As we all know, Project Runway is back for another season. This time, though, it’s another season of Project runway All Stars. Mary Kay is also back for another season as the makeup sponsor. The first challenge was last week, where the group was divided into two teams - boys vs girls. We showed you how to get the boys’ Downtown Chic makeup look a few days ago. This time, we’re showing you how ...
Mehron INtense Pro Palette Fire Review & Swatches
Mehron is known in the theater makeup world for having fabulous products that are packed full of color. These pigments are intense and bright, long lasting, and, most importantly, easy to use. Recently, the great folks at Mehron sent me one of their Intense PRO Pressed Powder Pigments palettes to play with. Whew! Say that 10 times fast. Anyway…I opened it up, and there were eight of the ...
Melt Proof Makeup Essentials for Your Cosmetic Bag
Recently, I went on a trip to Napa. While the scenery was amazingly beautiful, and the wine was delicious, the weather was hot. Blazing hot. Of course, we were spending a lot of our time outdoors, taking tours of various vineyards. And, of course, you still want to look amazing.Know what the secret is to looking great? Melt proof makeup. Here are the melt proof makeup essentials, ...
One Direction Makeup Collection Review – Up All Night
One Direction. They seem to be everywhere you look. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing one of their songs. And if you have a tween or teen – fuhgeddaboutit. It seems as though One Direction has set their sights on their next takeover target - the beauty industry! The boy band already had their own fragrances, and now they’re releasing One Direction makeup collections. There are three ...
Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette Review & Swatches
Lately, I’ve been noticing a trend in makeup palettes. This trend is that there are more all in one palettes hitting the market. These generally have a few eye shadow shades, a blush or two, and maybe a highlighter and/or bronzers. These can be great, if the colors are right for you. Of course, if the blush isn’t quite right, these all in one palettes can feel like a let down. As someone ...
Merle Norman Spring Makeup Review
Recently, I had the opportunity to check out a few items from Merle Norman’s new Spring 2014 makeup line. We all know about Merle Norman and their quality products, but I have to admit – it had been a while since I’d tried anything from the line. For some reason, Merle Norman just never seems to be one of the brands that I seek out. ...
Almay Shadow Softies: Worth It?
Almay shadow softies were purchased with my own money. Recently, while running some errands, I happened upon this display of gorgeous eye shadows from Almay. These happened to be the new line of Shadow Softies. There were vibrant, beautiful single colors in really modern packaging. I’m a sucker for packaging. I kept looking and looking, trying to decide on a couple colors to try. ...
Aubrey Organics Mineral Makeup Review
Press samples I have been a mineral makeup girl for the vast majority of my makeup wearing life. I was introduced to Bare Escentuals the first year of college or so, and for a great many years, that was my go to brand. Over the years, I have tried a few other brands of mineral makeup, but generally went back to BE for my foundation needs. ...