What the E.L.F. is that???

 Well who would have Thunk-it (ebonically speaking)!  Walgreens is slowly winning me over with the broadening of their cosmetic and beauty products particularly the one located on 55th Lake Park (Hyde Park-Chicago, IL) and this time was no different.

I originally went in during my lunch break to see if they had the Fergie Collection by Wet-N-Wild and not to my surprise they did - but I ended up not getting anything because I pretty much had all the colors and nothing really stood out to me.  However, I did end up picking up Leap Frog by Sinful Colors which will be in another post.

Well anyway I went back again after work and came across what I thought I was reading wrong but it was in fact true; they had E.LF. Cosmetics 5 piece lip gloss set and a 32 piece eye shadow kit in warm.  The other thing that smacked me in the face and made me blush was that the price was only $5 bucks for each kit.

I hurried up and snatched the eye shadow kit because it was the one left.  I usually don't get the last of anything because I feel like it's picked over- but oh well it turned out fine.

I love warm palettes because they are neutral colors and you can pretty much pair them with any outfit.

Below are more pictures - I will swatch them later but the few that I did were very pigmented and didn't seem to be chalky at all.

Now on the lip gloss - this is going to be really quick because I am a rambler and I tend to keep going and going and going....LOL.

I can say that I actually like the lip gloss and the consistency.  It' not to thin or too thick and it doesn't coat up on your lips to the point where you have what I call Muppet strings forming on your lips while you're talking.

I like these better than M.A.C. (boy I can see yall heads turning on that one). I don't know what up with the M.A.C. Lip Glass but it leaves a white coating and gritty mess on my lips after a couple hours of wear.  My hand downs favorite gloss would be Mary Kay Moisture Shine glosses they are absolutely wonderful and pigmented  The colors in the set from left to right are:

• Pink Pop (it's more a nude color) 
• Flirt - Pretty pink
• Guava - Coral tint
• Houston - Mauve
• Cherry - A sheer red

The only one I've tried so far is Flirt and I loved it on my lips...most of these I will be pairing over a lipstick an the smell of them all are wonderful.  They are buildable with the exception of Cherry.  I will be sure to update you all as I wear them.

Well I've given you more than enough to read but if you run across these in Walgreens be sure to pick them up.  Oh yeah prices may differ between Walgreens - I had to throw that in there.

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It's not only for your Booty but also your Beauty

I was totally in awe when I came across Lyrics YouTube Channel "JamaicanMakeupArtist".  I must admit it was hard to watch at first due to her strong Jamaican Accent but I made due.  I was researching face primers and a video of hers popped up only to catch me off guard as I tuned in to see what she was about.

Little did I know and was floored when she pulled out a bottle of Phillips Milk of Magnesia and began priming her face with it.  I couldn't believe it at first and I really thought she was fooling around- but as I watched several of her videos thereafter I knew I had to try it and boy does it work at least for women who have combination to oily skin.

The first time I tried it I couldn't help but laugh as I was applying it thinking to myself I had a shitty face mask...LOL (I crack myself up!).  Well anyway check out one of her many makeup tutorials and let me know what you think - and most definitely let me know if you are bold enough to try it. You can check out more of Lyric's videos by viewing her channel at the following link:

• http://www.youtube.com/user/jamaicanmakeupartist?feature=results_main

Oh yeah be careful not to get it in your mouth - I wouldn't want you to get the runs...LOL!

Instant Lip Balm - Temp. Fix

I don't know about you but I don't go anywhere without my lip gloss...my lips feel so naked without it.  So anyway my boyfriend and I were out at a Bulls Game this past summer - during half time I went to the bathroom to freshen up and blot my face and all that cutesy stuff we do when we think or shall I say we know we are super duper cute (sorry...watching too much Super Why! LOL).

soft sheer pink lip

So anyway, as I was taking the cap off my lip gloss my makeup bag was falling out of my purse (I never place it on the makeup counter...I'm a germ-a-phobe) and I dropped it on the floor...pissed at my inability to catch it I was livid and refused to walk around with dry lips...so I became creative and improvised.  I  grabbed my blush and stained my lips only placing a dab on both the top and bottom lip; next, I then took some moisturizing lotion I had in my purse and applied it on both my top and bottom lip.  I have to admit it didn't taste all that great but I DIDN'T CARE...it was a temporary fix and it had the consistency of a lip balm.

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Conceal-A-Brow and Cheek Highlighting

Well I must admit I am a newbie when it comes to concealer.  Today I am sharing with you how I fill in my eyebrows and highlight my cheek bone area using concealer.

PLEASE SEE VIDEO TUTORIAL BELOW FOR EYEBROWS...just to remind you...no powder has been applied to my cheeks - this is just to show you my highlight pattern.

Products used:

• Wet-n-Wild - Dark Brown Eye Liner Pencil 

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http://wnwbeauty.com/Product.php?Pid=76

Mary Kay Concealer - Color Beige 2

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http://www.marykay.com/color/concealers/marykayconcealer/10023470/default.aspx