Hey Glossies, Normally with Maybelline foundations, I have to mix 2 shades, Caramel (a bit too light) and Cocoa (too dark) to get the desired shade. I have pleaded with Maybelline to create a shade in-between Caramel and Cocoa. When I saw that the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation was available in Light Cocoa, I […] Read more…
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Makeup Monday – Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel
Hey Glossies, Recently, I tried the Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel. The gel is a combination of foundation, primer, color-corrector and powder. The gel is formulated with rich antioxidants, and vitamins A and E which should instantly improve skin tone and retrain proper hydration. The Gel comes in 5 shades: Translucent, Luminous, Radiant, Rich and Decadent. […] Read more…
Makeup Monday – A Midnight Snack
Hey Glossies, I hope that the weekend was fun and exciting. Gel liners are my favorite. One of my favorites is MAC fluidline. I have a few and my new acquisition is Midnight Snack, a soft black. Sometimes, I do not want an intense eyeliner and my hope was that Midnight Snack would help me […] Read more…
Makeup Monday – Kissed By Gold
Hey Glossies, Makeup Monday has returned. See, what had happened was my favorite camera, a Sony Cybershot, stopped working. So, finally, I procured another camera, specifically, for FOTD pics. I do not own a lot of Lancome products, a lipstick and mascara, so I decided to get the ‘Color Design’ Shadow & Liner Palette – […] Read more…
The Makeup Show 2012
Hey Glossies, Please get out the calendars because The Makeup Show season is nigh!! Last year, TMS added Chicago and Berlin to beauty convention’s lineup. This year, Orlando, FL has been added! I am happy to see The Makeup Show expanding. I have been to The Makeup Show – Los Angeles, NYC and Chicago and […] Read more…
Jennifer James Beauty School
Jennifer James, the instructor, reminds me of the affable high school teacher that everyone loves. The teacher who is not a pushover, but knows how to impart information and have fun. The teacher who will probably have a movie made about her life. The students realize that they are being taught by one of the […] Read more…
Prom – Makeup Ideas
Hey Glossies, Initially, when I embarked on the idea of doing my lil’ cousin’s makeup for prom, J’s aunt (my cousin) and I had a nice conversation about which colors to use. My cousin had purchased some MAC products as a starter kit for college. *What a wonderful aunty* One of the colors J received […] Read more…
Dolla Dolla Bill Y’all
Who remembers the The Wu-Tang Clan’s song, C.R.E.A.M (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)? In the FOTD, I tried the Cinema Secrets Hollywood Lights (loose e/s) in Dolla Bill. This brand is popular among professional makeup artists who work in the theatre and/or movie/tv production . The Hollywood Lights are similar to MAC pigments and Reflects […] Read more…
Valentine’s Day FOTD
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers in the world. Mr. Maven and I chilled out today. We hung out with friends and met some cool folks. We have decided to take out the Parents for Valentine’s Day because we love them very much and they have been quite helpful to us. I love the […] Read more…
Belly Dance FOTD
I can be easily wooed by “free stuff” as in gift with purchase. NARS Cosmetics had a promotion right before Christmas, if customer spent $60, said customer would receive one of four NARS eyeshadow duos. Since, I was eying some blushes, I decided to pick up a few and a nail polish (the best nail […] Read more…
