Fab Flats, a new found respect.

I love my heels, love them to death. I would wear them to bed if it wouldn't annoy me or hurt my poor husband. I went through my whole pregnancy with heels on and looking fabulous.It wasn't until recently where I have been forced to embrace wearing flats. I do actually own a couple of pairs, two actually. I do like them, but still prefer my heels. 

It is so hard going from this to a flat shoe. I love how I feel in heels and love having that illusion that I am taller than I actually am. With heels if your pants are long it is ok, the heels fix that. With flats it makes your pants drag on the floor. That annoys the dickens out of me, I hate having my pants drag on the floor and getting damaged or wet. But, alas, I was pretty much taken out of them. After being in the hospital it was determined to not wear them perhaps. The doctors didn't say I had to stop wearing them in so many words. They did kind of say limited wear and being put on bed rest definitely helped with the no wear. I do wear shoes when I leave the home, but am more careful in my choices. Flats have become more common place for me. I figure now, if something were to happen, people around me would feel better. 

However, that being said, let me say this in triage there were plenty of mama's wearing heels and doing just fine! So, there to anti-pregnant in heels wearers!

Now flats do not have to be boring or blah, they can be fun and funky like heels. Sometimes an outfit will look just as good with a pair of ballet flats. I am definitely going to add more flats to my closet, but I still love my heels. I do want to say that I have a new found respect for these little shoes and perhaps I even misjudged them.

Jessica Simpson $79.99

Two Lips $54

Giuseppe Zanotti $349

Miu Miu $475

Salvatore Ferragamo $249

Bottega Venetta

Fendi $385

Diane Von Furstenburg $119

Christian Dior $517

BCBG $53

Eyeliner dreams

With all this mascara talk got me thinking about eyeliners. Eyeliner is essential in making a look complete and eye look pop and wow.  Eyeliners can be bright and colorful or nuetral and basic. Eyeliners come in many different packages and styles. Eyeliners can be cremes,traditional pencils,liquid,gels,pens, and some powder to wet. You can use brushes or the way the liners come packaged.
Let's talk about liquid liner first. So versatile and this liner can give you those Cleopatra eyes with ease! It does take practice but once you get the hang of it, this can open a door of trendy possibilities.

Lancome artliner has to be one of my absolute favorite liquid liners. Goes on smooth and lasts.

Estee Lauder doublewear eyeliner, this liner is also a great liquid liner.

Chanel eqriture de chanel liquid eyeliner. This liner is like a pen and gives great control.

Wet n' wild liquid liner, ok not a bad liner but can get watery. Shake really well.

Cg lashblast 24hr liner, this liner is pretty good. Cg has come a long way .

E.L.F  this eyeliner it wonerful liner is great and comes in many shades!

Pencils and pens. Not for writing.

My fave pencil,this little glittery gem is so much fun. I love it.

Christian Dior Dior show waterproof liner is some great stuff, I have used my liner t I a nub. It is soft and goes on smooth.

Clinique khol liner is smooth and easy for smudging. Perfect!

Quickliner for eyes , great for quickness. But, these do have a shelf life too. They can dry up.

Almay liner is a great product goes on smooth and is great to have in your arsenal.

Wet n' wild eyeliner pencil. This is a staple for many tweens and teens. This was my first eyeliner too. Was affordable and accessible.
Gels! Cremes lets have fun!!!!

Maybelline lasting drama gel liner. This liner is smooth, but I would use an angle brush.

E.l.f liner this little pot of liner can be a great asset of the makeup case. Comes with an angle brush.

Elizabeth Arden gel  liner, this liner is pretty good I don't have many Arden products but this eyeliner is great!

There are many more than this, for instance Mac makes a great liner and so does clinique. .

mascara envy

Every woman wants those long luxurious lashes. The lashes you see on tv and ads in magazines. You know the lashes I'm talking about. Full,thick,healthy ,and almost fake looking.
Whether it is from the drug store or the most prestigious department store , mascara can be   found for any woman. Every company big or small boasts of their mascara being the best. So, which mascara is  the best?  There are so many amazing and great mascaras it's almost impossible to choose one with out being biased.
Clinique high definition mascara

This mascara is a great mascara for everyday use. Use the brush and then the comb through. It lengthens and defines, great product.

Clinique Lash power mascara

This mascara was originally released in the Asia market and was a number one seller. Clinique then brought it here to the states. This mascara lasts through the toughest humidity and removes with hot water. Gives a nice natural look. 

Lancome Hypnose

This mascara offers big voluminous lashes, with out clumps. It also does this with out feeling heavy. I love this mascara.

Christian Dior Dior show mascara 

This mascara also gives volume and fullness, it has been on top beauty lists for several years. It is no wonder why.

E.L.F 

Elf makes a great mascara, affordable and still wonderful.

maybelline great lash an oldie but goody.

Loreal makes a great mascara, yes I'm adding more Quick word for thought. Loreal Paris owns Lancome.....hint hint.

Cg lash blast volume, some like it, me? Worst mascara i have used. But flipside I know many women that like.

Tips 

Dont pump your mascara it will dry out. For thicker lashes use a primer.

 remember to take your makeup off before bed. I like nuetregena towlettes and cliniques gel 

Cleanser, i love lancome bifacil, or take the day off eyes lipsby Clinique. When your mascara  starts to feel clumpy, get a new tube. Mascara does have a shelf life, 6weeks.

Lipgloss,lipgloss, and more lipgloss

Lipgloss, lipgloss,and more lipgloss.This little tube of perfection can make you feel glamorous and in a second.. It is practical and convenient. A tiny tube of makeup speed. Most women have at least one lipgloss in their purse and some(me) even more. This bit of make up can be subtle or bam in your face and full of color. I love lipgloss so much I had to make another post boasting about it. I Love the stuff and honestly I prefer lipgloss over lipstick anyday of the week.

Elf makes such great products their mineral lipgloss is fabulous and comes in some great shades. Love this stuff And for $3 dollars you can't go wrong.

Elizabeth Arden high shine gloss, another great gloss with some wonderful shades to choose from and not to heavy either. Great stuff here.

Christian Dior Dior Addict gloss another fave of mine, rich colors but not over powering. 

Oh Lancome, I love their color fever gloss except for one thing. It can get tacky feeling. Other than that it is a great gloss. I had it in red!

Chanel this gloss is silky smooth not tacky and has great color. I love my chanel lipgloss! I use it daily. I can not live without it $37 a pop it is my splurge.

Of course I would post mac, duh. Their gloss is full of color and they tons of color choices. What else would you expect? Mac has some great products but their glosses can be a toss up on smooth vs tacky. I know for some people it helps it last longer, for me Iwalk out the door and my hair sticks to my lips. Ew.

Clinique long last glosswear, ahhh this gloss gives a nice tint. Not too strong, it is perfect  for the bit of color or over lipstick. Perfect little tube and it does last pretty well too. 

Well, that is it for now. These are some of the glosses that I like ,which ones do you?

Ruby reds

Oh my goodness, Valentines day is coming around the corner. What better way to get into the mood of things by putting on some ruby red puckers.

I love Lancome's red set. The best red lipstick I have ever owned. It is so rich and creamy but never to heavy. Line your lips with the pencil then apply the lipstick. Be sure to blot and then you can apply the gloss. This trick works for any red lipsticks.If you do not have lipliners use a concealer or foundation on the lips. If the color feels too bright or time is an issue, find a great gloss, I love Lancome color fever glosses for quick colors. 

This Calvin Klein gloss is kissable and flavored.

Clinique buttershine lipstick in Parisian red, love this. 

Lancome color fever gloss in Aaron red, love this gloss. I used this to death. 

Christian Dior Dior addict ultra gloss little red dress. Vibrant color but still so very wearable.loves.

Giorgio Armani rouge d'armani 402, not so bright red but good for richer complections.