It's been forever!

Hey everyone! I know it has been forever.. My blog was so neglected! LOL. So I'm going to do an update with what I bought recently and what I asked for/and got for Christmas!

I recently updated my phone to the iPhone 3GS. I chose the white one and I LOVE it! I have had an iPhone since they first came out about 2 years ago and every time I try to switch to a different kind the iPhone always gets me back.. I'm hooked LOL.

My new favorite word is CLASSIC and that's exactly what I think of when I purchased the Chanel Mother of Pearl sunglasses at my Bloomingdales. I have been wanting these for a long time and was finally able to buy them.. more or less guilt free =]. I love that they come with a white quilted Chanel case as opposed to the black.

For every positive there is a negative. About a year ago I traded in my car so my husband could get a new truck.. so finally this month we were able to buy me a car. [Which I love! I had to learn how to drive a manual again.. I chose a stick because it made me feel sportier LOL] Anyways I left my new [to me] car in the garage with the garage door open and of course as my luck would have it EVERYTHING was stolen out of it! =[ Including my iPod that I spent years developing and putting songs on. I was sad all that work was gone so easy since I do not keep the songs on my computer after putting them on my iPod. But my wonderful husband agreed to buy me the new pink Nano with a video camera. It is awesome!

What I got for Christmas!

:: I know it's early but my husband has to work on Christmas so we opened presents already.

• Twilight & New Moon on hardback! (For some reason I only had 3 & 4 on hardback)
• Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Smells uhhhmazing!)
• Miss Dior Cherie Box Set (I love this and the lotion and shower gel was an awesome bonus)
• A North Face jacket (It's blue with a dark blue print on it.. fabulous.)
• Juicy Couture Wallet (Fits everything perfectly!)
• Waffle Weave Headband with a B for Brianna from Glitzy-Glam.
• Tiffany's Anchor necklace (I almost died when I saw that box ;] )
• Tiffany's sterling silver studs (they're soo.... CLASSIC LOL)

Anyways hope you guys have a great holiday! XOXO Brianna

Sephora Friends & Family Haul And UPDATE!

Hey ya'll! I've been MIA for a little while on YouTube cause I've had a lot going on, my daughter Addison is almost 7 months old now and crawling! So she's a handfull lol.

My order came in from Sephora which I went ahead and participated in the Friends and Family sale (FF2009 is the promo code if ya didn't know!) I ordered the ghd Rare Limited Edition Styler and NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Ceylan. Before I ordered I called the Sephora hotline to verify wether the ghd Rare was actually the same one that is advertised on ghd's official site and they told me yes, hence why I order the limited edition one which was pricier than the other sets they had available. Much to my surprise when I received my package it was NOT the ghd Rare that ghd advertises but just the regular ghd IV styler. Very deceiving! I exchanged the "ghd Rare" in Sephora for the ghd Urban Angel Set, a set that included the original ghd IV styler, travel size of the Thermal Protector & Miracle Mist, and a size 3 ghd ceramic brush.

I am SO pleased with my ghd thus far. I absolutely love the features, such as the 30 minute timer (it turns off after 30 minutes for those of us who forget!), the movable plates so it doesn't pull out your hair.

I also adore the NARS Sheerglow foundation. Though I do think that some people's reviews were misleading when they stated that it covered their redness because for me it does NOT cover the redness as much as I'd like on my cheeks. Let me know if you guys have any questions!

Loving and Hating! && Craving.

Loving ::

My iPhone (I finally switched back)

Only having to use concealer!

FarmVille on Facebook (I'm SUCH a dork haha)

My new Sharpie addiction.

Addison sleeping longer at night!!

Halloween MakeUp Tutorials (I'm being a Vampire of course haha)

My parents are going to visit for Thanksgiving =]

Hating ::

That I'm almost finished with the Sookie Stackhouse novels.

That I won't see snow this year in Cali!

Potty training the new puppy.

All the new MAC collections (Only cause they'll make me broke haha)

Not being able to go to the gym like I used to (but soon Addi will be old enough)

Craving ::

a GHD! (I love my Chi but I've had it for ages)

MAC's Holiday Collection

LUSH's Holiady Collection

Coach Sequin Spotlight Purse (the black one, my silver one is SO flashy)

What are you guys looking forward to this season!?

China Glaze Haul!

L to R: Solar Power, Paper Chasing, Frostbite

L to R: Frostbite, Blue Sparrow, Sky High-Top, Beauty and the Beach, Passion in the Pacific, Custom Kicks, For Audrey

L to R: Don't Touch My Tiara, Strawberry Fields, Fiji Fling, Rich & Famous, Summer Rain, Exceptionally Gifted, Coral Star

L to R: Flying Dragon, Coconut Kiss, Let's Groove, OMG, Sexagon, Liquid Leather

L to R: Liquid Leather, White on White, Camisole, Glow in the Dark Top Coat

Pink Neon, Green, Black, White, Fine Silver Glitter, Midnight Blue, Red on Red

I know.. I ordered ALOT! But I ordered from an online retailer and it was only $2.68 a bottle.. WAY better than the $6.50 at other places. I ordered in bulk so I wouldn't have to pay shipping several different times. I really love all the colors and experimenting with them. I ordered from http://8ty8beauty.com/ and shipping and customer service were excellent. Let me know if you guys have any questions!

Simple Bright Eye Makeup!

I just did a tutorial on one of my favorite looks that I've been doing since the MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection came out.. It's so simple and quick and only uses 4 products from the line!

Products Used:

All MAC

Haunting E/S

Crest The Wave E/S

Colour Matters Technakohl

Artistic License Technakohl

Maybelline LashBlast Mascara

Another Haul

I know.. hauls hauls hauls right. I hit up the CCO again because I realized they had also just got in the Blonde, Brunette, Redhead collection. I picked up the 165 brush for $24 and an MSF in Blonde for $19.50. I absolutely love my new MSF.. I think it will be perfect for winter because it's a shimmery pink that really brings out my cheekbones and gives a great glow. The brush is great for the application of the MSF too. Check your local CCO to see what collections they're getting in!

Sephora CCO & HLSH HAUL!

Oh my gosh! So today the mail from Sephora came.. I was stoked when the UPS dude knocked on the door.. lol. I ordered a few things after watching YouTube (go figure) that I had been wanting to try for a while but the reviews put me over the edge and I had to order.. plus I had a giftcard that was begging to be swiped ;] haha

So first I ordered a Clarisonic Mia [$149] in pink. I had been debating the Mia or the Plus but the price difference and reviews are what prompted me to buy the travel version. The Mia is smaller and only has one speed but it is perfect for what I need. I was skeptical to spend so much money on a toothbrush for my face (as allthatglitters21 put it) but I am SO glad I did. My face feels so much smoother and cleaner after I've used the Mia! It will be staying in my collection for a long time. If anyone has any questions feel free to comment!

Next I bought a Sephora special.. It's called starlight, star bright by fresh. It is a set that includes a sample of Supernova mascara, Twilight Freshface Glow, Sugar Eau De Parfum and a full size of Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment. It retailed for $28 (says a $38 value). It was perfect because all four products are relatively expensive on their own and this gave me the opportunity to try all four before spending that much money. So far I LOVE the lipbalm and Supernova mascara but I have yet to try the perfume or freshface glow. I would recommend this set if you too are wanting to try these products but unsure about wether it's worth the pricetag.

So I also went to the CCO because I found out via YouTube (of course) that they were receiving shipments of the Hello Kitty collection. I was stoked since I had missed it! I picked up the blushes, Tippy and Fun & Games, and She Loves Candy gloss. They also had Fascinating Eye Kohl so I snatched that too!

Then I also got Huge Lips Skinny Hips in the mail from www.b-glowing.com I had been wanting to try this since I had heard all the raves about it online. It is a bit pricey but I have used it 24/7 since I got it and I love the result. The taste and smell are fantastic too in my opinion! I purchased Kitty Poledancer and Love Your Thighs. Let me know if you guys want a review or have questions!

New Blog!

Hey everyone! (I say that like a lot of people are reading this. LOL) This is my first blog post and I'm excited to start one.. I've been thinking about it for a while! I hope you guys enjoy. I will be posting about upcoming MAC collections (I'm an addict), hauls, tutorials that I've upload to YouTube, and much much more! Thank you for coming by and I hope you follow. =]

xoxo Brianna xoxo ShimmerCrush