Target Beauty Bag :: Free stuff!

I don't remember how long ago I had signed up to receive a free beauty bag from target - but Mine had finally arrived last week, and I finally was able to snap some pictures and show all of you! :)


If you signed up for your free target bag, did you receive it and if so, what samples did you get?


Here is what I received:

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My Review was on the front page of Beautylish.com

just noticed that my review was on the front page of beautylish.com! :) okay i KNOW it's not a big deal lol - but i always get excited when i see things like that!  see if you can spot my little avatar..


and if you aren't following me on beautylish, please do so www.beautylish.com/myfitbeauty

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Urban Decay :: Book of Shadows Vol. III Swatches

i had originally purchased this item during the Sephora Friends and family 2010 sale.. I was waiting for another purchase to open them together to show you all, but there was a problem with the other package.. it had been "lost" and they had to resend it to me.. which that's another story..

but i wanted to share with you all the Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III.. since i did this with the urban decay naked palette, i thought it'd be fitting..

So some of you are like, what is the Urban Decay of of shadows Vol III.. no it's not a book ;) but from the sephora.com website..

What it is:
A playful, pop-up eyeshadow kit that lights up when you open it.

What it does:
Inspired by the glimmering lights and iconic landmarks of New York City, Urban Decay's Book of Shadows Volume III features 16 versatile, shimmering eyeshadows, two 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, and a travel-size Eyeshadow Primer Potion. The pop-up book package is so cool and artful, you'll want to keep this scene of the Big Apple on display.

 here are pictures of the swatches of everything! :) enjoy!

 umm don't mind me HAHA

the paper that came from the package/box thingie

 swatches of Zero and Ransom with flash

 No Flash

And for the swatches...

 perversion, uzi, loaded, kush (no flash)

 perversion, uzi, loaded, kush (with Flash)

(top flash, bottom no flash)

 midnight cowboy rides again, last call, rockstar, money

(top no flash, bottom with flash)

 Haight, Maui Wowie, smog, Bordello

(top no flash, bottom with flash)

 Radium, Snatch, suspect, Psychedelic Sister

the set :)

So if you don't have this palette, and don't have many eyeshadows - this is a great palette with versatile colors.. a range of bright/vivid and neutral to muted colors.. great to play around with.. I've heard Urban Decay is notorious for re-promoting eyeshadows in different palettes.. but this wasn't the case for me.. well minus smog, since that eyeshadow came in my urban decay naked palette, but nonetheless i loved that color, so i don't mind.. but every other color in this palette, i did not have.. (then again this is only my second palette from urban decay)

the towers on the pop up are supposed to light up, they used to.. i don't know what happened.. they light up occasionally lol.. sucks! but anywho i really use it for the shadows and liners so that's okay i guess..

there were some colors that were really gritty/glittery and i didn't like that which were only 2 i think.. but the rest of them were just like the naked palette buttery feeling and just pure amazingness! LOL

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Looking for Skincare recommendations? MySkin.com!

The other day I came across a website, because some of you who know me, or follow me on twitter, have seen me tweet that i'm looking for moisturizers, facial wash and just looking into skincare products lately.. I came across MySkin.com and it was pretty interesting!

I noticed that they had been mentioned in Marie Claire Magazine and on about.com and it really drew my attention. i then noticed a couple of fellow beauty bloggers where on their community blog roll and i knew this website had to be good.

Basically what the website is (from using it myself) it's a website where you plug in your skincare product you use from a wide variety of products they have to choose from.. and then you kind of get recommendations based on your skin type and skin issues.. they give you some great product recommendations based on the information you put. you don't have to put any personal information (like your birthday etc).. and it's free and easy to do this!

i put all the skin care products that i use and rated them/gave my opinion on them on how they are working for me.. and then after i hit submit, they recommended a few products for tons of different categories (ie. facial cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye creams, masks, etc)..

It's kind of like the "makeupalley" of skincare product recommendations! MySkin.com gives you a free skin assessment, product recommendations and so much more (including a community for other members to mingle and talk about skin care products and tips/advice)

I'm really happy i did find the website! cause now i have tons of options to choose from that i can kind of gauge and see what i'd like to use depending on the reviews etc.. i know this skin care journey is going to be mainly trial and error, but at least i know i've got some great recommendations for my skin type and my issues..

so if you're looking for a skin regimen just for you,  a skin assessment, some product recommendations or wanting to talk to other people who are in the same boat - you definitely want to check out this website! afterall, it's FREE!

if you end up joining the website and using any of the product recommendations - please let me know how YOU like it!

P.S. I know i'm totally lagging on some promised video's.. but i've been SO busy with my daughter starting preschool, my youngest one also starting ballet.. then it's my birthday in 4 days yikes! but i promise to have some videos/tutorials soon! :) till next time!

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Video :: Elf Beauty Book :: "Smoky" Eye Edition Tutorial

So here is the second part of the E.L.F. Beauty Book Series. This is the Smoky Eye Edition. I thought why not make an easy and sexy smokey eye that you can wear for an evening out on the town, or be bold and wear it at school or work. 

I hope you like the video, please do let me know what you think about my tutorials! if they don't help, they do, do you like the close up video of the eye, or far away? i haven't had any feedback, so i'm up for it :) 

Well here are the products used for this video:

FACE:

Sonia Kashuk Tinted Moisturizer in Linen

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25 (under eye area)

Laura Mercier Loose Setting powder in Translucent

CHEEKS:

ELF Studio Blush in Tickled Pink

EYES:

E.L.F. Beauty Book - Smoky Eye Edition 

E.L.F. Eye Brightening Eyeliner in Black (came in palette)

LIPS:

MAC Plum Lipliner

MAC Boybait Cremesheen Glass

And the Video :) (please don't forget to give it a "thumbs" UP!)

Colors Used:

Final Look:

You can do a more nude lip with this look, or if you want or be more bold and daring and do a brighter plum or deep red lip! Also - You can definitely wear falsies (false lashes) if you want to, but i just usually don't have time to whenever I go out, or get ready in the morning and it'd probably take me an hour just to try LOL but either way it was real simple and truly do hope you like this look and find the tutorial helpful!

don't forget to check out my mini-giveaway! :)

My 100 Follower Mini-Giveaway!

Stay tuned for the last part of the series using the E.L.F. Beauty Book :: Eye Brights Edition! :)

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VIDEO :: ELF Beauty Book :: Wearable Work/School Neutral Eye Tutorial

E.L.F. Beauty Book : Neutral Eye Edition Tutorial

So I wanted to do a really quick and simple look using the ELF Beauty Book - Neutral Eye Edition. (this is the first part of my ELF Beauty book series that i'm going to be doing!)

Just to warn you, I just got home from work, and had to pick up my new eye glasses that i'm not used to wearing lol..

but yes my hair is a hot mess LOL! so i'm warning you now haha! but wanted to give you all a quick and easy/simple tutorial using the palette. For those of you who are in a hurry in the morning - this is perfect and easy! (the tutorial is just longer, because i'm explaining everything to both eyes)

hope you all like it! let me know what you think!

You can always dress up the look more, or less - whatever your preference is! 

Products Used:

- NARS Pro-Prime Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base

- E.L.F. Beauty Book - Neutral Eye Edition 

i used 4 colors & the eyeliner in coffee that came in the book

- Coastal Scents HD Liquid FouNdation (sample)

- Maybelline Dream Matte Powder (to set)

- Korres Blush in Natural #15

- Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

- Blistex Deep renewal Lip Protectant/Sunscreen

And decided to sport the new glasses haha! what do ya think?

Don't forget, if you watched the video - give it a "thumbs up" :)

and here are some pictures of the look, work and school appropriate ready :p

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