Archive for October, 2009
Black Violet
October 31st, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
I am really enamored with Young Punk m/es to the point that I compare everything to it. So I noticed that the Black Violet side of NARS Brousse has tiny flecks of pinkish/purple glitter. I thought, “Wow, this color looks like it could be Young Punk’s distant relative.”
I really got frustrated with this duo until I decided to use the Black Violet side all over the eye and used the Sable (brownish-taupe side) underneath the highlight color.
FYI, the lip color is really not that red.
Face
- Clinique Perfectly Real Liquid Foundation – 46 (N)
- Clinique Blended Face Powder – Transparency 5
Eye
- MAC Matte Gel
- MAC Groundwork P/P
- Purely Cosmetics CTP in Bronzed Brown
- NARS Brousse (both sides)
- TheBalm ShadyLady Mischievous Marissa e/s
- L’Oreal HiP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner – Black
- Tarte lights, camera, lashes! mascara – Black
Cheeks
- NARS Torrid blush
Lips
- Stila Lip Glaze – Fruit cake
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Benefit Cosmetics on HSN
October 28th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
Benefits Cosmetics will be on HSN, Wednesday, October 28 (7am and 7pm) (EDT) as well as Thursday, October 29 (2am, 4pm, 8pm) (EDT). I am fan of Benefit. I do love the creaseless cream eyeshadows/liners.
Happy Haulin,
Mix Maven
Beauty Bubble : 10 Worst Drugstore Shampoos
October 27th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
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These duds, from Pantene, Suave, Tresemme and more, left our readers high and dry (or greasy, ew!) |
 Sure, all the shampoos on this list are cheap, but even if something doesn’t cost much, it should still work, right? We know there are awesome drugstore shampoos out there, so really the ones on this list have no excuse. Save your money (even if you do have a coupon) and skip these dud drugstore shampoos. |
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No. 10: Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo, $8.33 |
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8 |
 “I don’t think this shampoo and conditioner did anything out of the ordinary for my hair …” |
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8 |
 “I had colored my hair [and] it went a little too dark. I went to a salon– this is what they used to strip my hair of the color …” |
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6 |
 “This stuff dried my hair out and made my color run …” |
Friends and Family Haul Swatches
October 21st, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
This time of the year is all about the Friends and Family sales. Thankfully, I had some gift cards to spend..woohoo!!
My list consisted mainly of NARS and Stila (with some other essentials mixed in). The Stila Barbie Smudge Pots are amazing. Rarely do I use them as eyeliners. Smudge pots are among the best e/s bases I have ever used. The Barbie Smudge Pots really make life worth living. LOL Ok, ok, ok may be not, but the colors are amazing. Purple Pumps is a blueish-purple with speckles of pink glitter and the Little Black Dress (LBD) is black with more speckles of pink. LBD could pose as MAC’s Young Punk me/s and no one would even check the ID. 
I will say the Purple Pumps smudge pot is wetter than other smudge pots, but do not let that be a deterrence.
I had my eye on the NARS duos from the Holiday collection 2009. I prefer NARS darker shades, they work much better on me than NARS lighter shades, which is why I purchased Eurydice and Brousse duos. Eurydice is eggplant and graphite, according the website. The purple side has flecks of blue, which does not show up to well in the pics. I placed Purple Pumps under the Purple side of Eurydice and the color changed to pinkish navy…very lovely I say. The graphite side is shimmery goodness..definitely has hints of green. The Brousse Duo is sable/dark violet, which I think would work for a soft daytime smokey look as well as a night-time glammed-up look. I also had to get my hands on NARS Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, which is the pencil version of MAC’s Black Ore Solar Bits (a beautiful fusion of black and gold)
I will be enjoying my newly acquired goodies!!
Stila Purple Pumps Smudge Pot, NARS Eurydice Duo
Stila Little Black Dress Smudge Pot, NARS Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, NARS Brousse Duo
Which items will you be hauling this Friends and Family season?
Happy Haulin’,
Mix Maven
Beauty Bubble : 11 Hairstyles We’re Sick Of
October 20th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
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TotalBeauty.com readers share which looks they’ve seen enough of |
 Some cuts are flattering on a lot of people — which means, of course, that a lot of people have them. This can get, well, a bit dull, don’t you think? TotalBeauty.com readers shared which styles they’re tired of seeing on everyone — maybe it’s time to shake up your look? |
Asos.com – Exclusive International Offer – 25% Off
October 16th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
Asos.com has a special offer for International shoppers, 25% off (no minimum purchase). The offer code is October09. The offer ends 10.21.2009 at Midnight (GMT). What more can we ask for, flat rate shipping and now 25% off??? Uhm well maybe shipping Barry M Nail Paints to the US!!!
Happy Haulin’
Mix Maven
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Beauty Bubble : Top 11 Ways to Get Gorgeous in Minutes
October 15th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
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Use these hairstyle and makeup tricks to shave precious time off your morning beauty routine |
 Who has an hour every morning to spend primping? Not us! Between jobs, kids, pets, workout routines, Facebook updates and significant others, there’s never enough time to fit everything in. Here, we share expert tips for saving time on your hair and makeup routine — now you won’t have to sacrifice looking great for that daunting to-do list. |
20% Off NARS Cosmetics……
October 15th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
I must share the NARS Cosmetics discount find. Receive 20% Off on Orders of $65 or More! The coupon code is CORPOCT0910. <—Click on this link to create an account (if you do not already have one) to activate the coupon code.
So stock up on the Holiday collection 2009 and whatever else catches your eye, but you have until October 31, 2009. Some of my faves include Torrid and Desire blushes, NARS sharpener (THE BEST!!!), Brumes Duo e/s and any of the nail polishes (to name a few.)
Happy Haulin’
Mix Maven
Beauty Bubble : Best and Worst Celebrity Looks for Curvy Girls
October 9th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
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Stars with curves set the best and worst examples for maximizing full-figured beauty |
 Why hide your beauty behind boring hair and sack-like clothes? Take your cues from curvy celebs who are acing the beauty test, and a few who’ll be staying after school. |
New Flat Rate – Asos.com
October 8th, 2009 | Author: Pumps And Gloss
Asos.com, one of my favorite international e-tailers, is introducing flat rates for standard and express shipping. I know that international shipping can be quite costly, which is why I do not place orders often. I think the rates are quite reasonable, so definitely try Asos.com, if you have not already.
Click on the chart below to go directly to Asos.com for the applicable locations:
Now, Asos.com, if we can just get you to ship Barry M Nail Paints to the US again, I will be tres happy!!
