Vincent Longo Lipgloss and MAC lipglass swatches and review

Nah, I didn't forget I promised these. These are the lip swatches for the glosses I got on Beauty.com and MAC Cosmetics Hauls (Beauty.com Haul / MAC Haul). Again, what good is to post a great haul and not provide swatches? Hahaha.

MY BARE LIPS...

VINCENT LONGO LIP GLOSS GALORE SET

Apollo Gold

Apollo Gold
(Apollo Gold is pretty neutral color with gold sparkle.
Really pretty.)

Cherros

Cherros
(Cherros is so beautiful, my lips are more pigmented on the borders and Cherros provide a really healthy, reddish, almost uniform color. Reminds me of Revlon's Cherries in the Glow l/g.)

Prismalite

Prismalite
(Prismalite is kinda similar to Apollo Gold but this one has a pink/iridescent sparkle. Both glosses remind me a little of L'oreal's Colour Juice Sheer Lipgloss in Caramel Çreme.)

GOOD/BAD? Okay, I think they are really great. Decent pigmentation. I like that they are barely sticky, have a sweet smell but best of all, they are TRULY very moisturizing! I wish they would stay on a bit longer (I don't mind that at all, if that means they will stay soft and barely sticky). And they are pricey (if bought individually, Reg. price: $22USD) but for me, they are totally worth it.
Rating: 4.0/5 --> if they were cheaper it would be 4.5 (Tip: get the gloss sets: they are full size and are 3 for $28. I've seen them too on Sephora.com)

MAC LIPGLASS Lip Glosses

Love Nectar

Love Nectar
(Love Nectar is of a "soft apricot with pearl" color, but my lips add a pinkish hue. This gloss goes perfect alone or over peach, neutral or earthy-pink lipsticks.)


Shock-o-Late

Shock-o-Late
(Wow, such a rich dark brown. Believe me, the picture doesn't show it but
this one is really dark. Love it!)


Spring Bean

Spring Bean
(This is the "green" gloss. You may see a bit of the green in these pics, but the lips look more brown in person. Really beautiful gloss for everyday use.)

GOOD/BAD? MAC lipglasses are some of the best in the HUGE world of liglosses simply because they really last on your lips. My lips remain shiny and glossy for hours! And at $14 USD this glosses remain affordable. I love the vanilla? smell. They are sticky, so if you hate that, better not buy them. I am a gloss girl so I am pretty much used to it. MAC provide an excellent range of colors between the Lustreglass and Tinted Lipglass glosses.
Rating: 4.5/5


Hope this info is helpful to any of you.



¡Vivan, Amen y Rían!
(Live, Love & Laugh!)

MOB So Special =]

Thursday, Jan. 29th Saddity,Stylin' and Fashion were oh so bored. Took pointless pics
.
Dont you hate when your tallking to someone and there texting and not paying ANY attention to you..Well Saddity does to me all the time..& I know the Bitch hears me.
So we went out for a few.Waited for the wonderful 3 train


First we went Downtown Brooklyn to run some arraigns for Saddity's mother. There we went to Children's Place, Macy*s and McDonalds lol. In Children's Place Fashion found something very funny(idk what) but take a look....

Then we went to Soho...walked around..blah..bought a few thang..blah. Then we Seen Movado " ANYWAAYSSSS GANGATA 4 LYFE =]

Then he told Kalisha "MOB so special" lol

TotalBeauty.com: Avoid Makeup Meltdown

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LOOK: Neutral--just to show my falsies...I keep experimenting.

After I did the previous look, I took off all that makeup and did something more natural to go and pick up the kids. I applied my individual eyelashes in less than ten minutes for both eyes! I was experimenting (on the time needed) and needed to know if I could do it. And I applied them after I did my makeup, normally I do it b4----I do think I needed to apply one more cluster in the middle of the lid, I just noticed that after I saw the pics. Oh well.

But I am excited at the results. Ahh, the little things.

I used Andrea Perma-Lashes in Black--Short length. I will do a look with the medium length lashes. soon. Those look more dramatic and I love it.

FACE
MAC P&P Spf 50
MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation in NC40, applied with Fix+ Spray
MAC Merrily Blush
LAURA MERCIER Stardust Loose Powder
NYC Loose Powder

EYES
Elizabeth Arden Eye Fix Primer
MAC Sculpt & Shape Powder--Bone Beige/Emphasize to contour the eyes
MAC Mascara X in Black X
MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud

LIPS

CARMEX lip balm
L'OREAL Colour Riche L/S in 339-Red Rhapsody (applied very lightly on the lips)
SALLY HANSEN Lipnotic Gem Gloss in Precious

Here you can see some of the knotted clusters
placed on the lash line

¡Vivan, Amen y Rían!
(Live, Love & Laugh!)

Look: Red & Brown with CS 88P

I did this yesterday. I find Red is a color I find difficult to work with. My eyes look like they have an infection if the e/s combo is not correct. But if I add a touch of brown, it looks way better. I like how this one turned out.

Ohhh, I did a big mistake: I used my Revlon CS Makeup in Toast instead of Natural Tan. The result is that my face look a bit darker, eek! ***shame on me*** I thought I was using Natural Tan. If I use Toast on this time of year, normally I mixed it with moisturizer to tone it down because I am a little more pale. Some photos look okay, others don't. Plus, my camera has this stupid thing in which for some reason sometimes my neck looks lighter than my face and bosom ¿?. Enough on excuses. Just don't mind the foundation color, please?

And I almost forgot, I curled my hair with hot rollers for the first time ever! I think it turned out great. I applied a Pantene straight hair gel mixed with an Anti-Frizz serum first (just after washing it) and used a Garnier hairspray after curling it to make the curls last. --The issue with my hair is that it is frizzy/dry with a soft curl on top and super straight on the base of my neck. My hair is super fine.-- I watched many videos on YouTube and the Net to learn about this. This is one of my new goals this year, more defined pretty hair. ;)


FACE
MAC P&P SPF50
REVLON Colorstay Makeup
MAC Full Coverage Foundation in NC35 as concealer
MAC Merrily Blush
MAC Blunt Blush (contour)
LAURA MERCIER Stardust Loose Powder (as a highlight)
L'OREAL Translucide Loose Powder in Translucent

EYES
ARDELL False Eyelashes--Demure Black (Just for a touch of volume)
MAYBELLINE Full-n-Soft WP Mascara in Very Black
MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud
PRESTIGE Waterproof Eyeliner in Black
COASTAL SCENTS 88P
Colors used:

Lid (placed in the same order as shown)

Top--crease
Bottom--outer corner of eyelid

Highlight

LIPS
CARMEX lip balm
L'OREAL COLOUR RICH L/S in 339-Red Rhapsody--just tainted my lips with it.
SALLY HANSEN Lipnotic Gem Gloss in Precious









¡Vivan, Amen y Rían!
(Live, Love & Laugh!)

Beauty Product of the Week: Go With The Grain

What is it? Go With The Grain from mark (an off-shoot of Avon) contains "vitamin-rich adzuki beans and rice bran - two traditional Japanese exfoliators - blended with corn cob provide mild exfoliation." Available online for $9.00.

What did you think? I lived in England when I was a freshman in high school and again while in college. While there, regular trips to the Body Shop were a must. Along with strawberry bubble bath and satsuma lipgloss, one of my favorite Body Shop products was Japanese face washing grains. They exfoliated my skin and felt great...I adored this product, but its no longer available.

However, Go With The Grain from mark is pretty damn close to my once-loved, now gone Body Shop product. In some ways, it's even better. The mark product is better packaged and much easier to use. You just pour out some of the grains into your palm and then add your favorite face washing product. You mix the two together and viola! Your normal face wash gets an instant upgrade. Your face is cleansed and gently exfoliated at the same time.

The package is designed to fit on top of mark's face wash, but since I use Purity Made Simple, the jar just sits on my vanity. The weird "donut-hole" design just makes the bottle easy to hold, especially if my hands are wet.

Final verdict? Go With The Grain does what it says it will: it turns your face wash into a gentle but effective exfoliator when you're wanting to slough away some of your dead skin cells. It's easy to use, it smells good and clean, and the price is right. I recommend it.

One Of The Most Stressful Things I'll Ever Do In This Lifetime...

Oh Yes, The Hell Has Begun.

( PLANNING !!! )

For many who don't already know...I, Hollywood, am in fact 15. Yeah; I don't believe it either. Lol. But hey, it is what it is. Anyways...like most girls, turning 16 is extremely important to me & this year is my year to celebrate. So my mother gave me 2 options for how I could spend my 16th birthday (which is October 6th!) :

Option One: Hollywood, Mama Hollywood & The M.O.B. pack up and travel to any country of my choice. =/
Option Two: Have a partyyyyyyy. =D

Without much thought, I immediately said I wanted a party. After I sat down on the phone with Fashion for close to 2 hours discussing necessities & what not....I realized planning this party will be much harder than I assumed.

On the bright side, I have 9 months to get my shit together. & With the help of my Most Official Bitches, make my 16th birthday a unforgettable one.

Whip Your Face Into Shape

How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? Still sticking to that diet, your plan the exercise five times a week, or your goal to become more organized?

Well, if you want a quick, easy way to get at least part of you in shape, all you need to do is head over to Sephora. There you'll find thousands of products that will shape up your look! While you're there, check out these products...they'll get your gorgeous without breaking your budget (because I know that saving money is probably on your list of resolutions!):

Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Couleur Collection ($35 a $60 Value) – Three ultra-pigmented shades that give your lips a pop of color and a minty fresh taste. Nothing feels better than slick lips, and that shot of mint will revitalize you.

Stila Travel in Stila Style ($40 a $125 value) – Zip through the security lines with this all-in-one kit that holds makeup essentials in a clear pouch…perfect for carry-ons! One of my goals for 2009 is to travel more...this kit looks perfect for me!

Smashbox Jumbo Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($49 a $72 value) – Creates the perfect foundation canvas while reducing the appearance of fine lines and pores for softer skin. Smashbox's primers are legendary...and pricey. Grab this one up while it's on sale.

Bare Escentuals Buxom Babes Diamond Lips ($28 a $36 value) – A collection of four glosses that slick and shine your pout to perfection. Buxom Babes lipglosses are incredible...they're one of my favorites on the market!

Too Faced The Smurfette Collection Eye Shadow Collection ($32.50 a $58 value) – Try this palette of four smurf-tastic colors for a seamless blend of gleaming color. Oh! Retro! Who didn't want to be Smurfette? The only problem she had was that she had a closet full of one one style of dress. Still...Smurfette rocked.

Korres Wild Rose Triple Benefits Color Collection ($35 a $47 value) – A paraben-free lip butter, concealer, and eyeshadow packed in an adorable ruby-red case. Korres makes high-quality products that are always worth a look.

Knox and Viv Are SO Cute!

This afternoon Brad and Angie arrived in Japan with the WHOLE family, giving us our very first look at Knox and Vivienne! How adorable are they?! (Just look at Brad and Knox's matching caps!) And I must say, there's a huge resemblance to Shiloh. Definitely one of my favorite families!

Photos Credit: Splash News

Blunt Bangs for Spring 09

I never know what to do with my hair! When I go to a salon, it usually goes like this:

STYLIST: What would you like to have done today?
ME: Oh, I don't know. I guess just make it blonder and trim it.
STYLIST: Do you want to add layers or change your part?
ME: Sure...whatever...I don't know. As long as my new style is easy to maintain...

See? That's pathetic and hopeless. And I know I am not alone when it comes to hair confusion/fear in the stylist's chair.

Well, I'm finally here to help you and myself. Nicholas Penna, Jr. of SalonCapri outside of Boston is predicting that blunt bangs are going to be hot this spring...and he was good enough to share some tips on how to get this look the next time you go to the salon.

Nicholas Penna, Jr. of SalonCapri:

1. What is the hot style for Spring?
Blunt bangs are the hot style for spring because they add edge to hair. For a long time, soft hair was the trend and now there’s a change with some attitude. Celebrities such as Kate Hudson in the new movie Bride Wars and Erin Lucas from MTV’s newest reality endeavor, The City, are both sporting blunt bangs which makes it even hotter.

2. What hair type does this style work best on?
Blunt bangs typically look best with straight hair that is cut all at one length. However, we've recently seen stars like Kim Kardashian wearing her blunt bangs with wavy hair creating a contrast between the hip, edgy bang with romantic, tousled hair. Another variation to the blunt bang is to incorporate angles that frame your face, such as Anne Hathaway’s haircut.

3. What face shape do these bangs look best on?
Blunt bangs work well for everyone, if done right. Many times, younger people can pull off the style the best, but virtually anyone can sport this look. The best face shape for blunt bangs is a longer, oval-shaped face.

4. What are some other great bang choices for girls who do not have the appropriate hair texture/face shape?
Longer bangs that can be pushed to the side of the face add movement to the hairstyle, such as the side swept bang. This type of bang is the most universally worn and can look great on many different face shapes/hair textures.

5. Additional tips...
Blunt bangs add to style to your look, even when your hair is pulled back into a ponytail. You can just blow out your bangs and throw your hair back. It adds an egde to your look and gives you a change that's not as drastic as a shorter haircut.

I think that this style is definitely going to last well into this season. It is a faddy look, but I think it’s one that will stand the test of time. As it evolves, I imagine people will start to wear the bang in different ways, more tailored to their personality.

There you have it! One great idea for a new Spring 'do!

Good Face on Facebook

I am slowly figuring out all the social networking sites out there. I have a never-used MySpace page that I'm probably going to delete one day, I just started using Twitter, and now I'm getting into the scary world of Facebook. Man...everyone in the world is on Facebook! It's odd how small the world gets with technology.

Anyway, Sephora is also getting in on the "using technology to further their brand" act, and is partnering up with Allure on Facebook for a new sweepstake. Starting tomorrow, January 27th, you can go to Sephora's Facebook Fan Page and vote on your favorite Sephora PRO Beauty Team member. On their Facebook Fan page, you can view videos and interview the Sephora makeup Beauty Pros. When you find your fave, you enter that person's name and you get chance to win.

Here's what's at stake for the Beauty Pros. The winner...the MVP (Most Voted Pro) and the Sweeps winner get:

• An all expenses paid, three-night stay in San Francisco
• A trip to Sephora University for the Allure photo shoot
• A feature in a Summer 2009 issue of Allure Magazine
• The Allure sweeps winner will receive a complimentary makeover from the winning Sephora artist
• Plus, the MVP will be awarded their very own monthly blog column on Sephora.com

Man! I would love to win that monthly blog column! Too bad I'm not a Sephora Beauty Pro team member!

Anyway, go over and visit Sephora's Facebook page and be sure to vote before February 10th. You could win some exciting stuff and help out your favorite Beauty Pro!

Lipgloss With Benefits!

Here's some information I recently received about a great deal on lipgloss from Kaia House, the leading retailer of natural and organic beauty products in North America.. And if that's not good enough for you, a portion of the lipgloss price goes to humanitarian organizations like The Carter House.

Read on for more information from the folks at Kaia House:

Kaia House is launching the first in our line of organic lipcare products with a twist: Kaia House's Speak Freely for Humanity Vanilla Lip Balms contribute a dollar from each purchase to humanitarian organizations, such as The Carter Center. And they're promotionally priced at just $3 until the end of January!

Founded by former president Jimmy Carter, The Carter Center is dedicated to brokering peace between countries who are at war or at risk of going to war, easing transitions to democracy, and fighting disease such that every individual may have access to the basic human rights of living in peace, safety and health. (Here's a link to a video at cartercenter.org for more information: http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/GeneralTopics/CarterCenter25thAnniversary2007.html)

Please check out our Speak Freely for Humanity Vanilla Lip Balm at kaiahouse.com (http://www.kaiahouse.com/kahospfrvali.html) and speakfreelybalms.com. Flavored with organic vanilla and made with 87% organic ingredients, this lip balm encourages you to speak freely for humanity and for the environment. It's super smooth and creamy, and packs SPF 15 to boot. Great to moisturize your lips all day long or for use under lipstick or gloss.