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Stephanie Louise Telford & her guide on beauty, style, & glitter!

Spookfest Day 10: China Glaze in Tempest

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 So I’ve been saving this for October because in the bottle I think it looks “mystical” or something like that. Unfortunately out of the bottle, I was just plain confused.
In the Bottle: Lighter plum-type purple with a blue sheen/undertone with TINY specks barely visible of blue.
On the Nails: Bright-ish blue with a slightly purple duochrome look.
My issue isn’t necessarily with what it looks like on the nails as opposed to in the bottle, but the application. It ends up streaky for sure and kind of…frosty? Yeah I’m going with frosty. Meh. But then it totally bubbled up on me, so sorry about that. 

I still think its a lovely shade, just not what I was expecting! I do like that it kind of matches my new background though haha.

Spookfest Day 9: Bumbling Bee Stripes Manicure + Fab It Up

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So honestly, I just felt like painting my nails like a bumble bee today for my Spookfest 2011 series. I went as a bee a few years back and had a blast, so it makes me happy to think about it! Anyway….I still see tons of bee costumes (although much more….uh….tiny than the one I wore?) so here it goes!

For a base coat I used Sinful Colors in Snow Me White. You don’t HAVE to use a white base, but I always do when I use a non-metallic yellow. That is pretty much all the time by the way, I’ve never found a shimmer/glitter/metallic yellow I’m all that fond of. The yellow is from the Color Club and I believe is called Almost Famous if memory serves right…. Don’t quote me though, the sticker is gone. Any bright (not fluorescent) yellow will do! I also like Icing from Claire’s Nail Polish in Butta but Color Club is higher quality so it takes less coats. The black is my standby from LA Colors in Black Velvet, which you guys have been seeing an abundance of lately.Finishing it off is Sally Hansen’s Mega Shine Top Coat to give it a bit more oomph.
So to create this look I used french tip stickers, which I pretty much never use for french tips. You can also use tape, but that is always really hard to photograph for you guys. You can see in this quick snapshot how I put them on a bit differently and a couple of my nails were already painted with the black. Easy. Simple. Bit more difficult because I’m dog sitting this weekend though, so I had lots of helpers. I’m hoping you can read into the sarcasm there.

So I thought I would show you guys how I would wear my nails if I went as a bee this year! I added some jewels to one side to give some bling since the rest of the colors aren’t shimmery whatsoever. I think it turned out cute and fun. It’d catch your eye, which is usually my goal for Halloween nails!

What do you guys think? FYI my husband told me I had Transformer nails today. What a geek! haha
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Spookfest Day 8: The Devil Within Manicure

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 Feeling Devious?

 After a VERY long week, this was just the manicure I needed! Using my new LA Colors Art Deco color in 24K Glitter (comparison between 24K and Gold Glitter from LA Colors coming soon!) I made flames along my nail bed and tips of my accent nails. 
 
 
Using my in Kiss Nail Art Paint in Black I created the two decorations, one on my thumb and the other on my ring finger. What brings it all together is the incredible red base. My Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Runway Red-y and it is fabulous. Wonderful formula and a stunning shade, it has beat out my OPI reds as my favorite!
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Spookfest 2011: Pirate Want A Parrot? Bright Eyeshadow Look

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So back in July my order from The Body Needs came in and I have been loving them ever since! These averaged out to a little over $1 each and the color payoff is great! For swatches from the Blackened Collection or Eye Candy Collection you can click those links and to purchase you simply got to The Body Needs’ Website. You’ll see them in the left hand bar if you’re interested! I am in no way affiliated, I just really like them!
Pirate Want a Parrot? 
Okay so I was trying to think of a costume for my friend to go as and it was tough. Her boyfriend is going as a pirate so that leaves…pirate or wench? She wasn’t really feeling either one. Then it came to me: Parrot! So here is the eyeshadow I thought would look fun and bright, paired with something fabulously feathered of course! 
 The 3 TBN shades used are Lemon Drop, Green Apple, & Raspberry Pink. All 3 are from the Eye Candy Collection.

 Pre-Mascara. Just have my Hard Candy Lash Tint on.

What do you guys think? I think it looks super fun!
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Spookfest Day 6: Black with Red & Gold Tips

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Today was NOT my day. I needed a simple mani but none of the colors called to me, so here’s what I did before running out the door to work!

Base is LA Colors in Black Velvet. Gold glitter stripe is LA Colors Art Deco in Gold Glitter. Red is Sinful Colors in GoGo Girl, which obviously isn’t true to color because of the black! Tomorrow it will be because I’m using it for a gruesome look 😉

Spookfest 2011: Pumpkinette Makeup Look & Tutorial!

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Yay! Halloween Makeup/Costume Ideas! 

So I try NOT to buy the face paint and stuff every year, mostly because it does something awful to my skin! So I’m going to be putting together makeup looks with MAKEUP instead of something you’ll only use once a year! Instead I’ll be using low-cost options which means: affordable, reusable, & easy to find! Enjoy!
Here’s the breakdown: 
– Super affordable looks with items you can wear again and again!
– Mainly drugstore/low cost options!
– Use a lot of makeup you probably already have while supplementing!
End result? A beautiful Halloween look without a bunch of one-use products!
If you would like a high end version of any of these looks or you want to see a certain look in particular, just let me know and I will do my best to fulfill your request!
Pumpkinette Makeup Look! 
This look was requested by a busy mom who wants to wear fun makeup for her son’s first Halloween! He is a pumpkin!
For This Look: 
Items you probably already have:  
-concealer
-powder
-eye primer
-foundation
-bronzer (preferably with shimmer as its not for contouring)
-black mascara
-black gel eyeliner
-nude lip liner ( I used NYC Jumbo Lipstick Pencil in Bewitching)
-nude/brown gloss (I used ELF Liquid Lipstick in Maple Sugar)
Items needed:
– LA Colors Trio in Boardwalk ($1-$2)
– Wet n Wild Color Icon Shadow Single in Envy ($1 or less)
For the Dramatic Look:
-Lash glue of your choice
 
Create this look!

Step 1: Apply your face makeup as you normally would as well as your eye primer. Save bronzer till after you have cleaned up any fallout since its shimmery!
Step 2: After letting your eye primer sink in, apply your gel liner on inner eyelid, both bottom & top. Then slightly on the upper lashline on the outer corner if desired. I would definitely do this if you wanted to apply false lashes to give yourself a line to follow!
LA Colors Trio in Boardwalk
Step 3: Starting with the yellow shade, go directly under the browbone. This is your highlight so use a lighter touch.
Step 4: Take the orange shade and go from lashline to crease. Blend and add additional for impact if desired, but this is REALLY pigmented. Don’t apply too much or it will crease throughout the evening.
Step 5: Take the deep green shade and an angled eyeliner brush. Line the outer 3/4ths of each eye. If you want a pointed/winged look like I have here, bring the brush up from your outter bottom lash line and use that line to connect your top lid for the point. Once again, this is very pigmented!
Step 6: Take the orange shade again and put it in your inner corners to smooth the section between where the green shadow ends and to brighten your eye.
Step 7: Remove any excess with a fan brush and then apply your bronzer to entire face, blending down the neck. Apply more to the apples of your cheeks as you would blush.
Step 8: Curl lashes and apply mascara.
Step 9: Apply your lipliner to entire lip to make the lipstick really last! Then add lipstick or gloss in a neutral color so it will wear off naturally throughout the night.
Optional: I chose to wear a messy up-do for this look and then added a feathered headband in a brown shade. I bought this for only $1 at a discount store! You can make your own easily using a few feathers, ribbon, and a jewel! You can also wear any kind of Halloween hair accessory because it will likely compliment the makeup.


For the dramatic look, add these FABULOUS green & orange polka dot feather lashes! (Try saying that sentence 10 times fast, I about put myself into a seizure!) These are from KK Center and are only $3.69. They have tons of other types/shades/varieties but I like the dup colors the best because if I need to I can cut them in half and have 2 for the price of 1! These were sent to me for review awhile back, but I have been waiting to show you guys for Halloween!

 You can also pick these up and INSTANTLY have a cool Halloween look.

What do you guys think? Anything you would like to see in particular? Ideas for what YOU will be this year? I’d love to play with some more looks!
XOXOXO 

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Hair Care Review: Wen by Chaz Dean Conditioner

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I recieved this in my Green Vox Box last month and have been using it for 2 weeks straight! Normally it is purchased as a 30 day supply containing 5 products. 
WEN® Cleansing Conditioner is sold as a complete Healthy Haircare System of 3 products (Cleansing Conditioner, Styling Creme, Re Moist Intensive Hair Repair Mask) plus 2 bonus items (Texture Balm and Wide Tooth Shower Comb).  Learn more at www.notshampoo.com. 
Look forward to the full monthly review next month! 
 
BRAND ATTRIBUTES

  • Adds moisture, body, and shine
  • Works great on straight, wavy, curly and ethnic hair
  • Leaves hair soft, manageable and touchable
  • Can be used before and after any chemical treatment or when hair has been stressed
  • Strengthening action repairs damage, renews elasticity, and reduces chemical stress


What Wen by Chaz Dean says about this system:
WEN® Cleansing Conditioner is a revolutionary new concept in hair care. A 5-in-1 formula, this one product takes the place of your shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler and leave-in conditioner. It cleanses hair thoroughly but without lathering and all the harsh ingredients that may be found in ordinary shampoos—it is designed so it won’t strip your hair and scalp of their natural oils. Your hair is left with sheen, moisture, manageability and better color retention.
Unlike many ordinary shampoos, WEN®cleansers are made with natural ingredients and contain no sodium laurel sulfate or other damaging detergents. They don’t lather; instead, they create smooth foam when mixed with water for shinier, healthier-looking, more manageable results. 
My Take:  I received the conditioner in Sweet Almond Mint and have been loving it ever since. The scent is way different than everything else I have. Normally I switch between Ojon, Herbal Essences, & random other brands. This is a bit different. As you guys know I’m all about saving time, so this was definitely an awesome addition. You use just this in the shower instead of anything else and can even use it as a leave in conditioner! Definitely added body and shine to my hair, but I did have a hard time removing all of the product. However, while traveling, I would take this especially since I could use it as a leave-in conditioner as well.  

Note: I don’t wash my hair every day, but every 2-3 days as this is when my hair is at its best. I also have very long, thick hair. I believe this would last me a month, but if not I would only be off by 1-2 uses.  If you wash your hair daily and have long/thick hair, please let me know if you find this doesn’t last long enough for you and I will add that to this post.

They also just came out with a pumpkin/ginger scent, which I REALLY want to try!!!


Spookfest Day 4: Sparkly Bright Green over Black on Black

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Taking a break from my nail art, I went with some serious glitz. This is Sinful Colors in Call You Later with Sinful Colors in Black on Black as the base. Fabulously mysterious, green, & intensely glittery.  I wouldn’t ever wear Call You Later alone as it would probably take many coats to cover my nail line, but as a top coat? Perfection, especially for a Halloween look!

Sinful Colors in Call You Later is a clear base with a heavy dose of golden microglitter & slightly larger green glitter. Love it! So different! This is one medium coat of Call You Later over 1 coat of Black on Black.

I picked this up at Walgreens for $1.99, definitely worth the money. I wish they made something like this in every color, I’d seriously buy them all!

Spookfest Day 3: Lime & Hot Pink Bow Tips Nail Art

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 So I fully apologize for the uncleaned up mani, I did it right before work! Anyways, the bows are awesome I think. I’d wear this year round, but I thought it’d be fun for girly gals who want to at some visual interest to jet black nails this holiday. What do you guys think?
I used LA Colors Art Deco Polishes in Mint Green & Intense Pink, both perfect over my base of Sinful Colors in Black on Black. I won this polish recently and its a great black! I’ve used it previously and am always impressed with both the shine and that in 1 medium coat I can achieve this type of opacity. 
To recreate this look, I recommend doing the outer triangles FIRST then doing your middle dot to connect the bow entirely. This is much easier than the other way around!
Wondering why my thumb is still Frankensteined? Because the kids in my class had to see it of course! They loved it by the way! 
If YOU recreate this look or any others, please send me a picture either on 
twitter, posting to my facebook wall, 
or e-mailing it to Stephanie-louise@live.com  

Later on this month I will be posting my viewer variations and linking back to blogs if you have them!

XOXOXO

Physicians Formula POP Candy Collection for Green Eyes

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So last week, CVS had their Physicians Formula sale where you bought $10 worth and got $7 extra-bucks back. I have a pretty wide array of PF products, perhaps slight obsession, so when they have this deal I always check it out. If you missed out, don’t be sad, it always comes back around!

Anyway, I always really love the POP eyeshadow palettes. I have blue eyes, but the green eyed ones ALWAYS seem more fun haha. Always wanting what you can’t have eh? 

So they now have a POP Candy Collection and once again, I totally fell for the Green Eyes palette.  I am a sucker for purples….all purples! Great pigmentation and super shimmery, I knew it would be mine. I do however hope they come out with a matte palette collection!

Here’s how it turned out!

What do you think? Purple lust?
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