We all found out on Black Friday 2008 that the United States has been in a recession since December 2007. *No duh!!* But anyhoo, in these shaky times, everyone still wants to look good. There will still be some holiday events to attend, so glam it up (in moderation, of course)!! So here is my […] Read more…
Eye Shadow
Not Easy Being Green
But it is easy to wear green. I love wearing green eye shadow. I love shades of olive and emerald greens. I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT BE AFRAID OF COLOR. What some fail to realize that green is a neutral color. When starting out use a color on the lid, place browns and/or […] Read more…
NARS Attacks
NARS Cosmetics get rave reviews from many beauty addicts. Prior to a few weeks ago, I only owned one NARS Cosmetic product, Torrid Blush, which I adore. I usually layer Torrid with MAC’s Refined Beyond Bronzer and Sweet As Cocoa blush….nice combo. Since, I have been obsessed with pink eye shadows, I decided to see […] Read more…
NonPareil Boutique Sale
If you have any money left from all the recent beauty sales or if you have not been affected by the economic turmoil, check out the NonPareil Boutique Sale. The e-tailer has lowered prices on many popular items, so check them out if you can. I have purchased from them before and I have been […] Read more…
Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow/Liner – Review
Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow Liner Sugar Plum Ice and Midnight Chill Since I love eye shadows and base, I decided to check out the Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow/Liner. I, first, came across them at Ulta.com. The name intrigued me because I wondered if they were really cooling as the name suggests, so I purchased two, […] Read more…
Review – Milani Black Magic Liner & Eye Glimmer
I have been enjoying the Milani Color Brilliance Eye Pencil in Green, which I give a 5 out of 5, so I decided to try Milani’s Black Magic Liner & Eye Glimmer pencils. The pencils are double-sided and the “eye glimmer” side’s tip is thicker than the liner side. The Glimmer side can be used […] Read more…
Review – LA Colors Palette
Recently, I posted a Cherry Culture haul that included a LA Colors palette and Sweetz, a fellow Pumps and Gloss-er, wondered if the LA Colors palette was a worthwhile purchase. LA Colors Palette are very pigmented, but there was a lot of fall out, which means that a tacky base is needed. (I was totally […] Read more…
StarFlash Update
I received my StarFlash package from .com and went to a MAC freestanding store the same day. *I know I know … Don’t judge me!!* 🙂 I received: Sunset B. – I am not pleased with the texture …Lustre Lite is what it should be called.. Not smooth like the others. Tried with Fresco Rose […] Read more…
StarFlash Collection Dupes – FOTD
I decided to “Shop My Stash” for today’s FOTD. I wanted to use the StarFlash dupes suggested on Specktra.net and Nessasary Makeup Blog. All MAC products unless noted I used colors that are supposed to be dupes of certain StarFlash e/s. Face MSF Dark NYX Concealer in Nutmeg Eyes Matte Gel Fresco Rose Paint Pot […] Read more…
I am Hip to the Duo
Whoa-wee I have been super busy, which results in super tiredness. Mr. Maven and I have been taking some classes and we have family visiting. Then I started Facebook-ing. *Sorry, I am late to that party* I reconnected with some friends that I had not heard from in years (some years in the double digits.) […] Read more…
