October 19, 2011
Hey Hey!

A few weeks ago I did a HAUL on some makeup products I purchased and I told ya I'd be reviewing some...

2 of the products in that haul were MAC's Viva Glam I and MILANI's Rose Hip. I didn't include MAC's Up The Amp because I purchased it a few days later.



I love them all.. although each one is slightly different in terms of quality..

Mac's UP THE AMP is such a beautiful color I cant even stand it. I wore it to the first day of NJ FASHION WEEK.. it's the first photo shown in the post before this one... it's just simply darling. It has somewhat of a soft feel to it on your lips at first, kind of glossy-ish. But after I'd say 5 minutes, it dries out. Which to me I'm okay with. For days I'm working and I cant touch up my makeup for 8+ hours, I need a lipstick that is going to stay. I need it to not bleed, and I need it to stain and stay, and this lipstick is IT! It didnt bleed at all. It also didnt fade. I forgot to lip line my lips before I put this on and for a moment, I didnt even care. I figured I'd keep it on me at all times and check up on my lips when I felt I needed to. Yeah, even without lip liner this puppy stayed in place! A new favorite of mine for SURE!

Mac's VIVA GLAM I is a gorgeous deep red color. It is very drying. It is a matte color so it's expected to. I chose this color because I didnt want a red that was going to make my face stand out, I didnt want it to be like "WHOA, THATS RED!" I wanted it to be like a Merlot red, a devious, sassy, red and while I tested it on my hands at the MAC store, I still wasnt sure if I'd like it on my lips.. the color was just what I wanted, but it's not the 'IT' color until you wear it. I am SO happy I purchased it because while I put it on to a meeting for work, as I am driving there I could only think about it bleeding around my lips, or onto my teeth.. going to a meeting which you need to speak at would NOT help if you have red teeth. YUCK! This lipstick (while I did swear Revlon Lip Liner) stayed perfectly in place at the perfect times. If you lick your lips (I'm a huge lip licker, haha) then this lipstick bleeding can happen. I found that when I made this lipstick wet by licking my lips it bled a little bit. I really cant complain about that because it wasnt much and it wasnt often. I wore it for about 6 hours, I touched up twice and it bled like 2 times. I'm cool with that!

Milani's ROSE HIP is your typical hot pink color. It does have a weird smell to it and tastes kinda funny at first. Both the smell and taste go away after you have it on for a few minutes. I LOVED this color when I saw it on Miss Natty's Beauty Diary. She blogged about it a few weeks ago and I just HAD TO HAVE IT! I wore this on the second day of NJ FASHION WEEK. I had a pink theme going on with my accessories so having pink lips was just a must! It did upset me and frustrate me though.. it's not long lasting AT ALL. I had it on for about 2 hours before it started to fade. It also made my lips super super dry. I had to retouch my lips in a 13 hour time frame about 20 times. I know that sounds crazy haha but I did work for 13 hours straight so needing a lipstick to last for that long is a must.. and I guess I didnt think before hand about that when I put it on. I just saw it as a color that I just loved and had to wear. Staying power is HUGE for me and this didnt do the trick. As far as a gorgeous hot pink color to swear for a normal night on the town for a few hours, or even to work where you know you'll have time to touch up.. then it's perfect.. even for the price it's perfect! 

Have any of you purchased any lipsticks and love them because they have excellent staying power, and dont taste bad? lol I am always up for purchasing new fun colors, but if the lipstick tastes bad and wont stay... I might have to pass... Let me know what you have in mind though!

XO!
October 18, 2011
Hey Hey Hey!

I didnt mean to be away for so long - I just got really jam packed with work and then I needed to catch up on my every day life. I've missed you all!!

So... where I've been!

I was selected to work with Celebrity Makeup Artist Kim Baker's Team Glamazon for NJ FASHION WEEK! It was such an awesome experience to not only do makeup for NJ Fashion Week, but to have been picked by very important people in this industry to be a part of it... ahhh priceless!

It was hard work, and exhausting all in itself, but I wouldnt have had it any other way. If you want to make it in this industry, YOU NEED TO WORK! Work from the ground up, slave, be someones assistant, do all the ground work before you can remotely see the top. I have been blessed, very blessed, and I cant thank God any more for the opportunities that have been thrown my way. 

Here are just a few photos for you to check out what it was like!

(All these photos BELONG TO ME. You do not have permission to obtain, use, forward, etc. unless approved by myself!)










Backstage looks NOTHING like the runway... it's an absolute zoo! It's organized chaos with occasional unorganized chaos - but worth it in every way! In the photos with women and men dressed in black we were the elite team under Celebrity Makeup Artist Kim Baker for Team Glamazon. 

I had the opportunity and privilege of meeting Kim G. of the New Jersey Housewives, Miguel from Jerseylicious (whom I had a lovely conversation with about his career in makeup and hair, I absolutely adore that man!), Donnella Tillery (Founder of NJ Fashion Week), Miss Teen America 2011 Katarina Kneer, and most of the designers of the clothing for the runway show. 

I have also been privileged to work with Designer Darius Gibbs, as I touched up his makeup right before his runway show. He also personally invited me to work with him at 2 of his fashion shows in upcoming weeks!

This is where I've been for part of my week off from you guys!

I hope you all understand that my career is taking off rapidly and sometimes by surprise so if I am gone for a few days I sincerely apologize!

Cant wait to catch up on your blogs and see whats going on!

XO!

October 4, 2011
Hey Dolls!

My name is LC and I am a blushaholic! No, seriously.

This post is dedicated to my girl Nora over at Botoxey.

I have like a zillion blushers and I DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, leave the house without wearing it! As a child I was not allowed to wear makeup, or even play with makeup. My family was quite strict about it and it sucked! All my friends had lip glosses, and cute purses to carry all their "makeup" in and well I had nothing!! BOOOOO! :: thumbs down :: haha! The one thing that I would do religiously is smack my cheeks really hard so it would give me a blushed look. Sounds nuts right? Back then, I totally thought it was a genius idea! After a while, my cheeks stopped hurting from doing it so much! hahaha I sound like such a freak right now!

Anywho... I swatched a few of my MAC Blushes - I absolutely LOVE these! I just purchased two of them in the bunch and I am already in love! The 2 new ones are Equilibrium and Gingerly.






The photos really speak for the blushes as far the color is concerned. Very spot on.

GINGERLY
is a darker peachy color. It has a pinkish brownish undertone when comparing it to Peaches. If you are fair skinned, dont be afraid.. you can totally rock this as a contour or apply it lightly to your cheeks to give them definition. I am an NC30 and I am not too light, but nor am I dark/too dark. I am directly in the middle. This works well with my skin tone and I do love the versatility of it. 

DOLLYMIX
is your typical rosey cheek color. I have been using this blush for yearrrrrrrssss. I have not one thing bad to say about it. I love it because clearly I love rosey cheeks, but also because it works great year round for me. You can apply it lightly for a subtle blushed look or really smack it on for the evening or night out on the town blushed look. It also has a sparkly shimmer tint to it. It's not matte at all.

PEACHES
totally lives up to its name. It's a very peach pigmented blush. It was perfect for this summer as peaches/corals were totally in, and it will be perfect for this fall/winter. There isnt much versatility with this color though. It applies PEACH and remains PEACH. There isnt really a way to apply it lightly as it's very pigmented. I suppose you can just dab alittle and blend for a super super subtle look, but I cant promise it will look as good. You can look as though you arent wearing anything at all. Regardless, I LOVE this blush and do recommend for any skin tone!

PINK SWOON
is a baby pink frosty color. It can be applied sheer or built up to it's max baby pink color. I loved this blush for most of this year since I purchased it. Before my Peaches madness this was my go-to. It's a playful sassy color. Absolutely perfect for all skin tones! 

EQUILIBRIUM
I just purchased this a few days ago. I havent had the opportunity to wear it out.. only in my home when I was testing it out - thus far, it's an awesome color to be worn alone or with a pink/coral over it. The best way for me to describe it is, it's a naked blush. Gives your cheeks definition and character when worn alone. If you top it off with a pink or coral color it will give the colored blush a pop and make your cheeks stand out. For the fair skinned, I think you'd love it!

Hope this helped some of you or all of you in your search for some new blushers!

Any questions? You know how to find me!!!

XO!

October 3, 2011
Hey Dolls!

Time for September Favs!!



MAC Lip Conditioner
This is a lip hydrant. Its very creamy and doesnt have a strong taste! I keep this in my makeup bag and is a go-to when I'm on the go!

CHAPSTICK in Medicated
It's that time of year! Ugh.. it's bad enough my face is dry, but my lips too! THE WORST! This is my go-to if I ever bite my lips or if my lips get red from licking them so much. I lick my lips like crazy! Licking your lips + cold weather = no bueno! But this particular chapstick relieves the problem! LOVE IT!

MABELLINE FIT ME FOUNDATION
I gave you a quick review of this foundation already.. I used this almost 3 out of the 4 weeks of the month. It kept my face super hydrated. Love it!

MAC Cremesheen in Creme Cup
I've talked about this before as well... just a fun baby pink color, kinda sheer but buildable. Has been my go-to for most of the month as well!

MAC Eyeshadow in ERA
I LOVE THIS COLOR! It's a taupey color, and very true to my skin, well eyelids. haha - I use it as a base after I apply my eyeshadow primer. It's always great to apply a base color that is dry after you apply wet eyeshadow primer. It helps set the primer and helps with blending other colors you apply. OR you can use it alone, as I have used it alone to do simple pin-up looks!

MAC 217 Blending Brush
This brush is a few years old. As you can see the numbers have faded, substantially. BUT I have taken very well care of it and I hope to have it for years and years to come! I typically use this to apply my MAC ERA, or to blend my taupey colors. Just an awesome brush - pricey, but worth every penny!

I didnt have many "FAVs" this month as I purchased alot of my new products in the middle and end of the month... next month should be pretty sweet though!

Until then... cant wait to hear about your September Favs!!

XO!


October 2, 2011
Hey Dolls!

This haul is from this week. There were some things I was really dying for and I finally went alittle crazy!

(The links below are direct to the shoes/clothing/products I show in this post)
  • Diba Combat Over The Knee Boot from DSW
  • Purple Scarf from Forever 21
  • Ruby Red Zelda Jean Legging from Express 
  • (Minus The) Leather Leggings from Express 


  • Red Patent Cosmetic Case from Express 
  • Black Lace hair band with flower from Ulta
  • Gem Lock Zip Wallet from Juicy Couture (They dont have my color on the website? I dont know why? lol I purchased mine in the store today, actually)
  • Leather Charm Cuff Bracelet from Juicy Couture (My color is also not on the website? I purchased it today as well)

AND LAST BUT CERTAINLY NEVER LEAST!!! DUN DUN DUNNNN

MAKEUPPPPPP


Everything I purchased I ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!! Everything I expected it to be and more!
  • MAC Blush in Gingerly
  • MAC Matte Lipstick in Viva Glam I
  • KORRES Lip Butter in Jasmine
  • KORRES Lip Butter Glaze in Jasmine
  • ESTEE LAUDER Double Wear Foundation Samples (2)
  • CHANEL Perfection Lumiere Foundation Samples (2)
  • NARS Eyeshadow in California
  • MAC Blush in Equilibrium
  • MILANI Lipstick in Rose Hip
I got some more samples of foundation because I found out the Chanel Foundation that I was SUPER in love with, has been replaced with this PERFECTION LUMIERE. So I had to grab that up and test it out! Also, Estee Lauder Double Wear has been in the back of my head and I kept forgetting to grab some samples to see if its for me. Oy Vey! 

Just wanted to add KORRES LIP BUTTER, UH-MAY-ZING!!! HOLY COW is it Godly!

If you want some swatches and reviews - You will be seeing some from this haul soon! Stay tuned!!

XO!

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