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Meet Foxy! 2008-04-24 14:34:00 I have the cutest Shiba Inu named Foxy, and I swear she loves makeup almost as much as I do. I caught her snooping in one of my traincases today exploring some makeup and thought it was too cute so I taped it and thought it would be cute to share what her top picks are! Check it out below:
REVIEW : Nix'ie Cosmetics Mineral Eyeshadows 2008-04-24 08:22:00 Yesterday, I came home and received a wonderful thing in the mail....makeup! I love coming home to makeup, especially when its unexpected. Ahh...the perfect way to end the day! When I opened the mysterious box I discovered the most beautiful palette from Nix'ie Cosmetics
. It was a 6-well eyeshadow palette containing some gorgeous shades, perfect for the spring. Nix'ie Cosmetics is a makeup line based out of California that is starting to catch the attention of many. I have read several reviews about their products and I have honestly yet to read anything bad, so this means that I was thrilled to start experimenting and playing with the palette so that I could experience what the hype was all about. First, I must start off by saying that these shadows are huge in size! The eyeshadow pans
M.A.C. Dazzleglass Launches Tonight! 2008-04-23 15:55:00 Just wanted to let you dolls know that Dazzleglass, as I mentioned previously is now availible on the M.A.C. website; however it will not be availible for purchase until tonight online and in stores tomorrow. This item is limited edition but luckily comes in many different shades and will be widely availible to the public...no Dress Camp extremity here!Product Description:Lipcolour that dazzles with light and shine to bring an exciting dimensional pop to your lips. Large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal. Provides exceptional shine with a crystalline iridescence. Non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing. Glides on. Wear alone, or layer over lipstick or Lipglass for dramatic effect. Features our signature M·A·C vanilla Read more:Tonight
Free Shipping & Mineralize SPF 15 Loose Foundation @ M.A.C. 2008-04-23 12:34:00 Hey my lovelies,M.A.C. has launched their Mineralize Loose
foundation on their site (about time..this thing was on Nordstrom's site for about two months!!!) and they are offering free shipping through midnight EST Saturday, April 26th, 2008 on orders shipped to US and Canadian addresses only. Just enter the offer code "MINERAL" at checkout; click the picture above for details. When your on the site you will see that they also are introducing Dazzleglass which launches April 24th on the site and May 1st in stores. Happy shopping!Roselyn Read more:Shipping
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This is soooo much better than M.A.C PRO!!! 2008-04-23 12:02:00 Hey dolls! Look at what came for me in the mail today! My Make Up Forever Backstage Discount Card!!! Yay!!! This baby entitles me to a 40% off all MUFE (Make Up For Ever) products at the MUFE Boutique here in NYC or through phone orders. I am super stoked because I love this line even more than M.A.C., and its super expensive so the 40% definitely helps out! Yippee! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Make Up For Ever, it is a French cosmetic line which is simply astonishing. In my opinion the quality is superior to that of M.A.C. and as far as pigmentation, they seriously have the BEST shadows on the planet. They even make cosmetics for synchronized swimmers! Make Up For Ever was established in 1984 by Dany Sanz and Jacques Waneph (two very renowned MUA's); and now the company is pa Read more:better
Happy Earth Day!!! 2008-04-22 10:20:00 Feeling green today?! Well you should be! Here are some cool things going on in honor of momma Earth
:Only today, Physicians Formula is giving away 1,000 Organic Wear bronzers in honor of Earth Day. Organic Wear is Physicians Forumlas' new 100% organic cosmetic line and is the 1st ECOCERT organic certified makeup line in the U.S. Starting at 12pm Eastern, go to Physicians Formula (link won’t be live until then) and win yourself a free bronzer!Origins is also celebrating Earth Day by offering free standard shipping and giving out a free sample of their Peace-of-Mind On-the-Spot Relief lotion. But this offer is only good for today and the samples are while supplies last, so make sure you place your order soon!Enjoy!Roselyn Read more:Happy
FOTD : M.A.C. Dress Camp 2008-04-20 18:45:00 So I decided to put my Dress Camp to test today and loved how the colors came together. I used all of the colors involved in the palette and two of the three lip colors.On my face I used M.A.C. Prep + Prime as my primer, M.A.C. Full Coverage Foundation in C40, Studio Fix in NC 35, and the Dress Camp Powder Pink Blush. For my lips I used Dress Camp's Too Fab Lipstick and topped it off with Dress Camp's She Gold Lipglass. For my eyes I used Dress Camp's Sunny Girl, Golden Gold, and Trend Eyeshadow. I used Revlon's colorstay liquid eyeliner and Lancome Fatale's mascara. For my brows I used Maybelline's Ultra Brown eyebrow powder.See the images below for clarification on the steps. You may need to click on each image to enlarge them. Have fun!DONT FORGET!!! I am giving away one of these beaut
M.A.C. Dress Camp Recap 2008-04-19 11:56:00 This collection has made M.A.C. history! The Dress Camp collection became the most anticipated makeup collection not only in the history of M.A.C. but cosmetic history PERIOD! Never have I seen something so exclusive and so limited and I am very lucky and fortunate to have been a part of that.I must say that out of all 2008 collections for M.A.C. I definitely was excited to hear about this particular launch, but never did I think it would receive the attention that it did; simply because Dress Camp is a designer clothing collection from Japan that not too many people know or have heard about in the states. It's definitely not as popular or as known as let's say...Heatherette; and in that note I DEFINITELY expected wayyy more out of the Heatherette collection than what I did of Dress Camp; Read more:Recap
M.A.C. Dress Camp Palette Giveaway!!! 2008-04-18 07:45:00 So as I mentioned in a previous post, I will be giving away a M.A.C. Dress Camp Limited Edition palette to one very lucky reader. The rules are very simple. Simply add a comment to this post, answering the following two questions:What is it about makeup that makes you happy?Why do you want to win?Make sure that in the comment you include your email address, otherwise you will be disqualified.The final day for submissions is Sunday April 27th. I will be announcing the lucky winner on Monday April 28th! Good luck!Always,Roselyn
FOTD : Milani Wild Violets 2008-04-18 06:55:00 Here is a look that I did with the Milani Eyeshadow Quad in Wild Violets. This is a very pretty quad with awesome pigmentation and this look is great on dark eyes. You can purchase this quad at a drugstore for about 5 bucks.I mainly used the two colors on the left side of the quad, and added M.A.C.'s Nylon as a highlighter to the brow bone. In addition I lined my lids with a purple eyeliner pencil (don't remember the brand), and added my Lancome Fatale mascara and was good to go.On my face I used M.A.C. Prep + Prime as my primer, M.A.C. Full Coverage Foundation in C40, Studio Fix in NC 35, and Chanel's Blush in Mocha. For my lips I used M.A.C.'s Lollipop Loving from the Heatherette collection and topped it off with Nars Lipgloss in Turkish Delight.See the images below for clarification on
DRESS CAMP!!! 2008-04-17 13:30:00 I was one of the fortunate few to get my hands on this entire collection! I was able to call MAC Soho earlier this week and put my stash on reserve! I am in love with these colors and love the packaging. I will be doing an official review of the product soon!This collection launched on the M.A.C. website on Tuesday morning and sold out in 6 hours! I went to M.A.C. Soho today, and arrived before they opened. By the time they opened the doors to the public everything was already SOLD OUT! The response was so insane that they didn't even bother putting a point of purchase display out on a counter. I spoke to one of the managers and she said that never in her M.A.C. years had she seen such a crazy response to such a exclusively limited collection. According to her, people started calling yest
One More Day Till M.A.C. Dress Camp Launches!!! 2008-04-16 08:19:00 Hello dolls!As you know, the M.A.C. Dress Camp collection launches tomorrow at exclusively at selected stores. It launched yesterday on their site and SOLD OUT IN 6 HOURS!!!! Well I am here to tell you that I called the store today and secured my stash! Woo! Tomorrow I will be taking a trip over to M.A.C. Soho to check it out FIRST!!! That means that you guys will be able to come and see the reviews here first before a lot of other sites. I will be bringing my camera along and hopefully will be able to get some video footage instead of just photos so keep your fingers crossed. I am looking forward to this collection as I love the designer, so I am hoping to fall in love when I arrive at the store tomorrow.Well thats all for now fabbies. Have a glamorous Wednesday!XOXO,Roselyn
Makeup Artists LISTEN UP! (MUA DISCOUNTS) 2008-04-15 12:25:00 Okay so I'm pretty sure that this will become one of the most popular posts on this blog, but a resource it is only fair that I share my knowledge with you beautiful people. Below I have listed all of the companies that offer professional discount programs for makeup artist. Applications must be accompanied by the requested documentation for approval. Please visit the included links for further details:MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTIST DISCOUNT PROGRAMMakeup
Forever offers a 40% discount to qualified makeup artists. The membership is only good for two years at a time. The discount can be redeemed at any Makeup Forever exclusive store or boutique or by phone, email or fax orders only. To qualify you must submit TWO of the following in addition to a copy of government issued identification: magazine t Read more:Artists
Crappy Economy...The Perfect Excuse to Splurge on Lipstick! 2008-05-05 10:15:00 There was a story in last week's New York Times about how the sales of lipstick—not gloss—are an economic indicator and how, in tough times, women in this country turn not only to just smaller indulgences to quell their retail fix, but specifically lipstick. Now, I have heard this many times before but for some reason I just always felt that it was some sad mockery made by men to justify women's spending habits during turmoil. But after reading this article, perhaps there is some truth to the "economic crisis/lipstick boom" theory. I know for a fact that I myself have probably bought way more lipstick this year than in the past, and probably have made more cosmetic purchases than clothing purchases as well. Hmmm...According to the article, you will be buying lipstick for three reasons: Read more:Crappy
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FOTD : Nix'ie Cosmetics Watermelon Eyes 2008-05-06 07:56:00 So here is a quick face of the day that I did yesterday while playing with my Nix'ie mineral shadows, which I LOVE sooo much, see my review here. Believe it or not my inspiration for this wasn't an actual watermelon. Actually, it was an old bottle of Maybelline Great Lash mascara that I was about to throw out! I apologize that the tutorial picks aren't as detailed in showing every step as I normally do; but this was just started out as a quick experiment that actually came out pretty nice and helped me kill some time last night as I waited for The Hills (I freakin' love that show!!!) to come on TV.Below is what I used:FACEM.A.C. Prep + PrimeDermablend Quick Fix Concealer in MediumM.A.C. Full Coverage Foundation in C40M.A.C. Studio Fix Foundation in NC35M.A.C. Blush in SunbasqueLIPSM.A.C Read more:Cosmetics
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No Money? No Credit? No Beauty! Insanely Expensive Beauty Products 2008-05-06 07:08:00 Gas: $3.61 a gallon. Organic milk: $7.98 a gallon. Perfume: $650 per 1.7 ounces? Just when you thought your favorite brands might go easy on your wallet because of the slump/recession/general shopping malaise, beauty companies are introducing some of their most expensive products ever. Even moderately-priced lines are getting in on the action, with themes of gold and silver and the use of rare, expensive botanicals.Girl's Best FriendDiamonds and platinum are popping up in the strangest places these days. (Diamond-and- platinum vibrator, anyone?) Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme (1) ($318), an anti-aging cream picked up by the exclusive British beauty boutique Space NK, promises unbeatable results due to its high end ingredients and thorough scientific testing. If you want the look of platinum Read more:Money
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Five Scents to Obsess Over 2008-05-07 13:52:00 I received the following email from one of my readers:Q:Hi Roselyn, I love your blog but noticed that you have not yet reviewed any perfumes or body sprays yet. I am looking to ask my parents for a perfume for my upcoming birthday but I do not know where to start. Currently I use scented lotions from Philosophy and The Body Shop. Can you please recommend some good scents? Thanks, Brea (Great Britain)A: I'm actually glad to have received this question, because I think its a very important one to address. First I want to say that a lot of perfumes on the market are much more than just their scent. I say this because, what may smell good on someone else, may not smell the same on you. Everyone has different hormonal balances and depending on the scent's formula, the reaction between your ski
NOTICE: Something is SERIOUSLY wrong with BLOGGER 2008-05-08 09:21:00 Hey dolls,Just wanted to let you all know that Blogger has been having some REALLY BAD issues lately. At times you may be able to access my blog and at times you may not. I had to revert my template back to factory settings so that it could be accessible until they fix the bug. It sucks really bad, I know, I know! These idiots better fix this bug fast!!! Google has all this money and still stuff like this happens...Until then, make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on my posts and have them delivered directly to your email.Kisses,Roselyn
Benefit's Chick Picks for Spring 2008-05-09 12:10:00 I checked my email this morning to find the prettiest email from Benefit. It lists their top picks for this spring. Amongst the list are faves like Erase Paste, Talk to the Tan (which I am dying to try!) & You Rebel Lite! Benefit is also offering free domestic and international shipping as well (whoa, no other company does that!!!). Get free U.S. standard shipping when you spend $65 or more, simply enter FRESHP65 at checkout, and get free International shipping with any purchase of $100 or more by entering INTLSHIP at checkout. And don't forget, at Benefit you get two free samples with every order! Click here to shop now! Read more:Spring
Back On Track!!! 2008-05-09 12:04:00 I FINALLY got an answer from blogger. Apparently the blogroll widget incurred a bug and thats what shut my blog down. But I'm back! Yay!However,take this as an official announcement that I will be working on my very own website which will be launching soon. Blogger is cool but still very much an experimental thing and for someone like me who is taking this blog more than serious, I don't really have the patience or time for their screw ups and mishaps. So soon enough you will see this blog take it mainstream as a full fledged site! It will become every definition of GLAM!!!Thanks for being loyal! XOXO!Rozzie Read more:Track
Still problems with Blogger.... 2008-05-09 10:39:00 Hey everyone,Just wanted to update you all and let you know that there are still some major issues going on with Blogger
. As you see I still haven't been able to restore my template, and since I have had to restore back to the classic html settings (aka old blogger), alot of my features have been disabled. I will be taking the weekend to work on trying to come up with my own solution to this problem since Google has not given me or any of the other users with this same issue any type of answer. So this means that by Monday I may have switched blog platforms, or who knows...maybe I might even have a full blown website up?! You'll just have to keep checking back and see.Take care and have a fab weekend!xoxo,Roselyn Read more:problems
The Makeup Show NYC - May 18th & 19th !!! 2008-05-13 09:40:00 "For the third time the Makeup
Show New York brings the industry together like no other trade event has before. The biggest brands. Top industry exhibitors. Speakers from every area of makeup artistry. New product introductions. Special Pro-only offers. Seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. The best networking opportunity in the business. It’s a must-attend event for anyone involved in
Reader Question 2008-05-13 09:18:00 Recieved last night from my meebo: Q: Hi, I am new to your site. I use NC 35 MAC powder foundation. But I need more coverage and I read in your watermelon eyes post that you use two types of foundation. How do you use them? Can you please help? Thank you so much, RakheeA: Hi Rakhee, Yes I do use two foundations. I actually like to have full coverage on my face and while Studio Fix does give cover Read more:Reader
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Mother's Day, Busy Bee & Playing Catch-up! 2008-05-12 14:35:00 Hi my dolls!I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and for the mommies I hope you had a fabulous Mother's day. I myself spent my weekend super busy working and catching up on a lot of other random things in life. In addition to that I also spent most of my weekend working on my brand new website that will be launching extremely soon and I am super thrilled and so happy with the way it is turning o Read more:Catch
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REVIEW: OPI Nic's Sticks from Nicole by OPI (Shake, Plump, Paint!) 2008-05-15 10:21:00 We all know that manicured hands are just as important as groomed hair and brushed teeth. But I must admit that I am a victim of paid manicures as opposed to self-made. I just cant get it right for some reason! I always create a mess, end up with smudges and ridges and never have that "manicured" look. So I just head over to my nail salon and pay for the service...plus I think that the hand massag Read more:Shake
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FIRST LOOK :: MAC New View 2008-05-13 23:40:00 Mineralize Skinfinish - (As pictured in order from top to bottom) Light Medium/ Natural and Shimmer: Pale golden beige/Warm yellow beige (Pictured only in gathered image) Medium/Natural and Shimmer: Soft creamy beige/light peachy pink Medium Dark/Natural and Shimmer : Caramel/Light tan Dark Natural and Shimmer: Deep caramel/Mid tone yellow gold Deep dark/Natural and Shimmer: Rich golden bronze/de
FIRST LOOK :: MAC Sonic Chic 2008-05-13 23:03:00 Sonic Chic Mineralized Blush (As pictured from top to bottom in order) Warm Soul: Mid tone beige with goldDainty: Yellow pink with gold pearl Gentle:Raspberry with Gold Pearl Pleasantry: Intense mid tone blue pink with gold pearl Gleeful: Deep dirty blue pink with gold pearl Love Joy:Mid tone brown with gold pearl Merrily: Dirty burned red with gold pearl Love Thing: Dirty burgundy with gold pea Read more:Sonic
FIRST LOOK :: MAC Electroflash 2008-05-13 22:41:00 Collection to hit stores Summer 2008LIPSTICKVanity’s Child - Sheer pale beige with pearl (Lustre)Fast Thrill - Frosty clean mid-tone pink with pearl (Frost)Mellow Mood - Glossy mid-tone dirty pink with pearl (Lustre)Dangerously Hot - Creamy deep brown red (Amplified)Rek pris: DK 140/ SEK 170/ NKR 150 LIPGLASS Cultureclash - Frosty clear baby pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost)Major Min
Reader Question 2008-05-19 11:05:00 Recieved last night from my Meebo:Q: Thanks again for your response. I have another request..Now that summer is almost here, I keep on reading about bronzers..But I dont know anything about bronzers..Can you tell me something about bronzers, what do they do? how to use them? and some brands/shades you like...RakheeA: Hi Rakhee,Bronzers are a colored powder for certain areas of the face that contou Read more:Reader
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