Makeup By Kim Porter

I've been given another blog award!!! This is GREAT!

First, I’d like to thank Mari at Makeup by Mari  for giving me this award.  I really, really appreciate it.

I love your blog award Rules:
1. Post the award on your blog
2. Link the person who has given you the award
3. Pass this award to 7 other blogs you’ve newly discovered
4. Rememer to contact the bloggers you’ve nominated.

Here are the blogs I’m passing this to
1. Latonya – Face Splash Makeup
2. Tinuke – Expressive Makeup
3. Laura – The Creepy Princess
4. silhouettescreams
5.  Glowing Face
6.  Princess Lisax
7. Eve – Lovely Makeup

Dove Beauty Bar

Over the past few weeks I re-discovered Dove’s Beauty Bar.  I say re-discovered since I used to use it as a child when my skin wouldn’t tolerate harsh soaps like Lever 2000, Irish Spring, Zest etc.  Dove never broke me out or dried my skin.  Recently, I have been having breakouts on my forehead & the Proactiv didn’t even help.  Of course, I made an appointment with my dermatologist, but the day of my appointment, it SNOWED, so the office ended up cancelling my appointment. This reminds me I have to make another one. 

Anyway, I started using Dove’s beauty bar (white bar soap).  I kid you not, this stuff has been working well with my skin.  I use it as a cleanser, and I use it to remove my makeup.  My skin did a 180, and it’s back to clear. My skin isn’t dry either.   Check Makeup Alley for reviews.

Here’s proof that it works:  I started using it for a few weeks, and after the bar ran out, I stopped using it.  Since I stopped, I notice I’m breaking out in the same spot again, which means I need to pick up some more!

Dove’s beauty bar can be found at your local drugstore.  You can even try your dollar store too. 

Disclaimer:  Try this at your own risk.  What works for me may not work for everyone else.

My Favorite Scents Series: Whatever Lola Wants… Lola Gets Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume

Last week Wednesday, in the post titled, “My Favorite Scents Series: The Smell of Purple,” I introduced you to one of my favorite “signature” scents, which was Insolence by Guerlain.  This week, I’m going to introduce you to my second “signature” scent, which is Marc Jacobs’ Lola Perfume.

I love Marc Jacobs Lola perfume! I wear it when I want a nice, clean, crisp, fresh & flirty scent.  It’s perfect for daytime.  The only thing about it is I find that it doesn’t last too long.

Isn’t the bottle HOT though?  I purchased the  Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume after seeing promo’s for it one day I was in Bloomingdales in Midtown.  The sales women used the tops of the bottles as accessories; it was in their hair or used as a brouche

I purchased my 3.4 Fl oz bottle of Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume from Sephora using a gift card a friend gave me for my birthday. It was $85.

Next week, I will introduce you to my last “signature” scent. Yes, I saved the best for last.

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Tutorial: Nicki Minaj Inspired Smokey Blue Eye

I was going to begin doing colorful smokey eye tutorials to show you that smokey eyes don’t have to always be black and grey.  The tutorial can be found here on youtube.  Don’t forget to rate & comment please (it’s important to me).



Eyes:
UDPP (Original)
NYX E/S Base in White
NYX E/S in Azur Sky
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Charcoal
MAC Vanilla Pigment (brow Highlight)
Black E/S (substitute MAC Carbon) fromt eh 120 Palette
Medium Brown E/S from the 120 Palette
Shimmery Blue Similar to NYX Azur Sky – 120 Palette
Shimmery Teal – 120 Palette
Dark Grey E/S – 120 Palette
NYX EL111 Eyelashes


Face:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer – NC45 & NC50
Graftobian HD Creme Foundation in Midnight Marigold
MAC MSF Natural – Dark 


Cheeks:
MAC SpringSheen Blush
MAC Full Fuschia Blush


Lips:
MAC Viva Glam Gaga
MAC Girl About Town (patted on top of the Gaga)
MAC True Babe (Very little)

Makeup by Kim Porter