Essie Mesmerize (Mezmerize) Swatch & Review

This shade is has two names; Mesmerize and Mezmerize and is a dupe for OPI's "Dating a Royal".

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 Review

 

Its funny because on the official Essie page, the color is listed as mezmerize (with a z). But EVERY store that sells this item (Amazon, Target, Ulta), the color is listed as mesmerize (with a s). Maybe Essie decided to change the spelling at the last minute?

This is a cream finish deep bold blue that is darker on the nails than on the bottle.  Essie describes this shade as "a royal va-va blue", this is a dark bold blue that is royal with hints of midnight blue. I applied two coats and it as chip resistant as most Essie formulas are. The MSRP for this item is $8, a little cheaper than OPI, a lot more expensive that Sinful Colors.

Dupe

This color can be a dupe for OPI's "Dating a Royal".

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclosure: I bought this shade.

Zoya Color Cuties - Spring Minis - 12 for $36

If you love Zoya, Zoya has selected their 12 best-selling Spring shades in a mini size (0.25oz) for a limited time, with a coordinating polka-dot box. The colors together are called "Color Cuties", and their Regular Price is $5. Zoya currently has a special offer of:

 Buy 6 or more at $5 ea. get FREE Expedited Shipping (meh)

- OR - 

 Buy 12 or more at $3 ea. (bonus price), plus FREE Expedited Shipping. 

($36 total for 12 shades, a great deal)

There is no code necessary, the discount is applied at checkout.
 
 You can pre-order through 03/24/13 with Expedited Shipping for guaranteed delivery by Easter. The set starts to ship on 03/21/13. I have already ordered my 12 shades $36 set so expect reviews coming soon! =)

xoxo,

Emmy

Haul of the Day: Friday March 15th 2013

I shop online practically everyday and decided to make a "Haul of the Day" for every weekday, since I am usually getting stuff in the mail every weekday and I would like to share!

Today, I got:

• Urban Decay Naked Flushed
• OPI "When Monkeys Fly!" Nail Polish
• Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Body Lotion (recommended by a friend)
• Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Original Formula (100 points gift from Sephora)
• Lab Series Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 (Deluxe sample from Sephora, for my brother)

What awesome things did you get in the mail today?

xoxo,

Emmy

Butter London: Fiver

Butter London describes this shade as "Opaque icy mint crème". Fiver is street slang for a five pound note and the color is gorgeous! This nail polish is part of their Spring 2013 Collection.

Swatch/Picture Gallery

Review

 

This nail varnish goes opaque in just one coat and it is beautiful! The formula lasts just a little bit longer than OPI,  It is a perfect for spring. It is a pale mint green and simply beautiful.



Disclosure: I bought this shade. You may find it at Sephora, Nordstrom, or Amazon.

Miley Cyrus and Kate Bosworth's Manicurists Create Limited Edition NCLA Decals

Like any beauty junkie, we're totally obsessed with the raging nail-art trend. And while some of our fave—and most creative!—looks are inspired by stunning celebrity manicures, it's not always easy to replicate the stars' intricate looks.

Luckily for us, a few of Hollywood's most sought after manicurists have teamed up with NCLA Nail Wraps to create easy-to-apply nail decals emblazoned with styles similar to those created for celebrity clients. Jenna Hipp, who counts the edgy Miley Cyrus and Glee's Lea Michele as fans, designed simple chic half moon wraps inspired by requests she specifically received from leading ladies.

"Elegance and simplicity are very important to my style," Hipp explained in a release. "My wraps reflect that."

For the more adventurous gal, Drew Barrymore and Demi Lovato's go-to manicurist, Stephanie Stone, offers an out-of-this world galaxy print sure to spice up any look thanks to colorful psychedelic swirls, as well as a flirty floral style that's just perfect for spring.

And while you might not be familiar with manicurist Madeline Poole's name, you likely know her celebrity clients—the oh-so-stylish Kate Bosworth and our own Kelly Osbourne—and the ombre nail trend she helped popularize. Poole's Electric Gradient design helps you mimic the trendy look in a punchy yellow-to-turquoise fade.

The best part? No appointment necessary!

Source

How to get Shakira's Hair Style (Waves Tutorial)

There is a new magazine out called "GLAM Belleza Latina" (from the publishers of Glamour Magazine) It is $4.99 for 90 page and on the cover of the spring 2013 issue is Jennifer Lopez. Anyways, inside its a 2 page spread on how to get Shakira's hairstyle.

Remember to click on the images to make them bigger!

IF YOUR HAIR IS NATURALLY WAVY

If your hair is naturally wavy, you don't need to do all of this. Just blow-dry wet hair using a diffuser and untangle it with a wide-tooth comb, and let it bounce back into its original pattern.

 

 IF YOUR HAIR IS NATURALLY STRAIGHT

then this tutorial is for you!

The steps are:

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1.  Prep hair by applyinh shine serum from root to tip. Then divide head into four sections

2.  For back sections: Wind small pieces around a 1/2 inch curling iron.

3.  Twist the hair as you wrap it, leaving the tips straight for an undone feel.

4.  For the front sections: Curl the first piece going clockwise.

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5.  Switch to the counter-clockwise on the next; its the trick to natural waves.

6.  Repeat steps 4 & 5, alternating the direction of each curl as you go.

7.  Finish up the final face-framing curl. Be extra careful - no hairline burns!

8.  For hold, spritz hairspray or scrunch on mousse, then finger-comb.

xoxo,

Emmy

Dior Lucky 659 Nail Polish Review

There's nothing like wearing high-end nail polishes like Dior Lucky 659 ($23 for 10 ml/0.33 fl oz). Dior Lucky is a recreation of a shade in the Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks series. Dior Lucky is also a part the Dior Color Block Collection for Summer 2012.

Swatch/Picture Gallery

Review

This dazzling, chip-resistant nail lacquer is long-lasting, glossy and will add a splash of luminous color to any look. One coat is enough for an opaque finish. This shade is described as a "hot pink coral", and it is gorgeous. I experience no staining with so ever. I just love this shade!

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclousure: I bought this shade. You may find it at Sephora, or Amazon.

Sephora 500 Points Reward: Bare Minerals Hall of Fame

Sephora's current 500 points reward, part of their Beauty Insider program, is BareMinerals' Hall of Fame set. To get this gift set, you need to spend $500 with Sephora (1 point earned for every $1 spent). Points are accumulative and the points never expire.

The deluxe items include:

- Well-Rested® Face & Eye Brightener (0.02 oz)
- Mineral Veil in Completely Sheer (0.03 oz)
- Blush in Beauty (0.02 oz)
- Prime Time™ Foundation Primer (0.15 oz)

When the gift set runs out, it will be replaced by Ole Henriksen "trans4mational" skincare set, which includes:
- Truth Serum Collagen Booster (0.5 oz) (full size is 1.0 oz!)
- Invigorating Night Gel (0.25 oz)
- Sheer Transformation (0.25 oz)
- Ultimate Lift Eye Gel PM (0.25 oz

xoxo,

Emmy

Campbell Go Soup, Creamy Red Pepper with Smoked Gouda

Hello Everyone! I am going to do my very first real food post to see if I like food blogging. You all can be honest and tell me if it sucks or not.

I dropped my camera so excuse the iphone quality photos ^^;

The Soup is a Liar

Don't you just hate it when a soup taste delicious only to realize its so bad for you when you look at the nutritional content?

This soup is delicious, I love the taste of spices mix with tomato and cheese, like gouda (which I don't know how to pronounce, is it GOOD-da, or GOI-da or gow-DA?). But I HATE deceptive nutrition practices. Please don't give me "Serving Cup: 1 cup", when the entire soup is 2 cups and the whole world knows you will eat this entire soup in one setting.

Because the nutrition guide is deceptive, we have to double up all the numbers because you WILL eat this in one setting. When we double for the truth, this soup will take 90% of your saturated fat, 40% of your cholesterol, and 66% of your sodium intakes for the entire day. Those numbers are crazy high, I was thirsty for water after I finish the video below due to the very high salt content.

But lies taste good

Lady, you're mouth is open. Is your mouth open because you really want this soup or is your mouth open because you're so surprised over how bad for you this soup is?

Video Review

The answer is both. And yes, I ate the entire bowl and enjoyed every moment.

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclosure: Got this at Amazon. It should be available in most groceries stores.

MAC Hayley Williams (Paramore) Spring 2013 Collection

Official Information

Hayley Williams, lead singer of the platinum-selling band Paramore, stands out with vibrant flair as unmistakable as her vocal range.

Since breaking onto the scene, Paramore won the world over with their chart-topping singles and Hayley’s singular style – inspiring an online-exclusive collection with MAC. Features limited-edition shades that range from the orange pops of Riot Gear Nail Lacquer and Sounds Like Noise Lipstick to the shimmering coral frost of Daydreaming Eye Shadow and Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish.

MAC Hayley Williams Lipstick 

 

Lipstick- $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN
Sounds Like Noise bright true orange (matte)

 

MAC Hayley Williams Nail Lacquer $16

 Retail: $16 (US)

Riot Gear Bright true orange

MAC Hayley Williams Eye Shadow

 

Retail-  $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

 Daydreaming frosted mid-tone coral

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish 

Retail: $29.00 US/$34.00 CDN

Lightscapade Soft candlelit beige with multidimensional shimmer

 Launch Date

The MAC Hayley Williams Collection launches April 9th, 2013 at MAC online.

xoxo,

Emmy

MAC 134 Large Powder Brush Review

The MAC 134 Large Powder brush is an extra large paddle-shaped brush featuring a fluffed, rounded tip made of soft natural fibre. This brush is "specially designed to provide flawless application of powder to face or body" according to MAC. It is 17.5 cm or 6.8 inches

Notice the "FRANCE" written on the handle

MAC 134 brushes are big as they are longer, the brush itself is longer than my hand

Very thick, isn't it?

 How big is it? Compare it to my face

I'm not wearing any makeup so excuse the bare face

Review

This brush is really big! It is meant for powder but I like smaller powder brushes better because it allows for more a precise application. This brush can be used for both body and face, and I think it works better for the body (this is perfect brush to use if you want to cover up tattoos, scars, even stretch marks on your body). This brush feels really luxurious though and I primarily use it to buff harsh lines from blush/bronzer.

Advantages

Great for applying anything you normally put on in large amounts such face powder, bronzer, and highlighter. Really soft and fluffy too.

Disadvantages

Money, money, money.... The price is high. However, the quality is there and it doesn't shed. You can get 5 years out of this brush if treated well. that comes out to $10 a year which isn't so bad when you look at it that way. Supposedly, Sigma SS150 brush is a dupe of this brush but I heard that one sheds like crazy.

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclosure: I bought this item. I'm not an employee of MAC.
Availability: Anywhere that carries MAC like Amazon.