Neutral Eye with POP of Color

Ever wonder how to spice up your eyeshadow without going crazy with colors. Well here's a fun little summer eyeshadow tutorial that would look great on everyone. It uses light browns and copper colors along with adding a fun color of blue! Many people have colors very similar to the ones that I used in this video so check your collection and get started!

Products used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion (dupe: Elf Eyelid primer)
Elf eyeshadow in wild wheat
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese
Clinique eyeshadow in Sugar Sugar
Two Faced Neutral Eye Palette in Pushup
Wet n Wild idol eye creme shadow pencil in 131 Electro
Maybelline Falsies Mascara in black

Have fun creating!

xoxo
Claire

Review: Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara

So this mascara is Maybelline's newest edition to their mascara line and of course I saw it while in Target and had to pick it up. I had high hopes for this product but unfortunately did not live up to my expectations.

Pros:
Cute color packaging (seafoam green color)
Comes in waterproof and very black
Large wand

Cons:
Flexible stick-pulls on lashes (kinda hurts...what a shame)
Separates but doesn't thicken lashes/doesn't make lashes bold (con for me)
Didn't make my lashes extremely black
Not the most waterproof mascara I've tried, gave me minor raccoon eyes

Overall, I thought it was a waste of my i think $6.07 and wish I would have went back to my original mascara that I use everyday (Maybelline Falsies Waterproof in very black)

WOULD I PURCHASE AGAIN: DEFINITELY NOT.

xoxo,
Claire

This Will Change Your Nail Life Forever

So I probably late on this train already but doesn't matter I have discovered magic. If you love painting your nails as much as I do then you need to try this AHHHMAZING top coat!

It's called Seche Vite, its a little pricey, I found it for $6.99 but its definitely worth your money. You apply this clear high gloss coat after your nail polish color has dried. It drys insanely fast, makes your nails hard as a rock, adds a high gloss shine, and prevents chipping! This is definitely my holy grail nail product and will continue to purchase this in the future.






Tell me your thoughts :)
Claire

Target Haul/ Mini Review

So today, I decided to head to Target to see what items I could find for the summer! Many of the items I picked up were new items that I have heard good things about but have never tried before.

Here is a list of the items purchased:
1. NYC Sunny Bronzer
2. Elf Face Primer
3. Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara in very black and waterproof
4. Target brand Up Makeup remover wipes and face cleaner
5. Seche Vite top coat
6. Swim suit in teal and white

Mini Review:
NYC Sunny Bronzer: I've used this before and definitely love it, great for contouring, gives the cheeks some glow and isn't too dark or glittery.

Elf Face Primer: Never used this product but I've heard great things about using this primer such as helps smooth fine lines and skin before putting your face makeup on. In addition, keeps make up lasting all day.

Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara: Brand new product from maybelline that incorporates a gel formula. Suppose to make your eyelashes bold and separated, hopefully it lives up to its hype.

Up Makeup Remover Wipes/ Cleanser: I LOVEEEE these things, removes all the face makeup including foundation and helps clean your face, I do wash my face after but sometimes when I'm really lazy I will just use these. In addition, gentle on the skin and doesn't burn your face like Neutrogena makeup remover wipes

Seche Vite Top Coat: Never used but I heard this top coat is AMAZINGGGG suppose to dry very fast and help the nail polish from chipping. Can't wait to try this.

Will review more in detail after trying them fully
Claire

Review: Urban Decay All Nighter Make Up Setting Spray

Hello everyone,
So on a recent trip to Ulta I had no intention of picking up more make up items but of course its ULTA. Recently, I have been researching make up setting sprays because I find that my make up does not seem to last all day and into the night. I have heard some good things and bad things about the urban decay all nighter make up setting spray. (Note there are other setting sprays by urban decay such as "dew me", which gives a dewy glow finish for dry skin and "de-slick" to calm down the oil and shine).

Anyways, I was debating between the "dew me" and "all nighter" because I have dry skin; however, the "dew m"e came in 4oz for 29$ yesss VERY EXPENSIVE and I didn't want to chance hating the product and wasting my money. Therefore, I found a travel size of the "urban decay: all nighter", which is 0.5oz for 11$ still very pricey but at least I wouldn't feel as bad wasting 0.5 oz. 

Onto the review: Easy size for traveling and throwing into your purse. Pricey for such little amount. I used it after I applied foundation, concealer, and powder. Spritzed about 3 sprays. Felt good on my face, refreshing, not sticky, helped decrease cakeyness. Definitely noticed it helped keep my make up intact and looked perfect still at the end of the night. Didn't make me break out which some people were having problems with and no irritation to my skin. I would definitely recommend it for all skin types but go for the travel size as a trial to see how your skin reacts. If anything you can always try the "dew me" or "de-slick" if not satisfied with the all nighter but the all nighter will work with all skin types. Overall, I give it two thumbs up and can't wait to use it more :)

Thanks for reading,
xoxo claire

DIY Cleanse

Feeling bloated, heavy and want to get rid of excess water weight? Well here is a easy DIY cleanse. This mixture can be used in place of any fluids you drink throughout your day but continue eating your regular diet. You can either make 60oz or 1 gallon depending on how much you want to drink throughout the week. Yes this is a one week cleanse. This cleanse was started by Jillian Michaels.

Here's the ingredients you will need:
60oz or 1 gallon of distilled water
Lemon juice
Pure cranberry juice (not concentrate!)
2 tea bags of either dandelion root, green tea or a healthy tea (flavor of your choice)

Steps:
1. Gather your distilled water
2. 2 tablespoons of pure cranberry juice
3. 2 tea bags (let sit for 5-7 mins)
4. Shake
5. NOT NEEDED: if the mixture is not sweet enough, mix in some packets of splenda

Watch the mixing process at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46_G60VQ_gk&feature=g-u-u&context=G2bed6a9FUAAAAAAARAA

Enjoy!
<3 Claire

Spring 2012 Trends

I don't necessarily like to follow the trends when it comes to fashion/ beauty but I love some of the trends that are popping up for spring.

1. Neon nail polish
2. Cat eye (winged liner)
3. Floral patterns
4. Bright jeans (pink, blue, peach)
5. Bright heels to pair with the perfect outfit
6. Wild shaped and colored sunglasses
7. Bright colored clutches and purses (Target)

These are just some of the trends for the spring and summer. I can't wait till the weather gets warmer and I can rock some of these amazing trends. Bright neon colors can be scary but paired with neutral colors can add a pop of color to your wardrobe. What are some of your spring fashion/beauty trends?

<3 Claire