Fun At IMATS in Pasadena, CA

Hey guys! So, if you follow me on my social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) then you knew this was my first year at IMATS (International Makeup Artists Trade Show) and it was amazing. I got to meet a few fellow YouTubers along the way and also enjoy all the sites and sounds at the Pasadena convention center. Although there were a decent amount of makeup exhibitors that were selling items, there were also a number of beauty schools there too. This was very exciting and even though I didn't buy hardly anything (except one brush), enjoy the pictures.

Apply False Lashes with Sephora Bulls Eye Lash Applicator

I used to have such a hard time applying false lashes when I began wearing makeup. I always used my hands and would sometimes smudge my makeup. I never wanted to use tweezers out of fear of poking my eye out. Then I ran across this amazing tool by Sephora, the Bulls Eye Lash Applicator. It retails for $12 on Sephora.com. It is a very easy to use product, but it does take practice like any other tool to use it effectively.

These are the lashes I have been using lately! 

I love the look of amazing full lashes I get with out having to apply two sets of lashes.

Here's the tutorial. Enjoy :)

Have a Heart: Sigma Sale!

Sigma Makeup is having a huge sale on their Heart Shaped Mirror Collection! Up to 30% off!

These are so cute and fit perfectly in your purse or hand bag! Click here to get yours!

My First U-Part Wig

So I decided to put my little skills to the test and made my first U-Part wig. I used hair from Wagmanhair.com to create this wig. I have had this hair for 3 years and it was also my first ever raw hair purchase.

See me install it here:

Throwback Thursday: Miss B

Sharing my review of Misswigs.com "Miss B" lacefront wig. 

Natural Hair Moisture Mixture

My hair craves moisture & besides using water, I use a few oils as well. I'm very lazy at times and I was fed up with using one at a time or one oil on this day and another next week. So, I decided to make a Shea butter mixture with a number of my favorite oils. See how you can make one yourself in the video below.

Products used:

Coconut Oil

Jamaican Black Castor oil

Raw Shea butter

Coral Limeade Tutorial

Decided to give my Lime Crime Aquataenia palette a spin.

Watch the tutorial

Products used:

Lime Crime Aquataenia Palette

Bad Gal khol eye liner

Ardell 107 lashes

Maybelline falsies mascara

Urban Decay NAKED palette

MAC Moxie lipstick

Nivea tinted lip balm

NYX Fushia Lip Liner

Shoe love: Heels

I wanted to share a collective shoe haul with my fellow shoe lovers! Enjoy!

 These are the Anne Michelle Assassin-38 Bootie from DSW.

Can be purchased here

These are the studded platform Christian leopard print shoe by Alba.

Can be purchased here or here

 These are the Chinese Laundry Turn My Way Sandal 

Can be purchased from DSW Here

These are the Dollhouse Flaunt platform sandal.

I bought mine from Ideeli at a great price but they can be purchased here or here or here

Cute Chunky Natural Hairstyle

Decided to experiment with some blown out two strand twists. Turned them into Bantu Knots and ended up which a chunky hairstyle lol. Enjoy

August Favorites

Can you believe it's the last week in August? Fall is fast approaching but to give summer a last hoo-rah, here are the items that I have been enjoying this August.

Lip moisturizers from SUGAR. I love both of them. You can find them at sephora.com

Gorgeous necklace I have been wearing daily from Ideeli.com. It's gives a very sophisticated look to any outfit and reminds me alot of the Greek Cleopatra era!

I've been reaching for this oil for my quick moisturizing sessions. A little of this stuff goes a long way. You can pick this up at most Beauty supply stores.

These earrings were my first purchase from Baublebar.com. It's an online accessories store with some fabulous pieces at great prices. These worked out perfect this summer with so many outfits.

Check out the video here: 

Throwback Thursday: Natural Hair Braid Out

Braid outs for my natural hair were my go to style for easy curls and lasting texture. I have not done a braid out for a while and I thought I'd share how I usually did them when my hair was shorter. Enjoy :)

Hauler Deals: Dulce Candy Kit Review

I was recently contacted by HaulerDeals to review their Dulce Candy kit. Hauler Deals is a website dedicated to the art of hauls via beauty gurus such as DulceCandy on YouTube. These gurus then point out items they love as well and those items become available for sale on the website. They also come in kits like the one I'm reviewing at great prices. You can get the entire Dulce Kit here as it retails for $158 but you can get it at Hauler Deals for only $24.95!

New Makeup: MAC By Request collection

MAC recently released a MAC By Request collection. I mean, it's not completely a collection. Just a few discontinued items people voted on and were put on sale last week. I was able to get 4 items. They are available only online and while supplied last at www.maccosmetics.com

Jete and Moth Brown were the two eyeshadows that stood out to me. I felt these two would look great together.

Moth Brown looks exactly like its name. It resembles the dust off a moth with gives off more of a gray tone brown residue if you handle them. It goes on smooth with a frost finish and I think it's a great color for fall.

Jete is a very pretty pinky/ sandy coral color. Very light and natural looking. I think this would make a great highlight color.

Rocker (left) & Moxie (right)

The most popular lipstick from this collection was Candy Yum Yum but I passed on it because it may have been too bright for my skin tone. However, I did pick up Moxie and Rocker. I wanted rocker because I needed a nice deep red for fall and I wanted Moxie just to have a juicy pink in my collection.

Did you snag any of these limited edition shades?

Gold Medal Beauty Products!

We just got through the Olympics this past week and I really enjoyed the events I got to watch via the mess of a broadcast that was NBC. However, there are a few beauty products I feel would deserve gold medals of their very own.

The Urban Decay NAKED palette is one of the most versatile palettes I own. For any day or night look I reach for this palette the most.

SugarPill Cosmetics loose eyeshadows go on so smooth and soft. The colors are very pigmented and stand out on any makeup look.
 Rimmel London Eye magnifier is the perfect "fake lash look" mascara.
Wear this and you won't be reaching for false lashes for a while.

 

MAC MatchMaster foundation is a great matte finish foundation. 

If this could get 10 gold medals it deserves it. 

It glides on smooth and has a perfect matte finish

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow pencils are great for beginners. Although they can crease if applied to thickly, they make amazing bases for eyeshadows.

The GO Palette in Beijing from Coastal Scents is great for on the go makeup application and eyeshadow touch ups. 

It fits perfectly in your purse for over night travel as well.

The NYX retractable eyeliners are great for persons that hate having to sharpen eyeliner pencils. They are very pigmented and glide on smoothly.