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EcoTools Brushes: Ahmazin'!

Happy Monday, everybody! How was your weekend? Mine was alright, I guess. Since I was under the weather most of the time last week, the weekend was an effort to recuperate. Don't worry, I feel a lot better now, thank to Alka-Setlzer cold medicine (for some reasons, Day/NyQuil stopped working on me a long time ago.) The Saturday I talked a bit to my brother and it was an interesting conversation. Lil' bro grows up a lot now, he talks like a teenager :) We dissed on American Idol but my brother is a sports guy. Since I've heard about EcoTools many moons ago, I did not get a chance to check them out because (a) I could not find them anywhere near the Seven Hills, it's like the town is infiltratable by makeup tools or something, and (b) I did not bother to place an order online for these brushes. After all, I have <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/all-my-brushes.html">30+ brushes</a> and they're all good, how awesome can these guys be, anyways? Then one day I went to the gret Target, aka the mecca of my youth, lo and behold, EcoTools brushes were neatly stashed in a very hidden place in that heathy body care section. I squealed, made a jump, grabbed a set and mumbled "My precious!" while everybody around me thought I was crazy (ok, I made the last part up, I'm not Golum and this is not the set of Lords of the Ring!) I was so ecstatic that I even referred it to one girl who was looking for brushes at Sonia Kashuk section. Then I went home... ...without the brushes! Now, you can call me crazy but I tried to practice some self-control by reminding myself how many brushes I already have. But then about a week ago, I gave in and took a set of EcoTools brushes home. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfrxNDUjkFe8NftUu_9zwu7JShyVj7Av7TANBU4geQPLAtH8boD8fXoKTj69yfnOJ_q7504QB6JJ1r8zIfQAXlvVAx2_89EY3AQ2Ye9V21JZ-d2k3uZmYu4FGV2KC5WIwESQ3u21nFjXH/s1600-h/IMG_1719.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309359391918642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfrxNDUjkFe8NftUu_9zwu7JShyVj7Av7TANBU4geQPLAtH8boD8fXoKTj69yfnOJ_q7504QB6JJ1r8zIfQAXlvVAx2_89EY3AQ2Ye9V21JZ-d2k3uZmYu4FGV2KC5WIwESQ3u21nFjXH/s400/IMG_1719.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>EcoTools Bamboo 6-piece brush set <div style="text-align: left;">Using my common assumption of makeup standard (aka "they suck!"), I predicted this brush would not live up to its high. And boy oh boy was I so wrong, they are "ahmazin' " (say it like Ellen Degeneres in Cover Girl commercial!) The brushes are made from synthetic fibers and they are softer than my teddy bear (I checked!). The handles are made of bamboo so they're smooth and lightweight. The ferrules are made of recycled aluminum and they are also lightweight yet sturdy. On top of that, I got a cute mini brush roll. All for $10.49 (actually, it's $10.99 per set at Target but I fished out a 50c discount coupon inside!) <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaTjrj24TW8z_C1SCy9WBHgeztv5vvHP_A8yIGnz2mgL_hBrbnBktPwzwAGZpKaWe_-kC55JDwUGxqi5s7aL8ZgQPFQOteDJE5Q8UGdt7FbO5wJBWIh0DFekqG94B0tSd1x7_In3eVtaO/s1600-h/IMG_1720.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309361157429330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaTjrj24TW8z_C1SCy9WBHgeztv5vvHP_A8yIGnz2mgL_hBrbnBktPwzwAGZpKaWe_-kC55JDwUGxqi5s7aL8ZgQPFQOteDJE5Q8UGdt7FbO5wJBWIh0DFekqG94B0tSd1x7_In3eVtaO/s400/IMG_1720.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The brush set</div> 1. Blush brush: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEaSgPd4P8GgFKbBtzowTRiDn9alCIzRFqcJO5A8bi_WV9P0VhWu_qePNJK8GnrAdKj9HQPs8zZ5zQgxTHJVLbSWPAaOdRNES2ejbTPqKyjTPsK7FRFEB7eEROln3M9IT_FuJ68tAAkN5S/s1600-h/IMG_1722.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309368956472818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEaSgPd4P8GgFKbBtzowTRiDn9alCIzRFqcJO5A8bi_WV9P0VhWu_qePNJK8GnrAdKj9HQPs8zZ5zQgxTHJVLbSWPAaOdRNES2ejbTPqKyjTPsK7FRFEB7eEROln3M9IT_FuJ68tAAkN5S/s400/IMG_1722.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 185px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This brush is really soft and it is so versatile. Although it is designed to use for blushes, I used for powder also. Since the bristles are dense, I tried to buff some mineral foundation and it worked very well. So from now on, I will take this brush with me when I travel. It eliminates the need for a kabuki, foundation, powder, and blush brush. 2. Eye Shading Brush <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPr6QOms0APEtGbYbKK552TTdIJIFUw2UMh9i_tuyCEFs2v-F9fubNP4DZDeyjcyl-wjaxD6cNldSvXk923wac3StSTybRLRSfX5o2GlAFe4JUCM7jeJEX7E5l8s3g9-_QU1oXWUbsT9Rs/s1600-h/IMG_1723.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309369154398738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPr6QOms0APEtGbYbKK552TTdIJIFUw2UMh9i_tuyCEFs2v-F9fubNP4DZDeyjcyl-wjaxD6cNldSvXk923wac3StSTybRLRSfX5o2GlAFe4JUCM7jeJEX7E5l8s3g9-_QU1oXWUbsT9Rs/s400/IMG_1723.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 162px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This brush is stiffer than my other eyeshadow brushes but it packs color well enough. Since it is stiff, I can't blend eyeshadows with it but I guess it works similar to MAC 239 brush, which is not a blending brush either.</div></div> 3. Concealer Brush: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9Wn39fPNJ2i6j2i2QSa0LDg5HHvwkyX6Z-i66HtebjGknUczwkrYSxgL0Uj9Kt6mSJHkQ11Zy0nNXwCIV2XEcQ7zDde_RCURVjXxuzhe9QZKnlchAYacFfZnNceTz9tzDDg_BaXOYiu1/s1600-h/IMG_1727.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309373205122354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9Wn39fPNJ2i6j2i2QSa0LDg5HHvwkyX6Z-i66HtebjGknUczwkrYSxgL0Uj9Kt6mSJHkQ11Zy0nNXwCIV2XEcQ7zDde_RCURVjXxuzhe9QZKnlchAYacFfZnNceTz9tzDDg_BaXOYiu1/s400/IMG_1727.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 183px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This one is my favorite of the bunch: it conceals my mineral concealers very well. I also tried it as an eyeshadow brush and guess what, it works both as a blender and a packer. I guess I get more use of this brush than anything else and hope EcoTools sell it separately. 4. Eyeliner Brush: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLiHwi017XJ-ukZSdQKO_hRE6KDIYjsMZtzFP7Rj5eBDln94gxQyvWVyOxkGFY0nRh92_88g_7-a3z9FJp7Mm6Eo7SOtbBERt_Bza4m1a6VSZ1NlD_cjONUFwvk5XA4z80s3BOITGEWg-/s1600-h/IMG_1728.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309494038830706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLiHwi017XJ-ukZSdQKO_hRE6KDIYjsMZtzFP7Rj5eBDln94gxQyvWVyOxkGFY0nRh92_88g_7-a3z9FJp7Mm6Eo7SOtbBERt_Bza4m1a6VSZ1NlD_cjONUFwvk5XA4z80s3BOITGEWg-/s400/IMG_1728.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 184px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Since it is thicker and wider than my other liner brushes, it packs up color well and I foiled my mineral eyeshadow to use as a liner. The line was crisp and smooth. When I used it to color my eyebrows, it also works well. 5. Lash and Brow Groomer <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIc6foYu-I4ycAZhSQNcHH0UEaUGjX2t_Qxmd1mPOg0kiObLpv3gDGH8c0k-w-Fxw3mU-z7d58n3htbbv8Npq5X7frMI6aajdhf0GYSPIO_b6X2vaU2d0RwwGi6WYxw8579dYcSRbEk_E/s1600-h/IMG_1730.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334309491133193090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIc6foYu-I4ycAZhSQNcHH0UEaUGjX2t_Qxmd1mPOg0kiObLpv3gDGH8c0k-w-Fxw3mU-z7d58n3htbbv8Npq5X7frMI6aajdhf0GYSPIO_b6X2vaU2d0RwwGi6WYxw8579dYcSRbEk_E/s400/IMG_1730.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 234px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I must admit not to use this type of tool that much: it is clunky and hard to store. Therefore, this brush just got washed and stored. I do not intend to use it that much, if at all. However, it is built sturdy enough to use. Overall, I love this brush set a whole lot and hope to find my quality brushes like EcoTools'. At $10.99 per set, you cannot even get an eyeshadow or a lipstick at department stores these days, let alone a brush. My regret is not to get them sooner since the quality is excellent. Price: $10.99 at Target, $12.99 at Walgreens, about $15 somewhere else. My rating: A+, if I were Oprah, I would give y'alls free sets of EcoTools brushes ("You get makeup brushes, you get makeup brushes!") Take care everyone, and I hope you'll have a good week ahead. Love, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

EcoTools Brushes: Ahmazin'!

Happy Monday, everybody! How was your weekend? Mine was alright, I guess. Since I was under the weather most of the time last week, the week...

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Beauty Literature: How not to Look Old by Charla Krupp

Happy Friday, everybody! Ever since I started this blog, I always wanted to review beauty and makeup related books. Since I learn about makeup and skincare mostly from books and magazines, it makes sense for me to pass the knowledge to all of you. However, purchasing books take a chunk out of my pocket and after a while, makeup and beauty books started to sound the same to me. I was surprised to find one book at my local library called “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Look-Old-Effortless/dp/0446581143">How not to Look Old</a>” by Charla Krupp. In the spirit of the upcoming Mother’s Day, I advise you not to buy this book as gift for your mom on Mother’s Day, birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day. Although this is an enlightening book (to me, at least), you do not want to anger the one who gave you life by giving her something called “How not to Look Old”, do you? <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87cP8qTi_e7tDsXbnlpMMGvheMfCgMCppU4C8vhaqbZT-osw_NvzrylMzUHFaLiQ0_e5MQrTWqeqY7Ms89A_e3gn4P4sqAm4oGMBcu35T5l867Lf-7BQPidht-cXEHPGZsfvJ8rk56dxD/s1600-h/cover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333159764316326706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87cP8qTi_e7tDsXbnlpMMGvheMfCgMCppU4C8vhaqbZT-osw_NvzrylMzUHFaLiQ0_e5MQrTWqeqY7Ms89A_e3gn4P4sqAm4oGMBcu35T5l867Lf-7BQPidht-cXEHPGZsfvJ8rk56dxD/s400/cover.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 400px;" /></a>How not to Look Old by Charla Krupp Image courtesy of <a href="http://www.charlakrupp.com/content/book.asp?id=Excerpt">Charla Krupp's website </a></div> Charla Krupp, the author of “How not to Look Old”, is a former beauty editor at Glamour, senior editor at InStyle, and beauty editor at People: Style Watch. She has done more than a hundred style segments on the Today show on NBC and appeared in various other TV shows including Oprah. Currently, she has a fashion column at More magazine. The book was written in an intimate way of “just between us” when the author shared her fashion and beauty secrets that every fashionista should master. The book is broken into 19 chapters: the first chapter contains a quiz to determine if you are a high, medium, or low maintenance diva, the subsequent 17 chapters give advice on a specific point of improvement, and the last chapter is about putting all the advice together. The chapters are written in a format of a magazine article that is friendly to the readers. In each chapter, the author included pictures to illustrate her point, which is effective. At the end of each chapter, she included a list of products called “Brilliant Buys” to save you time and energy to do the guesswork. The products listed are reasonably priced and can be found at drugstores, Sephora, or department stores. I appreciate her effort to compile the lists and make them affordable (and practical, too!) since most lists in magazines contain products with astronomical price. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiG5Qt-CKlKFDuEhq1F0LxW-KMuhTf3HanfG-wUlMyhhrzdKSbpDnHP8GxN14-6cFecGMadrUtT2AG_T3SZMbFEHghoVR-d2sgE7YSLwebAQBPKLrEIOdUuLIsYInTSDPoSxMzcVZqPD6/s1600-h/IMG_1682.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333159258693131554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiG5Qt-CKlKFDuEhq1F0LxW-KMuhTf3HanfG-wUlMyhhrzdKSbpDnHP8GxN14-6cFecGMadrUtT2AG_T3SZMbFEHghoVR-d2sgE7YSLwebAQBPKLrEIOdUuLIsYInTSDPoSxMzcVZqPD6/s400/IMG_1682.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Match your foundation to your skin color. When in doubt, go a shade lighter <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tFDDv9GMaSEH7390Ar82vwSOI9FLJlTySubhO4eFyTKF_k-dMaOxzjc9kBsEP3GGWvnL1g98vubo3u-4gBQVz7aYNPg_UlFSR_76MJ0Aorgbsy4uMlvPROOY-Srxl2jKGYzcxgBx9yTI/s1600-h/IMG_1678.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333159245834884018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tFDDv9GMaSEH7390Ar82vwSOI9FLJlTySubhO4eFyTKF_k-dMaOxzjc9kBsEP3GGWvnL1g98vubo3u-4gBQVz7aYNPg_UlFSR_76MJ0Aorgbsy4uMlvPROOY-Srxl2jKGYzcxgBx9yTI/s400/IMG_1678.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Use a lighter hand on your eye liner. </div> Since my interest is in makeup, I find the advice to be practical and easy to apply. As this book targets women in their 40s and beyond, I am not a good tester of her tips. Some of the tips are practical for everybody such as tame your eyebrows, match your foundation to your skin, and get a perfect pair of jeans. Other tips are a bit controversial, like cutting your bangs and putting on pink lipstick. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0NML2FPMok6nphNF3s5hj86lPD_QbaRRJOmLkPVH88fF-K-diaph-pb7sBN0u87vjMyOmDgqUK6P7guZLcHDkytS1xxK_UZTHCKmsRaawF7VzgQXHBMIGCNIAXIlxL5vr1abJgKYAGiF/s1600-h/IMG_1681.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333159254472843970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0NML2FPMok6nphNF3s5hj86lPD_QbaRRJOmLkPVH88fF-K-diaph-pb7sBN0u87vjMyOmDgqUK6P7guZLcHDkytS1xxK_UZTHCKmsRaawF7VzgQXHBMIGCNIAXIlxL5vr1abJgKYAGiF/s400/IMG_1681.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>The bangs sisters :) (The model looks like Demi Moore, doesn't she?) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW8wNK99lp61iPwlCjGbJ44hum1_mISTpESaZguzayu8xaXTXo-RY9rAUkSD8Zawon1zV1p9Ap76DLg6-5pDnR6VsNG1xY3WQb5dO1l42wGAacezkcJ15kkwqeCQ_TsVkar_7ntcyIwc5r/s1600-h/IMG_1679.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333159248850713938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW8wNK99lp61iPwlCjGbJ44hum1_mISTpESaZguzayu8xaXTXo-RY9rAUkSD8Zawon1zV1p9Ap76DLg6-5pDnR6VsNG1xY3WQb5dO1l42wGAacezkcJ15kkwqeCQ_TsVkar_7ntcyIwc5r/s400/IMG_1679.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>The infamous pink lipstick advice <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCM76hdTi0qr7W5nHPoioYZruyLLVGWvvNokzRBXClzFOtlanUfrTASe_mDP3ts6tO_Pj5f5T1NhL1PLYsq7fWG4BDFNazfHGR4wgxelZWMb2yqyBaUF8lt35PU1UuaPOJV4NtsYfvzFXa/s1600-h/IMG_1680.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333159247287108434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCM76hdTi0qr7W5nHPoioYZruyLLVGWvvNokzRBXClzFOtlanUfrTASe_mDP3ts6tO_Pj5f5T1NhL1PLYsq7fWG4BDFNazfHGR4wgxelZWMb2yqyBaUF8lt35PU1UuaPOJV4NtsYfvzFXa/s400/IMG_1680.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>I like the makeup done in this picture: so simple, yet so elegant. </div> While I have some knowledge on makeup, I’m kind of clueless in style. From this book, I learn more about the art of dressing thyself. Chapter 14 “Slip into the Perfect Pair of Jeans” is a must-read for everybody, not just moms and women over 40. Chapter 18 “Step into Sexy Heels” probably just assuaged my fear of wearing heels by suggesting a list of comfortable yet good-looking shoes. Who could have guessed Cole Haan and Nike to team up and created a line of shoes called Dress Air? According to this book, Dress Air heels are as comfortable as a pair of Nike? To me, the most interesting piece of advice in this book is “The Three-Bling Rule” from stylist Genevieve Yraola. This rule guides you to wear your blings in a way not to overpower each other. <blockquote>The Three-Bling Rule <ul><li>Sparkly dress (2 bling points) + earrings (1 bling) – necklace = 3 bling points</li><li>Black dress (0 bling) + bold necklace (1 bling) + cocktail ring (1 bling) + shoes or bag (1 bling) – big earrings = 3 bling points</li><li>Jewelled cuff bracelet (1 bling) + shimmery metallic sandals (1 bling) + chandelier earrings (1 bling) - watch = 3 bling points</li><li>Dramatic upswept do (1 bling) + drop earrings (1 bling) + bracelet or ring (1 bling) - necklace = 3 bling points</li></ul></blockquote>If you can’t remember the whole thing, just notice the location of your jewelry matters: you do not want to wear 2 pieces of jewelry too close to each other. If you wear a big pair of earrings, your necklace should be simple or just forgo it totally. If you wear a sparkly dress, keep the rest of things simple. Overall, “How not to Look Old” is a great book. To me, it is a glimpse into the future of my makeup and beauty obsessive self. The cost to upkeep is not cheap. Beside makeup, there are skincare, hair care (cut and color), teeth care (whitening and veneer), nails, clothes, and shoes. I can’t help but notice this is an American female perspective on aging. In other parts of the world, people are more accepting toward the aging process. In the U.S, we are obsessed over getting old starting from grade school: middle school girls want to look like teenagers, teenagers want to look like college student, college students want to look like over 25, and the rest of us want to look like we’re still 25! While there are some critics toward this book as being shallow and vain, I give it a merit point for not mentioning nip-tuck as a way to recapture youth. Is it a must-read book? Probably, if you are into makeup, skincare, and style. Would you give it to your mom? Hells, no! As much as I love this book, I also fear the scorn of an angry mother. So if you want your mom to read it without hurting her feeling, I would recommend a Border’s or Barns and Noble’s gift card with a suggested book list that includes this book. And pray to God that mama would buy it with your own dimes! Thank you for your overwhelming support to vote for the new logo. If you haven't done so, please <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/vote-for-our-new-logo.html">click here</a> to see the candidates and vote for the best! Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! Wishing you and your mom a wonderful Sunday together. Take care and stay gorgeous, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Beauty Literature: How not to Look Old by Charla Krupp

Happy Friday, everybody! Ever since I started this blog, I always wanted to review beauty and makeup related books. Since I learn about make...

4:56 AM

Free Food Alert: KFC Grilled Chicken!

Hi everybody! Free food alert for people in the U.S: you can have a 2-piece grilled chicken meal at KFC for free! <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zozMyzJqeav8T2eIRBwS36wqKyKgYgrVFW2L9xe5Ey3B0SnbjSjQULmWICUr9c8q-VXM-AvKRc6_2pdu4jJNVVZvHeJ6Ccp3d8TRlHsb46O0nVzcHEUcgAOql3N09IvR-WyOF8TEdLmA/s1600-h/KFC.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332433400372359618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zozMyzJqeav8T2eIRBwS36wqKyKgYgrVFW2L9xe5Ey3B0SnbjSjQULmWICUr9c8q-VXM-AvKRc6_2pdu4jJNVVZvHeJ6Ccp3d8TRlHsb46O0nVzcHEUcgAOql3N09IvR-WyOF8TEdLmA/s400/KFC.png" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 237px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Go to <a href="http://unthinkfc.com/">this website</a> and get your coupon! (click to zoom for more details) <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">The grilled chicken tastes delicious and it's a much healthier option than Colonel's good ole fried chicken. </div></div> Thank you Oprah for the hookup! Now, you know it's good to read my blog, right? Note: Apparently the promotion is over! A lot of people went to KFC to get free food but you still get the meal for $3.99. I'm sorry you guys :( P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0pt; BORDER-TOP: 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-LEFT: 0pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0pt" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Free Food Alert: KFC Grilled Chicken!

Hi everybody! Free food alert for people in the U.S: you can have a 2-piece grilled chicken meal at KFC for free! Go to this website and ge...

5:04 AM

Vote for Our New Logo

Hi ladies, Happy Hump day! This is going to be a quick post and I need you all to do me a favor. We've been here on the Internet for almost a year now but this blog so far does not have a logo. Until recently that MMB joined Total Beauty (blue banner on the right), I have to think about it. It only makes sense for all of us to involve in this process. After all, you come here frequently to read and it's fair for you to have a logo you love as well. Yesterday, I whipped up 3 versions of My Makeup Blog's logo but had a hard time to decide which one. So here you are, dearest readers, to vote for a winner. The one that has the highest tally will be our logo. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5b3GixakNQTwqp2S8h7QhzYjUIHjwSpwdQ6mZbmoc4NPHQLsVn_aDVJJybWcKEiNMN09kH1LpCHXC1JYBMaL9u1L6YKjOlM_avBhw5m2pj8kLdioPfgfpVo2wh8Kd6jO9Yk-WHIfPbef/s1600-h/MMB+Logo.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332373584012976978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5b3GixakNQTwqp2S8h7QhzYjUIHjwSpwdQ6mZbmoc4NPHQLsVn_aDVJJybWcKEiNMN09kH1LpCHXC1JYBMaL9u1L6YKjOlM_avBhw5m2pj8kLdioPfgfpVo2wh8Kd6jO9Yk-WHIfPbef/s400/MMB+Logo.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a>Number 1 </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiH2sT7DodHwflSn69RL1hD0A1VN-weYQUTNDtO_slJkOZ91DxBEJX8Aw_uMivS0Z4_pqU-YKCw6PC-hBBdznys9spa6ul09MaeT095X11VbEj8K8kcaVQpDXG5-JTv70hqzwmxCzFiQZr/s1600-h/MMB+Logo1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332373583586049714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiH2sT7DodHwflSn69RL1hD0A1VN-weYQUTNDtO_slJkOZ91DxBEJX8Aw_uMivS0Z4_pqU-YKCw6PC-hBBdznys9spa6ul09MaeT095X11VbEj8K8kcaVQpDXG5-JTv70hqzwmxCzFiQZr/s400/MMB+Logo1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a>Number 2 <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJ1jfivFaxVujJ_01hDaYwkhPNa9ZJbjAc28yEudFw4saTpd2BwZvYIMHGeB-GGqjIj38thgWscfg2IQH9DNth4b3NoadkXY9KeUqU2-r6SJ376ZVxJVVSKD2myGYYxM1nhVaefkHwSIB/s1600-h/MMB+Logo2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332373585077276962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJ1jfivFaxVujJ_01hDaYwkhPNa9ZJbjAc28yEudFw4saTpd2BwZvYIMHGeB-GGqjIj38thgWscfg2IQH9DNth4b3NoadkXY9KeUqU2-r6SJ376ZVxJVVSKD2myGYYxM1nhVaefkHwSIB/s400/MMB+Logo2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a>Number 3 (it's essentially number 1 with a butterfly!) <div style="text-align: left;">Since I am not a digital art person, these renditions hopefully are not atrocious. Please keep in mind that the logo needs to be legible when shrunk to smaller sizes. You can submit your votes via blog comment or <a href="makeupblog@gmail.com">email me</a>. I appreciate your time and opinions. Take care, Your Makeup Blogger </div></div> P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Vote for Our New Logo

Hi ladies, Happy Hump day! This is going to be a quick post and I need you all to do me a favor. We've been here on the Internet for alm...

5:11 AM

NYC in a New York Minute Nail Polish in West Village: so Pretty!

Happy Tuesday, Happy Cinco de Mayo! How are you doing today? I hope you're feeling fine and dandy. The weather has driven me crazy and I feel kind of under the weather (ha, weather joke!) It's been so hot and humid like it's about to rain but not a drop of water falls down from the sky so far, argh! Talking about the weather, as soon as it's getting warmer, people around my 'hood have been sporting tank tops, shorts, and flip flops which means mani/pedi season has just begun! Now, I am not a nail gal but once in a while I paint my toe nails just for fun. The drugstore budget beauty brand NYC came out with a new limited edition collection a while ago called "In a New York Color Minute" that has lip glosses, eyeshadows, and nail polishes named in different landmarks in New York. Since I was looking for a deep navy nail polish, I decided to get a bottle of West Village. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQl2uUqT96RpYJ5xN8oLaKC2kU6WG77P_K7yji2MsaDs4ftzkIjiJjU1hZzXQkzKAfFkiNZHGdrZ7PnaPbAxNG0pbs09V51kgg_u5KTDLGYFZ5U8-NXa4kBLD0cH1KKOZmB9AZ5SC3pv0/s1600-h/IMG_1280.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332369431968796322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQl2uUqT96RpYJ5xN8oLaKC2kU6WG77P_K7yji2MsaDs4ftzkIjiJjU1hZzXQkzKAfFkiNZHGdrZ7PnaPbAxNG0pbs09V51kgg_u5KTDLGYFZ5U8-NXa4kBLD0cH1KKOZmB9AZ5SC3pv0/s400/IMG_1280.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>NYC In a New York Color Minute nail polish in West Village</div> At a glance, West Village looks like a navy color but once painted to my nail the color changed. In flourescent and natural light, it looks like a deep peacock green. In incandescent light, it is a navy color. This nail polish is so complex that sometimes it mesmerizes me. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2u5Ll-UN4RlS6X2Vxs7_uiFuW_MqzAjqjOvsaJMqr7mldRq_b4ePgFJ89VD8bIbG3c8t2Hu5u_TfmWHu5o-PiugeTTXKDzQlwxauGdtgkvQ2USUBef3HLfAaHyif0MdPzRAx_sPyXKkK/s1600-h/IMG_1283.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332369439553213234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2u5Ll-UN4RlS6X2Vxs7_uiFuW_MqzAjqjOvsaJMqr7mldRq_b4ePgFJ89VD8bIbG3c8t2Hu5u_TfmWHu5o-PiugeTTXKDzQlwxauGdtgkvQ2USUBef3HLfAaHyif0MdPzRAx_sPyXKkK/s400/IMG_1283.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>After one layer of nail polish (sorry for my messy application) You can see some green there</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVw84_6Gj2BZBupC-CNwXTUn6AE8IPaPp15SahM_k44gqZyg8SF1laxBpaNMbo_9ZIzUbBMHtk1uhxpqi9uT7l4w5Z1IC1qj1qyDHxuAjS5XwtnsNr656u__HwkJF-BbLKhjfX9JBFV_7/s1600-h/IMG_1286.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332369440098865826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVw84_6Gj2BZBupC-CNwXTUn6AE8IPaPp15SahM_k44gqZyg8SF1laxBpaNMbo_9ZIzUbBMHtk1uhxpqi9uT7l4w5Z1IC1qj1qyDHxuAjS5XwtnsNr656u__HwkJF-BbLKhjfX9JBFV_7/s400/IMG_1286.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>After two layers, the blue deepens</div> In a New York Color Minute nail polishes were formulated without DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. It is a quick dry nail polish with added minerals to strengthen the nails. By removing DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde from the formula, this nail polish is less toxic to people. Although these are listed as toxic compounds when ingested, they do not pose much harm when inhaled. However, since some people like to bite their nails, especially children, removing these toxic compounds is a good thing. The downside of nail polishes without DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde is they are proned to chipping. Although my nail polish is a quick dry product, it chipped after 20 minutes but the chipping stopped once the nail polish was totally dry. At first, I thought chipping was a result of buying cheap nail polish. However, I tested other more expensive ones (OPI and Sally Hansen's) and they also chip to some extend. OPI seems to hold out better than the other ones, even better than Nicole's by OPI. So, the way to handle this nail polish is to let it dry to absolution before touching anything. Price: $1.99 at CVS, $1.79 at Target (sold like hot cakes there, I can't find any at my local Tarje anymore!) My rating: B, if they fix the chipping issue I'll give it an A plus! West Village is gorgeous and this collection has a ton of colors! I hope you're having a wonderful Cinco de Mayo. Please drink some tequila and eat some guacamole. I'm craving some tamales myself at this very moment, yum! Take care, everyone, and as always, stay gorgeous! Love, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: Shu Uemura just launched their <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.shuuemura-usa.com">new website</a> and offers a 20% discount when you make your purchases there using code NEWSITEBLOG until may 7th, 2009. Also, shipping is free when you buy $50 USD or more. If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

NYC in a New York Minute Nail Polish in West Village: so Pretty!

Happy Tuesday, Happy Cinco de Mayo! How are you doing today? I hope you're feeling fine and dandy. The weather has driven me crazy and I...

9:02 AM

Some Coupon Codes for Ya!

Happy Monday, During the weekend, I received some coupon codes for Mother's Day that potentially can save us a whole lot of money. So today it's my duty to post them up for your perusal. The offers are from M Lab, NYX, Avon, and Sephora. 1. <a href="http://www.mlabonline.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">M Lab</a>: $75 USD on their travel collection kit (original price $130 USD!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CVHJdM6n55bZ_frbgF4VeHSdyo5tQHWZY-V7DImEx5UhUw6TiDKs6Shex-po9SSLOzysztoKuIxYgVj4lG6hjCRyzeliQL9Bv1ld_SSb5lViicKMjaX0008INTlI5MqEKfoPze7ZPJKY/s1600-h/mlab.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331312342725709938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CVHJdM6n55bZ_frbgF4VeHSdyo5tQHWZY-V7DImEx5UhUw6TiDKs6Shex-po9SSLOzysztoKuIxYgVj4lG6hjCRyzeliQL9Bv1ld_SSb5lViicKMjaX0008INTlI5MqEKfoPze7ZPJKY/s400/mlab.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 315px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>One thing I can say about M Lab is their products are incredibly good and worth every single pennies spent. They sent me a sample pack about 3 months ago during one of their campaigns and the stuff is really potent. A little bit goes a long way so if your mom is into skincare, this set is perfect for her. But you have to hurry, this offer ends today! 2. NYX's 10th anniversary at Cherry Culture <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RfXqIziwkRroCLeCRCwABzp0EF0E680INNOCyWJlyRrXsrVtglNkZuHxQyU0q3tx0YZzJQ0bKXWFK8aj6YOIJom2k5B_wNKtMDUW_aIm7msv70bmZEAeRUD-kEwY3m3leL9cQmjqsNtx/s1600-h/NYX50.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331312342246617298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RfXqIziwkRroCLeCRCwABzp0EF0E680INNOCyWJlyRrXsrVtglNkZuHxQyU0q3tx0YZzJQ0bKXWFK8aj6YOIJom2k5B_wNKtMDUW_aIm7msv70bmZEAeRUD-kEwY3m3leL9cQmjqsNtx/s400/NYX50.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Yup, it's 50% off all NYX products when you use code NYX50 at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.cherryculture.com">Cherry Culture</a>. I love NYX eye shadows as they are highly pigmented and affordable. It is going to be a while until we see this kind of sale again at Cherry Culture so please take advantage of it. 3. Avon offers free shipping <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh093vRqTy6P-oH0nTdz3VN8Ps9YTvAPSntvxioYdErF-4Q28P3McVeAGE_HARtbc7rE3DDRNLAAAZZUue6AW8WUBIMqAhO9Vkb1BUE04IEsCcg9zjUd8I9IqjzcLCKfgOaA6zCUgcqKEBL/s1600-h/Avon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331312341330293378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh093vRqTy6P-oH0nTdz3VN8Ps9YTvAPSntvxioYdErF-4Q28P3McVeAGE_HARtbc7rE3DDRNLAAAZZUue6AW8WUBIMqAhO9Vkb1BUE04IEsCcg9zjUd8I9IqjzcLCKfgOaA6zCUgcqKEBL/s400/Avon.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 276px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>You get free shipping when ordering directly from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.avon.com">Avon website</a> and use code MOM2009. Avon has some really amazing products and I love their lipglaze lipsticks. Also, their new skincare lines look promising. 4. Sephora offers a complimentary body lotion <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjew2N8uEk50lsV_NGHa0dUpRt713asoY482PQX9uGc6_Ch8lvh9Ef3DDzGAgbHVCaiIsrjKGvL3hV2pcKtRKVxCaNUXK8VGrzk_FtrEP6m45aTlNwmPOJntKNyEP4kdSAaxeTD6eSUeDHg/s1600-h/MDay.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331312337784324706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjew2N8uEk50lsV_NGHa0dUpRt713asoY482PQX9uGc6_Ch8lvh9Ef3DDzGAgbHVCaiIsrjKGvL3hV2pcKtRKVxCaNUXK8VGrzk_FtrEP6m45aTlNwmPOJntKNyEP4kdSAaxeTD6eSUeDHg/s400/MDay.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 144px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> When you plug in code MDAYGRACE at checkout, you'll receive a 4oz. bottle of Philosophy Amazing Grace firming body emulsion with any $25 purchase at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sephora.com">Sephora</a>. If Sephora is near you, please click and print the above picture out and get your freebie in store. It's for Beauty Insiders only and the program is free so please sign up. A little in-house improvement: Now, placing comments on my blog won't be as difficult. I used my stealthy coding ability to install an embedded comment box. When you press "Comment", it'll take you to some place looking like this. I think this way is user-friendlier than the pop-up box. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbl4tGpflLoPsui7sJezHhAvB_YypKwrOpt8qPhwvGM0BsarGnD84qZcWSB4e62pkly6fVjP0QPbzom8Xxnrd-PWuJPOsPzT8sqxqOj1_BcNOppET6xS0tRxOq9gH3DOtdV8obyeyrD3K/s1600-h/comments.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331318856140002258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbl4tGpflLoPsui7sJezHhAvB_YypKwrOpt8qPhwvGM0BsarGnD84qZcWSB4e62pkly6fVjP0QPbzom8Xxnrd-PWuJPOsPzT8sqxqOj1_BcNOppET6xS0tRxOq9gH3DOtdV8obyeyrD3K/s400/comments.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 354px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Now, I dare you to try it and post a comment. Go on, the comment box doesn't bite! That's all for today, I hope you'll have a fabulous week ahead. For those who are studying for exams, may you ace them! Take care and stay gorgeous, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Some Coupon Codes for Ya!

Happy Monday, During the weekend, I received some coupon codes for Mother's Day that potentially can save us a whole lot of money. So to...

5:07 AM

Peach Tree FOTD

Hi everybody, Happy Friday! Once in a while, I'm into a makeup mood that I have a constant desire to play with my color stash to create different looks. For those who know <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.everydayminerals.com">Everyday Minerals</a>, their blushes are very gorgeous. Every time I order a set, I have to throw in some blushes. The one thing most people do not aware of EDM blushes is their versatility. These blushes are true multi-taskers: they can work as highlighters, contourers, bronzers, eye shadows, and blushes (duh!) My favorite way to use them is as eye shadows: they seem to be as pigmented as EDM eye shadows but in much bigger size. A full size EDM eye shadow is the same size as a mini size blush jar (the mini size is now in makeup heaven after EDM decided to reorganize their jar sizes to save space.) Some blushes I have are dedicated to be used as eye shadows while others manage to multitask. In this FOTD, originally I just wanted to play with Peach Tree but ended up pulling out more eye shadows to do the eyes. The multitasking offenders are: <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52pe9IG6lqyx1tKG9mBkaf01be6rY07BvHSzMMUATTx4f_cla7tzGVkHiPgiwvmdSOWvQ0BxzYP8aT38_hI2S7z4V3M8MwJhSgHfTqtOgAonS5IJDCmoJBePUcjLBlh1dKjd5wXVgl7xo/s1600-h/IMG_1556.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419284233934178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52pe9IG6lqyx1tKG9mBkaf01be6rY07BvHSzMMUATTx4f_cla7tzGVkHiPgiwvmdSOWvQ0BxzYP8aT38_hI2S7z4V3M8MwJhSgHfTqtOgAonS5IJDCmoJBePUcjLBlh1dKjd5wXVgl7xo/s400/IMG_1556.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>First row: Peach Tree and Launch Party Second row: Wet Sand and Favorite Hoodie <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJgznGlWdJ0UR1AEqNmdtNmWpvfjBj3rOC_pNZ_lpZ037I5SJpajNBKedQpKVrYqUkMu0NNolPdpkg06SXfikGTTJLiYV2asJKF72V5LQ3_37Cv2koaz0z1Ni06zyti3lfN8nIjfTjRO3/s1600-h/IMG_1240.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419866743071970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJgznGlWdJ0UR1AEqNmdtNmWpvfjBj3rOC_pNZ_lpZ037I5SJpajNBKedQpKVrYqUkMu0NNolPdpkg06SXfikGTTJLiYV2asJKF72V5LQ3_37Cv2koaz0z1Ni06zyti3lfN8nIjfTjRO3/s400/IMG_1240.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>The detail of this look is described after the jump</div> All products are from EDM unless otherwise noted. Eyes: <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuB2Srl1B4qo46OfxyGp-RWArNzZDeBgA8TzmSe4RWHbDC-tz0XbSfVtuEtPNOoEljzNek1JVdcrqOpZmbq7vk93nFH1kLuyC6ma6p1De0Br2YLOaDXNuW3SHZJe6sUbP5NHVofU8ZFoK/s1600-h/IMG_1257.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419292670394258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuB2Srl1B4qo46OfxyGp-RWArNzZDeBgA8TzmSe4RWHbDC-tz0XbSfVtuEtPNOoEljzNek1JVdcrqOpZmbq7vk93nFH1kLuyC6ma6p1De0Br2YLOaDXNuW3SHZJe6sUbP5NHVofU8ZFoK/s400/IMG_1257.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Closed eye <div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Launch Party applied dry all over the lid using MAC 239 brush;</li><li>Peach Tree applied wet (foiled) from the inner corner to the center of the lid using the same brush;</li><li>Favorite Hoodie applied dry at the outer corner of the lid and slightly contour to accent the eyes using a blending brush;</li><li>Wet Sand applied underneath the eyebrows using the same blending brush;</li><li>With a slanted liner brush, foiled Favorite Hoodie and applied as an eyeliner;</li><li>Apply several coats of mascaras to finish the eyes.</li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaQANMrxfgPdAvuhw-pVtedNkveM3UB2PN5s4pp8c5vkdEXV_l0nISXR5-5E5ndtn5EBjnyWlmZcJMKNW9t-zj7dU6sVyMNfIVO3T_W9IeHfjYtYT3YkOiMZ0Wx5sun7V2-6tcFo8VkpF/s1600-h/IMG_1253.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419294281142690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaQANMrxfgPdAvuhw-pVtedNkveM3UB2PN5s4pp8c5vkdEXV_l0nISXR5-5E5ndtn5EBjnyWlmZcJMKNW9t-zj7dU6sVyMNfIVO3T_W9IeHfjYtYT3YkOiMZ0Wx5sun7V2-6tcFo8VkpF/s400/IMG_1253.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Open eyes, minus mascara <div style="text-align: left;">Cheeks: using a blush brush, apply Peach Tree to the cheeks, then highlight with Wet Sand. Lips: dip a lip balm into Peach Tree and apply as a lip color. (Peach Tree is lip safe) <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PNekFrSWJgLOU-lK6LC0sqgMF99NCKq_2ayd-VzJwd1oBwx06Qr3ibr3S8Qx8SqmhzxnsaeCwpA7Yf-Hgrp-Gjwt9tjAPPnow3yOkHojqbcqyes93e8a5TuFBM0XQRBVTPCMxQnM-MmB/s1600-h/IMG_1260.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419288751247618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PNekFrSWJgLOU-lK6LC0sqgMF99NCKq_2ayd-VzJwd1oBwx06Qr3ibr3S8Qx8SqmhzxnsaeCwpA7Yf-Hgrp-Gjwt9tjAPPnow3yOkHojqbcqyes93e8a5TuFBM0XQRBVTPCMxQnM-MmB/s400/IMG_1260.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Here's how Peach Tree look on my lips. It's really shimmery! <div style="text-align: left;">Face: Start to Finish powder in Sunlight, Multi-Intensive concealer as a foundation (it worked but looked quite blotchy), and Natural Reflections Light. Some extra pictures: I snapped myself to silly-dom that day :) <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWFTFtlew1R4OOgosrNa8a22BSBsFeEmvmn7g32Kl4lxnj9ob6GDlmwaYb79laR2ENHfpQnlZIfGSVzW7Xa2cF1R1N_FHXXjOPov_f1Sl7tmUCZhOkwJOiKOzbPSKAapbiXV8ilVxRLiF2/s1600-h/IMG_1238.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419868394420370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWFTFtlew1R4OOgosrNa8a22BSBsFeEmvmn7g32Kl4lxnj9ob6GDlmwaYb79laR2ENHfpQnlZIfGSVzW7Xa2cF1R1N_FHXXjOPov_f1Sl7tmUCZhOkwJOiKOzbPSKAapbiXV8ilVxRLiF2/s400/IMG_1238.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>"Deer caught in a headlight" look <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Fqqlkqc2514HTOel7cnjo7Uaz-CDPvHMEe_R4xqiPuJRvdcAHgjWLGpJWIOl6f021IEsDl6xAIcHYxd8RjqA9tme2bGsNbc5hodX18ijXUNKMif4v1CwAMJZBuKaZlPZUobLBMw3hFMC/s1600-h/IMG_1241.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419861431191746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Fqqlkqc2514HTOel7cnjo7Uaz-CDPvHMEe_R4xqiPuJRvdcAHgjWLGpJWIOl6f021IEsDl6xAIcHYxd8RjqA9tme2bGsNbc5hodX18ijXUNKMif4v1CwAMJZBuKaZlPZUobLBMw3hFMC/s400/IMG_1241.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>"I'm like a flower" look, recycled from a music recital when I was around 3 years old. (It was a popular pose back then!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1hyfclemn1aestoVGflDqM6lItQOiuHaqhnKBNs4Xypns93n41TwYarVUdDO5XlCd_rS51keNidFHC1RLNkt-h3MK8oZ1EucRmgu1wPfnOJ0JnWjv6KQ7K-9iggiKppJhO6MDLQISmyn/s1600-h/IMG_1243.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329419297483230962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1hyfclemn1aestoVGflDqM6lItQOiuHaqhnKBNs4Xypns93n41TwYarVUdDO5XlCd_rS51keNidFHC1RLNkt-h3MK8oZ1EucRmgu1wPfnOJ0JnWjv6KQ7K-9iggiKppJhO6MDLQISmyn/s400/IMG_1243.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>"Big holla to my Azn homies" look <div style="text-align: left;">Peach Tree blush is too warm for me but it is a very well-rounded product. For warm-toned ladies, this blush is perfect for you. Rumours have it, EDM has this blush in the chopping block so if you want it, please get it before Peach Tree goes to makeup heaven. I hope you have a nice weekend. As always, stay gorgeous! Take care, Your Makeup Blogger</div></div></div></div></div></div> P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Peach Tree FOTD

Hi everybody, Happy Friday! Once in a while, I'm into a makeup mood that I have a constant desire to play with my color stash to create ...

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