Acid IDivine From Sleek Makeup - Overview + Tutorial

I've heard so many good things about this brand and this palette in particular that I just couldn't think about NOT trying to get it while I was in London, UK for one day.
It has these very special bright neon colors (the 4 in the middle), some great shimmery ones and several matte eyeshadows (the purple, the black and the white). The black is not a very dark intense black so be prepared for that. It is more of a graphite-ash black, and the white is a very sheer white..
Here are the swatches and pictures of it. Be sure to watch my full review and tutorial in the video below (I did the brightest look I could get out of this palette but I'll be sure to do some different ones in the future..)

P.S - Sorry about the lack of my Nov. Faves video this month.. Have been very busy as you know.. But because I had the idea of making a year faves video I will be sure to include my (very little) November and December faves too in it! :)

NEW Bunny Collection From Sigma

Finally! The new Bunny collection from Sigma is here!! :D I am soooo exited! Love the idea of this collection!
Sigma Beauty Bunny Collection was designed to deliver perfect makeup application using all synthetic brushes. The collection utilizes Sigma's exclusive Sigmax HD fibers, which guarantee perfect makeup placement without product absorption into the bristles. 

The Bunny Collection features a full-size and travel-size kit. The full-size kit contains 12 brushes from the Essential Kit and the travel-size kit contains seven best-selling brushes from the Essential kit (E30 Pencil, E40 Tapered Blending, E55 Eye Shading, E65 Small Angle, F30 Large Powder, F40 Large angled Contour, and F60 Foundation). The brushes are available in classic black and a new light blue handle with a pink ferrule. Both kits come in a functional container that turns into two brush holders to keep you stylish, organized and vegan-friendly!

Shop now by clicking the image above and don't forget to use December's coupon code for 10% off and a free premium gift on checkout: NY2011 !! :) 

Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are close and it's that time of the year when you need to buy lots of presents for lots of people! It can be very fun but very hard too.. Sigma beauty is that one brand where you can find so many different possibilities of gifts for your lovely friends, and you can get it for the least money amount you can spend on these products!! (Be sure to follow my FB page also for a 10% off plus free premium gift coupon code each month!)
I've tried to create this simple gift guide to cover all the different ways of shopping Sigma makeup you can try for the holidays and see what works best for YOU! :)

So let's SHOP..:

Sigma has this really great section on their site where you can find the brushes you're looking for by function! This is very useful so you can find the perfect makeup brushes you need by searching this category. You can build your own special brush set using this guide for your loved ones as a perfect gift so they'll have all the brushes they need!
The makeup brushes price is between 9$ to 42$.

 Does your friend likes a certain color? Sigma has different colors (including black, pink, red and purple) in lots of makeup products, brushes and accessories! You can shop by color and find the perfect gift for the person you want! You can be sure they're gonna love it!! You can also pair and get several different things in the same color to combine the perfect gift!

The best gift you can buy to your loved ones is not just one brush or one product, but a whole kit or set, and of course for a low and convenient price! Sigma has just that! You can choose out of many brush kits and gift sets they have on their site and save money on this perfect gift! 

Sigma has 5 NEW products launched during December 2011! This is a great opportunity to give those brand new products to your friends and family for the holidays so they will be the first ones to have it!!

If you're looking to save money, or instead - to invest money on a gift (for yourself or for someone else), Then you probably would like to know approximately the prices of all the different products on Sigma beauty. I have collected all the prices for you of the main products and kits so you can choose what is the best for your pocket!


Eyeshadow palettes: 35$
Individual brushes: 9-42$
Professional brush kits: 44-139$
Accessories (Brush care, Skin care, Makeup bags, Mirrors, Brush belts):  9-29$

Hope you had a great year of 2011, Have a great holiday and stay beautiful!! :)

XOXO,
Tina.

Blue And Green (Winter?) Makeup Look How To

Yes, I know green and blue are more appropriate for summer and spring, But that doesn't mean we can't wear them for winter, too, right? I mean.. It's lots of fun to wear themed makeup colors for different seasons, but that's not ALL we can wear! So here's a fun green and blue look I've created :) Hope you'll enjoy!!

P.S - I'm leaving Canada for our trip with my husband for a while.. Well.. A long while, As you probably already know if you're following me on twitter or have watched my previous videos.. So We're leaving tomorrow!! Super exited! :) Wish me luck and I'll see you soon abroad ;)

 

Products Used:

UD Primer Potion

Leaf Green (MUFE 12 Flash Color Case)

MAC Bitter eyeshadow

MAC Chrome yellow eyeshadow

MUFE No 91 eyeshadow

MAC Brule eyeshadow

Beautycare light blue eye pencil

UD Painkiller eyeshadow 

MAC Blacktrack fluidline

Maybelline Great Lash Big mascara in Very Black

Maybelline Great Lash mascara in Teal Appeal 

MAC miniralized blush in Pressed Amber 

MAC Lipglass in Tad Saucy 

 

NEW From Sigma - The Cities Collection (Limited Editon)

Although I've already posted about all the new collections that Sigma Beauty is going to launch before the new year. I just wanted to remind all of my lovely readers again about the Cities Collection that is coming out TOMORROW, November 21st!! Did I mention that it is super LIMITED EDITION?.. (Click on the picture below for the full collection)

Welcome to The Cities, Sigma Beauty’s limited edition travel collection! Glamorous and fashionable, this collection features seven travel-size brushes from Sigma's best-selling Essential and Premium Kits (E05 Eyeliner, E35 Tapered Blending, E45 Small Tapered Blending, E60 Large Shader, F05 Small Contour, F15 Duo Fibre, and F30 Large Powder). The brushes come in an innovative and functional travel-size container that turns into two brush holders to keep you stylish and organized on the go. Each kit was designed to represent the beauty and excitement of the city it is named after.

·         New York features classic and always stylish silver ferrules and black handles, representing this sleek fashion-forward city ($59).          

·         London features 18K gold-plated ferrules and chestnut handles, representing London’s poise and elegance ($89).

·         Tokyo features electrifying pink ferrules and handles, representing this metropolis and its trend setting culture ($59).

·         Paris features red ferrules and handles, representing the romance capital of the world ($59). 

No need to say that the packaging is SO cute!!!!
This collection is like a mini version of the "Make Me Up" collection, but it is very good for traveling, GREAT as a gift to your best friend, your mom, your aunt or anyone else you can think of for the holiday! :) As I mentioned before, it is a limited edition and I can already tell you that LOTS of people got they're eye on this one.. So hurry up! And don't forget to use the special November coupon code for 10% OFF + FREE premium gift! - PSW2011 :))) Happy shopping!

Winter Blue And Grey Makeup Look

Products Used:
UD Primer Potion
MUFE 12 Flash Color Case - Turquoise
UD Painkiller eyeshadow
Sigma Snoop eyeshadow (Bare Palette)
MAC Electra eyeshadow
MAC Fresh & Easy eyeshadow trio
Beautycare No 12 eye pencil
Maybelline Great Lash Big Mascara in Very Black
Tarte amazonian clay blush in Doll Face
MAC Quite Cute lipstick

 

 

Makeup Forever 12 Flash Color Case Review, Photos, Swatches

This is one of the things you really really want for a very long time but you never think you'll actually get it. It just sits there on the shelve in the store and always looks at you in a "Please buy me" look..
My lovely husband has decided to surprise me and got it for me the last time we went to Sephora!
After trying and swatching it, I can tell you the reasons why I really wanted it for ever and the reasons why I never really bought it until now!..

 

 

NEW Sigma Beauty Products - Sneak Peek!

I was super exited when I've heard that Sigma Beauty is going to launch lots of new products to the end of 2011. I was even MORE exited when I saw what those products are going to be! And I can't wait to share them with you, my lovely readers <3  :)

Sigma is going to launch FIVE NEW products in November and December. In this post I'm going to share the product release dates and a brief description of the new products. 

The Cities Collection.

Launch Date: November 21, 2011

 The Cities is Sigma Beauty’s special edition travel kit collection! The kits feature seven travel-sized brushes from their best selling Essential and Premium Kits (E05 Eyeliner, E35 Tapered Blending, E45 Small Tapered Blending, E60 Large Shader, F05 Small Contour, F15 Duo Fibre, and F30 Large Powder). The brushes are held in a travel-size container that turns into two brush holders to keep your brushes organized, even on the go. Each kit was designed to represent the beauty and excitement of the city it is named after. There are four kits in this exciting collection: London (brown), Tokyo (pink), Paris (red) and New York (black). No need to say that the packaging is SO cute!!!!

Make Me Up Collection - Travel Edition. 

Launch Date: November 28, 2011

The Sigma Beauty Make Me Up Travel Kits were designed for fun, yet practical makeup application on the go. Similar to the design of the full sized Make Me Up Collection, these travel sized kits contain seven colorful brushes held in a functional and stylish container (E30 Pencil, E40 Tapered Blending, E55 Eye Shading, E65 Small Angle, F30 Large Powder, F40 Large angled Contour, and F60 Foundation). The kits will be available in Black, Aqua, Coral and Purple. So if you like the design of the Makeup Me Up collection, but you don't feel like you need ALL the brushes for traveling, or you want it smaller and convenient, that one will be perfect!  

The Bunny Collection. (And MY favorite! :D)

Launch Date: December 5, 2011

The Bunny Collection is Sigma Beauty’s vegan friendly line of brushes. The collection will feature a full-size and travel-size kit. The full size kit will contain the twelve brushes sold in their Essential Kit, all made with the Sigmax HD fibers. The travel-size kit contains seven best selling brushes from the Essential kit. Both kits will be held in a Sigma Beauty container that turns into two brush holders. Don't you just LOVE the blue and pink combination? :D And the fact that they come in a travel size too is just awesome! I also love that they are vegan! Sigma's synthetic fibers are so soft!

The Extravaganza Face Kit.

December 12, 2011

The Sigma Beauty Extravaganza Face Kit is a lavish assortment of one of a kind, hand-crafted brushes with 18 karat gold-plated ferrules. The face kit features four gorgeous, 18K gold-plated brushes and a deluxe carrying case, perfect for traveling and storage. 

The Extravaganza Complete Kit. 

Launch Date: December 19, 2011

The Sigma Beauty Extravaganza Complete Kit features 29 of Sigma's best-selling essential, premium and individual brushes. The brushes in this collection are hand-crafted with 18 karat gold-plated ferrules, specially designed to deliver a luxurious makeup application. 

Are you as exited as I am??

I will be sure to keep you updated and I'll share more information about those fab products as soon as I'll have it! :)

Have a great day! 

XOXO,

Tina.

Night Look Feat. Sigma Bare Palette

 Products Used:
UD Primer Potion
Sigma Bare palette: Shine, Hitch, Act, Control, Elope.
UD 24\7 Glide-On eye pencil in Zero
Maybelline Great Lash Big mascara in Very Black
MAC miniralize blush in Pressed Amber
MAC lipglass in Tad Saucy

 

 

My Makeup Artist Portfolio!!!

So as you probably already know (if you're following me on twitter or have watched my latest videos), I am currently working on my portfolio as a makeup artist! :D (YAY!) I have been working with some amazing photographers and models. Thank you all so much! :) I have promised you I'll show you some of my work, here, on my blog. So I thought why show you only a PART of the portfolio?
I figured instead of posting pictures here, I'll just give you the link to my online portfolio! :)
So here it is: http://tinamakeupart.daportfolio.com/ BUT keep in mind I'm just starting working on it so what you'll see there is NOT the final work and of course it will keep updating soon!
So be sure to come back and check it out every once in a while for updates! :) Even when it will be done, I'm gonna be updating it every time I'll do another makeup art work on a client, if I'll really like how it turns out!

Also, I've created an official Facebook fan page! :D Please be sweet and click here to view it and follow me! It will mean a lot and I'll really appreciate it!

So exited about the beginning of my career as a makeup artist, and I'll be sure to keep updating you on everything about it! :)
Wish me luck! ;)

XOXO,
Tina.

Sigma Beauty Shopping Guide

Be sure to also check out the Top sellers, and don't forget you get a FREE gift with any purchase of 30$ or more!! :D

Happy shopping!!! :)