Been Beauty Blog Tagged for the First Time

This Tag was created by The Beau Bow!

This is my First Beauty Blog Tag that I have done and I am so Excited

I was tagged by New Friend Liz http://myprettyobsessions.blogspot.com
(Thank You Kindly!!!!).

Rules for the Beauty Blogger Tag:

* State that this tag was created by The Beau Bow
* Tag some more beauty bloggers
* Title this as I've done to show what the tag is about
This tag was created by The Beau Bow!


1. Name a beauty routine you rarely do.

• This is a hard one because I honestly do a lot of beauty steps in my routine. I honestly take my skin care very seriously!  I guess one beauty routine that I rarely do is shave. Now don't get the wrong idea! I don't have much hair on my body, so I don't have to do it often. I guess I got lucky, because I see so many products on the market for hair removal; whether it be shaving, laser or waxing. Obviously I know it must be a big part of many women's beauty routines, because their are so many products for it. I tried to think of something better for this, but I honestly do a lot in my morning and night skincare routine. So I was trying to think of something for my body and this was all I could think of. I even do a lot of body pampering, because that needs it too!

2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly?

• Yes!! I wash my brushes about once a week, every 2 weeks if I am unable too. I thought buying a lot of brushes would help me not have to wash them so often, but I tend to use the same ones so it didn't. So I still end up having to wash them.

3. How long will you last with chipped nail varnish?

• I always say, "You can look at my nails and not have to ask me, How are you?" If they are perfectly manicured, than I am doing good, well rested and my life is in control. If they are all chipped, my life is chaotic and I am very busy. If they just have a clear growth coat on them, than I am just chilling and coasting.

4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it (i.e. - top coat, foundation, etc.)?

• It depends on what it is. If it's my favorite foundation, than I could go weeks using it's "Runner Ups", before I finally went and bought it. My face cream, I would buy once I saw I had about a week's worth left.

5. What is your worst beauty habit?

• Remembering to take my hair vitamins and to use my eyelash serum at night. I am trying to get better at this by leaving my vitamins on my nightstand and putting my eyelash serum right next to my night eye cream.

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off all the time.

• Organizing! I am the most Unorganized/Organized Person you will ever meet. You would have to see where I lived to understand. One room will be so organized, that I have broken out my Label Maker to Label My TP shelve...lol... Than the next room will look like a tornado hit it. I guess it comes down to having the time and energy to do it all.

7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?

• It depends of where I am going. I usually know where I am going, so I will figure out how much time I will need to get ready and than I start an hour earlier because somehow I am always running late.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?

• I could never commit, but I could probably make it a week. I am an economist so I try to spend my money wisely and make sure than my Credits are always Exceeding my Debits!

9. How organized is your makeup and nail polish collections?

• It could be better. I basically have a drawer with long narrow vertical containers in it that I stick my polishes in. I keep my nail tools in there too. I have really gotten into doing my own nails this past year so my collection is growing, so I will soon have to upgrade how I organize my nail products.

10. What is the longest time you've gone without writing a blog post?

• Hmmmm, I think I have gone over two weeks.

So I answered all the questions and I hope they were interesting..;) Thanks again Liz at http://myprettyobsessions.blogspot.com for tagging me!! It was Great to be Tagged...:)

The Lucky Ladies I am tagging are:
20/30 Glam @ http://twentythirtyglam.blogspot.com
Cynthia @ http://cdelbeauty.blogspot.com
Beauty4Free2U @ http://www.beauty4free2u.com

I apologize it you were already tagged. I am new to the "Tagging World".....:)

Thanks,

Sik Glam

Leap into Fall with some Leopard Fashion

Leap into Fall with some Leopard...

Henri Bendel 

I wanted to do my first Fall Fashion post today and was pondering what to do it on. I had bought a few items recently that I could of used, but I decided to save them for an #OOTD post. I decided to pick something out from my wardrobe that is timeless, chic, and in a print that every woman should own at least one fashion item in. I picked my Henri Bendel Leopard Bag. I apologize that I don't remember the exact Clever Name that they had for it when I purchased it, but it was two winters ago. It is still in excellent condition, since I probably have used it maybe a handful of times.

I remember the year I bought it, Leopard was hotter than ever, I had always been a fan of the leopard print so it just made it more exciting to me. Knowing that a touch of leopard to an outfit never really goes out of style, I knew that this handbag was defiantly one to add to my collection. A handbag that I would cherish, take care of and hopefully hand down one day to my daughter that I hope to have.

Here are a few more Pictures of it:

Love The Gold Hardware!

Henri Bendel Bags always have the cutest little details!

Love the Purple Inside with the Pockets
and the Detachable Pocket Mirror!

Final Thoughts:

I am so glad that I pulled this purse out from my collection because I can't wait to use it this Fall. I am sorry that it is not a brand new bag that is still available, but I thought it was still a bag worth sharing. I have become so after excited reading the Fall and Winter Trend Reports and seeing that Leopard is making a come back (did it really ever go away). Although, I definitely think it is a print that should be used as a statement piece and I would not recommend wearing leopard Head to Toe. If you see me do this, ask me if I am ok??!! I have leopard jackets, scarves. gloves, tops. etc., but I would never wear more than one or two pieces at a time. I hope you enjoyed this post and that it got you excited for the Fall and maybe for some Leopard! I also wanted to add that I absolutely adore Henri Bendel as I have posted on their handbags and jewelry before. I think they make absolutely stunning and clever pieces! I believe the price is just right for the quality!  I am not going to say that they are inexpensive, but they are no where near the price of a LV bag and I would definitely say that they can hold their own!!

Thanks,

Sik Glam

Giorgio Armani Beauty the First CC Lipstick

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy - The First "CC" Lipstick

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy CC Lipstick

Welcome to the Second Installment of Luxury Friday this September. This Friday will be on a Very New and Unique lipstick. I had received an email from Armani Beauty about the lipstick's launch and was instantly intrigued. It is the first "CC" lipstick! I had never heard of a Color and Care lipstick and I thought the idea sounded genius. There's nothing I love more than having skincare benefits built in to my makeup. Not only will you be wearing the lipstick but you will be taking care of you lips at the same time.

The Packaging is very Luxurious!
The Top Snaps and Stays On with Magnetic Power!

Here is the Skinny of the "CC" Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick from Giorgio Armani Beauty:

With Rouge Ecstasy, the Giorgio Armani laboratories push the boundaries of the exceptional even further with the first “CC” lipstick. “Color & Care” – new innovative hybrid product that marks the start of a new era in lipstick.
Care: Rouge Ecstasy offers the comfort and softness of a lip balm, leaving lips repaired and beautifully enhanced day after day.
Color: This velvety soft, everyday lipstick coats the lips in saturated, ultra-luminous shades with impeccable hold. Application is simple, precise and effective.

I have been wearing my new Armani Beauty "CC" lipstick nonstop for three days now and I absolutely adore it! It is very moisturizing and rich with lip color. There is something special about knowing that the lipstick is helping to repair any damage to my lips, that makes me want to grab for it more. I chose to get the color "Skin 104", because it is a slightly pink nude shade and I knew I would be wearing it a lot because of it's benefits. I wanted the color to be versatile and to be able to wear it with a very made up make up look or simply with no makeup at all. The color I chose will be just perfect when I want to wear a dramatic eye and have a nude lip or for when I just want to enhance my lips with a beautiful nude shade. I will probably go back for another color that has more pop to it, once I use this one longer and see more results.

Swatched: "Skin 104" 

Final Thoughts:

I know that this lipstick is on the pricey side ($34) but I look at my lips how I look at my skin, as an asset and I want to protect them. Your lips like your skin age and I want to keep mine looking young and beautiful for as long as I can. I always use a special lip balm during my morning and night skin care routine, so why wouldn't I want a lipstick that it going to help repair my lips and give me color at the same time. Here is a link to the Giorgio Armani Beauty Site where you can see the full range of colors. http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com I hoped you enjoyed this post and remember to always take care of your lips...:)

Thanks,

Sik Glam