Wednesday, June 9, 2010

MAC Vs. Mark.

So as someone who is always on a budget I thought I would compare prices between MAC and Mark Cosmetics. I love MAC but as I am a full time student it can still be kind of pricey, but the quality is important. This is why I became a Mark rep because it is inexpensive but great quality.

Here is a list of Mark. products that are great for starting out.
Powder Buff Foundation $10
Good Glowing Blush $7
Angled Contour Brush $8
Kabuki Brush $6
Eyemarker $6
Please Hold Eye Primer $8
Glow Baby Glow Lip gloss $6
All Over Eyeshadow Brush $7
Scanda Lash Mascara $6
Blending Brush $6
i Mark Eyeshadows $5 (I recommend two)
Custom pick palette $6

Overall Total is = $86


Now for MAC...
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation $26
Blush $18.50
Angled Contour brush $32
Buffer Brush $45
Blending Brush $28
Powerpoint Eye Pencil $14.50
Studio Finish Concealer $16.50
Dazzleglass $18
Large Fluff Brush $30
Eyeshadows $14.50 (again I always get two)
Zoom Lash Mascara $13

Total = 270.50

The difference in price is amazing!!! I will be showing swatches of Mark. eyeshadows and I will compare the products on these lists.

Peace, Love, and Hope

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

How to wear a Maxi dress

Maxi Dresses are amazing for summer, and you can wear one anywhere! To the beach over a bathing suit, around the house, to a party, etc. but how do you accessorize it???



I have accessorized a maxi dress here that would be perfect for a party after a day at the beach. You can wear this dress over your bathing suit and pair it with a cute beach bag, jewelry, and flats. If you are on the shorter side wear wedges with these dresses because it will lengthen your legs. Again, you can wear this dress with anything, for a cute night out look try it with a blazer.

Peace, Love, and Hope

Monday, June 7, 2010

Braids!!!

Braids where a big hit last summer and once again they are in style this summer! Braids can make a messy hair day look feminine and put together. Now that it is summer and the weather is getting hot swimming, going to the beach, and boating is every ones top priority. After being out in the sun all day hair can feel gross, greasy, or dry which can make you look like a hot mess! That is where braids can become your best friend. I found two looks that I do all the time with my hair in the summer time

This is a look I do allot when I go boating because having to deal with wind is not fun, so when I do a braid like this my hair stays better in place.

This look I love doing when I am going to the beach or even when I go to work because even though it is messy it looks put together.
So these are a couple of looks I wanted to share with you guys for this summer, and experiment with braids and make your own looks because you can do anything with them!

Peace, Love, and Hope