Some Pictures...

I've been thinking I've needed to put up some pictures of things I've been talking about, so I took a couple tonight. More to come =)

So here are the drawers from Walmart I was talking about. They come in 3 or 5 drawers and range from $4-$7. I even stack them on top of each other so I can store more without taking up more counter space. Since I don't depot my MAC e/s, I have them put into drawers based on the color group. I love these things, haha!

Here are a couple pictures of the samples I got from the Best Bath Store, too. The jars are about as big as a quarter, and are completely full (except for the Intensive Eye Cream, so be warned!)!

This is a picture of the empty jars you can get at Walmart 2 for 97 cents. They are great to put anything in and they are slightly bigger in diameter than a quarter. They come in pink, yellow, and purple (as shown).

This is a picture of some more storage containers I got at Walmart. They have these long ones as well as ones that are bigger in width all 3 for $1. They work great in your drawers to keep things organized.

Above is my favorite brush I've gotten from Coastal Scents. It's short, but still slightly pointed so it's perfect for my crease! I use it all the time. I believe it is the one they say is comparable to MAC's 226. I don't own that brush yet so I can't say if it does, but it is a great brush for those of us on a budget!

These are pictures of paint pot samples I've got from All Beauty. As you can tell the samples are about the size or a quarter, and have a lot in them (But they are NOT completely full)! I've used this one like about three times and there is still a lot in there!! I apply it with a brush and just make sure there is a nice even, thin coat all over my lid. I think having these samples are a great way to see which ones you want to own as well as not wasting a lot of money on things you might only use every once in a while.

Well, that's all my pictures for now. I hope this was somewhat helpful...More to come of course! Including more reviews and hopefully my haul from CCO this weekend!!

Later Gators!

TARYN

A couple things I love, and maybe some bad ones, too...

So...I decided that I should post somethings that I have found to be really good items. This way, maybe someone who is looking for this will find something good.

1. MAC paint pots-These are such good bases!! They can double to either even out your skin tone, or a colored base works well under e/e to bring out that color. Paints are also good. As mentioned in a previous post, shopallbeauty.com is a great place to buy MAC PP samples.

2. Cosmedicine Healthy Cleanse Foaming Cleanser & Toner In One-I bought this product in a sample size from Sephora and fell in love!! I have then purchased 2 full size bottles since! I know it is expensive for $35, BUT it is a really good product, will last a long time, and I don't use it everyday. I use it at night when I come home and don't have time to get a shower to get all my makeup off. I love it, because it gets all my eye makeup off, even the blackest I've put on and mascara! It's a really good product. I bought the last bottle in January and I haven't even used half. Just shake it up, 3 pumps, and you're ready to go!

3. Bare Escentuals Buxom Lip glosses-I LOVE THESE GLOSSES!! If you like a lip plumper, and love the tingly effect, then these are for you! I have like 4 different colors and even a couple samples! I love the slight color the glosses have and of course that tingly feeling is what I love. I've even got my mom and sister hooked on these and they don't even use makeup that much!

4. Makeup Forever Smokey Lash-As recently described in a previous post, I think this mascara is the best I've ever tried. It lengthens, volumizes (? is that right?!?), it's great!

5. Naked Lunch e/s (By MAC)-I have recently discovered this eyeshadow, and I just think it's so pretty! I use it as a highlighter sometimes, but here lately I have been using it all over the eye and then adding Sketch to the crease-GORGEOUS and simple =)

6. YouTube-Especially Allthatglitters21 and MakeupByTiffanyD-Okay, I know this is dorky but these girls are so awesome! I love the looks they do, but they both just seem so sweet as well. I also follow them both on twitter (My twitter name is taryn205), and they both reply back to me and answer questions I have which I think makes them even awesomer, haha, yes, I know that's not really a word.

Well, I think that's it for all the love. Now onto the things I'm not lovin'...

1. College!!!-Sorry, I had to throw this one in. I'm down to my final year, and I am hating this semester. My classes are boring and pointless, and I am just overwhelmed with work!! Hopefully next semester will be better since I'll actually get to start teaching some. I know it's gonna be hard work, but at least it will be in something I like.

2. Cover Girl e/s-Okay, so i was hooked in by the awesome colors my Walmart had and I picked up some of them...they suck! You have to load on the color and by the time you get some, you look like it's been caked on, NOT a good sight, haha. Would definitely skip these and save up for MAC!

3. Lash Blast mascara-So I know some people love this stuff, I found it to be horrible! It does nothing but clump my lashes and does nothing to lengthen them.

So, I can't really think of anything else I'm hating on right now, but I'm sure with all the new products I've bought there will be something that is horrible. So far I love my CHI iron guard, and I'm still trying to decide on the Clinique lotion, but I'll keep you informed =)

Later!

TARYN

Randomness about things I've discovered =)

Okay, so recently I've realized I have actually had a couple people read my blog. I've also decided that I have found out some tips and stuff that I should pass along...especially to those that are as into make-up as me =)

1. They sell these little empty containers at Walmart, 2 for like 97 cents! I use these for EVERYTHING! I put moisturizer in them, foundation, my UDPP after I de-bottled it, they are great! And the best thing is that they come in cute colors like yellow (my fav), pink, blue, etc. You can find them in the beauty side near the travel stuff.

2. This is one I'm sure EVERYONE knows about, but I just found it...specktra.net. This website is great! What I love is how they tell you about all the upcoming collections! They don't have swatches it seems, but they give a description. You can go under the collection tab or under forums. Forums is where they will tell collections like through the summer, it's a great thing for MAC lovers like me =).

3. For anyone who doesn't know about MAC pigment samples, it's a great way to get LE pigments or try ones before paying $20 for one!! I get mine from shopallbeauty.com and thebodyneeds2.com. Both are GREAT websites, but let me tell you about each one. All Beauty is great because they have different size pigments as well as other products like foundation, UDPP, TFSI, face products, etc. However, it may take up to a couple of weeks to get your order. The body needs is quicker shipping, but all they have is pigments and glitter. Also, the samples only come in one size, and with some you can only get one sample.

4. Ok, now for one post NOT so great...Spell Cosmetics. So, I've watched people on YouTube and they ALL talk up Spell, so I ordered some stuff. Two e/s and lip glosses, AND...they sucked. The eyeshadow were not very pigmented, and I really had to load a lot on my eyes. The lipglosses, I really liked one of the colors, but they dried out my lips, not very glossy in my opinion. So, I won't be ordering anymore from Spell. Too expensive for the crappy products I got!

5. On to a good website...coastalscents.com. This place rocks!!! I've ordered some of their brushes, AMAZING quality. I also got some of their gel liners which I love to use as colored bases. Needless to say I will order from them again, and in fact I have an order coming to me soon of more gel liners since they were on sale.

That's really all for now, I guess. I know I don't have too many people reading these, but I like writing anyway, it gives me a type of release, haha.

Later!

Taryn