Inexpensive Holiday Palette (Great for gifts)

Watch this to see my full review (:


I came across this very nifty palette on hautelook. For those of you who are not familiar with that website, it is basically a site with flashsales that last 24-72 hours. They have items that are up to 90% off (only when it's a REALLY good deal). They have decent prices and shipping is usually about $5.00.

Here is an invite link in case you are interested!
Click here!

Anyways, this palette caught my eyes because of the beautiful colors. When I looked up this palettes pricing I found out that it is actually on sale right now for $16.00!! That is incredible for such high quality eyeshadows.

The palette is gorgeous and the colors are so festive!! If you have a friend who is a makeup lover or you just want to have that perfect palette for any holiday party, I recommend checking this one out!

Where you can find this palette: Click here!

We can't forget about swatches!!

Talk to you all very soon (:

P.S - Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with warmth, love, and delicious food!! (:

Kelly's Favorites!

Helllo beauties! I am back with a couple of my all time favorite products (:



Products mentioned:
Lush Daddy-O Shampoo : $20
Lush Angels on Bareskin
http://lush.com/
Benefit Facial Emulsion : $28
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P283507
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/triple-performing-facial-emulsion-spf-15-pa
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3200009
Diorskin Nude: $46
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P230421
http://www.dior.com/beauty/usa/en/makeup/face/foundations/fluid-foundation/teint-fraicheur-effet-peau-nue/py0778700.html
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser : $9
http://www.maybelline.com/products/147/face/concealer/instant-age-rewind-eraser-dark-circles-treatment-concealer/medium/130?shadeId=810
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp;jsessionid=2FDA72DBC9435CEBFEF372997236432E.p-a1-app1?productId=xlsImpprod3490149
(Also available at drug stores, Wal Marts, and Targets that carry Maybelline products)
Makeup Forever HD Powder: $30
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210400
http://www.makeupforever.com/products/hd-powder.html
CoverFx Setting FX Translucent Loose Mineral Powder : $32
http://www.coverfx.com/us/Product.aspx?ProductId=13
CoverFX Skin Prep FX & Anti Aging Serum : $45
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P191321
http://www.coverfx.com/US/Nourishing-Foundation-Primer-Makeup-and-Anti-Aging-Serum-P50C1.aspx
NYC Sunny Bronzer : About $3
http://www.newyorkcolor.com/products/face/bronzer/smooth-skin-bronzing-face-powder
Can be found at Target and drugstores that carry NYC
Nars Danmari Blush Palette : $65
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P298106
(Limited edition exclusive to Sephora, online only)
Milani Brow Fix : $7.50
http://www.milanicosmetics.com/p-34-brow-fix-eye-brow-powder-kit.aspx
(Can be found at Target and any drugstore that carries Milani)
Wet N' Wild Colorcon Palette "Vanity" : about $3.50
(Can be found at Target and and drugstore that carries Wet N' Wild)
Mac Brow Finisher : $15
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/149/1406/Brow-Finisher/index.tmpl
Urban Decay The Revolution High-Performance Lash Curler : $20
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P292013
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3590033
Sigma Brushes:
Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F80: $16
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Sigma_Flat_Top_Synthetic_Kabuki_F_80_p/f80.htm
Large Powder F20: $22
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/f20.htm
Tapered Highlighter F35
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/f35.htm
Crown Angled Contour Brush : $7.50
http://crownbrush.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=258

First Impressions : Makeup Forever Wild & Chic Collector Case

Hello Beauties!

I am back with a first impressions/review on a limited edition Makeup Forever collector case. It really appealed to me because of the wide variety of products. Yes, this case is pretty dang expensive BUT if a lot of these products are ones you have thought about buying then maybe it is worth it for you. Because it is a limited editiong Sephora online exclusive it can only be found on the Sephora website.

Click here to view/purchase!
Price: $330

Yes, I realize that the price seems a bit steep but for the amount of products you are receiving it is quite a steal. Also, if you ever come across discount codes to sephora, I would recommend using them for something such as this to get as much of a discount as you can. I purchased this during the Friends & Family Sale making the total $260. I also think that this would make an excellent gift for a daughter for Christmas!

To see the products in action and to hear more about this products watch my First Impressions Video!



On to the swatches!

 The finish on these were very nice. They were not matte and had a slight satin finish to them. They felt very creamy and long-lasting.

I actually found that the although the aqua creams were very creamy and had a nice consistency, the application was quite blotchy when applied to the skin.

 The Star Powder did not show up as white on the skin, the golden/pink opalescence is what came through.

 I was very dissapointed in how unpigmented the black Aqua Eyes looked on the skin. Both the Aqua Eyes and Aqua Liner are extremely waterproof though! (:

This is a beautiful highlighter. I would recommend it for deeper skin tones. This would work well if you mixed it in with your foundation for an all over luminous glow.

If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comments down below.

Have a wonderful week!
Kelly xoxo

The Grim Masquerade

Hello lovelies!
I am SO excited about this makeup tutorial!! This has got to be my favorite one yet. I love doing fun and dramatic looks. Because I mostly do makeup for TV shows or weddings, I never really get to play around with colors and that is why I adore Halloween! It's great practice and SO much fun!

Watch this to learn how to do it on yourself! (:




Here are some HD Photos of the look! (:

Here is the picture of I got my inspiration from:

He was one of three winners who won the Illamasqua contest. I think that the look is very "joker-esque" bahahaha.

Anyways, I hope you all have an amazing halloween and can make use of this look! (:

Beautylish Beauty Social Goodie Bag Haul

The Beauty Social was such an AMAZING event...but that will be an entirely different post. For now, I wanted to share all of the amazing products that were given to us in our "goodie bag". I added up the value of all of these products and was truly amazed. Close your eyes are make a guess of how much that bag valued...

$629.50!!!!!!! YES, you heard me, six hundred and twenty-nine dollars and fifty cents....WOW! I am not trying to brag by any means but really express to you that whoever put this event together really went over and beyond.

For a first impressions & haul check out my youtube video (:


List of products & value:
Tatcha Japanese Beauty Papers - $12
Clinique chubby stick - $15
Clinique Lid smoothie - $19.50
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara - $10
Faux Lashes "Lace" - $13
Urban Decay Good Karma Blush Brush - $32
Murad Active Radiance Serum - $89
Murad Essential-C Renewal Complex - $92
CoverFX SettingFX Translucent Mineral Powder "Light" - $32
Nyx Black Label Lipstick "Jaipur" - $7.50
Goody Spin Pin - $6
Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter - $30
Benefit FAcial Emulsion - $28
Dior Addict Lipcolor "Havana Beige" - $25
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Treatment Cream - $99
CND Effects "Sapphire" - $8
Kate Somerville Exfolikate - $70
Australian Gold Spf 20 Lotion - $9
Scott Barnes Body Bling - $8
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser $24.50
Total : $629.50

This alone made my $75 2 day pass totally worth it!
Coming next is a video of my experience at the event so do not miss that! (:

Cleopatra

One of the most iconic and distinct looks for halloween. Today I am bringing you a Cleopatra makeup tutorial. I am very fond of the outcome. I think that it is very glittery and glamorous but not too over the top for those of you who don't want to scare anyone away! This look can definitely be toned down by just applying regular eyeliner to the water like rather than the golden liquid eyeliner.  I also think that if you wanted to take this look an extra step, adding a brown lip liner and blending it in into the gold lips would make this look a bit more sophisticated and well put together. With a black wig and a gold dress, you are set to head out for a Halloween party, trick-or-treating with your kids, or simply watching scary movies and handing candy out to all the dressed up children. I love Halloween soooo much! It is one of my favorite holidays...probably because I like to dress up and just have an excuse to go crazy with my makeup. Anyways, I hope you really enjoy this look.

Marie Antoinette Makeup Tutorial

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion "Eden"
Mac Dame Edna Trio - Matte Pink/Purple and Shimmery Purple/Blue Eyeshadows
Lit "Champage" glitter
Lit Liquid Glitter Base
Mac Dearcupcake Eyeshadow
Mac Pollinator Eyeshadow
Mac "Blacktrack" Fluidline
Maybelline Define-A-Brow "Dark Brown"
Milani Brow Fix "Light"

Lips:
Mac "So Sweet, So Easy"
Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation RF133
Mac "Beet" Lip Pencil
Lit "Flower Power" Glitter

Face:
Mac "Girl About The Town" Lipstick
Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation RF133

Brushes:
Mac 239 Brush
Mac 266 Brush
Sigma E25
Sonia Kashuk Angled Liner Brush
Sonia Kashuk Flat Shader Brush
Borghese Foundation Brush
Elf Concealer Brush

I think that if you were to add a wig and the  dress this look would be so adorable! You don't even have to go get an expensive costume because the makeup is so extravagent! Anyways, have a wonderful day guys (:

Kelly xoxo