Lorac Pro Palette

Today I received the Lorac Pro Palette in the mail and I couldn't be happier. I have been eyeing this palette for a while and decided to use the Sephora Friends and Family 20% discount for its VIB members to grab it.




This palette comes with an eye primer which I tested and its really good!




This palette comes with 16 colors. The top row are all matte colors and the bottom row are shimmery colors. For years I have been going back and forth on whether to get the Urban Decay Naked and Naked 2 palettes but one thing that kept me from getting them was the fact that they both contain so many shimmery colors. I like more of a neutral every day look so I am always more drawn to matte colors. So when I found about about this palette I just had to have it. I read and watched reviews on it and all said good things.




Here are the swatches in the same order as they are in the palette. This is my first time doing swatches and it may not have been so smart to do them on my driving arm which is much darker than my face :-). As you can see the colors are very pigmented. Can't wait to try out some different looks with this palette.

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Instagram Photo A Day Challenge

Me and my friend Shavonne decided to do a photo a day Challenge for the month of October. So if you have an Instagram, join in on the challenge!

My Flexirod Set Tutorial on Dry Hair to create waves

This week I filmed and uploaded a tutorial on how I do my flexirod set.  I always do them on dry hair and the method I use creates beautiful waves/beach waves.  Hope you enjoy!

I quenched my thirst...Makeup Haul

At work today I was itching to get off to go to the mall to do some makeup shopping. I started at Nordstrom's since the triple points is going on if you have a Nordstrom's debit card.

Bobbi Brown: From Bobbi Brown I got the Oil Free tinted moisturizer in Deep Tint, a lipstick in Uber Nude and a lip gloss in Naked Plum.

MAC: From the MAC counter I purchased a blush in Raizin, a prolong wear eyeshadow in Uninterrupted from their new collection Office Hours, and 3 eyeshadows from their main line Bronze, Mythology and All That Glitters.

If I had not already gotten enough, and spent enough, I headed over to Sephora looking for a Beauty Blender and to test out the Kat Von D tattoo concealer that I have heard so much about.

Kat Von D: Tattoo Concealer in Deep 34 and Deep 36.





When you get home and go in the bathroom to where you do your makeup with the lighting you use everyday you can really see whats really good and not so much. These are the items that remained winners, the rest will have to go back. This is good for me cause I spent so much! Clearly lost my mind!

First impressions:

Bobbi Brown: After I took my shower for the evening, I decided to test the products that I know I liked. The tinted moisturizer is really good. It just makes your skin look clearer. However it isn't very easy to blend and I would add this to my moisturizer to blend it into my skin.
The Bobbi Brown Uber Nude lipstick is a great nude for my complexion!

MAC: This eyeshadow is the perfect transition color. You can also wear it on its own without adding any other color with it to give your eyelids something, a little umph!

Kat Von D: I tested both of these concealers while in Sephora. The Deep 34 was great for under my eye. It blends very easy and doesnt look cakey at all. The Deep 36 will be used for any dark spots on my face that I of course want to conceal. A little goes a long long way.

Products I still want to purchase...



Kat Von D Load N' Lock Makeup Setting Mist



Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance Lipstick in Inspired



Tarte Amazonian 12-Hour Clay Blush in Natural


Beauty Blender

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In a Makeup rut...

Have you ever had a moment when you were putting your face on and didn't like anything you own or was just bored with the products you still do like? I am currently going through that. Guess its the same thing as having a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. I may have to take a visit to the mall this weekend and load up on some products.



I have always wanted to try MAC's blush in Raizin. There is no time like the present to buy this. Why dont' I already own this???



I also should have owned MAC's blunt blush a long time ago. I think I will have to cheat on my Bobbi Brown bronzer in Deep Chocolate and use this to contour.



MAC's blush in peaches will give my skin just the glow it needs.



I also have always been interested in trying the Beauty Blender. So many YouTubers swear by this. I know it is sold at Sephora but rarely see it there so may have to order this online.



I like but no longer love my concealers. I think I want to try the Laura Mercier camouflage concealer kit a try. Will let you know what I think of it.



I need some lipsticks so have been searching which ones may look the best on me. I fell upon MAC's mocha lipstick above. I also want a deep rich red/brown lipstick for the FALL. I will see what one of the makeup artist recommends.

I am sure I will stumble across a few other things to buy (possibly even the NAKED palette by Urban Decay that I constantly go back and forth on with whether to buy or not, we will see).

I will definitely show my goodies once I get them. :-)

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Final review: Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

It has been over a month since I purchased the Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution and since the bottle is currently empty (as seen above) I can now do a final review.

Long story short, I liked this product. I definitely saw my dark spots lighten in particular the ones on the face. The ones on my body lightened slightly but I believe it is always harder to lighten spots on your body versus your face.

Would I repurchase?
Definitely. I believe with a second "round" of usage the very faint spots on my face would go away completely and the spots on my body would lighten even more.

Pros: Easy to use, results as described, applicator.

Cons: Price (retails for $49.50)

Unfortunately (and absentmindedly) I did not take before and after photos :( but this product is definitely worth trying out.

If you decide to try it, definitely let me know what you think about it.

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Fall Fashion Trends for 2012

If you are as excited as I am for fall then this post should find you in good spirits. Its that time of year again! The kids are back in school, soon the leaves will start changing colors and most importantly you can dress to impress. Fall is my favorite season of all for fashion. The only downside about fall is that its right next to winter and this season is so short, it doesn't go on and on like winter and summer seem to do. Not fair! :-( Anyway, its best to make the most of it with nice clothes.

The season is all about rich jewel tones, animal print...actually print period, lace, leather and many other trends that are surely popping up.




My mail has been flooded with fall trends. There are so many beautiful things to choose from. I have highlighted some that I especially liked.


                                On the left from Bebe and on the right from Piperlime by Joe's

Colored jeans will be very popular this fall but its time to turn in our lovely pastels that we wore in the spring and summer for jeweled tone denim. These are gorgeous and can be used to color block, pair with a chambray top, with a blouse, sweater...the options are limitless.




                            Top from Zara, dress from BCBG and pants from Piperlime by Joe's

Lace is also pretty big this fall. There are so many ways to wear it as well. Whether you choose to have a full on lace ensemble or just a lace top, this is a very elegant and feminine touch to your fall fashion look.




                            Dress from Zara, pants from Zara, assymetric peplum skirt from Zara

Animal print has been popular throughout the years and is of course in full swing for this Fall. Its classic and chic. My favorite animal print is leopard.




          Skirt from Zara, pant from Zara, pant from BCBG and leather patch legging from BCBG

Leather is all the rave this fall. Its edgy, rocker, classic and chic. You can easily give yourself a little edge by adding a leather piece. Since my style isn't edgy, I would mix an leather pant with a feminine lace top to balance the two.



                                                                     Pants from Zara



                   Trousers from Zara, Floral denim from Piperlime by Goldsign, Jeans from Zara

Printed pants have transitioned from their lighter floral and graphic prints in Spring to deeper colors for the Fall.




                                                Sweater from BCBG and Sweater from Zara

Knits are always in style for Fall since the weather is cooler and you have to stay warm. While staying warm it is always important to stay stylish.

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Fall 2012 Makeup

Fall is my favorite season. I love the changing of the colors of the leaves, the cooler weather down but not cold and the fashion. It is a beautiful time of year. But along with the fashion trends, there are definitely makeup trends. What I am constantly seeing in cosmetics companies from high end to low end are deep earthy rich colors. This comes as no surprise since those are the same colors I am seeing in fall fashion 2012 clothing.




                                                            Maybelline Fall 2012 line


                                                          MAC's Yung Rapunxel

I am especially seeing deep reds and plum lipsticks. What's so special about these colors are that they go with all skintones. From the most fair to deepest skintones, these colors look great!






For the eyes this fall, instead of the normal smoky black eye, a smoky brown eye will be more on trend.



If you want a more dramatic eye this fall, a more futuristic look may be something you would want to try.




No matter what you try remember makeup is fun but also blend, blend, blend. :)

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My trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

My husband and I joined my god sister Dayna and her sister (my other god sister), her boyfriend and friends in Cabo San Lucas for her 30th birthday celebration. We arrived on Thursday, August 23rd and were there for 5 days and 4 nights. We stayed at the Dreams Resort.


View from our hotel looking onto the beach....ahhhhhh....




This looks like a wedding on the beach however it is just a set up for eating on the beach in the evening.



Look at the Infiniti pool which we did sneak and slide down this part. Shhhh..



This is a slide for the smaller pool that connects to the main one.






View of the hotel...



My husband showing his "golf" skills.



Look at this cool gigantic chess board!



This was from one of the many restaurants on the resort, this one is called Oceana. Our waiter Julian hooked us up! My husband just loved the tuna steak from here and got it almost daily.



This is the birthday girl on the left and her BFF Jennifer on the right.



This is a view from when we were on the Booze Cruise. This was called a Love Cove or something like that.



This is another special place in Cabo. If you want through here with her spouse, supposedly you will never divorce.



This is the entrance to the Booze Cruise.






Dayna, Maxine and Candice



We snorkeled while on the Booze Cruise, so had the towels ready. Although who needed towels when it was so hot you felt like you immediately dried off.



My godsister's boyfriend's t-shirt was hilarious!



"Bikini Patrol - Lotion Rubbing Expert"



This cool slide that is in the middle of the water.



Just me. When you are the photographer you barely have any pics of yourself.












I have many other pics but will stop here. For now...
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