I admit it… I’m a sucker for cute packaging. So of course, when I saw this adorable Hello Kitty shadow and highlighter compact from Sephora on sale, I had to get it. After testing it out, I’m soooo glad I got. Originally $35 but on sale right now for $20. This is the perfect eye… [Read more…]
January 30, 2012
**** This Giveaway is now closed. Stay tuned for more amazing Giveaways!~**** Just a reminder that our exclusive Pretty Gossip Giveaway ends tomorrow. Take 20 seconds to enter for a chance to win a $100 HauteLook Giftcard Giveway! To enter: 1. Like Pretty Gossip and HauteLook on Facebook (here) 2. Join HauteLook (here) and check… [Read more…]
January 28, 2012
I picked up a Garnier BB Cream (in light/medium) from Rite Aid with very low expectations. I don’t usually have luck with drugstore brands when it comes to colored products for the skin like foundation, concealer, powders, etc. I bought it anyway so that I could do a review on it for everything else but… [Read more…]
January 27, 2012
I’ve been meaning to buy some makeup brushes and was excited to find Sigma Makeup. They carry tons of brushes and the prices are affordable!~ Each brush I purchased were between $14-$16. With a hopeful heart I ordered 4 brushes with a 10% off discount code (0112XJML) : 2 kabuki brushes for foundation/blush and 2… [Read more…]
January 26, 2012
Excited to share with you today the 2012 Youngblood’s spring collection. These items will be available beginning March 1, 2012. Eye Illuminating Duo ($22) My favorite item in the collection. This double ended pencil is genius. It’s a shimmer and a matte pencil wrapped up into one! I can use the shimmer (iridescent champagne-beige) on… [Read more…]
January 23, 2012
Just wanted to let you in on a little secret I’ve been keeping. When my favorite juicery (Pressed Juicery) needed contributors for their online lifestyle/wellness magazine (The Chalkboard)… I enthusiastically went to them raising my hand high in the air (yes, like the annoying kid in class). They graciously agreed to let me participate and… [Read more…]
January 22, 2012
I’ve never finished a shadow except for this one (pictured on right)… my all time favorite: Laneige (Design Eyeshadow in #203). I wore it everyday and went through it like that (*snapping fingers). It’s simply perfect… creamy consistency, a sheer champagne color with subtle gold glitter. This alone on my lids always made me feel… [Read more…]
January 18, 2012
Well, it’s been 5 days since I gave myself a mini-manicure and I’m impressed with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat! It totally performed! Even after an active long weekend, my nail polish is STILL looking great!~ Wow. Here’s a look at day 1 and 5 days later!~ You can see that my nails… [Read more…]
January 18, 2012
After seeing countless reviews on CoastalScents.com shadow palettes, I decided to order a few items and test them out for myself. I purchased the 78 Shadow Blush Palette from Coastal Scents for $18.95 and honestly expected the palette to be unusable and/or poor quality. I’m happy to report that Coastal Scents proved me wrong! It’s… [Read more…]
January 17, 2012
This is a continuation post from BB Cream: Airbrush in a Bottle (Part I)!~ In Part I, I reviewed and compared Clinique, Dr. Jart, boscia, Dr. G (Korean brand). Today I’ll review the SmashBox and Stila BB creams!~ Btw, the “Before” pictures were taken with just moisturizer on and photographed on macro setting… Shy about… [Read more…]
January 14, 2012
It’s a 3 day weekend and I’m headed to Vegas! The weather is very dry and windy in Vegas, also the buildings are full of smoke (yuck) and it’s ALWAYS a late night! My skin suffers a lot from the bad air and lack of sleep, so I’ve packed more than I normally would take… [Read more…]
January 13, 2012
I’ve been wearing Essie’s Cocktail Bling + Pure Pearlfection and have gotten many compliments! So I wanted to share with you how the pair looks together. Plus, I just picked up a bottle of Seche Vite… heard soooo much about this top coat. We shall see… Cocktail Bling is a great shade of gray with… [Read more…]
January 10, 2012
I recently started using Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves: Curl Defining Hair Cream and am loving it! “Curl defining hair cream with grape seed and jasmine. Saturate your locks with Kinky Moves then blow-dry to keep curls smooth all day long.” Here’s why I love this cream. 1. Smells wonderful! It’s infused with Grape Seed… [Read more…]
January 9, 2012
**** This Giveaway is now closed. Stay tuned for more amazing Giveaways!~**** As promised… I’ve planned a great giveaway. **squealing** I’m so~ excited to announce that Pretty Gossip has teamed up with the pretties at HauteLook.com to give away a $100 HAUTELOOK GIFTCARD. If you know HauteLook… you know they’re awesome! If you aren’t familiar… [Read more…]
January 8, 2012
I feel like I’ve been playing hide and seek with these eye shadows… them hiding, me seeking. Finally got some to test out! I’ll keep this post short and sweet. Mostly pictures. Here are my observations: SUPER pigmented. With the shimmery shades, you can apply sheer or build to an opaque finish. For sheer application,… [Read more…]
January 6, 2012
I FINALLY got my Urban Decay Naked 2 palette a few days ago! I knew there would be a lot of similar colors to my original Naked palette but ordered Naked 2 anyway to do a comparison. I hope this post helps you decide if you’re thinking about getting Naked2 but already have Naked, or… [Read more…]
January 5, 2012
I’m a big fan of BB cream because it makes you look like you’ve been airbrushed without a lot of makeup!~ Plus, they’re actually good for your skin! The perfect blend of skin care and makeup! I heart you BB Cream! BB stands for Blemish Balm, Beauty Balm, Brightening Balm… really depends on who you… [Read more…]
January 4, 2012
Hello! To kick the year off right, I’m planning some amazing giveaways. These are going to be great! I promise. So be sure to like us on facebook, share your email with us, or follow us on bloglovin or twitter… Just be sure to stay tuned. Tweet
January 4, 2012
We’ll all wrinkle one day (hopefully a long long time from now)… but I’d like to discuss premature aging and wrinkling caused by facial expressions, as well as what we can do about it… Remember what your mother said when you made ugly faces? She probably told you to “Stop making those faces or it’ll… [Read more…]
January 3, 2012
I recently picked up 2 Color Tattoos by Maybelline and put it to the test. Would it really last 24 hours? Here are the 2 colors I purchased. Both colors are very intense and opaque.The colors adhere almost immediately, so blending is a bit challenging. Tough as Taupe (left): Very matte. I couldn’t wouldn’t wear… [Read more…]
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