The truth about colors...

We all want to stand out but some people go too far.  They forget that makeup is supposed to enhance your look not make you look like a clown.  Follow the old rule if your makeup took longer than 5 min chances are your wearing too much.  Sometimes a little makes much more of a statement than multiple colors and cakey foundation.  Neutral colors are defiantly "in" and people are taking advantage of this "matte lip idea".  You must realize that even though everyone is doing something is ultimately what is best for you and what makes you feel like 1 million bucks +.  The "smokey eye" has been around for years and many love & rock it well.  For me sadly, it just doesn't work.  No matter how I try to change technique etc I ultimately end up looking like I have 2 black eyes (or whatever I choose my main color to be).  Most likely because I have a small frame head and average size eyes.  Maybe its my completion, or just the distance between my eyes.   Who knows, but I encourage you to find your own niche and do what makes you happy.  Do not be afraid to experiment but know when to just admit this look is not for me.  We all want to be creative, We all are beautiful, makeup or no makeup attitude is worth more then beauty.

Until next time divas :) 

How to get MAC quality brushes for less

So everyone doesn't have the money to fork out $20+ per brush, but don't worry there is a solution.  Check out your local craft store.  Yup, you heard right the craft store.  There are many complete dupes to MAC brushes and guess what most are under $5.  Here I will tell you 5 essential brushes that will completely take your makeup look to a new level.  Loew-Cornell are the best painting brushes on the market so of course it would be the same quality for makeup.  They are made from 100% natural hair and the same quality (if not better to your MAC brushes).   So you ask what is the difference in the MAC brush and the Loew-Cornell Dupe...only one thing the handle is about an inch longer...the quality of brush still the same.

(on top regular makeup brush & below Loew Cornell for you to see small length difference)

5 Essential brushes:

Loew-Cornell Maxine Mop 1' (known as the dupe to MAC 134 or 136) great for your mineral makeup $11.99
Loew-Cornell Maxine Mop 3/8 (known as dupe to MAC 139) eye brush $3.99
Loew- Cornell Maxine Mop 1/4 - (MAC 228 dupe) Mini shader brush good for eye and can be used for conceler as well $3.49
Loew-Cornell 3/4 (MAC 216 dupe)- multi purpose brush - good for mineral blush, concealer, and can be used on larger eyes $4.99
Loew- Cornell 1/2 (MAC 252 dupe)- eye brush $4.99

(Loew-Cornell brushes)

When I went to purchase they were sold out of many of the other dupes as well as the Maxine Mop 3/8 (listed above).  I also purchased and got 40% off one and buy on get one free on 2 others...so the price at Michael's is always lower than the listed price just go with a coupon.  In total for the 4 brushes I own I paid $22.24 including tax...at MAC I would only have gotten 1 brush for that price. 
Below I will list some of the other known dupes you can find in your local craft store, but the ones below I have not tried for myself.

(L) loew cornell 277 round mop wood handle- MAC 129

(XXL) loew cornell 277 round mop wood handle- MAC 150

#8 American painters 2500 filbert clear w/glitter handle- MAC 194

#4 American painters 2200 fan clear w/glitter handle- MAC 205

1/4 royal soft grip sg160 clear w/blue tip handle- MAC 208

10/0 American painter 2650 spotter clear w/glitter handle- MAC 209 or 311

#6 royal soft grip sg255 clear w/blue tip handle- MAC 211

#6 American painters 2450 chisel blender clear w/glitter handle- MAC 212

1/4 loew cornell amm mini mop green handle- MAC 217

#10 royal soft grip sg255 clear w/blue tip handle- MAC 219

(M) royal soft grip sg999 clear w/pink tip handle- MAC 225

1" royal soft grip sg1400 clear w/pink tip handle- MAC 227

(S) royal soft grip sg995 clear w/pink tip handle- MAC 231

#10 royal soft grip 3020 clear w/orange tip handle- MAC 249 

3/8 royal soft grip sg160 clear w/glitter handle- MAC 263

1/4 American painters 2440 angular clear w/glitter handle- MAC 266

3/8 American painters 2400 angular clear w/glitter handle- MAC 269

1/4 royal soft grip sg393 clear w/pink tip handle- MAC 272

3/8 royal soft grip sg393 clear w/pink tip handle- MAC 275

#8 royal soft grip sg170 clear w/blue tip handle- MAC 316


Until next time divas... :)