Happy " Buy me sumn 2 show me u care" Day!

A rose for u....wish I cud give u 11 more....

Hi Beauties,

I am a romantic at heart but not big on the 14th of February frenzy of flowers, chocolate and balloons. I am madly in love but I haven't been feeling very lovely dovey of late but I guess it means I can focus more on my blog and product reviews. But, I do enjoy red lipstick- go out and get a shade of red lipstick NOW if you don't own any. I will refer some brands in another blog. Right now I am wearing El Dorado by Black Radiance and I recently ordered Red Russian by MAC.

Rimmel Fire Alarm- vibrant orange-red

Out on the weekend look. On eyes Gold Mode Pigment by MAC

Black Radiance El Dorado- deeper cherry red ( was not sleeping on the job lol)

And of course, another giveaway contest- Finally! So today I decided to rock some red heels and red lips. That is my extent of my valentine's day fever. I am not a grouch. I love to see people happy when they receive gifts from the one they love but if you are gonna get me something for Valentine's Day - it better be shoes or makeup. :)
So to make this day and this week a little more special for you, I am giving away some goodies from E.L.F. (eyeslipsface)cosmetics. http://www.eyeslipsface.com/. I discovered this brand back in Canada. I bought their translucent powder and their eye primer and I was pleased. It is a really affordable brand with very good quality products. I recently did a haul from ELF which I will do a review of later to show you some of the goodies that I got.

 I know its a little late but here goes the Necessary Beauty Post- Valentine's Day Giveaway  Contest.Who doesn't like free goodies?

The winner will receive
ELF waterproof eyeliner Pen in Plum- its a longwear water proof eyeliner pen in a purple colour
And ELF Natural looking lush lashes- Black lashes that comes with its own adhesive gel.

Contest Rules:
1. You can be in the greater are of North America and the Caribbean. (this is for shipping logistics)
2. You must be 14 years and older
3. To win,  you have to comment on this post and say why you want to try false lashes. You name will be entered into the draw or become a follower.
4. Good luck. Contest ends on the 21st of February at 7 pm.

Remember " You don't have to love a woman cus she's beautiful; she's beautiful cus you love her."

Living my life like its golden.

Lyrics by Jill Scott

I'm taking my freedom
pulling it off the shelf
puttin' it on my chain
wearing it 'round my neck
I'm taking my freedom
puttin' it in my car
wherever i choose to go
It will take me far

[Chorus]
I'm living my life like it's golden
living my life like it's golden
living my life like it's golden
living my life like it's golden
living my life like it's golden.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQdmrFrM5lE Here's the video if you've never heard the song. Living my life like its golden by Jill Scott. Its one of those songs that makes your day better and u dance around your house in your underwear feeling confident and empowered and sexy and ready to take over the world.

One of my favourite songs was stuck in my head while doing my nails last nite and my makeup this morning. GOLDDDDDDDDDEEEENNNN! How can one colour make you feel like you are on top of the world. I have no idea but the spanish conquistadors must have known something I don't when they were searching for El Dorado. Gold is one of my favourite colours to work with when I do makeup or anything with beauty. I am the type of girl who would buy a body lotion if it has gold sparkles in it. The other day I was searching online for gold leaf- not the real kind cus I can't afford it but the fake gold leaf to try to do a makeup look with. I did find it on ebay about 18 K but I haven't ordered it yet. *note to self* No matter what complexion you are, there is a gold for you. I have a friend who is darker than me and thinks she can't pull off gold. How wrong is she???? I proved her wrong by showing her different varieties of gold can work for different skin tones.

So I have a wide array of gold/golden products- lipglosses, lipsticks, eyeshadows, blushes, pigments, gel liner,bronzers polishes etc. Here is my look from today and just a few of my golden products that I love.
Products that I am searching for
-MAC cream metallic shadow in Gold Spice. Went to buy it and they were out at the store but Ive seen it online. 
-OPI nail polish in Symphony and Gold Lang Synge. Which inspired my nails.
-Makeup Forever metals- sorta like mac pigments but I can't get enough of gold pigments.
-Gold leaf used here in this look  http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/6049/6049,1287429571,1/stock-photo-woman-open-mouth-with-gold-leaf-make-up-and-teeth-biting-on-faux-pearls-63257953.jpg

my nails compared to OPI.

My golden goddess look today:
Eyes- Coastal Scents 24k Gold gel liner as a base
-MAC amber lights shadow
NYC Liquid liner and Collosal mascara


Cheeks-Clinique Liquid Illuminator in peach and Covergirl cheekers blush in golden pink


Lips-  Fashion Fair lipstick in  toasted bronze and Stila silk shimmer gloss(no name but its a deep golden bronze colour)


Jewelry- earrings from shoreline plaza in SK, necklace from Sears, ring from black market in Halifax.

Golden goodies in my makeup arsenal:
Eyes
MAC Amber lights
MAC gorgeous gold- kina greenish gold
MAC golden rod- very yellow
MAC odd couple mineral duo - the gold part
MAC Two to glow- pinks mixed with golds
Loreal HIP Bright shadow duo -flamboyant
Coastal scents 24k gold gel liner
Ardene's eyeshadow in tangorine- kind of an orangey gold- it goes on so smooth for $3.

MAC Amber lights, Gorg gold and Golden rod

Odd couple, flamboyant, blaze, two to glow, tangorine

24k gold gel liner

Pigments all from mac
Rushmetal- my favourite
Jardin Aires
Melon
Gold mode
Gold stroke
Gold dusk


Gosh pigment/effect powder in Blaze
Coastalscents 88 metallic palette

MAC Mini pigments

88 metallic palette

Cheeks
Clinique bronzer in true bronze
Covergirl cheekers blush in golden pink
Quo baked bonzer in sandstone- my favourite
MAC blush in margin- peachy gold
Black Opal colour fusion powder- mosaic shimmer bronzer
Clinique liquid illuminator in peach

Skin
Clinique liquid illuminator in natural
L'oreal true match glow in cool- you can mix this in your foundation to make your skin glow or wear it alone
Clinique sun self body daily moisturizer in medium or dark. This is for the pale sisters who need a lil colour.
Urban decay potion primer in sin- great as a base for gold colours

Lips
Clinique lipstick in true bronze (i think)* not pictured
MAC lip gelee ( deep bronze with golden shimmer) the name rubbed off
NYC Lipshine and  gold lipgloss (names rubbed off)
Fashion fair lipstick in toasted bronze
Stila silk shimmer lip gloss - deep bronze/ golden colour- no name on the tube.

And I think tha's it for now. Hope I inspired you to embrace gold in your makeup and live your life like its golden.


Take your freedom when it comes to your beauty...

Ayurvedic Beauty

my makeup today-breaking out on my cheeks and by my upper lip.

my goodies from Omo

Neem Leaf Powder

Applying the mask- neem powder and olive oil with a little bit of water.

Hi beauties,

So I have been breaking out this week and my skin feels dull and blotchy. I did the turmeric mask last week Friday and it did have my face looking brighter but for some reason my complexion is dull and blotchy for the last two days and I have had small outbreaks. I tried things like cleaning my phone with some anti-bacterial wipes- # 1 reason why you might be breaking out on your cheek. I washed and changed my pillow cases, cleaned my makeup brushes and wore my hair away from my face, so I think it must be some hormonal thing. One of the many joys of being a woman is that your hormones affect your skin. yay! But there's good news. I received a goodie package in the mail!!!!!! My girl Omo in Toronto, hooked me up with some ayuverdic goodies. If you don't know what the word means don't worry- lately as you know I have been researching and experimenting with home made beauty treatments and I complained about not having an Asian or Indian or Middle Eastern store in St. Kitts to get all the ingredients for the homemade recipes like turmeric.( which luckily I found). And Ms. Zee heard my cry and sent me some goodies in the mail. I got

-Rose water

-Henna for hair-black and blonde

-Neem powder

Omo reminded me that Neem powder is good for acne, so great timing for me to try out a neem powder face mask. I looked up the recipes online and they are pretty simple. Here's the simpliest one I saw some others saying you can use olive oil, grapeseed oil and even rose water.

Neem Leaf Powder Mask

Made from various parts of the neem tree that is native to India and other Asian countries, neem-derived products can have different traditional uses. Neem contains many active constituents with medicinal properties that include anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antifungal effects.

Neem leaf powder may be beneficial for skin problems, including pimples or acne. To prepare a mask with neem leaf powder, mix 1 tbsp. of powder with enough water to form a thin paste. You can apply it to affected skin areas for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

Kinda smells like a certain type of bush- if you know what I mean. lol I think you can prolly make tea with it. It should be good to clean out your system. I just might try a detox with it. The texture is like ground up leaves and it can tend to not go on smooth but try not to make the mask too thick. There is a slight tingle but I just put my fan on my face to help with the tingle and to help to dry it. Don't add too much water, just a little would do to make a paste.

Another friend of mine, told me her sister uses it all the time to help with her acne. So I gave it a try. 

You can find Neem Leaf powder at your local Indian or Middle Eastern grocery or online at http://www.ediblenature.com/store/p/21483-Neem-Leaf-Powder-1-lb-package.aspx?feed=Froogle

or http://www.discountremediesinc.com/neem-leaf-powder-8-oz.html. Or just search on amazon or ebay.

I think Ill try the henna on my hair this weekend. I follow this other blog think its moptopmaven.com. She uses henna on her hair all the time.

Do it yourself beauty is the best kind!

Thanks to Omo for my goodies you made my week, especially since I got home and realized my car has some kinda leak. sigh* If I knew enough about cars, I'd prolly be blogging about that. lol

Love off yaself!!!

Colour me Copper!

Hi beauties. Hope you are having a fab weekend. My weekend has been eventful so far. Went out withe girls last nite but did not get to take ne pics, I saw a request in the comments to show the copper eyeshadow I got from coastal scents. It is a little bit darker than coppering by MAC which is my favourite copper eyeshadow but I like it. I must reiterate- EVERY WOMAN OF COLOUR SHOULD OWN A COPPER EYESHADOW.

Last night I wore supreme copper with MAC Amp it up-  very bubblegum pink lipstick. It was rather unexpected spur of the money thing but it worked out- i liked it! Today I went to a baby shower and decided that since I didn't get to take pics last nite, I would rock copper eyeshadow today again. I went for a golden goddess look.

Eyes: supreme copper
MAC Mineralized Eyeshadow in Inter view- has three colours. I used the bronze and copper in my crease and outer V.
NYC Liquid Eyeliner
Maybelline Collosal Mascara

Eyebrows: MAC Kohl pencil in Molasses

Face: MAC Studio Fix Powder plus foundation NW43
MAC Studio Fix concealer NW 40
Rice powder
Clinique Bronzer in true bronze on cheeks

Lips: Stila lipgloss (doesn't have a name but its a gold/bronze colour)

Blue flower in the hair for a pop of colour.

So here's my look. Go out and create your own with your favourite copper eyeshadow. Stay true. Stay beautiful.

Let's have a face to face

green tea makeup remover wipes

cucumber makeup remover wipes

conair facial spa

my home made toner in the witch hazel bottle

my second love, next to bags and makeup

Hi Beauties, Its the weekend! After a long week, I need to wind down. Guess what? I went shopping for beauty products today. I ran out of makeup remover wipes so I said let me see if i can find some in town..... And I did. I found some really affordable wipes at Dupont's. I think its called Triumph Beauty Store now. There are from a brand called Cala and I got the green tea and cucumber wipes. Green tea for anti-oxidants and cucumber for puffiness and soothing. They have 30 sheets in them so if you use one a day it can last you the whole month. All for $7.95 EC. I will be using the green tea one in few minutes.

I am going out with the girls tonight, so I am gonna perhaps do a steam facial with my conair steam facial spa where I add some tea tree oil and a bay leaf or lemon juice or try the turmeric mask again. Every girl should try a steam facial. it really helps clear your pores. Check out the links if you are interested in getting a facial spa. http://www.walmart.com/ip/HoMedics-Facial-Spa/14540366?sourceid=1500000000000007346330&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=14540366
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=conair+facial+spa&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7862537975410029935&ei=ynhMTebULYP68Abahb2jDg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=image&resnum=4&ved=0CEgQ8gIwAw
Oh also I make my own toner. I don't like the toners they sell in the store -either they are too mild or too harsh so I made my own. I use 1 part witch hazel to 2 parts alcohol- 70% and a few drops of tea tree oil. You can find these at the supermarket or your local drugstore.

I am gonna rock a jersey mini skirt with a leopard print top- obsessed with animal print. In fact I am gonna research brands with leopard print inspired makeup or detailed in the packaging and do a post on it. I also got some new earrings which I can't wait to rock. And I think I'll rock that supreme copper eyeshadow that I got from coastalscents.com

If you are going out tonite, take an hour to give yourself a facial or a mani or pedi and you'll see how it pumps you up for your nite out. U will feel like a million bucks- sexy and confident after you've treated yourself.

 I hope for Valentine's Day your loved ones give u beauty products or a day at the spa instead of flowers or chocolate. I've hinted to my bf that I want makeup or shoes- flowers will die and chocolate will give me a migraine and make me fat. lol

I should do a look for V Day. Note to self.

Enjoy your nite out if u are going out and if you r staying it- make a nite of it and treat yourself- try out Omo's clay mask or something else you've seen on the blog. I used to spend friday nites trying out make up looks or random beauty tips.

I will keep the posts coming and you stay beautiful- inside and out.

Hav a fab weekend!!!

Goodies to make you feel good.

coastalscents goodies and packaging.

brushes and concealer

rice powder

5 matte bronzer samples

multipurpose mineral concealer

supreme copper

me today @ my IT course. getting certified in E Commerce- booyah!

Hola, my beauties, hope everyone is having a great week. I know being a woman is hard but I wouldn't change it for the world except at the end of the month.lol Yesterday I was telling my bf how I felt so odd- like I wasn't in my own skin- wierdest feeling ever but today I am feeling much better. Must be the hormones.lol So I just received my coastal scents goodies that I just ordered like a week ago- that was fast. Their shipping is really fast and reliable and they ship world-wide. They are based in Florida so I get my package sent to my Miami mailing box and it gets there like in a day or 2. Another thing I love about coastalscents is that you can buy samples from them if you wanna get a product but you are not totally sure you can buy the sample size and test it out to help you make a decision and they are super affordable.

I got some kosher grade rice powder sample- 2 oz. When I heard 2 oz I was like oh its gonna be a little thing but I got this container that was way bigger than I thought it would be. Rice powder is supposed to be really good at absorbing oil. If you have really oily skin like me, you want to try rice powder so I will give it a go for a few days and see how it works.


I got two brushes-C224 Oval camouflage brush for $3.49 which I will use to apply concealer and the flawless chisel face brush for $4.49.This top quality brush is used for applying your finishing powders, foundation powders & a sheer brush of All Over Face Finishing powders. It feels so amazingly soft to the touch. Both brushes are very affordable, good quality and got great reviews.


I have been searching for a matte bronzer for a while now, all the bronzers I have are all shimmery and I just wanted one bronzer for contouring my face so I got a sample matte bronzer set from coastalscents for  $3.95. There are 5 sample size matte bronzers- Jennifer, Penny, Christina, Melissa and Justina. Can't wait to try them all.


I also got a sample of their multipurpose mineral concealer for $2.00. The normal size is for $10.00. This is the description on the website.
Now you can camouflage any skin condition like spider veins, rosacea,  age spots, and minor scars. This is the product that you have been looking for.
After months of hard work and constant formulating we finally have a concealer that holds up to our high standards. Concealer A can be used by all skin tones, it goes on smooth and creamy like a liquid, covers dark under eye circles, dark lids, red spots, spider veins, minor scars and more. 
Our best advice is to always apply with a good concealing brush made especially for this purpose. The taklon hairs do not absorb the concealer as a natural hair brush will. It also gives a fine even application. 
Due to the strength of pure pigments you only need a very small amount for coverage. 


And with each purchase from CS, you receive a free eyeshadow sample. I got supreme copper. They must have known I love copper eyeshadow. The colour looks amazing. Can't wait to try it


Shopping on CS for makeup and beauty products makes TOTAL sense- They products are super affordable, their shipping is fast, affordable and reliable, the products are good quality. I mean you can get to sample a product before u fully commit- this is very important when you are buying make up especially powders and foundation. And their service is great- one time a brush i put in alcohol came apart and they sent me a new brush right away to replace it. NB- Clean your brushes with soap and water and not alcohol.


I am off to try all my goodies.


Stay beautiful- inside and out.


 If you have any ?s about CS- www.coastalscents.com just hit me up by email or comment.

Week in Beauty

coastalscents smokey eye palette is the business!

best eyeshadow primer in the world.

Au naturale from Covergirl Queen Collection

Pink nails yay! This was a NYC longwear colour.

Eyeshadow after 10 hrs. Urban decay eyeshadow primer potion in Sin.

Look at that red. the turquoise is a great contrast.

Black Radiance lipcolour in El Dorado Red

Eye colour from my 88 shimmer palette from coastalscents.

Gold eye shadow is my fav. Love it!

Hi beauties,

Its 11:40 pm and I should be in bed but instead, I'm getting excited about my pink nails. Ladies if you are ever feeling low or down, just slap on some hot pink nail polish and your mood will change instantly. I am also looking forward to my recent purchases from elf cosmetics. They had a huge Valentine's Day sale- 50% off and I love their products- they are good quality for ridiculously affordable prices. I got like 5 of some products that were like $1 dollar each. I also did some sample shopping on coastalscents- love their mineral products. I got a sample of rice powder which is supposed to be good for oily skin so I will try it and see if it works for me. I am shopping around for a makeup train (the carrying case) my b\f threw away my old one when he was moving and I also need a makeup brush belt for when I am doing makeup on other people. www.eyeslipsface.com has a brush belt for 15 US that I think I am going to order and I could probably find the makeup train at walmart.com or amazon or ebay because my collection is getting a little too big. Confessions of  makeup junkie.lol

Products I am super excited about! Covergirl Queen Collection Lipsticks. Heard they received rave reviews and are superpigmented and you know how I like my bright coloured lipsticks but I'm also looking for some good nudes and low key pinks. So in this collection I am getting nude attitude,au naturale, girly pink and powder puff pink which is a bright pink colour- couldn't help myself. So ladies go out and look for these colours made for women of colour at your local drugstores or www.drugstore.com for $5.99- buy one get one 50% off or amazon.com.

I am also super excited about finding another perfect red lipstick. This time from black radiance which is another brand for women of colour. Perfect tone lipstick in 5016- Think its called El Dorado red on their website. www.blackradiancebeauty.com This red surprised me in so many ways. It looks very dark like  burgundy in the package but when you put it on it looks like a bright vivid red. A- MA-ZING! I actually stole this colour from my mom who is my inspiration when it comes to fierce red lips. No one can work a red lip like my mother. I will be getting a few more black radiance perfect tone lipsticks. Hi, my name is Shyne and I am a lipstick junkie.

The power of an eyeshadow primer is amazing. I took a pic of my eyeshadow after bout 10 hrs of wear and it was still popping. My purples come from my coastalscents smokey eye palette and my GOSH pigment. If you don't own urban decay eyeshadow primer potion, you shouldn't even be wearing eyeshadow. This stuff is addictive and worth all $18! www.ulta.com or sephora.com sell this top seller primer. I use sin cus I love the bronze/gold tone.

Every girl of colour needs to own a GOLD eyeshadow- simple as that!

Until then..."It is beauty that captures your attention, personality that captures your heart."