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Friday, September 20, 2013

Drugstore FALL Makeup & Four $50 Giftcards GIVEAWAY!

Hi My Loves!!!

With the Fall season upon us (ours literally came in the form of a hail storm that completely tore apart our house lol) it's that time to start pulling out the darker shades for makeup. Dark berry and red lips, coppery browns, plums and golden dark greens and some of my favorite colors to wear in the Fall and I'm going to show you some of my favorite drugstore pieces from one of my favorite drugstore brands, Physicians Formula, to create some beautiful Fall makeup looks. 

What's nice about this is that it has 4 individual shades that can take you from Summer through to Winter depending on whether you have a bit of a tan going on or your our pale for the winter :) Or you can mix them all together for the perfect warm glow.


For blushes I have two options. The first one is my very favorite blush from Physicians Formula, the Sexy Glow Sexy Booster Blush. Not only does it smell like vanilla, it has a beautiful pink subtle shimmer that adds a nice color and subtle gleam to your cheek. The next option which is perfect for Fall is the Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose. These has some deeper toned rose pinks and mauves mixed in so that it gives that slightly deeper color for Fall. Plus it smells good too :) It's not so shimmery either so if you are someone who doesn't like shimmer to their blush, this one would be better for you.


Now this is a must have in anyone makeup collection. It's the Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls. I've had mine for years! I actually first got turned on to it from the ever so lovely BlackLabLover9. I saw her use it and immediately went out and got it. You always should have a highlighter. I am a highlighting queen lol, I just have an obsession. This is actually one of Kandee Johnson's favorite highlighters too!


I have 3 different options for eye palettes for Fall. These 3 are all shimmery and then I have one matte option below too. The first one with all the purple shades is perfect for those of you with green, brown and hazel eyes... or anyone who really loves a good plum eye! It's the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner Pop Collection in Pop Brown Eyes. This is another one I've had for years (when I was pregnant with Phoenix) and I just love these shades for fall. Next one over is another really beautiful one for Fall but more earth toned with a couple of light pink tones. This one is the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner Bronze Collection in Bronze Hazel Eyes. Specifically designed for Hazel eyes but still looks great on my blue eyes and my sisters dark chocolate brown eyes too. Last but not least is my very favorite one. The Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner Nude Collection in Warm Nude Eyes. This is a semi recent one for me (I got it at the beginning of the summer) and I just love this one. It's so perfect for my blue eyes and if you like golds, coppers and warm browns you will love this palette. It's so shimmery and beautiful and perfect for that warm coppery fall makeup look.


Now I realize not everyone likes shimmery eyeshadows, so for those Matte ladies out there.... here's a perfect matte quad that's perfect for creating a beautiful warm neutral classic eye. The Matte Collection Quad Eyeshadow is really pretty and perfectly matte ;)


For liners I picked the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Cream/Gel Liner for Brown Eyes. It's got a black with a tiny bit of shimmer, a dark chocolate brown and a rich, deep plum. All of these shades have a tiny bit of shimmer to them but noting that's crazy obvious. They last all day long without creasing (even on my greasy, creasy lids) and apply so easily and creamy. I like to apply them with the Sigma E05 for that perfect wing.


For pencils the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio Nude Collection are absolutely gorgeous and perfect for this season. They are all shimmery and pigmented and last a super long time without smudging. If you apply them and then try to wash it off of your hands, it will still be there. These are really great. And such perfect copper and bronze colors for fall. I love to use these as a base underneath my shadow for that extra pop and long lasting power. 


How beautiful is that copper? I love that color! So pretty!


Now these have to be my ALL TIME FAVORITE product that Physicians Formula has come out with of all time. The Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Liquid Metal EYeliner Trio Universal Looks Collection in Nude Eyes are truly amazing. I like to use them as a base under my shadow and also on my inner corner to brighten up my eyes and on my lower lash line for extra sparkle. They really are so beautiful and last forever! I love how small and easy they are to use as well. They are all super shimmery and the colors are perfect for giving you that wide awake look (even if you are so tired)...


Here's the liners swatches on the right side of my hand. How pretty are they??
 OBSESSED!!


Last but not least is my favorite lip product from Physicians Formula and this color is so perfect for the fall season especially with all the festive holidays coming up. This is the Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Glossy Stain in Red. It's the perfect red, it's got a great finish that isn't matte but it's not too glossy to where it bleeds and feathers all over your lips and you end up looking like you just got done making out ;) It stays on really well and looks beautiful. Perfect for holiday pictures!



All of these products can be found at my very favorite drugstore (like I have to tell you) Target. As you all know I love Target.... I could probably just live there and be fine and dandy. I swear I'm there at least twice a week haha! Speaking of Target, have you signed up for their Target Debit card yet (it's not a credit card so don't be skeptical, I was at first)..... That thing is honestly the best thing that ever happened to me shopping wise. Every purchase whether you make it online or in the store, on full priced items or clearance you save 5% on your purchase. All day, erry day :) It's the best thing ever! Plus free shipping on online purchases! So next time you are in Target and the cashier asks you if you want to sign up for it..... say YES! You will love it ;) And no Target is not paying me to tell you this.... but I do use mine every time I shop there and always save a bunch :) I tell all my friends all the time. BS just signed up for it and loves it too. So now you know about that, let's get back to what I was talking about... random rant I know haha! Target has now relocated their Physicians Formula line, which is now on the end cap of the aisle. 


In celebration of Physicians Formula's new location, Physicians Formula contacted me just recently and asked if I would like to offer 4 lucky readers a $50 gift card to spend in Target. Of course I said YES! Any chance I get to give back to you guys I try to do as often as I can because I appreciate you all so much and I love when you guys get to win something ;) Physicians Formula also sent me some goodies to say thank you for doing this post and I already had the products that they sent to me so I figured I would throw these items in for one lucky winner too. So all together there will be 5 lucky winners! 1 winner will receive the makeup goodies shown below from me (I'll send them to you myself) and then 4 readers will win a $50 gift card each.

Here's the makeup that 1 winner will be winning from me ;)



Here's how to enter: 
* Must be following this blog either on Bloglovin' or through the follow button on the top side of this blog
* Leave a comment about what beauty trends you are excited about for Fall (you may comment once a day on this blog post only until Sept 30th and please leave your email address and country you live in, in the comment so that I can contact the winners and know which prize you win)
* Like Physicians Formula's page on Facebook and mine too ;)
* The gift cards are only open to US readers 
* Makeup prize is open Internationally

Good luck to everyone who enters! Winners will be chosen randomly on Oct 1st and contacted via email so keep your eye out!! The gift cards will be sent out directly from Physicians Formula to the winners and the makeup will be sent out from me :)

Thanks for reading!







Sunday, July 21, 2013

How To Achieve a Flawless Golden Glow!

 Hi My Loves!!!

Today's video is all about getting that flawless golden glow. The summer is the perfect time to pull out those shimmery, golden bronzers & eyeshadows and I'm going to show you how to get that look using only ONE brand of makeup from the drugstore. Everything I used to achieve this look can be found at your local drugstore in the Physician's Formula display :) 

WATCH THE TUTORIAL HERE:

As promised in the video, here's a closer look at the makeup :)










Hope you like the look as much as I do :) Everything I'm wearing will be listed in the description box of my video on my channel!

Thanks for reading/watching :)





Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Top 10 Makeup Products of Life!!!



I have been thinking of ideas for people who are wanting to get themselves some things for the holiday or gifts for others and what they should spend the money on..... what's worth getting? So I came up with my top 10 products of life.... these are products that are my favorite, most reached for products that I would be soooooooo distressed if I didn't have. Products that if I could only pick 10 to have, these would be it :) They are pretty snazzy and I recommend them to everyone!

Hope this helps ;)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Makeup in Sand

Sigma Flat Top Kabuki F80 Foundation Brush

Physicians Formula Cashmere Wear Ultra Smoothing Bronzer

Lioele Jewel Mix Marble Blusher

MAC Studio Finish Face Powder in Gold

MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Lingering

Maybelline XXL Pro Extensions Mascara in Black

MAC Reflects Pearl

MAC Dazzleglass in Jingle Jangle

MAC Lip Liners in In Synch & Boldly Bare

Thanks for reading/watching!

Sam

xxx


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Work Appropriate to Holiday Party Makeup!



Hi My Loves!!!

It's that time of the year when there's lots of holiday work partys or just holiday partys with friends or family :) So i created this look that will help give you ideas of how to transform your work, everyday makeup to sexy, smokey eyes ready for that holiday party that will make any little black dress look super super snazzy :)

Almost everything used is from Physicians Formula so its pretty easy to get at most drugstores and a little friendlier on the wallet.

I hope you guys like this look :)

FACE:
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush & Eyeshadow in Waikiki Strip/Peachy Glow Bronzer (as bronzer and highlighter)
Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls Blush in Rose Pearl




EYES:
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush & Eyeshadow in Waikiki Strip/Peachy Glow Bronzer 
Physicians Formula Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner Universal Looks in Smokey Eyes
Physicians Formula OrganicWear Lash Mascara in Ultra Black
Physicians Formula Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio in Black
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2 in 1 Lash Booster + Serum



LIPS: 
Physicians Formula Plump Potion lipgloss in Pink Potion

Thanks for watching/reading!!!

Sam

xxxx


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Everyday to Date Night Makeup!!!





An everyday look turned into a date night look with just a few extra products and a litte time :) SO you can feel sexy and luscious even if you are in a rush!!! :)

All products are from Physicians Formula!

FACE:

Mineral Wear Correcting Primer in Nude
Mineral Wear Mineral Correcting Concealer (green & natural light & highlight)
Mineral Airbrush Loose Powder in Transluscent Light & Natural Beige
Baked Bronzer in Baked Tan
Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Sun Stones
Happy Booster Bronzing Powder in Bronzer
Happy Boosting Blush in Rose


EYES:
Shimmer Strips Smokey Blue Eyes Eyeshadow (gold, silver, grey)
Organic Wear Ultra Black Mascara

LIPS:
Plump Potion in Berry Potion

DATE NIGHT:

EYES:
Shimmer Strips Smokey Blue Eyes Eyeshadow (black, dark grey, silver)
Transluscent Pearls Glow Pearls
Eye Booster 2 in 1 Lash Booster Eyeliner Serum in Dark Brown

LIPS:
Plump Potion in Pink Potion

OOTD:
Leggins: Deb
Top: Rue 21 Almost Famous
Flats: Ross

Thanks so much for watching/reading!!!
Friday, October 7, 2011

Friday Favorites & Fudgeroos!! 10/7/11



FAVORITES:
Neutrogena Acne Stress Control 3 in 1 Hydrating Acne Treatment
Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser Normal/Combination Skin
Estee Lauder Day Wear Advanced Multi Protection Anti Oxidant Creme SPF 15
Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Foundation #120
Lorac Porefection PF3
Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Sun Stones Light/Medium
Lorac Baked Matte Satin Blush in Exposed & Flaunt
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Brown Eye Candy
Georgio Armani Eyes To Kill #11
Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lipstick in London


MR. P'S PICK:
Baby Bullet

FUDGEROOS:
Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Adrenaline
Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Shampoo & Conditioner


Thanks for watching/reading!!!!

Sam

xxx



Here is a picture with me wearing the Estee Lauder Day Wear, MUFE Hd Foundation, Lorac Porefection, LOrac Exposed Blush, PF Bronze Booster, PF Shimmer Strips in Brown Eye Candy, BE Buxom Lipstick in London

This is with flash and it photographs beautifully. I am sooooo impressed with this foundation!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

"Mommy On The Move" Make Up Tutorial



Here is a make up tutorial for Mom's that don't have much time to get ready or anyone without much time really :) It's quick and easy, glowy and fresh and you can wear this anywhere and look put together without spending too much time doing it ;) If you don't have time for a snazzy blowdry, then stick your hair up in a bun, plop a flower or headband and tahdah!!!! YOUR GOOD TO GO!!!

All of the products I used are Physicians Formula, so you should be able to find them at your local Walmart, CVS or local drugstore depending on where you live ;) So they are budget friendly too ;)

FACE:

EYES:
Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner for Blue Eyes (champagne, peachy color and dark brown)

LIPS:


How do you like our crooked picture in the back??? HAHA 


Get ready for some plumped up lips ;) These ar with flash too, so you can see the foundation photographs nicely, even though it has spf :)


I did a little woopsie doodle here :) But that's ok!!



Yay for longer lashes :)



Headband is from Charming Charlies! Isn't it cute? My lovely friend Katie sent it to me ;) THANKS KATIE!!! xx


Thanks so much for watching/reading and I hope you have a LUSCIOUS day :)

Sam

xxx

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Natural Make Up w/A Pop Of Blue for School, Work, Mom's etc :)

Thus was filmed while I was still preggy with Mr. Phoenix :) We are all doing well, he has a little bit of a cold though so that really sucks!!! Poor little guy!!!

FACE:
Estee Lauder Double Wear in Sand
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer
Michael Todd Cosmetics Multiple Powder in Mary Jane http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com/mitococoso.html 
Lorac Hot Flash Duo Bronzer LORAC Cheek Duo Blush/Bronzer, Hot Flash 1 ea
Mac Mineralize Blush in Dainty
Mac Silver Dusk

EYES:
Mac Paint Bare Canvas (MAC)
Stila "The It Girl" Palette (Ulta or Sephora)
Physicians Formula Gel/Cream Liner in Blue and Silver
Michael Todd Cosmetics Great Lengths Mascara http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com/mitococoso.html 
Physicians Formula Mascara in Silver

LIPS:
NYX Lip Liner 840 Rose and 810 Natural NYX Slim Lip Liner Pencil 840 Rose NYX Slim Lip Liner Pencil 810 Natural
Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector 0.35 oz Eclat Minute Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector - # 01 Rose Shimmer
Mac Lip Gelee in Luxure (MAC)

BRUSHES:
BrushLab by Voa E/S Brush www.brushlove.com
Deluxe Crease 119 from Coastal Scents www.coastalscents.com
Bare Minerals Eyeliner Brush (Sephora)
BH Cosmetics Blush Brush http://www.bhcosmetics.com/
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Tinkerbell Halloween Tutorial :)

 I love Tinkerbell, she is one of my favorite Disney characters and seeing as I'm on my way back to blonde hair, I figured I would do a tutorial for Halloween. I don't have an outfit or anything green other than the make up but that's ok, hopefully you guys get the point :)

Face:
Maybelline Super Stay 24 hr foundation in Nude
Make Up For Ever Concealer Palette in Light
Make Up For Ever HD Powder
Michael Todd Cosmetics Bronzer in Mary Jane
Orglamix Blush in Pink Pepper
Mac Mineralized Blush in Moonriver




                                     Blue Line Cosmetics in Princess Pink and Snowflake               http://www.bluelinecosmetics.com/our-eye-shadows.php



                                Orglamix Absinthe (neon green) $4.99
                       http://www.etsy.com/listing/59379028/absinthe-pure-organic-mineral-eye-color

                                Orglamix Twinkle Effects in Green $4.99
                         http://www.etsy.com/listing/59931631/green-twinkle-effects-pure-organic

                                 Loose Sparkles
                                 http://www.colorevolution.net/singles2.html


                                Hot Pants in Art Deco (green)
                              http://www.hotpantscosmetics.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=5


From Top to Bottom: color revelotion loose sparkles, hot pants in art deco, orglamix twinkle effects in green and orglamix absinthe



Eyes:
Michael Todd Cosmetics Eye Primer
Blue Line Cosmetics Snowflake (browbone) and Princess Pink (crease)
Hot Pants Cosmetics in Art Deco (inner corner)
Orglamix Absinthe (crease)
Orglamix Twinkle Effects in Green (lid)
Color Revolution Loose Sparkles on cheekbone
Physicians Formula Gel Cream Liner for Green Eyes in Green
Physicians Formula Mascara for Green Eyes
NYC lashes





My flower is from Coco's Boutique $10



Lips:
Mac Lipliner in Dervish
Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal
Mac Dazzleglass in Steppin Out


Hope you like it, have a safe and happy Halloweener!!!!! Don't eat too much candy :)

Sam xxxxxx