Here it is, dare I say this will be a fav of mine for a loooong while. I saw something on Pinterest and I was like, yeah, I haven’t done fun dramatic looks in a while. Well they are COMIN back y’all…am I southern? Enjoy and don’t forget to enter the smokey eye palette giveaway!!!
I used to be SO obsessed with getting all the magazines I could from the drugstore and reading every single word in there. I would pour over who was dating whom, what people were wearing, what their bodies were looking like those days and just loving all the gossip. Slowly but surely I noticed a dissatisfaction with who I was dating (didn’t measure up to the “perfect movie guy”), what I was wearing and for SURE what my body looked like! When I finally realized (with the help of a loving hubby) maybe it was because I was constantly comparing myself to these seemingly perfect people I decided to take action {heeYAW!} I quit my subscriptions and I stopped buying them in the store for a month straight (baby steps right?) IT WAS SO HARD!!!! Silly you may think that it would be but it SO was!!! I found myself saying, oh but I just need this one for the pictures, look there is a look I need to do! Needless to say, with a few slip ups, I have stayed strong ; ). Do I still love to see pretty pictures? SURE! But I can grab Vogue or InStyle for an occasionally flip through. On a recent trip to Walmart my hubby saw a small picture on the cover of US magazine and was
like,”Jen, this is your next look.” =) I figured after three years of not buying on a regular basis I could deal with just one and I DO love it! (Cue Full House type music cuz here comes the moral of the story) remember to love who you are and NOT what society wants you to be. I myself have a problem with this but the more I talk about it the more I will realize that it’s something to combat. Be happy with your size and instead of trying to be stick thin {yuck!} be StRoNg!!! Be healthy and be original. Speaking of original watch me copy Katy Perry now LOL!!! Remember to watch it in HD.
This is NOT the makeup that Katniss wore
on the chariot rather makeup inspired by the whole event. The jet black
cape, the fire blazing behind them, warm colors. It really was such a good movie and
this was what I imagined in my head as the makeup that would tell the
story of the outfit.It is SO much fun to do bold looks and smokey eyes. I had forgotten how much I loved them =D. What else would you like to see from the Hunger Games movie?
Sigma
has some of the most affordable brushes and I love the quality. I use
them in countless videos and have had SO many people ask me about them
and which ones are my favorite. I figured that I can tell all of you in
one mass post =).
I would have to say first and foremost the most used brush I have is the Sigma E40.
It is comparable to the #224 from MAC and SO much cheaper! The only
thing I have noticed with the E40 that is different is that when I clean
it and wipe it on my cleaning cloth the color bleeds a touch. NOT
enough to keep me from buying FOUR MORE!!! ; )
MAC #224: $30.00
Sigma E40: $11.00
Next, the brush that every girl should have at least 5 of? The Sigma E25
which is comparable to the #217 from MAC. I only have the trial size of
this brush. It is usually the gift that comes when you spend $30 or
more dollars at Sigma aaaand since I always do I have quite a few of
these bad boys. Get ready for THIS price comparison!
MAC 217: $22.50
SIGMA E25: (full size) $9.00!!!
I
happen to ADORE this next brush!!! It is SO soft and deposits powder on
your skin like a massage. I am ALWAYS getting remarks from clients when
I use this brush on them. They say things like,”I could just fall
asleep right now!” {insert giggle} I feel so sneaky using my secret
weapon on everyone. I can’t wait to get another one!!! It is the Sigma F20, behold it in all of it’s glory. I should have put my hand in there or something to show how truly large and in charge it is!
MAC #134: $52.00
Sigma F20: $22.00
I
have been SO impressed with the Sigma line and the quality of their
brushes. They are double clamped on the handles, just like MAC’s to
ensure the strength of the bond of the bristles and the fennel. The
metallic piece is also seamless which is a huge indicator of quality.
Some of their brushes are double cut and some single cut just like MAC. I
say give them a try and see what you think. During this month the free
gift you get when you spend $30 is an awesome eyeliner brush. I just
ordered two foundation brushes and will be getting that free gift. Can’t
WAIT!!!!! Have you tried Sigma? What do you think? Would you like to
write a review on YOUR fav brushes? Send me your thoughts to
dollcosmetics@gmail.com or leave a comment. Have a happy day and be sure to look for my upcoming tutorial…the Girl On Fire!!!
Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) was SO
fun to watch in the Hunger Games. Have you seen it? Wasn’t it great? I
know there were things they could have done better or parts I would have
liked to see but on the whole SO great!!! I was so excited to do some of Effie’s looks, a “girl on fire” look and have just some crazy capital fun!
What was your favorite look? I want to see YOU do some capital looks!!! Send em in and we can post them up =). Can’t wait to see!!!
Right from {theGlow.com} comes Dr. Jessica Wu’s strategies on how to choose the right concealer. Try not to “conceal” your excitement as you read on HA! ; )
My patients often ask me which concealer they should be using. The answer is, It depends on your skin type, budget, and what you’re trying to hide. Whether the problem is dark under-eye circles, melasma, or sun spots, there’s a concealer that will do the trick. Here are some of my faves:
If your under-eye skin is thin and the circles aren’t too dark, look for a liquid concealer with light-diffusing particles. A liquid formula is less likely to crease and flake, and the reflecting particles (usually minerals like mica) help brighten the area. Try Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Éclat ($40 at department stores) or Maybelline’s new Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer (about $8 at drugstores). Because the coverage these products offer is sheer to light, you may need to build it up in layers to get the amount of coverage you need.
If your under-eye circles are very dark or if you want to hide red or brown spots, use a cream concealer. Because cream fomulas are thicker than liquids, apply the concealer in thin layers to help minimize creasing. If you have dry skin, use moisturizer first. Try Fresh Umbrian Clay Absolute Concealer, a creamy formula with hydrating algae extract ($22 at fresh.com). I also like Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer, which contains glycerin and hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin. As an added bonus, it contains zinc oxide for SPF 25 protection to help prevent further darkening (about $10 at drugstores).
If you need heavy-duty coverage (tattoos, birthmarks, serious sun damage), look for a highly pigmented concealer. I use Clé de Peau — it’s pricey, but it’s intensely pigmented and it stays put. The stick lasts me almost a year ($70 at barneys.com). A makeup artist friend of mine swears by Amazing Concealer by Amazing Cosmetics. It’s also highly pigmented and is super-emollient and waterproof, so she uses it on her clients for photo shoots ($28 to $42 at amazingcosmetics.com). To hide tattoos, try a heavy-duty, long-wearing concealer like Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer, which is budge-proof and waterproof ($25 at Sephora).
This magazine shoot was done back in October but is so stunning I wanted to do a version of it. I have gotten SO many Adele requests and will do more this week. I am also editing a full bouffant french twist to go with this look as well =). Head over to Facebook, like Classy Cosmetics for more prizes to give away!!!!! The higher our numbers, the more loot I can give away and the BIGGER the loot we’ll get =). Thank you all for the support you give, I appreciate and love ya! HUGS!!!
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Okay ladies, we are going to get some FB action here! The best way to get updates on Classy and stay “in the know” is to be “like” us on Facebook. This month will be considered FB March MADNESS!!!!! We are going to try and hit some goals as far as our numbers and for each goal reached a prize will be given out!!! Our first goal is to hit 200. Once we are there I will give these away…
My favorite lip balm ever and a China Glaze nail polish in my favorite color, mustard yellow. Once we reach that number of likes on FB I will come back to this post, use random.org to select a winner from the comments. If you like us on FB then leave a comment saying you do, if you haven’t then head on over, “like” Classy on FB, come back and leave a comment. You may also leave additional comments for additional entries:
– Why you like Classy
– Posts you are hoping to see
– Say “hi” ; )
– Your favorite posts
– Prizes you’d like to win
– etc.
Here’s to seeing some more “likes” on Facebook and to handing out a lot of prizes!!! Yipeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! This is open world wide so good luck and HAVE FUN!!!
