15 December 2010

Coco for Coconuts...

Coconut Oil…

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts – I have been using a coconut based (solid) shampoo… if used without conditioner, your hair is pretty tough to brush without saying, “Ouch” …

Review: Lush Trichomania solid bar ~ the shampoo has done pretty well with my hair… (btw, my hair is long and curly and I have been told, a little coarse :/) it lathers really well, if you wish you could break off little pieces to maybe make it last longer… I use it like I would a brush and wipe down the sides of my wet hair and Voilà! It coats my hair and somehow thickens the hair shaft… not sure, however, it feels nice in a weird way… hair smells nice and I am happy! I have heard that some people feel that they have experienced hair loss with it – we lose hair everyday – seems normal to me – it might be because they are not using a conditioner afterwards… you must use one (my opinion).

On another note… I have been reading and researching a bit and now, I believe I am ready to try pure coconut oil on my hair as a mask… if you are interested in doing the same it is best to apply the oil heaviest at the ends and very lightly, or none at all at the roots and wrap your hair in a plastic (shower cap, or small plastic bag will work). You should be able to wear it for at least a day or overnight (protect your bedding, first J) I plan to do this sometime this week when I am off… I will let you know how it goes… as I am in the field of aesthestics, I am always looking for organic ways to care for my skin… coconut oil is said to work wonders on the skin as well… I will try this too!

Ta ta for now…

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

07 December 2010

Sleek Palette Swatch Review...

Swatch Review:

I am loving this palette! It is sooo sweet! In fact, I have ordered two more... I plan on giving them away for Christmas.  Hopefully, I can part with them...

Here they are in all their glory...  I cannot rave enough - they are such a great addition to my or your collection... they are sooo pigmented and such a steal! They are purely mettalic with the exception of the light brown & black one... I paid $10 US dollars plus tax & shipping... a whopping $23.50 US.  This is love!

Sleek - Storm

Swatches
Velvety soft vibrant colors:
Golds, bronzes, deep purple, cocoa color, rich plum-red, light gold, and granite washes of glorious color.


yours in beauty,

~dee

01 December 2010

L'Oreal recap...

Hi there...

 

Here is the updated look after using the Navy HiP eyeliner... simple look - not too much going on here... I usually like to keep it simple during the week...


 

yours in beauty,

 

 

~dee

 

 

Sleek Makeup... So Excited!!!

Today, I received a wonderful little package... It came to me from lands very far away... Across the Atlantic from a little place, called - London!

I received my Sleek makeup palette! It is so Brilliant! As Sam from Pixiwoo would say... Thank you, Thank you, Sam for suggesting it!

This is me below... so Happy!!! Ignore my scrubs... just came from giving a lovely facial and microdermabrasion...

 

Swatches and review to follow!!! 

yours in beauty,

~dee

Shampoo vs Conditioner...

Shampoo vs. Conditioner

I still have not decided on this one…

I have invested much too much money in both and find that no real obvious benefits are achieved…

Just last week, I went to LUSH (one of my fav stores) and picked up a solid shampoo and have been using it since… it is great on my hair – leaves my hair with a faint fragrance of yummy coconut.

 


Love it! However, by not using a conditioner, my hair is impossible to comb through… I am looking for a good conditioner that will not weigh my hair down, however, make it shiny and manageable…

What is your take?  Any ideas? Help?

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Love L'Oréal!!!

Love L'Oréal!

This mascara has been my all time fav for so very long!  It has become my ‘go to’ when makeup just will not do J  Today, I am trying this new eyeliner (well, new for me) L'Oréal HiP 950 Navy… we shall see how it goes… a pic to follow…


Hope you are feeling beautiful, wherever you are!

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

11 November 2010

I Love Pink... Do You?

Hello my beauties!

I have been so busy out there spending money and trying new products… Oh, dear – my bank account has taken a hit – time to hide the debit card - hehehe

I have not forgotten – I will sit down this weekend and swatch out the palette for you and give you my take on UrbanDecay’s NYC palette…

I hope you are keeping well and always feeling beautiful, for beauty comes from within even though we love to jazz it up on the surface…

What am I wearing today: I have outlined my eyes with Rimmel’s Jungle Green pencil (which I smoked out a bit), Loreal’s Carbon Black eyeliner in the water line, MUFE Microfinish Blush in Quickie and a nude MUFE lipstink with MAC’s Viva Glam Cyndi to give a touch of pink in the middle…

Take care and be well…

yours in beauty,

~deirdra