Love at first cleanse

Eve Lom cleanser how I love thee....

Since I started my new job at Space.NK I have recently been exposed to some great new brands I am not too familiar with. This Eve Lom cleanser caught my eye because I felt it was so convenient to use. I am totally not into spending hours on my skin in the morning or at night, but I still want my skin to look glowing and glamorous. This product will do that for you in a short period of time.  Not only is this cleanser a makeup remover and toner but it exfoliates too!!!! It comes with the famous Eve Lom muslin cloth which helps to exfoliate the skin as you remove the cleanser. So my point here is....if you want your skin to look radiant and feel amazing without the hassle you will try this product. Try it and you'll love it, but don't forget to come and see me when you want to buy it!

Calm for your hair

So, I recently cut my hair short because I was tired of it being way too long. The only reason i hesitated so long to cut it was because I have super curly hair and its hard to manage. I got a sample of  the Marrakesh Kahm: daily smoothing treatment at a beauty supply store, tried it and now I'm hooked. This product has ingredients like argan, hemp, and vegetable protein which mimics keratin and leaves your hair super straight which i think is something we all want when blowing dry our hair. Its not expensive at all either and a little goes a long way so you ll have it for a while. I payed $16 but you can get in on amazon.com for like $10 or $12.

Dip Da Dip Da Dip

Although this is not a makeup post, as most of you know I am a complete foodie. I spend most of my down time watching the food network and trying to replicate half of the recipes that Guy fieri eats on diners, drive ins and dives lol. I actually had a chance to visit over the weekend one of the places he went to called Defontes sandwich shop in Redhook, Brooklyn. That's just a side note but its definitely a place you should visit if your in the mood for a good sandwich. You'll want to try the steak pizzaiola, I promise you wont be disappointed . Anyways, back to my story....

I made this clam dip for Easter Sunday and it was a big hit. I cannot take all the credit for this since my friend Patti was the one who introduced this to me. I promise you though if you enjoy clams or cheese or baked bubbly goodness you will enjoy this dip. The best way to describe the taste is if you've ever had a baked clam before. The stuffing to the inside of the clam shell is what this tastes like, except you use a cracker or bread to scoop it out.

 

Recipe:

3 cans minced clams

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped onion (I didnt use onion I used garlic)

1/2 cup butter ( melt the butter before mixing with other ingredients)

pinch of pepper

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1 (8oz) package of sharp chedder cheese.

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the clams, lemon juice, onion, butter, pepper, and bread crumbs in a mixing bowl, and stir until blended. Pour the mixture into a baking dish, and sprinkle the top with Cheddar cheese. Bake until the mixture is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Romance

 



 "When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew."

-William Shakespeare

 

I've been searching lately for new eye shadow colors to try since I always wind up doing the same shades of colors on my eyes just from different brands. I came across this Too Faced palette called Romantic Eye which really had everything I wanted. Soul mate is my favorite color in this palette. It can be used as a highlighter for under the brow or you can use it all over the lid for a natural look. There are more palettes just like this one but with different themes, so cute! check them out: http://www.toofaced.com/c-110-eye-shadow-collections.aspx

Blue over you

In my previous post New goodies I had wrote about the new Laura Mercier cobalt gel liner. I wore it the other day for the first time to work and it definitely was a big hit. As I described in the previous post it does not move off your eyes and sure enough a whole day at work and didn't move an inch. I paired it with Aqua matte shadow on my lid and brown down in the crease both from MAC. Just a little tip... this eye liner can be worn alone for sure because its so vibrant you really don't have to pair it with anything else but some black mascara.

All that glitters...

My favorite combination to wear on my eyes definitely has to be this one. I've searched the high heavens to find a gold shadow that is truly a gold. A lot of gold shadows can be a bit orange or yellow but this one from Urban Decay called Baked is by far the best one yet. I've paired the baked shadow on my lid with a dark brown from MAC called showstopper. I literally put this brown with a lot of my smokey combinations because its a matte and it had a really rich color to it. I've also been trying my best to grow out my brows and I find that the best eye brow filler is the one by Anastasia called brow powder duo. I use the brunette/dark brown one and you can find this in Sephora.

Pink to make the boys wink

This cold weather can really put a damper on how you feel. Your skin is dry and chapped ( well, at least mine is) and you're longing for the warmer Spring/Summer months. I always find that wearing my favorite makeup, especially a feel good makeup like a bright pink lip can change your mood.

I am wearing Candy Yum-Yum from Mac on my lips, Beautiful Iris on my lid and shadowy lady in my crease, both from Mac.