MUST HAVE: GET BUFFED!

I just keep going on and on and on- about Nails this week.

Maybe-since nails show the sign of your over all health

That is why when you are put under durring surgery doctors, check your nails.

My recent purchase of a nail buffer-

*which I always use rather than polish when I am travelling.*

inspired me to write this blog.

I have always been super fortunate to always use a great buffer-

A great buffer is one that is able to scuff away the ridges on my nails and toes

MORE THAN ONE TIME and WITH OUT PRESSURE

one that

SHINES AND SMOOTHS EFFORTLESSLY.

The Body Shop 5 dollars
This place sold me my first nail buffer ever-now they are in blocks?????
Maybe it is easier to hold-with the terrible customer service I got their
I also got this mediocre Buffing block-whats nice is that one of the sides
 has a file to help keep your edges rounded. The white side (not shown) is
written in white and says to shine with that side-not that great.
Although-the shiniest finish I have EVER seen.
I scuffed my ridges away on my right hand and wasn't sure if it would be able to do my left.

Deborah Lippmann 15 dollars
Holt Renfrew
As part of my swag bag at a media party we were given
part of "The LIPPMANN COLLECTION"
I got a cuticle oil, a ridge filler and a nail buffer called
"The Smooth Operator."
I don't care to spend this much money on a nail buffer although it did last 6 mani/pedis.
Also, I don't care for the famous Ridge Filler-although famous for men for its matte or satin finish,
I thought it looked like I applied something on my nails rather than having it smooth.

Dannyco DB-14XL
5 dollars Chatters and Sallys Beauty
MY FAVOURITE OF THE BUNCH
I love the shape and I love how long it last me
3-5 mani and pedis:
Maybe because it has a larger spaces and I can use the edges.

Over all, if you are going out (MEN OR WOMAN)

and nail polish just doesn't want to be a friends,

show you care about your self and your hygiene levels

take care of your nails, GET BUFFED for summer.

and give your Nails a Break ever so often.

Always follow up with a cuticle oil:

My crush is the Avoplex oil-with a brush 12 dollars.

Happy Shopping.

SALE SALE SALE!

Holt Renfrew-Fashions and Accessories

I just picked up a

Stella key holder-reg 199 All mine for 78

I also picked up a House of Harlow Necklace

reg 259 I own it for 129 HOLLAR!

Happy Shopping

SPARKLES ARE SO FRESH!

"Sparkles are the Herpes of Makeup"

it is so true: once they are on-they get everywhere!

First I would like to introduce

with a moment of silence

for these amazing pumps: from Badgley Mischka

www.holtrenfrew.com

1,2,3

DROOL!

I did not even bother looking at the price tag!

                    sometimes flipping the over is the worst decision any of us could do! EVER!

so-I decided to look for the replica.

This is what I found! Aldo! www.aldoshoes.com

50.00 www.aldoshoes.com



www.eyekandycosmetics.com
Above:
glitter
Below:
Minerals

  

The shitty part about wearing sparkles is the they wear you.

A lot of glitter available is not safe for the face and has a lot of fillers.

NOT TO MENTION THEY FALL EVERYWHERE!

Eye Kandy has come out with a great solution:

Make a glitter that is safe for the eyes and to mix even with Gels for your nails.

The plastic is made from the same stuff that contact lenses are made of.

The LIQUID SUGAR is a bonding product that does not allow the sparkles to move.

Drool for these colors:  I am in Love with

Berry Blast: A pewter with a hint of a soft cool blue.

Marshmallow: A white iridescent heaven.

Pixie: A cool mix of greens and golds.

Sour Grape: A delicious deep Purple.

Happy Shopping!

Nikola

TOUCHE ÉCLAT

This ever so popular Radiance Highlighting God-has now launched a new color
For those with a more yellow skin tone.

TOUCHE ÉCLAT NUMBER 8

This product has been living and re-living in my kit for six years.
All you makeup artist out there know that-we rarely ever purchase the same items to replenish our kits with.
I love love love this product-not only for how easy it is to use and blend but its attractive to use and great portability because it is light weight and the lid on the cap seals tight.

This Radiance Pen is used anywhere that I need a little pop even under the lips and under eyeshadow or just under the ends of the eyebrows-a fool proof way of highlighting.
I generally don't use it as a concealer but-I have and its a nice light to medium coverage.
Another great option is just to use this MEGA STAR PRODUCT to refresh your self during the day to night transformation with out having to go home and start all over again.

I use my Armani Blender brush while I am blending but it is not necessary you can use your fingers or the brush applicator that comes with it.

Number 1: has a slight salmon pink tone to it great for those dark circles and vain spots on the face.
Number 2: has a nice peachy ivory tone as I like too call it-I use it for those with a little more olive in there skin,
Number 3: is for my TAN beauties. I used on a black woman under her foundation to give the center of her face a little more glow and pop-kind of like what a RING FLASH would do-so she could walk around like a Beauty Shot all day.
Now it is time for Number 8-to Shine. the most yellow beige tone of them all-designed for Asian skin tones-but definably not limited too.
Available at Holt Renfrew or The Bay. $50.
Happy Shopping
photo from www.yslbeautyus.com

SUMMER LIPS:

Spring and Summer-seem to be the event that everyone is waiting for.

-I am mainly excited for the summer lip color wearers to come out and dazzle us with

their soft hues and finally the chapped lipped look can go fuck them self.

Lip balm: is the first way to go: You have total control glossy, matte whatever!

My absolute favourite discovery is Shu Uemura DepSea hydrating lip balm.

www.holtrenfrew.com

Colors: Gone are the days of peachy only lips for spring and summer

fashion is allowing us to have personality now that it is 2010 and we can now choose even the reddest of red shades, the darkest of dark plums and burgundies. It really depends on what we pair our new you out fits with. My heart has really been pushing the Orange toned colors lately even in blush. YUMMY!

Shu Uemura also has released a glorious light weight long lasting lipstick call Crystal Shine-high shine, moderate coverage and a glorious varietal of colors.

At the most recent MUA Show-I got to meet one of the creative makeup artist for MAC and was inspired but her anything goes attitude.-Clinique has this amazing lip balm color-it is better color than balm but its called blackberry honey-
It colors your lips that cherry Popsicle Glamazon look-HUI at the Clinique counter at Holt Renfrew Edmonton helped this RED JUICY COLOR jump into my bag. love love love heart it.

Out with the pale pastel pinks and in with the juicy pastel pinks-the difference they are alot more warmer this season-See YSL-they have a sexy bloodorange lipgloss that taste as good as it looks.