Personalized Cosmetic Bag

I have something really cool to show you guys today.  Simply Bags is a a great e-tailer of personalized bags.  They have everything from cosmetic bags to diaper bags to lunch bags to beach bags.  I was sent a personalized cosmetic bag!  How cute is this?

It actually is a set of 3 bags, with the embroidery only on the large bag.  It is a heavy white cotton, with a black damask print and a fuchsia liner.  For the personalization on this cosmetic bag, you have your choice of  3 colors of thread (Kiwi, Red, or Fuchsia).  Simply Bags has a great selection of bags to choose from and I love that you can add a personal touch to your bag with your name or monogram!  These bag feel really sturdy and I am a happy to say that the large bag fits 5 large MAC palettes!  Please go check Simply Bags out, they have some really great bags and I can't wait to order a beach bag! http://www.simply-bags.com/

Apothica

You may have notice a new button on my blog, located to your right.  Apothica is an e-tailer that I recently discovered.  Apothica has a little bit of everything I love!  Nail polish, make-up, perfume, lotions, candles and much, much more.  I ordered a couple of goodies last week and thought I would share them.

First up is the Too Faced Pixie Pin-Ups Collection.  It is 6 eye shadows(Leading Lady, I Know What BoysWant, Lucky Charms, Heaven, Like A Virgin, & Erotica), a mini Lava Gloss Eye Liner(black), a mini Lash Injection(black), & a mini Shadow Insurance.  I am a sucker for Pin-Ups and cute packaging, so this baby had to be mine!  The shadows are beautiful and I am so excited to finally try the Shadow Insurance!  This Collection retails for $32. 

The other goodie I ordered is the Smash Box Eye Wish Pallette from their Holiday 2010 collection.  It has 12 eye shadows, 4 cream eye liners, a mini Photo Finish Lid Primer, & a mini DNA Mascara.  The shadows and eye liners don't have names, just numbers and this palette also comes with a handy 'look book' or cheat sheet on creating beautiful looks.  This palette reatils for $45.

The best news about Apothica is...nail polish!  Yes, they have polish and it's good polish too.  Do the names, Essie, Spa Ritual, & Deborah Lippmann ring any bells?  I really like this website and I just know that you will too!  Thanks for looking!

A Fun Make-Up Tag

Kellie over at Also Know As... posted this tag today and I thought it would be fun to do.  I love nail polish, but my passion is make-up & skin care.  I love reading about what everybody uses and I have found some amazing companies like Aromaleigh and Fyrinnae since I started this blog. 

How many times do you wash your face daily?

I wash once, in the morning.  But I ALWAYS take my make-up off at night.  I use Almay Eye Make-Up Remover Pads and then I rinse with water.
What skin type do you have?
I would say it's normal, with hormonal flair ups


What is your current facial wash?
I use Re Vitae Deep Cleansing Lotion by Helga Van Dyke. 
Do you exfoliate?
Yes!  I use MAC Microfine Refinisher a couple times a week

What brand do you use?
MAC & Helga Van Dyke
What moisturizer do you use?
Glycolic Hydroxy Moisture Creme w/ Sunscreen in the AM and if I feel dry at night, I've been using Hope In a Jar and I love it!


Do you have freckles?
Some
Do you use eye cream?
I am totally paranoid about wrinkles so YES!
Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
No, but I started breaking out along the jawline when I hit 34
Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No
What foundation do you use?
Aromaleigh Mineral Voile
How about concealer?
Not too much, but when I do, I use MAC Select Moisturecover
Do you know your undertone color?
I am difficult to color match.  It's sort of a light neutral peachy tone
What do you think of fake eyelashes?
LOVE them!!!

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, I am a stickler for that rule!
What brand of mascara do you use?
MAC Plush Lash

Sephora or MAC?
MAC
Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Yes
What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes, Eye Lash Curler

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Sometimes
For the face?
Most of the time
What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
That's like trying to pick ONE nail polish color!  MAC~Vanilla or Aromaleigh~Mink Coat
Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Liquid about 90% of the time
How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Love them!
Do you use mineral makeup?
Yes
What is your favorite lipstick?
MAC~Sheer Plum



How about lipgloss?
All of them

What is your favorite blush to use?
MAC~Cubic & Coygirl

Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
I have, but it makes me a little nervous

Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes
Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
No
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I have and I would love to take more

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
No
Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Foundation line
Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Color
Which celebrity always has great make up?
I love old Hollywood, so actresses from the 1930-1950's
If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
Eyeliner
Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Not too often
Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I would say boring
In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
MAC
What do you think of Makeup?
LOVE IT!

Tag!  You are all it!

Great Blog, Great Youtube Channel

I have a great You Tube Channel I wanted to share with you guys.  I started following the blog BETTY GIRL MAKEUP a few months ago and I just love it!  I have learned a lot from Betty and she is a girl after my own heart!  She is a self professed MAC "hooker" and I can completely relate!  She also has a great new channel on You Tube that has all kinds of looks and she is an awesome makeup artist.  Thanks to BettyGirlMakeup's Channel,  I now have a gigantic MAC list!  Both the Betty Girl Blog and Channel are something all makeup junkies should check out!