I am an engineer by trade and total beauty obsessed by heart. And I just love to mix my 2 passions of technology and beauty. So much I learn day by day to share. Hope you enjoy! :)
It is inevitable that I, like any other person who really loves makeup, have a constant wish list running through my head of things I am thinking of buying next. I currently have 5 tops things that I am going to buy...eventually.
The first product is the Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive. I have passed over buying this product for a very long time but was convinced to wanting to try it after watching a recent video of ItsMyRayeRaye on YouTube. When she mentioned that this has a thin liquid liner type brush applicator and that it dries way faster that duo, I was sold.
After attending this makeup class last month by the wonderfully talented, funny and humble celebrity makeup artist Renny Vasquez, I knew I had to have this product when he mentioned using it. I have again seen this many, many times and saw reviews on YouTube of this but wasn't quite convinced. Since this can be used on all skin types without making one look ashy, I will definitely be heading to a Sephora soon to grab this.
The next product I want to purchase is the Clinique bottom lash mascara. I saw this at Sephora last year and it was only $10 but I didn't buy it...silly girl. But hearing that this works great for grabbing all of the bottom lashes I am definitely going to grab this.
I have been getting more into highlighting lately and saw that the MAC mineralize skinfinish in Soft and Gentle would be a great product that I think would compliment my skintone when I am feeling a JLo day and want to really beat my face.
I have never been into using brow gels, I just fill mine in and go. However, every tutorial I watch on filling in eyebrows, brow gel is used. More so the colored brow gels that many companies are releasing lately versus the clear kind. I want to try the MAC brow gel in either girl boy or show-off. Not sure which one would be best for me.
This past Saturday, April 6, 2013, I attended that International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in New York City. I have been wanting to go to this for quite some time and am so excited that I went. It was an amazing experience that I plan to have again.
I went with my friend Tish. There is no other person I would have rather gone with. We are like 2 peas in a pod and are obsessed with makeup and beauty.
There was so much cool stuff there. One of the things I loved was the battle of the brushes which showcased the talent of many makeup artist students from around the world.
The talent showcased here was amazing and the winner shown above who created the fierce red look received a $1000 grand prize.
My favorite presentation was that from MUA Nicky Posley and his demo of the Temptu airbrush makeup system. This is definitely something that I want to own one day.
His model was gorgeous and he did her makeup in no time.
I got a chance to meet some of my fave youtube beauty gurus while there.
Sunkissalba with her amazing curly hair.
Nicole Guerriero who had 100s of people literally running to see her.
JulieG who has great nail polish and was very sweet. She stood the entire day to talk and take pics in heels.
This art took hours to do. I had to take a pic of the almost completed look.
Not all the makeup was pretty, some of it was scary as hell. This is one pic that represents that.
Now lets get to what I bought :-). I did a youtube haul video sharing what I bought. It had to be put into 2 videos cause I talked too much, lol.
Part 1
Part 2
And some pics of the items...
The ardell lashes were 4 for $10 (other than the double up ones which were $5).
The luxury velour lashes (made of 100% mink) are the softest lashes ever. They were $20 which is a steal from their original price.
These naked cosmetic pigments are the most vibrant pigments I have ever had. They have no fillers, oils, wax, etc, just 100% oxidized mica. So all you get is the pure color. I picked up the tropical indulgence set.
The fantabulash adhesive strips for lashes has both an amazing background story and an amazing product.
Royal and Langnickel was definitely the big sponsor of IMATS. They had a very large booth with every makeup brush that you can think of. I got the fan brush.
I was given this brush at the Cici makeup brush/tools booth. Not only is the handle pink but the bristles are pink too. How cute!
And my non makeup item was sparkling badge holder. Can't wait to replace my regular work one.
All in all I had a terrific time and will definitely go again.
I have been wanting and needing a desk and vanity forever. I have seen pictures on Pinterest that inspired me to build one myself. After seeing a particular picture on instagram with the details of where the desk and everything was purchased I went straight to Ikea after work yesterday with a mission...BUILD MY VANITY.
And without further ado, here it is.
I spent all Friday evening and some of Saturday afternoon putting this together. It would not have taken as long if I didn't mess up a few times and had to redo certain parts. I happen to love putting things together so this was a great project for me. Everything was purchased from Ikea.
The desk is called Micke. I purchased the version with integrated storage on the side. This desk is very simple and functional and also cute. It is large enough to hold my makeup, laptop, iPad, etc and also small enough to fit into the extra bedroom. I just love it!
I have seen this chair years ago at Ikea and always wanted it but never had a reason to actually buy it. Figured now was the best time to get it. This chair is called the Tobias.
I love the extra storage space on the side of this desk. I can place all of my extra makeup, nail polish and other things and since it is open I will be able to see what I have. I don't know about you but I am an out of site, out of mind person so often when I store things in places where I can't openly look at them, I will forget that I even have something.
The mirror I purchased is called the Kojla. I didn't want a mirror for the entire length of the desk but big enough where I can easily do my hair and makeup. The lights are called Musik. Oh these lights, I can have an entire blog post about these. After opening the lights I saw that there is no plug with them but 3 loose wires. So I paused and thought CRAP! The directions required to connect them to a fixture on the wall. I can't go around making holes in the wall and wouldn't anyway so I went to good old Youtube and found a video on a different way to connect them to a plug. That approach required me to make a run to Home Depot thus turning this into a 2 day project versus one day. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering so this didn't frighten me in the least but trust me, you don't have to have a degree to do it, lol, its very simple.
This desk also includes a huge drawer which I definitely needed since the one in my bathroom was completely full. And I didn't even know what all was in it until I transferred the stuff to this drawer. I "found" some stuff that I had forgot about. :-)
I couldn't be more than happy to see Sigma Beauty's new product which is the spa brush cleaning glove. It was like the answer to my brush cleaning blues which takes a lot of time, a lot of water and a lot of cleanser. I have already been impressed with the Sigma Dry'n Shape tool which they released a while ago to quickly dry the brushes but these brushes to quickly clean the brushes seem to be a great marriage.
Description
"The Sigma Spa™ Brush Cleaning Glove was specially designed as a quick, easy and effective method to deep clean your makeup brush collection. The revolutionary device offers a variety of necessary textures and surfaces for removing all makeup from brushes while using only a small amount of cleaning solution. The dual-sided glove provides a complete cleaning process for both eye and face brushes. Patent pending."
This product comes in 4 colors, aqua, black, pink and purple, and also comes with a microfiber glove to wear under it for comfort. One side is made to clean face brushes and the other side for eye brushes. Both sides wash, rinse and refine brushes.
This retails for $39 on www.sigmabeauty.com. I ordered mine today in aqua and will do a review once I receive it.
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
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. :-)
