Happy New Year 2011!!!

Wishing you all a safe and happy 2011!

I hope that you all wear fabulous makeup and enjoy the last minutes of 2010 with the ones you love!

The best part about the clock hitting 12 AM is that moment of new hope everyone has. That feeling that everything will be better. And it will!

Cheers!!!

XOXO,

Awilda

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Snow Ready Boots...

Hi Beauties,

The snow blizzard that hit the Tri-state area this weekend made me realize that I don't have great snow boots. I wanted to share the boots that I decided to order last night.

I'll certainly be ready for the snow next time :-).

I thought these were very fashionable as far as snow boots can be. (lol)

XOXO,

Awilda

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Christmas Eve Look

Hey Beauties!

If you live in Eastern part of states, I hope you are home, nice and cozy. :-)

I wanted to show you all what I ended up wearing for the Christmas Eve Dinner! I thought that wearing red lips was a little too predictable so I went with pink! :-)

Eyes:

Urban Decay Matte Primer Potion

MAC Brule eyeshadow on lid (Mac 239 brush)

MAC Soba eyeshadow on the crease (buffed with Mac 224 brush)

MAC Brown Down eyeshadow on the outer corner (buffed with Mac 217 brush)

MAC Handwritten eyeshadow to darken the corners (with Mac 217 brush)

MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow under the brow and Inner Duct

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara, black

Cheeks:

Nars Desire Blush

Lips:

MAC Magenta Lipliner

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani #600 Lipstick

Face:

Cetaphil Moisture Lotion

Smashbox Artificial Light Flash Luminizing Lotion mixed with Makeup For Ever HD Foundation #128 (buffed in with MAC 188 duo fiber brush)

MAC NW25 Studio Finish Concealer

MAC Prep & Prime powder to set concealer

Hope you like it!

XOXO,

Awilda

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My Best Wishes....

Hi Beauties,

I'd like to take a moment to wish all of your a very merry Christmas! Tis' The Season To Be Jolly! and I hope that you all get to spend this holiday with those you love most.

This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year. What I look forward to the most is seeing the faces of my nieces and nephews when they open their gifts. It's always great to be cause of a child's smile. :-)

My Makeup for today will probably look like this...

XOXO,

Awilda

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Christmas Wish List (Item 2)

I just love the Marc Jacobs quilted collection. So chic, so very Chanel. :-)

 Saks 5th Avenue

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Christmas Wish List (item 1)

You all know I have thing for military inspired pieces.

This is right at the top of my wish list. I could see myself rocking these with my military skinny pants, skinny jeans and even some skirts/dresses.

Totally fierce and feminine.

Seven For All Mankind Everly Lace Up Boots

Amazon

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Makeup Inspiration: Kerri Hilson

Kerri Hilson is such a natural beauty but her makeup looks so great in these photos!

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FOTD: Easy Pop of Colour Eyes

Hi Beauties,

I wanted to do something easy and fun yesterday with my makeup. A little pop of colour is always so much fun and easy to do.

My inspiration: Leona Lewis

Eyes:

Painterly Paint pot

MAC Brule allover

MAC Soba on the crease buffed out for dimension

Loreal HIP cream eyeliner in black

Urban Decay Blue Liner in Flipside

MAC Too dolly eyeshadow (to set the blue liner)***LE, you can use any blue eyeshadow

Cheecks:

MAC Blush in PeachyKeen

NARS Deep Throat Blush (its too sheer for me so I layer)

Lips:

A dot of Anime OCC lip tar for a stain of color

Face:

Makeup Forvever Velvet Matte Foundation

MAC Studio Concealer

XOXO,

Awilda

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Makeup Inspiration: Katy Perry

Hi Beauties,

I really enjoy looking at celebrity photos online for makeup inspiration. I thought it would be a great idea to occasionally post some of the celebrity photo that I find and hopefully help you get some great ideas.

Today's Inspiration Post is on Katy Perry. Enjoy!

**these photos are all high resolution, click on them to view larger***

XOXO,

Awilda

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Organize Your Makeup Like the Kardashians

Hi Beauties!

For those of you who tune in to watch the Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you've probably seen a few shots of the girls' makeup organizers.

Low and behold is the super fabulous (uber expensive) organizers they use to display their makeup stash.

Personally, I don't really want to pay price tag for this, because really I would need about 3 or 4! You can buy it at Clear Cube for $290.00.

I found some cheaper options online.

Muji Acrylic 5 drawer organizer $23.95 (currently out of stock :-( )

Muji Acrylic Case 2 Drawer Organizer $22.75 (currently out of stock :-( )

Container Store 3 Drawer Box $11.99

I think these would make great Christmas gifts for those girly girls you may know. :-) 

Happy Shopping!


XOXO,
Awilda

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Giving Thanks!

Firstly, I'd like to wish all of you reading this a very happy and safe thanksgiving.

Right around this time of year, while mostly all of us are busy with preparations for thanksgiving and/or traveling to be in the company of your loved ones, I like to reflect on life over the last year.

I've been thinking about all of the things that I'd like to give thanks for. And I'd like to share some other these things with all of you.

I'm thankful for...
My family. They are the most important people in my life.

I'm thankful for...
My health and that of those who I care most about. Unfortunately, about 2 months ago, someone in my boyfriends family lost her fight with Ovarian Cancer. She was only 32.

I'm thankful for...
The challenges that life set forth for me this year. Without those challenges, I couldn't push myself to get to 'next'.


I'm thankful for...
The new professional opportunities that came my way this year.


I'm thankful for...
All of those meaningful moments I've shared with the people I love.  The laughs, the stories and even the tears.


I'm thankful for...
The people that follow my blog and my youtube channel. Beleive it or not, I read every single message sent to me. And I can't express how much I appreciate the time and kind words I receive from you. Thank you!

I'm thankful for...
Life! it's just a beautiful gift and we take it for granted.


Cheers to you all!

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Rihanna's New Look at The American Music Awards

I love the curls on Rihanna! 
 [Of course, I'm bias! *wink]

What do you think? Yay/Nay?

Here's a video of her performance:



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Source: Rihanna Daily

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Must Have Right Now: Alexander Wang

Can I just say? I am a sucker for bold hardware on handbags. These Alexander Wang bags are right up my alley. They are both a bit rocker chic meets city girl.

Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Duffle

Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag

Celebs Wearing Alexander Wang:

XOXO,
Awilda

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MAC & Marcel Wanders - Luxe Couture collection

Launch: 24 November 2010 [US/Canada]

“If I have a basic motivation, it’s to inspire people to make their life a Masterpiece!” Is that not what we do every day at M∙A∙C? So it is that the Dutch industrial designer – known for everything from his “Happy Hour” Chandelier to his futuresonic way with old Delft porcelain, and for co-founding now-iconic design collective Droog AND the amusing, classicism-meets-futurism objects of his own group, Moooi (from the Dutch word for “beauty,” but with an extra “o” for extra-beautiful!) – wandered HERE…It had to be! M∙A∙C partners with Marcel Wanders – his first foray into the world of cosmetics – and design sophisticates (and people with innate and irreverent tastes) will be bonkers for these limited-edition Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Sheer Mystery Powder, Air of Style Scent Concentrate, and his signature brush and clutch creations, not least of all for their arresting packaging – fine collectors’ items all! But also for the rich palette, inspired by 17th-century Flemish painting, and particularly, Vermeer – “The Girl With a Pearl Earring” – and the idea of an artist painting a portrait, and falling in love. “Always, with a sense of love in the product…” he says. Marcel speaks our M∙A∙C language.
M∙A∙C & MARCEL WANDERS on counter starting November 24, 2010 until December 26, 2010

Lipstick [US $ 22.00]

Martha Golden champagne with pearl/frost (Frost) (Limited Edition) Gesina Red with slight pinkish undertones (Cream) (Limited Edition) Catharina Fuchsia (Cream) (Limited Edition)  Digna Blackened red (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass [US $ 22.00

Mary Light gold (Limited Edition) Beatrix Golden nude (Limited Edition) Aleydis Fuchsia (Limited Edition)  Gertruyd Blackened red (Limited Edition)
Mystery Powder [US $60]

Light Medium Pale ivory (Limited Edition)  Medium Plus Tan beige (Limited Edition)   Air of Style Scent Concentrate [US $30]

Brush Clutch [US$ 65]

 
Source: Specktra.net & Temptalia.com

I'm really feeling the packaging on this collection. It looks more elevated and would make great Christmas gifts for anyone!

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Wearable Over The Knee Boots

Hi Beauties!

I wanted to share my latest shoe acquisition, just like the good ol' days!

They are none other than these beautiful over the knee boots from Steve Madden. I absolutely LOVEEEE these boots! The look great with anything really! Jeans, Jeggings, Leggings and skirts. If you are short like me, I would highly suggest you try them on while they last.

Buy them here!

Happy Shopping!

XOXO,

Awilda

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A Look Back At Halloween

Halloween is really one of my favorite holidays! I think it has to do with the nostalgia of being a young child and remembering how exciting Halloween was.

This year, I dressed up as a Navy Cadet (or Captain). I pulled out and old wig I had in my closet and really changed my whole look.

It was so much fun! What did you dress up as?


XOXO,
Awilda

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Good News!

Hi Beauties!

Wow! I haven't typed that in a looong time!

How are you all doing? I have truly missed making updates on my blog and on youtube!

But without further a do, I'd like to say that I am finally back! Yayyy!

 I've actually been computer-less for over 1 month (mine broke down) and just this past weekend, I received a brand new Macbook Pro courtesy of my BF! How awesome?! This computer is amazing!

What's new with me?

Well, as you all know I took on a new job and that has consumed so much of time. I literally work endless hours but I know it's all going to pay off in the end. :-)

Also, my company moved and the new location is a bit further from home so my commute is longer, which leaves even less time and energy for makeup.

One nice thing that happened last month, I was able to be the makeup artist for someone's wedding. She looked great and I will hopefully share photos once she has them. That was a lot of fun and I find I really work well under the pressure of the wedding day. :-)

I recently joined the gym with my boyfriend and we've been trying to be good about going weekly. I feel that my energy levels have definitely increased since we joined and my body is toning up already.  Truthfully, I am a bit lazy when it comes to working out but my boyfriend is great at getting me going. I really love the workout gear from Nike and I feel that it really helps my mood when working out. (yes, I still need to look cute at the Gym! no makeup though!) lol

What's next?

I plan on being more active on my blog and youtube! I received so many new subscribers, thanks to the beautiful IslandBeauty on youtube, that I really want to get back into it again. I've received so many nice messages daily from so many of you (thank you!!!!), and I feel I owe it to you for sticking with me.

So, what's new with you? Any new makeup finds? 

XOXO,

Awilda

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I'm Having A Military Moment

And I really like these cute boots.

Buy them at Steve Madden.

XOXO,

Awilda

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