First of all I want to send out a huge thank you to all of my wonderful followers. A girl couldn't ask for a better group o gals!!!! You know that time in life where things just start to..."happen"? My friends I am at the precipice. SO many wonderful opportunities are manifesting themselves and I am humbled, grateful and just a touch of scared. I need your help!!! I have different companies that are willing to fund our contests here at Classy Cosmetics, have giveaways and basically throw products at us for review. The catch being that they want to see that I have followers, people that listen and would be interested in their products. I am a girl of little means and I would LoVe to be able to show you different varieties of makeup, fashion and anything else that tickles our fancies. Your job (and of course mine too) is to share this site with any and everyone that you feel would benefit from tutorials, tips and tricks. Most importantly they need to click the follow button so that we can get the ball rolling....I almost typed running tee hee =). Let's show em what we are made of ladies. We are at 38 followers at present. What will it be next week??? I love you all and am excited to have more contests where YOU have more chances to win BIGGER and BETTER goodies!!!!! Let's DO this thing!!!!
Monday, 8 March 2010
Oscar 2010 Beauty Trend: Bold Pink Lips
Hollywood glamour was all over the Oscar red carpet last night! I don't think there was anyone's look that I was underwhelmed by. I thought many of the women looked fabulous but the clear winner for me was Sandra Bullock!
When I first saw the cameras on her, I immediately fell in love with her entire look. She was definitely dressed to win in her silver beaded and embroidered column gown by Marchesa. From head to toe she looked absolutely exquisite! I'm glad we didn't see the classic red lip which would have been an obvious choice. Bullock's bright bold pink lips added an element of surprise and radiance.
Photo credit: justjared.buzznet.com
This photo of me was taken a few weeks ago at my friend's charity event. I usually do a red lip when I want to glam it up but I was bored of the same old look. After seeing so many pink lips on the red carpet, this is one beauty trend I'll be rockin' for Spring!
Get the Look:
Face:
- Korres Face Primer
- Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20
- Tarte Provocateur Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 8
- Benefit Erase Paste
- CARGO Blush in Amalfi
- M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish in Shimpagne (highlighter)
Eyes:
- Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion in Eden
- M.A.C. Eye Quad Inventive Eyes Base: White Wheat
- M.A.C. Eye Quad Inventive Eyes Lid/Crease: Twillery
- Milani Liquid Liner
- CoverGirl LashBlast Original
- Quo #803 Fake Lashes (cut into halves)
Lips:
- Korres Lip Butter in Guava
- Beaute Liqui-Gel Stain in Fever for depth
- Julie Hewett Icon of Beauty Lipstick in Scarlett over top
Who were your favourite Oscar beauties? What was your favourite beauty trend?
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Beauty Review: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Tar
A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish.
Never have I come across a lip product such as OCC’s Lip Tars. I have read so many awesome reviews on them that I just had to have them myself. The gloss comes in a little tube with a slanted tip which can be directly applied onto your lips but in my opinion this is best applied with a brush for extreme precision. Also, you want to start off with a tiny amount of product. And when I say tiny, I literally mean the size of this dot but even that might be a little too much! The tars are extremely pigmented that only a small amount is needed just as their website states “a little goes a very, very long way”.
Top: KATRICIA
Bottom: NSFW
The consistency and look of the tars kind of reminds me of artist paint and essentially that is what we are doing; painting our lips. The product does go on very wet but it is quick to dry as long as you don’t use a lot of it. I actually found it to be a little too dry for my liking so I layered a clear lip gloss on top and the results were beautiful.
Did I mention that they smell really good too? One of the ingredients is peppermint so it’ll leave your lips smelling nice and fresh. OCC is also known for using 100% Vegan and cruelty free ingredients and is also free of parabens and harsh preservatives which is a bonus in our books!
As far as staying power goes it does last pretty long but be careful not to smudge your lips because you’ll end up with a stained mess. I did find that it was a little hard to rub off with a plain tissue so you’ll probably want to use a makeup wipe for removal. It’d be wise to keep a few travel wipes in your purse just in case you run into a little accident.
Overall Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetic’s Lip Tars are a thumbs up. These cute little glosses come in 24 different colors to choose from.
Which ones do you think you’d like to try? Or if you already have them, do you love them? Or hate them? Makeup Junkie wants to know!
$12.50 USD
Friday, 5 March 2010
Starlet Series...Camilla Belle
Hi there lovelies. We are going to be heading into a series I'd like to call.....The Starlet Series. Basically if any of you see a picture that you want to have recreated then send it on in to my email address and I will do my best!!! I, myself, have seen some pictures that I want to do so I start it off with......my new muse. Camilla Belle is, in my mind, one of the most stunning actresses out there. She has style, grace, a natural beauty and is just the perfect starlet to start out our series. This is my interpretation of her look and I hope you like it. Let's get the request flowing in!!!!
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
UPDATE: Beauty Deal: Scarlett Lounge Exclusive - 50% Off at CakeBeauty.com!
UPDATE: The sale has been extended until this Friday, March 5th until noon!
Cake Beauty fans will be delighted to know that you can receive 50% off all of your favourite Cake products with an exclusive deal at Red Flag Deals Scarlett Lounge! The sale is only online and until noon March 3rd!
To take advantage of this deal visit the following link: http://scarlett.redflagdeals.com/deals/scarlett_lounge_exclusive_50_off_at_cakebeautycom2
Makeup Junkie readers already know what a huge fan I am of Milk Made Velveteen Hand Creme. Well, I've added some new faves to the list! I was more than happy to indulge in their latest arrivals: Milk Made Body Frothing Bath & Shower Cream and Milk Made Body Hydrating Moisture Milk.
Both have the yummy scent of warm vanilla with a hint of raspberry - in a hot steamy shower it smells like baked cookies! The shower cream is frothy and creamy just like a milkshake. This is one vitamin packed shower cream with avocado oil, shea butter, whole milk and marshmallow extract that will leave your skin soft and supple.
The hydrating spray moisturizer has an ultra light texture but contains the same moisturizing ingredients as the shower cream. Your skin will be double the smoothness. I thought the spray was a cool concept because it's quick and easy. To avoid the chills after a shower, don't spray directly on the skin! Spray in your hands and rub together first to warm it up.
Hurry and stock up on all your fave Cake products! Which goodies will you be snatching up?
Both retail for $22 CAD/$18 US.
Lips Baby
Please help me welcome our first makeup guest tutorialista......what? It's a word!!!! =) Codi is one of my dear friends from me serving a mission for my church out in good old Siberia. She brought you looks like the beautiful butterfly mask for Halloween and the gorgeous fall look with golds!!! She is SO talented and one of the funniest people I know. Without further ado heeeeeeeeere's Cooooodiiiiiiii.....
Hey ladies!!! Just wanted to give you a few tips and pointers on how to get the perfect lip. I'm a true believer that a face is never finished without some color on the lips! Even if you only have 5 minutes for makeup, color on the lip is a must. Hope you enjoy the tutorial and I hope it helps you create your perfect lip!
~Quote of the day.... (from my friend Cynthia)~
" The way you look and dress tells people how you expect to be treated."
So throw on some color and expect some lip action from someone special!!
*P.S. Please ignore the awkward pauses... this was my first movie tutorial. Some of us just aren't as naturally talented as Jenni.*
Monday, 1 March 2010
Spring Preview 2010: Spring Fling The Corals
It's the first day of March which means Spring is just around the corner (fingers crossed)! To get you excited for Spring, I thought it would be fitting to begin this month with one of this season's hottest trends: coral lips.
Why Spring fling? Because there's too many fun shades to choose from! Stay tuned for more beauty trends Makeup Junkie is crushin' on this season!
Coral lips will warm up any complexion. Let your lips be the focus and give your eyes a nice swipe of bronze, gold, or shimmery peachy-pink shadow. Stick to coral, peach, or bronze tones on the cheeks to compliment coral lips.
Smashbox Heartbreaker Lip Shine Melon Drama: If you love ultra-shiny glosses that pack a punch then you'll love Melon Drama! This colour is gorgeous and such a fun colour for spring. I think this is a universal shade that compliments all skin tones. Gloss feels smooth and rich but never sticky. The shine and colour last longer than your average gloss. The portable squeeze tube means no dipping the fingers!
Bobbi Brown Coral Sands Shimmer Gloss: This is the perfect coral shade to pair with a green or bronze smokey eye. The sheer golden peach hue is lovely on its own but looks amazing over top of a peach or nude lipstick. The shine doesn't last as long, but the shimmer leaves a nice sparkle on the lips. The gloss isn't sticky and leaves my lips moisturized. The only thing that bugged me was the brush; the hairs stick out and is really small. I'd definitely prefer a wand. It's a nice gloss, but 4.2 ml for $20 US is a bit steep. Hopefully they will come out with a bigger version??
Le Metier de Beaute Color Core Moisture Stain Lipstick Marrakech: If you're looking to splurge on a lipstick then try Marrakech from Le Metier de Beaute. I had heard great things about the brand and was excited to receive a sample of their lipsticks. This lipstick is a dream on the lips. Colour is long-lasting and very creamy. Marrakech is a sophisticated coral that has a shimmery frost finish, perfect for after-work cocktails. For all you proud Canadians (GO CANADA!), the brand sadly isn't available in Canada.
Vasanti Tinted Lip Balm in Cancun: Here is one brand that is made in Canada! Cancun has quickly become a favourite and has made a nice home in my makeup stash. I love tinted lip balms and this one does not disappoint. It feels like butta' on the lips and gives your lips a sheer kiss of colour. Cancun is a beautiful coral with a touch of pink that will look great on all skin tones. If you're a little weary to try a coral, then go with a tinted version.
Have you tried these coral lippies? Love 'em? Hate 'em? Want 'em?
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