2011 Beauty Loves

These were my Best Beauty discoveries/favorites of 2011. 

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Cashew Beige

Sigma Round Top Kabuki Brush - F82

Use this for applying liquid foundation.

Maybeline Eyestudio Gel Liner

MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque

Maybeline Magnum Volum Express (still the my favorite from last year)

Smashbox Brow Tech in Auburn

MAC Lipsticks in To The Future, Peachstock and Candy Yum Yum

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Pink Power

MAC Blush in Stunner

Dolly Wink Liquid Liner

Last Hurrah!

Body Shop Coconut Value Set

NARS Danmari Blush Palette. Nars Multiple (Orgasm) 

Origins VitaZing Moisturizer

Beauty Blender

This maybe the last of my major make-up hauling for a while. I've ordered this back in November so they're technically not included in the current self-imposed shopping ban.

 I haven't talked about this "ban" here because I don't want to jinx it. But basically I can only spend a certain amount per month for the next  6-8 months or until I reach my goal. And it includes all shopping and food expense. I'm almost at my quota for January so I'm really trying to stay away from the mall and online shops. Wish me luck. 

Guilty Pleasure

Aside from my obsession with fashion blogs, I'm also a constant stalker of some YouTube beauty gurus. That may explain my rapidly increasing addiction to make up. If you're not familiar with beauty gurus, they are basically video bloggers who post tutorials, hauls and reviews in anything beauty and make up related. 

Just like with the fashion blogging, many channels have sprouted out like mushroom. Some are awesome and entertaining, while some are just so so. 

Here are my top 3 favorites. Some of you might find it helpful, or just plain entertaining. I chose these three (technically four) because aside from their really great skill at putting on make up, they're all unbiased, funny and humble. Also all four of them are really good at doing wearable and out-of-this-world-dramatic-fashion-runway looks. 

First off is Leesha of Xsparkage 
Website: http://www.xsparkage.com
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/xsparkage

She really has a great kid-like laugh and are never biased with her product reviews.


Second is Cora of Vintage or Tacky
Website: http://vintageortacky.com/
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/vintageortacky

Now, this lady is all about confidence and being true to yourself. And her eyes are just captivating. 


And third are the gorgeous sisters Sam and Nick of Pixiwoo
Website: http://pixiwoo.blogspot.com/
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/pixiwoo

Now these two are 2 of the greatest in YouTube. Plus you could get lost in their British accent. 


And in addition to these Vloggers if you're after really quality swatches, check out Temptalia. She's the best!!! 


Now start watching ladies and be an addict like me!!!