Kim Kardashian rocking it in a beautiful Nina Ricci gown @ the InStyle Golden Globes party.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Review: Mixed Chicks
This is my product review on Mixed Chicks. I had been hearing about this product and wanted to give it a try. Big up's to Wendi (check her out in the video) for sending over these products to me! Mixed Chicks was created by Wendi Levy and Kim Etheredge. The products that were sent over to me were the shampoo, deep conditioner, leave in conditioner and the hair silk (which I will use in the AM). So I used the products as instructed and below are my results.
This is the Mixed Chicks shampoo. The first thing I will tell you, if you are all about the ingredients in shampoos, then you should know that this shampoo contains two types of lauryl sulfates, which can be drying to the hair because it strips it. This shampoo will NOT leave your hair feeling dry or stripped. My hair felt very clean and moisturized, which is not normal for my hair after a shampoo. It smelled really good. I was extremely happy with this product.
After the shampoo, you move on to the deep conditioner. I looove conditioners!!! This one is awesome, hands down. I may even like it a little more then the Mizani True Textures Curl Replenish. It is super thick, which was a huge plus for me. It made detangling really easy. It didnt feel like my hair was weighed down at all, it didnt make it feel dry or hard, I know some of the people on youtube were having some issues with that. Another thing that really got me with this, my bangs are little coarser then the rest of my hair, and usually with wash outs, this section still looks coarse and dry, but with this deep conditioner I didnt have that problem! The ingredients didnt look bad, no silicones or mineral oils. Overall, this was good!
This is the Mixed Chicks Leave-In. I was pleased with this as well. It wasnt as thick as the Deep Conditioner, that was probably my only hang up. Just because I love thick conditioners. I did as I normally do, leave my hair soaking water. I sectioned my hair in four and applied to each section and did my second detangle. Again I didnt have any dry areas. I do love this conditioner. Again nothing horrible in it. It has jojoba oil which is good. And it dries fast. I am sooo happy with this.
This is Hair Silk. I havent used it, I will use it tomorrow to take down my braids. It promises to control frizz and give me shine. So I will use it tomorrow and come back to update.
Over all, this line is whats up. For me to even consider another line over Mizani is really saying something. Because I <3 Mizani. The only hang I can see is some "naturals" may have a problem with the fact that the line is not 100% natural ingredients. But whatever works in your hair, and this works in my hair. Mixed Chicks also have a kids and men's line. I also suggest you check out the videos I posted one featuring Wendi and one featuring Kim. I would recommend this line no questions. I am also posting some additional photos below!
After washing and deep condition.
Deep Conditioner..thick!
Get The Look: Anastasia Beverly Hills For Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez looked amazing at the 68th annual Golden Globes. Get the look by following these simple steps by celebrity make-up artist Karan Mitchell using the exclusively Anastasia Beverly Hills products.
STEPS TO ACHIEVE SELENA’S SHOW STOPPING EYES & LASHES
For the base of the lid, Mitchell used the first two shades from the ILLUMIN8 with YOUTHFUL SYNERGY™ COMPLEX EYE SHADOW PALETTE #1, blending on the eyelid as well as from the crease to the brow as a highlight.
Then she blended the soft plum accent shade 4 from ILLUMIN8 with YOUTHFUL SYNERGY™ COMPLEX EYE SHADOW PALETTE #1on the crease as well as blending up and outward all the way to the eyebrow on the outer edges.
Next, Mitchell wet the deep onyx shade from ILLUMIN8 with YOUTHFUL SYNERGY™ COMPLEX EYE SHADOW PALETTE #2 and used it as a liquid liner on the top lashes.
Treat your eyelashes as you do your hair. You want to round-brush Lash Lifting Mascara into the root of your upper and lower lashes for definition.
STEPS TO ACHIEVE SELENA’S FIERCE BROWS
To define brows begin with sketching in Brow Wiz (Selena used Medium Ash) over brows using light upward strokes, filling in brows completely, as if you were drawing little hairs.
Then use the wand brush on the other end of Brow Wiz to blend the brow color through. This will soften the product and create a natural effect.
To highlight the brow bone apply Brow Duality (Selena used Camille/ Sand) highlighter pencil on the brow bone starting above the iris to the end of the brow and blend using the fingertip.
To ensure longevity brush Clear Brow Gel in short upward strokes, being sure to apply in the same direction of hair growth. This will lock it in!
STEPS TO ACHIEVE SELENA’S GORGEOUS LIPS & CHEEKS
Using the amazing wand, swipe HydraFull Gloss across the lips.
Using your ring finger gently tap the crème cheek color from the Highlighting Crème Duo (Selena used St Tropez) to apples of cheeks, blending to hairline.
For a sexy glow and highlighted cheekbones apply a small amount of the liquid highlighter along the cheekbones and blend on to your shoulders too!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Products:
Easily mimic brow hairs with this skinny brow pencil. Available in 3 shades in Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta, HSN.com & Anastasia.net
Bring subtle focus to the brow bone with this dual ended pencil. Features a matte highlighter on one end and a shimmer highlighter on the other. Available in 2 dual ended shades in Sephora, Nordstrom, ULTA & Anastasia.net
CLEAR BROW GEL, $21.00
Clear gel keeps unruly brows in place all day without flaking. Available in Sephora, Nordstrom, ULTA & Anastasia.net
ILLUMIN8 with YOUTHFUL SYNERGY™ COMPLEX EYE SHADOW PALETTES, $40.00
Unique clinically and consumer tested eye shadows proven to illuminate, firm and smooth the appearance of skin. Available in 5 shades in Sephora, HSN.com & Anastasia.net
LASH LIFTING MASCARA, $22.00
Deep black mascara adds full volume thickness and uplifting curl in one stroke. Available in Sephora, Nordstrom, ULTA, HSN.com & Anastasia.net
HIGHLIGHTING CREME DUO, $35.00
Liquid shimmer and sheer crème blush duo feature light diffusing pigments to reveal a beautiful subtle glow. Available in 2 shades in Sephora & Anastasia.net
HYDRAFULL GLOSS, $21.00
Clinically tested gloss proven to help maximize and maintain lip hydration and fullness. Unique paddle applicator smoothes product across lips. Available in 8 shades, in Sephora stores and on Anastasia.net in Summer 2011.
Little Purple Cow
Looking for something simple, tasteful and beautiful to give that special lady in your life this Valentine’s Day? I am bringing your way Little Purple Cow! Started in 2009 by a father, daughter team Nicole and Ray Leibman, the name of the collection came from their love for collecting purple cows.
The unique way this line came together makes this collection just that much more special. Being fashioned from family keepsakes like cabinet handles, forks tines, grandmother’s heirloom silverware, a key to a childhood diary and vintage typewriter bars to make a beautiful collection of key necklaces, spoon rings and bracelets and typewriter pendants.
These pieces are beautifully crafted. I went over to the website and my jaw dropped. These pieces are super unique you will fall in love. The collections: Antique Key Collection, Custom & Bridal, Printing Press, Silverware Collection, Storybook Rings. My favorite being Storybook Collection. Timeless items, created from precious keepsakes in order to make new keepsakes. Little Purple Cow is sold in specialty boutiques as well as the website: www.littlepurplecow.com. Prices range from $45-$320.
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