Hi everyone! Long time no ... uhh ... blog ... !?

I received the #UNIVOXBOX courtesy of Influenster!

The box includes everything you see here + a box of Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons!

Here's a breakdown of everything in the box:

Broadway Nails ImPRESS Press-On Manicure
NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuchsia
Pilot Acroball PureWhite Pen
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons
Red Rose REAL TEA Premium Water Enhancer

I haven't tried everything, but here are some of my first impressions:

- the lipstick is a BEAUTIFUL color and has a completely matte finish! Super on trend for the Spring and Summer!
- The foundation only comes in 8 shades and none of those are my shade! So they sent me the darkest foundation they have, but it isn't dark enough...
- The Red Rose water enhancer is DELICIOUS, however the depth of flavor isn't anything like a bagged or loose tea. It's like a tea drink, but still very tasty!

I hope you all enjoyed this mini-review and show & tell! The video is coming soon! I'll try to remember to post the link to the video here once it's live!

Be Beautiful & Blessed,

xoxo Leeshy

FTC Disclaimer: I WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THIS POST, HOWEVER I DID RECEIVE A SAMPLE FOR MY REVIEW.  ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND NOT INFLUENCED IN ANY WAY

HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE!!

This recipe can be tailored to your liking! Feel free to use my recipe and methods as a base and create your own recipe adding the things you like!

Also, this amount of sauce is enough for 5-7 small bowls of pasta for me. I eat like a bird and also I was not cooking for anyone but myself so if you have a family, this recipe is very easy to double (or triple...) for more people!

Ingredients:

1/2 White or Yellow Onion, diced
6-8 button mushrooms, roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
1/2 14.5 oz. can of diced peeled tomato
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
2 tsp. Seasoned Salt

**tailor the seasoning to your own taste buds! The fun thing about making pasta sauce is tasting it as you go!**

Face of the Night: 10/22/2011

Hey everyone! Here's the make-up I wore to a friend's birthday party on Saturday night! A list of products used is below the pictures!

Eyes:
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette 2nd Edition (shimmery blue, shimmery green)
MAC Embark e/s
MAC Soft Brown e/s
Wet n Wild idol eyes pencil in Envy (lower lashline beneath shimmery green shadow)
Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof Mascara
L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liner

Lips:
MAC lipstick in Touch
Avon 24k gloss

Face:
Revlon Photoready Foundation in Caramel
Benefit Erase Paste in Deep
Milani baked blush in Fantastico Mauve

xoxo
Leeshy

Collection & Review: Wet n Wild Color Icon Blushes!

There's so much buzz around Wet n' Wild eyeshadows that I think we all forget that they are a FULL make-up brand with more to offer than just shadows! One of my favorite products from them is their HIGHLY pigmented, and silky blushes! I have three - Berry Shimmer, Pearlescent Pink, and Heather Silk.

 Berry Shimmer

 

Pearlescent Pink

 

Heather Silk

  L to R: Berry Shimmer, Pearlescent Pink, Heather Silk

Berry shimmer is a sultry pearly brick red with gold shimmer. I love to use this, not on the apples on my cheeks, but along the side of my cheeks to lightly contour. It gives my cheeks the most subtle glow perfect for Fall and Winter! Pair this blush with a dark lipstick for a dramatic look or a nude lip for a subtle, elegant look.

Pearlescent Pink is a coral with chunky silver shimmer. This blush is perfect in the summer as the shimmer really picks up sunlight and leaves your cheeks glowing! Use this blush directly on the apples of the cheeks or, if you have skin with a yellow undertone, this blush (applied lightly) makes a really nice highlight. I love this blush paired with a sheer coral gloss on the lips and smoky eye.

Heather Silk is a deep pink with absolutely no shimmer! It's perfect for the daytime all year round or those summer nights when you wanna glam up just a bit. Beware of pairing this blush with cool colors as it has a bit of a blueish cool undertone. Stick to warm colors and neutrals :)

I am absolutely in love with these Wet n Wild blushes! Find them at your local drugstore for the fraction of the price of other drugstore blushes. I promise you will NOT be disappointed with this highly pigmented, silky smooth blushes!

xoxo

Leeshy

Face of the Night - 10/21/2011

Hey everyone! Here was my makeup I wore out on Friday! I hope you all enjoy! List of products under the pictures!

Eyes
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette 2nd Edition (shimmery black)
MAC Soft Brown e/s (blend out the black)
Bella pierre cosmetics Shimmer 9 Stack in Bella (used shimmery gold) <--- got this from Hautelook.com on sale!
L'Oreal Lineur Intense liquid liner

Lips
Black Radiance lip appeal lipliner in Eggplant
Black Radiance indelibly radiant lipstick in Vogue Vixen

Face
ELF Tone Correcting Concealer in Spice
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Caramel

xoxo
Leeshy

Dev "In the Dark" Inspired Tutorial

Products Used:

Face

ELF Tone Correcting Concealer in Spice
ELF Flawless Finish Foundation SPF 20 in Almond
Milani Baked Blush in Coralina

Lips

Avon 24K Gold Gloss in Honey Gold (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Eyes

MAC Indianwood Paintpot
MAC Mythology e/s
NYC Gold Pigment (can't remember the name & don't feel like going in my room right now ... I'll update later if I remember... lol)
MAC Embark e/s
MAC Saddle e/s
MAC Soft Brown e/s
L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Baked

xoxo
Leeshy

Length Check ... again! (Better this time)

After the first length check I did, I decided to do it again wearing a sports bra this time. Since I insist on using my body as a measuring tape, I need to be able to see my body! 

Fun fact: Ever since I typed "my body as a measuring tape", I've been singing it out loud to the tune of "Your Body is a Wonderland" by John Mayer! LOL! 

& by the way, I have measured my strands... they are 8" everywhere except the top. They're a little longer on the top, I don't remember how long. But when I first got my hair cut, I left the top a little longer.

See the video below for my March 2011 length check! What a difference 7 months makes! <3

xoxo
Leeshy