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MAC Cosmetics Semi-Precious Collection

I apologize for not posting any blogs for a few of the collections that MAC has released between Fashion Flower and this new one called Semi-Precious. Things have been beyond crazy but I hope you enjoyed the blogs I posted about summer beauty. So let's get started.

We can all admire a girl with a 30-carat diamond. But the new dazzle is Semi-Precious. Gems that are rare in spitit, rich in substance and worn fluidly, on the skin. In the MAC Semi-Precious, four finely milled gems – bronzite, black tourmaline, gold pyriate, and lilac lepidolite – bring their own earty and spiritual affluence to three key elements of the mineralize collection: eyeshadows, skinfinish, and blush. Setting them off: a collection of color, two mineralize skincare formulas, and four new limited-life split fibre brushes. Like everything this precious, these elements start off rare, and tend to get rarer...get rich while you can!

 

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S./ $17.50 CDN)

• Gem of Roses ~ Mid-tone strawberry pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Lush Amber ~ Light nude beige (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Musky Amethyst ~ Deep plum (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• One of a Kind ~ Mid-tone rosy neutral (Lustre) (Limited Edition)

Cremesheen Glass ($18.50 U.S. / $22.00 CDN)

• Geo Pink ~ Strawberry pink (Limited Edition)
• Looks Like Sin ~ Mid-tone reddish plum (Limited Edition)
• Natural Flare ~ Light caramel nude (Limited Edition)
• Pure Magnificence ~ Light grey pink (Limited Edition)
• Richly Revered ~ Deep brown plum (Limited Edition) 

 

Mineralize Blush ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

• Feeling Flush ~ Melange of pink, deep blue, pink, soft brown (Limited Edition)
• Pressed Amber ~ Melange of nude, beige, brown (Limited Edition)
• Warmth of Coral ~ Melange of coral, peach (Limited Edition) 

 Mineralize Skinfinish ($28.00 U.S. / $33.50 CDN)

• Semi-Precious Crystal Pink ~ Pink champagne base with inner circle of pink, mid-tone green, bronze (Limited Edition)
• Semi-Precrious Goldstone ~ Brown base with inner circle of rosy pink, white, gold (Limited Edition)
• Semi-Precious Pearl ~ Beige champagne base with inner circle of white, plum, bronze (Limited Edition)
• Semi-Precious Rose Quartz ~ Rosy pink base with inner circle of silver, lime white-pink copper (Limited Edition)

 Mineralize Eyeshadow ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

• Blue Sheen ~ Melange of navy, black, peach (Limited Edition)
• Clarity ~ Melange of light pink, off white green, gold, and black (Limited Edition)
• Dark Indulgence ~ Melange of forest green nd black (Limited Edition)
• Faux Gold ~ Melange of coral, gold, lime, bronze (Limited Edition)
• Golden Glaze ~ Melange of gold and black (Limited Edition)
• Hint of Sapphire ~ Melange of pink, violet, teal, copper, blue (Limited Edition)
• Jade's Fortunate ~ Melange of bright yellow, blue, lime, black (Limited Edition)
• Mineral Mode ~ Melange of white base with copper and gray (Limited Edition)
• Quartz Fusion ~ Melange of soft pink, silver, deep pink (Limited Edition)
• Rare Find ~ Melange of ciolet, brown, gold (Limited Edition)
• Smoky Ruby ~ Melange of burgundy and black (Limited Edition)
• Unsurpassable ~ Melange of green, teal, purple, copper (Limited Edition)

Zoom Fast Black Lash ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

• Deepest Black ~ Deepest black (Permanent) 

Brushes (Limited Edition)

•  234 Split Fibre Eye Blending Brush ($22.50 U.S. / $27.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 235 Split Fibre All Over Eye Brush ($30.00 U.S. / $36.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 128 Split Fibre Cheek Brush ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 179 Angled Split Fibre Buffer Brush ($47.00 U.S. / $56.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Charged Water ($22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Revitalizing energy – this refreshing hydrating mist re-balances the complexion and instantly replenishes the skin. Infused with Minerals that are essential in helping skin stay healthy and young looking.

Mineralize Face & Body Lotion ($29.50 U.S. / $388.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
This gentle non-sensitive rich moisturizing lotion can be used on the face and body and is free of fragrance and color.

 

This collection is scheduled to release July 7, 2011 

I hope you all enjoyed this blog. Are you looking forward to this collection? If so, what do you plan on getting from it?

Love Always, 

Jesselle <3

 

Tips for Beautiful Summer Feet

Pedicure Medical Alert: If you have diabetes or poor circulation in your feet, consult a podiatrist so they can recommend a customized pedicure that both you and your salon can follow for optimal foot health.

Pedicure Do's:

• Schedule your pedicure first thing in the morning. Salon foot baths are typically cleanest earlier in the day. If you're not a morning person, make sure that the salon filters and cleans the foot bath between clients.
• Bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon. Bacteria and fungus can move easily from one person to the next if the salon doesn't use proper sterilization techniques.
• When eliminating thick, dead skin build-up, also known as calluses, on the heel, ball and sides of the feet, use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub. Soak feet in warm water for at least five minutes then use the stone, scrub or foot file to gently smooth calluses and other rough patches.
• Use a toenail clipper with a straight edge to ensure your toenail is cut straight across. Other tools like manicure scissors or fingernail clippers increase the risk of ingrown toenails because of the small, curved shape. If you have a tendency to develop ingrown toenails see a podiatrist. (I use to cut my own toenails with the curved nail clippers when I was younger, I use to develop some horrible ingrown toenails and as a result of this I had to have the roots of the sides of my nails killed. On one toenail, it looks deformed and ugly so please be careful how you cut your toenails).
• To smooth nail edges, use an emery board. File lightly in one direction without using too much pressure, being sure not to scrape the nail's surface.
• Gently run a wooden or rubber nanicure stick under your nails to keep them clean. This helps remove the dirt and build-up you may not be able to see.
• Maintain the proper moisture balance of your feet's skin by applying emollient-enriched moisturizer to keep soles soft.
• Use a rubber cuticle pusher or manicure stick to gently push back cuticles.
• If your toenails are healthy, use nail polish to pain toenails. Make sure to remove polish regularly using non-acetone nail polish remover.

Pedicure Don'ts:

• Don't shave your legs before receiving a pedicure. Freshly shaven legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter.
• Don't use the same tools for both a pedicure and a manicure. Bacteria and fungus can transfer between fingers and toes.
• Don't allow technicians to use a foot razor to remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in permanent damage if used incorrectly and can easily cause infection if too much skin is removed.
• Don't round the edges of your toenails. This type of shape increases the chances that painful ingrown toenails will develop.
• Don't share nail files with friends and be sure to bring your own to the salon, unless you are sure that the salon replaces them with each cutsomer. Emery boards are extremely porous and can trap germs that spread.
• Don't use any sharp tools to clean under nails. Using anything sharp makes it easy to puncture the skin leaving it vulnerable to infection.
• Don't leave any moisture between toes. Anything left behind can pormote the development of athlete's foot or a fungal infection.
• Don't ever cut your cuticles, they serve as a protective barrier against bacteria. Cutting cuticles increases the risk of infection. Also, avoid incessantly pushing back curicles, as doing so can make them thicker.
• Don't apply nail polish to cover up thick and discolored toenails, which could be a sign of a fungal infection. Nail polish locks out moisture and doesn't allow the nails bed to "breathe." Once you fix the underlying issue, then it is safe to paint nails. If the problem persists be sure to visit your podiatrist.

Easy Summer Treat for dry feet, elbows, knees and hands

So I found this recipe for dry cracked skin.

After a winter of being cooped up inside boots and shoes, our feet could use a little attention before making an appearance in summer sandals! Here is a great two-ingredient formula that will help smooth away calluses and rough spots, revealing smoother, prettier feet for all the world to see.

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil
2 drops clove essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix ingredients and store in a glass jar with a screw-lid.

2. To use, rub few drops of the formula on your rough spots twice day.

I have tried something similar to this before and absolutely love it. I will be trying out this recipe and will be sure to let you all know how it works out.

Summer Beauty ... DON'TS

The summer sun is once again beating down on us all and with it comes a whole lot of beauty don'ts. If you want to know how to avoid these common mistakes then keep on reading.

 

Heavy Moisturizer

Women with very dry skin should still stick with their thick/heavy moisturizers, but if you feel it's too thick/heavy for summer switch it out for another one that will still keep your skin moisturized but won't feel so heavy on your skin. The reason why thick/heavy moisturizers are bad for summer is because it will allow your makeup to streak or run as you sweat throughout the day. 

Streaky Self-tanning

No matter how popular the cast of the Jersey Shore is, looking like an oompa loompa doesn't look good on anyone. We all love to have that sun kissed bronzed skin, especially if we just don't have time to go get a tan or lay out under the sun for a bit. Naturally it's much easier to grab a bottle of self-tanner. Here's some tips to make that fake tan look gorgeous. Before applying the self tanner to your skin make sure you use exfoliate in the shower. This will make your skin smooth and remove any dead skin. Next, apply the self tanner before bed time this will allow the color to sink in over night so it doesn't rub on your nice clothes (use some pjs & sheets you don't mind getting orange). Spray-on tanners will coat more areas with less rubbing, but the creamy lotions work just as good as well. Remember, use a pair of rubber gloves just as your would if you were applying hair dye to yourself. Rub the self-tanner all over your body, keep in mind where the sun would hit your body more. Apply lighter amounts of tanner on the undersides of your arms and wrists, this will avoid the obvious fake tan. Once you've done your entire body, remove the gloves and apply some tanner to the tops of your hands, rub only tops of your hands together against one another, avoid putting any tanner in between your finger and on the palms of your hands, remember, we're going for a natural tan. If you're very pale mix your tanner in equal parts with a moisturizer, this will reduce the concentration in half. When you wake up in the morning inspect the places you applied tanner, if you notice a few streaks, exfoliate again and apply a little more tanner to even it all out.

Fading Hair Color

Hair dye fades from the sun and chlorine, but you can minimize that damage just by getting a few new hair care products. Look for color extending shampoos and conditioners, this will protect your hair color. Wear a hat when you're out in the sun. If you're going to be swimming in a pool, tie your hair up. Applying some conditioner to your hair before swimming helps keep the color intact and prevents snarls. Also look for hair care products that are infused with SPF to protect your hair color. To keep chlorine damage to a minimum, shampoo immediately after swimming. There are several shampoos out there that will remove chlorine build up from your hair, my favorite is from Bumble & Bumble. Remember to always rinse your hair with cool water after anytime your wash your hair.

Sunburn

So you forgot to apply sunblock and now you're stuck with a painful sunburn and looking as red as a lobster, or you forgot to reapply after you went swimming. Even worse, you had no idea you were even exposed because it was cloudy and didn't feel the sun on your. Remember, there's no such thing as too much sunblock. Use an SPF 30 or higher. Well the damage has been done now it's time to fix it. Use aloe vera ointment, it looks gross and freaks some people out, but it works wonders, trust me. Apply this gel by the handfuls to the affected areas, for extra cooling effects, pop a bottle of this gel in the fridge and keep it there all summer, this will feel wonderful against your hot skin. Take ibuprofen to kelp with headaches, pain, and chills. Wear very lightweight, loose-fitting cotton fabrics that won't rub on the affected areas. Drink a lot of water and juices to stay hydrated (stay away from juices like cranberry or grape which can give you the runs, this will only dehydrate you more), and don't use hot or warm water when showering. If possible, stay out of the sun until the burn heals, otherwise keep the affected area covered and stay in the shade as much as possible or use an umbrella. Most importantly, don't peel off your shedding skin, let it come off naturally. If you peel it off yourself, you're liable to peel off too much and can cause a scar. Don't forget to moisturize a ton.

Over Bronzing

Bronzer is a wonderful thing, when used correctly. Bronzer is supposed to enhance your natural pigment. Find a powder that's one or two shades darker than your natural skin color, it doesn't matter if it has shimmer or not, the preference is yours. If you're going to be take photos though, stick to one with no shimmer. Apply the bronzer to a clean, dry face with a wide bronzing brush to evenly distribute color. Think about where the sun would naturally hit your face, forehead, temples, nose, and cheekbones, apply only to these areas. Keep another clean brush near by to blend or brush away excess color.

Cracked Dry Skin

It's summer so of course you're revealing more skin, but it's important that your smooth and silky from head to toe. Give some extra love to the spots you know get dry such as your elbows, knees, hands and feet. Use an exfoliating glove in the shower with a body scrub once a week to smooth out skin. A pumice stone can even out cracked heels and calluses. Lightly towel dry and apply lotion or body oil while your skin is still damp, this will maximize benefits and use less product. Don't forget about your feet, be sure they soak up the moisture too, slather on a thick lotion before sliding on some cotton socks before bed, or when hanging around the house. 

Here are some great products to use:

From Lushusa.com try

-Buffy: an exfoliating and moisturizing bar

-King of Skin: Luxur butter bar for royally soft skin

-Running To The Embassy: LUSH's version of the pumice stone with btters to soften

-Awua Mirabills: Scrubby shower massage for marvelously conditioned skin

-Lemony Flutter: Softening butter for tough, cracked skin and cuticles

-Helping Hands: For sore dry hands, with honey, moisturizing oils and nourishing butters

-Stepping Stone: Foot scrub

Curel also offers a wide variety of lotions at a more affordable price and are easily accessible.

Caked on makeup

The summer heat sure makes it hard for us to wear makeup, especially when you live in dry or humid places. I happen to live in the middle of the desert, when it's a dry heat it's not so bad, but when it's humid, a second outside and your makeup is already running down your face. This is not attractive at all. I personally hate being hot and sweaty. Best bet for summer is the less is more concept, particularly during the day. Try using a tinted moisturizer that includes SPF, this will eliminate extra steps and product layers, or sunscreen with a powder foundation. Use a cream-based blush, this will blend with your skin more evenly. Use light lip stains that look like you've just eaten a popsicle instead of using a goopy gloss. Set your makeup with a refreshing mist that cools you off and tightens your pores. 

Here are some links to some of the best tinted moiturizers out there.

MAC Cosmetics Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

Stila Cosmetics Tinted Moisturizers SPF 20

Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20

Full list of Tinted Moisturizers offered at Sephora.com

Also available at the links I provided are setting sprays as well as primers. 

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Bridal Eye Makeup

Remember this: Big, sparkling eyes will always get attention! Wedding day makeup is the most important and there's no room for error. Follow these simple Do's & Dont's for your big day and it won't be just your dress getting all the attention.

DO:

• Think seriously about hiring a makeup artist; everyday makeup is different from your wedding day needs. If you don't know where to find a makeup artist search online, ask friends & family or go to a department store makeup counter or Sephora, Ulta and ask around. Some of the makeup artists that work there do freelance work.
• Take time to try a few different makeup artists and choose one who understands your personal tastes.
• Use eye drops if your eyes look red or tired on the day of (stick with a brand you've used before to avoid unwelcome surprises).
• Get as much sleep as possible the night before the big day.
• Apply concealer to banish dark circles under your eyes.
• Use matte eye shadows. Using matte eye shadows won't reflect light or look shiny, especially in pictures.
• If you have light skin, use an off-white matte shadow along your brow bone, or a peach matte eye shadow if you have dark skin, this will illuminate your eyes even more.
• Blend well, especially at the corners of your eyes. Cameras pick up every visible makeup line.
• Define your brows with a pencil or powder that matches your hair color.
• Wear 2-3 layers of mascara
• Curl your lashes before and after applying your first coat of mascara.
• Remember to use a waterproof mascara, you don't want black tears running down your face.
• Always use a new mascara on your wedding day, if it's one you've never used before, test it out for a few days before your wedding.

DON'T:

• Wear too much eye makeup: you'll look like a drag queen.
• Unless you always wear colored contacts, don't change your eye color for the big day. You run the risk of allergies making your eyes tear up more with the contacts or just not being comfortable with the contacts at all.
• Pass on the super cute, trendy silver eye shadow, ten years from now you'll hate how it looked.
• Never wear a concealer that is too light for your skin tone, unless of course, you want to look like a deer caught in headlights.
• Pass on any eye products that you've never tried before. This goes for face, body & hair products as well.
• Wearing dark colors on your eyes will look sexy in person, but in the pictures, you'll like you were punched.
• Remember to pass on frosted, shiny or sparkly eye shadows, not only will it reflect light from the camera flashes, even with eye shadow primer it easily creases.
• Don't forget to tweeze/wax your eyebrows, but don't do it at the last minute. Do it at least 2 days before your wedding.
• Don't wear false lashes if you're not completely comfortable wearing them or worried about them falling off.

You can easily skip worrying about all these Do's & Don'ts by finding a good makeup artist and having them on hand all day long for touch ups here and there.

Summertime is here... Sunscreens to avoid

We all know that sunscreen is essential all year round. If you didn't know that, well now you do. Believe it or not there are some sunscreens that you should steer clear of completely. Another important fact that most women don't realize, is the sunscreen protection in your makeup isn't enough. You should still apply a layer of sunscreen prior to putting on your makeup. Remember: Keep the sunscreen away from your eyes.

The Enviromental Working Group (EWG) recently released a new sunscreen guide to help everyone make smart & safe decisions while shopping for sunscreen. There are over 600 beach & sport sunscreens out there and the EWG recommends only about 20% of them. A sunscreen must be effective in adequately protecting your skin from both UVA (which causes premature aging, skin cancer, & other skin damage) and UVB ( which causes sunburn) rays. It also has to be safe, which means it has to be free of potentially harmful chemicals. The EWG listed some popular brands of sunscreens to avoid. 

• Aveeno Active Naturals Hydrosport Sunblock Spray, SPF 85
• Aveeno Sunblock Spray, Continurous Portection, SPF 70
• Banana Boat Kids Ultra Mist Sunscreen, SPF 110
• Banana Boat Kids Ultra Mist Sunscreen, SPF 85
• Banana Boat Sport Performance Active Max Protect Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 110Banana Boat Ultra Defense Ultra Mist Sunscreen Continuous Clear Spray, SPF 86
• CVS Extreme Sport Clear Mist Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70+
• CVS Sheer  Mist Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70
• Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Sunblock Lotion, Body Mist, SPF 70
• Neutrogena Spectrum + Sunblock Spray, SPF 100
• Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock Spray, SPF 100+
• Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock Spray, SPF 70
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock Lotion, SPF 100+
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock Lotion, SPF 70
• Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunblock SPray, SPF 70
• Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Spray, SPF 85+
• Walgreens Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen, SPF 70

If you wondering how the EWG came up these products to avoid, they met all of these criteria:

• SPF values above 50-plus. Higher SPF products are not necessarily best. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration says these numbers can be misleading. There's a concern that high SPF products may give people a false sense of security and encourage people to stay out in the sun for too long without reapplying sunscreen. It's also important to note that the SPF is based solely on UVB protection.
• Sunscreen sprays. They can fill the air with tiny particles that may not be safe to breathe in, according to EWG.
• Contains oxybenzone and vitamin A. Oxybenzone is a concern because it penetrates the skin, is associated with allergic reactions, and is a potential hormone disruptor. Retinyl palmitate is a form of vitamin A that may not be safe when exposed to sunlight. EWG recommends choosing products with one of these ingredients instead: zinc, titanium dioxide, avobenzone, or Mexoryl SX.

 So which products does the EWG recommend? The products listed below are just some of the safest and most effective sunscreens that are affordable.

• Alba Botanical Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free, SPF 30
• Alba Botanical Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Kids, SPF 30
• Aubrey Organics Natural Sun Saving Face Sunscreen, SPF 15
• All Terrain Aquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
• All Terrain Kid Sport Sunscreen, SPF 30
• Baby Ganics Cover Up Baby Sunscreen for Face & Body, Frangrance Free, SPF 50+
• Carribean Solutions Natural/Biodegradable SolGuard, SPF 25
• Carribean Solutions Sol Kid Kare Natural Sunscreen, SPF 25
• Earth's Best: Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+
• Goddess Garden Kids Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
• Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
• Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas: Mineral Natural Sunblock, SPF 30
• Johnson & Johnson's Baby Daily Face & Body Lotion, SPF 40
• Mexitan Products Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 & SPF 30
• MelanSol Natural Sunscreen for Face and Body, SPF 25
• Nature's Gate Mineral Sportblock, SPF 20
• Purple Prairie Botanicals SunStuff, SPF 30
• Solbar Zinc Protection Cream, SPF 38
• Sunbow Dora the Explorer Pink Sunscreen, SPF 30
• Tropical Sands All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 50 & SPF 30
• Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30
• Vanicream Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35

Remember that using sunscreen is only one part of smart sun protection. Limit your time outside in the middle of the when the sun's rays are the most intense. Wear a hat, sunglasses and Protective clothing (dark & tightly-woven). When you're at the pool, beach or just working in your garden make sure to apply a thick even coat of sunscreen every 3 hours.

MAC Cosmetics Fashion Flower Collection

 

This collection will be released on April 28th, 2011.

Bloom brightly with a stylish fusion of the floral and the fashionable in the summer color collection that evokes the cool side of the hottest season. Fashion Flower girls are free to be, each one with a cultivated connection to the green house and the fashion house. Unfolding and flourishing these perennial Prima Donna embrace the growing tend of cheeks and eyes lightly dusted with daisy embossed beauty powder and shadows.

Collection overview:

This collection consists of 

1 Mascara

1 Eyeliner

2 Blushes

3 Lipgelee's

4 Lipsticks

6 Eye Shadows

Lipstick $14.50 U.S. (Limited Edition)

~Ever Hip - Bright Creamy coral (Cremesheen)

~Growing Trend - mid-tone taupe nude (Amplified Creme)

~Mille - Light white pink (Glaze)

~Summer Shower - Light aqua (Glaze)

Lipgelee $14.50 (Limited Edition)

~Budding Beauty - Pale coral with pearl pigment

~Fashion Flower - Pale pink with pearl pigment

~Now in Season - Pale yellow with pearl pigment

Beauty Powder $25.00 (Limited Edition)

~Alpha Girl - Soft peach pink with gold nuances

~Light Sunshine - Pastel neutral pink with soft gold and pink sparkle

Eye Shadow $14.50 U.S. 

~Lucky Green - Frosted mid-tone lime (Veluxe Pearl ) (Permanent)

~Fresh Daisy - Frosted mid-tone yellow white (Frost) (Limited Edition)

~Bows & Curtseys - Metallic hunter green (Satin) (Limited Edition)

~Aqua - Aqua blue (Matte) (Permanent)

~Free To Be - Bright coral (Matte) (Permanent)

~Groundcover - Mid-tone warm grey (Mate) (Limited Edition)

Studio Fix Lash $14.00 U.S.

~Bold Black - Deep intense black (Permanent)

Penultimate Eyeliner $17.50

~Black - Pure black (Permanent)

Till next time...

Love,

Jesselle <3

MAC Cosmetics Flighty Collection

 

Being released on May 5th is the new MAC Collection Flighty. 

Elevate your state of mind with a high-altitude collection of sensually spongy watercolor whipped mousse cream shadows in 16 hues that fly higher than gravity's rainbow. A new formula innovation in luminescent washes that build from sheer to medium easily. Eye plumage is playful with four limited edition shades of Zoom Lash Mascara certain to unleash a torrent of tweets.

Zoom Colored Mascara - $14.00 U.S. (LIMITED EDITION)

 

~High Esteem - Mid-tone grey with silver pearl
~Blue Charge - Deep navy blue
~Plum Reserve - Light violet purple
~ Green is Green - Jade green

Big Bounce Shadow $16.50 U.S. (LIMITED EDITION)

 

~The Cool Elite - White with silver pearl
~Good Fortune - Soft pink yellow with pink and silver pearl
~Reward Yourself - Bright peach coral with gold pearl
~Impeccably Rich - Light cream with gold pearl
~Sizzlin' Diva - Copper with gold pearl
~Trophy - Soft peach with pearl
~Free as Air - Sky blue with silver pearl
~Spread The Wealth - Dirty olive with gold pearl
~Extra Charged - Bright green with multicolor pearl
~Up Th Ante! - Rich copper with gold and silver pearl
~Rich Thrills - Dirty silver with multicolor pearl
~Luxury Touch - Violet with gold pearl
~Count Your Assets - Rich blue purple with multicolor pearl
~My Next Indulgence - Forest green with blue and gold pearl 

~Rich, Sweet - Chocolate gold with gold pearl 

~Black Diamond - Black with gold pearl

The texture of these eye shadows is described as a Mousse. They are best applied with a 242 brush, which is being promoted with this collection. I just might have to pick up a couple of these eye shadows and give them a try.

Till Next Time...

Love,

Jesselle <3

Forever 21

As many girls know, Forever 21 has some great deals on all the latest fashion. Who wouldn't want to splurge on some clothes that are highly affordable. Believe or not, some of their stuff isn't worth you wasting your money on it. I love Forever 21 just as much as the next girl, but I will watch what I buy next time I'm shopping at Forever 21.
 

So what should you skip on at Forever 21?
Jeans: It's better if you just splurge on a couple good pairs of jeans. Jeans at Forever 21 usually run around $20. Jeans at this price means that the denim is thin, ill-fitting and not made for long-term wear.

 

Earrings: Yes, they have the cutest earrings and are a steal for no more than $5 a pair. But, they're low quality and even potentially harmful for people with sensitive skin. Earrings are usually rhodium-plated or made from 18k gold-plated brass, but with earrings found at Forever 21 they're coated with a "high polish finish". This can cause severe rashes or even extreme infections.

 

Dresses: If you layer your dress with some leggings, opaque tights or even a pair of jeans, you're fine. If you don't layer then beware of flashing some panties. Forever 21 is big on the micro-hem, a majority of their dresses mark a 25-in length from shoulder to hem. If you're 5-foot-7-inches tall, this will barely cover your lady parts.

 

Shoes: Who can pass up peep-toe heels for under $30, walk a block in them and you'll be wishing you had passed them and never looked back.

 Not everything at Forever 21 is bad news. Here are some things to pick up.

 Trendy Tops: Forever 21 is the perfect place to pick up the latest trends in tops and next season when it's out of style, you won't feel so bad when you toss it in your donation pile.

 

Sunglasses: Where else can you get several fashionable sunglasses for only $6 each. 

 

Bags: Special occasion bags. This is the perfect place to get a very stylish bag for that dress you're wearing to prom, a wedding, a party or whatever. At under $20 for a bag you'll only use maybe once a year, this isn't a bad deal. Don't forget about their Beach Totes for under $5.

 

Swimwear: Since most swim suits fade from sun exposure and tend to get snagged or ripped from sitting on concrete, it's best to spend as little as possible on them. How does $20 sound.

Happy Shopping girls

Love,

Jesselle