tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67683268441939965212024-03-05T00:29:44.843-05:00Mix and Match Makeupmakeup is art.mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-89036716630200727382010-10-10T13:15:00.000-04:002010-10-10T13:15:56.400-04:00First post in over a month! Back with the "This-or-That Tag"!I'd like to start out by apologizing for being nonexistent for over a month - college started back up, and student teaching is a lot more time-consuming and so much more work than I imagined. I will try my absolute best to post more, but I can't make any promises about it this semester! I will definitely be posting as much as I normally did by late December since my student teaching will end and I will be on winter break. After that, I will be posting frequently since I have an easy final semester as a Senior! :) <div><br />
</div><div>I figured that I'd come back with a tag! I just saw this on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21">Allthatglitters21</a>'s Youtube (check Elle's This-or-That tag video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z9eedd9tCs">here</a>) , and knew I had to do it since I've never done one before. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here we go! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><b><i>This-or-That Tag Questions:</i></b></u></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Blush or Bronzer</i> - Without a doubt, I'd have to say <i><u>bronzer</u></i>. I can't stand being pale, so this is a necessity for me all year round.<br />
<i>Lip gloss or Lipstick</i> - <i><u>Lip gloss</u></i>. I hardly own any lipsticks, since I find many of the formulas to be drying, so I like to keep my lips shiny and moisturized with lip gloss!<br />
<i>Eyeliner or Mascara </i>- This is a tough one... I use both every day, but I do feel that <i><u>mascara</u></i> really opens up my eyes. I guess I can kinda cheat here too - I could technically use eye shadow as eyeliner, so I really wouldn't be giving up eyeliner, would I? ;)<br />
<i>Foundation or Concealer <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">- I rarely use foundation so this is a no-brainer - </span><u>concealer</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">! </span><br />
Neutral or Color Eye Shadow<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> - </span><u>Neutral eye shadow</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> since I've been wearing it every single day this semester for student teaching. </span><br />
Pressed or Loose Eye Shadows <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">- Definitely </span><u>pressed</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> since I use them every day! I do own loose shadows, but I don't use them that often.</span><br />
Brushes or Sponges - </i>I never use sponges and I use brushes every day, so my answer is <i><u>brushes</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. </span></i><br />
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<b>Nails:</b><br />
<i>OPI or China Glaze</i> - <i><u>OPI</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. I also use Essie a lot. </span></i><br />
<i>Long or Short</i> - <i><u>Both</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. It really depends on my mood and how lazy I get with my nails.</span></i><br />
<i>Acrylic or Natural</i> - <i><u>Natural</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. I feel that it's much easier to maintain. I have recently gotten Shellac, which I will do a post on soon.</span></i><br />
<i>Brights or Darks</i> - <i><u>Both</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. It really depends on the time of year - in the Fall and Winter I do darks, and in the Spring and Summer I do lights.</span></i><br />
<i>Flower or No Flower -</i> <i><u>No flower</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. Though I still do think it's cute, I haven't gotten a flower since I was younger. I feel like my mani/pedi doesn't last as long if I get a flower. </span></i><br />
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<b>Body:</b><br />
<i>Perfume or Body Splash</i> - <i><u>Perfume<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">.</span></u></i><br />
<i>Lotion or Body Butter</i> - <i><u>Lotion</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> - I'm obsessed with Curel.</span></i><br />
<i>Body Wash or Soap </i>- <i><u>Both</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> - I use both in the shower.</span></i><br />
<i>Lush or Other Bath Company </i>- <i><u>Other Bath Company</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> - I have never been to Lush, and I love Bath and Body Works! </span></i><br />
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<b>Fashion:</b><br />
<i>Jeans or Sweat Pants</i> - <i><u>Jeans</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. I love them and I'd wear them every day if I could.</span></i><br />
<i>Long Sleeve or Short</i> - <i><u>Short sleeve</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. I like the Summer, so I love wearing short sleeve. I even wear it during the winter under sweaters.</span></i><br />
<i>Dresses or Skirts</i> - <i><u>Dresses.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I really don't own many skirts and I'm obsessed with dresses. </span></i><br />
<i>Stripes or Plaid </i>- <i><u>Stripes.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I particularly like nautical stripes. </span></i><br />
<i>Flip Flops or Sandals</i> - <i><u>Flip Flops<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">.</span> </u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I own so many bedazzled flip flips, it's not even funny. </span></i><br />
<i>Scarves or Hats </i>- <i><u>Scarves.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I love to use them to accessorize a plain t-shirt. I also look horrible in hats.</span></i><br />
<i>Studs or Dangly Earrings</i> - <i><u>Studs.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I HATE the way I look in dangly earrings.</span></i><br />
<i>Necklaces or Bracelets</i> - <i><u>Necklaces.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I love layering necklaces. </span></i><br />
<i>Heels or Flats </i>- <i><u>Both.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I like heels for night and flats for the day.</span></i><br />
<i>Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots</i> - <i><u>Cowboy boots.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> LOVE them!</span></i><br />
<i>Jacket or Hoodie </i>- <i><u>Hoodie.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I have frizzy hair, so I like wearing hoodies just in case it rains.</span></i><br />
<i>Forever 21 or Charlotte Russe </i>- <i><u>Forever 21</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. Their clothes are adorable.</span></i><br />
<i>Abercombie or Hollister </i>- <i><u>Neither</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> - I haven't shopped at either since I was 16.</span></i><br />
<i>Saks 5th or Nordstrom</i> - <i><u>Nordstrom</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> </span></i><br />
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<b>Hair:</b><br />
<i>Curly or Straight</i> - <i><u>Both.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I've been wearing my hair curly a lot lately. </span></i><br />
<i>Bun or Ponytail </i>- <i><u>Neither</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">, but if I absolutely had to pick I'd say ponytail. I hate wearing my hair up.</span></i><br />
<i>Bobby Pins or Butterfly Clips</i> - <u>Hair clips</u>. I don't really call them butterfly clips, but I wear my hair half-up, half-down a lot.<br />
<i>Hair Spray or Gel </i>- <i><u>Neither.</u></i><br />
<i>Long or Short</i> - <i><u>Long.</u></i><br />
<i>Light or Dark </i>- <i><u>Dark.</u></i><br />
<i>Side Sweep Bangs or Full Bangs</i> - <i><u>Side-sweep bangs</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">.</span></i><br />
<i>Up or Down </i>- <i><u>Down.</u></i><br />
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<b>Random:</b><br />
<i>Rain or Shine</i> - <i><u>Shine</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. The rain does bad things to my hair, and I hate the humidity. </span></i><br />
<i>Summer or Winter</i> - <i><u>Summer. </u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> I love the warm weather.</span></i><br />
<i>Fall or Spring</i> - <i><u>Fall.</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> It's so pretty when the leaves change color. I also like the clothing choices better. </span></i><br />
<i>Chocolate or Vanilla</i> - <i><u>Vanilla</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">.</span></i><br />
<i>East Coast or West Coast </i>- <i><u>East Coast</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> because that's where I'm from! </span></i></span><br />
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</div><div>So, now that I'm done with my tag, I choose to tag...</div><div>EVERYONE! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Leave me some responses once you've done the tag below! Talk to you soon! :)</div><div><br />
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</div></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-76917235732930543592010-09-06T14:27:00.000-04:002010-09-06T14:27:29.905-04:00Review: Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />When I picked up my <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=lashblast_fusion_mascara">Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara</a> (read my review on it <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/08/review-covergirl-lashblast-fusion.html">here</a>), I also purchased <a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Eyes/Mascara/NEW%20Revlon%20Grow%20Luscious%20Mascara.aspx#"><b>Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara</b></a>.<br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I was very intrigued by both the commercial and the promises that this product made, so I decided to give it a shot. When I arrived home from buying this product, I was dismayed to find that some negative reviews had been written about this mascara, but I decided to test it out anyway.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I’m really happy that I didn’t let the negative reviews on this product change my decision to use it. I honestly really liked this mascara, and it has successfully come in as a close second to my favorite mascara – <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/SkyscraperMultibenefitMascara.cfm">Urban Decay’s Multi-Benefit Skyscraper Mascara</a> (read my review <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-urban-decay-skyscraper-multi.html">here</a>). Though I don’t notice a difference in my lash growth yet (I’ll keep you updated in a few months when I have used it for a longer period of time), I am a fan of this product’s overall performance in that it doesn’t clump and does add some length to my natural lash.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since there is nowhere to get refills on my lash extensions up at college, I decided to forgo my lash maintenance appointment and let my extensions fall out on their own. I am a bit depressed because I LOVE my <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/">Xtreme Lash Extensions</a> so much. I will be getting them again next year after college graduation, since I will be living back at home for a while and will be able to get my lashes filled indefinitely. Anyway, after my extensions were gone, I noticed that I was in dire need of mascara and decided to take a trip to <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a>. While there, I picked up <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/collections/blast/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CoverGirl%2bBlast%2bBranded&utm_term=CoverGirl%20LashBlast&v=1&gclid=CM2amcKkyaMCFQo65QodJDG7wQ">Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara</a> since I love the original<a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=lashblast_mascara"> LashBlast Volume Blasting </a>formula, and I really liked the color of the packaging – purple is my favorite! I also purchased this mascara because I thought that if this was the “fusion” of both the original <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=lashblast_mascara">LashBlast Volume Blasting</a> and the<a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=lashblast_length_mascara"> LashBlast Length</a> mascara, it would be unbelievably amazing.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TG8gAxYk2jI/AAAAAAAAAR0/GsBaSL08ljg/s1600/Picture+38.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TG8gAxYk2jI/AAAAAAAAAR0/GsBaSL08ljg/s400/Picture+38.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When the brush was covered in mascara, I was still able to see the tiny bristles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">When I initially applied the mascara to my eyes, I noticed that though there was no clumping, my lashes weren't longer or fuller. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TG8hjESM6EI/AAAAAAAAASM/lLfE2PDdKX8/s1600/Picture+42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TG8hjESM6EI/AAAAAAAAASM/lLfE2PDdKX8/s400/Picture+42.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the formula had been on my eyes for around 7 hours, I noticed that the curl was barely there, and the mascara had worn off a lot. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ultimately, I was not too thrilled with this product. Though I did like the packaging and the fact that it didn't clump, I didn’t like the fact that it didn’t hold curl too well and it wore off. I honestly didn’t think it added a dramatic amount of length and volume either. I don't think I am going to be using this product at all after my trial with it, and will definitely not repurchase it in the future. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Covergirl LashBlast Fusion</b> = </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">C+</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Have you tried this product? What did you think of it? Do you have any other mascara recommendations?</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> Let me know in the comment section! :)</span></b></span></div></span> <!--EndFragment-->mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-70779637913967940412010-08-16T20:02:00.010-04:002010-08-19T14:51:22.630-04:00Makeup Deal Monday - Week of August 16, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TGnTvycvZSI/AAAAAAAAAPk/sC8M5H0k9W0/s1600/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506164837386773794" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TGnTvycvZSI/AAAAAAAAAPk/sC8M5H0k9W0/s400/Picture+18.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 127px; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here's the first <b><i>Makeup Deal Monday</i></b>. It's basically the same as <i><b>Surfing Sunday</b></i>, but I just changed the name and the day. Check back every Monday to check out all of the beauty deals that are happening during the week! Enjoy! :) </div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/">Sephora.com</a> – </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">- Check out the full list of weekly specials <a href="http://www.sephora.com/promo/beautybonuses/index.jhtml;jsessionid=BWWUHFCY4VXFICV0KQNQIGQ?pageCode=ws">here</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal">- Check out the Sale page <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C10214">here</a> for some awesome deals! </div><div class="MsoNormal">- With any purchase, get a <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P257600">Kat Von D High Voltage Eye Primer</a> sample when you enter the code <i>KDEYE</i> at checkout.</div><div class="MsoNormal">For Beauty Insiders only: (this is on the weekly specials page, but I wanted to point out that it is just for Beauty Insiders) Get a free <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P266800">Boscia Luminizing Black Mask</a> sample when you enter the code <i>BOSCIAMASK</i> at checkout. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta.com</a></b> – </div><div class="MsoNormal">- A free 17-piece Ulta gift is offered if you spend $17.50 or more on any Ulta brand products. This huge gift comes in 2 different shades. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 253.0pt;">- Check out the huge amount of gifts with purchase <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/category.jsp?categoryId=cat930003">here</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 253.0pt;">- All of the great special offers are listed <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/specialOfferCenter.jsp">here</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 253.0pt;">- Tarte products are available at Ulta with free shipping. Use the coupon code <i>53120 </i>to get this offer.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 253.0pt;"><b><a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/">bobbibrowncosmetics.com</a></b><a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/"> </a>– </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 253.0pt;">- Get free shipping and a travel-sized mini of <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY22754&PRODUCT_ID=PROD15043">Extreme Party Mascara </a>when you enter the offer code <i>FALL8 </i>at checkout. This code can only be used once and is only valid through August 20, 2010 at midnight ET.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 253.0pt;">- Choose 2 complimentary samples at checkout. See them <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/mpp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY20618">here</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><b><a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/">Stilacosmetics.com</a> </b>- </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;">- Get free shipping for purchases of $50 or more automatically – no code is needed.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><b><a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/">LauraMercier.com</a></b><a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/"> </a>- </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;">- Free shipping for purchases of $50 or more.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/2377897/0~2377897?origin=tab">Nordstrom.com</a></b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/2377897/0~2377897?origin=tab"> </a>– Beauty </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;">- It’s only $5 shipping when you spend $50 or more when you enter the code BEAUTY</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><b><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=2921&PageID=12548319316965">Bloomingdales.com </a></b>– Beauty </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;">- Check out the fabulous gifts with purchase <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=19803&PageID=85053398366069&kw=Gifts%20with%20Purchase&loc=leftnav">here</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><b><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/SectionPage.jsp;jsessionid=58JhMpjNp3XBmwSTwFc8Hy27zTYpHm7CFZGxT5Dh4bsK02j1LjF9!-2001128518?catID=2534374306418051&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418051&prp8=t1&bmUID=iFdtgyu&tre=bfnav">saksfifthavenue.com</a></b> – Beauty</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;">- There are some awesome gifts with purchase over at Saks too! Click <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductArray.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306440089&bmUID=iFRSCxv&SECSLOT=LN-Shop+Gifts+With+Purchase">here</a> to see them! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;">Hope you enjoyed the first <b><i>Makeup Deal Monday</i></b>! Please comment below if you know of any beauty deals that are not in this post! xoxo</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/1913345/mix-and-match-makeup?claim=u7u3fdc2ykd">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 3.0in;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-86090335829994129202010-08-15T12:56:00.002-04:002010-08-15T13:01:45.658-04:00Surfing Sunday is now Makeup Deal MondayStarting tomorrow, "Surfing Sunday" will be changed to "Makeup Deal Monday". Check back tomorrow for some fantastic makeup deals for the week of Monday, August 16!mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-19483273494933181602010-08-11T11:48:00.010-04:002010-08-15T13:02:28.398-04:00Most Wanted Makeup Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TGLGgdV2lOI/AAAAAAAAAPc/kEjpODOIs3I/s1600/Picture+16.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 219px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TGLGgdV2lOI/AAAAAAAAAPc/kEjpODOIs3I/s400/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504179955534566626" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Introducing... Mix and Match Makeup's "<i><b>Most Wanted Makeup Wednesday</b></i>"! There is way too much makeup stuff that I have found I want (it's unhealthy, really), and I want to share my list of 5 items that I want each week with you! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/spbbb.htm&Click=79"><b>Sigma's Pro Brush Belt</b></a> - </div><div style="text-align: left;">I love that this product is made out of a beautiful synthetic material and is only $29! It has a ton of room for brushes and other cosmetic tools as well! The brush belt also comes in pink and black. I want to purchase the belt in black because it'll match the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/ck003.htm&Click=79">Complete Kit with Brush Roll</a> that I already own (check back soon for a review of the Complete Kit with Brush Roll!).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT2759&PRODUCT_ID=782"><b>MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Petticoat</b></a><b> </b>- </div><div style="text-align: left;">The colors of this MSF are so pretty! I love that there are both gold and amber flecks in the rose color - I feel that it would be such a pretty blush and highlight color. One of the girls who works at the MAC store told me that this is pretty comparable to <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT2759&PRODUCT_ID=782">Stereo Rose</a> which I unfortunately didn't get, so I feel that this product is the next best thing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#/?page=top{userdata//d+d//|diagnostic|main:pdp//objectid+Cos21j_4//{pdp_tab:pdp_overview//objectid+Cos21j_4//}|media:_blank|nav|overlay:_blank}"><b>L'Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour Stars Collection</b></a> -</div><div style="text-align: left;">I just saw this commercial, and I knew I had to have this product! I reapply my lip gloss constantly, so I really like the fact that this product doesn't smudge and stays on for a long time. Though I don't really wear red lipstick/gloss, I feel like Beyonce's Red is gorgeous! I also really like Andy's Rose too, because it's more of a pink color. I feel that the best part about this product is the cost - it's $11.49 for a product that lasts a long time! Though all of the colors are sold out on the L'Oreal Paris site, you can find the collection in stock <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2218714&productId=xlsImpprod2330001&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=83130offwk2310lor&categoryId=cat80058#sku2218719">here</a> on Ulta.com! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=S109P"><b>NYX Cosmetics Smokey Purple Look Kit</b></a> - </div><div style="text-align: left;">I have so many purple shadows, but it's never enough (purple is my favorite color). I love how this kit is so compact and contains such highly pigmented colors. I'm loving the way the girl in the picture's eye makeup looks, though I don't really know if I could pull that look off. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5. <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=JEP"><b>NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese</b></a> - </div><div style="text-align: left;">Though I don't think the name of this pencil is very appealing (I hate the way Cottage Cheese tastes haha), I love the color of this pencil. The last time I went to Ulta to pick one up, it was out of stock, so I've been wanting this product for a while. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you enjoyed the first "Most Wanted Makeup Wednesday"! <b>Leave me some comments below letting me know what cosmetics product(s) you're wanting this week!</b> </div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-1139246427294449432010-08-08T23:52:00.009-04:002010-08-09T14:02:22.590-04:00How to Care for your Lash Extensions<div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TFxxQyY3vYI/AAAAAAAAAPM/ddqwjo7MEvQ/s1600/Picture+34.png"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TFxxQyY3vYI/AAAAAAAAAPM/ddqwjo7MEvQ/s400/Picture+34.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502397377957838210" style="cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 107px; " /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">I love my lash extensions, so it's very important for me to care for them so that they last as long as they can. Here's how I care for my <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/">Xtreme Lash Extensions</a> (refer to my last post “<a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/07/review-xtreme-lash-extensions.html">All About Eyelash Extensions</a>” about whether or not lash extensions are right for you!)</p><p class="MsoNormal">When I initially get my lashes put on, or get my lashes filled, I don't get them wet for 48 hours (I mentioned this in my last <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/07/review-xtreme-lash-extensions.html">post</a>). This means I don't even get steam near them when I shower. Be sure to not use mascara on them for this period of time as well.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Each morning, I brush my lashes with a disposable mascara wand in order to straighten them out. I received mine from the woman who does my lash extensions, but you can buy a 12-pack of them at SallyBeauty.com <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/Disposable-Mascara-Wands/SBS-168970,default,pd.html">here</a>. When brushing, be sure to not brush hard or start too close to the lash line. Remember to start brushing your lashes from the middle of the lashes to the tips. Doing so will ensure that your lashes don’t come out while brushing.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Once a week, I apply the <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/eyelash_extensions_coating.aspx">Xtreme Protective Coating</a> to my lashes. This product strengthens the bond between the lash and the extension, which ultimately makes the lash extensions last longer. It also creates a barrier against oil and adds shine. </p><p class="MsoNormal">When doing my makeup, I use <a href="http://www.loraccosmetics.com/p-132-behind-the-scenesbrfont-size1eye-shadow-primerfont.aspx">LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer </a>(read my review <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/06/review-lorac-behind-scenes-eye-primer.html">here</a>) before applying eyeshadow.<span> </span>This primer is oil-free, which is very important. Remember to use oil-free products around or on your lashes so that your extensions don’t slip off of your natural lash!</p><p class="MsoNormal">If I feel that I want to wear some mascara (which isn’t entirely necessary since the lashes look awesome by themselves), I use the mascara provided by Xtreme Lashes. I use the <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/lash_extensions_mascara.aspx">Xtreme Length Mascara</a>, which is oil-free. Besides being safe for the lashes, it’s an extremely great product! It doesn’t clump or flake, and it comes off very easily with eye makeup remover.</p><p class="MsoNormal">When I take my eye makeup off, I use <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxp21834_333181_sespider/almay_hypo_allergenic/eye_makeup_remover_pads_non_oily.htm">Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads</a>. Again, it’s extremely important to remember to use oil-free products with your lashes! I feel that these pads are extremely convenient and can be easily disposed of. Remember not to put too much pressure on the lashes when using the pads, since you can tug at them and cause some of your lashes to come off!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Other times, I use <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/eyelash_extensions_makeup_remover.aspx">Xtreme Eye Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser</a> to take off my eye makeup. This was formulated by the company that created the extensions, so you know it’s perfectly safe to use around your lashes. It also smells really good – kind of like coconut, and has aloe in it for moisturizing purposes.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Finally, when I go to bed, I remember not to toss and turn (I mentioned this in my last post). It’s important to not sleep on one side or your stomach since you’ll apply pressure to your lashes, so sleeping on your back is ideal.</p><p class="MsoNormal">You can order any of the Xtreme Lashes products I mentioned above on either the Xtreme Lashes website <a href="ttp://www.xtremelashes.com/eyelash_extensions_cosmetic_products.aspx">here</a>, or you can purchase them where you get your lashes done.</p><p class="MsoNormal">I hope this post helps you get the most out of your lash extensions! Feel free to ask any questions or post any comments below! Also, if you have Xtreme Lashes and care for them in a different way, be sure to tell me in the comment section! <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="font-family:Wingdings;">J</span></span></p>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-60946548337171550752010-08-08T00:12:00.016-04:002010-08-08T08:11:31.344-04:00Surfing Sunday - August 8, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TF4yT0wEmDI/AAAAAAAAAPU/O9qP-jeTYw4/s1600/SurfingSunday.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TF4yT0wEmDI/AAAAAAAAAPU/O9qP-jeTYw4/s400/SurfingSunday.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502891110852499506" /></a></div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Sorry for the lack of posts… I have been on vacation in Florida for a week and am actually leaving to go to the airport in an hour to get back home. I promise that I am going to post so much this week - in fact, I have a post that I’ve already written which is coming your way tomorrow!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here are the great deals I’ve found for this week’s Surfing Sunday! I’m going to warn you now that this is quite a long post, although that is a good thing – it just means that I found a ton of deals! </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/">Sephora.com</a></b> – </p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>*<i>Reminder for VIBs</i>* Swag Bags are being given out to VIBs until today, so hurry and get yours! Check your email – you have to either print it out or show your code with a mobile device to get your bag if you choose to pick it up in store; or just enter the code given to you when checking out online. Also, VIBs earn DOUBLE POINTS with any Sephora purchase until today! </li><li>Check out the full list of weekly specials <a href="http://www.sephora.com/promo/beautybonuses/index.jhtml?pageCode=ws&_requestid=128273">here</a>.</li><li>Check out the Sale page <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C10214">here</a> for some awesome deals!</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>These are only some of my favorite sale products from <b>Sephora</b> this week, since if I wrote about every product on the sale page that I want, I’d be sitting here all day!</i></div><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""></p><ol><li><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P260615&categoryId=C10214&shouldPaginate=true">The Waterproof Bronzing Kit</a> – It contains 6 water-resistant products. It was originally $28, and is now $15. Even though the summer’s almost over (I’m so sad), I’ve been wanting to try out this kit since it has come out. With a price tag of $15, I can’t resist!</li><li>The Stila Collectible Travel Palettes “<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P267820&categoryId=C10214&shouldPaginate=true">Road to Radiance – Across the USA</a>” and “<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P269013&categoryId=C10214&shouldPaginate=true">Pretty in Paris</a>” - These palettes were once priced at $65, but have been marked down to $10! I love the colors in these palettes!</li><li><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P223440&categoryId=C10214&shouldPaginate=true">Stila Paint Your Pout Red Palette – The Talking Palette</a> – I own nothing like this because I never wear red on my lips, but this palette makes me want to! It was originally $45, but is now only $15!</li></ol><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><i>For Beauty Insiders only</i>: (this is on the weekly specials page, but I wanted to point out that it is just for Beauty Insiders) get a deluxe sample of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P269501">Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara</a>. This is a brand new mascara, so it’s your chance to grab it before anyone else! Enter the code “<i>S</i><i>PECTRUM</i>” at checkout.</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta.com</a></b> – </p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>Tarte is now offered at Ulta! To celebrate, Ulta has a new promotion – Free Shipping with any Tarte purchase when you enter the coupon code 53120 at checkout.</li><li>Ulta is now offering 3 samples at checkout</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:253.0pt"><b><a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/">bobbibrowncosmetics.com </a></b>– </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:253.0pt"></p><ul><li>Get free shipping with purchases of $65 or more!</li><li>Choose 2 complimentary samples at checkout. See them <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/mpp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY20618">here</a>.</li><li>Get two travel-sized minis: <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY2925&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1179">Extra Balm Rinse</a> and <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY22768&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1250">Protective Face Lotion SPF 15</a> with any order when you enter the code TALENT at checkout. This offer is only valid until Friday, August 13, 2010.</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/">Tartecosmetics.com</a> -</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>There is a Friends and Family promotion 40% off sitewide! If that’s not good enough, you get to choose a free gift! Click <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-value-set-gifts">here</a> to see the items which are 40% off.</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"><a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/"><b>Stilacosmetics.com</b></a> - <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"></p><ul><li>Click <a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/category.asp?category_id=16">here</a> for Stila's online warehouse sale! There are tons of great deals on this site!</li><li>There is also free shipping for purchases of $50 or more</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"><b><a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/">LauraMercier.com</a></b> - </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"></p><ul><li>Free shipping for purchases of $25 or over ending today at 11:59 CST, so act fast!</li></ul><div><b><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com">Lancome-usa.com</a> -</b></div><div><ul><li>Free shipping and some great deluxe samples (check the offer out <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/specialoffers/?cm_mmc=Email-_-080810AUGDELUXE2SampleOfferLastDayEmail-_-Primary%26SecondaryHeader-_-AUGDELUXE2&utm_source=Brand&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=augdeluxe2">here</a>) with any purchase of $45 when you enter the promo code <i>AUGDELUXE2</i> at checkout. This offer ends today at 11:59 EST so act fast! </li></ul></div><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"><b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/2377897/0~2377897?origin=tab">Nordstrom.com</a></b> – Beauty </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"></p><ul><li>It’s only $5 shipping when you spend $50 or more when you enter the code BEAUTY</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"><o:p><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=2921&PageID=12548319316965"><b> Bloomingdales.com</b></a> – Beauty </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"></p><ul><li>Check out the fabulous gifts with purchase <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=19803&PageID=85053398366069&kw=Gifts%20with%20Purchase&loc=leftnav">here</a>.</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/SectionPage.jsp;jsessionid=58JhMpjNp3XBmwSTwFc8Hy27zTYpHm7CFZGxT5Dh4bsK02j1LjF9!-2001128518?catID=2534374306418051&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418051&prp8=t1&bmUID=iFdtgyu&tre=bfnav"><b>saksfifthavenue.com</b></a> – Beauty</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"></p><ul><li>There are some awesome gifts with purchase over at Saks too! Click <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductArray.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306440089&bmUID=iFdth56&SECSLOT=LN-Shop+Gifts+With+Purchase">here</a> to see them!</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:center 3.0in"><o:p> Hope you enjoyed this week’s Surfing Sunday! Please comment below if you know of any beauty deals that are not in this post! xoxo </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-26608997291324297472010-07-26T23:09:00.004-04:002010-07-26T23:15:27.188-04:00Mix and Match Makeup's New Layout!!!Sorry if you visited the site earlier today and things were all over the place... I did a major overhaul and changed everything around! Hope you enjoy the new layout! <div><br /></div><div>Please let me know how you like it, and feel free to tell me if you have any suggestions! :)</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-37670503499888392002010-07-25T16:58:00.003-04:002010-07-25T17:06:59.885-04:00NYX Giveaway Update<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEynObqiucI/AAAAAAAAAOM/Q7KxLGFNFrI/s1600/Picture+21.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 182px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEynObqiucI/AAAAAAAAAOM/Q7KxLGFNFrI/s400/Picture+21.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497953111498734018" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Update! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>So, since Mix and Match Makeup didn't reach 25 followers by today (July 25,2010), the contest has been postponed until August 25th. If, by that date, Mix and Match Makeup reaches 50 followers, there will be a prize to be determined in addition to the $30 worth of NYX products! <div><br /></div><div>For the rules of the giveaway, and to enter, please refer to the <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/07/mixandmatchmakeup-is-having-giveaway.html">NYX Giveaway post</a>. Good Luck! :)</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-16999536580315464432010-07-25T15:16:00.010-04:002010-07-25T15:54:58.320-04:00Surfing Sunday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEyUD63ZNhI/AAAAAAAAAOE/FqlL1FtrWsY/s1600/SurfingSunday.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEyUD63ZNhI/AAAAAAAAAOE/FqlL1FtrWsY/s400/SurfingSunday.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497932040174646802" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Here's this week's list of great online makeup deals! </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div><strong><a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta.com</a></strong> –<br />- For this week only, get <strong>20%</strong> off of your entire purchase! Use the coupon code <em>51194</em> to take advantage of this great deal! This offer is only available online.<br />- You can get <strong>$3.50</strong> off of a <strong>$10</strong> purchase on Ulta.com as well. Use the coupon code <em>49499</em>!<br />***Remember, you can only choose 1 coupon code to use per order!***<br />- There are a bunch of free gifts with purchase available! To see the complete list, click <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/category.jsp?categoryId=cat930003">here</a>. My favorite is the 3-piece Benefit set you can receive with a <strong>$25</strong> Benefit purchase. </div><div><br /><strong><a href="http://www.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom.com</a></strong> –<br />- For the full list of Nordstrom exclusives, click <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6023530/0~2377897~2377898~6023530?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=leftnav&pbo=2377897">here</a>.<br />- There are sooooo many awesome gifts with purchase at Nordstrom.com. Check them out <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6023538/0~2377897~2377898~6023530~6023538?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=leftnav&pbo=2377897">here</a>.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/">SaksFifthAvenue.com</a> </strong>–<br />- There are great gifts with purchase at Saks. See the full list <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductArray.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306440089&bmUID=iE7XWlF&SECSLOT=LN-Shop+Gifts+With+Purchase">here</a>.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">Urbandecay.com</a></strong> –<br />- There are a bunch of deals over at Urbandecay.com. Many of the deals are items for $5.00! Check out the Urban Decay clearance section <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/clearance.cfm">here</a>.<br />- You can get two Double Fatty Mascaras – 1 regular and 1 waterproof for only $29 (it’s worth $40). Check out the deal <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/BigFattyDoubleHitter.cfm">here</a>.</div><div>- For other deals like the Double Fatty Double hitter, check out other gifts and sets <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/GiftsSets.cfm">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/"><strong>Benefitcosmetics.com</strong> </a>–<br />- Get free shipping in the US with any <strong>$50</strong> purchase on Benefit.com when you enter the code <em>PRETTY50</em> at checkout.<br />- Get free international shipping with any <strong>$115</strong> purchase on Benefit.com when you enter the code <em>WORLD115</em> at checkout.<br />- There are a bunch of great items on sale! Check them out <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/node/n/1288106011/186-0031428-5612674?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core">here</a>. </div><div><br /><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/"><strong>MACcosmetics.com</strong> </a>–<br />- Free U.S. shipping at MACcosmetics.com with any <strong>$50</strong> purchase.<br />- This isn’t a deal or anything, but it is a reminder to check out your favorite MAC shades which are being discontinued. See the list <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/featured_goodbyes.tmpl">here</a>. </div><div><br /><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/"><strong>Tartecosmetics.com</strong> </a>–<br />- There are some great Tarte value sets <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-value-set-gifts">here</a>.</div><div>- Check out the clearance section for some money-saving deals <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-memory-lane">here</a>.<br />- This isn’t really a deal, but I just wanted to inform you about the Limited Edition natural cheek stain “Ten”. Get it <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-TEN">here</a> before anywhere else! </div><br /><div><a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/"><strong>BobbiBrownCosmetics.com</strong></a> –<br />- There’s a contest to win Bobbi Brown’s new Denim and Rose Collection <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/customer_service/promotions/denimrose_sweeps.tmpl">here</a>. One winner will win a $300 Bobbi Brown Gift Certificate AND the new Denim and Rose Collection, and 5 others will get other awesome prizes! Be sure to enter!<br />- Get free shipping with any $65 order. This will be applied automatically, so you won’t need to enter a code at checkout.</div><div> </div><br /><div>Hope you enjoyed this week's <strong><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/search/label/surfing%20sunday">Surfing Sunday</a></strong>! </div><div>Feel free to leave me any comments or questions! :)</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-66847603373189255942010-07-20T21:05:00.014-04:002010-07-22T11:26:24.145-04:00All About Lash Extensions!I got the <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/">Xtreme Lash Extensions </a>right before my 21st birthday, and I've had them on for a total of 2 months now. I've decided to compile a list of everything you need to know about extensions in order to help those of you who are contemplating getting them!<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 161px; height: 90px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEZQL2WCfzI/AAAAAAAAANQ/IMgN2SUPV9w/s400/Picture+36.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496168559749005106" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is a picture taken<b> before </b>I received the lash extensions. As you can see, my lashes aren't that short, but they aren't ridiculously long.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 107px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEZQb87cKRI/AAAAAAAAANY/xwjfmh-R4jo/s400/Picture+34.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496168836394395922" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is a picture taken<b> after </b>I got the lash extensions. My lashes look A LOT longer than they were. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Here are some things that I've learned about lash extensions:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. <i>It t</i><i>akes about an hour and a half to apply the initial set of lashes -</i> It's a big time commitment to get the lashes and maintain them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. <i>It's a painless procedure</i> - Your lashes won't feel any different once the extensions are on. You'd think they would feel heavy, but they feel as if nothing is on your lashes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. <i>When the lashes get either initially put on or replaced, you can't get them wet for 48 hours</i> - Be sure to wash your hair and shower before getting your lashes put on that day. Using a clear shower cap over your hair and eyes when you shower helps so you don't get your lashes wet by accident! You can also use goggles. This sounds silly, but it really works! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. <i>It takes about 45 minutes every 2-3 weeks to have the lashes "filled", or replaced -</i> You have to commit to filling the lashes each week, or they'll fall out.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5. <i>It's very EXPENSIVE! -</i> It costs about $250 to get the initial set, which is about 40-60 lashes; and $75-$95 to get the lashes filled every 2-3 weeks. *Remember to check your salon's pricing - every salon is different.*</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">6. You<i> don't have to use your eyelash curler at all!</i> - I have a lot of lashes, but they're straight and don't have a natural curl to them. I found myself using my eyelash curler a lot during the day in order to ensure that my lashes were curled prior to getting extensions. I would even carry my eyelash curler in my bag when I went out at night with my friends! Needless to say, I am obsessed with my lashes being curled. When you have lash extensions, you<b> should not</b> use an eyelash curler as it can damage the extensions.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">7. <i>It doesn't affect your natural lashes or the lash growth -</i> Don't worry, your lashes won't fall out, and nothing bad will happen to them after getting the extensions.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">8. <i>You </i><i>don't have to wear mascara-</i> You don't have to wear regular mascara or waterproof mascara in the pool or ocean, and your lashes will still look good after! You also don't have to worry about your mascara running.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">9. <i>You</i><i> <b>can't </b>use certain mascaras if you feel the need to wear mascara -</i> Most mascaras are oil-based, which means that the lash extensions will slide right off of your eyelash if you apply them. You should purchase the mascara made especially for the lashes, which is water-based. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">10. <i>You</i> <i>have to use an oil-free makeup remover</i> - This is a relatively easy practice to get used to. All you have to do is switch to oil-free makeup remover pads. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">11. <i>You </i><i>can't toss and turn in your sleep!</i> - I move a lot when I sleep, so this was hard for me to get used to. You should sleep on your back since the lashes aren't hitting the pillow, which causes them to either bend in a weird direction, or fall off. Usually, my right eyelashes fall off more because I sleep on my right side. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">12. <i>They</i><i> add a ton of length to the lash</i> - As you can see from the pictures above, there's a dramatic difference in my lash length. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope this helps you decide whether or not lash extensions are the right choice for you! :)</div></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-48593523158748330512010-07-18T20:49:00.023-04:002010-07-19T15:06:01.511-04:00Review: Urban Decay Naked Palette<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TESeWPwLC-I/AAAAAAAAALg/vYwUu0_l3vM/s1600/Picture+5.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TESeWPwLC-I/AAAAAAAAALg/vYwUu0_l3vM/s400/Picture+5.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495691550321740770" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was super excited when I heard that Urban Decay was coming out with a new palette for Fall 2010! I knew it would be a great product because Urban Decay is one of my favorite brands... I know I can always rely on them for good quality makeup! This palette includes 12 shades, a double-sided eye pencil, and a mini Primer Potion. 5 of the shades are new, 7 are permanent, and 1 is a comeback. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TESfgdtWsjI/AAAAAAAAALo/JuuSQAG9Yuo/s400/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495692825378337330" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, the packaging on the palette is absolutely GORGEOUS! It's a dark brown velvet texture, with gold lettering etched into the velvet. I feel like it's not as funky as the other palettes from Urban Decay that I own - it's very sophisticated, and really embodies the neutral eyeshadow shades found within it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TESgv_mpZTI/AAAAAAAAALw/gAKhKowgn3s/s400/Picture+9.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495694191686673714" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This photo was taken with the flash off. You can see that 10 of the shades are primarily neutrals and browns, with two grey/black shades in there as well. You can also see the double-sided 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - the colors are Zero and Whiskey. Zero is a black pencil, while Whiskey is a reddish brown pencil, which is a new addition to Urban Decay's collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEShWWiYJlI/AAAAAAAAAL4/RgtPULSymEo/s400/Picture+12.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495694850677810770" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TESh8aIUAII/AAAAAAAAAMA/qhtIi2qyNOI/s400/Picture+14.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495695504477257858" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The two photos of the palette were taken with the flash on. You can clearly see which shades are shimmery and which are matte. For more information about the shades, refer to the pictures below! (Note: I feel that all of the colors are great as an all-over lid color with the exception of Virgin, which would be a great highlight)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEPI1K7fjUI/AAAAAAAAAKA/36zHmgCCh6M/s400/DSC00125.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495456786114645314" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEPJ1iOKAlI/AAAAAAAAAKY/rCP7uJMok7U/s400/DSC00131.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495457891878568530" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the first four shades with the flash off (top) and on (bottom). The names and descriptions are as follows: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Virgin<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">:</span></span></i></b> (New) A frosty, creamy, very light beige. Great as a highlight color on your brow bone or on your inner tear duct. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Sin<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">:</span></span></i></b> (Permanent) A shimmery nude. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Naked<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">:</span></span></i></b> (Permanent) A tan matte. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Sidecar</i></b>: (Comeback shade) A shimmery dark beige It was in the first Book of Shadows, but not sold separately. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEPJ1FHalpI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/ttIy8wmskOI/s400/DSC00129.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495457884065666706" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEPI1gvhpoI/AAAAAAAAAKI/VG_8S3ax6-M/s400/DSC00126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495456791970031234" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the next four shadows with the flash off (top) and on (bottom). The shades are: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Buck<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">(New)</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">A matte dark tan. </span></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Half Baked</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (Permanent) A shimmery light yellow-bronze. One of my favorite shades of all time :)</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Smog</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (Permanent) A shimmery tan-bronze.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><i>Darkhorse</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (New) A bronze chocolate brown with a subtle shimmer.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEPOneXIEoI/AAAAAAAAAKo/n9ESsSTvYDY/s400/DSC00134.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495463147882418818" /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEPOmyctOvI/AAAAAAAAAKg/9eDVgCsmCRs/s400/DSC00132.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495463136094665458" /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the last four shades. The shadows are: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Toasted</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (Permanent) A shimmery light brown. It reminds me of a darker version of Sin. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Hustle</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (New) A frosty, shimmery, dark brown. It reminds me of a darker version of Darkhorse. It's named after an Urban Decay <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/Ultraglide.cfm">Ultraglide Lip Gloss, Hustle</a>. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Creep</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (New) A black shadow with blue-silver shimmer. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Gunmetal</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: (Permanent) A dark grey shimmer. </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best things about this product besides, well, everything else I've mentioned so far is the fact that all of the shadows are full size. Normally, an individual Urban Decay eyeshadow is $17, so 12 of them would be $204! This means that you're saving $160!!! Technically, with the cost of the double-sided eye pencil and the mini Primer Potion, you're saving more than $160... how great is that?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ultimately, I believe that Urban Decay's Naked Palette is one of the greatest makeup purchases I have EVER made! It's great quality, the shadows are all highly pigmented, and the cost can't be beat! In all seriousness, everyone should have this product! Good job, Urban Decay! :) <b>A++++++++</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Note</b>: The Naked palette keeps getting sold out on both urbandecay.com and sephora.com. I will definitely let you know when it's back in stock so you can get your hands on this awesome item! :)</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-88120444211437498142010-07-18T11:05:00.017-04:002010-07-19T01:00:21.070-04:00Surfing Sunday!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEMaYz6lB4I/AAAAAAAAAJA/QkoyRyHPpRE/s1600/SurfingSunday.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TEMaYz6lB4I/AAAAAAAAAJA/QkoyRyHPpRE/s320/SurfingSunday.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495264983877224322" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sorry I haven't posted since Monday... I've been super busy! I promise to make it up to you guys with tons of reviews on some great products such as Urban Decay's Naked Palette! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Here's a list I've compiled of some great beauty deals!!! </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta.com</a></b>: There are so many offers, so don't miss them! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- With any $25 purchase online, you will receive a <a href="http://search.ulta.com/nav/marketing/samplebagwk2510/0">FREE Summer Beauty Bag</a>, which comes in an airplane-approved Ulta bag and 8 samples. Be sure to add this to your cart with your $25 purchase, but BEWARE - if you add this to your cart, and you do not have $25 worth of products in your cart, you will be charged $25 for the bag! This offer ends on Saturday July 24, 2010! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- In addition to the 8 samples found in the FREE Summer Beauty Bag, you will be able to pick 3 free samples of your choice at checkout! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- There are many free gifts with purchase at Ulta.com - <a href="http://search.ulta.com/nav/marketing/freegiftswk2310/0">click here </a>to see them all! Products range from Almay to Benefit to Murad! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Get $3.50 off any $10 purchase when you enter the coupon code 44500 at checkout! Remember that if you have many coupon codes to use, you can only enter one... choose wisely! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/"><b>Sephora.com</b></a>: See the offer <a href="http://www.sephora.com/promo/beautybonuses/index.jhtml?pageCode=ws&_requestid=21515">here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Click the link above for a list of the Sephora weekly specials! Some include a <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C22820">Philosophy Miracle Worker value set</a>, which you receive for $75 instead of the usual $125; a <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C22940">Sephora bronzer and blush duo</a> for $30 instead of $42; and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;?id=P268429">Korres Jasmine Shower Gel</a> for just $6.50! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Also be sure to check out the sale for some awesome products! <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C10214">Click here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">Urbandecay.com</a></b>: See the offer <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Urban Decay has lowered the prices on select products such as <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/SmokeOutEyePencil.cfm">Smoke Out Eye Pencil</a>, <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/LoosePigment.cfm">Loose Pigments</a>, and <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/Ultraglide.cfm">Ultraglide Lip Gloss</a> to only $5!!! I went crazy and bought almost every item listed (haha). Go check out this awesome deal! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/"><b>Lancome-usa.com</b></a>: See the offer <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/specialoffers/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- There's FREE shipping on all lancome-usa.com purchases until Thursday July 22nd, 2010! In addition, you'll receive free samples of <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/skincare/anti-aging/renergie-cream.htm">Renergie Cream Anti-wrinkle and Firming Treatment</a> and <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/skincare/eye-makeup-remover/effacil.htm">Effacil Gentle Eye Makeup Remover</a>! This is a $34 value, and there's no product code necessary to receive these items! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- With any $35 purchase, you'll receive $38 worth of deluxe samples! Enter the code BASTILLE at checkout! The samples include: <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/foundations/dual-finish.htm">Dual Finish</a> - versatile powder makeup, <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/eyeshadow/color-design-eyeshadow.htm">Color Design </a>- eye shadow, and <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/mascara/hypnose-drama.htm">Hypnose Drama</a> - volume mascara. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.bhcosmetics.com/?">bhcosmetics.com</a></b>: See the offer <a href="http://www.bhcosmetics.com/?action=Specials">here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Check out the link above for 3 different summer specials! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Get 20% off the 120 palette when you enter the code SUM2ND at checkout! This offer expires on July 19, 2010 at midnight so act fast!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/2377897/0~2377897?origin=tab">Nordstrom.com</a></b>: See the offer <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/6023532/0~2377897~2377898~6023530~6023532">here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Click the link above for some great Nordstrom beauty exclusives! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Be sure to check out the gifts with purchase as well! <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/6023538/0~2377897~2377898~6023530~6023538">Click here</a>!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/SectionPage.jsp?catID=2534374306418051&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418051&prp8=t1&bmUID=iDCtaMk&tre=bfnav"><b>Saksfifthavenue.com</b></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- With any La Mer purchase, you'll receive a sample of the <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446165661&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574491846171&&ev19=1:2">La Mer Moisturizing Gel Cream</a> when you enter the code LAMER44</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- For other great gifts with purchase, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductArray.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306440089&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446165661&bmUID=iDEeq7p&SECSLOT=LN-Shop+Gifts+With+Purchase">click here</a>! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=2921&PageID=12548319316965"><b>Bloomingdales.com</b></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Check out the gifts with purchase - <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=19803&PageID=85053398366069&kw=Gifts%20with%20Purchase&loc=leftnav">click here</a>! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you all had a great weekend! xoxo</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-26017925682822336382010-07-12T23:01:00.013-04:002010-07-16T14:58:35.322-04:00Movie Makeup Monday: "Despicable Me"-Inspired Eye Makeup Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDvXPsyfz2I/AAAAAAAAAIA/aq7DVKOfpVk/s1600/MovieMakeupMondaylogo.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDvXPsyfz2I/AAAAAAAAAIA/aq7DVKOfpVk/s400/MovieMakeupMondaylogo.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493220835229421410" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have been really wanting to see "<a href="http://www.despicable.me/"><b>Despicable Me</b></a>" in 3-D this week (yes, I'm 21 years old, but I really like Disney/Pixar movies! haha), but have to wait until the weekend. This film has inspired me to do an eye makeup tutorial, which is primarily blue like those cute little minions' costumes, which you can see below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDvhPksXdcI/AAAAAAAAAIo/uMJpSS2Qn9I/s320/Picture+31.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493231828172502466" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> I made this little guy, Mixer (for Mix and Match Makeup - get it?) on the "Minion Maker" which is <a href="http://www.despicable.me/pops/minionMaker/?lang_id=uk">here</a>, so check it out!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 196px; height: 129px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDvYZqtR0FI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/4cj2G0f3028/s320/Picture+28.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493222105980981330" /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a more muted version of the look, which you can wear during the daytime. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Here's the look: </b></div><div>- Remember to prime your lid with eye shadow primers such as <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/EyeshadowPrimerPotion.cfm">Urban Decay Primer Potion</a> (review <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-urban-decay-primer-potion.html">here</a>), or <a href="http://www.loraccosmetics.com/p-132-behind-the-scenesbrfont-size1eye-shadow-primerfont.aspx">LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer </a>(review <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/06/review-lorac-behind-scenes-eye-primer.html">here</a>). </div><div>- Apply <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=SP">NYX Eyeliner Pencil in Pearl White</a> (review <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-nyx-eyeliner-pencil-in-pearl.html">here</a>) around your tear duct. </div><div>- Apply any black eyeliner to your waterline. I love <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/products/Zero247.cfm">Urban Decay's liner in Zero</a>, since it really stays put for a longggg time! </div><div>- Apply <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/products/ShatteredEyeShadow.cfm">Urban Decay eyeshadow in Shattered</a> to your lid. Blend away any harsh lines. Also apply Shattered to your lower lash line. </div><div>- Apply a highlight color to your brow bone, such as <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/products/PolyesterBrideEyeShadow.cfm">Urban Decay eyeshadow in Polyester Bride</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will definitely be wearing this look when I finally go see the movie... I'll be so cool in my 3-D glasses! (just kidding!) ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all are having a great week so far! Stay tuned for more reviews! xoxo</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-63252593026004868462010-07-12T11:49:00.008-04:002010-07-12T12:37:29.875-04:00Review: Living Proof No Frizz Straight Making Styling System for Thick to Coarse Hair<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDU1de4xUKI/AAAAAAAAAHo/xESMjINLuXk/s400/Picture+19.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491354101271842978" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If you read my last Sephora haul, you'll know that I purchased the <b><i>Living Proof No Frizz Straight Making Styling System</i></b><i> </i>for <i>thick to coarse hair </i>(you can read my haul which gives an overview of the product <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/06/haul-sephora.html">here</a> - it's in the first two paragraphs). </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I was expecting the bottles to be a lot bigger - as you can see in the photos below, they were pretty tiny in comparison to my iPod and my hand. They were great for a trial, however, since they were so small. This kit would be fantastic for a vacation, since they are travel-size and are airplane-approved! </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDUzy25dqEI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/PyoPXrNxWrY/s400/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491352269471197250" style="cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 239px; " /> <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDUzyfJKMSI/AAAAAAAAAHI/DfCPOTL4cH0/s400/Picture+15.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491352263094579490" style="cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 241px; " /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDU1de4xUKI/AAAAAAAAAHo/xESMjINLuXk/s1600/Picture+19.png"></a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>As for how the product treated my hair - I ended up <i>loving</i> it! The initial time I used it, I wasn't crazy about it since my hair felt straw-like. This was very odd for me, since my hair <i>never</i> tangles. I watched the "How to videos" about use the product, and it suggested to use a brush (view the "How to" videos <a href="http://livingproof.com/how_to_use_nofrizz.php#">here</a>). The second time I used it, and for the rest of the time I used the system, my hair felt really good and didn't frizz as much in the humidity as it normally does, though it still did frizz a bit. I really liked the fact that it allowed me to not wash my hair as often, and I loved the smell - it's a citrus/orange scent. </div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDUzzk9PL6I/AAAAAAAAAHg/KBAAxhebG7k/s1600/Picture+18.png"></a><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDUzzeyKHPI/AAAAAAAAAHY/SV-ub8I-5Hw/s400/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491352280177974514" style="cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 240px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDUzzk9PL6I/AAAAAAAAAHg/KBAAxhebG7k/s400/Picture+18.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491352281835057058" style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ultimately, I will definitely purchase the larger bottles, since I really like this product! :) This product earned an<b> A -</b>, because it didn't keep the frizz away completely. You can purchase the <b><i>Straight Making System</i></b><i> </i>on <b>Sephora.com</b> <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P263313&categoryId=C20510">here</a> (a $34 value for only $25) , or on the <b>Living Proof</b> website <a href="http://livingproof.com/product/nofrizz/intro-kit.php">here</a> (a $48 value for only $39 + shipping). </div></div></div></div></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-27482998846091193082010-07-11T18:13:00.022-04:002010-07-11T21:40:59.616-04:00Surfing Sunday!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDpCLUS9mVI/AAAAAAAAAH4/XD4EXhokqcc/s1600/SurfingSunday.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDpCLUS9mVI/AAAAAAAAAH4/XD4EXhokqcc/s400/SurfingSunday.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492775457725978962" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">So today is the start of "</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">S</span></b><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">urfing Sunday</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Surfing Sunday</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">" is the day where I </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">surf</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> the web to find you good deals on makeup! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here are some of the great offers I came across today:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bloomingdales.com</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: See the offer </span><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/gift/index.ognc?GIFTID=493672&PROMO=3023&SOURCEID=189156"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bloomingdale's</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> is offering a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">b</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">onus offer with select products – receive a complimentary 5-piece deluxe sample kit with any $75 single or combined purchase of any of the following featured brands: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">E</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">stée Lauder </span></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Clinique, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, MAC, Lab Series, Aramis, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> DKNY. </span></i></span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The 5-piece deluxe sample kit contains: (1) </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Joe Malone</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> London Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, (1) </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bobbi Brown</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Lipgloss, (1) </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">La Mer </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Moisturizing Cream, (1) Clinique High Impact Mascara, and (1) </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">E</span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">stée</span></i></span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Lauder</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Perfectionist Wrinkle Lifting Serum.<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-USfont-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><b><a href="http://www.macys.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Macys.com</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: See the offer </span><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=27416&AdID=514647&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=30077&PageID=117753556101860&cm_re=CATEGORY_MID_BANNER-_-Shop%20all%20gifts%20with%20purchase.%20Click%20Here.-_-65.3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-USfont-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There are so many free makeup gifts with purchase at </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Macy's</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! I didn't want to list all of them (there's a whole page of stuff), so check out the link above. Gifts range from individual samples, to sets of makeup, to handbags. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">MAC.com</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If you purchase $50 worth of products or more, you will receive free standard shipping from </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">MAC</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. You also have the option to upgrade to 2nd day shipping for only $5.00, or upgrade to overnight shipping for only $10.00. You don't have to enter an offer code - this will be done automatically! This offer is only available to U.S. addresses only, and this offer cannot be used with a gift card. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Nordstrom.com</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: See the offer </span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6010097/0~2377897~2377898~6010097?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=leftnav&pbo=2377897"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There are a few gifts with purchase available at </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Nordstrom</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. They are available for </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bare Escentuals, Bvlgari, and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. </span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- With any </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bare Escentuals</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> purchase of $50 or more, you will receive an $18 mini buffing brush. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- With any </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bvlgari</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> men's fragrance purchase of $75 or more, you will receive mini eau de toilettes of AQVA pour Homme and AQVA pour Homme Marine. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- With any $125 purchase or more of </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, you will receive five Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel two-step travel packets and a travel size Lift and Lighten Eye Cream. The total gift is worth $39. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div> </div><div><b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ulta.com</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There are sooo many deals going on at </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ulta</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! I received a code in my email for free shipping on orders of $25 or more, which is </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">59031</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. This offer lasts until July 17, 2010. I also received a coupon code for $3.50 off any $10.00 purchase, which is </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">44500</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. It is important to note that only </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">one coupon can be used per order</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, so make sure to choose wisely when you're checking out! These codes are also available on the website. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.sephora.com"><b>Sephora.com</b></a><b>:</b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Sephora</b> is offering <i>5</i> samples with every purchase, instead of the usual 3, until July 13, 2010 at 4pm PST. They come in a cute airplane-approved Sephora bag! Order fast because this special offer is ending really soon!!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I hope you enjoyed the first of many "</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Surfing Sunday's</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"! xoxo</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">***Remember to enter the Mix and Match Makeup </span><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/07/mixandmatchmakeup-is-having-giveaway.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Giveaway</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to win $30 worth of NYX products!!!***</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-14564517614797030582010-07-08T00:30:00.014-04:002010-07-13T16:11:10.695-04:00MIX AND MATCH MAKEUP IS HAVING A GIVEAWAY!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDVdanqnZaI/AAAAAAAAAHw/oa7mV958Cu0/s1600/Picture+21.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 182px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDVdanqnZaI/AAAAAAAAAHw/oa7mV958Cu0/s400/Picture+21.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491398032553895330" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm having my first giveaway! <div><br /><div>The prize will be $30 worth of <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/">NYX Cosmetics</a> products! </div><div><br /></div><div>The winner will receive the option of picking which NYX products he/she will receive, or will receive a surprise selection of NYX products. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>There are a few rules!</b></i></div><div>1. You must follow Mix and Match Makeup on Google friend connect </div><div>2. You must leave a comment in the below section informing me about why you want to win the NYX products. </div><div>3. There must be 25 individual entries submitted, so tell your friends to follow us and enter as well if you want the contest to take place! Remember - the more followers Mix and Match Makeup gets, the better the prizes will be in the future!!! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The winner will be selected at random, so everyone has a fair chance to win!</b></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Note: </i>If there aren't 25 followers by July 25, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST, the giveaway will be postponed until a later date to be determined.</div><div><br /></div><div>This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state and/or country's laws. </div><div><br /></div><div>*NYX is <b>not</b> compensating me for this contest. All items will be purchased by me.*</div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck everyone! :)</div></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-27098909998174155552010-07-05T17:56:00.007-04:002010-07-05T18:36:15.538-04:00"Twilight: Eclipse" Premiere: Kristen Stewart<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDJWdkAN3KI/AAAAAAAAAGo/YiY6ZghpkgA/s1600/MovieMakeupMondaylogo.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 121px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDJWdkAN3KI/AAAAAAAAAGo/YiY6ZghpkgA/s400/MovieMakeupMondaylogo.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490545961598835874" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Since "Twilight: Eclipse" was such a huge hit in the box office, I decided to stick with another Twilight-inspired look although I have yet to see the movie. Instead of focusing on Bella Swan again, I wanted to do a look based on her alter-ego, Kristen Stewart. <div><br /></div><div>Kristen Stewart's makeup looked gorgeous in one of the premiere pictures, which you can see <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/red-carpet/gallery/2710/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-ny-screening#photo3">here</a>. She looks very bronze, and a lot of attention is drawn to her eye makeup, which is very smokey and glittery. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the steps i would take and the products I would use to recreate Kristen Stewart's red carpet look:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Eyes:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 56px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDJXMi4ffhI/AAAAAAAAAGw/SyyfuhJqe6s/s400/Picture+10.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490546768751853074" /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Always remember to prime your lid! Use a primer such as <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-urban-decay-primer-potion.html">Urban Decay Primer Potion</a> or <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/06/review-lorac-behind-scenes-eye-primer.html">Lorac Behind th</a><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/06/review-lorac-behind-scenes-eye-primer.html">e Scenes Eye Primer</a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-<i> Shadow: </i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1. Apply "Woodwinked", a brown/bronze color, by MAC all over the lid.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>2. Apply Urban Decay eye shadow in "Zero", a matte black color, in the outer crease. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Blend outward to get a "cat eye" effect. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>3. Apply "Rice Paper", a slight shimmery nude color, by MAC on the brow bone as a <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>highlight. If "Rice Paper" does not match your skin tone, be sure to apply a color <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>that does. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- <i>Liner</i>: Line eyes with Urban Decay liner in "Zero" on the top lash line, bottom lash line, <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and in the waterline. Be sure to blend the top lash liner and bottom lash liner out, so that <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the line isn't too harsh. The idea is to get a smokey effect by doing this.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Face:</b> Be sure to apply your concealer, foundation and powder as you normally do. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- <i>Bronzer:</i> Apply your favorite bronzer to your cheeks. Any bronzer will do. My favorite is <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/sephora-review-nars-duo.html">"Laguna" by Nars</a>. It gives a hint of shimmer, which results in a dewy glow.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-<i> Blush:</i> Apply your favorite blush to the apples of your cheeks. My favorite is </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/sephora-review-nars-duo.html">"Orgasm" by </a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/sephora-review-nars-duo.html"> </a></span><a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/sephora-review-nars-duo.html">Nars</a>. It's a peachy-pink color, which gives a really subtle, angelic glow.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lips:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 41px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDJa8P6QCnI/AAAAAAAAAG4/W5IdxXw1-GM/s400/Picture+11.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490550886827559538" /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- <i>Lip gloss: </i>Apply a really light and shimmery color to your lips, which mimics your own <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>lip color. A color that I recommend to use is "Orgasm" lip gloss by Nars, which you can <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>purchase by clicking <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P2862&categoryId=C10476">here</a>. It is peachy-pink like Kristen's lip gloss, and has flecks of gold <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>shimmer, which looks flattering on all lip colors. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoyed <b>Movie Makeup Monday</b>! Email me with suggestions, questions, or requests at mixandmatchmakeup@yahoo.com! </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br /></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-24891404303850226252010-07-04T12:20:00.003-04:002010-07-04T12:48:23.761-04:00Happy 4th of July! :)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDC679zgxRI/AAAAAAAAAGg/x3GA-ZE_I2s/s1600/Picture+9.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 59px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TDC679zgxRI/AAAAAAAAAGg/x3GA-ZE_I2s/s400/Picture+9.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490093485130302738" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hope you have a fun and safe 4th of July! :)<div>Be sure to check back next week for many more reviews, hauls, and tutorials! </div><div>xoxo</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-238336571436021182010-07-01T13:44:00.010-04:002010-07-04T12:13:58.037-04:00Review: LAVANILA The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 40 Face Cream sample<div>I received this product with my last purchase from Sephora.com and am very pleased with it's performance. I had never heard of LAVANILA prior to receiving this sample, but when I heard that LAVANILA <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?categoryId=A17&id=P261320">The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 40 Face Cream</a> was both good for your skin, and was organic, I decided to give it a try.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 228px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TC9br9liedI/AAAAAAAAAF4/5AXq5busxOQ/s400/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489707281612437970" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TC9bsRtMi1I/AAAAAAAAAGA/p2MXyFnxQsk/s400/Picture+5.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489707287013264210" /></div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, the container was very small - it fit right in the palm of my hand. The sample was adorable - the design of the packaging was so cute! As soon as i opened it, i found that a lot of product was packed into it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TC9btsN1EqI/AAAAAAAAAGY/XWV5_n3_UF8/s400/Picture+8.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489707311309329058" /></div><div>I first noticed the smell - it is not strong at all, and doesn't remind me of the typical sunscreen scent. I actually really enjoyed the scent, which surprises me since I don't really like the smell of sunscreen in general.</div><div><br /></div><div> The second thing I noticed was the consistency. It blended right into my skin and wasn't sticky at all. It was very creamy and makes my skin feel hydrated but not oily. I noticed that a little bit will go a long way, so it's best to start super small and build. It also did a great job of protecting my skin! Recently, I have been burning on my chest in my bikini, but when I applied this product, I didn't burn at all. I know that it is meant for the face, but I figured that since my skin is so sensitive in that area as well, I could use it there. </div><div><br /></div><div>My favorite fact about the product is that it's 100% natural and chemical free! It is made without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs, and triclosan. After taking my Environmental Science class this past semester at college, I learned that all of these ingredients are bad for you, so I like the fact that none of these are going into my body when I am trying to do something healthy for myself. I also loved the fact that the product is <b>not</b> tested on animals! </div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, I really liked this product! I have actually decided to buy a big tube of it to get me through our scorching summer. <b>A</b></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-78457646876419635502010-06-29T21:28:00.008-04:002010-07-01T13:39:13.589-04:00Review: LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCqeb2halPI/AAAAAAAAAFs/fmjFrPFYnJk/s1600/Picture+28.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 359px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCqeb2halPI/AAAAAAAAAFs/fmjFrPFYnJk/s400/Picture+28.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488373297233695986" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCqeb2halPI/AAAAAAAAAFs/fmjFrPFYnJk/s1600/Picture+28.png"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCqebpoareI/AAAAAAAAAFk/Z8QkEJ9XliQ/s1600/Picture+27.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCqebpoareI/AAAAAAAAAFk/Z8QkEJ9XliQ/s400/Picture+27.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488373293773401570" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Although I<i> love</i> <b>urban decay primer potion</b> (for my review, click <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-urban-decay-primer-potion.html">here</a>), I had to switch to an oil-free primer - cue <b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2214801&productId=xlsImpprod1840063&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat40006">LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">!</span></b> At first, I was a bit apprehensive and scared to leave my favorite product behind... but after I hadn't used a primer in a few days, and my eyeshadow was looking lackluster and dull, I decided I had to do something. I had to make this switch because i just got <a href="http://www.xtremelashes.com/">Xtreme Eyelash Extensions</a>, and the use of oil-based products is strictly forbidden - that is, unless you want your new, very expensive lashes to slide right off. I did a little bit of research online before my purchase, and went to ulta to see if they had any. luckily, I ended up grabbing the last one - thank goodness they had it, because I immediately fell in love.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The product comes in a tube, which is ideal for squeezing out every last bit of it. I like the casing - it's a gunmetal, shimmer grey (refer to the bottom picture). It is as long as my blackberry tour and holds a ton of primer - it contains .47 fl oz, whereas primer potion contains .34 oz. It also costs $20 while primer potion costs $18. It glides on easily, and doesn't crease <i>at all</i>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I truly feel that this item and urban decay primer potion are comparable. I think the two products should <i>tie</i> for best primer, and I award the <b>LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer</b> with an <b>A</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-81304098735174088862010-06-28T17:33:00.019-04:002010-07-11T21:19:28.831-04:00The Start of... Movie Makeup Monday!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCkftGIkjzI/AAAAAAAAAFM/3ZSberYh2G8/s1600/Picture+19.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 121px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCkftGIkjzI/AAAAAAAAAFM/3ZSberYh2G8/s400/Picture+19.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487952480528797490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So as you can see, today is the start of "<b>Movie Makeup Monday</b>"!!!</div><div>What is "<b>Movie Makeup Monday</b>" exactly? It's the day each week that I pick either a movie, a character from a movie, or a picture from a movie that either I would like to recreate or inspires a makeup look. The movie that I will pick each week will be new in theaters. Don't be afraid to request a movie by sending it to my email! :) </div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to start "<b>M<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>ovie Makeup Monday</b>" by featuring a new movie that a ton of people are looking forward to... <b><i>Twilight: Eclip<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><b><i>se</i></b>. Though I'm not a Twilight fan, (sorry everyone!) I figured I would pick a look from this film since it is so popular. I picked the look of <b>Bella</b> on the movie's poster, which can be found <a href="http://www.movies.com/the-twilight-saga:-eclipse/the-twilight-saga:-eclipse-pictures/m60142?type=Posters"><b>here</b></a>. As you can see, Kristen Stewart's look is pretty natural, with a darker lip.</span></i></b></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>These are the products that I would use to recreate <b>Bella's look</b>:</div><div><br /></div><div style=""><i><b>Eyes: </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 106px; height: 84px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCpcXYQOT-I/AAAAAAAAAFc/3TY2dxkkfc4/s400/Picture+23.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488300652621615074" /></i></b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Always remember to prime your lid! (Review on my favorite primer coming tomorrow!)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- <i>Shadow:</i> Apply "Naked Lunch" by mac all over lid. Apply "Rice Paper" to the inner corners <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>of the eye, and on the brow bone as a highlight color. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- <i>Eyeliner: </i>It doesn't look like she is wearing eyeliner, but if you would like to add some, I <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>recommend using brown liner on your waterline, since it won't be too dramatic. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- M<i>ascara: </i>Apply any mascara you prefer. My favorite is <i>Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-</i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i> B</i></span><i>enefit Mascara</i>. (Check out my review of this product <a href="http://mixandmatchmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-urban-decay-skyscraper-multi.html"><b>here</b></a>)</div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Face: </b></i>Be sure to apply concealer, foundation, and powder as you normally do.</div><div><i></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- <i>Blush: </i>Bella looks pretty pale, with the exception of a little blush. I recommend using <span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">NARS </span>blush in "Orgasm", which adds a pretty flush of color. If you don't have it on hand, be <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>sure to use a pinky-peachy blush. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Lips:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 60px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-lDa7w5i1rQ/TCpcEXBQdkI/AAAAAAAAAFU/4CMqrxOjjPc/s400/Picture+22.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488300325872891458" /></i></b></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Lip gloss: </i>Bella's lips are definitely the focus of her makeup. to get a dark, vampy lip like <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> B</span>ella's, use plum-colored glosses. MAC's "Utterly Discrete" can do the trick, but any plum<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>colored gloss will do.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoyed the first "<b>Movie Makeup Monday</b>"! Please let me know if you have any suggestions for upcoming posts by emailing me at mixandmatchmakeup@yahoo.com! xoxo</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-15837673547922857182010-06-27T13:37:00.008-04:002010-07-12T12:50:04.737-04:00Haul: SephoraI just bought a bunch of stuff online at Sephora.com - I could seriously spend all day on that website. <div><br /></div><div>Anyway... I've heard a lot of great stuff about the brand, <a href="http://livingproof.com/"><b>Living Proof</b>,</a> which can be purchased at Sephora.com <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5936"><i>here</i></a>. It comes in two different product types -No Frizz and Full. I purchased the No Frizz products, since my head is a frizz-ball in the humidity. These products don't contain silicone, which typically weighs down your hair and makes it look greasy. Instead, they contain Polyfluoroester, which blocks frizz from occurring. They also don't contain sodium chloride, an ingredient which makes my hair even frizzier. It's also a great product to use if you got a keratin treatment since sodium chloride will counteract with your treatment and ruin it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The site was extremely helpful in allowing me to determine what fits my needs. The two sections that I used to figure out which product was right for me were the "<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5936&contentId=C20511"><b>What's Right for You</b></a>" section and the "<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5936&contentId=C20514"><b>FAQs</b></a>". Prior to reading these sections, my shopping cart was full of unnecessary items that i didn't need. Turns out, my very medium-to-thick frizzy hair requires the types of products necessary for the thick-to-coarse hair. I also found out that since I don't want a ridiculous amount of hold when I wear my hair curly, I should stick with the straight making products - my hair will be left with a slight curl and a loose, wavy look. My favorite piece of information was to <i>not</i> mix a silicone-based serum with the products since it will curdle... ewww thank goodness I found that out before I used it! Seriously, read those two sections before making your purchase - they saved me a lot of time and money! </div><div><br /></div><div>Also, before you make your purchase, be sure to check out the "<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Living%20Proof&categoryId=C19974"><b>Value Sets</b></a>" and "<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Living%20Proof&categoryId=C7328"><b>Gift Ideas and Sets</b></a>" sections before you buy - it's a lot cheaper to make your purchase when you choose this option!!! (I bought the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P263313&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5936"><b>$25 Straight Making System Set</b></a>, which is typically worth $34!)</div><div><br /></div><div>My second purchase was the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P259616&categoryId=C10480"><b>Too Faced Aqua Bunny Cream to Powder Bronzer</b></a>. Although i haven't even received my package yet this product seems so cool. It's a waterproof bronzer! Seriously who doesn't want that during the summertime? You can wear this in the pool, at the beach, or even during super humid days. It also contains a lot of beneficial ingredients for your skin! How great is it that this bronzer doesn't drip off your face, and make you look like a hot mess?! I hope with all this hype, the product lives up to my expectations!!! I'll keep you posted! Definitely wait for my review since this product is a whopping $28, and I don't want you spending that kind of money if you don't have to.</div><div><br /></div><div>My third, and final purchase, is the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P252919&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5333"><b>Benefit Cosmetics To Go Beauty Bestsellers</b></a>. it's a $30 value for only $10! It is important to mention that these products are a lot smaller than their original counterparts, hence the steep price difference. It comes with <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210589&categoryId=RPYMAL&navAction=jump"><b>Posietint</b></a> - a light pink colored lip stain (usually $28); <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P157910&categoryId=RPYMAL&navAction=jump"><b>Some Kind-a-Gorgeous</b></a> - a product that works like a foundation but isn't ($9-28); <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P189147&categoryId=RPYMAL&navAction=jump"><b>"That Gal"</b></a> - a primer which simultaneously brightens your face ($28); and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P1281&categoryId=RPYMAL&navAction=jump"><b>High Beam</b></a> - a face highlighter ($28). I made this purchase because I have been wanting to try High Beam for quite some time now. A lot of the beauty gurus I mentioned in my last post have used this during tutorials. This product seems to give an angelic glow, and I can't wait to use it. I'll definitely let you know my take on all of these products later. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also got a bunch of samples, which I will be doing reviews on throughout the summer. They are: </div><div> - <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P254100&categoryId=B70">Stila One Step Makeup</a> in medium</div><div>- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P208053&categoryId=B70">Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector </a></div><div>- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231302&categoryId=B70">Living Proof Straight Making No Frizz Styling Cream</a> for medium to thick hair</div><div>- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P261605&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5850">LAVANILA Baby Lotion</a> and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P261320&categoryId=C16290">LAVANILA Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40</a> - I don't have a baby, I just really wanted to try the sunscreen! ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you're enjoying your summer! Remember to check back for pictures and reviews of these fabulous products! xoxo</div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768326844193996521.post-36960276950759892142010-06-13T13:24:00.010-04:002010-07-13T12:22:42.633-04:00Sorry I haven't been around for a while... but I'm BACK with my favorite Youtube Makeup Gurus :)I am very sorry i haven't been around since late march, but I'm back! I had a lot of work to do during finals. I now have a full-time summer job and am taking a really difficult online class, so I will do my best to post often.<div><br /></div><div>Let's start off with a post about my favorite <b>Youtube Makeup Gurus</b>! Something you probably don't know about me is that in my spare time, I <i>love</i> to watch Youtube videos about makeup. I have learned so much from these girls! Here are my top 10 (in no particular order - it was just who i clicked on first)! </div><div><br /></div><div>1. <i><b>Allthatglitters21</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21">http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21</a></div><div>Elle is great- she provides thorough step-by-step instructions on how to do different looks in her tutorials. She also uses an array of different brands, ranging from MAC to NYX. She really knows what she's doing - she and her younger sister, Blair, were the youngest makeup artists to do fashion week in NYC.</div><div><br /></div><div>2.<i> <b>Pixi2woo</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pixi2woo">http://www.youtube.com/user/pixi2woo</a></div><div>Tanya is a professional makeup artist from England. She does fairly neutral everyday looks along with celebrity looks, which I really enjoy. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>j</b><i><b>ulieg713</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/julieg713">http://www.youtube.com/user/julieg713</a></div><div>Julie has a very bubbly personality and likes to experiment with different makeup styles, ranging from extreme to everyday. </div><div><br /></div><div>4. <i><b>kandeejohnson</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson">http://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson</a></div><div>Kandee is a professional makeup artist and has worked on many celebrities in California. She too is extremely bubbly and passionate about makeup, and is extremely knowledgeable. She knows many tricks and is always willing to share them with her viewers. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. <i><b>ChanelBlueSatin</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ChanelBlueSatin">http://www.youtube.com/user/ChanelBlueSatin</a></div><div>I just started recently watching Cynthia's videos, and she immediately became one of my favorite makeup gurus. She does a lot of reviews and is not afraid to share her honest opinion. She also does a lot of makeup looks which are very good for everyday wear. </div><div><br /></div><div>6. <i><b>MakeupByTiffanyD</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeupByTiffanyD">http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeupByTiffanyD</a></div><div>Tiffany is a professional makeup artist who does a lot of work with Sigma Cosmetics. She knows a lot of great tricks for both makeup and hair tutorials. She's also very funny and entertaining, so be sure to check out her channel!</div><div><br /></div><div>7. <i><b>missglamorazzi</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi">http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi</a></div><div>Ingrid is a college student with a passion for makeup. She doesn't do too many tutorials lately, but I still enjoy watching her channel to get her input on what makeup products to buy or not buy. She's extremely honest and is very knowledgeable about makeup. </div><div><br /></div><div>8. <i><b>missjessicaharlow</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MissJessicaHarlow">http://www.youtube.com/user/MissJessicaHarlow</a></div><div>Missjessicaharlow always has a fun look to try, and is at the cutting edge of all of the new products which are coming out. She offers step-by-step tutorials as well, which are very helpful. </div><div><br /></div><div>9. <i><b>swalkermakeup</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SWalkerMakeup">http://www.youtube.com/user/SWalkerMakeup</a></div><div>Sara is from England (like pixi2woo) - her accent is really cool. She has a lot of knowledge about makeup and does a lot of hauls, tutorials, and tags, like the other gurus. </div><div><br /></div><div>10. <i><b>juicystar07</b></i><b>:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/juicystar07">http://www.youtube.com/user/juicystar07</a></div><div>Elle's (allthatglitters21) younger sister Blair always has a new trick up her sleeve as well. She too covers makeup from MAC to NYX and updates often. </div><div><br /></div>mixandmatchmakeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08171317941885631678noreply@blogger.com0