A Pretty Review: Jordana Cosmetics

I've been using Jordana Cosmetics ever since I first got into makeup. The best thing about their products is that they're more affordable than most quality makeup, but still work just as well. How they get their eyeshadows so pigmented and creamy for the price, I don't know. They have such a variety of shades with a bunch of M.A.C. Dupes.

The lip glosses work just like a classic lipgloss, but they smell so good. I think I prefer the fruity candy smell when it comes to glosses. I also got a liquid eyeliner pen, and it glides on intensely and smooth.I just discovered that they have a website too, and it has a wider variety than what they have in stores. The prices are just as low, too! Ending verdict: I recommend Jordana Cosmetics as an alternative to Wet & Wild, E.L.F. and other drugstore brands. 

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

Pink Lips & Animal Print

I'm pretty proud of myself for a few reasons.

1. I'm broadening my lipstick collection and experimenting with fun shades (on a budget!)
2. I've figured our how to make an animal print design on my nails! 

I haven't been doing much clothes shopping lately (I'm trying to improve on my frugality), so little purchases like lipsticks and nail polishes have been holding me over. It's no new necklace or coat, but I'm still just as excited with the outcome of my nails. And the lipstick shade makes me pretty jazzed too. I can't wait to wear it out.

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

New York Fashion Week: Here I Come?

So, there's this contest.

I'm going to enter it. I never usually win anything, but it doesn't hurt to try, right?
And considering the prize is a trip to NYC for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week, Maybelline make-up products, and a chance to do make-up for a fashion show, it really won't hurt.

Especially if I win. My only problem is that I don't know what look to do. There so many ideas floating around in my head.

I'll put the link for the rules of the contest here, so that you can see the official rules and prizes.
Also, here is some images I'm thinking I might want to run with. Tell me what you think would knock the judges out of the water.

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

J'adore Dior

If you don't know by now (you should) I'm a big dork for anything make up related. Luckily, my friends know just how much I love this stuff that when one of them had an invite for an event, she turned to me.

Last week I went to a private Dior showcase as a plus one with one of my friends. The fact that this was make up made me happy, but that it was Dior sent me over the moon. It was a very cute event. Buffet catered by Mimi's Cafe, Black Dior Curtains, white silken table cloths, but I digress. None of this is what really mattered.

It was the make-up! We had a Dior Fashion Show make up artist from Canada showing us the ropes of behind stage make up. Not only were we getting free products, but we were learning how to use them. Although I knew most of the tips he was teaching us,  it was still exciting to be there and play with Dior makeup, a brand I'd never really looked into.

My Stuff! 

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

Just Bitten: A Pretty Review

I have a loaded arsenal of lip products, but my stash was lacking the newest trend in lipwear: The Lipstain.

There are many out on the market, but I figured it'd be best to start small and work my way up. I went with a new Revlon product, Just Bitten Lipstain+Balm. I'm not sure why this particular one called out to me but it did, and here are the stats.

Revlon Just Bitteb Lipstain+Balm 

• Priced at $7.99 - I'd prefer a 5.99 price tag
• Packaging - 2 in 1 form, Convenient and Cute
• Color Payoff - Great, after the 15th swipe
• Balm Quality - Perfectly Moisturizing,  No Glossiness
• Scent - Fruity Candy Smell
• Kiss Test: Budgeproof, Smooch On
• Overall Grade - 8/10

Verdict: For a first lipstain, I like it. I will definitely be investing in more of these long lasting colorful lippies!

Give Good Face

---Audrey W. 

Those Summer Nights

Summer Nights are the best nights; the only concern is of the fun to be had. 

I did a little tutorial on this look [HERE] and decided to make an outfit that would work with it. Since it is a fun, colorful look, the outfit doesn't need to be too out there. The thing about a summer night is that it's the perfect excuse to be a little bit more...flamboyant, than normal. Embrace it. 

Give Good Face

---Audrey W. 

Cocaine Chic

 Today I found myself in the city, doing make-up  for another photoshoot. The theme for the photoshoot was coined as cocaine-chic. Not so much cocaine as it was glamorous grunge, but cocaine-chic has a a better ring. I styled the shoot along with the make-up; a lot of what we incorporated was leather and flowy, delicate fabrics to counter the leather's ruggedness. 

We also had an modern Audrey Hepburn look, which I loved because there is nothing I love more than a good classic red-lip-cat-eye face. And the model, Ashley Colon, pulled it off wonderfully. Once the professional pics get to me, I'll post em. 

P.S. I love how the theme of the shoot was "grungy" and the outfit I decided to wear was bubblegum ballerina pink and lacy. Nice Contrast. 

-Shirt H&M

-Jeggings Macy's

-Shoes Rue 21

-Purse Old Navy 

Give Good Face (she did!)

---Audrey W.