Are you Red-y ?

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Are you red-y for wicked lips?

Kimmel London has provided 4 of their latest shades for review.  I really like the soft texture and richness in color.  Check them out. 

 
620 - Call Me Crazy

800 - Under My Spell 

810 - One-Of-A-Kind

820 - Oh-So Wicked
 

NEW! "Lovatics" by Demi Lovato for NYC New York Color

**press sample ** From its Press Release - "As N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR’sambassador since January 2015, Demi Lovato is celebrating her first anniversary by launching the highly anticipated “Lovatics Collection,” as a thank you to her loyal fans, the Lovatics. Demi seamlessly manages to emulate her cool and fashionable lifestyle through the collection allowing fans the ability to create their own unique city approved looks. “I am so excited to share my first makeup line with N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR. The Lovatics collection is a true representation of my bold style and provides endless opportunities to rock your own individuality. One of my personal favorites, the Palette Eyeshadow, is a must-have that allows you to create your own unique look with 12 versatile nude shades!” – says Demi Lovato.

The new fashionable Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette ($4.99) features 12 nude shades and allows you to channel Demi’s confidence all while showcasing your natural beauty. Your eyes will look naturally effortless with theNatural shades."

As for me, I love it!  All the quality of a nice palette without the price tag.  This my friends is beauty on a budget!!!  Here are the first four colors swatched.  Tune in later for more ;)    I love that some are shimmery and some are matte in a complete array of neutral/natural shades for day and night.   The tints are surprisingly cool!  I'm still weird-ed out about the fact that they come in little nail polish  type bottles and applicators.  I did not expect that at all!  But tints perfectly in beautiful shades.  Also helps with precision in case you have issues staying inside the lines when applying your lipstick! I cant see myself applying it in the car as easy as with regular lipstick.  This is liquidy.  Blends very well as blush.  Call me old fashioned but I like lip"sticks" but I can give this another chance, although this one is staying at home and not in my mobile make up bag.   The shape and groom pencil is perfect to add shape and fill my eyebrows which are the most rebellious part of me and need major work.  That one has been added to my go-to-makeup bag.
Here's my look for a night out on the town.   I will definitely be featuring this palette again which has also been added to my go-to-makeup bag, so stay tuned.  
What do you think??

Rimmel London's Lipstick Revolution

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Rimmel London has released a new era of lipstick, The Only 1, Rimmel London claims it to be "a unique multi-tasker, it exccels in everything you look for in a lippie".   For what I experienced first hand, it lives up to the set standards of quality and wear of Rimmel London.  I'm unsure about a lipstick revolution, but definitely not to be underestimated. 
"...everything you look for in a lippie."  Let's break that down: I want color.  What's a lipstick without an intense color-pop! my lips are naturally red-ish/pink-ish in color, so I need a highly pigmented lippie that will say to the world! "hey, look at those lips" and allows for long wear.  I dislike re-applying after every sip of wine, or coffee.  
Comfort - I need a formula that's light weight and gives me a gorgeous glide.  
I also dislike lippies that feel rough/dry after my dry lips have absorbed all of its moisture, almost like it's going to crack!   This ones leave my lips feel moisterized even after hours of application as it contains vitamin E. 
And of course, I look for wear.  I need a lippie that goes on and stays on! 
Comes in 12 shades in a nice array of lip colors to perfectly complement any skin tone and are available is mass retailers like Walgreens, Target, CVS and the like.
and here they are:

Swatch-a-thon while enjoying a nice glass of wine!
 
with my mom, and hello kitty blanket on this fine snowy night. 
 
All have a nice glossy finish and stay glossy through application but not a "greasy" look as if you had just eaten fried chicken.
First Class Nude #710  classic nude  
Coral Brittania #630

Ringa Ringa Roses #170 (who thought of that name?) also has an expected, but beautiful hint of shimmer
 
Latino #200 I fell in love with this one since the first time I applied it.  Kuddos to the name!

Rose Blush #190 More of blush than a rose but a more appropriate name than "Ringa Ringa" (above) 
 
Dusty Rose #220 Nice chololat-y shade.
 
and last but not least... the yummy  Back to Fuchsia #310 I love hot pink lippies and this is the perfect combo, lightweight, longwear, easy glide and AAAHHMAZING color! 
 
They also ALL smell divine! The lippie fairies should be proud! 
What do you think??

NYC New York Color Smooth Skin BB Trio and NYC worthy Look

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When you live so close to one of the most amazing cities in the world, it's almost mandatory to try and play the part or at least "look" the part.  
The glam in every New York City venue it's almost intimidating.  But on this evening, I felt New York City worthy.  For the products I want to show you I did take "stock photos" but I decided to show these instead as my friend, a makeup artist, stated "I need to know what you're wearing, the warmth on your face and how the camera light bounces off of you, who did your makeup today??
haha!  I DID!! (if i let anyone else, that would be like cheating on a friend)

Beauty on a budget: and thanks NYC New York Color for the pro look. 
No need for expensive contouring kits all I used here were the Smooth Skin BB Creme Instant Matte, Smooth Skin BB Creme Bronzed Radiance and Smooth Skin BB Perfecting Powder ($3.99 each) and ended up with smooth hydrating long-wearing and an effortless matte finish.  The bronzer added that extra ummph and glow.
  
Eyes: Radiance Sapphire and Golden Champagne NYC New York Color Sparkle Eye Dust and an old mascara.

Treat yourself to a pro-look without the pro-budget. 'Tis the season to shimmer and glow. 

November Starbox

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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! Gift giving season, whether for your self or for a loved one.  A pre-paid LooksBook Membership Makes the PERFECT GIFT! Check out this month's Looksbook Utopia edition.  U-to-pi-a - An imagined place or  state in which everything is perfect, like your make up bag and what's inside of it ;) The three wonders this month are the Concrete a cream liner or eye base that can be applied to any liner brush to line the eyes or can be applied all over as a neutral base.  Abstract, a cream blush.  Easy to apply and blend and finally, Ideal, lip gloss, light, silky, non-sticky gloss and blush tint.  All perfect size cosmetics chosen especifically for you.  Eliminating the guessing work of what goes with what.  Custom luxury, perfect size and perfectly paired.

 

Subscribe here and Take advantage of the current pre-paid promos now:
3 Months = 10% OFF!
6 Months = 1 Month FREE!
12 Months = 2 Months FREE!

You now have until NOV. 25TH to become a member in time

 

KEEP CALM AND LIP BALM

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Winter time: cracked lips time but keep calm and lip balm.  Smells divine, glides and keeps the puckers smooth.  Not very tasty but it's not intended to be eaten ;) and gorgeous lite tints when in a pinch for a London look ;)

A nourishing balm with a fresh hint of a tint for an alluring just-bitten effect. When lips are lacking luscious care and color, don’t panic—Keep Calm and Lip Balm, the latest lip-loving product from Rimmel London.  This longwear balm is enriched with is enriched with moisturizing oils to help heal dry and cracked lips. The unique formula locks in moisture while softening and nurturing lips, so  your pucker will always be en pointe. Never let your lips let you down. Keep calm and get the London look.

 

Available in chain drug stores and mass retailers.

ABOUT: RIMMEL LONDON, a top-selling line of color cosmetics in the U.K., was created in 1834 and introduced to the U.S. market in March 2000. Rimmel epitomizes the London spirit – energetic, fashion forward and individual. A comprehensive beauty offering, Rimmel is always inspired by London’s trend-setting style. Quality cosmetics at an accessible price that allows American women to get the London Look.

 

Lacquered Lips for Fall from NYC New York Color

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NYC NEW YORK COLOR EXPERT LAST LIP LACQUER

THINK: Lipstick-worthy color with a luscious glossy feel.

WHAT IT IS: The intense color of a lipstick with the shine of a gloss. Color this bold should be outlawed. The glamorous look of NYC New York Color’s fan-favorite Expert Last Lip Color now has all the ease of a gloss in new Expert Last Lip Lacquer. Infused with intense color, the precision applicator hugs lips tight while the rich formula glides on smooth and never feathers or bleeds. Lips stay hydrated, soft, and supple, and the never-sticky lacquer offers all-day comfort. With a lightweight texture and ultimate creamy color, this lacquer defies the laws of lipstick.

WHAT IT COSTS: $3.99

AVAILABLE SHADES: Bare Brooklyn, Riverside Romance, Chelsea Cherry Blossoms, Lincoln Square Love Affair, Coney Island Candy, Fidi Fuchsia, Central Park Passion, Madison Square Mauve, Big City Berry, Rockaway Ruby, Turtle Bay Toffee, Tribeca Mocha

Below, I have four of these to contour and highlight your most kissable trait and best of all, NYC inspired beauty and quality attainable even when on a backpacker budget.  

From left to right: Bare Brooklyn, Central Park Passion, Rockaway Ruby, Turtle Bay Toffee

 

Creamy with easy applicator.  They blend very well together even for my first ever attempt at ombre lips.  

Have you tried this new trend?

What do you think??

 

Easy Nails-Looksbook Inspired

**lazy Sunday**  I had the instant urge of doing my nails, after 8th grade CCD and Mass, then assisting in a community service project at my local police department, coming home to meet with the BF to make a late lunch from scratch (yea, from scratch) to eat accompanied by a nice glass of chilled white wine, then feed cats who are in special diets due to allergies and other dietary issues, then make frosting for a cake I wanted to make tomorrow, then BF had the bright idea of "how about cake for dessert?" and yes I baked a cake... I had the sudden urge to do my nails!!! but what do I do??!!!! Well... accompanied by a nice chilled glass of scotch and with the mere desire of changing my manicure I had no inspiration except for the box of the September Looksbook by Starlooks, the monthly subscription, top notch makeup for $12/month!! check us on FB and Instagram for info, pictures and makeup looks ;)  So here it is: China Glaze: S'more the Fun Barielle: Sweet Addiction and Money Talks The New Black: Purples from Ombre set (names unknown)  Dotting tools, brushes top coat, ready, set, go!!!

I have to credit the wine and subsequent scotch for this "bright" idea. 
Totally different in my head, but I still hope you like it :) 
What do you think??