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)

Easy Natural Make Up (with a video)

This make up routine is what I do almost every day (unless I really want to go crazy and wear more make up). It's fast, easy and really looks great! First, I will lay out the essentials for you to have to get this look.

1. Foundation- I use one of two sets of products for my face, it just depends on the state of my face that day. If I'm having major oil overload I will use Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Foundation in Ivory ($3.50-$5.00 depending on where you shop) and the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent ($3.50 to $5.00 again, depending on where you shop). It helps suck up some of the excess moisture and keeps my face matte (no extra shine).



If it's a normal skin day I use Maybelline New York Mineral Power Liquid Foundtaion in ($9.00-$10.00 at walmart, pricey yes but worth it) and Maybelline New York Mineral Power Powder in Translucent ($9.00-$10.00).







2. Eyebrow pencil- I feel it is important for every woman to fill in her brows, the brows really frame your eyes and help (As Anna Faris said in "The Housebunny" "The eyes are the nipples of the face". I use NYC brand ($.99-$1.50!) in Taupe #927 . I brush my brows with a brow brush (you can find this at ANY drug store) in an upward motion (I will illustrate this on the video) and then lightly fill in my brows, brushing them again after the application of the color.









3. Eyeliner (optional)- Eyeliner ( in the right color) can really make your eyes pop! If you have blue eyes brown liner is best, if you have green use purple, hazel use green or purple and for brown eyes use blue! Black is universally flattering IF IT IS USED CORRECTLY! Don't go too heavy on it ladies! I have 2 liners that are my favorite to use; if I use black I love Morbid Makeup eyeliner in black (I pick this up at Hot Topic for $1.99) or NYC eyeliner in "Through The Storm" (It's a dual sided liner, one side is black and one side is a really pretty purple $1.99). If you have watery eyes, or severe allergies I recommend you do one of two things- either use a water proof eyeliner or NEVER put liner on your water line or bottom lid.



4. Eyeshadow- This eyeshadow is my absolute favorite and I have used it for YEARS!



It's Bonne Bell eyeshadow quad in "Cafe Classics"






For this particular look I use either the top color (the white) or the bottom (the lightest brown). This quad is all browns with silver sheen, and it looks great on my light skin, if you have more natural deep tones I think more gold sheen would look best on you!






5. Mascara- I, like many of you, have searched and searched for a GREAT mascara. I think I have finally stumbled upon it. Hard Candy "Ginormous Lash Volumizing Mascara" I get MAJOR lashes with out curling, and it doesn't flake! (www.hardcandy.com I picked mine up at the local Leesville wal*mart! [the site will take you to walmarts site and you can order it from there also] $6.00)








6. Lip gloss- There are a few glosses I use regularly, 2 are by Lip Smackers one in Vanilla Cupcake (a sheer silver tinted gloss) and Java Jolt (a nude/tan colored gloss with a gold tint) and my newest favorite is by Rimmel it is Vinyl Lipgloss in "Punk Princess" and yellowish tint with gold tones. Any of these work great for the natural look. (I couldn't find images for the lip glosses AND sadly the RIMMEL color I use has been discontinued [OF COURSE])


VIDEO TIME!!:









Finished product: