Wander With Alice

I am really loving these Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolors ! They are opaque and they are truly matte! They also have a heavenly sweet honey scent! I also love how lightweight and velvety the texture of the gloss is. It glides on the lips effortlessly and once it sets, the color lasts for a very long time. 

It's literally two days before the New Year...well more like a day and a half...but the point is is that 2015 is coming to an end and 2016 is about to begin! Usually most of us celebrate the coming year with a party or a special outing. So for those of you that are still on the hunt for the perfect New Years Eve look, here is one to consider!  This look is more on the Natural side with a hint of glitz and shine.

One of my must-haves and favorite eye brushes to use is a small defining or detailing brush. Reasons behind that? First of all, it is able to reach into all the weird corners of the eyes, which is very necessary especially if you have narrow eyes. It is also great for lining the eyes, highlighting the eyes and most importantly, it is great at creating intricate designs on the eyes, if you're into that sort of thing. Which in my case, I am. But do you have to pay a lot of money for such a versatile brush?  Heck No! In this post I'm going to introduce to you to two amazing, affordable such brushes and they only costs $1.00 & $3.00.

     Here is how I created the +Urban Decay Cosmetics '  Bobby Dazzle Fantasy Headpiece. Click to Watch: DIY "Bobby Dazzle" Headpiece Surprisingly it didn't take that much to create this Winter Wonderland piece, or expensive since everything I bought from Micheals Arts & Crafts Store was 50% off, thanks to discounts and coupons, and I have plenty left over for future projects. 

I had high hopes for this Tenoverten+ Nail Care System because it was from Sephora, and since Sephora's beauty brands are considered in the higher end of the makeup market and are relatively pricey, I expect things to be amazing...but sadly life does not work that way...sigh. This Nail Care System is $26.00 and you get a mini-version of the "The Shield" Top Coat & "The Foundation" Base Coat.

This fragrance is named after the Ancient, Powerful Presence of Cleopatra and this scent from Tocca Beauty captures that Seductive Power perfectly. Cleopatra consist of "Bitter Grapefruit, Cucumber, Lush Greens, Cassis Bud, White Jasmine, Peach Nectar, Tuberose, Warm Patchouli, Golden Amber, and Rich Vanilla Musk."

I chose to create a look with +Urban Decay Cosmetics  Bobby Dazzle for December because it fit the month perfectly. It is one of my favorite shadows that came out with the Urban Decay's Vice3 Palette of last year.  "Bobby Dazzle" Video Makeup Tutorial "Bobby Dazzle" a White Silver with Iridescent Shimmer and has this wonderful winter-esque sparkle, so the look I created has an obvious Winter Wonderland Theme to it.

According to +L'Oréal  Paris, this is a Total Repair 5 Haircare System that promises to solve 5 common hair problems: 1) Weakness, 2) Dryness, 3) Dullness, 4) Roughness, & 5) Split Ends. How does it do it? Apparently with L'oreal's secret ingredient called "Ceramide" which is basically an amino acid (protein).

Here is L'oreal's newest addition to their amazing, fantastic, awesome, incredible Voluminous Line. Can you tell I am a fan? But really, I was so excited when I saw their new display at my local CVS store, and immediately picked it up...once it was on sale of course!  I have put these to the test a couple times in the last two weeks and the results are...let's just say I expected more from the Voluminous Line.

According to L'oreal Paris, their New Voluminous Superstar Mascara is "L'oreal's  first Primer and Mascara for a show-stopping lash effect. Super-volumizing primer builds dramatic volume on every lash and creates an ultra smooth base to maximize mascara impact. Fiber-rich mascara extends lashes to the extreme." I of course bought this on sale, but this mascara retails at $10.99. It is a duo-ended mascara, where one end is the primer and the other end is the mascara.

HelloFresh is a meal delivery service that ships recipes with pre-measured ingredients to your door every week, if you so choose. I decided to start using this meal delivery service to try out new recipes, as well as, help me save time in planning out dinners and grocery shopping (I learned that each delivery can last me at least two weeks). Since I was offered a 50% off the first order, I decided it was the perfect time to give them a try. There are 3 recipes boxes to choose from: the Classic Box (For Omnivores), the Veggie Box (For Herbivores) and the Family Box (For Families). I chose the Classic Box of 3 meals per week for 2 people for $69.00 , which is their smallest possible order, and I chose my delivery day to be on a Monday. Here are the three recipes that I have received in this first order: 1. Tuscan Ribollita ...with Kale, Italian Sausage, & Parmesan Croutons. 2. Soy-Glazed Steak ...wtih Wasabi Mashed Potatoes & Sesame Spinach....

 I recently bought this kit, mainly because I was already a huge fan of the Truth Serum Collagen Booster from +OLEHENRIKSEN , so I thought this little kit was a great way to try out more from the Vitamin C Truth Collection without having to fork over the full price marks of each product. Yes, I have already reviewed a few of these products before, so I am just going to give you the highlights of each product, but if you are interested in a more in-depth review, the links will be provided!

There are so many contour palettes and sets that have come out in the past few months that it was really hard to choose one to try out due to my budget. The deciding factor on placing an order for Kat Von D's contour palette was due to my amazing experience with her eyes "Shade + Light" Contour Palette . But was it the right choice to make?

Hello everyone! Today I have a Hot or Not Cosmetic Collection to share with you, and it involves e.l.f cosmetics' entire range of lipsticks they currently have available. In total there are five different type of lipsticks, three are from their studio line (black packaging) and two are from their essential line (white, silver & clear packaged products).  Like in every brand there are going to be some hits or misses. It is really rare to like everything a brand comes out with. So let's examine each type of lipstick individually.

This is a GOOD lip conditioner. I am using it as my night lip conditioner at the moment and it is just perfect! One thing I look for in a night lip balm or treatment is if it will stay on my lips throughout the night. I am a sleep-tosser, so I move all over the place--so I know my lips rub against the pillows, the sheets, my arms...so if my lips feel conditioned in the morning, I know this is a good lip conditioner.

It's the Holiday Season and I thought it is a great time to do the famous online Christmas Tag!  So let's jump right into it! Question #1: What is your favorite Holiday Movie? The Holiday feat. Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, & Jack Black. This has romantic comedy written all over it, but without the cheesy storyline. The story is beautifully scripted with a great story behind each character that is realistic and borderline fantasy. It also takes place in trendy L.A and romantic Surrey, England. I could literally watch this movie on repeat. Question #2: Have you ever had a White Christmas? I have never had a White Christmas but would love to one day! Even though I dread the cold. Question #3: Where do you usually spend your Holiday? I usually spend it with my family and relatives. We all get together on the Holidays, so we would all see each other for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chinese New Year...then say Adios until the Holiday S...

Love the fact that you can pronounce all the ingredients used to make this Lip & Cheek Tint . Also, this is a 100% Vegan product, so it is very on trend right now. If you are looking for a beauty line that is completely Vegan, then Mullein & Sparrow may be the one you have been searching for. Even though the ingredients are natural and organic, is it a good product?

Today, I will be sharing with you on how to achieve perfect red lips, using products totaling just under $10.00 with e.l.f cosmetics . 

For some reason I didn't think I was going to like this +Maybelline  BB Cream. I don't know why I had decided that when I haven't even tried the product yet! Shame on me for that because after a few wears, I find myself wanting to wear it more and more!  According to Maybelline this Dream Pure BB Cream consists of 8 skin benefits: -Clears skin (contains 2% Salicylic Acid) -Conceals imperfections -Minimizes looks of pores. -Reduces appearance of redness. -Adjusts to skintone. -Hydrates and smoothes. -Enhances the skin. -Is oil-free, with lightweight feel.

Okay, if you have been reading my blog since earlier on this year, you know that I love Lumene Skincare. Yes, like all brands, I have experienced ups and downs. Luckily the ups (ex: Lumene Bright Refreshing Toner ) outweighs the downs (ex: Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C BB Cream ). This face wash is neither an up nor down...I actually rate this as an in-between...meaning I don't hate it, but I don't care for it either. Once I have finished the two bottles I bought, I won't be repurchasing. Here are the reasons why...

For video tutorial, please click here !  There can not be a Christmas Tree without Pinecone Ornaments. So today's post is going to be all about Pinecone Ornaments. Since making these ornaments are a no brainer (just glue ribbon to a pinecone), I thought I should share with you on how I decorated my holiday pinecones this year!  So lets begin!

SURPRISE! SURPRISE! Yet another +Urban Decay Cosmetics  Product that I enjoy using! Is there anything I do not like from them? I am yet to find out myself! Actually it took me awhile to try their Perversion Mascara because I heard and read too many negative reviews on it and let's be honest, you can find great mascaras at the drugstore for half the price and most of the time they work better than high-end mascaras. So yes, I was skeptical. Nevertheless, I never say never to trying out a makeup product and this is one of the cases where I disagree with all those negative reviews, because this is an awesome mascara!

(For Video Tutorial, Click here !) This is a great holiday DIY project to do with family and friends. It is inexpensive, and it is most likely you already have the materials to make these laying around the house if you are a crafting lover.

What a beautiful color! "Modern Love" by Deborah Lippmann is a pretty, dusty pink-mauve color. It's charming and sweet, the perfect color for formal occasions. 

Arn't these the cutest snowmen ever! When I first saw this on Pinterest last year, I knew that I had to make them sometime for the Winter Season. Somehow I thought that these were going to be hard to make, but to my pleasant surprise it was so easy that a toddler can make one, which makes this DIY a great family project.

I did not know +L'Occitane en Provence  had such a huge variety of hand creams! And lord knows I need hand cream! They have 20 different scented hand creams available! However, today I will be reviewing their award-winning, signature "Shea Butter" hand cream . This product contains 20% shea butter...talk about nourishment! It also has other hydrating ingredients, such as Coconut Oil and Almond Extracts. This particular hand cream of L'occitane is so popular that one is sold every three seconds! Now those are impressive numbers!

This is probably one of the best dollar bargain finds in Eyeslipsface ( +e.l.f. Cosmetics ) Beauty lineup. Even though these Essential Luscious Liquid Lipsticks cost a buck each, the quality of the products are worth well beyond its value. E.l.f describes these lipsticks as " lip therapies, intensely hydrating along with rich pigments that leaves the lips with long-lasting color and moisture ."

Happy Holiday Season Everyone! It's that time of the year where we need to figure out what to get for those special people in our lives before December 25th rolls around. So today I put together a few recommendations that I saw on Sephora's website that I think would make perfect gifts for the beauty enthusiasts in your lives. 

When it comes to hair masks or deep conditioners or balm types of hair products I'm always hesitant in trying them because more often then not, these intense hair treatments are usually a little too moisturizing or too nourishing for my hair. However, I have been dyeing my hair recently after nearly two years of going natural, so I know that my hair needs a treatment once in while due to the extra damage I am inflicting on it. So I decided to give  L'oreal Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm  a try since I already have the shampoo & conditioner.  According to +L'Oréal , this balm contains an ingredient called Ceramide that is suppose to fix 5 common hair problems:  1) Weakness, 2) Dryness, 3) Dullness, 4) Roughness, & 5) Split Ends.  L'oreal also claims that this balm will repair up to one year of damage done to the hair with just one use!

This Discovery Sampler Set of five little cute fragrances are not for the faint hearted. All of these perfumes pack a punch in the scent department and each one is as different from each other as a scent can get from one another.  I initially bought this to try the Tocca Beauty "Cleopatra" Perfume, and fell in love with two other scents in this set along the way. Another reason why Sephora Favorites Perfume Samplers are so awesome, is that you get to try out scents you never thought about trying before. I also love the fact that these didn't come in little perfume vials that most Sephora Favorites Perfume Samplers usually have, instead it came in the actual shape the full size fragrances come in.  Now let's take a little peek on what we have here, shall we?

The packaging, the shadows, the concept...everything about this Kat Von D "Monarch" Eyeshadow Palette is...PERFECTO!

Happy Holidays!!! I know this post is uploaded in November...but we are only a few hours away from December...so HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This is my favorite month of the last quarter of the year. It mainly has something to do with Christmas...and a part of it has to do with a New Year coming because a New Year means endless possibilities...but this discussion is for another blogpost. Today, I have the first Holiday Makeup Look for you today, and I decided to go Classic with the colors on this one (Burgundy + Gold). I noticed when December rolls around, I always reach for  +theBalm Cosmetics  Nude'tude Palette. Something about the colors in this palette that screams Holiday!! So here are the products and steps I used to complete this look!

~The Spicy & Seductive Side of Tocca Beauty Fragrances~ This Little Naughty List Trio consists of Tocca's Cleopatra, Colette, & Brigitte fragrances. These three come in the form of roller balls, and are great for travel. Each little roller ball comes with 0.17 fl oz of product. This little set costs $15.00, and is a great little stocking stuffer for the perfume lover in your life since the Holiday Season is among us...but I'm not here to talk about gift ideas. In this post I want to tell you a little bit about the fragrances, compare them to one another, which one is the most unique, and which one is my favorite.

I haven't been this friendly with an eyeshadow palette for a very long time. Usually, I will play with  a new palette for a couple weeks, create an eye look or two and be done with it until I accidentally stumble across it in my makeup collection again. With +Urban Decay Cosmetics    Vice4 Eyeshadow Palette , I was at first blown away by the beauty of the shadows. They are so bright, bold and pigmented. Definitely not practical shadows to where everyday, but they are fun shadows to experiment and be creative with. Initially I was planning on doing no more than three, maybe four eye looks to share with you, but as I continued to dip my fingers into each shadow, next thing you know it I have created 8 looks, and I had to force myself to stop at 8 looks! Eight looks is hard to keep track of, especially if they are spread out within a few weeks, since I do not upload the looks back to back. So I thought why not condense all the eye looks onto one blogpost, so you c...

This is going to be the last +Urban Decay Cosmetics    Vice4 Eye Tutorial. It has been real fun creating looks inspired by this amazing palette! I can't wait to see what Urban Decay has in store for the next Vice Palette!  Today's look is inspired by the packaging of the palette, which was inspired by Urban Decay's Vintage eyeshadow called, "Oil Slick". So I thought it would be most appropriate to name this look "Oil Slick". So here is how I accomplished this look!

Ever since I used the Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour Brush, I was really curious about the her Shade & Light "Face" Contour Brush. I have been getting into bronzing and contouring my face lately (just to try it out) and I have been loving my e.l.f Angled Blush Brush to apply my bronzer, which is the same size and shape as the "Shade" part of the "Shade + Light" Contour Brush. That was when I knew it was time for me to finally purchase this baby. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have a great holiday of warmth and comfort which is the vibe I was going for in the look. The colors I used are all warm tones of orange, brown, and beige. They are the colors of Fall and Thanksgiving. I wanted the makeup to look warm and inviting, not too much because you are going to be around family and friends, people you should not have to impress...but we all know there's always that one aunt or uncle or cousin or sibling...good ole' family drama!  If you want to see how I created this look, here is a link to my video Tutorial:  "GRWM for Thanksgiving Dinner or Party!" I know I usually share with you step-by-step picture instructions on the look, but today I want to share with you some future plans I have with the eyeshadow palette that I used for this look! I am definitely going to do an epic series with this palette, because after playing around with it I can tell I had fallen in love. Everything about the...

OMG! I have 9 words for you! "GO TRY YOU SOME OF THESE LIPSTICKS RIGHT NOW!" You will not regret it! These lipsticks are absolutely amazing!

I will have to say this  +L'Oréal    Advanced Haircare Color Vibrancy Shampoo and Conditioner for color-treated hair truly works. They really do seal in your color and protect it from fading! Recently I had to start dyeing my hair again because I started to notice a lot of new gray hairs that were not there before! I'm pretty sure the combination of an overly stressful year and genetics had something to do with this. At this age I should be dyeing my hair for fun, not dyeing my hair hide grays! RELATED POST: L'oreal Advanced Haircare Triple Resist Shampoo + Conditioner

This is actually my third bottle of Antonio Banderas "Blue Seduction" Fragrance, and smelling it brings me back to my late teens/early twenties when I used to wear this every single day. Looking back to those days now I realize how things were so much simpler then. Being an Adult is hard!