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Oxblood Nails Courtesy of Zoya ‘Dakota’ and more Zoya Polish Swatches

February 16, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Hauls, Product Swatches / 9 Comments

I took advantage of the Zoya 3 for free promotion. Since I’m into dark shades, especially during the winter, I chose Raven, Cynthia, and Dakota. All of them are my favorites for different reasons; however, since receiving my Zoya polishes, I’ve rocked Zoya ‘Dakota’ more often.

Zoya ‘Dakota’, I would describe as the perfect oxblood red polish, which is very much ‘in’ right now. Usually, I’m not a fan of red polishes, but, this one has me hooked. The only downside is that with two coats, it comes off a little sheer; therefore, to achieve the color payoff, and opacity that I like I used three coats.

This is my current ‘Nail of the Week’ using Zoya ‘Dakota’ with Zoya’s ‘Gloria‘ as an accent on my ring fingers.

oya 'Dakota nail polish with 'Gloria' — Zoya ‘Dakota nail polish with ‘Gloria’

Here are the other polishes – ‘Raven‘ and ‘Cynthia‘

I added some nail glitter that I purchased from Avon. I’m working on my nail art skills. By the way, that glitter is sooo messy!

What are your favorite Zoya Polish Shades?

My favorite Foundation is On-sale Now! Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup {Photos & Swatches}

February 15, 2013 by Kim S. / blog / 1 Comment

My new favorite foundation is Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup. Unfortunately, they are phasing this out. Any time I wear this foundation, I receive many compliments on “my skin”. Some people have even said I looked airbrushed in photos and in person. I first purchased the Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup when hautelook.com had it on-sale for $8.00! I’m upset I had only purchased one. That bottle wound up falling and breaking, too! Talk about bad luck. After that, I purchased shades ‘I’ (dark golden) and ‘K’ (deep golden peach) from the Stila website for $19 each. Now, hautelook.com has the Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup for $15, which isn’t too bad. The sale ends Saturday, February 16.

Description:

This ultra light, easy to use formula provides medium coverage and a semi-matte finish. Stila’s oil-free formula is both blendable and buildable, leaving a natural vibrancy on the skin

Below are swatches of the product. I hope Stila replaces this foundation with something comparable because I love it!

Have you yet tried the Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup?

What’s your favorite foundation?

IBM Smarter Commerce: What #MySmarterCommerce means to Makeup by Kim Porter

February 12, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Miscellaneous / 4 Comments

Finally, I am able to let the cat out of the bag, and announce that the Makeup by Kim Porter brand has partnered with IBM for their social media influencer program, IBM Smarter Commerce. IBM wants to know and see what Smarter Commerce means to people like you and me, and see how technology directly impacts our personal lives and careers.

The IBM Smarter Commerce platform will allow major brands like Sephora, Macy’s, Acura and Nike to provide their consumers with the ultimate customer service experience through all avenues, such as social media, digital, retail and mobile. IBM recognizes that as times change, so does technology, and with that businesses need to focus on Smarter Commerce.

The IBM Smarter Commerce campaign could not have come at a better time for me. As many of you know, outside of working full-time, I am also a Makeup Artist. Social media and technology has played a major role in the way I advertise for my business in an affordable way, attract clients, and staying connected with everything going on in the beauty and fashion industries. Smarter Commerce also plays a role in a new joint endeavor, fellow blogger and long-time friend of mine, Janique of Hergoodybag.com are pursuing. Stay tuned for more information.

As part of the IBM #MySmarterCommerce campaign, over the next 30-days I will share through content, conversations and social posts, what Smarter Commerce means to me. My Smarter Commerce story along with other campaign participants content will be presented in March during the South by South West (SXSW) panel presentation – giving all influencers in attendance the consumer perspective on what Smarter Commerce means to us.

Over the next 30-days or so, I hope you will join in on the conversation with me via my twitter and Instagram accounts with the hashtag #MySmarterCommerce, Facebook and blog to let me know what Smarter Commerce means to you, too! This is an exciting opportunity, and I will appreciate any support you give.

What does Smarter Commerce mean to you?

#spon: I have been invited by IBM to share my honest thoughts and experiences around Smarter Commerce, and as part of this collaboration, IBM may provide me with product, access, content or other forms of remuneration. All opinions are expressly my own.

See how butter LONDON Kicked off NYFW Backstage with Dannijo & La Perla

February 8, 2013 by Kim S. / blog / 1 Comment

butter LONDON kicked off NYFW backstage with Dannijo and La Perla. See the fabulous nail looks butter LONDON’s Global Colour Ambassador, Katie Hughes, created for the designers during NYFW Backstage.

Designer: DANNIJO

Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador

The Scoop: Inspired by vanity and old Hollywood glam, the collection pays homage to the way things used to be, while referencing bold, contemporary styles

Nail Look: Katie created three nail looks for the Dannijo presentation:

Look 1: Yummy Mummy

Look 2: La Moss

Look 3: La Moss with a layer of Saucy Jack on top

*As always, Katie began the looks with the butter LONDON Nail Foundation and finished with butter LONDON Hardwear Quick Top Coat

Designer: LA PERLA

Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador

The Scoop: The La Perla Collection was inspired by Spain and the Spanish rhythm where traditional and contemporary facets meet. The Black Label Collection was inspired by the exotic side of art.

Nail Look: Katie created two nail looks for the presentation, one for the La Perla Collection and one of the Black Label Collection

Look 1: Katie matched the models skin tones with one of the three lacquers in the Starkers Collection: Shandy, Crumpet or Tea + Toast

Look 2: Union Jack Black with Yummy Mummy

*As always, Katie began the looks with the butter LONDON Nail Foundation and finished with butter LONDON Hardwear Quick Top Coat

Disclosure: The information and photos were provided by the company or its PR for informational purposes.