Should you Whisper?

I finally got my hands into the so acclaimed Maybelline Color Whisper Lipcolors! Yey! I go mine in the shade Pink Possibilities (65) since I was looking for a wearable everyday pink. The company claims that these are "Pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel. No heavy waxes or oils. Soft, sexy gel-color". Frankly, I'm not sure were to classify this product: sheer lipsticks? lip stains? Don't know! But I am definitely liking them. So I'll break this down into a Pros and Cons list.

Positives
• The lipstick does feel like a weightless gel and it's not sticky at all which is great for every day use.

• Application is really smooth, again thanks to the gel-like texture.

• After the shine of the lipcolor fades away, it leaves some color in your lips which look like a lip-stain and gives you an extended period of time until re-application.

• Although they provide a sheer color, you can build it up and the color is really noticeable without being extremely pigmented as heavy lipsticks. Again, great for everyday use!

• Packaging wise, these are beautiful! I must admit that one of my major motivations for buying them is the look of them...don't judge me please...I'm a fool for marketing, this people are geniuses...they get me every time...but still I don't care! Job well done Maybelline's marketing team! The Whispers are just so girly, young, and fun looking that there was no way I could resist them.

• They have a nice faint smell and taste to them, you can barely feel it which I appreciate since overpowering odors and tastes can be bothersome for me, specially when I'm eating or drinking something and the taste of the lipstick gets in the way.

• You can feel your lips hydrated while the shine is on your lips, so it can work as a short term/temporary balm (although the company never claims that these are hydrating).

Cons
• Constant reapplication is needed. The shine does go away fast (approximately within an hour, give or take) and although it leaves color on your lips, as mentioned above, the color does eventually fades after some time.

• After the shine is gone, your lips can feel a little dry...although maybe it's my lips which tend to be dry. (This one you will have to just let me know if it's the case with you or not)

• ... I can't find anything else bad to say!

My overall personal opinion is that this product is very nice, specially if you hate feeling a thick layer of lipstick in your lips since the Whispers will glide on easily and give some very pretty sheer color without feeling like you have a nasty sticky product sitting on your lips.

So I want to hear it from you! Will you be Whispering any time soon?

Color Makeup Done Right

Source: workithustle

I wanted to do a quick post about this makeup inspiration just because I found it so beautiful. I love how it combines neutrals while providing an added interest with the use of colors . First of all, this look starts up very neutral in the lids with white eye shadow all over the lids and taupe eye shadow in the crease which expands above it and beyond the corners of the eye to elongate them. Then the interesting comes in...a teal-colored eyeliner in the waterline combined with a pop of bright orange matte lips! It just looks amazing. I can't wait to recreate this very cool and fun look. To balance off the colors in the eyes and lips, the face was kept really simple with contoured cheeks by working a matte bronzer into the hollow of the cheeks.

What do you girls think about this look?

Liebster Award

I am so excited since I have been nominated for the Liebster Award! This is an award given from blogger to blogger and it passes on like a chain.

I absolutely have to give a huge thanks to Shobna for nominating me. I really appreciate it and you should defintely check out her blog!

For those like me who didn't have an idea of what 'liebster' meant, here it is (directly taken from Shobna's blog):

Liebster is a German word meaning kindest, nicest, beloved, endearing and welcoming. It's a word which has a positive meaning towards people. This award is given to bloggers by other bloggers. And the most important thing about this award is to share and grow the network and encourage new Bloggers. The blogger who has been nominated should have less than 200 followers.

So how cool is that?! Very exciting for me!

This award has some rules:
1. Each person has to post 11 things about themselves. (Facts about you)
2. Answer the questions the nominator made for you and also create 11 more questions for the blogs you nominate
3. Choose nominations and link them to your post
4. Go to their page and tell them.

So here I go...

11 Things About ME
1. My favorite dessert is ice cream
2. I used to be a girl scout when I was a kid
3. I LOVE movies, I go to the movie theater about once per week
4. I don't remember the last time I went out of my house without nail polish
5. I'm a cat lover
6. I'm a very picky eater
7. I hate public speaking, it's so nerve raking!
8. My pet peeve: cuticle picking...I'm just disgusted by it to another level :s
9. I love Valentine's Day
10. Milk chocolate vs Dark chocolate? Dark chocolate for me!
11. As you may predict, I'm such a girly girl :)

Questions by Shobna
1. What is the reason you start blogging?
Simply to share my passion in beauty with others since there aren't many people around me with that same interest. I though it will be nice to interact about this topic with others and meet new people in the blogging community.

2. Do you have a dream?
I dream of traveling the world throughout my life.

3. What is favorite cartoon (all time)? Why?
I am not a fan of cartoons now, but when I was a kid I remember loving Tom & Jerry.

4. Who is your idol? Why?
Maybe this sounds a little cliche, but my idol has to be my mother. She has been through tough situations and has always managed to come through and find ways to make her life a happier one. She has taught me to see the positive perspective of every situation and to try new things in life that will help you be an overall better and happier human being. I just love her, respect her, and always looking up to her.

5. Have you been nominated before for any awards?
Nope! This is my first. I'm so excited!

6. What is your dream job?
I am studying pharmacy, but really my dream job will be working in the beauty industry, more specifically in makeup artistry.

7. Your favorite websites?
Refinery29
WhoWhatWhere
Real Beauty

8. What are you obsessed in?
Im obsessed with magazines! OMG I have a ton of subscriptions every month mailed to me. Even the mail man calls me the magazine girl :s ...but I don't care...I just love them <3 data-blogger-escaped-br="">

9. What will you do if you found or get $10000?
This one's easy...Eurotrip! I would definitely travel all throughout Europe and part of the money will be spent on clothing and beauty products from there! Oh, now you got me day dreaming about it...

10. Name 5 of your New Year Resolution which you are still keeping up?
This year I didn't make any stablished New Year's Resolutions, but I think in general to always try to stay true to who I am and to always try to be a better person :)

11. Your favorite brand (any)?
Most of my products are drug-store products, so my favorite brand has to be L'Oreal. I came up with this conclusion since most of the products I continuously use are from that brand.

Nominees
1. A Girl Named Nydia
2. Rush and Teal
3. This Please
4. Drops of Elixir
5. The Beauty Board
6. Pinstriped Penguin
7. Tasha Lauren Cleary

11 Questions for my nominees
1. Which is your favorite place on earth?
2. What kind of movies do you like the most? Action, Humor, Romance, etc?
3. Which type of makeup product do you never leave the house without?
4. What is one trait that characterizes you?
5. What topic do you dislike talking about the most?
6. In the case it happened...do you prefer being over-dressed or under-dressed to an event?
7. Which is your favorite skincare product?
8. What is #1 on your Bucket List?
9. Which is your favorite season of the year? Winter, Spring, Fall, Summer?
10. If you had the money, what kind of cause/charity would you give the biggest contribution to?
11. Who is your favorite fashion designer?

Hope all of my nominees have fun doing this!

Spring '13 Beauty Wish List

I'm already preparing for the next season...I mean, after all you have to be ready on time! Anyway Spring is all that magazines are talking about so why not do it too?! There are so many amazing new products that are coming out, and others not so new that just passed me by but that are still on my mind. But these are the ones which I would love to have and try. Here's my Spring '13 Beauty Wish List:

1. LORAC Pro Powder Sheek Stain in Coral Crush: I'm all about long wearing formulations in makeup and I definetly want to try this one since the company claims that it lasts for 12 hours! Also it is free of parabens, sulfates, and other ingredients that can bother your skin. Plus I've been looking for a coral-colored blush to change things up a little.

2. Maybelline Color Whisper: I've been seeing these all over the blogs and beauty gurus are all talking about them, but they still haven't arrive where I live...so that's a bummer. But they are for sure a product to try since they claim to provide pure pigments of color in a soft gel formulation...jumm...sounds interesting to me!

3. OCC Lip Tar Metallic in Yaoi: Lips Tars have been causing sensation for a while now since they are super super pigmented, but now Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics added a new finish, metallic! Maybe they won't work for everyday use, but I think they will surely turn head on a hot night out on the town.

4. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation: This product claims to combine primer, concealer, and foundation all in one. Skipping some steps in my makeup routine those days when I have to wake up early and have no time? How amazing this sounds?!

5. Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder: Another product that is creating a lot of buzz! Some say that the powder is very light weight and almost feels like a high-end product. Plus many beauty gurus claim that it leaves your face oil free for the most part of the day so I'm eager to test all these rumors for myself.

6. NYX Makeup Setting Spray in Matte Finish: I have been wanting a setting spray for a long time, but they can be very expensive and definetly not on my "to buy" list for that reason. But NYX released this new setting spray for a fraction of the price of other brands. Plus you can decide whether you like a Matte or a Dewy finish while preserving the staying power of your makeup throughout the day.

7. Color Club Holographic Nail Polish: If you haven't seen holographic nail polish yet, please google it now...it is just so cool! The holographic trend have been popping out throught the runways in clothing and accessories but now you can also display it on your nails which takes your manicure to another level!

So there it is! Are any of these products on your Wish List? Or better yet, what is YOUR Wish List for next season?!

Love to hear from you girls!

Dirty Hair Quick Fix: Dry Shampoo!

Let's face it, sometimes we are too lazy or do not have time to wash our hair even when we know we need it. But guess what?! There is a hair product that will resolve that instantly! Dry shampoos! This kind of product has been in the market for a while but there are many people who either don't know about it or are apprehensive of trying it. Everyone should definitely give it a try because it's a great quick fix for unwashed/greasy hair. You just have to spray it into the roots, massage it into your scalp and you are ready to go. It obviously never compares to having your hair recently washed with regular water and shampoo, but it will instantly give your hair a boost of freshness and volume in moments of desperation. I do recommend using it when your hair is just starting to get greasy because when the hair has just too much oil the dry shampoo won't necessarily work at its best. Remember its a quick fix, not a miracle! But I just love using it since it prolongs the days of my blowout and I do not have to wash my hair so often which can dry the hair out. My favorite one is Batiste in the scent Fresh because I find that it works great on banishing the oil in my roots, the spray is direct and powerful (instead of diffused and weak), and it smells very clean without leaving an overpowering scent. Previous to this one, I tried the Suave Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo and even do I do used it up, I really didn't like it as much because it had a strong, kind of perfume-like scent to it which really bothered me and also the degree of oil banishing was not as good as with Batiste.

So tell me girls, have you tried dry shampoos? What do you think about it?

New Hair Care Line from L'Oreal

L'Oreal Paris has recently launched their new and innovative line of hair care products called ADVANCED HAIRCARE. I am so exited to try this products since I am a fan of the brand and have repurchased several times their EverPure Conditioner. The line consists of 5 sets of products that contain different ingredients to treat specific hair needs. The common ingredient among all the products is Arginine which is an aminoacid that will help repair and enhance cells, making your hair get better from the inside out. Below are each of the 5 sets of products and their claims.

COLOR VIBRANCY is for color-treated hair and contains antioxidants and UV filters to protect your hair color from fading and damage due to exposure to the sun. The company claims that it will leave your hair color vibrant for up to 8 weeks. This is definetly the first one I'm trying since I have Auburn-colored hair and it tends to fade and look dull really fast.

SMOOTH INTENSE contains Oleo-Keratin which is a combination of an oil and a protein that will adhere to the structure of your hair to control frizz and the company claims that it will keep up the work for up to 72 hours. This sounds very interesting, especially for those of us who live in humid places as I do where hair can get really crazy during the day.

TOTAL REPAIR 5 claims to treat five symptoms of damaged hair: open ends, weakness, dryness, dullness, lost of movement. The key ingredient of these products is Ceramide which is a strutural intracellular molecule that will help repair damaged hair. This would be great for those of us who are constantly treating our hair with heat, dyes, harsh treatments, etc.

TRIPLE RESIST is for weak hair that is very prone to breakage. The ingredient that will do this is Arginine which will nourish and reinforce your hair and prevent hair fall due to breakage.

POWER MOISTURE contains Hyaluronic which the company claims that will provide 10X more hydration to dry strands without weighting down your hair. Hairstylists recommend using a deep hydrating mask 1-2 times a week, so I think this mask would be one to try.

So this is the new line! I am eager to try some of these products and really hope that they accomplish what they claim.

Are any of you thinking about trying this new line? What would be your choice of product(s)? I love to hear from you girls so please let me know what you think in the comments below :)

Look to try: Green Eyeliner

There's a big hype around Emerald Green which was named by Pantone as the ''Color of the Year'' (see my post on this!) and one simple way of adding this hue to your makeup is by using an eyeliner of this color. I usually like to stay within neutral eye makeup, but I think this color can look very subtle and pretty while getting you out of your normal makeup routine. You could use it with a bone or light beige shadow all over the eye lid. You could also add a highlighter under your brow bone and in the inner corner of your eyes to make your eyes stand out more and sparkle a little. I recently bought the Sephora Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in 05 Green. This eyeliner glides on smoothly while providing a light shimmer and has a very long staying power. The liner comes with a smudging sponge at the end so you can decide to use it as a concentrated colored line or as smudged line.

Are any of you trying new colored eyeliners this season? Let me know in the comments below!