Brookstone favorties + Big discount! (read for code)

This is for all the Brookstone junkies out there like myself. For those who aren't familiar with Brookstone....

What is Brookstone?
Brookstone can be well defined as a home electronic store. With unique gifts ranging from gadgets to keep your home clean, to pro massagers and fun trinkets galore. In my case, I like checking out what they have new in stock before heading out to my local Brookstone. I did my Christmas shopping at Brookstone last year, they have many products scattered in different categories depending on what they serve for.

For Christmas, I bought a few unique presents for the family and while I was at it I spoiled myself a bit as well. ; ) -  I like the fact that most products come with a replacement plan and warranty. Be sure to ask first though! You want to make sure you get the right option. I'd normally buy 1 year replacement plan.

Anyway, I'd like to show some of my favorites from Brookstone. If you're wondering why the rare and different picks, I love rare and handy-dandy stuff, that's my taste, haha.

Watch Winder

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Let me tell ya, this is one handy-dandy gift. It's also one of the few best gifts for dad. It keeps your watch on time by winding it. I wish I knew they had this sooner! I had a whole bunch of watches that overwinded the time, since they wind themselves based on the wrist motion, I'm not even sure WHAT I did for it to overwind itself like that. Maybe the jogging and sleeping so motionless?  ...So when I really had to wake up at 6am I woke up an hour later!
You can choose between different rotation sequences. The steps couldn't be any more simpler. You just place your watch in the case, set the rotation, and go on with your day! The Watch Winder does the rest of the work. Speaking of the case, I'd compliment it as a beauty. Here's a little descriptive taste from the Brookstone website:

"A handsome solid wood case complements any décor.
Made of solid wood, the high-quality case features a rich, black lacquer finish and clean, simple styling. It's equally suited to classic or contemporary décor, and looks great on display. Power adapter included. Please note: if your watch doesn't wind itself from wrist motion, it cannot be wound by our winder."

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Boogie Board Paperless writing Tablet

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Like I said, I have very rare taste in trinkets and gadgets. But I love this one as well! Instead of being cluttered by papers all over my office (most of them being calculations and a few to-do's) I just use this, simple as that. If I would have done a before and after experiment. Literally, taking a picture of my office before and after a few clutter-saving trinkets stepped in, (which sadly, I didn't do) It'd be something like this. except my before was a little bit more messy ---- You should've seen mine on tax day! haha!

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And last but not least, one my favorites, something we all need from time to time....

A good i-need Shiatsu Neck and Massager (with heat!)

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Hmm, who doesn't love a good massager? You'd have to be one heck of a patient and self-relaxed person to not enjoy one. Everyone has a few knots on their neck. Kick back, relax, and let this guy massage those knots away. Don't even get me started on the built-in heating. It's a nice soothing massager, good to take with you wherever you are, whether it's at the office or at home. If you asked me what I like about the massager, besides being the entire relief package I'm badly needing right now. I'd say I like it because it relieves the hard to reach sore places. Especially on the back of my neck. Since most of the time, I'm at the computer or writing down statistics, I always have my neck bent forward, and that's how i get all those sore spots and knots. -- Oh and by the way, red alert- it's on sale. Massagers like these normally go over $100. Brookstone is offering it at $99.95 - they also have a few more massagers on sale you might want to check out. 

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So now that I showed you my top three favorites. It's time to share some discounts and current promotions they have going on! 

Get $10 off of any online purchase of $70 or more. Enter the following code at checkout - 

code: 22SAVE 

Qualifying purchases of $99 or more get FREE Shipping today, enter code: SHIP99

And for anyone who "likes" Brookstone on Facebook, have access to exclusive promos, discounts, giveaways, sneak peeks at new products, AND special Fan-ONLY offers they don't show anywhere else. Wowee!  

You know you want to.

 

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Le Mode Accessories Giveaway -CLOSED- (Winner contacted)

(GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED, Thank You!) :)

November 1st! Wow, days go on by pretty fast. I hope everyone had a nice Sunday! Very soon we will be celebrating Christmas & the Holidays. Anyway, today we've got an awesome giveaway sponsored by Le Mode Accessories!

Not familiar? Le Mode Accessories is an online fashion accessory boutique. From jewelry to fashionable handbags. You will find the perfect accessory you need to add that finishing touch to your outfit. Made with beautiful detailing and finish, Le Mode Accessories offers a wide variety of different jewelry. You will be able to find Indie jewelry, glamorous rock, cocktail rings, pearl bracelets, handbags, clutches, and galore! Very trendy accessories, and one of Fashion Girlz favorite trend boutiques!

 This handbag is gorgeous! This is definitely a fashion find! The mustard color pops, and very suitable for everyday. It's perfect for this Fall season. 

1 very lucky winner will win two gorgeous necklaces with a pair of black earrings 

So wondering How to Enter?

Main Entry: Go over to Le Mode Accessories and check out their brand new lookbook. Come back and comment below telling me what your favorite outfit/accessory is & your opinion on it. Be sure to include your email address in your main entry comment.

This contest is open to US Residents only. Thank You!

That will be the Main Entry to enter this contest. Below we've got some Bonus entries. Gives you a better chance of winning.

Extra Entries:

• "Like"" Le Mode Accessories on Facebook (+3)
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This contest will go on for two weeks. Ends November 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 A.M EST

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How To: "Top 5 ways to kill a zit!"

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100% Pure cosmetics

Reasons why to love Natural cosmetic brands? Because they use natural and earth-friendly (not to mention skin-friendly) ingredients. Try narrowing down those type of cosmetic brands.... Not much, right? I recently crossed by 100% Pure cosmetics' website, and found it interesting & exciting! If you're not familiar with 100% Pure cosmetics, they have tons of natural products, from cosmetics to body lotions, body washes AND they just launched their own skin care line. And it's all with natural ingredients. And not only that, but they use Fruit pigments! If you read some of my previous & early posts back when I began the blog, you'll know that I tend not to use so much products when it comes to skin care. I always go with the natural home remedies & quick fixes like drying lotion. But since it's 100% natural, I think I might give it a try sometime.

Like I mentioned above they sell natural cosmetics. Well for one, my everyday makeup are the basics: mineral powder (or tinted moisturizer), mascara, & gloss. And that's it. Sometimes I would add eyeshadow, eyeliner, etc. But in short, that is my basic makeup set. So far I've been sticking with the same basic makeup products. But now, I just HAVE to share my new top 3 faves!

Since I have very fair skin, I always go for a more tan-ish type of tone in Tinted Moisturizers, a tone that's just a tad bit stronger than mine. Or else, I'll look like the vampires from Twilight. We all know It's tough finding a good foundation these days. One that blends well, has the right skin tone, good coverage, and doesn't cause any break outs. 100% Pure tinted moisturizer has that flawless blending that I'm always looking for. It correctly blends in with my skin tone, and the best part is that it doesn't have that "thick layer of ew" that makes you look all cakey & fake, or even oily. Remember to spread it out so it can be absorbed into the skin. It has a great coverage and when applied it gives off a beautiful natural glow. It has a good level of moisture, and it's not scented. But If I did have to describe the scent, I would say it's a very light scent of sunscreen, probably the Zinc. It reminds me of beaches! ha! Don't all sunscreens do?

It lasts all day and I can barely feel it on my face. According to the ingredients, this product contains 100% natural ingredients. Below I included the list of the ingredients & pigments included in this Tinted Moisturizer:

Active Ingredients:

15% Titanium Dioxide

10% Zinc Oxide

Other Ingredients:

May contain all or some of the follow ingredients: Peach, Apricot, Carrot, Pomegranate, Cocoa Bean, Goji berry and Tomato, White Tea, Cucumber juice, Aloe juice, Acai oil, Pomegranate oil, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Rice Starch, Candelilla Wax, Extracts of Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme, Grapefruit seed, Japanese Honeysuckle, Goldenseal and Cinamon.

This tube is the size of a hand. From your tallest finger's tip, to right above the wrist. A lot of product in it. It's about $32, and worth it! They offer sheer to medium coverage. And you have many different tones to choose from.

This is a MUST-HAVE. I have concealers everywhere with me. It is, and will forever be, a must-have for me. This is perfect for quick fixes or whenever you need to cover up a small blemish, or a red spot, even a scar. Concealers are life savers at times. 100% pure Fruit Pigmented brightening Concealer with SPF 20  offers a good matte coverage. It blends in nicely without leaving an oily or cakey trail, and it goes well with foundation. It's good at covering up simple blemishes such as red spots, small scars, and dark circles. If you need to cover up big blemishes, I suggest applying a fair coat of tinted moisturizer/foundation first, and then apply the concealer. It lasts all day, you can barely feel it, and it's made with natural ingredients like all their products. It doesn't clog up pores as much as other brand-name concealers. They offer a good variety tones to choose from, has a good amount of product, $16. Overall, it's a very good concealer, great to keep in hand!

Like always, I save the best for last. So far, I've been through TONS of mascaras. More than you can imagine, from drugstore to brand-name mascaras. A lot of them clump the lashes, and since I have straight lashes, all I obviously care about is getting that curl and length all day without having to deal with clumpy lashes. One that's easy to remove. This is the Fruit pigmented black tea mascara. I use about 2-3 coats, and that's all it takes to get good results. It's really easy to apply and avoid clumping the lashes with the wand. It adds a nice length & volume to the lashes, as well as the curl. The curl does wear off a bit during the day, but you still have great lashes. 

The bristles are perfect. They don't carry any clumps of mascara whatsoever and it separates the lashes while combing and curling them. As well as leaving the nice dark pigment. It's easy to remove, doesn't dry or smudge, and it doesn't stain your under eyes. The thing I hate the most is staining my under eyes with mascara! It's sooo hard to remove. But that's why makeup removers exist.. 

Before trying this, I was using Great Lash by Maybelline -in blackest black- and well it is good with pigment. It doesn't do a very good job at keeping the the curl or length. More like it sticks straight out, like llama lashes. It stains my under eyes, and you've GOT to be careful around this mascara. It could stain anything. So personally when comparing this 'famous' brand-name mascara to 100% pure black tea mascara, which one do you think is worth it? Sure you can probably find Great Lash for $5-$6 at a drugstore, but 100% pure beats the quality. It has more product than Great Lash, offers good quality, and on top of that it's natural. I'd rather buy Black Tea mascara than to stick with $6 llama lashes.

P.S. They also have mini mascaras! Perfect size for travel. Now that, is a must-have for a travel bag. ; ) 

Disclosure: I received a sample of each product. There was no monetary compensation at all. All thoughts & opinions are 100% mine. I am affiliated with this company.

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Casual - Fresh 4 Fall (Style)

Casual - Fresh 4 Fall! by FashionGalz featuring a chain handbag

The crisp red & orange leaves falling, a cool breeze, Fall is finally here! My most favorite season! It's been such a beautiful weather lately, sunny with a nice fresh breeze. So I decided to create this Polyvore set. It's a casual look, BUT It's fresh for fall. Also mixing it up with  "Candy-pop" red, & a denim blue color. A Hanii Y Rope strap camisole paired with Mid-rise bleached skinny jeans & the bright brick (All Star) red converse, already giving the original look. The accessories include Dolce & Gabbana blue jeans (bag), bright red lips, & tri-eyeshadow colors in blue to gray. This is a lovely look, I would love to hear your opinion on this look. Leave your comments below! Thanks! :)

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My Latest Lip obsession!

Okay...I just can't choose between these two. But these are my latest Lip Obsessions! 

Soft lips (in strawberry) is the everyday chapstick I wear. I would either have dry or chapped lips so I always carry this around with me... but only in strawberry! Since it's my favorite flavor. And these chapsticks are just $1 at any CVS or Walgreens, they even offer three packs with 3 different flavors. It's smooth and easy to apply, not that messy or sticky, it's long wear as well. Which is my first priority when choosing Lip products! If it is not long wear, then it's not that good in quality. And what I also like about this chapstick, is that I can wear a different lip product over it. If it's lipstick, the lipstick would go on first, then the chapstick. Because if you apply the chapstick first, then it will be all gooey and messy if you try applying lipstick over it. If it's lipgloss, then I would apply the chapstick first, then top it off with the lipgloss.

Which brings me to my second lip product obsession. NARS lipgloss in Turkish Delight. Before going into this product, I just have to mention that I love pink-to-nude lip shades. Which is why it makes this lipgloss one of my obsessions. It just gives a really sweet, natural, and creamy-pink look to the lips. If you pair this lip gloss with a neutral or smokey eye makeup on, it makes a really good match. I wear this probably every other day, whenever I have to go out or run errands outside of the house. If it's not at my local ULTA, then I buy it online at Beauty.com. It's around $20, which can be a lot for a lipgloss! But it does last a good 1 to 2 months, depending on how much you use from it. The wear is good, you might have to re-apply after you eat, depending if it's a big or small meal. But besides that, it's a really good lipgloss. 

P.S. Soft Lips' also have tinted chapsticks! How cool is that? I'll write about it soon..













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New Urban Decay Urbanglow Cream Highlight

Hey everyone! Okay so here's the scoop: Urban Decay's newest release "Urbanglow cream highlight" a very chic & flawless glow. In four flattering shades Brown Sugar, Wicked, Sin & Moonshine. Beautiful radiance, it's perfect for when you need to add that small touch-up during the day. The compact is complete with a mirror and the powder made from real crushed pearls. It's also handy for contouring. A must-have for the new Fall 2010 season. This cream highlight is available online at UrbanDecay.com, and will be hitting the stores October 1st! (Including Macy's, Sephora, Ulta, & Beauty.com) 

I'd definitely go for the Wicked, since it's a shimmery pink, and I love pink shimmer! *Girl moment* I mean, why not add some color? It's also good to apply on the cheekbones

One of Urban Decay's popular tips for this product, and my most favorite, is this: If you didn't get a Good Night's sleep, you can apply a touch of Urbanglow on the inner corners of the eyes. It creates a fresh and youthful glow, and will hide that lack of sleep. According to the description it's not greasy at all, and you are able to wear it on top of makeup, that's a bonus right there!

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Hautelook Beauty brand week (20-24)

Finally! Hautelook is having a beauty brand week (from 20th to the 24th) How exciting is that? Featured beauty brands include Stila, Somme Institute, Alterna, InStyler, NuFace, and some more to come. Browse the latest beauty brand sale events in Hautelook.

You can register a free account with Hautelook. Hautelook brings easier shopping, with tons of sale shopping events, offering discounts & promotions. In short, a good way to shop and save money. (Especially in Fashion & Beauty)

Click here to check out the Beauty brand week sales event

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How to shop and NOT feel guilty

The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one.  ~Erma Bombeck

Right, isn't it? haha, we're all like that. I'm like that, you're like that, she's like that. 

We see a gorgeous outfit on sale. You know what that means, right? We can't let this go! So we try it on, and get ready for the moment as you turn around to view your spontaneous reflection in the dressing room mirror. You turn around and you love it! But wait, ... the shirt doesn't hug your curves the right way. But you just love this outfit, and you want to take it. I mean, it's on SALE and It's gorgeous! (and I secretly don't want anyone else to buy this)....Should I buy it? 

Deja Vu! This scenario happens to all of us. Our instinct is always craving for something new, wanting this and wanting that. Well there are times that instinct should have no word in this. If you have a doubt, it's better to keep your credit card sealed inside your wallet and away from your "instinct's buying reach." If we let our instinct and imagination run wild in the clothing & bargain isles, who knows what we end up purchasing? which leaves us with the conclusion of guilt.

 A bargain ain't a bargain unless it's something you need.  ~Sidney Carroll

She just made an obvious point, right smack in the middle. We first came with a check list, better be sure to complete that check list before buying anything snazzy that will leave you feeling guilty afterward.

A consumer is a shopper who is sore about something.  ~Harold Coffin 

Another little demon that teams up with our instinct. It's typical when your depressed or sore you just wanna get out of the house, so your instinct takes you to the shopping mall, what a surprise. And it's obvious that shopping does take your mind off things,  but not for long.  And to pile that up, you even have the guilt of buying that $100 black dress that was probably better off being left in the rack. 

Remember, if you have a doubt about ANYTHING you decide to purchase, start re-thinking before you purchase that outfit. If something seems wrong, if your not all that crazy about the outfit, or it probably seems even a little tight, it's better to just leave it behind and find something better, no matter how awesome the price tag on those tight skinny jeans are. When you try out an outfit, you have to feel completely fabulous wearing it. 

Be sure to also question the outfits you try on. Such as, where would I wear this? Would I actually wear this out? You have to confirm that this looks fabulous on you, and that you will wear this. It's a bad purchase if you don't wear it, especially if you think it doesn't look all that good on you. Because odds are, that that cute outfit you once thought of wearing, is now hanging in your closet rack, abandoned.

Something else that would happen is "I will wear this once I loose about 5 or 7 pounds". Yeah right! By the time you loose those pounds, there will something else you would want to wear, and so on. (fashion trends go by quickly) Been there, done that. Don't wanna go back.

You have to think straight-forward before buying. You spot some cute jeans, and you WANT to buy them. That WANT gets in the way. So remember these tips before your WANT turns into a GUILT of WANTING (and buying).   :)

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TOP 15 Beauty secrets & quick fixes

We're always looking for some beauty secrets, maybe some tricks to spice up our look or add a touch of sparkle. Well I whipped up 20 beauty secrets, check em' out and tell me what you think :]

1. Mascara is a must-have

One thing you should always have: Mascara. This adds some definition and a nice bold look to the eyes. A simple yet beautiful touch. Or probably not sure what eyeshadow to put on? well, 'when it doubt, use mascara.'

2. Erase those dark circles

One of the biggest common problem in women. Those dark purple half circles that appear under our eyes. This is caused by lack of sleep, or lack of energy (nutrition). One quick way to fix this? Concealer. Remember to pat the concealer on the under eye area [or blemish area] (do not rub, this stretches the sensitive under eye skin). Two great and affordable concealers you can try out:  Sonia Kashuk® Hidden Agenda Concealer Set & the Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer - Beige. (both have good ratings and reviews) It's also recommended to apply some Aloe Vera gel under the eye to create a temporary firm state, this also helps awaken that tired look.

3. A fix for Thin lips

Majority of us women feel the need to do something about our thin lips. There is always a quick trick, such as using a lip highlighter (a shade lighter than your lip color) then apply it and line on the outer lip. Another cool trick, says to create a "curvy bounce-off" looking upper lip: apply a good highlighter overdrawing your lips cupid bow.

4.  Kill that zit! 

Zits and pimples can really get irritating! Especially if your only 1 day away from an important occasion. Don't let that drown you. Top quick fixes:  A drying lotion works perfect! a recommended one is Mario Badescu Drying Lotion . Using a cotton swab, apply a dab of the product (DO NOT shake the bottle, only apply the pink sediment at the bottom) on your zit (pimple or whitehead)  let is sit and dry (if you are doing this before bedtime be sure to rinse in the morning). 

Another quick fix: "by applying a dime size of Aveeno's 1% hydrocortisone cream, and leave it on for a max of 2hrs." - Instyle (Fall - September 2010 issue)

5.  Create an instant smokey eye

For quick and beautiful smokey eyes: use an eye pencil (matte is better) it can be dark plum, midnight blue, or even a charcoal color. Apply all over the lid, and some on the lower lash line. Then to create the smokey effect, smooth & smudge it out with a cotton swab. (add some brighten on the inner corner of the eyes)

6. Mineral powder for glow

Another must-have. Just by applying some mineral powder glow, it completely creates a beautiful natural effect (without the cakey look of course!) 

7. Take a change - add some volume

Taking care of your hair is primary. You can't get volume with damaged hair. Snipping split ends (even if it's just cm) monthly is a good way to start. Be sure not to add too much hair styling products, as this will damage your hair. And, volume boosting shampoo and conditioners can help add that body of hair back.  (Garnier Fructis Fortifying 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner Body & Volume 13 oz. $4.30) great fix = healthy volumous hair. 

8. Flawless skin

Flawless skin comes with care. That means choosing the right cleanser and moisturizer for your skin type, that you can use from morning to night, daily. Exfoliating once a week is a "must-do". This helps by removing old dead skin cells, and renewing the skin. Nothing calls for a healthy glowing skin than Exfoliating. 

9. Tired of pores? then take the final step.

If you have large pores, and just want to shrink them. Then there is one way to go. Visit a spa and ask for a microdermabrasion treatment (a very good facial treatment. It will shrink the pores as well) 

10. Small eyes? Make them look bigger!

If you want your eyes to look bigger, you'd have to stay away from dark shades. You can start out with beautiful and natural tones and shades such as sandy pink, pink, nude, dusty earth, and light brown.

11. Hard to remove waterproof mascara?

Majority of waterproof mascaras are tough to remove. A quick (and the best) fix  to this is by adding a few drops of Olive oil on a cotton pad/ball. Close your eyes and smooth the cotton pad over on the eyelashes, keep it for about 30 seconds, then wash/wipe your lashes clean. 

12. Tangled hair?

This is probably caused by lack of combing after shower, or pillow case. It is recommended to use a silk or satin pillow case, since these won't tangle your hair. 

13. You can never go wrong with a little blush

Really, you can't go wrong with a little color on your cheeks. Apply some mineral blush just a tad bit lower from the cheekbone. This adds some color & freshens up your look.

14. Moisturizing is your best friend ;]

Especially a hydrating moisturizer! You can never go wrong with these, this keeps your skin hydrated, smooth, and refreshed. (make sure the moisturizer is for your skin type. It should at least include some vitamins, and zinc. Zinc helps by protecting the skin by harmful sun rays.) 

15. Whiten teeth with Baking soda & Hydrogen peroxide

The secret was revealed! I mean, don't waste so much money on teeth whitening treatments when you've got the answer right here. Yellow teeth are usually caused by smoking, drinking wine, coffee, soda, and juice. Anything that will stain your teeth. Baking soda & Hydrogen peroxide are two great ingredients to use for teeth whitening. Hydrogen peroxide eliminates bacteria, as well as decreasing the chance of cavities. And baking soda is the sparkle for the whitening ;] 

• Brush your teeth like you do everyday
• Once you've brushed your teeth, apply some Baking soda on your tooth brush (must be clean) and start brushing your teeth (max. 1 min.)  and rinse.
• Rinse with hydrogen peroxide, and let it sit for a maximum of 30-45 seconds. (if you feel small bubbles then it's a good sign!) and rinse again with cold water.

You can rinse with Hydrogen peroxide (no more than 30%)  1-2 times a day. 

Best beauty secrets & quick fixes! ;]

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Latest Scoop: Urban decay hearts NYC: Holiday book of shadows Vol. III

Hey Makeup Lovers,

Scoop Alert! and it's about Urban Decay's NEW Heart NYC: Holiday book of Shadow Vol. III

Urban Decay hearts NYC - Book of Shadows Vol. III - Holiday 2010

This palette will be hitting the stores October 1st, 2010. 

And on August 28th, 2010 they will be having a ONE DAY sneak peek event

where 1,000 of this limited-edition palette will be available at the famous Times Square Sephora for purchase 

August 28th, 2010 from 1-9PM.

 (Located: 1500 Broadway, #304, New York, NY 10036)

You can also find TOP Makeup Artists who will also be sharing tips and tricks, and giving makeovers!

Amazing, right?! I can't wait!!

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Makeup for Brown & Hazel Eyes

People with brown eyes are very lucky, since they can choose from a wide variety of shades. 

If you are a Fashion Girlz reader, you've probably read some of my previous makeup posts, where I have mentioned that using colors that opposite to your eye color will really make that contrasting effect. Well, as for Brown eyes, your "pop" colors are navy, purple, and lavender!

Shades that are good for brown eyes, include:
navy, blue, burgundy, plum, violet, lavender, gray.

It also depends on the shade of your brown eyes See, there are different types of brown eyes, they can be light hazel brown eyes, or even the darkest of brown eyes It depends on the color of your eye to match it with the corresponding eye shadow shades. If you're a light hazel, it's much better to go with some darker shades that will create your eyes the center of attention, rather than the lighter shades, which will just draw the attention away from the eyes. Medium brown eyes have a huge advantage, they can use many different shades. Dark brown eyes would go perfectly with lighter shades, so it can brighten the look, instead of making it look more and more dramatic and intense. So don't be afraid to play around with colors and experiment, see what type of look you want for your eyes.

One important tip to keep in mind for Brown eyes: In SOME cases, light shades will draw the attention away from the eyes, unlike neutral and dark shades. So if you're wearing a light shade, the attention will of course be drawn to the makeup, instead of your eyes. And that's not what we are aiming for here, are we?

• Know your skin tone and hair color. Choosing the right shades also depends on your skin tone and hair color. I mean a navy eye shadow on a blonde with brown eyes and fair skin will look very different than it does on a brunette with medium skin tone.
• Tip:  If you are going for the dramatic eye makeup, or simply playing it up. Be sure to keep the lips and cheek colors toned down to a neutral, such as nude or soft pink lips- because, by playing up the lips and cheeks, and having a dramatic eye look, it will clash and look unnatural.

Eye shadow colors for Brown eyes

Since brown eyes have a very wide variety of shades to choose from, there are also those that blend in or in some cases, don't match with the eyes, and then there are those that really emphasize the eyes, and show the natural beauty. Colors like navy, lavender, peach and a shimmery beige go great with brown eyes

If you are looking for a cute neutral look, try applying a shimmery beige coat on the lid, using a darker accent (such as purple or violet). And a light champagne highlight to brighten the look and add that final touch.

Or you can always go with a simple yet naturally beautiful day-time look, using a nice soft peach, and a light champagne as a highlight. Then, use a good brown eye liner (liquid liners are easier to apply, in my opinion.) and for the finishing touch, apply brown or black mascara.

Gold's and bronze shades are another two good shades for Brown eyes. BUT WAIT, I did mention that opposite colors will make your eyes be the center of attention, and gold and bronze are considered to be included in the Brown family. But there is a trick, see you don't have to go dramatic, just by adding a simple light layer of gold or bronze on the LIDS, it can add a brighten effect to the brown eyes, and make a huge difference.

navy, violet, and lavenders are GORGEOUS on brown eyes, I tell you, Gorgeous! (like I mentioned above, these are opposite colors, which help contrast) You can create an amazing attractive eye makeup look using these types of colors.

# Remember to keep a nice, light and neutral eye look for work or during the day, then you can play it up when its night-out

If you want to go for a more dramatic night-out look, I would suggest smokey eyes. And using gray will be perfect for the smokey eye, especially if you have light brown or hazel eyes.

• Neutral Colors for Brown eyes: include peaches, pinks, SOFT gold and bronze. 
• Dramatic color for Brown eyes: gray & black.
• Colors for brown eyes: navy, violet, lavender, purple, burgundy, peaches, pinks, gray, soft green, shimmery beige, light champagne color.

Eyeliner for Brown eyes

Brown eyes have the advantage of using eye liner colors such as dark blue, brown, black, and gray.

If you have hazel or light brown eyes, brown, navy, silver, eyeliner is WOW, that is your answer. By using the eye liner shades listed above, this usually brings all the attention to the light brown (or Hazel) eyes, and it's a very attractive eye look.

Eye makeup for brown eyes' recommendations:

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Polyvore Creation: Classy & Chic

A Very classy yet chic look. With a touch of casual. Usually places like London, Paris, Europe always have inspired me to create looks such as this. The most favorite piece of Fashion I love from this creation are the Skinny Jeans. They are Victoria Beckham Denim low-rise skinny Jeans, and it has such beautiful detailing and gorgeous design. I mean if you probably notice, the zipper design she added on the jeans are WOW! And I matched them up with a loose and casual top "Black Viscose/Nylon Serena top" which just gives it that natural balance, I mean if I probably would have paired it up with a leather jacket it would've been a tremendous amazing look, but not the kind I was going for at the moment.

The ring is an elegant, hence the "classy", touch to the whole look. Paired with a cute and chic Mary Frances Graceland Piano Beaded bag. And finally the Alexander McQueen booties. 

A Very Classy yet Chic look.








Classy & Chic by FashionGalz featuring Alexander McQueen shoes

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