I've Found more Giveaways....

Hey Y'all, Now that My Giveaway is done, how about I let you know about other giveaways?!?!? So I'm going to keep posting about ones I find! So Keep looking! As With Before, To get to the site with the giveaway, just click on the photo of the prizes!

Rimmel Urban Seductress Makeup Palette !

Ends New Year's Eve 2009 ! Winner announced 1st-2nd January 2010 !
Is there a better way to start the year? The 2 lucky winners will get a
Rimmel Urban Seductress Makeup Palette !

Contains 9 Eyeshadows, 3 Powder Blushers, and a whopping 9 Lipglosses !

All you need to do is become a follower of my blog. That gives you ONE entry in the competition.

To win ANOTHER entry (max 1 extra entry), spread the word ! Put the link to this giveaway on your Blog / anywhere else that is open to public view and post the link below along with your email address and anything else you might want to say ! Link must still be there on 1st of January please as it's probably then that I will sort out all the entries. You MUST be a follower of my blog to get this entry.

Winner of the Giveaway!

Since it's A Christmas Giveaway, I decided to do it, even though we didn't make it to 10....

I used Random.org, and the Winner is.... #5!!!!


1.Renee
2. Lori
3.Edna
4.Karenk
5.Fee
6.Zachsgran
7.anonymous

Congratulations Fee....I'll be e-mailing you for you snail mail address to send out your Giveaway!

Thank you all for entering my giveaway, and becoming followers!

I can't wait for the next Giveaway!

Hope y'all have a wonderful New Years!

Rae Byuel

An Award for You! Come Pick it up!

I got this great award from Ashley, over @ After all.....Tomorrow is another day
The Circle of Friends award I'm supposed to list my 5 favorite things to do, then send this award along to 5 fantastic blogs.


So here we go...........
1.Reading
2.Messing around with Makeup...that's the best!
3.Spending time with my family
4.Being able to buy new makeup products
5.Blog

I Pass this on to....
Fee @ Oranges and Apples
Lori @ Some of my Favorite Things
Renee @ Balck'n Gold Girl's Book Spot
And to the Rest of my Followers!!!

I'll be contacting the 3 I listed by name, but For my followers, You'll just get the pop up on your Dashboard...But please pick up this award!!!

Giveaway Info

Hey Y'all, I'll be announcing the winner of the giveaway This afternoon or tonight...We did only get 7 Entries, and I said I would only do it if I had 10...but since it's Christmas....I'll let it fly.

I just want to remind you, there will be a giveaway once I hit 50 Followers...and this one will be more than just some nail items.

About the winner, I will be e-mailing the person, after I post it on blogger, and if they don't respond within 3-4 Days, I'll pick another winner. (it's so long because of the holiday season)


Good Luck to everyone, and I'll be posting about it later tonight! Hope y'all had a great Christmas! I know I did!
Rae Byuel

Giveaway's I've found....

To Get to the Blogs with these wonderful giveaways, Just click on the photo of the giveaway!

Suprise Giveaway Ends Jan. 2010 @ lil bit of this and that





all you have to do is: (taken directly from the blog site)
--- follow my new blog http://www.serenadeofserena.blogspot.com/ ---

--- leave comment,tell me what beauty item u like (lip gloss,blush,eyeshadow,mascara,false lashes,etc),tell me u prefer mineral or normal makeup and color preferences

if u win my giveaway,i will choose the gift,so please dont tell me the brand ,if u do,u will be disqualified(dont know from ulta,macys,or norstrom or sephora for US reader and makeup mix shop for international reader,depends on the preferences u give me)hehe---

---. for 5 more entries,please spread the word,on ur blog post or sidebar,and leave another comment and the link---

ps: i want it ends on decemeber but since its christmas,im sure USPS will be very busy,so more time till januari.heheh








* Tsumori Chisato 2010 calendar book
* Limited Edition Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura mirror with pouch
* Handmade gold leaf stud earrings
* Various sheet masks
* 2 boxes of Revlon Runway Collection artificial nails

And of course, I will also throw in some goodies. *wink*
How 2 Join:
Open to everyone! You do not need to have a blog to join. :)

For 1 entry:
1) You must be a follower of "Shop N' Chomp" blog
2) Comment on this post with your email address and tell me what your #1 holiday wishlist item is.

For 2 additional entries:
1) Spread the love. Enter a second comment that includes a link to your own blog or your tweet where you have shared my giveaway. Include the 1st pic above showing the prizes.

Entries not abiding by the rules above will be disqualified.

The giveaway winner will be selected via Random.org and sent a notification email.

Contest ends on Christmas Day at 12AM PST (December 25, 2009).



The prizes:
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
Dior J'adore Beautifying Body Milk
Dior Addict High Shine Lipstik (travel size)
Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour (travel size)
Clinique Cosmetic Pouch
Clinique Mascara + Lipgloss
Etude House Juicy Pop Tube
SK-II Journal Book
Taiwan Mask Sheets
Hello Kitty Wipes
Mirror
A few Samples
(All items are Brand New!)


Rules:
1. Must be a follower of this blog
2. Leave a comment with your Username (the name you use to follow me)

3. And tell me: What do you think of my blog? (please be honest, you will get more loves for being honest :D)


Extra entries:
1. Post this giveaway and the link on your blog, leave me a link (1 extra entry)
2. Follow me on twitter @DinaEstyXu and tweet about this giveaway including @DinaEstyXu, leave me a link to your tweet (1 extra entry)
3. For my first 100 followers, you earn 1 extra entry automaticly for being awesome! :D



Please leave just ONE COMMENT, i'll count the extra entries for you. Multiple comments will be deleted.

Content of Giveaway:
1 x Lotree SPF21 BB Prime Control Base > 100g
1 x Lotree Eyelash Curler with refill
1 x Lotree Purple Holiday Compact > 4g
1 x Lotree Purple Holiday Fresh Pink Tint > 8ml
1 x Lotree Purple Holiday Gold Shimmers e/s >2.5g
1 x Lotree Long Lash & Curling Extreme Mascara
Rules:
For one Entry:
1.Must my follower
2.Leave a comment stating one of your most wanted wishlist item
3.Provide me a a contactable email address as i need you to respond within 48 hours

For two Entries:
1.Post about this Giveaway on your blog & provide link in seperate comments

Update on Giveaway!

There are only 4 entries...and I would hate for us not to reach 10... SO tell your friends/followers to head on over and sign up for the giveaway...all they have to do for it is, be a follower, and post about it on their blog...and leave me the link to their blog.
To those of you with my Giveaway Button on their site, I updated the link for it, so it will now fit in your side bars!

Can't wait to see who wins!!!!

Merry Christmas!
Rae Byuel

I have a Blog award for You!

It's Rollers, Ribbons, & Rouge's 1st Blog award ever!!! And I want to say Thanks to Renee @ Black N' Gold Girls Book Spot for giving this to me!!!

I'm supposed to pass it on....And I'm sending it to all my followers!!!! In support of following, and reading my posts! Thank You!

New stuff added to the giveaway....

I added new things to my giveaway...so scroll on down, and see what it is!!!!


Rae Byuel

Rollers, Ribbons, & Rouge's 1st Giveaway!!!!!

Here it is, My First Giveaway, and this giveaway is all about hands and feet! (There is more coming for this giveaway, I just have to go out and get it....)

What I'm Giving away:

1 Manicure Set

1 Pedicure Set

1 Vitabath Shower/Bath Gel (Hotel Size)

1 Jaque Hand Creme, in Pina Colada Sample

1 Spa H2O Hydrating Body Butter

2 Nail Polish

2 Nail Decorationg Packs

Rules:

1)Must Be a Follower

2)Blog about this post on your blog or facebook, and leave the link here.

3)leave a valid e-mail address

4)Leaves all this in 1 comment

*Must live in the US or Canada

Contest Ends on Dec. 25th, but the winner will be announced(using random.org) on the 26th.

The must be 10 or more entries for there to be a winner!

If something is unclear, please e-mail me @ raebyuel@gmail.com

Hope Y'all enjoy the giveaway!!!

Merry Christmas

Rae/G.R.I.T.S.

Christmas Giveaway

Every girl's Little Addiction is giving away some awesome products this CHRISTmas season...so hurry on over there and sign up!!!!!!

She's giving away:

MAC MSF in Sunny By Nature

MAC Eyeshadow in Soft Force
MAC Mineralize Blush in Light Over Dark

MAC Tricolor Lipglass in Crazy Haute

Rules:

1. Must be a follower/subscriber of either my youtube or my blog. (leave youtube username)

2. Leave a comment with ONE thing on your Christmas wishlist.

3. Must post about this giveaway on your blog, and link it to the comment above.

4. Leave your email adress on the post.

5. The winner must reply to my email within 24 hours of notification.

6. The giveaway will end on DECEMBER 25TH, 2009.

This giveaway is open internationally, and the winner will be posted soon after the giveaway is closed.

Dr. Feelgood

I'm In love with Dr. Feelgood! A Friend of mine (who's in college, and needs an easy way to keep her face looking good...not to mention she's a cosmetology major, recommended this to me.) While I was spending the weekend with her, she let me try some of her's....and I fell in love!

What is Dr. Feelgood?
This is a new idea for smooth, silky, matte skin. Its dr. feelgood - our complexion miracle worker! This colorless, weightless balm goes on bare skin or glides over makeup to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while soaking up excess oil. Enriched with Vitamin A, C, and E, dr. feelgood is just what the doctor ordered for beautiful, healthy, skin!

Any Draw Backs?

The Price...at Ulta its about $28

But the nice thing is, I found in on ebay for half of that! So I'm one Happy Makeup Addict.

Perks?

-I have oil/combo skin...mostly oil...and after a few hours of wearing makeup (full face: foundation, blush, powder, etc.) I'm shinny...but when I used Dr. Feelgood, I wasn't...My face looked matte, and it didn't get as oily as quick, it took double the time to get oily. I've worn by itself, under my makeup, and on top of, and it all works! and it makes your skin feel so smooth!

I definitely give this a 10 out of 10!

Buy on Ulta- $28

Ebay -Takes you right to the search for Dr. Feelgood

Giveaway!

It's Everthing Fashion/Makeup Related to Me's 1 year FAB bloggerversery and she's doing a giveaway!!!

What She's giving away....

1 Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow

2 Revlon Sheer Lippes

1 Revlon Colorstay Lippy

1 Cute Makeup Bag

Rules:

They're pretty easy and I will be checking!
THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEST!

1) Be a MUST BE A Follower.&

2) Post my Giveaway on your blog!The post should have a pic of the prizes with a link to my giveaway. Let me know you posted by leaving the URL in my comment section.

***Leave me a comment telling a beauty secret. Try to say one that hasn't already been said + your email***

THOSE WHO DON'T REPOST AND FOLLOW WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

**Want "extras" in your package?!?!(Do everything I ask above also)Follow me on Twitter @JennMUA and reTweet my giveaway!I know a good amount of you have twitter...

Giveaway ends:DEC 16...Just in time for CHRISTMAS :)

Finally! My ELF Haul!

Ok, so This has been in my 'Reviews' Tab for awhile now...but I'm finally getting around to it!
(Keep In Mind, this is my own personal opinion of the products I've purchased.)

Here's A Photo of how the products where shipped to me, and arrived.

What I Ordered:

-A Full Set of Brushes (Came w/ab 12)

-Eyeshadows...(9 of them)

-Eyeliners (3)

-Translucent Powder

-Shimmer Pallet

-Oil Blotting Sheets

-Blush

1)The Brushes- I got the cheaper end of brushes from their site...For being $1 each they aren't bad, I've had/seen better, but if your just starting out, and don't have a lot of money...then these will work fine.

I did get one of their Studio Brushes, and I love it! Now these are more expensive...but still are not a bad price.

2)The Eyeshadows- Again, not bad for being $1, there is one shade that has like no pigment to it...what I mean is that when I swatched it on my finger, there was hardly any color there. But with the rest it was surprising! (1 of these will be in the giveaway)

3)Eyeliners- They say these are creamy and wont tug on your eye....That's not true...I do not recommend buying their eyeliners....it takes quite a few strokes to get any color to show up.

4)Translucent Powder- This was actually bought by my mom...And she LOVES it! she keeps it in her purse and she highly recommends this product. She says its a nice light powder that takes away your shine....

5)Shimmer Palette- I love this, it has about 5 different colors, and It works good for highlighting your Cheeks! (It does crease when put on the lids....this can be used for cheeks, eyes, and lips) I haven't used it on my lips yet...but I will let you know later on.

6) Oil Blotters!-love, love, love these...they are life savers to me. I keep them in my purse and use them whenever my face gets too shiny (which happens to be basically all the time) so these are a must have for any one with an oily face!

7)Blush- I got their blush called Shy...And It's a really pretty pink....but it is pink, and I know not everyone loves pink, but yeah. Its a nice blush, and I can't wait to get a few more!

Now their sizes are not huge but for the price you're paying, I wasn't expecting it to be huge...but you do get a lot of product for what you pay...and over all I like e.l.f. and I will be getting more from them!
Visit e.l.f.

(Coming soon, the Haul on what I got from Ulta...and most of it will be in the giveaway....I got some great deals!)

The Polka-Dotted Apple's 1st Giveaway!

The winner will get (all brand-spankin' new!) :
•THE Urban Decay Book of Shadows, Vol II (YES I know, THE Book of Shadows)
•A full size .05 fl. oz/1.5mL Urban Decay Sparkler Pen Lipgloss in Rocket
•A full size 0.28 fl. oz/9mL Sugar Lip Slick in Sand
•A full size 0.15 oz/4g Old Navy Lip Balm in Toffee Crunch
•A Hello Kitty Mechanical Pencil
•A Japanese Kimono Hello Kitty Mini Notebook
•A Hello Kitty Glitter Sticker
•A Japanese 'Crown' Design Loose Powder Container with coordinating puffs
•Two samples of Chanel Precision Eye Cream/Wrinkle Cream

Oh, you heard right. I am giving away A BRAND NEW URBAN DECAY BOOK OF SHADOWS VOLUME II. (Even I'm jealous of whoever you are that wins it.)

Rules:
1) Must be a follower.
2) One comment per person. If more than one, the person will be disqualified.
3) Giveaway ends on November 29, 2009 at 11:59PM EST
4) Must have more than 10 people enter or it will be cancelled.
5) Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.
6) Include your email in your comment.
7) Open internationally.


NOW, WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO DO:


Here's what I had to do.... Answer these questions.
•What is your most prized possession?
My Bible
•What is your definition of beauty?
It's not what's on the outside that matters, it's what's on the inside (your character)
•What makeup item (Brand and name of product) would you recommend to me?
Rimmel's Glam'Eyes Mascara
•What is your favorite KIND of makeup item and why?
Eyeshadows...Because there are so many wonderful 'designs' you can do!
•A weird factoid about you. :B
I LOVE frogs....I decorate with them
•What is the fondest memory of your childhood?
Going on my 13th Daddy/Daughter Date
•Describe yourself honestly.
I'm an average girl, who likes to be put 'together' but I dont always get there...Whether it be with how I look, or how I act.
•Tell me something I could do to improve my blog.
I just found it, so as of right now...I can't see anything that you would need to improve....


To Enter this Contest Click Here: Polka-Dotted Apple

Tell Me what you think

Hi Y'all.....Tell me what you think of my new 'look' for the blog!

Rae

Glam'eyes Mascara Review

Howdy Folks!

I've had this review up to do for a while now, and I have my ELF yet to do (can't wait!)

I absolutely love this Mascara!!!! It makes my lashes nice and dark....and thick!!! I personally don't have to worry about length...so I go for the volume type mascaras, and normally the black color as well.

The Wand is a plastic comb...and it goes back and forth with a 3 row and a 2 row (sections with 3 rows of 'comb teeth' and then 2 rows of slightly longer)
So If your looking for a mascara that will make your lashes 'pop'....then I suggest Trying Rimmel's Glam'eyes Mascara!


On my scale, I would say this product was a 9 out of 10!

Where to purchase:

Ulta: $7.29

Wal-Mart: around $6 (not available online)

Walgreens: $7.49 (Right now [October 27, 2oo9] they are having a sale & it's $3.74)

Can Find a most drug stores near you!

Giveaways!!!!

Since I haven't reached 50 followers yet, (so my giveaway hasn't started yet) i want you to have opportunities of winning things! So here are some giveaways that I've found!! i hope you find something you want to look into!

Sush is having one, that is going until Oct. 31st @ midnight....the winner will be announced Nov. 1st!!!

Click HERE to enter this giveaway!


Another Giveaway that Ends Nov. 5th.....

What The Winner Will Get!

Click Photo....

ONE winner will be chosen, and I will be giving away TEN NYX Round Lipsticks of your choice. Once the winner is selected, they will be contacted, and will tell me which lipsticks you choose. They also must be available at cherryculture.com.

Rules For Entry:

1. Must be a follower of my blog. Sorry guys!

2. Must mention this giveaway on your PERSONAL blog.(doesnt matter how small!)

3. Must list ONE of your favourite makeup/beauty products ever, and list it in a comment to this post.

4. Must leave your email in the post if you don't have a blog.

5. Must be minimum of 14 years of age to enter, if you're younger, please consult a parent first!

And don't forget that once I hit 50 followers, I'll be having a giveaway...so grab my blog button, and tell your friends!

What do YOU think?

Here's a Necklace that I crocheted

clasp

here's a scarf that I crocheted

An Upclose of the flower on the scarf

Ok guys, I want you honest opinion....What do you think? would you buy something that looked like these?

Stay Matte Rimmel Foundation

Ok Y'all, this is my first product review really, and I know you probably have other sites that you go to, to see what a product is like, but I hope that you will eventually come to my site as well to see my take on a product(s).

Review of Rimmel's Stay Matte Foundation:

A Couple of weeks ago, I went to Ulta, and bought Stay Matte Rimmel Foundation to try it. I usually can only use mineral makeup because of how oily my skin is, when I use liquid my face is shiny almost instantly and it always feels like it will just run off. But this Stay Matte Foundation Hasn't done any of this, In fact, I can put it on and my face will stay Matte for at least 10 hours (except for the normal amount of shine that comes from being in the heat, or just regular oil releasing from the skin...but you are basically Matte :), I have never had to wear it for a full 12 hrs, which is how long the bottle says it will keep your face flawless and shine-free.

When You put it on, it feels more like a tinted moisturizer than a foundation. And keeps your face feeling nice and soft.

I Personally am the Ivory, and it matches my skin tone almost perfectly...now if I happen to get a tone in one section, you can see it....I just have to blend it a bit more! I Hope this Review Helps you, and possibly persuades you to buy it.

You can Purchase this Product @ Ulta

I Recommend this Foundation and give it a 81/2 out of 10 on my charts....

To the FTC and whomever else it may concern, I bought this item with my own money and have not been, in any way encouraged to write a review, either positive or negative.

A Heads up on Review + Giveaway

I'm Supper Excited!!! My E.L.F. shipment came in today, along with an order I put in to ULTA!
I have some pictures of everything, but I need to get them uploaded, but I wanted to let you know that a review is definitely on the way!!! I can't wait to use everything that I bought....I was just testing the pigment of the eyeshadows from elf...and They all had really good pigment, the only one I might complain about was the truly pink, it did show up that well on my finger even after I rubbed my finger on it a couple of times...so that one will take a lot more work to get it to show up.


I'm In the process of collecting things for my first blog giveaway...so tell your friends, once I hit 50+ Followers, I'm doing a giveaway....

Just a "Peak" at what will be in the giveaway...
- a Too Face Shadow Insurance (mini...but still a nice bit of product)
- elf eyeshadow in Periwinkle
-Pop eye primer (this one is a sample)
-plus a sample of smash box's Lash DNA mascara..(I've used this one, and it's really nice!)

Along with some other really cool samples....and I'm on the lookout for some more really cool things to add to my "stash" of giveaway items!
Just remember, this giveaway will take place once I've reach 50+ followers! Thought I would give y'all a heads up! Can't Wait!

~Tricks From Me To You~

USEFUL TRICK #3

Got Damaged Hair? And You don't want to spend $20 or more for a damage friendly Shampoo and Conditioner? Well I have a helpful hint!

1> Use Non-foaming face wash!!!! Yes I said Face wash... Now why would I be saying face wash? Because it doesn't contain the detergents found in lathering shamoos, so it won't damage your hair. And Guess WHAT! They actually used to wash babies' hair with it in the hopsitals! SO if it safe for your babies hair then It's good for yours....

Now if you have oily hair, just work the cleanser into your hair, and rinse....If you have dry hair, work the cleanser into your hair, and then follow up with a rich conditioner.

What kind? Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (photo above)

PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!!!

One of the wonderful blogs that I follow needs some votes!!! So please click on the link below...and vote!!! It's really simple, you click on her < picture, and then hit vote! and your done!

http://annabellemakeupjunkie.com/freepage.php?page=165

Hope You Win Miss Fab!!! from fablooks.blogspot.com!!!!!

SO VOTE!!!!!!

FOUND GIVEAWAY!

Orange2LA is having her first Giveaway!!! So Check it out!!! She's giving away 2 prizes! 1st winner gets the pick!

~Tricks From Me to You~

Useful Trick #2

Making Your Eyeshadow Last!

I know that here in the South, on hot days and such...that your eyeshadow can crease...and does so quite often. Ever Wonder how to stop that?

1: Buy some Eye Primer...You can get eye Primer from most Makeup Lines...Some of my favorites...

> Two Face Primer- Shadow Insurance....@ Sephora $17 or @ Ulta $17 (right now(9/09) get $3.50 off any $10 Purchase using code. 28166)

>Urban Decay-Primer Potion...@ Sephora $17-$22 or @ Ulta $17

>Micabella Eye Primer (this one lasts 4ever..but not cheap!! $44.95 Yicks!)

2: Can't afford to Get a Primer? Or just run out? Have no fear, for a quick use, get out your Lip Balm!

>Glide on a little lip balm- the thick waxy kind that comes in a stick...not the gel you get in a jar...put over your lids like a normal primer, and add your eyeshadow....

>I do suggest getting a good eye primer...but I understand if you have to save for it, or you forgot to get some last time you were in town, and now your out!

~Tricks from Me to You~

Hey Y'all,

I've Been thinking, and I know I have a hard time with my own Beauty Budget, and I thought...I bet other's are too...So Over the next few days, I'll be posting different Tricks for saving your wallet, and Helping you In a pinch! One's that Have helped me, and others that I've been hearing about from other people!

Useful Trick #1:

Clean Your Brushes....

If Your anything like me, (and are new to the makeup scene) You may not have known that you are supposed to wash your brushes every week...and use a brush cleaning spray everyday, to cut back on bacteria! So I want to tell you my/woman's world's sercret to doing this on a budget!

Your Everyday cleaning...

right now I use Sephora's Brush spray...just their mini one...it's about $6! Not bad...Clinique has a large bottle for about $13 I think. It doesn't take much for this....

> Spray Directly on Bristles...then Wipe off on a clean/old fluffy towel, and do this till your make up is no longer on there make sure to put all the bristles together....then either hang upside down to dry, or set them on a towel, with the bristles hanging off the end,(this helps them to dry faster, and not send water to the glue end of your brush)

Weekly Cleaning...

There are a couple of ways to do this!

1: Use EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) on a paper towel folded in half 2 times. And rub your brushes into it, you will see the dirt on the towel...once done, rinse with warm water...Then take a sponge, wet it with the warm water, add a squirt of Baby shampoo to the sponge, and swirl your brushes thoroughly (this is to get the oil out of your brushes) wipe off with a fluffy/old towel. then either hang upside down or on the towel until dry.

^This will also soften any of your bristles that happen to be a tad stiff.

2: Get a Face wash (make sure it has nothing extra in it...like anything for acne...) and do the same thing as you would with the baby shampoo, but skipping the oil step. Since the face wash already has the things for removing makeup in it, it will clean your brushes in no time!!! then wipe off, and either hang upside down or hanging slightly off a towel.

Face Wash I use...Clean & Clear's Makeup Removing Cleanser
Here's A List from Sephora of other useful Brush Cleaners!