Fantasy Fashion League: Beauty Edition

Have you heard of Fantasy Football? How about Fantasy Fashion? Well now they have the beauty edition. I didn't have the patience to read all the way through. But basically a group signs up as a "league", and then you draft celebrities, brands, trends, etc. and score points based on the amount of coverage they get in the magazines, award shoes etc. It sounds like a lot of fun, and if anyone is interested, leave a comment so we can start up a team.

Fantasy Fashion League: Beauty Edition

My Second TestTube

Well, my hunt for moisturizer is temporarily on hold since my new test tube was a ton in there.
Here is was I got:
Lancome Secret de Vie (moisturizer)
Roc Protient Fortify Lift and Define Night Cream **full size
Purpose Redness Reducing Moisturizer with SPF 30
Jane Iredale Pressed Powder
Babor Selection Ultimate Care (the 4th moisturizer)
Bioelements Sleepwear( surprise, moisturizer)
A $25 giftcard to CaliDerma
Skingenic Regenerating Moisturizer(grand total = 6)
Supersmile Whitening System

Plus I got a sample of Japanese Yu-Be moisturizer.

I think I'll start with the sample then move on to the Lancome.

I also got my nails filled tonight and used Essie Glamour. I'm thinking its too pearly, I'll give it a few days but it might end up on Make-up Alley.

The Bobbi Brown Violet Face Palette & others

I am becoming a Bobbi Brown limited edition whore!! Chocolate eye-shadow palette: tracked it down on e-bay. The Violet Palette: miracously discovered it the day (or 2 later) that it hits the stores and don't even hesitate about buying it. Earlier this morning I was going to post about it under palettes I want for the spring, but it's not even 2007 and I have it!
The colors in the palette are: Ivory and Mahogny Eye Shadow, Orchid Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow (this color is too gorgeous), Baby Violet Blush, Golden Beige and Golden Violet Shimmer Lip Gloss, and Pink Lily Lip Gloss.
I also got a leather cosmetics case for my purse.

Another one I want is Trish McEvoy's Pretty Face which has 4 eyeshadows and 2 blushes. It is only $21 and for that price I want to get some Trish into my collection. Smashbox just launched a limited edition Tokidoki line. It is total japanese harajuki style and the artwork on the cases was enough to pull me in. I am thinking of getting the Celebrita eyeshadow quad, building on the Violet theme for spring, or is it too much?

I also want to get Smashbox's Spectrum Lipgloss. My stepmom was wearing it this weekend layered over Chanel Satinette and it looked incredible. She had the mocha color, but I was thinking of getting the pink champagne. My aunt also showed me her MAC gel eyeliner, and was saying how much she loved it. I have heard all kinds of praise for gel eyeliners and I think I want to join the cult, the only question: what brand do i get?

HELP!

I need a new night cream and I don't know what to buy!! I want something of medium thickness since I don't have dry skin. I also want something anti-aging, but NOT anti-wrinkle. Antioxidants and AHAs make me all excited. If you have any recommendations please do not hesitate to let me know!!

In the tradition of Dallas, Georgia, Hoola, and Dandelion, I present 10, the new blush/bronzer duo in that same cute box we all know and love. I believe it is only available at Sephora right now, I haven't even seen it on benefits own website.

Rock the Gloss Epilogue: I have decided to get rid of mark.'s Creme Caramel Juice Gem. The color just makes my whole face look flushed. I won't destine this one to the trash though, I think my mom would like it, and we have different coloring, so I am going to give it to her when I go home this weekend.

P.S. Happy Birthday Grandma!! Not that you read this

Revlon Steps It Up

As you know, I am not a fan of drug store cosmetics. It takes something monumental to get me interested and Revlon has my dying to get to the store!! In January they are launching a 15+ peice (that's what I could find, there might be even more to it) limited edition collection. But if you have one near you, you can pick it up today at Ulta, Target, Meijer and H-E-B. Below, these groundbreaking products and my thoughts on them.

Nail Products
Nail lace appliques Ok, you know my thoughts on nail art although these are kinda cute, if you must, make sure it's for new years and take it off by Jan. 2
Dark Pleasures Blacker Laquer For those into the black polish, this gives it a new twist because it has pearl in it
Sweet Nothings Radiant Laquer Also has pearl in it, but the colors are in the light pink family





Lip Products
Sugar Sugar Lip Topping This is by far my favourite of the bunch, I love the way it makes your lips look, and if nothing else, I will get this
Midnight Swirl Lip Lustre Seems interesting, all the colors are swirled with black pearl, the color on the site is red, if they have some other shades more to my likely I think this will intrique me enough into buying it
Just Bitten Lip Stain If they have a berry color, I might try it. Have you seen Underworld? Do you not covet Kate Beckinsales Lips? and Eyes? and Skin? and Hair? and everything about her in that movie? Well maybe I can get the lips
Crushed Velvet Lip Creme The case is so Shu Uemura, just seems like lipstick to me, not that exciting

Blush Products
Golden Affair Sculpting Blush Also reminds me of the liogloss I mistook for a blush from the Shu Uemura Filigree Collection, only this one is actually a blush! I might buy it simply for that reason
Pinch Me Sheer Gel Blush I just finished a run down the mountain and how about some hot chocolate kinda apres ski snow bunny flush

Eye Products
Diamond Lust Sheer Shadow This is on my list of gotta gets, sparkly lavender shadow, I'm there
Molten Metal Liquid Shadow Not so into the heavy bronzed eye, this one isn't doing it for me
Bedroom Eyes Powder Liner Oh no, I usually use regular liner and smudge it to all hell becuase nothing is sexier to me than bedroom eyes and hair. This product is effortless, I'm sold
Lash Jewels Eye Accents This is too weird, little dew drops on the tips of lashes, no thanks. i wonder if it can do anything else

Skin Products
Bare It All Lustrous Powder Heavenly Angel-Fairy skin, if you like to be center stage when your out at night, pick this up
Bare It All Lustrous Lotion A spray-on lotion with an airbrushed effect

So please, get out there, pick up some products and post your reviews. This is too exciting not to go crazy over!!

Oh So Sorry

A comment from yummy411 made me reallize that I never posted my review on the Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner, my apologies.

I wanted the lip liner to help me keep my gloss on for longer than 1/2 an hour. Sadly, it did not. So if you are looking for staying power, this is not it. *the website says it will keep it in place, meaning not get on your face*

However, the lip liner does not claim to promote staying power. What it does claim is that it will blend in with any color (it does, i couldnt even see it on) and that it will prevent bleeds and feathering ( I cannot tell you how it works on these problems. My lipgloss never bleeds or feathers so I do not know how this product works at protecting against it)

Sorry for the lack of insight, but that was what I got out of it.

Xmas in 6 days, woohoo!!

I meant to post this a few days ago...

My nails were due for a fill this weekend, but my hub insisted that I go after work on Monday, curses!! Of course Monday morning my left index nail came off. My real nail was pretty long and I didn't want it to break, so i slathered on a few coats of Essie Millionails to protect it for the day. After the nail tech took of my polish, it was evident that a few other nails needed to be replaced as well. We decided to take them all off, and do a new set WITHOUT TIPS. That's right my nails were long enough to just put the gel right on them. They are the perfect length, just past the tips of my finger, and fairly nature looking. It really is a perfect manicure.

P.S. since B&BW is right next door I popped in to get the Sweet Shack shower wash trio which has Twisted Peppermint, Wickedly Hot Chocolate, and Spiced Gingerbread. They didn't have the peppermint lotion any more, and I wanted to use my coupon, So i got that and the Crazy Caramel Corn 3-in-1 online.

Rock the Gloss Finale

The last days of my lipgloss quest:
Thursday Dec 7. ~ a sample of too faced lip injection extreme - definitly plumps, but it is not meant to be worn alone. It left my lips very red without any shine.
Friday Dec 8. ~ Lorac Lotsa Lip sample in Babie - didn't notice any plumping action as promised, but it is a pretty peachy pink color.
Saturday Dec 9. ~ mark. Juice Gems in Chocolate Fondue - not sure if this is a keeper, I just don't like brown on my lips
Sunday Dec. 10 ~ avon lipstick in Frosted Mauve - pretty nice when applied with a very light brush stroke, might be more of a hassle than it's worth
Monday Dec. 11 ~ mark. gleamstick in Au Natural - a matte brown, this one is going in the trash as we speak, it looks like I ate a chocolate bar, got it all over my lips, and never wiped it off, gross!!

My 28 day challenge took me one month and 11 days to complete. I ended up buying the set of five MAC glosses, plus a got some samples. I also had some weekends when I didn't wear anything. I can't believe this is over now, and I wonder what lipgloss will strike me for the wearing tomorrow.

Pretty. Put Together. Polished.

That's the theme of mark.'s Magalog 2 for 2007. mark. has done some serous growing up, and you can really see it in the presentation of the products. Gone are the teeny-bopper shades and packaging. mark. turned 3 earlier this year, in dog years that makes the brand 21, and they are definitly moving into the "I'm an adult but I am still young" mindframe. Here are the products:

For the Face...
POWDER BUFF NATURAL SKIN FOUNDATION
Hide imperfections for a flawless complexion with this ultra-blendable, oil-free pressed powder foundation that allows buildable sheer-to-full coverage. Compact has built-in mirror and sponge applicator. Available in eight shades. Fragrance free. 0.4 oz. net wt.

For the Cheeks...
JUST PINCHED INSTANT BLUSH TINT
Glides on smooth and blends easily to provide a sheer wash of natural-looking color. 0.14 oz. net wt.

For the Eyes...
I-GLIMMER ILLUMINATING EYE COLOR
Two new shades of our cream-to-powder formula go on super smooth to instantly brighten and highlight eyes. 0.106 oz. net wt.

For the Lips...
WHISPER KISS SHEER CREAM LIP COLOR
Achieve sheer to medium coverage with this creamy lip color that leaves lips feeling supremely soft. Plus, dual-sided compact conveniently holds a brush applicator and mirror. 0.05 oz. net wt.

For the Body...
SELF SANCTUARY VIOLET BERRY
Let the exhilarating scent of black currant, mandarin and violet enchant your senses.

SCENT MIST
Spritz yourself all over with this invigorating scent that moisturizes skin with provitamins A, B and C. 1.7 fl. oz

SHOWER WASH
Start your day with this antioxident rich, refreshing formula that gently cleans as it helps to protect skin. 7 fl. oz.

BODY BUTTER
Hydrating whipped body cream with skin-softening moisturizers and vitamins. 6.7 fl. oz.

MOISTURE MILK
Delicately scented lotion with extracts of cranberry and bilberry makes this a fresh new way to get satiny-soft skin. 7 fl. oz.

And the Accessories...
FRAME OF MIND TOTE
This roomy, buttery soft faux-leather tote with zippered frame opening includes a round, detachable mirrored cosmetic case made of the same graphic dot fabric as the interior of the bag. 14" L x 12" H x 5" W. Available in Warm blush and White.

DARLING DOT TOP
Sheer black blouse scattered with white dots is perfected with a delicate white ribbon. Includes a satin black camisole to be worn underneath or alone. 100% polychiffon. Available in Small (sizes 3-5), Medium (sizes 7-9), Large (sizes 11-13) and X-large (size 15).

CHANGE IT UP NECKLACE
Customizable, multichain necklace can be worn multiple ways. Includes both a beaded chain and a simpler, more basic chain to be worn separately or hooked together to create one, long necklace. Bead, multistrand 18" L. Simple chain 16" L. Worn together 34" L. Available in Gold finish (with rose beads) and Silver finish (with lavender beads).

PEARLY CHAIN EARRINGS
Multisized chains delicately dangle alongside a single pearl. 2.5" L. Available in Gold finish and Silver finish.

STONE WEAR BRACELET
Five strands of beads, stones and chains are all connected together. Has a removable extender and lobster claw clasp. 8" L with 1" extender. Available in Gold finish (with rose beads) and Silver finish (with lavender beads).

STRIKE GOLD HANDLE BAG
Cream-woven metallic-brushed fabric pairs perfectly with the oversized gold kisslock closure and chain handle. 100% metallic linen. 13" L x 9.5" H.

A Quick Gloss Update

Friday Dec. 1 Sephora Lipgloss in Sexy Blackberry
Saturday Dec. 2 Sephora Lipgloss in Gold & Glow with Sephora lip pencil in Light Pink #134
Monday Dec. 4 Sephora Lipgloss in Silver Fever
Tuesday Dec. 5 Stila IT Gloss (from the Cirque sample bag) in Sweet
Wednesday Dec.6 Avon Glazewear in Mirage