My May 2012 Favorites

   This past month I have been gravitating to various products.  Usually, every month I like to try new things or rediscover products I have already.  I am excited to share with you all my fun goodies I have been including in my daily routines.

   Just this past month, I had a huge shopping spree at http://www.i-candycouture.com, taking advantage of their very successful mother's day sale. I bought quite a selection of cosmetics and jewelry.  I have been totally addicted to my Hula Girl lip gloss from this online store. Honey, the owner of I-Candy Couture, had specially designed its scent for my order. It smells of coconut; of which I absolutely love.  Hula Girl offers just the lightest hint of pink. The texture reminds me of sherbet, and it is very moisturizing. Already, I am almost halfway through its container.

 During the move to our new home in the heat, I revisited a favorite from my teen years. I picked up a body mist from dollar general. I have been using the Calgon Hawaiian Ginger quite often.  It is so light and summery, and very refreshing.  The aroma in the forefront is white orchids.  It is an awesome pick-me-up on a hot day, with lots to do.

  I have been trying out a new peachy nude tone for every day makeup on my lid; it's called Hawaii Maiden, also from http://www.i-candycouture.com. I love its pinky reflects in it with the peach. Not too much shimmer. For a simple every day look, I apply it to my lid. Then I work Eclipse, a deep rich brown shadow also from I-Candy Couture, into my crease and outer v, using very sparingly. For highlight, I use a matte white on the brown bone, and inner tear duct area.

Eclipse 

  To deepen this makeup look, turning it into a smokey I have been using my new Trax mineral eye shadow (also from http://www.i-candycouture.com) in the outer v.  Finding that using a very small amount, it creates a very sexy, sultry look. I love the glittery reflect in it.  It can turn any smokey into something daring and edgy.  With a hint of this shadow, I transform my everyday look into something perfect for the evening.


    Finally, having mastered the illusion of having cheek bones, I now use a new bronzer (the NYX Day Dream of  that even offers its own special separate compartment for the application pad.  The shimmers are amazing, and a little goes a long way.
  It blends very well with my XOXO blush from http://www.i-candycouture.com, which I use religiously in my everyday application. And I often use just enough to shift the sunlight on my temples and forehead.

  This month has been crazy. From the packing, to unpacking, and to cleaning two different places.  I look forward to slowing down again, picking up my makeup brushes, trying out new makeup looks and making some new tutorials.  As for now, I wish everyone an awesome weekend.

<3 Beth.

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT I-CANDY COUTURE.  I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM THEM FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.

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