Photoshoot

I recently did some makeup on a photoshoot. I was given a challenge to do leopard print as part of the makeup on the model. To be honest I never really did leopard print like this on anybody but I was up for the challenge. It was traditional leopard print using not so traditional colors...it was funky over the top but yet simple...I also did the hair on the model and I loved the way it came out. Enjoy some pics!

Updates about Cosmo School

80's Inspired Makeup

50's Inspired Hair & Makeup

Dramatic Makeup Contest

Halloween Contest (1st Place)

Hawaiin Warrior Contest




Doll Contest

Doll Contest

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I have to say first of all, sorry for not updating. My life has been soo crazy since the summer. The primary reason is because of school, I love it but it has taken most of my time. That's ok because I know one day it would be all worth it. I am halfway to finishing the cosmetology program at my school, I am super excited!! I love it so much and I just wished I hadn't waited so long to finally make my passion a career. Ok so we have done some awesome contests over the past few months and I have won some or come close but to say the least I have participated and I feel confident with makeup and hair. Here are some pictures...hope u enjoy!!

MIA

I know I haven't been posting anything lately..sorry..been real busy with school. I'm gonna start posting more pics of my makeup looks. Check for updates. I also plan to change around my blog a little..just keep checking back. Luv ya!!

Glamour Doll Eye Shadow Haul!

Ok...Here is another Haul that I had to share with you....I love this company soo much...The eyeshadows are soooo pigmented and sooo beautiful. I bought some sample bags to try them out for the first time and Here is what I got...
Glam Girl, Electric Lemonade, Shamrock, Blueberry Lush, Pinky Swear...Then I got two free samples in Dolly and Urban Trash....The samples normally cost $2.oo/each but I got them during a sale for $1.oo/each...How great is that...I will def. be ordering more...check out their website for more info on pricing of full size jars....http://www.glamourdolleyes.com/

The owner, Vanessa also has a youtube channel which you should def. check out... www.youtube.com/glamourdolleyes

Raving Beauty Cosmetics Haul!

I am sooo excited about my purchase at Raving Beauty Cosmetics...The colors are so pigmented and beautiful...I was blessed to try them out before I bought these because Annette (the owner) asked me to do a review on it...I love them!!! They are extremely affordable at $5.oo/each for a 5gram jar, she also sends u a sifter if u decide you want one. Annette is amazingly nice and sooo sweet...Please visit her store at http://ravingbeautycosmetics.ecrater.com/ She also has a youtube channel which I am subscribed to www.youtube.com/theloveformakeup

Here is what I got.......
Grape Soda
Sunset Orange
Silver
Sky Blue
Spring Violet (Free Sample)

Ulta Surprise!

I got a while back...but I really wanted to share it with you girls. My hunny bought this for me and I was not expecting it....We were passing by ULTA and I just wanted to see what they had...I kept looking at this palette bc I really did want it but I was broke at that time...so Jimmy asks me if I want it and I was soo surprised bc he always thinks I buy too much makeup, which is impossible...but anyways I said yes...I love it and the colors are soo pretty and unique.

China Glaze Haul

I went to Sally's and decided to get some China Glaze.....
Here is what I got! Clear Top Coat, For Audrey, & Naked.

Glam Couture Haul

I ordered from this awesome cosmetic line...this was my first time trying them and I was very satisfied with them. They inlcuded a free sample in my order but it is not pictured. I ordered only three to try them out and Here is what I got....

• Mystery


• Seduction


• Night in Vegas

You should try them out! In my opinion they are one of the best e/s out there because they are soo pigmented. jennissemakeup.com

Disappointing Haul from B-Lush...

I bought these two color wheels from a cosmetic company online and I just have to say I am very disappointed in the customer service from them...the eyeshadows are very pigmented and I do like the eyeshadows but because of the customer service I will never order from them again! The reason I am not happy is because I never got a shipment confirmation or a tracking number and I emailed the owner and she told me that orders where behind for whatever reason and said I would receive a shipping confirmation in a couple of days and I never received any emails ....so after about 2 weeks I emailed her again and said that this was very unprofessional and not good business. I never got a reply but just a couple of days ago I finally received it in the mail...after like a MONTH!!! I placed the order around April 22 and recieved it this week on May 21st!!! I was not going to blast this cosmetic line but I feel like people should know, so it won't happen to them too! here is the website http://www.b-lush.net/

I found another cosmetic line that sells these the exact same ones....so I think I will order from them for my next purchase even though the price is a little higher! but it is soo worth it to get it faster and good customer service http://www.bitchslap-cosmetics.com/ ....

so if you have any questions please feel free to comment below.

NOTICE: These are my opinions/experiences!!

Drugstore Haul..

This is from awhile back but I just wanted to share with you!!! I got...

-Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation in 200(Soft Beige)
-Rimmel London Fix & Perfect foundation primer in 001
-H.I.P Jelly Balm in Plush
-H.I.P Cream eyeliner in Black
-Wet'N Wild liquid eyeliner in #862
-Wet'N Wild liquid eyeliner in #881

I really love everything I got...I recommend all these products!

(MY OPINION!! NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT!!)

I'm a Slacker...

OMG! so sorry girls...I really haven't been keeping up with my blogs, bc of school and everything else. I need to post some haul pics...and I also got tagged a couple of times so I need to do that too! Just be patient..I promise I am going to start updating. Thanks to all my lovely followers....I really DO APPRECIATE each and every one of you!!!

Love,
Nicole xoxo

I got TAGGED!!!

I got tagged by the lovely Jenni (This Mommy's Spot)

The Rules:
1. Put the logo in your blog
2. Write five things you are passionate about apart from blogging
3. Tag 5 people on your lists and let them know you tagged them.

Things that I am soo passionate about....

1. God/Jesus/Church- I believe in God and I would not be here without Him. My life used to be lifeless before I knew Him, once I met Him my life literally turned around. I am truely grateful for my life! I know I would not be here if I did not meet Him.

2. My Family- I love my family, they mean so much to me! I don't know what I would do without them. We are so close and would never trade that in for the world.

3. My Boyfriend (soon to be Fiance)- We are high school sweethearts and we practically saw each other grow up, we have been through a lot and I don't ever regret meeting him. I want to spend the rest of my life with him.

4. Friends- I don't have many true friends but I am soo thankful for the few loyal ones that I do have. A friend means so much to me and I don't ever take that for granted.

5. Makeup- I love makeup and have played with it since I was a little girl. I started to use it when I was in middle school but about 3 years ago I really became passionate about it. I am now going to cosmetology school to get more educated in that field. Its my career now!

Ok...Now I am tagging these amazing girls!

1. Sofee

2. Courtney

3. Jannabelle

4. Melissa

5. Vane

CONTEST on YOUTUBE!!-CLOSED-

I am holding a contest right now on youtube. Please check it out and enter! I encourage everyone to enter, it doesn't matter your skill level. Just have fun! The link to my youtube contest video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSi1jWXFjgE

If you want to stop by channel, click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/nikol210


Contest ends April 10th but I am thinking of extending the deadline. So enter my contest please, there are 2 ways of entering. You never know you could just win!!!

Love,
Nikol

NARS Swatches

without flash... with flash...

Stephanie requested a swatch of NARS Sex Machine Matte lip pencil and I also decided to swatch Pillow talk l/g. I love these two lip products, they are really good! Let me know if you have any questions!

Spell cosmetics mini haul

I ordered from www.spellcosmetics.com and their customer service is amazing!! First, they gave me a raincheck, then bc they were behind a day or two on shipping, they gave me a full size blush. I am so happy with my order and here are some swatches of the e/s. Check out their website, I can't wait to use these e/s!!!

Drugstore Mini Haul

I went to my local H-E-B (grocery store) and they had a sale on Maybelline ExpertWear E/S and I got 3 of them....

Champagne Fizz (matte finish)

Silken Taupe (High pearl finish)

Night Sky (shimmer finish)

They normall cost $2.99 but with an in-store coupon of $2.00 off it came out to $.99 each. WOW!!! and they are pigmented and work well. so I saved a total of $6.00. I think I am going back to go get some more. Let me know if you want any swatches or reviews. Click on pic to enlarge.

Love,

NIKOL

Sephora Hual

I ordered from sephora.com and I'm excited about the NARS love set because It comes with...

NARS orgasam blush

NARS Sex machine velvet matte lip pencil

NARS pillow talk l/g

normally it would cost $73 but I got it for $49...yay for sale!

Then I got waterproof kohl e/l in black, jumbo e/l in white, urban decay primer potion, sephora glitter lipstick (#71) and they gave me the happy birthday mini l/g set for free bc of my bday! yay for presents!

Plus i got free samples which are awesome! If you want swatches or reviews please let me know! Click pic to enlarge

Thanks

LOVE NIKOL

Cherry culture Haul

I am so excited about this haul because I was able to get alot of the NYX stuff I wanted from cherry culture, most of it was on sale so I save so much money. I got the Amuse baby pink L/G free with my order. check out www.cherryculture.com for nyx products at great prices plus I got free shipping! who can pass that up? If you want to see swatches or want a review on a certain item just let me know. Click the pic to enlarge.

Stars Makeup Haven

I have been wanting these palettes for a long time now but CS was always out of stock. I found a website who has the exact same product for a couple of bucks less and less shipping too. Check out www.starsmakeuphaven.com for more info. I am happy with my purchase and honestly with alot of bad customer service stories from cs I'm glad I choose an alternative. The colors are pigmented and beautiful. None of the items broke or cracked during transit which is a huge plus in my book.

Birthday!

Hey everyone. Sorry this is a little late but I just wanted to share with you, what I got for my birthday from my boyfriend. I got more than what is shown but none of that is makeup related. I am super excited because I love Hello Kitty. my boyfriend wanted to get me more but everything I wanted was sold out. I got beauty powder in tahitian sand, and lipstick in cute-ster. Hope you enjoy....Thanks so much!