Archive for March, 2010

Hey Glossies,

I must admit I have been loving Maybelline eye shadows and foundations lately.   After trying the Green with Envy quad, I decided to try at least one of the Maybelline Eye Studio™ Color Pearls™ Marbleized Eye Shadow, the round duo. So, I purchased the Ivy Icon, which is a  mid-tone apple green on one side and the other side has veinings of green, gold, copper and cream.

My findings – The Ivy Icon Maybelline Marbleized e/s is quite pigmented (on both sides).  The texture is smooth and blendable.  The shadow has the right amount of shimmer.  I would definitely purchase more of these shadows.

Face

• Napoleon Perdis Foundation Stick – #7
• NARS Macao Sheer Glow Foundation
• MAC MSF Natural – Medium Deep
• MAC MSF Natural – Dark

Cheeks

• La Femme Blush

Eyes

• MAC Paint Pot – Pharaoh (from Alexander McQueen Collection)
• Maybelline Eye Studio™ Color Pearls™ Marbleized Eye Shadow – Ivy Icon
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Dazzling Metallic Palette – Black
• MAC Colour #4 Quad (Manila Paper, Aztec Brick)
• LA Girl Mark My Eyes – Black
• MAC Lash Primer
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara – Black
• Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner – Zero

Lips

• Revlon Cocoa l/s

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Happy Sunday! Here is the rundown of steals and deals of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums. This week I added skincare products.

Ulta

Cosmetics

• Almay (B2GO Free)*
• Japonesque Brushes and Beauty Tools  (BOGO 50% Off)
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Hey Glossies,

Pumps and Gloss turned 3 years old almost a month ago. *Woop Woop* and we decided to update the layout and header.

I want to thank Sara from The Makeup Snob, who is also the founder and creator of The Custom blog, a blog template and banner design company. She creates templates for Blogger and Wordpress.  She is great to work with and has great talent.  She has created custom blog banners and/or templates for popular blogs like Vex In The City and Swtest2lips. Great prices. Check out her site!!!

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Hey Glossies,

I have some great news to share.  Spa Week has partnered with hundreds of spas in 30 US markets to offer luxurious treatments from facials, massages and more for $50/ea during the Spring Spa Week event from April 12 – April 18, 2010. Yes, I said $50!!! I do suggest that appointments should be booked quickly, so go to Spa Week to see which spas are participating around the country.  There is also a link for Canadian spas.

Sponsored by: Dove Deodorant, Bare Escentuals, Rioja, Canyon Ranch,  The Wedding Channel, Fashion Week Daily,  ISPA and  Allure Magazine.

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Happy Sunday! Here is the rundown of steals and deals of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums.

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Hey Glossies,

Jennifer James is an uber-talented makeup artist and super cool diva.  I was introduced to Ms. James via Specktra.  I did not realize that she was a local lady until a fellow Specktrette mentioned that she worked at one of the premier malls in the area.   I find her to be a generous artist, sharing tips and giving encouragement.

Jennifer James is offering makeup classes, so check her site, Jennifer James Beauty, for more information. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey Glossies,

Here is the rundown of steals and deals of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums.  Added to the list are Meijer, KMart and  Target stores.

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