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Monday, January 31, 2011

Hair Extensions! #31

I finally got new hair extensions! (Clip-ins) I had them when I used to have dark hair, and couldn't get the right shade of blonde when I was blonde last year.



Now I have brown hair, and they had a perfect match! It's very exciting. I always feel much...prettier with long hair. Makes me feel more girly I guess!

They only cost $100, so that's awesome.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Beauty Review:: Bare Minerals

BareMinerals 9 piece Get Started Kit

While in Hawaii I bought the Bare Escentuals powder starter kit. I had heard about it before, and really wanted to try it, but it's not available in New Zealand.

Let's just say. I love it. And am very pleased I have found an online site where I can buy it and get it shipped to New Zealand, all for a pretty reasonable price!








The kit contains:

  • DVD tutorial (interesting to watch, but nothing amazing)
  • Full flawless face brush
  • Max coverage concealer brush
  • Flawless face brush
  • BareMinerals foundation (Fair)
  • BareMinerals foundation (fairly light)
  • Mineral Veil
  • Warmth
  • Bonus BareMinerals PrimeTime foundation primer (exclusive through Sephora, I haven't used it yet, I have never used primer before).
Both foundations have an SPF 15, which is good. 

I have fairly pale skin, so Fair is a good colour on me. However, I have been using Fairly light recently, being Summer and all.

I have suffered from acne in the past, but within the last year it has cleared up dramatically. But, on occasion I get the odd breakout on one side of my face. Here's my review on the BareMinerals kit. (I am in the process of task #27, so bare with me until I get a new camera...in the very near future).

 This is my skin with absolutely nothing on it (told you I need a new camera).









I then use a little bit of the foundation and the max coverage concealer brush and dab it over any blemishes etc.









Then I use the Full flawless face brush and swirl that all over my face. I tried using the flawless face brush at first for this. Not a fan. So I now use that brush for bronzer or blush.

As you can see, the coverage is pretty good. 








Final Result



I finish the look with Warmth on my cheeks (I usually mix it with a little bit of blush, otherwise it's too dark on my skin). Then sometimes I use a little bit of Mineral Veil all over my face. I like the Mineral Veil, it gets rid of excess shine and sets the makeup a little better. But I don't see it as a must have or everyday use product.

I prefer to use the BareMinerals collection with a liquid foundation before the concealer stage. I didn't in this review to keep it all to the same brand. But usually I would use Natio Pure Mineral Foundation. Just a little bit, which makes the look a bit smoother and blends better.

I love BareMinerals, and am definitely a fan. It's a powder, but isn't dry or powdery on your skin. I have always been against makeup brushes, but I love the set that comes with the kit. I highly recommend it, as it is also supposed to be good for your skin, since it is a mineral product.


Rating:

Monday, January 24, 2011

Beauty Review Scale

All future beauty product reviews will be using a new scale. (River's Beauty Scale...original or what!)

 Don't bother, try a different brand for this product.


Don't pay for it, but keep it in the cupboard if you were given it as a gift. It might come in handy...one day.


Worth a try, but there are better products out there.


This is a good product to have, while not
the top product of it's kind, you should seriously consider buying it.


An essential product. Everyone should own this item, and use it on a regular basis.

So there you have it. Reviews to come this week: Sugar Baby "Suntanned Sweeties" Bronze Radiance Cream and Marc Daniels MD Moisture Milk. Also a review on Lauren Conrad's "Style" book.

In awesome news, I ran 14.5 minutes non-stop yesterday! I also had my 5th drink from Starbucks (a Mocha Frappe) which means I can tick of task #82

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Make-Up

Ever since I was about 6 years old I have been experimenting with makeup, particularly eye makeup. Here are some different looks I have tried over the years.


When I was about 14/15 I used to wear red eyeshadow a lot. As in, every other day.





At about 16 I began experimenting more with two tones. Blue and pink or green and blue were my 2 favourites.



Blue and purple tones became more popular for me during 17.



Then came the fun eyeliner designs.

And the themed ideas.

Now I tend to go with a more 'smoky eye' look. Just your general silver and black with black eyeliner. I wear it pretty much everyday. Don't have any current pics. Will have to take some! I miss my dark hair, may have to go back there....

To come this week: Beauty product reviews!

Hope you had a fantastic weekend. :)