Monday, November 30, 2009

WHO DAT?!


Hey ya'll!!!

Who in my followers are NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FANS!?!

I am sooooooo excited that they are 11-0!!!

THATS A BIG DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Put a ASS WHOOPIN on New England tonite!

WHO DAT! WHO DAT! WHO DAT SAY DEY GON BEAT DEM SAINTS!!!!!



MUAH!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

NYX Glitterati Glitter Cream Palette

Hey everybody!
Hi new followers!!! :-) I SEE YOU!!!
Hope everyone's holiday was wonderful!
I'm so stuffed off of leftovers, it ain't even funny! LOL
Anywhoo, I know I have been promising hauls and things, but I have been soooooo busy now doing music and trying to find a J-O-B! LOL
I am gonna try to post more often, so I am sorry!
I'm headed out of town today, so I wanted to do a review on this NYX Glitterati Glitter Cream Palette...
I got mine in the mail about 2 weeks ago from www.mscuppycakes.com for $10.00, $2 less than the NYX website, and I absoulutely love this palette. The only problem is that with glitter comes a whole lotta mess!!! It gets everywhere and its hard to get off! Other than that, the colors are very vivid and the creamy texture underneath helps the glitter to stick to your eyes..just be careful not to get glitter into your eye! :-)
Here's the palette:
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The colors look exactly like this..very bright!
If you order, or have this palette, post it down there and give me your review!
MUAH!!!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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Hey ya'll!!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving DAY!!
I am so excited! What are you guys plans??
I CANT WAIT TO EAT!!! WHOOOOO!
This is the one holiday for me where all diets are COMPLETELY OFF! hahahaha!
I hope ya'll have a great THANKGIVING!!!
MUAH!
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A few SALES you should know about....

CHERRY CULTURE:::::
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E.L.F::::::
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Cherry Culture HAUL

Here's what I ordered from Cherry Culture:
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NYX Eyebrow Kit in TAUPE/ASH
Price: $4.00
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STARRY Concealer Tube in BEIGE
Price: $2.00
The NYX Eyebrow Kit matches my eyebrow color to the T! Who says you have to spend crazy money and mix colors to get your eyebrows lookin' right!? When you're doing your brows, you want to go a shade or 2 lighter than your haircolor...so my shade is TAUPE because my hair is dark chestnut brown...don't want to look like a DRAG QUEEN! LOL (no offense!) This product is ONLY $4.00!!! WHAT A SAVE!
The concealer is great also, I love how sheer it is. It goes on so smooth and it blends very nicely. Great product if you want to save some money!!!
I'll have these on the video tomorrow! So stay tuned!!!
MUAH!
Goodnite!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

MAKEUP on the CHEAP!: Marilyn Monroe Inspired Holiday Look

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FACE:
Studio Stick Foundation (M-A-C)
Mineralized Bronzer (MINERAL EFFECTS)
Fix+ (M-A-C)
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EYES:
Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette
NYX Black Bean for eyeliner
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
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LIPS:
N.Y.C Lipstick "Retro Red"
Bath & Body Works Lip Gloss in "Fruit Punch"

SHOPPING HAUL! (CLOTHES, SHOES, COSMETICS)

NEW SHOPPING HAUL COMING MONDAY!!!

My cosmetics from CHERRY CULTURE came in the mail yesterday, so I will show you what I bought tomorrow!
I also bought a 96 e/s palette for $7.99 and an E.L.F Smokey Eye Kit for $5.99 from ROSS!! WHAT A DEAL!
Video coming on Tuesday, HAULS TOMORROW!
CHECK BACK!

The She Space: AboutFace Cosmetics

Hello Readers!
I wanted to show you guys the pigments I bought from The She Space.com!
They are a nice dupe for MAC's STYLE BLACK mineralized shadows!
I bought 3 for $3.50 each + S&H (which was realllly cheap!), they should be in anyday now!
Here are the MAC Shadows:
M-A-C BLUE FLAME
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M-A-C CINDERFELLA
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M-A-C YOUNG PUNK
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Here are the pigments that I bought:
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SHARDS OF GLASS
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STOLEN SOUL
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LUCKY CHARM
They are almost very similar to the MAC shadows, I don't have money for MAC's $19.50 eyeshadows, so this is the NEXT BEST THING!
Love these pigments, can't wait to get them in the mail!!!
I will post swatches soon!!
MUAH!!
visit The She Space @

Saturday, November 21, 2009

E.L.F Studio HD Powder Review

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I just recieved my ELF HD Powder in the mail yesterday and I must say this is one of the BEST products I have ever used!
I love it, my mom loves it..it's just a WONDERFUL product..
(before and after pics coming on Monday!)
It is a white translucent powder that can be used to mattify the skin, to finish makeup, or as a foundation primer. Works on many skin types (oily, dry, naturally matte like mine). It doesn't go on white, people..lol! My skin felt so soft and smooth after i applied it to my face over my foundation. It's ONLY $6.00+ S&H!!! GREAT CHEAP FIND Y'ALL!!!
I hope you try it! Post below if you have this product and give me your review!
MUAH!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

MAKEUP on the CHEAP!: PICS

Here are the pics from the tutorial...
to see what i used view the video on YouTube

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MUST READ: SBH Holiday 09

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MUST READ FOR THE WEEK:
Sophisticates Black Hair
Holiday 2009 Issue
ON THE COVER: Mary J. Blige
PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY!!

I think I may have a PROBLEM!

I SPEND TO MUCH!!!
I keep it CHEAP though ya'll...I am always looking for my bargains too!!!
I still have money left over but I am too impulsive sometimes. You know when you see a sale going on and you just HAVE to have whatever the item is...that's ME! I can't resist a good sale!! AAAH!
Anywhoo!
I have major hauls coming for you all and more of my MAKEUP on the CHEAP! series!
I ordered from:
CHERRY CULTURE
E.L.F (AGAIN!!!)
SHE SPACE (ABOUT FACE COSMETICS)
&& COASTAL SCENTS (LOVE THEM!)
I can't wait for all my goodies to come in!!
I am going to post everything and do tutorials on them!
I have more outfits coming soon too!
SO STAY TUNED!
THANKS FOR READING MY BLOG!! :-)

Monday, November 16, 2009

NYX & MACY'S HAUL!

Okay so, I owe ya'll some hauls... and I decided to spread them out throughout the week!!!
LETS GET STARTED!!
I went to this store called IMAGES in West Oaks Mall this past Sunday, they are the only NYX distributors close to my house :-).
I bought 6 Jumbo Pencils and 2 Lip Glosses!!
LOVE THEM!
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Left to Right- "Iced Mocha", "Purple", "Black Bean" (NOT FROM IMAGES, ORDERED FROM MSCUPPYCAKES.COM), "Slate", "Pacific", && "Rust"
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"Taupe" &&"African Queen"
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Swatches, L-R "Rust", "Pacific", "Slate", "Black Bean", "Purple", "Iced Mocha"
MAKEUP ON THE CHEAP SERIES:
MY LOOK TODAY:
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Face:
MAC Studio Stick Foundation "NC42"
Mineral Effects Baked Bronzer "Tropic Touch"
Eyes:
ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Rust"
88 Matte Coastal Scents Palette (Dark Brown, Light Brown blended)
NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Black Bean" to line my waterline
N.Y.C Liquid Liner in "Pearlized Black"
Maybelline Great Lash in "Blackest Black"
Brows:
88 Matte Coastal Scents Palette (Light Brown)
Concealer Stick in "Medium"
Lips:
N.Y.C Lipstick in "Mocha"
NYX Lipgloss in "Taupe"
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Also in the mall, I got the NEW Michael Kors perfume called "Very Hollywood"...I FELL IN LOVEEEEEE WITH THIS...it really is verrry hollywood..
It smells woodsy, with a little sweetness..not too strong, not too light..its just right!
I also got a CUTE gold clutch with my purchase!
Michael Kors "Very Hollywood" Fragrance set
Price: $65.00 (SPLURGE!)
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THATS ALL!!!
MUAH!
COMING TOMORROW:
VIDEO TUTORIAL!
MAKEUP ON THE CHEAP! SERIES: USING MY 88 MATTE COASTAL SCENTS PALETTE!
&& MSCUPPYCAKES.COM HAUL

Crown Brush.com

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NEW MAKE-UP BRUSH SITE!!
SUPER CHEAP brushes...GREAT quality!!
CHECK 'EM OUT!!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

SORRY SORRY SORRY!!!

It has been such a LONGGGG, busy weekend for me...filling out job applications, shopping, family time...JUST CRAZY!!
I have neglected my blogging duties!!! :-( SORRY!
I have a HUGE, i mean, HUGEEEEEEE haul coming for you guys this week!!!!
I am trying to decide if I should spread it all out during the week or just hit y'all with it on Monday?!?!?! Whatcha think?! I'll decide soon!
I am also going to start my "MAKEUP on the CHEAP" series this week also, so stay tuned for that, and there's going to be about 3 videos this week so STAY TUNED!!!!! LOVE Y'ALL!!!!!!
HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS!! :-)
MUAH!
Coming this week:
NYX haul
MsCuppyCakes haul
MAC haul
"MAKEUP on the CHEAP" video series @
MACY's haul
JustIn Fashions haul
Charlotte Russe Haul
AND MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!
KISSEZ!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Just wait and see...

Hey ya'll...I have been super busy lately! That's why the posting has been sparse. SORRYYYY...I should be back up and running with all my finds by SUNDAY!!
Please stay tuned!
HELLO NEW BLOG FOLLOWERS! I SEE YOU!!! MUAH!
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I've been trying to find a good stable job for the past 2 weeks...I JUST WANNA WORK! DANG!
I went to the M-A-C counter @ Dilliards in the Galleria today and got an application...the manager gave me major compliments on my eyes, so I was EXCITED already!! She said they were hiring for FREELANCE artists...I thought "Hey, It's M-A-C...take what you can get!" I am excited about bringing my application in tomorrow!!! Wish me luck ya'll!
Working for M-A-C is a GREAT opportunity!!!
MUAH!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

M.I.A?!

NYX HAUL AND VIDEO COMING TOMORROW!!
I KNOW I BEEN M.I.A!! SORRYYYYY!! :-(


MUAH!!!


SEE YA TOMORROWWW!!

Monday, November 9, 2009

CONTEST ENTRY :-)

Just entered Mz. More's, over @ The Glamorous Gleam (http://theglamorousgleam.blogspot.com), 50 followers contest!!
FOLLOW HER BLOG YA'LL!!!
The Glamorous Gleam
MUAH!!

E.L.F Mineral Eyeshadow Primer & Eyebrow/Eyelash Gel

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Mineral Eyeshadow Primer:
GREAT CHEAP FIND!
If you do not want to pay $20 for primer, this is the NEXT BEST THING!!!
I LOVE THIS PRIMER!
I'm not taking anything away from any other primers though, but this works great for me!
It goes on smooth and your makeup last ALL DAY LONG, I mean, I saw absolutely NO creases by the time I got home this past saturday when I used it for the first time!
GREAT PRODUCT!
Eyebrow/Eyelash Gel:
I use this for when I dont wanna wear mascara but want the same effect! LOVE IT!
The eyebrow gel really lays down your eyebrows before you fill them in!
Both products were $3.00 @ http://eyeslipsface.com
MUAH!

*MY WEEKEND BEAUTY HAUL*

HAPPY MONDAY everybody!
...well, almost Tuesday now!! haha
This Sunday my friend Ebony & I went to Memorial City Mall (in Houston Tx.) to get some beauty products and do a little clothing shopping! We ended up just buying beauty products..lol
I got something from MAC, Sephora, and also bought a CUTE necklace from Metropark (LOVE that store!)
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Here's the things I got:
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MAC FIX+ PLUS FACIAL SPRAY
Price: $18.50
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PINK CRYSTAL STUDDED HEADPHONE NECKLACE
Original Price: $24.00
Got it ON SALE for ONLY $10.00!!! GREAT DEAL!
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CLINIQUE "ALMOST POWDER" FOUNDATION
Price: $24.00
THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
I'M LOVING THE FIX PLUS SPRAY!!!! ITS FANTASTIC!!!
MUAH!!!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

WHAT'S COMING THIS WEEK!

I did some makeup and accessory shopping this weekend y'all!!
@ MAC, SEPHORA && METROPARK!!
OH!, I FINALLY got my E.L.F products in the mail!! BOUT TIME! UGH! I'm in LOVE with their products, no so much the shipping times though!! ha ha!
Anywhoo...I'm expecting my NYX palette and jumbo pencil in the mail tomorrow! So I will probably do another video for y'all! Make sure you check my YouTube page for that (http://youtube.com/duchessofcheap09).
CHECK BACK TOMORROW!!
HAVE A GOODNIGHT!!
MUAH!!

**FAKE M.A.C!**

Ya'll, I feel so STOOOPID...lol
I went an ordered some "MAC" pigment off of ebay, (guess I was being TOO cheap huh?!) and I find out today from a very reliable makeup artist, that the pigment is indeed a KNOCKOFF!!!!!!!!! I am soooooo mad, and happy that I didn't spend too much on it! I only spent $10.89...I know now that if I want quality, I have to spend a lil' more money to get it...I am soooo mad!
I SHOULD'VE KNOWN THERE WASN'T A PIGMENT CALLED LAVENDER!!!!!!
I feel soo dumb! don't judge me ya'll, I didn't know!!! LOL
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT, ORDER "M.A.C" makeup from EBAY!
IT IS FAKE!!!!!!!!!
I am going to post pics of how you can tell it's fake but here is a video explaining how to spot FAKE M.A.C:
MUAH!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

ALL THINGS PURPLE: TAGGED!

Mz. More over at The Glamorous Gleam
Tagged me to take pics of 7 PURPLE things in from my room!
Don't really own alot of purple, but here's what I found!!!
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Purple Wrap Skirt from H&M
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Amethyst (Purple) Necklace from Charming Charlies
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Purple Cashmere Sweater (COMFY) from Dillards
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THIS IS THE FAKE M.A.C PIGMENT!!...BUT IT'S PURPLE SO I'M GOING TO KEEP IT UP! LOL READ "FAKE MAC" ABOVE!!
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Miss Mary J. Blige in all purple OCTOBER 2009 issue of ESSENCE MAG
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Purple Lysol Can!
haha
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MY FAVVVVE purple t-shirt!!!
Now I have to tag my fave blogs to do the same!
This time I want ya'll to take pics of 7 "PINK" things in your room!!!
I TAG ALLLLL THE BLOGS I FOLLOW AND WHO FOLLOW ME!!!!
:-)

Friday, November 6, 2009

JUST HAD TO POST THIS!!!

THIS DRESS IS SOOOOOOOOOOO FLY!!!!!
:-)
This dress will be in my closet by the end of the weekend!
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from Forever 21
only: $24.80!!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

THE DUCHESS OF CHEAP....ON TWITTER! :-)

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JUST FOR FUN!
If you haven't noticed, I am on twitter!!
Its not a big deal, but if you have a twitter account, FOLLOW ME!
I "tweet" when I have new posts, and videos and stuff...so..yeah.
LOL
MUAH!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

To be...or not to be?

I was thinkin' today ya'll....
I need a job....not just any old job, a FUN job...
I mean I'm willing to work and put some time in...but I want to LOVE it, you know?
My aunt sent me a message the other day telling me I should be a personal shopper...I thought, "hmm.. yeah! that sounds great!"
But how do I get started?
So what do ya'll think?!
Should I do personal shopping for people?!
PROS? CONS?
LET ME KNOW!!!!
MUAH!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

My first BLOG AWARD!

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I have been awarded with the "One Lovely Blog Award" by Miss Sylvia!
This is my first blog award, so THANK YOU SYLVIA!! :-)
I now have to award other blogs that I think are lovely!! :-)
So here we go:
MUAH!
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MUST READ: InStyle 11/09


InStyle: November 2009
On the Cover: Reese Witherspoon
LOVE THIS ISSUE!
GO GET YOURS TODAY!!