Purple/Gold Holiday Eyes 2010

Hey guys! Comin' atcha' with another tutorial tonight! This one is great for ANY Holiday party from Christmas to New Years! A purple and gold eye with a berry colored lip! Hope you enjoy this tutorial, don't forget to subscribe to my blog & my youtube channel! Thanks as always for your support guys! It means the WORLD to me :) Happy and Safe Holidays! ~ Mandi








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Holiday 2010 Make Up

So excited to be posting again! I've been so super busy, moving and planning for the baby to arrive in a few months! This is my Holiday 2010 look, it's a green smoky eye with a sexy nude lip and glowing cheek. I think it's incredibly sexy and will look great on ANYONE :) I hope you enjoy this one guys, and forgive my long absences, I have lots on my plate!


Happy Holidays!!!!

HOW TO VIDEO:

The Obligatory "Thankful" Blog...Superficial Edition

I decided to write a "Make up/hair/fashion" edition of the things I am Thankful for this year.


1- Big Sexy Root Pump ($8-$18 depending on where you buy it)
: The most amazing volumizing product I have EVER had the pleasure to use. It gives me AMAZING volume and shine, seriously try it.





2- Coastal Scents HD foundation ($16.95 coastalscents.com :Before you pummel me for the cost of FOUNDATION, listen to what I have to say about this particular one. This is a silicon based (not oil, not water, it's non-comedogenic (it won't clog your pores). Because it is a silicon based formula it sits ON TOP of your skin (instead of being absorbed like most foundations) and lets your skin retain it's natural moisture and also allows it to breathe while wearing the foundation. I have also found that the colors match really well, and when you run your fingers across your face while wearing it, you CANNOT tell there is anything on your face. Now, I only wear liquid foundation in the winter when my skin has some uneven tones going on so to me spending this amount for a few months during the year works for me. I love it and I recommend giving it a try!


3- Maybelline "The Falsies" Mascara (I use the color "black drama") ($5-$7 depending on where you buy it): The absolute GREATEST mascara I have ever used. It honestly looks like I have false lashes on after ONE application! Amazing, I love this product (plus how CUTE is the tube?)


4- Motherhood Maternity "Belly Bra" (maternity belt)! (around $20 at Motherhood Maternity stores and online):I wish I had had this product 2 years ago when I was pregnant with my first son, it relieves the pain and pressure on my back as well as the pull on my stomach skin! It holds the belly up and eases the load you're carrying! I HIGHLY recommend this product to ANY expecting Mom :)


Those are the "things" I am most thankful for this year!

Smoky Eye, Nude Lip...pics!

Going to do a tutorial on this look soon! Forgive my absence here and there lately, I have LOTS going on in my life!

Thanks for your continued support guys!
-Mandi

Halloween 2010- Blind Mag

Inspiration:

Blind Mag (played by the amazingly beautiful & talented Sarah Brightman) in Repo! The Genetic Opera.

I thought this would be a great look for anyone who is looking for make up ideas for a vampire, sexy zombie, pirate or anything in the undead category!




Here is the finished look-












Tutorial:

Purple "Kardashian" Eyes

I love the way that the Kardashian girls wear their makeup. I think they always look incredibly sexy! Well, I decided to replicate that look, but put my own twist on it- PURPLE!





FINALLY a video tutorial! :)

Looks I've Created So Far

The Blues-



















Green With Envy-
















Sunset-

Coastal Scents Review!!!

Today, I fell in love. Three times. First I opened the Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette...AHHHH (the heaven's opened and angel's sang I SWEAR!) Before me were 88 of the most beautiful, vibrant eye shadow colors I'd ever seen! I wanted to cry with joy (give me a break, I'm pregnant, lol) at the possibilities that lay before me. I CANNOT wait to use EVERY color in this palette :)











Then I opened the Coastal Scents Metal Mania 88 Color Palette! Again, angels sing! I am so amazed by the concentration of color, the vibrancy, the SHIMMER :) So beautiful. Then I did the swatches- WOW. Some of the colors in the palette are deceivingly bright, then you put them on and they are just a beautiful color, every color is wearable! I was freaking EXCITED!!!

I used the Metal Mania palette first, and created this purple eye. My eyes are green, so I love to use purple!!






I was shocked how LITTLE you have to load on the brushes, to get A LOT of color on your lid. Amazing color. I will do a tutorial on this look soon, (AND MANY OTHERS)!! I promise :) Also, in the crazy humidity here in Louisiana I am shocked that it's not creasing or melting off my eyes! So impressed with the quality!


Now down to the last thing I bought!! (DRUM ROLL PLEASE....)







A real professional set of brushes!! I will be the first to tell you NOTHING about these brushes is vegetarian/vegan friendly. The case is leather, and the brushes are badger and goat hair. (SORRY SORRY SORRY, commence stone throwing). BUT they are the softest most high quality brushes I have ever had the PLEASURE to use!! I love them.



So...bottom line COASTAL SCENTS ROCKS! I can't wait to try more of their products :) OH YES, COST- the 88 Color Palette cost me $18.95 and the Metal Mania Palette cost me $24.95. They have the 88 Color Palette in ULTRA SHIMMER too, which I imagine would be comparable to the shimmer in the metal mania palette, and they have a neutrals palette as well that contains mostly matte and lightly shimmery neutral colors. So check out Coastal Scents for amazing makeup at amazing prices!

New Mascara

I know, it's not a tutorial! I have to figure our a better video editor to use before I do more of those, but I did pick up an AWESOME mascara at wal mart the other day. It was $5.49 and it's from Maybelline (which has ALWAYS made my favorite mascaras) it's called "The Falsies". TOTALLY ROCKS! I curled my lashes and put on one coat- wow! I didn't take a pic of ME before I took off my makeup tonight, but this pic is actually what my lashes look like after one coat!


I very much recommend it!

Another Nail Polish Blog!

I know I haven't blogged in so long, but I'm trying to find inspirado! :) Today I went to the P/X with Kevin and found some awesome nail polish. It's a beautiful purple polish from Wet n' Wild called "Disturbia". It's much more of a flat color than this picture shows, I think this person put a sparkly top coat on it.




...but that is just a side note, this blog is about a new trend I'm seeing everywhere- MATTE TOP COAT!



The price range I see is $2.49- $6.00 most of them run about $4.95. You can create lots of fun looks with this matte top coat- stipes, polka dots and a neat take on french tips.




To create this look, simply paint your nails (2 coats) the color of your choice, let dry throughly, apply 2 coats of the matte top coat, let that dry throughly and the apply the same (or different) color in a natural looking stripe across the top- NO TOP COAT on this layer.


I promise to be back with more tutorials soon, and PLEASE send me pics of ideas and things you want to learn how to do!! :)

Quick Post On My New Accessories (forever 21)

This is the "kiss & tell" necklace from Forever 21. I picked it up today for a mere $4.80! Looove it! The chain is long but has multiple links so you can change your length. It also comes in gold, but I like silver it matches more things I wear. The charms are red lips, a key, and 2 hearts (one that says forever and one that has chain tassels.) Super cute and fun accessory!





I picked up these super cute earrings at Forever 21 today for $7.80. LOOOVE this style, medium sized hoops with rhinestones all the way around. Can be dressed up or down and they are so sparkly!









The last accessory I picked up at Forever 21 was this super cute anchor necklace! ($5.80) I thought it would be so cute with a white tee or tank and jeans with some cute heels! :) I looove accessories because they can make your outfits look totally different!


All in all the 3 acessories set me back around $20 is all! I can wear the earrings with either necklace and all of the jewelery can be dressed up or down!


You don't have to spend a lot to change up your look! Accessories are a cheap way to change up your wardrobe!

Best places to buy jeans (on a budget!)

I have a few places I love to shop for jeans, not only because of the price, but because they always have CUTE styles! I can't guarantee that any of the jeans on my list will fit your body PERFECTLY (unfortunately as many professional stylists will tell you, that only comes with trying and trying on jeans. Don't give up hope in your search for jeans, and know you are not the only woman who has trouble finding a great fitting pair!


So first I will start by helping you identify YOUR body type, the help you to find a pair of jeans (at a great price) to flatter your body type. Are you ready?


1.

Body type A- You Have

-Small to medium frame
-Narrow or sloped shoulders
-Small to medium bust
-Slim torso and a narrow rib cage
-Small waist
-Full lower hips and bottom
-Full legs



2.


Body Type B- You Have

-Small to medium frame
-Average to full bust
-Small to average, defined waist
-Curvy hips
-Round, average to full bottom
-Shapely legs



3.

Body Type C- You have

-Average to broad shoulders (wider than your hips is broad)
-Medium to very full bust line
-Straight, short-to-average waist
-Narrow hips
-Often, a flat rather than rounded bottom
-Slim legs




4.(please forgive the HORRIBLE artistry I had to fix the last 3)

Body Type D- You Have

-Narrow or sloping shoulders
-Small to medium bust (proportionate to your shoulders)
-Full waist
-Wide hips
-Very full thighs and calves


5. (again the artistry SUCKS, sorry)

Body Type E- (This is MY body type if that gives you a frame of reference)You have

-Full, round neck
-Average to broad shoulders and a wide, often rounded, back
-Full, rounded bust
-Full, defined waist
-Hips in proportion with your shoulders
-Shapely legs

6.

Last but not least, Body Type F- You Have

-Full neck
-Broad shoulders
-Average to full bust
-Broad rib cage and full torso
-Undefined, full waist (often short)
-Flat bottom
-Slim legs




Now for the fun part!

Body Type A Jeans-

Straight leg, low waist, flat front with minimal details (pockets, pleats etc). Make sure they are not too snug in the leg which will accentuate the fullness of your lower body. Your waistband should hit your low waist to high hip to flatter the point where your upper and lower body meet.

Here a couple ideas:


You can pick up these adorable jeans at Wet Seal (or www.wetseal.com) for around $26.50 but they are ALWAYS having sales, so if that's a little steep for you, be patient and watch for a sale! They always have TONS of jeans, and some of them as low as $21.50! LOVE wet seal jeans!



Body Type B Jeans- Dark stretch denim and depending on how big your booty is, and how loooong your legs are you can try varying hem widths from boot cut to flares. The basic idea with this body type is you cant to accentuate the curve of your hips without exaggerating it.


Here is an example:




Again, I found these at Wet Seal (www.wetseal.com) and these totally cute jeans are on sale right now for $15.00!!! (normally, $24.50 that's almost $10 off!)




Body Type C Jeans-

This is the LUCKIEST body type, you can wear ANY and ALL jeans you deisre! Take your pick, from skinny to boot cut, dark to light the jean world is your oyster!

Here is an idea-




I love these stitched up flare jeans! Totally cute ($29.50 at Wet Seal)


Body Type D Jeans-

Look for a contoured waist (higher rise in the back than in the front) and go for dark blue or black stretch denim. Never wear a tight leg (no skinny jeans!) try for more of a full leg with a slight flare at the hem.


Here is an example (or 2)-





both of these jeans I found online at Forever21.com through their Faith 21 (extended sizes) line. Both pairs on $19.80 each.

Body Type E-

Now since this is my body type I could go on for days and days about where to find good fitting jeans, but I won't. If you have the same body type as me and would like more ideas of where to find jeans, leave me a comment, email me or find me on facebook!

Straight leg or a relaxed bootcut, slight width at the hem is good and helps make your lower body look longer. Choose dark stretch denims! This body type will look good in either pair of jean from Body Type D OR this pair below also! ( I actually own these jeans and LOOOVE them, get complimented on them quite often too)





Body Type F jeans:

Contoured waist line, boot cut dark denim jeans!

Check out any of D or E's jeans- they should work for you too!!



I hope this has been helpful to you, and given you the confidence to know you can go out into the world of a MILLION pairs of jeans armed with the knowledge that there is a pair that you will LOVE :) (AND you don't have to spend a lot on them)