Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Review: China Glaze "Champagne Bubbles"
I just watched a CG haul from sweet little Meghanrosette and just had to review the classy polish from them I've been wearing for about two weeks!
At first I wore it by itself, which was gorgeous and looked great when I wore purpley/berry/maroon-toned clothing! After that, I've been experimenting with nail art on top of it, which I'll add picture of, and by now it's completely chipped & gross-looking. It had a great run.
I picked it up on sale from Sally's for a mere $1.99, which saved around $4 or $5 from the usual price! I've been obsessed with metallics and glitter ever since the holidays, so this was a perfect find!
Since I've been wearing it well over a week and a half (with a few touch ups in there for major chips,) I can say the wear on this stuff is amazing! I think the chunky but sparse texture helps keep it on, since glitter is so hard to take off my nails.
The color is gorgeous and very warm and rich, which surprisingly looks phenomenal on my cool-toned skin. On chubby fingers like mine, I think it even slims them a little since it's so sparkly!
Overall, worth the price, especially on sale, and the color makes me swoon! Just as pretty on as in the bottle, which I regrettably don't have a picture of to share.
Go out and grab this golden beauty today!
Thanks for reading, Elle<3
At first I wore it by itself, which was gorgeous and looked great when I wore purpley/berry/maroon-toned clothing! After that, I've been experimenting with nail art on top of it, which I'll add picture of, and by now it's completely chipped & gross-looking. It had a great run.
I picked it up on sale from Sally's for a mere $1.99, which saved around $4 or $5 from the usual price! I've been obsessed with metallics and glitter ever since the holidays, so this was a perfect find!
Since I've been wearing it well over a week and a half (with a few touch ups in there for major chips,) I can say the wear on this stuff is amazing! I think the chunky but sparse texture helps keep it on, since glitter is so hard to take off my nails.
The color is gorgeous and very warm and rich, which surprisingly looks phenomenal on my cool-toned skin. On chubby fingers like mine, I think it even slims them a little since it's so sparkly!
Overall, worth the price, especially on sale, and the color makes me swoon! Just as pretty on as in the bottle, which I regrettably don't have a picture of to share.
Go out and grab this golden beauty today!
Thanks for reading, Elle<3
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
My Friend Sam's Makeover & Tutorial for Green Eyes!
My friend Sam and I were having a sleepover & she asked to have her makeup done by me! I hope you guys enjoy her debut on my channel and let us know what you think below! Thanks for watching!
Blogpost of products used & picture of final look:http://ellexohxellemakeup.blogspot.com/2012/01/sams-makeover-green-eyes-makeu...
PEOPLE IN THIS VIDEO:
Sam's Channel- send her some love!http://www.youtube.com/user/staralicousbaby
Sam's Tumblr: http://shebetterholdhimtight.tumblr.com/
Blogpost of products used & picture of final look:http://ellexohxellemakeup.blogspot.com/2012/01/sams-makeover-green-eyes-makeu...
PEOPLE IN THIS VIDEO:
Sam's Channel- send her some love!http://www.youtube.com/user/staralicousbaby
Sam's Tumblr: http://shebetterholdhimtight.tumblr.com/
Sunday, January 8, 2012
My Christmas Presents Part 3: Sephora, MAC & Makeup Galore!
This video was not requested, but I did one last year so I wanted to do a follow up this year. Since most of my presents were makeup-related I thought it was appropriate. THERE ARE NOW THREE PARTS, NOT JUST TWO! (:
Part 1 is mostly clothes, accessories, and jewelry!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC2xVMk7XJI
Part 2 is a lot of Stila, other makeup brands, and perfume!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaySh8nTbfY
Part 3 is a lot of name brand cosmetics, and my "Box of Fun" ♥
Part 1 is mostly clothes, accessories, and jewelry!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC2xVMk7XJI
Part 2 is a lot of Stila, other makeup brands, and perfume!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaySh8nTbfY
Part 3 is a lot of name brand cosmetics, and my "Box of Fun" ♥
Sam's Makeover / Green Eyes Makeup Tutorial!
Hello everyone,
As I type this, the video isn't up yet but it is edited to perfection (well, almost). (;
When it does come up, I do want everyone to see the finished look in a beautiful picture, and I wanted to post the products used here so that everything would be neat, in one place, & not clogging up my info box! So I hope you ALL have enjoyed this fun makeover video (and the ridiculous bloopers, thanks to my tripod malfunction and Sam's loud cat), and will continue to read on and leave Sam & I your comments on the video when you return from this link! xox Elle (AND Sam!) <3
As I type this, the video isn't up yet but it is edited to perfection (well, almost). (;
When it does come up, I do want everyone to see the finished look in a beautiful picture, and I wanted to post the products used here so that everything would be neat, in one place, & not clogging up my info box! So I hope you ALL have enjoyed this fun makeover video (and the ridiculous bloopers, thanks to my tripod malfunction and Sam's loud cat), and will continue to read on and leave Sam & I your comments on the video when you return from this link! xox Elle (AND Sam!) <3
^ The gorgeous Sam after her makeover! Whatta green-eyed beauty!
PRODUCTS and BRUSHES USED (in order):
Clinique Moisture Surge Relief Spray
Almay Concealer Stick in 100 Light
CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder Oil Control in Buff Beige
Revlon Deluxe Powder Brush
Jasmine la Belle Powder Blush in 89
e.l.f. Studio Blush Brush
benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer
Estee Lauder Color Intensity Microfine Powder Eyeshadow in 19 Lavender
Flat Eyeshadow Brush
Estee Lauder Color Intensity Microfine Powder Eyeshadow in 21 Fog
Essence of Beauty Large Crease Brush
MAC 224 Blending Brush
Angled Eyeshadow Brush
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Pink Peony
La Cross Premier Lip Brush
Thanks for reading!What kinds of blog posts or videos would you like to see next? (:
Links to Sam's Tumblr and Youtube will be in the information box below the video if you'd like to know her more!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Review: Sally Hansen Extreme Wear- "The Real Teal"
This nail polish was a Christmas stocking stuffer and looks great after one coat (shown below)! Read on for more details:
These nail polishes are usually pretty affordable, and you can often find them on sale. I wouldn't know for this particular one because it was a gift!
The color: looks more straight-up blue in the bottle but has more of a green tint on. It also isn't matte or shimmer-less as I would have expected. It has a very subtle but pretty silvery-green shimmer in the light-how aquatic!
Coverage: in just one coat you get a great feel of the color. Two coats, and you're done. The color is opaque so that you can't see the whites of your nails. It covers well if you have a steady hand.
Drying time: In just a couple of minutes, a thick coat will be dry and smudge-proof to the touch. It will still get dinged or smudge after this though, so be careful until it's dry enough to put a topcoat on successfully. Very impressed with the drying time on these, and the brushes as well- they coat almost the whole nail at once if you fan them properly, and the brushes are thick enough and retain the product enough that you can cover a few nails without having to de-dip into the bottle, what a luxury!
Highly recommend this polish for lovers of funky and opaque colors alike! Go Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Extreme Wear!
Thanks for reading, xox Elle
These nail polishes are usually pretty affordable, and you can often find them on sale. I wouldn't know for this particular one because it was a gift!
The color: looks more straight-up blue in the bottle but has more of a green tint on. It also isn't matte or shimmer-less as I would have expected. It has a very subtle but pretty silvery-green shimmer in the light-how aquatic!
Coverage: in just one coat you get a great feel of the color. Two coats, and you're done. The color is opaque so that you can't see the whites of your nails. It covers well if you have a steady hand.
Drying time: In just a couple of minutes, a thick coat will be dry and smudge-proof to the touch. It will still get dinged or smudge after this though, so be careful until it's dry enough to put a topcoat on successfully. Very impressed with the drying time on these, and the brushes as well- they coat almost the whole nail at once if you fan them properly, and the brushes are thick enough and retain the product enough that you can cover a few nails without having to de-dip into the bottle, what a luxury!
Highly recommend this polish for lovers of funky and opaque colors alike! Go Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Extreme Wear!
Thanks for reading, xox Elle
Review: "Avon Nail Experts Smudge Corrector"
This clear product claims to instantly perfect any imperfections or smudges in your nail polish in just one coat. Let's see how it actually performs:
Price: Since this is my mom's product, she paid about the price of a regular Avon nail polish- somewhere between $3 and $5, which is reasonable even if it didn't work perfectly.
Packaging: The box it comes in (pictured below) is the standard-issue Avon nail product box- pretty sturdy, but since it's black, opening and closing/using it often will result in visible wear and tear on the box. The bottle itself is heavy-duty substance similar to glass but without the weight. The flat bottle instead of their old-fashioned square packaging makes this bottle quite sleek and travel-ready.
Well..does it work?!
The answer: it depends on what kind of "smudge" you're using it on. The usual ding or big clump of polish in place to place will be easily corrected like magic. When my thumb and pinky of another hand collided and left one with a gap without polish and one with an extra supply of it, the one with extra polish was smoothed over. The places this doesn't seem to work on, however, are those patches where the polish disappears altogether (pictured on my pinky in the picture below). It just removes coats of polish until you decide to stop using it, at least when I tried. So it depends on what kind of smudge you're dealing with.
Texture: After you're done applying it, it just dries in a couple minutes with a top coat-like finish. It may be a little sticky than some top coats, but it definitely shines up your nails.
Thanks for reading & let me know what you think!(:
xox Elle
Price: Since this is my mom's product, she paid about the price of a regular Avon nail polish- somewhere between $3 and $5, which is reasonable even if it didn't work perfectly.
Packaging: The box it comes in (pictured below) is the standard-issue Avon nail product box- pretty sturdy, but since it's black, opening and closing/using it often will result in visible wear and tear on the box. The bottle itself is heavy-duty substance similar to glass but without the weight. The flat bottle instead of their old-fashioned square packaging makes this bottle quite sleek and travel-ready.
Well..does it work?!
The answer: it depends on what kind of "smudge" you're using it on. The usual ding or big clump of polish in place to place will be easily corrected like magic. When my thumb and pinky of another hand collided and left one with a gap without polish and one with an extra supply of it, the one with extra polish was smoothed over. The places this doesn't seem to work on, however, are those patches where the polish disappears altogether (pictured on my pinky in the picture below). It just removes coats of polish until you decide to stop using it, at least when I tried. So it depends on what kind of smudge you're dealing with.
Texture: After you're done applying it, it just dries in a couple minutes with a top coat-like finish. It may be a little sticky than some top coats, but it definitely shines up your nails.
Thanks for reading & let me know what you think!(:
xox Elle
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
My Christmas Presents Part 2: A Very Stila Christmas
This video was not requested, but I did one last year so I wanted to do a follow up this year. Since most of my presents were makeup-related I thought it was appropriate. THERE ARE NOW THREE PARTS, NOT JUST TWO! (:
Part 1 is mostly clothes, accessories, and jewelry!
Part 2 is a lot of Stila, other makeup brands, and perfume!
Part 3 is a lot of name brand cosmetics, and my "Box of Fun" ♥
I'm disabling comments for all parts of this video because I don't need rude comments trying to bring me down. I'm extremely grateful for the people in my life, and the fact that they are able to provide me with such nice things out of the goodness of their hearts. They didn't have to, just like you don't have to watch this, or if you do, you don't have to leave disrespectful comments. They don't just hurt me, they hurt everyone who tries to make this time of the year peaceful, and they hurt my family. If you want to REQUEST a tutorial or fashion video etc. using something I received, please MESSAGE me and I will happily respond. I'm sorry I have to take away this privilege for people who have nice and helpful things to say, but I don't want to risk being attacked or others reading the comments to feel attacked. The holidays aren't about money or who gets the most, they're about giving and being grateful. So please feel grateful for YOUR family and what YOU have, and if you choose to, rejoice in the fun things other people have as well. I think of you guys as friends, so please do the same for me and be happy for me. I love watching and making hauls, so this video is purely for FUN and there is 0% bragging contained in this video. Hope you all are well, and no matter what you celebrate- happy holidays and enjoy! xox Elle
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Coming soon: vlog channel. What should I name it?(:
FTC: I obviously was not sponsored to make this video. Ho ho ho
Part 1 is mostly clothes, accessories, and jewelry!
Part 2 is a lot of Stila, other makeup brands, and perfume!
Part 3 is a lot of name brand cosmetics, and my "Box of Fun" ♥
I'm disabling comments for all parts of this video because I don't need rude comments trying to bring me down. I'm extremely grateful for the people in my life, and the fact that they are able to provide me with such nice things out of the goodness of their hearts. They didn't have to, just like you don't have to watch this, or if you do, you don't have to leave disrespectful comments. They don't just hurt me, they hurt everyone who tries to make this time of the year peaceful, and they hurt my family. If you want to REQUEST a tutorial or fashion video etc. using something I received, please MESSAGE me and I will happily respond. I'm sorry I have to take away this privilege for people who have nice and helpful things to say, but I don't want to risk being attacked or others reading the comments to feel attacked. The holidays aren't about money or who gets the most, they're about giving and being grateful. So please feel grateful for YOUR family and what YOU have, and if you choose to, rejoice in the fun things other people have as well. I think of you guys as friends, so please do the same for me and be happy for me. I love watching and making hauls, so this video is purely for FUN and there is 0% bragging contained in this video. Hope you all are well, and no matter what you celebrate- happy holidays and enjoy! xox Elle
I ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS: http://www.formspring.me/ellexohxelle
I TWEET (A LOT!): http://twitter.com/#!/photoholicgurli
I TUMBLE: http://ellexohxelle.tumblr.com/
I BOOTH ERRDAY: http://dailybooth.com/ellexohxellemakeup
I BLOG: http://ellexohxellemakeup.blogspot.com/
Coming soon: vlog channel. What should I name it?(:
FTC: I obviously was not sponsored to make this video. Ho ho ho
Monday, January 2, 2012
My Christmas Presents Part 1: Boots, Purses Jewelry, Oh My!
This video was not requested, but I did one last year so I wanted to do a follow up this year. Since most of my presents were makeup-related I thought it was appropriate.
I'm disabling comments for both halves of this video because I don't need rude comments trying to bring me down. I'm extremely grateful for the people in my life, and the fact that they are able to provide me with such nice things out of the goodness of their hearts. They didn't have to, just like you don't have to watch this, or if you do, you don't have to leave disrespectful comments. They don't just hurt me, they hurt everyone who tries to make this time of the year peaceful, and they hurt my family. If you want to REQUEST a tutorial or fashion video etc. using something I received, please MESSAGE me and I will happily respond. I'm sorry I have to take away this privilege for people who have nice and helpful things to say, but I don't want to risk being attacked or others reading the comments to feel attacked. The holidays aren't about money or who gets the most, they're about giving and being grateful. So please feel grateful for YOUR family and what YOU have, and if you choose to, rejoice in the fun things other people have as well. I think of you guys as friends, so please do the same for me and be happy for me. I love watching and making hauls, so this video is purely for FUN and there is 0% bragging contained in this video. Hope you all are well, and no matter what you celebrate- happy holidays and enjoy! xox Elle
I'm disabling comments for both halves of this video because I don't need rude comments trying to bring me down. I'm extremely grateful for the people in my life, and the fact that they are able to provide me with such nice things out of the goodness of their hearts. They didn't have to, just like you don't have to watch this, or if you do, you don't have to leave disrespectful comments. They don't just hurt me, they hurt everyone who tries to make this time of the year peaceful, and they hurt my family. If you want to REQUEST a tutorial or fashion video etc. using something I received, please MESSAGE me and I will happily respond. I'm sorry I have to take away this privilege for people who have nice and helpful things to say, but I don't want to risk being attacked or others reading the comments to feel attacked. The holidays aren't about money or who gets the most, they're about giving and being grateful. So please feel grateful for YOUR family and what YOU have, and if you choose to, rejoice in the fun things other people have as well. I think of you guys as friends, so please do the same for me and be happy for me. I love watching and making hauls, so this video is purely for FUN and there is 0% bragging contained in this video. Hope you all are well, and no matter what you celebrate- happy holidays and enjoy! xox Elle
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