February Faves!

Hey y'all this is Asa. I'm here with a new post just before the month ends and it is going to be a faves post.  
SO how this is going to work is that CJ and I are going to make monthly faves post but we are going to be alternating it. This month is mine and next month, March, will be CJ's faves post.

The larger tube is a Victoria's Secret Ultra Moisturizing Hand and Body Cream in the scent Midnight Dare which smells like raspberries and sandalwood.

I also have an EOS lip balm from the Rachel Roy Collection in Aloha Hawaii and it is supposed to smell like strawberries and kiwi.

I recently purchased the Essence Gel Eye Pencil in the shade Black Blaze 01

The pink tube is NYX's Soft Matte Lip Cream in Ibiza

And Rimmel London's Rockin' Curves ScandalEyes mascara I got in a previous VoxBox from Influenster 

22 Trends Men Hate - Number 2: Dark Lipstick and Number 20 - Red Lipstick

Hey all, Asa here!
I've noticed a lot of posts on tumblr about this article that lists 22 trends that men absolutely hate. Most responses were from people vowed to wear all these trends (and I am definitely one of these people). Instead of touching on the issues around this article (more of a list, really) because other bloggers write about it more eloquently than I can (Maybe I'll find some links?).

The second trend that men hate is dark lipstick. I absolutely love dark lipstick. I don't care about what men think.

Men also apparently hate red lipstick. I have three red lipsticks.

You can probably see where I am going with this, but in case you have no clue .. basically I will swatch some dark lipsticks and red lipsticks (and most of them are drugstore lipsticks) and give you all a good idea of which lipsticks to buy at the drugstore. (And, like, one tinted lip balm).

But I do have to say, dark lips and red lips - these looks and other looks are really about what YOU feel comfortable in. If you don't feel comfortable in red or dark lipstick, that is perfectly fine. You do you. Please do not feel obliged to buy red lipstick if you don't feel okay with wearing it.

(From L to R): The first lipstick I actually got as a present from Cj. It was a part of a huge makeup set from CVS. I like this color but it's a cool-toned red. The second and third colors are both from Wet n Wild, but they're from different collections. Color 514A (the name was on the plastic label which I had to take off to use) is a warm-toned red with fine gold shimmer. The third is Stoplight Red from the MegaLast Collection. This is actually my favorite red lipstick because it looks great on just about everyone. I bought it after I read it was a dupe for MAC Ruby Woo. he 4th is a Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Raisin. This is a very sheer product, but you can build it up. It's not very moisturizing though. 

(From L to R): I think the brand is ColorMates and is a brownish red. Nicka K Lipstick in Bordeaux. ELF Mineral Lipstick in Ripe Rose which is a brownish red as well. 

This is actually one of my favorite lipsticks! I got this as a gift. This is from Clinique and the shade is Surprise which is a pinky brown that has shimmer. 

 L to R: CVS Lipstick, WnW 514A, WnW Stoplight Red, ELF Ripe Rose, Color Mates (no name), Nicka K lipstick Bordeaux, WnW Black Orchid

 WnW Vamp it Up, Clinique Surprise, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer Raisin

 WnW Vamp it Up, Clinique Surprise, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer Raisin

Swatches from L to R: CVS Lipstick, WnW 514A, WnW Stoplight Red, ELF Ripe Rose, Color Mates (no name), Nicka K lipstick Bordeaux, WnW Black Orchid, WnW Vamp it Up

 Swatches from L to R: CVS Lipstick, WnW 514A, WnW Stoplight Red, ELF Ripe Rose, Color Mates (no name), Nicka K lipstick Bordeaux, WnW Black Orchid, WnW Vamp it Up

 Swatches from L to R: CVS Lipstick, WnW 514A, WnW Stoplight Red, ELF Ripe Rose, Color Mates (no name), Nicka K lipstick Bordeaux, WnW Black Orchid, WnW Vamp it Up

 Swatch of Clinique Surprise

 I'm trying to show the pinky brownness and the shimmer.

 This is Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Raisin

  This is Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Raisin (pic without flash)

 BONUS swatch of ELF Studio Lipstain in Crimson Crush (I think) on the left and a Victoria's Secret lipgloss on the right

 BONUS swatch of ELF Studio Lipstain in Crimson Crush (I think) on the left and a Victoria's Secret lipgloss on the right (pic with flash)

Reviews to Look Out For!

Hey guys, Asa here! I'm here to let you all know to be on the lookout for some new things that I will be reviewing. I have some tinted lip balms and some new nail designs as well! I know we haven't posted in a really long time but I'm sure you will understand the wild life of two high school students. We have had so many papers to write and college essays/supplements! Yes yours truly will be a college student in a couple of months, and in fact, in a couple of days we will be notified by our colleges! We are both excited and nervous - mostly nervous.

Here are some pictures of things I will soon review in next couple of weeks or so:

I got this Montagne Jeunesse face mask from Swaggable for free! You basically try products for free - products you actually want.

Nivea a Kiss of Berry Swirl (this I bought in a sale)

I got this from a holiday sale at burtsbees.com It was originally $50, had been on sale for $30, and then I snagged it for about $15!!

These two lip shimmers (Raisin and Watermelon) were in the bag.(Retail $5 each)

Also included: this lip balm with pomegranate oil! (Retail: $3)

A hand wash and a body spray from the Gud line of Burt's Bees in the scent Vanilla Flame. (Retail: hand wash: $5 and Spray: $6)

Gud body butter in Vanilla Flame (Retail: $12)

Burt's Bees Hand Salve! (Retail: $9)

The LypSyl Lip Balm (pictured: left,  is one of the three lip balms I won from Influenster's LypSyl Brand Challenge!) The Burt's Bees lip balm to the right is the medicated lip balm with Eucaplyptus oil. (Retail: $3)

This lip gloss I got for free (not in Burt's Bees bag obviously) because I won another Influenster Brand Chanllenege - the NYC one!

The face lotion to the left I bought with my own money and it is a recent purchase. The shampoo to the right is the Burt's Bees Super Shiny Mango shampoo (Retail price of shampoo: $8)

This is a lip tint from C.O. Bigelow in the color Plum. This was a gift from a friend!

So if you've been keeping track, the value of the Burt's Bees Grab Bag is: $56!!! I saved $41!

Spider-man Nails for the Amazing Spider-man!

 Hey guys! This is Asa. I know that we have not been on since April (I believe) but here we are!
This time we have a superhero theme and to start it off, Spider-Man.
If you want to know more about Spidey, here's a link.
I googled various images of Spider-Man and his costume and came up with this nail design.

Here is another picture:

And here are the colors I used:

From L to R: Base COat by NK, Wet n Wild Everybody Loves Redmond, Wet n Wild Saved by the Blue, Nail art striper in black and white, Fast Dry Top Coat by NK

Bunny Nails for Spring!

Hola everyone, Asa here!

This time I have another Spring Nail Art for you. Bunny Nails!
I love bunnies because they are so cute and are perfect for Spring time.
I had a lot of fun doing this nail design and actually these aren't m own design, they are cutepolish's
I used a similar technique as her except I changed up my colors and did not  use a dotting tool (because I don't own any)

Here are some pictures:

All pictures are in natural light. 

Here is the stuff I used:

Spring Leopard Nails

Hola! Asa here guys.

I have a spring-y leopard nails for y'all. I actually did these December 29, 2011 according to the details of these pictures. I had gotten some new nail polishes from CJ for X-mas and I decided to use the pink one. 

This is without flash

With le flash

With flash

I'm not sure what the base color is called (as it has no name) but the blue dots I did are with Wet n Wild's Rain Check. I then used my Art Deco nail brush in black to create the circles around the dots. 

I think this is a really interesting and soft (and spring-y) twist on the classic leopard nails which are  usually golden or brown. 

This can also be a good Easter-ish manicure if you want to diverge from the candies, bunnies, and flowers. 

Although I do love me some candy!

Anti-Valentine's Day Nail Art

Hola. Asa here again! I have made an anti-Valnetine's Day design. Ever suffered from a broken heart? This might be the design for you.

My base color is How I met Your magenta from WnW's fastdry collection. I used 2 coats but I still saw VNL (visible nail line).

Then I used a black crackle to create hearts.

I chose my ring finger as an accent finger and put studs on the tip. I used a top coat (I will post a review later this week of the top coat) to seal everything.

Valentine's Day Nail Designs

Hey guys! Asa here. I know I haven't posted in a WHILE but to make up for it I have a couple of nail designs and virtual cookies.

Here is the first one:

For this design, I used French Creme by WnW and some other WnW polishes. In order to make this design first put on a base coat of your choice. Then paint your nails with a white polish. Take a dotting tool or bobby pin and dip it in the polish of your choice and create a 'v' shape on the nail. It will create a heart shape. Add a top coat of your choice and enjoy your cute nails!

I just rotated this picture so it looks a bit weird. 

This design was also pretty simple. I mixed together a blue and white to make a sky blue color I wanted. You don't have to do this if you already have a sky blue polish. After the polish dries, use a dotting tool or a bobby pin to create clouds with a white polish. After the clouds dry, take a bobby pin or dotting tool to create hearts using a pink polish.

The design on my middle finger is actually from this awesome video by indigonova: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgkUCdEzhCY

Please ignore the yellow polish on the side of my finger.

For this next design, I used a mix of a nude color, white shimmery polish, and a light pink shimmer I had. After the base color dried I used a blue polish to cover half my nail diagonally and then used a glittery striper to create a line between the pink and the blue. I used a bobby pink to place two pink dots and then used a pink striper to create 'c's around the dot. I also added green leaves around the roses.

Here is another picture:

Have a fun and romantic Valentine's Day! I know I'll spend it with my one true love: food.
I leave you all with this super adorbs Doctor Who gif.