Makeup 101: What are Primers? (Eye and Face)
What is an Eye Primer and how does it work?An eye primer works as a barrier between your eyelids and your eye shadow. A lot of times your eyelids become oily and cause your eye shadow to breakdown and crease. Creasing occurs when you can see a thin line of skin between your eye shadow on your lid from natural folds in your eye when you open and close them. Having a thin layer of primer over
Beauty Product of the Week: Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Products
What is it? John Frieda's new Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Shampoo and Conditioner are "gentle formulas with citrus and chamomile visibly lightens for a shimmery, sunlit blonde. Renews hair healthy look and feel." According to their TV commercial, they noticeably lighten up blonde hair after 10 continuous uses. They're available at drugstores and big box stores for less than $7.00 a tube.What did
How to Make Colorful Liner Wearable!
If you're like me, somewhere in your makeup collection, you're probably hoarding a shameful stash of gorgeous, colorful eye liners that don't get much love.The months pass... Your gorgeous rainbow of little liquid pretties in the drawer begin to expire. aaaaand you don't have the heart to throw them out because they've only been touched once. I feel ya. I have one of those stashes too.So one
Must Read for All You Beauty Girls!
I was wandering around Barnes and Noble recently (something I often do since my husband and I tend to be bookish) and found a must-read magazine for all you beauty lovers: the July 2011 issue of ConsumerReports ShopSmart magazine. This issue features the best beauty deals out there (hint: they found an online site that beats even Wal-Mart on price!), tips for being a better shopper, and other
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15
This product claims to go on sheer to enhance your natural complexion, while giving you a natural satin finish plus protective SPF15. This is written right on the back of the tube. While it does actually perform extremely well as a tinted moisturizer providing a great amount of coverage, this product did not work for me. Unfortunately, the ingredients in the tube began separating about a month
Lustful Looking...
I'm smack in the middle of an expensive summer. Among other things, I'm having a boat-load of dental work done right now...and dental work is spendy. Add to that the fact that my computer crapped out and needed to be replaced yesterday. Thanks to all of this, my beauty budget has been slashed. That doesn't mean I can't window (or web!) shop.Here are three items that I've been lusting after
Makeup 101: Colourful Smokey Eyes For Summer
Makeup Junkie guest contributor, Olivia, has brought you readers another fantastic tutorial! Can you do smokey eyes in the summer? Yes! Throw out your ideas of the classic smokey eye and swipe some colour on those peepers! Summer fever is upon us and we’re all itching to get out doors. For some that includes a night out on the town sans jacket, sporting your favourite little black dress. My go-to
Whitney's Wedding 6/4/2011
I've come such a long way from just watching youtube videos in my free time and practicing my makeup skills on my sweet, forgiving roommates. Since then, I've been able to do makeup for sorority girls going to socials, models for a local magazine, models for Fashion and Design Student Association's fashion show, and finally...Whitney's Wedding.I've been good friends with Whitney since freshman
Beauty Product of the Week: Aqua-Gel Eyeliner
What is it? Tarte's EmphasEYES™ Aqua-Gel Eyeliner is "a revolutionary long-wearing eye liner that contains intensely rich mineral pigments in a 50% water concentration. This revolutionary EmphasEYES™ Aqua-Gel Eyeliner captures the high-pigment concentration and staying power of a gel pot in an effortless pencil, no brush required! Even more unique is the proprietary formula which suspends rich
How To Beat The Bed Rest Blues: Makeup Part 2
I'm no longer on bed rest, but you still want to know what kept me looking pretty right? Right!6. Revolution Organics All Over Body Balm ($28 USD): I've raved about this product before and I'll rave about it again (you can read my review here)! This eco-chic all-purpose body balm really came in handy when I was in the hospital. I didn't want to pack too much so this worked as my belly stick, lip
Raspberries Aren't Just for Eating
Summer means long sunny days, hanging out on a warm, sandy beach, and eating bowls of ripe, sweet berries. Is there anything more yummy than diving into a bowl of cool, juicy red raspberries? They're the best! But berries aren't just for eating. Raspberries inspire all sorts of beauty products...here are a few to try.FOR THE LIPSKorres Raspberry Antioxidant Lipgloss, $22. This cooling,
Two Picks for the Summer
In the summer, my beauty routine lightens up and becomes a bit more simple. For me, summer means staying cool and keeping things fun and easy. It's time for more color, less product, and tricks for looking great despite the heat and the harsh glare of the sun.Here are a couple new products I found to keep things cool...FOR YOUR FEETSummer is the time to bust out flipflops, sandals, and cute
A Big Makeup Junkie Thank You!
Where to begin! My last post I was still on bed rest. I still owe you a couple of posts on the beauty products I relied on to keep me looking pretty and sane in the hospital. Well, a lot has happened in 2 weeks. I am no longer on bed rest because my little buddy decided he didn't want to miss the summer and was born on June 11 just two days before his older bro's birthday! Since he was born 8
Highlighting 101
There are SOOOO many different facial highlighting products out there. Cream, liquid, primers, powders... it can get confusing. How to use them can seem even trickier....because with highlighting products, there is a fine line between glowy and disco ball.We want to make sure "disco ball" never happens. Unless, of course, it's intentional.
Steel Blue
For this look, I used matte black shadow all over and winged out in the outer corner, with some Steel Blue on top and a little bit of teal and mint in the crease:I'm turning 30 next thursday and am going to Paris over the weekend, so I'll probably be back to posting in 2 weeks time (:Product List:MAC Bare Canvas, Zoeva 88 Mattes Palette, MAC Steel Blue, Barry M. Dazzle Dust #83(?), MAC Cool Heat,
Beauty Product of the Week: Smoky Shadow Blast
What is it? Cover Girl Smoky Shadow Blast Shadow Stick "is a smoky eye tool and makeup artist all in one brilliant shadow stick. Create a colorful smoky eye in just 2 easy steps! Available in 6 expertly coordinated duos with specially shaped ends. It's like having a makeup artist at your fingertips." Available at drugstores and big box stores for less than $8.00.What did you think? This product
Summer Trends: Coral
Summer is supposedly just around the corner. Here in Seattle, it seems like warm weather is NEVER going to get here, but I know that soon enough it will heat up to the point where I can bust out the short sleeves! Summer's the time to lighten up when it comes to makeup, but it's also a time to embrace fun, lively colors.This year, one big color trend is coral. Coral's great because it gives a
Giveaway Winners! ...and a "Thank You"
Today is the day! Thank you to all who participated in my latest giveaway. Most of all, thank you to all of you who take the time to watch my videos, read my blog, and just for supporting what I do in general!I truly started YouTube to share my love of makeup and to have sort of my own little super girly outlet to talk about shopping, makeup, and beauty. Over the past 3 years, my love of doing
Hot or Not: Python Pedicure
I was flipping through the latest issue of Vogue, and they highlighted a new "trend": a python pedicure. (Head over to the Vogue website to read the article for yourself.) The insanely expensive pedi (it's $300!) involves using real snakeskin applied directly to the nails. The result: serpentine-patterned nails that don't come from a decal.According to the article, the nail artist uses the
Uh-oh!
I spent some time on Sunday cleaning out some boxes in my bedroom. From those boxes, I found zillions of beauty products. I threw all the nail polishes I came across into a basket. Sadly, this isn't my entire stash. I have two problems: 1) I have too much junk. 2) I'm not as organized as I should be.Sigh.Oh, and this a version of this blog entry might post twice because Blogger's mobile
Summer Pink Day/Night Makeup Tutorial
Products Used:Urban Decay Primer PotionMAC eye shadows:Da BlingVapourSableUrban Decay Deluxe eye shadow in ScratchMAC Fluidline in Dipdown (brown)MAC False Lashes MascaraNARS Laguna BronzerNARS Orgasm BlushMAC Sheen Supreme lipstick in Behave YourselfNot shown in video:Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation
How To Beat The Bed Rest Blues: Makeup Part 1
Many of you may think I'm ridiculous for even bothering to wear makeup while I'm in the hospital, but to prevent myself from getting deeply depressed, putting on makeup puts me in a good mood. Plus, it forces me to have some sort of routine and purpose for getting up in the morning. Many nurses have asked me if I was being discharged because I'm wearing makeup and wearing normal clothes and when
Beauty Product of the Week: Spin Pin
What is it? Goody's Spin Pin allows you to get "3 easy styles. Spin your style! Style guide inside features 3 spin pin styles. To use:1. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck (no ponytail holder needed).2. Twist your hair into a tight bun and tuck in the ends.3. Spin one pin in from the top and the other up from the base, taking care not to interlock pins."Available at drugstores and big box
How To Beat The Bed Rest Blues: Skincare
I know, I just couldn't stay away! Stoked that I got my new laptop adapter and now I can blog away! Everywhere I look, I see women in their hospital gowns, hair matted, skin pale and sallow, dark circles and puffy eyes. Granted, the majority of them just gave birth and looking hot really isn't their first priority. I'm bed ridden, but since I can still move around a bit I'm making an effort to
Product Preview: Regenerist Night Elixir
Now that I'm trying to get back on the beauty blogging bandwagon, I'm starting to give more consideration about my beauty products and skin care routine. While I was off of the blogging habit, I just used the same old products without much thought. Now that I'm back to blogging, I'm trying new things. Yay, me!I'm in my mid-30s, and I'm finding that I'm in a weird position: I want products that
FIRST PEEK! NEW Sigma Eye Shadow Palettes
I'm so excited to give my readers a first peek at the three new palettes from Sigma.I have to start by saying that I'm very picky about eye shadows. But you all probably already knew that...The packaging, color selections, and formulas are great. They're also priced incredibly well. Only $35 for 8 shades and a dual-sided brush. Not your typical brush that comes inside a palette that you
Hot or Not: Shattered/Crackled Nails
There's a nail trend that I've been seeing for months: the shattered look. When I was flipping through the latest batch of beauty mags, there they were, right in my face and completely unavoidable: shattered nails in the current OPI Pirates of the Caribbean line. Let's take a look at the line. It features six new shades inspired by this summer's version of the Pirates franchise: Skull &
The Copper Look
I'm back! Sorry for neglecting this blog for such a long time, I've been travelling and have had neither the time nor the inspiration to create any looks. I spent a lovely holiday in Florida and had a very interesting business trip to the UK afterwards, and hopefully the next weeks will be a little quieter (even with my 30th birthday coming up :S)...To get back into the flow, here's a rather
Blogging Hiatus
Hello my dear Makeup Junkies! Unfortunately, I'll only be updating my site on a minimal basis - the most once a week. Baby has decided that mommy needs to take a much needed rest and will be at the hospital on bed rest until baby arrives. It's not the most ideal situation but whatever will bring baby into this world healthy and strong! I was finally able to hook up the internet (thanks to my
MAC Minis! "Sized to Go" Collection
Travel-sized items make me extremely happy...I often find myself wandering down the cute little travel-sized products aisle of whatever store I happen to be frequenting. Not always right before a trip, but just because travel-sized anything looks so darn cute.Combine my excitement of travel-sized items with one of my favorite cosmetics brand and you have something pretty special......who thought
Behind-the-Scenes: Eco-Chic Bride Winner Photo Shoot!
See behind-the-scene shots of our Eco-Chic Bride winner taken a couple of days ago with fellow beauty blogger and bride-to-be Monica from Beauty Parler! The shoot was sponsored by Revolution Organics, Schwartzkopf Essensity, Glam by Brianne, and Carey Ann Photography. To read about our fun shoot, click here. Photo Credit: Carey Ann Photography
Beauty Product of the Week: Diamond Strength
What is it? Sally Hansen's Diamond Strength Nail Hardener "Virtually ends splitting, cracking and peeling. Noticeably harder, stronger nails instantly. Grow healthy-looking nails in 5-7 days. Titanium and Micro-Diamond formula instantly bonds to strengthen and seal fragile nail layers with a virtually shatterproof, protective shield. Locks in moisture to nourish and help stop breaking so nails
June Giveaways at Free Beauty Events
If you like beauty products, beauty tips, and freebies, then head over to www.freebeautyevents.com! I've mentioned this site in the past and for good reason: they list all kinds of beauty events and host some pretty great giveaways. This month, for example, CVS is hosting a P&G event during the month of June. Makeup artists will be giving free CoverGirl makeovers and demonstrating Olay and
Beauty News: M.A.C. Bloggers' Obsession To Sell Exclusively Online!
M.A.C. really loves bloggers even when our opinions are brutally honest. They strategically created an exclusive line with nine beauty bloggers from all around. How amazing is that? And one of the bloggers just happens to be fellow Canadian beauty blogger, Lesley Ellen of Lipstick, Powder, 'N Paint - way to represent Ellen! If you ever dreamed of creating a makeup line you can live vicariously
Happy Birthday, Marilyn
On this day, 85 years ago, a little girl named Norma Jeane Mortenson was born. Norma Jeane grew into Marilyn Monroe, arguably one of the most famous, iconic women in the world.Marilyn was a lot of things: beautiful, sexy, funny, sad...but she was also pretty darn smart. In honor of what would have been her 85 birthday, here are a couple of quotes from Ms. Monroe:"Imperfection is beauty, madness
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