Makeup Mishap - How Much Moolah is in Your Makeup Bag?

Over the weekend I was careless and lost my makeup bag.  I had a performance and in between costume changes, I left my magnificent makeup bag behind.  Someone hit the jackpot in my opinion!  I was thinking about what all was in there (all of my day to day makeup plus some extras) and how much I had invested in the products.  I have created the list below.  I really would recommend each of these products but having to buy them all at once may hurt. I am working on a list to replenish my stock and I will share that with you soon!   

Face Fail - Totals $35.71
Sonia Kushuk Hidden Agenda II Concealer Palette - $10.49 at Target.com
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup - $11.97 at Walmart.com
Rimmel Natural Bronzer - $4.28 at Walmart.com
Maybelline Mineral Powder Blush - discontinued product but Maybelline Mineral Powder is $8.97 at Walmart.com

Sonia Kushuk Hidden Agenda II Concealer Palette 



Eye Sore - Totals $30.98
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - $20 at sephora.com (THIS ONE HURT!)
Flower Zoom-in Ultimate Mascara - $7.98 at Walmart.com 
e.l.f. Studio Kohl Eyeliner - $3.00 at Walmart.com 

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner


Lip Loss - Totals $58.42
Revlon ColorStay Matte Red Lipstick in classic red - similar product $7.48 at Walmart.com
Revlon ColorStay Lip Liner in classic red - $6.94 at Walmart.com
Mirabella Lip Colour (2 of them!)- $44 ($22 a piece) at Mirabellabeauty.com


Miscellaneous Misfits - $50.39(ish)
Neutrogena Vanity Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes - $6.97 at Walmart.com
Soho Beauty Sponge - $4.97 at Walmart.com
Revlon Kabuki Brush - $7.47 at Walmart.com
Sonia Kushuk Core Tools Concealer Brush No. 110 - $5.99 at Target.com
Redken Hairspray (sample size, but still!)
Powder eyeshadow (can't remember the brand)
Makeup sponge - cheap 16 pack is around $3.98 at Walmart.com but I only had one in there
Bobby pins
Makeup Bag - $24.99 at Target.com

Sonia Kushuk Core Tools Concealer Brush No. 110


Grand Total(ish) $175.50....can you say ouch?

I was pretty bummed, but after all, they are just things.  I am trying to look on the bright side! 

~B

Work Wardrobe: Black on Black

Sometimes staying monotone can be a good thing!  While I love color, I also love a classic black and white color scheme.  Simple but still interesting because of the pattern on the skirt.  I did throw a little color in there by wearing Maybelline's Cool Coral Stain Gloss (you can't really see it in the picture).  Each piece is a staple item and the skirt is a statement staple, I think I just made up a new thing!  ~B

Basic Black Tee - Apt. 9 for Kohls (I love this shirt, super comfy and wear it all the time!)
Print skirt with Ruffle - The Limited ( I think I got this back in '08...that is how you know it is a good statement staple!)
Black suede heels with bow - Apt. 9 for Kohls (see the purple heel here on clearance!)
Necklace - Forever 21?  I got it forever ago and I can't be 100% sure where it came from.


 

The e.l.f. on My Shelf

Ladies and... well ladies, let's talk about a few products I love from the beauty line of E.L.F. (eyes, lips, face).   Let me lay out a few scenarios for you.

Scenario #1 - You don't wake up to your alarm and you have about 15 minutes to get ready for work.  You are rushing through your make-up, you are almost done and CRAP, you just drew your eye-liner on too high and now you look like you are going to a different kind of work if you know what I mean.

e.l.f. Fix - Well don't you worry!  I have the magic fix!  e.l.f. makeup and cosmetics makes the e.l.f. Studio Makeup Remover Pen.  This bad boy is the Tide pen of eye makeup and allows you to remove just a hint of mascara with pin point precision.  Something this sophisticated must be expensive right?  Yup, it is a whopping $3!  You can find this product at Walmart, Target, or Walgreens.  

e.l.f. Studio Makeup Remover Pen, $3

Scenario #2 -  This one is easy.  Hot date, potential make out, and chapped lips.  Nooooooo. 

e.l.f. Fix - You need something that is going to make your lips feel like butta (like SNL, Mike Meyers, Coffee Talk, butta)  Lo and behold, the e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliater.  Its comes in the shape of a lipstick but it has the exfoliating power of a pumice stone.  Oh and it smells awesome.  Pretty awesome right?  Well in keeping with the price range this exfoliater is also only $3!  Woohoo!  Get your smooch on.

 e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliater, $3

Scenario #3 -  Let's say you have chosen one (or 5) of the lovely and bright lip colors I am obsessed with and shared with you in my Lipstick Obsessed post.  Well you probably don't want to go and buy lip liner in everyone one of these colors, and they would be pretty hard to find anyway.  So, what to do...

e.l.f. Fix - I have three words for you.  Clear lip liner.  Boom.  I know.  The e.l.f. Studio Lip Lock Clear is amazing!  It works like a charm and the best part is that you can't make a mess with it because it's clear.  This is a must have for lipstick lovers.  You can pick it up for, you guessed it...$3!

e.l.f. Studio Lip Lock Clear, $3

I have tried a few products from e.l.f. that I wasn't crazy about.  Maybe skip e.l.f. Essential Triple Tip Waterproof Eyeliner Pen [$2] or the e.l.f. Studio Bronzer [$3].  I didn't have much luck with either of these products.

I have so many more e.l.f. products that I A. love and B. want to try!  And you can go crazy because it is so cheap.  You will be hard pressed to find many products over $3 a pop.  Check out the available products and amazing pricing at http://www.eyeslipsface.com/.  If you have a question about any of the other products, feel free to post below!  

Christmas came early ladies!

~B

 

A Blooming Beauty

I can get pretty excited about little things like a song I love playing on the radio or when I get a free cookie with my "My Panera" card (don't act like you haven't been there), but new make-up brands get me really excited!  I love seeing the shiny new packaging, how they present their brand, and what new and innovative products they lure me in with. 

The new line I am delving into is Flower sold strictly at Walmart (wallets sing a chorus of "Amen").  It was created by actress Drew Barrymore and if anyone knows quality make-up, it would a child-star turned successful actress who has been the face of Covergirl for years!  She has created a high quality line of make-up products that are affordable and available to the masses. She does this by not paying for advertising like traditional companies do (pretty interesting, huh?).  But who needs advertising with a mouthpiece and a face like Drew?  Let me take you through what I know so far.

Flower Facts

• the products are all made in the USA 
• the products are not tested on animals 
• the most expensive product in the line only cost $13.98!!!

Picking the Flowers - Go on & try these B tested products

Zoom-in Ultimate Mascara [retails for $7.98 at walmart.com]

This mascara is pretty high tech!  The brush has three settings that you adjust by turning the top of the cap to the right or left.  This will adjust your length, curl, and volume.  That part is kind of amazing!  The mascara comes in 4 colors right now; intense black, black, black brown, and brown.  Pretty standard repertoire.  I just purchased my second tube and I am still digging it.  It doesn't flake or smudge and I like that I can adjust the wand to fit what kind of eyelash day I am having (yes it differs, just like your hair).  I will definitely continue picking this flower!

[Pictured Below: Zoom-in Ultimate Mascara]

Kiss Stick Velvet Lip Color [Retails for $6.98 at walmart.com]
I love this stuff!!!!  I fell in love with the color Tender Tuberose when using the Petit Fleur triplet (discussed below) and I had to have it.  I will say the velvet lip color is a different feeling.  It is a dryer texture so if you don't like that, I would pick another rose, perhaps the Kiss Stick High-shine Lip Color.  The Tender Tuberose color is still natural but does a great job of accentuating the lips.  I would describe it as a soft mauve.  I can't wait to try the other eight colors ranging from a soft pink to plum.  For this price, you can afford to buy the whole bouquet! 

 [Pictured Below: Kiss Stick Velvet Lip Color in Tender Tuberose]

Almost in Full Bloom

Petite Fleurs for Lips [retails for $6.98 at walmart.com]

Do you remember those pencils we had in grade school that were so much fun?  That is the concept Flower so smartly used to give the user options.  The Fleur comes with three different colors so you can swap them out by taking the top color and using it to push the next color up.  The issue is that the packaging does not feel the need to behave.  I was so excited to carry this "pocket triplet" around but the cap will not stay on.  While I enjoy the collaborative desire, I don't want my lipstick mingling with my other make-up or my make-up bag.  This same design is also sold in eye shadow and concealer.  Brilliant in theory but this flower needs some more time to bloom.  Maybe next Spring?

[Pictured Below: Petit Fleurs Lip Pocket Triplets]

I am looking forward to trying more of these products, especially the concealer/foundation/powder portion which Drew emphasizes when she speaks of the quality.  Flower has products to cover you from head to toe, offering a line of nail polish as well.  With its soft and natural colors, pretty packaging, and famously fabulous face I can't wait for this brand to be in full bloom!

You can find out more about the brand at www.flowerbeauty.com