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Fellow Amy Winehouse fans, I give you my tribute to one of the most amazing singers the world has ever known. I purposely held off on posting this because I wanted to take my time with it, rather than throwing up a sloppily done tutorial just to capitalize on the fact people would be searching for her on YouTube in the days following her death. The look I chose is from one of her earlier music videos when her look was a little more subtle. I did this for two reasons: 1. I figured everyone and their dog would be doing a traditional Amy look and B. I knew this one would be easier for you all to recreate on your own. This is one of my favorite videos I’ve ever done, so I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do ♡

Products Used

Face:
Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream to Powder Foundation – Mirage
Rock and Republic Pressed Powder – Cashmere
Revlon Photoready Concealer – Medium Deep

Cheeks:
Covergirl Cheekers Blush – Soft Sable
Too Faced The Bronzed and the Beautiful kit – Sun Bunny
TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Iluminator

Eyes:
NYX Eye Shadow Base – Natural
Too Faced Natural Eye Shadow Palette – Heaven, Sexpresso
Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner – Blackest Black
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner – Blackest Black
Maybeline The Falsies Mascara – Very Black
Ardell Fashion Lashes – #105

Lips:
MAC Lipliner – Mahogany
L’Oreal Endless Lipcolor – Fawn Fatale
Hard Candy Fortune Gloss – Clear

For those who voted for the Amy Winehouse look you most wanted to see me recreate, the winning look was from her video for Stronger Than Me!!! I gotta be honest, this one is my favorite as well so I’m really glad it won – even if it was only by 3 votes. I filmed the tutorial yesterday and should be done editing within the next few days or so. In the meantime here are a few pics of my handy work:

I love how simple the eye makeup is to do, and because Amy’s signature winged liner was much more subtle in the video, it’s a look you can wear to work or school.

The thing I was most in love with was the semi-sheer, glossy neutral lip and I think I got fairly close to matching her color considering I still have no idea what it is.

And now back to editing!!!

This week Mariah Carey’s newest fragrance line, Lollipop Splash the Remix hit stores and of course I had to pick up all three scents from the collection right away. As a card carrying lamb I’m quick to get anything having to do with my beloved Mariah, but I’m particularly fond of her fragrances which I always seem to love. The latest line featuring everything from fun and fruity to rich oriental scents is no exception, so check out my thoughts on the line below and see which one is my favorite!

Final Verdict: LOVE IT!
Price: $35 each
Get it: Macy’s, ElizabethArden.com

I’ve been pretty down lately, so when a few of my coworkers/friends proposed a post-work trip to the mall to cheer me up, I was more than ready with my bday gift cards in hand. If it’s one thing I love more than shopping, it’s shopping without spending any money. My first stop was Macy’s because Mariah Carey’s latest line of fragrances, Lollipop Splash hit stores this week and I had to get mine!

I didn’t have enough on my Macy’s giftcard to get all three, so I went with “Inseparable” and “Never Forget You” which smell amazing. I’ll probably pick up the third one some time next week so I can do a full review for you guys since I know you’ll be asking =)

Here’s a photo of the bottles up close. I love the bright tropical colors. Scent wise, both smell light, fruity and delicious though I have to say, Inseparable (pink bottle) is my favorite so far.

Afterwards we hit up Sephora were I got my favorite Sephora lipgloss in “She Sparkles” as well as the Urban Decay “Quinceanera” makeup bag I’ve been just DYING for. The bag was originally only offered online, so when I spotted this glittering purple display I squealed so loud I scared my guy friends half to death. But how can I not be excited – look how sparkly it is!!!

Between the pretty new things I got and my hilarious friends providing non-stop comedy relief, I actually am feeling a bit better. It’s amazing what shopping and good friends can do to change a girls mood!

Saturday night my baby sis and I went to see our girl Britney Spears in San Jose, and the show was so amazing I felt compelled to do a review. A lot of people have expressed doubts about her performance skills since her recent appearances on Good Morning America and the Billboard Music Awards, but in her own show Brit totally redeemed herself. The night was amazing – full of dancing, special effects, a dazzling set and yes, even singing. LIVE singing! If you have the chance to catch this amazing show, doooooooo it!!!!