Sunday, December 30, 2012

NYE Makeup Test Run


I've been sick for 4 days and bored so I decided to try out Sam's makeup tutorial. I'm definitely not staying home for NYE regardless of my condition (hacking up a lung or not) so I might as well have my makeup plans ready to go! I didn't use the same makeup items as Sam so I'll list what I used in case you want to try it out as well :)

MAC Studio Fix Fluid NW15
Clinique concealer
Physicians Formula Mineralize powder in medium
MAC blush in Pinch O' Peach
MAC Black Kohl as a base over lids
MAC Blacktied, Deep Truth
MUFE Aqua Eyes black liner
Diorshow Mascara
MAC Creamsheen Glass in Delight

I didn't have any false lashes to use but normally I like to use MAC No. 4 lashes.




NYE Makeup by Sam Chapman


This is actually a makeup tutorial for X Factor UK judge Tulisa Contostavlos but I think it would make a gorgeous NYE look. Is there anything better than a smokey eye? No! This look mixes grays, blacks and little but of ice blue. Don't forget your false lashes! 

Friday, December 28, 2012

New Gadget

I stumbled across this little gadget while scrolling throught the sale section at HenriBendel.com. This bluetooth speaker looks amazing. You can clip it on your iPad or laptop for an instant sound boost. It comes in these 8 vibrant colors and is on SALE right now for only $60! Bonus-it also doubles as a stand for your iPad. Must get one now!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Holiday Baking Day


Today was my holiday baking day for my customers at work. I love to bake and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. The fudge recipe I've used for years but the cookied recipes are new. Here are the recipes I used today. I hope you enjoy!

RED VELVET CAKE BATTER COOKIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE
1 box of Red Velvet Cake Mix
2 Large Eggs
1/3 cup butter (room temp)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 bag white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients with mixer except the chocolate chips. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough. I use an ice cream scoop to form the cookies. It gives just the right about of dough. Use parchment paper rather than cooking spray to line the baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes.

"GRINCH" COOKIES
1 box of French Vanilla Cake Mix
2 Large Eggs
6 T butter (melted)
1 C Powdered sugar
1 t cornstarch
Green food coloring (60 drops)

Preheat oven to 375. Melt the butter and set aside to cool. Mix cake mix, butter and eggs, dough will be thick. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and cornstarch. With your hands roll dough into 2 inch balls and drop into powdered sugar mixture. Coat the dough with powdered sugar mix and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
4 C Sugar
20 oz Peanut Butter
1 can evaporated milk
4 T Butter (half a stick)
1 t Vanilla Extract

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until it forms a ball in cold water. Remove from heat, add peanut butter, vanilla and butter. Stir until combined. Pour into 9 x 13 glass pan. Let cool completely before cutting.

Monday, December 10, 2012

I'm still here!

Wow it has been a long time since I've posted anything! Work has been crazy and I just got back from NYC!! Soooo I wanted to share my favorite things I bought, or saw and wished I'd bought, in The Big Apple.

BURBERRY Lip  Gloss "Nutmeg"- beautiful, warm, neutral color. Looks great over nude and warm pink lipsticks.


DIOR Show Mascara - worth the splurge! This mascara plumps and lengthens without getting clumpy. It has a giant brush which I like because it coats your lashes quickly and you don't need as many coats. 
Henri Bendel's - best store for gifts. Shop online if you can't make it there. I bought these rings (for myself lol) but they have so many great gifts at reasonable prices. And nothing is better than their brown and white striped gift wrap!
Fifth & Madison Candles- Found these at the Bryant Park Holiday Market. I bought the Madagascar scent but the Christmas scents are AH-mazing as well. Check them out online.

Zabar's Cinnamon Rugelach -  anything sweet from this local grocery is delicious! I bought the black and white cookies and this cinnamony sweet treat. WOW! They have gift baskets available online as well as the individual items. Try their coffee it's yummy too.