Jewelmint Mystery Box

Hey everyone! I made a recent purchase on Jewelmint the other day and my order just came in. Yay! *claps excitedly*

I chose the 4 Piece Timeless Mystery Box and at first I was a bit skeptical because I wasn't sure if I was going to like the pieces selected and I have to say I was really surprised. The way the mystery box works is that you get no say in what pieces are chosen, they're randomly chosen. I was worried I would end up not liking the pieces sent to me since a few of their pieces are a little too edgy for me. But surprise, surprise, I liked every one! Especially the gold bracelet/bangle whatever you want to call it!

The bracelets are really cute, and I'm already planning out outfits to coordinate with the gold one, and the heart shaped earrings are adorable. And coincidentally my birth stone as well..woo amethyst!

Here's a close-up of what I received in my mystery box:

      

1. Monaco Bracelet
Revive your wardrobe with this recolored favorite! This 7 ½” silver-plated bracelet embodies all the luxury of the original Monte Carlo Bracelet. A unique link design delivers superior style, while a fold over clasp secures each day with easy elegance. Wear this first-class piece, and indulge with tasteful splendor.

2. Heart Shaped Earrings
Unfortunately I couldn't find this one listed on Jewelmint's site for their description so I'm going to assume that they're no longer carrying it. They're silver with a diamond accent along one side with an amethyst stone in the middle.

3. Bird Cage Bangle
Mysterious and memorizing, this statement bangle wraps around the wrist in an intricate woven design.This square piece measures 1” wide and opens at 2 ½”.

Interested in getting your own pieces?
Here's a link to Jewelmint's website: https://www.jewelmint.com

Also if you're not in the loop, Jewelmint changed things so now every time you buy something you earn points. Which is awesome! The Mintsider Rewards can be redeemed for credits on any of their affiliated sites: Jewelmint, Stylemint, Beautymint, Shoemint, Homemint and Intimint.

SO EXCITED!!

Hey everyone! I'm so excited it's not even funny haha! I decided to go for it and register for courses to become a professional makeup artist. This is new territory for me since what I know came from observing others in my day to day life and watching Youtube videos!

I love using my family members and friends as guinea pigs and to date they have yet to complain which I'll take as a good thing. I like experimenting and trying out looks where I was inspired; whether that was from a video on Youtube or even a post on Pinterest.

I'm a big makeup junkie and have quite a stash that just keeps expanding and with taking these classes I'll have a legit reason for owning so much makeup! With my hoarding issues aside, I need to bring my own brush sets etc for the classes. Now I want to use a good set and I was thinking of purchasing another set from Sigma Beauty. I bought the Make Me Crazy - Essential Kit a few years ago and loved it! The brushes are amazing quality, they wash really well with minimal fall out and they're really great quality without being too expensive.


What's awesome is that they currently have a promotion for 10% off for the month of March so now would be a great time to purchase a new set, my only hesitation is what color do I get? I'm leaning towards just getting the classic black set since it seems more professional, but the coral/pink and the blue kits are really cute as well. Decisions, decisions...

Until then, if you want to take advantage of Sigma Beauty's 10% off promotion, or you just want to see what products they offer (They expanded a lot so it's not just brushes now! There's eye shadows, brush cleaning tools, skin care tools and more. It's really cool and you should definitely check it out!) then check out the link below:

Sigma Beauty's Website

Birthday Indecisions

Hey everyone! So I was on Pinterest looking for ideas of what to do makeup wise for this weekends birthday celebrations and I managed to narrow it down to two looks but I'm having a hard time choosing which one. HELP ME!?!?!

I know I want something with neutral colors and sticking with shades that bring out my eyes so I'm looking for something with browns and coppers. Now both of the following looks are gorgeous, but one is a really bold look while the other is more demure and natural looking.

Option #1 - A dark smokey look with a beautiful mix of browns and copper tones.
Check it out on Pinterest to see the original post

Source: ultrainteresting.com via Clarissa on Pinterest

Option #2 - A shimmery smokey eye that's more neutral looking with a brown liner instead of black to make it a bit more natural.
Check it out on Pinterest to see the original post

Source: repinly.machsrichtig.com via Holly on Pinterest

Flawless Foundation

Hey everyone! I went to IMATS Toronto back in November and got my hands on a Beauty Blender kit. If you're not familiar with Beauty Blender it's a sponge that comes in an elliptical shape and is used for applying makeup.
Now the applicator itself can be a bit pricey, for just one it's around 26$ and for a set of two it averages around 34$. At IMATS I was able to purchase the pack of two for 25$ and the solid cleanser for 10$.

The fun part of this little tool is that you need to wet it before use. After you've saturated it (you'll see it grows to more than twice it's itty bitty size) and squeezed the water out you add your liquid foundation. To apply the foundation I dabbed the foundation onto my cheeks, forehead and chin. From there I gently stippled the foundation all over my face until it was blended. It's like using a stippling brush but better! With the elliptical shape it's easy to use the rounded base to apply the foundation all over your face and then use the pointed tip to get harder to reach areas like under your eyes and around your nose.

I was so amazed with this little sponge! Not only does it come in hot pink but it's easy to use, easy to clean and it applies my liquid foundations flawlessly on my face. Whether it's my BB Cream or full coverage foundation. Wetting the sponge seems to be the key because it allows the foundation to soak into my skin and coat evenly. I like using the sponge applicator better than a stippling brush which is what I had been using as of late.



To clean the sponges I used the solid cleanser that I purchased at IMATS. I figured it would be better to swipe the sponge over the solid bar instead of using the liquid cleanser since it would waste less product. I've had no issues removing my makeup from the sponges but I did notice that it still bleeds pink a bit when I wash it. I'm guessing it's just from the dyes and will only happen the first few times.

If you're interested in purchasing the Beauty Blender to try it out yourself I know you can get it at Sephora or on Beauty Blender's website.

If you want to find out more about the Beauty Blender click here

Sigma Beauty Performance Eyes Kit!

Hey everyone! Sigma Beauty came out with a new kit of brushes!

The kit features 8 brand new brushes: E11 Eye Liner, E16 Tightline Liner, E17 Waterline Liner, E21 Smudge Brush, E36 Blending, E46 Shader – Inner Corner, E47 Shader – Crease and E56 Shader – Lid. The Performance Eyes Kit has been thoroughly tested to ensure quality brushes that are functional and easy to use. Each brush is an original design and available exclusively at Sigma Beauty! 

The Performance Kit is a great addition to any makeup collection. Useful for beginners and professionals alike, the kit is perfect for creating elaborate makeup looks. Unleash your creativity!

For more information about the Performance Eyes Kit, click here!

February Glymm Box

Hey everyone! I know I'm a little late on this but here's my review on February's Glymm box!

Products Included:

SULA - Natural Shadow - 0.15oz/$8.00

BURT'S BEES - Tinted Lip Balm - 4.25g/$7.99

GLAMGLOW - Tingling and Exfoliating Mud Mask - 50ml/$78.00

MAI COUTURE - Blush Papier - 50 sheets/$17.50 

February Mini Haul

Hey everyone! Here's a mini haul that I did for this month on a few items I purchased myself or received as a gift! I'm off to Walmart tomorrow so I should have a few other goodies to show you guys.

I'm also going to try and do more videos, they seem to make life simpler for me haha, aside from always figuring out what to say! Let me know what you guys think!