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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know it's been a long long time and prior to this post you would have known that I had transferred my blog to Wordpress. Well things have changed and I am back with 2 brand new sites. A Bridal Site with a mini blog and a new portfolio site. So won't you come and visit me there? Hope to see you all soon! :)</span><br />
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I just wanted to apologize for my lack of posts on my blog lately. I have been extremely busy this summer with wedding season and I've had trouble finding time to actually sit down and blog about anything. It's also hard being a mom of 3 little ones and when I do get the chance to relax all I really want to do is sleep! </div>
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But now that wedding season is coming to a close I thought I'd get back into the groove of things. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I will no longer be blogging...on this blog site anyway. I have decided to move on to newer and better things and have transferred this blog over to Wordpress. I even have a new domain name! It's bittersweet but I am excited. </div>
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So if you follow me here on blogger please go visit my <a href="http://www.makeupbydonnamarie.ca/">new blog</a>! There are other ways of following me. Just click the email icon on the top of my new blog and follow me that way. </div>
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Without further a do I want to bid a farewell to Blogger and say hello to Wordpress! </div>
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Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-6219412027155884432012-05-25T00:36:00.000-04:002012-05-25T00:36:49.391-04:00Feature Friday: DJ SARA SIMMS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zkKZln1S8So/T77_aO55m9I/AAAAAAAABvU/ywlWEr82eps/s1600/SaraSimms8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zkKZln1S8So/T77_aO55m9I/AAAAAAAABvU/ywlWEr82eps/s400/SaraSimms8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I've decided to introduce to you guys a different concept to my blog where I will be featuring someone who I think is inspiring and who is just so darn cool! Every Friday make sure you check back to see who I'll be featuring!</div><br />
This Friday I've decided to feature someone who has been in the music biz for over 10 years! If you don't already know her, I'd like to introduce you to <a href="http://www.sarasimms.com/">DJ SARA SIMM</a>S. I had the pleasure of doing Sara's makeup for her photo shoot last month. Not only is Sara talented but she is so cool and super nice! Read on to get to know her more!<br />
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<b>1. How did you get into DJing and what type of music do you play? </b><br />
I started DJing when I was a teenager. I grew up going to all-night raves, watching DJ battle tapes and shopping for vinyl in record stores. <br />
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In my sets, I play dubstep, electro, techno, house, and future garage or '2step'. I'm a turntablist, and like to add layers of skratching on top of my sets to make them unique.<br />
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I really love music, so being able to mix and play tracks is a real blessing for me. I love seeing happy people dancing and laughing together on the floor!<br />
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Recently I played at AIR in Tokyo, Japan was amazing! Last year I opened for the Friendly Fires in on the beach in Cannes, France and toured through the US with Melleefresh. Melleefresh and I played a really memorable event together in Seattle. I also participated in a DJ battle in Miami that was fun!<br />
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My first LP? It was an Electronica compilation on Pussyfoot Records. The first CD was probably a Canadian indie rock band, or Jewel's first album.<br />
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Workout! I love to exercise, I like to do yoga, dance, run, lift weights, do kickboxing and Pilates. I like to eat tasty vegetarian dishes, and hang out with my little sister. I'm also learning how to program synthesizers, so tweaking knobs and creating new sounds takes up a lot of my time.<br />
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A mix of east and west. I'm influenced by Japan's Harajuku styles, but like to add my own flavor by incorporating original jewelry pieces and belts. I love high heels, feathers, and anything that sparkles.<br />
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A few of my fav beauty products are Benefit's 'Hello Flawless', I love how this powder makes my complexion look! I really like their lip glosses too, they seem to have just the right amount of shimmer. I love Lancôme eyeshadows, their color pigment is good, and they last on my eyes for a long time I just started using the Bare Escentuals line, and am enjoying using their 'buxom' waterproof smoky eye stick. I like it because the waterproof formula lasts on my eyes for a long time! <br />
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<b>8. What is your definition of beauty?</b><br />
Looking and feeling glamorous!<br />
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<b>9. What can we expect to see from DJ Sara Simms in the future?</b><br />
You'll have to watch and listen my website and social media to find out...<br />
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<b>10. Do you have a motto or words of wisdom that you live by?</b><br />
Do what you love and be courageous. Don't be afraid to try new things in life; know that the universe will fundamentally support anything you would like to do! Keep learning, be kind, and always give love.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I'm a little bummed because of the weather we've been having as of late. I wish summer would get here soon! If you're a little down because there's no sun here's a little something to pick you up! I was sent some products from the Gleam Radiance collection by Makeup Artist Melanie Mills and they're definitely something worth checking out. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you've watched Dancing with the Stars you may have noticed how radiant and glowing the dancer's are. That's because they're all wearing Melanie's Gleam Body Radiance! The product was created specifically for the show by Melanie and to this day they all still wear it! The product comes in a 30 mL/1 fl.oz tube. The consistency feels very much like a lotion. All you have to do is squeeze a little product out and slather on the parts of your body where you'd like to have nice healthy glow. I like to use this especially on my legs if I wear a skirt. I'm not a huge fan of my legs but with this on I don't mind so much showing them off a little. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I should also mention that Melanie was recently featured in May's InStyle Magazine and just filmed a segment for Dr. OZ about how spray tans can make one look thinner for summer. The segment will air on April 25!! So stay tuned and check your local listings!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">For more information on GLEAM and the Makeup Artist behind the brand please visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1955117648">www.gleambymelaniemills.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-74384478465667597662012-03-16T13:35:00.000-04:002012-03-16T13:35:30.593-04:00Spring Beauty Review 2012: Pretty Pastels With mark. Cosmetics!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N45pmC2IgI0/T2N4UAI6goI/AAAAAAAABsY/91Dku3ArBgQ/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N45pmC2IgI0/T2N4UAI6goI/AAAAAAAABsY/91Dku3ArBgQ/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out my full review of mark. Cosmetics customized palettes on <a href="http://make-upjunkie.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-beauty-review-2012-pretty.html">Makeup Junkie</a>!</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-86684147022504121912012-03-15T15:10:00.000-04:002012-03-15T15:10:51.042-04:00Beauty Review: TIGI Cosmetics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_oNMrZBiLDo/T2I985-5EII/AAAAAAAABrg/Ggfem0g0c08/s1600/Tigi-Cosmetics-logo-300x163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_oNMrZBiLDo/T2I985-5EII/AAAAAAAABrg/Ggfem0g0c08/s1600/Tigi-Cosmetics-logo-300x163.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Wanna know my thoughts on these products? Head on over to <a href="http://make-upjunkie.blogspot.com/2012/03/if-youve-recently-ventured-into-your.html">MAKEUP JUNKIE</a> for my full review and swatches!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">It's that time of year again where you ladies get to test out the latest and greatest products before you buy them! The Beauty Board presented by Blush Pretty is back! If you don't know what I'm talking about read last year's post on it <a href="http://www.makeupbydonnamarie.blogspot.com/2011/08/blush-pretty-beauty-board-summer-loving.html">HERE</a>! For more reviews click <a href="http://www.blushpretty.com/my_weblog/beauty-board.html">HERE</a>! I'm so excited to attend the event this year because I'll be able to test out new brands that weren't there last year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stephanie Daga owner of Blush Pretty</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fiona Man writing up her reviews</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Revolution Organics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Did I mention that there will be some yummy food and drinks there too!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Callum" Slider named after Stephanie's son</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/SomeGuys-Culinary-Co/164433550315784?sk=info">SomeGuys Culinary Co.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Excited yet? Bet you are! Be sure to check out Blush Pretty <a href="http://www.blushpretty.com/my_weblog/events-workshops.html">HERE</a> for more info .</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To purchase your tickets click <a href="http://thebeautyboard6.eventbrite.ca/?ebtv=C">HERE</a>. Hurry there's only 1 early bird ticket left!!!</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.blushpretty.com/">www.blushpretty.com</a></span></span></div></div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-76237784081872702282012-02-16T08:44:00.000-05:002012-02-16T08:44:55.650-05:00MY GRAND BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9VbfdpGDTo/Tzx5pMgTbmI/AAAAAAAABpA/zqvjHNCzaAI/s1600/congratulations_blink.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9VbfdpGDTo/Tzx5pMgTbmI/AAAAAAAABpA/zqvjHNCzaAI/s400/congratulations_blink.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />
DRUMROLL PLEASE......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">AND THE WINNER OF MY GRAND BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY IS<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">YVETTE FAYE</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">YOU ARE THE PROUD NEW OWNER OF THE URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE!<br />
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CONGRATS! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO CONTACT ME OR YOUR PRIZE WILL GO TO SOMEONE ELSE. </div><div style="text-align: center;">SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AT MAKEUPBYDONNAMARIE[AT]GMAIL[DOT]COM<br />
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED MY GIVEAWAY AND WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!<br />
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LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE FUN GIVEAWAYS LIKE THIS SO STAY TUNED!</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-40812640910109315002012-02-14T23:59:00.000-05:002012-02-14T23:59:34.932-05:00Dior Bridal Makeup Workshop with Fredis V Hosted by Makeup Junkie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AUv4Nh1dZns/TzoEIBJlTOI/AAAAAAAABoY/tCLDXIlU7Y0/s1600/Fredis+V.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AUv4Nh1dZns/TzoEIBJlTOI/AAAAAAAABoY/tCLDXIlU7Y0/s400/Fredis+V.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
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A few weeks ago I attended the Dior Bridal Makeup Workshop hosted by none other than Makeup Junkie. Our instructor was the incredibly talented Senior Makeup Artist for Dior Canada Fredis V. I didn't get to take a whole lot of pictures because I was so focused on learning and really getting into the hands on part of the workshop. For a full review of the workshop please check out Elaine's post on <a href="http://www.torontobeautyreviews.com/2012/02/dior-bridal-makeup-workshop-with-fredis.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+torontobeautyreviews%2FBUZJ+%28Toronto+Beauty+Reviews%29">Toronto Beauty Reviews</a> ! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kit ready to go! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Joy from <a href="http://www.makeupjunkie.ca/">Makeup Junkie</a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Brushes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Elaine from <a href="http://www.torontobeautyreviews.blogspot.com/">Toronto Beauty Reviews</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Joy from <a href="http://www.makeupjunkie.ca/">Makeup Junkie</a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doing my thang on my model Mel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Joy from <a href="http://www.makeupjunkie.ca/">Makeup Junkie</a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Posing with our instructor and makeup artist extraordinaire, Fredis V</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The final look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you tell her eyes were done by two different people? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One is Fredis work and the other mine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Big thanks to Joy from <a href="http://www.makeupjunkie.ca/">Makeup Junkie</a> for hosting an awesome workshop. I had fun but mostly learned a lot! Thanks for Fredis V for being an awesome teacher and for teaching me a whole bunch of tricks and tips I'm sure I will be using on all my future brides! Looking forward to more workshops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.makeupjunkie.ca/">www.makeupjunkie.ca</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fredisvelasquez.com/">www.fredisvelasquez.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a full review go to <a href="http://www.torontobeautyreviews.com/2012/02/dior-bridal-makeup-workshop-with-fredis.html">Toronto Beauty Reviews</a></div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-89870896310716925622012-02-14T02:29:00.002-05:002012-02-14T02:30:59.871-05:00Batiste Dry Shampoo Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4sLyrZ3ahBA/TzoIU-eUvhI/AAAAAAAABo4/rdcOupT1ZW4/s1600/batiste.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4sLyrZ3ahBA/TzoIU-eUvhI/AAAAAAAABo4/rdcOupT1ZW4/s400/batiste.JPG" width="305" /></a></div><br />
I was sent two samples of Batiste Dry Shampoo by <a href="http://www.farleyco.ca/">Farley and Co</a>. a while back in Tropical and Original and I thought I'd share with you my thoughts on them.<br />
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First off let's talk about packaging. Nothing special. It comes in an aerosol canister with bright colors. If I were to see this on the shelves at the drug store I'd be hesitant to pick it up as it just looks cheap to me. Almost like something I'd see in a dollar store. I prefer simple packaging in terms of lettering and color. <br />
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As for the spray itself holy cow is it ever strong! Be careful when pressing it down as it is a very powerful spray. I felt as though I was wasting the product very quickly! After spraying it on my hair it did leave a little grayish almost greenish color on my hair which I did not like at all. But when rubbed into the hair the color does go away. So be sure to rub it in and not just spray it on there! I think if you have black or dark hair like myself you will notice the weird color. <br />
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In terms of smell I preferred the tropical scent over the original scent. Tropical seems to have a coconut like smell which is really nice. I don't like the smell of Original as it reminds me of a household cleaner. I felt like I was spraying disinfectant spray into my hair everytime I used original. So if you're going to choose a scent stick with the Tropical! <br />
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All in all the product does work well. It soaked up most of the oils in my hair and it did give me some volume as well. In terms of cleanliness my hair did feel really clean at first but by the end of the day I was oily all over again. I probably would buy this again unless I come across another dry shampoo that is better. I've only tried 1 other brand of dry shampoo and wasn't a fan of it. So I think I'll stick to this one for now! If you know of any other brands feel free to drop me a comment!<br />
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Have you tried the Batiste dry shampoo? If so, how do you like it?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm so excited to announce that Canada is getting it's very own BB Cream! I had the opportunity to work with this product when I did the makeup for Isabelle (PR Director of Marcelle) and her colleague a few months back for the Marcelle/Annabelle Beauty Premiere and I was quite impressed! Read on to see the press release and a special offer just for you awesome readers!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;">PRESS RELEASE</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">January 2012</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Marcelle® proudly introduces the first Canadian-made BB Cream formulated specially for Canadian </b><b>women</b> in pharmacies as well as mass retail stores! The <b>Marcelle®</b> BB Cream will be in stores on February 6, 2012.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Inspired by a trend that perfected skin and enhanced complexions all over Asia, <b>Marcelle®</b> formulated its own BB Cream to cater the needs of Canadian consumers. This multi-purpose skin care cream is morethan a tinted moisturizer or simple make-up base. It perfects the skin to reveal a more even epidermis and well-hydrated, flawless complexion, all in one. Ideal for any age and any skin type, the <b>Marcelle®</b> BB Cream comes in two shades and is suitable for a wide variety of carnations thanks to its self-adjusting pigments that transform and adapt to skin tone.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What’s a BB?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moisturizing skin care, tinted corrector and make-up base all in one, Marcelle® “BB” stands for Beauty Balm, as it truly enhances your natural beauty. We have also seen the expressions Blemish Base, Blemish Balm and Beauty Base.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to use the Marcelle® BB Cream, in 3 different ways:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1) The <b>Marcelle® BB Cream</b> is a day cream which should be applied after the skin has been properly cleansed as a corrective tinted moisturizer. For a more intense moisture surge, the BB Cream may be applied on previously moisturized skin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2) Use it alone or over your moisturizer to unify your complexion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3) Use it as a make-up base under foundation for total coverage and improved stay-on power.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE MULTI-TASKING SKIN ENHANCER!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BB Cream embellishes the skin of the girl who requires a basic moisturizer, it unifies the carnation of the woman who is looking to hide a few blemishes and it provides the ultimate coverage to the make-up user who follows it with her usual foundation! BB Cream takes on the role you want it to play!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE FIRST CANADIAN-MADE BB CREAM</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Moisturizer, corrector and make-up base all in one: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gn2CcreHWkE/TxEdUxOXnRI/AAAAAAAABmo/-tclYRmwD0s/s1600/IMG_1358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gn2CcreHWkE/TxEdUxOXnRI/AAAAAAAABmo/-tclYRmwD0s/s400/IMG_1358.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE ULTIMATE SKIN ENHANCER!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8 IN 1 MULTI-BENEFITS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Beauty Balm with self-adjusting pigments, powerful antioxidants, aloe and chamomile does it all for your skin:</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Minimizes the appearance of imperfections and pores</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Evens out skin tone</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Provides an excellent make-up base and replaces primers</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Matifies skin and controls shine</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Offers immediate and long-term hydrating benefits</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Soothes and calms skins</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Protects from premature aging and environmental stresses</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Promotes skin regeneration</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>It perfects the skin to reveal a more even epidermis and well-hydrated flawless complexion, all in one.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FEATURES</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Ultra-lightweight formula leaves skin with “nothing on” feel</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Oil free</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Non comedogenic</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Paraben free</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Dermatologist tested</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Hypo-allergenic</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Perfume free</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Ultra-hygienic airless tube-pump</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>KEY INGREDIENTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hyaluronic Acid</div><div style="text-align: center;">Aquaxyl</div><div style="text-align: center;">Glycerine </div><div style="text-align: center;">Vitamin E </div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloe Vera </div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Tea & Camomile </div><div style="text-align: center;">Soft Focus Powders </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>BENEFITS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Improves skin elasticity, helps minimize wrinkles</div><div style="text-align: center;">Moisturizes and helps correct imperfections</div><div style="text-align: center;">Antioxidant to protect skin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Soothes & hydrates</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stimulates, reinvigorates & soothes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Light-reflecting, enhance complexion</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Marcelle® BB Cream</b> will be available at pharmacies and mass retail stores across Canada as of February 6, 2012. <b>Suggested retail price:</b> $22.95, 45 mL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Offered in limited quantities while stocks lasts, beauty trend-setters like you will be able to order BB Cream <u>as early as January 16, 2012.</u> Sold at its regular price of $22.95, shipping is FREE with any purchase over $25.00 before taxes at <a href="http://shop.marcelle.com/">shop.Marcelle.com</a>. <u>Offer starts January 16, 2012.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for a more in depth review from yours truly!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marcelle.com/">www.marcelle.com</a></div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-42708893377166441752012-01-13T13:36:00.001-05:002012-01-13T13:46:26.667-05:00New Winter 2012 Workshop Schedule for Blush Pretty!!!<div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V05E3upMVNY/TxB7tUsR2VI/AAAAAAAABmg/7Smwe4kMjPw/s1600/high-brow-005-300x225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V05E3upMVNY/TxB7tUsR2VI/AAAAAAAABmg/7Smwe4kMjPw/s400/high-brow-005-300x225.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me doing a demo at The High Brow Workshop</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.ettuandyou.com/">et tu and you</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, January 19th, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>6:00 to 7:30 pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">Face Primer, Lip Primer, Eye Primer, OIl-free Primer, Green Concealer, Blue Concealer, Violet Concealer and Peach Concealer. Confused? Yep. Thought so. This 90-minute workshop is a quick reference guide as to what is for what and helps you break the colour code. We will show you how to use which product, when, and why!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> The aspiring makeup artist; beauty junkies with something to hide :)<br />
<strong>All you need:</strong> your favourite concealers, or new ones you want to try, and a concealer brush (or two)<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
<span style="color: #ff007f;">Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, January 19, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>7:45 to 9:15 pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><em>"You have a pink undertone ... no, yellow ... wait ... maybe it's a bit pink and a bit yellow. Blue liner would look great on you, but an icy blue, not a warm blue. Actually try green instead!</em>" Do you have no idea on how to build your makeup kit with colors and products that work for you? You're not alone. This workshop will focus on helping you determine your skintone and the color palettes that will flatter more than frustrate!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> the everyday beauty junkie<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><strong>Eye on the Prize</strong></span><br />
<strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, January 24, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>6:00 to 7:30pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">I've never met a girl who doesn't love a dramatic eye. This 90-minute workshop focuses on creating two popular eye themes: winged liner and the smokey eye. If you haven't yet mastered how to make your winged liner fly or your smokey eye hot ... then you should take THIS course!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> The beauty junkie who has plenty of eyeshadow ... but can't figure out how to make the best of 'em.<br />
<strong>All you need:</strong> a selection of your favourite eye makeup, an eyeshadow brush, and an eyeliner brush<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
<span style="color: #ff007f;">Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><strong>First Base</strong></span><br />
<strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, January 24, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>7:45 to 9:15pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">With so many foundation formulations and colours out there, it's hard to choose what's right for you and your skin. Add to that skintone, undertone and overtone, you're bound to walk away with *gasp* MASKFACE. Let's avoid that, okay?! Take this down 'n' dirty 90-minute workshop to decipher cream from liquid from powder and learn the tricks to getting your face to match your neck ... because no one wants to have to wear a turtleneck all the time ...</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> the extremely novice beauty junkie ... (yes, you can still be novice and still be a junkie)<br />
<strong>All you need:</strong> your current foundation colour(s) and product(s) of choice<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
<span style="color: #ff007f;">Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><strong>*NEW* Pick Your Palette</strong></span><br />
<strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, February 2nd, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>6:00 to 7:30 pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><em>"You have a pink undertone ... no, yellow ... wait ... maybe it's a bit pink and a bit yellow. Blue liner would look great on you, but an icy blue, not a warm blue. Actually try green instead!</em>" Do you have no idea on how to build your makeup kit with colors and products that work for you? You're not alone. This workshop will focus on helping you determine your skintone and the color palettes that will flatter more than frustrate!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> the everyday beauty junkie<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><strong>The High Brow</strong></span><br />
<strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, February 2, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>7:45 to 9:15 pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">Master all the tricks to creating the perfectly sculpted brow. From creating an arch to making barely there brows a little more noticeable, this 90-minute workshop will teach you all the <em>little</em> things it takes to make a <em>big</em> impact with your brows.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> The everyday beauty junkie who wants to add a little oomph to her eye makeup; the aspiring makeup artist<br />
<strong>All you need:</strong> your current brow tools of choice, if any ... and a pair of eyebrows<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<span style="color: magenta;"><br />
<span style="color: #ff007f;">Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><strong>First Base</strong></span><br />
<strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 6:00 to 7:30pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">With so many foundation formulations and colours out there, it's hard to choose what's right for you and your skin. Add to that skintone, undertone and overtone, you're bound to walk away with *gasp* MASKFACE. Let's avoid that, okay?! Take this down 'n' dirty 90-minute workshop to decipher cream from liquid from powder and learn the tricks to getting your face to match your neck ... because no one wants to have to wear a turtleneck all the time ...</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> the extremely novice beauty junkie ... (yes, you can still be novice and still be a junkie)<br />
<strong>All you need:</strong> your current foundation colour(s) and product(s) of choice<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff007f;"><strong>Eye on the Prize</strong></span><br />
<strong>Date:</strong> Thursday February 16, 2012<br />
<strong>Time: 7:45 to 9:15</strong>pm<br />
<strong>Instructor:</strong> TBA</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">I've never met a girl who doesn't love a dramatic eye. This 90-minute workshop focuses on creating two popular eye themes: winged liner and the smokey eye. If you haven't yet mastered how to make your winged liner fly or your smokey eye hot ... then you should take THIS course!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>The perfect workshop for:</strong> The beauty junkie who has plenty of eyeshadow ... but can't figure out how to make the best of 'em.<br />
<strong>All you need:</strong> a selection of your favourite eye makeup, an eyeshadow brush, and an eyeliner brush<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> $23 plus HST, includes food and drink<br />
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">www.blushpretty.com</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-85139312993629792642012-01-03T17:52:00.001-05:002012-01-03T17:54:28.448-05:00A Year in Beauty: The Best of 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year to all my readers! I can't believe how fast 2011 went by and now we're off to a fresh start! I can't wait to see what this year will bring. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well the year has finally come to an end and it's it's a year of new beginnings I thought I'd do a post on my favourite products of 2011. Check it out!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Best Foundation</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s4sULCKXLho/TwNwfdtDahI/AAAAAAAABic/Zo6XQDEQQrc/s1600/Face+Atlier+Ultra+Foundation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s4sULCKXLho/TwNwfdtDahI/AAAAAAAABic/Zo6XQDEQQrc/s1600/Face+Atlier+Ultra+Foundation.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hands down my favourite foundation ever is Face Atelier Ultra Foundation. It is my HG of foundations! I love that it give me a flawless finish everytime! It's lightweight and also photograph's really well. This is a must have for anyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Face Primer</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cSDl9kIN8PM/TwNyZDfc7eI/AAAAAAAABjI/cGH1bdpNF9g/s1600/Korres+Anti+Aging+Primer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cSDl9kIN8PM/TwNyZDfc7eI/AAAAAAAABjI/cGH1bdpNF9g/s1600/Korres+Anti+Aging+Primer.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've used the Korres orignal primer and I do love it. I like this one as well as it has anti-aging properties. It's moisturizing and helps keep my makeup on all day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Eyeliners</b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oPM3sSUOdTY/TwNzT_R-AuI/AAAAAAAABko/Q3wtTOqPkzQ/s1600/smoothies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oPM3sSUOdTY/TwNzT_R-AuI/AAAAAAAABko/Q3wtTOqPkzQ/s320/smoothies.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSNROvdKK6Y/TwNzU68WmzI/AAAAAAAABkw/vRRVdh0zg8k/s1600/MUFE+Aqua+Eyes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSNROvdKK6Y/TwNzU68WmzI/AAAAAAAABkw/vRRVdh0zg8k/s1600/MUFE+Aqua+Eyes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a toss up between two liners. The Annabelle Smoothie Liners are awesome for bases and shadows as well as liners. I also really like the Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes which are a staple in my kit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Lipstick</b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-041ON1L1zlM/TwNzVEXIamI/AAAAAAAABk4/nfH7i63H3pg/s1600/Cover+Girl+Lip+Perfection.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-041ON1L1zlM/TwNzVEXIamI/AAAAAAAABk4/nfH7i63H3pg/s1600/Cover+Girl+Lip+Perfection.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely love these Cover Girl Lip Perfection lipsticks! I haven't done a review yet but these were my go-to favourites of last year. They're so pigmented and last a long time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Eye Primer</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RG2prA5e-X0/TwN3pAsJGWI/AAAAAAAABlE/RLa93L7b4Pg/s1600/Lime+Crime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RG2prA5e-X0/TwN3pAsJGWI/AAAAAAAABlE/RLa93L7b4Pg/s1600/Lime+Crime.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lime Crime Eye Shadow Helper is my #1 primer of choice. Excellent for oily lids like mine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Eyeshadow Palette</b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5fB-Bq_0SVY/TwN3pZhSoSI/AAAAAAAABlM/hxySA292Xq0/s1600/Urban-Decay-Naked-Palette_111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5fB-Bq_0SVY/TwN3pZhSoSI/AAAAAAAABlM/hxySA292Xq0/s320/Urban-Decay-Naked-Palette_111.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course the Urban Decay Naked Palette had to make my list! What's not to love?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Highlighter</b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gh1b-C9yyJw/TwN3pjqZSNI/AAAAAAAABlU/FhbEV0KzKSU/s1600/LORAC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gh1b-C9yyJw/TwN3pjqZSNI/AAAAAAAABlU/FhbEV0KzKSU/s1600/LORAC.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LORAC Perfectly Lit Luminizing Powder in Radian is the perfect highlighter in my opinion. It's not too heavy and adds the perfect glow to the skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Lip Balm</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-24o-2xbBZac/TwN3p5OVAgI/AAAAAAAABlc/LxDrzFsbeVc/s1600/eos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-24o-2xbBZac/TwN3p5OVAgI/AAAAAAAABlc/LxDrzFsbeVc/s320/eos.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eos lip balms are awesome! They're moisturizing and soothing which is exactly what I need for my dry lips!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Moisturizer</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BTzlpa1yHv8/TwN3qABc7jI/AAAAAAAABlk/dRWF4W5qI-k/s1600/consonant+moisturizer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BTzlpa1yHv8/TwN3qABc7jI/AAAAAAAABlk/dRWF4W5qI-k/s1600/consonant+moisturizer.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Consonant Body Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream is so amazing that my cheeks have been baby butt smooth! It's so soothing and everytime I put it on I feel like I'm at the spa!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Face Wash</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YE6nLXHAy38/TwN3qWE1S1I/AAAAAAAABls/bGEMQx27INM/s1600/consonant+face+wash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YE6nLXHAy38/TwN3qWE1S1I/AAAAAAAABls/bGEMQx27INM/s1600/consonant+face+wash.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love Consonant Body Organic Foaming Face Wash. I love that it can take off waterproof makeup so easily! And it feels refreshing too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Bottom Mascara</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6VhZDLmzvdc/TwN3qjWxQOI/AAAAAAAABl0/kbJHF8aMaHU/s1600/clinique+bottom+lash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6VhZDLmzvdc/TwN3qjWxQOI/AAAAAAAABl0/kbJHF8aMaHU/s1600/clinique+bottom+lash.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara has the cutest little brush that it gets every single tiny hair. The formula is great too as it does not smudge or flake at all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Blush</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fRSS-TJPtMU/TwN3q4mpg6I/AAAAAAAABl8/6kW0gW_GwXU/s1600/benefit+coral+lista.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fRSS-TJPtMU/TwN3q4mpg6I/AAAAAAAABl8/6kW0gW_GwXU/s320/benefit+coral+lista.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All year the blush that I have been grabbing for the most would have to be Benefit Coralista. I find that it gives me a pretty flush. Just a little the apples of my cheeks gives me a natural look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Bronzer</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0LBD_H3hGo4/TwN3skUFqlI/AAAAAAAABmE/J0CKiL-qwHE/s1600/Vasanti-Brazilian-Bronzer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0LBD_H3hGo4/TwN3skUFqlI/AAAAAAAABmE/J0CKiL-qwHE/s320/Vasanti-Brazilian-Bronzer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vasanti Cosmetics Brazilian Bronzer makes my skin look bright and radiant. I love this bronzer! Doesn't give you that muddy look!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Concealer</b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4_Ja3sr0sc/TwN3s__S-EI/AAAAAAAABmM/OAcfICXrtX4/s1600/Benefit+Erase+Paste.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4_Ja3sr0sc/TwN3s__S-EI/AAAAAAAABmM/OAcfICXrtX4/s1600/Benefit+Erase+Paste.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Benefit's Erase Paste is the best concealer to cover those darn dark undereye circles. You'll be amazed at how well it covers! It also brightens up that area too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural! Wear it alone or on top of foundation and it gives you the perfect finish everytime!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-20524123750202510132011-12-21T01:50:00.000-05:002011-12-21T01:50:14.215-05:00Follow Me on BlogLovin!Hey all...BlogLovin seems to be all the rage with following blogs...so if you're on there be sure to follow me!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until December 30th all of you will be able to purchase the following palettes at </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>15% off!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Limited Edition "Black Tie" Full Face Kit</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Retail value: $150.00</div><div style="text-align: center;">Reg Price: $38.25</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>15% off Price: $31.50</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Includes:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- Mirrored tri-fold travel compact</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- 10 Blendable Eyeshadows</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- 1 Full Sized Lip Gloss</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- 1 Contour/Bronzing Powder</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- 1 Highlighting Face Shimmer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- Applicators</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Limited Edition "Tricks of the Trade" Kit</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Retail value: $200.00</div><div style="text-align: center;">Reg Price: $69.00</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>15% off Price: $58.65</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Includes:</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 8 Richly Pigmented Eyeshadows</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 Full Sized Customer Favorite Precious Glow Illuminating Shadow Primer</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 2 Luscious Lip Gloss Shades</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 "Perfect Flush" Blusher</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 Highlighter</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 Mineral Highlighter/Bronzer</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Duo Illuminating Powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 Double Ended Applicator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">This offer is exclusive only for my readers and through my site and is NOT available in stores or at any Pari Beauty locations. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you'd like to purchase any of the palettes please email me at makeupbydonnmarie[at]gmail[dot]com with:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>- Your Name</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>- Quantity of which palette(s) you'd like</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>- Shipping Address</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>- Phone number</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>- Email address</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-83768351883685959942011-12-13T01:47:00.000-05:002011-12-13T01:47:24.483-05:00Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zt2zguYmM8/TubYCq9SM3I/AAAAAAAABg0/KuwNPH9MsMg/s1600/marcelle+liner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zt2zguYmM8/TubYCq9SM3I/AAAAAAAABg0/KuwNPH9MsMg/s400/marcelle+liner.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I'm always on the lookout for new eyeliners to add to my makeup collection and makeup artist kit. So when Marcelle was handing these out at The Beauty Premiere I was ecstatic! I like that there's a pretty wide range of colours to choose from. I especially love that they are waterproof and resist heat and humidy. I've yet to try them in extreme weather but so far in this cold weather we're having I must say that they do hold up to my watery eyes. Ever get that cold wind in your eyes that it makes you tear? Not to worry cause your liner won't smear! <br />
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The formula is smooth and creamy so it glides on seemlessly. I like to use these as either a base or liner. My favourite colour is Blue Lagoon which is a good dupe for Urban Decay's 24/7 liner in Flipside. Check out the pic below for a comparison.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">L: Urban Decay 24/7 Flipside R: Marcelle Blue Lagoon</div><div style="text-align: center;">(UD is slightly lighter in colour)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Wondering how it compares to UD 24/7 liners? I'd have to say they're pretty close in my experience. Both are smooth and creamy but I'd say Urban Decay is a tad more creamier and pigmented than Marcelle's. With that said the Marcelle liners seemed to dry a lot faster than UD's. I guess that's because they UD is creamier. As for lasting power I'd have to say they are pretty close. Both last a really long time. I have oily lids and after about 7 hours both begin to to crease and smear on my greasy lids. So if your lids are anything like mine it's best to wear a primer under these. If you don't want to dish out 20 something bucks on the Urban Decay liners then Marcelle is a good alternative for about half the price (suggested retail price $10.50).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">L - R: Blue Lagoon, Green Metal, Bronze, Fairytale Pink, Mulberry, Imaginary Mauve<br />
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</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-2512052412270024872011-12-10T02:11:00.000-05:002011-12-10T02:11:58.943-05:00Le Cosmetique Corrective Concealer Wheel Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w5xcYH2_y3M/TuMFwBU4ggI/AAAAAAAABgk/giuJe2idwc8/s1600/DSC_0303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w5xcYH2_y3M/TuMFwBU4ggI/AAAAAAAABgk/giuJe2idwc8/s400/DSC_0303.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out my review of the Corrective Concealer Wheel on <a href="http://www.lecosmetiquebeautyblog.com/?p=559">Le Cosmetique's Beauty Blog</a>!</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-8596478120854271702011-12-09T22:56:00.000-05:002011-12-09T22:56:37.515-05:00Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow Pencil Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev7GE2ErlZk/TuLRl8mROEI/AAAAAAAABgc/tCaprajZ7Uw/s1600/smoothies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev7GE2ErlZk/TuLRl8mROEI/AAAAAAAABgc/tCaprajZ7Uw/s400/smoothies.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you read my post on <a href="http://makeupbydonnamarie.blogspot.com/2011/11/beauty-premiere-marcelle-and-annabelle.html">The Beauty Premiere</a> then you know that Annabelle was handing out their Smoothie Eyeshadow Pencil's on a silver platter. I've managed to grab 6 of them been using these for a few weeks now and all I can say is that they are amazing!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love that these pencils are so versatile. You can use them as eyeshadows, eyeliners, or an eye base. One thing I should mention is that if you plan on using this as an eyeshadow you have to work pretty fast. I found that they dried pretty quickly making blending somewhat difficult. But blending with a warm finger usually solved this problem for me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As for application and colour payoff these Smoothies applied so smoothly and are packed with pigment. They are extremely creamy but not messy. Unlike Stila Kajal liners these liners stay put and don't crease! An eyelid primer isn't necessary, trust me I'm an oily lid sufferer! I am so impressed with the colour payoff one swipe and immediately you can see how rich it is . If you're a makeup artist like myself I'd keep a few of these in your professional makeup kit! </div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all Annabelle's Smoothie pencils are worth getting. Lichoriche a rich black is my go to pencil as I love using it for a smokey eye and lining my waterline. And can you believe this did not budge on my waterline either? Ah-mazing right?! I promise you these won't disappoint!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-22852417340692967732011-12-05T16:09:00.000-05:002011-12-05T16:09:31.974-05:00This Is My Grownup Christmas Wish...List!Every year I put out a Christmas Wish List to family and friends. Here's what I want this year that is beauty and related. Check it out!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the original palette so much that I just have to have the 2nd one too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P297326&categoryId=C12210">Laura Mercier Face Illuminator</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What's not to love about this? It's just gorgeous! I'd love this for highlighting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P298106&categoryId=RVP">NARS Danmari All About Cheeks Palette</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like that this has different shades of blush and a highlighter and bronzer. No need to take out several different compacts to create a look for your cheeks when it's all here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.consonantbody.com/products_en_1_1_0_3_0-Ultra-Firming-Organic-Eye-Cream.php">Consonant Body Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm on a hunt for a new eye cream cause the one I'm using now isn't working for me. I'm hoping this one does!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.consonantbody.com/products_en_1_3_0_11_0-Healthy-Skin-Detox-for-Body-Kit.php">Consonant Body Healthy Skin Detox for Body Kit</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I need a new skin regimen for my body especially since my skin has been going through some wacky changes due to post pregnancy and the weather. Hoping this kit works out for me. Plus it's all organic which is a bonus!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What's on your grownup wish list?!</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-59055518358452266442011-12-03T17:53:00.000-05:002011-12-03T17:53:46.485-05:00Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OqOeldaI_VM/TtqnuUzwPzI/AAAAAAAABfE/ZoEB3he5kzE/s1600/benefit.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OqOeldaI_VM/TtqnuUzwPzI/AAAAAAAABfE/ZoEB3he5kzE/s400/benefit.png" width="391" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you've ever seen me without makeup on one thing you might notice is the dark circles under my eyes. What can I say? I don't get much sleep mainly because I have an 8 month old who still likes to wake me up a couple of times a night. I decided that it was time for a change and it was time to get rid of these dark circles! I came across Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream at Sephora and because I love Benefit products I knew this would work for me...or so I thought.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Benefit claims that It's Potent "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">fades dark circles & helps smooth fine lines for brighter, younger-looking eyes. Contains a peptide complex known to help restore elasticity & firmness, a blend of hydrating botanical extracts </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">including apple extract, known to help boost collagen, & loquat extract, known to help protect the skin from free radical damage." </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Now, did it fade my dark circles? Nope. I've been using this for a few months now and it has done nothing for my dark circles. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Do my eyes look younger? I guess but I never really had any fine lines or wrinkles around my eyes so I can't really tell.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Did it restore elasticity & firmness? Again I can't tell as I don't really have puffiness under my eyes. But I did feel that it was hydrating. So any dryness I had around my eyes went away. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-86354351987989476162011-12-02T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-02T08:00:13.054-05:00And the winners of my Holiday Giveaway are...<div style="text-align: justify;">I am so excited to announce the winners of my Holiday Giveaway. First off I want to explain how I chose the winners.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ul><li>First I had to check if each of you followed the rules of the giveaway. </li>
<li>I then plugged your names onto a spread sheet on excel. If you entered 5 separate times I entered your name 5 times (i.e. you were entered in cell's 1 through 5). </li>
<li>I used the True Random Number Generator on <a href="http://www.random.org/">www.random.org</a> and entered the minimum number and maximum number of cells I had. </li>
<li>I then hit generate and chose the 1st winner and then repeated the process until I had 4 winners as there are 4 prizes to be won! </li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Without further a do here are the winners randomly chosen in this order...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>dreamer </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since you were the 1st winner you picked MAC EYES as your prize and so you shall have it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Elaine A (TO Beauty Reviews)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">You picked MAC LIPSTICKS and now they are yours!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Danielle Thompson</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Your first choice was MAC EYES but I already have a winner for that. But since MARCELLE was your 2nd pick you can have that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And lastly...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: large;">cyndiycs </span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know you picked MAC EYES but the prize has been chosen by another. But don't worry you get the ANNABELLE prize! Two of those lipglosses were CUSTOM MADE by Yours Truly! I hope you like them!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who participated. If you didn't win don't fret! I have another giveaway coming up in the new year in February...hint that's my BIRTHDAY month! ;)</div>Donna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357159437996872330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471605623708099172.post-52756991971631947532011-12-01T23:18:00.001-05:002011-12-01T23:48:46.620-05:00Help! I'm addicted to Makeup Brushes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If there's one thing I'm totally obsessed about or that I cannot get enough of it's makeup brushes! My collection ranges from different brands that I've come across either in stores or online. I don't know what it is about brushes that makes me wanting more. In my collection are 128 brushes that I've collected over the years. My collection does not stop there. Everytime I hear about a new brand of brushes I just HAVE to try them! Next on my list...BDELLIUM! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My personal collection as well as brushes I use in my kit</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prize #1 MAC EYES</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eye Shadow: Lustre Leaf</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mineralize Eye Shadow: Sea & Sky</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pearlglide Eye Liner: Fly-by-Blu</div><div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Prize #3 ANNABELLE</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Smoothie Pencil: Blubomb</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glitterama Liquid Eyeliner: Solar Flare</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two Big Show Custom Made Lipgosses by Me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Prize #4 MARCELLE</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lux Eye Dust: Vegas & Illusion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lipstick: 702 Attitude</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Waterproof Eyeliner: Blue Lagoon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This give away is simple all you have to do is the following:</div></div><div><div><div><div>1. Follow my blog by clicking "Join this Site" on Google Friend Connect (Right side column)</div><div>2. Tell me which prize you'd most like to win (If you want them all you must comment separately or it won't count!)</div><div>3. Leave your e-mail address below so I can contact you if you win<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Winner will be chosen on Thursday December 1st, 2011 and announced on Friday December 2th, 2011 at 8:00 AM. Winner will have 48 hrs to claim their prize. If prize is not claimed a new winner will be chosen.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Toronto Beauty Bloggers have been waiting for this event for weeks and it had finally come! Tonights event wasn't your typical sit down and listen to the speaker event but a chic and hip party located at the Toronto Thompson Hotel's Rooftop Lounge. We were able to get a sneak of the Spring 2012 Collections which I am so excited for! Check out my pics below of the night for a sneak peak into the collections and all the fun we TOBB's had!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I had been in contact with <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Mtl_MissIPP">Isabelle</a> (Social Media & PR Director of Groupe Marcelle Inc) because she needed a makeup artist to do her makeup and hair for the night. I was lucky enough to glam her up! Isn't she stunning! (Thank you so much Isabelle for allowing me to do your makeup and hair. You were wonderful to work for. I had a fab time at the party!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also had the opportunity to Isabelle's colleague makeup as well. Gorgeous girl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Annabelle and Marcelle hors d'oeuvres served on a platter! How cute is that?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Big Show Lipgloss</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swatches of some of the glosses which are non sticky by the way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are a must have. I will do a separate post reviewing these!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BB Creams are all the rage in Asia. And Marcelle will be introducing it to Canada and launching it this February! I can't wait! I used this on Isabelle's face and it is wonderful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marcelle ladies posing with the BB Creams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New Mascara I can't wait to test out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rubber brush head which is popular these days</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anti-aging skin care</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check this out. We got to custom make our own lipgloss! How cool is that? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the colours we got to mix and match</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My finished product! I'll call it "Donna Marie"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Custom made gloss by Lisa Marie (<a href="http://www.beautycrazed.ca/">Beauty Crazed</a>) She calls it "Slutty Beauty Crazed Coral"! Haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tess and Kelly from <a href="http://www.glitterdiaries.blogspot.com/">Glitter Diaries</a> says "Don't mind if I do!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rockthatlook.ca/">Anjali</a> (Rock That Look), Fiona (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/fionaman">fionaman</a>) and Jill (<a href="http://www.jillojello.com/">Batting A Lash</a>) catching up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me and Isabelle our hostess of the night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elaine (<a href="http://www.torontobeautyreviews.com/">TO Beauty Reviews</a>) and Tess (<a href="http://www.makeupbytess.blogspot.com/">Makeup By Tess</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me and Fiona</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MXUHgpSzdVE/TsSneY4ak9I/AAAAAAAABUE/4nANLGiIyr4/s1600/IMG_1371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MXUHgpSzdVE/TsSneY4ak9I/AAAAAAAABUE/4nANLGiIyr4/s400/IMG_1371.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fiona having fun swatching the Smudge Paints</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Arianne (<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/">Glitter Geek</a>) and Tess</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me and Makeup Artist <a href="http://www.leloartistry.com/">Lelo</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fiona & Makeup Artist <a href="http://www.marianitamua.com/">Mariana </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last minute goodies to take home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">End of the night with gift bags!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And there you have it. Be sure to check out your local drugstores to pick up the new 2012 Collections launching this February!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A special thanks again to Marcelle and Annabelle Cosmetics for such an amazing event! Looking forward to the Spring 2012 Collection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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