Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Monthly favorite products and reviews
Last month was, for most part, very hot and humid. It is well known that during the summer months less is more. So, I kept my makeup routine very simple and easy.
For foundation I used Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup. This product claims to be ultra light, ultra breathable and oil free. The description also says that it won't clog pores and that it evens out skin tone. I have to confess that I am in the "trying " process with this product. Even though I bought it on March, I was waiting for the hotter months to try it on, so I will have a better review of it.
I agree that this foundation is ultra light, ultra breathable and oil free. It does not feel heavy on the skin and it does not clog your pores. I have oily/combination skin and I am still on the fence about how well this product controls oil. A funny fact for me is that before you apply this product, you have to shake it 10 times, in order to get a "perfectly blended make up" The formula does have a subtle distinctive smell, but it is not offensive at all. It applies easy and also it blends easy onto the skin and a little of product goes a long way. I found that I prefer to apply it with my fingers than with a foundation brush.
Now, this is a lite formula, so it won't cover major imperfections, like redness, dark spots or dark circles. I don't think that this formula does a good job with even out skin tone. I would like it to have more coverage power. Also, it is really liquid (pay attention to the word "Fluid" on its name) so, be careful when taking the product out before applying. Also, I don't like that it does not have SPF, a major deal for me.
Overall, if you are like me, that you have to wear foundation no matter what, this is a good product to use and if you are blessed with a flawless skin, this will look perfect on you.
I have always found it difficult to apply bronzer. I remember once a co-worker asked me what had happened to me because my face looked like if I had sleep on a tan machine the night before. I was so mortify that I swear to not to wear bronzer ever again. Why for? I have a medium complexion so I have a natural tan.
Well, last year when I saw my best friend, she told me that I looked really pale. So, I realized that living in New York and being exposed to the winter months has made me lose some of my natural tan. Then, watching at so many YouTube videos, where every single makeup guru apply bronzer to their faces convinced me of giving it a second change. But, this time I took baby steps and prepared myself f with the right tools. I got a Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer. This is a non-shimmery bronzer that I apply lightly with an angle brush on the hollows of my cheeks, on my temples and in my jaw line to contour my face. I follow the tips offer by Lisa Eldridge on her beauty videos. She is so amazing and so gorgeous. And so far, I haven't gotten any questions about my "tanning"
Well, last year when I saw my best friend, she told me that I looked really pale. So, I realized that living in New York and being exposed to the winter months has made me lose some of my natural tan. Then, watching at so many YouTube videos, where every single makeup guru apply bronzer to their faces convinced me of giving it a second change. But, this time I took baby steps and prepared myself f with the right tools. I got a Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer. This is a non-shimmery bronzer that I apply lightly with an angle brush on the hollows of my cheeks, on my temples and in my jaw line to contour my face. I follow the tips offer by Lisa Eldridge on her beauty videos. She is so amazing and so gorgeous. And so far, I haven't gotten any questions about my "tanning"
I have become an addict of the Physician Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder
This product started to grow on me recently and I haven't stop wearing it. I like the glow and brightness that it gives to my face. Every time I look at myself in the mirror I love how youthful and happy my face looks. The shimmer is subtle and I wear it during the day at the office and it looks natural (well, nobody has asked me why my face looks like a disco ball, so....) I'd like to apply it on top of my cheek bones, on my cupid's bow, on the inner corners of my eyes and on my brow bones. I love it. I have forgotten that this product is reportedly "infused with natural plant extracts which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins and helping protect the skin from environmental stress" I don't know if this is true or not, but I do know that it makes me happy to see my face with this nice shimmer.
I have thin lashes and I need a good coat of mascara to look awake. Mascara is something that I cannot live without and when I don't wear mascara I feel incomplete. My mom bought me this Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara which I have to say is not the greatest, but I've been wearing it anyways. The formula of this mascara is a little wet, meaning that building it into the lashes can be a challenge. I usually curl my lashes and then apply mascara. But, this mascara makes the lashes to stick together, creating that horrible look of spider lashes. Another problem with this product is that the brush is too big. I have to apply three coats of mascara to give a full, lifted look to my lashes. But I also have a secret: I do the business card trick. First, I curl my lashes and then I place a business card on top of my eyelids and very close to my lash line, pressing my lashes against the card before applying the first coat of mascara. This helps the brush to work the roots of the lashes and to get every single eyelash. I let the first coat dry and then I apply the second one repeating the same process with the business card, until I get the length and separation that I want on my lashes. This trick helps to avoid getting wet mascara on your eyelids and to build and separate the lashes while applying it. This mascara removes easily with eye makeup remover and it does help to grow your lashes. I have seen a little improvement on my lashes, they look longer and fuller, but not too long or too full to skip wearing mascara.
Finally, I have kept my little pout moisturized with Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm. I love how hydrated my lips feels while wearing this balm and I also like that it is tinted so I don't need to apply lipstick.
These are the products that I reached out the most last month. Some of them I really like, and some of them not so much. And the debate continues.
Have you try any of these products recently or in the past and what do you think about them? What were your favorites of July? Please do share ;)
Hasta pronto.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
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Monday, October 3, 2011
The Perfect Coat for Fall
Hello Lovelies:
Do you feel the need for a new coat for fall? I do! I definitely need to find the perfect coat. So, I visited one of my favorite online stores, ZARA; and these are my picks.
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I have always loved the designs from ZARA. They are pretty affordable and the fabrics they use are of great quality and the fitting is good. And now that they finally launched their online store, it definitely makes my quest for a new coat easier.
Next week, I am going on my first business trip to Washington, D.C and I am very excited and a little anxious. I want to give a good impression, so me buying a new coat is more a necessity than an obsession. So, I am thinking about it as an investment.
And you my lovelies: What are you planning on investing on this Fall?
Hasta Luego!!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Styling jeans for the office
Hello Lovelies! It has been some time since my last post. I have been a little busy lately and a lot of things have happened and not all of them are good things, anyway. "When Life Hands You Lemons Crack Open The Gin" literally.
In a more happy note, I want to dedicate this post to my friend Sarah. She is moving to Arizona for work where she will be wearing a more business casual attire and she suggested me to make a post about wearing jeans at the office and I thought that that was a great idea.
So, I wanted to put together a few affordable and chic outfits and this is the result. Everything is under $100.00 except for the J Brand 29'' Skinny jeans which bright red color is so irresistible that I couldn't help but to include it in this list.
This is my personal style, but while I was putting this together I kept my friend Sarah on my mind all the time. So, I think I can say that I was inspired by her. I hope she likes it and I hope that everyone likes it, too.
Hasta Luego!
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Hola Queridas! Ha pasado algún tiempo desde mi último post. Ultimamente he estado un poco ocupada y muchas cosas han pasado últimamente y no todas ellas han sido buenas, de todos modos. "Cuando La Vida Te Da Limones Abre La Botella De Gin"
En una nota más feliz, quiero dedicar este post a mi amiga Sarah. Ella se va para Arizona por trabajo y el código de vestir será mas relajado e informal y ella me sugirió hacer un post acerca de como usar jeans en la oficina y pensé que era una gran idea.
Entonces, quise armar algunos atuendos que fueran económicos y elegantes y este es el resultado. Cada pieza cuesta menos de $100.00 a excepción de los J Brand 29" Skinny jeans cuyo brillante color rojo es tan irresistible que no pude dejar de incluirlo en esta lista.
Este es mi estilo personal, pero mientras estuve armando estos conjuntos tuve a mi amiga Sarah en mente todo el tiempo. Así que creo que puedo decir que ella fue mi inspiración. Espero que le gusten y espero que a todos ustedes les gusten también.
Bye, bye!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Fall 2011 in NYC
Hello Lovelies! OMG......I can't be more excited! Thanks to Polyvore.com I was able to post my FIRST set on MY blog. I know that for many of you this is like a piece of cake, or like stealing candies from a child. But for me, who doesn't like to read instructions and I prefer to figure things out on my own; it is a big accomplished. Dah!
Anyway, there is something about me that you should know: I love the red color. Love it, love it. I actually like any shades of red (are the peach, coral, orange shades of red?) because they are so vibrant and so lively and in my opinion, the best secret to fight a low mood.
So, getting to the point: I am already looking for some clothing pieces for this Fall/2011 since it looks that we will be falling on RED.
I've gotten many red ideas from Ann Taylor's fall catalog. They have dresses, skirts, blouses and accessories that are honoring the red color trend. And of course, it is also a good idea to mix your pieces with some floral or leopard prints for a more sophisticated look. But, if you want to go all RED, please do so. Me? I am not so brave, but it could be fun! Don't forget to look for some accessories to enhance your look and wear red bold lipstick.
Please, send me your comments and suggestions. I'd love to hear your feedbak
Hasta Luego!
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Hola Queridas! No puedo estar más emocionada! Gracias a Polyvore.com tuve la oportunidad de publicar mi PRIMER conjunto en MY blog. Yo sé que para mucho de ustedes esto es como comerce un pedazo de pastel ó como robarle dulces a un niño. Pero para mi, a quien no le gusta leer instrucciones y prefiere resolver las cosas por su cuenta; es un gran acontecimiento.
De todas maneras, hay algo que deben saber de mi: Me encanta el color rojo. Me encanta, me encanta. De hecho me encantan todos los tones del rojo (son el color durazno, el coral y el naranja tonos del rojo?) porque son tan vibrantes y llenos de vida y en mi opinion, el mejor secreto para combatir un decaído estado de ánimo.
Entonces, llegando al punto: Ya estoy buscando por algunas piezas de ropa para este otoño ya que parece que vamos a caer en ROJO.
He obtenido muchas ideas del catálago de otoño de Ann Taylor. Tienen vestidos, faldas, blusas y accesorios que le hacen honor a la tendencia del color rojo. Y por supuesto, es también una buena idea el mezclar tus piezas con estampados de flores o de leopardo para un look más sofisticado.
Pero, si quieres ir toda de rojo, por favor hazlo. Yo? No soy tan valiente, pero podría ser divertido! No olvides buscar por algunos accesorios que realcen tu atuendo y de ponerte lápiz labial rojo vivo.
Por favor, no dejen de enviar sus comentarios o sugerencias. Me encantaría saber que piensan.
Bye, bye!
Fall 2011 in NYC by delmy-sabio featuring steel umbrellas
De todas maneras, hay algo que deben saber de mi: Me encanta el color rojo. Me encanta, me encanta. De hecho me encantan todos los tones del rojo (son el color durazno, el coral y el naranja tonos del rojo?) porque son tan vibrantes y llenos de vida y en mi opinion, el mejor secreto para combatir un decaído estado de ánimo.
Entonces, llegando al punto: Ya estoy buscando por algunas piezas de ropa para este otoño ya que parece que vamos a caer en ROJO.
He obtenido muchas ideas del catálago de otoño de Ann Taylor. Tienen vestidos, faldas, blusas y accesorios que le hacen honor a la tendencia del color rojo. Y por supuesto, es también una buena idea el mezclar tus piezas con estampados de flores o de leopardo para un look más sofisticado.
Pero, si quieres ir toda de rojo, por favor hazlo. Yo? No soy tan valiente, pero podría ser divertido! No olvides buscar por algunos accesorios que realcen tu atuendo y de ponerte lápiz labial rojo vivo.
Por favor, no dejen de enviar sus comentarios o sugerencias. Me encantaría saber que piensan.
Bye, bye!
Fall 2011 in NYC by delmy-sabio featuring steel umbrellas
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