MAC Cosmetics Marilyn Monroe Collection

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Alyssa in Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, Eyes, Featured, Lip Pencil, Lipgloss, Lips, Lipstick | Leave a comment

“Pure platinum Hollywood glamour. Channel the legend’s luster & sex appeal in a colour collection distinctively Marilyn. It’s everything you need to capture the MM look. Specially designed packaging features imagery from The Black Sitting.” -MAC Cosmetics As a girl who is a huge fan of big lashes and red lipstick, I was really looking forward to the Marilyn Monroe collection that MAC Cosmetics put together. Apparently, me and every other girl who considers herself a fan of makeup! A … →

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Alyssa in Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, Eyes, Featured | Leave a comment

This morning, I wanted to do something interesting with my makeup for work. My first thought was to wear some fun lipstick, but then I remembered that it was going to be a hot and humid day, and that I would probably melt. Enter MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream in 11 Gold, advertised as an ultra-pigmented, long-lasting waterproof cream.. These pots of color are amazing – great color, easy to apply, and don’t go anywhere until you use makeup … →

Polished: Sephora by OPI in Opening Night

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Alyssa in Featured, Nail Polish, Nails, Polished | Leave a comment

This is, hands down, my favorite nail polish color ever. I only own 9 colors of polish, and I recently had to buy a new bottle of Sephora by OPI in Opening Night because I had used all of mine up. Every single time I wear this polish I get compliments on it. Daneen asks what color it is so often that it has become a running joke. This is a perfect cool weather manicure color. It is unexpected yet … →

Polished: Bare Minerals

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Alyssa in Featured, Mineral Makeup | Leave a comment

This mineral powder make up system is something that I have heard about for a long time, but was never really interested in trying. My routine of L’Oreal True Match foundation (as concealer) and all over pressed powder worked just fine, and was both convenient and easy. Recently, my skin decided to completely revolt. My skin is usually normal to combination, I break out in the usual sweaty T-zone places, with the occasional stress zit thrown in for good measure. … →

Polished: OPI Thanks a Windmillion

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Alyssa in Featured, Nail Polish, Nails, Polished | 1 Comment

I’m not very good at subtle nail polish. I never get a french manicure – too stuffy for me – and I never really got into the habit of using pale pink or nude polish. My nails are either bare, sporting a coat of clear polish, or covered in a great color. I think of nail polish as an accessory – why be boring?! My allegiance to bright polishes was swayed when I tried Thanks a Windmillion from OPI’s Holland … →

Polished: Purple Posy by Sally Hansen

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Alyssa in Featured, Nails, Polished | Leave a comment

Designer Prabal Gurung collaborated with Sally Hansen to create three nail polish colors this spring, and Purple Posy was one of them. This color is a violet creme color, and it is unlike anything I have seen around. I had to have it! I must admit that I was skeptical, because Sally Hansen products don’t always have the best staying power. I took a risk because it is a fresh color, and I adore Prabal Gurung’s designs – he can … →