I'm in love..............

I just wanted to post this quick since it just came out and I'm already head over heels in love with it even before I try it! I love other Too Faced Palettes so I can't imagine that this would be any different. So without waiting any longer here it is.............. The 2012 Spring Collection from Too Faced... Oh My Goodness!!! I can't wait to get this set and you can bet your tushy I'm gonna!

All in One Face Palette

Can't wait to get my hands on this one first

Each item ranges in price from $24-$39 and I believe you can get the whole set (what you see here) for a discounted price on their website which you can go to it from here.

Here is the video link for YouTube (hopefully it works, I'm working fast here) http://youtu.be/umEQJxqwDvw

I love that it's a no makeup makeup look and will be perfect for those down days where you just don't want to look like your wearing anything and perfect, so perfect, for summertime don't ya think?? Oh! And! it's everything you need for your entire face in 4 products so it's perfect for traveleling light or on the go. *well you may want mascara and eyeliner....sorry I'm just excited about this*

You can read about the products on Too Faced's website to learn more about them and see better pictures. :)

I'm so insanely excited about this! If anyone that is buying me something for Christmas sees this and you don't know what to get me....get anything you see here :) (yea that's how I roll lol)

If you get this palette, let me know what you think! I can't wait to share about it and I'll be sure and do it when I try it all out.

Be blessed beauties, God bless you this Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

Bare Escentuals Faux Tan

I have found the holy grail of self tanners! It's the Faux Tan by Bare Escentuals. I love this self tanner! I've tried many and some I really like but not like this one. AND I bought the faux tan face powder and it just took the awesomeness to a whole new level! :)

The bottle is $22 and the face powder is (I think) $19. Both you can get at the boutique in UP Mall and if you don't live around me you can get it online here -----> http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=26399

 I love it so much I cancelled my VIP membership at a local salon, yea it's that good and for $22 (for the small bottle) you can't beat that price and it goes a long way so less is more for sure. If I had to say anything bad about it, it would be that the smell is still there of that "self tanner". It's not as bad as some I've tried but it's still there a little bit. :( My trick to not smell like self tanner is to apply it at night and then in the morning shower, it works very well!

All in all I give this a 10 out of 10. I can deal with the smell for sure for the color I get and it's great for your skin so you can't go wrong! Have you tried it yet?

And this would be a great Christmas gift for that someone that likes some color in the winter time!

Oh! one more thing...they also have moisturizer but I haven't tried that yet...I know I will soon though.

If you shop online or at the boutique and are a club member, you get 20% off your total purchase so it's the perfect time to get this!!! (just sign up for the email on their website linked above for the 20% off code)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

A Servants Heart and Calling

Wow! I didn't realize it had been so long since I'd updated this blog. :( I think I'm realizing more and more what my responsibilities are and what is more important in my life right now. I LOVE makeup and I love doing other women's makeup but I don't think it needs to be a priority in my life anymore to share everything I've purchased and blog about it. My "duties" have shifted and now more than ever I need to focus on my relationship with God and what He wants for my life. I've grown so much just in the past year and although I've stumbled along the way and messed things up a little I know God has a greater plan for me and it doesn't include blogging daily about makeup. :) I still want to make it very clear that I'm available for jobs, like weddings or proms or whatever but this blog isn't going to be something I update all the time. I still want to do makeup as a hobby and try new things and new ways to wear color and I will update my blog from time to time but my focus is shifting from spending hours on YouTube learning about all the new makeup stuff to spending time in the Word and learning about my Lord.

I know I sound a little corny and those of you who know me know I can be dramatic at times but I really feel like my life is going in a very different direction and I choose to say YES LORD. I want Him to have His way in my life and make me all that He created me to be. I want to be that vessel and serve Him.

I still want to talk makeup and learn and grow and make woman feel and look beautiful and try new stuff and all that but it's not going to be up there on my priority list.

Having said all of that I pray each and every one of you who read this reaches for greatness in life! I pray you never allow doubt or worry to hinder what GOD wants to do in your life. We need to stop being ashamed or worried about what other people think or say and stand for what we believe in. For me, what hindered me for so long was thinking that God couldn't use me because I wasn't "perfect" or because I didn't do all the right things but the closer I draw to Him, the more I know He uses me because I'm His favorite and He loves me and He uses my shortcomings for His glory and guess what??? He can use you because YOUR HIS FAVORITE AND HE LOVES YOU! There is nothing in our lives that God doesn't say "it's OK, get up, dust yourself off and let's try it again". He is a merciful Saviour! I know ever since God has become first in my life it's made such a difference in who I am and how I see things and I pray you step out in boldness and receive all the great things God has in store for you because He is just waiting to shower you with greatness and love!

OK I'm going to stop while I'm ahead. :) If your reading this and it's been a few weeks or months since I've last posted you can still contact me for jobs. As long as this website is up, I'll be available unless otherwise noted.

God bless you all and may you find a boldness you've never known to reach for your dreams and goals and make God the center of all of it!

Been MIA for a while

There is so much going on in my life right now with the holidays and everything that I haven't had time to update my blog lately and I apologize. I'm going to try some stuff out this weekend and get some posts up for ya very soon! Every evening I've had something to do or if I haven't I've just wanted to be with my family.

There are so many exciting palettes and sets coming out for the holiday season that I don't know which ones to try first! Have you tried any yet? If so let me know what you think!

Again I'm sorry I've been so MIA but I will be posting soon with reviews and all kinds of fun stuff so hang in there with me and happy holidays!!!

Be blessed beauties!!

Review: Milani Liquif'Eye Eye Liner Pencil

I figured since I reviewed a perfect cat eye eyeliner yesterday then I should review the perfect smokey eyeliner. Milani has made the Holy Grail of drugstore eyeliners!!! I am in mad love with these eyeliners for real. I have the black and brown ones and I love love love them. I will always have my Milani eyeliners with me wherever I go. So many people, bloggers, vloggers and websites talk about how great these are so I'm not going to into crazy detail but I will share my thoughts quickly on them. So here is goes:

1. This pencil is the smoothest pencil ever when applying. It's almost like a silky creamy liquid!
2. You can use this on the rim of your eye (kinda like inside your eyelid under your lashes, make sense?) and it doesn't run either :)
3. You can smudge this out before it dries and once it does, it doesn't move.
4. Washes off very easy without leaving residue or smearing before coming off.
5. It comes in different amazing colors that I can't wait to get my hands on.(like the teal one above, OMG)
6. They are so rich and pigmented.
7. They sharpen beautifully and last forever!
8. A lot of people compare these to MAC Eyeliners also :)  But waaaay cheaper! woot woot!

Here is a picture of the black one I have:

And here is the brown one (although it looks really light in this picture):

And here are some swatches I found online:

How pigmented are they??? You can get these at CVS or Ulta that I know of. I'm sure you can get them other places I just don't know where those places are. Oh yea! Check Amazon too. :)

Let me know if you have these or tried these and what you think!

Be blessed beauties!



Review: NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker

If you want the perfect cat eye then you need this marker. It doesn't smudge well at all so for the smokey eye this isn't the product for you. You can get the fat one or skinny one and since I'm on a mad hunt to be skinny I went with the skinny one. :) I can't wait to try the fat one too though, just in the marker of course. This product is great for anyone wanting to achieve the perfect cat eye or just winged out eye look (wait, isn't that the same thing???....oh well) Anyway on to the review....it doesn't dry that fast so you can fix a mistake if you're like any human being and make them from time to time but it dries quick enough where you don't have to be so careful for a long time hoping it doesn't smudge or get all over your eyelid. It goes over shadows very well and doesn't dry out in the tube fast at all. This is literally like a marker for your eyes.....I really feel at this moment right now that I need to express that you should never try to use a sharpie or any other marker type thing around your eyes. You should only use products made for your eyes.....OK sorry that was the mommy in me coming out.

I use this marker quite a bit for everyday black liner if I'm not doing a smokey eye because it brings just enough drama to your face without going overboard, especially if your going with very natural eye shadows. The point at the end is great for reaching the inner corner with a very fine line. The average price is around $8 I believe, I think I paid around $8 for mine at Ulta.

So that's it! I really like this liquid eyeliner, it lasts, it has a very fine point for precision, it washes off well, it's got a good price on it, and it's by NYX so you know you can't go wrong with that right? (I love NYX products). Have you tried this? Do you love it or hate it? I wanna know :)

Be blessed beauties!

Make an appointment now for New Years!!

Do you want to look better than you ever have to bring in the new year? If so, contact me for this year's special on makeup application! You can get a full face application that will last this year and next (haha like that?) for only $20.11!! and for just one cent more, $20.12, you can have false lashes!! I will be working with lots of glitz and glamour and sparkly beautiness! (I think I made up words there lol)

Book your appointment now while there are still some openings! I can come to you for an additional cost depending on where your located too! So if you wanna look your best to bring in 2012 contact me and together we can make it happen! You can't buy the perfect lil dress and not have the perfect lil face to go with it can you? I can't wait to make you the prettiest girl at the party!

Email me at jodipeffley@yahoo.com to schedule your appointment!

Be blessed beauties!

Review: Telescopic Explosion Carbon Black Mascara

I was a little skeptical about trying this because the wand looked so scary! But I also had some comfort knowing that it was made from the same manufacturer of my fave mascara so why not try it?!? I had a 50/50 chance so I bought it. I LOVE THIS MASCARA!!!! Here are some pictures of the scary wand so we can get that out of the way:



Before mascara is on it



with mascara on it

Doesn't it look like a weapon??? It reminds of of Givenchy's Phenomen'eyes Mascara and that stuff is amazing btw. But man oh man whoever thought of this weapon/tool thing was a genius! I love how it gets to every single strand of hair on the top (and bottom) of your pretty lil eyes. You can get into the inner corners better, the outer corners better, everywhere better! And on the very end where it's red there is some give to the wand so you can literally scrape every single bit of mascara from the tube and you can wiggle it into your lashes better since there is some bend to the end of it. 

The mascara is thick and it goes on so easy. There is no clumping at all...wait! I lied.....there is some clumping if you accidently get your lashes in the wand part instead of the scary ball part (I know because I did that this morning lol). As long as you only use the ball part, which is what you should be using anyway, then it's nearly impossible to clump. I couldn't believe the length that this mascara gave me and it doesn't flake or smudge and it lasts all day and evening. Loreal has yet to disappoint me on any of their products I've tried so far, not saying it's a lot but what I've tried has been great. Here is a picture of the actual mascara that I bought:

I paid $7.97 for it at Walmart. I know Ulta sells it too and probably good ol' Amazon. :) It's worth every bit of that price too. I don't know that I will ever use a straight brush again! (yes I will who am I kiddin' here?)

Maybe I can convince my daughter to take a before and after picture. :) If so I will add it, if not sorry :( I know there are some before and after reviews online so google that if you want to see results. I'm so glad I took a chance on this mascara because it's amazing! I give this a 5 out of 5 and I would for sure buy it again.

Be blessed beauties!

Let's talk Holy Grails for a bit...................

Holy Grail definition in the makeup world: A product that you have purchased more than once. :)

Any makeup beauty blogger will tell you that if they buy the same product twice then it's pretty "golden" or a rare find because if it's worth buying twice, it's probably really good. So I have found my first two Holy Grail products that happen to be lipstick and both by Loreal. (My favorite mascara is Loreal too but we'll talk about that another time or just look through my other blog posts to read about that). I'm always trying to find the perfect nude color that will make any eye look that I may try and I've finally found 2 of them! I'm still on the hunt for more so my search doesn't stop but I knew when I found myself buying these two for the second time that there was something to be said about them.

Both of them I feel exactly the same about so let's get started:

When I first applied these lipsticks I couldn't believe how creamy and easy they went on my lips! They don't dry out or crease into your lips or anything! If you apply a lip primer, blot and apply again, they last all day! (Even without a lip primer they last a very long time) These colors look amazing with a deep smokey eye or a very earthy natural eye. I can't get over how perfect they are! They don't have a wax like feel to them and the tubes last a long time. They even have a nice smell to them and a hint of flavor. :) It's nothing like fruity or anything like that just a nice clean cosmetic type smell/taste....you will just have to buy it to see what I mean. :)

Here is the picture of the Beige 809 color. This color has more of a brown base to it so it's not shimmery girly pink or anything, just a nice muted matte pink. SOOOO pretty right???

 And then here is the second one which is Gilded Pink 108. This color is more girly pinky pink with a hint of golden undertones. I love to wear this when I have very smoked out eyes that way my lips aren't taking attention away from my eyes but I still have that nice pretty clean look.

These two lipsticks are by far my must haves wherever I go. They stay in my purse at all times. Let me know if you have these colors or if you go out and get them,  I'd love to hear from ya! I give these lipsticks a 5 out of 5 and will for sure buy them again!

Be blessed beauties!

Update and news

Hello beauties! I have some exciting and some not so exciting news....

Well the shoot I was so excited to be a part of this month was moved to last weekend and those of you that know me know that I was hosting a party for my parents 40th wedding anniversary and also my first born turned 15 so needless to say I had more important things to do but was nonetheless extremely disappointed. Everything about this shoot was exactly what I have been wanting to do for so long but it just wasn't possible. I will say that the pictures were amazing from what I saw and the makeup artist that was lucky enough to be a part of the shoot did an amazing job! Here is a link to both of their websites: Yellow Bee Photography and Bethza Seminario Makeup Artist. ( I don't know if the models have websites so my apologies for not including them). Everyone involved was extremely talented and from what I saw it really looked amazing, great job guys!

Now on to better news! My daughter got a really nice Nikon camera for her birthday and we all know what that means right?!!??!??!? Now I can bribe her into taking some pictures of looks that I do for tutorials and whatnot :):):) She said she would do it for me so I have to ease my way into her photography world and hopefully start getting some FOTD (face of the day) looks for all of you! I have waited so long for this because I know when I go blog surfing I look for ones that have FOTD's so I can get some ideas and with my blog not having that it has really suffered and another good thing about my daughter taking my pictures is so that when I have a really good makeup day and I'm luvin the look and want to share it, it doesn't come out like this:

I even tried to take a picture once I got to work in our bathroom thinking it would be better lighting (which it was) but I'm desperate for a camera people! And I loved this look so much, it was an everyday natural dewy look...LOVED IT! lol Well now because of my wonderful daughter's passion for photography, she is going to help me out so get ready faithful followers! I can't wait to share my ideas and looks with all of you. 

And if you have a look you'd like to see tell me about it and we'll see what we can come up with together!

As always, be blessed beauties!!!

October's Birchbox!

I didn't post September's shipment because it just wasn't fun or anything. :( I was really disappointed but of all the shipments that I've received, there is bound to be one bad one and I got it last month.....this month has made up for it! I was so hoping for better products to try and Birchbox did not let me down! Here is the list of goodies I got with the manufacturer's descriptions:

AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream
After all those ouchy hours in high heels, our feet deserve a treat- like this hydrating cream, which has natural avocado and jojoba oils to soften and soothe.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Groomed brows take your look from pretty to polished. This clear brow gel keeps hairs perfectly in place without any flaking or stickiness.

Number 4 Hair Lumiere D'hiver Reconstructing Masque
This rich treatment does more than hydrate-soy proteins strengthen strands from the inside, while light-reflecting polymers add major gloss.

Sunday Riley Modern Skincare Juno Transformative Lipid Serum
Celebs and models swear by this luxe cocktail of 13 essetial oils, which absorbs instantly to replenish, firm, and protect skin.

Tea Forte' Minteas
Our new obsession, these tasty mints are infused with energizing yerba mate and rich cocoa

 Have you started getting your Birchbox yet??? If not your missing out on all the latest greatest things!

Be blessed beauties!

Smashbox Color Correction Primer

I have a problem with redness so I figured I would give the "green" primer from Smashbox a try since it claims that it helps to minimize redness. I really like the original Smashbox primer so I knew I wouldn't be too terribly disappointed if it didn't work......and what a good thing to have that possible expectation because the redness didn't go anywhere! :( To me this primer isn't any different than the original clear primer from Smashbox. It still does a great job at creating a base for your foundation but it did nothing for the redness or wrinkle reducing or dark spot defying like the website said.

Here is the description from Smashbox's website:

Color correcting, wrinkle reducing, and dark spot defying - talk about a miracle product! Create a perfect canvas for foundation application and even out skin tone with this silky, lightweight blend of antioxidants and vitamins A & E. The formula helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer, younger-looking skin. Wear under foundation or alone for a velvety-smooth finish. Now in a sleek tube for perfect dispensing-down to the last drop! Counteract discoloration and dark spots. ADJUST is green-toned to reduce redness.

Apply your choice of PHOTO FINISH COLOR CORRECTING FOUNDATION PRIMER to clean or moisturized skin (over entire face or only to problem areas) and blend with fingertips. For complexion perfection follow with your shade of HIGH DEFINITION HEALTHY FX FOUNDATION.

Like everything else I purchase and don't really care for or doesn't do what it says, I will use this until it's gone and then it's back to my regular Smashbox primer or even my ELF primer (which is only $1).

Let me know if you had a different result with this primer. I'd love to hear from you!

Be blessed beauties!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NYX ON HAUTELOOK

Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-on Cheek Tint in Quickie

I love and hate this product and here is why:

Why I love it:

The color is the perfect pink
There is no way to mess up the application of this tint
You can use this as a lip stain along with using it as a cheek stain
Any skin tone can benefit from this tint

Why I hate it:

It doesn't last longer than an hour or so
If you blot your skin at all during that hour or so your lose even more wear time
If you use this as a lip stain be sure to exfoliate because it will show if you don't
Not really good to use on dry lips at all
You really need to apply quite a few applications to get a general pink color that will last (that hour or so)

I even applied my Urban Decay makeup setting spray and it didn't help, I was blushless by the time I got to work and had my coffee. :(

I would buy this for my lil nieces to have or for the tween that is just starting out with makeup...I wouldn't invest my time or money into this for everyday wear. Sorry Urban Decay...I typically have liked everything I've tried but this was just too love/hate for me.

I'll continue to use it until it's gone but as far as buying more......nah I'll pass.

I hope this review helps you to decide if you want to try it or not. Let me know if you feel the same way or if you had a totally different experience!

Be blessed beauties!!

NYX Runway Collection 10 Palette in Champagne and Caviar

I have found a really great natural, smokey, gorgeous palette! It's the NYX Runway Collection 10 palette in Champagne and Caviar. This palette is perfect for the sweet girly, pink/tan look or for the dark black smokey look. If you are looking for a good quality, long lasting, very versatile palette that doesn't cost much at all....then this is it! I have worn this palette for the last 3 days and each day has been a different look. You can go totally natural and barely there for a lazy day, a neutral brown smokey eye for a day look or dramatic black smoked out eye for evening and a little bit of everything else in between. This is the perfect travel palette to take so you can have different looks on your getaway. The white is great for brightening the inner corner of your eye and the black is great to smoke out your outer corner. There are so many options with this palette, it's endless!

Here is a swatch of the colors:

And here is a look using the palette:

Picture from Pink So Foxy

You can purchase this at Ulta for $10.99. Also check with Amazon too to see if you can get it cheaper there. I'm totally addicted to this palette! Have you tried it? Do you have it yet? Let me know if you like it and submit looks using the palette if you'd like to jodipeffley@yahoo.com. I'd love to see them and I'll post your pics too!!

FAVORITE PINK LIPGLOSS EVER!!!!!!!!

This past weekend my husband and I went on a date and our first stop was the mall because we had some things that we needed to pick up. On the way out I remembered that I had $3.50 off coupon to ULTA so I convinced him to stop in (which didn't take much because he's such a good hubby). :) I wanted to get the NYX lip gloss in Beige that so many people rave about and wouldn't you know it, there was one left! (Also right now you can get two NYX lip glosses for $8). I love love love this lip gloss. There isn't anything bad to say about it. It is such a perfect pink, not too light or dark, not too shimmery or sticky, just perfect! It goes on so smooth and lasts quite some time for a lip gloss.

It makes your lips feel so soft too and don't get me started on the taste! YUMMY! This gloss is perfect for tweens, teens, adults, and grannies too! You won't regret buying this gloss and like I said if you head to Ulta (in Mishawaka I don't know about anywhere else) right now they have 2 for $8 which is a great deal because one is $5.49.

Here is a picture I found online that shows how pretty this gloss can be with lip liner (little blurry but you can see the color):

I have no idea why they called it Beige because it's clearly pink but I guess that name wouldn't do. :) You can use this over other lip colors too and it's just as pretty.

Let me know if you have this or try it!

Be Blessed Beauties!!



Pretty Pink Stained lips....so sweet!

Do you want that perfect pink stained lip that will last all day long without spending lots o money for it? Well go to your kitchen and get some cherry jello...yep that's right cherry jello. All you do is take a damp Q-tip and stick it in the jello packet, apply it to your moist lips, leave on for 5 minutes and then lick off (Yummy). Once you've got all the powder off, apply your favorite pink or clear lip gloss and you have the perfect pink stained lips that won't kiss off! You can always apply your favorite  light pink or nude lip liner before the powder if you'd like (as long as you don't lick it off) :)

You can also try other "colors" or flavors if you want to be creative!

Let me know if you try this out!!

Be blessed beauties!!

Revive Dull Skin with what???????

Do you have dull skin and an upset stomach? Well do I have the remedy for you! (saying this in my best infomercial voice) :)

Now you can apply Pepto-Bismol on your face to revive dull skin!

Just take a cotton ball, apply some pepto to your face, leave on for about 15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your face will be revived in no time!!!

Let me know if you try this and how it works for ya! I'd love to hear about it! :)

Be blessed beauties!

ULTA's 21 days......who needs eye primer??

This post is going to be a quickly but a good one none the less! Today only and while supplies last you can get Too Faced Eyeshadow Primer for just $9!!! That's 50% off. Who is going to try it? I know I am going there to get mine and try it!

Here is the website: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2154464&productId=prod360018&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=6SpringIntoColor&categoryId=cat40006

If anyone heads out to Ulta and gets their great deal, let me know what you think of it!

Be blessed beauties!

MAC Shell Cream Colour Base

 

                                                      Price: $17.50 USD
                                                    Size: 3.2 g / .12 US oz
                                                          

                                                        MAC Description:
Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour Base can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Apply with a brush, sponge, or fingers.  Colour effects range from a light veil to highly dramatic, depending on method of application. Fragrance-free. (The following shades are not recommended for use in lip area: Fawntastic and Black. The following shades are not recommended for use in the eye area: Fabulush and Improper Copper.)

Shell - Soft pink-beige with shimmer (Frost)

 

Pros:

• You can use this for pretty much any kind of highlight
• It's good for people with dry or oily skin
• It doesn't take much to make this go a long way
• It is an amazing highlight for cheekbones and bridge of your nose, etc.
• It lasts forever!

 Cons: 

• Don't use for eyeshadow base, it's too oily
• If you use too much it can look discoball-ish

This is probably my favorite base from MAC. I love how easy it is to use and how amazing it makes the light reflect off of your face without looking greasy or shiny. You just get a soft dewy look. There are 7 bases total but the Shell is my favorite! I use it along my cheekbones, down the bridge of my nose, on my browbone, and my cupids bow. It really does make a huge difference in your appearance when you use it.

As with any review I do, some may not like this product or be able to use it but for me, it's perfect and I love it! If you use this base or any other one, I would love to hear about it!

Be blessed beauties!