New Year.... New Look

How do you like my new 'do? I think I'm going to put together a post of all my different hair changes over the years. I change my hair so often, I think it'll be a fun post.

In case anyone is wondering, I colored my hair with Nice n Easy in Medium Spice Brown.

My Look:

Wet n WIld Coverall foundation

Maybelline Mineral Power concealer

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer in Brightener

Physicians Formula Healthy Wear powder

Tarte Park Ave. Princess bronzer

L'Oreal blush in Tender Rose

Wet n Wild Fergie highlight in Rose Champagne Glow

MAC Painterly paint pot

Hard Candy baked duo in High Maintenance

Urban Decay eyeshadow in Naked (for blending)

Jordana Fabu-liner in brown

CoverGirl Clump Crusher mascara

Christmas Gift Guide to Show Your Guy 2012!!

     It's that time of year again... time for me to show you some of the awesome options out there for Christmas. I do this list so you can show your boyfriends/husbands exactly what you'd like (they need specifics girls!), but keep in mind you can also use this list as ideas for people you are shopping for also. Think Mom, Sister, Aunt, BFF, Teacher, etc. 

     There are WAY too many things on this list to have a picture of every single thing. Almost all product descriptions will be clickable links where you can go check it out. This list is composed of both drugstore and higher end products. I try to keep everyone's budget in mind when compiling this list. Also, let me say this: don't ask for mascara or foundation. I don't know why, it just seems too weird and personal to me. Besides, shade matching on ourselves it hard enough, don't even bother trying to have a guy do it LOL. 

Hard Candy Top 10 Eyeshadow Palette - Naturally Gorgeous

Hi dolls!

    If you saw my last haul video on youtube , I mentioned this Hard Candy palette from Walmart. These palettes are a new release, and there are 5 palettes total. There is this neutral one, a green, purple, blue and pink one. These palettes retail for $6 each, which is a pretty good buy.

    I found that these shadows are quite powdery. Some of them have great pigmentation, while others didn't have much to speak of at all. They look very pretty in the pan, but on the eye they all look similar, which can lead to your look being a little muddy. 

    I don't know, I'm still on the fence with this one a bit. I think it's probably best for someone younger, who only wears one or two colors in a look, and doesn't need anything dark and dramatic. 

Well, on to the swatches. You let me know below if you've tried this, and what you think of it. I'm curious as to how the other palettes preform, so if you've picked up a different one, let me know.

Swatchfest: Hard Candy Baked Duo - Rush Hour

     Hi loves, super quick post today. I have to get a certain little boy ready for school (and probably dress myself also...). This is the last little installment of the Hard Candy Baked Duos that I own.

     This duo is called Rush Hour, and consists of a very dark brown, and a reddish coppery color. Remember that these shadows can be worn dry or wet. They retail at Walmart only for $6.

Swatchfest: Hard Candy Baked Duo - High Maintenance

    I went back to Walmart yesterday to pick up the other two Kal-eye-descope Baked Duos I was wanting from Hard Candy. I picked up the one called 'Peace' last week, and you can see it here. The two new ones I picked up are the ever famous 'High Maintenance' and 'Rush Hour'. 

    This duo, like the other, was very easy to swatch. These eyeshadows can be worn dry, or wet. I suggest  spritzing your brush with either a small amount of water, or with makeup setting spray. You can find the ELF Mist & Set at Target for $3, if you are in the market for one. 

    These baked duos retail for $6, and the Hard Candy line is exclusive to Walmart. If these eyeshadows interest you, go get you some! (EleventhGorgeous anyone? :) ) These have great pigmentation, are very easily blendable. The 3 duos I own are all neutral toned ones, but they also come in a variety of other colors, if that's what tickles your fancy. The one in 'Rock & Roll', which is a purple one, looks pretty interesting to me also. 

Swatchfest: Hard Candy Baked Duo - Peace

    There I was, minding my own business at Walmart. Next thing you know I'm in the beauty section. How in the hell does that always happen? I was looking for something totally un-makeup related, but happened upon the Hard Candy area anyways. #storyofmylife

    The point of that story was this: I picked up the Kal-eye-descope Baked Duo in 'Peace'. I look at these Hard Candy duos every time I am in Walmart, but never buy any. There are a couple more I'd like to grab also (Rush Hour & High Maintenance) but this was the one that caught my eye first.

   I have not worn this shadow yet, but it was very easy to swatch, both wet and dry. The texture was very buttery, not powdery whatsoever. This is a baked product, so obviously it is not matte. It is not glittery at all either though. It has a shimmery satin finish. Using it wet gives it more of a metallic feel.

Have you picked up any of these Hard Candy duos? What are your favorites? What are your picks from Hard Candy in general? Let me know in the comments.

Blush Collection Pt. 2 - Drugstore

I'm back with another installment of the 'ole blush collection. There will be at least one more post after this, possibly even two. That's ridiculous, I can't believe I have that much frackin' blush. Whatevs, I don't care, I love me some blush!