First Impressions | Avon, Maybelline, and More

I've had a few products I've been meaning to test out, and thought that I would share my first impressions with you! We all know how I am when it comes to rambling so I apologize for the length of the video! Make sure you check the links below so you can find out where to get these! I seriously love the Avon liquid liner! I really cannot say enough good things about it!
 


WHERE TO SHOP
Extra Lasting Foundation HERE

Super Shock Waterproof Mascara HERE

Precise Liquid Eyeliner Pen MY FAVORITE HERE

SSS Bug Guard HERE

L'Oreal Misceller Water HERE

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara HERE

Maybelline Unstoppable Black Eyeliner

Love and Hugs as Always!!

Today's Makeup Look : Illusion

I really love this teal color and decided to play around with it and a few purples today. Below the picture of the look I have posted the products I used. I called this look Illusion.

The teal shade on my lid is from the Avon eyeshadow quad in "Aquadelic". I also used the white in this quad for my brow bone to highlight. It is a shimmery white shade.

The purple shades are from the Wet N Wild "Petal Pusher" pallet. I picked this up on one of my grocery trips and it was under $5.00! I used shades 2, 3, and 4.

I also mixed a bit of this royal blue in with shade 3 on the Petal pusher pallet to add definition to the outer corners. This is a quad from Cover Girl in "Tropical Fusion". 

To finish off I added liquid eyeliner and mascara from Avon.

I hope everyone is having a great Thursday!

In My Makeup Bag

Today I decided to pick a few items from my makeup collection (yes I have TONS) and show everyone. I can't seem to leave my house without picking up a new shadow or polish! Here are a few of my current favorite items!

1. Tons of brushes for shadow, foundation, blush, bronzer, lip, etc! I love my brushes! 2. Avon eyeshadow quads. I have most of the quads they offer. The color is great and lasts a long time! 3.Avon super shock mascara. This stuff works wonders! 4. Avon perfect match foundation. Not too heavy with great coverage and a shade to match every skin tone. 5. Glimmersticks eyeliner and brow liner. Love this stuff! 6. Nail Art paints! 7. Nail polish- I think I have every shade under the sun! 8. Bronzer. 9. Cover girl pink lipstick. 10. Clinique makeup remover. This stuff is great for removing all your makeup and being gentile on your skin. 11. More eyeshadow! I have so many shadows and a few different pallets. I love being able to mix and match colors to create fun looks!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday!

Xoxo,

Brandi

Things I Love: Part 1

Here are a few of my favorite products!!!

Bath and Body Works
Secret Wonderland Spray

Victoria's Secret Pink
Fruity and Bright Spray

Avon Eyeshadow Quads
Color really lasts!!

Avon Glimmersticks liner and liquid liner

Avon's Naturals Banana Coconut Body Spray, Wash, & Lotion

 

Peacock Patterns!!

Clinique eye makeup remover.

Classic nude pumps! They go with everything and look great!

Banana Boat summer color sunless tanner. Love this and it doesn't streak!

Clinique Nude Lipstick

Avon's Clearskin Professional Skincare. WOW!

Rimmel London single shadow in Posh Peacock

Stackable bracelets in all colors and textures!

Damask Pattern. Love this in several colors!

I just wanted to share these with you! Check back for more of my favorites and product reviews on my new finds!

Xoxo,

Brandi abcdfghijklmno

Monday Makeup

Aqua and Pink

Today I tried out a few new products. Rimmel Londons single eyeshadow in "Posh Peacock" and Sally Hanson nail polish in "Ice Queen". I loved both!

Nails- I didn't have time to do a full pedicure, so this was a rush attempt with some of my Pure Ice colors with the new Sally Hanson "Ice Queen" on top to add some sparkle! I love these shades!!

Eyes- I loved this color! I decided not to do a multiple color look today, so I stuck with the "Posh Peacock" and a glimmer white from Avon. I also used my Avon liquid eyeliner. The color was great!

Xoxo,

Brandi abcdfghijklmno

Clothes & Makeup On A Budget- Glam Style

Listen Up Ladies!!!!

We all love to feel glamorous and treat ourselves to nice things every now and then, so why not do it with a budget friendly state of mind? Who says you can't have top of the line quality without breaking the bank?

Fashion - Yes, the joy of shopping! I don't know why some people are under the impression you have to go to big department stores to find name brand or fashionable items. Even low cost chain stores like Target, Walmart, and K-Mart are coming up with some cute fashionable pieces. Right now I am talking about the more high end brands. These would be the brands that you find in those more expensive retailers: Coach, Dooney, White House Black Market, Vera Wang, Louis Vuitton, Nine West, NY & Co., etc. You get the picture.

Forget the department stores, chains, catalogs, and all the other high dollar stores for now. Here are a few other options you need to consider. Places like Goodwill, consignment shops, thrift stores, eBay, and even flea markets are a great and inexpensive way to find these pieces! Don't get me wrong, there is plenty of junk in these places too! You just need to take your time and find the right pieces! Here are a few of mine.




Coach- Goodwill Paid $2.99

Coach leather boots-Goodwill Paid $3.99

Charlotte Russe- Brand New Goodwill $2.99

Dooney- Consignment paid under $30.00



Marc Ecko leather bag- Goodwill paid $2.99

NY & Co- Paid $1.75

Express- paid $1.75

XOXO-Paid $3.99

Vera Bradley- Paid $2.99

American Eagle- Paid $1.75

Gap- Paid $1.75

Forever 21- Paid $2.99



 These are just a tiny fraction of the things I find. I have found everything from Charlotte Russe, Hollister, Wet Seal, American Eagle, Dooney, Louis Vuitton, Vera Bradley, Vera Wang, and so much more!!! Give it a try and see what great things you find!!!

Makeup- I really like LOVE makeup!!! I have tried everything from drugstore brands to high end department store brands. I do have a love for Avon though! I am currently an Avon Makeup and Skincare specialist and use tons of their products! Avon has come so far over the years! They have such a large variety of products! There is absolutely a shade for everyone, and its easy to find the perfect one! I love the eyeshadow quads and the new duo shades! These last 12+ hours and its so easy to create new looks. Did I mention Avon is super affordable! Such a quality product at amazing prices! The quads are normally $8.99, but they are on sale quite frequently for $4.99 or buy one get one! How great is that? Check out these color combos in the quads below.

Photo from Avon Site

These are just a few of the color quads. Avon comes out with special quads quite frequently! Its also fun to mix shades from different quads. Don't be scared to have a little fun, and if its another brand you prefer that's fine too. My goal here is just to help the budget conscious! Here are a couple looks I created.

This is a yellow tone, purple, and teal. I had fun playing with colors!



This was my dramatic brown metallic smokey eye.



I hope you enjoyed my little bits of knowledge! Get out there and go find some deals, then put on your new threads and some sexy makeup and have some fun!!!

 

XOXO,

Brandi 

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