2011 Blog Sale

Hey Glamouristas! It's been too long, I know... so much going on with me lately. 2011 has just NOT been my year. Hope you're all doing great. We have so much catching up to do! :)

So here it is... the 2011 Blog sale. I decided to clear out a gang of Bare Escentuals mineral eye shadow and blush products because I never use them and I figure that someone should be getting some use out of these fabulous colors. My best friend and I used to be really into BE. I spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on BE products throughout the years. I used to like their mineral foundation years ago while living in Hawai'i... but now that I live in Vegas and the air is so dry, I've switched to liquid foundations.

Now, I know there's been a BE "hate" vid circulating YT with some lady ranting on how stupid BE users are... to that I say "to each, his/her own". Whatever works for you is what works. I know that living in Hawai'i with the humidity and heat, a lot of liquid, creme, powder, and creme-to-powder foundations wouldn't hold up well without you having to retouch your powder every 30 minutes and after a few hours, your skin was packed with layers upon layers of product and it ended up looking rather cakey. With BE, I NEVER had that problem. Granted, I don't have bad skin, but my cousin, who has acne-prone skin and is very oily, also loved BE. It provided the right amount of coverage and remained matte throughout the day. Anyhooooo, I know quite a few people who don't use the foundation but love BE shadows...

Whew! I kinda got off topic here... bring me back, here we go! LOL The reason you're here is to check out the products I'm going to be selling. I'll be going through more make-up products over the coming months, so make sure that you follow the blog, if you're not already.

These products have been barely used, maybe swatched a few times, if that. As always, the prices are very fair, so please don't low-ball... not cool. ;)

If you're interested in purchasing, please comment the post or email me at: harajukuhunnies@gmail.com w/ subject line "Blog Sale"... Shipping will be $3 flat-rate Domestic, $5 International, so it doesn't matter how much you buy... even if shipping exceeds $3 for Domestic or $5 International, I'll pay the difference. Payments will be accepted through PayPal only, I will provide you with instructions once we agree on the sale. First to pay gets the item. Please let me know if you have any questions... Thanks! :)

xoxo Trinity

L-R, Row 1: Classic Rock, Gilded Taupe, Incense, Karaoke, Nice Pear.

L-R, Row 2: Disco, Bare Skin, Humor, Flamenco, Sublime, Beauty (blush).

L-R, Row 3: White Gold, Bahamas, Soul Sister, Bloom, Blue-ty Call, Dusk (blush).

L-R, Row 4: True Gold, Golden Earth, Legit, Water Lily, Dragonfly, Riches (blush).

L-R, Row 5: Stunner, Gold Mine, Opera, Beautiful Lisa, Skyline, Faux Tan (face color).

L-R, Row 6: Soul, Nice Rock, Amethyst, Rebirth, Skyline II.

$4.50 ea. OR $135 for entire 34-pieces (this saves $18.00)

***** IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THE WHOLE SET, PLEASE EMAIL  ME ASAP SO I DO NOT SELL INDIVIDUALLY! *****

L-R: Chanel "Silver" Ombre Shadow- $5.00. MUFE Star Powder #929- $5.00. NARS "Night Clubbing" Shadow (swatched only)- $5.00. Kryolan Gray Shadow (swatched only)- $4.00.

L-R: Lancome palette 1- $1.00. Lancome palette 2- $1.00. Too Face "Oooh LaLa" duo-shadow- $4.00. Urban Decay "Grifter" shadow- $4.00. Benefit "My Date's My Brother" creme shadow- $1.50.

All 5 NYX chrome shadows- $5.00.

All Women Want Long, Thick, Strong, and SexXxy... LASHES! ;)

Hey Glamouristas and Fexies!!


So for months I've been teasing you all, saying I've been experimenting with a lash-growth treatment and for months you all have been asking what it was... but I refused to say anything until I was certain it was going to work and that I had enough time with the product to give it a thorough review. This included the positive and possible negative effects... don't you love that I'd put my eye-health on the line for my lovely blog readers? LOL j/p ;-P


The time has come for me to unveil this miracle growth treatment I've been using religiously since September... it is... (drumroll please!) StimuLash by Fusion Beauty!


This product retails at Sephora for $89, but is well worth the investment if you calcuate the cost of mascaras and falsies, especially if you've been purchasing mascaras like Fiber Wig that can run upward of $20 or more per tube. StimuLash is an even better deal if you catch it with one of Sephora's VIB sales! However, even if you have to pay full price, it's worth every dollar. I am still using my original tube, and with the amount of product I can hear sloshing around in there, I estimate I've got a good 1 1/2 months left... that breaks down to roughly $15/mo. When you average the cost out, it's really not bad. Think about it, say you purchase a tube of fiber mascara at $20 a tube, over the course of 6 months, you've spent $120, plus you're probably still wearing falsies... so now factor in the cost of lashes and glue, not to mention that at the end of the night you'll be suffering from Cinerella sydrome. You know what I'm talking about, when the clock strikes 12 and you go to take off your eye make-up, your strong, thick, lashes are going to turn into itty-bitty mousey lashes!


A little history on these types of products... Once upon a time, there were these little old ladies with cataracts. No, not Cadillacs, cataracts! Opthamologists began noticing these little old ladies' lashes were growing like crazy. One thing leads to another and before you know it, they've discovered the ingredient responsible for the lash growth... aaaaand here we are!


I was very skeptical to try the perscription lash treatments because they came with some pretty scary warnings. One of these warnings were "permanent darkening of the skin" where the treatment is applied. Well, as you'll hear in my video, this is something I'm willing to live with because I'm usually wearing eyeliner anyway!


If you would like to see my before and after pictures, be sure you watch the video... and as always, if you would be so kind enough to follow my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel, I will be forever grateful! :) Please also be sure to let me know if you've tried the product, I especially would like to hear from you if this review has prompted you to purchase StimuLash!

Make-Up Products Used For This Look

Eyes:
Wet-N-Wild "Vanity" Color Icon Shadow Palette (all colors except for the gold shade were used)
Wet-N-Wild "Greed" Color Icon Shadow Palette (only the black shade was used)
Harajuku Hunnies "Black Out" Gel Liner
Mally Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil "Midnight" (to accentuate the crease & as a base for smudging black and brown shadow on lower lashline)
MUFE Aqua Eyes Champagne 23L (to highlight lower waterline)

Brows:
Harajuku Hunnies "Brunette" Brow Quad

Lashes:
Maybelline Colossal Waterproof
Maybelline Pulse Perfection
(with the help of StimuLash!)

Cheeks & Contouring:
MAC "Accentuate & Sculpt"
MAC "Warm Soul" Mineralize Blush

Face:
MAC Pro Longwear Foundation "NC35"
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer "NC30"
Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer "Light/Medium"
MAC Studio Fix powder

Lips:
MAC "Magenta" Lipliner
MAC "Girl About Town" Lipstick
MAC "Show Orchid" Lipstick

Foundation Routine Using MAC Pro Longwear, Concealer Tips, & Easy Natural Contouring

Hey my favorite Glamouristas! ;)

About a week or so ago I posted a twitpic and a few of you asked for a tutorial. The look was pretty "natural"... well, for me anyhow LOL, using contouring only, no color (aside from lips). I achieved this look using the following products:

Face:
MAC ProLongwear Foundation
MAC ProLongwear Concealer
Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer

Eyes:
MAC "Soft Ochre" Paint Pot
MAC "Accentuate & Sculpt"
Maybelline Collosal Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Falsies Waterproof Mascara
Avon Super Shock Mascara
HH "Black Out" Gel Liner

Brows:
HH "Brunette" Brow Quad

Cheek and Facial Contouring:
MAC "Accentuate & Sculpt"
MAC "Warm Soul" Mineralize Blush

Lips:
HH "Sangria" Lip Liner
MAC "Rebel" Lipstick

Check out the vid below... be sure you subscribe and comment too! :)

Check Out MakeupJunkie88's HH Review!

Hey Glamouristas!

I know, I know... I've been super M.I.A.! My laptop got trashed right before December and I finally got a new one and all of my programs back, so I'll be looking to post more blog and YouTube vids very soon. I also have a review for Feed My Skin that's been a long time coming... but yeah, comp issues suck! In the meantime, I wanted you all to check out the beautiful Priscilla's review of HH products! Be sure to let her know how you liked her review and follow her blog! :)

Thanks Priscilla, I appreciate your willingness to review the products and you did a great job with the look too! :)

MakeupJunkie88 Blog

Homemade Lip Exfoliation Sugar Scrub Recipe

With Winter fast approaching, us glamouristas have to switch up our skincare routine... an that includes paying extra attention to our lips! If not properly cared for, the cold, dry weather can chap and dry-out normally soft lips. There are several ways we can prevent this from happening with adequate internal and external care.

First, we want to ensure we are not dehydrated by being conscious of our water intake. Make sure you are drinking enough water, this will help not only your lips, but your skin and complexion... Your skin is your largest organ, so let's take care of it so it can take care of us! Water also aids in kidney function, as well as everything else... remember, water is essential! I know it's cold and during these times, it's easier to reach for a hot cup of coffee or cocoa, but make sure you're getting some clear liquid intake as well. 

Secondly, be sure you are properly moisturizing and protecting your lips with a balm or salve. If you notice sticky lipglosses tend to make your lips peel, use them sparingly or try to avoid them altogether.

Lastly, exfoliate your lips once a week to remove dry, dead skin. I've seen lots of products on the market as well as homemade scrubs including sugar and balms, baking soda, salt, honey... I don't like the idea of using a balm because if that were the case, I'd just go with a manufactured scrub. The whole purpose of this was to be in total control of what I'm using on my lips (also, I'm not too keen on the idea of eating lip balm). Baking soda, as good as it is for your skin, again... if it's not in a cake, I'll pass. LOL As for salt, it can actually irritate skin, so I decided to skip salt altogether. Not to mention that the sodium draws moisture out, and well, that would be defeating the whole purpose, wouldn't you say? So I decided to stick with good 'ole sugar and honey... it's delicious, easy to work with, and by adding olive oil, you've got an excellent moisturizer and natural antioxidant. 

The recipe below is one that works well for me, of course you can tweak it to meet your own individual needs. For instance, if you have oily skin, you might want to skip adding the olive oil to the mixture and opt for carefully dabbing it onto lips once exfoliation is complete... you have lots of options and the best thing is, it's fool-proof. Oh, and from one Fexi to another, did I happen to mention it's delicious? ;)

1- tsp sugar
1 1/2- 2- tsp honey
1/2-tsp olive oil


Oh yes... and this recipe makes quite a bit, so feel free to scrub everyone's lips in your household or simply do a fraction of the recipe. ;)

MAC & Nicki Minaj?

So everyone's been talking about a pink lipstick to be released next Friday by MAC especially for Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" album release. Word on MAC's website is this lipstick will be offered exclusively online for only four Fridays. (Click here for more info)

Personally, I'm not a Nicki Minaj fan... at all. Ok, there's a few songs she's featured on that I'll bob my head to in the car, but I really can't get into her for some reason. However, I'm a sucker for anything pink... so I just might have to get my hands on some.

My question for you is... are you going to be up at midnight on MAC's website trying to get your tube?

My Perfect Imperfections Tag!

Hey Beauties! I just posted a video response/tag to mizzttzbellalife's "My Perfect Imperfections" vid. In this vid you're asked to disclose three of your "imperfections" and three things you like about yourself... Want to see what made the list and what didn't?? Go watch my vid! Then make sure you do your own vid and post it as a response to mine... let's get to know each other while having a little laugh! ;)



As promised in the vid... here's the products I used to get the "look" in my vid:

Eyes:
Wet-n-Wild Color Icon "Lust" palette
Wet-n-Wild Color Icon LE "Sugar Plum Fairy" palette
HHC "Black out" gel liner
Maybelline Colossal Waterproof mascara
Maybelline Pulse Perfection Waterproof mascara

Lips:
NYX "Louisiana" lipstick
MAC "Ban This" Lipglass

Cheeks:
Wet-n-Wild "Mello Wine" blush

Pick Your Favorite Inner Vegas Showgirl!

Hey Glamouristas! It's time to pick the winner of my "Inner Vegas Showgirl" Halloween contest... For this, I'm enlisting your help! Please view each of the vids below and cast your vote for your favorite Showgirl!

You must be a blog follower for your vote to count, and please... only ONE vote! I'll accept votes until Friday, November 19th, winner will be announced that weekend via YouTube video, so please be sure you're subscribed as well... If not, --> CLICK HERE! <--.

Thanks for stopping by and happy voting! :)

xoxo Trinity

missroseblanc


GlamourosCity


kcmcleese


jenniferboston91

Wet-N-Wild H2o Proof: The Perfect Waterproof Liquid Liner!

So late last week, I went to Walgreen's in search of the ever elusive Wet-n-Wild Holiday Palettes... I didn't find any (then), but what I did pick up is a product that I have grown to be equally, if not exceedingly excited about and I can't wait to share my latest drugstore-addiction with you!

Allow me to formally introduce you to Wet-n-Wild's H2o Proof Liquid Liner. I purchased this liner from Walgreens during a 50% off sale. It is normally $3.99, so I paid a little under $2. I figured if this didn't live up to expectations, I wouldn't be too disappointed because after all, it was just $2. Little did I know this under $2 liner would blow me away and inspire me to go on a Wet-n-Wild H2o Proof promotion-frenzy!

First, if you've watched my videos, you'll know I only use gel liner to line my upper lid. I've never been a fan of liquid liners for a few reasons. One, they typically head south at the slightest hint of water, sweat, moisture, tears, etc... I'm not trying to go through that entire mess and look like a 1985 Tammy-Faye Baker revival. Two, once your eyes start running, you can't reapply in those tough little corner areas! Am I the only one this happens to? It drives me completely bananas! Lastly, I'm never able to draw a solid line, the felt tips always seem to give me a "striped" effect where the middle appears lighter or disappears altogether!

Finding the perfect make-up product for whatever reason; formula, mechanism, color, etc... is kind of like finding the perfect man. Yeah, they're pretty much non-existent. Therefore, once you've found one that works, you may need to find a way to work with him, err... I mean, work with it. This is the case with Wet-n-Wild's H2o Proof liner.

If you visit the Walgreens website, you'll see that this product is receiving mixed reviews. While mostly positive, there are quite a bit of women who "hate" this liner for one or two reasons. One- it's hard to remove. Um, I'm sorry, did I miss something? Geez, you can sure tell we're women, huh? Never satisfied! We gripe if something doesn't have "staying power" and when we're hit with something that doesn't budge, we're still not satisfied! LOL Some of the other women were stating they absolutely despised the felt-tip brush and what it does to their lashes. While these are all valid concerns, let's revisit the reason we all purchased this product in the first place... it's a waterproof liquid liner- so let's allow it to do its thing!

The formula is definitely a force to be reckoned with. I have honestly NEVER found a liquid liner that I liked, much less a waterproof liquid liner formula, until now. It's like magic and I love this product... In fact, I love it so much, I want to show you how to make it work so you can love it too! Watch the video below, then run to your nearest Walgreens and make yourself the happy owner of a new, shiny, sexy, black, magic stick! Get your mind out of the gutter... we're were still talking about eyeliner here! LOL ;-)

Halloween Make-Up: Twilight Inspired- Alice Cullen

I was hired by Karen, a model I had worked with, to do make-up for her mother-in-law, Shawn,  for their Halloween party last Saturday. I had so much fun, they're all such great people, and their Halloween party was really well put-together! I wasn't able to stay for the entire party, because we had friends in from out of town, but I wanted to share a few pics with you all...

Meet Shawn... she's 54 years old and went as "Alice Cullen" for the party. She went all-out; button up top, vest, contacts, wig, even the Cullen crest choker! The transformation took us about 1 1/2- 2 hours because this look required a significant amount of airbrushing and foundation application to lighten her skin in order to achieve Alice's pale complexion. I really should have taken the pics before we applied the shimmer to her skin (her number one request was to sparkle like the veg-pires in Twilight). However it would have been too much of a hassle to have her get into costume just for pics, then remove it all to complete the shimmer application, just to have her get dressed again. :-/

Below are some pics from the hors d'oeuvres table...

On the menu: charred bones (wings), veggies, eye(meat)balls, mummy fingers, ghostly brownies, skull cupcakes, even a brewing pot in the middle of the table! Karen even whipped up some "witch's brew" for the kiddos... she did such an awesome job, this truly was photo-worthy. I wish I would've gotten some pics of Karen and her husband, Marty, they went as characters from True Blood. I haven't watched the show, but I heard it's great.

I had so much fun, it's really rewarding when you transform someone and they absolutely love the end result... Marty told Karen my fee was the best money they had ever spent! Hope all of you glam-ghouls and your little goblins had a great time! ;-)

A Lovely Review by MakeupJunkie88!

So I woke up this morning and saw a Harajuku Hunnies review by the lovely MakeupJunkie88 in my reading list!

Click on her name to be linked back to her review of some HHC shadows, including swatches and a look she created with our "Get Lucky" Quickie shadow! :)

While you're there, be sure to follow her blog!

Thanks Priscilla!


xoxo Trinity

Coco as Avatar!

Wow... can you believe it's November 1st? Where did 2010 go? I could really use some help in slowing down the time lately... LOL

Yesterday was Halloween and Coco decided she wanted to be an Avatar this year. We purchased her costume from Halloween City for about $25 and I did her make-up. She braided her own hair and wore some furry boots... it was really cute and we had a great time. She especially loved all the attention she got and even posed for a few pictures.

I used the Temptu airbrush system for the blue base... a mixture of their blue and white SB make-up. The stripes were created with NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk and the HHC Gel Liner in Oceanic. Using the same Gel Liner, I lined her eyes in a cat-shape. I took a dot-tool I use for my nails and dabbed white SB airbrush make-up at the ends of her stripes. I brushed a little of a rust color found in one of my Smashbox palettes to her eyes, nose, and cheeks. I also used that same color to contour the sides of her nose to give her that wide-nosed look of the Navi.

Hope all of you enjoyed your Halloween... did any of you big-kids dress up? What did you send your little ones out as? I've always enjoyed Halloween... so much fun. Now bring on Thanksgiving!! ;) LOL

*Update- Temptu Pro posted this pic on their Facebook Fan Page! <-- Click to view! :)


xoxo Trinity

Hello Kitty Smart Car? Whaaaaat?

So while browsing the net this morning, I came across this... would it be wrong of me to say, "Look what the cat dragged in?" LOL

Sanrio, along with Smart Car, has released three new Smart Car wraps. Yes, you read that correctly. LOL The three new designs now bring the total Smart Car wrap count to 22. The wraps will run drivers around $1,500, with HK being a Limited Release.

As cutsie as HK may be, I really can't see a grown woman in a vehicle that looks like a mini-van cut in half with HK plastered all over it. High schoolers, maybe, but honestly... I don't think see any 16 or 17 year old driving this around campus. They look extremely uncomfortable, impractical, and quite honestly- down right dangerous. I would not feel comfortable letting my daughter be a passenger in this, let alone drive it. I need something with a "buffer"... when it comes to my child, I wouldn't count on nine lives.

Personally, I think my big behind might throw this little tyke off balance and have me stunting on two wheels... LOL What are your thoughts on these tiny Smart Cars? Have you rode or drove one? If you had your choice of an environmentally-sound vehicle, what would you choose? Lastly, if you saw this HK Smart Car on the road, would it bring a smile to your face? I know I would get a few good laughs in, and in today's world, who couldn't use a smile or two?




*Images for this blog post courtesy of msn.com

Halloween Contest: Your Inner Vegas Showgirl!

Hey Glamouristas and Fexies! This year I wanted to do a contest and giveaway for Halloween, and although we've only got one week until showtime, this contest will run until 11/07 to give you time to compose your video entry. Here's the deal: you've got to show me your baddest Vegas Showgirl look! I know you're going to have fun with this one... think BIG! Big hair, big lashes, big headpiece, feathers, glitter, gems!!

Here are the guidelines:
1.) Must be a YouTube and blog follower (if you're not already, no worries, click the underlined links, I've made it simple! ;) LOL)
2.) Must submit a video entry in the form of a "response" to my contest/giveaway video (may be a photo slide show or video)
3.) Please be 18+ (or have parent's permission)
4.) Open to everyone... this goes out to girls all around the world! ;)

Ready? Alright... Lights, camera, action!!! It's time to dig deep and strut your inner Vegas showgirl!

The winner of the Inner Vegas Showgirl Contest will receive the prizes mentioned in the video below... and quite possibly some extra goodies as well, so make sure you hurry and enter! ;)



(Legal mumbo-jumbo time) This contest/giveaway is being hosted by myself. I did not receive these products free, or in exchange for promotion, and I am not in any way affiliated with any of the companies mentioned. You agree, by participating in any of my contests, giveaways, etc, not to hold Celestial Ambitions Inc. (Harajuku Hunnies), or myself liable for any damages or injuries you sustain in connection to this giveaway or product. It is YOUR choice to enter, if you do not agree, please do not participate!

MAC Venomous Villains "She Who Dares" Mineralize Look

Hey Glamouristas! I've got to tell you... I'm really loving MAC's latest Mineralize shadows! My last look using "My Dark Magic" has lead to requests for a look using "She Who Dares". The emerald green shade in this duo is a total showstopper, it's very rich and mesmerizing!

Here are some pics... a complete list of products used can be found below.

Eyes: 
Harajuku Hunnies Shadow Base
MAC "Slick Black" Greasepaint Stick
MAC "Lucky Green" e/s
MAC "She Who Dares" Mineralize e/s duo
Kat Von D "Galeano", "Speed Blue", "Tequila" (Beethoven Palette)
UD 24/7 "Deviant" eyeliner
Mally "Caribbean Sea" eyeliner
Harajuku Hunnies "Black Out" Gel Liner

Brows:
Kat Von D "Speed Blue"


Lashes:
Miss Adoro "199"
Eve Pearl Black Lash Glue
Maybelline "Colossal" mascara

Face:
MUFE HD Foundation #120 & #140
MAC "Truth & Light" Magically Cool Liquid Powder

Cheeks & Contouring:
MAC "Sweet as Cocoa"
MAC "Harmony"
MAC "Trace Gold"

Lips:
MAC "Myth" l/s
MAC "Show Orchid" l/s
MAC "Magenta" lipliner
OCC "Conquest" Lip Tar

As always, feel free to let me know if you have any questions or to simply share your thoughts on the products or the collection itself. :) 

Nothing Like Make-Up Shopping To Brighten Your Day!

So I was in a bit of a slump yesterday and decided to hit up my neighborhood Walgreens and Ulta... Even though I told myself I wasn't going to shop, I couldn't resist the urge. Here's the goodies I scored! :)

Not much from Walgreens... just went in to pick up some cotton rounds but ended up grabbing two Wet-N-Wild "Idol Eyes" cream eyeshadow pencils for $1.99 ea., and a pack of the classic Maybelline Expert Wear pencils to throw in my kit. These are great when trying to achieve a simple smokey eye... however I usually make sure I run the tip of the pencil through a flame to soften the wax.

It was my bestie's husband's birthday yesterday so we went over to their place and had some dinner, let the kids play... and before going home, I stopped by Ulta. My original intention was to purchase the Mario Badescu Acne Repair Kit... but I picked up a few extras that I'm really excited to share with you!

I have been reseraching the Mario Badescu Acne Repair Kit for about a month now... Seems as though recently, within the last few months, I've been getting some cystic acne when my hormones surge during my cycle. This is cause for concern since I've never had an acne problem growing up... and I'm 31!

The Kit is $46, online and in Ulta stores, and contains the Drying lotion, Drying Cream, and Buffering Lotion. I used the Drying Lotion last night on a pimple, it claims to clear the whitehead pimples overnight... It was really simple, just dipped a q-tip in the solution and dabbed it on. I woke up this morning and it was gone! Pretty amazing stuff! I also massaged the Buffering Lotion onto a couple of areas which I could feel the cystic acne developing. This morning, after washing my face with warm water only, I noticed those areas that had noticable bumps due to the cystic acne had been significantly reduced. I was truly impressed!

I haven't had the chance to use the Drying Cream yet... But I'm sure it'll be just as incredible. I also purchased the Cucumber Cleansing Lotion and Silver Powder. The Cucumber Cleansing Lotion feels very refreshing and helps to prevent further breakouts by disinfecting (where bacteria is often the culprit). The Silver Powder has a consistency that reminds me of baking powder... I haven't had the chance to use this, but I can't wait! Simply dip a moistened cotton ball into the powder and dab onto areas where you would like to diminish blackheads, rinse after 10-minutes.
While at Ulta, I also picked up two UD 24/7 liners in "Zero"... my staple-eyeliner, along with "1999", "Covet", "Flipside", and a 24/7 lipliner in "Wicked". I love these liners... they're wonderfully smooth and have no problem staying-put! These liners are $16 ea, but well worth the investment as they are extremely long-lasting and give unsurpassed color pay-off.

From top to bottom: blue Wet-N-Wild eyeshadow pencil, purple duo-chrome Wet-N-Wild eyeshadow pencil, Maybelline Expert Eyes, "Wicked", "Flipside", "Covet", "1999", and "Zero".

You will also see the swatches of the two NYX lipsticks below...

As always, feel free to let me know if you have these products and how you like them. I'm especially curious to know if any of you have tried the Mario Badescu skincare line... since I'm a newbie, I'd like to hear your experience with it.

Have a great weekend, my pretty Glamouristas! :)

Have Something To Say To MAC?

Well great... sound-off and let 'em know! This morning I received an email, as many of you probably did as well, allowing you to review your favorite MAC "must haves". I hope they realize they've just opened up a whole Pandora's Box on their behinds! As many of you know, I am disappointed in MAC's steady decline in quality. If you agree, here's your chance to let them know!

MAC Review Site

Fave Lip Care Products

Good Morning Beauties!

I'm often asked what my favorite lip care products are... especially from my lovely clients and models. As many of you know, I swear by Aquaphor! Typically I will use this healing ointment before bed and in the mornings before I begin applying my make-up.

I used MAC's Lip Conditioner (and other lip balms) for several years, as part of the same routine, and noticed the condition of my lips had never improved. Though the MAC Lip Conditioner feels nice and smells pleasant, it does not heal chapped or peeling lips, nor does it protect and prevent further peeling.

From the moment I began using Aquaphor on my lips, I noticed a huge improvement! My lips no longer peel or feel uncomfortably dry. This truly is a miracle for your kissers! ;) I purchase the
1.75 oz tube and leave it in the bathroom to finish off my nightly skincare routine. This tube is usually around $5 and can be found at any Target, Wal-Mart, and many other drugstores. I have also purchased the twin pack of smaller tubes to keep one in my make-up bag and one in my kit, these are about $5 too. As for the male review; Rod typically uses whatever balm I use on my lips at night as well... and even he prefers the Aquaphor over the MAC Lip Conditioner. 

Throughout the day I'll alternate different products, one of which includes Smith's Rosebud Salve (thanks to a recommendation by Ree, aka Mama Fexi, herself!) I found this 0.8 oz tin at Sephora for around $6, great investment and totally worth it. This salve carries a light red tint, but is clear when applied, and also incorporates a wonderful rose-scented. The texture is light, but long-lasting, and so very smooth! In fact, both the Aquaphor and Rosebud Salve are in a petrolatum base and can be used on other dry parts of your body, so typically I'll apply it with a clean finger and rub the remainder into my cuticles... bonus! ;)

Another product I'm loving is the C.O. Bigelow "Mentha Lip Shine" in Vanillamint. I didn't actually purchase this product itself, it was included in a Summer Tote I purchased from Bath & Body Works the other month. If purchased separately, it carries a pricetag of $7.50 (but we all know B&BW always runs specials, like buy 2 get 1.) It has a refreshing, cooling sensation from the natural mint but is not tingly, which I like. Not only is this lip shine infused with natural vanilla and mint, which mingle together to create a great, clean scent, but it also claims to freshen breath... sounds good to me! LOL

For healthy-looking lips and flawless lipstick application, you want to be sure you're gently exfoliating once or twice a week to remove any dead skin and increase circulation. This will soften and plump, along with enhancing your natural lip color.

If you're looking for a great lip-saver for the upcoming winter months, be sure to check out any of these great products. I'm sure you'll love them!

Question for all my Glamouristas: what other lip-care products you've found to work wonders on your smackers? Please share your recommendations or no-go's below, and as always, please feel free to ask any questions. :)


xoxo Trinity

Sex... Relationships... Cheating... and, of course, Love!

Hey Beauties! Last year sometime I started a separate channel on YouTube for topics other than make-up. I only made about 3 vids before I stopped. My Masturbation vid, first posted on my make-up channel, got over 15k hits, more than any of my make-up vids! LOL That same vid got 1,600 hits on the relationship channel.

Needless to say, the vids kinda took off and I'd like to get back into the swing of things on that channel. So... if you've got an extra minute, check out the channel... sub, comment, and send me your questions, ideas, topics. Let's get this channel popping! :)

Feel free to check out the vid below... Oh, and please remember: if you're going to be a subscriber or watch the vids on youtube.com/RealTalkWithTrinity, please be over 18 and leave your sensitivities at the door! ;)

MAC Venomous Villains Products and FOTD

As many of you are aware, after months and months of anticipation and Twittering, MAC dropped their latest collection right before your last pay-day... or first of the month, whichever way you roll! LOL

To be completely honest, I was not impressed by much of the collection. I truly believe this had the power to be one of MAC's biggest launches... I don't remember this much buzz over many of their collections, aside from '07's Barbie or 09's Hello Kitty launches. The fact that many of the products were colors from the permanent line, or re-promotes, took a lot of the "oooh & ahhh" factor away.

However, with that being said, I did manage to find four items that I decided I wanted... and agreed to pay full-price for. Does that sound spoiled or what?? LOL I refuse to pay full-price for packaging on items I find less than stunning! What I did pick up were the two mineralized shadows from the Maleficent Collection, the "Slick Black" Greasepaint Stick, and "Truth & Light" Magically Cool Liquid Powder from the Dr. Facilier Collection.

The mineralized shadows in "My Dark Magic" and "She Who Dares" were the only two shadows I had to own. The glitter in these two shadows are the type that make you say, "ooohweee!!" LOL "My Dark Magic" reminded me a lot of "Young Punk", which was released last year with the first Greasepaint Sticks...

The "Slick Black" Greasepaint Stick was a must-have for me because whenever you do a smokey eye, you need a base that holds up and fights creasing throughout the day... Being that the greasepaint sticks are movable and blend-able until it sets, these are great options for creating a base for dark shadows.

The Magically Cool Liquid Powder boasts a 70% H2o content... which is why when it hits your skin, it delivers a burst of refreshment, kind of similar to the feeling you get when misting Fix+ across your skin. The powder itself is very light and fine. I only picked up "Truth & Light"... I actually purchased the last one at the Town Square location in Vegas. I'm thinking of picking up "Cajun" because this powder is just that cool... After applying my make-up, but before applying mascara or false lashes, I'll hit the highlight areas on my face with this powder. The reflective/shimmery properties aren't overpowering, so you could use it as an all-over if you wish...just don't expect this to take away any sheen or act as a heavier, setting powder. Also, make sure your brush is dry... when the MAC artist was showing me this powder, it was literally rolling up- not good when you're trying to sell a product! However, I had no problems when using it at home with a big, fluffy, DRY powder brush. Just be sure you don't leave this powder in your car after purchasing... store it in a cool place, if not, I was told this could melt... yikes!

Soooo... that was my MAC VV trip. Hope you've enjoyed it! I've included some pics of my FOTD created with "My Dark Magic", "Slick Black" Greasepaint Stick, and the "Truth & Light" Cooling Powder... YouTube video will follow, so make sure you're subbed to --> My YouTube Channel <--

 This is the look w/ an OCC Lip Tar mix of "Katricia", "Feathered", and "Clear"

It looked okay in the pics, but didn't turn out well for the vid... so I changed it to the lippie below...

This lippie was MAC "Magenta" Lip Liner, MUFE Rouge Artist Intense in #9, and MAC "Ban This" Lipglass. Other than that, everything else was the same... just different lighting. :)

*All product images are courtesy of MAC