Daily Obsesh - Pixi Smokey Eye Creator Kit
by Zuri Magers
Oct 1, 2010 11:39 AM PDT
After about 15 years of wearing makeup you would think that I would have mastered the art of makeup application, and you might be right! Kind of. I can do a mean mascara job with one hand on the steering wheel while stuck in traffic, and my eyebrow grooming is down to a science. When it comes to eyeshadow and eyeliner, however, I just can't get it right. Attempt a smokey eye? I might as well attempt to run the Boston Marathon.
I am, therefore, grateful for any product that attempts to help me out, and have discovered that the Smokey Eye Creator Kit from Pixi is really all that I needed to create a dummy-proof sultry look. No more guessing which eyeshadow colors should be used together or what brush to use. This kit comes with four coordinating eyeshadows that can be mixed and matched depending on your mood ... and skill level. Plus, for further accident proofing, there's also a double sided applicator for the shadow and gel eyeliner! The smudge-proof, waterproof mascara provides the finishing touch. Give me a few more years, and the smokey eye might even be accomplished in rush hour traffic. Just don€™t get any ideas about me in running the Boston Marathon.
Where to Buy - Urban Outfitters
Price - $30.00
Who - Zuzubean was the first to add 'Pixi Smokey Eye Creator Kit' to the Hive.
Recession Chic: Sigma Makeup Brushes
by Anna Yu
Apr 23, 2010 12:24 PM PDT
Ask a beauty neophyte or serious makeup maven to name a high end makeup company and MAC Cosmetics would definitely be on the list. The staple brand for any makeup artist is also super accessible and fairly budget friendly for people like us. So when I went to the local counter to take a peek at their makeup brushes to round out my collection, I wasn't prepared for the sticker shock! Luckily, I found a comparable new company called Sigma Makeup. Sigma carries a line of handmade professional quality brushes and a fraction of what MAC charges. If you check out the Professional Brushes Complete Kit, the 12 brushes included are essentials in any makeup bag and only cost $69. If you buy the same brushes from MAC, it would cost a whopping $333 (aka a new pair of shoes!). As a devout follower of being recession chic, $69 is still a lot of money, but believe me, quality brushes can totally change the way you apply your makeup. I can't imagine doing my makeup without using their soft powder brush or eyeshadow blending brush. They also carry some brushes individually including a super cute line of Hollywood themed kabuki brushes as well a small collection of makeup. All I can say is, watch out MAC!
