REAL TECHNIQUES BRUSHES by Samantha Chapman-REVIEW

   Hello My Dears !!!!

This is my blog post review of Real Techniques Brushes by Samantha Chapman a famous make up artist from UK.

I think there is no need to tell you who is Samantha Chapman for the girls who are into make up...but for those who don't know i wanted to tell you that Samantha Chapman is a famous Make Up Artist from UK and a Beauty Guru on YT, known as Pixiwoo...Samantha with her sister Nick are very talented and famous among YT make up community by offering to all make up lovers FREE make up tips, techniques, advises and lessons of make up art through their make up tutorials.

If i am talking of myself...the first make up tutorials on YT that i saw was of Pixiwoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8mM-f84qXE

...and i continued watching and watching and watching them after...:))) They are absolutely fantastic and amazing for giving to all of us FREE make up classes, teaching and helping to make first steps in The ART of Make Up...

Releasing their own line of make up brushes was amazing and by all reviews on YT, i understood that their brushes are good quality for a good price. I was trying to find the brushes in Italy, but i couldn't...So i went direct to the Real Techniques web site and i found the international suppliers... But the prices of RT brushes were less in USA than other parts of the world. So i ordered them from a web site that it's placed in USA....and the bad luck was that they were in Italian Customs Office for 3 months...and one brush was missing....At the end, after calling weekly and sending papers to Posta Italia, i received my brushes...Since the package was not damaged from outside or opened i contacted the seller and they were kind enough to return the money for the missing brush...So Big Thanks for IHerb.com for understanding.

After moving to Spain, i was shocked to find RT Brushes in a Beaty Shop in the south of Spain :))) How cool was that?!?!?!? I immediately ordered online the rest of the brushes that i wanted and in one week i received My Christmas Present... :)))) I was very happy and satisfied with my brushes...After having and using them for 2 months i can say my honest opinion and thoughts about RT brushes....:)))) 

So stay tuned....:)))

First of all I LOVE THESE BRUSHES !!!! They are very soft, cruelty free, vegan, multi-functional and amazing designed. The Purple ones are for eyes, gold for face and the fuchsia are for finishing...I own all 3 kits and some individuals ones...and all of them are absolutely fantastic. After washing they didn't loose hair, stayed soft and kept the shape. The application of products is smooth, soft and give you a wonderful finished look. 

A lot of girls were complaining that from one kit they were using only 2 brushes, the rest were there without any "job" ..:))) But i personally use them all...even the liner brush, which is too thick for a liner brush, i use it as a pencil brush without any problem...Or the brow brush i find it PERFECT for filling my brows...even if it's a little bit thick, i find it ideal for this job...:))) So i am pleased with all of them and i use them all in my make up routine. I will be honest...I own Sigma Brushes that I've won i a giveaway...and nothing to say..they are Very Good...But since I've got my RT Brushes i used them all the time...

So i will give a BIG LIKE for RT brushes and my advice "If you are on a budget makeuplover You will not regret getting these brushes. They are good quality for a reasonable, affordable price. And if you live in States YOU are lucky to get them cheaper than in other parts of the world !!!" And give a chance to all the brushes..try to find them their own use and enjoy creating, playing with your make up...

All the brushes are great and know their work..so don't be afraid to experiment!!!!

And since i've been talking a lot about these brushes, i will post down below a video where i used RT brushes....this way you will see the work they do and how easy is to work with them :)))

Enjoy the video my Dears ...:))))

Thank you very much for watching and Happy Holidays to all of you and you families !!!!

Love Victoria :*

HOLIDAYS GIFTS GUIDE FOR ALL MAKEUPLOVERS!!!

  Hello My Dears !!!
Long time i didn't write to my blog and it is all about changing house, moving to another city and finally to another country....it  was so difficult and tiresome but finally i did it...:)))

  And today i am coming to you with a Gift Guide  for Holidays since we are in December and Christmas is not far away ....
SigmaBeauty has amazing gifts for all!!! Everyone can find a perfect present for himself or for the ones you love....
  If you are looking for make up brushes then you can definitely check Sigma's brush sets. Buying a brush set instead of single brushes is so convenient...  First of all you get all the brushes that you will need for your entire face, eyes, lips...all in one....perfect kits are "Make me..." kits that come in various colors specially created for your personality  :)))

"Make Me Blush"-$120

"Make Me Cool"-$120

"Make Me Crazy"-$120

These sets are $120 value and it's a perfect gift for a beginner in make up :)))
Shop HERE http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/102.htm&Click=153875

  For those who are more time into make up, Sigma has amazing single brushes that will complete your collection...Also you can find amazing kits specialized  for eyes "Performance Eyes Kit"-$61

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Performance_Eyes_Kit_p/pe01.htm&Click=153875

...or "New Synthetic Essential Kit 8-10 Brushes"value of $109 and $131

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Synthetic_Essential_Kit_10_Brushes_p/smax08.htm&Click=153875

 These are some amazing gift ideas for holidays....Make a non forgettable Christmas for you and your relatives....Check SigmaBeauty and shop for you and your family :)))...
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=153875

  If you are more into eyeshadow, eyeshadow palettes then you have also a wonderful choice of palettes as presents ... "DARE, BARE, FLARE"...$39 value each...

                                                          "DARE"-$39                                                                http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eye_Shadow_Palette_Dare_p/ep001.htm&Click=153875

                                                                                              "BARE"-$39                                                                               http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eye_Shadow_Palette_Bare_p/ep002.htm&Click=153875

                                                                "FLARE"-$39                                                                    http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eye_Shadow_Palette_Flare_p/ep003.htm&Click=153875

  
  These eyeshadow palettes were created especially for all types of makeup...from neutrals to warm and vibrant tones colors.
All the palettes  include a dual ended brush which is awesome !!! :)))...choose the right palette  for you and enjoy...:)))

  And the newest palettes from SigmaBeauty are "Paris Palette"-$59,  "Defining Eyes Palette by TiffanyD"-$55 and " Beauty Expert - Brow Design Kit"-$69

 "Paris Palette-Limited Edition"-$59
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Paris_Makeup_Palette_p/ep004.htm&Click=153875 

              

                                                                        "Defining Eyes Palette by TiffanyD"-$55                                                                       http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Defining_Eyes_Palette_p/ep006.htm&Click=153875

                                                                   "Beauty Expert - Brow Design Kit"-$69                                                                              http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Beauty_Expert_Brow_Design_Kit_p/ep005.htm&Click=153875

  And this is NOT ALL !!!! They have a lot of Accessories(under $25), Skin Care products(under $45) and Lots and Lots of good products. Just check them HERE
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=153875

  So don't hesitate and check SigmaBeauty  HERE
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=153875

  

  And ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS if you spend  $30 or more Sigma will send you a free gift :))).

  Also USE DISCOUNT CODE FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER DEC2012 for your entire purchase...


So that's it for today My Dears...Hope that it was helpful and useful the post of today :)))...

Thank you for your time and see you soon My Dears !!!!

Love Victoria :***

 

REVIEW- SLEEK i-Divine Snapshots Palette+ funny story

  Hello my Dears :)))

It's me again and today i am coming up to you with my FIRST REVIEW EVER...:D...
  I was a little bit worried because, as you already know English is not my native language and reviewing a product need a lot of concentration and good ability of expressing your self and your thoughts...I personally appreciate a lot review's posts and videos of other people because it is the first thing that i do before buying a new make up product or skin care or whatever, especially if it is more pricey, i check what other people have to say about it....So today i will try to do this also and if i will not be good enough or i will miss something PLS be kind with me and comment down bellow telling me my mistakes...


 And my first review is over new Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Snapshots Palette....:)

  I remember first time I've heard about Sleek Make Up was on YT... I went directly to their web site and checked all the products that they have there...Well i was SURPRISED and EXCITED of their products...I felt that i want them all...The price was perfect and the quality also, considering all the good feedback that I've head on YT....I started to look for Sleek products in Italy all over...shops, markets, make up websites....There were no Sleek products in Italy...
  The options were that i could purchase Sleek Products only online ;(...which i didn't want to do ... pay shipping and the evident problems with Italian post and delivery were too much for me (in Italy sometimes the products that you order online from abroad DON'T arrive)...
  So i took my mind away from Sleek products, when after some time, suddenly i saw on Sephora Italia on Facebook an announcement..."DA SEPHORA ITALIA IN EDIZZIONE LIMITATA PALETTE SLEEK  SNAPHOTS E AU NATUREL SOLO 9,90 EURO".... I though WOW!!!! I have to have it !!!!
  And you know Murphy's Law??? In the same day i went on holiday for 10 DAYS, out of country :(((. Coming back to Italy the first thing i did i went to the biggest Sephora in Torino.....and they were sold out...;((( NOOOOOOOOOOO...i thought this is  really bad luck...;((((...

  But the lite switched on for me also (as Russians say ) ...:))) Two days later i went to a smaller Sephora in my neighborhood and BIG SURPRISE.....THEY HAD SLEEK SNAPSHOTS PALETTE :D...YEYYYYYYYYY !!! I was the happiest person in that shop... Satisfied i was flying till home...Couldn't resist to try it....Finally !!!!!! :)))))) Well this is my sad-happy story ;))))...
 
  Ok so now that you know all the story i will be happy to show you the palette :)))...

 

   This is a wonderful palette with wonderful colors...very very pigmented and amazing in blending...Let me tell you that since i have this palette i use it all the time !!! I found there a fantastic crease color, highlight color, matte eyeshadows, vibrant colors for summer and all good quality..:))...

This is my all time favorite palette also because it is so handy for traveling....you have all type of colors...matte, shimmery in one unique palette... All you need is this palette and you are ready for your holidays :)....

  The names of eyeshadows...from left to right (bare skin, eye primer and white base).

#1. Summer Breeze, Martini, Kiwi Flower, Lotus Flower, Humming Bird and          Tequila Sunrise.

#2. Sand Walker, Washed Ashore, Sunset, Green Iguana, Purple Haze and Magenta Madness.

Yes, these are the colors...

At the end i would like to show you few pics of the eyeshadow:

...inside the house-lamp light...

....day light-in the sun...

and day light-in the shadow....

  Well...that's it my dears...at the end i would like to add that this eyeshadow palette is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC... I love it since the first time i used it and i am very pleased with it....Good price for an excellent quality...Hope that you will share my feelings...

Thank you My Dears for reading my story and review and see you soon...

Love Victoria :***

CREATIVE SIGMA MAKE UP LOOK(YELLOW AND ORANGE)

  Hello my Dears...:)))
yesterday i was shocked and  impressed at the same time by an amazing make up look from SIGMABEAUTY....I couldn't take my eyes away from this make up so i said to myself that i have to try it...i have to do it...and today I DID IT....:)))
 I am very pleased and happy with the result taking in consideration the fact that i am not a make up artist and do not own any high end make up products....
The only thing i own are Sigma Make me Crazy brush set which i received it as a present from TheGlamWorld (YT user name) which i am grateful to...Thank you Faby...:)))
  Bla Bla Bla...;)) I know...but i had to mention my Dear Faby..:)))
Ok...the inspiration pics is this...
  

As i said this pics belongs to SigmaBeauty and i used it just for inspiration....and my pics...

       

     Lets begin the               tutorial...

1. Apply a eyeshadow primer so your eyeshadow will not crease...
2. Apply a white base in the inner corner of your eyes to give that extra shine to your white eyeshadow...
3. Use a white shimmery white eyeshadow in your inner corners on the top of the white base...

 I used KIKO #169

4. Use on your lid a yellow eyeshadow ...do not pass the crease...
5. In the crease apply a orangy eyeshadow and blend it well with the yellow one...Go slightly above your crease area and don't forget to blend...

For this i used my Zoeva 88 Eyshadow Palette

6. Under your and inner corners apply the same shimmery white eyeshadow...

7. Using a cream eye liner and create that long winged on your upper lashline...

I used the one from ZOEVA in Black Lace 

8. Under your water line apply white base and in water line apply white eye liner...
9. Draw another winged line under your water line....

10. Apply mascara on your top lashes and on the bottom ones apply your white base slightly...

11. Clean and reshape your winged lines with a concealer...

12. Use a purple/violet lip liner and lipstick...Lipgloss for extra shine...

AND YOU ARE READY...
                    :))))

..THE FINISHED LOOK..









PRODUCTS:
FACE 
1. EMBRYOLISEE LAIT VREME CONCENTRE
2. MATIS FOUNDATION
3. ZOEVA CONCEALER  PALETTE
4. MAC MINERALIZE SKINFINISH POWDER
5. ZOEVA MINERALIZE BLUSH
5. KIKO LIGHT IMPULSE FACE PALETTE
7. ESSENCE FACE BASE

EYES

9. ZOEVA 88 EYESHADOW PALETTE
10. KIKO EYESHADOW #169
11. ZOEVA CREAM EYE LINER IN BLACK LACE
12. SEPHORA  ATOMIC VOLUME MASCARA
13. ZOEVA EYE PRIMER

 

 

LIPS

14. ZOEVA GRAPHIC LIP LINER IN ROSE AU LAIT
15. LANCOME LIPSTICK #300
16. BOURJOIS EFFECT 3D MAX LIPGLOSS 

TOOLS

SIGMA/ZOEVA BRUSHES

That's it my dears..let me know if you like it...i really hope you will like it :))

Take care and see you soon ..:)))

Ciao Ciao :)))

Victoria

SUMMERY COLORED MAKE UP LOOK

  Hello my Dears...:)))

  It's almost august and i am coming to you with an amazing make up look that i love wearing this summer...I adore accentuating my green eyes using a pop of colors !!!!
  Here is the look...

  For this look i used Yellow, Green and Mate Brown eyeshadow. Winged eyeliner on the upper lash line will bring to this look a twist of glamorous air...;)))
  And of course in the inner corners, to make your eyes pop add green and gold eyeshadow...:)))
  And finely the tutorial.....

               LETS BEGIN...

1. Apply a eyeshadow base, this will help your eyeshadow not to crease during the day.
 TRICK: use also a white base- this will help to make color more vibrant and to pop.


2. Apply in your crease a transition eyeshadow which will help further to blend the rest of eyeshadows.
TRICK: the transition eyeshadow should be 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone.


3. Apply gold eyeshadow in your inner corner and blend it well.
TRICK: also in the tear dot add a white shimmery eyeshadow to open up your eyes ... it works!!!

4. Apply lightly a green eyeshadow in the middle of your eyelid and blend it with the gold one.
TRICK: accentuate the attention in the center of your eyelid. Don't bring this color above your crease area, keep it in the center.


5. Apply in your outer V a matte dark brown eyeshadow and slightly bring it into your crease area.
TRICK: concentrate the color in your outer V area, this will give some dimension and definition to your eyes.


6. Create a winged line to your upper lash-line using gel liner or Black Kohl eye pencil, this will compliment your eyes with an amazing glamorous air. Use the same products in your water line.
TRICK: try to follow your natural eye shape but creating a cat eyes shape...in my opinion it is very very feminin...:))) Gel eyeliner or eye pencil better to be water proof in summer time...

7. Apply on your lower lash line gold and green eyeshadow(inner corner), dark matte brown in  your outer part.
TRICK: use the same gel liner or black kohl eye pencil in your outer part of your lower lash line to accentuate your eyes.


8. Apply mascara to your lashes (bottom and upper ones)...
TRICK: !!! water proof mascara!!!

9. For the lips use your pink lipstick and a lip gloss on the top...
TRICK: apply the lip gloss in the center of your lips for extra dimension.


10. For your face use foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush and highlight.....all the products that are ok for your skin type and keeping attention on your face shape.
TRICK: apply a fixing spray after in order to fixate the make up on your face.


                                           AND THE FINISHED LOOK...

Hope that you all like it and see you soon ...:)))

Love Victoria :)))...

P.S. PRODUCTS THAT I USED...

FACE

1. Embryolisee Lait-Creme Concentre Moisturizer 

2.L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream

3. Concealer (light)

4. MAC powder

5.KIKO contur palette 

6. Urban Decay All Nighter Face Spray

EYES  
7. Sleek Palette "SNAPSHOT"  
8. Lancome Eyeshadow Quad (G20 D'OR E D'EXCES)
9. Flormar quad (#1) 10. KIKO eyeshadow in white(#169)  
11. SEPHORA Soft Kohl in Black(waterproof)  
12. SEPHORA Atomic Volume Mascara in black

13. ZOEVA - Forever Eye Crayon in white

LIPS  
14. ZOEVA lip pencil (Rose au lait)  
15. Faberlic Lipstick in pink  
16. Bourjois Effect 3D MAX Lipgloss (61)

TOOLS  
SIGMA/ZOEVA brushes...

That's it my Dears....i hope you will find some useful information in this blog post and see you soon with a new post...:)))
Love Victoria :*:*:*:*