FOTD: January 31, 2014

Hello, my Pretties!

Although I have not blogged in months, I've still be wearing makeup almost daily.  I just can't seem to say no to my cake face!

But I have to admit that I just fell in love with my makeup today.  I felt so pretty and I rarely get to say that!  You know how it is, sometimes you feel like a troll, other times like a beauty queen.  And that is A-OK!

Today's face ingredients included:

Face:
♥ Take a Deep Breath Oil-Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer
♥ Wet 'n Wild Coverall Cream Foundation in 819 Medium
♥ Wet n Wild Coverall Pressed Powder in 825B Medium
♥ mark. Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Berry

Eyebrows:
♥ Avon Perfect Eyebrow Kit in Deep Brown

Eyes:
♥ Avon Eyeshadow Primer in Warm Beige
♥ Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Caribbean Sunset
♥ mark. What a Line Felt Tip Eyeliner Pen in Wee Hours

Lips:
♥ Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Chocolate

And viola! 

I just couldn't let this pretty decent look go to waste.  Maybe this will be what it takes to get back on the blogging bandwagon.  Haha.

As you know, I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative and 2013 Makeup Maven so I invite you to shop my Avon eStore at www.youravon.com/lmartinez2920 today!

Have a be·you·tiful weekend!

Luv & Luk,
--L.

This blog post was created and published on my Samsung Galaxy S III.

PicTorial: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Hello, my Pretties!

Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope your day was as sweet and as wonderful as you beauties are!  Mine was good. Had plans to go for dinner and a movie but instead we stayed in and had a delicious homemade dinner with our girls and ate cupcakes for dessert.  The sweet-tart got our girls a beautiful pink rose for each of them.  I got makeup, of course.  More on that in another post.  It's quite funny.

Today I'm going to try something different.  A PicTorial.  This is a makeup tutorial done with step by step pictures.  We'll see how it goes!

Today's ingredients.

ELF All Over Cover Stick in Honey
ELF Eyelid Primer in Sheer

I applied the All Over Cover Stick to my brow bone area and the Eyelid Primer just to my eyelids.

ELF Cream Eyeliner in Copper

I used the Cream Liner in Copper as a base.  With my fingertip, I applied it all over my lid past my crease.

BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette 2nd Edition

Bottom layer of the 120 palette.

On top of the Copper Cream Liner, I applied a shimmery red (H3) but it ended up looking like more of a hot pink.  To make it more red, I applied an orange (H6) over the red shadow.

In the crease, I applied a dark brown shade (I5).

And to deepen up the outer "V", I added a shimmery black shadow (A6).

Top layer of the 120 palette.

I only used one color off the first layer of the 120 palette.  It is a very pretty cream color with shimmery gold. I applied that shade to my brow bone and in my inner tear duct area and that was my highlight.

Along my lower lash line, I used the Copper Cream Liner once again.

MAC Fluidline in Blitz & Glitz

Blitz & Glitz was applied to my waterline only.  It is such a deep black and it withstands the moist area of the waterline perfectly.

mark. Get in Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner in Painted Black

Maybelline the Falsies Flared Volum' Express Mascara in Black

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Baked

I used Painted Black liquid eyeliner along my top lashes.  Two coats of Falsies Flared was added to both my top and bottom lashes.  And, the Baked Glitter Liner was added on top of the Copper Cream Liner on my lower lash line.

Exfoliating Facial Wipes for Sensitive Skin

I used the makeup remover wipes to clean up the edges of my eyes.  Worked perfectly at removing all fall out.

Avon Smooth Minerals Foundation in Medium Beige.
Anew Age Transforming Pressed Powder in Tan Beige.
Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Blushed.

Full face of makeup is done.  All I need are my lips.

Avon Smooth Minerals in Rumberry
mark. Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in Choco Luxe

I didn't know which color to go for.  Full on bright lips like this in Rumberry...

Or more subdued lips like this in Choco Luxe.  Not as much difference as I initially thought.  Which do you prefer?

I apologize for the hoodie.  This was just a trial run I did this morning.  And also excuse the messy hair and unplucked brows!  Yikes!

How did you all like my first PicTorial?  Too many pics??  Borning??  Let me know, please!  I know that the pics aren't very good.  I am using a new camera and have been for a while.  I miss my old one.  The old one was much older but somehow I think it took better photos.  This is supposed to be a better camera so I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt.  I'm sure it's user error!

Hope you all had a great Valentine's Day.  A day we celebrate love...love of all kinds that we share with all kinds of people.  And don't worry if you didn't have anyone to share this day with.  You don't need a date!  There is only one person that you should love more than anything and that is YOURSELF!  Treat yourself like everyday is Valentine's Day.

Much love, hugs, and kisses to all of you!

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All items mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money. ♥♥

Buy & Blog: Avon Campaign 02 2012

Hello, my Pretties!

It's time again for another haul post!  Yay!  This time I have another Avon and mark. post to share with you.  This is the second Campaign for this year.  If I keep this up, I'll have 26 Avon Buy & Blog posts at the end of the year!

Avon & mark. Campaign 2 Haul

I usually buy just Avon even though I sell both Avon and mark.  Lately though, I have been trying to expand my mark. collection.

Avon Moisture Seduction Lip Gloss
Sweet Clementine

Size: 7 g net wt 0.24 oz
Brochure Price: $7.00
Sale Price: $2.99

Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick

Size: .106 oz net wt
Brochure Price: $7.00
Sale Price: $3.99

Canela Nacar

I have many of these lipsticks.  They are really great!  Feel good on the lips, lasting power is decent, and there are tons of colors to choose from.

Avon Perfect Eyebrow Pencil
F102 Medium Brown

Size: 1.14 g net wt 0.04 oz
Brochure Price: $6.00
Sale Price: $2.99

Dual ended with pencil and spooly.

This is my first time purchasing an eyebrow pencil.  My brows are so full and thick already that I didn't think I needed a brow pencil.  But curiosity took over and I had to get one.  I'm trying to work on my brows and make them into better frames for my face.

mark. i-mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow
Gioia

Size: 2.5 g net wt .08 oz
Brochure Price: $6.00

mark. i-mark Metallics Custom Pick Eye Shadow
Goldiluxe

Size: 2.3 g net wt 0.08 oz
Brochure Price: $6.00

I also have a handful of these mark. i-mark Custom Pick Eye Shadows.  I love them.  They are so soft and buttery and the pigmentation is great.  The eye shadow pans are actually pretty big too.

mark. Snap to It Custom Color Palette
Mini

Size: 2 1/2" L x 1/2" W x 2" H  
Brochure Price: $5.50

mark. Custom Color Palette filled.

I love these things!  These mark. Custom Color Palettes come in three different sizes to accommodate your preferred products--blushes or shadows.

I have one more of these mini palettes but my other one is the first edition one that is clear.  I prefer these brown palettes now.  Much nicer looking.

Avon Ultra Color Rich lipstick sample
Sparkling Rich Ruby

I always give out samples with every order that I personally deliver.  I usually give out lipstick samples because that is what my customers enjoy the most.  The lipstick sample can last you multiple uses.  I like to keep one for myself so that I can try out some new colors!

Swatches with flash and no base/primer.
Left to right:
Sweet Clementine, Canela Nacar, Sparkling Rich Ruby,
Gioia, Goldiluxe, and Medium Brown.

This time I was really satisfied with all my purchases.  The Moisture Seduction Lip Gloss in Sweet Clementine was way more milky looking than I thought it was going to be but it still looks nice on the lips.

The mark. eye shadows are gorgeous!  I loved both of the colors which are similar but one is much darker than the other.  I think they will look beautiful when worn together and look fab in the mini palette.

FREE Makeup Bag with any $14.99 beauty purchase.

And I love a freebie!  In the Campaign 2 brochure, with any $14.99 beauty purchase, from designated pages, you got this makeup bag FREE!  It is so cute and big too.  I fit all of my new purchases in the makeup bag even with their boxes and there is still a ton of room for more!


So?  Do you like?

I'm already starting to make a list for my next Avon/mark. order!

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All products mentioned in this blog post were purchased by me with my own money unless otherwise stated.  I am an Independent Avon/mark. Representative.  This blog was not sponsored by Avon or mark.  These are my own honest opinions. ♥♥ 

Buy & Blog: mark.

Hello, my Pretties!

OK, so I'm trying something new here.  I have decided to change the word haul in my "haul" posts.  Why?  Why not??

Buy & Blog is a good choice, is it not?  I buy something then I blog about it.  Other choices were Shop & Show, Purchase & Post... LOL.

Anyhow, here are all the mark. products I just purchased recently.

I purchased 3 eyeliners and 4 lip glosses.
All from their Hook Up line.

mark. describes these eyeliners as follows:
♥Get in Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner
   "A waterproof liner that lasts up to 10 hours." 
♥Metalliner Hook Up Eye Glam
   "Electrifying liquid eyeliner shades glamorized with metallic pearl for a sleek chrome effect."
♥On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner
   "Get a precise, long-wearing finish with this quick-drying, easy-to-apply liquid liner.   
       

My Hook Up Eyeliners.

Left to Right:
♥Get In Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner
   3.5 ml (0.123 fl oz)
   $6.00
♥Metalliner Eye Glam Hook Up
  2.5 g net wt (0.088 oz)
  $6.00
♥On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner
   2.5 ml (0.08 fl oz)
   $6.00

I love the tiny brush tips.
You can get a real fine line or make it as thick as you like.

Swatches.

Top to Bottom:
♥Get in Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner in Painted Black
   This a very nice, deep, dark, pure black eyeliner.  (Available in 4 shades.)
♥Metalliner Eye Glam Hook Up in Blue Chrome
   I love this blue!  It's so bold and metallic!  (Available in 3 shades.)
♥On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Medusa
   This one is a good day time eyeliner.  Medusa is a very dark, deep brown.  (Available in 3 shades.)

My Hook Up Lip Glosses.

Left to Right:
♥Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss
   3.5 g net wt (0.12 oz)
   $6.00
♥Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine
   3 g net wt (0.105 oz)
   $6.00
♥Lots of Lacquer Hook Up Super Color Lip Gloss
   3 g net wt (0.105 oz)
   $6.00
♥Glow Baby Glow Luxe Hook Up Lip Gloss
   3 g net wt (0.105 oz)
   $6.00

Glow Baby Glow & Lots of Lacquer are sponge tipped
doe foot applicators.
Pro Gloss & Glow Baby Glow Luxe are brushes.

 

Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss
in Girly Girl.

mark. describes this as a "mint-flavored lip gloss" available in 7 shades.  This is a clear pink base with very subtle shimmer to it.

Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine
in Smashing.

mark. describes this as "a special 3D complex helps hydrate for fuller lips" available in 4 shades.  This is a clear red extra shiny gloss.  No glitter, no shimmer.

Lots of Lacquer Hook Up Super Color Lip Gloss
in Rush.

mark. describes this as an "opaque conditioning gloss featuring glassy shine and a cool spearmint kick" available in 4 shades.  This one is extra pretty.  More pigmented than the other two and this one has more apparent shimmers throughout.

Glow Baby Glow Luxe Hook Up Lip Gloss
in Flirty Luxe.

mark. describes this as "super-reflective particles create an extra glam effect" available in 4 shades.  This is my favorite one by far.  It is the most pigmented of the bunch and the silver micro shimmers and tiny red reflects are much more noticeable.

And with every 2 Hook Ups you purchase you get a FREE connector to connect your Hook Ups together.  You can customize your own eye/eye, lip/lip, or eye/lip combo!

Hook Up Cosmetic Connector.
Free with 2 Hook Up purchases or $0.50 is purchased separately.

Snap in your desired Hook Up at either end and
you have your own customized makeup.

Just so you know, I sell Avon and mark. too so if you are interested in anything that I showed you today, feel free to check out my eStore HERE.

To go straight to the eyeliners, click HERE.
To go straight to the lip glosses, click HERE.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All products that were mentioned in this post were purchased by me with my own money.  I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  I am not sponsored and I was not paid by Avon/mark. to do this post. ♥♥