tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16498805048461425312024-03-13T06:32:43.366-04:00Berry Berry Couture: A Beauty CollectiveLittle girl, big world -- discovering all things beauty.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-87665096030787808582011-12-27T11:25:00.001-05:002011-12-27T11:26:00.979-05:00Naked2 On Sephora!Hey, loves! Sorry for the huge lack of updates. I'm currently typing with one hand because I'm feeding my son. Soooo busy! I hope you all had a great holiday. My family and I had a wonderful Christmas. :)<br />
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Anyway, the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml%3B$sessionid$PGSWPTBGYZ4CWCV0KQLQ5UQ;jsessionid=PGSWPTBGYZ4CWCV0KQLQ5UQ?id=P302916&categoryId=B70">Urban Decay Naked2 palette</a> is officially up for sale on Sephora's website (it won't be in stores until the end of Janurary). HAPPY SHOPPING!! Be quick, it sells out fast!<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-75928155495361563102011-11-29T11:02:00.002-05:002011-11-29T11:09:08.129-05:00November Favorites<div style="text-align: left;">Happy belated turkey day! I love the holidays. The food, the decorating, fall weather, etc. My son is three months old already. I can't believe it! How the time flies, huh? Here's a few of my favorites for the month of November:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Forever 21 Earrings ($2.66, what a steal!)</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-43257318931398257332011-11-08T07:11:00.000-05:002011-11-08T07:11:01.607-05:00A few new MAC lip productsHappy November! Here's a few new lip products that I recently purchased from MAC:<br />
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MAC recently released their ridiculously huge holiday collection. As far as the color collection goes (Glitter and Ice), nothing sparked my interest other than a few dazzleglasses and a lipstick or two.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Double Spin</b> (Cremesheen) and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Dressed to Dazzle</b> Dazzleglass.</div><br />
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</div> Double Spin is a very pale, milky pink. It's so pale that it makes it a little difficult to pull off, especially because it's quick to show every imperfection on your lips (so make sure you exfoliate). I like to dab it into my lips with my finger. It looks more wearable on me that way. Naturally, I had to buy Dressed to Dazzle to compliment the lipstick. It's the perfect layering gloss to go hand in hand with Double Spin. This is a lip combo that I've been frequenting lately. I get three to maybe four hours of a wear before needing to reapply.<br />
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Because I loved Dressed to Dazzle so much, I wound up buying Glitter & Ice too. If you're looking for a shimmery, glittery, nude gloss to layer of your nude lipsticks, this is what you need. I just got it today and wore it over Honeylove. Gorgeous. I imagine this will layer very nicely over Myth as well.<br />
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For good measure, I also purchased C-Thru lipglass. This is a permanent shade. I haven't gotten the chance to mess around with it yet but it's a gorgeous nude with subtle micro shimmer -- another nice layering gloss.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-12503688358648980092011-10-26T13:52:00.004-04:002011-10-26T14:08:08.259-04:00In the mail...Happy hump day! I got a few things in the mail today, one package from Sephora and one from MAC. Bear with me as I'm fiddling around with this Blogger app...<br />
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<b>MAC Parisian Skies and Hocus Pocus </b>from <b>Blogger's Obsessions</b><br />
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Everything in the set is full size. That's right, <b>full size</b>. If you're no stranger to Benefit, then you know their prices are pretty up there. For example, High Beam alone is $26, Hoola is $28, etc. Also, Gilded is featured in the set. I have one that I received a long time ago from a gift with purchase. Without giving away too many details (saving them for a review), this pencil rocks but it's no longer available for purchase on its own. The set retails for $38. Yes, $38 USD. I just ordered mine last night. I wanted to give you ladies a heads up in case you wanted to get your paws on it too. I'll give a more in-depth review of each product after I receive it.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! :)<br />
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This is also one of the most flattering pink blushes on my skin tone. It's pink without being <i>too</i> pink. Does that make sense? It's soft, blends well, and the color payoff is excellent. Though, for $45 USD a pop, that's what you ought to get.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Sunday!! I just wanted to quickly share the new pair of heels I bought from Macy's (<a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=480443&CategoryID=55743&LinkType=&swatchColor=undefined#fn=COLOR%3DBlack%26SHOE_TYPE%3DPump%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D12">click here</a> to see it online). I needed a new pair of cute black shoes for a wedding I have to attend next weekend. They were $89 but I got them for $69 with a $20 off coupon (winning!). I'm just praying my feet won't be throbbing by the end of the night in these suckers... ha. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-12703941571644117732011-07-25T11:19:00.000-04:002011-07-25T11:19:35.632-04:00Photo Finish: A Quickie ReviewI'm going to make this snappy because there's a million (and one) reviews on this cult classic product. I personally love this primer. Yes, yes I do. I think those with DRY skin will favor this because it gives the a skin a smooth velvety feel. It did not break me out. On the flip side, those with OILY skin may say this makes their face feel more greasy than velvety. For me, it keeps my makeup in place. I've put Photo Finish to the test in 115 degree weather and it upheld its end of the bargain. It also held up during my daughter's birthday party yesterday. I had a full face of makeup on for about 12-14 hours with minimal touch ups. I would definitely repurchase.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By the way, <b>HauteLook is having an <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/event/7154">Ugg event</a> today</b>. Chances are, it's going to sell out fast. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-50752150324103846112011-07-20T12:07:00.001-04:002011-07-20T12:08:01.375-04:00Sephora StuffHey! Sorry for the lack of updates. I know that I've been an irregular poster since I got pregnant but life happens, right? Today is my daughter's SECOND birthday! Gahhhhhh, I'm so emotional right now! We're having a party for her on Sunday so this whole week has been incredibly chaotic so far.<br />
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</div><b>Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner</b>: I was reeled in by the brush. It looks like a winner for those who fail at applying liquid eyeliner (like me! haha).<br />
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<b>Smashbox Photofinish Primer</b>: I ran out of primer and although I have experience with a lot of them, I've never been formally introduced to the most famous of them all. I've tried a sample in the past but it was so long ago that I couldn't tell you what I thought of it.<br />
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<b>Benefit They're Real! Mascara</b>: A brand new mascara from Benefit. I'm almost nervous to try it because I never have much luck with the high end mascaras. I always buy mine from the drugstore (my favorites are The Falsies and Loreal Telescopic). I've bought Bad Gal in the past and hated the oversized brush. It did nothing for my lashes BUT I love Bad Gal plum for fall. I'll be sure to lend my two cents on this one, though.<br />
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<b>Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray</b>: I'm most excited and scared to try this. Mainly because it's $23 a pop and the bottle is TINY. It's suppose to give you textured beach hair. For the price, it better!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-48220289930027762982011-07-08T08:22:00.000-04:002011-07-08T08:22:25.225-04:00It's that time of year again!Happy Friday! I received my order from MAC yesterday. I only ordered one thing from the new Semi Precious collection. Last year, I was all over In the Groove (okay, mainly Stereo Rose but I was loving all of the MSF's and lipsticks... and blushes). This year, eh... I could pass on most of it. I picked up one MSF for now, Semi Precious Pearl. Out of all the product photos I had seen on <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/mac-semi-precious-pearl-mineralize-skinfinish-swatches-photos-reviews">Temptalia</a>, this one looked the most appealing.<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-22519279013007000762011-07-06T10:45:00.002-04:002011-07-06T11:03:02.280-04:00The Junk Drawer: PP50I haven't done one of these posts in a while. This one is dedicated to a primer. Specifically, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/160/1544/Prep-Prime-Face-Protect-SPF-50/index.tmpl">MAC Prep + Prime SPF 50</a>. To my surprise, it wasn't that cheap. $30 for 1 oz. However, I typically don't mind paying the money for a product that works for me.<br />
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Good morning! Just wanted to let you know that MAC's Semi Precious collection is up for sale on their <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/">US website</a>. However, you have to search for the products individually. Use the code "<b>precious</b>" for free shipping. I only bought one thing... nothing else about this collection caught my eye (sorry, just being honest!). Are you buying anything?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-68883678630180922442011-06-29T10:52:00.003-04:002011-06-29T10:55:41.703-04:00Tarte for True Blood Palette SwatchesJeeeeeeeez, there's so much going on with this palette that I'm going to have to break it up into a three part ordeal. The next post will be for the primer, liner, mascara, eye shadow dupes, and roundup. This is going to be very picture heavy...<br />
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<b><u>By the way, if you haven't seen my first post with sneak peek pictures of the shadows and packaging, <a href="http://berryberrycouture.blogspot.com/2011/06/tarte-for-true-blood-palette-sneak-peek.html">click here</a> to check it out.</u></b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ever hear the phrase "don't judge a book by its cover"? To be honest, I was put off by some of these shadows when I swatched them on my arm. The mattes, were by far, the easiest to swatch (and had the nicest formula). Others, not so much (a few kicked up a lot of dust -- mainly, some the shimmery shades). However, when used with a primer, I noticed a HUGE difference. For the sake of example, I swatched two of the shadows using the primer that came with the palette:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"V", Immortal, <b>with</b> primer</td></tr>
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</div>Yowza! Huge difference, indeed! As you can see, <b><u>a primer is absolutely necessary</u></b> or else you'll be very disappointed. Overall, I'm impressed. The only one I consider to be a dud is "Nocturnal". Out of all the shadows, it's the least pigmented.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-57807447580513369472011-06-28T08:53:00.004-04:002011-06-29T11:23:28.731-04:00Tarte for True Blood Palette (Sneak Peek)Happy Tuesday!! Here's a super quick (picture heavy post) of the limited edition Tarte for True Blood palette. Are you a Trubie? I sure as hell am! I have an appointment soon so I don't have time to swatch it until later. I must admit, based on Sephora's pictures, the shadows in this palette didn't look like anything special. Let me tell you, they're gorgeous in person.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The packaging is <b>slightly</b> reminiscent of the UD BOS, no?</td></tr>
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can purchase this palette ($52 USD) from <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=0FY52LNA0OUBKCV0KRRRPIQ?id=P290213&categoryId=C7010">Sephora</a>. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-53000935195625356302011-06-24T09:46:00.002-04:002011-06-24T09:47:39.136-04:00A few favorite glosses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So far during this spring/summer, I've really been into lip glosses. I'm usually more of a lipstick person but I like the change. Here's a few I've been wearing a lot lately:</div><br />
<b>NARS Wonder (LE)</b><br />
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I love this gloss because it's a nice way to wear orange without screaming orange. Does that make sense? Point is, this color is just right. It makes your lips look lush and juicy.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saving the best for last, my absolute favorite lipgloss is actually a drugstore gem, <b>Revlon Colorburst </b>lipgloss<b> </b>in <b> Rose Gold</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<b><u>My Paradise</u> Cheek Powder</b><br />
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I've been wearing this everyday. I love, I love, I love. I would describe this as a warm matte peach with a shimmery gold overspray.<br />
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<div><b>Hibiscus Lipstick</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div>This is such a fun summer color. It's a bright coral that pulls more red than orange, in my opinion. It lasted several hour without touchups. It has a Cremesheen finish.</div><div><br />
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My favorite! It's a shimmery nude that has some pinkyness to it. I dabbed <b><u>a little</u></b> VG Gaga II (the nude one) over my lips, then applied this gloss. Perfection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-8841391536830623872011-06-04T10:47:00.001-04:002011-06-09T08:10:07.376-04:00Laura Mercier Tinted MoisturizerI have been sitting on this review for a long time because I've struggled with my thoughts on it. I don't think I have ever been so on the fence with a product before. You either like it or you don't and that's not the case here, said product being Laura Mercier's famous tinted moisturizer in <b>Porcelain</b>. So, although I had planned to write this review about a month ago, I decided to give it more time to make a better decision.<br />
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<div>I bought this because I've been on the hunt for either a light coverage foundation or a decent tinted moisturizer. This is new territory for me because I have always worn medium-full coverage foundations. Nothing less -- even in the summer. However, I can't stand the heaviness of it anymore. Plus, it takes more work to apply a full coverage foundation and as a mom (soon to be mom of two), my time is precious. And, in the last few months, my skin has really been good to me. I figure it's time to put down my MUFE Mat Velvet + for a while.<br />
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<b>Initial thoughts</b>:<br />
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Being perfectly honest, I did not like this product at first. I can't say it was the product that was at fault, it was me not being accustomed to using something so light and sheer. The other thing I had a problem with was the packaging. If you're not careful, this stuff comes squirting out. It kills me to pay so much $$$ for a product that shoots out wasted excess.<br />
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I did, however, take notice to how moisturizing it actually is. I've used various tinted moisturizers in the past, but none of them did a thing for my dry skin. I'll be damned, a product that actually does what it's suppose to.<br />
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<b>Application</b>:<br />
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Being that I'm so accustomed to using a fuller coverage foundation, I'm a brush fiend. Aside from getting used to the sheer coverage of this tinted moisturizer, I also had to become familiar with using my fingers to apply. That's right, my fingers. I've tried brushes and sponges but in my opinion, fingers work best. I also noticed that I use less product when applying it this way.<br />
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It blends well into the skin while offering some coverage. It <b>will</b> cover <b>mild</b> discolorations and redness. It will <b>not</b> cover more prominent discolorations, scarring, and blemishes. I use concealer with this to cover acne scarring and redness around my nose. I also use MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (Medium) as a finishing powder. Since this powder is a little heavier, it covers what the tinted moisturizer doesn't. I love it dearly.<br />
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<b>Overall thoughts and recommendations</b>:<br />
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This is one of the better tinted moisturizers on the market. It succeeds where others have failed. It offers some decent, but sheer coverage while also making my skin feel silky soft. I also love that it contains SPF (20). I used a primer with this and I have definitely taken notice to how it lasts through the day with little to no maintenance. This is a product I'd recommend to those looking for sheer coverage, SPF, and I would most definitely recommend to those with dry skin. Those who need to address special skin concerns like acne or prominent skin discolorations may not like this because the coverage will be lacking.<br />
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My only gripe (the whole reason I was sitting on the fence with this) is the cost. $42 is a lot of money for a tinted moisturizer. I'm just not sure if this is something that I'm willing to splurge on again and again. I like it, but do I like it THAT much? I'm not sure...<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-26336435320387999122011-05-28T08:10:00.003-04:002011-05-28T08:15:25.715-04:00Smith's Rosebud Salve and a personal update!I picked this up when I was at Sephora in late April. If you have ever been, you notice that there's tons of product minis that surround you as you wait in line... <strike>suckering</strike> tempting you to buy something else. This salve was among them and I figured I'd try it for $6 USD.<br />
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Under normal circumstances, I get dry, cracked lips year round. Part of the problem was that I didn't drink enough water. Well, for the sake of my pregnancy, I stopped drinking juice entirely and vowed to only drink water. Okay well, that's kind of a lie because I do have a glass of orange juice here and there. Still, that's a huge step for me.<br />
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The other problem is that I had no lip care routine. At all.<br />
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</div>Since I purchased this salve, I was sure to use it everyday, and I still do. There is a subtle rose scent, nothing harsh or offensive. Every time I feel it's no longer on my lips, I reapply. And let me tell ya, it works. I noticed a difference on my first day of use. My lips were by no means cured within the first 24 hours or anything, but they felt noticeably softer. A few days (and a good exfoliating) later, I had healthy lips again. Hooray!<br />
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The thing is, I need to reapply several times throughout the day or else my lips begin to feel a little dry again. Nothing horrendous, though. I apply extra at night, before bed. I also noticed that it helps with other dry areas of my body as well. For example, my knuckles. My poor knuckles take a beating from constantly washing dishes. This stuff takes care of the dryness. I almost forgot to mention that in the description on Sephora's website, Smith's claims that it can be used for diaper rashes. I have an almost two year old who still gets them. I feel like maybe I should try it?? We'll see...<br />
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All in all, I think this is a fabulous product. $6 is a little hard to swallow for .8 oz. (in other words, a somewhat little tin) of product. I've made a pretty big dent in it already but then again, I use it frequently. But because it works so well for me, I would most definitely buy this again. In fact, I'd buy two just to have a back up. I'm going to try the strawberry balm next.<br />
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<b>A little update on me</b>:<br />
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I know I'm not a big poster these days, but life happens, you know? I can't believe I'm having my son in September! This pregnancy has gone by so fast. I'll be 26 weeks on Sunday. That means, I'll be officially starting my third trimester the following Sunday. YIKES!<br />
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That's my belly at 25.4 weeks and there's my daughter!<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-60934149644355374782011-05-18T11:41:00.002-04:002011-05-18T13:37:16.069-04:00Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush and Lip Care StuffOn Mothers Day, I was able to goto Sephora but I was on a time limit. Luckily, I knew exactly what I wanted. A few posts back, I added Tarte's new Amazonian clay blush in Dollface to my wish list. Well, I got it! All of the colors are beautiful. I figured at $25 USD a pop, I would just buy one and if I liked it enough, I'd probably try out another one next time.<br />
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Dollface is the perfect light baby pink. It has a matte finish and for me, it lasts through the day. I can see this working on a variety of skin tones. It's nicely pigmented (though, I read that some of the other colors are even more pigmented) and blends easily into the skin. And, for those who love natural beauty brands, Tarte is right up your alley. Being completely truthful, organic / natural beauty brands don't affect my decision making. Meaning, I'm not overly concerned about product ingredients (or I'm not as concerned as I ought to be?). Anyway, would I buy this again? Yes, despite it being rather expensive, in my opinion. It's an over all great product with a small but eye-catching range of colors. There's something in this line for everyone. I'd like to try Blissful, Amused, and Flush next. What do you think? Have you tried it?<br />
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So, the lip care thing...<br />
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I'm going to start a new segment on lip care because I have chronic dry lips. Ten bucks says I'm not the only one. Flaky, icky, cracked, bleeding lips all year round. Kinda makes applying lipstick a bummer, huh? Although, that's pretty much my fault because I don't give them much TLC but I've decided to turn over a new leaf. I'm going to test various products ranging from drugstores to MAC to Sephora and whatever else I can get my hands on. I'm going to test each product on its own for a span of 3-4 weeks, then I'll report my findings to you. Sound good? I'm on a mission! Right now, I'm testing Smith's <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=2XBPFGVS0JUKACV0KQRRHOQ?id=P42204&categoryId=B70">Rosebud Salve</a>. I'll let you know the verdict in about two weeks. </div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-82054384236944482522011-05-11T08:06:00.003-04:002011-05-11T08:08:57.205-04:00I got it! I got it!I had such a fantastic weekend and an amazing Mothers Day. I can't wait until next year when I can celebrate with my two babies. Wow... two babies! I need to get used to saying that, haha. Anyway, I happened to be at Nordstrom on Sunday so I could find a dress for a wedding. I stopped by the MAC counter and whaddya know! They happened to have just ONE more tube of <b>Ever Hip</b> lipstick in stock. If you read my last post, I was grumbling because it sold out online and at my local counter. It was meant to be, I guess! So, here it is:<br />
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</div><div>Ever Hip is coral, but it has some definite pinkyness to it (which is why I found it to be easily wearable despite me being cool-toned). The finish is very creamy (hence, cremesheen) and opaque after some layering. Also, I found that it lasted several hours on my lips. Score!</div><div><br />
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</div><div>I <strike>can't</strike> won't wear orange lipstick of any kind regardless of how 'trendy' it is (because I know I could never get away with it) BUT I am loving coral for summer. This lipstick goes hand in hand with <b>Alpha Girl</b> beauty powder, by the way.</div><div><br />
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</tbody></table>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-71599498854215381362011-05-07T10:35:00.002-04:002011-05-07T11:02:18.181-04:00Some dupes for ya...Looking through my lipstick collection, I'm noticing that I keep buying the same colors. Well, same colors with different names and finishes. I've become so redundant! Whatever, I love a nice blue-based pink.<br />
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So, recently I bought <b>Snob</b> from MAC. Just my kind of color... and finish. Lately, I've really been into Satin finishes. I did realize, however, that it kind of resembles <b>Revlon's Pink Pout</b>. MAC lipsticks are $14.50, Revlon is about $7-8 (don't quote me on that, because some places have different prices).<br />
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When comparing the two, I would say that Snob has more of a blue base to it and has an ever so slight sheen.<br />
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Then I whipped out <b>I Like It Like That</b> (In the Groove '10). Oh dear, I love this color. It has an amplified finish. So, it's not matte, definitely more glossy than the other two. Also, it's darker (and bluer) than Snob. Still, if you couldn't get your hands on this baby, Snob is a good alternative.<br />
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And, for good measure, I figured I'd throw in an swatch photo from an old post featuring <b>Viva Glam Gaga</b>. That was all I wore last summer (made sure to buy a back up!). Gaga is discontinued, but will always be a favorite of mine. It has a glossy, lustre finish. It's not an exact dupe for any of these colors per se, but it does belong in the same color family. It's a lighter, brighter, blue-based pink.<br />
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<div>Snob and Pink Pout are the only two permanent colors. Gaga and I Like It Like That are limited edition, sadly.<br />
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</div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135835538347793514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649880504846142531.post-23060517080752401512011-05-05T09:45:00.001-04:002011-05-05T09:45:58.360-04:00Lusting for...Good morning! Just wanted to share a few things that I've been lusting for lately. What's on your list?<br />
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