AMM: Purple Smoke Makeup Look

 Face:

E.l.f Flawless Foundation- Porcelain 

E.l.f studio concealer

Rimmel natural bronzer

E.l.f studio blush- twinkle pink

 

Eyes:

e.l.f eyelid primer- Champange

AMM- Juanita, Purity, Persephone 

L.A colors eyeliner- Black

Rimmel Long Lasting Mascara- Black

Lips:

Too Faced Totally Nude

Rimmel stay glossy- My Eternity

 

If you want to purchase any of the Alexeter MM Click the Link and let Jen know that Shabby Makeup or Cassie sent you! :)

e.l.f Haul

 I recently took advantage of e.l.f's 50% off studio line and bought a few things. I ordered more but three items didn't make it, so I contacted e.l.f and they are sending them to me, so once I get them I'll post it also.

L-R
Flawless foundation- Porcelain, Wrinkle Remover, Matte LipColor- Natural, Coral, Glossy Gloss- Tangy Tangerine, Eyelid Primer- Champagne, Pearl, Golden

Mini Eyelash Curler, Studio Brush- Contour (sorry it's blurry)

 

The Glossy Gloss is the size of my palm which make's it perfect for carrying in your purse and it has a brush tip applicator. The Matte lip colors are more like a pencil. The wrinkle remover is a twist bottom with a foam tip applicator.

If you would like to purchase any of these items clink the link below 

e.l.f- us

Beauty Vibes: How to removing glitter polish the foil method

The one blog I follow showed a great way to remove your glitter polish using aluminum foil! So I thought I would share (click link below)
Beauty Vibes

Meet the beauty blogger: Lacey

 This is our last beauty blogger. I had a wonderful time featuring all the talented bloggers. Thank you so much for wanting to join this series.

This Monday is the lovely Lacey

You can find her blog laceysmiles84

 1.What is one beauty product you regret buying more than any other?
I am amazed that I still have this product! I really regret buying the elf Corrective Concealer quad. I love elf, but this quad is just too dry and does not provide me with essential coverage. I feel that it was a product that was not willing to blend for me! When I tried to conceal redness, I had to keep blending and looked worse than I did before. Major upset.

2. What was the last beauty product that you purchased?
I  have purchased two. (Does that count?) I purchased the Mark Lipclick full color lipstick in Whiney &  the Glowdacious Illuminating Powder in Shimmied Up.  I will be reviewing both of these products on the blog!


3.When you aren't blogging how else do you spend your extra curricular time?
Extra curricular time, what is that?!!  I am kidding, of course.  If I am not blogging, I am catching up with friends and family, interacting on Twitter (@laceysmiles84), reading other beauty blogs or watching videos. I like to relax with a movie or a book whenever I can. I also love music!


4. What were the reason's behind you starting up your own blog?
I have always loved writing. To say that blogging allows my creativity to flow is an understatement. I started my blog in December 2009 to share what I currently loved whether that be a song, a product, or great customer service. I began to watch YouTube videos and fell in love with the beauty community. I was always a fan of makeup, and I love learning from others. I wanted to share my feedback about beauty products. I am not a makeup artist by any means. I am a beauty product fan.  I am the gal that you see everyday; a girl next door.  I want to be like the girl friend that you go shopping with- except that we are both on student budgets! If there is a high end item in my collection, I have saved for it.

I have been extremely lucky that I have not had any terrible experiences with blogging. I am the kind of person that is very real and confident in who I am. I always feel that a positive outlook is better than being negative, and I always interact with positivity. I truly believe that you should treat others how you wish to be treated. I think that one of my top critical remarks is that "blogging is just putting up pictures and writing text". Blogging is way more than that.  There is work behind the scenes that is rarely ever seen.  The work involving pictures and graphics in itself is not an easy task but I truly love it. I am working on a blog schedule so that I can blog more. I am so grateful for my "Beauty Peeps". I truly feel blessed!

5. Can you give us one totally random fact about you?
I am the kind of person that likes to spread positivity and surround myself with positive people. I do have a weird sense of relying on the vibe I get when I meet people. I usually get a good vibe; however, I have gotten negative vibes before and it  ended up being disastrous! All in all, I usually see the good in people and I try to be the best person that I can be.

6. What do you enjoy most about blogging?
I enjoy meeting new people and sharing a common interest. I respond to every comment on the blog and Facebook page, every email, and tweet. I love the friendships that have been made. I love how one comment can brighten your day and learning from other beauty fanatics around the world. I love experimenting with products. I also enjoy putting together my blog posts, from writing and taking pictures to making graphics. Blogging is my therapy!



7.What is your top beauty tip? Can be anything
My top beauty tip is that you should be comfortable in your own skin. You can have all of the makeup in the world, but if you are not rocking self-confidence, then how can you let your beautiful self shine? My teen years have provided me with a great lesson; you need to learn to love yourself for who you are. People are going to try to bring you down through their own insecurities, but with self confidence, you do not need to give them the satisfaction! At the end of the day, you need to be happy with who you are.

8.What do you think of makeup?
I love makeup. You can get so creative and play around with your natural beauty. Most importantly, makeup is fun! It should never feel like a chore.

9.If you had to throw away all of your makeup except for 5 items, what would you keep?
Picking five products is impossible. I cannot fathom choosing only five as they all have their reasons why I love them.

10. Do you have a personal makeup style? If so how would you describe it?
My personal makeup style is always evolving as I like to try new things. I am always thinking of ways to change my makeup regimen.

Thank you so much Lacey!

Meet the beauty blogger: Claudine

This Monday is the lovely Claudine

You can find Claudine on her blog pinkysmiles

 1. What is one beauty product you regret buying more than any other?

Proactiv was terrible for me. It was so drying on my skin and too harsh. It's a fabulous line, but just doesn't work for me. I had breakouts and thought it would work, but now that I have learned what my skin type really is (Sensitive,slightly dry) I have taken the time to truly understand my skin's needs. That would really be the only product I can think of.

2. What was the last beauty product that you purchased?

The DiorSkin nude natural glow fresh powder. It's amazing!!!!

3. When you aren't blogging how else do you spend your extra curricular time?

I am the beauty editor for Curvy Magazine and it keeps me busy, but I also try to have fun, watch movies, go out with my boyfriend, etc. 

4. What were the reason's behind you starting up your own blog?

I have been a makeup stalker my ENTIRE life and learning about all things beauty is my passion. Starting a blog truly came naturally to me and I am working on a plan to revamp mine and work on several new posts!!!

5. Can you give us one totally random fact about you?

When I was in the 7th grade, I got in trouble for applying eyeshadow during english class. It was the beginning of something beautiful.....

6. What do you enjoy most about blogging?

I love anything that allows me to write. Writing is my life and I have been doing silently since I can remember, the fact that I can doing publicly because I love it, is the best!

7. What is your top beauty tip? Can be anything

Wash your brushes!!! That is the most important thing you can do. Your skin will thank you for it. Also, wash your face every night before you go to bed no matter what!

8. What do you think of makeup?

I think it's the best expression of personal self. Even if you only wear lip gloss, you are expressing who you are. I think it can be the best feeling in the world when you are all dolled up! It's a state of mind that is yours and yours alone. 

9. If you had to throw away all of your makeup except for 5 items, what would you keep?

That is the hardest question EVER! I think it would have to be:
1. Bye Bye under eyes from IT cosmetics
2. Laura Geller Balance and Brighten foundation powder
3. Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Natural Beauty
4. Fiberwig XL mascara
5. NARS orgasm lipgloss

10. Do you have a personal makeup style? If so how would you describe it?

Sometimes I think that my makeup style is fun, flirty and Curvy pinup! I pretty much always have winged eyeliner no matter what color. I love neutrals, brights, etc. I love smoky eyes and sometimes just full, thick lashes with a cat eye and bright lips. I love to make it fun no matter what. That to me is the most important thing because being creative is fun and makes us happy!

Thank you so much Claudine!

 Stayed tuned for next Monday as we feature another great blogger.

Beach Babe Makeup Look

 Face:

E.l.f essential tinted moisturizer

E.l.f studio concealer

Rimmel natural bronzer

E.l.f studio blush- twinkle pink

Eyes:

Bokeh Face Beach Babe Collection

Sunkissed, Sunburnt, Seashell, Baywatch, Mouth- to -Mouth

E.l.f essentail liquid eyeliner- brown

Maybelline Falsies Flare Mascara

Lips:

E.l.f essential lipstick- Nostalgic

E.l.f essential lip plumping lipgloss- Peach Passion