New York Haulin’ | Beauty

Hey guys, sorry this post wasn’t up earlier today, had to do some errands before work this morning, threw off my schedule a bit. Anyway this is  a quick post on the beauty products I picked up while in New York. I got a few things for my girl friends as well, but I won’t show them here and risk ruining the surprise haha.

On the first few days in Brooklyn, I explored some of the streets and came across a number of beauty stores and while perusing I decided to pick up some false lashes. These some from Kiss are quite a bargain. There are TWO sets in this box and it was just $2.99USD, way cheaper than home!
I picked up the medium length Classic flares, I can’t wait to try them.

I also passed by a Walgreens, seriously every block seems to have a drugstore or 4. I got a few Maybelline  and L’Oreal items, they had some really good deals along with a few coupons that I had, I saved quite a bit on them :).

Pictured is the L’Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Lilac Ever After, Maybelline Master shape Brow pencil, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bold Gold and a new Maybelline Falsies mascara called Big Eyes. I tried out the bottom lash mascara and love how effortless it is to apply (no smudges yay!). I’m still playing with the lip colour, as I tried it on then scuffed down a bunch of food haha.

We went to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets on Memorial day (I think) and I found a Cosmetics Company Outlet, yay! I always hear people talk about how you can find the limited edition, discounted and sometimes discontinued make up products there and I was so happy to stumble across this one. I picked up a value set from Smashbox Cosmetics. There were also so MAC, Clinique, Estee Lauder and Bobbi Brown products, but none of them really tickled my fancy. I’ll be doing a separate post on the Smashbox set.

Finally, because I promised myself from earlier this year to buy more nail polish and pamper myself, I picked up these pretties from Bed, Bath and Beyond. (Yeah, they have a beauty section, it shocked me too). Anyway, a few of the Nicole by O.P.I. were on clearance so I searched the bin and came across “Listen to Your Momager” from the Kardashian Kolors collection, and “You Can!”. I currently have on the blue polish and I’m in love! Also I picked up a Sinful Colors polish in “Innocent”, a nice bright chartreuse. my sister had this colour and I just had to get it!

Anyway that’s my haul, not too much. Definitely not everything I wanted, but I’m still happy I got something. There should be some reviews and swatches of these products coming up really soon, so just keep watching this space!

Model 21 Lashes Review-2T

Today, I have a review for you all on Faux Eyelashes from Model 21 Eyelashes,visit the website at http://www.model21eyelashes.com! I received this sample box for free, however it does not mean my opinions on the product are biased. I have had some time to try the lashes,and here’s what I think of them thus far.

The packaging is very cute, and easy to open. If you go on the Model 21 website, they specifically warn people about retailers on Amazon selling counterfeit 10 pair boxed eyelashes. However they have changed their packaging to remedy that problem. I really do like this packaging, very simplistic but girly. This box contains 10 lashes, 2 of each lash styles 2T, 3T, 19T, 40T and 63.

I love that you can get 10 pairs of eyelashes for at least $8 and they are supposed to be handmade, from synthetic fibres. They aren’t the most pliable lashes, but with a bit of manipulation, it’s easy to get them on. Of course, an eye lash curler could have helped with this also.

I have used the Miss Adoro lashes before and I remember being very disappointed with one particular pair after I tried to remove from the packaging and also after I took them off my eyes. Surprisingly,  the plastic backing holding the lashes nor the glue strip running along it, did not hinder me from removing the lashes from the packaging. I had no tearing of the lash, which was great! AND on takign them off my eyes, they did not sprawl out or go weird on me, so I can definitely reuse them.

 

First, I tested out one pair of the 2T on a Saturday shopping trip. In the box they do not as big as they really are, or perhaps my eyes are really small, but I had to trim them to my eye shape. now here come the dilemma with new lashes, they are somewhat stiff. So I had to work them, twisting them slightly until they were not just the default curve and fit my eyes better.

 

These are very dramatic! I had not realised that when I first put them on until I looked up and realised the lashes were brushign my eyebrows, HAHA! But none the less, once you can put these on better than I did that day, I assure you they’ll look lovely. They have awesome length and mixed in with my real lashes, it looked LUSH!

 

The outer corners gave a bit of trouble, and I really couldn’t get them to stay as much as I wanted, but I’m sure as I get more accustomed to these lashes I’d rectify that.

 

Were they comfortable? At first not so much, sort of like new shoes, they needed breaking in, but after 1 hour, I had forgotten I was wearing them.

The only real problem I had was shipping as I am an international customer, for which shiping is at most 31 days…. YEAH…

Pros:

• Affordable
• 2T style is very dramatic
• Variety of styles ranging from dramatic to subtle
• Comfortable
• Can blend with natural lashes well

Cons:

• Takes some manipulation on first wear
• Shipping time was excruciatingly long (for international customers) 

The Raw Sugar:
I haven’t tried every style yet, but as I do I will update with more reviews of the lashes. However I know I am very pleased with this box and will be playing around with the lashes in a number of looks which you may see on my YouTube. I would definitely purchase more of these lashes, they are great value for money. I actually got a lot of compliments on the 2T and 3T pairs.
For more information on the Model 21 boxed lashes check out their website.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for review purposes, however I have not been compensated for this review. Opinions on this product are MY OWN and have not been influenced.

Dolled up! FOTD

Hey all! I just was filming some videos for my channel and I felt like going all out with my make up. I don’t think the camera did the colours enough justice, but it was a more intense neutral look than what I’d do normally.  ( I really deepened the crease AND I put on falsies!)

What I used:
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation- 350 Caramel (set with baby powder)
Maybelline Mineral Power Bronzer- Dark
Boots Botanics Eye shadow- Nutmeg
Sleek “Oh So Special” Palette
LORAC OnScreen Duo- Caviar & Champagne
Milani Liquif’eye Metallic eye liner pencil- Black
Maybelline Great Lash- Very Black
Ardell 46 Lashes (cut into demis)
Boots Lengthening mascara- Black Brown (brows)
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick- Peach

Finally.. ADELE- inspired makeup!

I’ve been saying I’ll do an Adele inspired look for the longest while, and here it finally is. I’m sorry it took so long, but who knew getting lashes on could be such a hassle… not to mention forgetting this tutorial so many times -__-.

 

My inspiration were these pics of the great Adele. She’s such an amazing singer and a gorgeous person.

Adele’s signature look is a neutral, but dramatic smokey eye with warm hues or bronzer along the cheeks and nude coloured lips. She just loves her FAKE LASHES and cat eyeliner (which I’m not all the great at, but I tried :). I took inspiration from these pics as well as added my own twists. I hope you enjoy the tutorial!!

I tried to film with natural light for most of the tutorial, but that happened to fail and I had to end up using a lamp as the sun set. Hopefully the lighting isn’t too much of a turn off…

Just playing around with the camera here, haha

Products Used:
FACE:
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation- 350 Caramel
N.Y.C. Smooth complexion Bronzer- Sunny
Maybelline Mineral Power Bronzer- Dark
L.A. Colors Dual Blusher- Cinnamon

EYES:
BH Cosmetics 88 Matte palette
Coastal Scents Hot Pot- S28 (there are new colour names however this is the old one)
e.l.f. Studio Matte eyeshadow- Charcoal
e.l.f. Essentials Waterproof Eyeliner Pen- Black
Black Kohl eyeliner
Ardell #46 Lashes (cut into demis)
Maybelline Great Lash- Very Black
Boots Lengthening mascara Black Brown (brows)

LIPS:
e.l.f. Essential lipstick- Fantasy
e.l.f. Essential Hypershine Gloss- Vixen

XOXO