Beauty: 10 under $10

 

 

We spend a lot on the major necessities in life like our car, rent and food. So when it's time to shop we are left at times reserving how much we spend on splurging. Well if your pockets are on a budget this week and you want to do more than window shop enjoy splurging for just $10. Below are a few items that meet your budget needs.

 

 

 

 

Tarte Golden Opportunity Tarte-To-Go Kit $10

The sample size feature is great for a weekend getaway, give yourself a easy glow during the day with the lotion and a richer one at night with the tanner.

 

 Beauty Junkie Cosmetic Bag $5.80

Its cute to have a few cosmetics bags on the go to switch up, this one definitely defines the category and is eye catching as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Essie Wedding Nail Collection $8.50 (each)

These are cute polishes for someone having a wedding or attending one, the feminine shades

Got Engaged!, She Said Yes, Meet the Parents, and Love Every Minute are chic alone or as a pair.

 

Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Polish $6

To give your skin a soft touch with its Shea Butter ingredient apply this on in the shower and indulge,  the scent is amazing.

 

Frosted Eye Shadow $7.80

This metallic shade is gorgeous for glamorous beauty looks, apply as a full base and a sultry cat eye.

 

 

moom Organic Eyebrow Shaping Kit with Pomogranate Oil $10

For those ladies who love to be daring on their own when it comes to the brows, this kit gives you the spa treatment at home and we hope amazing brows too.

 

Puckered Tinted Lip Balm $2.80

This small perk is a good size to go right into your clutch bag, its a key necessity that won't take so much room but makes your lips look good.

Makeup Bag $5

This is another makeup bag that can also be used for a quick outing to brunch or some of your basic weekend errand needs.

 

5-pack Shadow $6

This smoky eye palette is fun and vibrant for major color play of pinks, match the beauty look with a floral print for the perfect trend.

 

Iman Luxury Lipstick $10

The color of this lipstick is stunning for a date night out, add some matching accessories or a flirty manicure with it.

 

 

 

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Holiday Gifts Under $150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are 5 great gifts for this holiday under $150 that your mom, sister or bestie could enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joy & IMAN 4-piece Iconic Quilted Patent Luggage Set with Handbag

Flex Pay $57.49

A few days I purchased this luggage set at a special value set of $129 or 4 flex pay for $29.99, well the price did go up. I decided to still added it because of the flex pay deal. This is a great option just like a layaway plan. The set comes in a variety of shades you can keep it classic or add some pop for your travel needs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pave Petal Drops $68

 

This is a gorgeous gift for someone who loves to dazzle and wears glamorous things, it's also a perfect addition for a bride to be to add to her wedding party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viktor & Rolf

 Flowerbomb Holiday Set $145

This holiday set is a wonderful splurge which smells fresh, feminine and most importantly very light on the skin. I love the fact that it also comes with a roller ball because you can always have it in a tote bag for easy applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French Connection

      Buckle Up Crocodile-Embossed Tote Bag $98

I love the detailing of this tote bag, it works well to be chic, classical or transitional. Any one can work this in their wardrobe and it will always remain stylish.

 

 

 

                                             

  Ciaté Mini Mani Month Set $58

Nails galour for the nailista for this holiday season! You get neutral shades for you safe looks and dazzlers for your party themes. You can also add the sparkle colors on the solid polishes to give your nails more of a impact. This price is good especially for someone who loves to paint.

Events: 17th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards (RED CARPET ARRIVALS)

The 17th Annual ACE awards were held at the gorgeous Cipriani in NYC last night with attendees like Tommy Hilfiger, Jackie Collins, Tory Burch and Nicky Hilton to name a few. Those being honored of the night included Phillip Lim, Olivia Palermo, Iman and Hamish Bowles. Check out the video coverage from the red carpet arrivals. The winning fashion styles were Stacy Kiebler and Iman, best hairstyle Nicky Hilton and best accessories/jewels Rebecca Minkoff, Jackie Collins and Olivia Palermo.


Special thanks to the DKC Public Relations, Marketing & Government Affairs team for my invite and press needs!

Beauty: Face Of Day

Another fun Thursday for a Face Of The Day photo, playing up so more purple shades. I am loving the purple mixes it might be my go to thing besides Coral.

Inside The Products

Foundation: BareMinerals Matte Golden Tan SPF 15 $28 Eye Shadow Iman Cosmetics ( found out at a flea market discontinued palette) do check out her brand though. Only the first top two shades were used 1. Deep Bronzer 2. White Frost Champagne.Mascara: YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils $30 I really only rocked this because the shade is lavender and I wanted to stick with the theme, but the gold packaging is the only thing I adore, if you get my drift. Blush: MAC in Loverush $30 (discounted try Dollymix) Love this, wish MAC brings it back!

Eye Brows: Josie Maran Argan Magic Brows Brow Marker + Brow Powder Duo $24 so since I am still growing my eye brows out I am back to using my favorite tool. Remember ladies the thin look is out get full brows now ; ) Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous in Violet Frenzy $6.50 I am addicted to this shade and I think brand now, I am so glad I can just scoop this up at my local drugstore plus Walgreens has buy on get one 50% off, happy beauty shopping!

This is my beauty look, hope you guys like. I am not a makeup artist or a beauty guru. I love makeup and I enjoy applying it so that its suits my personality and style. Don’t be afraid to explore the creative side of playing with makeup no matter what they say OWN your beauty look!

Beauty: Face Of The Day

 
This look of the day was very elegant to me I love the shimmer and glowing effect perfect for a night out. I rocked this for dinner out and cocktails, I had a blast and felt super gorgeous. My makeup routine is thought out from the beginning with color schemes in my outfit or my accessories. It usually takes no more than 10 minutes to get my makeup look down. I love beauty but it doesn’t have to take forever to get a perfect look. CONFIDENCE brings it all together!

 


Inside The Products

 MAC FOUNDATION NC42
 ELF BRIGHTEN PALETTE
I used the light champagne shade on the lower lids, I love light shadows it gives that sparkle in the eyes.
IMAN COSMETICS (QUEENS, NY FLEA MARKET)
This is an old palette but a good one I used the light shade on the brow bone and the bronzed in the center and crease.
ELIZABETH ARDEN Pure Mineral Bronzer Medium
I apply bronzer to my neck, ears, chest and nose.
 JEMMA KIDD IN VOGUE COLLECTION 5th avenue
So obsessed with this blush I need to give it a break, it’s so gorgeous!!
  ELF BROW shade medium MAYBELLINE FALSIES
Great for getting the eyes and brows tame, both are amazing products and super affordable!

Tutorial: Simple Frost Look

A simple frost look





Since the winter is here lets play up the snow effect ladies and bring out a cute frost look. Here are the products I used and if I will find other shades if these products are too much for your budget or if they no longer are available for purchase.







Body Bling, Physicians Formula in Rose Pearl, Bare Minerals in Pomegranate, Wet n’ Wild in Black Mega lengths, Mac in Frost, Flirt in Chocoholic.







Body Bling $42 Or try a dark bronzer like

Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder Bronzer Clay $15.99

For frost eye shadow MAC Forgery $14 in a lustre texture OR


try Wet n’ Wild Color Icon Trio in Don’t Steal My Thunder $2.99





For a intense blue for the brow bone go for e.l.f Brightening Eye Color $1 in Punk Funk




Flirt eye shadow Chocholic $12


Blush Physicians Formula in Rose Pearl $10.95 OR Flirt in Pink Tutu $12


Lips: Bare Minerals Pomegranate $15 OR e.l.f Minty Gloss in NYC $3