FOTD: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Blue Eyes

I know I'm not a blue eyed babe but I love the colors in Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips for Blue Eyes palettes. I find myself using this palette far more than any of the other Physicians Formula eye palettes. To really make brown eyes pop, dark blues work the best in my opinion. Check out the swatches of the blue & gold on my skin. Pure love <3

Instead of using the blue on my upper lid, I opted for it on my lower lid as a liner!

Excuse my unamused look on my face..LOL

Eyes:

Blend of Golds & Bronze in the palette.

Mascara:

Annabelle Volumelash.com

Liner:
Eve Pearl Smudgeproof  Liquid Liner

Lips:

Annabelle Volume Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherryoke

Here is a close up of the eye.  As you can see below my bangs are growing out quickly! They were always pretty long but now you can hardly see my makeup..all my hard work!! LOL

I'm going to get them cut to above my lashes this week. So I'll have a pic update to show you soon :)


Have you tried any of these palettes? If so, what do you think of them?

Does Purely Cosmetics Diamond Powder stand up to the test?

I won this product from Enkore at IMATS. I follow Purely Cosmetics on twitter but I have not had the opportunity to try out the products. One of the most popular items from Purely Cosmetics is their Diamond Powder. It is often compared to MUFE HD powder at a fraction of the cost.

Diamond Perfect Finish is a unique product made with real diamonds and a patented diamond complex to create a flawless finish. Your face will have an airbrushed look.With nearly a carat of diamonds in each full sized jar, Diamond Perfect Finish works perfectly for photography and high definition, and is superior in performance to products such as Makeup Forever's High Definition Finishing Powder.

As a WOC, I really have to watch out for powders that will make me ashy. 

Scratch that..

Actually this can happen to anyone. 

Exhibit A:

First I have applied my favorite HD foundation on the top of my hand

Then I dabbed the powder on my hand.

I did it heavily, so you all can see the finish of the powder.

 I used my Sigma F80 to buff in the powder.

This picture is the determining factor to see if it gives me an white cast :|

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YES!! Success :) This product will definitely be added to my kit.

Question:

Do you stay away from white powders?

FACEatelier Lip Glaze Swatch in Shiraz- Perfect for fall

I have received a good amount of requests to see swatches of my IMATS haul. I'm going to start out with one of my favorite lip glosses right now- FACEatelier Lip Glaze in Shiraz.

This glaze was picked out for me personally by the President / CEO Debbie. After our talk about their gorgeous lipstick in Revenge, she suggested a glaze to compliment it or wear alone. Click here to check out my lip swatches of Revenge.

Isn't Shiraz such a fab color! This swatch is on bare lips

This is Shiraz layered over a Berry lipstick

(Click the picture to get an HD version)

So ladies if your searching for a great plum gloss check out FACEatelier.

I need help! What are you spending your Sephora gift Card on?

As you all know Sephora sent out gift cards to all Beauty Insiders! $15 of any $40 purchase. Since I will be going to USA this week, it would be best to spend it in a Sephora which carries all the brands :D

BUT my issue is I'm stuck!! Soooo many things to buy. I need help narrowing it down or choosing something else. My bugdet is Under $50...minus the giftcard I will be spending $35.

There are my top picks!

Sephora by OPI set: 18 shades

UD The Black Palette

Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof Eye Pencil Set

GDH Dazzle Gift Set

Korres Long-Wear Age-Repair Lip Kit

Would you get any of these? Or would you choose something else? Let me know below!

Giveaway: Win two Essie Nail Polishes from Glowingbeauty.ca + Plus free gift!

 The Bloggerversary giveaways don't stop *happy dance* 

This one is sponsored by GlowingBeauty.ca. 

Canadian online retailer of beauty products including skincare, hair care, beauty tools and cosmetics. They carry over 2000 products and are proud to offer free shipping within Canada. *LOVE IT* Whether you want a medicated solution or an inexpensive, fun nail polish to brighten your day they have it.

 Speaking of Nail polish... Glowingbeauty.ca has offered one Spiced Beauty reader the opportunity to win

TWO Essie Nail Polishes!

GUESS WHAT!!!
You pick the colors that YOU want.

How to Enter:

Go to Glowingbeauty.ca and let me know what two Essie nail polishes
you want!
Along with your name, email  & Twitter user name (if you tweeted) in the comment box below.

Contest rules:

* This a CANADA only contest!

* One Winner will be chosen

* You must be a follower of my blog

* You must be 17+

 Extra Entry 

Tweet this to win a free gift if your name is chosen:

@JennMUA & @glowing_beauty are giving away two essie nailpolishes! Enter here: www.spicedbeauty.com - Canada only

CONTEST ENDS:
December 17 @ midnight

OOTD:Woo I'm not in all black!

Hey Ladies,

Here is a simple OOTD from a few weeks ago..totally forgot to post. Every item I'm wearing is very affortable! I honestly feel that you don't need to buy expensive items to look good. Please excuse the background I was in a hotel room LOL

Now on to items:

Tiger Shirt H&M $7.00 CDN

Olive Hat F21 $4.50 US

Ribbed Tights $7.80 US

Boots over the knee Burlington $20.00 US 

I look really tiny..I swear it's the boots...LOL

I lovee this top! It was the last one in the sale section, so I believe it was made for me :D I am not sure if you can see it but it has clear sequins all over the front.

I'm sooo happy that I got tights and a hat from F21 which are NOT black! If your always into black try breaking up your wardrobe colors like I did.

Ladies:

What is your favorite fall piece right now?

Cover FX, in support of Daily Bread Food Bank invite you to get mistletoe ready lips this holiday season.

Give a gift, get a gift. Bring a non-perishable food item for Daily Bread Food Bank and get a FREE MintGlaze FX (value $22). One per person. while supplies last.

WHEN:
Monday, December 6, 2010

TIME:
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Eaton Centre – on Yonge Street across from Dundas Square. Look for the Cover FX Elves.

In the past year, Daily Bread has seen a 16 per cent increase in the use of food banks. Thirty-four per cent of those who rely on food banks are children. Forty-five per cent of food bank users have either a disability or a serious illness.

Hard Candy Prize Haul

A few weeks ago I won some Hard Candy from a fellow Canadian Blogger Jill. This is my first time ever trying out Hard Candy, so I was excited to see what type of  products they had to offer.

I got the Kaleyedescope Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Secret Rendezvous. I would describe it as light pink & rust. The colors go on shimmery as you can tell by my swatches below. These shadows can also be used wet to pack on more color.

I got a lengthening mascara in Punk & Baked Blush in Living Doll. The Mascara is something that I would use on a creative photoshoot. But I like the fact that Hard Candy is not shy with their mascara colors: Blue, Pink ..etc.

The last item I got was the Walk the Line Liquid Liner in Fushia. Lovee the color but I had an issue with the brush size. I just wish it was abit skinner.

Ladies check out these products at Walmart. I went there a few days ago & the price point is definitely affordable :D 

Thank you over 800 followers, Giveaway update & 2 year Bloggerversary

Wooo Spiced Beauty has over 800 followers now. As I say whenever I reach any milestone..Thank you :D

All your great comments and feedback keep me going! It is taking me while to announce the winner of my giveaway because there was over 250 entries!! Geez you all love your MAC..LOL

I will have a winner soon and they will be notified via email because my Bloggerversary is coming up!! *fistpump*  In December 2010 it will be 2 years since I started blogging.. Honestly time flies! So we are going to celebrate with two giveaways.. So if you don't win the MAC don't worry, more goodies may be coming your way!

Will you be having a MAC Pink Friday today?

 Nicki has the internet going nuts with her new collaboration:  

Pink 4 Friday by M·A·C Cosmetics and Nicki Minaj

Nicki’s exclusive shade will only be available for purchase four Fridays beginning Friday, November 26, 2010, while supplies last, ONLY at www.maccosmetics.com

*This information was sent to Spiced Beauty by MAC Cosmetics

My new love: Revlon Matte Lipstick in Wine

A few weeks ago I was invited to LG Fashion Week by another beauty blogger named Davida. By total coincidence I was downtown filming in the same location as LGFW, so I didn't have time to go home. Also I left all my makeup at home so I had to run a store...ASAP.

After swatching over 20 lipsticks in Shopper's Drug Mart.. Relvon Wine stood out above the rest!

They're moisturizing and not drying like other matte lipsticks. Also it doesn't settle in the lines of my lips..which is a horrible sight to see..lol.

Here is a hand swatch:

Here is a lip swatch:

Question:

Do you own any of Revlon Matte Lipsticks?

Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F-80 Review + Guide

I have been on a hunt for a flat top brush that can be used with liquid. Hello Sigma's Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki F-80!

This exclusive flat top synthetic kabuki was designed to deliver a flawless makeup application. The Sigma Makeup F80 is a buffer brush that can be used to blend powder or liquid products. The short and dense bristles make it easy to buff your liquid foundation. The long handle adds comfort to your makeup application. The synthetic fibers are ideal to be used with liquid products and can be easily cleaned. 

Pros:

• Multi-purpose (can be used with creams, liquids & powders)
• Long handle (good for handling)
• Short dense bristles ( This gives an airbrushed look)
• Soft bristles ( Doesn't hurt when you buff your foundation)
• Price (Only $16.00!!)

I don't have any cons for this brush! It is rare to find a brush that gives you a quick airbrushed look.

This is how I use the brush:

First apply a small amount of foundation on the top of your hand or a metal plate.

You don't need a lot with this brush. Dab the brush, so it has a good amount of product.

Secondly dab the product to your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin.

Then buff it in for a airbrushed look.

At the end you should have a flawless face which looks like you don't have ANY foundation at all.

Loveee it! This brush gets 5 stars from me, I would definitely recommend it for anyone from a newbie to a MUA.

Check out some of the other Sigma brushes.