Pssss! Come In Here

Okay Bella's. I was doing my usually (browsing thru google reader) and I stopped by Xsparkage space.. Ulta is doing something which I think is awesome. They are helping out college students indulge in the madness that is makeup. LOL. Every 1st Tuesday of the month, present your college id and get 20 percent off anything in the store. Yes maam, that includes premium items. Isn't that great, 20 percent off once a month with a college id. You guys better jump on this. It starts April 7th. I will see you there.

Photo courtesy of Xsparkage blogspot

Let's Get to Know Each Other Better!

Hey Bella's. I have created a page for us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reflections-of-Beauty/80297505259 . I have set up this page as a way for me to answer questions, request, etc. Just post to the discussion board, and we can talk about things in depth. Dont be shy come over and add me. Lets chat.

Review: RCMA Foundation Palette

Hey Bella's. I was asked to do a review on the RCMA Foundation Palette.. So let's jump right in shall we. In the picture above, we have the RCMA Sampler Foundation Palette and it retails for $60.00 per palette here. The palette comes in two colour ranges, Shinto and KO. Now the Shinto consists of warm shades and the KO has cool shades. You can easily do 10-12 faces from each colour square. Since RCMA is a professional product, it is highly recommended that you use a foundation thinner. Tip: Use this product in full strength for blemishes and hyper pigmentation. This foundation is very blendable and does not feel heavy. Tip: Buy a beauty blender, it blends this foundation beautifully.

This foundation is great for photography. It photographs beautifully. The foundations has a beautiful semi- matte finish. It leaves a healthy glow to the skin. Now it can easily be mattified with extra setting powder. As far as adverse reactions, there are none to speak of.

By the way, this foundation comes in a bigger size palette displayed below that sells for $185 each and can be purchased here.

I will be purchasing the bigger palette, when I go to IMATS in June. If there are any further questions, leave them in the comments section or email me.

P.S. I cannot stress this enough, but this should not be used an everyday foundation.

Requested Look: Interview Look

Hey Bella's. I was requested to do an interview look. My take on an interview look is basically a soft makeup look. Let me forewarn you guys, these pictures are close up. You will probably see the asian in me, that's how close these pics are. My hair is crazy, I know I just washed it. Time to trim down my eyebrows as well. Also, I want to give a shout to Jilliandanica, I want to thank you for making me buy the RCMA palette.. Thanks sis. Okay Okay enough rambling. (Excuse me guys, I am being silly today. My last picture I think looks better at that angle.

Face

RCMA Foundation

SADE Eyeshadow - Flare (blush)

Milani Blush - Mango Tango

Eyes

MAC Pigment - Gold Mode (Loves it)

Smashbox Eyeshadow - Dark Brown (damn these are pigmented)

Loreal H.I.P Eyeliner - (winged kindof far and then blur out alittle)

Lips

Estee Lauder High Gloss - Flamingo

Estee Lauder High Gloss - (The nude one in the new bronze goddess collection)

Secrets To A Flawless Face w/ Jillian Veran

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Feeling a Little Fiesty Today Look!!

Hey Bellas's. I know that I have been promising more looks, so I came home and did makeup for you guys. It more of a bronze sort of look with a little edge. I hope you guys like it, on to the FOTD.

Face

MUFE HD Foundation #180

Illusion Cosmetics Pressed Powder - Matte Coco

MAC Bronzer - Refined Beyond Bronze

SADE Eyeshadow - Flare (used as blush)

MAC Blush - Otherwordly

Eyes

UDPP

Scandalous Cosmetics Eyeshadow Base

MUFE Eyeshadows - #305(lid), #48(crease), #161(crease), #162(crease)

Bitch Slap Eyeshadow - Crazy Bitch(used lightest color in paintwheel as highlight)

Loreal H.I.P Creamy Eyeliner - Black

Cherry Culture Lashes - #747M

Lips

MAC Lipliner - Cork

MAC Lustreglass - Wonderstruck

Nice

Fiesty

Updated:Kissable Couture Contest Winner Looks

The Winner is chocolatedrop99.. All of the lip looks that u were rocking were fierce.

Exclusive: Untamed - Smashbox Upcoming Collection

At The Makeup Show LA, I had the opportunity to interview the fabulous Lori Taylor of Smashbox Cosmetics and she gave me the dish on a new collection by Smashbox called Untamed. Let me tell you ladies it is all about the sexy in this collection. It is along the lines of a Bronze Goddess look, which we all want for the summer, or at least I do.

This collection will be featuring bold, rich colors. The lip colour range will follow along the lines of sheer bold lips. We know this summer is all about the bold lips and for those of you whom work in a corporate environment these colors will allow you to keep your sexy at work.

Smashbox will be offering a new shadow/liner in this collection. This collection, let me tell you will definitely be budget friendly because Smashbox will be featuring various dual use products. So in April, when this collection comes out, you should definitely hit up your nearest Sephora, Ulta, or Nordstrom and pick up this collection. I will see you there.

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Come to My New Web Address

Just as an FYI... I moved my blog over to .com instead of blogspot, so the new website address is http://www.reflectionsofyourbeauty.com/ .. Also if you happen to forget, and use the old website address http://seymone.blogspot.com/ it will still come to the new location.

Photo Courtesy of Teeth.com

Under Construction Temporarily

Hey Bella's.. My blog will be under construction for a few hours. Please bear with me.

Beauty Tip Of The Week

Hey Bella's, I am going to have weekly beauty tips for you guys. I have a lot of information in my head and need to get it out. Isn't it great that you guys will benefit from my madness. LOL.

Beauty Tip of the Week: Mascara Wands Brush

Okay Ladies, how many of you have totally messed up your concealor trying to put mascara on your lower lashes? I know I have. The best thing for this task ladies is using a mascara wand. It has saved me so many times. Especially, when I have a client. After I go through all the work to perfect the face this brush is essential to saving my work.

Here are some places that you can pick up Mascara Wand Brushes:

MAC PRO retails for $17.50

Also Crown Brushes sell fan brushes for $1.98. It is part of the Luna Series and it is called the BK 34 and can be purchased here.

Photo Courtesy of Splendidcity

Hot Summer Lips - A.J Crimson's Take On It

Hey Bella's. If you did not know, I attended The Makeup Show - LA. Oh my, I had such a fabulous time. During my time at the show, I had the opportunity to get a quick interview with celebrity makeup artist A.J Crimson. Without further ado, here is A.J. take on hot summer lips.

In the video A.J. is referencing a lip gloss colour from their new Le Fleur collection called Peony. Let me tell you ladies it is hot, hot, hot. I checked the website (www.kissablecouture.com), it seems as though it is not available yet, but I will do a FOTD rocking it.

Barbie Lovers Listen Up!!!

This Saturday, March 21st is all about Barbie at Fred Segal in Santa Monica! Barbie Lovers you have the opportunity to attend Barbie's birthday shopping extravaganza, where you will be able to pamper yourself with your very own Barbie makeover courtesy of Stila! How hot is that. I don't know about you, but I will be there. In case you forgot, let me show you some looks from NY Fashion Week Barbie Runway Show. I want to look like these beautiful ladies. Pretty please Stila...

Photo Courtesy of BellaSugar

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Benefit & Banana Republic Contest

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Kissable Couture Contest!!! The Low Down

Okay Ladies, so here is the low down on the contest. I want you to show me what you think will be the hottest lip combo for the summer. All picture submission, should be sent to my email address: reflectionsofbeautyblog@gmail.com.. Only one winner will be chosen this time. The contest ends Monday, March 23.. Let's get it diva's.

The prize will be a lipgloss set by Kissable Couture

Kissable Couture Contest!!!

Hey Bella's.. A Kissable Couture Contest is coming your way.. Just a little heads up it all about the lips.. So stay tuned.

Photo Property of Kissable Couture

Bobbi Brown Palette For Sale

I currently have the BB Palette that I want to sell.This Palette includes:9 shades of Corrector for extra dark circles, 12 shades of Creamy Concealer for average undereye darkness, and 17 shades of Foundation Stick to give skin a smooth, even finish. I have used it a whopping 3 times and I realize I do not need it as I will be focusing on airbrush makeup. This product sells currently for $250 and I am selling mines for $180 and the purchaser has to pay for shipping, but I am willing to work with you bella's. Email me at: faces_by_seymone@hotmail.com if you need more information.

Viewer Request: Hello Kitty Haul

Hello Kitty Haulage

Lipstick - Bow Bow, Fresh Mews, Most Popular

Palette - Lucky Tom

Product Alert: illusions Cosmetics Pressed Powder

Ladies... Warm weather is fastly approaching for my East Coast diva's and here already for my West Coast diva's. Let me tell you whats in my makeup bag and has been for some time now for on the go touch ups. It's a fabulous press powder by illusion cosmetics. Now we all want a pressed powder that absorbs oil (done), leaves a matte finish for hours (done), so not cakey (done), and is soft to the touch (done). Another great feature is that it comes in skin tones, which is great for us women of color. My recommendation is to go out and by this now. Click link here and purchase. It retails for $18 and it is so worth the price. Go on treat yourself.

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