My First Music Review: Every Time I Die - New Junk Aesthetic

Every Time I Die

New Junk Aesthetic

Release Date: September 15, 2009

This album kicks your ass before you ever even put it on your stereo/iPod/whatever the hell you listen to your music on.  The packaging is amazing.  If you buy a hard copy of the record(as opposed to the popular iTunes download alternative), you will notice the outstanding artwork, designed and drawn by Every Time I Die guitarist Jordan Buckley. You can check out more of Jordan's artwork at http://www.jordanbuckleymadethis.com/ and see more of the album artwork featured in the video to the band's first single off New Junk Aesthetic, Wanderlust.

Now, for the music.This album is totally Every Time I Die. it is totally true to their sound and style, but different at the same time.  They've grown, and improved.  The shattering riffs and the heavy vocals are fully in tact, but the music has a different flavor than, say, Gutter Phenomenon or The Big Dirty. First off, Ryan Leger's drumming really sticks out in my head on this album (maybe it's the drummer in me).  It sounds even heavier, cleaner, crisper, faster, and all around more multifaceted, deep and intense than previous albums. The guitars sound new and improved as well.  Either Andy Williams and Jordan Buckley aren't doing as much with the dual guitar sound, or they are just so in sync and tight that it's not as noticeable.The guitar sound is a lot darker and more brooding, much heavier than previous works.  The riffs are catchy and intricate, and bassist Josh Newton's (formerly of From Autumn To Ashes) playing style compliments Andy and Jordan VERY well.

Kieth Buckley's vocals/lyrics.  What can I say?  I love lyrics that are a little quirky and open for interpretation.  The lyrics on this record really fit the bill. As far as his vocals, they seem to be even heavier on this album than previous albums, and he has knocked his own vocal range out of the park. His screams are higher pitched and bolder than they were on earlier records, and he manages to get thim just right, never reaching that annoying ass dogs can only hear this shit screech.  He even SINGS with a growling, screaming vengeance.  Basically, it's Keith, only bigger, stronger, harder, and just better. There are guest vocals on the album from Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy on After One Quarter of a Revolution, Greg Puciato of The Dillenger Escape Plan on The Marvelous Slut (one of my favorties on the album), and Matt Caughthran of The Bronx on The Sweet Life.

The production quality is of this album is also phe-freakin-nomenal!!!!!  New Junk Aesthetic was produced by Steve Evetts, who in addition to producing Every Time I Die's The Big Dirty, has also done production for The Dillenger Escape Plan. In my opinion, using the same producer and the same studio to record New Junk Aesthetic not only contributed greatly to the albums intensity, but aided in staying true to the band's sound as well.  The pace of this album is faster it's predecessor, The Big Dirty.  It's more the speed of  Hot Damn!  It's a steady, rapid firing brutal flow of ass-kicking southern hardcore.  If you are looking for something closer to the mainstream crap that is infiltrating your radios and TVs today, this album is not for you.  It will rip your face off your skull and slap you with it.  Old school Every Time I Die fans, rejoice.  In a world where so many bands sell thier souls to be played on modern rock radio, New Junk Aesthetic kicks the shit out of modern rock radio and sends it packing.

Basically, Every Time I Die raised the bar for themselves and every other "hardcore" band out there.  It combines all of the previous Every Time I Die albums, amps up the musicianship and tightens up the sound and rocks you from start to finish. Plus, each track is equally amazing.  You know how some records have say, 9 killer tracks, and 3 or 4 that you always shuffle passed?  Not this one.  It kicks your ass from start to finish.

I give New Junk Aesthetic a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.  It may not be perfect, but in a world where Nickelback and all the Nickelbackish shit out there is considered rock, it's as goddamned close as you can get without going over. If you haven't already, get your ass on iTunes and download it or down to your local record store and pick it up.

You can check out the band at:

www.myspace.com/everytimeidie

www.everytimeidie.com/

http://www.last.fm/music/Every+Time+I+Die

http://www.purevolume.com/everytimeidie

www.twitter.com/therealETID

Review: Smashbox Lash DNA in Midnight Black

Lash DNA Mascara by Smashbox Cosmetics: Midnight Black

So, even though I am not a big fan of the Smashbox Bionic mascara, I had to give this one a try.  I am really glad I did.  This is advertised as a lengthening and curling mascara, and it does both like a charm.  First off, the mascara has a really unique double-helix brush.  The shape of the brush is excellent for lenghtening, separating, and curling each and every lash, no matter how small.  You get a beautiful fanned out effect.  It actually looks like you are wearing false eyelashes.   Although you don't have to with this product, I suggest using a lash curler to optimize the effect.

With Lash DNA, I tend to forget during the day that I put mascara on because it's so light, fluffy, and non clumping.  It doesn't stiffen or harden the lashes at all.  Also, a little goes a long way.  It's quick and easy to apply.  The formula is a little dry, but it's good because it doesn't run like the more watery brands.  It's not HARD like most drugstore brands, just a little dryer than some in consistency. 

I always get a ton of compliments on my lashes in this mascara! I get tons of volume and length, and it doesn't clump at all.  Also, it doesn't wear off or flake during the day.  Even with DiorShow, I tend to get black mascara flakes on my face by the end of the day.  With this one, it looks as good at 10:00 pm when I wash it off as it did at 6:30 am when I put it on.

I was reluctant to try this one after the Bionic Mascara, but I am really glad I did.  It's an amazing product.

I give it 5/5 stars!

xoxoxoxoxox,

Sisi

Review: Mally Beauty City Chick Smokey Eye Kit - Plum Chelsea

Mally Beauty - City Chick Smokey Eye Kit - Plum Chelsea

Mally does it again! This is an amazing kit from the packaging down to the product. It comes in an adorable and functional pouch that holds the compact, eyeliner, and the instruction booklet for application that Mally so graciously provides. The shadows are in a green metallic palette & the pan around the shadows is a grey/green snakeskin print. there is a huge mirror in the lid of the palette as well, which really comes in handy for application accuracy.

With this kit, you get a cream eyeshadow base, three eyeshadows, and a matching eyeliner pencil. then The all-over eyeshadow is a beautiful peachy gold with a hint of sliver micro glitter, the eyeshadow that goes from lashline to crease is a gorgeous plum shade with hints of gold micro glitter, and the lashline/crease highlight color is a stunning dark eggplant color. The eyeliner is a dark eggplant, slightly darker than the darkest shadow. Not oly are the colors gorgeous, but the texture is excellent as well. The shadows are very finely milled.

When, you get these shades on, oh my GOD. They are beautiful on! I never really experimented with a smokey eye outside of the black/grety realm, but these plum colors really create a beautiful look. These shadows are highly blendable and the staying power is unbeatable. At the end of a ten hour day, I never have to touch up my eyes. I used to look as if I didn't wear makeup by the time I would get home from work. These days, when I walk in the house, I look just as polished, pretty, and fresh as I did when I left in the morning. Also, this kit will last forever because you only need to use a very small amount of the product since they are so richly pigmented.

In conclusion, I am absolutely in awe of these eyeshadows! These colors matched with my black Smashbox jet set eyeliner on my inner lids REALLY make my eyes pop. I find these better than a lot of the overly hyped shadows out there too...(MAC, I am talking to you!!!). Each shadow is perfectly milled and the colors are spot on. The price very reasonable considering the quality and pigmentation of the shadows, the small amounts you will have to use, the quality of the primer, and the super cute and FUNCTIONAL packaging. I will definitlely be purchasing the other palettes.

I give this product 5/5 stars!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Review of the Day: Shu Eumura Eyelash Curler

Shu Eumura Lash Curler

Okay, to this point a lash curler is something that I never really thought I needed. I have tried several of the drugstore brands, and none of them really make a difference. Some of them put a kink in my lashes like a litle crimping iron, and most all of them pinch me, pull my lashes, and even pluck them out (I have heard some women's horror stories that they have CUT their lashes, YIKES!!!). I always wondered what I was doing wrong. I had been hearing the hype on this Shu Eumura curler, and finally said, okay, I guess I will try it. Now I know the only thing I was doing wrong was buying the wrong lash curlers. You might say, "they are all pretty much the same thing, right?" I say "wrong".

This curler works like a charm! It's quick, easy and flawless! All it takes is a few seconds of compression and my lashes are so curled and perfect looking that people think they're fake! This is a must have product! Pair it with Mally Beauty's Volumizing Mascara, and girl, you cannot be STOPPED!!!!!!!

One thing you do need to make sure you learn is how to angle your lash curler to get all of your lashes and get close to the base of the lash. This will give you the most natural curl effect.

My ONLY complaint is that Shu Eumura doesn't sell replacement pads. You have to replace the lash curler when the pads get old. However, with the two pads it comes with, it will work for a long time. I have heard women say that they have used it daily for a year and still have plenty of life left in theirs.

That said, although $19 is a little steep for a lash curler, it is well worth the price when you take into consideration the quality and longevity of this product in comparison to the cheaper alternatives.

All in all, I give this products 5/5 stars!!!!!

xoxoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Dark Circles? No way! Mally Beauty Cancellation Concealer 3-piece System Review

Mally Beauty Cancellation Concealer 3-piece System

Where do I start with this one? There is so much to gush about. First, let's just talk about the packaging. The packaging on this product is amazing. It comes in a very cute and functional pink pouch that snaps closed. On the inside it has a pocket for the concealer, which is in a gorgeous pink aluminum compact, a pounch for the setting powder, which is in a silver aluminum compact, and a snap holder for the wonderful double sided appplicator brush.

Next, let's talk about the coverage. Let me tell you, ladies. 6:00 a.m. rolls around VERY early in the morning, and sometimes my eyes really show that. I apply this after I allow my moisturizer and primer to set and dry. This concealer blends VERY well with your skin and does an excellent job of covering up bags and dark circles under your eyes. the texture is very creamy and goes on very smooth. A little of this concealer goes a long way.

Also, the setting powder is amazing. It brightens your eyes, keeps your concealer set all day long, and even keeps your eyeliner from running. One thing with the powder. It takes a minute to set, so try and pull your face taut so that the skin under your eyes is stretched out before you put on the powder, and hold that for a minute. That way, it doesn't settle in the creases of your eyes. the first time I applies it, I didn't do this, and it did settle in the creases around my eyes a bit. Easy fix though. In addition, when the powder sets, there is no white residue. I apply my Halo over this, and voila! I look like I slept at least 8 hours the night before (what does THAT feel like?!?).

Next, let's discuss the brush. This applicator brush is wonderful. The concealer application side has just the right amount of firmness to smoosh the concealer into place without being too abrasive around your eyes and causing irritation. The powder brush is wonderful for blending and very soft to the skin around your eyes.

Ladies, even if you don't have dark circles under your eyes, this does WONDERS to even out the skin tone and give you a fresh, bright eyed look. Also, if you have any redness, acne, broken capillaries, sun spots, or light scarring, this concealer will cover those wonderfuly and give you an even, flawless complexion under your foundation.

Finally, let's talk about the price. Some might say that $30 for a concealer is a bit pricey. Look at what you are getting here. I love the fact that you get three pieces, and additionally, a very functional carrying case. You have to use so little, and you don't need touchups throughout the day, so I think this is actually an extreme VALUE.

My only problem with this product is the fact that the compacts are a little hard to open. You may want to use a tweezer or pair of small nail scissors or something, as I am sure you don't want to break a nail trying to get these open.

All in all, I give it 4.5/5 stars!

xoxoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Just an addition to the Mally Mascara review.

The day the review was done, I went running around and got super busy after work, and didn't get to bed until after 3:00 am. Obviously, when I got home, I was exhausted, and forgot to wash my makeup off. Bad, I know. BUT, there is a silver lining to that dark clous makeup faux pas.



I got up at 8:30 the next morning and realized I needed to run to the store ASAP. I didn't have time to wash my face or put on any makeup. I threw my hair in a ponytail, threw on some lipgloss and ran out the door.



My Mally Beauty mascara from the MORNING BEFORE that was applied at about 6:45 AM WAS STILL IN PLACE, and STILL LOOKED GORGEOUS. I actually got compliments on my lashes.



Moral of the story? Mally Roncal is amazing!!!!!

The eyes have it! Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara Review

Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara in Black

Okay, so I saw the presentation of this mascara on QVC one day (the day that I ordered almost everything from that hour and Ms. Mally almost made me go broke, ha ha), and I thought, wow, that worked amazing on that model. Then, I saw the price. $28.00 for two of them? Then, I started to get skeptikal. No way does this mascara amp up this model's lashes that much with ONE COAT for that price. I thought surely they must have primed the lashes with something prior to putting the mascara on her eyes. I have theright to be skeptikal when it comes to TV, right?

I listened to Mally talk about the grueling process she went through with the Italian mascara and Japanese pigment to make the stars lashes look so fabulous, and how she has worked long and hard to formulate a mascara that can emulate that look in one tube. I decided, why not? While I am on this Mally kick today, I might as well try this mascara. Can't be the worst thing I have ever used, right?

Turned out to be the BEST mascara I have ever used. My lashes aren't very long, and they are light and thin, so when I am not wearing mascara, you can barely tell they exist. When I applied it the first day, I only used one coat. My lashes looked thick and black and shiny and gorgeous!

This morning, I used two coats, and let me tell you. My lashes look longer, thicker, and more defined than any false lash I have ever used. To get this look with mascaras in the past, I have had to use a lash curler, sometimes two different mascaras, powders, primers, and several other products. It was always such a production, and in the mornings I don't have that kind of time. This mascara, I didn't need anything. Two quick coats and I am done!

The finished product not only LOOKS amazing, but feels amazing as well. It doesn't clump or spike or flake, and when I feel my lashes, they feel clean, like I am not wearing anything.

The best part, ladies, you can even use this on your bottom lashes! It gives beautiful, lengthy, separated lashes on the bottom without ever causing you to get raccoon eye.

This stuff stays put like glue through heat, humidity, crying, and everything day to day life can throw at you. It won't budge until you take it off. When you wash it off, however, it comes off so easily.

Pros: Incredibly low price, lengthens, curls, volumizes, long-lasting, non clumpy, non sticky, basically EVERYTHING!

Cons: Not one that I can think of.

I love you, Mally! Thank you for your wonderful products!

I give this product an enthusiastic 5/5 stars !!!!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Smile Pretty! Smashbox Smile-Brightening Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss Review

Smashbox Smile-Brightening Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

The next product I will be reviewing today is Smashbox's Smile-Brightening Lip Gloss. This stuff has become a staple in my makeup wardrobe. I keep one in my makeup case, one in my purse, and one in my desk drawer.

This is one product I will make sure I am never without. Unlike most glosses, it is not sticky in the least. The consistency is better than any other lip gloss I have tried. It goes on smooth and hydrates the lips. Your lips are well moisturinzed all day long, and the brush applicator is amazing.

It has a slight tingle factor, but it's not overbearing at all. It has a minty fresh taste/smell/feel that makes your mouth feel fresh. The reflective pearlized sparkles defnitely make your teeth appear whiter.

The color is a pretty pink. It's sheer enough to wear alone for a subtle pink shine, buildable enough that you can actually get a pretty pink shade out of it, but also looks amazing layered over your favorite lipstick color.

In conclusion, if you are in searchog an amzing lip gloss that is hydrating, long-lasting, not sticky, has just the right amount of shimmer, a great color alone of partner to your lipstick that will brighten your smile and freshen your breath, pick this up.

Warning: It's addicting. Once you have it you won't ever want to be without it.

I give it 5/5 stars

xoxoxoxox-

Sisi

In the Eye of the Beholder: Smashbox Bionic Mascara Review

Smashbox Bionic Mascara

While this is by no means the worst mascara I have ever tried, I can't say that I am impressed with it. Usually, I love Smashbox products, but this one just falls flat for me. First off, I have tired it a few different times, and every tube I have gotten looks clumpy, dry, and old as soon as you open the tube.

I find it hard to apply. You have to use several coats to get any impact. I think it may be the construction of the brush. It's put together similar to the low end drugstore brands, and isn't at all optimal to coat the lashes without making a mess on your face. Then, when you do, possibly because of the thick density of the formula, you get volume in the form of clumps. Also, it is somehow wet enough to make a mess of your eyelids during application, yet dry enough to clump and flake. When applying to to perfectly clean lashes, I felt like I was putting a new coat over last night's mascara.

If you rub your eyes at all, this will smudge and smear and give you raccoon eyes, yet washing it off is really difficult. I use Purity by Philosphy to wash off my makeup, and it usually works like a charm to get everything off my face. This one, however, won't budge. I have to use a separate eye makeup remover.

In summary, while it's not a BAD mascara, if you want to do a thin layer just for a very subtle look, it may be okay. However, if you are looking for the lengthening and volumizing they promise, it doesn't deliver. The $8.00 Lash Stiletto was less than half the price, and performs more than twice as well.

I give it 2/5 stars

xoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Review of the Day: MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation

MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation

Okay, so the other day when I went to MAC to pick up some Prep + Prime, I decided to try their foundation. I don't know what made me think that something would be better than my Halo, but I did, so after the sales girl's spiel about how luminous, long lasting, and smooth this foundation was, I thought I would give it a try. BIG mistake. Huge.

First off, the initial shade she tried to pick out was almost pumpkin orange on my arm, so she went with the NC15, which, on the underside of my arm looked like it blended okay. When I put it on my face, however, I looked like the Vanilla Ghost (Scooby Doo fans know who this is). :)

Also, when applied, it does not have a "glow" or luminosity about it at all. It's shiny. It makes you look greasy. And it doesn't blend well at all. It settles in any lines on your face, no matter how miniscule, and makes them look awful. And buildable? Not even. I mean, your it just smears around, and you end up washing most of it off your face. The coverage is not very good. Not only does it NOT cover blemishes or redness, it creates more blemishes. I used it for two days, and within those two days my face broke out something fierce. And it wasn't because I didn't wash it off. By the time I got home in the afternoon, I had sprouted more new acne. Not good at all.

The staying power is not very good either. It came off on the collar of my coat, on my hand every time I TOUCHED my face, so it got all over everything, thus, by the time I got home, all the coverage was gone and there were more blemishes than I had tried to cover in the morning.

In conclusion, it is oily and greasy feeling, horrible finish, horrible color, horrible coverage, horrible staying power, and awful for your skin.

As much as I wanted to love it, this one is going back to MAC.

Good news is, I have been using my Halo again for two days, and my skin is already back to clear and beautiful! Thank you Smashbox!

I give it 1/5 stars

xoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Review of the day: Smashbox Halo Hydrating Face Powder

Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder with

#29 All-Over Face Brush

I saw this powder advertised several times. but just could never pull myself to spend 60 bucks on a powder. After trying several foundations and not being able to find one that gave me the coverage and look I wanted without turning orange or breaking out my senstive skin, I broke down and decided to try the Halo.

Best makeup decision I have ever made!

First off, the price isn't that bad. You don't have to use much to get great coverage. I have used it at least once, sometimes twice a day for 2 1/2 months now, and still have not run out. The coverage is amazing. I won't even say it's amazing for a powder, because it's got the best coverage with the least amount of product of virtually ANY foundation I have used. It's sheer to medium, but easily buildable and blends flawlessly. A small amount covers discoloration, redness, blemishes, broken capilaries, or any other imperfections you may have. I have a lot of redness in my cheeks and it covers that wonderfully. The best part is it doesn't look fake. You don't look like you are wearing makeup to hide all of your skin problems. You simply look like you have perfect, glowing skin.

In addition, this stuff lasts all day. I don't have to touch up at all...even when it is hot or I have been very active. It has a glow to it, not shiny or overpowering, just a subtle, natural glow. I love that because it is natural. Our faces aren't completely matte, and this accentuates that. I have also noticed as the day goes on, it actually gets better.

Finally, I love the way this dispenses. You dial it and grind out exactly what you need from a pressed powder, so you are getting fresh, clean powder every time. In some other powders, because of the natural oils of your face getting on the brush or applicator, they tend to get funky after a while. This never does. There is no mess, no waste, just beautiful skin!

I DEFINITELY give this product 5/5 stars

xoxoxox-

Sisi

Fragrance Review of the Day: G by Harajuku Lovers

So, my BEAUTIFUL best friend got me this perfume for my birthday. I was watching HSN one day and fell in love with the packaging, and they said it had a tropical smell, and Ihad to have it. It sold out almost everywhere, and I had sort of forgotten about it. Well, she didn't. She went to Macy's and found it. I was really happy.

Then, I smelled it, and my happiness was turned up a notch or two or ten! The smell IS very tropical. It's coconutty, vanilla-ey...it smells like a pina colada by the pool on a hot summer day! That being said, it's not solely a summer smell. It is a light, flirty, fun smell that is great for any season. You do have to layer it if you want it to really stand out though. Also, the staying power isn't as good as some perfumes. It doesn't linger all day, and you find yourself reapplying a couple of times throughout the day. For this reason, I wish the actual bottles of perfume were bigger. They look much bigger than they are, because of the packaging. Not really complaining, because I love the packaging. Just saying that the bottle is a bit smaller than some, and you do have to use a little more, so that might be a downfall to some.

In summary, this perfume, is a tropical, light, fun, sweet, fabulously fresh scent that will take you away to an island vacay, no matter where in the world you are!

I give it 4.5/5 stars

xoxoxoxox-

Sisi

Champagne Quality on a Beer Budget: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara

Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Blackest Black

Okay, I am a mascara junkie. I have bought virtually every kind of mascara on the market. I saw a commerical for Maybelline's Lash Stiletto, and really wanted to try it. I went to Wal Mart, and it was only $8.00 for a tube, so I thought why not?

I got it home, and was most pleasantly surprised. My natural lashes are short, fine, and a light brown shade. I like them to be big and bold and jet black, as I love a dramatic eye, and have black hair, so it looks off when they are not done.

I love a mascara to lenghten, add volume, and curl. This mascara does all of the above for me. The shape of the brush is wonderful for coating evenly and especially getting the outer lashes.It's thicker in the middle and thinner on the ends, and the bristles are a little wispy and random, which works wonderfully for lengthening and separating.

The finish is a glossy, jet black look. My lashes look very long, plump, shiny and sleek. I hear some people complain of the odor, and i have not noticed a smell. Also, I have heard comments about it flaking, and I have never had that problem. The only thing I can think is they say that to layer it, you need to do it before it dries. Some people are possibly letting it dry and then doing another coat. That is the only thing I can think of that would cause flaking.

All in all, a couple of my favorites are Diorshow and Imju Fiberwig Mascara, and this one has not only stood up to them, but crushed them in several ways. These mascaras dry out and clump much faster than the Lash Stiletto. And at $8.00 a tube vs. $30+ a tube, that is a win/win for me.

Glossy, lenghtening, plumping, and long wearing.

I give this one 4/5 stars

xoxoxox-

Sisi

My weekend purchases

This weekend, I hit up the MAC counter. I initially went in for some prep + prime, and this is what I came out with:MAC Prep and Prime. An ultra-fluid lotion formulated with special-effect silicones. Calms and soothes the skin, blots away excess oil, and evens out skin redness. Improves the laydown and application of foundation or powder.







MAC Satin Finish SPF 15 Mineralize Foundation. A fluid foundation that blends the natural light-reflecting properties of micro-minerals with a smooth satin finish. Provides a low-to-medium buildable coverage with a slightly luminous look. Contains vitamins A, C and E to help nurture and condition the skin. Provides everyday SPF 15 sun protection. Long-wearing. Suitable for normal-dry skins.




MAC Hello Kitty Mild Eyeshadow x 4. Lucky Tom Compact, all in a limited edition shiny black Hello Kitty compact featuring her iconic image with pink bow on the front.

Shades from L to R: Crème Royal, Paradisco, Stylin', Lucky Tom.

MAC Hello Kitty Wild Eyeshadow x 4. Too DollyCompact, all in a limited edition shiny black Hello Kitty compact featuring her iconic image with pink bow on the front.
Shades from L to R: Yogurt, Romping, Too Dolly, Stately Black.

MAC Glitter in Reflects, Very Pink. This is a sparkling fuschia color. Glitter can be applied directly to the skin or combined with products to create high-level glitter and sparkle effects on all areas of the face, skin and hair.

MAC Dazzleglass in Extra Amps. This is a gorgeous pink. Lipcolour that dazzles with light and shine to bring an exciting dimensional pop to your lips. Large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal. Provides exceptional shine with a crystalline iridescence. Non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing. Glides on. Wear alone, or layer over lipstick or Lipglass for dramatic effect. Features signature MAC vanilla aroma.

Reviews of each product to come. Stay tuned!

xoxoxox-

Sisi

Product Recommendation of the Day

Smashbox Waterproof Jet Set Eyeliner applied with Smashbox #21 Arced Brush

I absolutely LOVE this eyeliner. The way my eyes are shaped, it is really hard for me to pull of a sexy, smokey eye without lining the inner rim of my eyes. The problem with that is almost every eyeliner I have tried (and trust me, I have tried a LOT of them!!!) smudges, runs, and wears off almost immediately after application.

One day I was watching Holly Mordini from Smashbox Cosmetics on QVC, and saw this eyeliner, which they said was MADE for the inner rim of the eyes. I thought that it was too good to be true, and decided to try it. I wasn't expectivg much, but I sure did get a lot. There is no irritation whatsoever, and the stuff glides on as smooth as butter. It stays put until I wash it off at night, even through summer heat and/or rigorous activity. I have even fallen asleep, and when I woke up, it was still perfectly placed.

The arced #21 brush makes application foolproof. It is shaped to accommodate your hand and the natural shape of your eye. You can't go wrong with application.

I have heard some people's complaints that it dries up very quickly and becomes flaky and hard to apply shortly after it is opened. I have found that, as long as you replace the lid tightly, this is completely untrue. One small crock lasted me over 8 months, and it went on just and smooth and easy from the bottom of the crock.

I will advise, in addition to making sure that your eyeliner is closed tightly, you make sure to wipe your brush after each application. If not, next time you use it, the brush will be very stiff, and you may injure your eye.

This eyeliner is not meant to be smudged, as the colors are very defined and the consistency does not allow it to smudge well in my experience. Also, I don't recommend trying to use it wet. The consistency is fantastic as is, and I recommend just using it straight out of the jar.

In conclusion, this eyeliner is long wearing, easy to apply, color intense, and all around glamtastic!

I give it 5/5 stars

xoxoxox-

Sisi

Welcome to my world!

Okay, here is the first of many blogs on this site.

My name is Sisi, and in addition to my 9 - 5 office gig, I am a freelance makeup artist, a drummer, and a self-proclaimed shopaholic. I have been buying clothing, accessories, and cosmetics for such a long time, and I thought it was due time I created a blog, so that I can share my experiences, opinions, and tricks of all my trades.

I will be posting product reviews, recommendations, and suggestions. I will eventually also be posting tutorials on certain makeup looks.

I will post reviews on new bands, CDs, and live concerts as well.

Everything you wanted to know about sex, GLAM, and rock and roll will be right here at your fingertips!

Stay tuned, loves.

xoxoxox-

Sisi