MAC Cosmetics MAC ’286 Duo Fibre’ Blending Brush

On January 24, 2012, in Cosmetics, by Krista Dior

I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about a brush… but I really am! The new MAC Cosmetics MAC ’286 Duo Fibre’ Blending Brush JUST arrived at the MAC Pro store in Valley Faire, San Jose, CA. I don’t even see the brush on the official MAC website yet.
MAC Duo Fibre Blending Brush 286

The tip is white, and I was told that it was especially designed to blend the Mineralize eyeshadows in the crease. I couldn’t wait to get up this morning to try it out! I used my Mineralize eyeshadow triple which includes a  black sparkle shade (I always have a hard time blending black on my textured eyelids) and after applying the black heavily to my crease with a small pencil brush, I was able to blend it FLAWLESSLY into my crease with no blotchyness. Looks airbrushed and clean. This is a must-have for any makeup fan or artist as it cuts down the blending time in half. Amazing brush .. that isn’t saying enough.

To get it: $30 at Nordstrom, MAC Pro Store, Yahoo! Shopping:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/946930482-mac-286-duo-fibre-blending-brush/

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Anastasia Palette - Pacific CoastAnastasia Beverly Hills presents “Wish You Were Here” !

This beach inspired kit available exclusively at Sephora features the limited edition Pacific Coast Illumin8 Shadow Palette, HydraFull Gloss in Guava, and Clear Brow Gel to give you that cool LA look, no matter where you are.

To celebrate this cool new kit, one lucky winner will receive a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles, a two-night stay at a Los Angeles hotel, a brow appointment with Anastasia, a hair and makeup makeover featuring the Wish You Were Here! kit at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon, and a photo shoot with the ABH team!

 

Here’s all you need to do…

  • Take a postcard-worthy photo of yourself in front of your favorite local landmark!
  • Make a new post of the picture on Facebook and tag Anastasia of Beverly Hills (www.facebook.com/AnastasiaBeauty) in the photo to enter. You need to first LIKE the page on Facebook in order to tag us.
  • Or email your name, home address, and photograph to “wishyouwerehere@anastasia.net”.
  • One entry per contestant only by 11:59 PM PST on February 3, 2012
  • You must be a United States citizen to enter.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills team will select a winner and fly you out for a Los Angeles beauty weekend with Anastasia!   See anastasia.net/wishyouwerehere for complete contest rules and details.

 

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If you like prizes.. here is another giveaway!

On December 11, 2011, in Cosmetics, by Krista Dior

I really like prizes.. yes… but winning, just the feeling of winning is better than the prize itself, right? I think so!

A fellow makeup artist is giving away some cooool makeup on her site. Check out this link: http://thebeautifullifeofthegirlnextdoor.blogspot.com/2011/11/calypso-minerals-giveaway.html

PLEASE say that kristadior.com sent you!

The grand prize is from Calypso Minerals ! A mineral matte stacker.. full of gorgeous colors! Good luck to all that enter!

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As you guys are entering MY contest for cute little prizes… I have a favor to ask! Help me win the Holiday Makeup Contest on TheMakeupBee.com!  Help Krista Dior Win Here! If you enter the contest, please send me the link and I’ll vote for you too!

Here is a close up of the eyes:

This look took about 1.5 hours to complete because of the pesky rhinestone jewels that I had to place with glue and tweezers. It is basically like doing surgery!

Quick Tutorial Notes:

Foundation:

I applied two coats of foundation: Beauty Society Liquid Foundation in “Dazzling” (let that dry) and [...] Continue Reading…

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Winter 2011 Contest! Win Cute Gifts from Hana!

On December 8, 2011, in Hair, Misc., by Krista Dior

HANA Air Professional Hair Dryer Review
Some of us are still repairing the damage that the summer sun did to our hair, some of us (me) got extensions and basically bought themselves healthy hair. Either way, protecting your hair from heat damage is a must, and there are multiple ways to do so, but you will have to make some investments to start.

After I had my extensions done, I left the salon with the most gorgeous hair of my life, but in the back of my mind, I would hear my stylist’s lecture about not being able to let my [...] Continue Reading…

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Beauty Deals 2011!

On November 24, 2011, in Cosmetics, Hair, Misc., by Krista Dior

Shopping.. shopping… must go shopping! I am a zombie right now. I can’t believe today is Thanksgiving! Can you? I think my company deliberately paid us early just so we can go shopping on Black Friday / Cyber Monday. Evil!

I already snagged a really awesome deal on a pair of Baroque-inspired Prada Sunglasses PR 27NS! They were $192 with a 10% off Black Friday coupon at EzContactsUSA.com. I’ve purchased from this company before, so I know their products are 100% authentic.

Check out their fabulous deals on designer sunglasses! Use the coupon code BFSALE10

 

Drugstore.com: Get Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System [...] Continue Reading…

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Hey beauties! I am having an internet sale… I feel like saying “Everything must go!”, because unfortunately, I am running out of storage space at my home. I am selling the following items:

Click on the titles to go to the Ebay links :

Platinum Blonde Toners & Shampoo Lot – Fanci-Full, Shimmer Lights, Wella, Redken:
Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse in White Minx – Used about 3 times.
This product is great for toning down yellowness and boosting the white tone in the hair. Washes out at your next shampoo.

Two bottles of Fanci-Full Temporary Rinse in #52 White Minx – I have two [...] Continue Reading…

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Hair Extensions by Melonie Pavlick in San Jose

On November 15, 2011, in Hair, Misc., Opinion, by Krista Dior

After dreamily staring at the long locks of gorge celebs and rockin’ local makeup artists, I decided to take the plunge and get permanent hair extensions… and dye my hair RED. The transition from white platinum blonde to red was a bit of a shock and hard to process in my brain for a few weeks. But, I did it and I am extremely pleased! I have never received so many compliments in my life about my hair.. uhhh..and yes, I do admit to people that it isn’t real and that they can have the same hair that I [...] Continue Reading…

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Curd: The Best Way to Nourish Your Hair

On November 4, 2011, in Guest Post, Hair, by Krista Dior

Guest post by Kate Wilson *
Photo by o5com/Flickr

Curd is a coagulated form of milk, formed due to fermentation. This semisolid has been used from ages to soften hair and to induce shine to it. For treatment of dry scalp or dandruff in hair it is advisable to use sour curd. Stale and sour curd is a better conditioner than fresh one. Women generally hunt for best beauty product for hair care and to obtain beautiful hair. There is no harm in trying few home remedies in order to attain healthy and lustrous hair without spending money on expensive beauty [...] Continue Reading…

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Read this post for details: http://kristadior.kristardesign.com/2011/10/01/autum-eyes-tutorial-anastasia-contest-prize-you-could-win/

The deadline for my contest is tomorrow! No entries?? What is going on.. I’m giving away an awesome prize! I can extend the deadline… because I really want to give this kit to a deserving person! =)

 

Thanks and looking forward to your entries!

 

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