XoxoEmmy: A Beauty and Lifestyle Site

Monday, December 24, 2012

My dog died on Christmas Eve.

I don't know if I will be back but I will try.

God Bless.

My dog died on Christmas Eve.

I don't know if I will be back but I will try.

God Bless.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Saw this inside a magazine, and just HAD to scan! :)


 
 If the magazine scan is hard to read, it says:
If you're fair: Fuschia
A cool pink warms up on fair skin and "gives such a pop of color to the face," says celebrity makeup artist Kim Baker. Bonus: It also electrifies light eyes.
Your best lipstick: Illamasqua lipstick in Eurydice, $24

If you're medium: Bubblegum Pink
You can really wear anything, but golden skin is particularly complemented by this girly shade. Feeling edgy? Try it with black eyeliner.
Your best lipstick: L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse by Colour Riche Luminous Lipcolour in Pink Vinyl, $10

If you're olive-skined: True Red
The saturated hue balances your slightly green undertones and adds just the right amount of vibrancy. For impact, try lip liner underneath.
Your best lipstick: Tom Ford Lip Color in Wild Ginger, $48

If you're darker skinned: Purple
Deep violent jumps on dark skin. "The more intense your complexion, the more intense the color needs to be", says makeup artist Sam Fine.
Your best lipstick: MAC Pro lipstick in Violetta, $15

xoxo,
Emmy

Saw this inside a magazine, and just HAD to scan! :)


 
 If the magazine scan is hard to read, it says:
If you're fair: Fuschia
A cool pink warms up on fair skin and "gives such a pop of color to the face," says celebrity makeup artist Kim Baker. Bonus: It also electrifies light eyes.
Your best lipstick: Illamasqua lipstick in Eurydice, $24

If you're medium: Bubblegum Pink
You can really wear anything, but golden skin is particularly complemented by this girly shade. Feeling edgy? Try it with black eyeliner.
Your best lipstick: L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse by Colour Riche Luminous Lipcolour in Pink Vinyl, $10

If you're olive-skined: True Red
The saturated hue balances your slightly green undertones and adds just the right amount of vibrancy. For impact, try lip liner underneath.
Your best lipstick: Tom Ford Lip Color in Wild Ginger, $48

If you're darker skinned: Purple
Deep violent jumps on dark skin. "The more intense your complexion, the more intense the color needs to be", says makeup artist Sam Fine.
Your best lipstick: MAC Pro lipstick in Violetta, $15

xoxo,
Emmy

Butter London (3 Free Nail Lacquer)
Size: 0.4 oz 
Color: Slapper (truly teal)
Average Price at Launch: $14 in USA, $17 in Canada 

Swatch/Pictures Gallery



Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
normal lighting
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
Poor Lighting (No Flash)
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
with flash
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
with flash
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
Normal Lighting, Closeup

Review 





Official Color Description from Butter London:
A truly teal nail lacquer, bold and very bright.

On Color: This is a true man's teal. A lovely color, shining off both blue and green like the sea. I applied 2 uneven coats because I suck and this shade tolerated my mistakes well. For the veterans, you might get it opaque on 1 thick coat (and I envy you!).

This shade gets more blue and less green the less lighting there is. In the bright sun, its a perfect mix of blue and green.

On Wear-a-bility: Be sure to wear a base color! This color will add a slight bluish stain to your nails if worn longer than 1 week without a base coat. My sister complain that it also stain her skin, but it did not stain mines.

Overall: This shade leans more on blue than green but it compliments all skin tones really well (especially  warm and medium complexions)

Dupes:
Sonia Kashuk in Making Waves (a bit brighter than Slapper)
Milani Fresh Teal (more blue than Slapper)

You can purchase this shade at Amazon, Sephora, and Butter London's website.

Butter London (3 Free Nail Lacquer)
Size: 0.4 oz 
Color: Slapper (truly teal)
Average Price at Launch: $14 in USA, $17 in Canada 

Swatch/Pictures Gallery



Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
normal lighting
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
Poor Lighting (No Flash)
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
with flash
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
with flash
Butter London: Slapper Nail Polish
Normal Lighting, Closeup

Review 





Official Color Description from Butter London:
A truly teal nail lacquer, bold and very bright.

On Color: This is a true man's teal. A lovely color, shining off both blue and green like the sea. I applied 2 uneven coats because I suck and this shade tolerated my mistakes well. For the veterans, you might get it opaque on 1 thick coat (and I envy you!).

This shade gets more blue and less green the less lighting there is. In the bright sun, its a perfect mix of blue and green.

On Wear-a-bility: Be sure to wear a base color! This color will add a slight bluish stain to your nails if worn longer than 1 week without a base coat. My sister complain that it also stain her skin, but it did not stain mines.

Overall: This shade leans more on blue than green but it compliments all skin tones really well (especially  warm and medium complexions)

Dupes:
Sonia Kashuk in Making Waves (a bit brighter than Slapper)
Milani Fresh Teal (more blue than Slapper)

You can purchase this shade at Amazon, Sephora, and Butter London's website.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Vice straight out of the package
All the eye shadows and the duel ended brush

Desperation, Muse, Junkie, Chaos

Jagged, Blitz, Occupy, Unhinged

Blitz, Penny Lane, Unhinged, Black Market
Provocateur, Rupture, Nevermind, Echo Beach

Vice, Noise, Anonymous, Freebird

Noise, Armor, Freebird, & Laced

Website Description & Review from Website:

Twenty never-before-seen shades in one insanely gorgeous palette! Shadow junkies, prepare to get addicted.

Desperation – This color reminds me of two of my favorites, Mushroom and Stray dog. It is a silvery gray taupe that has a iridescent sheen.
Muse – A close cousin to Darkhorse, Deeper, and M.I.A but I like it better. It looks like all three were layered and a pinky red undertone was added with just a touch of sparkle.
Jagged – Sorry, but I think this is Cobra with bigger sparkle.
Blitz – I can’t match to anything I already own by UD! It’s as if Half Baked and Eldorado had a baby. Love it!
Penny Lane – Light peach/orange version of Half Baked. Looks like it would be great on the inner corner, definitely more wearable to work.
Junkie – What?! This color is amazing! Looks like an emerald green with gold sparkle but when swatched it is a green/teal with a silver sheen. LOVE! More green than Deep End.
Chaos – Although this is the one color I was excited to try, next to Junkie, I am kind of disappointed. It looks electric blue in the pan but swatches chalky and closer to a light midnight blue in tone.
Occupy – I can’t match this one but it’s as is the crossed Gunmetal and Ace. Maybe? Silvery dark gray with silver sparkle.
Unhinged – Looks like Hijack? Deep End? Nope! So much better. A blue/teal/aquamarine with a pretty sheen. Love! However it does remind me of a green Flipside.
Black Market – Black Dog with a slight sheen?
Provocateur – Lighter than Bordello, much deeper than Midnight 15. A pinky lavender with silver sheen and bits of silver sparkle. Pretty!
Rapture – The pan is deceiving!! What a beautiful color!! Medium purple with sheen, no sparkle! I compared it to Gravity, Omen, AC/DC, Grifter, Ecstacy, Midnight Rodeo, Jet, and Psychedelic Sister. None of them come close! I like Rapture much better!
Vice – Sooo pretty in the pan! Kind of chalky and clumpy when swatched but I still love it! Compared to the same purples as in Rapture and doesn’t match any of them. I layered Gravity, Psychedelic Sister, and AC/DC but the tone was still different. Half Truth is nowhere near this color.
Noise – Wood stock with a little taste of Junkshow.
Armor – Looks like a mixture of Tease and Pistol. LOVE IT!!
Nevermind – Not as purple as Bust. More silver taupe than Stray Dog. Not as bright as Verve.
Echo Beach – Reminds me of Verve with a touch of Sin.
Anonymous – it’s matte!! Yay!! Peach version of Walk of Shame? I think?
Freebird – Silver pink with little specs of silver sparkle. Reminds me of a deeper pink version of Sin.
Laced – What a beautiful crease color for lighter skin tones! It is in the same family as Tease and Naked but is pinker and lighter. LOVE!! Oh, and it’s matte too!!

Vice straight out of the package
All the eye shadows and the duel ended brush

Desperation, Muse, Junkie, Chaos

Jagged, Blitz, Occupy, Unhinged

Blitz, Penny Lane, Unhinged, Black Market
Provocateur, Rupture, Nevermind, Echo Beach

Vice, Noise, Anonymous, Freebird

Noise, Armor, Freebird, & Laced

Website Description & Review from Website:

Twenty never-before-seen shades in one insanely gorgeous palette! Shadow junkies, prepare to get addicted.

Desperation – This color reminds me of two of my favorites, Mushroom and Stray dog. It is a silvery gray taupe that has a iridescent sheen.
Muse – A close cousin to Darkhorse, Deeper, and M.I.A but I like it better. It looks like all three were layered and a pinky red undertone was added with just a touch of sparkle.
Jagged – Sorry, but I think this is Cobra with bigger sparkle.
Blitz – I can’t match to anything I already own by UD! It’s as if Half Baked and Eldorado had a baby. Love it!
Penny Lane – Light peach/orange version of Half Baked. Looks like it would be great on the inner corner, definitely more wearable to work.
Junkie – What?! This color is amazing! Looks like an emerald green with gold sparkle but when swatched it is a green/teal with a silver sheen. LOVE! More green than Deep End.
Chaos – Although this is the one color I was excited to try, next to Junkie, I am kind of disappointed. It looks electric blue in the pan but swatches chalky and closer to a light midnight blue in tone.
Occupy – I can’t match this one but it’s as is the crossed Gunmetal and Ace. Maybe? Silvery dark gray with silver sparkle.
Unhinged – Looks like Hijack? Deep End? Nope! So much better. A blue/teal/aquamarine with a pretty sheen. Love! However it does remind me of a green Flipside.
Black Market – Black Dog with a slight sheen?
Provocateur – Lighter than Bordello, much deeper than Midnight 15. A pinky lavender with silver sheen and bits of silver sparkle. Pretty!
Rapture – The pan is deceiving!! What a beautiful color!! Medium purple with sheen, no sparkle! I compared it to Gravity, Omen, AC/DC, Grifter, Ecstacy, Midnight Rodeo, Jet, and Psychedelic Sister. None of them come close! I like Rapture much better!
Vice – Sooo pretty in the pan! Kind of chalky and clumpy when swatched but I still love it! Compared to the same purples as in Rapture and doesn’t match any of them. I layered Gravity, Psychedelic Sister, and AC/DC but the tone was still different. Half Truth is nowhere near this color.
Noise – Wood stock with a little taste of Junkshow.
Armor – Looks like a mixture of Tease and Pistol. LOVE IT!!
Nevermind – Not as purple as Bust. More silver taupe than Stray Dog. Not as bright as Verve.
Echo Beach – Reminds me of Verve with a touch of Sin.
Anonymous – it’s matte!! Yay!! Peach version of Walk of Shame? I think?
Freebird – Silver pink with little specs of silver sparkle. Reminds me of a deeper pink version of Sin.
Laced – What a beautiful crease color for lighter skin tones! It is in the same family as Tease and Naked but is pinker and lighter. LOVE!! Oh, and it’s matte too!!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of being invited to the MAC Soho exclusive Marilyn Monroe event.

These were my invitations:
My two invitations to the MAC Marilyn Monroe Event at the Soho, NYC Store
I ended up getting these two packages. In retrospect, I should have picked up the lipsticks as well:

MAC Marilyn Monroe in LEGENDARY blush & FOREVER MARILYN beauty powder

I love the kisses when you open the package!
MAC Marilyn Monroe Brush in Legendary

Mac Marilyn Monroe: Forever Marilyn Beauty Powder
The beauty powder acts as a highlighter on tanned skin and a general powder on lighter skin, while the blush is a soft pink.


Subtle & Natural looking, love you Marilyn.

xoxo

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of being invited to the MAC Soho exclusive Marilyn Monroe event.

These were my invitations:
My two invitations to the MAC Marilyn Monroe Event at the Soho, NYC Store
I ended up getting these two packages. In retrospect, I should have picked up the lipsticks as well:

MAC Marilyn Monroe in LEGENDARY blush & FOREVER MARILYN beauty powder

I love the kisses when you open the package!
MAC Marilyn Monroe Brush in Legendary

Mac Marilyn Monroe: Forever Marilyn Beauty Powder
The beauty powder acts as a highlighter on tanned skin and a general powder on lighter skin, while the blush is a soft pink.


Subtle & Natural looking, love you Marilyn.

xoxo

Tuesday, October 30, 2012


Do you always manage to get your nailpolish everywhere?
I made a little how to on how I clean up my nails....

Want to copy to your site? Here's the source code: 
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/uIiU7.jpg">


I also made an instagram/pinterest for your gals out there:


If you would like to share this image, copy this to your site, it is OKAY to hotlink:
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/2rclj.jpg">

STEPS:
1. Apply Your Nailpolish. Wait until the edges are semi-dry.
2. Take a toothpick and start to peel the dry nailpolish paint, starting on one edge.
3. Work all the way around. Its better when the paint is dryer and not fresher, as it is easier to peel. You may dip your toothpick in nailpolish remover for all stubborn areas.
4. Apply hand cream to the areas you peeled off. You want your skin to stay moisturized
5. Enjoy your gorgeous looking hands!


Do you always manage to get your nailpolish everywhere?
I made a little how to on how I clean up my nails....

Want to copy to your site? Here's the source code: 
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/uIiU7.jpg">


I also made an instagram/pinterest for your gals out there:


If you would like to share this image, copy this to your site, it is OKAY to hotlink:
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/2rclj.jpg">

STEPS:
1. Apply Your Nailpolish. Wait until the edges are semi-dry.
2. Take a toothpick and start to peel the dry nailpolish paint, starting on one edge.
3. Work all the way around. Its better when the paint is dryer and not fresher, as it is easier to peel. You may dip your toothpick in nailpolish remover for all stubborn areas.
4. Apply hand cream to the areas you peeled off. You want your skin to stay moisturized
5. Enjoy your gorgeous looking hands!

Friday, October 26, 2012

 

Victoria’s Secret has released their 2012 Black Friday ad!

The popular retailer will kick off their Black Friday promotions on November 23rd. Similar to last year, Victoria’s Secret customers will receive a free limited edition tote bag with minimum $65 dollar purchase. The bonus continues as each tote will contain an assorted gift set of Victoria’s Secret beauty products. For those who want to avoid the crowds, there may be a chance for online shoppers. Last year, Victoria’s Secret extended this deal to online shoppers through a coupon code.

 

Victoria’s Secret has released their 2012 Black Friday ad!

The popular retailer will kick off their Black Friday promotions on November 23rd. Similar to last year, Victoria’s Secret customers will receive a free limited edition tote bag with minimum $65 dollar purchase. The bonus continues as each tote will contain an assorted gift set of Victoria’s Secret beauty products. For those who want to avoid the crowds, there may be a chance for online shoppers. Last year, Victoria’s Secret extended this deal to online shoppers through a coupon code.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Illamasqua Nail Varnish
Size 0.5 oz
Color: Phallic - deep midnight blue/ shimmer finish

Swatch Gallery

daytime, with flash

daytime, no flash

late afternoon, with flash

daytime, no flash

Review


This color reminds me of deep space; that blue that goes out forever. It has micro glitter which gives it a glossy finish (click on the pictures to expand the image). I used two coats for this shade, and this shade appears like a very dark blue almost black blue at nights, while daytime you get a deep deep most deepest blue.

Reminds me of Star Trek for some reason :)

Illamasqua Nail Varnish
Size 0.5 oz
Color: Phallic - deep midnight blue/ shimmer finish

Swatch Gallery

daytime, with flash

daytime, no flash

late afternoon, with flash

daytime, no flash

Review


This color reminds me of deep space; that blue that goes out forever. It has micro glitter which gives it a glossy finish (click on the pictures to expand the image). I used two coats for this shade, and this shade appears like a very dark blue almost black blue at nights, while daytime you get a deep deep most deepest blue.

Reminds me of Star Trek for some reason :)


Ciaté Paint Pots Nail Polish
Size: 0.45 oz
Color: Strawberry Milkshake - pale pink








I terribly wish I would have remember to take earlier photos of this beautiful nailpolish shade! The photos are of my 2 day old manicure so you can see some slight chipping at the tip of the nail since I didn't use a top coat.


Swatch Gallery


no flash, daytime

nightime, with flash

nightime, with flash
daytime, no flash


Review

This beautiful shade is true to the color on the pot and will be a gorgeous pale pink resembling strawberry milkshakes. If you take flash with your photos, your nails will appear a slightly lighter pink shade which you will notice if you compare the photos with flash (the nighttime shots) with those with no flash (the daytime shots).

don't you just love this color? :)


Ciaté Paint Pots Nail Polish
Size: 0.45 oz
Color: Strawberry Milkshake - pale pink








I terribly wish I would have remember to take earlier photos of this beautiful nailpolish shade! The photos are of my 2 day old manicure so you can see some slight chipping at the tip of the nail since I didn't use a top coat.


Swatch Gallery


no flash, daytime

nightime, with flash

nightime, with flash
daytime, no flash


Review

This beautiful shade is true to the color on the pot and will be a gorgeous pale pink resembling strawberry milkshakes. If you take flash with your photos, your nails will appear a slightly lighter pink shade which you will notice if you compare the photos with flash (the nighttime shots) with those with no flash (the daytime shots).

don't you just love this color? :)

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

My first ulta nail polish! and it was on clearance, yay!

Ulta: Stepping Out Nailpolish
indoors, no flash

My first ulta nail polish! and it was on clearance, yay!

Ulta: Stepping Out Nailpolish
indoors, no flash

illamasqua: Gamma Nailpolish
in the sun, no flash

illamasqua: Gamma Nailpolish
in the sun, no flash

Wednesday, September 12, 2012




isn't this Illamasqua nail polish in Nomad ( Bright jade, gloss finish) so pretty?
its a pastel green that looks very warm and inviting.
 see below to checkout the nail polish in multiple light settings (often times the color changes depending on how dark/light a room is)




isn't this Illamasqua nail polish in Nomad ( Bright jade, gloss finish) so pretty?
its a pastel green that looks very warm and inviting.
 see below to checkout the nail polish in multiple light settings (often times the color changes depending on how dark/light a room is)

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Color:
Go With The Flow-er - opaque bright tulip pink with hot pink medium glitter
Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (Natural Lighting)
Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (Natural Lighting)

Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (with Flash)
Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (with Flash)



All of these photos are after 1 day (no top coat, no base coat)


 This color has a nice pink shimmer on a slightly reddish base.

xoxo,
Emmy

Color:
Go With The Flow-er - opaque bright tulip pink with hot pink medium glitter
Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (Natural Lighting)
Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (Natural Lighting)

Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (with Flash)
Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (with Flash)



All of these photos are after 1 day (no top coat, no base coat)


 This color has a nice pink shimmer on a slightly reddish base.

xoxo,
Emmy

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose
Night Rose is a beautiful shade of rosy pink with a soft shimmer 
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (handle brush)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (handle brush)

MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)

 

 On Lips


 MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (lips)

From MAC:
A two-step application of lightweight colour + mirror-finished top coat. Apply the colour. Let it dry. Apply the top coat! Provides sheer to medium coverage with a rich, lustrous, moisturizing finish. Longwearing, comfortable on the lips. Won't shift, transfer, feather or smudge. Replacement top coats available.


Review

Beautiful color! Like all Pro Longwear colors, it is very drying so I found myself licking my lips a lot. Be sure to moisturize beforehand! The color is gorgeous and you should get 8-9 full hours with this shade. Be sure to remove with an oil-based cleanser otherwise it is impossible to remove with just water.



Disclosure: I bought this item.


xoxo,
Emmy

MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose
Night Rose is a beautiful shade of rosy pink with a soft shimmer 
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (handle brush)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (handle brush)

MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)
MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (Swatch)

 

 On Lips


 MAC Pro Longwear Lustre - Night Rose (lips)

From MAC:
A two-step application of lightweight colour + mirror-finished top coat. Apply the colour. Let it dry. Apply the top coat! Provides sheer to medium coverage with a rich, lustrous, moisturizing finish. Longwearing, comfortable on the lips. Won't shift, transfer, feather or smudge. Replacement top coats available.


Review

Beautiful color! Like all Pro Longwear colors, it is very drying so I found myself licking my lips a lot. Be sure to moisturize beforehand! The color is gorgeous and you should get 8-9 full hours with this shade. Be sure to remove with an oil-based cleanser otherwise it is impossible to remove with just water.



Disclosure: I bought this item.


xoxo,
Emmy