Wet 'n' Wild Lipstick Haul

Wet 'n' Wild has been turning heads with their super pigmented and highly affordable eyeshadow palettes, but don't sleep on their lipsticks though, they are just as pigmented and affordable running for only USD $2.99 each. They come in a variety of gorgeous matte shades and of course I had to pick up a few to add to my collection, so I figured I would show you guys what I got.

New Wet 'n' Wild shades

Purty Persimmon: an orange based red

Don't Blink Pink: a bright medium toned  pink

Dollhouse Pink: a blue based pink (reminds me of MAC's St. Germain)

Cherry Picking: a bold and deep berry shade

Have you guys tried the Wet 'n' Wild lipsticks? lemme know what you think about them.
Debbie

Fashion Find: Hummingbird Earrings

Hi guys, I came across these cute and eccentric Hummingbird earrings that this fashionable chica was rocking at the recent 'W' event at Privilege night club.

These fabulous cuff earrings were designed specifically for our Jamaica 50th Independence celebrations by the all girl trio over at JLC designs. If your interested in these earrings check out their Facebook page HERE.

Hope you liked this quick fashion find, until next time...

Debbie

Picture courtesy of SKKANME

Perfumania!

Smelling good is a must! so Shannon and I decided to show you guys a couple of our favourite fragrances and a few that we've been yearning to get, have a look..

Debbie's Favourites

from l to r: DKNY Be Delicious EDT & Be Delicious Fresh Blossom | D&G 3 L'Emperatrice | VS Very Sexy Glow body mist | BBW Twilight Woods body mist

Debbie's thoughts: I tend to gravitate towards fruity, floral and fresh smelling scents and at times scents that evoke a warm, nostalgic feeling like Twilight Woods. Wearing perfumes for me is not just about smelling good but they sometimes bring back fond memories of people and events within my life.

Shannon's Favourites

from l to r: Dior Miss Dior | Federico Mahora FM | Liz Claiborne Bora Bora | BBW Bali Mango & Pink Chiffon body mists

Shannon's thoughts: a woman should not only look fabulous but smell great as well. Perfumes can make you feel empowered or girlie depending on the fragrance and these scents represent that for me.

Shannon's perfume wish list:
Marc Jacob Daisy

Debbie's perfume wish list:
Something from Chanel...not sure which one yet
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy: been eyeing this one for a while

So what's your favourite fragrance and do you have any great suggestions?
Debbie and Shannon

PSA: Carol's Daughter arrives in JA!

Now, Carol's Daughter has been around for over 18 years and has created quite a name for themselves; the brand started from humble beginnings with owner Lisa Price, carefully crafting skincare products from her home and selling those products at local craft fairs, now her company has grown and evolved into one of the premier natural skincare and haircare lines available within the US. Her products are infused with rich, exotic and even rare ingredients and they evoke a certain decadence and luxury.

For the first time, they will be available in our little island of Jamaica at the exclusive retailer Nettle and Moss and you can be their for the official launch on Fashion's Night Out, September 6, 2012. The best part of all, Lisa Price will be there in person to talk about the line!

As we say in JA, to miss is to diss!
Will you be there to check out the launch?
Debbie

Haulage Vids

I mentioned in my Items Favoured and Flawed post that I had a haul to show you guys so here's a glimpse of the clothing and accessories that I've picked up over the past couple months.

Hope you liked
Debbie

Ombre Ends

I have gotten quite a few questions on how I achieved the ombre effect on the ends of my hair, so I decided to do a quick post just to tell you what I did.

You don't have to spend a lot of money at a salon just to have a colourist do it and neither do you have to spend hours/days using developers or bleach, which is extremely damaging to the hair, you can simply use a permanent hair colour to achieve the ombre effect. I chose to use the Clairol Textures & Tones permanent moisture-rich hair color in the colour '6BV (Bronze)'. This permanent hair colour is also ammonia free, which is a plus.

Make sure that you carefully read and follow the instructions on the leaflet, especially if you're doing it on your own hair.

1. Mix the colour activating creme and the hair colour together properly.
2. Apply the colour to about 1 inch of the tips of the hair.
3. After about 15 minutes, apply the rest of the colour upward from end to approximately 3 inches, or to   your desired distance
4. Let the hair colour sit on the hair for about 2 hrs, as this will give the colour enough time to take to the hair.
5. Afterwards, rinse thoroughly, wash and condition the hair, and allow it to air dry.

This is how mine turned out on Virgin Brazilian hair...

Inside

Outside

Hope that helped,
Shannon xoxo

Items Favoured & Flawed

It's that time once again where I showcase anything that I've been gravitating towards and those things that just didn't make the cut for me over the past several months, so let's jump right into it and get started

ITEMS FAVOURED

Now I've always heard about the great benefits of using witch hazel, and since I was in the market for a new facial toner I decided to grab this at a local health food store and I'm glad I did; there's no drying alcohol and the added aloe extract is really great. It balances my skin and removes excess residue and dirt that's hidden in my pores even after cleansing.

I should thank Shannon for reintroducing this to me and if you're wondering 'What the heck is she doing with this?' don't be alarmed, Milk of Magnesia is a great oil absorbing primer for the face; I use it to prevent my face from looking like a greasy pizza by the end of the day. I apply it to my face and allow a few minutes for it to dry completely then follow up with my L'oreal Magic Perfecting Base primer and my face looks flawless and shine-free for hours!

I've been lazy and I haven't made my body butter recently, so I needed a body moisturizer ASAP, so I picked this up at Price Smart (it's cheaper there) and it has been great at moisturizing my skin without leaving behind a greasy residue and it doesn't feel too heavy on the skin.

Razor bumps? What razor bumps? This has been a life saver for me and is now a part of my daily routine. I initially bought this to help diminish those pesky razor bumps and it has definitely done that. I now use it as an after shave lotion to stop razor bumps from popping up. It's great for underarms, bikini line, wherever you get razor bumps.

I normally used my Clarisonic to cleanse my face, but quite honestly I've been giving it a rest because for the past 2 months I just enjoy using these facial sponges to help cleanse my face. It's better than just washing with your hands as they offer gentle exfoliation and you can get them at most pharmacies for pretty cheap. I recommend allowing your sponge to dry outside of the shower after each use and changing them every month and a half or so.





This store is gonna take all my money!! and if you don't know about ASOS.COM, girl you better recognize! This UK based online store offers great fashionable clothing, jewelry, accessories, and a whole lot more.They can be pricey, but I only shop in the sale section, and you can ALWAYS get some awesome deals there and the best treat of all, THEY SHIP TO JA FOR FREEEEE!!!! (N.B. it does take a while though ....JA postal service is like snail mail)

 Here's a tiny tiny sneek peek of a beach outfit I styled with a pair of high waisted hot pants that I purchased from ASOS for only USD$9 !! I will be featuring it in an upcoming haul video so stay tuned!!

 

  

ITEMS FLAWED 

 

 I wish I could say that I loved this foundation, but my initial love for it has faded away; I don't know what happened but it just makes me look like a hot mess no matter what I try. I don't know, I guess it's just one of those things. I tried to use it up but it looks so ashy on my face I just gave up. It expires this month so I don't feel too bad about throwing it out.

If you guys didn't already know, I'm a natural haired chick, so I've been learning how to take care of my hair myself, although it hasn't been too easy. I saw this new product on the market by Organic Root Stimulator and they've been known for their great Olive Oil products so I decided to try it out, but this No Restrictions Moisturizing Conditioner totally missed the mark, and the ingredient to blame.... the dreaded SILICONE. After I deep conditioned with it, I rinsed my hair out and it felt like dry, brittle hay! I immediately went back in the shower and washed my hair all over again. I guess my hair doesn't like silicones, so I don't like this product and that's that.

Well guys if you've tried any of these products let me know what you think about them. So until my next installment of Items Favoured & Flawed... see ya later!
Debbie