I Made A Video!

Hey everyone!
Guess what i did?!
I made my first youtube video, and it's up now!!
It's a what i got for christmas haul, and its on my youtube channel AmourBeauti


MAKE SURE TO GO CHECK IT OUT!
It took like 7 hours to upload. like for serious, why did it take so long?! if you have any tips let me know because 7 hours is too long.
Go watch it and let me know what you think in the comments below. I will still be doing mani mondays on here but i will be doing more in depth videos on my other channel:))
i also have a twitter AmourBeauti so go check all that out!:) and make sure to subscribe

im so excited!



talk to yall later!
love
jacy

Manicure Monday: Christmas Edition!

Hey everyone!

Today's mani Monday is so so cute and was really easy. 

I stole this look from missjenfabulous on her DIY snowman mani but customized it  for what I thought I could do haha.

It's super easy and fun. Do it now before Christmas is over!!:))

Enjoy!

The polish I used for my base color was Revlon "rich" we all know I LOVE this color. 

The white for the polka dots and for the base on my accent fingers was Sally Hansen FAST dry in "whirlwind white"

The black I used for the snowman eyes and mouth was by SpaRitual in the color "street smart"

And lastly the snowmans nose I used Nailtini in the shade Mai tai 

Hope you guys try this out, and if you do make sure to send me a picture:))

P.S--  I used the essence dotting tool that I purchased at ulta but if you don't have a dotting tool you can always use a bobby pin, which is technically the same thing:)

Love

Jacy

How I Deep Clean My Brushes!

Hey girls 

Today's post is going to be on how I deep clean my brushes

START TO FINISH

I will let you know the products I use etc. so hopefully you enjoy

And remember you need to clean your brushes at LEAST monthly. To prevent breakouts from bacteria

Enjoy!

Start with dirty brushes. Face brushes and eye brushes, both need to be cleaned regularly. After a week of using them , day after day they need a good cleaning. And it's not like every single brush I have has been used but I still want to start out completely fresh:) 

THINGS YOU WILL NEED::

Brush guards- they keep your brush in a nice shape while drying. This is NOT mandatory but it's nice for your more expensive brushes.

And you need something to deep clean all the makeup out of them. This is just some baby shampoo I got for a dollar.. Nothing fancy. I use baby shampoo because its more gentle on the brush hairs.  

And lastly you will need a sink. Duhhh I like to use Luke warm water. Not hot but not freezing cold either. And a towel is always nice too. 

And i always like to have a cup handy so when I'm done washing them I can stand them up nicely so water doesn't loosen the glue in the brush.

Here is how I wash them.

I get the brush completely soaked, holding it downward to not get water ito the ferrel which is where the glue is keeping the hairs in. 

Then I take a small amount of baby shampoo and swirl the brush into it really working out the makeup and squeezing the soap out and rinsing to make sure it's completely clean.  

(This step is the first picture at the top of the page.. It wouldn't come down and for where I need it to)

After you got ALL of the soap and makeup out completely, just squeeze the excess water out and lay it down in a towel, put your brush guard on etc. I just suggest having them sitting somewhere where they will be pointing downward so no water sits in the brush..

They will take quite a while to dry so I suggest doing this at night, so in the morning they will be ready for use!!:)

Hopefully you found this helpful and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask. 

If you need a video tutorial there is tons on YouTube that can help you even more:)

Love

Jacy

Rapid Product Review!

Hey everyone
Todays post is a RPR rapid product review.
This is on something i found at the dollar tree and i think everyone should drop anything they are doing and buy them for everyone on your christmas list!

\These are the tweezers.
They are so so so amazing and they are so well made etc. They are a dollar too!! They say bushy brows be gone on the other side btw. They grab the hairs and really stay sharp and nice and are a good weight that really just helps with tweezing. If you think you don't like this style of tweezers just try it out because i absolutely love these and have 3 pairs haha. :)) my mom also loves them. and its such a good deal too since they were probably like 8 dollars to begin with
!!!

love
jacy

National ugly Christmas sweater day

National ugly Christmas sweater day by pugs910 featuring J Brand

Boohoo christmas sweater
boohoo.com

J Brand jeans
$335 - liberty.co.uk

UGG Australia boots
shoescribe.com

Help me earn IPSY points!

So... I have been doing reviews on IPSY, the $10 a month beauty subscription service that i have gotten the last few months. And i totally love it!
So if you are interested in finding out what the hype is all about, make sure to click this link
http://www.ipsy.com/r/1z5d
http://www.ipsy.com/r/1z5d
http://www.ipsy.com/r/1z5d


I made sure you can really see it:) and it will take you to the ipsy site. Now this link does get me ipsy points but if you are going to order this anyway you might as well help the person that let you know about the site in the first place get points!:) but if not thats totally fine
!!!

thanks
Jacy
and ps. i will continue doing reviews every month. because i love it!!!:D

Let me know what you want to see!

As you know, lately I've been very busy but I have still been posting a bit haven't I? Well I would love to know what you guys would want for new posts. I need ideas!! If there's something you don't like to see make sure to let us know but I need more suggestions so I know I'm making posts on things that interest my audience. 

Thanks for your feedback 

Scroll to the bottom to the page and find the form to submit your suggestions!! Also you can email me, or comment on any of our posts. 

Thanks again!!!!!!'

Love

Jacy

What's in my Ipsy Glam Bag:: December 2013

This is ipsy glam bag for December. The pictures aren't in a good order ski suggest you start from the bottom and work your way up!' Enjoy !swatch of red rise

JCat beauty the big one lip pencilin shade red rise

NickaK nail polish in shade NY112

Swatch of pop beauty naturally bare trio 

Pop beauty bright up your life eye shadow trio in naturally bare

Ardell  natural 120 Demi black false eyelashes 

Swatch of sunset

This is the be a bombshell the one stick in the color sunset

This is the overall ipsy bag. The bag that the products come in

Overall impressions: this month was a good one but not as good as last month. But still all full size products and they are all good brands flr at least a 30$ value for a bag I pay 10$ for. 

Totally recommend you subscribe to their service

Love

Jacy

Mani Monday!

 Hi everyone!

I'm still tryin to get at least a post a week... But it's hard. But today's post is mani Monday. On time!!! Praise The Lord 

Well it's about exactly the same as the last one I did or one I did not long ago. But I repainted with this color so you know I like it

Enjoy!

This is Revlon Rich, with Sally Hansen extreme wear top coat. 

I love it;)

Love jacy

Dry Skin Quick Tip!

Hi everyone!

Hopefully you aren't too mad since I've been so busy I haven't had much free time but I'm still trying to post at least 2 a week... This is going to be a short little informational tip that maybe you already know about but I'll let you know anyway

I know in the winter skin gets dry, flaky, itchy, and less glowy.  Well I have a tip that is really good for anyone and even for a gift for Christmas it's also really great too!

They are exfoliating gloves!!

You can get them at a lot of places but I got mine at Walmart for 2 dollars!! You just slip them on in the shower, use your favorite body wash and just scrub away all the dead skin, and after you are done your skin is super silky smooth and glowing. I think these are a great gift to throw in with some lotion, perfume and some chocolate to give a little pampering gift for Christmas. I think these gloves are even handier than a body scrub just because you don't have the mess of the grainy sugar all over the place and you can travel with them a lot easier!

I will show you a picture of mine---- 

And speaking of gifts I will be doing a short little series on gift ideas for teens and guys etc. they will be a little but more in worth this year because last year we did something like this so I will try to stay away from what we said to get last year.  

Hope you enjoyed!!

Love

Jacy

Thanksgiving OOTD

Thanksgiving OOTD by pugs910 featuring a juicy couture bracelet

Slouchy sweater
etsy.com

Forever Unique cobalt blue skinny jeans
$89 - vanmildert.com

Sperry Top-Sider leather shoes
sperrytopsider.com

WGACA chain strap handbag
shopbop.com

Juicy couture bracelet
nordstrom.com

Kate Spade pave bangle bracelet
lordandtaylor.com

Diamond shape earrings
debshops.com

What's in my Ipsy bag? November 2013

Hi everyone!!

Today I received my ipsy bag in the mail and totally was so excited!!

Here is a picture of the bag itself

I will tell you my first impressions on the products and show swatches ect!

Enjoy!'

This is the BH cosmetics baked eyeshadow galaxy chic in the color "Asteroid" 

MY 1st IMPRESS-- I think this is adorable and really pigmented. The blue that is veined through it wouldn't be my first choice but I still like the overall color. Retail-- around 3-5 dollars?

Swatch of baked shadow

This is the Be a Bombshell lip crayon in the shade "Shameless".

1st IMPRESS-- I think this is a really nice moisturizing pigmented lip color but my only draw back is the smell.. It smells like a nasty medicine for a rash or something but I still like it and will use it. Retail-- 14$$

Swatch of lip crayon

This is the star looks gem pencil in shade "Topaz"

1st IMPRESS-- I really think this is an awesome product to throw in especially since it is a really cool color, not a color I will wear very frequently but it's so creamy and pigmented the formula is to die for! Retail-- 14$$

Swatch of eye pencil

The next product is the Pixi beauty bronzer in the shade "subtly sun touched" 1st IMPRESS-- I think this is a cute little size, but a very nice product. It has shimmer to it but not too much. It could almost be used as a high light on darker tones and maybe me In the summer time. I really enjoy this!!  Retail-- ?

This swatch looks really orange but in real life it isn't 

The next thing is the nailtini nail laquer in shade "Champagne"

1st IMPRESS- I haven't swatched this particular one yet but my last nailitini has a really nice formula and was opaque. I really like this color also!! Retail -- 12-14$$

The last item In my ipsy bag is the em by Michelle phan lash gallery dramatic volume mascara. MY THOUGHTS-- I was really excited to see a product from Michelle's line just because she is supposed to have awesome products! I like the shape of this brush and I have the shade brown for a more natural look! I like it!! Retail- 20$$

Brush on em mascara

Overall thoughts-- I am absolutely blown away with this months bag!!!! All full size to add up to a value of over 70$ for a 10$ bag!  I totally reccommend and let me know what you got in your ipsy bags!!

Love

Jacy

What's in my FabFitFun box?

Hey there!

Today's post is exciting because I received my fab fit fun box in the mail Friday. I could not wait to open it so I ripped through it haha

I will let you know each product, info on those products , and how I liked them, and my thoughts on the box. 

ENJOY!!

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the box comes in a cute pink box, but my only complain was it was hard to get open,, i guess that is a plus because no one could tamper with my box:))

the  box comes  with an informational card on each of the products in the box, which is really helpful, but my only complain is it doesn't have the prices of each thing so you can't really tell how much the box is worth. 

the first thing in my box is this brighten up quick guide, which basically has 5 ways to be bright pink. but also 5 things to ask your doctor when you go for a checkup, every woman should ask. It is for breast cancer awareness, MY THOUGHTS: it's a nice thing to have especially when you get a bit older, it wont be of much help for my currently, but I still like the tips on how to be bright pink!!

This is the Gorjana Scarf, it is light , airy and has the cutest birds on it!! I just looked the price up and it is 57 dollars!! It is a really bug scarf, not an infinity which is what i usually go for, but it is a really nice size and is soft and will go well with everything thats plain. MY THOUGHTS: I really enjoy this scarf, like i said it will go with a lot of my plain sweaters and shirts. My only complaint for this scarf would have to be it did get pretty wrinkly but maybe once you wash it it will be smooth. But i truly like this scarf and i think it will be a cute accessory for this fall and winter!

The next item i received is the  Orville Redenbacher gourmet naturals popcorn. It comes with 3 pop up bowl bags and has 50 % less fat that regular popcorn, 100% whole grain, and is gluten free. MY THOUGHTS: im happy to see some food in this box, and especially the pop up bowls, they are so innovative and are really helpful by saving time so you don't have to do the dishes. Also i appreciate that this is a healthier version of popcorn. I will definitely be enjoying this soon!!

This next item is something I really have been wanting to try for a while and was super excited to see something from this brand in the box!! This is the starlooks 5 shade shadow palette in the shade Casa Blanca. This little palette retails for 41.00!!!! how crazy is that?? MY THOUGHTS: I would have liked to see a different shade of colors, since these are smokier but i still will be able to find some nice looks from this palette. I love the packaging, its so simple and sleek!! I am really excited to play around with this for the fall and winter season!

starlooks 5 shade shadow palette in "Casa Blanca"

This is the surface trinity protein cream, which was named one of allures favorite hair care products. This is supposed to mend split ends and help with frizz by featuring organic, antioxidant-rich amaranth and babassu oil. This is a top rated blow out cream that instantly smooths strengthens and protects hair without harsh chemicals. This 4 0z bottle retails for around 20 dollars. MY THOUGHTS: i cant give you a complete mini review of this product because i havent tried it, but i am excited to see if it works. it has a fresh smell, which i enjoy but i am curious to see if it lingers in my hair. 

The next products is the pur lisse pur delicate gentle soy milk cleanser and makeup remover. This is suppossed to be sulfate free, and non drying, it gently washes away dirt and makeup even mascara and soothes sensitive skin. It is make for all skin types. This 5.6 0z bottle retails for around 36 dollars. MY THOUGHTS: I did try this product today, but i will have to try it more than once to really get a good opinion on it. Again, just like with the hair care product is has a slight fresh scent but nothing that will overpower you. I liked how creamy this product was, and how i really feel my face was clean. I do not know if it removes makeup or not because i wasnt wearing any at the time. My complain is just that it made my skin feel a little tight, and dry, but my skin is severely dry so that doesn't say much. I really like the style of the bottle and how the product squeezes out, so i would say i really do enjoy this product from what i have tried so far!!

This is the Barre3  Standing Slim DVD and online program. In this 30 minute DVD, barre3 founder sadie lincoln pulls together her go to moves for fast body shaping results. Members also get a one month promo code to access over 100 Barre3 online workouts all designed to give you flat abs toned legs and a tighter butt anywhere anytime. (This is right off the FFF pamphlet because this is something that is way different for me and i dont completely understand it.  This DVD retails for 20 dollars. MY THOUGHTS: I do like that they added something that is for a healthy lifestyle. I will have to try this out sometime but it wont be for a while since basketball is starting!! But i do appreciate them throwing this in!

This is the Spa Ritual nail laquer in the shade Street Smart (creme). It is a polish free of DBP, formaldehyde and tolulene. This is a 100 % vegan nail laquer. They are supposed to have superior shine, fast dry time, and coverage.And the brush is designed specially for precise application. These nail laquers retail for 12.00 MY THOUGHTS: I really am loving this polish, I have painted one nail so i cant say much about the wear of these polishes. It only took 2 coats to be completely opaque, and has a lot of shine, and does dry super fast.I really like the color, since its just a plain black i can wear it with anything for any occasion. I don't have any complains for this polish accept that i dont know how good it wears, and i also love how its a vegan polish!!

 the next item i got in my FFF box was the health warrior chia bar, in apple cinnamon. This healthy chia bar, is only 100 calories and gives you energy, keeps you full and is just an all around healthy snack. MY THOUGHTS: Well i really can't give you any thoughts on this just because i havent tried it.. but maybe once i do give it a taste i will let you know in a short post!

The next thing i got in my box was this pack o fun which is just a "sample:" of loaded questions and awkward family pictures, just a fun little thing to keep in the car or something. MY THOUGHTS: it was a nice little addition, and it is kind of fun to see the 2 different games , which i think they were both fun games to get the full version of!

The last thing in my FFF box is the drinkwel multivitamin supplements. Loaded with vitamins to help your liver, herbal supplements and many other things. The multivitamin for people who drink. (That is what it is for) MY THOUGHTS: I think its a little suggestive, and almost sexist or prejudice of them to suggest i automatically drink or am an alcoholic...  It is supposed to be for health conscious drinkers which still doesn't make sense because if you drink you aren't too conscious of your health. And don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with drinking but not EVERYONE does it... so they shouldn't think everyone does. I will find a use for it, because it is just a regular multivitamin just focusing on liver etc. 

My thoughts on the overall box: It is well worth it, since the box is worth so so much more than you pay for it! The box is 50 dollars every quarter so it comes around 4 times a year. https://vip.fabfitfun.com/  I would definitely buy this again, but i don't have a debit card/ credit card to buy it again. But i totally would and maybe will! I think it would be a great gift for any girl aged 18 - infinity... This is a great value for a box and many people would love it!!!

The shipping was fast and you don't have to pay for shipping... and it came in a box that wasn't smashed or anything. The ONLY complaint i have was that i didn't really appreciate the black little confetti or strips because they really did get everywhere and left black little pieces on it.And also it says on the pamphlet that i was supposed to get a Bliss foaming facial cleanser... but i got the pur lisse cleanser instead. Dont get me wrong im not complaining but it was a bit weird. 

Thanks for reading!!!!

love

jacy