SkyRocket Eyes & Cotton Candy Lips ~ Hard Candy Holiday Collection

choff777 SkyRocket Eyes & Cotton Candy Lips ~ Hard Candy Holiday Collection

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The nifty, purple sparkly Hard Candy Glam Kit Eye Shadow Palette is the perfect dress up addition to your makeup wardrobe. 26 shimmering shades in dazzling copper tones, browns, greens, lavender, blues, darks and nudes painting the eyes pretty. The sky's the limit.

Layered Lip gloss tastes delicious and comes in Hard Candy's bestselling shades.

The Hard Candy Holiday collection is available exclusively at Walmart.

Their motto makes me heart Hard Candy even more. 

"We love our animal friends. We don't test our products on them."  

FuNbOw CoLoR

Vacation over, office blahs got you down? 

Hard Candy brightens the mood with a fuNbOw of trend- setting nail color.

Candy Sprinkles reminds me of '66 Convertibles and Drive Ins under the stars. Cotton candy, corn dogs, twist ice-cream with sprinkles on top. Cowboy boots, brass buckles, colored lights and the latest act on the big stage. Yeehaw, the Carnival's back in town. Shades like pixie pink, gummy green, sugar rush in bubbly, delicate pastel shades both chic & fun. Candy Sprinkles celebrates the tween, all grown up.

Crushed Chromes puts the metal to the petal in dazzling, bright chrome shades. Crush on Caribbean teal with micro specks of green glitter brings the ocean to your fingertips and toes smack dab in the middle of the concrete jungle.

Crystal Confetti puts the P in pizazz. Wear the funky shades alone or as a topcoat over Crushed Chrome for the ultimate finishing touch curtain call. With names like fireworks, hip hip hooray, jubilee you can't help but burst into song. The color range is spectacular from green apple to vibrant purple, red & blue, silver and black ice.

Glitteratzi Stand out from the crowd. Dare to be an original. Fire flash, glitter jam, party lights, pixie dust glitter looks fresh and hipster chic. Shades of rose, speckled white, burnt orange and mermaid magic make a statement. Nails always look camera ready.

 

Itzy Glitz 

Neon nails scream take me back to the '80s. The nostalgia, the electricity, the trailblazing days of Madonna, plastic bangles and neon green fishnet stockings. Only the very bold will go there. I loVe the Itzy Glitz collection. Neon yellow, pink, green and blue. I can't paint my toes fast enough. There's a pretty subtle shade of salmon if you want to take it down a notch. Perhaps paint only your ring finger or toe with a pop of neon color. Go ahead and celebrate life. Embrace the artist that lives in you.

Oscar Worthy Duplicity is Key

I've been thinking about the title of my very ambitious 'Oscar Worthy' posts. In my book, we're all worthy. If beauty and makeup make your world a prettier place, that's cool. Some of us may be Oscar royalty, others may not. The universal evening brings us closer together, united in celebration of magic created on the big screen. Go ahead, dream. Dare to dream, big and bold. You are the celebrity in your story.

"A STAR is only relevant, by the light left behind, quietly and with purpose."

Starts with a Swatch 

Double Take.










I'm a lucky, lucky girl. Beauty brands have been very good to the blog, and my Oscar Worthy looks endeavor. Since diversity is the spice of life, I created two slightly different eye variations, changing only the eyelid base variable. I wanted to create a smokey eye, in smoldering black. When I received Hard Candy's sparkly, funky, gorge Spring products, I had to use Shadow Dancers, Night & Day. Liquid to powder eyes. A Celestial turquoise, luminizing pearl, duo cream applied to the lid, dries in lightning speed. byTerry Color-Fix Cream Eye Shadow, Silver Granite, true silver glow glides on smooth, and feels natural. Hard Candy Meteor-eyes Black Hole baked, high pigment swirls of silver and black, creates an edgy, bold look. For added intensity, wet the shadow. Mac Pro Longwear Eyeliner in Black Ice inside the upper and lower lash line makes a statement. Mac Lash #20, a touch of density. Nars Stilo Liquid Liner, so thin & precise, one stroke application is all you need. I applied Armani Maestro Foundation post shadow application, avoiding smokey - eye spillage. Shu Uemura Sunlight Peach Dome Blush, creates peachy keen cheeks. A little goes a long way, blends well with fingertips, a sponge or foundation brush. Hard Candy Lip Def, Madison Ave. 3D pearl, soft copper tone screams Oscar, I am worthy.

Bond, James Bond

Double Take Eye You Decide

Hard Candy Meteor-eyes

Nars Stilo Liquid Liner

Armani Maestro Foundation

Shu Peachy Cream Dome Blush

byTerry Color Fix Cream Shadow

Mac Lash #20

Hard Candy Lip Def
Shadow dancers

Short and Oh So Sweet

On the 8th day before Christmas, Hard Candy's Take Me Out Eyeliner set, came to me. The ultimate stocking stuffer, its a guaranteed winner.
Take Me Out Eyeliner set comes with 6 mini liners in limited edition shades, and its own pencil sharpener.
Too cute to be true. At $5.00, how can you pass it up?
Hard Candy's Take Me Out Eyeliner set saves the day, making my Xmas shopping list, a whole lot easier.

Take Me Out Eyeliner set, goes on smooth and stays put. Quality liner made affordable, pick up a set for all the lucky ladies on your list. Too good to be true, the Holiday stocking stuffer says, dress my eyes up in bright, shiny color. Festive shades, in hues of silver, purple, golden-green and electric blue. Nothing lights up the eye, and the spirit like twinkling shades of happy color.

Stocking stuffer extraordinaire!





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Color Me Happy

F- U- N. That's the first thing that comes to mind, when I think of Hard Candy. I know I'm in for a treat, when a bonanza of color, sparkle, lace and funky, shiny new Fall products arrive at my door. The second is QUALITY. Hard Candy may be affordable (yay!) and quirky, but the brand packs an A+ punch. With so many awesome, new pieces, where to begin? From the top.

Top Ten. The Eyeshadow collection comes with ten, perfect color combinations, a swank lace cover, and compact mirror. It's all the eyes need for fall. With five pretty, color collections to choose from, from light pearl shimmers to smoldering sexy shades, it's the perfect, chic compact.




If bold is you're thing, try Single & Lovin' It Eye Shadow. New for Fall, the super pigmented shadows, in pearl, glitter and shimmer will definitely get a girl noticed and turn heads.






Megawatt Smile. Just when you thought your day couldn't get any better?! Megawatt Smile comes along, a tri-lipstick product to brighten your world. One side is a lipstick with a top coat, shimmer center core. The other side, a brush-on tooth whitener. How cool is that? I told you we'd have fun, while looking pearly-white fantabulous. World Balmination got me through last winter's chapped lips.
I can't wait to test drive Megawatt Smile this season.

















Lite Bright Concealer illuminates, as it wipes out dark circles.
The lightweight texture allows for building more coverage, and the brightening agent corrects imperfections over time. Reapplying made simple, add a touch before cocktails or a night on the town. The Click pen keeps application smooth and easy, and bacteria stays out.


Shockingly Glossy Lip Pencil. Creamy, glossy, delicious.
I love, love love these pencils. They deliver beautiful, intense color that stays put all day, feels sheer and light on the lip. Mix and match, make up your own dazzling lip shade.

Glossaholic
Ginormous gloss, in one swoop covers the whole lip.
The luxurious glosses are infused with prisms of color that make lips seem fuller and plumper. Imagine my delight when I applied Confection, 
sweet Vanilla taste on the lip. The sparkles add fun to the flavor.

Thanks Hard Candy, for brightening the day, one awesome, funky product surprise at a time.
A special thanks to DNA Public Relations, who work tirelessly promoting their brands. Without beauty PR mavens., this blog would be an empty slate.

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All That Shines Bright

Eye Def
Gleaming, glorious, glitterati. Hard Candy’s new Eye Def glitter eyeshadow is the perfect texture and amount of sheen. It’s extra long brush makes for breezy application. I like to apply it to the back of my hand first, then pat onto the lid. Eye Def dries super fast. I especially love, What Sandy Says Goes. A pretty champagne color with specks of gold. It's great for day or night, layering well with other colors. I like it alone or with falsies and a nude lip for day. Spice up the glittery eye with a dark lip for night. Eye Def is so pretty go ahead and play, you can't go wrong. 

World Balmination Glossy Tinted Lip Balm

Chapped, dry lips be gone. World Balmination glosses are here. They glide on smooth, leaving lips supple and moist, but not sticky. Made with Shea butter, coconut oil and mango, they are right on time for winter. The tinted gloss comes in eight shades and flavors. The balm is thick enough that the tube won't break while applying. The new graphic designs are super cute, hello loving the skull. Lovestruck is a pretty pink shade that leaves a slight hint of color on the lip. I'm addicted to First Frost. It's colorless, and great for prepping the lip, right before an application. Those nasty cracks and crevices disappear instantly.

Lash Tinsel 
Glitter mascara
Last but not least, top off  Eye Def with a swipe of Glitter mascara. Apply a volumizing black mascara first, as the glitter specks are fine and adhere better. Add a top coat of Lash Tinsel to the lash in purple, blue, pink, gold, or whatever tickles your fancy. It's shimmery fun for a night out or holiday party. 






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10,000 Hits Hooray Giveaway!!!

10, 000 hits! I'm stoked, grateful for each & every one. Much luv to those who have tuned in, followed and came back for a repeat visit. To show my appreciation, it's time to return the favor. A bunch of goodies in fact! I've put together a mix of summer fun products to giveaway, with all your basics.
To enter, follow the rules below, and spread the word, Make Up to Model Citizen rocks. XOXO. Thanks to all my MU clients who let me paint their faces, the rags who ask for quotes, the PR gals who send product, and trust my 'expert beauty advice.'  Thanks to the Celebrity Artists who graciously gave interviews, friends & readers, and most importantly, the brands. Without them, there'd be no beautilicious posts. 


Summer Fun GiveAway Kit

Stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer 

-Medium
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner
Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer
Hula Hula
JOUER Gloss
-Nude Glisten
CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mascara
-Black

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RULES 

You must be a Public Follower of http://modelcitizenmakeup.blogspot.com/

You have to be over 18 to enter

You must comment & tell me what you like about the blog, what you'd like to see more of. Tips, interviews, product reviews. I'm care about your feedback!

Give the name you follow under and an email address in case you win

Open in the USA only

Ends the 17th of July 2011  

1 Entry per person

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If you want more chances to win, you can do any of the following.

Put the post in your sidebar, with picture and a link

Tweet 'Enter 10,000 Hits Hooray Giveaway' http://modelcitizenmakeup.blogspot.com/     @makeupmodelciti

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It's Just One of Those Days

Lately, life has been all about getting back to good health. I'm not apologizing for it. I was once bold, brave, mouthy, loud, and brazen. Where did she go?
No one, absolutely no one should ever make you feel less, whatever the circumstances. Don't let them fool you, when they say you have to 'change your thinking'. I say that's B.S. or just plain old, bad stickin' luck. We all have dark and light days, shit happens. People get sick, finances go bad, relationships end. That's life. 
What I am learning, is how to face it. The bad, bad, really bad, ugly times. With humility, grace, and tons of patience?
Nah. Today, I say fugg it. I got a better idea. Make this one day yours, and yours alone. Do all the things you love and forgot, stay up late, watch the sunrise, go to the beach, swim with the dolphins, eat mounds and mounds of chocolate. Have crazy, orgasmic, protected sex (of course) with a hot, scruffy young man, and check it off the list. TURN UP THE VOLUME. Get your killer heels down from the closet, paint your toes an OPI in Red My Fortune Cookie, put on some Ardell false lashes, apply Hardy Candy's Meteor- eyes Glitter Eyeshadow in Black Hole, a metallic black with flecks of silver, heavy on the top & bottom eyelids. A bit of CoverGirl's Lash Perfection and Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited, in RD165M, and make no mistakes. You are STUNNING, sunshine beautiful. No one can take your spirit away. Get a little crazy, "I'm still here, beeeyatchs". 

Turn up the music, LOUD, real LOUD and take your unique, gorgeous, feminine, female fatale self out on the town. You deserve it. Those will be moments to relish in. Not the sick, hard, scary ones, the anger or regret.

Make NO apologies. Tomorrow your girls, friends and family will be there to pick you up and dust you off, right back to reality.








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