Makeup INs and OUTs

I'm not talking about primer consistency and foundation shades here, there are new colors and style trends happening right now! not

1. Honey suckle lipstick hues. IN

(Left: Chanel Luminous Satin Lip Color in Coquette; $32, Right: Lancome L'Absolu Rouge in Daisy Rose; $29)

2. Neutral makeup IN


It takes time even to complete a neutral look. It looks very feminine and beautiful!

3. Orange Lips♥

Be bold this spring and try this color! Orange, like red, helps with the glow factor of you face. *Also, it gives the illusion that your teeth are whiter(:

4. Blue pop eyes

Give gorgeous contrast to your face with the beautiful blue look. Black can be too heavy sometimes, especially in the spring time, so blue is just perfect!*Tip, just don't go too dramatic!

5. Cute rosy pink cheeks!

You're face will glow with the cast of rosy pink cheeks! It gives the illusion that you're more awake and alert and most importantly; beautiful(:

Youtube?

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm thinking of having a youtube channel and put videos on it. I've lately been watching some really good gurus out there, and I'm thinking..hmm wouldn't it be cool if I did one too? Of course, there are a millionx9999999 gurus out there, so I'm not sure if people would..like..if you will, my videos. Comment what you think!!!

Thanks!

Shingles

Guess what? I have the infamous shingles. Hip Hip Hooray! Not.What are shingles? Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is caused by the same virus that causes the chicken pox. Anyone who has had chicken pox can develop shingles. The virus from chicken pox will 'sleep' (be dormant) in your body/nerves. Shingles will 'be awaken' from a trigger that studies are not so sure of. Some triggers that dermatologists think may 'awaken' shingles are stress, and a low immune system. I got shingles and I'm no where near 50-60 (which is the common age to get shingles). I get to skip school for a couple of days because It is contagious if it is direct skin contact. Yay for no school! Boo for having a big ugly thing on the side of my face >.<

How do Shingles look like?


Shingles form small painful blisters on one area of the skin, usually the side. I have them on the right side of my face..ick! It can form anywhere on your body.

Here is a close up picture of the blisters

I have a huge scab on one side because..well, I didn't know it was shingles, so I itched it :/

There are vaccines for shingles, but it is for people 60 years of age and older.

Treatment for shingles?

I went to the dermatologist today, which they were the Nicest people ever, and the doctor wrote some prescription down.

If you have shingles, I would advise you to see a dermatologist. Not only is it painful, but using some topical medications (such as Neosporin) can worsen it and cause inflammation and infect it even more. I've been instructed and advised on how to treat it, however, my situation is more; if you will, serious than your case may be. Early signs of shingles may include pain in that area, an itching frenzy (rash), or small bumps/blisters in form. I wasted <$100 at the regular doctor's office and all they told me was "You have shingles, don't do anything". A dermatologist specializes in conditions like this, they know much more. ^.^

Get well (If you have shingles!)

Pandora's Makeup Box Coupon Codes

Who doesn't love Pandora's Makeup Box? The boxes they come in are very cute, and their ratings are high.

Pandora's Makeup Box+Coupon Codes= Happy(: and Love♥

$5.00 off face bronzer: Enter code[ Bronze ] 

$4.00 off lipstick: Enter code [ Lips ]

$10.00 off Spring Custom Four Palette: Enter code [ CustomSpring ]

http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/

Enjoy!

Save the Splurge

I seriously love high end makeup. Something about them pops out at me. Makeup sold at Sephora, or department stores don't necessarily mean that it's the best quality. Like I said on my 1st post, department makeup is more expensive because they have to pay for their 'booth'.

 
Essence Brushes $7.99 (Left) look IDENTICAL to Bobbi Brown Brushes $175.00(Right). The difference? The price.



See a difference? Nope!(Left)  Forever21 Love&Beauty Lip Gloss Pen (2) $5.80; (Right) Stila Lip Glaze $22.00

 
(Left) L'Oreal Paris HiP Studio Secrets Professional Crystal Shadow Duo $8.00 (Right) Too Faced Eyeshadow Duo $17.00. The packaging may be different, but the outcome? The same.

I'll try putting up some swatches when I get this blog up and running(:

Bye-bye for now!

Beauty-In-Love.com

So, where do I get my inspiration? Beauty-in-love.com, founder: Emyli Wang. If you never heard of this blog, then something's up. I've read Ms.Emyli's blog from start (her Xanga) until now. With soothing music, and intriguing information, it's a website to definitley check out! She's based in London, and I bet they're happy to have her living there! She's the perfect blogger. She's pretty, intelligent, and is sincere to her blogging. I can tell she doesn't do this for money. Her posts are so interesting and well written.

* www.beauty-in-love.com *
Click, learn, love♥

High-End Brands=$$$$$$

Hello everyone!

From my last blog, I got a lot of comments asking me if (you) should spend a whole lot of money on high end makeup. Makeup, luckily, is not like clothes or jewelry, so no one will come up to you and be like "Cute Benefit Hoola Bronzer." No one can really tell (or know) what brand you are wearing. Celebrities could be wearing a lipgloss they found in the dollar store for all you know. The only thing I would recommend buying from department stores, or brands that have products that are good for you that you should really splurge on is face makeup (foundation, concealer, etc.), and skincare. This is because this stuff is applied to your skin, and if you use a foundation that isn't so good, it will cause breakouts and worsen your skin. Even though I LOVE high-end brands, they can really get pricey. I suggest going to drugstores for things like mascara or lip glosses. Try comparing colors from high-end to drugstore because you might find the same color you like, just different brands. High-end brands charge extra because i costs a lot of money to have a 'booth' in malls/department stores. Forever21 has by far the cheapest priced makeup I've seen. Some of their makeup is cheaper than drugstore. They have mascaras, eyeliners, eyebrow stuff, eyelash curlers, brushes, mirrors, eyeshadow palettes, lip glosses...and everything you could possibly imagine that would be at Sephora, or Ulta.