Friday, May 29, 2009

Poll Results: What is your favorite makeup brand?

Hey again! So I'm going to close my recent poll and give the results early because I've gotten a decent amount of votes and I'm very impatient ;)

Question:

What is your favorite makeup brand?

MAC 66% (14 votes)
Nars 4% (1 vote)
Chanel 4% (1 vote)
NYX 9% (2 votes)
Clinique 0%
Spell Cosmetics 0%
Other 14% (3 votes)

Its obvious that MAC won! A new poll is up and don't forget to vote!

Love,
Jessica

Go check out my Zoya MatteVelvet post down there

Zoya MatteVelvet Nail Polish


Lately pretty much every nail polish brand is coming out with matte nail polishes, in my recent post I blogged about OPI coming out with matte polishes too. Zoya's MatteVelvet comes in three colors:
Loredana (ZP498) - all out glam gray
Dovima (ZP499) - striking black

Posh (ZP500) - pinup pretty deep red

Description on the website:
"The Zoya MatteVelvet collection brings back this retro look with an updated Limited Edition collection of three gloss free hues. Unique matte shimmer formula makes them ultra-wearable and uber-stylish!"

The red looks pretty cute, i might buy it but we'll see. The OPI mattes look better to me though. How about you? Planning to buy anything from this collection? Feedback in the commenting box!

xoxo,
Jessica

P.S. Only 8 (or nine, have to check) more days until I'm in sunny California! Yay! :)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

(Really Quick) Twitter Giveaway! No. 1

First person who follows me & replies to this saying "I want to win!" will get a brand new full-size MAC dazzleglass! Link to my Twitter is on the side. Good luck!

Monday, May 25, 2009

OPI Matte Collection



Lately matte nails have been popping up everywhere so I'm going to give you a sneak peek of what is coming up! This will be available in July. Picture from Temptalia.
  • Alpine Snow
  • Gargantuan Green Grape
  • La Paz-itively Hot
  • Lincoln Park After Dark
  • Russian Navy
  • You Don’t Know Jacques!
Hope you enjoy!
Jessica

P.S. To clear up all the questions: No, these are not new colors. They are the same nail polishes except in matte. It does not last as long as the original OPI nail polish but I still think they're gorgeous.

MAC Graphic Garden



I found this picture from Temptalia and I love it! I'm definitely excited for it how about you? I will do a follow up post to this when it comes out because there is obviously not a lot to say about this collection since it hasn't come out yet. One thing I can say though is that the eyeshadow palette looks gorgeous. Hopefully MAC won't disapoint us with this collection :) This collection is launching in July at Nordstrom's. Just wanted to give you a little sneak peek!

xoxo,
Jessica

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Dior Addict Lip Polish (Short Post)

Dior Addict Lip Polish, $29.50

New and only at Sephora! Try it before it even launches! Are you in because I know I am. Details and description in the link or just click on the picture.

xoxo,
Jessica

Friday, May 22, 2009

Huge Jewelry Haul!

Hello beauties! I have a confession to make...I sort of went crazy on my jewelry haul. Well, not sort of but really went crazy with my haul. A warning before you start reading this post is going to take a while :)
Up first is Disney Couture:

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Nicole Richie Disney Couture Cherry Blossoms Leather Wrap $117.00


Kidada for Disney Couture Magic Castle Necklace $75.00

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Disney Couture Minnie Mouse Pearl Bow Necklace $50.00

If you know me at all then you know I love bows!
Disney Couture Minnie Mouse Pearl Bow Necklace

Disney Couture Tinkerbell Daisy Necklace $25.00Disney Couture Tinkerbell Daisy Necklace
Then theres
Betsey Johnson. Another bow!

Betsey Johnson Romantic Bow Ring $35.00
Betsey Johnson Romantic Bow Ring - Size 7 1/2

Now heres some jewelry I got from
Accessorize. Here's another bow! :

Stop Watch Necklace $11.00
Stop Watch Necklace

Silver Crystal Bow Pendant Necklace $22.00 And again a bow! I'm pretty sure you're getting annoyed at my random bow interjections :)

925 Silver Crystal Bow Pendant Necklace

Carved Flower Ring (As seen on Glamour magazine) $12.00

Carved Flower Ring

Sanguine Flower Statement Ring (As seen on More magazine) $15.00

Sanguine Flower Statement Ring

Bird Of Paradise Necklace $15.00


Bird Of Paradise Necklace

Mosaic Painted Rings Necklace (As seen on More magazine) $19.00Mosaic Painted Rings Necklace


Pearl & Chain Statement Necklace $31.00

Pearl & Chain Statement Necklace

Anchor Long Pendant Necklace $12.00

Anchor Long Pendant Necklace

Seed Bead Flower Rope Necklace (As seen in Glamour magazine) $12.00

2 x Seed Bead Flower Rope Necklace

Pebble Thong Necklace (As seen on Glamour magazine) $15.00


Pebble Thong Necklace

Statement Oriental Collar Necklace (As seen on Grazia magazine) $22.00

Statement Oriental Collar Necklace

Enamel Daisy Bracelet (As seen in Now magazine) $19.00

Enamel Daisy Bracelet

Ombre Stretch Bracelet $15.00


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Mother Of Pearl Multi Bangles $10.00

Mother Of Pearl Multi Bangles

Absinthe Thread Wrapped Bangle Set $10.00

Absinthe Thread Wrapped Bangle Set

Snakeskin Bangle $9.00

Snakeskin Bangle

Turquoise Bead Multi Bangles (As seen in Glamour) $9.00

Turquoise Bead Multi Bangles

Pink Flower Bling Ring $22.00


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Rimini Flower Ring $19.00


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Well thats all I have for now. Isn't it amazing how I'm not in debt at all and yet I still manage (by that I mean attempt) to try to buy the entire store :)

Hope you liked my haul!
Jessica

P.S. Don't forget to comment! I don't bite :)

P.P.S. Ignore the weird font size changes Blogspot totally messed them all up but whatever XD

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Attention All Makeup Addicts: I Want Your Feedback!

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Hey everyone! Well, I've had this blog for a few months now and I think its time for a little change. Don't worry I'm not going anywhere but I want you (my followers/readers) to tell me what I could do to improve my blog. Some examples are:
What I need to change or add
My layout and if I should add pictures, designs, etc.
Should I blog more often or less
Tell me what you like and dislike about my blog
Should I blog about other things or stick with the topics I have right now
You don't have to do all of that but at least do one, you get the idea. Please leave your feedback in the commenting box. I'm not afraid of criticism, meaning I won't cry my eyes out if you say I should change something but that doesn't mean you get to yell at me :) I want your honest opinion.

Thanks everyone!
Jessica

P.S. Isn't the picture so cute ;)

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

L'Oreal HiP Jelly Balm: Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Exactly what I wrote on Twitter a few seconds ago:

"On May 16 Walgreens is having a L'Oreal HiP Buy 1 get 1 free sale! I love their Jelly Balms. Buying them until MAC's TenderTones come back!"

Will edit this later if needed! As you can tell I'm in a hurry :)

xoxo,
Jessica

Complimentary Stila Appreciation 24kt Luxe Lip Gloss

Appreciate

Just got an e-mail form Stila! Since their new and improved website is back up again they are giving away their 24kt Luxe Lip Gloss if you buy $25 or more. Just enter the code APPRECIATE and you will get a free full sized lip gloss! Who would refuse that offer? I know I wouldn't :) Just click on the picture and start shopping!

xoxo,
Jessica

Monday, May 11, 2009

NYX 50% Off Sale!

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I'm going to type this up really quick so I can go online shopping ! :) Cherry Culture is having a NYX Anniversary sale on their website! Just enter the code NYX50 at checkout to get the discount! Click on the picture to go to their website and start shopping!

xoxo,
Jessica

Playing For Change: Song Around the World "Stand By Me"

Playing For Change: Song Around the World "Stand By Me"



I know this isn't make-up related but... This video is so amazing! This video is #1 Top Rated ALL TIME right now! Please rate, comment, and subscribe to them! This is truly a great video! (I have no clue why it shows up 2 times!)

xoxo,
Jessica

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Laura Geller’s Blush-N-Brighten Blushes! Which One Should I Get?

First of all, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Okay, back to business :)


Hello Lovelies! Not sure which one I like more. Put which one you like better in the commenting box. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get Golden Apricot but I still want to know your opinion.

Golden Apricot

OR



Roseberry


Swatches
xoxo,
Jessica


*Photos from Temptalia

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Sephora/MAC Haul

Hello again! I finally had time to put up my haul! Yay! :) I bought all of this about a week ago I think when Sephora had the Beauty Insiders sale. So here is what I got:

1.) MAC's Paint Pot in Painterly. In the second picture: It is the one in the 3rd row, second last. I like to use this as a base sort of. It is a light creamy nude beige-ish color. US $16.50


2.) MAC's Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked. It is a rich brunette brown color. Defines my eyebrows very well. I couldn't find a picture but if you click on the link above it will show you the eyebrow penicil in that shade. US $14.50

3.) MAC's Dazzleglass from the Double Dazzle Collection in Baby Sparks.
It is a pale pink with violet pearl. Not much color but the Dazzleglasses are so sparkly though and you all know I love anything that involves glitter. US $18.00


4.) MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish from the Sugarsweet Collection in Refined. It is a tan/peach/coral melange. Perfect bronzer and it gives your face a nice glow. I couldn't find an exact picture so just click on the link above. You MUST MUST MUST get this! This is the PERFECT highlighter ever and it compliments my skin tone! Probably one of my favorite products ever! US $27.00

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5.) MAC's Eye Shadow in Moon's Reflection. It is a blue with white pearl (Veluxe Pearl). Very nice color. US $14.50


6.) MAC's Eye Shadow in Naked Lunch. This is a back up because I love it so much! It is a minimal pink with shimmer (frost). US $14.50

MAC Eye Shadow Frost

7.) MAC's Lip Conditioner SPF 15 from the Hello Kitty Collection in Pink Fish. This is also a backup and I love it! Right now this is my substitute for the Tendertones! Argh, I'm waiting for the Tendertones to be repromoted and buy them all! :) It is a soft neutral pink. Isn't the packaging SO cute? US $14.50
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8.) Sephora Brand Microfiber Headband Description on website: "The Sephora Headband is made of Aquitex, a super absorbent material woven from ultra-fine microfibers that wick moisture away from skin more thoroughly than other fabrics. This adjustable headband gently holds hair in place while cleansing the skin or applying makeup."US $11.00
Microfiber Headband

9.) Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin. My lids are super oily so this is perfect! US $17.00 Site description:
"What it is:
A best-selling eyeshadow primer potion in a shimmering champagne color.
What it does:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Sin combines incredible staying power with a shimmering champagne hue that complements almost any eyeshadow. This two-in-one beauty miracle can be worn alone to give eyes just a hint of tint for when you're in a hurry or in need of that "no makeup" look.
What else you need to know:
It also makes a great highlighter: apply from lash line to crease and then apply your shadow on the lid only."

QUICK TIP: If you have the Primer Potion with the original tip then once you can't get any more product out take a knife and cut it in half. You will be surprised at how much of the product is left in there. Take a smaller knife and scoop all of it out and store it in a MAC empty pigment container or any other container you have lying around. Now if you have the new (and improved!) Primer Potion with the slanted tip then you don't have to do all of that. Hope this helped you!
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Sin

Thats all I have (for now!)
Jessica

P.S. Don't forget to look at the post underneath this! Hint: Giveaway coming soon!

Gilt: My New Favorite Website! Plus haul!

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You all know that I love to splurge on stuff and save at the same time. Now, that is completely easy to do. I found this out from Temptalia. As the title says my new favorite website to splurge on is Gilt it is similar to Hautelook and ideeli (I mentioned them in previous posts.) but they have better stuff and another thing I love- the "waiting list"! I hate waiting and I am definitely impatient but the thing I love about their "waiting list" is that if something I want is sold out I can enter in the waiting list and I still might be able to buy it. So head on over to Gilt and start shopping! The Marc Jacobs sale is ending at midnight so go buy something now! :)
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By the way the link above is an invite-link so I could tell you guys too. Gilt is an invite-only website so if you don't already have an account then that link up there is perfect.

xoxo,
Jessica BUT WAIT THERES MORE! :) SCROLL DOWN!

P.S. The long awaited haul post will be up later today! I promise :)

P.P.S.
The pictures above are the purses that I bought. Which one do you like the best? Hint: The purse that gets the most "likes" will be given away in a contest coming up when I reach 20 or 30 followers on my blog!Just comment in the commenting box!