Update!

Hello Everyone!
It's been a while since I have updated because I actually just got back from my vacation yesterday and leading up to my departure I was working a lot so I would have lots of money to spend! I am going to have lots of updates coming up this week! Lots of new makeup and clothing was purchased!

Scream 4 Movie Review

Last night, I went to the theater and saw Scream 4! I had heard good things about it but was still kind of unsure because of the previous Scream movies being less than entertaining (first one as an exception) While viewing the film I was most definitely pleasantly surprised. It was actually a good, day in age thriller that I was nervous, cringing, left with my mouth open and surprised. It was funny, not at the parts that were supposed to be scary - with one or two exceptions.. which I was basically kind of expecting but was once again pleasantly surprised! The film had a lot of famous actors and actresses and it was definitely well written. I enjoyed the plot and it actually was scary with a twist ending. I would go on the record and say that this was most definitely the best Scream movie since the film franchise started and I would watch it again. If you are looking for a good movie to go see this week or weekend I would recommend this if you are interested in the horror genre. 

100 Ways To Be Happy

I am absolutely addicted to stumbleupon - when I am not working on this blog or looking at other beauty blogs I am always on stumbleupon.. so addicting! So if you don't have an account I definitely recommend that you get one because it has honestly made the most boring days just fly by and I have honestly found SO many great websites! But any who.. I was on stumbleupon this morning and I came across this website that the link was titled "100 Ways To Be Happy" I read threw it and I was so inspired! I'm going to print it off and hang it up in my bedroom! Cause I mean who doesn't want to be happier?!! So I am going to pass it along to everyone else out there and I think everyone should take a a look because it is really great! Enjoy!! :)

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/22Quid/www.tripbase.com/blog/101-ways-to-be-happy/

My Work Out Playlist

My personal work out playlist - mixture of old and new :) Enjoy!

Take Over Control - Afrojack f. Eva Simmons
More Redone Remix - Usher
Hit The Lights - Jay Sean f. Lil Wayne
Top Of The World - The Cataracs f. Dev
S&M - Rihanna
No Sleep - Wiz Kalifa
Sweat - Snoop Dogg f. David Guetta
Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm
Beautiful People - Chris Brown f. Benny Benassi
Yeah 3X - Chris Brown
E.T. - Katy Perry f. Kanye West
Judas - Lady Gaga
Look At Me Now - Chris Brown f. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
Blow - Ke$ha
Girls - Pitbull f. Ke$ha
Girls On The Dancefloor - Far East Movement
I Need A Doctor - Dr. Dre f. Eminem & Skylar Gray
Who Says - Selena Gomez & The Scene
Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
Steal My Sunshine - Len
Reminder - Jay Z
The Cave - Mumford & Suns
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Suns
The State Of Massachusetts - The Dropkick Murphy's
The Time (Dirty Bit) - The Black Eyed Peas
Rock That Body - The Black Eyed Peas
I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
Hash Pipe - Weezer
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Bring The Noise (Pump-Kin Remix) - Public Enemy f. Benny Benassi
I Like That - Richard Vission & Static Revenger Feat. Luciana
Ghosts N Stuff - Deadmau5 f. Rob Swire
Erase Me - Kid Cudi f. Kanye West
Memories - David Guetta f. Kid Cudi
Day N Nite (Crooker's Remix) - Kid Cudi
Get U Home (Party Rock Remix) - Shwayze f. LMFAO
Paranoid (Party Rock Remix) - Kanye West f. LMFAO
What's My Age Again? - Blink 182
Take It Off - The Donna's
On The Dance Floor - David Guetta f. Will.I.Am & Apl De Ap
Goodies - Ciara f. Petey Pablo
Boys Wanna Be Her - Peaches
Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones
Come Together - The Beatles
Drive My Car - The Beatles
Howlin' For You - The Black Keys
Your Touch - The Black Keys
Tighten Up - The Black Keys
New Moon Rising - Wolfmother
Tipsy - J-Kwon
Like A G6 (Redone Remix) - Far East Movement f. Mohombi, The Cataracs & Dev
Sofi Needs A Ladder - Deadmau5
Louder - Chris Willis
Won't Back Down - Eminem f. P!nk
Miami 2 Ibiza - Swedish House Mafia
Love Me - Justin Bieber
Cannibal  - Ke$ha
Come Down - Bush
Dancing On My Own - Robyn
American Woman - Lenny Kravitz
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oats
Best Of You - The Foo Fighters
I'm In The House - Steve Aoki Feat. [[[Zuper Blahq]]]
My Name Is - Eminem
Check Ya Self 2010 - Ice Cube
Gimme Tha Loot - Notorious B.I.G.
Hypnotized - Notorious B.I.G.
Revolver Remix - Madonna f. David Guetta & Lil Wayne
For Whom The Bell Calls - Metallica
Top Of The World - The Pussycat Dolls
The Fame - Lady Gaga
Teeth - Lady Gaga
Going Down - Sick Puppies
Robot Rock - Daft Punk
Where You Wanna Go - Mischa Daniels f. J-Son
Party And Bullshit In The USA - Notorious B.I.G. vs. Miley Cyrus
Limelight - Rush
S.O.S. (Rescue Me) - Rihanna
Disturbia - Rihanna
Touchin' On My - 3OH!3
Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys
Wannabe - Spice Girls
Spice Up Your Life - Spice Girls

Emma Stone - Style Crush

I have loved Emma Stone since her breakout role in Superbad but when she appeared on the red carpet for the Golden Globes this year with her platinum blonde hair and that orange Calvin Klein dress I have since found myself a new style crush! Emma's hair, makeup and clothing choices are absolutely flawless. I have posted some of my favorite looks by her and I hope to in the near future post makeup and hair how-to's for Emma Stone's best looks. Enjoy! :)

Emma at the 2011 Golden Globes wearing Calvin Klein

At The Trevor Projects annual 'Trevor LIVE' First premiere of her new blonde hair for Spiderman wearing a dress from the Roksanda Ilincic Resort 2010 Collection

2011 Critics Choice Awards wearing Balenciaga

Get it or Shred it!

For those of you who know me - I am absolutely addicted to magazines I buy multiple a week! and my collection is pretty impressive (if I do say so myself) So I decided to start a new weekly blog post that I determine if the magazine is worth buying it or not! And sections to check out! Hope you enjoy it! :)

Week of April 11, 2011

Intouch Weekly:
Cover story: Teen Moms Addicted To Surgury
Get it or Shred it? Shred it!
Why? Nothing exciting must have been happening this week, the title story is just silly and other inside stories about Kendra Wilkinson's fight with Kristie Ally on the set of Dancing with the Stars.. is just so boring.. nothing exciting. I did enjoy the Hollywood Hair Wars pages though- lots of great pictures of in-style hair - but by all means.. I wouldn't buy this magazine for just two pages!

OK:
Cover story: Kim Kardashian: Betrayed Before the Wedding
Get it or Shred it? Shred it!
Why? To be honest - most stories are the same or similar to Intouch BUT this magazine has some great fashion stories and makeup and hair parts. For this reason I would recommend this magazine over Intouch.

People: Style Watch
So this says display until April 11,2011 but since I just started today I figured may as well put it?
Cover story: 476 Ways To Look Cute Everyday! With Lauren Conrad on the cover
Get it or Shred it? Get it!
Why? Too be 100% honest I will probably 99.9% of the time post this as Get it - I love this magazine and purchase it and I don't think I have ever been disappointed. It features good fashion, makeup and hair and celebrity news - what else could you ask for??!
Check out:  How to get Lauren Conrad's look "Simply Stylish Lauren" on pages 44-48 .. Love her!!
5 Ways to Switch Up Your Look! on page 122
Look For Less, featuring Mila Kunis - I am currently in love with everything she wears, how she does her makeup and hair- she just always looks flawless!

Glamour
Cover story: 101 Ways To Look Hotter Now! With Ashley Green on the cover (Well the version I got)
Get it or Shred it? Get it!
Why? Glamour will almost always be a Get it! aswell - I actually have a subscription to this magazine and I love it. I do wish I had gotten the issue with Emma Stone on the cover - Nothing against Ashley Greene - but Emma is another one of my current style favorites!
Check out: I don't really have one favorite article but it is all great! A lot of stories on finding the right bathing suits/bikini's - it's that season again!

Cosmopolitan
Cover story: 75 Sex Moves Men Crave and Look Sexy! Makeup That Flirts FOR You! With Haley Williams on the cover
Get it or Shread it? Get it!
Why? Well first off, I was sold when I saw Haley Williams (Lead singer of Paramore) on the cover! Love her! and I honestly never thought I would see her on the cover of this magazine!
Check out: Sexy Little Ways To Prep For Summer on pages 171-173 and Go Ahead Check Yourself Out on page 193! I love when magazines are all about woman empowerment and about being happy with who you are and being a confident, happy person!

Well, that's it for this week - I will be back next week! :)

My Favorite Beauty Tips!

I have some general beauty tips that I have learnt or have been past on too me! Enjoy! :)

How to cover up a picked at pimple: I have a terrible habit of picking at pimples and it causes the middle of it to be all gross and if I need to cover it up, I take a q-tip and put a concealer treatment on it and lightly dab it. Don't over do it! Less is more, the more makeup on it the more attention it will draw to that spot on your face! For a treating concealer I recommend Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Concealer.

Always remove eye makeup before you go to bed! This makes it so your eyelashes don't break and if you just didn't bother removing it at all - I know some people do! Start! Because it makes your mascara go on more nicely and you are really allowing your mascara live to its full potential! And we want that!!

Always moisturize before applying foundation! This makes your makeup go on smoothly and if your skin is dry it gives you moisture that your skin needs! I wait at least 5 minutes after applying moisturizer to put on foundation so the makeup goes on nicely over the foundation.

Wear a SPF everyday, sun or no sun!! Your skin will thank you if you get a foundation that has a SPF in it, which a lot of foundations or moisturizers do! This will prevent you from sun damage and will cause you not to get wrinkly and  have dark spots, and obviously helps prevent skin cancer. Skip the tanning salon and opt for a spray tan or a good self tanner. I recommend Jergens Natural Glow or Lancome Flash Bronzer, I used to use Tantowels which were excellent (and cheap!) but they no longer sell them in my area I'm not sure if the product is dis-continued but if it is not and it is available in your area I definitely recommend them too you!!

If you want your eyeliner to go on smoother and easier put it in your freezer.

Get matched! There is nothing that makes me cringe more when I see a girl with an orange face and a white neck, see a professional and they will match you too their brand or I have seen consultants look at your makeup bag and see if it matches you correctly or not. Good lighting is the key, I always get my mom to check my neck for a makeup line if I am not sure if I have a makeup line or not!

Foundation - less is more!! When applying foundation do not slap it all over your face, it will only make you look cakey or shiny, what I do is either only apply it in areas that I need the coverage or if I do need full coverage I put it in four areas on my face: my forehead, right cheek, left cheek and my chin and blend outwards.

For extra long lashes, I put my eyelash curler under a hairdryer for a couple seconds (not to long because it gets really hot and will burn your eyelids!) and curl my lashes before mascara.. works like a charm! I do it every time I go out!!

Exfoliate! If you exfoliate your skin is smoother, softer and it is better looking and makes it much easier to put on foundation, also great if you have dry skin it takes away dead skin!!

Tone! If you use a toner, this will help clear up your skin and I do this day and night and it definitely helps my problem areas!

DON'T put foundation on your lips! I unfourtantely did this when I was in high school I could just never find a lipstick that was the right shade that I wanted, it causes white, dry skin on your lips.. and who wants chapped lips??! Opt for a nude lip color (I have since found one Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude) And bright colored lips are in now anyways. If you naturally have red lips (like me) embrace it!

When trying a new skin treatment (or medication) your skin will probably break out, things have to get worse before they get better! Don't worry if you bought a new skin care system and you are breaking out, it may work for you - you just have to stick too it long enough to know!!

Clean Your makeup brushes! (Or throw out your sponges!) This may be why you're breaking out! Use a mild soap to clean them. If you want more details on how often to clean every brush and how this website is great! http://www.essentialbeautysupplies.com/pages/cleaning_brushes.html

Throw out old makeup! Some people have makeup that they have had forever that they still use - this can also cause acne because of the bacteria! And the makeup will not be in its full potential.. think of it like expired food.. who wants that? Throw mascaras out after 3 months.. it will be dry anyways and it is absolutely full of bacteria! And foundations typically can be used for up too a year. Throw out old cleansers and moisturizers after 6 months of use.

Share tips not makeup! Makeup is full of bacteria and you really don't want to share that with anyone! Doing this could cause an eye or skin infection, and sharing makeup just isn't sanitary - regardless if you are best friends, sisters, mother and daughter or anything! Do not share makeup, makeup brushes or tools!

Use a primer! Primers make your makeup go on smoother and last longer, help hide fine lines and make the most of your foundation! I recently purchased Lacome's Dewy Glow Base and I love it! The only problem I have with it is that it is really stinky.. and it cannot be inhaled or anything. I will probably post a review on this within the week! :)

I will post more in the future, hope you enjoyed these tips and I hope they help! :)

What are you looking for in a foundation??

Hello! I haven't posted in such a long time, I have been very busy working almost everyday! I have been working on a few posts and they will be posted shortly and this is the first of many to come! :)

This is your personal guide to finding your perfect foundation.
Based upon finish, with examples and foundations that fit your personal requirements.


Finish; You can get 3 types of finishes: - Natural
                                                           - Dewy
                                                          - Matte

If you are looking for a natural finish, you want your foundation too look polished, yet natural and make it look like you are not wearing makeup, with less coverage. If you have problem skin a lot of natural foundations may not cover your acne or scars, so be cautious of that!
Celebrities that like to wear their makeup natural include: Sienna Miller and Blake Lively.
I recommend  Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Mousse Foundation.

If you want a matte foundation you want to have zero shine and a perfected, airbrushed,soft to touch looking coverage. Celebrities that wear their makeup with matte coverage include, Carrie Underwood and Kim Kardashian.
I recommended L'Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle Foundation.

If you want a dewy foundation you want a more luminous looking foundation that you do not set with powder (maybe the t-zone) Your skin would looked 'whipped' or like velvet. Celebrities that wear their makeup dewy include Hayden Panettiere and Lauren Conrad.
I recommend  Lancome Photogenic Lumessence Liquid Foundation.

                                                          

My Favorite Products! (And My First Video Blog!)

Haha, I am so sorry that this is so awkward.. I was really nervous I really hope it does get better with time, I am also sorry about the bad audio/video I will be getting an upgrade ASAP! Thank You
Katie

Mascara Reviews

Lancome Definicils Mascara

This mascara is for length. When I was in high school this was my go-to mascara I used it everyday and when I was going out, it was buildable to wear from day to night. This mascara is not as 'wet' as other lancome mascaras and it doesn't really smudge... the only issue with this mascara drying is that if you pick at your lashes they may flake, overall this mascara is a great product and definitely my favorite lancome mascara. 

I give this product 5/5

Lancome Hypnose Drama

This mascara is if you are looking for volume and it also provides length as well. 

This mascara is more 'wet' and it causes eyelashes to stick together, for this reason I will probably not be

purchasing this product again. It does make your eyelashes full and big though but it wasn't exactly the look I was looking for. I would give this product 3.5/5

Covergirl Lashblast Luxe Mascara

This mascara is for volume and has shimmer in it. I originally bought this mascara because I needed a new mascara and I was going out so I thought it would be nice if you could see the shimmer in my lashes for going out, I picked it up and as soon as I put it on I absolutely fell in love.. it made my eyes look amazing and my eyelashes were full and I could see the shimmer.. then a couple days passed and I found it started to get clumpier and not as nice or shimmery every day.. I used this mascara on and off for about a year because I loved the effect of the shimmer and the volume it gave me in the first couple uses.. but in the end it probably isn't that worth it.. if I could afford to buy this mascara everyday I would use it.. but that would just be silly.

I give this product 3.5/5

Rimmel London Glam Eyes Day 2 Night Mascara

This mascara is for if you want volume in your lashes on one end and if you wanted length for the other end.

I mostly just bought this because I was really confused how it was two different mascaras in one.. but when I used it I was pleasantly surprised, the volume side gave me lots of volume and the length side did give me a lot  of length, but once again I found the issue within a week or so the mascara was drying out already and the volume side seemed to make my lashes stick together.. but when I first used it I was getting comments about my eyelashes how great they looked, but that was only in the first week that the volume was really nice.

I would give this product 3.5/5

Dior Diorshow Mascara

This mascara is for drama, big volume lashes. When I purchased this mascara I was BEYOND excited I read great reviews I knew celebrities used it and makeup artists loved it.. but when I tried it, I was honestly very disappointed it made my lashes really clumpy and I just did not like the effect whatsoever, also a couple days after I bought it I got an eye infection so I had to throw it away but aside from forking out $30 for a mascara and then just having to throw it away - I probably wouldn't have used it again. I have read reviews that people claim, no clumps and makes lashes long and full so maybe that is the effect it gave customers with short eyelashes, naturally I have very long eyelashes and I curl my eyelashes anyways.. I was disappointed and I would not recommend this mascara at all.

I give this product 2/5

Benefit Bad Gal Lash

This mascara is for big lashes best for if you are looking for volume. I purchased this mascara really excited aswell and I actually bought it the same time I bought the Diorshow mascara I did only get too use it a couple times before I got my eye infection aswell (lol..of course when I fork out $60 on mascara I have to throw them away...) I did use it for my grad pictures though and also for pictures and they looked great, the only issue I had was the brush was so big that it was hard not to get it on my eyes. This mascara dried very fast so be careful of flakes if you pick at your eyes, but other than that and it's pricey price tag this mascara is great!

I give this product 4/5

L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

This mascara is for big, full, lashes with volume. I purchased this because I saw how weird the brush was and how beautiful Penelope Cruz' lashes were in the ad (I'm a sucker for good makeup advertisement!) The first time I tried it, it made my lashes huge and amazing! I couldn't believe a mascara brush that looked like that could make my eyes look so great.. but as I have learned.. you always have to keep on using it.. and I discovered that once again this is a mascara that went clumpy and was not that good even on the second day! This mascara may work for some people, but there are other mascaras that I would use that I would get more use out of. I give this mascara 2/5

L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes

This is my latest mascara purchase, and I will most likely do a makeup haul on it becuase I just bought it a couple days ago. I have tried other L'Oreal Voluminous Mascaras (Explosion aside..) and have really liked them but I read and saw some really good reviews on this mascara and there is the new 'V Moment' contest going on so I decided might as well! I tried it for the first time three days ago and I was amazed, it made my lashes long, full and there was not one single clump.. and three days later.. still look beautiful! I would 100% reccomend this too anyone who wants glamorous full and long lashes!! I give this product 5/5