Revlon Limited Edition Nail Art Stencils

Hey loves,

A couple of weeks ago, I was in Orlando celebrating my friend's bacholorette weekend. Before heading back home to Miami, I made a pit stop at the CVS near my friend's house to use a coupon that was going to expire and let me tell you I am soo glad I made that stop. As I was walking around the store, I came across the Limited Edition Nail Art Stencils from Revlon and picked up two packs. I would've bought more but they were pretty much sold out of the all of that they had.

From the collection, I got Hearts and Mustaches. Funny story about the Mustache nail sticker. I saw the slot for the Mustache and REALLY want it but I figured that would be the first nail design to go since mustaches are really popular right now and it was. Like I said before, most of the stickers were gone with the exception of a few that weren't so popular. So I dug around looking through what was left and saw that this one was hiding in the back of a different nail design. I guess someone was trying to hide it but they never came back for it. Since it was the last one, I grab it along with the Heart design and use my 20% off coupon towards my purchase. At $4.99, these nail stencils are a steal. Most nail art stickers typical retail for $9.99 or up and sometimes they aren't worth the investment. But since I was able to save on these, they are worth it to me.

Nail Art Stencil - Mustaches

Nail Art Stencils - Mustache

When I got back home, I checked my local CVS and I wasn't able to find these nail design so I am glad I was able to pick these up while they were still available. I can't wait to try these out so stayed tuned for a review and a nail post:)!

xoxo,

Kikistyles101

How To: Spot/Deep Clean Makeup Brushes

Hey loves,

Cleaning your makeup brushes is soo important to the makeup application process. Let's face it...makeup brushes are pretty expensive especially for good quality brushes and cleaning them is very important. Cleaning them on a regular basis is the best ways to maintain them and keep them in great shape. By cleaning them helps to removes:

·         Dirt and Bacteria

·         Old makeup that has built up over time

·         Oils from your face

·         Dead Skin Cells

On top of removing all of that nasty gunk, cleaning them keeps your brushes looking cleaning and feeling soft. If you have sensitive skin like me, cleaning them on the regular will help prevent breakouts and your skin will thank you! I know mine doesJ.

Products You Need:

Paper Towel
Brush Cleaning Spray - (Alternative– Makeup Brush Cleansing Wipes)
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Make-Up-Brush-Cleansing-Towelettes/SBS-249250,default,pd.html
Baby Shampoo (or Gentle Dishwashing Liquid)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Hand Towel

Check out my video below to see how I go about getting them cleanedJ

xoxo,
Kikistyles101

Sequin Bow

Hey loves,

I absolute love BOWS and I have to admit that I am a bit obsessed with them:)! Today's outfits features a gold sequin detailed bow that I absolute adore from HauteLook! To add a bit of pop to my outfit, I paired it with a coral blazer and green military colored booties. Hope you enjoy the look:)!

Outfit Details:

Sequin Bow Top: Hautelook (similiar)

Blazer: Nordstrom Rack

Jeans: Guess (really old)

Booties: Guess via Ross

Headband: Target

Watch: Sterling via HauteLook

Bracelets: Plato's Closet and Forever 21

xoxo,
Kikistyles101

Touched by Red

Hey loves,

This is my first official fashion blog post and I so excited!!! Getting dressed is the best part of my day because I like to use my clothes to express myself. I like to think outside of the box with my clothing sometimes and be fashionable at the same time. Fashion is what you make it and you should never let anyone define who you are:)!!

Awhile back I bought this red sweater with cut-out shoulders from Cache and knew that I wanted to make a statement so I went with black and white leggings to complete this look.  Pairing red with black, or red with white clothing is easy to do, as black or white can be paired with anything, but sometimes you run the risk of looking like an ode to Christmas or Valentine’s Day. So….to make the look not-so-festive, you would pair all three colors together. Since red is a bold color, it works perfectly to contrast against black and white. You can take any of the pieces you already have in your closet to create a look using these colors and show off your exceptional style. Hope you enjoy the look!

Outfit Details

Red Open Shoulder Sweater: Cache (similar)

Leggings: ASOS

Booties: Coconut by Matisse

Purse: Steve Madden (from TJMaxx)

Spike Bracelets: TJMaxx

Skull & Branch Bracelet: HauteLook



We got this big bear for the holidays and I had to show him off:)! Thank you for stopping by!

xoxo,

Kikistyles101

Rimmel London Pro Nail Polish Burgundy Flirt Review and Swatch

Hey loves,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today I have a very pretty shade to share with you from the Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Polish collection. I bought this nail polish a couple of months ago from CVS with a coupon and had it sitting in my nail polish collection pile for a while and waiting for the perfect time to wear it. While looking for nail polish to paint my nails, I came across this color and I knew this would be the one. Since the season is changing, I knew this color would be ABSOLUTELY perfect for fall.

Burgundy Flirt - a very classic vampy red nail polish that every girl should own. It's a very true burgundy nail color and can be applied with two coats since the color apply very well. The nail polish has a creamy  texture and with two coats, you won't experience any patchiness. 

For me, I felt that with the two coats the color was very opaque but I really wanted the color to stand out so I used another coat then applied Seche Vite to dry it. I really loved that even with three coats, the nail polish dried fast and I was able to touch things without having to worry about getting my nails messed up:). 

The nail polish retails for $3.99 at CVS and at that price, it such a great deal. You would pay twice sometimes three times that price for higher brand nail polish and some of them won't be as creamy and pigmented as this brand. I am really impressed with Rimmel's nail polish and I love the brush that comes with it. It makes applying the color fast and easy. I wish all other brand would follow suit. 

With Flash

Without Flash

The formula is very glossy and you can get away without wearing a top coat. But with a top coat, my nails look even more amazing.

xoxo,

Kikistyles

Cherry Culture: NYX Haul

Hey loves. A couple of weeks ago Cherry Culture had a 20% off sale on NYX products and I decided to pick up a couple of things. NYX is one of my favorite makeup brands and the best part....THEY ARE CHEAP!! For the quality of their products, you should expect to pay two or three times the price but you don't and that is beauty behind the brand. They have great prices, their eye shadows are very pigmented and their blushes and lip glosses are amazing! Below are some of the items that I purchased and added to my ever growing NYX collection!

*For the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, Cherry Culture has a 20% coupon code that you can use on your entire purchase. Use TKGS20 and save:)!

From Top to Bottom:
NYX Fabulous Eyelashes - 149 Fabulous
NYX Fabulous Eyelashes - 200 Good Girl

I really like these lashes for Halloween and can't wait to wear these:)

NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil - Dark Brown
NYX Eyebrow Shaper

NYX Doll Eye Mascara - Long Lash Extreme Black

NYX Lipgloss - Tanned

Tanned is the perfect nude lip gloss

NYX Glam Liner Aqua Luxe Collection

I took a photo with flash and one without flash so you can see the silver glitter that the eyeliner has.  This is a perfect eyeliner to jazz up any look.

NYX Lip Pencil

From Left to Right:
Deep Red
Deep Purple

NYX Professional Flat Top Brush

With my purchase, I got a free lip balm in Strawberry

I hope you got a chance to save this holiday weekend and if you did, let me know what you got:).

xoxo,

Kikistyles

Autumn/Fall Makeup Tutorial

Hey loves,
I want to first start off by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!

I told myself that I was going to do more makeup tutorial going forward after the wedding because I love playing with eye shadows and trying different looks to show you guys. The look today was inspired by my favorite time of the year - FALL! I ABSOLUTELY love the Autumn/Fall because of the holiday season. Not only does the season put people in a festive mood but all of the treats that only come out this time of year are once again available...(clears throat...Pumpkin Spice anyone?). The weather in Miami is a bit cooler and I get to wear all my cute sweaters that have been put away for 10 months. All in all, I love the holiday season and I wanted to create a fun and easy look!!

List of Products
Face:
Zana Picture Perfect Face Primer
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse - Dark
MakeupForever Concealer - 18
Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer - Tan/Dark
Milani Mineral Face Powder - 110 Deep
Eyes:
NYX Eyeshadow Base - Skin Tone ESB03
Maybelline Color Tattoo - Pomegranate Punk
Coastal Scents Fall Festival Palette
The Balm Nude'tude Palette
Maybelline Eyestudio Blackest Black Eyeliner
L'Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner - Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil - Eldorado
NYX Eyeliner - Gypsy Blue
Cheeks:
CoverGirl Queen - Ebony Bronzer
Milani Blush - Mai-Tai
Lips:
NYC Liquid Lip Shine - 556
Sephora Lip Gloss - Rosy Glow

With Thanksgiving being the first holiday in the holiday season, I created a look that you can wear to a Thanksgiving dinner or an outing with your friends or in general this time of year. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you guys enjoyed this look. Happy Thanksgiving!

XOXO,

Kikistyles