8 New Limited Edition Maybelline 24Hr Color Tattoos Review & Swatches

So this post is SOO long overdue (talking about september lol) but any who , I stumbled upon these at target (the brighter colored ones) and then another 4 shades at Rite Aid... I already am a big fan of the original color tattoos (See review HERE) and so I knew I had to have these when I came across them.  Luckily I had a gift card to both places (and I believe Rite Aid is BOGO 1/2 off on Maybelline right now).. Maybelline's new Fall 2012 collection is beautiful (new palettes, but I didn't pick any up this time).. 

So Here are some pictures..

The Display at Target - these bright colored ones have a matching colored mascara.  These color tattoos were priced at $5.84.

The Display at Rite Aid - These beautiful fall shades were priced at $6.69 and were accompanied by a variety of new products (from palettes to lipsticks, blushes etc).. 

From the 2012 Jewel Tone (bright colors) Collection:
- Ready, Set, Green
- Blue on By
- Fuschia Fever
- Test My Teal

From the 2012 Fall Fashion Week (neutral colors) Collection:
- Barely Beige
- Gold Shimmer
- Mossy Green
- Rich Mahogany

And bring on the swatches:

Pros:
- inexpensive
- last long 
- can use as a base or wear alone as an eyeshadow
- a lot of product


Cons:
- some colors don't perform as well (some can be splotchy, the really glittery ones)
- some people have complained they crease (not that I have experienced that)
- Hard to find (displays only have a few in stock) - luckily i was literally the first person to grab these at both stores when the sales associate barely just put them up.


Overall, I definitely would recommend these. They are fairly inexpensive and get the job done and last for a long time. These did not make my eyelids feel dry at all despite the long wear.  I did not experience any creasing with these whatsoever (as some people have experienced, and i myself have somewhat oily lids, especially in hot weather).. These are great to wear alone or as a base and they are great to wear together (the bright colors together and the fall shades go beautifully and accompany each other very well)

See how much I LOVE the color tattoos? My Collection! 

Do you have any? if you do what are some of your favorites?

FTC: All products mentioned in this post were purchased by myself. I was not paid to do this review, nor does it alter my view on the product. As always, my reviews are with my HONEST thoughts and opinions.

Video :: Favorite Leg/Glute Exercises

So I mentioned this a few times either on twitter, instagram and youtube - but because I've gotten a lot of requests on what my favorite exercises are etc.. I decided it would be best to break these up into a series.. so starting off with the most asked one - what are my favorite legs/glute(BOOTY) exercises..

These are ALL of our favorite leg/butt exercises that can help build the perfect Booty!

Watch the video (don't forget to like and subscribe!):

Barbell Back Squats:

Keep back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet, bend knees forward and allow hips to bend back behind. Descend until hips and knees are fully bent. Extend legs until knees and hips are straight. Rinse and repeat

When done properly (ATG = @$$ to grass.. meaning not quarter squats/above parallel) but basically when your butt touches your calf or literally your @$$ to the floor or as LOW as possible) these squats target a lot more than just your glutes and quads.. but they target your core as well (because you should keep your core/abdomen tight at all times during this exercise) 

And for those ladies that have asked me what exercises that help "build a booty" these exercises in the video and am picturing here are ALL great exercises to build your legs and butt.  I must say that in order to build muscle (booty and legs).. you need to lift heavy.. no not 20lbs.. but heavy (of course as much as you can tolerate.. i've been squatting for quite a while and have noticed a dramatic change in my legs and butt, especially after having Sophia.. After having her I literally had a pancake butt LOL but now it's getting super perky and round.. I'm definitely going to keep going until i'm satisfied with my butt lol.. so if you want to build a butt and your legs - this is definitely one exercise you'll not want to skip!

Deadlifts (RDL's):

(this is not my max. My Max is 205lbs)

(Xtian's Max is 545lbs)

There are different variations of this exercise (Romanian Deadlift, Stiff-Legged Deadlift etc) and this is a great exercise that not only works out your hamstrings aka "hammies", but also works out your glutes (as you squeeze them together), but also works out your quads, back, biceps and core. This is a complex exercise.. and I also lift heavy too.. but definitely with ALL exercises, you want to perfect and practice on form before adding heavier weight.. Nothing worse than having bad form but lifting heavy.

Bench Step-Ups:

This is single leg (but of course you do both, but not at the same time) can be very difficult if you've never done these before but definitely strengthens your glutes, quads, hamstrings, core and helps build balance. As with most exercises, you want to really squeeze your glutes when you reach the top and drive with the weight on your heels not the ball of your foot. you'll definitely feel these in your butt! The trick is to have a higher bench or a platform, but work with what you have (cause I sure didn't have a higher bench..). I just started incorporating this into my leg routine, so hence why I'm still sorta wobbly in the video!

Pistol Squats:

Another great exercise to work quads and glutes. (this is basically a one legged squat)  Can be done on a bench (like a bench step up), or as a modification can hold on to a chair or wall for support if your balance is not good. 

Good Mornings:

Another great exercise to work hammies (which in turn helps lift your booty!) When you go down, you really want to feel that stretch in your hamstrings (try not to bounce though at the bottom) and like the squat and deadlift - you want hip drive as you go up and down. so when you go back up - REALLY SQUEEZE YOUR BUTT ;D 

Bulgarian Lunges/Split Squats (weighted or not):

You definitely do not want to skip these exercises.. although it's great training both legs at the same time (i.e.: squats and deadlifts etc), these single leg exercises are great to create balance between both legs as well as balance and proprioception. This of course also prevents injury.  I know that some people complain of knee pain when doing these exercises leg exercises.. but when done properly as with any exercise, these can actually strengthen your knee stabilizers depending on how strong your glutes are. So you can do a deep lunge which will target more glutes/hammies.. or shorter distance hits quads more. Although I used an older clip from a few months ago, you get the idea! 

Lying Leg Curls:

this exercise is yet another great exercise to strengthen your hamstrings. The  lying leg curl exercise is the most common exercise to develop hamstrings, because it allows you to fully isolate your leg biceps without stressing other muscles. We often times forget about the back of the legs when we are so used to working on the quads etc.  There are many variations of hamstring exercises that are also our favorites (like glute ham raises etc, but these are just the main exercises we do)


We hope you enjoyed the video! Although we love to do other leg/glute exercises (like glute ham raises, hip thrusts, one legged RDL's etc) these are the usual exercises that we always do on leg days. Please comment, like and subscribe to our channel for more! (next up will be favorite ab, arms, etc - you decide!) 



FTC/DISCLAIMER: NOT a sponsored post. Also, as with any exercise regimen, please consult your doctor before starting any exercise regimen/program.  We are NOT personal trainers, so please read these exercise posts at your discretion 

Video :: 5 Minute Makeup Challenge Tag!

Hi Everyone! I finally completed the 5 minute makeup tag! I was tagged 2 months ago by my dear friend Christine from TwilightChic143 on Youtube.. and have been lagging on doing this because I was skeptical and was like mann! I'm not gonna make it lol.. cause it literally takes me 5 minutes just to do my darn crooked eyebrows haha..

So of course the end result wasn't perfect, but I think I didn't look that bad.. I did end up going out to do errands like that so.. whatevs!

But thank you so much, Christine for tagging me! I have so many more tags to do and am looking forward to doing them! so stay tuned for more fun! 

Products Used:

MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

MAC MSFN in Medium

Sephora Mineral Blush

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush (used to contour)

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil matte bronzer in Original (to contour)

Sigma Large Shader Brush

MAC Blanc Type eyeshadow (highlight)

Crown C200 Blending Brush

MAC Soft Brown eyeshadow (Crease)

Sonia Kashuk Eyebrow Pencil in Haze

MAC 208 Brush

Benefit Brow Zings in Dark

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black

Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara in Black

If you haven't subscribed to my youtube channel - please do so - it's FREE! :) 

If you have any fitness or beauty related video/blog requests , please feel free to let us know!

P.S. For those wondering about my fitness videos, I'm almost done with the first series! the editing is a pain in the bootay.. it ended up being super long, so i'm trying to cut it down etc.. but it should be up either on the weekend or that Tuesday the latest!

Video :: My Favorite face Highlighters/Illuminators

So I wanted to share my favorite highlighters/illuminators with you all! Since i've been using these all throughout summer (and occasionally will use these during fall and winter)

Here's the video :) (Don't forget to subscribe!!)

Favorite highlighters/illuminators:
- Milani Illuminating face powder  - Amber Nectar 01
- MAC MSF - Perfect Topping
- MAC MSF - By Candlelight
- MAC Extra Dimension MSF - Superb
- Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond 02
- Benefit Watt's Up! Highlighter
- The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer

Honorable mentions that didn't make it in the video, but are definitely worth mentioning:
- MAC All That Glitters E/S
- UD Sin E/S
- Nars Albatross

Here are swatches of the highlighters mentioned in the video :)

Milani Amber Nectar illuminating face powder

Dior Amber Diamond Shimmer Powder

MAC Perfect Topping MSF

MAC By Candlelight MSF

MAC Superb Extra Dimension Highlighter

Benefit Watt's Up! Highlighter

theBalm - Mary-Lou Manizer

Do you own any of these? if so do you like them

If not - what are some of your favorite or which

ones would you recommend?

Video :: 12 Week Weight Loss Journey Recap

So I promised I would do a video about the 12 weeks (since I stopped at week 4).. but it's a really short video - but to those that requested it - Thank you and enjoy!

You can view the post with my final pictures :: CLICK HERE

If you have any requests (i've had a few fitness video requests) please let me know by commenting here, or my youtube channel or on our facebook page! :) 
Thank you all for your support throughout the 12 week challenge - Although I did not win, I'm not going to stop here! So please continue to follow my journey!

Video :: My Daughters Do My Makeup Tag!

I thought it'd be really fun to do this video, and the girls and I had tons of fun filming this.


It was filmed separate times because one was sleeping when I first filmed it so I had to give them both a chance to do my face!


This video is rather long I warn you! (it says it's 18 minutes long, but it's really 13 minutes long).. :) Hope you enjoy! 




I tag everyone who wants to do this tag - If you decide to do it! Please leave it as a video response on our youtube channel (on this particular video!)


I also specifically tag the following Mommas:
(if you've already done it - feel free to also place it as a video response! I'd still love to see it!)


I hope you all will do this fun tag! :)


MommyTipsByCole
http://www.youtube.com/user/mommytipsbycole

Alhsander
http://www.youtube.com/user/alhsander

SweetNkky
http://www.youtube.com/user/sweetnkky

LoveMelisaMichelle
http://www.youtube.com/user/LoveMelisaMichelle

RissRose2
http://www.youtube.com/user/rissrose2

LeticiaLaurahttp://www.youtube.com/user/LetitiaLaura

FTC: not a sponsored post!

Tutorial :: Soft Pink & Brown Eye Tutorial Feat. Too Faced Summer Eye Palette

I decided to do a simple soft pink and brown eye tutorial! :) this was filmed at night after i had just put Baby Sophia to sleep & I couldn't sleep -  so I didn't want to put a whole face of make up lol :D

Huge Collective Haul! MAC, Jewelmint, Milani, WetNWild & More

Hey Everyone! So here is another Haul video! the last one I did was a month or so ago and it was huge (3-5 months worth of things).. and although this one isn't 3-5 months worth of products.. I've kept these items for a little over a month or so (and of course some are recent) so that I could show you all. So keep in mind I didn't purchase these all at once, I "collected" them over a month or two span of time..

I couldn't remember when/where I purchased everything (so it's all over the place), but here are the items in order of appearance.

- Dove Refresh + Care invigorating Dry Shampoo -$5.00

- Milani Brow tint pen in Dark Brown - $5.99

- MAC Pro longwear Concealer in NC20 - $17.00

- Butter London - Top & Tails (top coat & Base) - $19.00 

- OPI Nail polish in Metallic 4 Life - $7.99

- Nail Dotting Tools (from Ebay) - $2.00

- Benefit Brow Zings in Dark - $30.00

- Milani Brow Fix in Medium - $7.49

- MAC Extra Dimension Mineralize Skinfinish in Superb - $29.00

- MAC Tres Cheek Blush in Lovecloud - $20.00

- Milani Eyeshadow trio in True Romance (from their Pure Love collection) - $4.99

- Wet N Wild Limited Edition Fauna Collection - $4.99

- Wet N Wild Limited Edition Flora Collection - $4.99

The Eyelashes are from EyeLuv.Me and the 10% off coupon Code is "EyeLuv10"

- EyeLuv.Me (House of Lashes) Eyelashes in "Hope" - $2.95

- EyeLuv.Me (House of Lashes) Eyelashes in "Floxxie Flo" - $2.95

- EyeLuv.Me (House of Lashes) Eyelashes in "Alyzson" - $2.95

- EyeLuv.Me (House of Lashes) Eyelashes in "Margeaux" - $1.95

- EyeLuv.Me (House of Lashes) Eyelashes in "Amarah" - $2.95

- EyeLuv.Me (House of Lashes) Eyelashes in "Errine" - $2.95

- EyeLuv.Me Pointed curved tweezers - $4.95 

- Hello Kitty iPhone 4S Case (from eBay) - $5.98

- Elf Kabuki Face Brush - $6.00

- Jewelmint Bow Bracelet - (used coupon code) $16.23

- Zipper Bangles from TrendyEverything.com - $12.99

- Etsy.com Jewelry Holder from seller JewelryHoldersForYou - $59.95

- Snow White MacBook Pro Decal from Amazon - $5.99

And Now, a Plethora of Pictures!

In No Particular Order

MAC Lovecloud Blush

MAC Superb Extra Dimension Skinfinish

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20

Milani Eyeshadow Trio in True Romance

Milani Brow Fix in Medium

Benefit Brow Zings in Dark

Milani Brow Tint Pen in Dark Brown

O.P.I. Nail polish in Metallic 4 Life

E.L.F. Face Kabuki Brush

EyeLuv.Me Pointed Curved tweezers

EyeLuv.Me Eyelashes! (see picture for type of false lashes)

Butter London Tops & Tails set

Hello Kitty iPhone 4 Case

WetNWild Fauna Collection

WetNWild Flora Collection

YouTuber's/Bloggers Mentioned:

Melisa:

http://www.youtube.com/lovemelisamichelle

Ashley:

http://www.youtube.com/alhsander

Jacqueline:

http://www.abrilliantbrunette.com

Rach:

http://www.youtube.com/LoveBLENDnBeauty

Kandee Johnson:

http://www.youtube.com/kandeejohnson

Judy:

http://www.youtube.com/itsjudytime

The Clip of my Daughter Jasmyn in the beginning was when her and Her Daddy came home from running errands and she just so happened to come in my room when I was almost done filming :) For those wondering, My Oldest Daughter was still in school and My Youngest daughter was sleeping! :D

Have you tried any of these products?

FTC: Everything in this video was purchased by me. I was not compensated by any company for mentioning these products. As Always, this is my 100% honest thoughts and opinions on these items.