A Closet Love Affair: December 2013

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

#Review: TooFaced Amazing Eyes Set

Got this combo on Black Friday from Sephora. This $10 wider was well worth the money. These products have replaced Bad Gal Lash & Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in my makeup bag.

This set includes:

-Better Than Sex Mascara (Black)

-Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Perfect Black

Reviews

Better Than Sex Mascara

This is the first mascara since Smashbox''s Lash DNA that I've actually felt like it could replace it. This is huge. I've been searching for a replacement since SmashBox makde the horrible decision to discontinue it.

That's what you call a pretty great mascara brush.

The brush is a lovely hybrid between the hourglass that I admired so much in Lash DNA and the traditional spiral that every other company feels the need to make. I pride myself on having real eyelashes that are so long that they look fake. This mascara does just that. I do use primer with it but it's just as good alone. This is an excellent product.

Verdict: Stop what you're doing, get in your car, drive to Sephora or Ulta, run to to Too Faced aisle, take it to the cashier and make it rain. This product needs to be in your makeup box. Today.

Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Perfect Black

This liner is super bold which is awesome but doesn't stay put as well as I'd like. I'm used to waterproof liner being applied and lasting till it is removed from your face. This tends to smudge. I'm not too fond of that because as bad as it sounds the 'tattoo' aspect of waterproof eyeliners is why I use them.

Verdict: Fantastic if you want the drama of bold eyeliner- this is one of the boldest that I've used (including MAC) but don't expect it to stick around.

I'd rather the SmashBox Limitless Eyeliner in Onyx. It's bold and stays put. (FYI it is waterproof so if you hate that, don't bother. )

SmashBox Limitless Eyeliner in Onyx

$19USD, Sephora

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#Lookbook: a little pink never killed anyone

Eyes:

Lids- Urban Decay Vice 2 (-crease, - brow), Sephora in (lid

Liner- TooFaced

Lashes- TooFaced Better than sex Mascara.

Lips: Lip Tar in Tomboy

Face: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in Shade 10.0

#OOTD: peplum for graduation

So my cousin just graduated from college and I wore this. (Aside: I finally got the chance to wear the skirt and pumps I bought on Black Friday.)

Top (something borrowed), necklace (Target, $8 USD), bandage skirt (H&M, $7 USD), Adriana pumps (Guess, $49 USD), purse (Michael Kors, $328 USD)

Makeup was looking like :

Eyes:

Liner- TooFaced

Lashes- TooFaced Better Than Sex Mascara

Lids- Urban Decay Vice 2 Pallette

Lips:

Sephora Lip Varnish in

Face:

Chanel in

#Rant: Joggers, harem pants

I'm going to take the hipster approach by saying that I wore these before they were cool but before I do, I want to say how confused I am by the "sweatpant" option of wearing it to formal events.

Shoes

I'm also not really on board for wearing this with open toed shoes. I usually pair my harem pants (Guess @ Macy's, $17) with closed toed wedge pumps or flats in true Princess Jasmine fashion. I also avoid pointy shoes as I feel as if they're overkill.

Tops

I usually pair with a scoop necked tee or tank or a plain blouse with no buttons. I usually want them to be the feature.

I'll upload some pictures soon from back in the day when I wore mine.

Friday, December 13, 2013

#Rant: Forever XXI v. H&M

I went in Forever XXI yesterday and was intrigued by the similarities to H&M. My local mall will literally have them head to head when the H&M finally opens- right across the hall from a bigger better Forever XXI that opened within the month.

Basics Section.

I know Forever XXI has always had basics but they've actually sectioned them off and are really pushing the prices lower than they've ever been. #ftw

Saw a lot of these on Black Friday in H&M.

Workout/Activewear Section

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I believe H&M has had their own section for a while. It's nice to see Forever XXI shedding light in all aspects of life.

#Rant: Neonineties Revolution Deux

And I predicted some of these things a couple of months ago.

Returning trends:

Crushed velvet

Fake flowers

Fat headbands

Chokers

Among others. It was just nice seeing this come into friuition.

I also saw someone wearing a silk shirt tied around their waist. (Guy)

I'm good. I really need to make those sunflower jeans before they come back in style.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

#YouShouldRead: French Mini-Makeover: 14 Must See Updated Versions fromPinterest

French Mini-Makeover: 14 Must See Updated Versions from Pinterest

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Black tips

One of my favorites since I think anything in the inverse is sexy.

Ombré Glitter

This is pretty awesome too. Would probably try a matte topcoat on top of this to tone it down for work.

Tie-Dye

How to: they used a toothpick to drag pastels dotted on to create a marbled effect.

Sequins

Whoa, this person put each one of these sequins on with a toothpick. I would've shot myself. Looks really cute but I'm not sure that it's worth the effort.

Colorful tips

Can I just say that I love the base coat on these nails? It's the perfect nude!

Grey base

Not a fan. I would probably try this with black and maybe a white strip?

White/color tips

I usually don't like the super colorful skittles effect but the white strip gives them an aire of professionality.

Metallic Shimmer Strip

Two words: Christmas, nails. I couldn't see myself seriously wearing this on a regular day throughout the year.

Gold Studs

I. Love. This. #ijustdied Definitely trying this. It's perfect.

Two toned scalloping

These nails look like my alma mater lol. I would've like to see this backwards with the blue on the inside.

Color Crazy

I cannot. Honestly I can't. I don't know how these made their way on the list. They're ghastly.

Polka Dots

Adorably cute. I would definitely try this! And would also try it with a black background as well.

Bows

I cannot state how yucky I think this is. The airbrushed bow is so tacky to me. Who still airbrushes?

Sparkling Silver Strip

Ok I like this so much. It's a subtle way to bring a little sparkle and color in without overwhelming people.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

#imadethis: tablet cover

So everyone I know knows me for being pretty crafty. I bought a Microsoft Surface on Black Friday and was bursting my brain trying to figure out how I'd find a cute enough case when it occurred to me that I was simply going to make and modify my own.

I wanted to make this as personal as possible so I wrote words that described me- present and future. It's pretty symbolic. Instead of using a journal like I did last time, I resorted to a simpler alternative- paint pens. The pack I bought brings five colors that I'm pretty certain I'll be using on other projects.

The only thing pending is to scotch-guard the cover so the lettering doesn't fade.

Before

Afters

Top

Bottom

Open

Monday, December 02, 2013

#RidiculousDeal: Black Friday Spoils

My Black Friday strategy was to buy staples in my wardrobe that I've been wanting for a while.

Sephora

'Dealtopia' $10 Deals

I surveyed these on Pinterest long before the event so that I could plan out exactly what I was getting. I literally selected all the ones that I ended up buying. I also went crazy getting Kicks (for Shopkicks) before I went to pick this up so that I could use a gift card for nearly half the purchase. A $25 gift was a sweet gift for this purchase.

The Tarte of Giving sampler.

Includes: Pure Marajuca Oil, Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay (Translucent) Finishing Powder, Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara

Bite Lush Lip Trio

Includes: Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in Strawberry, Honey & Cocoa

Too Faced Amazing Eyes Set

Includes: Better Than Sex Mascara & Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow Duo

Includes: (Waterproof) Aqua Shadow Pencil in 20E & 28E

Ole Henriksen Clean Sweep

Includes: African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser & Truth to Go Wipes.

Guess

40% off everything in store.

I bought this pair of Adriana pumps that I've been wanting practically forever. I specifically wanted the version of this shoe with the stacked heel- and got it!