Review:Maybelline Stylish Smokes in Emerald Smokes...

Finally, I picked up one of the Maybelline Stylish Smokes. I got Emerald Smokes. Why did it take so long? I have no history with Maybelline Eye Shadows. I own none. And I wasn't getting caught up in another smoky eye "kit". I heard these urban tales and myths of the Stylish Smokes being "highly pigmented" and "MAC dupes"...so after much debating and a little Amazon Associates money coming my way, I picked it up. There.:)

I did this look this morning. It comes with a face chart but I didn't follow it.**Kanye shrug**
Okay, I don't get the "highly pigmented" part. I was building color out of control to get this intensity! I was seriously baffled at this claim. I admit its a pretty green smoky look, but I got shadows that can do this. I do like that golden brown 'lid' color though...that's original.
Eh, I don't think I want another one of the quads but I'll hold on to this one.:)

***Is there a reason why this isn't listed on Maybelline's website?***

Jamie

NOTD:Wet N' Wild Rock Solid in Mystic Quartz....

Today I'm wearing Wet N' Wild Rock Solid in Mystic Quartz. When I first saw the color in the bottle I was thought it was gorgeous. But this look is THREE coats and I can still see my nail underneath. Total Balloon Boy Hoax of a nail polish. Then I remembered that in the past I have owned a Rock Solid, some holiday LE color, that had the same THREE coat problem and that's why I never owned anymore of these.

***Wet N'Wild, you can discontinue these Rock Solid, now and expand the Craze polishes to more colors...Love, Jamesy:)***

Jamie

Review:NK Duo Diamond Eye Shadow in ND09 Lux.....

At my local BSS, right under the NK HD eye shadow section, are NK Duo Diamond Eyeshadow. There are about 13 shades...duos for $2.49 a piece. So I picked up ND09 Lux, a bronze/gold duo shade....
The pigment is nice...when I swatched ND09 Lux, it was this glittery texture.....
This is both colors...the darker bronze side on the lid into the crease and the gold crease to almost the brow bone...They are really glittery, probably better used wet. I'll be honest, it took me a month before I bought one, fearing too much glitter. But, the color is the intensity I like....
Jamie

Rural Glamour: Curls Transitioning Diva Kit....

As you chicas know, I'm transitioning out of my relaxer to my natural, yet AGAIN! lol! I'm currently and officially 16 wks post relaxer....whew!

My lovelies over at Curls(remember my reviews on Joy To Your Curls Kit and Contest?) have introduced a Transitioning Diva Kit, filled with great products to make the relaxer to natural journey alot smoother... Alot of women are coming out of the chemical processes these days and its great to know you can get every thing you need for the ride in one kit. The Transitioning Diva Kit includes:

Step #1 - Cleanse your delicate tresses with Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream without worry. This super hydrating, sulfate free cleanser with gently cleanse without stripping essential nutrients. ( LOVE the Cleansing Cream!)

Step #2 - Give your locks a spa day! Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea conditioner is the deep treatment your transitioning tresses need. Formulated with natural botanicals, exotic extracts, and nourishing emollients designed to moisturize, condition, and strengthen.

Step #3 - Prevent breakage by restoring elasticity & keeping your tresses moisturized, daily with Quenched Curls Moisturizer! This super hydrating, detangling leave in conditioner/moisturizer is now formulated with sunscreen to help protect your hair from damaging UV/UB rays.

Step #4 - Curls Milkshake is the perfect product for transitioning. The pure coconut makes this ideal "new growth smoother" as it natural softens and relaxes kinky hair and helps to "bridge the gap" between your natural and relaxed tresses.

All for $64!

Jamie

Review: Migi Nail Art....

The good folks over at Migi Nail Art sent me these nail art pens to play with:) I got a pearl white color,a white color, a green color, and a black color....

Each color comes with a brush and a tip...one for full nail color and the other for the art....
( with flash) This is the design I came up with last night....lol! Ya'll know I'm not this bold on nail design but I like it, its fun and Lord knows I need some fun in my life!!

(Without the flash)

Pros:

-The colors are intense and opaque. I did two coats and got the look I wanted. I really like that white and black. There are like Wite-Out and Black Ink.

-The art tip is lends a different look to nail art. I love the "brush stroke" of nail art, using a nail brush, but with the tip you can be more "sketchy"....

Cons:

-The dry time for both the nail color side and nail art pen is horrible. I did two thin coats of the colors and it took 30 minutes and it was still tacky. The pen art was even worse. Another 30 mins and it wasn't dry. I finally put a Quick dry nail polish on it and smeared the art but I didn't care. I just wanted it dry. A hour on dry time is ridiculous.

Consensus:

-I'm sure I'll used them again but doubt an serious investment in them. I researched and found an entire set, all colors( 5 set package) is in the $100 range. Not the the ever-so-often-nail-art enthusantist! But they do have like neon color and primary color sets for $24.99. I could live with the neon set.:)

Jamie