Shades of Fame

Hey, Darlings! So I just want to catch you guys up with my latest escapade...which was 3 days ago on the third. I went on a family trip to Memphis (though its not really a trip since its like an hour from me and I go every other day). I wanted to attempt to look cute since lately my self-esteem has been on a roller coaster (just one of those weeks!), so here is the make-up look I did for the day:

Bitch Slap Cosmetic's 60 Yellow Palette

E.L.F's Eyelid Primer

Falsies Mascara

Gel Liner - forgot the brand, too lazy to look :(

L'Oreal Paris HIP Foundation

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It was fun in the beginning. My sister and I rode the carousel at the Northridge Mall over by Windchester.

 

It was pretty amazing until I saw my pictures (you know my Fat or Skinny post? Where I said I want to lose a size or two? I want to lose like three or four. Then I can be plus size, but not PLUS size. If ya get what I mean ha.) but even then I had fun. I also tried on some beautiful American flag heel boots - forgot to take a pic though! But I found this:

If I were the right size, I would have tried this on if not purchased it. 

After that we headed to Cheddar's and had a delicious lunch. And from there we walked over to the JCPenny that houses Sephora. After an hour debate, I came  home with one of the things I've been wanting since May 17th:

So excited! I am still shocked so I haven't opened it yet. I can't wait to show you guys some cool looks. I am most excited about the brush it came with - sad huh? It's just so fluffy!!!!

Gosh. I am ecstatic. But anywho, we also hit up Lane Bryant. Got some new bras :3 Tried on like 20 of them. Apparently my chest doesn't want one specific size. I had to buy 3 different sizes. Hated every second of it.


Now, on to the Fourth of July. You know I just adore America themed items. Especially fashion. I planned on celebrating so hard this year. Cooking for my family, dressing up, cool deserts, y'know..the works! But I slept all day and didn't even realize it was the Fourth until like 8 p.m. when my brother and his girlfriend brought her siblings out to our little country abode to shoot off fireworks. I got to enjoy watching them in my comfy oversized shirt and no pants. I plan on celebrating next year, extra hard to make up for this year.

What did you guys do? Tell me! Show me pictures, please?

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

Spectrum Cosmetics

Okay, so I cannot contain my happiness with this brand any longer. I LOVE SPECTRUM COSMETICS -- there I admit it. I've been using their products for a year now and seriously OH MY GOSH!!! Their products are gorgeous!--and work wonderfully against my skintone.

So far I only have four of their colors:
Submarine (a luxurious yellow..and I mean yellow. Not a yellow/gold)

Virgin (a beautiful white)

Fatality (a nice, bright red)

Ferric (a brilliant, deep blue)

They are true to their word with their colors. They even put a swatch of every color range with each eyeshadow. For example:

Color charts like this are really helpful when you purchase their products!

Me being African-American, it is so hard for me to get colors that hold their own against my skin tone. I have these specific colors because these were the colors I would have the most trouble trying to get to appear on my skin. Now that I have them, I don't want to lose them! The pictures below are without primer...

 

^^FERRIC^^

 ^^FATALITY^^

 

Comparison of Submarine and MAC Chrome. Very close in color. You may

not can tell in the photo but Submarine is actually better in my opinion.

Compare the two in person and Chrome is a much paler yellow,

And Submarine goes on smoother, I get more out of it.

^^VIRGIN^^

Imagine how they look when I put primer on! I took these with my phone and in horrible lighting. The red and yellow are much more vibrant. Blue and white also, but the pictures show more of their beauty than they did the other two.

All-in-all I adore their products. I'm purchasing more in the near future and you guys will definitely know when they are in! Thank you lovelies, please check them out! Here is what is on my list to purchase soon:

Spearmint
Shocking
Kali
Peacock Plume Stack

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

P.S: I failed to mention the fact that this was an independent review. I am not receiving any gifts, money, or other benefits because I'm giving them a "great review". I just hate to see ladies paying hundreds on good quality make-up when they have a chance of getting some good grade eyeshadow for a great price!

Most Babealicious Make-Up

I ran across the make-up page and I love it! The styles and ideas are so energetic and bright! Both my style(: This girl really has some talent and has given me much inspiration! They're called Most Babealicious Make-Up. Here are three of my favorite looks:

I strongly believe you should go check out here page! Well that is it for now, and as always you can find the page on my "Links" page! Thank you loves!

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.