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Let's Makeup | Featuring MAC Heroine Lipstick


Hey ladies and gents! I just wanted to check in for a minute to share the beauty that is MAC Heroine lipstick with you all today. A while back when I posted a makeup look with this lippie, I wore it paired with a gloss. I toned it down so much with the gloss that I wasn't able to properly display how gorgeous and full-bodied this beautiful matte lipstick really is. MAC Heroine is a shade of lipstick that compliments all complexions, especially us women of color. I find myself reaching for it quite often and have found that my husband loves the way it looks on me also! I took a few quick shots with my phone while I was getting dressed and decided to let you guys see it :-) And now that it's a part of MAC's permanent line, you can grab one for yourself from the site, too! If you don't have it already, I would definitely suggest trying it out. Check out today's look below.




♡ Eyes ♡
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer
e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet
e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow in Glamorous
mark. Eyeshadow in Tabac
Wet 'n Wild MegaImpact Mascara in Black
Rimmel Glam'Eyes Liquid Eyeliner in Black Glamour
Wet n Wild ColorIcon Liner in Black 

♡ Face ♡ 
mark. Primed for Perfection Primer
MAC Face and Body Foundation in C7
Graftobian HD Glamour Creme in Midnight Marigold
MAC MSF in Dark
e.l.f. Studio Cream Blush in Vixen

♡ Lips ♡
NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Purple Rain
MAC Matte Lipstick in Heroine

Current Beauty Favorites: June 2013

summer beauty favorites
Hey ladies! Just wanted to do a quick post to share my current beauty favorites for the month of June.  Check out all the details below!

summer beauty favorite lip products

If I had to list my top 3 go-to beauty products of all time, I guarantee you that the EOS lip balms would definitely be in the mix.  I find them all over my room, in my purse, and my hubby & kids even use them (as I buy them for those guys too).  They are so moisturizing and have a nice variety of flavors. This one in particular I've been using most often recently is the EOS Lip Balm in Pomegranate Raspberry as my favorite, Summer Fruit, has run out :( All in all, I love it and will probably buy another one when it runs out.

For some reason, I've been wearing more glosses than lipsticks lately.  It could be because applying them takes much less time and effort and do not require a lipliner.  Or it could be because I can always count on my purse to be housing a bunch of lip glosses as opposed to lipsticks.  My MAC lipglasses are my favorites because of the light vanilla scent they have, with the exception of the plushglass.  I've most often been 
reaching for my plushglass in the I heart U from the Quite Cute Collection, and lipglasses Stay Sweet (from the Archie's Girls Collection), Strange Potion (from the Venomous Villains Collection) and Viva Glam Cyndi.  As you can see, I'm a sucker for MAC's limited edition collections. Le sigh.

When I do wear lipstick, I grab for Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick in 24 Carrot Gold & MAC Lipstick in Heroine most often.  I didn't own a matte orange lipstick so I was ecstatic when I found one for only $2.99!  In fact, I'll be sharing a look with this lipstick soon so keep your eyes peeled! And if you read my FOTD post featuring MAC Lipstick in Heroine last month, you already know how much I am in love with that shade.  

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the NYX lipliners. They are super affordable and they have the largest variety of shades I've ever seen!  NYX lipliner in Bloom is my most recent lipliner purchase and I find myself using it each time I rock a pink lip.


With the summer weather here, I haven't been wanting to wear anything heavy on my face.  But the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Dark has become one of my staple products over the last few months.  If I'm not setting my foundation with this product, I am lightly dusting a bit of it on my face to control shine throughout the day and even out my skin tone.

If you've been around here for a while, you know that the e.l.f. studio blushes are among my favorite beauty products.  These blushes are very affordable and (with the exception of a few) have a quality very comparable to NARS blushes.  The two I've been grabbing for a lot lately are Fuchsia Fusion and Twinkle Pink.  They go well with the pink lips I'm known to wear quite often.

Nothing gives my face a bronzing glow like NARS Blush in Taj Mahal. It's one of the first NARS blushes I've ever purchased and grabbing it up was like love at first sight.  Using a light flush of blush on the cheekbones gives a beautiful glow perfect for summertime, so I'll probably be using it a lot this season. 

mac spiked pencil

And lastly, but certainly not least, are the products I've been using on my brows lately.  It's been a long road, but I've finally grown back my brows!  Of course, they aren't as dark and defined as I would like for them to be, but with the help of MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked and or Milani's Brow Tint Pen in Dark Brown, my brows are looking better and much more natural.  I tried these products per the suggestion of my fellow beauty loving MUA whose fb fan page I stalk friend Kemba and have yet to be disappointed.  What I love most about the MAC Eyebrow Pencil is that it's waterproof, a must for summer wear.  I love that the Milani Brow Tint Pen has a felt-tip and with small strokes, does a great job of mimicking the appearance of hairs.  Thanks, Kemba! You're a lifesaver, hunni!


WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR
CURRENT BEAUTY FAVORITES?

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November Beauty Favorites

I know it has been a long time since I've shared a monthly beauty favorites post with you guys.  But as I was looking at my vanity and thinking of how much I've been grabbing for certain items lately, I decided to get back in the swing of things.  Here are the beauty products I've been giving the most play in November.  

fall beauty

Pink Manicure of the Week


Yes, ladies!  I have another pink manicure to share with you all this week.  I originally had not planned to share a manicure post this week because this look is very similar to the last manicure I shared.  But when I saw that Mimi and Lynn had a Manicure Monday link-up going on this week, I just had to take part!  These ladies love a good manicure just as much as I do and they have began a weekly link-up to share their love of pretty nails with the blogosphere.  

In my normal mani fashion, I have a pretty pink polish with a touch of glitter on the accent nail.  Since I wanted to partially embrace colors of the season and add a touch of "vamp" to my manicure, I decided to add a rich burgundy to my accent nail under the glitter.  For this manicure I've used e.l.f. Essentials Nail Polish in Bubblegum Pink, Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Rich in Heart, and O.P.I. Nail Polish in Servin' Up Sparkle (from the Serena Williams Collection from waaaay back).  Check out the polishes in the pictures below with and without flash.  It's crazy how much difference flash makes!



How are you rocking your nails this week?

Pink Wednesdays: For Bubblegum Pink Lovers!

So I thought I was going to take a break from purchasing pink polishes.  That ship sailed when I shopped around the elf website a few weeks back.  Though I'm still shopping my stash, I planned on grabbing elf's new HD blushes a while ago.  And since I had a half off studio coupon, I decided I could stand to add a new polish or two to the mix.  One of the polishes I purchased was Bubblegum Pink.  The color looked so beautifully vibrant in the bottle, I quickly moved on from my obsession with Sinful Colors polish in Soul Mate and decided to give Bubblegum Pink some play.


While I really love this color, I felt like it was missing something.  I haven't had any sparkles in my manicure for a few weeks now, so I decided to use my O.P.I. Servin' Up Sparkle from the Serena Williams Glam Slam Collection for an accent nail.


What color is your manicure this week? Does it sparkle?

In The Mood for Nude

Check out my nude look featuring my NYX Nude on Nude palette!


Products used:
e.l.f. Complexion Brush
Avon Healthy Makeup Concealer
Sigma Flat Top Kabuki Brush
Avon Magix Cashmere Finish Foundation
e.l.f. Blush in Blushing Rose
e.l.f. Crease Brush
e.l.f. Blending Brush
e.l.f. Studio Eyeshadow "C" Brush
e.l.f. Defining Eye Brush
Ruby Kisses Eyeshadow Primer
NYX Nude on Nude Palette
These are the specific colors I am wearing!

mark. What a Line Felt Tip Eyeliner in Brownie Points
Maybelline "The Falsies" Mascara in Black
NYX Lipliner in Expresso
MAC Lipstick in Shy Girl

I even wore nude nails!!! 
Wet 'n' Wild Nail Color in Private View

Are you getting nude this season?

Miss Dre's Signature Look

Hey guys! I just wanted to do a quick share of my everyday look as of lately.  I don't wear makeup every single day, but on most days, this is my usual weekday look.


I purchased this lovely necklace from FWB !
Get yours here !

Here are the products I used:

MAC 187 Brush
Sigma Round Top Kabuki Brush
MAC Studio Fix Concealer (NC42)
mark. Good Riddance Hook-Up Concealer in Deep
e.l.f. Studio Concealer Brush
e.l.f. blush in Mellow Mauve
MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Cajun
e.l.f. Complexion Brush
Avon Perfect Wear Foundation in Toffee/Caramel


e.l.f. Studio Eyeshadow "C" Brush
e.l.f. Studio Contour Brush
e.l.f. Blending Eye Brush
Avon SuperShock Intense Mascara
mark. On-The-Edge Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

mark. Eyeshadow-Shinjuku (Super Flip Tokyo Kit)
mark. Eyeshadow-Plum Velvet (Super Flip Tokyo Kit)*
mark. Eyeshadow in Glitterati (Super Flip Kit)**

N.Y.C. Lipstick (cannot decipher the name)
Avon Lipliner in Plum Perfect
Avon SuperShock Lipgloss in Lilac Attack

*can also be found in current catalog
**now on sale for $7.99 at 

Do you like this look?  What is your current signature look?

Keri Hilson Inspired FOTD

I was inspired by Vonnie over at Socialite Dreams to participate in a celebrity inspired makeup challenge featuring Keri Hilson.  This was my first time trying to recreate a celebrity makeup look so I thought I would share it with you guys.

The Inspiration:

The Result:

Products Used:
mark. Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Medium Deep
Avon Perfect Wear Foundation in Toffee
MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Cajun
mark. Good Glowing Blush in Cameo Glow
mark. Glowdacious  Illuminating Powder in Shimmied Up
Avon Glimmersticks in Blackest Black
e.l.f. Cream Eyeliner in Black
mark. Scanda-lash Hook Up Mascara in Black-Lash
e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadows in Golden and Caffeinated
Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Wildberry
MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick
Avon Glossy Delight Lipgloss in Luscious Raspberry

e.l.f. products can be purchased at: www.eyeslipsface.com
MAC products can be purchased at: www.maccosmetics.com

To see pics of the items used, check out my youtube video here:


What do you guys think?

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