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Festive New Year’s Eve party makeup on dark skin!

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It is the very end of 2016! The very last day! I am not going to go into how crazy this year has been. I’m going to keep it really upbeat.  This is a festive New Year’s Eve party makeup tutorial that will also work for the upcoming Carnival fete season.  We are officially in the Christmas period, but since Christmas night, deejays have been playing the latest soca offerings for 2017.  We doh make joke with Carnival!

I decided on this look when I saw a video posted by the legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, portraying her latest Skin Labs offerings.  Cream and powder metallic and glitter eye shadows in silver, bronze, gold and copper.  I did not pick any of these kits but loved the look so much for its simplicity and its impact.  

Here is the look

New Year's Eve party makeup tutorial 1

New Year's Eve party makeup tutorial 2

New Year's Eve party makeup tutorial 3

New Year's Eve party makeup tutorial 4

I could not decide on the lip so I am showing you both!

I am using many of my favourite products for 2016 as well as some more recent purchases.  If you don’t have the exact products that I used, pick up some great inexpensive alternatives from NYX, and ColourPop Cosmetics.  

The complete video tutorial is below and I have listed all the products used.

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Holiday Makeup look red lips tutorial for WOC

Hello all!

We are well into December, and I am in the Christmas spirit! Christmas is my absolute favourite time of the year!  There is something about the atmosphere and mood of the place that I love.  The smells and sounds of this time of year are vivid in my memories from since childhood.  I think I may love the run up and anticipation of the holiday more than the actual day itself.  I have been playing parang since October!  So, in the spirit of Christmas, I am doing a simple, but glam holiday makeup look, that features a bold red, Christmas-y lip.  This is great look to quickly go from desk to dinner or to your company holiday party.  I kept the eyes understated as this is all about the lips!

Here’s the video!

All products used are listed below!

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Black Friday Cyber Monday Deals 2016! Incl black owned

 

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It’s that time of year! Holiday shopping! It is officially the beginning of the insane shopping season in the US.  This is a great time to pick up the items that you have been eyeing for yourself or for someone else at a discounted price.  Online shopping is becoming a bigger player in the game so there are sure to be tons of deals that you can get even if you do not live in the United States.  So….here are the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals… Check back later as I will add new deals as I get them.

Black- Owned Black Friday Cyber Monday deals

Jane Carter Solution

Date: Until 30th November. Discount: 75% off select products plus free shipping on orders over $50. Online at janecartersolution.com

J Carter Men

Date: Now – 30th November 2016. Discount: BOGO (buy one get one free, of the same price). Code: BOGOSALE

Anita Grant

Date: Saturday 26th November – Wednesday 30th November.  Discount: 20% off everything. Code: CYBER

Karen’s Body Beautiful

Date: Now – Sunday 27th November.  Discount: 35% off, $30 minimum purchase.  Code: BLACKFRIDAY

Bellegant Cosmetics

Date: Begins Friday 25th November at 12am.  Discount: Various.  Free shipping on orders over $50.

Shea Moisture

Date: Friday 25th November – Tuesday 29th at 3am EST November.  Discount: 30% off and free shipping over $25

Fanm Djanm

Date: Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November at 11pm EST. Discount: 20% off select headscarves, 30% off select jewellry, 50% off all clothing.

Mischo Beauty

Date: Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November 11:59pm EST. Discount: 50% off all polishes. Code: BLACKFRIDAY50

Oyin Handmade

Date:  Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 30% off everything. Code: No code needed.

Damone Roberts

Date: Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 30% off on Black Friday and BOGO on select Damone Roberts signature products on Cyber Monday.  Online only. Code: No code needed.

Entwine Couture

Date: Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 40% off + free shipping in the US for purchases over $50. Code: BIGBLACK2016.

Ixora Botanical Beauty

Date: Monday 28th November. Discount: 20% off of purchases of 1-2 products. Code: CYBER20. Discount: 25% off of purchases of 3 or more products. Code: CYBER25.

CurlMart by NaturallyCurly

Date: Now – Sunday 27th November. Discount: 25% storewide.  Code: No code needed. Extended one more day to Monday 28th November.  

The Wrap Life

Date: Monday 28th November.  Discount: Sale on selected styles + free shipping.  Code: CYBERMONDAY

Satin-Lined Caps

Date: Monday 28th November.  Sale: 30% off + free shipping. Code: No code needed. 

AJ Crimson Beauty

Date: Monday 28th November.  Discount: 60% off.  Code: BUYBLACK

Clovee Products

Date: Monday 28th November. Discount: 25% off + free shipping. Code: CYBERMON

OOO Polish

Date: Monday 28th November.  Discount: 30% off + free shipping on orders over $30. Code: 30NAIL

Other Black Friday Cyber Monday deals

DDF

Dates: Thursday 24th November at 6pm EST – Friday 25th November at 11:59pm EST, Saturday 26th November at 12:00 am EST – Sunday 27th November 11:59pm EST, Monday 28th November at 12:00 am EST – Tuesday 29th November 11:59pm EST

YSL Beauty

Date: Until 28th November. Discount: 20% off orders $75+, and complementary shipping, Code: PRIVATESALE2016, online at yslbeautyus.com

Cargo Cosmetics

Date: Monday 21st November until…. Discount: 25% off sitewide

Smashbox

Friends & Family sale: Discount: 25% off when you spend $50+. Code: HOLIDAY16

Illamasqua

Date: Now until….Discount: Up to 70% off selected lines at Liverpool, Leeds, London Beak Street stores and online at illamasqua.com.

Temptu

Date: Now until…Discount: 25% off. Code FALLFF

Camera Ready Cosmetics

Date:  Tuesday 22nd November – Saturday 26th November. Discount: 20% off. Code: BLKFRI20. Online only

Drunk Elephant

Date: Friday 25th November –  Monday 28th November. Discount: 20% off all products. Code: STUFFED

Kiehl’s

Date: Friday 25th November –  Monday 28th November. Discount: $20 off of $65+. Code: JINGLE

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Date: Friday 25th November –  Monday 28th November. Discount: 40% off sitewide

Paula’s Choice

Date: Friday 25th November –  Monday 28th November. Discount: 20% off + free shipping

Urban Decay

Date: Friday 25th November –  Monday 28th November. Discount: 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Code: BLACKER

M.A.C. Cosmetics

Date: Wednesday  23th November – Wednesday 30th November. Discount: 40% off select trend shades and limited edition colours.  In store and online at http://bit.ly/MACGoodbyesUS

Gleam by Melanie Mills

Date: Thursday 24th November – Monday 28th November.  Discount: 50% off regularly priced merchandise + free shipping in the US and Canada on orders over $50. Code: GOBBLE16

Barielle

Date: Now – Friday 25th November. Discount: 35% off sitewide plus free shipping. Code: BLACKFRIDAY2016

Senna Cosmetics

Date: Wednesday 23rd November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 25% off. Code: GIVING

Mario Badescu

Date: Friday 25th November – Saturday 26th November.  Discount: 10% off of orders over $50, plus free shipping.  Code: FRIDAY

MUD
Date: Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November.  Discount: 25% off plus free shipping on all domestic orders. Code: THANKS25  

Cover FX

Date:  Now – Monday 28th November at 11:59PM. Discount: 25% off. Code: TURKEY25

NARS Cosmetics

Date: Friday 25th November – Tuesday 29th November.  Discount: 20% off, online and in NARS boutiques.  Code:  TAKE20

Z Palette

Date: Thursday 24th November – Monday 28th November.  Discount: 30% off all Z palettes.  

Curlformers

Date: Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 20% all orders.  Code: NO code needed.

Peach & Lily

Date:  Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 30% off everything. Code: GIVETHANKS30

Brigeo Hair Care

Date:  Friday 25th November – Monday 28th November. Discount: 15% off + free shipping $60+. Code: BLACKFRIDAY

Orly

Date:  Friday 25th November only. Discount: 40% off everything. Code: No code

ColourPop Cosmetics

Date: Monday 28th November. Discount: 20% off. Code: No code needed

Skyn Iceland

Date: Monday 28th November. Discount: 30% off. Code: No code needed.

Pixi Beauty 

Date: Monday 28th November. Discount: 30% off. Code: No code neeed.

Ardency Inn

Date: Monday 28th November.  Discount: 30% off.  Code: CYBERMONDAY

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Sephora VIB Sale: Top Buys & Recommendations!

Sephora VIB Sale Top Buys

November is finally here and I have been impatiently waiting for my Sephora VIB Sale email. I have a ton of stuff in my virtual Beauty Bag that I have been anxious to try! Twice a year, Sephora has it’s VIB sale you know every little bit of savings counts when buying beauty products.  I actually like the fact that this sale comes a few weeks before Black Friday so that I can shop in peace and not have to worry about keeping track of 10 other sales.  

So here are the details of the Sephora VIB Sale:

  • Of course you have to be a Sephora VIB card holder.  
  • Sale lasts from November 11th to 14th.
  • Discount: 20% off everything in store and online.
  • Coupon can be used multiple times in store.
  • VIB Rouge members already had early access to the discount from November 4th to 7th and they get use their coupon again from 11/11 to 11/14.

As mentioned in my previous post, holiday time is the best time of year to try out skincare and beauty products as companies have created holiday gift sets that are amazing! These often have special packaging, limited edition colours or just deluxe sizes of their most popular items.  The Sephora VIB Sale is a great way to try out a new brand or to build up your collection.

My Sephora VIB Sale Top Buys in my Beauty Bag
boscia Tsubaki hydrogel mask

Image via Sephora

boscia Tsubaki Oil Deep Hydration Hydrogel Mask – USD$8

Dr. Jart+ masks

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Dr. Jart+ Masking Alt The Way Kit – USD$37

Drunk Elephant Let's B Clear kit

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Drunk Elephant Let’s Be Clear -USD$82

Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux

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Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux – USD$25

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Nothing To Disclose

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I have been in a little bit of a mascara rut.  I have been absolutely uninspired by the new mascaras coming out in the drugstores.  They kinda look like repackaged versions of themselves.  I have not been inclined to buy for months! Of course I have my go-to favourites, but I always want to try something new.  I typically use my drugstore mascaras for everyday use.  I keep my pricier mascaras for weekends or going out.  Therefore…I decided to pick up one of the products on my wishlist. Enter the Ardency Inn Best of Eyes Kit. 

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Ardency Inn Best of Eyes Holiday 2016 Kit

I initially was going to the Modster Big Instant Lash Enhancing Mascara, which is US$25, but while browsing the ardencyinn.com website, I noticed that they were selling a kit with four FULL sized products that included their newest mascara for US$39.  I did not stutter.  Straight to my shopping cart.  I also added a second Manuka Honey Pigment.  This kit is supposed easy to use and longwearing with two waterproof eye liners.  All of the products are in their permanent collection and can be purchased individually (but why would you do that with this deal?)  This is a great way to dip your toe into the brand.

Here are some closeup pictures of what’s inside.

NTB Ardency Inn Best of Eyes Kit

Inside…

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