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Showing posts with label Sheer Cover. Show all posts

FOTD + OOTD: Tell me what you want so we can do just what you like

I recently started working as a sales person at a clothing boutique at my local mall (I won't discolse the name here, I don't want any problem, but if you really want yo know, you can tweet me) and I love it so far, it's very different from my previous jobs but I'm always up for new aventures and challenges!

The employees have a dress code to follow and I'm actually enjoying having to get dressed up for work - and we are also required to wear lipstick or lipgloss, which is cool because I don't have lots of occasions to wear lipsticks and I have so many! So here are my FOTD and OOTD for my second day at work.


Face

Benefit The POREfessional*
Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation FPS 15 - Bisque*
OLAY Regenerist Eye Touch of Concealer Eye Regenerating Cream*
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder - Bronzer
mark. Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush - After Glo


Eyes

Rimmel Lycra Lash Extender - Black*
ELF Eyelid primer - Champagne
Wet n Wild Coloricon Brow & Eye Liner - Taupe
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad - Natural Smokes*


Lips

Marcelle Rouge Xpression - Sentimental (pearl)


Lace cami - Stitches | Pink top - Giant Tiger | Grey cardigan - Giant Tiger | Belt - Giant Tiger | Leggings - eBay | Booties - Wal-Mart | Key necklace - Etsy

* These products are NOT cruelty-free

Lyrics are from You Make Me Feel, from Cobra Starship ft. Sabi

FOTD + OOTD: You had a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart, never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out how to love

I've been requested a look using MAC Surf Baby Cheek Powder in My Paradise that I recently won in Michelle's 100 followers giveaway (thank you again Michelle!) and I couldn't wait to show you how gorgeous it is!


Face

OLAY  Regenerist Eye Touch of Concealer Eye Regenerating Cream *
Marcelle Concealer Palette - Universal Beige
Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer *
Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation SPF 15 - Bisque *
MAC Surf Baby Cheek Powder - My Paradise



Eyes

L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black *
Too Faced Eye Shadow - Sitcom Siren



Lips

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Pink In The Afternoon

L - R: only the blush color, only the overspray, both blended together

As I mentionned above, the sole purpose of this FOTD was to show you how gorgeous My Paradise looked once applied on the cheeks... but of course I forgot to take proper pictures before leaving for school, so I had to rush to take pictures with my phone once in my car, hence the crappy quality. I hope you can still see how gorgeous and shimmery it is? I have found the glitters to be quite chunky and hard to blend but I love how they tone down the blush a bit, because it's super pigmented.


Plaid shirt - Stitches | Striped tank - The Bay | Hurley Jacket - Winners | Miley Cyrus & Max Azria jeggings - Wal-Mart | Leopard print flats - Wal-Mart | Nail polish - Eyeko Posh polish


* Product tested on animals. You may (or may not) be aware that Gaby's Beauty Blog recently went cruelty-free. However, I hope it's understandable that I can't simply throw away the products I have previously purchased that have unfortunately been tested on animals - believe me, I wouldn't hesitate if I were rich! My goal is to use up those products but not repurchase them in the future. Also, Gaby's Beauty Blog will no longer accept for review purposes products that have been tested on animals.

Lyrics are from How To Love, from Lil Wayne

FOTD + OOTD: Girl my body don't lie, I'm outta my mind, let it rain over me

My first day of Uni was on September 1st so this post is a little late but it's better late than never, don't you think? Oh and I'm not that pale in person, I blame the flash and the stupid cloudy weather we've had lately! Maybe it's time to fake tan?


Face

OLAY  Regenerist Eye Touch of Concealer Eye Regenerating Cream *
Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer *
Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation SPF 15 - Bisque *
Annabelle Rippled Sand Bronzer - Bali Bronze
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip & Cheek Tint - Cranberry Glow
NYC Loose Translucent Face Powder - Translucent *


Eyes

Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara
Annabelle Galaxy Eyeshadow Palette - Shooting Star (gold all over lid and dark brown in outer corner)
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx (corner of upper and lower lashline) *
Marcelle Multi-Colour Face Powder - Luminous Veil (browbone and corner of the eye)
Wet N Wild Coloricon Brow & Eye Liner - Taupe (brow)


Lips

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick - Shy Girl


Shirt - Pentagone | Denim shorts - old jeans from Stitches turned into shorts

* Product tested on animals. You may (or may not) be aware that Gaby's Beauty Blog recently went cruelty-free. However, I hope it's understandable that I can't simply throw away the products I have previously purchased that have unfortunately been tested on animals - believe me, I wouldn't hesitate if I were rich! My goal is to use up those products but not repurchase them in the future. Also, Gaby's Beauty Blog will no longer accept for review purposes products that have been tested on animals.

Lyrics are from Rain Over Me, from Pitbull ft. Marc Anthony

Tag: Summer Besties


I'm not a big fan of tags (even though I enjoy reading them), but I've seen this one on YouTube and on some blogs and I thought it was quite interesting so I decided to give it a go!

Favorite summer...


Lip product - MAC Lazy Day Lustre Lipstick I was extremely lucky to win this gorgeous lipstick from Kim. Because of my dry lips, I don't wear lipstick as often as I would like to, but this one is definitely a favorite of mine. It's a perfect pale pink that doesn't make me look like a ghost even though I'm pale, and I like its glossy finish.

Blush - Annabelle Mineral Powder Blush - Au Naturel I've never been a big fan of mineral makeup because it tends to be a mess to use, but I love this blush regardless. Yes it goes everywhere on the bathroom counter when I try to put it on, but the color is just so natural and perfect, it's definitely worth it. This blush is easily buildable and provides a natural and radiant glow thanks to its slightly shimmery finish.


Nail Polish - Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom Barry M is not available in Canada as of yet, but I was very lucky to receive this nail polish to try and review. It's one of the best drugstore nail polish I have tried so far! It lasts a week with minor chips, the formula is great and you barely need two coats to achieve perfect opacity. Mushroom is a super pretty taupe shade that has quickly became a staple of mine.

Bronzer - Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder in Haute Gold (the original question was "Liquid face product" but I don't use any) I reviewed this a long time ago, and even if I had the chance to try numerous bronzers in the meantime, I always go back to this one. It is perfectly shimmery and even if I'm fair, this bronzer gives a natural glow to my face without overdoing it.


Powder face product - Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation SPF 15 - Bisque I normally don't wear foundation, but I like to swipe this one on to absorb the oil on my face when it's hot outside. It also has SPF 15 which is great, because I don't have to apply a greasy sunscreen before going out.

Hair product - Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo As I have super greasy roots, I fell in love with dry shampoos a long time ago, but I haven't had the chance to try Batiste until very recently - not to mention it's pretty hard to find here in Canada. Batiste is perfect: even if my hair is dark brown, the white residues are easy to brush out, and my hair is left volumized, texturized and clean for hours. With other dry shampoos, there was always a problem, but Batiste solved it all. I have tried Batiste Original, Blush and Tropical, and out of the three, Tropical is my favorite as it smells fresh and citrusy. The on the go size is also perfect to throw in my handbag.


Eye product - Too Faced Eye Shadow - Sitcom Siren When it's all hot and sweaty outside, I don't feel like putting makeup on and I tend to get lazy, that's why I like to rely on Sitcom Siren: it's a pretty taupe eyeshadow that applies like a dream and blends really well. It's a great natural shade to apply all over the lid when I'm in a hurry.

Self Tanner - Clarins Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint For Face and Décolleté I bought this bronzer recently at Clarins 2011 Spring Warehouse Sale for $13 instead of $32 because I have never heard of a tint bronzer before. I'll be honest: the application is awful - because it's a tint, you have to be quick and apply the product exactly where you want because when it's put, it stays put - you can't blend it. I know it was meant for the face and décolleté, but I really wanted to try it all over my body, and I wasn't disappointed: it really gives a dark tan without looking orange. It's a hassle to reapply it every week thought because of tint formula but I have yet to come across a bronzer that gives me better results.


Fashion accessory - Claire's Adjustable Humming Bird Ring I won this ring from Em about a month ago, and I'm absolutely in love with it! I've never been a big ring wearer but I never had something similar to this and it is sooooo gorgeous. I love its vintage vibe and the little sparkly stones are super pretty!


Clothing piece - Garage denim shorts I don't think I have ever bought denim shorts as I prefer to simply cut off the legs of old jeans that I don't wear anymore. Why waste something that still fits? I love the look of denim shorts, they go well with everything, and I even wear them in the winter with leggings or stockings.

L - R: Lazy Day, Au Naturel, Haute Gold, Bisque, Sitcom Siren




The winner of my LoveMode.com giveaway is...



Yey! Congrats hun!!! =D

FOTD + HOTD: There’s a place I know if you’re looking for a show, where they go hardcore and there’s glitter on the floor

This is just a quick FOTD with some of the goodies I received from Bailey (=


Eyes
Avon SuperExtend Mascara - Black
Maybelline EyeStudio - Spirited Seas
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx
OLAY Regenerist Eye Touch of Concealer Eye Regenerating Cream


Face
Cargo Water Resistant Bronzer
Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation SPF-15 - Bisque
 QUO All-Over Colour Stick - Venus


Lips
QUO Jumbo Lipgloss Stick - Pink Petal


I simply curled my hair with a flat iron and pinned it at the crown because it was lacking volume:


I will do a tutorial on how I curl my hair like this (I haven't forgot your request, Crystal!) but I'm lacking time because I get up at 6:00 AM to go to school so I'm not really in the mood to take pictures, not to mention that the lighting is awful. But stay tuned!

FOTD + NOTW: I might get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight

Please ignore the red patch of dry skin in the corner of my mouth X_X


Eyes
Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara - Blackest Black
Annabelle Mono Eyeshadow - Graffiti
Annabelle Glitterama Liquid Eyeliner - Funshine
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Singles - Vanilla (highlighter)
Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara (eyebrow)
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx


Face
Annabelle Satellite Pearl Powder - Celestial Pearl
Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation SPF-15 - Bisque
OLAY Regenerist Eye Touch of Concealer Eye Regenerating Cream
Annabelle Mineral Powder Bronzer - Terra
Annabelle Mineral Powder Blush - Au Naturel

I was on the phone for real LOL.


Earrings: eBay
Necklace: Etsy
Shirt: Stitches

And on my nails, I decided to try Superstar Nail Lacquer in Teterboro Teal that I got as a prize from Celly's giveaway:
 with flash

without flash

I don't know why, but I'm just not a big fan of blue nail polish, so I decided to dress it up with Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Rockstar Pink:

with flash

without flash
with flash

without flash

Lyrics from Teenage Dream, by Katy Perry

I'm going on vacations + Mail of the week (June 28 - July 2)

Just a quick note to let you know that I may be MIA from July 4th for about one week because I'm going to Wildwood for my vacations! I'm not sure if there's wi-fi available in the hotel room, but I will try to bring my boyfriend's laptop with me.



Mail of the week (June  28 - July 2):

Package from Meg's Makeup: I redeemed my hard-earned 250 points for the "Most Fab Gift" in April so I'm glad I finally got it. Here's what Meg included:
  • eos Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream Pomegranate Raspberry samples
  • Barielle Total Foot Care Cream
  • Napoleon Perdis Protégé Lip Gloss
  • Juara Sweet Black Tea & Rice Facial Moisturizer samples
  • Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation SPF 15 in Bisque
  • Sheer Cover Mini-Kabuki Brush
  • China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Bad Landing

 Honey Nut Flavour All-Bran Bar and $.50 coupon: Fill in the form here to get yours.


  Package from Cellnique: I received an email from Selina asking me if I would like to become part of Cellnique's bloggers community and do products reviews on my blog. Selina kindly asked for my skin condition or concerns (mostly dry, little signs of aging, some scars and some pimples) and here is what I received:
  • Cellnique Amino Collagen C Intense Set
  • Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Serum
  • Cellnique Vital Cellular Repair Emulsion
On a side note, I had to share the packaging with you because it was just too cute:

Cellnique is a earth friendly company so they don't use box to ship products.

Scene card: The Scene card is a reward program for movie lovers (which I'm so not). You basically get points for every movie you see at participating movie theaters, and those points get you cool stuff like free popcorn, free movies, and more. I'm not a fan of movie theaters but my boyfriend is, so I ordered the card more for him than for me. Click here to learn more about the program.

Atkins Starter Kit: I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I wanted to try those bars. The Starter Kit includes:
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Pocket Carb Counter
  • 2 coupons for a free bar
  • 2 coupons for $3 off their Advantage Bar and Shake Multipacks
Click here to get your free Starter Kit.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 45 from Chick Advisor to test and review: As a member of Chick Advsior Product Review Club, I have been selected to receive a free full-sized bottle of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 45. This is so cool because I was in the need of a good face sunscreen, as I'm going to Wildwood (NJ) next week! I will post my review on my blog as well as on Chick Advisor, so stay tune!, NJ

 "Elephants Never Forget" campaign kit from Peta2: The pack includes stickers, pledge sheets and leaflets to help spread the world about how elephants are really treated in circus. If, like me, you love animals, you should definitely register on Peta2 and take charge, too! 

 
August 2010 issue of Fashion magazine