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Harvey Prince Scents Of Purpose Review

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

This spring I had the opportunity to test out 6 Harvey Prince fragrances in the Scents of Purpose Kit. Harvey Prince is a different kind of fragrance company- all of their perfumes are scientifically designed to evoke emotions, curb cravings, or make you feel beautiful and younger!  I fully enjoy this set; I am a bona fide  perfume freak, and I know perfume doesn’t last forever, so I prefer to have several smaller perfumes and be able to create or express my mood though many different types of scent.

I love the story behind the company- they started it for their Mom! They wanted to create great scents without toxic chemicals, and best of all, no animal testing.

The most interesting thing for me, is how each of the 6 perfumes smell distinct from one another, but they also share a common theme I can’t quite place. Sweetness? But they’re not all sweet! I’m not going to fret over it- I’m just going to sniff myself silly! Read the rest of this entry →

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Tantric Bronze- Wearable & Affordable Summer Makeup

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hey Guys & Dolls!

Last week I did a massive review video and in that video I was wearing makeup similar to this. At that time I was just testing things out & playing around with them, so it was a tad sloppy, but many of you wanted to see a tutorial for it, so I tweaked it a bit to be a wearable and easy summer makeup tutorial. In the first minutes of the video I walk you though my tan today gone tomorrow “tan-trick”. I also wanted to provide you with a few substitutes/dupes since we don’t all have the same products to work with, so I’ve provided some alternatives in the product list below.

What do you guys think of the animation at the beginning of the video? Read the rest of this entry →

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Hey Sailor! New MAC Collection for Summer!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

I just received the information about the new Hey Sailor! collection from MAC and I am so thrilled to share it with you! The Nautical trend is HUGE this season, and what better way to channel your inner pin-up than with gorgeous sailor-inspired makeup? This launch has lots of new products, new colors of current products, and a return of a few we’ve seen before! Keep reading to see promotional images & pictures of the products! Read the rest of this entry →

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MAC Extended Play Lash

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)


Hi Guys & Dolls!

I just recieved a Press Release from MAC announcing a new Mascara- Extended Play Lash! From the sound of the press release if looks like MAC will finally be launching a tubing mascara! That is my favorite kind, so I’m incredibly excited to try this mascara out and see if I can add it to a list of favorites! Check out the photo & information below Read the rest of this entry →

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Phosphor Appear Bracelet WINNER!!!!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

The Winner for this giveaway is….

http://www.youtube.com/ShamanKeema ! YAY!

If you’d like to learn more about the Appear Bracelet, check out the Phosphor Website http://www.phosphorwatches.com/Nylon-Bracelet-Watches-s/38.htm

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Open Forum- Cora Asks You!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hey Guys & Dolls!

I want to start a new weekly feature where once a week I ask you a question that is related to makeup hair etc, but we’ll do the occasional random/personal question.  I will also be answering the questions, so this should be a fun way to get to know each other better. If you come up with a question, please submit it to me though email: requests4cora@yahoo.com and I’ll credit you in that week’s post.

Drum roll please…..Our inaugural question:

Q

What do you do first when you’re getting ready? Is there a certain order you do your Makeup, Hair, Jewelry, or Clothing, and if so, is there a method to your madness? Does that order change when you’re going to a special event?

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My routine normally goes:  Hair, Makeup, Clothing and lastly Jewelry, as though the Jewelry is the topping to the look.

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MAC Mineralize Foundation Loose & Mineralize Concealer Review

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Earlier this Spring MAC Launched two new additions to their Mineralize Line: Mineralize Loose Foundation and a Mineralize Concealer. I really love MAC’s Mineral line, and I pretty much can’t live without my Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (I wear “Light” in that product) so I wanted to give the loose version a  shot.

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Milani Illuminating Face Powder for Spring 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

Earlier this spring Milani launched a new highlight/blush/bronzer combo called Illuminating Face Powder in 3 shades, Amber Nectar, Hermosa Rose & Beauty’s Touch. The powder is made of of several different colors embossed with a rose pattern that lasts pretty well, I tested these thoroughly  and all of mine still have a bit of the roses showing. These really work best as a highlighter, the colors are too sheer and too pearly to use as a blush or bronzer.  I tested each shade out and while you can get some color by building up the product, the color doesn’t last very well, and since these have a pearl finish you end up with “Frosty Face”.  Not a great look. Read the rest of this entry →

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Milani Powder Shadow 2012

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

Earlier this year I received a press release about new Milani Powder Eyeshadows, and I was instantly excited: I was so amped for this release because for whatever reason I anticipated that these would be similar to the MAC sized (and MAC Dupe) shadows Milani used to sell in drugstores a few years ago. I majorly built these up in my head and the day they arrived it took a great deal of will power to not touch them until I had taken photos.

I was thrilled when I did! Read the rest of this entry →

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1960′s Housewife Glamour ~Betty Draper~ Ladies of Mad Men Series

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

Here we are at the 3rd installment of the Ladies of Mad Men Series! Betty Draper/Francis is a character I have a love-hate relationship with. She’s so easy to dislike: She’s selfish, vain, a terrible mother, image obsessed,  but on the other-hand, she’s deeply unhappy, emotionally stunted as a teenager (her friendship with Glen), in the situation of being a powerless 1960′s suburban housewife who was terrified of admitting her husband’s infidelity. She desperately needs to talk to a psychologist, but it’s understandable she doesn’t trust them after… well, if you’ve seen the series you know.

As I said, I love-hate her. Read the rest of this entry →

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