New "Hard Candy" products for 2014!

Good evening Zombies!

I have some new products from Hard Candy to share with you! Hard Candy has really stepped up their game since I was a tween many moons ago! Hard Candy is avaliable online and at Wal-Mart and various drug stores near you!

(Please click images for maximum awesome!)

What I received:

Ombre lipstick in "Confidence":
Effortlessly achieve an instant gradation effect for ombre lips with one sweep! Two complementary shades in one lipstick now makes it easier than ever to add definition and fullness to lips. Sweep on the lipstick to your upper lips as the darker shade faces up, and sweep onto your lower lips as the darker shade faces down and Voilà!

Color Correcting Primer:
A correcting formula that neutralizes redness and sallowness for a balanced skin-tone that will last all day.

Cheeks and Balances highlight and contour stick in "Sweet Cheeks":
Contouring has never been easier. Now you can create a multi-dimensional look with just one swipe! Cheeks & Balances provides a dual-toned stick that is designed to deliver the perfect amount of highlighter, and blush/bronzer to sculpt, color and illuminate cheeks. 

 



Flash!




Highlight and contour stick!



An ombre lipstick? What! What!

 

Swatches!


 Below I applied the primer, "Sweet Cheeks", and "Confidence"!

Before


After


I have quite a bit of red and pink undertone in my face as you can tell from the before picture. I do really see a difference in my skin tone after applying the primer. It's not as red and much more even (less splotchy). The pink in my cheeks in the after photo is from "Sweet Cheeks" which looks pink on me even though it has a golden undertone in the tube. The "highlight" color barely showed up, but I did use it sparingly. Next time, I apply it more liberally and experiment with it.

The primer is very smooth and creamy and did not leave a greasy feel to my skin (nor does it have an adverse scent) like some primers do. It also did not burn my eyelids! A lot of primers tend to tingle on my eyelids (I apply primer to my entire face) and this primer left me pleasantly surprised. I'm excited to try it under foundation and powder. My face felt so smooth hours after I applied it as well!

"Confidence" is a fun lipstick. I love that "ombre" has become a thing lately (hair, lips, nails) and that Hard Candy took some of the work out of creating an ombre lip. Unfortunately, the red in Confidence over powers the soft pink, so even slightly pressing your lips together will turn them completely red. Both colors however and shimmery and smooth and feel great on my lips. It's a fun idea and I'd like to try the other colors of ombre lipsticks from Hard Candy.



Overall, these new products from Hard Candy are really fun and great for summer! I love that the Hard Candy line has something for everyone from nail polish to glitter eyeliner and everything in-between and all products are offered at an affordable price (none of the goodies above cost more than $10.00 USD).

*products in this post were provided by Hard Candy for review purposes only. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Sugar Rush.. Quick Face!

Hi Zombies!

Well, the week is almost over. We've had a lot of rain here this week and it's been so awesome. Because of the cooler weather, I've felt more like putting on makeup. I did a quick face today (focusing more on my eye makeup) to get out the door.

I really like the way the eyes came out!











The Goods:
TFSI as primer
Tick:Tock Cosmetics "Infinity" eyeshadow base
Hi-Fi Cosmetics "Spike the Punch" main lid and lower lash line
Evil Shades "Sylph" inner corner
Hi-Fi Cosmetics "Scorpio Rising" crease
MAC "Shroom" as highlight
Milani LIQUIF'EYE in "Silver" as top silver liner
Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner in Black Velvet water line and below silver
Too Faced Queen Size Mascara

Cheeks:
Hard Candy "Living Doll"

Lips:
Darling Girl Cosmetics "Sugar Rush" lip balm

Hope you liked this look as much as I did!

Wet N Wild "24 Carrot Gold!"

Zombies!

It's hump day.. I love saying that!

Today I wore another bright lippie and had to share it with you. I paired Wet N Wild's "24 Carrot Gold" matte lipstick with Hard Candy's "Lust" Glossaholic lip gloss. The results were awesome! If you don't think you can pull off really bright orange lips, toning them down by blotting and adding a gloss really helps!


I absolutely adore my Wet n Wild matte lipsticks. Not only are they pigmented, they last forever!

I hope you all had a terrific day!

Just Playin' Around, LOTD!

Zombies!

I felt like playing with my makeup today! I was short on time, so I decided to pair teal and purple and keep it pretty simple, seeing as how I was headed to the doctor. But, I did grab some pictures! Let me just say..Violet pigment from MAC, is GORGEOUS!




My nose is peeling, as I got a little sun from our fun Disney trip!

The Goods:

TFSI as primer
Darling Girl "Starry Night" paint pot as base
Loreal Infallible eyeshadow in "Perpetual Purple" over base
MAC "Violet" pigment patted on top of PP
MAC "Steamy" blended above crease
MAC "Rain Drop" pigment blended into crease and down into lower lash line
MUA #9 blended into lower lash line and tear duct area
MAC "Shroom" as highlight
random liners and mascara

Cheeks:
Hard Candy "Living Doll" blush

Lips:
MAC "Violetta" blotted

Colorful, yet simple and not too over the top for the doctor!

Touching on *over the top*. What are your thoughts on when someone says that makeup is just a woman's way of concealing her insecurities with herself? Me personally, I view makeup as art, expression, fun. I don't wear it to *hide* anything and I'm just as comfortable without makeup than I am with. I'm curious your take on this.

"Fall Smoke" LOTD featuring Aromaleigh "Starry Night" Collection!

Zombies!

We're on the final countdown to Thanksgiving. I'm getting more and more excited by the day! I wanted to do a smokey eye today using some of Aromaleigh's new "Starry Night" collection and this is what I came up with! It's a shame I couldn't better capture the sparkles!

Natural Light


Natural Light with Flash

Flash- kicked up 

The Goods:

TSFI
NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in "Milk" as base
AL "Pollux" inner corner of lid and down into lower lash line
AL "Saiph" middle lid and down into lower lash line
AL Shaula" blended into and above crease
Creme color from WnW "Lust" palette as highlight
random eyeliner and mascara

Cheeks:
Hard Candy "Living Doll"

Lips:
Rimmel "Just So" lipstick

It's a fun fall look if I do say so myself.

Rocking some BRIGHT PINK lips!

Hey Zombies!

Happy ass Sunday! I hope you're all doing well. I am back to feeling "normal!" I want to thank you all for the kind words and support during the past week. It means so much to me to have your support! I am excited about life, my family, and FALL! My birthday is coming up, as is Halloween and this is my favorite month of the year!

Yesterday, I did a pink Breast Cancer Awareness "Dare to Wear" look for Amanda at The Snarky Princess (she's kinda my online bestie..lol) And wanted to show off the full look here. Please check her blog later today, as she'll have different looks to show off!






(indoor light with flash)

The Goods:

TFSI
NYX jumbo pencil in "Milk" as base
Urban Decay "Junkshow" middle of lid and lower lash line
Evil Shades "Braaains" inner corner of lid and blended upwards
Aromaleigh "Flutterby" outer corner of lid and blended upwards
Urban Decay "Blackout" blended into crease
Random liners and mascara

Cheeks:
E.L.F. "Fuchsia Fusion"

Lips:
Morgana Cryptoria "Azalea Blue" with Hard Candy's Glossaholic Lip Gloss in "Lush" (I just picked up this lip gloss yesterday and it's AWESOME! Blue flakes, F T W!)


I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!

Hard Candy "Visibly Wet" lip crayon REVIEW!

TGIF Zombies!

Hope you all had a nice week. I've been recuperating all week from my crazy, quick, trip to California. I *think* I'm back mentally.

I wanted to do a quick review on the new Hard Candy "Visibly Wet" Shockingly Glossy lip pencil. I have the color "Jezebel" to show you today.



First off...I am not sure how I feel about the name including "Visibly Wet" in the title. Maybe I have a dirty mind, but it just seems a bit weird to me. That aside, this lip crayon really does look glossy and "wet" when applied.

This lip pencil reminds me of Milani's Lip Flash pencils, though it's MUCH more flashy and FULL of  fuchsia sparkles. This pencil is also very 'slick' and comes off quite easily once applied. I didn't notice it ever fully "drying" which because of the name must be a good thing. Full of pigmentation, I think this pencil would make a good night time color. Trust me, it's SUPER DUPER in your face and a lot of fun! 





Jezebel, along with a few other colors can be found at your local Wal-Mart or purchased from the Wal-Mart website for around $4.50 to $5.00.

Have you tried any of the new colored Visibly Wet pencils? What are your thoughts?

* The product above was provided for consideration from Hard Candy. Opinions are my own and honest.*

Neutral Eye, Bright Lip!

Happy Friday Zombies!

I know this was a week of Persephone Minerals, but I used all the colors I had with my last few looks. I know, I suck, but I tried.
I've been noticing that neutral eyes and bright lips are really the thing right now, so I wanted to try it out. of course, me being me, I couldn't go completely neutral eye because that's just not how Zombie rolls.


So, take a gander!

The Goods:

Eyes and cheeks entirely from the Too Faced "Glamour to Go" Fairy Edition palette. I used the soft glittery pink and cream colors for the main lid and lower lash line and mixed the dark brown and glittery black for the crease area. The glittery cream was used for highlight. Upper liner is Loreal HIP cream eyeliner in "Teal" and lower liner is Urban Decay 24/7 liner in "Underground." I used the bronzer from the palette on my cheeks and added a touch of the pink of top.

Lips:
Hard Candy Visibly Wet Lip Pencil in "Jezebel" (review coming up!)
 
I like the more neutral look on me. I'm  curious what my husband will say when he comes home!

Have a great weekend Zombies!

Viewers Choice! Purple, Turquoise, and Lime Green!

Happy Saturday Zombies!

Earlier this week (yesterday) on Facebook and Twitter, I asked what 3 colors people would like to see my pair together.

I went with:

Veronica Hernandez Romero: Lime green, purple, and turquoise!

And here's what I came up with!

The Goods:

UDPP in "Sin" all over lid
NYX jumbo pencil in "Electric Blue" blended into main lid
Hi-Fi Cosmetics "Things that Cannot Speak" and "Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll" blended above crease
Fyrinnae "Digital Faerie" patted into crease
Morgana Cryptoria "Ectoplasm" patted onto main lid
NYX jumpbo pencil in "Purple" applied and blended into lower lash line
MAC "Stars and Rockets" belnded into lower lash line
Hi-Fi Cosmetics "Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll" patted on top of S&R
MAC "Shroom" to highlight

Cheeks:
Hard Candy "Living Doll"

Lips:
Maybelline "Fuchsia Fever" and Covergirl "Embrace" mixed

Have a great weekend everyone!