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xoxo,
Emmy
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Urban Decay has revealed 2 new looks for the Fall 2013. These two new looks compose of their new products, including Naked Flushed.
All the products/shades (Verve, Perversion, Naked Flushed, & Venom) are the same except for the lipstick, which means that this look is probably compatible with any lipstick from the Urban Decay Revolution lipstick line.
Get The Urban Decay F-Bomb look:
- Apply Verve eyeshadow (From Naked2 Palette)
- Line eyes with Perversion 24/7 Waterproof liquid eyeliner
- Apply Naked Flushed to cheeks
- Line lips with Venom Glide-On Lip Pencil
- Apply F-Bomb Revolution lipstick to lips
Get The Urban Decay Shame look:
- Apply Verve eyeshadow (From Naked2 Palette)
- Line eyes with Perversion 24/7 Waterproof liquid eyeliner
- Apply Naked Flushed to cheeks
- Line lips with Venom Glide-On Lip Pencil
- Apply Shame Revolution lipstick to lips
Special Note
All the products/shades (Verve, Perversion, Naked Flushed, & Venom) are the same except for the lipstick, which means that this look is probably compatible with any lipstick from the Urban Decay Revolution lipstick line.
xoxo,
Emmy
did you try the tutorial? Post your finished look below!
Urban Decay has revealed 2 new looks for the Fall 2013. These two new looks compose of their new products, including Naked Flushed.
All the products/shades (Verve, Perversion, Naked Flushed, & Venom) are the same except for the lipstick, which means that this look is probably compatible with any lipstick from the Urban Decay Revolution lipstick line.
Get The Urban Decay F-Bomb look:
- Apply Verve eyeshadow (From Naked2 Palette)
- Line eyes with Perversion 24/7 Waterproof liquid eyeliner
- Apply Naked Flushed to cheeks
- Line lips with Venom Glide-On Lip Pencil
- Apply F-Bomb Revolution lipstick to lips
Get The Urban Decay Shame look:
- Apply Verve eyeshadow (From Naked2 Palette)
- Line eyes with Perversion 24/7 Waterproof liquid eyeliner
- Apply Naked Flushed to cheeks
- Line lips with Venom Glide-On Lip Pencil
- Apply Shame Revolution lipstick to lips
Special Note
All the products/shades (Verve, Perversion, Naked Flushed, & Venom) are the same except for the lipstick, which means that this look is probably compatible with any lipstick from the Urban Decay Revolution lipstick line.
xoxo,
Emmy
did you try the tutorial? Post your finished look below!
Nail polishes often come in various sizes though the standard size appears to be 0.5 fl oz (Opi, China Glaze, Essie, etc). When Julep averages at $14 for 0.27 fl oz and MAC $16 for 0.34 fl oz, do you know which brand is more expensive? We are going now going to pretend that every nail polish brand comes in the exact same bottle with the exact same size (1 fl oz or 29.5 ml).
Here is the list by price (image):
Like how many cookies you get in a box, its important to know how much nail polish you get in a bottle. Because size bottle determines how many manicures, now you know your nail polish true cost.
Here is the list by price (image):
FINDINGS
-
Did you know that Julep at $14 (0.27 fl oz) is actually more expensive than MAC at $16 (at 0.34 fl oz)?
- China Glaze, Opi, Zoya, and Essie all cost the same. The same with Estée Lauder & Givenchy.
- Butter London might be cheaper in sticker price compare to illamasqua but overall illamasqua is cheaper cause the bottle provides more nail polish
- Overall low end brands will cost you around $10 per 1 fl oz, mid range $30, high end mid range $50 and high end brands $70
- High end brands are tiny! They are typically only around .30 fl oz. Oddly, mid-range brands offer the most nail polish at around .50 fl oz (low end brands typically are around .40)
- If you're going "high brand", Tom Ford offers the most nail polish.
- Forever 21 and H&M may be each other's competion, but not in nail polish prices! Forever 21 is significantly cheaper than the H&M branded nailpolish
- Wet N Wild is overall the cheapest brand, by Terry is the most expensive (significantly more expensive than the 2nd most expensive brand Yves Saint Laurent)
- If you're all about who provides the MOST nail polish, Orly does at .6 fl oz. Lancome & Le Metier (Both considered high end) offer the least in terms of actual nail polish fluid.
For those who may find the image tiny
| Brand | Price (Average $US) | Size (Fl oz) | True Cost per Fl Oz |
| Wet n Wild | $1.99 | 0.45 | $4.42 |
| ELF | $2.00 | 0.34 | $5.88 |
| Forever 21(Love & Beauty) | $2.80 | 0.47 | $5.95 |
| NYX | $2.99 | 0.5 | $5.98 |
| NYC Color | $1.99 | 0.33 | $6.03 |
| Rimmel London | $2.99 | 0.4 | $7.47 |
| Revlon | $4.99 | 0.5 | $9.98 |
| Cover Girl | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| Claire's | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| ULTA | $4.00 | 0.33 | $12.12 |
| Sally Hasen | $3.99 | 0.31 | $12.87 |
| Maybelline | $2.99 | 0.23 | $13.00 |
| Orly | $8.50 | 0.6 | $14.16 |
| H&M | $4.99 | 0.33 | $15.12 |
| L'Oreal | $5.99 | 0.39 | $15.35 |
| China Glaze | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Essie | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Opi | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Zoya | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics OCC | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| POP Beauty | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| Sparitual | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| the Balm | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| nails inc | $9.50 | 0.33 | $28.78 |
| NCLA | $15.00 | 0.5 | $30.00 |
| Deborah Lippmann | $16.00 | 0.5 | $32.00 |
| Rococo | $16.50 | 0.5 | $33.00 |
| Ciate | $15.00 | 0.45 | $33.33 |
| illamasqua | $17.00 | 0.5 | $34.00 |
| Butter London | $15.00 | 0.4 | $37.50 |
| Inglot | $14.00 | 0.37 | $37.83 |
| Nars | $19.00 | 0.5 | $38.00 |
| Clinique | $12.50 | 0.3 | $41.66 |
| Lynnderella | $22.50 | 0.5 | $45.00 |
| MAC | $16.00 | 0.34 | $47.05 |
| bobbi brown | $18.00 | 0.37 | $48.60 |
| Laura Mercier | $18.00 | 0.35 | $51.42 |
| Julep | $14.00 | 0.27 | $51.85 |
| JINsoon | $18.00 | 0.33 | $54.54 |
| Anna Sui | $15.00 | 0.27 | $55.55 |
| Dolce & Gabbana | $24.00 | 0.37 | $64.80 |
| Estée Lauder | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Givenchy | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Chanel | $27.00 | 0.4 | $67.50 |
| Guerlain | $23.00 | 0.33 | $69.69 |
| Le Metier | $10.00 | 0.14 | $71.42 |
| Lancome | $15.00 | 0.21 | $71.42 |
| Dior | $24.00 | 0.33 | $72.72 |
| Tom Ford | $30.00 | 0.41 | $73.17 |
| Yves Saint Laurent | $25.00 | 0.34 | $73.52 |
| By Terry | $30.00 | 0.33 | $90.90 |
And for kicks and giggles, here are the brands in order of size rather than cost:
| Brand | Price (Average $US) | Size (Fl oz) | True Cost per Fl Oz |
| Le Metier | $10.00 | 0.14 | $71.42 |
| Lancome | $15.00 | 0.21 | $71.42 |
| Maybelline | $2.99 | 0.23 | $13.00 |
| Julep | $14.00 | 0.27 | $51.85 |
| Anna Sui | $15.00 | 0.27 | $55.55 |
| Clinique | $12.50 | 0.3 | $41.66 |
| Estée Lauder | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Givenchy | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Sally Hasen | $3.99 | 0.31 | $12.87 |
| NYC Color | $1.99 | 0.33 | $6.03 |
| ULTA | $4.00 | 0.33 | $12.12 |
| H&M | $4.99 | 0.33 | $15.12 |
| nails inc | $9.50 | 0.33 | $28.78 |
| JINsoon | $18.00 | 0.33 | $54.54 |
| Guerlain | $23.00 | 0.33 | $69.69 |
| Dior | $24.00 | 0.33 | $72.72 |
| By Terry | $30.00 | 0.33 | $90.90 |
| ELF | $2.00 | 0.34 | $5.88 |
| MAC | $16.00 | 0.34 | $47.05 |
| Yves Saint Laurent | $25.00 | 0.34 | $73.52 |
| Laura Mercier | $18.00 | 0.35 | $51.42 |
| Inglot | $14.00 | 0.37 | $37.83 |
| bobbi brown | $18.00 | 0.37 | $48.60 |
| Dolce & Gabbana | $24.00 | 0.37 | $64.80 |
| L'Oreal | $5.99 | 0.39 | $15.35 |
| Rimmel London | $2.99 | 0.4 | $7.47 |
| Butter London | $15.00 | 0.4 | $37.50 |
| Chanel | $27.00 | 0.4 | $67.50 |
| Tom Ford | $30.00 | 0.41 | $73.17 |
| Wet n Wild | $1.99 | 0.45 | $4.42 |
| Ciate | $15.00 | 0.45 | $33.33 |
| Forever 21(Love & Beauty) | $2.80 | 0.47 | $5.95 |
| NYX | $2.99 | 0.5 | $5.98 |
| Revlon | $4.99 | 0.5 | $9.98 |
| Cover Girl | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| Claire's | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| China Glaze | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Essie | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Opi | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Zoya | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics OCC | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| POP Beauty | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| Sparitual | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| the Balm | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| NCLA | $15.00 | 0.5 | $30.00 |
| Deborah Lippmann | $16.00 | 0.5 | $32.00 |
| Rococo | $16.50 | 0.5 | $33.00 |
| illamasqua | $17.00 | 0.5 | $34.00 |
| Nars | $19.00 | 0.5 | $38.00 |
| Lynnderella | $22.50 | 0.5 | $45.00 |
| Orly | $8.50 | 0.6 | $14.16 |
xoxo,
Emmy
Nail polishes often come in various sizes though the standard size appears to be 0.5 fl oz (Opi, China Glaze, Essie, etc). When Julep averages at $14 for 0.27 fl oz and MAC $16 for 0.34 fl oz, do you know which brand is more expensive? We are going now going to pretend that every nail polish brand comes in the exact same bottle with the exact same size (1 fl oz or 29.5 ml).
Here is the list by price (image):
Like how many cookies you get in a box, its important to know how much nail polish you get in a bottle. Because size bottle determines how many manicures, now you know your nail polish true cost.
Here is the list by price (image):
FINDINGS
-
Did you know that Julep at $14 (0.27 fl oz) is actually more expensive than MAC at $16 (at 0.34 fl oz)?
- China Glaze, Opi, Zoya, and Essie all cost the same. The same with Estée Lauder & Givenchy.
- Butter London might be cheaper in sticker price compare to illamasqua but overall illamasqua is cheaper cause the bottle provides more nail polish
- Overall low end brands will cost you around $10 per 1 fl oz, mid range $30, high end mid range $50 and high end brands $70
- High end brands are tiny! They are typically only around .30 fl oz. Oddly, mid-range brands offer the most nail polish at around .50 fl oz (low end brands typically are around .40)
- If you're going "high brand", Tom Ford offers the most nail polish.
- Forever 21 and H&M may be each other's competion, but not in nail polish prices! Forever 21 is significantly cheaper than the H&M branded nailpolish
- Wet N Wild is overall the cheapest brand, by Terry is the most expensive (significantly more expensive than the 2nd most expensive brand Yves Saint Laurent)
- If you're all about who provides the MOST nail polish, Orly does at .6 fl oz. Lancome & Le Metier (Both considered high end) offer the least in terms of actual nail polish fluid.
For those who may find the image tiny
| Brand | Price (Average $US) | Size (Fl oz) | True Cost per Fl Oz |
| Wet n Wild | $1.99 | 0.45 | $4.42 |
| ELF | $2.00 | 0.34 | $5.88 |
| Forever 21(Love & Beauty) | $2.80 | 0.47 | $5.95 |
| NYX | $2.99 | 0.5 | $5.98 |
| NYC Color | $1.99 | 0.33 | $6.03 |
| Rimmel London | $2.99 | 0.4 | $7.47 |
| Revlon | $4.99 | 0.5 | $9.98 |
| Cover Girl | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| Claire's | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| ULTA | $4.00 | 0.33 | $12.12 |
| Sally Hasen | $3.99 | 0.31 | $12.87 |
| Maybelline | $2.99 | 0.23 | $13.00 |
| Orly | $8.50 | 0.6 | $14.16 |
| H&M | $4.99 | 0.33 | $15.12 |
| L'Oreal | $5.99 | 0.39 | $15.35 |
| China Glaze | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Essie | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Opi | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Zoya | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics OCC | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| POP Beauty | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| Sparitual | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| the Balm | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| nails inc | $9.50 | 0.33 | $28.78 |
| NCLA | $15.00 | 0.5 | $30.00 |
| Deborah Lippmann | $16.00 | 0.5 | $32.00 |
| Rococo | $16.50 | 0.5 | $33.00 |
| Ciate | $15.00 | 0.45 | $33.33 |
| illamasqua | $17.00 | 0.5 | $34.00 |
| Butter London | $15.00 | 0.4 | $37.50 |
| Inglot | $14.00 | 0.37 | $37.83 |
| Nars | $19.00 | 0.5 | $38.00 |
| Clinique | $12.50 | 0.3 | $41.66 |
| Lynnderella | $22.50 | 0.5 | $45.00 |
| MAC | $16.00 | 0.34 | $47.05 |
| bobbi brown | $18.00 | 0.37 | $48.60 |
| Laura Mercier | $18.00 | 0.35 | $51.42 |
| Julep | $14.00 | 0.27 | $51.85 |
| JINsoon | $18.00 | 0.33 | $54.54 |
| Anna Sui | $15.00 | 0.27 | $55.55 |
| Dolce & Gabbana | $24.00 | 0.37 | $64.80 |
| Estée Lauder | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Givenchy | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Chanel | $27.00 | 0.4 | $67.50 |
| Guerlain | $23.00 | 0.33 | $69.69 |
| Le Metier | $10.00 | 0.14 | $71.42 |
| Lancome | $15.00 | 0.21 | $71.42 |
| Dior | $24.00 | 0.33 | $72.72 |
| Tom Ford | $30.00 | 0.41 | $73.17 |
| Yves Saint Laurent | $25.00 | 0.34 | $73.52 |
| By Terry | $30.00 | 0.33 | $90.90 |
And for kicks and giggles, here are the brands in order of size rather than cost:
| Brand | Price (Average $US) | Size (Fl oz) | True Cost per Fl Oz |
| Le Metier | $10.00 | 0.14 | $71.42 |
| Lancome | $15.00 | 0.21 | $71.42 |
| Maybelline | $2.99 | 0.23 | $13.00 |
| Julep | $14.00 | 0.27 | $51.85 |
| Anna Sui | $15.00 | 0.27 | $55.55 |
| Clinique | $12.50 | 0.3 | $41.66 |
| Estée Lauder | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Givenchy | $20.00 | 0.3 | $66.66 |
| Sally Hasen | $3.99 | 0.31 | $12.87 |
| NYC Color | $1.99 | 0.33 | $6.03 |
| ULTA | $4.00 | 0.33 | $12.12 |
| H&M | $4.99 | 0.33 | $15.12 |
| nails inc | $9.50 | 0.33 | $28.78 |
| JINsoon | $18.00 | 0.33 | $54.54 |
| Guerlain | $23.00 | 0.33 | $69.69 |
| Dior | $24.00 | 0.33 | $72.72 |
| By Terry | $30.00 | 0.33 | $90.90 |
| ELF | $2.00 | 0.34 | $5.88 |
| MAC | $16.00 | 0.34 | $47.05 |
| Yves Saint Laurent | $25.00 | 0.34 | $73.52 |
| Laura Mercier | $18.00 | 0.35 | $51.42 |
| Inglot | $14.00 | 0.37 | $37.83 |
| bobbi brown | $18.00 | 0.37 | $48.60 |
| Dolce & Gabbana | $24.00 | 0.37 | $64.80 |
| L'Oreal | $5.99 | 0.39 | $15.35 |
| Rimmel London | $2.99 | 0.4 | $7.47 |
| Butter London | $15.00 | 0.4 | $37.50 |
| Chanel | $27.00 | 0.4 | $67.50 |
| Tom Ford | $30.00 | 0.41 | $73.17 |
| Wet n Wild | $1.99 | 0.45 | $4.42 |
| Ciate | $15.00 | 0.45 | $33.33 |
| Forever 21(Love & Beauty) | $2.80 | 0.47 | $5.95 |
| NYX | $2.99 | 0.5 | $5.98 |
| Revlon | $4.99 | 0.5 | $9.98 |
| Cover Girl | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| Claire's | $5.00 | 0.5 | $10.00 |
| China Glaze | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Essie | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Opi | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Zoya | $8.00 | 0.5 | $16.00 |
| Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics OCC | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| POP Beauty | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| Sparitual | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| the Balm | $10.00 | 0.5 | $20.00 |
| NCLA | $15.00 | 0.5 | $30.00 |
| Deborah Lippmann | $16.00 | 0.5 | $32.00 |
| Rococo | $16.50 | 0.5 | $33.00 |
| illamasqua | $17.00 | 0.5 | $34.00 |
| Nars | $19.00 | 0.5 | $38.00 |
| Lynnderella | $22.50 | 0.5 | $45.00 |
| Orly | $8.50 | 0.6 | $14.16 |
xoxo,
Emmy
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Let's Plié is a opaque metallic light beige color. I added Mattnificent Matte Top Coat but it did not matte the shade so it is not worth mentioning (Mattnificent Matte Top Coat is part of the Chalkboard Manicure which might have its own separate review later on).
As you can see, the metallic-ness slightly remains despite Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat.
I added Julep's Fireworks as a glitter to coat on my 3rd day.
In the first picture, middle fingers have 1 coat of Julep Fireworks, and the thumb and pinky have 2 coats. In the 2nd picture, all fingers have 2 coats of Julep Fireworks (see top picture for 1 coat).
This is such a pretty nude shade, and its a shamed the entire Sephora by Opi line is being discontinued, to be replaced by a more expensive in-house brand (Sephora by X). I added the Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat to my nails on my first day to get a more matte look. It did nothing! It did not matte this shade at all (though it lost some of its metallic feel, but its still pretty much the same shade).
This shade was originally sold by Sephora but the entire Sephora by Opi line has been discontinued.
You may find this shade at Sephora if its still available as well Ebay & Amazon.
Swatch Gallery
As you can see, the metallic-ness slightly remains despite Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat.
I added Julep's Fireworks as a glitter to coat on my 3rd day.
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| Middle fingers have 1 coat of Julep Fireworks, thumb and pinky have 2 coats |
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| all fingers have 2 coats of Julep Fireworks (see top picture for 1 coat) |
My Review
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| Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié |
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| Julep Fireworks |
Julep Fireworks
Julep Fireworks is a Red, white and blue multi-dimensional glitter top coat. Like most glitter top coats it takes forever to remove but it looks great by itself or as an accent or overlay for just about any color, especially lighter, neutral shades like Sephora by Opi's Let's Plié.Availability
Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié
This shade was originally sold by Sephora but the entire Sephora by Opi line has been discontinued.
You may find this shade at Sephora if its still available as well Ebay & Amazon.
Julep Fireworks
Available on Sephora, Ebay & Amazon.
xoxo,
Emmy
Disclosure: I bought this formula and I am not affiliated with Sephora by Opi nor Julep.
Let's Plié is a opaque metallic light beige color. I added Mattnificent Matte Top Coat but it did not matte the shade so it is not worth mentioning (Mattnificent Matte Top Coat is part of the Chalkboard Manicure which might have its own separate review later on).
As you can see, the metallic-ness slightly remains despite Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat.
I added Julep's Fireworks as a glitter to coat on my 3rd day.
In the first picture, middle fingers have 1 coat of Julep Fireworks, and the thumb and pinky have 2 coats. In the 2nd picture, all fingers have 2 coats of Julep Fireworks (see top picture for 1 coat).
This is such a pretty nude shade, and its a shamed the entire Sephora by Opi line is being discontinued, to be replaced by a more expensive in-house brand (Sephora by X). I added the Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat to my nails on my first day to get a more matte look. It did nothing! It did not matte this shade at all (though it lost some of its metallic feel, but its still pretty much the same shade).
This shade was originally sold by Sephora but the entire Sephora by Opi line has been discontinued.
You may find this shade at Sephora if its still available as well Ebay & Amazon.
Swatch Gallery
As you can see, the metallic-ness slightly remains despite Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat.
I added Julep's Fireworks as a glitter to coat on my 3rd day.
|
| Middle fingers have 1 coat of Julep Fireworks, thumb and pinky have 2 coats |
|
| all fingers have 2 coats of Julep Fireworks (see top picture for 1 coat) |
My Review
|
| Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié |
|
| Julep Fireworks |
Julep Fireworks
Julep Fireworks is a Red, white and blue multi-dimensional glitter top coat. Like most glitter top coats it takes forever to remove but it looks great by itself or as an accent or overlay for just about any color, especially lighter, neutral shades like Sephora by Opi's Let's Plié.Availability
Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié
This shade was originally sold by Sephora but the entire Sephora by Opi line has been discontinued.
You may find this shade at Sephora if its still available as well Ebay & Amazon.
Julep Fireworks
Available on Sephora, Ebay & Amazon.
xoxo,
Emmy
Disclosure: I bought this formula and I am not affiliated with Sephora by Opi nor Julep.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Its been announced that Cory Monteith had died from a drug overdose at the Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel on Saturday. He was 31.
Cory Monteith has been troubled for some time. He stated he started drug use at a very early age, 13, and he had gone to rehabilitation twice already for treatment, the last time being in April.
While his death may not be in any relation to makeup or nail polish, its important to realize how fragile our lives can be and how important it is to support our loved ones if they are battling addiction, be it drugs, alcohol or other vices.
Cory Monteith has been troubled for some time. He stated he started drug use at a very early age, 13, and he had gone to rehabilitation twice already for treatment, the last time being in April.
While his death may not be in any relation to makeup or nail polish, its important to realize how fragile our lives can be and how important it is to support our loved ones if they are battling addiction, be it drugs, alcohol or other vices.
xoxo,
Emmy
Its been announced that Cory Monteith had died from a drug overdose at the Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel on Saturday. He was 31.
Cory Monteith has been troubled for some time. He stated he started drug use at a very early age, 13, and he had gone to rehabilitation twice already for treatment, the last time being in April.
While his death may not be in any relation to makeup or nail polish, its important to realize how fragile our lives can be and how important it is to support our loved ones if they are battling addiction, be it drugs, alcohol or other vices.
Cory Monteith has been troubled for some time. He stated he started drug use at a very early age, 13, and he had gone to rehabilitation twice already for treatment, the last time being in April.
While his death may not be in any relation to makeup or nail polish, its important to realize how fragile our lives can be and how important it is to support our loved ones if they are battling addiction, be it drugs, alcohol or other vices.
xoxo,
Emmy
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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| Credit: letstalkbeautyx |
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| Photo By John Aquino |
Riri Hearts MAC Fall Collection has been announced and it will premiere on October 3rd in all locations. This collection will have Special Packaging.
Lipsticks
Riri Woo - cool toned red
Ttt - dark plum
Who's that chick - mid-tone orange with frost
Nude- cool nude cream
Lipglass
Riri woo - Cool toned red
Prolongwear Lip Pencils
Riri woo - cool toned red
Ttt - dark plum
Eye Quads
Her cocoa quad:
Bright bronze gold
Soft peach
Warm antique gold
Chocolate bronze
Smoked cocoa quad
Muted mid-tone grey
Mid-tone cool champagne
Black w/silver pearl pigments
Black charcoal
Veluxe brow liners
Deep brunette
Deep dark brunette
Mascara
Extended play gigablack mascara
Cream Colour Base
Diamonds - Soft pink beige w/gold pearl pigments
Blush
Bggg - Warm copper (s)
Blush Duo
Hk - No official shade listing as of yet
Lashes
35
36
Brushes
187SE
282SE
xoxo,
Emmy
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Riri Hearts MAC Fall Collection has been announced and it will premiere on October 3rd in all locations. This collection will have Special Packaging.
Lipsticks
Riri Woo - cool toned red
Ttt - dark plum
Who's that chick - mid-tone orange with frost
Nude- cool nude cream
Lipglass
Riri woo - Cool toned red
Prolongwear Lip Pencils
Riri woo - cool toned red
Ttt - dark plum
Eye Quads
Her cocoa quad:
Bright bronze gold
Soft peach
Warm antique gold
Chocolate bronze
Smoked cocoa quad
Muted mid-tone grey
Mid-tone cool champagne
Black w/silver pearl pigments
Black charcoal
Veluxe brow liners
Deep brunette
Deep dark brunette
Mascara
Extended play gigablack mascara
Cream Colour Base
Diamonds - Soft pink beige w/gold pearl pigments
Blush
Bggg - Warm copper (s)
Blush Duo
Hk - No official shade listing as of yet
Lashes
35
36
Brushes
187SE
282SE
xoxo,
Emmy
don't you just hate when MAC face charts disappear off their website/social media sites to appear never again? Just in case it happens with this one, here is the Rihanna MAC Face Chart. Face Charts are illustrative diagrams featuring a look and the associated products to get that look. You can use a dupe to get a similar look. Here's Rihanna!
to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Prep + Prime Highlighter in Light Boost:
applied as needed to highlight
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC43:
applied over skin to even and tone
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer and Pro Longwear Concealer in NW35:
applied only where needed to perfect
Medium Deep Mineralize Skinfinish Natural:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
Powder Blush in Pinch Me and Blunt:
applied over the apple of cheeks
Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Antique Diamond Paint Pot:
a sheer wash applied from the lash to the brow
Eye Shadow in Copperplate mixed with Print Eye Shadow:
applied to the crease for definition
On the Hunt Superslick Liquid Eye Liner:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
Extended Play Giga Black Lash:
swept through the lashes
1 Lash and 36 Lash:
applied to the upper lid to add depth and definition
applied over the entire lip
Vino Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Lipglass in Rebel:
applied over lips (for Act 5+6)
Now if you are wondering where did this look come from, this is Rihanna's Diamonds Tour makeup look broken down by MAC.
This is the MAC face chart for her backup singers:
to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Pro Longwear Foundation:
applied over skin to even and tone
Pro Longwear Concealer:
applied only where needed to perfect
Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder:
applied as needed to set and perfect skin
Powder Blush in Blunt:
applied over the apples of the cheek and Margin Powder Blush to highlight
used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Arena Eye Shadow:
used to highlight
Amber Lights Eye Shadow:
applied all over lid
Bamboo Eye Shadow:
used to crease to contour and define
Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
False Lashes:
several coats added for depth and definition
applied all over lips to hydrate and prep lips
Half-Red Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Crosswires Lipstick:
applied all over the lips
Love Nectar Lustreglass:
applied to finish the lips
These looks were designed by Christopher Del Castillo, Senior Artist, M·A·C Cosmetics
How to get Rihanna's look:
Face
M·A·C Wipes:to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Prep + Prime Highlighter in Light Boost:
applied as needed to highlight
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC43:
applied over skin to even and tone
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer and Pro Longwear Concealer in NW35:
applied only where needed to perfect
Medium Deep Mineralize Skinfinish Natural:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
Powder Blush in Pinch Me and Blunt:
applied over the apple of cheeks
Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
EYES
Deep Brunette Veluxe Brow Liner:used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Antique Diamond Paint Pot:
a sheer wash applied from the lash to the brow
Eye Shadow in Copperplate mixed with Print Eye Shadow:
applied to the crease for definition
On the Hunt Superslick Liquid Eye Liner:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
Extended Play Giga Black Lash:
swept through the lashes
1 Lash and 36 Lash:
applied to the upper lid to add depth and definition
LIPS
RiRi Woo Lipstick:applied over the entire lip
Vino Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Lipglass in Rebel:
applied over lips (for Act 5+6)
Now if you are wondering where did this look come from, this is Rihanna's Diamonds Tour makeup look broken down by MAC.
This is the MAC face chart for her backup singers:
Singers' Look
Face
M·A·C Wipes:to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Pro Longwear Foundation:
applied over skin to even and tone
Pro Longwear Concealer:
applied only where needed to perfect
Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder:
applied as needed to set and perfect skin
Powder Blush in Blunt:
applied over the apples of the cheek and Margin Powder Blush to highlight
EYES
Deluxe Brow Liner:used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Arena Eye Shadow:
used to highlight
Amber Lights Eye Shadow:
applied all over lid
Bamboo Eye Shadow:
used to crease to contour and define
Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
False Lashes:
several coats added for depth and definition
LIPS
Prep + Prime Lip:applied all over lips to hydrate and prep lips
Half-Red Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Crosswires Lipstick:
applied all over the lips
Love Nectar Lustreglass:
applied to finish the lips
These looks were designed by Christopher Del Castillo, Senior Artist, M·A·C Cosmetics
xoxo,
Emmy
don't you just hate when MAC face charts disappear off their website/social media sites to appear never again? Just in case it happens with this one, here is the Rihanna MAC Face Chart. Face Charts are illustrative diagrams featuring a look and the associated products to get that look. You can use a dupe to get a similar look. Here's Rihanna!
to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Prep + Prime Highlighter in Light Boost:
applied as needed to highlight
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC43:
applied over skin to even and tone
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer and Pro Longwear Concealer in NW35:
applied only where needed to perfect
Medium Deep Mineralize Skinfinish Natural:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
Powder Blush in Pinch Me and Blunt:
applied over the apple of cheeks
Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Antique Diamond Paint Pot:
a sheer wash applied from the lash to the brow
Eye Shadow in Copperplate mixed with Print Eye Shadow:
applied to the crease for definition
On the Hunt Superslick Liquid Eye Liner:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
Extended Play Giga Black Lash:
swept through the lashes
1 Lash and 36 Lash:
applied to the upper lid to add depth and definition
applied over the entire lip
Vino Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Lipglass in Rebel:
applied over lips (for Act 5+6)
Now if you are wondering where did this look come from, this is Rihanna's Diamonds Tour makeup look broken down by MAC.
This is the MAC face chart for her backup singers:
to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Pro Longwear Foundation:
applied over skin to even and tone
Pro Longwear Concealer:
applied only where needed to perfect
Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder:
applied as needed to set and perfect skin
Powder Blush in Blunt:
applied over the apples of the cheek and Margin Powder Blush to highlight
used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Arena Eye Shadow:
used to highlight
Amber Lights Eye Shadow:
applied all over lid
Bamboo Eye Shadow:
used to crease to contour and define
Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
False Lashes:
several coats added for depth and definition
applied all over lips to hydrate and prep lips
Half-Red Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Crosswires Lipstick:
applied all over the lips
Love Nectar Lustreglass:
applied to finish the lips
These looks were designed by Christopher Del Castillo, Senior Artist, M·A·C Cosmetics
How to get Rihanna's look:
Face
M·A·C Wipes:to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Prep + Prime Highlighter in Light Boost:
applied as needed to highlight
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC43:
applied over skin to even and tone
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer and Pro Longwear Concealer in NW35:
applied only where needed to perfect
Medium Deep Mineralize Skinfinish Natural:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
Powder Blush in Pinch Me and Blunt:
applied over the apple of cheeks
Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish:
blended under the contour and over the apple of cheeks
EYES
Deep Brunette Veluxe Brow Liner:used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Antique Diamond Paint Pot:
a sheer wash applied from the lash to the brow
Eye Shadow in Copperplate mixed with Print Eye Shadow:
applied to the crease for definition
On the Hunt Superslick Liquid Eye Liner:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
Extended Play Giga Black Lash:
swept through the lashes
1 Lash and 36 Lash:
applied to the upper lid to add depth and definition
LIPS
RiRi Woo Lipstick:applied over the entire lip
Vino Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Lipglass in Rebel:
applied over lips (for Act 5+6)
Now if you are wondering where did this look come from, this is Rihanna's Diamonds Tour makeup look broken down by MAC.
This is the MAC face chart for her backup singers:
Singers' Look
Face
M·A·C Wipes:to clean and prep face
Prep + Prime Natural Radiance and Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15:
to hydrate skin
Pro Longwear Foundation:
applied over skin to even and tone
Pro Longwear Concealer:
applied only where needed to perfect
Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder:
applied as needed to set and perfect skin
Powder Blush in Blunt:
applied over the apples of the cheek and Margin Powder Blush to highlight
EYES
Deluxe Brow Liner:used to shade and fill brows for a full, but natural look
Arena Eye Shadow:
used to highlight
Amber Lights Eye Shadow:
applied all over lid
Bamboo Eye Shadow:
used to crease to contour and define
Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black:
applied through the upper lash line to define eyes
False Lashes:
several coats added for depth and definition
LIPS
Prep + Prime Lip:applied all over lips to hydrate and prep lips
Half-Red Lip Pencil:
to perfect lips
Crosswires Lipstick:
applied all over the lips
Love Nectar Lustreglass:
applied to finish the lips
These looks were designed by Christopher Del Castillo, Senior Artist, M·A·C Cosmetics
xoxo,
Emmy
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
This is a manicure tutorial designed by OPI to mimic the color burst of fireworks.
You can use any red, white and blue nail polish you like. Just be sure to include your disposable eyeshadow wand. A base coat will strengthen your nails and prevent staining often caused by long term polish use. A top coat will ensure your mani lasts. The color recommended by OPI are from the Euro Centrale collection (My Vampire is Buff, My Paprika Is Hotter Than Yours, and I Saw...You Saw...We Saw...Warsaw.). The design is freestyle done with the wand.
This is a manicure tutorial designed by OPI to mimic the color burst of fireworks.
You can use any red, white and blue nail polish you like. Just be sure to include your disposable eyeshadow wand. A base coat will strengthen your nails and prevent staining often caused by long term polish use. A top coat will ensure your mani lasts. The color recommended by OPI are from the Euro Centrale collection (My Vampire is Buff, My Paprika Is Hotter Than Yours, and I Saw...You Saw...We Saw...Warsaw.). The design is freestyle done with the wand.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Julep May Secret Store
has open. This special store is only available for Julep Mavens who
have not skipped their monthly box in the month selected. The store is
only open for 72 hours and can be found by logging into your account,
and click the "Secret Store" tab under "Monthly Maven Activities".
If you are not a Julep maven, and are thinking about becoming one, this is the secret store for the month of July:
If you are not a Julep maven, and are thinking about becoming one, this is the secret store for the month of July:
Secret Store Prices
- Nailpolish sets are $15.99 (2 sets $11.99)
- nailpolishes are $6.99
- lip glosses $6.99
- dry shampoo $11.99
- nail polish case $20.99
xoxo,
Emmy
The Julep May Secret Store
has open. This special store is only available for Julep Mavens who
have not skipped their monthly box in the month selected. The store is
only open for 72 hours and can be found by logging into your account,
and click the "Secret Store" tab under "Monthly Maven Activities".
If you are not a Julep maven, and are thinking about becoming one, this is the secret store for the month of July:
If you are not a Julep maven, and are thinking about becoming one, this is the secret store for the month of July:
Secret Store Prices
- Nailpolish sets are $15.99 (2 sets $11.99)
- nailpolishes are $6.99
- lip glosses $6.99
- dry shampoo $11.99
- nail polish case $20.99
xoxo,
Emmy
Monday, July 1, 2013
Sephora is amping up its nail polish game in a big–make that a really big–way. The mega-beauty retailer is launching its own line of over 200 (!) nail polishes. It’s quite possibly the biggest nail polish collection we’ve ever come across, and it’s certainly Sephora’s biggest foray into the category yet.
The collection, called Formula X, officially launches in September at all Sephora stores and online. The lacquers will sell for $10 to $12.50, and treatments for up to $14. Which is all pretty damn reasonable in this crazy world of $30 nail polishes.
Sephora has left no glittery stone unturned. Every possible color/effect has been incorporated into separate groups. There’s the “Colors” group which includes 94 classic colors and neutrals. It gets really fun when you delve into the “Effects,” which includes all the effects and various textured top coats. I tried out an amazing neutral-flecked-with-pastel matte glitter top coat, called Demolition, which caused multiple other editors at the preview event to go scampering to try some. From sheer translucent colors to neons, if you don’t find a color you like, then you probably just hate nail polish.
In addition to the colored lacquers, there’s a supporting team of nail treatments–like an erasing pen for when you goof and get color all over your fingers, quick dry products, cuticle oil, and strengthener, to name a few. Sephora’s Formula X “System” includes a base coat, top coat, and something you don’t see very often–a nail cleanser. This is that first step that you’re supposed to do to get all the oil off your nail beds, which helps the base coat stick better. In salons they usually use alcohol or nail polish remover for that task, but this one you just brush on and it evaporates, leaving a dry base.
There will also be seasonal and holiday collections, and colors in the permanent collection will be retired as trends come and go. The current Sephora by OPI line will be discontinued, and a Sephora rep told us they are kicking out a few other nail polish brands (though they were coy on which ones) to make room for this massive collection.
More pics @ source
xoxo,
Emmy
Sephora is amping up its nail polish game in a big–make that a really big–way. The mega-beauty retailer is launching its own line of over 200 (!) nail polishes. It’s quite possibly the biggest nail polish collection we’ve ever come across, and it’s certainly Sephora’s biggest foray into the category yet.
The collection, called Formula X, officially launches in September at all Sephora stores and online. The lacquers will sell for $10 to $12.50, and treatments for up to $14. Which is all pretty damn reasonable in this crazy world of $30 nail polishes.
Sephora has left no glittery stone unturned. Every possible color/effect has been incorporated into separate groups. There’s the “Colors” group which includes 94 classic colors and neutrals. It gets really fun when you delve into the “Effects,” which includes all the effects and various textured top coats. I tried out an amazing neutral-flecked-with-pastel matte glitter top coat, called Demolition, which caused multiple other editors at the preview event to go scampering to try some. From sheer translucent colors to neons, if you don’t find a color you like, then you probably just hate nail polish.
In addition to the colored lacquers, there’s a supporting team of nail treatments–like an erasing pen for when you goof and get color all over your fingers, quick dry products, cuticle oil, and strengthener, to name a few. Sephora’s Formula X “System” includes a base coat, top coat, and something you don’t see very often–a nail cleanser. This is that first step that you’re supposed to do to get all the oil off your nail beds, which helps the base coat stick better. In salons they usually use alcohol or nail polish remover for that task, but this one you just brush on and it evaporates, leaving a dry base.
There will also be seasonal and holiday collections, and colors in the permanent collection will be retired as trends come and go. The current Sephora by OPI line will be discontinued, and a Sephora rep told us they are kicking out a few other nail polish brands (though they were coy on which ones) to make room for this massive collection.
More pics @ source
xoxo,
Emmy
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