Organic Makeup Girl

I really didn’t need another reason to love Costco. But I found one… Kirkland makeup brushes. 10 brushes and a cute brush roll clutch for under $20.00 is amazing! The quality of these brushes is definitely comparable to my Sigma brushes (which cost approx. $100.00!). However, since I’ve only been using them for a week and have yet to wash them I am not sure how they will hold up over time. I am anxious to find out! :]

Brushes: 4 eye brushes, a powder brush, stipling brush, concealer brush, flat top kabuki, a contoured kabuki, and a blush brush.

The brush clutch is cute too – I will probably reserve this for traveling.

I purchased mine at Costco but here is the link if you want to check them out: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11707295

x0x0,

Katie

Simply Fabulous. The Buxom lip glosses are long-wearing, and super shiny. The gloss is infused with minerals and antioxidants. As a “lip plumping” gloss, your lips feel a bit tingly and cool when you apply it. I think this feels refreshing.

The range of colors that this gloss comes in is fabulous – nudes, brights, darks & shimmers. The names of the colors are fun and reminiscent of Zoya nail polishses (which are all girls names too).

The gloss can be worn alone or layered over a lip stain, lipstick or a neutral lip pencil. My favorite shades are Katie and Dolly. Dolly is probably more versatile but Katie is perfect with a smokey eye.

I get my lip polishes at Sephora, and they are $18.00/gloss. The quality of the product is awesome and I definitely recommend checking them out. :]

x0x0,
Katie

1 3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup oil (or 1/2 cup applesauce)

1/2 cup sugar (or 1/4 cup splenda)

3/4 cup fresh blueberries

1 egg

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup milk

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.

2. In another bowl, beat the egg, add milk, vanilla and oil/applesauce. Add to flour mixture. Stir until it looks lumpy.

3. Fold in blueberries.

4. Spoon into baking cups in a mini muffing pan using a tablespoon.

5. Bake in oven (for approx.10-12 minutes) until the tops are golden brown and the center is cooked through (check with a toothpick/fork.)

If you use the Splenda and applesauce as substitutes for sugar and oil, each mini muffin is approximately 35 calories.

Hope you enjoy this,

xo Katie

They blocked me on facebook… oh well, so YAY! If you are reading this I assume it is because you have had made the intelligent decision to ditch Work Out World! Although the process to cancel is annoying, it will be worth it in the end because you will no longer have to deal with this terrible leech of a company.

(This is just an aside, are they seriously advertising their stupid car magnets on billboards now?! Free car magnets?? Really, is that what people WANT out of a gym? Wow…)

As for your escape plan: You have two options…

1. You can conveniently click here: http://www.workoutworld.com/pdfs/wow_membership_cancellation.pdf OR you can do it the long way… which is what I had to do…

a. Go to http://workoutworld.com/ and click the yellow button “I’m not a member yet” – I know, I know, you’re a member but this is the only way around making a myWow username and password. Afterall, you are leaving them, a login will be useless to you!

b. Click Site Map (it should be on the top right side of the screen).

c. Click Cancellation Instructions (listed underneath Other on this section of the website). Download the cancellation instructions.

2. Print the Cancellation Instructions, fill out this form, and mail it CERTIFIED MAIL (how annoying – they claim it is for your protection…sigh) to: WoW Work Out World Attn: Membership Cancellation 1800 Route 34 North Building 4, Suite 402 Wall, NJ  07719

3. Wait for them to approve your cancellation (Lol! Who is the customer here? Oh, right, your members… that you treat like rubbish, okay, got it…) Here is what the cancellation instructions read:

“Cancellation Policy The terms & conditions of your Membership Contract must  be  fulfilled  and your  account must be in good standing in order for your cancellation to be approved.  You must give WoW FuIl Notice of you  request  to  cancel, known as your Cancellation Notification Period. You are  responsible  for  paying your monthly  dues  and  any  late  feesduring your Cancellation Notification Period.You must fulfill the minimum required  Contract  Term  of  your membership in order  for your cancellation to be approved.   Any months during  your Contract  Term  that  youplaced  your  membership  on “Freeze” do not count towards  fulfilling  your required Contract Term.”

I see a little problem. I have to give Wow notice of requesting to cancel… so then I enter a cancellation notification period, during which I still have to pay them. Where does it say how long this cancellation period will last? Yup, that’s right, it doesn’t! Don’t worry… I emailed them… I should hear back about my cancellation request in 7-10 business days.

Hmm.. the next piece of the document sort of makes me nervous. It says:

“I understand that the terms & conditions of my original Membership Agreement must be fulfilled in order to  be eligible for cancellation and that this form must be reviewed & approved by a WoW Contract Administrator.  If  approved, I understand that my Cancellation Notification Period will start on the  1st of the next month from the date my request to cancel was received via Registered or Certified US Mail by WoW.”

So the cancellation period will start on the 1st of the next month, so obviously they are robbing you of more membership fees, but when will this cancellation period end? I think this document needs some amending, do you?!

Okay, I hope this helped you in your WOW cancellation endeavor. Good luck! :)

Katie

And finally, WOW… doin JERSEY WRONG!

This rollerball by Garnier was designed to decrease dark circles underneath your eyes. Caffeine is an ingredient in the formula that is supposed to lessen puffiness. The product is tinted and very sheer, and costs approximately $13.00. I think that it is a good option for anyone who has puffy eyes or barely noticeable dark circles. Someone with very dark circles could enjoy using this product too, however, I might recommend a traditional concealer layered on top.

I have been using this product daily. I usually apply it several minutes before applying makeup/moisturizers. I roll it on, let it sit for a minute and then gently dab it into the skin with my ring finger. I like the consistency of the product, and think that it is fun to use.

I know there are other varieties of the Garnier rollerball and although I haven’t tried them, I would definitely be interested. Let me know what you think!

xo,

Katie

NYX glitter liner is the best. My favorite color is French Champagne. I enjoy layering it on top of eyeliner and eyeshadow to look sparkly and festive. This can be applied modestly as a thin line of glitter, or it can be patted all over the lid for a super glittery and glamorous look. There is very little fallout (onto the cheeks) and the product does not crease (if you allow it to dry properly). It is long-lasting and can be easily applied with the convenient wand and brush that is included. The liner is hypoallergenic and cruelty free. (Just a friendly little side note: I wear contact lenses and have not had a problem with using this glitter liner while wearing my contacts!)

I own four colors and they are pictured below, French Champagne, Silver, Gold, and Crystal. I purchased these at my favorite local shop, Lux Beauty Store in Red Bank, NJ. They were quite inexpensive, only $3.49 each which is why I can justify owning 4! :)

The integration of this product into your makeup and beauty routine is seemingly endless. It could be applied to your hair to give your lovely locks a bit of sparkle. Also, you might try dabbing it on the upper part of your cheek bone to highlight and accent your face. I’ve seen it used to add some sparkle to the lips by dabbing it on top of lipstick and lipgloss. You could massage it onto the shoulders or back to add some fun and glitter to a sleeveless top. What other uses for this glitter liner can you think of?

Love NYX glitter liners!

xo,

Katie

I have completely revamped and organized my makeup collection.  My goal was to have more of my products in sight so I could make better selections when I am doing my own makeup, or makeup for a client. I am loving the new setup so far! Here is a (very) brief tour:

I tried to group similar products and to make everything as visible and accessible as possible. Let me know how you organize your makeup and what you think of the setup by commenting. Hope you like it!

xo,

Katie

The Urban Decay Stardust Sparkling Lipglosses are amazing. I own two: Andromeda (pictured) and Space Cowboy. The gloss itself is minty, long lasting, and complementary to any lipstick/lipstain that you want to layer it on top of. The product costs $19.00 on Urban Decay and at Sephora.

For me, the best part about this gloss is the smoothness. That, combined with the high amount of sparkle equals a great product and a new favorite. It is all too often that I purchase a sparkly lip gloss and toss it aside because of a gritty glittery texture. This is not a problem with the Stardust products. Even the Stardust eyeshadows are soft and smooth.

I’m really enjoying this product, if you think that you might too check it out at http://www.urbandecay.com/stardust-sparkling-lip-gloss/313,default,pd.html.

xo,

Katie

If you are a Urban Decay NAKED palette lover, this palette is a perfect addition to your makeup collection. The Sephora Moonshadow Baked Palette is a collection of 10 sparkly neutrals. Cream, light bronze, soft gold, peach, taupe (my personal favorite), silver, deep brown, honey brown, deep sienna, and plum comprise the palette. At $28.00, this is a great deal. Baked products are a great investment in general when it comes to makeup. They last longer and can be used wet or dry.

I have used this palette almost daily since I purchased it from Sephora. I’ve found that the shadows  are well pigmented, long-lasting, and very sparkly. Also, there is very little fallout with the use of a primer (I tend to reach for Too Faced Shadow Insurance, MAC Painterly Paint Pot and/or Urban Decay Primer Potion daily). I have used them both wet and dry. I have been dipping my shadow brush in Makeup Forever Mist & Fix and then picking up some shadow (in lieu of water). The “wet techinique” pumps up the intensity of the shadow. Nevertheless, a dry brush (or finger) is always an option if you are in a rush or if you simply prefer that type of look. Finally, these shadows blend beautifully with each other and also with all of the colors in the Urban Decay NAKED palette.

Check it out at http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P292307&categoryId=B70.

xo,

Katie