The Hair Journey is Never Ending...

So, since I've been totally preoccupied with kids and other people's makeup, I haven't done any blog post or photo worthy makeup on myself... Poop on that!!!
Anyhoo, I also found myself neglecting my hair's health and it paid me back with a billion split ends, tons of breakage and a straw-like feel and appearance. So, since I'm looking forward to taking my blonde up a notch and going lighter, I figured I may wanna get my hair's life and stop acting like my head is invincible. So... I got a haircut! Just a trim of the dead ends, but since they were so bad, it's a major difference. I had started using the Wen cleansing conditioner and... Yea... It's not bad,but... I'm not paying $30 for results that are not phenomenal. I'll finish the bottles and be done with that. I want to try the Carol's Daughter Moi set from hsn next. Anyhoo, I got a haircut and as we speak am deep conditioning with coconut milk, honey and olive oil!

I can't wait to feel and see the difference in this maine of mine!

Fast forward to later in the evening.....
So... Ok, I had planned on washing my hair with Wen and seeing what I was working with... But my dad got some shampoos and whatnot from a friend of his who had recently begun and endeavor in selling hair care products for black ppl. The brand is Taliah Waajid Curls, Waves & Naturals. So, like  an awesome person, I try the shampoo meant for moisturizing curls, then I user the Wen cleansing conditioner, rinse that out, add 1 pump of the Wen to leave in, then I use the Curl Sealer from the TW brand which is said to define curls, dry soft, and moisturize.... POOP ON ME FOR TRYING NEW THINGS!!!  UGH!!! After my hair air dried (because I don't blow dry my hair) parts of it are kinda hard (like I used some sort of gel) and it feels totally dry! POOP! POOP ON THIS BRAND AND THEIR PRODUCTS!!! Needless to say, I'm rather pissed and I am very fond of saying poop instead of my usual foul language. Lol!
Anyhoo, my hair is dumb and I am seriously contemplating throwing my deep conditioning concauction back in and leaving it overnight.... I think I'll just load it with olive oil, throw on a shower cap and call in a night.... *sigh* it truly is a journey.

So... Google is My Middle Name Right?....

I've been blonde for, what feels like, my whole life. And, as a self-proclaimed wishy-washy individual, I decide that I will not re-dye my hair on a daily basis. i'll see a Ciara or Rihanna video or i'll notice this ombe trend going on and i'll think to myself "i'm gonna just let my hair grow out...".... then my roots get an inch or 2 long and i'll start wondering if I just look plain ol' lazy. lol! This prompts a nostalgic scroll through my photos and all the freshly dued photos of me remind me of how much I love being on #teamblonde (yes, I just hash tagged in the middle of a blog... BOOYAHKAHSHA!) Anyhoo, what is a repeat offender in this cycle of "to blonde or not to blonde" is a feeling of dissatisfaction and fear... I almost always feel like I want my hair to be a brighter, whiter blonde... but I fear change and can't seem to stop buying the damn Dark and Lovely "Luminous Blonde".... On my frequent visits to Target. I've seen a dye by Clairol called Born Blonde and another, more intriguing color called Super Blonde... for whatever reason, as soon as I think to myself "that's what I need!!!" I get afraid that it's gonna be too strong and I hurry myself to the makeup isles...      
 So, on we go to the reason for this post's title... Everytime I doubt something I hear/read, can't think of the answer to something, wanna figure out how to do nonsense... I turn to my dear friend.. Google! So I literally Googled "going from dyed blonde to platinum blonde" and I read a few articles, blogs, etc. and.... dun dun nuh naaaah! Clairol Born Blonde was the answer!!!

 





 Well, I found a blog about using box brands (which i'm all about using) to get platinum hair and I was SOLD..... on the Super Blonde

 hahahahahahaha! It just sounds far more official! I'm GOING to use this next time and, if my hair doesn't paye back by fleeing the scene, I will be posting an ass-load of photos in my blog post entitled "Platinums Dreams"... or something of that effect. I haven't put much thought into it and now that I read that back, it sounds pretty lame. lol!
 Until next time lovers! Stay Dazzling.... (also, that will be my sign off on these 

Diary of a Frustrated Mommy... lol

It has been LITERALLY weeks since i've painted this face of mine!... Why?... because I have three little munchkins and it's summer vacation and they only want me to love them! doesn't sound like the worst thing right?... it's not. but jeez I want to get all kinds of dolled up and go somewhere and feel glamourous and gorgeous!... rant over. lol! So, I decided to put together a little collage of my fav looks of mine. the ones that made me feel... DAZZLING lol! Hopefully I can get some freedom to get snatched, even if I don't go anywhere........

 Oh how I LOVE makeup!

Date Night Makeup!

 So... my husband and I had a date night! I went all out with my look!... And by going all out, I mean I actually spent time on my hair and didn't give up on getting my makeup just right, even though my kids really worked hard to distract me. lol! Anyhoo, i've been doing more looks using only Mary Kay
products, so here goes the breakdown.... .

First and foremost, the brows. I always start my makeup with my brows, using Mary Kay Brow Pencil in Brunette and these brows in particular are also featuring MK Time Wise Matte Wear Liquid Foundation in Bronze 1 there is a step-by-step pictorial for how I do my brows here: http://dailyrazzle-dazzle.blogspot.com/2012/12/brows-anyone.html
 On we go to the eyes... I started by applying MK Eye Primer to my lid from lash to brow, and to my lower lid. Next, I highlighted my brow bone with MK Mineral Eye Color in Gold Coast, next, I applied Mineral Eye Color Silky Caramel above my crease anblended it with Gold Coast. On my lid and inner half of my lower lash line I used Mineral Eye Color, Amber Blaze. The dark color in my crease and along the outter half of my lower lashline is Mineral Eye Color, Coal. The pop of color at the inner corner of my eyes is Mineral Eye Color, Lime. I MK Eyeliner in black to create a thin line along my upper lashes as well as on my waterline, and applied Ardell Glamour Wispie lashes.
On my face, I used my Beauty Blender sponge to apply MK Time Wise Matte Wear Liquid Foundation in Bronze 3. I used an MK powder brush to apply MK Mineral Bronzing Powder in Canyon Gold to my cheek bones, the bridge of my nose and around the frame of my face. Then I used an MK angled blush brush to apply MK Mineral Cheek Color in Cherry Blossom to the apples of my cheeks. Finally, on my lips is MK NouriShine Lipgloss in Cream and Sugar and... DONE! 

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Dazzling in the Heat

Mwearers know that, while the summer is an amazing time to get bright and colorful with your look, the heat can often make u want to opt for going natural and leaving your makeup in its case.... But there are ways around having makeup meltdowns, creasing shadows, oiled up muggs and just that all around feeling of "y did I even put makeup on?!".

 A great way to keep your lashes dazzling without the worry of that ever so fanastic raccoon effect by the end of the day is using a waterproof mascara, like Mary Kay Lash Love Waterproof Mascara. It lenthens and defines your lashes (and for all my false lash wearing dazzlers out there, lower lashes need love too) and keeps the mascara exactly where it belongs. Two more ways to keep the grease monster at bay, MAKEUP OR NOT are Mary Kay Oil Mattifier and Mary Kay Translucent Powder. Use tje Oil Mattifier before applying your makeup, or alone for all day oil/ shine control...

Use the Translucent Powder alone or AFTER applying makeup for a colorless veil of oil/shine regulating awesomeness! This powder looks white, but dusts onto skin clear and gives any skintone a matte, almost airbrished finish... who can be mad at that?

For the ladies who like to add some Razzle-Dazzle to their eyes, but don't want their shadows traveling in the heat, Mary Kay Eye Primer is key! I've talked about this product before, and that's because it does exactly what a primer should do.  It allows you to build your shadows to their brightest, it holds them in place for HOURS (i mean, seriously, i've woken up with my makeup in tact... don't judge me for occationally falling asleep in my dazzle ;-p). it's essential for anyone who's not going out bare-lid.

Now, If you're not into adding anything to your makeup routine, but are a bit fed up with the oiliness that comes with hotter days, Mary Kay Beauty Blotters are the way to go. They quickly absorb oil without disturbing your makeup and allow u to renew your look without adding powders and risking the "cake face" look. If you don't wear makeup, these are also ideal because they lift oil off your skin without you having to rub or wipe your face down... essntially, it'll keep your hands and some potential bacteria and dirt from your pores.

Thinking of switching from a liquid foundation for the summer days? Mary Kay Cream to Powder Foundation and also Mar Kay Mineral Foundation (not pictured) are great options. The Cream to Powder is easily applied and blended like a cream/ liquid foundation, but it's finish is as soft and matte as a powder. The Mineral Foundation covers for a flawless face, while conrolling oil, and letting your skin breathe.

If you happen to be a die-hard liquid foundation lover (like myself), maybe just switching to Mary Kay Time Wise Matte Wear Liquid Foundation is the way to go. It blends well, finishes matte, helps keep oil under control AND has anti-aging ingredients... sounds like a winner to me! lol!

Last but not least, to keep your face looking just as well put together as before you left the house, Mary Kay Finishing Spray is like holding spray for your face!...witjout the sticky stiffness. lol! It's a great addition to your makeup routine that's light weight and effective.

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Hibiscus!... this may be a bit of an obsession

A little under a year ago, not long after starting my Mary Kay journey, I ordered a few lipstick samples. I chose the colors that looked as little like something I could just run to walgreens and pick up as possible. At the top of my list was Hibiscus. The color was just so pretty to me. Anyhoo, when I got my samples, this color was just as gorg as I thought it would be... the problem?.. I ordered a bunch of samples and, being the... thrifty lady I am, I just used those bad boys (as well as the other colors) until they were gone. well, ADD set in and I got side tracked by dark lip colors and Target clearance items and totally forgot that I was in love with the beautiful Hibiscus. Well, putting in an order recently, I opted to throw in some items for myself as well as some things for me to have ready to sell. Let me just say that this color is one of those that looks best in person because photos do it no justice! even the sample had little to nothing on what u get from the actual tube! (i don't even know how that's possible)... Hibiscus is a perfect blend of red, pink, and purple, it's just all I need... to get by. lol! The photo below is the best photo that I have of this color. it's slightly brighter than in person, but u really get the demensions of the color so, here.....

So here's the eye makeup I paired with the Hibiscus... Step 1: used a tapered crease brush to sweep MK Mineral Eye Color in Silky Caramel into the crease. Step 2: Use a flat shadow brush to pat MK Mineral Eye Color in Gold Coast onto the lid and lightly blend it with the Silky Caramel. Step 3: Highlight the browbone with a super light layer of Gold Coast, then use a short haired shadow brush to add MK Mineral Eye Color in Coal from the outer corner to the outer edge of the crease. Step 4: Blend the Coal inward at the crease. Step 5: use an angled liner brush to add MK Mineral Eye Color in Azure to the inner corner of the lower lid. Step 6: use and angled liner brush to sweep Coal anong the lower lash line and blend where it meets Azure. Step 7: Liner and Lashes! Here I used MK Limited Edition Gel Liner Pot (no longer available) and Ardell Glamour lashes in Wispies.

Here's the entire look! The foundation I use is MK Time Wise Matte Wear Liquid Foundation in Bronze 3. the blush is MK Mineral Cheek Colors Cherry Blossom mixed with Golden Copper. This isn't a bad look at Hibiscus, it's slightly dark, but I think u get it. lol! ps: please excuse my brows, I have tweezed this terrible situation away. ;-)

 

 

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Started as a Contest Entry...

Almost every makeup company, hair product company, mua and stylist does a giveaway or contest on Instagram or FB. Every once in a while, i'll actually participate, but only if the prize is a MUST. Well, I reposted a pic for a random drawing giveaway to win an airbrush makeup kit (i swear, if I win, i'm GOING to cry) anyhoo, a young lady namef Ariela (feel free to follow her on IG @arielaartistry) commented on that photo and invited me to participate in her very first giveaway. So, number 1: i'm totally taking that as i'm awesome (don't judge me, and I will not accept any arguments) and number 2:, the giveaway is pretty dope! first prize (which requires a makeup look entry that consists of a look that would compliment the MAC lippie "Candy Yum Yum"... is the "Candy Yum Yum lippie plus $50 in your choice of jewelry from a pretty cool accessory company. (@queenpee). I rarely enter looks for contests, but I figured since she invited me, I should probably give it a go. This is the look I entered. (i don't own cany yumyum, but I tried to get pretty close with this Wet 'n' Wild 511B.)

Step 1: Apply Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Peacock Blue to the entire lid and lower lash line. Step 2: I used a light teal, shimmery shadow from Cover Girl, i(t's so old, I have no idea what it's called) over all of the Peacock Blue and into the crease. Step 3: I swept MK Mineral Eye Color in Spun Silk in the crease and upward to just below the browbone. Step 4: Highlighted the browbone with MK Mineral Eye Color on Gold Coast. Step 5: Used the yellow shadow from my BH Cosmetics Party Girl Palette at the inner corner (top and bottom). Step 6: Rimmel ScandalEyes waterproof black liner and Ardell Glamour Wispies... BOOM!

Full face is Mary Kay Time Wise Matte Wear Liquid Foundation, Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Cherry Blossom and the lipstick is, like I mentioned, Wet 'n' Wild in 511B.

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