NYX Parallel Worlds Collection City of Bones

NYX Parallel Worlds Makeup Collection 

Inspired by 

The  Mortal Instruments 

"City of Bones™"

***UpDateThere are Still NYX "City Of Bones™" Collections available. I just saw them Yesterday 8/3/13 at Ulta Cosmetics Store. Get it before the Movie Drops Soon, so you can wear it to the Movie. How Cool!!!!!!

First of all you might be wondering what is "The City of Bones™" that NYX did a collection around. It is is an highly anticipated movie that is coming out this August 2013, based on a Series of Books. Basically in this book "City of Bones™" which the movie is based on, the character Clary Fray's mother is attacked and taken from their home in New York City by a demon. Clary, a seemingly ordinary teenage girl, finds out truths about her past and her bloodline on her quest to get her mother back! This ultimately changes her entire life. I would encourage you to watch the Movie Trailer. It looks pretty intense, just like the Collection! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1538403/


More Packaging Pictures:

Now on to the Makeup Collection:

I could not control myself from buying this collection! Not only from the sheer fact that it is based on a World Wide Best Selling Book, but from the how cool the packaging was. In fact, it has just came into Ulta that day and there were no signs or display up yet. I just was browsing the NYX section as I usually do and and saw it sitting there on an end cap. I was like what is this beautiful creature??!!

Now here is the Skinny on what is in it:

1. Look Book

There is a Detailed Day &
Night Look Book

2. Smokey Shadow Palette

Smokey Palette

Colors Swatched in Order in Palette
Note: The Brown Tone (2nd From Right) is More Brown in
Person. I am just Tan!

Colors Smoked out on My Arm!
Blend Well but stay Put!

3. Soft Matte Lip Cream

Lip Cream in Instanbul!

The Lip Cream is Definitely Matte! Its a Nice change from a Lip Gloss.
It is like Lip Gloss Meets Matte Lipstick! Very Pigmented
(True to Color) Love..:)

4, Boudoir Mascara

Le Frou Frou Mascara is for Volume and Length

Nice Brush Wand Head and the formula seems Non-Clumping!

5. Powder Blush

NYX  in Pinched! They Make the Best Blushes!

The Color Pinched is the Most Beautiful
All Year Round Pink! 

6. Studio Liquid Liner

The Color is Extreme Black

It has a Nice thin Brush for Precision!
The Formula Dries Fast so be Prepared to Work Fast
or Use Cotton Q-Tips Soaked in Eye Makeup Remover for
Touch Ups!

7. Jumbo Eye Pencil

The Color is Cashmere! Its the Best!

If you Love Cashmere, Light Golden Tones, Nudes.
This IS for You!

Final Thoughts:

I was immediately drawn to this Collection by the Packaging and than upon reading it, the Movie. It only got better when I got home and discovered that the Blush that it came with was my Most Favorite Blush by NYX and I had been wanting to get another one in case they stopped making it. Than I discovered that the Lip Cream that it came with, I had it another color "London" and loved it so much. I am pretty sure that I had "Istanbul" (that the collection came with) but never got around to trying it and gave to a friend. So how happy was I to get it back in a way! It was like "what goes around, comes back around"!! I also had been wanting to buy the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere and that was in there too! This Collection was Too Perfect! I am going to do a Day Face Look this week and Instagram it!

Thanks,

SikGlam

Dior Vernis Tutu 155

Dior VERNIS

Tutu 155

I thought I would write a quick post about Dior Nail Polish Tutu 155. It is such a beautiful pink color that I could not pass up writing about it. I know its been around for a few months since it was launched for their Cherie Bow Spring Collection! But it is just too pretty of a color for Spring to not post on!

Here is the Skinny on it:

Tutu 155 - A Pink imbued with softness.

Haute Couleur
Extreme Wear
Nail Lacquer

I had not bought a Dior Nail Polish in quite some time and what I liked about it most was that the top of the cap comes off making it easier to polish your nails.

Also the brush is a lot different that most brushes that I have come across. I think the way that the brush is designed and how pigmented the color is makes it easy to do your nails in just one coat.

This color is very ballet pink, but not in a childish way. It is wonderful for the spring and goes well with so many different outfits choices. I have worn it with a rock and roll vibe outfit (leather leggings, high heals, and a low back top) and I have worn it with a very uppity shift dress to the knees and ballet flats. Both worked!

Final Thoughts:

I love this color. It brings me back to the days of my ballet. I did ballet on and off for over 20 years. I still have a make shift studio in my basement for when I feel like breaking out the tights, leotard and ballet flats (couldn't pay me to put my feet in toes shoes EVER again) and this color make me what to do it!!

Thanks,

SikGlam

Becca Lip Primer Perfector

BECCA

Lip Priming Perfector

First of all, I would like to say, where has Becca been all my life. I had heard of the brand last year and had seen rave reviews of their products, so I checked out their website. I was impressed and thought, I have got to put them on my list to try out. Than, here I am at a Sephora VIB event, and right in front me is a whole section of Becca. It was like it was meant to be...The two of us to meet!

I am going to post on everything that I bought and believe me, I have been using what I bought for about two weeks now and I am loving it! I cannot wait to go back for more.

So here is the skinny on the Lip Priming Perfector:

What it is:
A lip-perfecting formula designed to smooth, define, and prime lips for long-wearing color that won’t fade or feather.

What it does:
Prep lips for perfect, lasting color. Formulated with Hyaluronic Filling Spheres to minimize the appearance of fine lines and Lipocire A to smooth and hydrate the lips, this silky crème creates an invisible canvas for long-wearing lip color that won’t fade, stray, or feather.

What else you need to know:
This Nude formula will not change lip color.

Now let me tell you what drove me to this product. I was obsessed with Benefit's Lip Plumper. Now it wasn't one of those clear lip plumpers that you put on and feel the tingling sensation. It was more like a flesh toned lip primer that they called a lip plumper. I would apply it over my lips, thus causing a more smoother, firmer surface to apply my lip products too. I believe that the extra layer of the product (it was a tiny bit on the thick side) was what caused the lips to appear to be fuller. Which is why they called it a Lip Plumper. Unfortunately they stopped making the product (I hate when that happens) and I was on a LONG hunt for a substitute. I could find many lip primers that were clear, but they would just dry out my lips and served no purpose. I could also find many lip plumpers, but to be honest, I really do not need my lips to be any bigger. I assure you though, they does not stop me from buying them and using them. I love to show them off and accentuate them, you got that right!!

Here is the Becca Lip Primer Color. It is a beautiful nude color.
You can layer it though to get that thicker effect,
to plump your lips.

I do want to state that for those who have tried the Benefit Lip Plumper. The Becca Lip Primer is not as thick and is defiantly no where near the color.

As you can see, the two compared are no where near
the same in thickness & color. Although, the Benefit color on top
is usually more beige flesh tone (like a concealer), I think it has changed
color with age.

I saved my Last Tube as a Tribute
to my "Hall of Famers" Drawer

So when I saw this lip primer on Becca's website I was drawn to it, because I could tell it was not completely clear. My theory was that it would act somewhat in the same way that the benefit one did, and not only would my lip products stay on longer but my lips would appear to be fuller. Just like with makeup on your face, you want to apply lip products to a more smoother, hydrated, prepped surface. It will not only go on better, but it will look better and last longer. This causing you lips to appear to be fuller. A well dressed lip, always appears fuller!

Final Thoughts:

I am OBSESSED with this Lip Primer! I plan on stocking up in case they ever stop making it. I never want to be in that situation again. I love using it under lipstick and gloss. If I am not wearing makeup, I will always have at least gloss on and this makes it stay on longer. I also like it better than the what I was using before, because I find it to work better and be more hydrating. The hydration is probably due to the hyaluronic filling spheres. Gosh do I love anything Hyaluronic!! Now if your looking for a lip primer, this is it! Why wouldn't you want your lips to look better and your lip products to go on and stay on better!! 

Thanks,

SikGlam