This is the look I sported at The Makeup Show blogger preview event. I completely overslept that morning and showed up an hour late so I have no idea what I missed out on du...
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May 20, 2012 ∗ 0 Responses ∗ by Chrissy
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Dynamic Duo: Smashbox Fuchsia Flash & Kissable Couture Mysterious
While in New York City last Friday, I definitely noticed that bold lips are hot-hot-HOT this year. So, I was glad when I received Smashbox’s Be Legendary lipstick in Fuchsia Flash.
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Youngblood Cosmetics sent me some of their Luminous Cream Blush, and they happened to send me the perfect color for my complexion - a new shade called Pink Cashmere! ...
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A couple days ago, I had the good sense to switch out my nail color for something new a fresh. My nails were looking pretty shabby with all the chipping that had occurred. I knew I...
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One of the easiest ways to sport a bright pop of color is a bold lip! It’s simple, easy, and virtually fool-proof. The trick to make your eyes as subtle and soft as possible ...
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So I did this while getting ready to go dancing on Friday night, but then we ended up just getting dinner and then went to see the Avengers instead. So I was pretty overdressed. Bu...
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Today I really wanted to try using gold eyeshadow as a liner. Originally I was going to do kind of a sea blue eye, but then opted to go with a simple black smokey eye. I also got a...
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Welcome back to our monthly comments contest! The way this contest works is at the end of every month, we’ll look at all the comments that were made throughout the month and cho...
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A new month is finally here and that means our April Comments Contest has ended! Find out if you're the winner of TWO free Benefit Cosmetics gift sets: Tan About Town, and Full Gla...
read moreFOTD: Purple Piece (Drugstore Version)
Purple is probably one of my favorite Spring time colors. It’s fresh, flirty, and fun. It’s also probably one of the more impressive drugstore shades. A few months ago, I did a look called Purple Piece in which I mentioned…
read moreIMATS NY 2012: Makeup Galore! (Part 2)
Here’s Part 2 of my products/exhibitors photos from IMATS NY 2012. I know it took me a while to post this up, but I’ve been a bit preoccupied, so I apologize! Hopefully our my IMATS posts have been keeping you…
read moreFOTD: Everyday Natural
If you’re a follower of this blog, you’ve probably noticed that most of my looks are bright, bold, and usually dramatic. I love making a statement and using my cosmetics to do that! What a lot of people don’t realize…
read moremyCosmeticBag Makeup Madness Giveaway!
Welcome to myCosmeticBag Makeup Madness! Here’s your chance to win a Royal and Langnickel 13 Piece Pink Essentials Synthetic Hair Brush Set and $50 Sephora Gift Card, just by showing your love for myCosmeticBag! Read on for more details.
read moreIMATS NY 2012: Susan Joy Hand-Made Makeup Brushes
Needless to say, there was a lot to take in at IMATS, especially for my first time. But one humble little booth that really caught my eye this weekend was Susan Joy Design. These one-of-a-kind hand-made brushes are just so…
read moreIMATS NYC 2012: Beautiful People
My favorite thing about IMATS was all the awesome makeup art being showcased on all these beautiful models. I made sure to take a ton of pictures, but here I’ll share some of my favorites. There’s also a ton of…
read moreGlobal Hair Trends For Spring/Summer 2012
Courtesy of Guido Palau and Redken, we’re able to bring you a trend report for hair trends seen globally for the Spring/Summer 2012 collections at fashion week.
read moreVideo: IMATS NYC 2012 Haul and Highlights + Mini-Reviews
My IMATS NYC product haul, and other highlights from my first time at IMATS. Check out my Hard Rock Pixie FOTD that I mention in the video. Products: Royal and Langnickel 13 Piece Pink Essentials Natural Hair Set Cozette Cosmetics S175 Eye…
read moreFOTD: Hard Rock Pixie
So, I must have come back from IMATS inspired or something, because I never go this over-the-top. Also, I desperately need to get my eyebrows threaded. Beauty in the Breakdown Eyes All over lid: MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream: 8…
read moreFOTD: Smokey Sparkles
Smokey eyes have always been my favorite look to create. It’s sexy, simple, and super quick to achieve once you master the technique. It just requires a great deal of blending and patience. The trick is to build your dark…
read moreNOTD: Sprite
Call me weird, but for some reason, I’ve always been attracted to the color combinations on soda cans. After my most recent trip to the grocery store, I was inspired by the cool colors on Sprite cans. Either that, or…
read moreFOTD: Kaleidoscope
Hey everyone. I know it’s been a while since I posted an FOTD, but hopefully, this colorful look will make up for my laziness. Hehe~ This look was created using mostly my Sugarpill palettes. I just can’t seem to get…
read moreTutorial: Easter Egg Inspired Polka-Dot Nails
Happy Easter! While preparing Easter eggs for my family’s upcoming annual Easter egg hunt, I was inspired by some of the polka dot Easter eggs and the lovely array of pastel colors. What you’ll need: Sinful Colors – Hazard SK…
read moreThe Ultimate Nude & Neutral Lip Guide
If you follow our blog, you’ll notice that I’m usually sporting either a nude or neutral lip. It’s usually because I’m more inclined to play up my eyes, but also because nude lips (when done right) are absolutely fabulous. I…
read moreApril Comments Contest
Welcome back to our monthly comments contest! The way this contest works is at the end of every month, we’ll look at all the comments that were made throughout the month and choose a winner based on who made the best…
read moreMarch Comments Contest Winner
We’re happy to announce the winner of March’s Comment Contest! Read on to see if you’re the lucky winner of a FREE Sugarpill Cosmetics 4-Color Burning Heart palette!
read moreFOTD: A regular night out
Whether we’re scrambling to get dressed for some last minute plans or coming back from a late night at the office, we all have a go-to look that we default to. I usually stick to whatever gold eyeshadow my hand…
read moreFOTD: Pretty In Pink
There’s nothing I love more than rediscovering a make-up style I used to love. Though I love experimenting with the new and unique styles and trends that are constantly popping up, it’s always fun to revisit an Anisha classic —…
read moreNOTD: Blue Mermaid
Simple as it is, this is probably one of my absolute nail looks. It was simple, easy, and looks absolutely fabulous. All it required was the right colors, and lots of glitter. I painted on two coats of Double Dutch…
read moreFOTD: Sweetheart
Surprise, surprise — another Sugarpill look. I decided to try out my Sweetheart palette and came up with this gorgeous green and blue look. I typically stay far away from those colors, but I just love how this looks on…
read moreTutorial: Sparkly Gradient Nails
Presenting our very first photo tutorial! Our resident nail guru, Stela, was awesome enough to photograph the steps she took to apply this oh-so-pretty sparkly gradient manicure. You can do this manicure with any color, and you can even use…
read moreMarch Comments Contest
Welcome back to our monthly comments contest! The way this contest works is at the end of every month, we’ll look at all the comments that were made throughout the month and choose a winner based on who made the best…
read moreFebruary Comments Contest Winner
Congratulations to Anakaren Cardenas for winning our first monthly comments contest! She commented on Marie’s “Wanted: The Perfect Liquid Eye Liner” and shared her favorite Milani eyeliner that she got from Target: “I’ve tried a couple & Im currently in…
read moreFOTD: Burning Heart
Yup. You guessed it. I’ve finally jumped on the Sugarpill bandwagon. I don’t know why it took me so long to order their two palettes, but I’m extremely glad I did. I absolutely love them! The colors are so vibrant…
read moreFOTD: Primary Colors
Hey everyone. I’m back with another look featuring bold, bright colors! I took a trip to the MAC store yesterday, and picked up two gorgeous shades of pink — Rebel and Up the Amp. They’re both on the brighter, bolder…
read moreFOTD: Red Lips
As rainy weather sets into the bay area I was tempted to something a little bolder and brighter than usual. What better than sporting the perfect red lip? I feel like I’ve finally gotten comfortable enough to wear my red…
read moreJust Desserts Winner Announced!
First of all, we at myCosmeticBag want to thank everyone who entered and voted in our first ever makeup look contest – we really hope you all had fun with this. We want to do more contests like this in…
read moreLayla Magneffect – Turquoise Wave
*Note: Please excuse the sloppy application and the purple peeping through — I was too excited and eager to try this out. This is probably the most mind-blown I have ever been with a nail polish in my life. The…
read moreFOTD: Purple Piece
Hello, all! I’m back with another FOTD featuring a range of purples and a touch of pink. This is probably what I’m going to sporting on Valentine’s Day since I seem to have an aversion to pink eyeshadow. Don’t ask…
read moreJust Desserts Finalists Announced!
I’m happy to announce our 5 finalists for the Just Desserts Makeup Contest! Thank you so much to everyone who participated – It was a hard decision to choose the top 5 looks, but we’re very excited about the ones…
read moreColorful Gradient Liner
Hello, hello! I’m back with another FOTD featuring turquoise to navy blue gradient eyeliner. I wanted to do something different, bold, and yet wearable in honor of the gloomy weather we’ve been having in San Francisco. That, and I’ve been…
read moreJust Desserts: Red Velvet
So here’s my simple Just Desserts look, inspired by Red Velvet cake! I did a slightly more dramatic look while I was visiting Anisha a couple weeks ago but she’s keeping the photos I took on her camera hostage. This…
read moreJust Desserts: Blueberry Pie
So I finally got around to posting my look for our Just Desserts Makeup Contest. My inspiration was blueberry pie because, well, needless to say, I LOVE BLUEBERRY PIE. It also happened to have some beautiful colors with amazing contrast….
read moreFOTD: Gold Foil
Hey everyone! I wanted to do a quick post on one of my absolute favorite night looks! It’s quick, simple, and relatively easy to achieve. I like to do a quick wash of the base color for my daily chores…
read moreJust Desserts Makeup Contest
Well, well, well, it’s been quite some time since our last contest here on myCosmeticBag! Previously, we had your guys write reviews and post comments on various blog posts on the site. That wasn’t too exciting, huh? This time, we’re…
read moreClassic Jewel Toned Party Eye (Step-by-Step How-To)
Are you heading out for a special occasion soon and want a fresh new makeup look for the new year? Night time makeup doesn’t have to be dark to make an impact. Earth tones, jewel tones, and neutrals can be…
read moreTouch-up Tips for a Fiercely Festive Holiday Season!
The holiday party season is here and you’ll probably be going out straight from work to these festive functions. As the day goes by, even the best-applied make up will slip and fade. Here are some quick touch-ups tips to…
read morePhilosophy Holiday Deals and More
By now, everyone’s shopping for the holidays, hoping to find that perfect gift for that special someone – and trying to save money while doing it! That’s why we decided to make your life easier by featuring three great promotions…
read moreMake Up For Ever Fluo Night Black Light Pigment
This year, Halloween falls on a Monday and we have an entire weekend to be frightening and fabulous! But, if you’re like me and you’re not quite sure what your Halloween costume — or costumes — will be, you may…
read moreHair Care 101: Things You Didn’t Know
I’ve learned a lot about taking care of my hair in the past year; and now I’m sharing what I’ve learned with you! What’s interesting is that most of what I’m going to cover area really hair-basics, but most people still have no idea!
read moreWhen Do Girls Start Wearing Makeup?
If you are between the age of 9 and 15… more than likely, you will want to start wearing makeup. Your friends are wearing it and you feel out of place. Maybe you have been thinking about this for some…
read moreJosie Maran Argan Matchmaker Foundation
Hey everyone! I’m happy to report that I’m back in full-force with a new product review! I finally got around to picking up a bottle of Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation in Medium/Dark after giving into temptation. The foundation…
read moreAspirin Mask
Hello, all. Since its been a while since my last review, I thought I’d swing back full force with one my favorite, recent discoveries — the aspirin mask! Those of you internet nuts who live by the “research first, buy/try…
read moreUrban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
These Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils were one of my first high-end makeup purchases. I was attracted to them while shopping at Sephora because of the range of colors they come in. I’m not one to shy away from…
read moreThe Question Bag is Open!
We’ve opened up an account at formspring.me, and we’re now accepting questions and requests. Ask anything about makeup and beauty, and our writing staff will do their best to answer your questions! You can use the form on the right…
read moreIntroducing the myCosmeticBag Forum!
First and foremost, I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year. It’s been a great 2009 and I’m looking forward to 2010. My new years resolution is to get the myCosmeticBag main website finished this year! I’ve recently…
read morePOTW: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
I bought this after some good words from Stela, and I’ve been extremely satisfied with it. I can be pretty picky about my eyeliner – usually I use black shadow with an small angled brush to get the results I…
read moreHautelook’s Vincent Longo meets Mr. Sledgehammer
I came home today excited about my newly delivered Vincent Longo shipment from Hautelook. To my surprise, I had two small packages waiting for me at home. Apparently they shipped my Smashbox order also. I absolutely love the Smashbox order….
read moreMakeup Substitutes: Part I
Well, I was playing with my makeup tonight, and it occured to me how often I substitute some cosmetic products with just the things I have on-hand. I thought this would make a good article, seeing as how I really…
read moreShea Oil: User Feedback
Awhile ago, I blogged about Shea Oil and how much I loved it. I recommended to a friend and she recently gave us some feedback regarding her experience with Shea Oil. I was in search of a new facial moisturizer….
read moreCalling all Makeup Divas!
Do you have your own great opinions about different cosmetic products out there that you’d like to share with our readers? If you would like to write for myCosmeticBag, please register an account here, and then post a comment on…
read moreFree Coastal Scents 78 Palette
I was looking at the prizes for our Free Make-Up Give Away Contest, and realized it wasn’t very colorful. So, in addition to the free Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion and flat iron, I have decided…
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