So I wanted to share with you my newest love affair... its with Revlon's PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara, and oh my is it doing fabulous things to my lashes. So what sets it apart? For one the brush is AMAZING it has so many benefits as if a spa in a bottle for your eye hairs. The bristles comb through every single lash making double or triple layers of mascara not cakey but a piece of cake.The formula is also great not becoming to brittle and flaking or even clumping up. I love love love this mascara and totally recommend this for the masses of ladies out there looking for lengthening and volumizing without the clump and the fuss.
Check out the bristles all over the head to get the smallest hairs and really plump up your lower lashes
On one of the coldest days since the year has started I can't help but to look forward to the Spring (my birthday month *wink*) but also the wonderful weather and not wearing these bulky clothes. I love spring for the multitude of colors and platera of fashion choices you can make. While I don't necessarily retire my spring makeup colors I find myself keeping it simple in the winter more so because I struggle to get myself out of bed on those blistering cold mornings. So as I wait for better weather I ready myself by reading magazines, browsing my fave blogs and websites and planning my fashion spring palette.
What's on trend? Some are oldies but goodies Red Lipsin all arrays are making a splash again in the spring with no end in sight this indeed is one of my fave trends.Cat Eyes take a modern turn with pops of color winging out further than ever and doubling up in lines. Browsmake a come backand Jennifer James was certainly spot on in 2011 when she said there would be a revival of power brows, say bye bye to thin non existent brows, and hello there to brows that you can see. While you're color blocking this Spring don't forget to add a Popof Color to your face. Where? You can be the judge of that. Sporty Cheeks is the look that mimics the sun kissing them so make them pop with your face bronzer or blush that glistens. Doll Lashes one trend I'm loving all year round is adding volume and length to bottom and top lashes which opens up your eyes, usual culprits Kim Kardashian, Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry. Ah yes Glittery Eyeswill be making its appearance and while I'm leery about this look for the everyday will certainly be beautiful on special occasions I would rock this look as a liner or very sparingly for a day look. Rosebud Lips nice and simple a wash of color on the lips that gives them life and a wash of color, a great everyday look punch it up with a wonderful cat eye. The Smokey Eye gets smoked out and extreme which is fine by me go light in the day and smoke it out crazy by night. Last trend is Baby Skin yup taking it back that beautiful dewy look, no fuss, just allowing your beauty to shine through one of my fave every day looks. I will certainly give personal examples of how I plan to incorporate these looks to my personal routine and some of the products that I will use so look out for that. In the meantime here are some examples off the runway and celebs who already sport the trends. Until then stay warm beautiful people.
Cat Eyes (source Harpers Bazarr)
Power Brows (source Harpers Bazarr)
Extreme Smoked Out Eyes (source Harpers Bazarr)
Sporty Cheeks (source Harpers Bazarr)
Rose Buds Lips and Doll Lashes (source Harpers Bazarr)
Glitter Rocking everywhere
Katy POPS with Color right here(source http://katyperrypictures.blogspot.com/)
Taylor Swift nails Red Lips, Sporty Cheeks and Baby Doll Lashes here hands down BEAT!
Watch how a legendary award wining pro applies lashes in a step by step video makes putting on lashes look like child's play! I was first introduced to Eve Pearl at the makeup Show last year but really didn't take notice until my second year where I watched her use her products effortlessly turning ordinary flesh into heavenly perfection. Not only is she talented but she is also humble and teacher who gives opportunity to those who work hard for it. she also helped me to make my very first purchase and I'm quite happy if I do say so myself. Thank you Eve Pearl <3 fl
Makeup Show 2011 kicked 2010's behind! It wasn't just the vendors, or the fact that I met Sam Fine, talked one on one with Koren Zander and Lauren (Queen of Blending). It wasn't that I was entertained and taught by Reggie Wells ( Essence, and Oprah) No it wasn't that (but of course all those factors helped. I met some amazing artists and bloggers who inspired me, who rekindled a passion and fire that I thought died because I allowed everyday life and mundane work to get in the way of my love of creativity and beauty. I'd like to thank each and everyone of you for relighting my fire and need to be successful. Love ya'll truly and for the many who visit my page I will continue to bring great information, my thoughts as well as great pictures to entertain, give knowledge and satisfy your beauty and fashion palettes. Thank you for sticking with Miss Merli. Below you'll find my haul from the Makeup Show which I thought was so little bit but my wallet says otherwise. I'll deal with the after math later.
Live, Laugh, Love and Learn
Miss Merli
I bought tons of lashes for moi as well as for future clients so I will be set.
How could I not finally invest in my makeup experience and not get dvd from the incomparable Danessa Myricks
And then I got more lashes lol they were on sale what do you want me to do! I purchased these at Nigel's Emporium
I usually don't regret purchases but you know what I think I might regret the fact that I bought glitter liner what was I really thinking nevertheless here they are. I think I'll end up doing a giveaway if that's okay what do you think?
Summer is coming and it is coming at full force so I have to ensure that I stay beautiful and not shine on my t-zone. :)
Why am I smiling so big well kissable couture of course how can you not smile this gloss is amazing. Glides on well and the pigment is amazing. I love the consistency not to sticky and you don't have to keep reapplying like crazy like some gloss. A must buy Miss Merli approved!
This is why I woke up early in the morning to run and get these Aqua liners which I was able to preview at the event on Thursday and then purchase on Sunday is amazing. The consistency as well as the applicator kicks but and the colors are lovely pigmented with staying power that will make any artist very happy.
Now I understand why all this time Queen of Blending was obsessing over this lip tar. The staying power, the pigment, and the formula. So good so awesome. I purchased just one for now I will get more in the near future. I have on Stalker and prior warning a little goes a long way and make sure to have powder.
OMG thanks to Jay an amazing artist from Miami, Florida he said Girl you didn't see these blushes! I'm like no he said just try em... OMG like butter and pigment Bam! Best of all $5 dollas! (yup I said it and I spelled dollars like that on purpose) Well you know your girl had to go get it. :) Thanks Jay
Fira (mango), Myracle (Hot Pink), Neolita (red berry), and Natura (neutral)
The pinks are very close in color but I'll be sure to do a look with all the colors soon.
This is also Kevyn Aucoin Palette #5 I purchased but decided I didn't need so I gave it away. Beautiful colors. In looking online for the same palette I see they go for $55 oh honey I paid $15 :)
Kevyn Aucoin Palette#6
Oh Stila oh how I love you and can't get enough of you. The great people at Stila are always treating me real good. A special thank you to Dominick and Lyle for their help at their crazy busy booth.
Let me tell you this is one swipe and is dry. You can control how bright or light you want your look. (Going Green)
Rocker
The following colors on my hand are as follows Pigalle (burgundy), Mimosa (orange), 14kt (yellow gold), Jade (green) and Azure (blue)
The colors which are below those colors are part of a Stila Trio shadow called Goddess (similar to Rocker above) it's bronze, gold and a very light color.
And last but not least the make up player from Stila I love it. It's going to be the way I travel with my makeup when I go away on personal trips. And daily looks. :) Yay.
I also purchased this natural makeup remover which took off those great aqua liners which is why I bought this since I was wear lot of waterproof mascara and don't want to create any lines on my eyes from rubbing a lot. This works great. rms beauty raw coconut cream
I also found out this miracle cream as I have dubbed it can be used as hair treatment and skin balm. World I think we have a great item on our hands.
