Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Target haul

I know in my last post I said I would try to review some of the products I already owned instead of buying new products. Well... That lasted for about a day. I read some reviews online saying that Target had limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoo shades and all the reviews I saw on them looked promising. So originally, I went to Target to get the 3 colors I had my eyes on (Fuchsia Fever, Test my Teal, and Ready, Set, Green). However, I started browsing through clothes and other beauty related items and came out with more than I had originally gone in for. Since my iPad doesn't let me put the pictures I post in order, I will add a few side notes.
-the Maybelline Color Tattoo shades I got were Fuchsia Fever, Test my Teal, and Ready, Set, Green. There is a bright blue in the shades and i am not sure of the name, but all of the swatches I looked at seemed to make the blue look streaky. These are limited edition as I said before, so if you think you might be interested in them, head to your local Target. These were $5.84 each.
- the brushes in the pictures are e.l.f. brushes with a gold snakeskin pattern. I don't know if these are limited edition or not, but they come in a few colors other than the gold snakeskin. I got the Professional Eye Shadow Brush and the Defining Eye Brush. These were $2 each.
- after seeing a review on the L'oreal nail polish in 'VIP status' on www.temptalia.com, I have been on the hunt for this color. The review stated that this is a unique color with no dupes. When I found this at Target, I knew I had to snatch it up. There will be a review for this along with Rainy Piccadilly and Tea and Crumpets from L'oreal's new collection, London Fall. The polish was $4.99.
- lastly, I snatched up some clothes that were on clearance and some that were on sale. I got two Long and Lean tanks in white and pink ($8 each), a cheetah print shirt ($5.98), two pairs of black leggings ($5 each) and a cute pair of studded shorts ($5.38). Plus an agenda for school ($7).
Hope you enjoyed the haul, reviews coming soon!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Getting ready for fall Haul

Eventually I will review these products, but until then, if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments :)

Saturday, August 18, 2012

MAC Mineralized Eyeshadow in Thunder and Rain FOTD

I created a look using MAC's Mineralized Eyeshadow in Thunder and Rain. I found out this duo was limited edition, but I am glad I got my hands on it. However, this look can be recreated with any blue based purple and a silvery grey. Let me know what you think or if you have any other mineralized eyeshadows that you recommend.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Haul & FOTD

This is a small haul over the last few weeks and a look that I did using the NYX Loose Pearl Pigment in Turquoise Pearl and my new Lancôme bronzer (first Lancôme product I've ever bought! And I'm in loooove)

Beauty blogger tag

I found a tag that would help y'all get to know me. Read to find out more about me!

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
Neither. My hair is wavy, but it is getting more straight the longer I grow it out.


2. What is your natural hair color?
My natural hair color is a dishwater blonde that is really quite unattractive.


3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?
I get my hair done professionally.


4. How often do you wash your hair?
I have to wash it at least every 2 days, because it's so oily. After day 1, I use dry shampoo. However, this only works during the winter. During the summer, I have to wash it every day or risk looking extremely greasy.


5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?
I try not to style it often and avoid heat as much as possible since my hair is already damaged enough.

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?
I do my nails myself since I can buy a polish cheaper than I would be able to get them done and I get to keep the polish!


7. How often to you change your nail polish?
About once a week


8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?
I paint my nails at all times of the year.(


9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?
Typically 30 to 45 minutes, depending on what I am doing my makeup for.


10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?
I do my eyes first so I won't have to worry about messing up my concealer or foundation.


11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
I definitely collect it.


12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
I hardly ever wear falsies just because my eyelashes are naturally long.


13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?
Not every day, sometimes I don't wear any makeup at all!


14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?
Not typically.


15. Will you leave the house without makeup?
Not by choice, usually because of time constraints.


16. How many high end products do you have?
It's about half and half. If I can find a drugstore dupe that works just as well, I'd rather save my money.


17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?
I should wash them more, but I have so many that I alternate, so I wash the whole lot about once a month, and use brush cleaner a few times a month.


18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?
I do not plan my outfits because I never know what I'll want to wear the next day.

19. How often do you change your handbag?
About once a month.


20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?
During the summer, I stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning and wake up around 9am. When I have school, I go to bed around 11 and wake up around 6:30 am.


21. How often & when do you workout?
I did it a few times a week for a while but since I stay busy,working out is not my top priority.


22. Left-handed or Right-handed?
Right-handed


23. How tall are you?
5'3


24. Do you speak a foreign language?
Nope.


25. How many pets do you have?
1 sugar glider named Bandit, 1 pit bull mix named Roscoe


26. How often are you on Blogger?
Every day


27. Do you read the comments posted blogs?
Sometimes.

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
I sure do. When I see the product on sale, I might buy it.

29. How did you come up with your blog name?
My first initial is A, my last name is Wray, and mua stands for makeup artist


30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?
I use my phone or my iPad

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)
A few times a week and we tidy up in between

32. What is your favorite color?
Grey


33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?
Cosmo


34. Do you swear?
Like a sailor.


35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?
Birthday shopping for my mom and working.


Everyone is tagged!