Covergirl Bombshell Eye Tutorial & $100 GC Giveaway!

February 13, 2014 By StephanieLouise 170Leave a Comment2014-02-13+20%3A54%3A00StephanieLouise

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Want to check out my thoughts on some of the new Covergirl products? Want a $100 Walmart gift card to buy some of your own? If you answered yes to either of these questions you’re in the right place!

Huge thanks to Covergirl & Walmart for making this possible! The Walmart gift card and information have been provided by CoverGirl. Please remember to subscribe to me on youtube & across other social media by looking at my buttons on the left!

Covergirl Bombshell Shine Shadow in Copper Fling

Covergirl Bombshell Intensity Liner in Pitch Black

Covergirl Bombshell Volume Mascara in Very Black

Bombshell Collection Information

Taking cues from the new wave of bombshell beauty, with sexy starlets gracing magazine covers and lingerie-inspired looks on the runways, women are craving beauty tools that will help them stand out and feel sexy. So obsessed with achieving an over-the-top lash look, many women are “cocktailing” multiple mascaras, applying several different formulas to achieve the desired volume and definition.

COVERGIRL Bombshell Volume by LashBlast™ Mascara

Bombshell Volume mascara is now the best-selling CoverGirl product at Walmart*! This entirely new mascara experience, unlike any other two-step offering available, features a first-of-its-kind Boost System that has two brushes and two formulas for MEGA VOLUME and DRAMATIC INTENSITY. It’s time to take lashes way beyond big. Shades: Very Black, Black, Black/Brown and Brown

– Step 1: Extreme volume basecoat that loads on the volume with a big brush and mega-volumizing formula to thicken lashes; the result is volume that’s even and clump-free

– Step 2: Dark, intensifying topcoat that seals the look with a dark, smooth finish; the proprietary micro-thin lacquer offers maximum impact and lasting power in just one coat

* December 28, 2013 – January 3, 2014 sales period

COVERGIRL Bombshell Shine Shadow by LashBlast

With big sexy Bombshell volume, you need sexy shimmer and shine shadow that lasts all night. Shine Shadows feature reflective pigments that play with light to bring dimension to any look.

– Available in six buildable, blendable, get-me-noticed shades, each shadow is easy to apply and leaves behind a creamy shimmer finish.

– Shades: Ice Queen, Platinum Card, Color Me Money, Gold Goddess, Copper Fling and Ooh La Lilac

COVERGIRL Bombshell Intensity Liner

Bombshell eyes can be intense – and your liner should live up to the look.

– Intensity Liner is a precision felt tip pen with a smooth formula that glides on for a little or a lot of deep, dark sexy.

– The longwear liner is available in two shades, Pitch Black Passion and Chocolate Kiss – both providing liquid intensity for 24 hours of sexy Bombshell eyes.

You can check out the products I used on Walmart.com here! This giveaway is US only & has a short turnaround time. Good luck to everyone entering!

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Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Just Jumped my Body Care!

February 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 171Leave a Comment2014-02-11+14%3A55%3A00StephanieLouise

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Zoya Rekha with DIY Placed Glitters Nail Art for Valentine’s Day!

February 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 172Leave a Comment2014-02-11+13%3A55%3A00StephanieLouise

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Hey guys! Today I have kind of a ridiculously exciting post for me personally- ever had nail art turn out way better than you expected? Yessss there isn’t a thing like it! This Valentine’s Day inspired mani took a much cooler turn because the glitter ended up looking more like a rainbow! Go figure! Keep reading to check it out!

I used Zoya Rekha from the Fall 2013 Designer Collection as my base, you can check out swatches of it alone here! I find myself reaching for this shade again & again so it was an easy pick!

The glitter I used on the base of my nail is red & above it is an irridescent verrrrry light pink. Bet you wouldn’t have even guessed that right? Well, I really wasn’t thinking. & actually that is totally fine with me! Check out the way this glitter catches the light. Doesn’t it look like I was doing rainbow nail art? I then topped it off with a clear top coat.

Okay so maybe it isn’t exactly screaming Valentine’s Day but I don’t even care, I love it! What are you wearing on your nails right now? Any idea what you’ll be rocking for Valentine’s Day?

Lancome Gloss in Love in Peach Show Swatches & Review

February 10, 2014 By StephanieLouise 173Leave a Comment2014-02-10+20%3A22%3A00StephanieLouise

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This gloss has been so well-loved the past few months that I’m giving Lancome Gloss in Love in Peach Show its very own post! I don’t splurge on high-end glosses nearly as much as drugstore- the drugstore just has so many options for a lower price! But when I felt this on the back of my hand I was quite impressed. Keep reading why this is worth every penny!

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This photo is much more color accurate than the first! Orange/peach shades can be tricky!

From Lancôme- The first Lancôme Gloss that truly loves your lips: unprecedented shine wraps lips with color and addictive comfort. This gloss combines color with 6 hours of moisture in an easy click-to-open package. The NEW Expert Applicator hugs lips, resulting in a smooth and line-free vinyl lip look. These easy to wear glosses can be worn by themselves or combined with our shimmer top coat, 200 Just Strass, for added sparkle and shine.

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First let’s talk about what makes this gloss a bit different than the rest!First of all- the texture. I honestly wasn’t in love upon first swatch- it felt like an average gloss. I actually fell in love 10 minutes later when I noticed this beautiful shade on the back of my hand looked even better than before! This texture is more of a gel & apparently it smoothed out against the warmth of my hand for a more vinyl look. & without much of a feeling (I don’t consider this glossy tacky/sticky) that is pretty impressive for a lightweight gloss to be so pretty to me! It lasts quite awhile as well, a bit longer than my average gloss.

The packaging is also different- this isn’t your normal twist top. You actually push that little square button & it pops up. I actually quite like this! I don’t have excess gloss gunking up or getting on me/my purse/my hair/my dog/etc. Truly a smart design & as always I love a gloss with the visibility so I know how much I’ve used. The wand is also quite different! It is a very curved looking doe-foot applicator. It has a small well inside & it applies the perfect amount of gloss to my lips while conforming to lip shape.

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Now let’s talk about the shade Peach Show from the Lancome Gloss in Love line. This has some light gold shimmer & against the peach I think it will be amazing for spring & summer…although maybe I should say it is a year round shade since I also wore it all through fall & winter! It gives my fair lips that pinch of peach that goes with pretty much everything.

Lancome Gloss in Love for $27-$28 from the Lancome website, Sephora, Nordstrom, Harrods, & wherever Lancome cosmetics are sold.

I will definitely be buying more from this line when I’m in my next splurgy mood- I’ve got my eye on Glittermania, Scarlette Starlette, & Rose Oscar at the moment! What is your favorite gloss right now? Have you tried any shades from this line? Any appeal to you?

Cargo Let’s Meet in Paris Palette Swatches & Review

February 7, 2014 By StephanieLouise 174Leave a Comment2014-02-07+13%3A50%3A00StephanieLouise

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I meant to share this way before I took my trip out to California for IMATS LA 2014…but clearly that didn’t happen. Sorry guys! I also know this is limited edition BUT you can still find it at some places so I’m covering it anyway! I reviewed the Cargo Vintage Escape Eyeshadow Palette awhile back here (also limited edition unfortunately) & totally feel in love. I snapped this one up right before my trip- keep reading to see my thoughts!

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Victoria’s Secret Transformer Quad DIY Colorful Smoky Eye Demo + Tutorial

February 6, 2014 By StephanieLouise 175Leave a Comment2014-02-06+15%3A16%3A00StephanieLouise

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When you saw my review of the Victoria’s Secret Magic Pro FX Transforming Pearl Eye Quad here you wanted to see how I rock it…You guys asked so here it is! I even have a video tutorial so you can get this look too which you can watch below! Rainbow type eyes are fun but these shades that come alive over black (or another deep shade) are really simple to create! Just check it out below!

Here’s my video tutorial! Please subscribe to me on YouTube, I really appreciate it! Purchase the Victoria’s Secret Magic Pro FX Transforming Pearl Eye Quad here!

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You can see swatches here on my review post (including bare skin, over white, & over black) but the basic colors are yellow/gold, green, blue/purple, & pink. You can combine them however you like to create a variety of looks. If you want a more subtle look just use a bit of one or more of the shades in combination with a more neutral eye look. If you want to see an eye look that is more subtle, just let me know!

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I hope you enjoyed this eyeshadow look! The Victoria’s Secret Magic Pro FX Transforming Pearl Eye Quad is still available from the Victoria’s Secret website for $20. They move merchandise pretty fast so if you want it, snag it while you can!As always, please let me know what you’d like to see next in the comments below! What are your favorite eye looks for Spring?

Let’s Save Some Cash with Target’s Cartwheel App! + $1,000 Giveaway!

February 4, 2014 By StephanieLouise 176Leave a Comment2014-02-04+14%3A14%3A00StephanieLouise

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Zoya Spring 2014 Naturel Dotticure Fade Nail Art Manicure

January 30, 2014 By StephanieLouise 177Leave a Comment2014-01-30+17%3A00%3A00StephanieLouise

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I wanted to do some pretty easy nail art (because you guys have been requesting it!) with the Zoya Naturel Collection which was released for Spring 2014. Keep reading for more photos & descriptions!

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So I started out with Zoya Odette as a bade because…I just love this shade. Plus, it is more vibrant than the others so I thought the other shades would have more flow as a faded dotticure. I used Zoya Normani, Brigitte, Rue, Taylor, & Chantal in order on my nails. 2 nails go from darkest to lightest while two are switched. I thought it added more interest. I used a dotting tool 7 it isn’t as clean as some of my designs but I still think it turned out pretty! I reviewed & swatched the entire Zoya Naturel Spring 2014 Collection here for reference!

Have you picked up any shades from the Zoya Naturel collection? Which ones are your favorite?

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Art & Review

January 27, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1782 Comments2014-01-27+16%3A23%3A00StephanieLouise

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Let’s talk about one of my Top 5 Fragrances of 2013 shall we? Yes, we must. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is definitely a masterpiece unlike anything else in my collection. Beautiful, sophisticated, & very elegant. Keep reading to find out more!

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From Sephora- This floral explosion releases a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything seem more positive. Magically evocative notes immediately awaken your deepest senses, giving you the impression of living life in your own secret garden, away from reality. Sambac jasmine, centifolia rose, cattleya orchid, and ballerina freesia bloom on a base of patchouli.

Let me start out with this is a luxe fragrance- one rollerball of Flowerbomb costs $29 which is close to many full sized fragrances. I waited & waited to use points & percentages off & honestly, it was worth every penny on sale or full-priced. I am SO happy & confident when I am wearing this! I even bought this full set from Sephora here specifically for the rollerball which I’m traveling with. Not only is one of the main notes jasmine (probably my favorite scent ever!) but it lasts all day on me starting more vibrant & then drying down to more woodsy. I get compliments pretty much every time I wear it. Plus it instantly lifts my spirits!

Want to see the other favorite fragrances of 2013? Check out that post here! Have you tried Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb? What are your fragrance favorites?

Get the Look with That Awkward Moment, Beauty Box 5, & a GIVEAWAY!

January 23, 2014 By StephanieLouise 179Leave a Comment2014-01-23+00%3A44%3A00StephanieLouise

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Ready for a quick giveaway? I hope so! Not only did I have the honor of being on the front page of the Beauty Box 5 website here (photo below!) but I get to host a giveaway for two movie tickets to That Awkward Moment! I’ll be picking the winner Monday randomly using rafflecopter below so that you’ll be able to catch That Awkward Moment when it premieres January 31st, 2014! Check out the trailer here! Keep reading to see my version of Imogen with my get the look below & enter at the base of this post to win!

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Huge thanks to Beauty Box 5 & you guys for making this possible! Also check out my beautiful friend Mina Slater who is the Beauty Box 5 Blogger of the Month for January! Fabulous!

From the lead makeup artist on the set of That Awkward Moment-

For “Are We Officially Dating”, Imogen and I wanted her character to be multi faceted, not dull and one dimensional. She is a professional woman, but young, artistic and a bit quirky. We wanted her makeup to go along with her wardrobe, which consisted of some really fun vintage pieces, to belie this. So, we went simple but strong, starting with a very light foundation just to even out, bold black eyeliner, not sixties cat eye perfect, but a bit more rock and roll smudgy, which we achieved by blending with a sparkly black shadow over a gel liner. Then black mascara and a bit of pink blush, and a light sparkly lip gloss. Our final bit of whimsy was to do her nails, which were short and natural, in a multi colored glitter, and let them chip a bit.

You can see in my video I used the guidelines but of course I put a bit of my own unique spin on it. Hope you guys like this look! Super easy, youthfully funky, & fun. My favorite new item I tried was the eyeliner from Model Co because I’ve been using this eyeshadow from Ofra for ages & still love it! I really apologize for the video quality, traveling & finding light is really hard! I wore this nail polish combo for quite a few days, I loved the neutral sparkle!

Here are the products I used to get the look-

NuBar Nail Polish in Blondie

Model Co Eyeliner in Black

Ofra 3D Loose Shadow in Diamond Glitz

Blinc Mascara in Black

Model Co Cheek + Lip Tint in Rosy Red

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Please remember this giveaway is US only & you’ll only have 24 hours to respond since the tickets are time sensitive. Good luck everyone & a huge thanks to Beauty Box 5 & The Awkward Movie team for making this possible!

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