Makeup Monday - Enter to Win

Update - The contest is over. Be sure to check your email on or around April 22 as the team at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will be emailing the winners. Good Luck and don't forget to let me know if you win!





I love Bobbi Brown makeup - specifically her mascara. So, this give away would be awesome for me to win. I thought you all might like in on the action as well. Be sure to enter by April 10th, 2013 for your chance to win! Good Luck and do come back and let me know if you win!

Want to try a Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Mascara but not sure where to start? Enter our “Mad for Mascara” Sweepstakes for the chance to win 1 of 10,000 Travel-Sized Intensifying Long-Wear Mascaras. 

Just log into your Facebook account and "Like" the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics page. There is a post where you can enter to win......

Makeup Brushes - Foundation

 I've never used a foundation makeup brush until about 3 months ago. I can not believe the difference using one makes. Less waste and better coverage. I don't use a lot of foundation - just enough for a polished look. I barely use enough to cover my freckles. I could never figure out why I always had to buy it so soon. It was because I was using my hands to apply it. Using a foundation brush allows me to put a small bit - from the bottle and to  apply to my face. Brilliant!

 I normally wash my makeup brushes once a week.  I tend to wash the foundation brush every few days.
Do you use a foundation brush? Why or why not? Also, how often and how do you clean your brushes?
My inquiring mind would like to know.

Have a great day!

Makeup Monday - Smashbox

Photo Credit: Smashbox Cosmetics website

Photo Credit: My awesome iPhone

I posted briefly  about the Try-It Kit from Smashbox a few weeks ago. I kept thinking about how perfect it is for traveling. All for only $19 (a $52 retail value). Yesterday, I purchased it from Nordstrom at Circle Centre Mall in Indy. As you can see it is a cute little group of products. I am a huge fan of the Photo Finish Foundation Primer. This stuff works. I'm not the type of girl who checks her makeup every hour. Heck, who am I kidding? I am more of a twice a day girl - after applied and then again about halfway thru the day. Trust me, I have tried to be that girl, but I just forget. That is why this foundation primer is perfect for me. My foundation stays put. Really. The  trick is to put the primer on and wait a minute or so to apply your foundation.

I am not kidding you, every product in this kit is awesome. The Limitless Eyeliner in Onyx is delicious! I love eyeliners that go on smoothly. They MUST glide on or it's history. This one is a glider and a keeper. The Onyx is a bit dark for me. My hair is naturally auburn (actually it was red when I was younger) and I usually go with dark brown eyeliner shades. The one in the kit is a bit dark for me, but I'll use it for evening wear.
The lip enhancing gloss in Illume is a gorgeous nude shade with flecks of sparkle. It's not sticky like some other glosses.
I haven't tried either the Hyperlash Mascara or the eyelid primer, but I am sure they are equally fantastic. The eyelid primer instantly smooths and perfects lids. I can't wait to try it.
My mascara of choice is Chanel, but this one may just do the trick.

Here are a few tips from The Smashbox website:
Be sure to use both sides of the Hyperlash Mascara wand for maximum-impact lashes. Step 1: Brush to lift and volumize. Step 2: Comb to lengthen and define.

Create a stunning smoky eye with this kit! Simply dab Photo Finish Lid Primer onto lids, then apply a thick line of Limitless Eye Liner to upper and lower lashlines, and finally smudge using your fingertips.

Please see individual product pages.

Makeup Monday - Bronzers and Caribbean Blue

Bobbi Brown Bahamas Photo Credit: Nordstrom

 I am a big fan of bronzers and use them as my blush. I found this great combo  by Bobbi Brown on-line at Nordy's today. Dontcha love it? It comes with a Mini Bronzer Brush, Bahamas Illuminating Bronzer Powders and Gold Coast Lip Glaze - all for $55. 

Dior - Nirvana

I am a bit obsessed with the color blue right now. Caribbean blue to be exact. All in anticipation of our upcoming cruise. This Dior Nirvana is perfect. Mind you,  it's probably not a color that I will wear to the office (accounting). I'm thinking more of on our cruise wear. How fun would this color be on the beach?