nail polish recipe.. DIY

I'm the type of girl that loves changing my nails as much as possible and most of all.. having OPTIONS to choose from. I have tons of nail polish but there are some colors I can't find anywhere near me,are way to overpriced, are sold out, or even more heart breaking, have been discontinued.  I don't know about you but I have some eye shadows and pigments I don't use anymore or hardly use so might as well put them to good use ... think of this as a fun project to do while staying warm this winter.

What you’ll need:

1. A pigment or eyeshadow of your choice.
2. Clear nail polish.
3. A container to put your nail polish in.
4. A separate brush so you don’t alter the clear nail polish. ( We used a Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Smudge Brush.)
5. A plastic sandwich Bag.

Suggestion is to use MAC pigments

Step 1:

Choose a pigment or an eyeshadow of your choice.

Step 2:

If you are using eyeshadow put it in a bag to crush it up.

Step 3:

Start breaking the eyshadow up. We used the back of our smudge brush to break it. You can use almost anything, but be careful not to puncture the bag while crushing your shadow up.

Step 4:

You want your shadow in pigment form, the more broken up the better. If you have chunks in your shadow it can make the nail polish chunky as well.

Step 5: 

Once you have crushed up your shadow, cut a small hole in the bottom of the bag.

 Step 6: 

Pour the pigment from the bottom of your bag into the container of your choice. We used an empty pigment jar.

Step 7:

Time to break out the clear nail polish! You do not need to purchase a special name brand kind. Dollar store nail polish will work just as good. 

Step 8:

Take and pour your clear nail polish into your pigment. You do not need a precise amount of clear polish. We kept pouring until there was about as much polish as their was pigment. The more polish the better, and smoother it’ll go on.

Step 9:

Start stirring up your pigment and your polish. You can add more polish or pigment if needed.

Step 10:

Congratulations!! You have just created your very own nail polish color! You may begin painting your nails.

note: when you apply your nail polish, it may appear as a matte color.If you want to add shine, add a clear nail polish.

*disclaimer: picture does not belong to me.

BEAUTY FAVORITES: specialty / department store quality

Currently these are my "to die for" beauty products: 

(click on the pictures for more info or to purchase)

Fall makeup tutorial

thanks for watching... enjoy <3

all that glitters...

so yesterday I created a look that many of you were asking how I achieved it. This look is pretty easy to create but can be pretty messy if you are a beginner with makeup or don't have a good steady hand... which is OK!!

Here are the simple steps to achieving this look:

1. prime the eyelid with a eyeshadow base (for this look I used my MAC concealer in nc20

2. apply a highlight color under the eyebrow (I used vanilla from MAC)

3.apply a light coral color in the crease of your eye and blend upwards towards the brow

4.apply a light brown color on the crease and blend with the coral color (I used cork from MAC)

5.apply a dark brown on the edge of the eye and blend into the crease (I used brown script from MAC)

6.apply a black eyeshadow at the outer edge of your eye and blend (I used carbon by MAC)

7.then with a clean blending brush, apply more and blend the light coral color on the crease in a upward    

motion to soften up the look

8. then take the dark brown color and apply it to the bottom lash line and blend until you have a smokey effect

9.take a liquid eyeliner and give your self a cateye shaped liner (I used NYX liquid liner in black)

10.take a darkbrown eyeliner pencil and line the bottom waterline of your eye (I used teddy by MAC)

11. Take a mixing medium (I used mixing medium by MAC) or use a fix spray and apply it to a flat/concealer eyeshadow brush and apply it ONLY to the lid.. do not get it in your crease

12. Take your glitter with the same brush and apply it onto the area you put the mixing medium in, if you are using the fix spray , spray the fix spray onto the brush and then dip onto the glitter. Pack on the product as many times as needed 

13. Take a black color mascara and apply to top and bottom lashes (I used makeup forever smokey eye mascara in black)

14. Take your eyelash glue and apply a small amount to the back of your hand (I used DUO eyeshadow glue in dark tone)

15. Then take your lashes and swipe your eyelash band across the glue and let it dry for 30 seconds(I used glamprincessxoxo lashes in bad gal available at shopglamprincess.com

16. Take your lashes and apply it on your eyelid starting close to your eye duct and let dry

*if any glitter has been exposed to other parts of your face, just take a makeup wipe and remove

**dark/dramatic eyebrows work for this look and a nude/light pink lip

Xo.

The best of the best ... Beauty products for Fab hair

So these are my FAVORITE hair products this fall.. they are both a mixture of inexpensive products and some that are actually pretty pricey.

*= rating for that specific product


so here's the list of these beauty must haves:

**Garnier Fuctris Style Flat Iron protecter = used before you use any hot tool to protect your hair against heat and gives you a nice straight and defined look

*** Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition = beauty must have! this is one of my high rarted items. It leaves your hair soft and managable. I put this product in my hair while showering and leave it on for about 5-10 mins. I lather the product on my ends and work the product up. 

(do not put on scalp or apply it to close to your scalp ... It can cause your hair to look flat/oily.)

*****Aussie hair spray= this is the BEST hairspray in my opinion. I usually have my hair up during the week to avoid a lot of damage from Hot Tools because I have naturally curly, frizzy, and fine hair. It works great and wont leave you any hard or flaky hair.... and you can also re-style your hair later on without needing to wash your hair.

*****Paul mitchell Smoothing serum : by far the Best hair product out there. It smells so good and does exactly what its supposed too. This product is def worth every penny. A must have for your hair.

***moroccan oil: this product is really good but I believe that the price is way to much. I would def stick with paul mitchell on  this one.. but if you have the $$ this can also be a nice addition to your beauty products.

**BIG SEXY HAIR: this product is not for a look that you would like to re style later or would like for a 
"playful" look. I recommend this hairspray for when you leave your hair down or do an up do that you will not be messing with it later. It holds really good but can leave your hair flaky if you mess with it after you have distributed onto your hair. 


so these are my beauty faves for now.. hope this helps.

OOTD ... under $30!!! STEAL THE LOOK

LOOK GORGEOUS THIS FALL WITHOUT BREAKING YOUR BUDGET <3

STEAL MY LOOK:

STORE: FOREVER 21

PRICE:  $11.50

TOP : RIBBED SCOOP NECK TANK

STORE: FOREVER 21

PRICE: $4.80

NAME: STUDDED WAIST BELT

STORE: FOREVER 21

PRICE: 6.80

TOTAL PRICE FOR OUTFIT : $23.10 EXCLUDING TAX

YOU CAN ALSO MIX IT UP WITH THESE OTHER OPTIONS:

OR/AND

NAME: Twist Buckle Wide Belt

STORE: FOREVER 21

PRICE: $8.80

THE HEELS I AM WEARING ARE: 

STORE: BAKERS SHOES

NAME: KARA WP PLATFORM SANDAL

PRICE: 49.99 (ON SALE!!)

HOLIDAY SEASON... HOLIDAY HAULS!

The holidays are officially here... in stores that is.

I have been shopping a lot and here are the MUST have items you should not miss out on!!!!

                                                                       MAKEUP

Sephora:

This palette is beyond amazing. I purchased it and it can give you a full face in minutes without the baggage or mess.

It includes eyeshadows, gel eyeliners, blushes, shimmer lights (highlight), and a mini lip palette. Need I say more? smashbox is one of my all time FAV brands because there makeup is really pigmented and last all day. Give it a try? its only $59!!! Just one of the shimmer lights cost me about $25. 

ok... so need I explain more? TARTE... natural amazonian clay makeup... pretty expensive if bought piece by piece.. this set is amazing. The glosses are amazing and the brush is very soft. The packaging is beautiful. This is a must have as well... its worthy of a place in your christmas list.

only $54.

both of these will give you makeup that will last you a while and will only come out to $113

BARGIN of the holiday season.

I prefer these over the MAC holiday sets for the reason that you get a whole lot more for your money.

CLOTHING

Ok so we have the makeup down... what are the ESSENTIALS this fall??? Heres the following pieces you must have in your closet this fall.

forever 21:

FAUX FUR VEST

this gorgeous piece is available at forever  for the amazing price of $37.80. Definitely won its place in my closet. I went to express and they had a similar one for $98. The difference was ... the brand pretty much. This piece is worth the $$.

basic knit legging

$5.80 

MUST HAVE

need I say more??

just $19.80!

This shirt will give you a chic look this holiday season

SHOES

Bakers Shoes :

over the knee boot: $89.99

over the knee boots = L O V E

they are comfy, stylish, and most importantly will keep you warm. 

must have.

So thats it for now... will be back with more new MUST HAVES soon <3

Let me know what you would like to see next 

XO.

Look of the day : seductive day wearable smokey eye

day wearable smokey eye look with pale pink lip :

on the eyes:
pale pink/ ivory as base
saddle/brown on the crease of the eye
mauve/dark purple on the edges to create the "smokey effect"
two coats of volumizing mascara
black/dark kohl eyeliner on bottom and top waterlines
gel eyeliner in black on the lid to outline/define the eye
1 pair of natural/mid dramatic eyelashes

on the brows:
brown/dark brown eyeshadow
eyeliner pencil in dark brown to define

on the lips:
1 base coat of vaseline
pale pink/nude lipstick
*gloss is optional

on the face:
moisturizer/primer
tinted moisturizer
bb balm with tint and spf
concealer
bronzer/highlight to contour face
powder foundation used to blend bronzer
blush
highlight
setting powder/setting spray

Marilyn Monroe: M A C collection FALL 2012

Get your shopping lists ready ladies! You wont want to miss this collection!
I want all of you to get your hands on this goodies.. so I have posted this so you can run to the register instead of browsing and having your faves sold out.

release date: OCTOBER 4th in stores and online.

BUY IT AT YOUR NEAREST MAC COSMETICS STORE OR AT : WWW.MACCOSMETICS.COM

Here's the entire collection:

pure zen

scarlet Ibis

love goddess

charmed I'm sure

deeply adored

eye shadow compact

colors available:

showgirl

how to marry

preferred  blonde

silver screen

blush compact

available colors:

legendary

the perfect cheek

powder compact

color available:

forever Marilyn

sheer peach color

NAIL POLISH

vinatge vamp

rich, rich, rich

kid orange

flaming rose

stage red

LIPGLOSS : DAZZLEGLASS

Little rock

phiff!

THIS IS ALL THE BRANDED ITEMS! THEY HAVE OTHER GENERAL THINGS LIKE EYELINER AND MASCARA WHICH YOU CAN GET AT ANYTIME. 

YOUR WELCOME LADIES!