NY Fashion Week: All Dolled Up at Whitney Eve

Whitney Port's NY Fashion Week debut took place last week and had a somewhat positive response. for her spring 2010 collection Alice in Wonderland was the inspiration behind the makeup look.

big lashes were to be the main focal point-- i have no problem with that!-- so makeup artist Tina Turnbow used Nyx Professional Makeup's Doll Eye Mascara in Volume to create, big open eyes. for a bit more definition, each model's eyes were lined with Nyx Professional Makeup's Felt Tip Eyeliner in Black, with a sexy cat-eye swoop.



also for the eyes, Tina created a colorful, fresh look using Nyx Professional Makeup's Single Eyeshadows in three steps:

**on the eyelid-- sweep the White Pearl shadow up to the crease to make eyes pop
**in the crease-- use the Golden shade to highlight and add shimmer
**as a contour-- add definition above the crease to the brow bone with shadow in Burgundy Pearl

cheeks were youthful and flushed in pink. Tina mixed Nyx Professional Makeup's Rouge Cream Blush in Glow and Hot Pink to apples and contours of the cheek.

to set off this playful look, Tina selected Nyx Professional Makeup's Black Label Lipstick in Volcano, a bright, sunny coral shade to add to the lips.

the makeup look is pretty and perfect for the spring season. to purchase these products online, be sure to visit nyxcosmetics.com. want to see the collection? click here

xo

review: NYX Tinted Lip Spa

first, i have to say that i purchased this product on a whim. the word spa really caught my eye, so i decided, why not? since i had never had any experience with NYX in terms of lip color (and i am in love with their eye colors), it was about time i gave it a shot...



i picked the color called Matador, a brown peachy pink. when i applied it, it went on smoothly, with a nice glossy texture. it is very moisturizing and not thick at all. the color is sheer and a great nude on me. i assume it would be a great versatile color on most people because it is neutral color, and, because it is sheer, it's the type of product that could easily be applied without a mirror. i love that! after it is on the lips, the spa aspect of this product came into play: a minty, cool sensation on my lips that didn't burn. ahh...


my lips feel great when i use this! this super moisturizing, sheer and cooling color truly make this a treat for the lips. i can't say enough good things about it! if you think you deserve a treat, pick this one up, try it for yourself and tell me what you think!

NYX Tintied Lip Spa comes in ten fabulous colors, and they are ready to pamper you!


xo

this is fabulous!

i believe a girl can never have too many eyeshadows. i love eyeshadow, and i think that M.A.C makes some of the best. i say some because i know that there are other companies with eyeshadows just as good on the market. one such company has created a cult following in recent years: NYX Cosmetics. they have the buzz-worthy eyeshadows, rich in pigment and long-lasting in wear. i love that these 'shadows come in singles (well over a hundred to choose from) or trios (45 combos to choose from), each retailing for less than $8. i have a few of the trios in my train case, and i can't say enough about them.

sometimes, quality is a concern when purchasing a make-up product or an item of clothing. in alot of cases, poor quality is associated with low cost. for clothes, it's usually ok to buy something for less that is a "hot trend". it won't be so hot in three months, so why spend an excessive amount of money? (of course, lately, many clothing designers are creating lines at price points for the not-so-wealthy that are very well made.) for make-up, buying a so-called "cheap" product is mostly for a novelty purposes-- a costume party or an outrageous look for a night out. it's usually not a product that will be used very often , if again. at least not for awhile. :)

such is not the case for some new 'shadows i found at my local walgreen's. it's not an new product line to me (or anyone for that matter). it's actually a brand that i associate with my childhood. can you guess? it's none other than the oh-so affordable Wet N Wild cosmetic line. shocked? you shouldn't be! wet n wild has revamped their entire line and is being profiled more and more as the inexpensive go-to brand. i have loved the eyeliners and lip glosses for years. i never thought that their eyeshadows would be so incredibly fabulous!

i purchased the Mega Eyes Eyeshadow Trio after reading a review and since each trio is only $2.99, i decided it was worth a try. wow!! i was blown away. really. these 'shadows are very pigmented, go on smooth and lasted all day. another plus: they are not tested on animals (woo-hoo!). i was so impressed, i went out and bought 2 more trios. i plan to complete my collection this week!

so, maybe price and quality shouldn't always be tied together. high priced make-up or clothing could well be poor in quality, and vice-versa. i think wet n wild is challenging M.A.C to a showdown... ;)

xo