"Makes Men Blush"

OPI Nail Polishes are made to last and they do!!

I recently just got into OPI nail polishes and aquired a few bottles to try out. Due to the expensive prices for a bottle, it took me a while before I really wanted to try them. I would always see them in salons or in other MUA members pictures, but had never tried them. I eventually got a few in swaps on MUA and bought some cheap ones from others. I also found a local asian spa supply store that were selling them plus other brands like China Glaze for like $2-3 a bottle (what a steal!!). Its too bad, I went back like a few months later, and they disappeared..haha..they were gone..so I guess I have to keep searching for another spa supplier.....

Review: OPI Nail Polish "Makes Men Blush"

Pros:

~ This bottle came in the new Pro Wide Brush applicator that really helps out when applying. ~ Perfect nude color with just a hint of pink- makes it look like you have natural but polished nails ~ I love how the bottle is shaped in a way you can hold instead of the usual tall nail polishes. ~ Color payoff is pretty good, takes just two coats to get my desired shade. ~ Lasts a long time. Depending on what you do daily, OPI nail polishes usually last longer than many brands out there.

Cons:

~ A little on the runny side. Its not a thick consistency so it may be harder to apply. ~ May not have the color payoff that is desired for many people ~ Expensive at about $6-$8 a bottle, depending on where you buy it.

Overall:

I would love to get more colors from OPI and especially when they come out with exciting collections. I think the most recent one from like OPI France. There are a few colors that I want to get from other collections, so when I do, I'll review them here. Other than the price, I would encourage everyone to get or try them, I do think that they are pretty well worth it.

Places to buy them:

Local Nail/Hair Salons Asian spa suppliers/wholesale Trade Secret Nail Polish Diva Hello-gorgeous Bealls Outlet (i've seen like 2 bottles for like 6 dollars, so that's awesome too!)

SimplyBeautiful Tips:

~ Take advantage of the Pro Wide brush applicator. ~ Start on the side and work your way from one side to the other. ~ Don't apply too much at one time, it will look gloppy if done so. ~ Wait for it to dry some before applying second coat of polish. ~ Always use top coat to make the polish last twice as long.

Now Get Painting Girls!!!!

Want some Dior?

So last night, I was going through some cosmetics sites and signing up for their newsletters and emails. I came across Dior Beauty and was perusing the site just a little bit and signed up. I haven't bought anything from Dior just because it's more than my budget can allow me, though they do have some eye pleasing products. The only item that I've ever sampled was the Dior Mascara, and I think one day possibly i'll get one, but I'm still working on that. We'll one thing I came across the Dior site, wasn't the cosmetics itself, but the Dior Diva VIP Rewards Program. If you are an avid Dior Beauty Cosmetics buyer, I think you'll love this Rewards Program. Basically it's a rewards program like every other rewards program out there, just that the reward is Dior cosmetics. Per the site, for every $1 you spend on Dior cosmetics, you get one point. The more points you collect, the closer you get to redeeming them for some Dior samples and full size products. Though the products may vary at each points level, according to their description on the site of what you can get, is pretty nice. All you have to do is collect your reciepts and when you are ready to reedem, just send them in to Dior and they will send you your reward. The rewards starts off at 100 points, and you receive like Dior travel size best products in a small Dior pouch. Then the points go on from there to like 1000. I imagine that since most of Dior cosmetics are pretty pricey, you can acheive those points very fast and receive your rewards in no time. The most you would have to spend to get the highest level of the rewards would be about $1000. That's way over my budget for right now, maybe over like 5 years, I'll get there, but overall, the rewards are pretty good, and consider the quality of Dior, is pretty solid. So any you Dior addicts or wannabe's (me of course lol), get in on the program and get your rewards. Hey it's like getting something extra for spending right? I hope so! Or, you could just send your receipt right to my mailbox, and I can redeem them hehe..lol, just kidding..! More details at Dior

Get items like these from Dior:

Dior 5-color shadow- $54

Dior Lip Gloss : $24.50

UpComing Posts: My Favorite Eyeshadow Dior Rewards Blushing Nars Hello Kitty Mac Collection MUFE Aqua Eye Set Swatches Stay tuned! "I would love to know what you guys want me to review, swatch, etc!!"

Barbie Loves Stila Collection!!!

"Introducing the limited edition Barbie Loves Stila spring collection. Get the signature Barbie looks you love with four Stila paint can sets and the Barbie Loves Stila Talking Palette! Four "Decades of Beauty" paint cans are filled with everything you need to recreate your favorite iconic Barbie looks. The sets also include a "Barbie Look Book" that includes a history of each top-selling Barbie doll over the last 50 years!" All I could say when I got the email was like WOW!! Another Barbie Collection!! I'm was super excited!. Thinking back to MAC Cosmetics Barbie Collection, I thought there weren't going to be another Barbie makeup collection out for a long while, who's gonna beat MAC right? Well, here comes Stila Cosmetics with their own Barbie Collection which is helping with Barbie's 50th anniversary. I like how in the collection included 4 different looks from different era's and complemented most skin tones. According to the website, when you click buy now, it leads you to Sephora, where you can purchase the makeup set. I am quite sure that this will be a coveted collectors item for many out there. For $40 bucks, each collection isn't that bad! Products: All Collectors Set are $40 each. All can be purchased at the Sephora.com site. All comes with 1 eye palette, one lip product, and one eye product in a Barbie Can. There is also another palette (no pics) the "Barbie Loves Stila Talking Palette" which comes in a 4 color quad. 1959 #1 PONYTAIL DOLL STRIKING & GLAMOROUS The original Barbie® doll wore the famous black and white striped bathing suit. Striking red lips and black-rimmed cat eyes made this doll the epitome of 1950s glamour! 1971 MALIBU DOLL FRESH & SUN-KISSED Malibu Barbie® doll debuted in an aqua bathing suit, groovy sunglasses, and an L.A. tan! A sunny beach look featuring aqua shadow and pink lips made this doll the epitome of 1970s fresh, natural beauty! 1980 FOXY DOLL BOLD & STUNNING Foxy Barbie® doll made the scene in a hot red outfit with golden accents and big earrings. A warm, sultry look featuring red lipstick and earth-toned shadow made this doll the epitome of bold 1980s glamour! 2000 JEWEL DOLL PRETTY & SASSY Trendy and glamorous, Jewel Girl™ began the year 2000 with fresh style. A hip, sparkly look featuring blue shadow, shimmery pink lips, and faux gems made this doll the epitome of pretty in the new millennium! Doesn't the cute canister look awesome? I love how they have everything in each collection, Eyeshadow, Lip, and Eyes. So if anyone missed out on MAC Cosmetics Barbie Collection, you still have this Stila Collection to look forward to. I think this one is just as good as the MAC collection!!! I'll try to make my way to Sephora to get some swatches soon! byebye

Daily Deals "Deals to save a little and get back some more"

ELF " Hey everyone loves cheap makeup right? Here's a deal for you!!" (redeem by using code: NewYear50 @ checkout) Bath and Body Works "FREE 2 oz. Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Lotion with any purchase. Expires 01/25/09" Free Print Coupon (print to redeem) Sephora "a free set of lashes or mini lipstick with any sephora.com purchase. valid 11/12/08- 01/31/09" (redeem by using code at checkout) winkorkiss (I used this code back in December, and I got a free pair of lashes, very pretty, code should still work fine.) Please note that these are codes that I found as of today. All have expiration dates, so please use at your discretion. bye bye!!!

MAKE UP FOR EVER

Aqua Eyes -Silver- Eye liner Review:

I've had this product for awhile now, but haven't gotten around to review it. This is also my first actual MakeUpForever Product that I own. Here's what Sephora says: Aqua Eyes

What it is: A two-in-one eyeshadow and liner pencil. What it does: These waterproof eyeshadow and eye liner pencils contain a unique formula that adheres to the eyelids and resists water even under the most extreme conditions, without running or fading.

I've seen and heard many reviews on MUFE (makeupforever) products, that their products are very pigmented, long lasting, and very professional, especially their aqua eyes liners. My time spent at Sephora every time I went was partially in front of the MUFE stand swatching the eyeliners but walking out empty handed without them. It may have been due to it's price cause I just couldn't justify spending that much on an eyeliner. However, I received a MUFE eyeliner in swap awhile back and I've been super happy with it. Aqua Eye liner in Silver 8L (metallic silver) Pros: ~ Very smooth application. NO tugging what so ever on my lids and even when I swatch it. ~ Long lasting. At the end of the night I still see the silver liner there, very comparable to gel liners. ~ Bright and very pigmented. ~ Good for oily eyelids like mines. ~ Come in variety of colors ~ Waterproof. Test it, you'll see it works. Cons: ~ There aren't many cons that I can think of. So far it works for me ~ Price. I almost couldn't justify buying it for that price. $16 for one Overall: I would love to buy more, but currently I am still saving up to get them. I have gone and swatched regular colors like black and brown and they are still good. I have super oily lids, and currently I use MAC fluidlines, maybe I could switch over to MUFE liners, to cut the time of applying liner in half rite? lol. When I do take into consideration on how good the product is, price doesn't really matter, so this is a must have in everyone's collection!!. I might just have to get those holiday sets before they are gone forever... Get them @: Sephora Stores and Sephora.com Retails: $16 each.

FYI

**If you didn't get the Holiday Aqua Eyes gift set from MAKEUPFORVER for Christmas (for example ME!!), lo and behold, Sephora still has them up on their site, but for limited of time only. As the holidays are over, Sephora may only have a limited stock and will run out soon. So hurry and them.**

bye bye!!

Sorry for the delay, got a new job...so i've been super busy!! Here's a two lipsticks that I got awhile back at MAC. I usually don't wear lipstick, but thought I 'll give it a try, and venture into something that I never use. Until this purchase, I only had 1 MAC lipstick, and that was the lipstick 1N from the N collection. I have other lipsticks but nothing special. So the two lipstick I got were Ladybug and High Tea. I thought I try and be bold and get a red and get a nude lipstick, since I like nudes. Both are lustre finishes, so it might take a few swipes to get a bold color, but I like soft, and too striking colors anyways. Here I am wearing High Tea. Here I am wear Ladybug: You like? I'm still learning how to wear lipstick. I can so put it on others, but not on me. I also have to get use to wearing while I'm eating and drinking water. I guess I'll have to go do some research and find some tips for you ladies out there like me! laters!