Amazing Sugar Scrub & Outlet Shopping

Hey ladies! Hope you enjoyed your weekend. I spent mine shopping at the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, Long Island. I got some good deals, but splurged even more. I bought some discounted MAC products at the Cosmetics Company and got Mineralized Blush, Electric Eel Eyeshadow and a 228 Mini Shader Brush, perfect for filling in the outer corner of your eyelids. I also splurged on a Juicy Wallet and Aldo leather gloves, which cost me more than I was hoping to spend (yikes!) But I LOVED both the colors and style so I couldn't resist.

Juicy Couture Zip Around Clutch Wallet
Original Price: $78.00
Outlet Price: $59.99
Nordstrom.com

Aldo Leather DRAPIA Gloves
Original Price: $25.00 (No discount)
Aldoshoes.com

My favorite purchase was Bath & Body Works' Aromatherapy Stress Relief Sugar Scrub. I bought Tranquil Mint hoping to relieve some of my own daily stress.

Relax and refresh. Peppermint Essential Oil refreshes and combats mental fatigue. Rosemary Essential Oil improves thinking to foster creativity. This skin softening scrub combines exfoliating Sugar and a special moisturizing blend of sunflower, safflower, sweet almond and jojoba oils to leave skin silky smooth.

Price: $16.00

Bathandbodyworks.com

Bath & Body Works' Aromatherapy Stress Relief Sugar Scrub will stimulate your senses with its aromatic oils and minty scent. The brown sugar granules are the perfect size for exfoliating, leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth. You won't feel any discomfort what so ever, because the sugar dissolves at the right time. This scrub will leave your body feeling so moisturized, that you won't need to apply lotion on afterwards. Tranquil Mint will make your skin feel tingly and cool, which feels amazing during a hot shower. However, it could be a bit much for some people. Instead, you can browse through Aeromatherapy's section for other scents.

If you want to feel calm and relaxed, this sugar scrub is the answer. You won't want to take a shower without it. At least I don't ;]

Got any other sugar scrubs you'd recommend? Let me know!

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Your beautystylist,

Deniz K. ♥

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FREE Lipgloss

Looking to get your lips on some new gloss? Charlotte Russe is giving away "Too Faced Glamour Gloss" with any $50+ purchase from now until this Saturday (10/24). The gloss itself is an $18 value.

Luckily I got my hands on this lipgloss after a friend of mine went shopping at CR. The shade she received was Rebel Yell, a sheer raspberry pink with a hint of purple. Since Leslie only likes to wear clear lipgloss, she gave me hers. According to Makeup.com, Glamour Gloss is supposed to wear like a lipstick and shine like a gloss. I was really eager to try this out because I love glossy lipstick. I always have to apply lipgloss over my lipstick to get that shine, so I was looking forward to cutting out that step.

This lipgloss has a sweet candy scent to it with a pretty thick consistency which led me to believe that it has long lasting power. The applicator is a bit large for my liking, so I had to dispense the correct amount in order for it to not apply messy. The color did last for a few hours, but the gloss lost its shine in only a few minutes. I was quite disappointed in that. I have to apply my other lipgloss over it during the day just to keep that shine, which kind of defeats the purpose of this product. However, since I adore the scent and color I'm going to keep this gloss as a backup.

In Conclusion~ I wouldn't spend $50 in Charlotte Russe just to get Too Faced's Glamour Gloss. But I would spend $50 because of all the cute outfits they sell. Right now they have new boots for fall that you girls should check out here: http://www.charlotterusse.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3456442&cp=3456442&f=PAD%2FStyle%2Fboots&fbc=1&fbn=Style%7Cboots&ab=HP_Boots

I have my eye on this boot. I love the color and the fact that it would go perfectly with all my leggings. (I'm a leggings junkie btw ;]). Can't wait for some weekend shopping!

Show me what items you have your eye on!
beautystylist@live.com


Your beautystylist,
Deniz K. ♥

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New Favorite Eyeshadow

I just discovered my new favorite eye shadow (and possibly make-up line) this weekend, and I thought I'd share it here!

The make-up line is called Global Goddess which targets the tough “mid-range skin tone,” including but not limited to S. Asian, Latina, Middle Eastern and mixed ethnicities. Since I am of Turkish and Bulgarian decent, I was immediately drawn to this line. I often have trouble finding the perfect eyeshadow shade to compliment my skin tone and complexion. I bought the Coastal Scents Ultra Shimmer 88 Eye Shadow Palette recently in hopes to increase my shadow collection, but found myself only using its earth, blue and gray tones. Unfortunately the other colors (mostly pinks) don't look right against my skin.

The Global Goddess make-up line is known for tackling multi-cultural beauty challenges - from false lashes for enhancing Asian eyes to brightening creams for under eye circles that plague darker skintones. Since I currently have a foundation from Clinique that I use, I didn't purchase any of Global's foundations. Instead, I decided to try the "I-Divine White Tea Infused Eyeshadow - Teesta."

Let me just say that I have never used an eyeshadow that has lasted as long as this one does. Even when I apply an eyeshadow base, the colors usually fade a bit at the end of the day. However, this one did not. Teesta stayed bright and vivid, just as I applied it for the first time. It's a blue shadow with a hint of gray, giving you that smokey eye look. It also blends very well, letting you combine it with almost any color. The I-Divine White Tea Infused Eyeshadow collection comes in 5 beautiful shades that you can check out here: http://www.globalgoddessbeauty.com/idivineeyeshadow1.html.

The only con about this product is the price. Global Goddess products are known for being on the pricey side, especially their eyeshadows. A single eyeshadow is going to cost you $18.00, which is a lot more than I'm used to. However, if you're willing to make the splurge, it's definitely worth the price. This eyeshadow will last a long time because you don't need to apply a lot of it to get that rich color you want.

Now if this eyeshadow is out of your price range you need not worry. There's another line of eyeshadows with a very similar color to Teesta that costs less than half the price. And that line is NYX. Another favorite of mine. I have a bunch of their shadows, including Navy Blue, which is the color closest color to Teesta. You can find NYX shadows at any Essentials store or at their website here: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=ES.

ES46A - Navy Blue

You can also find this shade for a cheaper price here: http://www.nonpareilboutique.com/nyx-eyeshadow-es46a-navy-blue.html.

Let me know what you think!

beautystylist@live.com~

Your beautystylist,

Deniz K. ♥

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Weekend Shopping

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you girls enjoyed the weekend. I had a blast during mine with my little shopping spree in Manhattan. I bought the cutest accessories, and got the most amazing deals in Daffy's.

Since the weather was nice, I decided to take the train to 34 Street and check out some of the new fall fashion.

I bought a teal leopard print scarf from Strawberry and a great pair of thick rimmed sunglasses from a store called Le Chateau. I never heard of the place before, so I asked one of the employees about the store. And to my suprise Le Chateau is a Canadian clothing store that recently branched out in NYC. In my opinion their clothes are a little over priced, but I couldn't say no to those sunglasses. So adorable!

Teal Leopard Print Scarf:
Store: Strawberry
Price: $9.99
Thick Rimmed Sunglasses:
Store: Le Chateau
Price: $18.99

I then decided to check out Daffy's instead of my usual trip to Forever 21. Daffy's can be a bit overwhelming because of its size, but I felt that I had the time and patience to shop there. It really is one of the best stores to get deals on designer clothing. I found a long black sweater that goes great with stockings and a vintage-esque white blazer.

Black Sweater
Designer: Triple 5 Soul
Store: Daffy's
Price: $23.99
White Blazer
Designer: Golden Gate
Store: Daffy's
Price: $20.00

I could not believe the blazer only cost $20.00 because of how good the quality is. It has a velvety texture that's soft to the touch. The sweater was thick and soft too, which kept me warm on Saturday night when I was waiting outside in the cold for 2 hours just to get into a Haunted House. So Ridiculous. But the amusement I got out of it was worth it. If you're in the city, you can check out the Haunted House here: Blood Manor NYC.

Just thought I'd share my weekend! Hope you enjoyed it.

Your beautystylist,
Deniz K. ♥

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Bumpit Bumpit!

I'm so happy to be doing this review because I absolutely LOVE this product. I remember seeing a bunch of ads for the Bumpit and being skeptical as to whether it really works or not. I always hated how my hair fell flat on the top of my head. I tried teasing my hair many times to get that volume, but it never looked the way I wanted it to...Until I tried this.

They have a great offer on their website now that gives you 2 Bumpit Sets for the price of one. I ordered mine over the phone when it first came out and unfortunately missed out on this offer.

Offer Includes: 4 Large Bumpits, 4 Mini Bumpits and 2 Hollywood Bumpits. All for $9.99.

Here's a small tutorial I put together last night. I really wanted to make a video but I didn't have my webcam on me at the time. But I will definitely be making videos soon so stay tuned for that.

I used the Large Black Bumpit for this tutorial. I find the Hollywood Bumpits to be too big for my hair so I haven't used it yet. Here's how you do it.

One: Part your hair. Two: Collect a small amount of hair from the front. Three & Four: Take the Bumpit and place it under the hair you collected. Make sure the Bumpits teeth are grabbing your hair so it stays in place. Also, try and get the Bumpit as close to the front of your head as possible. If you're having trouble, collect less hair from the front. Five & Six: Use bobby pins or a small hair clip to clasp your hair back. Add a touch of hair spray to keep your hair in place and flyaways at bay. Tip: If you have thinner hair and the Bumpit teeth are still visible, teasing your hair a little will help hide it.

You can order these Bumpits at: https://www.bumpits.com/ or you can go to your local drugstore and pick up a box. You can find them almost anywhere. Even Bed Bath & Beyond sells them!

So girls, let me know how they work out for you. Send me some pictures and I'll post them on the site ;] You can send them to beautystylist@live.com.

Your beautystylist,

Deniz K. ♥

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FREE Clinique Gift!

Hey girls! Looking to try some new products? Clinique is currently giving away a FREE Gift with any purchase of $21.50 or more at Macys. This $60.00 value comes with fall beauty essentials plus a cosmetics bag set in your color choice.


You get:

1. The 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula: Developed by dermatologists, this formula gets rid of roughness, flakiness to refine skin. Helps lessen the appearance of fine lines. A great choice for exfoliating your skin. (I personally use this product and can only say good things about it. Ever since I started using it, my skin has been noticeably smoother which has helped my make-up appear a lot more even.)

2. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion: Step 3 in Clinique's dermatologist-developed 3 Step Skin Care System. This moisture "drink" is developed to maintain optimal moisture balance for very dry skin. Softens, smooths and improves. Apply twice a day to face and throat all over, or where needed. (I've tried this lotion before and in my opinion, you should only use it if you have VERY dry skin. Otherwise it'll make your face greasy, especially if you apply it under your make-up.)

3. Clinique Color Palette: Play up eyes and cheeks with ultra-flattering color. Includes 2 creamy eye shadows in complementary shades. Plus fresh, silky blush to sculpt cheeks. (I haven't tried these colors yet, but the sample size looks very small. The brown eyeshadow looks the best out of all the choices.)

4. Lash Doubling Mascara: Magnifies lashes to twice their size. Thickens them to maximum volume. (I haven't tried this either, but I am kind of skeptical about the amount of volume it claims to produce. I just might have to do a review.)

5. Different Lipstick: Different because of its smooth, comfortable feel. One of the best, from our wide range of shades. Sheer, glossy, smile-rewarding lipstick. (I actually like Clinique's lipstick line very much because it's the softest I've ever used. They are fragrance free, so it doesn't smell like chemicals. However, the shade included in this gift was a little too dark for my liking.)

6. Mini Bag that's in the shape of an apple. (Soooo cute!)
7. Cosmetics Bag with little apple patterns. Your choice of green apple or red. (I chose red ;])

The Cosmetics Bag is actually pretty big, so you can fit a lot of make-up inside. I think the apple theme is absolutely adorable. So ladies, if you find yourself in a Macy's go ahead and get yourself this FREE gift. You won't be disappointed!

Your beautystylist,
Deniz K. ♥

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New Post! *Gasp*

Wow, it has been a LONG time since I updated my beauty blog. A lot of things have come up in my life that's caused me to put this on hold. But since things have cooled off for now, I can update more often.

I started getting into Victoria's Secret products more so lately, and decided to purchase bronzer and eyeshadow in addition to their fabulous lipgloss yesterday. I must say Christian Siriano did an amazing job on his make-up for VS. The bronzer and highlighter trio is the perfect combo of shades to add some color to your face.

You can selectively apply the highligher or bronzer onto your brush to the get the effect you want. Or you can blend them together, adding a shimmery look to your cheeks that lasts all day long.

Christian Siriano Bronzer/Highligher Trio: $16

The Silky Eyeshadow collection is another must-have from Christian's fall collection. The pigment is rich in color and drapes the eyes beautifully.

I bought the F-12 Sahara shade and currently combine it with my other eyeshadows. The shimmery texture blends perfectly with any color, and complements both warm and cool skin tones. The best part is that the color stays bright all day. It never gets dull, and always looks like it was just applied.

Christian Siriano Silky Eyeshadow: $12

Happy shopping!

Your beautystylist,

Deniz K. ♥

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