by dollcosmetics | Sep 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
Had a lot of fun doing this look. I was strolling through Costco and saw an ad where a girls had some pink shadow on her lids and her upper cheek bone. I decided to use some other colors and not go down quite as much so it was still “daytime” approved and really liked it!!! I used some false lashes from Sally’s (Ardell #305) and a single lash on the bottom for each eye. I had actually done a lot more green on the bottom and it RoCkEd…but like I said, I was going for a daytime look =). If you guys like it I can do a tutorial on this with other colors too!!! I really am back ladies. I have neglected this blog for waaaaaay too long!!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Sep 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Can you believe it? Two posts in a row??? I am trying hard to make up (no pun intended) for lost time!!!!! So anyway, whilst shopping today at the ever so amazing Sephora (I had a wedding that day to shop for) I ran into Kelly. She is my new friend. I really don’t know how it started but I was there, she was there and before you knew it she was putting lip gloss on her hand and having me smell it. We were picking up everything Stilla and testing it. She was giving me tips on all of her “time tested” products and I was just LoViNg being in her company. She said that her husband had just come to terms with the fact that his wife has an obsession with makeup and they have had a long marriage because of it =). I was so blown away with how many things she had tried and how in tune she was with what makeup should be, how it should work that I gave her my business card and asked her to be a guest blogger here on Classy Cosmetics. I was thinking it could be Kelly’s Korner (I know how to really spell it, it just didn’t look as cute) and she can have fabulous reviews on all of her finds and do some Q&A. Truthfully I was VeRy surprised she didn’t have her own blog already. I look forward to her first post and can’t wait to introduce her to all of you!!! Cheers to makeup and being a girl eh???
by dollcosmetics | Sep 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
(singing voice) IIIIIII ammmm iiiiin LOOOOOOOOVE!!!!!!!! The search is over for me ladies!!!!The ultimate mascara, the one, the real deal (the expensive) mascara I’ve always DrEaMeD of!!!!! So first things first….I got my Eyelashes PERMED!!! What you ask? P-E-R-M-E-D. You heard it right. For about 45 minutes I was able to nap (miracle in and of itself) while lazily lounging in a fabulous chair while ladies ever now and then put some solution on my eyes. It was $20 bucks and will last about 2 1/2-3 months!!!! Isn’t that AwEsOmE?????
Well, back to the mascara. It doesn’t say much on the tube and they do have a few at the Chanel counter…don’t you just LOVE saying Chanel???? I do ; ). But it is the one and ONLY mascara that has this phenomenal wand. Notice the bristles, notice the comb. I even was using a trial size f this in a tutorial and WOW I couldn’t live without it. I will for SURE post some pictures of my eyes with it soon when I have a reasonably good camera…ours broke at the beach…I am SO handicapped when it comes to electronics which a whole other story. $30 for this miracle tube but if you are up for the splurge DO IT!!!!
When applying the directions say to “swirl” it in your hand so that the lashes get the bristle-comb-bristle-comb action going on and it is remarkably easier than I thought it would be. Again, I do NOT endorse things that I haven’t tried and tested nor things that are way too pricey unless it works like this!!!!! LOOOOOVE IIIIIT!!!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Aug 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
So I have been using the homemade brush cleanser and I LOVE how much money it saves me. I have been noticing though that my brushes could be whiter. I figure that I use Clearasil for my face so I took a dollop of it and after I disinfected the brushes with my cleanser I took a bit and scrub scrub scrubbed. They were so SPARKLY and CLEAN and WHITE!!!! Take the Clearasil challenge and see what YOU think!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Aug 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
I went to the Eve Pearl (famous make up artist) website and found these awesome home remedies for everything!!! Check them out and check out her site. She has won Emmys for a reason =):
- Eye drops will remove redness not only from your eyes but also from red blemishes. Freeze a drop in a spoon, place frozen over blemish and hold, it will shrink swelling.
- Neosporin can help remove and heal acne overnight.
- Toothpaste (white paste) will help heal acne breakouts.
- Clay masks will draw out the black heads that tend to gather around the nose, by dehydrating the top layer of skin.
- Cuticle scissors work well to trim those little nose hairs.
- Fingers: Your most trusted tool. Can apply everything with them. (So, you don’t have an excuse when you forget your kit). Concealer- the heat in your fingers will help melt a thick concealer into place (especially under the eyes). Can blend cream blushes. Apply lip balm or gloss on lips. Don’t forget to clean your hands when going from one application/color to another.
- Dab a Q-tip into Jell-O cherry flavored powder and apply to lips. Let sit for five minutes and lick it off. Will give your lips a natural red coat.
- Toothbrush and Vaseline will exfoliate and plump up your lips.
- Eucerin lotion over lips provides soothing therapy and holds lip color.
- Try applying a yellow eye shadow as a primer on your lips. It will warm up and change any lip color.
- Vaseline added to any shadow can make a gel blush or lip stain.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) – is a great makeup remover. Use a damp washcloth to remove the excess…it will clean and moisturize all in one.
- Parsley will help freshen your breath from the inside. Parsley contains chlorophyll, which is found in Certs and Clorets.
- Honey and baby oil combined and rubbed on the body will make it incredibly soft. Be sure to rinse it off before leaving the bath.
- Milk will add a smooth texture to the body; try adding some to your next bath.
- A quick weight loss tip: Take two garlic tablets and two papaya enzymes before every meal. You can lose up to 5 lbs in one week.
- Instead of shaving cream, use hair conditioner to shave your legs. It will leave them silky and smooth, as well as save you a moisturizing step.
- Rub sea salt over face and body. It will give an invigorating feeling.
- Gently rub baking soda (3/4 cup mixed with 1/4 cup water) for three minutes on face and rinse off. A great, inexpensive exfoliator.
- Adding about 1/2 box of baking soda to the bath will also soothe itching skin, irritation and a sunburn.
- Epsom salts will ease aching muscles and swelling.
- Lemon juice will whiten brittle fingernails.
- Orange slices added to your bath will provide a natural and easy aromatherapy.
- Fruit Jell-O will take away foot odor. Submerge your feet into a fragrantly colored bucket and enjoy.
- Lemon, lime, honey, & yogurt can lighten age and sun spots. Mix the juice from 1 lemon, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 ounces of plain yogurt. Massage into desired spots at least once a week.
- Lemons and powdered milk can act like an exfoliator and skin rejuvenator. Mix a paste with the juice of 2 lemons to 1 cup of powdered milk and the water necessary to get a thick paste. Let stand for 20 minutes, and then use the paste to gently massage off dead skin around the knees and elbows. The area will be naturally softened and bleached.
- Caffeine is the main ingredient in those expensive cellulite creams. Your regular caffeinated coffee grounds (used from this morning) can be rubbed into those annoying cellulite areas. Since this can get a bit messy, try doing it in the bathtub or shower.
- Herbal wraps are easy to make. Create your own, similar to the ones offered at the expensive spas, by using 1 cup corn oil, 1/2 cup grapefruit juice and 2 teaspoons of dried thyme. Combine the ingredients and work the mixture into the thigh, hip and butt areas. Cover the areas with a plastic wrap, locking in the heat from your body. To accelerate the results, lay a heating pad for several minutes over the desired areas.
- Vitamins E, A or C capsules (in gel form) from your local drug store, can be used instead of the costly creams with these ingredients in them. Prick open the capsule and add it to your moisturizer. You’ll get all the benefits of the expensive creams without the extra chemicals or expense.
- Hydrogen peroxide applied with a cotton ball makes a terrific astringent.
- Pepto Bismol is a great face mask for sensitive skin. The same way it coats and soothes the stomach, it gently caresses the skin. Apply straight from the bottle with a cotton ball. Allow it to dry and rinse with cool water. It’s soothing and refreshing.
- Vodka & Lemon tones up tired skin. (1/4 cup Vodka and juice from one lemon) Dab on face, neck and chest area with cotton. Not necessary to rinse off. It will evaporate with the air. The less rubbing, the better. Mix a bit extra (with some sugar) and have a cocktail.
- Hairspray sprayed eight inches from face with eyes and mouth closed will create sealer for your makeup.
- Baby wipes are a fast and inexpensive way to remove makeup. We use them for the celebrities on the set all the time.
- Mud Mask/Wrap: Kitty Litter (100% natural clay only), without additives or chemicals. Combine 1 tablespoon clay with water to create a muddy paste. Apply to face, let dry and slightly harden. Then rinse off with warm water and washcloth. It’s easy and refreshing and will feel just like those expensive spa mud masks.
- Crush cucumbers into a pulp, and pat over face and neck. Good for oily skin and to unclog pores.
- Sweet almond oil will moisturize extra dry skin, help lashes grow and can remove makeup. Will also sooth sunburned skin.
- Lemon juice will dry up and help get rid of a pimple.
- Crisco oil will remove makeup and moisturize your skin. It can even be used to treat psoriasis and eczema.
by dollcosmetics | Jul 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
So if any of you know me by now you know that I am not one for the more “natural” look. I reeeeeeaaaaaally like full coverage. I was told that the Studio Sculpt from MAC should really be me next purchase sooooo after a few jobs and was excited to add this to my collection. Not only did the girl at the counter swear that I was to get NW 30….I am NW 15 normally….but she applied it with the #190 brush which is infamous for streaking and she said that I would only need a pea sized amount…as she frantically tried to spread it all over my face. I decided to go with the NW 20 because of the season and said I would better see the results I was wanting applying it myself. I am still VeRy on the fence about this. Is the coverage is full…YES!!!! Do you only have to use a pea sized amount….kind of (if you use it with moisturizer). Would I recommend it…I would reeeeaaally like to wait until winter to see if I like it better then because ObViOuSlY it is summer and I sweat it all of anyway and then the consistancy is wierd. I like my foundation to be a bit more liquid than mud but it still gives great coverage. Any one else tried it???
by dollcosmetics | Jun 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here are some pictures of Codi doing “Face Number 2”. I think it’s funny that she told me she was going to use false lashes but then decided against it……CAN YOU PEOPLE SEE THIS GIRL’S LASHES?????? Doesn’t need them now or ever =). Love you Code and I LOVE the lipstick you used. Share what colors and products used in the comment section. Ladies, I am waiting for more!!!! I would LOVE to see what you come up with. It might even just be something totally different but one of the pictures inspired you to do it =). Let’s see it!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Jun 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
I LOVE these images and their makeup even MORE!!!! I want you to choose one or two or all of them. Try it out and send me pictures at dollcometics@gmail.com. I can’t even decide which one I want to do, they are ALL so scrumptious!!!!! Go for it ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!
by dollcosmetics | Jun 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m really sorry that I haven’t posted in so long. I have been so busy doing prom and senior portraits. I have a few weddings coming up too =). Makeup is something I am passionate about and I feel I have neglected this blog so NO more!!!!!! Maybe it won’t be a video tutorial but let’s get some makeup CONVOS going on!!!!! =) Miss you guys!!!!!
Had a lot of fun doing this look. I was strolling through Costco and saw an ad where a girls had some pink shadow on her lids and her upper cheek bone. I decided to use some other colors and not go down quite as much so it was still “daytime” approved and really liked it!!! I used some false lashes from Sally’s (Ardell #305) and a single lash on the bottom for each eye. I had actually done a lot more green on the bottom and it RoCkEd…but like I said, I was going for a daytime look =). If you guys like it I can do a tutorial on this with other colors too!!! I really am back ladies. I have neglected this blog for waaaaaay too long!!!!!!
