MakeUp Organization for Less: Organize Like a Hollywood Celeb

I remember watching Keeping Up with the Kardashians years back and those Fabulous Life of TV show series on television and drooling over celebrity womens' closets.  I wanted my makeup and jewelry to be on display so elegantly and organized to a "T".  What girl doesn't want all of her brushes out and available and have glosses with glosses, powders with powders, etc.

So when I was first on the hunt to mimic what I saw on TV, I came across a company called GLAMbox on Instagram.  They had just sent their GLAMbox to Lilly Ghalichi of Bravo TV's Shahs of Sunset and were trying to pitch the fact that she used their organization boxes, that we the consumer should buy it too!  WRONG! While these boxes are allegedly "luxury" and very nice looking, they are $200.  And there is no way that I was paying that!

GLAMbox, Photo Credit: Instagram

As patience would have it, I saw a sale on Hautelook for the exact replica of these makeup boxes by a company called Cosmetique.  I got the same organization space but only for $18.00 and $13.00 for two organization boxes...and they look great! It doesn't appear that the company has an official website but I found mine on Hautelook.com and it looks like they may have some on Sears, Amazon and eBay.  This is way better than $200!

Cosmetique Collection MakeUp Organization purchased from Hautelook

My finished product in my bathroom using Cosmetique Collection MakeUp Organization trays, I stacked several on top of each other to fit all of my most used makeup items. / Photo Credit: Leah Frazier

Get the Defibrillator---Urban Decay Is Coming Out With Naked 3

So...by now you guys should be at a point where when I tell you something is going to be a hit, or that you should mark your calendars for something, then you should do it, right?  Well...my favorite make-up brand Urban Decay is posting all over the web and on Instagram about the release of Naked 3...the third (well technically 4th) eye shadow pallet from the Naked series. (See related blog post: Get Naked!) 

Urbandecay.com / The moment I thought I was gonna pass out from excitement.

Anyone who is everyone will be rushing out to get this new pallet so PLEASE take it from that it will behoove you (I just love that word..behoove)...it will "behoove" you to go to Urban Decay's website and sign up to be on the list to get the EXACT release date for this newest pallet. It will sell like hotcakes as soon as it hits the stores so I wouldn't even risk it.  Both Naked 1 and 2 were $50...so start saving your funds now and get ready to own a piece of greatness.

Naked 1, 2 & 3 side by side...SWOON!!!!! This is a snapshot of the evil trolls at Urban Decay teasing the lowly beauty obsessed peasants about the newest release of Naked 3.  HOW EVIL!

I have both Naked 1 and 2 and have yet to be disappointed. I've received the most compliments I have ever received makeup wise when I use these eyeshadow pallets and it's just all around a must have. Whether you are new to the use of eye shadows or a pro who uses 6 brushes when doing your eyes, you MUST have these pallets.

Get naked!

Just recently at two events I have received more compliments on my eye make-up than at any other event I have attended.  I find it really flattering when people ask, "YOU did your own eye make-up?"  Ummmm yeah!

While I would LOVE to take all of the credit for my fabulous eye shades and blends lately, I just can't.  I'm not a genius...just a girl who loves her beauty products and make-up.

So to create a fabulous eye for the evening, I prime my eye with Urban Decay's eye primer potion.  This will ensure that my eye make-up stays put ALL day with no re-touches. For everyday I use the primer on the right and for a little shimmer I use the primer on the left.

The best primer ever!!!!!

Next I apply my eye shadow according to the layout on picture below.  This is the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette.  One of my most favorite palettes.  You can not go wrong with these eye shadow colors.  The palette is $50 but it literally lasts and you can create so many different looks that you get your money's worth immediately.

I apply "outer mid lid" first, then "mid lid." Then, I apply the "above crease shade" so that I can blend the other colors over it.  Next, I apply the "crease" and create my smokey eye with the "outer crease" color.  The diagram below leaves off that the inner eye lid color is the 4th from the right.  This is the color that tops everything off.  Blend all harsh lines with a blending brush and VOILA!  Last but not least, don't forget to apply the "brow bone" shade to highlight the arch of your brow.  And that's it!!!!!  This is my secret, hope you guys enjoy! (It helps to have a good set of brushes to achieve good blending and to have each color pop out on your eye.)

Free Hair Blowouts and Make-up Applications This Week

It's the holidays and if you're as busy socializing like I am, you have multiple holiday parties scheduled.  Who has time to get a different outfit, hairstyle and make-up for each occasion?  Well lucky for you guys, the newest and hottest in hair salons (The Hair Bar Dallas) is offering free hair blowouts and make-up applications for this entire week!  All you have to do is set up an appointment online and show up....it's that easy!  (Sign up for a date and time of your choosing at www.dropinblowout.com.)  Not only does The Hair Bar offer child care services while you're getting pampered but guests will also get to relax and browse the web on a complimentary iPad while receiving the best in hair and makeup services.

The Hair Bar is located in Dallas' Preston Royal Village and Southlake Town Square.

Beauty illuminates from within

You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. ~1 Peter 3~  (Make-up: Tom Ford, Neiman Marcus counter, North Park, applied by Justina Joseph)

I never quite understood what people meant by loving yourself first and then everything else will fall into place.  It took me 30 years to come to the realization that my spirit, my heart and everything that is unique to me is beautiful.  Not the love of a man, the love of others, but self-love.  I'm now at a point where I am so completely happy with myself and with the presence of God....being able to serve Him daily, being able to share His love with others...my passion for all of these things radiates from within; these things in and of themselves make me beautiful.  So step back Elle, Glamour, Vogue and other misconceptions of what beauty is...my beauty if unfading and neverending.