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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy New Year 2010!

Wishing you all the best New Year 2010! Cheers and be safe!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

1st Blog Birthday!

It's been 1 year now!

I started this blog on Christmas Eve of 2008 simply because I felt bored. Now, 1 year later, this blog has become a part of me.

Happy Birthday to us and thank you (reading this) very much for all of your support throughout this year. Your comments and letters to me are a huge reward for the time and effort it takes to post new things.

Thank you! And Cheers!

XOXO,

Awilda

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Today's Small Haul

A little retail therapy before the end of 2009.

A few of my twitter friends recommended some of the Nars red lipsticks. I happily obliged and picked up the Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. I wore it home! Enough said.

I am also running out of my fabulous Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. I originally wanted to try to the Sheer Glow foundation because my Youtube buddy AmyNicolaox loves it. We wear the same shade in foundation, Stromboli (aka MAC NC40). However, I have oily skin and the MUA suggested the Sheer Matte Foundation. I can't wait to try this foundation out because it is more yellow based than my Armani.

Do you own any of these products? What do you think about them?

XOXO

Awilda

FOTD : Chanel Noir

Isn't this captivating?
There's just something so bold about wearing a dark eye with dark lips.

When I saw this photo, I thought: This is a woman who is sure of herself, mysterious and sexy all at the same time.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Video Tutorial: Smoldering Blue Eyes

Based on the Troy Jensen Look I posted a few days ago.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays to all of you!

XOXO,

Awilda

MAC Warm & Cozy Collection (Launch Dec 26, 2009)

Thursday, December 17, 2009

How to Make Your Perfume Last All Day

How to make perfume scents last longer when applied has got to do with when, where and how you apply it. Body mist, body sprays or anything that are light bottled scents don't tend to last long. If you really want your perfume to have longer lasting power then you have to choose those perfumes that are rich in sensual notes such as oriental’s /ambers with vanilla ( Samsara, Angel, Spellbound, Coco, Shalimar) or chypres’ with oakmoss and bergamot (Femme , Miss Dior, Mitsouko,).

Here are some 10 proven ways on how to make perfume scents last longer when applied.

1. Layering the fragrance will make the scent last longer. Layering begins during the shower. Use soap, shower gel, shampoo or conditioner of your desired scent. After toweling yourself dry, slather lotion or fragrant moisturizer to establish the scent on your whole body. Some scents also come in talc form, so dust all over your body before getting dressed.

2. Pulse points play a major role upon where we should apply our perfume. These are the areas that produce heat to which in turn releases the scent of your perfume. The pulse points are located at the temples, the base of the throat, between the breasts, the wrists, the bend of the elbow. Pulse points that you have to pay more attention are at the back of the knees and the ankles. Since scent travels upward, these scent locations are very important. And most people skip these pulse points when applying perfume. Don’t apply behind your ears – instead, go for the jaw line, close to the ear. There are certain glands behind the ears that will interact with the smell of your perfume.

3. One reason why scents evaporate quickly is because of dry skin. Since perfume contains alcohol it also evaporates quickly. Another way to make perfume scents last longer is to apply lotion before applying your perfume. A lotion having the same scent is an excellent way to make your perfume last longer. But if you don't have a matching lotion, apply an unscented lotion. If you decide to use a lotion with a different scent, make sure that it doesn't clash with your perfume. If you have oily skin, a light dusting of fragrance bath powder will help to reinforce the fragrance without adding oils you don't need.

4. When you spray perfume on your wrist, never rub it together because it would "compress" the scent and won't allow the scent to develop naturally with your body chemistry.

5. To make the scent long lasting, you have to spray right after you are out of the shower, because your pores are still open.

6. Spray perfume before putting on any clothes or before wearing jewelries. Some perfumes leave indelible stains on clothing and accessories, especially synthetic fibers and pearls.

7. Spray your hairbrush with a favorite scent and run it through your hair.

8. Put a bit of vaseline (olive oil or shea butter would work well too) on the points you plan to spray on. The scent will adhere better.

9. Spray yourself from a distance of 12 inches then step into the fragrant cloud you create. This helps to distribute the scent over your entire body.

10. For Ladies, you can wear a small cotton ball infused with your favorite woman’s perfume inside your bra for a long lasting scented impression. That way you can avoid applying perfume right into the folds of the skin in that area, where sweat can cause irritation.

I hope you find this post useful on how to make your perfume scent last longer. Remember, the trick to perfume application is not quantity, but quality. The longer your perfume lasts when you wear it, the less you have to use it as you’ll find there may not be a need to reapply.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Smoldering Blue Sparkle. By Troy Jensen

Absolutely Stunning!

Model: Nadine Velazquez

Artist: Troy Jensen

Old Hollywood: The Modern Way by Troy Jensen

Hi Beauties!

I think this look is gorgeous! It was created by celebrity Makeup Artist, Troy Jensen.

Model: Monique Zordan

Artist: Troy Jensen

Lovely.

Remind me: Why are so many schools getting rid of their music programs?

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Rihanna and I..... We're "So Hard"

For your Listening Pleasure. One of my favorite songs on Rihanna's Rated R Album.

I love her!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Bebe: 25% off All Dresses Until Sunday

Hi Beauties!

If you are looking for a sexy and fun dress to wear for the holidays, Bebe is currently having a 25% OFF promotion on all dresses until Sunday 12/14/09 at Bebe stores and Bebe.com.

I bought 2! lol

XOXO,

Awilda

FOTD: Subtle smokey Browns and Greys

Hi Beauties!

Happy Monday/Tuesday! :-D
Today's FOTD is inspired by Jennifer Lopez's red carpet sultry eyes. She works with the very talented Scott Barnes, who always makes her look her absolute best.

I was looking through my JLO inpiration folder and this is what I came up with:

PRODUCTS (AFTER THE JUMP)

EYES

Mac painterly paintpot

Urban Decay Vapor on inner corners

Mac scene E/S on 2/3rds of lid

Mac Brown Script in the crease and outer V

Mac Brule E/S to blend the browbone

Mac Smolder all around the eye and smudged

Mac Carbon to seal the eyeliner

Diorshow Mascara

CHEEKS:

Nars Desire ??

Lips:

Dior Ultra Gloss #657

XOXO,

Awilda

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Blog Spotlight: Pavee 83 for Fashion/Hair/Beauty

Hi Beauties!

I'd like to introduce you to my dear friend's newest Fashion blog.

http://pavee83.blogspot.com/

She is actually one of my co-workers and she is our office fashionista. She has been lemming starting her blog for some time now and I'd appreciate it if you all showed her love and followed her blog.

She will be posting more post than me (lol, sorry), and they will be about anything from hair, beauty and specially fashion!

XOXO,

Awilda

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Youtuber of Note: SongBirdDiva4Life

Hi Beauties!

Happy Hump Day! I would like to post another Youtuber Of Note that could be of great interest to you beautiful Women Of Color.

I think this girl is super sweet and I love her style of makeup. She can be very bold and I think that she could be a great inspiration to many of you. And she's very entertaining!

Hope you like and subscribe to her!

SongBirdDiva4Life

XOXO,
Awilda

Monday, November 30, 2009

FOTD: Golden Browns Using MAC+NARS

Hi Beauties!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Today's FOTD was taken before heading off to Dinner in NYC.

Products Used:

FACE

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Smashbox photofinish primer

Giorgio Armani silk luminous foundation

Ben Nye Visage Powder in Banana

Dior Original Tan - amber tan

CHEEKS

Nars Taj Mahal Blush (love it!)

EYES

MAC rubenesque paintpot

NARS Mediteranee Duo (light gold side on inner lid)

MAC Mulch (outer corner)

MAC Carbon (outer V and Lower lashline)

MAC Smolder eyeliner (smudged around the lashes)

Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara

LIPS

MAC Subculture lipliner

Dior #657 ultra gloss

Hope you like!

XOXO,

Awilda

Friday, November 27, 2009

Lady Gaga Rocks!

Miss Lady Gaga!

For your listening pleasure!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving FOTD: Make Up For Ever Promo for Holiday 09

Hi Beauties!

Before I head off to eat Thanksgiving, I'd like to leave you all with a beautiful photo I stumbled on today.

It is the Promotional image from the Make Up For Ever Promo for Holiday 09 Blue Rhapsody Collection!

Beautiful!

XOXO,

Awilda

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi Beauties!

I would like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are all able to spend this day with those you love most.

I give thanks for....
- My Family and Friends
- My Health and of those I love
- My Job
- My Boyfriend
- And of course, My makeup! lol

Isn't this the best time of the year?

Enjoy and be safe!

XOXO

Awilda