Happy Mother's Day!

Quick & Simple Giveaway!

First, sorry that I haven't post in a while but life & studies are taking most of my time.  Think that I'll have more time for the blog on mid July because I'll be doing my supervised practice, which means I won't have homework & exams! woop woop!!

Now to the reason of the post:

I received two Victoria Secrets coupons and since I was not planning to use them, thought that would be nice to share them with you - in a giveaway form.  I know is not a big prize, but I really want to show my appreciation to all for your time & support.  I already have prizes for a "formal" giveaway but want to add something more to it. 

the prize

terms & conditions of the coupons:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Review: Conair MiniPro Ceramic Clipless Curler

This review is so over-due that I feel shame; almost a year! But better later than never right? :)

I got the Conair MiniPro Ceramic Clipless Curler almost a year ago on clearance at Icing.  I saw it at Walgreens retailing for $19.99 and it comes in different colors.  When I got it, paid $5 and this was the only one left. 

The kit comes with a zebra print pouch to store the curler and a tree-finger heat resistant glove

The picture in the front of the box is self explanatory, but in the back there are tips on how to use it; depending on how much curl definition you want to achieve.  The curler heats almost instantanely and while the glove seemed so weird and useless at first; after a few burns I accepted its utility and learned to work with it.  I would recommend this curler for people with short/medium lenght hair.  People with longer hair might need to go over the same section of hair twice to curl it entirely if you want to achieve a loose wave.  If you want to to do very closed curls it will be fine regarless of your hair lenght.  Also, because of its compact size I think is perfect for travel.

I'm not good doing hair.  When I first got it, failed miserably trying to achieve the curl I wanted.  Decided to give it another try, and got better results.  I noticed that it was easier to curl second+ day hair, the curl was more defined and it hold better.  Really liked the look of big and medium sections curled leaving the ends straight because it gave my hair a fuller appearance.  Tried to take pics of the back but they came very blurry :(

Boo! No Makeup!

Preparate para el verano en Figurella

Figurella, el método que más mujeres prefieren a través del mundo para obtener y mantener una figura envidiable, te recuerda que aún estás a tiempo para lucir espectacular en el verano.

Al acercarse la época de playa y vacaciones, queremos lucir nuestra mejor figura, y que mejor que Figurella para obtenerla a tiempo. En la primera cita, una de nuestras expertas consultoras te realiza una evaluación y análisis, además de tener una conversación contigo para saber el objetivo y lo que deseas alcanzar. El método Figurella es natural, no invasivo y personalizado de acuerdo a las exigencias de cada cliente. La consultora/asistente en Figurella te llevará paso a paso para que puedas lograr tu objetivo.

Programa “Shape up”

El programa denominado como “Shape-Up” te permite en 7 semanas obtener esos resultados que quieres para disfrutar del verano. Una vez comienzas en el método Figurella, sólo requieres dos visitas semanales – una hora cada una. Esto te llevará a tu meta y a lucirte en el verano. Prepárate para tener un verano fantástico.

¡Prepárate desde ahora! Puedes comunicarte con Figurella a través del 787-707-1010, donde una de nuestras expertas consultoras te hará tu cita para comenzar con tu transformación.

Sobre Figurella

Más de 5 millones de mujeres en más de 500 centros en todo el mundo han comprobado el éxito del método Figurella. El método es ideal para reducir el tejido adiposo, disminuir la celulitis, aumentar la tonicidad muscular, mejorar la circulación y evitar la retención de líquidos en el cuerpo. El método Figurella es exclusivo para mujeres. El Centro Figurella en Puerto Rico está localizado en el 8vo piso de la Torre Santander en Caparra.

**Info provided by PR

Sinful Colors Daddy's Girl

I took this pictures back in January but they got lost in my folders.  Here I layered two coats of Daddy's Girl over a black base.  I like the purple-blue flakes on this color, it makes it very interesting; wish the color was more opaque by itself tho.

Wet n Wild Lust Palette Look: eyeliner included

WnW Lust is one of my favorite palettes because of its versatility; the darker shades makes great eyeliners!
I enjoyed a lot this look because it doesn't involve any complicated shade placement. The trickiest part would be the cat eyeliner, but nothing that constant practice won't solve :)

Wet n Wild Pinks & Flowery Stamping

I'm trying to get into the spring theme with pinks and flowers.  To be honest, its hard. I prefer darker, richer and very sparkly polishes vs the subtle and flowery theme.  Anyway,  I think this try came out fairly well, specially the stamping which I am very happy with :)

I was using my old camera, which made taking the pictures quite difficult.  This camera does not like bright pinks and yellows in general.  Its white balance and macro settings are very simple; did the best I could.  I used a glitter topcoat on my ring finger but I wasn't able to capture it.  This was my first time using the NYC topcoat, which leave me very impressed.  It is a bit thicker than the Beauty Secrets one, didn't smear the stamping, dried fast and its super shinny. Had a hard one dealing with the glare fest! but its all good; its super cheap and leaves the glossy finish I love :)

What I used:

• Wet n Wild Candy-licious (base)
• Wet n Wild Lavender Creme (stamping)
• Kleancolor Chunky Holo Candy (ring finger)
• Yellow sequins 
• BM-224  plate

Collective Haul: CVS, Sallys & Local Beauty Supply

Since mid March I've been haulin' too much nail related things, specially nail polishes.  Think I should not get any new ones...I'll try not to, I'll try  ;)

Here is a mix of things I got at CVS, Sallys and a local beauty supply called "Cosmos"

CVS: their polish remover: since I started stamping, noticed I might need acetone in industrial quantities! lol  Also got NYC white cream (for stamping) and Spoiled Pet My Peacock

I went with my sister-in-law to a new (to us) Sally's location and where surprised at how big the store was!  They had 4 clearance sections from which I got the Let It Snow kit $1.25 (Blue Years Eve & Snow Globe), Some like it Haute $1, California Mango cuticle gel $.69.  The only thing I got regular price was Lux & Lush from The Hunger Games collection. It was $5.99 but in my receipt it said $4.  Now I wish I got Harvest Moon and Riveting since I've seen them in other Sallys at $6-$7

Local beauty supply: Bettina Metallic Copper $1.99, SuperNail thinner $2.25, Color Club Magic Atraction $1.99 and Kiss Wear cuticle remover $1.95

Days before, one of my aunts got this Color Clubs at the same beauty supply. She got them to get her toes skittle-ed, but because she rarely wears colors like this; she gave them to me :D This are my first! CC

Sorry, the picture was taken at night with my phone

Psychedelic scene, warhol, koo-koo cachoo, edie, trippie hippie, wild at heart

Later last week, I went back to another Sallys location and got some more polishes and nail wheels.  The crackle polishes where an impulse buy motivated by how cheap they where; think they where not even a dollar!

Sparkle TopCoat, Purple Crackle, Blue Crackle, Galaxy Girl, Champagne Bubbles, Dreamsicle, Haute Metal

Bundle Monster Nail Art Contest

I'm still not sure if I will participate, but Bundle Monster is having its Nail Art contest and there will be 25 lucky winners!
For more information click on the picture to read rules on their facebook page

Red, Silver, Gold & stamp with BM-212

Glitter have always been close to my heart, but stamping is taking my nails by storm! Now, even if its just an accent nail, I have to do some stamping.  I love this manicure not only because of the stamping, but the glitter which looked very beautiful!

The first pictures where taken with my phone because I'm using the old camera and the camera phone seemed to make better justice to the beauty of the glitter.

What I used:

• Wet n Wild MegaLast in I Red a Good Book (base)
• China Glaze Love Marilyn
• Sally Hansen ColorQuick Fast-Dry pen in gold (for stamping)
• Silver hexagonal glitters
• Plate BM 212

Nail Art & Manicure Tools Storage

Some time ago I shared with you my fold-able box that I got from CyZone.  Since then, I've got a lot more implements and they where overflowing the box, so I had to resort to re-arrange and recycle.

On the fold-able box I stored things like base/top coats, nail files, cotton disc & qtips, nail clippers, polish remover, stamping materials, etc.  Then I got a plastic pencil box for $.99 to store all the nail art thingies.

In this pencil box I store jars, decals, french tip guides, rhinestones, etc.  For all the small vials I've got containing glitter, beads, flakes, etc I'm using what it used to be a clear box to store Kiss false nails.  This clear box have small divisions that help keeps the small vials in place, organized by color, mostly.

While I get the small booklet used to store wallet pictures, I'm storing my plates in this plastic sheets intended for collection/trading cards.  Not the prettiest of compacts, but does prevent the plates from rolling all around.

As my collection grows, the way I organize it changes.  I wanted to share how I store my nail polishes but I run out of space ages ago and they are all over the place between my room and upstairs dinning room.

I would love if you share some pics of how you store your babies on My Facebook wall!

Review: L'Bel Couleur Luxe Rouge Irrésistiblé lipstick

L'Bel Couleur Luxe Rouge Irrésistiblé in Vin -a wine-berry shade- is a color rich lipstick that provides both hydration and protection with SPF 17; which is something I don't recall seeing in a lot of lip products except for lip balms. The packaging & the color of the tube are gorgeous!

This shade might look intimidating in the tube, but its formula makes the color looks less vampy, almost sheer, but not quite there yet.  In my experience, most dark lipsticks in a similar shade with gold flecks tend to feel a little gritty (maybe because of their high pigmentation?) but this one feels almost like its melting on my lips. It is a weird sensation, but feels very nice & soothing.  I must admit; I felt a bit disappointed at first when I swatched it on my hand. I expected a super dark color at the first swipe, but I had to do a second one to get what you will see below.  Then I applied it on my lips and not feeling the grittiness I was expecting made sense, it felt very soft and glided smoothly.  One thing tho, I recommend applying it with a brush unless you are a master of precision; its so soft that you can easily slide it outside your lips outline. Also, using a lipliner would be perfect because it will give you a nice and crisp outline.

sorry for my super dry lips!

Here in the swatch you can appreciate how it looks under different light settings, the first one is natural light without flash. I think that someone with a darker skin tone would rock the hell out of this shade!

* product sent by PR for review consideration.