Monday, June 30, 2014
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Friday, April 18, 2014
Review: Brazen Cosmetics
Hi lovelies! So today I'm bringing you a review of a new subscription service I found. The company is called Brazen Cosmetics, and they're an indie company that produces beautifully pigmented products. There are a few different subscription services, and I chose the middle one, Silver. With this it is $20, and you receive 3 eyeshadow samples, one liquid lipstick sample, and a full-size lip gloss! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was so pleased.
From left to right: Audacious, Get Loud, Guilty Pleasure.
These shadows are gorgeous! I'm not too sure about Get Loud, but Audacious and Guilty Pleasure are gorgeous colors. I can't wait to do an ombre blue eye look with them. The shadows are soft and very pigmented, they go on perfectly in one swipe.
Here is the lip gloss sample in Charged. It's a gorgeous orange-red, with a yellowy-orange duochrome. I'm generally not a fan of oranges, but I love this. Very pigmented and smooth.
Here is the gloss they sent me. I don't remember the name. It's a beautiful, hot candy pink. Also very pigmented and smooth.
Swatches of everything!
Will definitely continue my subscription.
xoxo,
Gabrielle
Thursday, March 27, 2014
How To: Fix Broken Makeup
We've all had it happen: by some horrific act, our favorite pressed eyeshadow or powder crumbles before our eyes. But have no fear, it can be salvaged! Only a few things are needed to make your powder as good as new. You'll need Isopropyl Alcohol (the higher the concentration, the better), your powder (I mixed a bunch of leftover bronzers that I had into one), and something to crush the pigment up with.
Start by crushing up the rest of the powder. Make sure all of the big pieces are broken, and that the powder has a pretty finely milled texture.
Next, add enough alcohol so that the powder absorbs it and it forms a paste. It shouldn't be too watery, but easily malleable, almost like clay.
Once the mixture is evenly spread around, gently press a paper towel over the mixture to absorb excess alcohol. You can also use this time to press down on the mixture through the paper towel in order to give it a more uniform appearance.
Finally, let the powder sit. You can leave it overnight, or use a blow-dryer to expedite the drying process.
Here is the finished product! All ready to use again.
I hope this tutorial helped, and I look forward to doing more! Let me know in the comments below if there are any others you'd like to see.
xoxo,
Gabrielle
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Transformation Tuesday: Eyebrow Edition
When I was in high school, I got wax- and tweezer-happy. I didn't realize how thin they were until I started looking back. Yikes! To this day, they're still pretty thin, but I'm learning to fill them and shape them how I want.
xoxo,
Gabrielle
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Crown Brush Haul and Review!
I have always heard awesome things about Crown Brushes, but I hadn't bitten the bullet and gotten my paws on them yet. Finally, I saw that HauteLook had a special on them, and I couldn't pass them up. I was torn between the 23-piece pro set and this gorgeous pink set. I decided on the pink, because I don't have any pink brushes and I am a sucker for pretty things. These did not disappoint!!
They came in this cute little pink patent-leather brush roll. It seems to be really good quality, and even though I don't usually use brush rolls, I think I'll keep this around. There's a little guard flap on the inside to keep them from falling out during transport, which I love.
The brushes are gorgeous, with light pink handles that have the brush function written on them, and a darker pink-lilac ferrule. The bristles are white with pink tips. The quality is AMAZING. The bristles are appropriately stiff, and allow for excellent product pickup and blending. I literally can't praise these enough, they are absolutely the best brushes I have ever used. I can't wait to try more from Crown Brushes and build my collection!
What are your favorite brushes, and have you ever tried anything from Crown?
xoxo,
Gabrielle
Monday, March 17, 2014
The Liebster Award and my nominees!
The Rules
11 facts about yourself
11 questions as specified by the person who nominated you
11 bloggers with fewer than 200 followers tagged to do the Liebster Award
Include the Liebster Award in the blog post
11 facts about myself
1. I am a 4th year college student, studying Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice.
2. I also love cars and working on them, it's probably tied with makeup for my first love.
3. I'm 5'11" tall.
4. I hate eating steak. It makes me want to puke.
5. When I need to clear my thoughts or can't sleep, I will go on a long night drive on the backroads. I live in the midwest so there is an abundance of them.
6. I went to an all-girls high school, and surprisingly it was the best 4 years of my life. I miss it dearly.
7. I'm adventurous, and I will literally try anything once.
8. I love TV documentaries, like True Life and pretty much anything on the Discovery/History channels. I also love really crazy hospital shows, like Untold Stories of the ER and Monsters Inside Me. The freakier and gorier, the better.
9. I love to read. Old, new, whatever. I've been on a Jonathan Safran Foer and John Green kick.
10. I am in love with Lawrence Krauss, and I think he is brilliant.
11. My favorite food of all time is sushi.
11 QUESTIONS
1) What's the most money you've spent at one time? Ummm I honestly have no idea. Buying my car? Or maybe Christmas shopping.
2) If you could look like someone else, who would it be? Lana Del Rey or Ellie Goulding. They're both gorgeous.
3) Have you ever been in love? Yes.
4) Favourite song? It changes constantly, but right now it's Glitter in the Air by Pink.
5) Best Childhood memory? Sledding with my brother and neighbors in their yard every winter, dodging trees.
6) A beauty product you couldn't live without? Mascara. If nothing else, I will put on mascara.
7) An item of clothing you couldn't live without? I love boots. I can't imagine my wardrobe without different boots. They just change up an outfit so much.
8) Who is your role model? Pretty much any woman in science. Because that's where I'm trying to go.
9) What's your live goal/ what inspires you to meet that goal? I want to go to medical school and be a neurologist. It's tough, but my family and friends support me to reach that goal every day.
10) Guilty pleasure? Beauty magazines, trashy reality tv, and Kraft Mac n cheese.
11) Favourite lipstick / lip product? Lime Crime Velvetine in Red Velvet. Sooo perfect.
Nominated Bloggers
Abigailbunny.blogspot.comaskkaymarie.blogspot.com
babblingbrigid.blogspot.com
cofcorals.blogspot.com
dollhouse-beauty.blogspot.com
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