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“I think Fashion is about Personal Independence.  My style speaks volumes about the type of person I am.  I do not conform to the norm, but yet I’m still responsible and love trends.  I’m a free spirit who just wants to be comfortable in my own skin!” ~ Honey

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I have always had a love for denim and a great pair of jeans.  Let’s face it – find the right cut of jeans for your body and you can move mountains.  Though I am a SAHM at the moment, prior to having my Twin boys (4 year olds), I was an Executive for a large Hotel Chain.  I absolutely loved dressing up every day for work but loved “Casual Fridays” so much more.  Just because you wear a pair of jeans, doesn’t mean you can’t dress it up enough to fit in your work setting.  And, the same goes for old, worn in and ripped jeans too.  I think worn denim gives any classy look a little twist of Rocker Chic sophistication.

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The look I put together is meant to be worn to the office.  Add your favorite blazer.  I chose Black but any cool color will do.  I wore my black blazer over a regular black ribbed tank and added a new scarf to not only warm up the look but also add a little extra style.  Pair the entire look with your favorite Black stiletto boots (or any color you choose) and some cool rocker-ish accessories.

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Gold and black stud satchel – Shoplately

Black Blazer – Style & Co. (Macy’s)

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Scull Black / White Scarf – All Things Lovely Daily Deals

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Jeans Pants – Old Navy Flirt

Black ribbed tank top – Old Navy

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 Black Geometric Necklace – Opaque Lion on Shoplately

Black Leather Stiletto Boots – Steve Madden

(I apologize for not capturing a better image of my boots, I didn’t realize my pants were so long they were covering them)

Watch – Invicta Divers Butterfly Rose Gold and Silver Watch / Model 12507

Black Tahitian Pearl Gold Ring – Gift from Hubby

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Makeup

Eyeliner – Jesse’s Girl Waterproof liquid liner pen

Mascara – Elizabeth Mott It’s So Big Mascara and Younique Moodstruck 3D Lash Fibers

Lipstick – Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon in Hot Damn

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 I hope you all love this post.  I just love to be able to take an outfit and transition it from day to night or from business to play.  I also love to be comfortable… chasing after my three boys means I have to run at any given moment and this outfit definitely allows me to do that.

Check out my video slideshow below.  I apologize for it just being a slideshow, as I did film an actual video showing the outfit but it recorded in a weird format that didn’t allow me to open or edit the file.  I will make sure to have live videos moving forward like I used to do all the time a few years back.  Thank you so much for reading.

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{Most of the items in this post are self purchased.  I was gifted the scarf, handbag and necklace – not sponsored!}

I never like to admit it, but I have some super short lashes.  Honestly, out of everyone in my family I am the only one with short lashes.  All of my siblings have long lashes, my hubby and my all three of my sons have lashes to die for and I was just left out of the gene pool I guess. lol  So since I have always had problems with my lashes I have used expensive serums in the past for lash growth – they work, but they are temporary and you need to keep up with them in order to keep your lashes long.  I also have a good layering technique I use with my favorite mascaras, which works pretty well too.  But, a few weeks ago I was sent Younique’s Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes for review and I have definitely been enjoying it.
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The photo above was taken with my cell phone and what my lashes look like at arms length using the 3D Fiber lashes from Younique.  Normally it is pretty difficult to see my lashes when I’m using a bold are dark liner and this case my liner is thick and winged out so it can be difficult to see the difference.  But as you can see in the photo – my lashes are peaking through the liner.

Be sure to click here and watch my review on YouTube as well as demo or view the embedded video below.

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The photo above is a comparison taken on the same day within a 15 minute time frame.  As you can see there really is a big difference with how my lashes look before and after the application.  In the before image, I do not have on any makeup (any look of eyeliner on my eyes is actually from my tattooed eyeliner and not actual liner applied), the after image I have applied 2 coats of the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash.  The Fiber Lash retails for just $29.00 on the website, which is a steal considering a lot of higher end brands offer similar price points.

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In the photo above, I am using just one coat of Younique’s Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash over one of my favorite mascaras – Elizabeth Mott’s It’s So Big Volumizing Mascara. With just one coat of the 3D Fiber Lash – I can already see my lashes very well without having to worry about them getting lost in my makeup look.

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In the photo above, I am also using the Younique Fiber Lash (one coat) over my Elizabeth Mott It’s So Big Mascara.  I really took the time in this look to make sure that all of my lashes were separated well so that it was not clumped and had a feather-like look.  I really loved how it came out.

While it did offer me longer lashes and I didn’t mind the look it gave me – there are some points I definitely want to touch base on… First, it can be a bit tricky to work with this mascara or in applying.  The fibers can get everywhere and I like to lean over a mirror or something that can catch the fibers should they fall.  I also have super sensitive eyes and the fibers can be a pain when they get into your eyes, which for me is inevitable.  Since they are not waterproof – I found that with a little tearing, I can be left with the fibers in my tear ducts and it’s really uncomfortable.  If you are someone who doesn’t have sensitive eyes and you have the time to work with applying this mascara, then all in all – this mascara / lash fiber duo is definitely awesome and in my opinion a great buy.  If you have sensitive eyes or need a quick look and be out the door, I probably would skip on these a bit.  While you do not need short or thin lashes like I have to use this product, (you can have gorgeous long lashes) I know it will just make your lashes “show stopping” regardless of length.  There are just a few things you need to consider when using it and if those things don’t necessarily bother you, then I think it’s worth a try. Don’t forget to watch my video review as it has much more information, tips and even a demo of the product – this post is more for photos and comparisons.  Review embedded below.

Thank you so much Adriana for giving me the opportunity to try this awesome product.  😉

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The Holidays are just around the bend and everyone is looking for the perfect Holiday gift for the Beauty and Makeup lover in their life.  This set by Sephora includes all of their Favorites when it comes to lip products and many have become some of my favorites as well.  Check out my review in the video and the price break down for each.  If you are a lippy lover or you know someone that is – definitely look into getting this item.  Right now this collection is sold out on Sephora’s website – but the more affordable Give Me Some Lip is still available and you can check it out here.

So is the Give Me More Lip Collection worth it?  Well, watch my video and see for yourself.

If you know a little about me, then you will know that I am a sucker for red lips.  Red lips offer a certain glam and sex appeal without overdoing it.  The Holiday season is also my favorite time of year to rock out a red pout.  Fall and Winter months truly are my go-to time of year to strut my stuff in a luscious Candy Apple Red Lip.
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Now, if you take a peek into my makeup collection I have over 25 different red lipsticks and lip shades.  Overkill?  Maybe!  But, I have a wide range of lip colors to suit all seasons and styles.  When I first received BA STAR’s Holiday Red lip pencil in the mail, at first glance it has a kind of gold metallic sheen to the pencil.   I had wondered how that would transfer color wise on my lips and wasn’t sure if my lips would look metallic or not.  After swatching it on my hand, I noticed that there was no gold sheen transfer and that the red color was just a bold red tone in a matte/gloss form.  There was no shimmer, no metallic or no glitter – it had a light glossy look but was completely matte in tone.  I couldn’t not wait to get my lips covered in this gorgeous red shade and immediately put it on and tried it out.
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BA Star’s Holiday Red lip pencil ($8.75USD) is definitely… The Business.  It offers you full color payoff and coverage in just one swipe and application was definitely a breeze since the pencil allowed you to both line your lips as well as apply the color.  Like a lot of red lipsticks and lip colors on the market, it did offer a nice stain, so it did give me at least 6-8 hours of wear with minimal reapplying.  It is not kiss proof and I did lose some color with some fading, but it was nice to know that I wasn’t going to have red lipstick all over the place.  Some of it did transfer onto my straws and glass as well as onto my husband but I was still amazed with the color payoff that was left behind on my lips.  This lip pencil is more on the matte side (though it has a soft gloss to it) so if you want glossy lips, be sure to add lip gloss or glaze over for that extra “show stopping” appeal.  To sharpen, you must use a dual sided sharpener, one that can sharpen a larger pencil.  This gorgeous lip shade is the perfect “Runway” Red.The product includes the following ingredients:

  • Isopolybutene, Castor Oil, Ozokenite, Carnuaba, Candellina Wax, Beeswax, Petrolium, Buty Stearate, Cetyk Ricinoleate, Vitamin E, Precpylparaben, Metabylparaben, BHT, Macadamia Nut Oil, Octyl Palmiate
  • May Contain: Iron Oxides, Ti02,D&C Red 27 D&C Red 30 D&C Red 28
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Now – I ranted and raved about the awesome color and pigmentation of this color, but didn’t talk about how moisturizing it is.  Being that it lends towards a more matte lip shade, I expected it to be a bit on the drying site, as most matte lip colors are.  I was very impressed with how moisturized my lips felt, even after several hours of use and a few reapplications here and there.  I have been using this red pencil on it’s own, without a base and just my normal lip balm beneath it and I just love how it feels on my lips.  When I first applied it, I thought I felt a slight tingling sensation on my lips initially, but after using the lip pencil on several different occasions, I guess that it was just me because I didn’t feel it again.  After application and removing the color, I had expected that my lips would feel a little dry – but that was not the case.  This is definitely a great color for long wear since it keeps your lips reasonably hydrated and it’s not drying.
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Now, not all reds work well on all skin tones.  I know this personally, but I have also assisted many with pairing their skin tone with the right color that works for them.  This red pencil is definitely a great color for most skin tones.  For lighter complexions, since it is a bright true red, it will definitely lend for “Snow White” status, bringing out the porcelain look in the skin tone and for darker tones like myself, this is a perfect red to use because it doesn’t have orange undertones or overly blue undertones that will make it difficult for some people to wear.  I have to say – I’m impressed with BA Stars Holiday Red lip pencil.  This is a glam color at its finest and lends to be such an awesome shade to use year round.
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BA Star has graciously offered a special discount for my readers / viewers.  Get 50% off of your purchase of a gorgeous lippy pencil.   This discount cannot be combined with any other offer and can be used towards the FULL RETAIL price only.  Use code: BBLIPS to receive your discount!
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I finally filmed and got up my first Halloween Makeup Tutorial for 2013.  I have a few more planned out, but decided I would start with this one since it is fairly easy to create and fun as well.  I had a lot of laughs creating it as well as the video intro and outro. lol
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I wanted this look to be easy to create and easy to take off so that is why I selected it.  Here are the products that I used:

  • Laura Geller Spackle Face Primer and Perfecter
  • Halloween Makeup White Cream Face Paint
  • BH Party Girl Palette (pink, purple, white and sparkly black/gunmetal colors)
  • NYX JESP in Milk
  • E-Bay Lashes
  • Benefit They’re Real Mascara and Elizabeth Mott It’s So Big Volumizing Mascara (to merge natural and fake lashes)
  • BH Cosmetics Blush Palette
  • Milani Fuchsia Lip liner
  • Milani Rose Hip Lipstick
  • Jordana 12 Hour Liquid Pencil Liner (tight line and lower and upper lash line)
  • Jordana BOLD Fabuliner felt tip liner ( to create the crack next to my lip as well as the little crack on my cheek)
  • Too Faced Pencil Liner (line upper and lower lash line)
  • Wig from Shop Lately – Beauty Star (click on the link and sign up using your Facebook account to get a $5.00 credit)

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