov 24th, 11 am EST (NYC time) to Mon Nov 28th, 11 pm EST (NYC Time).
  • YSL Beauty: Enjoy 20% off + Free Shipping on all orders. Code: CYBER.  Ends: Sat Nov 26th.
  • Urban Decay: $20 off of the Book Of Shadows Vol. IV.  First 1000 customers. Just $44.  Code: BLACKFRIDAY11. Fri Nov 25 only.
  • Korres: Friends & Family Sale.  Enjoy 20% off entire purchase. Code: FF2011.  From Tue Nov 22 to Sun Nov 27 2011. Also enjoy Free Shipping with purchases over $50. Code: SHIP50.
  • Illamasqua: Free UK and International shipping. Code for free UK standard shipping: FREEUK11.  Code for free international shipping for orders over £50: INTERNATIONAL50.  Ends midnight GMT, Fri Nov 25.
  • ZPalette: 20% off palettes.  From Nov 24th to Nov 27.

Click here for lots more deals!!!!!

Nov13

Mascara review: Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash

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Mascara review: Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash

I was supposed to review this mascara a while ago, but better late than never, right?

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash

Smoky Lash packaging

According to MUFE, Smoky Lash contains an ultra-pigmented product that gives exceptional volume, length and curl for you smokiest lash. Upon opening the package, it contains your standard wand and brush (not too large), that is quite dense and is supposed to apply the product form the roots to tip, which adds volume and length.

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Nov13

LOTD: Natural hair twistout

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LOTD: Natural hair twistout

Hey!

Just a quick picture of my twistout.

2 Strand twistout

I keep my hair in a 2-strand twist about 95 % of the time.  It’s just easy.  But a few days before washing and deep conditioning, I take the twists out to allow my hair to breathe, rest, whatever.  I usually braid the roots and twist the rest of the hair.  As for products, right now I am using my ever faithful Oyin Handmade products and some other items.

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Nov5

Tom Ford Beauty Collection: What else is there to say?

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Tom Ford Beauty Collection: What else is there to say?

The sexiest man in fashion has just brought out an entire makeup and skincare line to add to the high-end section of the cosmetics spectrum.  I love Tom Ford’s style, he is very sexy to me!! And of course his promo ad exhudes his classic sexiness!!

Image via PR

Bold lips and bold eyes…yes!!

This luxurious collection is available in November at select Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. I’ve heard good things about this line especially the brushes.  If you are interested in this collection, here’s some info and visit Neiman or Bergdorf for additional information.

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Nov5

Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Collab with Chen Man

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Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Collab with Chen Man

This collection comes out globally in March 2012.  This is a limited edition collection done in collaboration with China’s leading fashion photographer, Chen Man.

Image via PR

M.A.C Cosmetics Celebrates Chen Man

A tantalizing twist of art, color and fantasy comes to life as the world’s leading professional make up brand, M.A.C Cosmetics prepares to launch a cosmetics collaboration with China’s foremost fashion photographer, Chen Man. Inspired by Chen Man’s vision, the upcoming collaboration with M.A.C features an extraordinary campaign visual shot by Chen Man. The M.A.C for Chen Man collection will feature limited edition mineralize eye shadows emblazoned with a yin/yang design and will be available globally at M.A.C outlets from March 2012.

Source: PR

Nov2

Shades of copper and gold from Inglot

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Shades of copper and gold from Inglot

Inglot has just launched a new collection featuring shades of copper, ginger and gold.  This comes just in time for the holidays and I definitely need to check this out in person!!! This is perfect for fall and holiday parties.  Even those in milder climates would find this collection appealing. It kinda reminds me of the sunset.  The colours are warm and would work well with olive, tan and darker skintones.  This would also give a great smokey eye without the heaviness of black.  Paler skintones could find this as a good alternative to redder colours.

Copper collection, image courtesy of PR

The collection includes:

  • Liquid Eyeliner – in metallic copper with a precision felt tip brush.  #19  USD$11.00

  • Sleeks Lip Gloss – in two new shades, both with a high dose of shine and nonstick formula. #27 and #28  USD$10.00

  • Lipstick – offered in two new shades of the pearl formula with modern frost texture.  #276 and #277  USD$12.00

  • Pearl Freedom System Eyeshadows  – #607P, #605P, #606P  USD$5.00

  • Double Sparkle Freedom System Eyeshadows – #609DS, #608DS   USD$5.00

This collection becomes available from Inglot USA online, Inglot stores and select Macy’s starting November 2011.  I am definitely going to check out the eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Images and info courtesy of PR
Nov1

Urban Decay Friends & Family Sale 2011 Edition!

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Urban Decay Friends & Family Sale 2011 Edition!

Urban Decay is having their annual F&F sale!!

This is a great vegan brand that you must try out!  Great pigmentation, wide variety of products and great quality.

Here are the details:

Image courtesy of Urban Decay

Click here for more details…