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The super trailer for Snow White and The Huntsman had me on the edge of my seat! It was everything; so creating a look based upon this movie was super difficult. Of course rich yellow, tarnished, and olive toned gold stood out, but towards the end of the clip you see strong hues of blues, greens, and browns as Snow White and The Huntsman ventured through the forest.
I didn’t plan on posting this breakdown so apologies in advance for the random camera phone pics.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!!
Face
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW 40
MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC 45
Sephora Mattifying Foundation as a highlight and to set the concealer Medium 31
MUFE Super Matte Loose Golden Apricot 52
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Groundwork Paint Pot as a base
A flesh-toned eyeshadow all over (sorry don’t remember which one I used)
NARS Outremer Eyeshadow over the entire lid
MAC Swiss Chocolate for the crease
MAC Malt as a highlight under the brow
MAC Electric Eel in the inner corners
Red Cherry Lashes (sorry I don’t remember the number but they have a medium density with thick spikes)
Cheeks
MAC Blunt Blush to contour
Lips
MAC Freckletone Lipstick
MAC Wildly Lush Lipglass
I’m already ready for Lark to do a follow-up interview with a more natural (and daytime appropriate) look; just for the purpose of showing some young actresses she’s still got it.
This is one of those “yeah you know what? We’re just going to do this again” moments.
Lark Voorhies played Lisa Turtle on Saved by the Bell, which has been off air for nearly 20 years but she’s still been very active in the industry. Lark’s been practically ageless for all these years, but this interview has people questioning the overly snatched look. Could be bad surgery or just a bad makeup job, either one could add years on a gorgeous face. Even her rich bronze glowing skin is missing an appearance here. I think it’s bad makeup…looking at the structure of her face she looks the same. She also has a long history of wearing bad makeup (wrong shade of foundation and application)
You guys make the call.
When Bad Makeup Happens to Good People: Lark Voorhies aka Lisa Turtle
Yes fellow Addicts, I’ve joined Instagram!
If you’ve downloaded the free Instagram app on your iPhone or Android, you can search and follow me using my screen name, Krissy90220. Though my life is an open book, you’ll rarely see these photos posted anywhere else (including the blog) and I’ve found them to be a lot more personal. Some of you have asked if it was really me on IG and I didn’t understand why until I started randomly seeing my photos on other people’s pages with no credit given or mention of me (odd I know). So yes, I am on and my screen name is still the same.
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Via Press Release
Kim Kardashian’s latest fragrance, True Reflection is now available exclusively online at Lord & Taylor’s website.
An alluring scent that reflects the dynamic, sparkling spirit you embody. A tribute to the intriguing essence that defines you and the eye-opening experiences you have triumphed over, Kim Kardashian brings you True Reflection. The fragrance that embraces every side of you, from your entrancing femininity to your sophisticated glamour, True Reflection mirrors every layer of your captivating, vivacious personality, and tells the story of a woman who’s seen it all and remains as strong as ever. Created to reflect Kim Kardashian’s evolution as a woman, True Reflection is meant to inspire confidence, evoking the wisdom and glamour that can only be attained by experiencing life to the fullest.
“I wanted True Reflection to have a bit of a twist compared to my previous scents,” says Kim. “Gardenia is a constant in all my fragrances, but I wanted this one to be a little more rich and layered, to reflect the experiences I’ve been through and all the different dimensions of my personality.”
Housed in an art deco vessel reminiscent of a diamond, True Reflection’s two-toned bottle encapsulates the scent’s enigmatic, complex notes that embrace the full scope of a woman’s life, marked by its intensity and its hopefulness. Opaque and multifaceted, the bottle shifts seamlessly in the light from a deep, dark tone into a more translucent color – it is as intriguingly luxurious and utterly irresistible as the fragrance it contains.
WHAT IT COSTS: Eau de Parfum Spray 100 ml, $68.00; Eau de Parfum Spray 50 ml, $55.
WHERE TO BUY: www.LordandTaylor.com
Milani Powder Eyeshadows
Milani Powder Eyeshadow in Just Perfect, Tickled Pink, Purple Shock, and Shocking Pink
Milani Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie, Olympian Blue, and Just Perfect
Milani Powder Eyeshadow in White Lie, Olympian Blue, Just Perfect, Tickled Pink, Purple Shock, and Shocking Pink
Milani has stepped it all the way up with these new shadows. Not only have they set a new bar for drug store shadows, but department shadows, and high-end brands as well. These are how eyeshadows are supposed to be. Unlike other Milani eyeshadows the new CVS exclusives aren’t part of any other categories, themes, or style set. They’re simply powder eyeshadows described as super pigmented, easily blendable, crease-proof, silk-like powder eyeshadow. Playful colors in both matte & pearl finish that can be used as shadow or liner.
These are perfect! With the exception of “White Lie” I found them all to be really pigmented and smooth, without a whisper of chalkiness. I also found them to be smooth in texture but dense enough to grab on a brush and not make your heart skip a beat it you drop it on the floor; it won’t crack into a million pieces.
Shocking Pink – vibrant hot pink with strong cool tones (matte)
Purple Shock – warm purple with cool-tone purple (iridescent)
Tickled Pink – warm salon pink with golden pearl (iridescent)
Just Perfect – shimmer teal with jade green pearl (iridescent)
Olympian Blue – vibrant bright blue (matte)
White Lie – bright white (matte)
Release date and locations: CVS Exclusive, May 2012
Price: $4.49 (0.11 oz/ 3.1 g)
Rating: A+
Disclaimer: This product was sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on http://www.addictedtoallthingspretty.com and from Krissy (aka Krissy90220) remain unbiased and unpaid. For more info, feel free to contact the author.
This is what happens when you want to wear dark nail colors but NEED that pop of neon; you get random nail colors like L’Oréal “After Hours” (navy blue with a touch of indigo), L.A. Girl (now Love & Beauty at Forever 21) “Flushed” (bright peach), neon purple and green Color Club stripers, and China Glaze “Marry A Millionaire” (purple and neon green holographic bar glitter). Simple. Random. With no ***s given.
I really need to practice applying my polish thick on my left middle finger lol. My bed is so wavy but I’ll take the waves over ridges any day *knocks on wood, that I don’t get ridges next*.
Summer is a great time of year for reinvigorating your look, whether that’s going out and buying a few new additions to your wardrobe or changing your style altogether. Experimenting with new hairstyles is one of the best ways to bring a new edge to your look without spending too much cash. You don’t need to go to top salon to alter your style, with salon-quality styling equipment available for your own use. This not only saves you money but also gives you the freedom to experiment with as many different looks as you want in the comfort of your own home. If it goes terribly wrong, no worries! Wash it out and try again. If it works perfectly, great! You can do it again whenever you want.
However, if you are experimenting with new styles at home, you need to be sure to use top quality heat styling tools. Otherwise you risk causing serious damage to your hair, with cheap styling equipment often failing to meet adequate safety standards. Straighteners and stylers from ghd already have a great reputation in salons and with celebrities, and although they are an expensive investment, they have consistently been regarded as the best tools on the market.
One ghd styler can replace multiple different cheaper alternatives; with a pair of ghd hair straighteners you can straighten, curl, wave and flick your hair in hundreds of different ways, all with the same tool. This is due to their careful design and optimum temperature, giving whatever style you create great hold and longevity whilst reducing heat damage.
For some great ideas to inspire your summer style, you can view the ghd website and explore their hairstyles guide, gallery, and instructive styling videos. These will help you create your perfect ghd style quickly and easily, in your own bedroom!
Disclosure: This is a compensated post and the opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Addicted to All things Pretty.
Professional Cuticle Softener, Acetone, and Pineapple Cuticle Oil - excuse my messy product drawer lol
Jade Nail Lacquer in "Provocative"
Every now and then you have to go back to products you know and trust and just take a breather from trying and testing.
I went back to regular ol’ nail shop products for at-home manicures. Nothing fancy, high-priced, and no-fuss; just pure acetone ($3), cuticle softener ($3), and that infamous pineapple cuticle oil ($3) which I’ve always loved. The acetone probably won’t last longer than a month but I’ll be using this cuticle softener and oil for 3-6 months. I even used Jade “Provocative” nail lacquer, which is one of the few $1 nail polish brands I love. A small investment for some simple pleasantries, I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t live near Skylark Nail Supply. But I’m sure a lot of ladies live near nail supply wholesale stores and just don’t know it. Start doing some research and get to shopping girls!
Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush
Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush
Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush
Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush
Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush
Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Antibacterial Blusher Brush
Oh Bdellium, how do I love thee; you’ve made me fall in love with cream blush all over again.
I bought the Bdellium Tools 965 Duet Fiber Blusher Brush at The Makeup Show LA this year, with the one and only purpose of finding a brush to primarily use for cream blush. I had been using my MAC 130 Short Duo Fibre Brush and it was giving me too round of a look. I already have high cheek bones, so this isn’t the look I was going for. At other times I really had to work with it to soft the look. I’m lazy and don’t like working too hard.
The Bdellium Tools 965 is the total opposite of what I was using before. It’s tapered and pretty flat on both sides so you can easily contour the face with it. The width of the brush is perfect; it isn’t wide and bulky but not too narrowed so it doesn’t give the look of a narrow streak.
The mixed natural fibers are somewhat dense and it has enough firmness to pick up some really thick cream blushes (like Illamasque) without having to dig a hole in the pod of product. The synthetic fibers are super soft and create a nice even look without much effort. I’m HOOKED on this brush. I don’t mind calling it the best brush for cream blush.
Note: I know you guys want me to point out the fact that bristles on this brush are antibacterial, which is great but it doesn’t really move me. This brush will more than likely last longer antibacterial properties that the bristles are made with as they dissipate over time. I also keep my brushes clean…sooo yeahhh.
Where to buy: Bdellium Website (Studio Line)
Price: Unknown. It’s out of stock on the website as of right now but I think I paid $10 for it at The Make Show. Click on the link to check availability.
Rating: A+
