tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16162443274159593432024-02-07T03:54:49.162-08:00Beautifully FlawedMiss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-41886980750265657642013-07-21T21:03:00.001-07:002013-07-21T21:03:09.379-07:00New Product: Wet N Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hello lovelies! While walking through CVS a few days ago, I spotted a small WnW display on a shelf and just had to have a better look at the assortment of color that was bombarding my eyeballs. Upon closer examination, I saw that the megalast lipstick that I know and love so well, was now in liquid form!!! YAY!!! And if it was in my power to do so, I would have gladly done back-handsprings through the store once I saw that they are only $3.19 AND they came with a $1.00 OFF coupon. Yes, that was NOT a typo... I got these bad boys for $2.19 a piece!!!</div>
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Now, the new Megalast Liquid Lip Colors come in 13 shades that range from nice, universally flattering nudes, to deep, rich wines. I kid you not when I say I was in the store hovering over the display like I found the crown jewels sitting on a diamond encrusted gold tray waiting for my perusal. After some serious consideration, I only grabbed 5 of the 13 shades, since a lot were already sold out. The shades I grabbed were: Click on my Hyperlink, Back to the Fuschia, Red my Mind, Cherry on Top and I Can Bare It.</div>
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<b>Top to Bottom: </b>Cherry on Top, Back to the Fuchsia, Click my Hyperlink, I Can Bare It, and Red my Mind.</div>
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Now here's my take on them. The pigmentation is<b> <i>sssssuuuuupppppeeeerrrr</i></b>!!!! I mean you have full coverage in one swipe. and what you see is exactly what you get. Some might have a problem with the applicator, which is broad and flat, but I actually like it. I was able to use the broad part to distribute the color quick and even, and then turn it on it's side to get a pit of precision to line the edges. And they took the idea of Megalast to the <i>next</i> level with the formula for these! They apply very wet, similar to the OCC Lip Tars, and dry down to a nice matte or satin finish. And once set, these things are HELL ON WHEELS to take off! I had to scrub with a textured baby wipe for a couple minutes to get the color off, and the lipstick peels off in little balls as you remove it. I must mention that they also left my lips really dry was well; walking through the desert without water for weeks dry... severely parched is an understatement. You need some heavy duty exfoliation and a great lip balm for these.</div>
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What I didn't like was the <i>feel</i> of the finish. While I dig the idea of the ElastiSilk technology, I hated the feel of these lipsticks on my lips. While fairly matte, they dried to a sticky finish, that made me cringe every time my lips touched. I really wanted to love these, but the finish could use a bit of a tweak! But honestly, for about $3.00 a pop for some fabulously pigmented lip colors, I'm going to find something to dab over the lipstick to make the finish not so tacky.</div>
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Overall, I'd say these new Wet N Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Colors are a no brainer as far as bargain and quality. I have some high end lipsticks that <i>WISH</i> they could pull off the intense pigmentation of these babies!!! Definitely worth the price, regardless of the finish.</div>
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Has anyone else tried these new lippies? I'd love to hear what you think!</div>
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-Miss Brina</div>
Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-65266679757877089092013-06-24T11:43:00.000-07:002013-06-24T11:44:57.791-07:00Birchbox is having a DREAM GIVEAWAY!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm a lipstick woman. All colors, formulas, brands... I'm not too picky. I see a shade I like, I buy it... it's very simple. That being said, I stumbled across some <i>bee-yoo-ti-ful</i> lipstick swatches a few weeks ago on <a href="http://www.portraitofmai.com/2012/07/portland-black-lipstick-company.html">Portrait of Mai</a>, and fell in instant lust with all things <a href="http://portlandblacklipstickco.com/products/">Portland Black Lipstick Company</a>. The swatches were so unique, so creamy, and soooooo pigmented that I HAD to head on over to their website to cop a few of my own. After much back and forth about what colors I wanted, I ended up placing an order for 8 lipstick samples, in an attempt to try out the brand for myself and narrow down what shades would suit me best before I made a full size purchase.</div>
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Now, there are 22 lipstick shades currently offered in the line, that run for only $10 a pop! That's certainly affordable. And honestly, the color payoff you get from these bad boys are better than a lot of the "popluar/it" brands that are on the tongues of the masses nowadays. And being an indie company, the customer service you get is great. I was very pleased with the ease of ordering, and the personable communication that was provided. I even received an email from the owner Kim letting me know my order had shipped (got it in 2 days!!!), apologizing for an overlooked inquiry AND giving me a very helpful and unexpected tip regarding carmine allergies. You can tell that she, and the staff of <a href="http://portlandblacklipstickco.com/products/">Portland Black</a> really have a passion for their craft... and the extra samples that were included in my order were great!</div>
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Now more about the actual products I ordered. I found that they were all very creamy, absolutely non-drying, and had excellent slip and adhesion. All of the shades I ordered, with the exception of Lux et Voluptas, offered full coverage in one swipe. Some of the samples had small bits of unmixed pigment in them, but it wasn't a biggie, and they blended into the lipstick easily with the help of the lip brush I was using. While I truly LOVE all the colors I picked up (so much for the narrowing down lol), I have to say I was more partial to the application and wear of the flatter shades (the ones without any/much shimmer or metallics). My favorites in the bunch were This Corrosion, Blood Red and Artificial Amethyst.</div>
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Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about my first purchase from <a href="http://portlandblacklipstickco.com/products/">Portland Black Lipstick Co.</a> and am looking forward to trying out the rest of their shades and their various glitters/powders. If you're into full coverage and unique yet wearable shades, then I'd strongly suggest you head over to Portland Black Lipstick Company and check out all they have to offer.</div>
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I'm still in love with my new <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">30 eyeshadow palette</span>, so here's a look I did using the 1st and 2nd row greens (left side of both), the matte gray, black, both browns, the tan (end of 2nd row/right side), the yellow (right side), and the shimmery gold (1st row/4th column). The mascara is <b>MAC False Lashes Waterproof</b>, the black liner is my trusty<b> L'Oreal HIP</b> cream liner, the purple on the bottom lashline is the lilac shadow from the purples in the top row, and I have <b>NYX Milk</b> pencil in the waterline. The more I use this palette, the more I'm digging it. </div>
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Look at this beauty! I had been stalking this bad boy for a few months, not really knowing who it was by and what it was called, but me being the "google queen" that my honey likes to call me I found it on ebay and snatched it up! Now, when I bought this palette, I couldn't find many swatches or looks with it. Don't get me wrong, there were pictures of the palette for days... just hardly any swatches. After some extensive instagram hawking, I found a few companies who were selling this "rainbow" palette for 3-5X more than I paid on ebay, and my excitement over this palette (and my GREAT deal) grew that much more!<br />
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As with all of these palettes, certain shades tend to swatch better and more pigmented than others. When I first opened it and swatched on bareskin, I surprised by the adhesion. Now, not every single color was super pigmented, but they ALL passed the rub test WITHOUT any base or primer. That being done, I noticed a bit on fall out from the shadows, but for the price and having dealt with similiar palettes, it was too be expected.<br />
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If you want some great shadows, and don't mind a palette without all the neat packaging and bells and whistles, then you can go <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pro-30-color-Eyeshadow-Fashion-Makeup-Cosmetic-Palette-/190830932350?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6e68f17e">here</a> to purchase this palette. But ONE lucky & loyal follower won't have to, because I am offering one of these LOVELY palettes as a celebratory THANK YOU GIVEAWAY. It's just my way of saying thank you for your support ;)<br />
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To enter, you simply have to be a follower of this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me what you'd like to see more of on Beautifully Flawed. One comment per person, but you can earn TWO (2) additional entries by blogging about the giveaway and linking back to this post, just leave the link in the comment section and let me know "I mentioned your giveaway."<br />
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 PST on June 21, 2013. Winner will be picked at random and announced on June 23, 2013.<br />
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I've recently reached <b>100 followers</b> on this cool little blog of mine, and I want to take a second out to thank everyone of you guys! I know in a time of superbloggers and gurus, 100 followers doesn't seem like a great feat, but I truly do appreciate each and everyone one of you for rocking with me and Beautifully Flawed. And with that being said, stay tuned for more info on a special GIVEAWAY to celebrate!!!</div>
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Hey fellow beauty junkies! I hope all has been going well with everyone. I've been on a bit of a makeup hiatus lately, but I recently picked up a new lippie from the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/10925/New-Collections/Hayley-Williams/index.tmpl">Hayley Williams</a> collabo with <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/">MAC</a> and I have to say that I am impressed. <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/10925/New-Collections/Hayley-Williams/index.tmpl">Sounds like Noise</a> is described as a "bright, true orange matte," but I can't say I wholeheartedly agree with that. SLN has more of a satin finish, and seems like more of a brighter, yellow-based, slightly more saturated pastel orange in my opinion, instead of a true/bright <i>orange </i>orange. I was a bit disappointed because based on the description, I thought I'd be getting a nice, matte orange... something bright and true like the orange in the AT&T logo... but this softer orange is beautiful in it's own right. I read on a few forums that it was similar to Milani Sweet Nectar (which I own), so I was kind of hesitant to make the purchase, but curiosity got the best of me and I dropped the $16.20 (after taxes) and picked this lippie up. And honestly, it isn't anything like Sweet Nectar, so I have no clue why anyone would compare the two as if they could be dupes. Sweet Nectar has a shinier finish, and is altogether deeper and more of a red-orange. Personally, I feel like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/10925/New-Collections/Hayley-Williams/index.tmpl">Sounds like Noise</a> isn't like any other color MAC has, and I hope they eventually decide to make it permanent, because it's a great everyday swipe and go lipstick. And I love that it's non-drying on my lips. I don't own anything like it, and since I've been wearing it daily, I think I'll have to get a backup while I still can.</div>
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I'll update in a few days with a lip swatch, but until then, here's a few swatches of <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/10925/New-Collections/Hayley-Williams/index.tmpl">Sounds like Noise</a> next to Milani's Sweet Nectar for your enjoyment and comparison.</div>
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(L-R: Milani Sweet Nectar & Sounds like Noise in daylight)</div>
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(Milani Sweet Nectar & MAC Sounds like Noise outdoors/shade)</div>
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Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-33057964710198913712013-02-25T01:54:00.004-08:002013-02-25T02:01:08.767-08:00Hey there friend!<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">BLAST FROM THE PAST!</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">I had every intention of posting this, but somehow I never got around to it. Hard to believe it's been sitting in my drafts for almost a year. Since everything is still current I thought... better late than never, right?</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">ENOJY!</span></span></b><br />
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I saw this tag on Jump in my Sidecar and thought it was too cute to pass up!<br />
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I think so</span></span><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A big poofy dress or a short party dress?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Short Party Dress, I like to be able to move... you never know when you may need to high tail it outta somewhere LOL</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Are diamonds a girl's best friend?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I'd personally like something a bit more... shall we day... EDIBLE =)</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Is your hair up or down today? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Up in a bun... It was too hot for anything else</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you straighten your hair?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Ocassionally</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Favorite mascara?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">The Curling by Kevyn Aucoin</span></span></li>
<li style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you get your nails done?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Nope</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"></span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Small or large purses?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I'm a mommy so LARGE </span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jeans or sweats? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Jeggings... best of both worlds!</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you wear clothes/shoes/jewelry that's uncomfortable?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Nope... I refuse to spend money on things I'll dread wearing. </span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you text message a lot? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I sure as heck do, sometimes I don't feel like talking</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Whats your favorite color?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Green</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Heels or flats? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Heels</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Would you ever leave the house without makeup on?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Yep</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Walmart or Target?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Walmart because it's open 24 hours</span> </span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you think lip gloss is the best!?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Not really, I prefer good old fashioned lipstick (no sticky feeling)</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you own any big sunglasses?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">2 pair</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">About 15 minutes, but 45 if it's me and the little one</span></span></li>
<li style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Gold or silver?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I LOVE Rose Gold</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"></span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you like to wear dresses?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">When it's hot out</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the last 48 hours have you hung out with a guy? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Yeah buddy</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you like to hold hands?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I sure do</span></span></li>
<li style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What do you notice when you first meet a guy?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"> Eyes, they say a lot if you take the time to read them</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"></span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you like making eye contact?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I always do</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Would you kill for chocolate?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">No sir</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On a scale from 1-10 how fun is shopping?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I'd give it a solid 8, 2 if it's around Christmas time</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you yell a lot?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Depends on who I'm talking to</span></span></li>
<li style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you wear sweatpants/pajamas to school/work?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Oh heck yes!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;"></span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Have you ever dressed unlike yourself to impress a guy?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"> Nope</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What makeup could you not live without?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">EOS Sweet Mint lip balm</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you fall in love easily? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">I sure don't</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you have cramps? </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Nope, but thanks for asking</span> </span></li>
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Well hello there! It's been awhile since I've posted, and since my goal is to give this little ol' blog of mine much more tlc/post more frequently than I did last year.... you get a FOTD!!! This is a look I wore going out with the family for Papa Bear's birthday. It was a great night out and you all get to see a few new products that I've been trying out over the last few weeks that I'm absolutely loving! My camera wasn't picking up the true color of Smoke & Diamonds, but it is such a pretty silvery, smoked gray that looks AWESOME in a smokey eye look for all eye colors!<br />
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Have the most <i>amazing</i> of <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Valentine's Days</span></b> everyone!</div>
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Hey everyone! It was a cool, yet sunny day here in SoCal so I decided to do a fun look to match my mood and this great weather. Hope you all enjoy!</div>
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Let me start this off by saying... I FINALLY GOT MY PAWS ON PARTY PARROT!!!! (ya'll should see me doing my happy dance lol) I've been wanting this lipstick since it came out with the Iris Apfel collection early last year, so when it came out again with the Strength collection I was all set and ready to get my hands on it... but NO... a bunch of greedy heffas beat me to it LOL I almost cried when it was sold out AGAIN before I could grab one, so after calling several stores and coming up short, I went the ebay route. And to be honest, I actually lucked up and got mine for just a few dollars more than I would have paid in the store (yay eBAY).</div>
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<b>L-R: </b>Covergirl Fiarytale, MAC Party Parrot, Rimmel Kate 06</div>
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Covergirl Fiarytale, MAC Party Parrot, Rimmel Kate 06 (natural light-overcast)</div>
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Covergirl Fiarytale, MAC Party Parrot, Rimmel Kate 06 (inside with flash)</div>
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I went into CVS today trying to pick up a WetNWild lipstick in 24K, but they didn't carry it. I swear I've been trying to get my hands on this shade for over a year, and NONE of the stores I go into it carry it (and I REFUSE to pay those outrageous ebay prices for something I can get in the store much cheaper). But I decided to make the trip worth it and picked up STOPLIGHT RED and SUGAR PLUM FAIRY after seeing a few swatches of them online. I have to say that I like SUGAR PLUM FAIRY so much more in person. I almost didn't buy it, but pictures don't do it justice, it's pretty hard to get it's true color to translate. It's so much deeper than it photographs, just a really beautiful plum shade, great for fall. And STOPLIGHT RED is just your everyday beautiful red. They go on with a bit of a sheen but after a few minutes they set to a nice satin/matte finish.... and last ALL DAY! I only retouch my lipstick once at the end of my day, and that is simply out of habit. I hear people complain about these lipsticks being cheap, and drying and how they pull when you apply them... but I mean for $1.99 I think they out preform themselves. As long as WetNWild makes these lipsticks I'll be buying them.<br />
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WNW <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Sugar Plum Fairy</b></span> and WNW <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Stoplight Red</b></span></div>
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WNW Bronzer: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;"><b>Princess</b></span></div>
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I also picked up a bronzer by WNW in the shade PRINCESS. I always look at it in the store but never can talk myself into buying it... but it was only $1 on sale so I scooped that bad boy up and I'm actually really digging this bronzer. I was concerned about the shimmer (I prefer a matte bronzer) but it's not really bad, gives your skin a nice dewy effect rather than a I rolled my face in glitter look. I'll be keeping it in rotation for awhile.<br />
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Well hello there! I hope everyone had a great holiday, I know I sure did. I haven't really been doing much in the makeup department lately (with the exception of playing with a few items for upcoming posts)... so I decided to break out the old 88 palette and give the peepers a little pick me up while I had 5 minutes to myself. Please excuse the eyebrows, I'm simply too lazy to tweeze them right now LOL Hope you all like it!</div>
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Don't you love when you stumble across old gems in your makeup drawer!?!</div>
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I picked up this baby when the Cremesheen + Pearl lipsticks came out awhile ago, but never got around to using until a few days ago... and it was i<i>nstant</i> love. I love and own a plethora of lipsticks in various shades, but I tend to stick towards nudes and coral for the working days, so Saigon Summer was a no brainer for me when I saw this collection. And the fact it was a Cremesheen lipstick was the cherry on top since it's my favorite finish from MAC. It is like more wearable Morange in my opinion, and can work through all seasons despite it's more summer-y tone. It kind of reminds me of Jazzed too, but when I first saw it Vegas Volt jumped into my mind. Yet when I swatched a few other coral-esque lipsticks to compare... they all look PINK next to Saigon Summer... kind of weird.</div>
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Man... they almost got me! Who? Why, MAC of course... them and their limited edition brushes! I was all set and ready to drop the $35 for their 163 contour brush, figuring it would make my life a whole lot easier, when lo an behold.... Sonia Kashuk swooped down and stole the sale LOL</div>
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I was a bit early meeting a buddy at the mall, so I decided to pass some time walking around Target when I spotted this brush... and my mouth hit the floor. I said to myself, "Dang that looks like the MAC brush I'm about to get," then myself answered back and said, "Girl, does that say $12.99?" So I promptly picked up the LAST one and hurried my behind to the check out feeling like I hit some kind of jackpot.</div>
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Now, at first glance it's identical to the MAC 163 brush, but there are a few minor difference in them (which I discovered when I whipped that bad boy out at the MAC store). After ignoring the side eye my friend was giving me for pulling out the "competition" in the MAC store, I proceeded to examine the SK brush against their 163... and amazingly SK came out the winner.</div>
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They are both flat Contour/Sculpting brushes with surprisingly dense bristles, making for fool proof contouring and blending of products, but the SK brush head is slightly smaller in width than the MAC 163. I happened to like this, figuring it will cut down on mistakes and help out my product placement and control. The second was that the SK brushes bristles were a lot softer than the MAC 163. Now, I am not in any way saying that the bristles on the MAC 163 were super hard or anything, but I had to note that I did notice a small bit of scratching as I rubbed it over the back on my hand. I experienced none of that with the SK brush. Also, the 163 is synthetic and the SK has natural bristles. I'd have LOVED if the SK was synthetic (personal preference) but something's gotta give, right?</div>
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In the end, I am OVER THE MOON with my accidental dupe discovery. And at well under half the price of the MAC 163, you just can't beat the price or quality. I'll be picking up a few more backups in the off chance it becomes unavailable in the near future. </div>
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P.S- I know it's late, but I had to throw in a random Halloween shot. Excuse the meltdown/smudges... it was the end of a very long day :) </div>
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A few months ago I received the Melvita Rose Water spritz in my Birchbox and after the 1st use fell instantly in love. I'd never really been into facial mists, despite all the rave about fix+ and so many other sprays, so naturally I left it sitting in the box for a couple weeks before curiosity finally won... plus, I figured I PAID for it, so I might as well try it. The pleasant scent of roses that accompanied the cool sensation of the spray was magnificent... and I am NOT a floral person at all. I prefer more soapy scents (ala Irish Springs and Clean Linen), but the rose water is subtle enough that it didn't bother or irritate, it simply left me feeling alert, refreshed and down right perky in the miserably hot weather (or so it was at the time I tried it). I've used it by itself for a quick pick me up, spritzed on my brushes when applying my foundation and even after applying powder, not so much to set my makeup, but more to help everything blend and avoid any ashy effect. My sample was .95 fl.oz. and I still have enough left to last me throughout the end of this month despite how often I use it. I'll definitely be purchasing the full size version for $22 when this trial bottle is finished. </div>
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Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-57866846412935895782012-10-03T18:31:00.001-07:002012-10-03T18:31:29.478-07:00Life...Today, someone close to me passed away suddenly. He was like a father figure to me for nearly 18 years, and truly one of the most remarkable people I've been blessed to know. He was the kind of man that always had a smile, a hug and a joke ready and waiting for you whenever he saw you. A hard worker, an honest and straight shooter.... yet was affectionate... he didn't mince words, but you always knew you were loved and where you stood with him. People like him are a rarity nowadays, and I hate that he's gone. It feels very surreal to even be sitting here writing this post, and I know it's not what this blog is about... but I needed to get this out, and we're all friends here, right?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hey Party People! I know it's late, but here's a simple look I did for a Labor Day picnic last weekend. My maxi dress was pretty busy, so I wanted to keep the eye look fairly neutral</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">. Please excuse the tired eyes and picture quality, I took them at the end of the day with my phone when we got home LOL Hope you enjoy!</span></div>
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Inglot #90 AMC Gel Liner (top lashline & eyebrows)</div>
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CS 88 Warm Palette- random taupe color (deepen crease), random cream color (hi-light)</div>
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Milani Baked blush- Illuminoso</div>
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Clinique lipstick- A Brand New Grape</div>
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Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H foundation</div>
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-Miss Brina</div>Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-33775981286482139582012-06-15T18:35:00.000-07:002012-06-15T18:39:17.742-07:00Sleek I-Divine Ultra Mattes pt. 1: V1 Brights<div style="text-align: center;">
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I LOVE Sleek!!! I know they are considered a drugstore brand overseas, but they have some of the best products... PERIOD! I often find myself reaching for their palettes over my MAC, MUFE and Inglot shadows because the quality is just that good. The only thing I don't particularly care for is the shipping price to the USA ($13), but that's just because I've gotten used to free shipping for darn near everything!</div>
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Anyhoo! I picked up both of the new Ultra Mattes palettes before seeing any swatches based off the fact they've never done me wrong before, and I've got to say I'm glad I did. I love matte shadows, but honestly, they are not the easiest to work with. But these Ultra mattes by Sleek are actually pretty creamy and are easily blended (without the washout effect). There is a bit of fallout from several colors in both palettes, and I've worn with and without primer and have experienced NO creasing. I will say that the V2 Darks palette has the best pigmentation overall, even though I had to build up the black ALOT to get the swatch (more on that later)... anyone else have that issue? </div>
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But enough of my rambling, here's what you came here for in the first place... swatches! Enjoy.</div>
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-Miss Brina</div>Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-11622618384361917532012-04-30T03:01:00.001-07:002012-04-30T03:01:38.679-07:00Introducing HOMEMINT!<div style="text-align: center;">
I swear there has got to be about a buzzillion of these "<a href="http://hmnt.co/1dVN">MINT</a>" sites popping up lately, but I'm actually pretty darn excited about the new home decor line <a href="http://hmnt.co/1dVN">HOMEMINT</a>! I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely OBSESSED with homegoods and knickknacks... so muort for it in mind... there's nothing wrong with that, right? LOL But I will admit that my penguin collection is getting a bit out of hand... is there a support group for that? </div>
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Anyways, back to the topic at hand...<a href="http://hmnt.co/1dVN"> HOMEMINT</a> is the result of collaboration between interior designer Estee Stanley and Justin Timberlake that surely looks to be unique and promising. To kick off the launch on May 9th, they are currently hosting a contest with the grand prize being a trip to meet Justin and Estee (airfare and hotel incl.), a design consulation, and a $10K shopping spree on <a href="http://hmnt.co/1dVN">HOMEMINT</a>. Plus, 5 runners up will get an art print curated by Justin and Estee. If you're interested in learning/seeing more about the newest addition to the "MINT" brand go <a href="http://hmnt.co/1dVN">here</a>.</div>
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Are you as excited as I am for this new venture? Probably not, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on the "<a href="http://hmnt.co/1dVN">MINT</a>" sites... anyone joined or made any worthwhile purchases?</div>
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-Miss Brina</div>Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-80992019012168346712012-04-24T11:22:00.002-07:002012-04-24T11:27:22.834-07:00Guest Blogger: Jackie Clark<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning!!! Today I have a very special post for you all. I was recently contacted by a lovely woman by the name of Jackie, who wanted to share a bit of insight with us all about Mesothelioma and the powerful, and positive effects a bit of makeup can have when facing an illness. I can remember watching my own grandmother blossom when I would make her up while she was fighting her battle with cancer, and can personally attest to how important it is to find a way to still feel desirable, womanly and simply YOURSELF when you're dog tired and your body seems to be failing you. It truly is amazing how something as simple as a little pop of color can do wonders for the mood. So with great pride, and without further ado, I give to you my first guest blog post!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Putting On Your Beautiful Face</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">By: Jackie Clark</span><br style="color: #8e7cc3;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When
women talk about makeup, they sometimes speak of it as putting on their
face. At first blush, this notion seems cute and a bit silly. But when
you think about it, it can be an incredibly true notion. We have the
faces that we are born with, and then we have the enhancements that
makeup can give us. While we weren’t born with a perfectly clear
complexion, cherry red lips or malachite-green eyelids, we can surely
give ourselves these things. In many ways, makeup is about exerting our
power over the rest of the world, and you will find that it is very
effective when you need a pick me up.</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">It is a well-known truth that women live stressful lives, and that a life
altering event can occur when we least expect it. For example, a woman can
be completely healthy one day, and in the next learn she has been
diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer caused from asbestos exposure. When
these things happen, women can be left feeling tired, depleted and
unsure of how to push forth during or after a</span> </span><a href="http://www.mesothelioma.com/treatment/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">chemotherapy or radiation treatments</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">.
<span style="color: #8e7cc3;">The thought of looking beautiful with a touch of color to her cheeks is
the last thing on her mind. However, if life has recently knocked you
for a loop, you can do wonders for your esteem and mood by simply
putting your game face on. The face that you paint on is just as much
yours as the face that you were born with is. So, what options are open
to you?</span></span></span></div>
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you want to release your inner strength and look as though you own the
world, start with the eyes. A dark line drawn directly above and below
your eyelids can make a huge difference to how sultry and deep your gaze
is. A little bit of mascara can thicken your lashes and makes your eyes
look larger and more vibrant, while a simple sweep of mushroom
eyeshadow can give you a fantastically mysterious look. If you are
someone who is inclined to color; such as jewel tones, consider giving
yourself a tempestuous three-layer, blended color look. Imitate the
peacock and use blue, green and purple, or create a feline tiger look
with a layer of bright orange sandwiched between two layers of black.</span></span></div>
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forget to work with your lips as well. If you want to make sure that
you stay professional, a small amount of tinted lip gloss adds the
perfect look for your ensemble. On the other hand, if you want a more
vampy night time look, choose a deep red that absolutely looks
artificial and put a high gloss on top if it. This is perfect if you
love a more vintage look, and if you are very bold, consider a purple or
even a deep dark blue. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;">to help you. From the woman who never learned to do makeup properly and
is worried that the end results will look clownish or silly, to the
professionally trained makeup artist, the truth of the matter is that
everyone had to start from somewhere. A little bit of practice can go a
long way towards helping you get the look that you are after. Take a
moment to really figure out what you want to do, and then take the time
to learn how to do it. While this may not be easy, all you need to do is
to be patient with yourself in order to achieve great results. </span></span></span></div>
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you are interested in finding your own strength and realizing how
strong and beautiful you really are despite your prognosis, makeup is a
wonderful way to teach you how to rebuild your confidence. Different
people use different tools, and if you find that your tool is makeup and
how well you can put it on, by all means use it as best you can. Choose
the colors that make you feel powerful and gorgeous and remember that a
small amount of effort can change the way that you think about yourself
and your obstacles at hand. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And have a VERY happy Monday!!!!</span></span></div>
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</div>Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-28839557874504677702012-04-15T21:32:00.000-07:002012-04-15T21:32:49.779-07:00LOTD: MAC Korean Candy<div style="text-align: center;">Korean Candy is Spring to me! This is my 1st sheen supreme lipstick from MAC and I absolutely love how moisturizing, vibrant and opaque it is right from the tube. I've had it for a few months now, and it's ALWAYS in my bag since it pretty much goes with anything. It applies evenly and swatches a nice, intense coral, and can be sheered out a bit, as can be seen in the picture below. Hope you all had a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick- Korean Candy </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJaDIGTkWGvGly21gLISs30HTaknZjTBdZqcw49ZZhgkDuJinC4wkJaei-gDL0p7tYSUGyvrvb92dq-Gw9Avbi4S1_5SuYX-4ixIQF0TkIuyUj1FVsJGeop-Uw4KkSuSD1LC2itK6uk-J/s1600/DSCF4487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJaDIGTkWGvGly21gLISs30HTaknZjTBdZqcw49ZZhgkDuJinC4wkJaei-gDL0p7tYSUGyvrvb92dq-Gw9Avbi4S1_5SuYX-4ixIQF0TkIuyUj1FVsJGeop-Uw4KkSuSD1LC2itK6uk-J/s320/DSCF4487.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">-Miss Brina</div>Miss Brinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827294536274031260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616244327415959343.post-61276380465030781782012-04-11T18:25:00.002-07:002012-04-11T18:29:07.516-07:00Ebay Haul!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HGbgs_brIkE6gJcd8M9AJ5lV2vjdRn_Xexo9lsfvECQOqnLFFim8yqIUEDh-hmBbYmwR-DDSdjm0755x6ohx0JwuY11_jzfvihpYEIn8rDcjASWV6zygharLMy-Ax-4W3odlf6LTy1mF/s1600/DSCF4653.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HGbgs_brIkE6gJcd8M9AJ5lV2vjdRn_Xexo9lsfvECQOqnLFFim8yqIUEDh-hmBbYmwR-DDSdjm0755x6ohx0JwuY11_jzfvihpYEIn8rDcjASWV6zygharLMy-Ax-4W3odlf6LTy1mF/s320/DSCF4653.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey you guys! I'll start off by saying that I am an ebay junkie; whoever invented it is my HERO! I absolutely LOVE it... I probably average about 2-3 purchases a week. That being said, I pretty much stick to items within the USA, but I'd been looking at this particular ring for (no lie) about 9 months! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has been sitting in my items watched page for 9 months, going on and off sale... but I was just kind of wary about the purchase. Would it be as pretty when it gets here? How long is is really going to take to arrive? Are they just gonna take my money and send me a pen? LOL I mean all sorts of worse case scenarios were fighting for dominance in my head. But while dropping in on the amazing <a href="http://witchhazels.blogspot.com/">WitchHazel's</a> blog, my jaw dropped, because lo and behold.... SHE BOUGHT THE RING! And anyone who has been to her blog can verify, she is the QUEEN of cutesy ebay purchases. So naturally, I decided stop being so damn scary and make the purchase, and 10 days later... it's here! The transaction was so smooth, the price and presentation was absolutely GREAT and tracking was provided by the shipper, which really put my mind at ease. And I am floored by how beautiful it is.... so THANK YOU <a href="http://witchhazels.blogspot.com/">WitchHazel</a> for forcing my hand... you've opened a whole new beast up now LMAO</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Arianna <span style="color: #ea9999;">RoseGold</span> and <span style="color: #e69138;">Citrine</span> Fashion Ring</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC368SUhpO2r5hDPXrIAxnyPbAkqba5Zl3QhfzMkrht7tjlImBbY4sgPFgh2uCxX3sJX7tldKaAz-fQeN5evZ_5_d4runLJ2WQSgfl2MjoyOWGWtI-Ww7OFd-K4nxNEKxfLH1sZpuiCU3/s1600/DSCF4658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC368SUhpO2r5hDPXrIAxnyPbAkqba5Zl3QhfzMkrht7tjlImBbY4sgPFgh2uCxX3sJX7tldKaAz-fQeN5evZ_5_d4runLJ2WQSgfl2MjoyOWGWtI-Ww7OFd-K4nxNEKxfLH1sZpuiCU3/s320/DSCF4658.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So what do you guys think of my long awaited purchase? Has anyone bought anything from overseas on Ebay?<br />
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