MAC Brushes Review

I recently got into MAC and I have to say that my favorite so far has been their brushes. I'm not a Makeup guru and didn't have alot of products I liked to keep it simple and have just a few but with MAC I cant get enough totally opposite of what I'm used to.
At first I thought there was no way in tarnations that I wasn't going to pay that much for brushes. I could find them cheaper elsewhere but once I tried them I knew I had to splurge. I believe that these brushes do all my work for me and make it so easy to apply and change up looks. They are so soft and I cant say enough great things about them.
These are the ones I currently have:

In the past, I would (like most girls out there) use a normal, fluff brush to apply my eye shadow and would always end up with product fallout on my face (not cool and messy). But, since I started using the M.A.C 239 brush to apply my eye shadow, not only does it go on really well, but it lasts much longer too.
I also noticed that you get far more intense colour when applying your eye shadow with this brush, as apposed to using a fluffy eye brush or those horrid applicators that you get with most eye shadows – why they even use those I will never know!

Both the 239 and the 217 brushes work together beautifully to create perfectly blended eye lids. Use the 239 brush to apply your darker shade of eye shadow to the lid, and then use the M.A.C 217 Blending Brush to blend the colour, giving it a nice, flawless finish.

If you generally only apply one shade of eye shadow to your lids lids, then the M.A.C 217 Blending Brush is all you need. The brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape.

MAC 224   I use this brush for an all over sweep of shadow or to dust a highlight under the brow and especially for blending my eyeshadow. I think this is the best blending brush I have came across. It is so soft and make my blending effortlessly. I cant live without my MAC eye brushes.

MAC 187   This brush I'm using for my blush brush and it is so soft and glides across my cheeks. You can use it by swirling it up my cheek bones and doesn't streak of leave darker spots it smooths and applies evenly. This brush is a bigger brush that what I'm used to and thought I would look like a clown but to my surprise it is just right. It is a more expensive brush but well worth the investment especially that I know it is high quality made and will last a long time.

MAC 109   I use this brush for my minerals powder. I normally use a powder sponge so this is new for me but I will say that I use less powder with a brush than a sponge. So I feel like the money I'm saving on the powder I bought a brush with it. It is a great blending brush also use it for a contouring brush.

I will say that before this brush I wore foundation and powder because I felt powder alone wasnt enough coverage but usuing this brush I no longer wear foundation. So I splurged with this brush but saving on money for foundation.

With these eye brushes I truly believe that you could make all of the looks happen with ease

What is your favorite brush or brushes?

I also heard that the e.l.f. brushes are exactly like the MAC brushes so I while I was at my beloved Target I picked up a few and I will admit that I think elf brushes are great and def up to  par with MAC and Sephora brushes. The Bonus elf brushes is the cheap price. I  love a good deal or bargain.

Facial everday...now thats Living

I had been obsessing over the Clarisonic Mia for some time but didn't want to fork over the green since I didn't know if it worked as good as they said it did. We all know how {They} can be. BTW who is They? I have always wanted to know who They is, I must meet They and have a little conversation with They. Sorry way off subject but now back to the point. I just really wanted to know the whole truth about this product so I did research and while I was do research  my blog loving friend Ally @ Copacetic In Carolina did a post on it and thats when I knew ok now I know a real person who loves it so I'm going for it. When I was at Sephora it took everything in me not to add it to my stash but then a week later ordered it. I couldn't take it any longer. They have so many awesome colors to choose from that was the hardest part I was torn between: Island Coral, Turquoise, or Fuchsia. Coral was out of stock so it was between the 2 and I just went with Fuchsia because I know Maci fave color it turq and in a few years she will be taking care of her face also.  We will know who is who. LOL

What I love about this product is that it is so easy to use and if you are in a hurry you can take into shower and do it while showering. I am a bargain kind of girl so I figured I would splurge on this and it would be so much cheaper than monthly facials. Besides who doesn't want a facial everyday instead of once a month. You can use it everyday or every other do or whenever you want. Strictly up to you and your skin. I cant say enough about this product. I have only used it for a week and could honestly tell after the first use. I will never go without this product again.

While researching I found this video and here you will see how easy and quick it is done.

MAC EyeShadow

 I am in love with the MAC Eyeshadow, It reminds me of Naked 2 by Urban Decay. I cant even begin to tell you how many different colors there are. I will have these on my wishlist. Since I was just getting started I wanted something I could use every day and at night add a little touch up. I didnt want to do a day look and a night smokey eye look so I got these 6 colors to start off with. With my eyes being on the green side I needed to stick to purplish tones to make my eyes pop. I usually go with brown, I didnt know this until now, glad I went. These shadows will last long because I can barely use some and it goes along way.

First Start off with Bare Study Paint-Pot

Goes on as a base or primer, I got a natural color so I could pop this one if not wearing make up for a little pick me up.

These are my 6 colors so far:

1. Shale

2. Shroom

3.Quarry

4. Mulch

5. Brun

6. Wedge

What are you favorite eyeshadows and colors?
Eye Wishlist:
All that Glitters
Satin Taupe
Expresso
Ricepaper
Woodwinked
Honesty



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QVC product Review

I was in desperate need of a Makeup organizer. While looking I found some that I liked but didn't like the price so I kept looking and low and behold on Pinterest I came across this Spinning makeup organizer and and the price was in my budget. I went on over to QVC and ordered it.

The shipping was very fast and packaged great. No assemble need. I have been using this Vera Bradley travel cosmetic bag so I was always digging. Now I don't have to dig to shake bag to move stuff over. Everything is in my eye sight and I can just spin it my way. Rotates smooths and I was worried if one side was heavier that the other it would tump over but to my surprise it doesn't. This is a great product I definitely recommend. I'm loving it.

  ByeBye Vera will no longer need you everyday, only when travel.

MAC product Review

My MAC makeover went extremely well in fact so well I might need to stop being a SHAM and go back to work. Yes there was so much to choose from and Sara who helped me was so nice and patient. Couldn't ask for a better artist, she even looked like Adelle. I will break it up into a few post so it will not be so much at once...Overload

Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural Powder

My Review:  This powder I have been loving so far and cant get over how good it feels on my face and to touch. I have noticed that it doesn't rub off against clothing on anything that you might touch with your face. It gives me the right amount of coverage. I have oily to combination skin and usually my face tends to get shiny in the afternoon but with this no shinny so no need to reapply or touch up.

2. Mineralize-Concealer

My Review: I don't normally have dark circles or puffy eyes but what i love about this product is I use it under my eyes and it gives my eyes and highlighted look. I feel that it makes them pop and look wide awake and refreshed. I don't wear concealer so when she started to put this on I thought here we go a waste of her time because I'm not getting this....boy was I ever wrong. What I like most about it is that it doesn't have that oily or wet feel.

3. Prep-Prime-Face-Protect-SPF-50

All through high school I worked at a Tanning Salon and of course I totally took advantage of that and laid 2 times a day...and heck no I didn't wear sunscreen..why wear it when I'm trying to get a tan. Sigh :{      Young and Dumb    

Wished I would have listened to the smart people who were against it. Only if I knew what I know now. My skin is showing signs of sun spots so this year even though I'm having withdrawals there will be no tanning for me. Only self tanners and spray tans. This is a good step into the right direction and doesn't have that strong sunscreen smell to it.  This goes one really smooth and alot goes along way. I love that I can also use on the kids faces.

4. Mineralize-Blush

I simply get over how little you need, a slightly glide across the blush and you have enough for both cheeks. Will have this for a while so will def get moneys worth. It has a shimmer in it that will give your face that little glow but also looking natural and not overdone like you are sunburned.

MAC MakeOver Monday

Being that 2012 for me is all about getting outside my comfort zone and try new things I thought this would be a perfect thing to do. I have used Mary Kay and Clinque ever since I was old enough to wear makeup and I love it but I think my face needs a little change. I have oily skin and usually not don't break out I feel blessed I never had to deal with that but lately I have noticed that I have blemish popping up and just when I think they are clearing up well a few more stop by to say hello too. I think my face is telling me it is needing a change.  I have made a few changes I have ventured out and bought Urban Decay Naked 2 eye shadow and I love it tremendously. I have been wanting to get my hands on and try MAC cosmetics. I have been pinning every single MAC pin I can find. I am just so in love with the products and haven't actually tried them out yet. Crazy right? So this brings me to my next order of business:

I am going this week for a MAC MakeOver {excited}

The OCD in me made a deal....If I would clean out and organized all my old makeup and find and order a cosmetic storage organizer then I could get new products but not until then. Also I had to cut out my all my hour drive to Starbucks out too being that replacing new makeup is pretty pricey. Needless to say it has been all checked off my list.

Are they any MAC products you love and adore?

MAC Products you don't care for?

Spill the beans please, fill me in any little secrets I need to know.

How are the MAC brushes? Worth the purchase? {I I will buy them from Ebay cheaper}

Spinning Cosmetic Organizer from QVC

As soon as I get this in I will give it a try and post a product review.

This is a very good price only $27.00 with tax and ship is was around 35.00

Acrylic Clear Cube Makeup Organizer

is what I originally had in my mind but when I saw the price with everything would be 212.00 I decided I needed to look at another route. 

 With purchasing new makeup I knew I didn't need to spend the extra $$$ right now for this one, there is always Christmas and by then it might be on sale. This is def on my list!

{If anyone knows where I can find this cheaper please do tell}

I am in the process of getting things together to give my blog and uplift so hopefully in a few weeks I will reveal it.

In the meantime I just changed the background and font until the new design is finished.

Wednesday WhereAbouts

 Lately Ive been a little busy doing things that are not in my day to day routine.  I must say I have been enjoy this and wonder why I havent tool time out to do some of these things more often. NO wonder Ive been burnt out lately...because I havent took time to do something different and change it up.

                 I gave my nails a little sparkle. You know I love anything with glitter or sepquins.

    I decided to try this eye look. I was sitting on the counter with my feet in the sink like always but had the laptop beside me trying to look and do. The Farmer walked by and after giving me a crazy looked ask "What are you doing?" Then I showed him what i was trying to do, he thought I was LoCo.  I probaly am. HaHa

                              I was trying it all out...something different is always fun to try right?
                                                   You will never know if you dont try.

                               I am not fond of these mirrow pictures but it was my only choice, HaHa 
            I figured while I was doing upgrades I might as well do my hair. I was trying out the difference
                                              my hair responded to the 2 sizes of curling irons.

             I grew balls and got my TuffGirl on and hopped onto Marvick {Farmers Anniversary present} We havent rode him since he made it here we have been to busy and just put it off but we just had to make time and just do it.  He did very well and was a pure joy to ride.  {I know balls isnt classy....sorry just thought it fit}

           Since he did so well I decided to take him out of the round pen and into the arena and gave him a shot a the barrels and poles. I just love how smooth and gentle he is. I also surprised how quiet he is being with so young. {Horse language...Quiet means- horse or pony that is calm and mannerly}

While Im adding new things to my days I am also working on a desk that my papaw made Maci. I have been staining and coating it and found an old chair to redo and will post once finished.

                                      Where have you been? Whatcha been up to?