Hey Divas! Here's a great video from some of my fave UK vloggers featuring some of their favorite beauty products of 2012. Happy holidays to you!
Love,
Kimmy B.
How to Make Any Lipstick Work on Deeper Complexions
When I saw this video I thought it was really helpful and wanted to share it with everyone. One issue that women with deeper complexions sometimes encounter is being able to make certain shades work for their complexions. Lover4Fashion does a great job explaining how to make any lipstick work with deeper complexions, I hope you find it helpful! Click on the image above to see video.
Kimmy B.
Impress Nails Review
How Impressed Was I by Impress Nails?
I first found out about the Incoco press on manicure brand and about a year or so later Impress Nails and Sally Hansen started advertising their press on manincure brands. Impress Nails is definitely good about promoting their products because over the past year I have received two free samples of the nails pictured above. Here are my overall comments and review of Impress Nails:
Overall I give Impress Nails a 3 out of 5. I would suggest this kit to someone with smaller hands/nail beds. I love that it's quick and easy and look forward to experimenting with another press on manicure brands in the future.
If you're interested in seeing how to apply Impress Nails take a look at this video by
Ashley Elizabeth.
Simply follow the directions on the packgage. One thing she forgot to mention is that you should clean your nails using the alcohol wipe they include in the kit before applying the nails. As you can see, they fit her perfectly however I did not have the same experience so don't assume that these nails are one size fits all!
Comment and let me know about your experience with Impress Nails or any other press on manicure brand below.
- They lasted 3 days.
- I like this color, it really compliments my skin tone.
- I like how easy they were to apply .
- One nail came off a day after applying them but I replaced it with an extra nail from the kit.
- They were also a bit too small for my nail beds (if someone was looking at my nails really closely they could definitely see it).
See 9:14 for Kandee's Review of Impress (it's similar to mine).
Overall I give Impress Nails a 3 out of 5. I would suggest this kit to someone with smaller hands/nail beds. I love that it's quick and easy and look forward to experimenting with another press on manicure brands in the future.
If you're interested in seeing how to apply Impress Nails take a look at this video by
Ashley Elizabeth.
Simply follow the directions on the packgage. One thing she forgot to mention is that you should clean your nails using the alcohol wipe they include in the kit before applying the nails. As you can see, they fit her perfectly however I did not have the same experience so don't assume that these nails are one size fits all!
Comment and let me know about your experience with Impress Nails or any other press on manicure brand below.
Kardashian KHROMA Weigh In
What Do You Think About The New Kardashian KHROMA Colection? Comment Below :)
So you may have heard about the Kardashian's newest venture, Kardashina KHROMA, their makeup colllection. I love me some Kardashians and look forward to trying their products. In the meantime, one of my absoulte favorite YouTubers had this to say about the collection:
I Love Me Some Judy :)
Judy tells it like it is and she usually has positive things to say about the products she tries. Either way her reviews are always honest. I think I'll try one of the eye shadow pallettes in the future. Let me know what you think if you've tried the Kardashian KHROMA collection. You can find their products online at ULTA.
Kimmy B.
Staying Moisturized During the Winter
Staying Warm and Moisturized is Definitely Important During the Winter!
I have notoriously dry skin which got even worse last winter when I moved from California to the East Coast. My skin gets so dry that I sometimes get little cuts on my legs (it's bad). I'm still searching for products that get the job done but lately I have enjoyed these products and am making them staples in my beauty drawer.
To be honest I was never really a huge Bath and Body Works fan until this year. I got a sample of the Orange Ginger body cream at a hotel over the summer and was immediately hooked! I freakin' love the scent. It's musky and sweet all at the same time. I love it. It's perfect for the winter and any time of the years as far as I'm concerned. I use both the body cream and the exfoliating scrub. Love it.
The manager at Bath and Body Works recommended Tangelo Woods to me as well and it's a great fragrance also. I love how my room smells when I put it on in the morning. It's sweet and citrusy. It reminds me of summer. The final product that's not too fragrant but effective at moisturizing is the Coconut Body Butter at Trader Joe's. I am a fan of their Peppermint Tea Tree body wash and soaps as well; they are staples in my shower routine. If you have dry skin like me, try this products to see if they help keep you moisturized during the winter season.
Kimmy B.
Black Friday 2012
Shecky's Beauty Night Out
Last Friday I went to Shecky's Beauty Night Out in NYC. The event itself was just okay. I think I'll go again maybe next year. My only constructive comment is that I wish it was more interactive. I stayed for about thirty minutes, but it wasn't what I expected. I thought there would be more demos and makeovers happening. The event was basically a venue for vendors to share their products. This was okay but I expected more. That being said, I did get a goodie bag! Here's what I got :)
- Products from Kotex (which will come in handy)
- Miss Jessies Pillow Soft Curls
- Smoothing Day Cream samples from the Body Shop
- Oil Free Acne Wash from Neutrogena
- All Natural Sweetner from Wholesome Sweeteners (I recommend them by the way)
- Impress Nails (review coming soon)
- Crystal Deoderant Towlettes (I recommend them)
- NYX stick blush (super excited!)
- Twisted Sista Leave in Conditoner Detangler
- Shea Moisture Shave
- Likewise Daily Skincare
- Seamless Mirror and Nail File Duo
- Soft Lips Lip Chap With SPF
Yeah, that's a lot of stuff. I'd say the trip was worth it. I know that Sheckys is having another event next month. It would be a fun outting with the girls but I'm not sure how interactive it will be. Bring some cash if you think you might want to purchase something from one of the vendors. There were some nice jewelry and apparel peices on display at the event.
HAUL!!!
There is nothing like a good YouTube haul video. I live vicariously through every hauler and wanted to share to haul videos from two divas that I adore on YouTube.
shaanxo
Mane and Chic Blog Review
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There are so many great blogs out there and www.ManeandChic.com is definitely one of them! Let me know who your favorite blogger or blog is by commetning below. If you are an up and coming blogger or beauty guru, give me a shot out as well.
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Daylight Savings Time Reminder
This is just a friendly Reminder to set your clocks BACK an hour on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 2 am for Daylight Savings Time.
Kimmy B.
Happy Glamourween!
May Your Halloween by Safe & Glam!
Because of the hurricane, I won't be doing too much this Halloween so I decided to celebrate on my blog instead. My favorite costumes person on YouTube is Jessica Harlow, she does different looks throughout the year. I also found another Grace Jones constume video that I really enjoyed. Here goes. My heart is with everyone who has been affected by the hurricane these past few days.
Jessica Harlow as Lucy
Jessica Harlow as an Alien
Ambrosia as Grace Jones
chescalocs as Medusa
Have Fun & Be Safe this Halloween!
Kimmy B.
All About NYX-NYX Pinterest Board
I Love Pinterest! Here are a few Pins from my NYX Pinterest Board :)
This is the final entry for the All About NYX Month series. You can find all of my posts about NYX under the NYX label on this blog (click NYX below). I hope you enjoy this Pinterest board! You can see the full board on Pinterest here.
NYX Cosmetics Haul Videos
I am wrapping up the All About NYX series. If you love YouTube as much as I do, you've probably fallen victim to the YouTube rabbit hole on more than one occassion (meaning, you're only going to watch one video and then another interesting related video pops up and you end up watching 50 videos instead of one :) ). I found these NYX haul videos which I thought would be great to round out this month's series. I'll be doing a NYX Pinterest board later during the week so stay tuned for that! Here are a few of the NYX haul vidoes I thought were informative and helpful:
NYX Haul: Eyeshadows and Pigments by mahogany252
ULTA Haul by Pixiemama5000
HUGE NYX Haul & Review by basketchick1515
Beauty Web Review-Where to Buy NYX Cosmetics
This is my first video for the site (yay). In this video I feature various sites you can visit to buy NYX Cosmetics. I will round out the All About NYX series with a NYX cosmetics Pinterest board so stay tuned for that next week.
Let me know what video topics you would like me to cover in upcoming videos as well. The sites featured in this video are:
www.BrightonBeautySupply.com
www.CherryCulture.com
www.NYXCosmetics.com
www.BeautyJoint.com
www.Style21.com
JOY017 on Ebay
NYX Lipstick Swatches & Reviews
This is the next installment in the All About NYX Month series. I hope you've enjoyed it! This post features various YouTube Diva's and swatches of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) NYX lipsticks including NYX Round, Black, and Matte lines. If you have a NYX review video or favorite NYX lipstick, please share in the comment box :)
My NYX Lipstick Collection & Swatch by CiaraHoneyDip
NYX Black Label Lipstick Swatches by Shaanxo
NYX Lipstick Swatches & Demo by LoveMelisaMichelle
Stay tuned for the first Beauty Curator WebBeauty Review! I'll be doing a video review of the best places to get NYX cosmetics online!
My NYX Lipstick Collection & Swatch by CiaraHoneyDip
NYX Black Label Lipstick Swatches by Shaanxo
NYX Lipstick Swatches & Demo by LoveMelisaMichelle
Stay tuned for the first Beauty Curator WebBeauty Review! I'll be doing a video review of the best places to get NYX cosmetics online!
Fall Fab-Fall Nails With a Splash of Summer Color
In my previous blog post about nails, I talked about the ELF polish I was using. In these pictures I combined a polish from that set with a nice purple for the Fall season from LA Colors.
The funny thing is, the day I after I did these I saw a lady in class wit this same exact color combination! It was funny, I made sure to compliment her on her nails and she said she liked mine also :)
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ALL ABOUT NYX: An In Depth NYX Tutorial and Review
This month is all about NYX month and I am featuring another video from another fabulous YouTuber who does one product videos named BeautyBroadcast. This is such a great idea, if you have ever wondered what a full face featuring one product would look like, BeautyBroadcast alternates between high end and drugstore brands with her 1 Brand Tutorials and you can request one on her YouTube channel here. Here's her NYX 1 Brand tutorial. I will feature some of the NYX lipsticks in an upcoming post, they are super popular and get plenty of great reviews.
Take a look at this NYX Shadow Palette. She really loves their eye shadows and for good reason! The first thing that drew me to NYX was the large array of colors they feature in their line. You're bound to find something that fits your shade & complexion with NYX. Click the image for more details.
Take a look at this NYX Shadow Palette. She really loves their eye shadows and for good reason! The first thing that drew me to NYX was the large array of colors they feature in their line. You're bound to find something that fits your shade & complexion with NYX. Click the image for more details.
Fall Fab- 25 Ways to Wear a Scarf
This is one of my favorite scarves that I've had for years. I got it from H&M and get compliments on it every season! I love pink and color year-round and am not afraid to wear a little color even it's black and white outside. Sometimes we buy scarves but don't know what to do with them or want to style them differently. Here's a great video from Wendy of Wendy's Lookbook called 25 Ways to Wear a Scarf.
Where to Get NYX Cosmetics at Discounted Prices
Hi Divas! This is the first curated video for you by AllThingsFabulous101. She is definitely one of my favorite YouTubers and she is also the person who introduced me to NYX cosmtics. Here is one of her older NYX haul videos with information on where to get NYX cosmetics at discounted prices online. I know a few people were wondering where to get NYX in stores and currently the only place I know of is ULTA. I haven't seen any NYX at any independent stores in the NYC area but if I ever spot some I will let you know. Please comment below if you know of any other places to get NYX in your area!
You can find AllThingsFabulous101 online by clicking the link.
Here is the link to the store she mentions, www.BeautyJoint.com.
This is the official NYX site if you're interested.
Stay tuned for more NYX videos to come. This month is going to be all about NYX month!
You can find AllThingsFabulous101 online by clicking the link.
Here is the link to the store she mentions, www.BeautyJoint.com.
This is the official NYX site if you're interested.
Stay tuned for more NYX videos to come. This month is going to be all about NYX month!
Pretty Pink Nails
This was the summer of bright, beautiful, pink nails for me. Even though summer is over, I still want to keep the beach party going on my nails a little longer. I definitely want to do plum for the fall season and am looking forward to experimenting with plum nails. Until then, I'm going to keep the beach party going a little longer. The polish featured below is e.l.f. Nail Polish in Berry Pink
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