This Fancy Face: May 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

FOTD Imani Lia Designs Preview

A few weeks ago I was asked to do provide services for an event which was the preview of Imani Lia Designs Spring Collection. You guys know normally I don't do much color but I was itching to play around with my new Inglot pigments.

FACE:

- MAC Fix +

- MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 Lotion
- MAC Oil Control Lotion

- MAC Studio Finish Concealer - NW40 (Brow bone)

-Inlgot Under Eye Concealer - DW1
- MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation - NC 50

- Inglot Pressed Powder - 31

- MAC Powder Blush - Blunt (Cheek Contour)

- NARS Taj Mahal Blush
- MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush Trace of Gold (Highlight)
-MAC Eyeshadow - Brun (Brows)

- Urban Decay Dew Me Moisturizing Makeup Setting Spray (After makeup application)

EYES:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
-Inglot AMC Gel Liner Matte 76 (Base)
-Inglot AMC Pure Pigment Eyeshadow 45
-Inglot AMC Pure Pigment Eyeshadow 70
-Inglot AMC Pure Pigment Eyeshadow 32
- MAC Eyeshadow -Texture
-MAC Pigment - Naked
- MAC Fluidline - Blacktrack (Upper Lashline)

- MAC Powerpoint Eyeliner - Engraved (Waterline)

-Red Cherry Lashes 747L

LIPS:

-MAC Hodgepodge lipliner

-MAC Bare Slimshine lipstick

-Inglot AMC Lipgloss 545

"My muse"

Thanks for reading!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Gearing up for Spring/Summer: Footwear

So a lot of you that follow me on twitter ( @ThisFancyFace) may remember that a few weeks ago I did a little spring/summer shoe shopping. I was asked to do a blog post about it so here it goes :) . I am not familiar with how this goes but I prefer not to include prices, I will however put the websites where I purchased the shoes from along with the brand. If you have any additional questions, regarding prices or anything else that you'd like to ask privately, you can leave your email address in a comment or email me directly at ThisFancyFace@gmail.com.

Steve Madden
http://www.dsw.com/

Jessica Simpson
http://www.victoriasecret.com/

Jessica Simpson
http://www.endless.com/

BC (because life is a dance floor)
http://www.endless.com/

Christian Louboutin
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/

BC (because life is a dance floor)
http://www.endless.com/

Gucci
http://www.gucci.com/

These purchases were impromptu. Initially I was searching for a pair of wedges, and me being my typical self, ended up buying everything BUT what I was looking for. This little "haul" prompted my friend to challenge me to a "no-buy'. So I am not allowed to buy an shoes for myself until June 1st. As tempted as I get, so far so good. Wish me luck though!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

OCC Lip Tar Review + Lip swatches!

OCCAs promised, since I am finished with this semester, I will be posting swatches and reviews of some of the goodies I picked up!

OCC LIP TAR Review

I've had these Lip Tars for about a month. I've used them on gigs and am generally pleased with my purchase.

Pros:

The intensity of the color is build-able. The colors are pigmented but you can use a little bit to give a tint of color and build it up if you'd like to.
The consistency of the lip tars is not thick.
Has a minty smell to it but does not have a taste.

Cons:

Can cause a bit of staining. I found that it depends on the color that's used. I will place a "s" in parenthesis next to the shade to let you know which caused staining during my swatching process.
My lips tingled a bit when I applied the lip tar. Not an unbearable or uncomfortable feeling but I just thought I'd share the info.
Some of the lip tars are a little more watery then others.

Tips:

For the shades that stain, I recommend using a makeup remover wipe in combination with a makeup remover lotion or oil to remove the lip color.
Shake before using.
Remember to moisture lips prior to the application.
Apply using a lip brush.

Swatches (Lip & Arm):