HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!!

Wishing everyone of you the greatest comming year 2011.

I really hope that are your goals and wishes for the comming year come true for all of you.

I hope that we can all still be here sharing moments and makeup tips with eachother.

Enjoy your night tonight, have a lot of fun and we'll catch up next year lol!

HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVELIES!!!

LUV Laura!!! 

Christmas FOTD

EYES

Primer-UDPP in Eden

Lid-Too Faced Unmentionables (Naked Palette)

Crease-Mac Cork

Highlight-Too Faced In the Buff (Naked Palette)
Inner Corner-Mac Gorgeous (Smokey Eyes Palette 2008)
Outer V-Mac Dark Devotion (Smokey Eyes Palette 2008)
Lowerlash-Mac Gorgeous and Dk Devotion
Waterline-Avon Dual Ended Eyeliner Blue
Mascara-Masybelline The Falsies Black Drama
Eyeliner-Loreal Carbon Black
Falsies-Red Cherry #46

FACE
Primer-Mark primed for perfection
Foundation-Mac Studio Fix Fluid
Contour-Mac Comfort MSF
Blush-Mac Pink Swoon
Highlight-Mac By Candlelight MSF

LIPS
Mac Blankety Lipstick
Mac Perennial High Style

 



Men and My Hubby

My Alexa

My Christmas Gift

Hello Lovelies!

I hope you all had a Wonderful Christmas Weekend.

I haven't been able to Blog since my hubby accidently dropped my camera and it did not go on anymore =(

Fortunately this Christmas he replaced my

 Canon Powershot SD750

With a Canon Powershot 210IS

Powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer.

Improved Dynamic mode for enhanced image stabilization when shooting movies using the wide-angle setting.

14.1 Megapixel resolution will generate 16.5" x 23.4" prints.

28mm Wide-Angle Lens to capture more in your frame.

Large 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD with high resolution (230,400 dots) and wide viewing angle.

HD shooting capability at 720p with stereo sound plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with Face Detection Self-Timer.

New scene modes for more creative shooting (Fisheye Effect creates a circular fish-eye appearance and Miniature Effect creates a graduated blur on outer edges of the subject).

Smart AUTO mode (22 Scene) intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on the shooting conditions of the scene as well as Face and Motion Detection.

Servo AF/AE continues to focus and track subject while pressing the shutter button halfway.

Smart Flash Exposure produces natural looking photos when using the flash to photograph subjects in strong sunlight, at a close distance to the camera, or using fill flash 

Although I miss my camera so bad, I have to Thank my hubby for replacing it with this one.

I still have to get used to it since it has soo many features, but for now I can start by going Blog Happy and start posting.

If anyone owns this camera, tips on using it will be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks for Stopping by!

LUV Laura  

 

Toni's Giveaway at Musings of an Offbeat Biped

Hi Everyone!!

Toni T. @ Musings of an Offbeat Biped,

has invited me to join her

 $25 gift card giveaway sponsored by http://shoeclips.biz/

Visit her at

http://kookyheteromorphic.blogspot.com/2010/12/first-giveaway-shoe-clips.html#comments

To get more information, to join her and also follow her blog I just love it and her :)

Thanks Toni!!

Thanks for Stopping By!

LUV LAURA

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Wishing every single one of you a Great Holiday Season.

I really look forward on the comming year to share with eachother on our blogs just as we have up until now.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!

LUV LAURA 

FOTD -PLUMAGE

EYES

Primer-Scandalous ES Base

Lid-Mac Plumage

Crease-Mac One Off

Above Crease-Mac Pickle and Kid

Highlight-Mac Orb

Mascara-Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama

Eyeliner-Avon Dual Ended Blue Side

FACE

Foundation-Mac Studio Fix Fluid

Powder-Artistry Ideal Dual FP

Contour-Mac Comfort MSF

Blush-NYC blush cream stick

LIPS

Mac Blankety Lipstick

Help Me Decide on Which One Please!!

So I really like two eye palette's and Im just not sure which one I should get

Can You guys Help Me out and give me advice on them Please!!

Kat Von D -Beethoven Palette-

I really like all the blues and purples on this pallete and have been wanting it for a while already.

Too Faced Naked Palette

I saw some swatches

Melisawith1S

 http://jockinmelg.blogspot.com/

And I just fell in love with the colors on the palette.

So Ladies please help me out on this one, which one do you all think is better?

FOTD-MAC PALETTE PASSIONS OF RED 2008 WARM EYES

EYES

Primer-Mac Painterly PP

Lid-Mac Real Drama

Crease-Gentle Heat/Warm Suede

Highlight-Sweet Joy

Lowerlash-Warm Suede

Waterline-Avon Dual Ended Eyeliner in Blue

Eyeliner-NYC in Sable

Mascara-Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama

FACE

Foundation-Mac Studio Fix Fluid

Powder-Artistry Ideal Dual Powder Foundation

Contour-Mac Comfort MSF

Blush-Mac Peachykeen

LIPS

Carmex Lip Balm

AVON DENIM QUAD REVIEW AND FOTD

As I mentioned on a previous post about Avon's True Color Eyeshadow Quads.

I will try to purchase when on sale to see the results.


Denim Quad
The colors are all very nice I am actually pleased with my purchase.
The colors are all well pigmented as with the others I have reviewed.
I have been pleased with mostly all except for the Blushing Mauves Quad.

So here are the swatches

FOTD

 EYES

Primer-Scandalous Cosmetics ES Primer

Lid-Avon 3rd. Blue from Denim Quad

Crease-Mac Well Spiced (LE)

Highlight-Sweet Joy (LE)

Lowerlash-Avon 4th. Blue from Denim Quad

Waterline-Avon Dual Ended Eyeliner in blue

Mascara-Maybelline the Falsies Black Drama

FACE

Foundation-Lancome Color Ideal

Powder-Avon Smooth Minerals Pressed Foundation

Contour-Mac Comfort MSF

Blush-NYC Cremestick in Plaza Pink

LIPS

Conditioner-eos lip balm in Summer Fruit

Lipgloss-Avon Smooth Minerals in Pink Quartz

NYC BLUSHABLE CREME STICK

Since my skin has been so dry lately, I was told that using creme products can help your makeup stay longer and not look ashy like your powder produtcs may look. So I purchased the NYC Blushable Creme Stick to try this out. I have never been a fan of creme blushes, but after trying this out I actually liked it. My blush did stay on longer and I didn't have the ashy look as I been having lately plus it is an inexpensive product for about $2.99.  They have a pretty good range of colors.

I got these in Plaza Pink which is a gorgeous soft peachy pink color. It's pretty blendable and easy to work with. The color pigmentation is good and is a biuldable color.

Application

I apply this using my Mac 131 brush which is the Duo Fibre Powder and Blush brush.

I stroke the brush over the blush a few times and apply it in circular motions on the apple of my cheeks. I then set it with my blush which is my usual Mac Pink Swoon or Peaches and  you got a nice hydrated unashy look.

This is something that so far has worked for me , I hope this can work for you guys as well.

Let me know what you think if yo have tried it or if there is anything else I can try.

I have a FOTD using this Creme Stick comming soon.

Thank You Lovelies for Stopping By

LUV Laura!

eos lip balm-summer fruit

Product Description

eos lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural and parabin and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist , soft and sensationally smooth.

My Opinion

My lips have been very dried lately, so my lipgloss or lipstick do not look so good.

I saw this at CVS and I remembered all the hype on you tube so thought I may give it a try. Since this product says to be organic, it is what caught my attention. I got it in the scent Summer Fruit. It smells like peach with mango to me. After using it it did moistourize my lips, the dry skin actually went away. The packaging is catching it looks like an easter egg, my husband was kind a making fun of me when I pulled it out, and I have to hide it from my 1yr old.

Price is $3.29 but I got it free afer the extra bucks I got for buying it. So it was a good deal for me.

So far I am pleased with the results and I want to purchase other scents.

Right now I am experiencing very dry skin with this cold weather so I need you guys to help me on giving me tips of what I can use to keep my face and lips hydrated.

Thanks for stopping By

LUV Laura

MY FAVORITE MASCARAS

THE FALSIES

This is my current HG Mascara.

It gives me volume, color, curl and lenght all in one. It is just awesome.

The Brush is a spoon shaped like brush, you can use it in different ways to get different effects.

This give me that dramatic look I love to add to my looks.

 L'OREAL CARBON BLACK

This is also a great mascara for volume, lengh and pigmentation.

I have put this aside since the Falsies came out but will definetly keep using it.

the COLOSSAL

This is the same effect as the Falsies except that the brush is different. It is a large thick brush, I do believe that the shape of the brush helps the effect your mascara gives you.

So far these are my 3 favorite mascaras. I have to say my all time favorite has always been the Maybelline brand. I honestly have never been tempted to buy an expensive brand.

 I'm happy with these.

Well let me know what you guys think, or what else is out there that I haven't tried that can be good as well.

Looking forward on your comments.

Thanks for Stopping by!

LUV Laura

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

So I wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Wish you all the Best of Everything.

Today is a day to be Thankful  for what God has given us.

So I'm Thankful for

My Family-My 2 daughters and My Husband without them I wouldn't be me.

 I love them with all my heart and There is no day that goes by where I don't Thank God for having them in my life.

Health-I'm thankful for my health and my familie's health as well.

Friends-I have had many situations were I have given up on friendship but I have kept in my life those who I consider True Friends. So I am Thankful for the few True Friends that I have.

My Mother and Father I am thankful for both, although I wasn't raised with both my parents on the same home since my father raised me, I have to Thank them both for giving me life and being my parents.

Family-I am thankful for all the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins My grandmamas I am fortunate to still have both my Grandmamas.  My 3 brother's and Sister.

Overall I am Thankful for What God has given me...

So Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Bloggin is just a way to get away from everything for a while, you meet new great people everyday and

 I guess

 I am Thankful for all you guys too!! ;)

Have a Wonderful Day Everyone

Luv Laura!

EVERYDAY SMOKEY EYES

EYES

Primer-Mac Painterly PP

Lid-Mac Folie

Crease-Mac Soft Brown

Above Crease-Mac Kid

Lowelash-Mac Delt PP

Highlight-Mac Vanilla

Eyeliner-NYC liquid eyeliner in Sable

Waterline-Avon Dual Ended Eyeliner in Navy

Mascara-Mark Make it Big

FACE

Foundation-Revlon PhotoReady

Powder-Artistry Ideal Dual

Contour-Mac Enough Said Beauty Powder

Blush-Mac Prim & Proper

LIPS

Artistry Lip Conditioner

Mac Cremesheen Lipgloss in You've Got It

ARTISTRY LIP CARE KIT

Product Description

Helps to revitalize, hydrate and pamper your lips.

Blue Tube is the Lip Polish-Gently exfoliates removes dead skin instantly revealing softly smooth lips.

Pink Tube is the Lip Conditioner-Creamy lip conditioner that delivers hydration with the benefit of antioxidants and Vitamins A & E

Price $20.00

At this time of the year my skin starts misbehaving so bad.

 My skin gets extremely dry.

I have been purchasing products from the line of Artistry and until now I have been satisfied with the results of most of the products I have purchased.

On to the review

Lip Polish-Lately I wasn't able to wear lipstick or lipgloss because my dead skin from my lips just showed and nothing seemed to make it better.

using this polish removed the dead skin and left my lips soft and smooth.

Lip conditioner-This is a creamy formula that hydrates my lips instantly I carry this with me everywhere now.

its not sticky, does not  have a bad smell and it really works.

This product is a bit pricey but I really don't regreat buying it as it helped my dried lips.

I hope this helps and if any of you is familiar with this product line give it a try.

I know they have a website and now there are representatives out there like with avon.  

Thanks for Stopping By

LUV Laura!!



Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad

 My friend ordered a  True Color Quad in Purple Haze and the colors were super pigmented and very nice, so I ordered 2 of the Color Quads

Mocha Latte

Romantic Mauves

MOCHA LATTE

This quad is actually my favorite between the 2 I purchased.

Color pigmentation is Good better with a base though.

Lasting Power well I used it and it stayed on all day but again I used and ES base

I was able to call them a dupe for some of the Mac eyeshadowas I own.

 Top row

1st. color is similar to Mac's Shroom

2nd. color is similar to Mac's Cork

Bottom row

3rd. color is in between  Mac's Woodwinked and Satin Taupe

4th. color is similar to Mac's Charcoal

ROMANTIC MAUVES

I have to say only the 1st. top color has good pigmentation.

The rest of the colors are not very good.

You can still achieve a good eyeshadow look if you wear a base and work with it for a while to build color.

Great for a soft look you may want to wear on a casual day.

I only found 2 of these colors that can dupe Mac's Eyeshadows

Bottom Row

1st. color is similar to Mac's Shale

2nd. color is similar to Mac's Trax

 The color is very alike and it has the gold glitter specs on it like Trax

This is Purple Haze

It kind of reminds me of Mac's Togetherness Trio from In the Groove Collection

Pigmentation is just Gorgeous

I have order the Denim Blue and Earthones Quad

I will make a review once I receive them.

Hope you all enjoyed this review.

more Avon reviews on the way.

Luv Laura

FOTD-SMOKE & MIRRORS

FACE

Foundation-Artistry Balancing Foundation

Powder-Artisry Ideal Dual Foundation Powder

Contour-Mac Springshine Blush Ombre

Blush-Mac Pink Swoon

EYES

Primer-Mac Painterly PP

Lid-Mac Wide Eyed Wonder (Smoke & Mirrors Palette)

Crease-Mac Smoke & Mirrors

Above Crease-Mac Gentle Heat (Warm Eyes Palette 2008)

Highlight-Mac Orb

Lowerlash-Mac Grand Entrance (Warm Eyes Palette 2008)

Eyeliner-Wet n' Wild Black liquid liner

Mascara-Mark Make it Big

Waterline-Avon Dual ended liner in Blue and Mark no place to run eyeliner in Indigo Girl

False Lashes Red Cherry #115

LIPS

Mac You've Got it Cremesheen Lipgloss (LE)

New Avon Healthy Makeup Lipstick

Product Description

A lipstick with Vitamin A, E & B Complex to diminish dryness & restore glow.

Triple Vitamin & Antioxidant complex enriched with promegranate and olive leaf.

For Hydration to keep lips moistourized

SPF 15

Price $9.00 but Avon has sales all the time.

I got these on sale for $4.99

MY REVIEW

Moisture This lipstick does keep my lips moistourized and not sticky.

Color Pigmentation is actualy very good, and does go on evenly.

Staying Power Stays put quite a while, although I am used to lipstick not staying long on me.

Texture is Smooth, creamy reminds me of Mac Cremesheen lipsticks which are my favorites.

Lip Conditioner

Made w/colagen to moistourize & soften lips ia also a great lip base.

various colors but I chose the clear one.

My Lipsticks

Luminous Peach

Cocoa Gleam

Luminous Peach, Cocoa Gleam and Clear Conditioner

Luminous Peach and Cocoa Gleam

Luminous Peach has that frost shimmery finish

Cocoa Gleam has the cremesheen finish that is my favorite.

I know this is a bad picture but this is

Cocoa Gleam and Mac's Blankety

It is a perfect dupe for blankety

Well I hope this review was helpful!

Thanks for stopping by

Luv Laura

Avon Smooth Minerals Pressed Powder Review

Avon Smooth Minerals Pressed Powder

I ordered this powder to test it out.

Since I have been using the Smooth Minerals Loose Foundation, I thought I'd give this a try

Product Description

Medium Coverage

Natural Luminous Finish

My Opinion

Texture: Smooth Velvet Finish

Color Pigmentation: Pigmentation is actually good, it has a soft glow but not shimmery.

Which is a plus for me. I try to stay aways from shimmery foundations.

Coverage: Medium but it seems to be buildable and it does give you a smooth flawless look.

Lasting Power: I just started using it but the first and second day I didn't feel the need to touch up.

Price: $11.00 but sometimes can be $7.99 when on sale at Avon

Comparable to:

 In my opinion this can be comparable to MAC MSF Natural since it adds that soft glow to your skin.

My Color: Medium Beige 

 For reference I am an NC37 in Mac Studio Fix and Medium Plus in Mac MSF Natural.

Well so far I am pleased with the coverage and lasting power.

I hope this review was helpful.

Thanks for Stopping by

Luv Laura!

FOTD GOLD-BRONZE for The Color Wheel Gallery

EYES

Primer-Mac Painterly PP

Lid and Inner lowelash-Gold Color (name unknown)

Crease-Mac Color Quad 4

Creole Beauty and Aztec Brick

Outer V and Outer lowerlash-Mac Dark Devotion (LE)

Highlight-Mac Orb

Eyeliner-Wet n' Wild liquid Eyeliner in Black

Water Line-Avon Dual Ended Eyeliner in Navy Blue

Mascara-Loreal Carbon Black

False Lashes-Ardell #116

FACE

Primer-Mark Primed for Perfection

Foundation-Mac Studio Fix Fluid in NC37

Powder-Mac MSF Natural in Medium Plus

Contour-Mac Blush Ombre in Springshine

Blush-Mac Pink Swoon

LIPS

Lipstick-Avon Ultra Color Rich in Pout  

I want to Thank Marian at The Color Wheel Gallery for Posting this look on her Blog

visit her at

www.colorwheelgallery.blogspot.com