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WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE ♡ MAKEUP TUTORIAL PRODUCT LIST

2012-02-12T18:59:00.000-08:00

♡ HELLO MY GORGEOUS PEEPS

I hope you all enjoyed this wearable Valentine's day look that was so heavily requested! It can surely be used as an everyday look. The key to the flawless and flirty look is to blend blend blend. If you are curious as to what products I am using here is the list:

Eyes:

Twofaced Shadow Insurance Primer
MAC Graphic Garden Palette "Fresh Cut" Limited Edition.
MAC Blitz & Glitz Gel Liner
NYX "white" eye kohl
Loreal Voluminous False Lashes Waterproof mascara in Black

Cheeks & Lips:

MAC Blushbaby Matte Blush
MAC Springsheen Blush

MAC Peachstock Lipstick
Bambshell Cosmetics "Shoe Fetish" Lip gloss

Thank you for watching!

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LET'S GET FREAKY VALENTINE'S DAY TUTORIAL PRODUCT LIST & PHOTOS

2012-02-05T21:57:00.000-08:00

I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED MY LATEST VALENTINE'S DAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL! IT IS SURELY FOR THE MORE DARING LADIES WHO WANT A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA -- SOMETHING MORE CREATIVE AND UNIQUE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON WEARING SOMETHING SIMPLE FOR V-DAY UP THE AMP WITH THIS KNOCK OUT LOOK!

IF THIS LOOK IS TO MUCH CHECK OUT MY OTHER VALENTINE'S DAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9x-WUaJrOY

IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUESTS PLEASE LEAVE THEM DOWN BELOW AND HERE IS THE PRODUCT LIST AND SOME PICTURES!

EYES:

NYX EYESHADOW PRIMER #03
BH COSMETICS 120 PALETTE EDIT. 02
URBAN DECAY 24/7 EYELINERS: WOODSTOCK(PINK), RANSOM (PURPLE), PERVERSION (BLACK)
EBAY PARTY 10 PACK LASHES
DUO LASH GLUE IN CLEAR
BENEFIT BAD GAL LASH MASCARA VERY BLACK

CHEEKS:

HARD CANDY HI-LIGHTER IN TIKI
NARS BLUSH IN OASIS

LIPS:

RIMMEL LIPSTICK IN VOGUE
NARS LIP GLOSS IN TURKISH DELIGHT

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING TWEET ME ON WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THIS LOOK http://www.twitter.com/superstarsidera

2012-02-01T23:46:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! I hope you like the new style ootd video I really like cause its short and sweet. I was shopping my closet the other day and thought of this outfit tried it on and absolutely fell in love. Here are some pictures we took after filming!

NAKED ON A BUDGET PRODUCT LIST

2012-01-29T18:56:00.000-08:00

I hope you guys enjoyed watching my tutorial that I thought would look perfect for Valentines day! It is very sexy and easy to do. The eyes are nude but have the bold liner and flared lashes to up the amp on the look. Naked on a Budget consists of nude colours that everyone probably owns and feature drugstore products.

List of Products:

Eyes:

NYX Primer Pot
Maybelline Palette in Coffee Rush
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Perversion
Ebay False Eyelashes 10 pack
MAC superslick liquid eyeliner in black
Loreal fibre lash Mascara in Very Black

Cheeks:

BH Cosmetics Blush palette
Rimmel London 011 Spice
Rimmel London Lipstick in Airy Fairy

Brushes: MAC Cosmetics

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Thanks for stopping by!

I Hope I Found My Acne Cure

2012-01-27T10:54:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!

Wow, it has been so long since I had updated my blog -- I feel like I say those exact words every time I write a new post. I find it hard to write when I do not have much time during the day, any free minutes I try to use those to edit or film new videos for YouTube. But today I wanted to share with you all something I am excited about! I have been doing a lot of research lately on acne cures and different products dermatologists recommend. The product I have now added to my skin care regimen is RETIN-A 0.025% gel. I wanted to log my experiences with this product because of all the great things I have heard about it maybe it is one of those holy grail acne treatments for anyone who suffers from cystic acne. My skin is always riding a weird roller coaster it could be due to my age and hormones, some days it will be clear and some days it may look like last nights pizza *chuckles* but it has always angered me that my skin can never look clear for a long period of time. I finally was like this is enough, I have got to see a skin professional and get my skin under freaking control! I went to the doctor and before even mentioning that I was curious about trying RETIN-A he talked to me about it and said many people of all ages have had great success while using this product. I was really excited! RETIN-A is used to treat acne and also to help with anti aging because it is strong micro-exfoliation on the surface of the skin and it peels/flakes dead skin and brings up a fresh layer of skin.

HOW I USE IT

I use Philosophy's Purity Cleanser to remove all makeup and will use it in conjunction with my Clarisonic MIA

I am starting the lowest dosage of RETIN-A I will work my way up to get my skin used to it

I use RETIN-A 0.025 every night 30min after washing my face

Every other night after washing my face I will use Cetaphil Moisturizer then wait 30-45min to apply RETIN-A

I apply RETIN-A everywhere on my face avoiding eye areas, around the lips and corners of my nose because those areas can become very dry and irritable.

I only use a pea sized amount because overusing can result in extreme peeling

I use Khiels Avocado moisturizing eye cream to prevent dryness and sensitivity around my eyes

In the morning I cleanse with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser to remove dead skin and also any left over RETIN-A on the surface of the skin

After that I apply Khiels dark spot correcting serum and then I use Sephora brand Instant moisturizing cream that contains Hyaluronic Acid which helps retain skins natural moisture. I also apply Khiels SPF 15 because when using RETIN-A it increases sensitivity to the suns rays and you do not want to have spots on your face or look like a tomato. =P

If my skin is still very dry I will use a little bit of Cetaphil Moisturizer.

During the first week:

First day when I applied RETIN-A I experienced mild burning on the areas where I had pimples and whiteheads. The morning after I would notice mild peeling/flaking and redness. I also noticed some pimples downsize and more that came up from under the skin.
I repeated the process at night for the rest of the week and my skin goes through the same routine however the burning sensation now feels a lot worse because I am layers deep and the skin is so fresh. I also have a lot more peeling however my skin after exfoliating with my Clarisonic is so smooth it feels like a baby's bum! I notices some of my scarring starting to fade away. Some pimples are completely gone and there are just red marks where the used to be and they will fade with continued use of RETIN-A.

While using RETIN-A it brings up all impurities to the surface because it strips layers and layers of your skin to renew it. It has different reactions with different people so my case may not be the same for you or other people. This product has to be used with a lot of patience because your skin will look worse before it gets better but the results will be worth it.

I will update possibly on a weekly basis I am not sure if my skin will reach the purging state but I will be sure to let you all know. My results at the moment are great!

Thank you for stopping by!

Siderasuperstar

Flawless Foundation Routine

2011-04-04T20:37:00.000-07:00

Many of you have asked me a number of times as to what my favourite makeup brushes are. The answer is Sigma. Now I have yet to try their eye brushes however I am absolutely in love with their HD Sigmax Kubuki face brush set. I am doing a follow up review and not 1 of the 3 has shed! That is a miracle because all my MAC ones have shed and it is really annoying to keep picking the tiny little hairs off of your face. I am so dissapointed in MAC because I spent so much money and thought I would be making an investment but sadly they didn't do any justice. But even though MAC face brushes are CRAP their eye brushes are still amazing only very few of them have shed after a lot of use. I wish I had come across Sigma before I spent hundreds of dollars on MAC face brushes. On the website they have tons of sets that are so affordable and you get goodies when you spend over $30 which is awesome for the girl on a budget.

Regarding the after care for sigma brushes, I simply use baby shampoo to clean them once a week cause I use them everyday and they need the deep clean to prevent bacteria and causation of acne etc.

I also advise to purchase them in sets because they are much cheaper that way and it would be an investment.

HERE IS A FLAWLESS FOUNDATION ROUTINE TUTORIAL

If you have tried Sigma brushes what are your thoughts and which ones have you tried?

Till next time, have a great day!

The Garden Party Trend

2011-04-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know looking like your going to a casual outdoor party/event is and up and coming trend for spring. Flipping the pages through magazines you can see so many celebs sporting this girly look. I must say that I love this look and bought a few pieces to go with this trend. There are a lot of floral patterns which is a re-occuring trend and I really think it will always be for spring. I really like the whole outfit in this picture above and its something I would definitely wear I would just wear a shoe that is a bit more rocker-chic to give the outfit some drama- also growing and few inches taller would not be so bad either.

its definitely a cute trend and this is why I love to spring into spring!

The hairstyles are also really elegant and soft it's mostly all about the loose waves or soft straight hair personally I like the look of the romantic soft waves that is easy to achieve with a flat iron or a clip-less curler.

One thing I have to say is that I am absolutely loving the vintage feel of jewellery! It is my favourite kind of jewellery to purchase and today I was browsing at Aldo Accessories and wow their collection is very pretty. I purchase a pair of oversized studs with faux diamonds all over it and i bought a snake ring it winds up around your finger and it is almost a gunmetal colour it adds enough edge to a girly outfit.

A celebrity I always grab fashion inspiration from is Jessica Alba. She is always up to date with the trends and can pull anything off with grace. I am loving how she always makes getting ready look so effortless. Definitely a celeb to grab fashion tips from!

So what is your take on the Garden Party Trend? Let me know the Good, Bad and Ugly down in the comments.

Off the Runway

2011-04-02T11:19:00.000-07:00

Hello pretty people! Yes I always come and go - this is an abandoned blog that I forget about and then remember to put back up. Now lets get into the good stuff that you all want to read about!

My shoe fetish has become crazy because I work at a shoe store and it's not just any shoe store its the best shoe store in Canada possibly. They carry their brand and designer brands and constantly bring in new shoes. What more could a shoe addict want? As I stand at the cash desk checking sizes, making sure the shoes in the box are one right and one left I look at all the pretty shoes the women are buying which sends a impulse through me to grab my credit card and make a purchase which I have done several times. But I realized I need to stop so I am going on a shoe diet till May. I will update to let you guys know if I survive this diet or crash.

Anyways the latest shoe is the "Wedge", you cannot go anywhere or any shoe store without spotting these bad boys. I grabbed a Stuart Weitzman wedge the one the Jennifer Aniston herself wears I have them in the beige which is a creamy colour and it goes great with my skin tone.

The Sky is definatly the limit with the up and coming shoes another big shoe on the rise are platformed stilettos. These are also another pair of Stuart Weitzman's I recently purchased but the ones I purchased are all turquoise, I must say they are nice and comfy and pretty easy to walk in my plan is to wear these to prom all I need to do is find the dress. Its definatly a shoe to dress up or dress down. By dressing down i plan on wearing a nice skinny jean with a flowy top and some simple jewellery pieces.

I hope you all liked this blog about shoes check out tomorrows blog about the Garden Party Trend.

Let me know your fave shoes for this season in the comments!