by dollcosmetics | Jan 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
So what did you think of the Voluminous??? I personally LoVeD it. It stayed all day, no flakes, I LOVE a good curved brush and it coated well. I could do one eye and then go back to it and touch up a bit. As far as the crying test goes, boy did I EVER test that one out last week. Some random awful man was yelling at me for something that was really not my fault and I just broke down when I got in the house……it may come off a little too easily for me. I am not going to say it affects the fact that I will be a return purchaser but that’s the only thing I found that could have been better. What did you all think????
by dollcosmetics | Dec 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
First of all, Merry Christmas Eve =). I wanted to write down some things that if you are new to MAC then what you might want to look for when you go to start your collection. My MUST HAVES from MAC are: concealer, foundation and powder all in the Studio Fix. I like full coverage but you can get the mineralized powder for a more natural coverage.
Brushes: 
#222
#272
#187
#239
#217
Highlight Colors:Vanilla, Naked Lunch, Mylar and for more specific looks I use Nylon or Crystal Avalanche.
Basic Needs:Nehru, Carbon or Black Tied (blacks, Nehru=dark blue)
Embark (good for darker brows as a filler)
Blending MUSTS:(choose one closest to your skin color)
Wedge (this is what I use most), Cork, Era, Samoa Silk or Soba
Fun Colors For Adventurers:Chrome Yellow, Bitter and Electric Eel
Great Crease Colors (these are the ones I like and use a lot but it comes down to preference):
Humid, Trax, Deep Truth, Contrast, Coppering, and Parfait Amour.
Pigments:Melon (best for blue or green eyes)
Teal (best for dark eyes)
Violet (best for dark eyes)
Remember they are
best because they will make the eye pop more. I still LOVE the Melon pigment and I have dark eyes!!!
Paint Pots:Painterly, Rubenesque, Soft Ochre or Bare Study (all neutrals). These are all for priming the lid and when you get into specific looks you can start buying different colors like blacks and greens.
Lipstick:This is
ALL about personal preference but I would for SURE get Myth to matte your lips before any other color and if you are warmer toned, check out Jist.
Now for things that may look fun and are okay but I wouldn’t recommend to start with and I kind of regret getting. You can get blush somewhere else cheaper and it’s basically the same. The #190 brush for foundation. The #187 is 1000x better!!!!! Any of the shade sticks. The texture can make your eye look like a cracking desert…yuck. And no stick eyeliners even though they are super creamy, you can get them cheaper other places. I would, however get their fluid eyeliner that comes in a pot. EVERY color is amazing!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
First of all did I MENTION how much I LOVE this headband?????? It has SO many possibilities and is SO much fun. I created more height in the back of my hair and it worked out fine to with the big flower. Here is another look that will be coming soon. It uses all greens and some white. I am also using a different color for my eyebrows that I like SO much more than Embark from MAC. I’ll talk to you about it soon =). I used the new mascara too and I am liking it so far. It curls well and gives good volume. What do you think???? Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 22, 2008 | Uncategorized
So I FINALLY (with the aid of my mother-in-law) found out how to take these close up shots and will now use my OWN eyes for the looks!!!!! I am SO excited. This eye uses Nylon on the inner corner faded into Bitter then Electric Eel and finally Deep Truth on the outer V. To soften the transition from the Nylon to the Bitter I patted a little Chrome Yellow. On the brow bone I used Vanilla. On the bottom lash line I used the darkest to the lightest color starting from the outside going in. Black liner and mascara finished off the look. Try it out ladies!!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
Hey ladies. I just got some WoNdErFuL pigment colors from Beauty From the Earth and I am SO excited to get back to doing tutorials soon!!!! I spoke with the owner Crystal earlier this week and have some great things to tell you all about their company and the benefits of buying from them =). I also have new looks that I’ve been working on. One uses All That Glitters (a shimmery gold with pink undertones), Era (soft brown) and Deep Truth (deep navy blue). The navy on top of the brown is AWESOME!!!! Sky blue & lavender, peach & maroons. Also, some Holiday looks and New Year creations. I am also working on tutorials for doing liquid liner, working with smaller eyes, and how to apply perfect false eyelashes. Stay tuned!!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
Okay, so right now at Forever21 you can get these amazing headbands!!! They remind me of when Gwen Stefani wore those perfect flowers in her hair to an awards show. The only catch that I have found with such an enormous flower is to match the height with your hair. It looks best when you do the retro look I showed you for Twilight. In this case I put my hair in a tight bun in the back. This headband is a MUST and I can only hope that they will come up with more colors. They have other sizes and shapes but this one was my favorite. It was $5.99 and SO worth it!!! Go and get em ladies!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Okay, it is official. After hearing all of your reviews and doing some looking on the net I am OFFICIALLY going to go out and get the Voluminous mascara. I saw a review on YouTube where a girl used a really expensive brand on one eye and then the Voluminous on the other. At the end of the day (and even through out) she kept us updated on how well the two held up. Did they flake, did they weight the lashes down. From what I could see the Voluminous was BETTER!!!! She said that they were the exact same but the one side seemed to fan out more and I am for SURE a fan of that!!! Go out if you haven’t already and you can do this test with me. We will start on the 22nd of December and see what we think after a week. I want to hear comments from ALL of you. If you use it now, then tell us why you are hooked and don’t want to change. If not, then tell us what you are seeing good and bad from this mascara. I’m excited!!!!! Go out and get your mascara on!!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Moisturizer!!!!! Even if you have oily skin (like I do). Your makeup application will go more smoothly, evenly and cover better. I LoVe Mary Kay’s Time Wise age fighting moisturizer. It is like a DRINK to your skin but not greasy at ALL!!!!! It’s oil free and great for sensitive skin too. I can put on my makeup immediately following. Go find something that works for you and USE it!!!! If we are going to do our makeup everyday, we might as well give our skin the hydration it needs. Also doesn’t hurt that it helps with the elasticity of your skin as well. This is a win win people!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Dec 10, 2008 | Uncategorized
Is my mascara running?????
So, you have done your eyeshadow and it is PerFectIoN!!!!! You go to apply your mascara with precision and ease when……NOOOOOOOOO. You get it all over your lid messing up the magic of the eyeshadow that was once there. Instead of totally lifting up your eyebrows and getting a headache, just tilt you head as far back as comfortable thereby separating your lashes and you lid….you gotta keep ’em separated!!!! Whoah, bad joke!!!!
