Beauty Buzz: Easy Winged Eyeliner

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Tip Thursday: Beach Bag Essentials

With temperatures and hemlines rising it can only mean one thing... SUMMER! The best part of summer is hitting up the pool and beach for a day of fun. So while you're out tracking down the perfect swimsuit make sure to pick up these essentials. You will look and feel great as long as you have these in your beach/pool bag.

$10 at Target

#1:Protect yo'self before you wreck yo'self lol

Too many times we like to go outside without the proper protection against the sun and it starts to add up. Sunscreen is the #1 thing you want to take with you anytime you're doing any outdoor activity. A person's risk for Melanoma doubles if they get sunburned as a child or have had more than 5 sunburns in their adulthood. So lets try to avoid skin cancer with a simple step. From the number of people I know that go tanning the risk of skin cancer is clearly not enough to scare them off. So also take into consideration that unprotected exposure to UV-A and UV-B rays will age you even quicker. In the end you don't want to burn, you want to be sun kissed. I do recommend using a separate sunscreen for your face. You want to use something lightweight and oil free that wont make your skin break out.

$14.50 at Victoria's Secret

#2:Nothing cooler than Hydration

A day at the beach or pool may feel refreshing but in actuality it can be very dehydrating for your body. The salt water, heat, and sun can remove a lot of moisture from your body so you want to make sure and replenish it. Make sure you take with you a lot of water or even coconut water for a more tropical flavor. I personally like to carry my giant 32oz water bottle from Victoria's Secret plus a bit extra. Secondly you want to carry a lip balm with an SPF. Lips can also get sunburned and extremely chapped. Lastly take a body lotion. After all that fun you'll want to moisturize your skin.

#3:It's a sandy runway

$12.94 at Old Navy

Beach fashion is the best! We never forget our suits or cover up but what about the accessories? My top 3 beach/ poolside accessories are sunglasses,a hat, and of course sandals. For sunglasses I like to go with an oversize plastic frame. The will provide the best coverage and wont get ruined of they get wet. Also try to take a cheap pair in case anything happens to them. With hats there are several options but my favorite is a big floppy one. I just love the glamorous effect it gives and the extra shade. And lastly, sandals. For the beach I prefer the heavier plastic ones. They'll last a long time and can take a beating without showing any wear and tear.

$12 at Victoria's Secret

#4:Beach Babe Hair

Everyone loves to get those beachy salt water waves in their hair. Before the beach fun begins you should protect your locks. If you plan on being outdoors a lot this summer I recommend investing in a UV hair protectant spray. Its also great for color treated hair. My second beach bag hair suggestion is mousse. If you're going from the beach into other plans use the mousse to maintain your waves and get rid of frizz.

#5: Natural Beauty

$13.95 at Rite-Aid

If you plan on going from the water to main land without missing a step you may want to take a small makeup bag. You will want to embrace summer complexion so skip the heavy makeup. All You need are three items. 

1) A lip and cheek stain: You will use this just to add a natural flush to your face so its not so mono-toned. My personal favorite stain is the Benefit Bene-Tint but ELF has more affordable options.

2) A hi-lighter: What highlighter you use is up to you but you can get more use out of a powder one. My favorite is the Physician Formula Sexy Booster glow bronzer. Its a golden color and has a toasted vanilla scent (I actually like the smell and tend to hate vanilla scents).You can use this on your lids, cupids bow, cheek bones, and down the bridge of your nose.

3) A mascara: The final must have item is mascara. Its a must to define lashes and help your eyes stand out. My holy grail mascara is Benefit They're Real.

#6:Everything Else :-)

-Empty grocery bags: Use for wet clothes, trash, or pretty much anything.

-2 Towels: One is never enough. Take one for laying on and one for drying or a for a friend.

-Snacks: Your on a beach not a desert island lol. Maybe some fruit, nuts, jerkey (protein), or granola.

-Hair ties and pins: Wet hair slapping your face is no fun.

-Sweater or Denim Jacket: In case you get cold, duh! Lol

-Bug Spray: If you go to a lake their may be mosquitos so better safe than sorry. 

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I hope you glam geeks found this helpful and useful. Make sure to check back for more blog post ♥

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Glampified!: DIY Lip Palette

 

Hello there Glam Geeks! Today's post is a DIY I did a few months back. That I know of no one has yet to do this but I could be wrong but I don't know lol. Well the way I came about this is because I love my lipsticks but hate taking them all with me when I travel. I looked into other depotting methods but palettes were around $20 and I didn't want to spend the money. So this idea came about and worked out great! I do ask that you please read all the instructions and tips first before starting so you can avoid some of the mistakes I made. Happy Glampifying!

 

 

 

Supplies: Watercolor paint set, your choice of lipstick, a blade or spatula (I used a butter knife), a spoon, and fire. I already had everything so this project ended up costing me around $3.

 

Step 1: Remove the tray from the case and pop out the colors. They're pretty chalky and stiff so you should be able to do it with no trouble.Clean up any residue left behind with a wet napkin.

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Take your lipstick and cut off about 1/4 of an inch.

Step 3: Put the lipstick onto a spoon a put a few inches above the candle. Give it a few seconds to melt...
If you want you can skip this step and just press it into the watercolor slot. I prefer doing it this way because it leaves it looking neater.

Step 4: Once it is melted slowly pour the liquefied lipstick into the slot/pan. Do NOT fill it to the rim. Leave some room for expansion.

Step 5: Repeat step 2-4 until all the slots/pans are filled and let cool for about 5 minutes.

That's it you're done! Now you have a customized lip palette where all the colors look great on you. Just replace the paint brush with a lip brush. In case you had an accident like I did and spill a little just clean it with a q-tip.


 

TIPS:

 

1. Don't use your prized lipsticks for the first go around. Practice first with more affordable and readily available colors.

 

2. Don't let the lipstick boil. This will cause the liquid to dry harder and less creamy making it difficult to apply.

 

3. Do lay down a protective surface. I used a towel.

 

4. Do remember to be careful because you can easily be burned and scarred by the hot spoon.

 

5. Do clean the tools in between each shade to keep the colors true.

 

6. Don't be afraid to mix colors into your own custom color. Every girl wants her own customized shade so take advantage. And make sure to remember the quantities so if it becomes your signature shade you can always recreate it :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beauty Buzz: Urbsn Decay's Naked Basics Review

Thanks to its previous full size versions the Naked Basics palette was sure to be a big hit. Now the reviews are in and the hype is over. After trying it out here is my 100% honest review.

 

 

 

 

Product: Urban Decay's Naked Basics matte eyeshadow palette.

 

Price: $27.00

 

Availability: This palette can be purchased at Sephora, ULTA, and on Urban Decay's website.

 

Pros: There are a few pros to this pallete and i can see why this could have been a great product. The first pro is its size. It is very compact and great for travel. The mirror on it is also a good size. Although it claims to be all matte Venus does have a frosted finish which i did like because it worked well as a highlight for the brown bone and inner eye corner. I also like that the palette included a brown and black color. Lastly the price wasnt too bad especially if you just needed some basic colors from a reputable brand.

 

Cons: Unfortunately for this product the cons out way the pros. The concept was great but it was executed poorly. First, half of the colors look almost identical. Second, Foxy and WOS look just like my skin color so there is no point in using them.Third, I expected better quality shadows but they are very chalky and have a lot of fallout. Fourth, they do not blend very well. I found it very difficult to evenly blend. And lastly, these shadows don't live up to Urban Decay's usual longevity.

 

Overall Opinion: Don't waste your money. I will be returning this product. I purchased it on the basis that 4 of the colors were good enough that i didn't mind the other two. But the quality is awful. I have found a better product that I will show in a later review. So save your time and money. And keep checking back for better substitute.   

 

 

 

 

 



Beauty Buzz: Obsessed!

Its MONDAY!... Nothing special about it but I hope a post makes it a little easier to get into the routine of the work week. As I said it's Monday so I am feeling a bit lazy. So for today heres a quick post on some of my must have beauty items.

 

 

 

 

 

• Loreal Colour Riche: I absolutely love these lip colors. Its similar to a tinted lip balm but more pigmented. It is extremely moisturizing and has the best scent. My favorite is "Sunset Angora". It is the perfect coral color. I'm currently on my 3rd. Which is odd because I rarely finish any lip products.
 
• Conair Mini Pins: I know most people don't give to much care to the bobby pins they use. When I first used these I was so impressed. Since they are shorter in length they have a stronger hold. The shorter length also prevents them from sticking out. I always buy multiple packs at a time because I lose them all the time and would hate to be without them.
 
• Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Perfume: This has become my signature scent as well as my sisters. Although I own several other perfumes, this is the one i have repurchased time and time again for the past 8 years. I have also observed how much guys love this scent. They always comment how good it smells and many of them even know it by name now.

• Benefit "They're Real" Mascara: I never thought I would be the type of person to pay $23 for a mascara, let alone repurchase. That was until I tried this one. I have yet to find a mascara that is better than this one. Usually most mascaras work pretty good on me since i have long lashes but his one makes them appear even fuller and longer. They appear to be fake. I always recommend this product to friends and even strangers. It has even worked on my close friend who has short straight lases. Try the travel size and I promise you will like it.

Beauty Buzz: MAC Dupes

Hello Glam Geeks! Today's post is on my top 5 favorite MAC lipsticks of the moment. And included are some pretty close dupes. Enjoy!

 

#1 MAC "Russian Red", Revlon "Really Red"

 

#2 MAC "Heroine", Covergirl "Divine"

 

#3 MAC "So Chaud",Wet N Wild "Purty Persimmon"

 





#4 MAC Viva Glam "Nicki", Wet n Wild "Pinkerbelle"

 

#5 MAC "Mocha", Rimmel London Kate Moss "#08"

Are you ready?...

Here is a quick rundown of what you can expect on Everyday ♥ Glamourista for 2013...

 

 

Glampified: Amplifying the glam factor in your life with DIYs

 

Nailed It: Nail trends recreated easily so you too can do them at home

 

Rants & Raves: Reviews on highend and drugstore beauty products with 100% honesty

 

Fashion Frills: Outfits Of The Day, Trends, and Do's & Dont's

 

Beauty Beatdown: Similar beauty products are compared based on price, size, quality, and wear

 

Faux Fab: Fake it til' you make it. Celebrity and designer looks are recreated for a fraction of the price.

 

 

 

I am definitely looking forward to 2013 and hope you guys as well are excited for the new post coming. As usual i am open to any comment or suggestions. Feel free to contact me through email or facebook:

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Mad over Matte

Today's post is a product review on... NYX soft matte lip creams! Matte lips are one of the hottest trends of the year. And luckily NYX has provided us with a great value. They are a cream gloss texture and come with a doe foot applicator. They come in 11 different colors in the nude, pink, and red color family. They go on very smooth and dry matte. My only complaint is that the brighter colors do need more application time to avoid streaks. They do feel dry on your lips but you just need to make sure to apply chap stick before hand. They smell is nice similar to a MAC lipstick with a super light coffee scent. As far as how long they last... average. The less you apply the longer it last. Sorry ladies, it wont last through kisses or meals. Overall the effect it gives and price make it worth owning one in every color with back ups :-)

Product: NYX soft matte lip creams. Available at Ulta and www.nyxcosmetics.com $5.99

Orange you glad i didnt say Banana?

With spring and summer approaching those bright colors in our make up and clothing collections are sneaking back in. One of the hottest colors this spring and summer season is gonna be ORANGE! Unlike red and pink, orange is universally flattering. The most simple way to add this trend to your makeup routine is by starting out with a blush in an orange or coral shade. And if your more bold and ready to dive in head first a bright orange lip can brighten up any look ♥

Picture Info: M.A.C's lipstick in "Neon Orange" $14.50, Smashbox blush in "Paradise" $24

Heroic Lips... Lasso of Truth not required

So i just wanted to share my thoughts on MACs Wonder Woman "russian red" lipstick. First of all i was beyond excited to find out there was a Wonder Woman limited edition line because unlike Hello Kitty shes not so common. Now getting to the product itself... The color is very pigmented and since it is a matte red it stays on for a long time. It goes on smoothly and doesn't dry your lips. Unfortunately its not a red that's flattering on all skin tones. Being a a red too deep for fair skin but not deep enough for darker skin it really only accommodates a medium complexion. With a gloss on top it can work on all skin tones. I do highly recommend a liner because it being an intense color that if it runs it cant go unnoticed. Overall i love this lipstick and i would say its my #1 pick of the Wonder Woman line ♥

Picture Info: M.A.C's Wonder Woman lipstick in "Russian Red" $16