Beauty on a budget

September 21st, 2011 Crystal

I love makeup, skincare, and all things beauty.  But I’m no snob. I’ll shop anywhere for the best products, from Sephora and MAC to Walgreens and Target. So when I FINALLY came across some e.l.f. products at my local Target, I jumped at the chance to try a few of their ridiculously cheap goodies.  I snatched up e.l.f.’s Cream Eyeliner in black (after finally finishing my Smashbox liner), the Essential Fan Brush, the Zip Zapper, and a Studio Lip Stain in Birthday Suit (a bubble gum pink that truly makes a statement).  First, let’s talk about the Studio Lip Stain.

The Studio Lip Stain is double-ended.  On one side is a super-pigmented stain, and on the other is a moisturizing clear gloss with Vitamins A and E.  You can apply just the stain for a matte look, or layer the gloss over for a luscious lip.  Birthday Suit is a gorgeous, bold color that looks fabulous in the tube, and horrific on me (it makes me look like a budget Barbie doll). 

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New from TotalBeauty.com

September 21st, 2011 Crystal

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Who needs a free lunch when you can win free beauty products?

September 12th, 2011 Crystal

FreeBeautyEvents.com is your online resource for beauty giveaways, gifts with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events in your area.  Simply enter your zip code and find free local beauty events.  But wait, there’s more! Freebeautyevents.com also offers monthly giveaways! This month (September 2011), they are giving ten lucky winners L’Oreal’s Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 Moisturizer, Regenerating Skincare Serum Intense Daily Treatment, and Day/Night Cream Moisturizer! The Contest runs from 9/1/2011 to 9/30/2011. Winners will be chosen on 10/5/2011 and notified by 10/15/2011.

So what are you waiting for? Enter to win now, and while you’re at it, check out beauty events happening in your neck of the woods.

Good luck! And have a beautiful day!

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Best FNO ever?

September 12th, 2011 Crystal

Ah New York – the land of fast walkers, straight talkers, and FASHION! I’m quite happy living in San Francisco, but every year, around September, I get a little heartsick thinking of what I’m missing – Fashion’s Night Out, of course!  I know there are FNO events around the country, but let’s be honest, NY FNO is where it’s at.  Fashion’s Night Out kicks off New York Fashion Week, and is an after-hours celebration where celebrities, shopping, shmoozing, drinking, and live music collide.

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Score One for Eyebrow Aficionados!

September 9th, 2011 Crystal

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so I guess that makes the eyebrows the gorgeous curtains enhancing the window’s beauty? Err, maybe that’s a bad analogy.  But you get the point.  Eyebrows are a hugely important part of the face.  They can make you look polished and powerful, or scared and sloppy.  But getting from scared and sloppy to polished and powerful can be tough without the right tools.  That’s why I like Sephora’s new waterproof Retractable Brow Pencil.  The pencil comes in four shades: Honey Blonde, Nutmeg Brown, Rich Chestnut and Midnight Brown.  Those with black hair should purchase Midnight Brown and apply with a heavier hand.

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