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A beauty blog for the new, old, in-between, and dedicated beauty buff. I offer glimpses into my makeup routine and a connection to other bloggers. You will find tips and advice along the way. So, please follow the Makeupallies blog as well as other social media and enjoy yourself looking around!


xoxo,

k.k

Saturday, February 13, 2010

FOTD: Smoky Peach

Hola beauty buffs!*_*! This is a really pretty and bright look that I did last weekend. Loves it! I thinks that I'll try it with a deepened purple on the outer corners, what do you think?



  • B. O. Creme Stick Foundation: Heavenly Honey
  • B. O. Oil Absorbing Powder: Medium Brown
  • Coastal Scents 42 Color Double Stack Shimmer Shadow & Blush Palette
  • Nabi Double Sided Eye liner & Shadow: black & white
  • LA Splash Liquid Eye Liner: black
  • LA Splash Lip Liner: Pink Diamonds 
  • another Asian brand Lip Liner
  • Iman Lipstick: Mod
  • N.Y.C. Liquid Lip Shine: Pink Sand
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xoxo, Krystia

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

NOTD: Bright Plum

Hola beauty buffs!*_*! Okay, as this is my very first nail post, it's not going to be perfect. My nails are newly grown and uneven, brittle; additionally, my nail beds are incredibly small. I don't even know the correct name of the brand because it's in another language that I do not speak. So if there's anyone reading this who happens to speak an Asian language, then please take a gander and interpret it for us all.


NOTD: Bright Plum
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The actual colour is just a tad bit brighter in person, other that, this is pretty accurate. I know some of my nails look sloppy, that's because some were splitting and breaking and whatnot. It's going to take a while before my nails gain some strength, anyone have any suggestions on how to do that, or any products which can help to strengthen them?
I also bought 2 more nail polishes of the same brand, so maybe I'll do another NOTD post. And perhaps I'll try to dress it up a bit as well.
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xoxo, Krystia

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

FOTD: Emerald Green and Bronze

Hola beauty buffs!*_*! I know that I've been slacking off quite a bit on my blogging duties, and I apologize profusely for that! 
Since I've started my new job, my body has been so tired that it simply shuts itself off at exactly 9:30pm every night, and I don't know that I have fallen asleep until I've woken up the next morning, no joke! Lately, however; I've gotten accustomed to my schedule, so it's not as bad right now, that's why I am able to post a few entries for this week. I also included a product list for those who like to know what I'm using. Enjoy!
Products Used:

  • Coastal Scents 42 Color Double Stack Shimmer Shadow & Blush Palette
  • Black Opal Creme Stick Foundation: Heavenly Honey
  • B.O. Oil Absorbing Powder: Medium Brown 
  • Nabi Double Sided Eye liner & Shadow: black
  • Iman Lipstick: Mod
  • N.Y.C. Liquid Lip Shine: Pink Sand
  • Polish: an Asian brand in a deep plum colour

FOTD: Emerald Green and Bronze






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Friday, February 5, 2010

Late December Haul & Review: eyes & cheeks

Hola beauty buffs!*_*! This has been a very long time coming! It's my early December haul post. Since I got so much stuff during that month, and because I was on such a buying streak, I haven't gotten anything in terms of makeup for the year as yet. When I think that I've saved up enough money, I'll treat myself to a mini-makeup shopping spree, hehe.
Cheeks
  • 1. NYX Powder Blush 02 Dusty Rose
  • 2. Sasha Blush Melrose
  • 3. Nabi Powder Bush 09 Brown



The Review
5 Star Grading System.

1. NYX Powder Blush 02 Dusty Rose
- Very pigmented, matte colour, looks like a barbie pink, wears medium-sheer to a bright pink.
- long lasting; it had durability & wear-ability to last all day
- when applied correctly, I can this working for most skin tones! It can be worn sheer, if applied lightly, or full force, if heavy handed.
- cute, simple, neat packaging.
- tons of product & inexpensive. I got it here for around $5-$6
- (H) in love with this product! 5/5*

2. Sacha Blush Melrose
- Very pigmented, looks like a bright peach, wears like a bright peach to an orange/red. Has shimmer, but they aren't overwhelming.
- long lasting, durable
- must be applied with a light hand, or anyone will look like a clown. If worn sheer, it could work great for most skin tones. But you need the right brush to apply it sheer.
- cute packaging, but is somewhat faulty
- the brush is ineffective & useless
- lots of product, however it is a bit pricey; ranging from $12-$15.
- i really love the colour, but rarely use it because it's too overwhelming and pigmented for everyday use, 4/5*

3. Nabi Powder Blush 09 Brown
 - pigmented, matte medium-toned brown colour
- can be applied sheer or heavy
- could be used on any skin tone. 
- works great as a contour powder for cheeks and the nose. That's why I bought it, when I thought I had lost my loose contouring powder.
- sleek, simple, neat packaging
- lots of product & inexpensive. price range: $4-$5
- very useful, 4/5*

Eyes
  • 1. LA Splash Liquid Eye Liner black
  • 2. Neutrogena Weightless Volume Mascara brown/black
  • 3. Nabi Double Sided Eye liner & Shadow black/white
  • 4. E.L.F. Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara

  • 1. LA Splash Liquid Eye Liner black
  • 2. Nabi Double Sided Eye liner & Shadow black/white


The Review

1. LA Splash Liquid Eye Liner black
- matte black liquid liner
- fast drying & long lasting
- thick & wide applicator brush tip, not the best brush for beginners in my opinion. But, perhaps others may prefer a larger brush tip.
- I find it hard to get a really thin line
- huge amount of product 
-   not bad, 3/5*

2. Neutrogena Weightless Volume Mascara brown/black 
- fat, thick brush 
- hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist tested
- I find that it does what it says in terms of delivering a natural looking ,voluminous look to eyelashes. It's not going to make a big impact, and if that's what you like, then you'll be pleased with this product. 
- It's not incredibly clumping
- get's dried out pretty fast
- I enjoy using this mascara, 3/5*

3. Nabi Double Sided Eye liner & Shadow black/white
- a jumbo sized liner with a dual end, (H) it!
- the black eye liner is great and I love that it's so big.
- the white liner is growing on me. I use it to brighten the eyes, even though, it's not really meant for that. I also use it sometimes as a shadow base.
- Super creamy, yet long lasting & durable
- a lot of product, I've had it for months and barely sharpened it once.
- it's great, 4/5* 

4. E.L.F. Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara
- far too little product, I barely used the thing twice and it looked as if it was empty.
- didn't see the point in this. I thought that it was to help groom the brows, but it really didn't work and the consistency of the gel felt awkward.
- just not that into it, 2/5*
  

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xoxo, Krystia
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