Introducing Mrs. Dollface!

Hiya dollfaces!

I know long time, no write!  But I am still alive and kicking!  And LOVING makeup!!  I thought for my first post back I would catch you all up on the goings-on in my neck of the woods and what's in store for anniedollface. 

First things first... life is great!  In the last two years I met the man of my dreams...

 

 

Became a mama to the puppy of my dreams...

 

 

Became engaged...

 

 

and planned the wedding of my dreams...

 

 

 

With the pieces of my life falling into place I can get back to what I love and that is blogging. 

 

I am giving my blog a makeover (ironic) and will be back and badder than ever! 

 

I missed the blogging community so much!!  I still work in the beauty industry and I look forward to giving you news, reviews, comparisons, swatches... the whole nine!

 

Let's do this!

 

xoxo,

annie

urban decay 15th anniversary palette (PIC heavy)

yes the urban decay 15th anniversary palette is MINE!! so excited!! i have been playing with it for a few days now... it is amazing! here's the vid with all the info and then a closer look at the eyeshadows and swatches... enjoy!!

the top three rows:

the bottom two rows:

a closer look

top: midnight rodeo
middle: midnight 15
bottom: vanilla

top: tainted
middle: junkshow
bottom: omen

top: deeper
middle: m.i.a.
bottom: ace

top: flow
bottom: chase

top: evidence
bottom: deep end

top: blackout
bottom: half truth

mac semi precious goodies!!

so as i'm sure you all know... mac's latest collection is called semi-precious and consists of a boat load of mineralized products. after careful consideration i chose two goodies and i'm very impressed with my selections!!

first up i got the mineralized blush in pressed amber. i was intrigued by the simple brown color and thought it would make a wonderful light wash on the cheeks for those "natural" days... or a nice contour. and yes i was right!! it is the most AMAZING contour color!!!! beware though... this is so soft and pigmented! a light hand is a necessity.

a closer look... isn't the marbelized look divine?!

now for the swatches!

i LOVE that it is not overly warm on my skin!!

i also HAD to pick up a mineralized skin finish to add to my collection. i had heard that semi precious crystal pink was very similar to by candlelight (from warm and cozy) which i missed out on... so, naturally i went straight for it at the counter.

a closer look... i was a bit put off by the center part as it looks kind of odd, but once i swatched it i forgot all about that. hello gorgeousness!!

the swatches... loveliest highlight ever! a light pink/peach frost with minimal glitter and just the right amount of sheen. the center works well as a blush on it's own. LOVE!

what have you picked up from the collection?

just in time for summer!

happy summer dollfaces! i had to go to three different rite aids (don't judge me), but i was finally able to get my hands on some of the summer goodies from New York Color (NYC).

here they are:

I picked up both of the 16hr. smooch proof lip stains and the blushable cremestick in gold radiance.

a closer look...

i have really been into lip stains lately and these two do not disappoint. tropic tan is a gorgeous bright pink shade. perfect to go under a clear gloss (with spf) and hit the beach.

coral reef is divine. it's a beautiful fruit punch colored stain that i have reached for several times over the past week. this works as an amazing base for a bright red lip.

what can i say about gold radiance? gorgeous! and with a tan? amaze-balls. what a wonderful addition to the drugstore makeup lineup... finally a highlighter!! also works wonderfully when mixed with a bit of lotion to add some shimmer to your shoulders on a hot summer night.

all three:

the verdict:

i'm incredibly impressed. NYC has done it again. the lipstains don't last 16 hrs. (does anything?!) ha. i have used coral reef more than the other two, but it's still early summer!!

what are your latest summer finds dollfaces??

THE lipstick for spring!

okay dollfaces! so i have finally purchased my new HG lipstick. it is an absolutely gorgeous coral from MAC called Ever Hip. i missed it when it was released with the liberty of london collection last year, but i would be d*mned if i was going to miss it when it was re-released with the fashion flower collection this year! here it is...

omg! it's so beautiful!! it's a cremesheen which means it doesn't last long on the lips. reapplication is necessary, but so worth it! i will be doing a video detailing how i wear this to intensify the color so stay tuned. it is absolutely THE color for spring!!

here it is sheered out...

what do you think of the color? have you picked it up yet? i may or may not have picked up an extra for a giveaway on my youtube channel... please subscribe!

NOTD: spring is here!

hiya dollfaces! i know it's been awhile, but i had to pop in and show you my polish du jour! it is from essie's new 2011 wedding collection and i think it is a color you need... especially since spring is upon us! p.s. i picked up this baby at ulta.

it's called...

here it is...

borrowed and blue is the ultimate creamy baby blue... i absolutely adore it!! what do you think dollfaces? must have or nah?!

have you picked up any goodies from essie's wedding collection yet?

a doll's guide to: flawless 16 hr. foundation

products used:

mattifying gel by the body shop
make up forever hd primer
physician's formula concealer RX in green
eve pearl salmon concealer
milani hd concealer
clinique acne solutions foundation
mac select cover up
make up forever hd powder
urban decay eyeshadow in shakedown
sally hansen natural beauty cream blush in sunset
mac blush in hipness
mac cream colour base in shell
hard candy blush in pin-up

on my nails: pinta by zoya

doll's guide: no makeup makeup

quick and dirty: poor man's clarisonic

NOTD: christmas edition

hiya dollfaces! here are my nails of the week devoted to christmas!
products used:
matte white by the icing (3 coats for maximum opacity)
party hearty by china glaze (use dabbing motions to get as much glitter on nails as possible)
seche vite top coat

click here to watch my video showing how i achieved this look.

happy holidays dollfaces!

Dear Santa...

hiya dollfaces! as i was perusing SEPHORA ONINE, and making out my christmas wishlist i found some awesome sets that would brighten my christmas morning! these would also make excellent gifts for yourself or the other makeup lovers in your life.

i love gift sets because you get to try different lines and products for a smaller price... figure out what you like and then plunk down the cash for the full size. and if you ask me... many products you don't even need a full size for so the deluxe sample sizes are amazing. here's a roundup of some sets i love and am crossing my fingers that santa may bring me...

(all information can be found at sephora.com sorry if the fonts are wonky!)

Glitz & Glam Shimmer and Shine Makeup Deluxe Sampler $39

This set contains:
- 0.085 oz Lorac Perfectly Lit in Spotlight
- 0.17 oz Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil
- 0.05 oz Tarte Lock n Roll 12-Hour Eye shadow in Bronze
- 0.17 oz Tarte Natural Cheek Stain in Glam
- 0.10 oz Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure
- 0.10 oz Tarina Tarantino Gem Gloss in Disco Nap
- 0.03 oz bare mineral Mineral Veil in Illuminating
- 0.024 oz Sephora Collection Electro Eyeliner in Copper
- 0.11 oz Lorac 3D Gloss in 3D
- 0.29 oz Nars Orgasm Illuminator
- 0.3 oz Tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum

** dollface verdict - awesome bang for your (or santa's) buck with so many different brands to choose from you're sure to find the perfect highlight to suit you.

Too Faced Pixie Perfect $42

This set contains:

- Eye Shadow Quad Palette in Velvet Revolver, Enchanted Forest, Totally Toasted, Peach Fuzz
- Blush and Bronzer Duo in Papa Don't Peach & Sun Bunny
- 0.12 oz Glamour Gloss in Plush
- 0.169 oz Lash Injection Mascara in Black
- 0.11 oz Shadow Insurance
- Quilted Cosmetic Case

** dollface verdict - too faced is a fabulous company! their eyeshadows are wonderful and their shadow insurance is fantastic! not to mention i LOVE their lash injection mascara... it stands to reason that their other products rock as well... and for $42 how could you go wrong?

Beauty In A Box: NARS Junkie $69

This set contains:

- Essential Eye Palette - 5 x 0.05 oz Eyeshadow in Night Star (sheer peach with gold pearls), Galapagos (rich bronze with gold flecks), Nepal (rose with shimmer), Ondine (plum with gold shimmer), Thunderball (midnight gray) plus 0.03 oz Cream Shadow in Unconditional Love (peach beige shimmer)
- 0.28 oz Lip Gloss in Ophelia (strawberry nectar)
- 0.14 oz mini Multiple in Orgasm (peachy pink shimmer)
- 0.08 oz mini Bronzer in Laguna (brown with golden shimmer)

** dollface verdict - need i say more? look at all the fabulousness you could get from nars for $69?! a six color shadow palette and all the rest?! omg. as a side note this was sold out on sephora.com, but the stores may still have it... i'm guessing it was the FF folks that snatched this one up!

Orgasm Lust Lip and Cheek Set $30

This set contains: - 0.16 oz mini Highlighting/Bronzing Blush Duo in Orgasm/ Laguna (peachy-pink shimmer/ sheer light brown shimmer) - 0.14 oz mini Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm (peachy pink with gold glitter)

** dollface verdict - perfect for those who want a nars fix and have been wanting to try orgasm and laguna, but didn't want to pay the hefty price tag. great deal!

Buxom City Slickers Set $39

This set contains:
- 4 x 0.07 Mini Big & Healthy Lip Polishes in Amber (washed peach), Brandi (candied plum), Denise (cool pink), and Michelle (raspberry rose)
- 4 x 0.05 oz Mini Big & Healthy Lip Sticks in Bombay (poppy rose), Marrakech (beige nude), Fresno (blackberry wine), and Vienna (pink lilac)

** dollface verdict - buxom lipglosses are amazing! they shine beyond belief, stay put and smell/taste like cotton candy. and like a bonus you get the lipliners too! worth it!


LashStash Mascara Deluxe Sampler $40

This set contains:
- 0.31 oz Too Faced LashLight Mascara in Black (full size)
- 0.11 oz Josie Maran GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in Pitch Black
- 0.1 oz Tarte MultiplEYE Clinically-Proven Lash Enhancing Mascara in Black
- 0.1 oz Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara in Black
- 0.141 oz Blinc Kiss Me Mascara in Black
- 0.207 Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Mascara in Black
- 0.20 oz Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black
- 0.14 oz Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara in Black
- 0.09 oz Sephora Collection Advanced Lash Booster in Black
- 0.16 oz Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in Onyx
- Tarte Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler

** dollface verdict - just do it! for the mascara lover in your life this is the equivalent to a bank vault full of cash. i may have to get this one myself if santa decides against it!

what are you ladies asking santa for?? do tell.