Review: Urban Decay Primer Potion

What: Urban Decay Pore Perfect Face Primer
How & When: Prior to Foundation
The Good: Tons of product, Does create "flawless" skin, No need to use a lot, Cute Design.
The Bad: A little chalky, Pricy


I know that everyone has their two cents about Urban Decay, but I love their primers (I actually think they're better than the Smashbox Photo Finish primers). I think the downside to this primer is that if you wear mineral or powder based makeup, it's not going to work for you, and it's going to show through. I haven't experienced any breakouts from this primer, but then again, that's different for everyone. All in all, I think it's a great primer, it doesn't take much to cover up the entire face, and it goes on really smootlhly and dries quickly. Currently retails for $30 at Sephora.


in news unrelated to makeup: i've got pink eye. the shit never ends... does it?

In My Kit - Makeup Essentials

Wow, my blog has been neglected for the past week and I apologize. I wish I had something to say about the week that I wasn't around, but all I've really done is shop and hang out with my grandparents. Now, onto the post. I just wanted to apologize to the 5 people left reading this.

On other corners of the internet and daily, I always get asked questions about what makeup I wear, and how I do my makeup. Honestly, I'm pretty sure my "technique" is made up, but I can (with confidence) tell you about the products that I use. I believe there are 5 items every girl needs in their kit. The rest is just filler and "festivity".

#1 - Concealer

What: Lancome Maquicomplet Concealer/Cover Up.
How: Apply to areas of imperfection and blend to achieve even skintone
Why: Lightweight, Full Coverage, Non-drying
Honorable Mention: Lancome Effacernes (technically an "under-eye concealer")

#2 - Foundation

What: Make Up Forever HD Foundation
How: Apply with the brush of your choice (I use the Sephora Airbrush Brush) and blend!
Why: Lighweight, Easy to Blend, Liquid, Consistency
Honorable Mention: Diorshow Airflash (but who wants to spend $60 on foundation!)

#3 - Powder

What: Make Up Forever HD Powder
How: Shake it out, brush it on, look at that finish!
Why: it's a translucent powder so it just kind of meshes with the color of your skin. yeahhhh!

#4 - Blush

What: NARS Super Orgasm blush
How: brush it on and shimmer
Why: gives you that nice glow and has sparkles. everyone loves sparkles (for the non sparkly among us, try regular Orgasm blush)!

#5 - Mascara

What: Diorshow Blackout Mascara
Why: IT IS MY ONE TRUE LOVE
Honorable Mentions:Benefit BadGal Lash, Smashbox Lash DNA, Givenchy Phenomeneyes


I also can't stress this enough, makeup takes time and practice! Here's a secret for all of you that don't believe that this stuff doesn't come over night: I recently cried in Sephora with one of my makeup artists because I couldn't do a smokey eye, now, about 9 months later -- I can do it (but only because I spent many a night in my mirror experimenting with colors and techniques and watching youtube ladies giving me the game)!

I'm Back & So Are Some Great Deals.

I've been really busy lately getting A's, traveling around the East Coast, Checking my SaleMail, Rearing My Kids, & Shopping. My life is thrilling and if you care to read about it in great length and detail. I can direct you to the correct outlet.

For those of you that don't know. This weekend marks TWO milestones in my shopping career. I found my favorite item ever (i think. i like it more than my white leather jacket) & I realized that in one realm of retail, i actually have NOTHING left to buy.

So let's start with the bad news. I was walking through Georgetown perusing the racks at Annie Creamcheese with my good friend Lauren when we started talking about where else we should stop in during our excursion. We both paused after I said Sephora and came to the simultaneous realization that we have nothing left to buy. There comes a point when your kit is full. you've found it all, and, well, At this point, I've got it all. It's sad really. I don't like going into a store and floundering, but whatever, for those of you that aren't gripping at desperate threads and really need new makeup, there's some really great promotions going on this week at Sephora.

#1 - Spend $50 and get a makeup bag filled with great samples.


#2 - VIBs Only! Go in stores this weekend and get 20% off your entire purchase and some great samples. On Thursday night from 4 - 9 PM bring a friend and you both get 20% off.



and last but not least the Sephora Weekly Specials (that's a link, click it. there's a big beauty sale!)!

NOW THE GOOD NEWS - I bought a bejeweled cat shirt at CUSP. I am obsessed with it. This shirt called to me from the rack and the rule was if i tried it on and it fit, it was meant to be. the fates aligned you guys:


A) this shirt is awesome. B) the line it comes from is awesome. It's a brand called "Torn by ronny kobo" and I'm really into the tops. It's a lot of more casual going out tops with cool embellishments and they're all really airy shapes. It's sold at Cusp, Intermix, ShopBop & Bloomingdale's.

So with that, I leave you. I need to finish my homework because 1) I am going to the grocery store & 2) Zac Efron is in DC tonight and I am going to find him and well... you know.

I've Been Waiting So Long for this One.

it's finally here! the Temptu professional airbrush system is available at Sephora.com & in Sephora Stores.



For makeup junkies, this is an unbeatable bargain! I, personally, am dying for one of these & when Eric at Sephora Georgetown (DC) told me that they'd be launching this product sometime in Fall 2009, I was filled with glee.

Also, remember that if you're a beauty insider, this purchase could bring you closer to becoming a V.I.B. (any beauty insider that spends $350 in one calendar year) and also takes you about 1/2 way to the 500 point perk ( currently a full-size Kat Von D eyeshadow palette).

If you're interested in learning more about VIB perks, ask me or visit Sephora.com.

This Temptu system is DEFINITELY on my holiday gift list, right underneath the zebra print snuggie.