Style Spotlight: Selena Quintanilla Perez

I've been wanting to do a style spotlight post on Selena for so long and today is the perfect day for it since it is the 17th anniversary of her death. I have  been a fan ever since I was a little girl. And the fact that we share the same zodiac sign (Aries) makes so much sense because I too have a fondness for extravagance. I love having bold colors or embellishments (mainly shoes) as accents for an outfit.

Till this day, I admire Selena's amazing style and how she was ahead of her time with her sense of style. She also wasn't afraid to show off that incredible figure. Those skin-tight pants are iconic! So here's to you Selena, for continuing to inspire me and many other girls and women around the world.

My favorite Selena looks:

from the "No Me Queda Mas" video. She looked so beautiful and elegant.

 the infamous purple jumpsuit from her last concert

A still from the"Amor Prohido" video. In this video,  wore her husband's shirt. This look was so simple and timeless. You can still be able to wear this today.

 LOVE the dress and the big bun!

I love these outfit, the bustier with the skin tight pants. Takes serious confidence to pull this off.

 the pleated maxi skirt is a big trend for Spring 2012. She was very fashion-forward for pairing it with a cropped top.

 I love that Selena was so sexy in a tasteful way. She showed skin but didn't go over the top. She didn't have to be half naked for the attention. Instead she drew attention to her herself with blinged out clothing, bold shoulders and big hair. So here's to you Selena for paving a way for female celebrities today when it came to fashion. May you rest in peace.

Here are some Selena videos:

My Love VoxBox

Hello I know it's been awhile. I have to be the person that has the worst luck with technology. My computer got wiped entirely and I had to have Windows re-installed. I was able to get it fixed but all my data is gone :(. I'm just glad I have a lot of it saved in memory cards.

I signed up for Influenster a couple of months ago and I received a Love VoxBox. If you want to sign up for Influenster, you can go HERE.

Here are the contents of my Love VoxBox:

 from left to right: Venus razor infused with Olay, Kiss nail strips, Stash herbal tea sampler, truvia sweetener and Ghirardelli chocolate

I've only tried the Venus razor and Kiss nails strips. I LOVE the razor. It leaves my legs pretty smooth. I'm not crazy about the nail strips. They only looked good for the first two days and then started chipping right away.

More updates once I try the rest of the stuff.

New Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish Review

wet n wild megalast salon nail color in 'I Need a Refresh-Mint' and '2% Milk'

I went to Duane Reade and I saw the display for Wet n Wild nail polishes. I saw immediately that they had had a new look. At $1.99 USD for each, I purchased two shades to give them a try. I got "I Need a Refresh-Mint" and "2% Milk".

old megalast formula in "2% Milk"

I had the shade "2% Milk" in the old Megalast collection and hated it! I wanted a creamy color and it was so ugly on the nail. The formula wasn't good at all; it was thick and didn't apply evenly. The cap was on the brush was short and made it awkward for application. I'm so glad Wet n Wild noticed this and made changes to their formula because the new one is fantabulous!  The color is pretty similar to the old formula, perfect for a base color for a French mani. Which is exactly what I did!

I did my own French like a true Reccessionista!

The new formula is way better! And Wet n Wild has added a new wider "salon" brush as well. I found that it made application of the polish very easy. The brush also reminds me of the ones in the Sally Hansen "Complete Salon Manicure" nail polishes. I did a comparison below:

I will be taking photos of "I Need a Refresh-Mint" when I wear it. There are a variety of shades available, some new and some from the older formulas. But they're worth giving a try. For $1.99, you can try a bunch of shades.

Oh yeah, and I won a blog giveaway! I won a Neutrogena micro-dermabrasian kit on PiinkCupcakez's blog. I hardly ever win stuff, so I was pretty excited.

My prize! The kit, 2 boxes of refills (2 month supply in each box) and a eye mask. Pretty neat, huh?

Updates..

Helloo lovelies!

I apologize for not updating but I do have HUGE haul post that I will be posting, I have just been waiting on all the items. I will also be doing some Valentine's Day looks, I can not promise that they will be accompanied by video tutorials though. I will try to find some time to film. I just wanted to share some updates with you on what's been going on with me.

So what's new with me?

1. I am a pescatarian, which means that I eat no meat except for fish. I have always wanted to be a vegetarian but I just couldn't give up chicken. I was never too crazy about red meat. So I decided to do it by becoming a pescatarian then making the transition to vegetarianism. So far, it hasn't been too hard. I have been making sure that I am getting all the proper nutrients so I won't be suffering from any deficiencies. I have been meat-free for 2 weeks now. I still crave some chicken sometimes haha.

2. I have been doing more freelance work as a MUA. I am so grateful for the people that have been giving me the opportunity to work with them. I will be updating my portfolio so stay tuned!

3. Jeremy is coming back! He was gone for a month and a half. He was on vacation with my mom to DR. It was nice having a break but I have been missing him like crazy! He's coming back tomorrow and I cannot wait to see my little guy <3.

And that's pretty much it. I will be back to blogging about makeup and fashion this week. Keep an out fot Spring trends :).

DUPE ALERT! Avon vs TooFaced Travel Palettes

I got my younger sister a TooFaced Glamour To Go makeup  palette as one of her Christmas presents. I'm trying to get her to appreciate makeup more haha. Then my older sister got an Avon Makeup To Go palette as a gift from our cousin. I saw how similar they were so I chose to do a comparison post.

These two palettes are VERY similar. Same size. Same number of shadows, glosses and blush. However, the TooFaced one contains a bit more product.

eyeshadow swatches of TooFaced Glamour To Go II palette

eyeshadow swatches of Avon Makeup To Go palette

The swatches were taken in natural light. I had to swatch heavier with the Avon shadows so it can show up better. But I still think it's a good buy. The blush on the Avon palette is quite lovely and I believe will look much better on women of color. It's a nice, warm peachy color with shimmer in it.

 The Avon palette costs about $10.00 USD on Amazon and I got the TooFaced one for $19.00 USD in Macy's. So if you want a cheaper version of the TooFaced palette, the Avon one is a great choice. 

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush Review

Product Info

Name: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush

Size: 0.21 oz

Price: I got it for $6.79 USD in CVS but I've also seen it available for $8.00 USD at Walgreens

From The Company: "Feels lightweight like a powder, yet melts into skin like a cream".

This is from the Maybelline Spring collection. I saw the display in CVS and I wanted to try it because they just looked so darn cute. And I'm a fan of the Dream Mousse blush as well. I got the shade "Plum Wine" because I always get obsessed with plum lip and blush shades for colder months. 

 Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in "Plum Wine"

Swatch taken in natural light

My Thoughts: I like this blush a lot, it's very light and easy to work with. It has the texture of a cream-to-powder product. I also like that the color is buildable, so you can control the intensity of color.  Like the Dream Mousse blush, it doesn't have a lot of staying power on bare skin (about 4 hours) but it lasted longer after I set my tinted moisturizer with powder. This product is very easy to apply with fingers, which is the best method to use in my opinion. They're just so fun to use! I couldn't stop pressing my finger in because it feels so cool and cushion-y. It's like pressing your finger in a marshmallow or Twinkie.

Me wearing Maybelline Bouncy Blush in "Plum Wine"

"Plum Wine" gave me a nice, natural flush. Out of all the shades, I think this one would work best for women of color. It looks so pretty and not overdone.  So I say, give it a try! For $6.79 USD (in CVS Pharmacies) you can't go wrong and it also gives you a chance to try several shades.

Overall..

The Good: affordable, wide range of shades, light, doesn't settle into pores, easy to apply, buildable color 

The Bad: doesn't last all day but formula makes it easy to re-apply

Rating: 4/5