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New Sigma Brushes - COLOR COLLECTION

Not very often can you say you like something better than MAC. Thanks to YouTube, we now have Sigma Brushes. I find myself reaching for the better-than-MAC-dupes all the time. So much, in fact, I am pull out a bunch of my MAC brushes and I’m planning on selling them to YOU for way cheaper than cost. They are just sitting in my brush dish, begging to be used, yet always forgotten. To make matters worse, Sigma has taken it to the next level. Simone, the owner, has heard the pleas of those of us in love with her brushes, and she has made them available IN COLOR! 12 professional quality brushes for a complete makeover! Everything you need to apply makeup to eyes and face. brushes Brushes in this kit: All information below is courtesy of the Sigma Beauty website. Small Angle - E65 - Essential for the application of gel or cream eyeliner on the upper and lower lash line. This brush is also excellent for filling out the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles. Medium Angled Shading - E70 - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners. It can also be used for a precise application of darker shades on the crease area. Natural bristles. Large Shader - E60 - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers. It also works great with loose eye shadows or pigments. Can be used to apply color all over the lid or precisely on the lash line. Natural bristles. Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles. Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles. Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles. Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles. Foundation - F60 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas. Synthetic bristles. Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles. Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles. Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles. Eyeliner - E05 - An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes. So the biggest question, is which one do I want? Do I sell my classic set at a reduced rate, to turn around and buy the purple or the coral? I am definitely that into the color brushes to consider doing this. According to the website, you can’t buy them individually as of yet. Simone is so on top of her game though, I don’t doubt that won’t happen in the future. Customer satisfaction is her primary goal and I’m sure she’s already had people asking for such. I’d even be interested in being able to pick which color each brush would be. I’d have a rather fun, rainbow kit to dress up my collection.

Unusual You Novel Inspired: Carri's Sexy Green Eyeshadow for Everyday Use

As I mentioned in previous videos, if I can make a video connect to the characters in my novel, Unusual You, then I will. This is a gorgeous simple green look that anyone can wear, but I see my main character Carri (AKA Carrington) wearing. Get your MAC or your Maybelline or your Coastal Scents or your pigments or whatever else you use and let's get this look started! Don't forget to answer the questions I asked in the beginning: 1. Do you like my new dark hair color? 2. Do you wear darker hair colors in the winter months? 3. What do you think of the Green eyes look?

I'm Having an Affair

You heard it here. I figure if you are going to come out and tell the truth - might as well do it for the whole world to hear. HAVE NO FEAR CIBU! I will be back...as soon as this shampoo & conditioner runs out! I love the peppermint that is in this shampoo and conditioner and would never leave Cibu if they made a product that felt like this.

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Vampire Diaries: Elena Inspired Makeup

Do you watch this show? If your answer is NO - then what is wrong with you? :) Would you wear this makeup look? Correction -- In the video I said Nina Dobrev was from Bolivia - she was born in Bulgaria. Sorry! Yes, Unusual You is being looked at by another literary agent. Fingers crossed she is intrigued by the chemistry of Rykeir and Carri! In the comments below, tell me which team are you on for the following vampire shows: 1. Vampire Diaries: Team Stefan or Team Damon 2. Twilight: Team Edward or Team Jacob 3. True Blood: Team Bill or Team Eric

New Years Eve: Gorgeous Golds

This look is NOVEL INSPIRED: Carri in UNUSUAL YOU would wear this look any day of the week! Warning: I'm HYPER in this video! Questions: 1. What are you doing for New Years Eve? 2. What do you think of not wearing liner on the upper lash line? It's my new favorite trend :) If you want to see all the products and up close pics of the look go to my blog below. If you want to purchase the brushes I used in this look, click on the SIGMA link. SHOP SMART - SHOP S-MART (S-MART here can be SIGMA! name that quote from one of my favorite movies and you are awesome!) GET SIGMA BRUSHES HERE: http://tinyurl.com/natsbrushes

Wash No More...

If you are a busy mom or someone that doesn't have a lot of time to get ready in the mornings, you are going to want to try some batiste dry shampoo. This product have become a saving grace and necessity in my hair arsenal. Introduced to the world of dry shampoo by Cibu, my life was changed the day I was able to skip the wash and spray my hair instead. However, due to problems with the packaging, Cibu's dry shampoo had to be pulled from the shelves and my bliss was gone. When I was introduced to batiste dry shampoo, I discovered not only does it smell great, your hair looks great. Coming in a multitude of fragrances, you not only get oil-free shine without washing your hair every day, you get whichever scent you want as if you were applying a body splash. Whether you want light and fruity, floral, or sensual and perfume-y, there is a scent for everyone. To make it even better, now you can purchase batiste dry shampoo for colored hair. Be sure you follow the directions so you don't spray too close to your scalp. If you do a white powdery residue will appear. Work it from roots to tips with either your fingers or a natural bristle brush. The more you use it, the more accustomed you will become to positioning and spray time. I received the original and the "blush" (floral scented) to review, but if you have Sally's, I believe you can find these products there. If not, check out the link above for Amazon deals. Save the water. Save you time. Look amazing. Have you tried dry shampoo? Let me know what you think of it

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I've Been a Bad Fairy!

One of the biggest complaints from people that don't like to spend the over $10 USD MAC price tag is that you have to layer the polish to get the color in the bottle. I have figured out a way to get around that. I have quite a few black polishes and one of the first ones I purchased was the Zoya Dovina polishes that has a matte finish. Never sure when to wear it, ultimately I never do. After doing a few swatches on my hand, I discovered the MAC Bad Fairy didn't go on as bright as I wanted. Slam packed with sparkles/glittery gorgeousness, I removed the polish and grabbed the matte polish. One perk to Zoya polishes is that you barely need to apply two coats and the matte finishes dry in next to no time. Pleasantly surprised at how great the Zoya turned out, I fought the urge to apply the Bad Fairy at all. Hypnotized by the color, I quickly scratched the original thought and applied Bad Fairy. As you can see from the picture above, if you are a pink lover -- this is the color for you. Bad Fairy is right because I was entranced by this color! (hardy har har)

Got Nail Envy? I DO!

Back when Essie first came out with their matte polish, it was NOWHERE to be found where I live. I wanted to try it some kind of bad, but had no way of getting my hands on it. I talked about it and searched and all for not. A beautiful subscriber of mine emailed me and told me she found a matte polish by OPI that she wanted to send. Of course I wanted it! When it came i quickly put it on top of my polish, but realized it wasn't that kind of matte polish (I know, I know don't say anything). After actually READING the label (I know, great concept who would've thunk it), I realized this particular polish was a strengthener that works to cover just about anything you might have wrong with your nail. Wearing acrylic nails can do a number on your natural nails, creating ridges and scratches on the surface. I learned that if I apply this as my base coat, the polish dries very quickly and gives a smooth surface. This polish has become a holy grail item in my nail arsenal for my DIY glue on nails. When you use nails from Kiss, Broadway, or Nailene, they sometimes are too slick for the polish to adhere properly. To give you a quick chemistry lesson, nail polish forms covalent bonds (C-C or carbon bonds to carbon for non-science geeks) with the keratin that makes up your nails. This is a very strong bond that can't easily be broken and that's why we have to use remover - to break the bonds. I noticed the plastics don't create as strong a bond. Also, the plastic nails have a tendency to absorb a lot of polish. To assist in that, I use this polish first on my glue on nails THEN apply my polish. Not only does the polish stay longer - it doesn't take a whole bottle to paint my nails. It's a WIN-WIN! Do you use this? If not...what are you waiting for?