Monday, October 31, 2011

Killer Heels!

      Hello my fellow shoe lovers, today's post is all about shoes! I am obsessed with heels so I thought I would dedicate a post to them. This fall I have really been gravitating towards anything with spikes. I always try to dress very cute and girly but this fall I want to be a little more BADASS. The best way to do that is by accessorizing your girly dress with some killer heels. I am going to be showing you a couple of heels that I personally don't own (yet) but would love to add to my collection. So if you are a shoe freak like me, keep reading!

      The first pair I want to talk about are the Spiked Bow Peep-Toe Slingbacks from Charlotte Russe. I personally don't like buying shoes from Charlotte Russe because I really don't think they are very comfortable but I do love these. These things are like weapons! If a guy is bothering you at the club, you know where to kick him with these babies! They come in three colors, tan, red and black, and are priced at $42.50. However, Charlotte Russe is currently having a buy one get one for $15.50 deal on all shoes so get you credit cards out and go buy these!



         The next pair is one of my favs and I have been wanting them for a while now but my mom will yell at me if I buy them. These are from Wild Pair which is actually owned by Bakers. These shoes are super high but the chunky heels make them really comfortable to walk around in. They will definitely sexify a cute summery dress.  I know they don't have any spikes but the studs still look hot. They are called Glisten WP and are currently on sale for $109. They only come in this nude color which is the perfect color for elongating your legs if you are short like me.



        The last two pairs I am going to show you are from a website called Karmaloop. I personally think they have the best collection of jewelry, shoes and dresses. If you like to stand out from the crowd a little and not look like you just stepped out of a Forever21 catalogue than this website is for you. Everything is a little bit pricey but the quality is definitely great. Ok, now on to the shoes! The first pair are these really cute wedges by Zigi Shoes. I personally do not like wearing wedges because I have twisted my ankles in them plenty of times and still managed to look fabulous while limping down the streets of NYC. But if wedges are your thang than you will love these. These remind me of a pair of Steve Madden shoes that came out during the spring but the spikes just spice them up a little bit. They are called the Nevada Shoes and they come in black and red suede and are priced at $230.



         The last and final pair are these GORGEOUS Sam Edelman pumps! I love Sam Edelman's designs! He designed a pair that was similar to these pumps but they wear hot pink and peep-toes and they were so beautiful! I regret not buying them because they would've lookd amazing paired up with a little black dress. These pumps are called The Roza Shoes and come in black, Ruby red, and leopard print. They are priced at $225 and I think they are worth every penny! 
                                                                               


           Ok loves, I really hope you guys enjoyed this post. I was going to include some Louboutins but that would make me sad because I can't afford them yet. Anyways, the links to all these shoes are posted below so be sure to check them out. Have a safe and happy Halloween and Stay Beautiful!! xoxoxox






                                                                          
                                                                              

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Product Review!

Hello loves! I know it has been a while since you have heard from me but I have been really busy this month with work and school. However, I did have time to go to Sephora a few times this month and pick up the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. Before I talk about this particular product, let's first talk about primers. I never thought I needed a primer until realized how big my pores are! So I went Sephora and picked up the Smashbox Photofinish Light Primer a couple of months ago and, at first, I loved it. It made me look flawless and made my foundation last all day. However, after using it for a couple of days, I noticed little bumps on my cheekbones. Even though I bought the oil-free one, it still irritated my skin so I decided to stop using it. So if anyone wants to ry it out, come to my house and I'll give it to you. It definitley got a lot of good reviews so maybe it will work for others but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with acne prone skin.

Recently, while I was at Sephora, I decided to pick up the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. Let me list the pros and cons for you because I am too lazy to write another paragraph.



Pros:-
 - It has a velvety smooth texture
 - Makes skin look radiant
 - Fills in pores and fine lines
 - Does not cause any breakouts

Cons:-
 - Costs $52


I really don't have anything bad to say about this product. The price is ridiculous BUT I think its worth it and every makeup junkie should have this in their collection. I wore this under my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer and I seriously looked flawless. If $52 is way out of your price range then pick up the mini one for only $11. Anyways, I hope you guys try this product out. Happy Halloween, stay safe and always Stay Beautiful! xoxoxox

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Holy Grail Products!

            Hi guys! Guess what?! I'm sick! I have a fever and my whole body hurts but I still love you guys enough to post something. This post is for all the girls out there who do not have perfect skin. If you have acne scars, blemishes and discoloration, then please keep reading. If you have perfect skin, then please STOP reading and go away! I do not like you! Just kidding! No seriously though, I don't like you. =P Anyways, I wanted to talk to you guys about my two Holy Grail Products. I have been searching for the perfect foundation and the perfect concealer for a while now and I finally found them!

           Let's start with the concealer. I stopped by Sephora a couple of weeks ago and picked up the Makeup Forever Full cover concealer and it is AH-MAZING! I use shade #12 and it matches my skin perfectly. It is a full cover concealer so a little goes a long way. I use it to cover my acne scars and my under eye circles. I have wrinkles under my eyes and this is the only concealer I have found that doesn't settle into them. I love this product because it is waterproof and once you let it dry, it does not budge. I personally think it is a lot better than the Kat Von D tattoo concealer because it lasts all day and you get a lot more product. It is a little pricey, $30 for a small squeezy tube but it will definitely  last you a really long time. If you are looking for a good concealer and wouldn't mind spending a little more money then I would suggest picking this up. You will love it!



                  

              Let's face it, it is really difficult to find a good foundation. I tend to stay away from drugstore foundations because I can never find one that perfectly matches my skin tone. I don't know what it is with drugstore foundations but most of them make me break out. I have tried a lot of them and I kind of like Revlon Colorstay and L'oreal True Match. L'oreal is a good everyday foundation but it doesn't last all day even if you set it with a powder. Revlon Colorstay lasts for up to 10hrs but in pictures, it is obvious you are wearing foundation. The sunscreen in the foundation makes you look like you have a white mask on =[. I also tried MAC Pro longwear and that shit broke me out like crazy! Excuse my language but it was really bad! My skin is still recovering from that. I don't think I will ever use a MAC foundation again.

         Recently, I picked up Illamasqua's Rich Liquid foundation and I am loving it. If you want doll-like porcelain skin than this foundation is for you. It is a full coverage foundation and a little really does go a long way. If you put too much on, you will end up looking like a cakey mess. It comes in a squeeze bottle which makes it a lot easier to control the amount of foundation you want. It makes my skin look amazing and it is the only foundation that hasn't broken me out. It does not oxidize and does not have any SPF so it looks flawless in pictures. I love the fact that it doesn't transfer onto clothes so I can finally lay my head on someone's shoulder and not have to worry about staining their shirt! If you have dry skin, you need to moisturize before using this foundation because it does enhance dry patches. The best part about this foundation is that it lasts all day. I wore this last friday for 17hrs and my face looked just as perfect at 10pm as it did at 5am when I first applied it. This is definitely going to be the foundation I wear on my wedding day lol. The foundation is $34 but I think it's worth it so go out to Sephora, get a sample and try it for yourself.



            I do hope you guys try out these products because they are really good and worth the money. I will start posting up more stuff for you guys to read. I am going to be doing a couple of more reviews and maybe even start filming some videos. Thank you for taking the time out to read my posts. Take care guys, stay warm, drink a lot of orange juice and stay away from sick people! Don't forget to always Stay Beautiful! xoxoxox