ATTENTION...NEW BLOG LOCATION!!

Hello everyone!!

Sorry I have been gone so long, A lot of this have been going on in my life. With that said, I want to share with you my new blog! This blog is a combination of all the blogs I had including my fashion/business blog. Please come and join me at Stilettos + Blush!

http://stilettosandblush.wordpress.com

Thank you guys! <3 <3 <3

LOVE, PEACE, + SHOPPING RECEIPTS!

<3 - Kai

Youtube!

NAIL ART OF THE WEEK

Hello all!!
So, I decided to do a post every week dedicated to a cute nail art design. These photos will be either photos of a look I've tried, a tutorial I've done or a photo I found somewhere of a cute look! I will try to post these every Friday!!


If you would like to submit a picture, please email me at awkwardlybeautiful@gmail.com
My Nails this week:

BIRTHDAY/VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY!!

Hey hey!!!!


Are you guys ready for a GIVEAWAY?????
I hope so! Watch the vid and follow the instructions below!!

Rules:




OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY RULES:

1. Must be a Subscriber (if you follow me on Youtube)
2. Must Like My facebook beauty pagehttp://www.facebook.com/AwkwardlyBeautiful28

3. Must be 18 years or older or below with parental permission
4. You can enter one time only on each site (toal of 3 entries: once on youtube under this vid only, once on my blog, and once on the Awkwardly Beautiful facebook page).
5. USA only
6. Leave a comment about your favorite Birthday or Valentine's Day memory.
7. CONTEST ENDS March 8th 2012 at 11:59pm EST. The Winner will be announced via the Awkwardly Beautiful facebook page on March 10th 2012!

HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS CONTEST AND I'LL SEE YOU SOON!!

Kai 
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Hautelook.com Purchase + Mini Review

 Hello Hello Hello!!!!!


So, I recently made a small purchase from Hautelook.com during one of their many awesome sales and purchased two cream blushes from Being True Cosmetics. I had never heard of the company before so I decided, HEY, WHY NOT??

The colors I chose were Pink and Sienna. These products normally run about $22 dollars each so buying them through Hautelook for just $5 was a steal that I could not pass up! I also had a $10 credit on my account so I ended up only paying a total of $4.95 which was the cost of shipping. WIN!! 

Swatches         

PINK

SIENNA

The package was super rough to open and once I did open it, the product was hard to get out! I shouldn't need to use extra muscle just to take something out of a small box lol. Once I opened the compact, the pan fell right out!! OH BOOOO! I then realized that the pans are not sealed at all into the compact which for me personally is not good because when the product fell out the contents became dirty. :( Also the mirror had an oily film on it from the product... Ewwwie!!

The color payoff is not that great once blended in. It may be a better fit for someone with a lighter skin tone or for someone just needing a hint of color to add some life to their face. I had to rub really hard in order to get enough color just for the swatch! Hmmm, I'm pretty glad I paid close to nothing altogether!! 

Is it worth the actual $22? Absolutely NOT! Would I buy them again for the $5? Most likely no. Overall I was not pleased with the product and I do not recommend it if you have not tried it but as with everything....That's just my opinion!!!!

I hope you enjoyed this teeny tiny haul and mini review and I will see you soon with more beauty goodness. See ya later loves ^_^ BYE!

 <3

Kaiotee

xx

                

How I take care of my Human Paws ;)

Hello! This video is explaining how I take care of my nails and what I do to help them grow. Please adjust your volumes because I have a new camera and I'm still figuring everything out so the sound is a bit dodgy. If you have any questions, please leave them below. Thanks and I hope you find this helpful.


Kaiotee <3
   xx

Maybelline Baby Lips Review

Hello all!

  I don't know about you but my lips get crazy dry in the Winter

or when I am not getting enough water in my system.

Thankfully, I found a product that helps me to keep soft

+ moisturized lips....MAYBELLINE'S BABY LIPS!!

I got mine at Walmart for $2.97! It's a really inexpensive product

that will do great things for your lips. I use mine day +

night + it's so smooth!

They contain SPF 20 sunscreen + are available in 2 completely clear shades + 4 tinted shades.

The tinted shades apply sheer with build-able color + have fun names like

Cherry Me, Grape Vine, Pink Punch + Peach Kiss. 

I'm sure you can find these at many drug stores including

ULTA. I know at the moment they are having a buy one get one 50% off sale on these 

(the ULTA price is $3.99).

For more info please watch my YouTube video below reviewing this product!!

I hope you try these out because it's pretty awesome. Until next time....

     Kaiotee

    xx

Replenix Eye Repair Cream Review

(*Disclaimer: Brand Description and ingredients were copied from the Beautyfix website. Additional information and full size price were copied from the Dermstore website*)

Hello everyone and Happy 2012!! I am back +  I can not wait to share some great beauty finds with you! Today I am reviewing an awesome eye cream that I was sponsored via Beautyfix.com. They were kind enough to let me try their services and I must say I love it!! Here is the link to my video un-boxing my items! It's actually just a few post down. Now. moving on to the review.....

My Before + After Photo

As you can see from the photo, the before + after shots are drastically different! This change was after using  the Replenix eye cream for about a week. I was shocked at the results because my under eye area has always been puffy + fine line have always been there. It is all hereditary! I felt the eye cream wouldn't make much of a difference because nothing else had + yeah, I was totally wrong!

The formula is smooth + melts into the skin quickly. It first comes out of the tube like a cream then dissolves away like water.  After about 15-20 minutes you (or at least I did) will notice your eye area looks completely different. it's brighter, no bags, + looks tighter, firmer.

The Products

Sample Sixe Product from Beautyfix.com

Full Size Product from Dermstore.com

 Product Information

Sample from: http://www.beautyfix.com


Full size: http://dermstore.com



Full size Cost: $67.50 (0.5fl oz.)

Brand Description: Replenix Eye Repair Cream is an advanced wrinkle-fighting treatment that produces a luminous eye area with diminished fine lines and wrinkles. It is formulated with 90% green tea polyphenols to neutralize free radicals and vitamin K and arnica to diminish dark circles. Cooling cucumber soothes your delicate eye area as vitamin E nourishes.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20, Methacrylate Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Polymer, Propylene Glycol, Cacrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Myristyl Myristate, Myristyl Laurate, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pinanediol, Camphanediol, Dipeptide-2, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytonadione (Vitamin K), Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate-20, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Myreistyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Arnica Montana Powder, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Steareth-20, PVP, Butylated PVP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylene Brassylate, Phenoxyethanol, SOrbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA.

Additional information: 

Treats These Conditions: Firmness, Free Radical Protection, Anti-Aging, Dark Circles, Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Suitable For These Skin Types: All

Ingredient: Retinol (Vitamin A), Antioxidant, Peptides , Green Tea

Skin Care: Eye Creams and Gels, Press Picks Skin Care

Features: Fall 2011 Catalogue Boutique, Skin Care Awareness, Winter Catalogue 2011

Application Area: Eye Area

Physician Strength: Medical Grade

My Overall thought + Pros/Cons


Overall, I love this product + plain to buy it. My Pros outweigh my cons lol but I will still share them.


Pros: Light formula, absorbs into the skin quickly, great for my oily/Combination + sensitive skin, results appear quicky, this item (if available) can be tried before bought through the Beautyfix website, tightens the skin around the eye, reduces fine line + brightens the eye area.


Cons: A bit on the pricey side (but so worth it) + not available in stores (at least to my knowledge).


I hope you enjoyed this review + definitely try to get your hands on this product! It does wonderful things for your sensitive eye area + is now a staple in my skincare routine!!


Love you much,


Kaiotee
  xx