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Monday, September 28, 2015

Pinterest DIY | Mirror Perfume Stand

I was browsing Pinterest the other night and came across something I'd seen a million times before: DIY cupcake/cosmetic stands. I've always thought they look pretty cool but never really thought about making one until now. It looked simple enough with minimal supplies needed so I decided to give it a go. After a quick trip to Hobby Lobby with supplies in hand I got to work.

What you'll need:

Mirrors (one for as many levels as you want your stand)

A ruler

E6000 glue (perfect for binding glass)

Candle holders

Lip liner

1. Use your ruler to measure the backs of the mirrors to find the center and mark it with the lip liner. I chose to use a liner since it washes off.

2. Do the same thing to measure the bases of the candle holders to mark where they would be centered on the back of the mirrors. REMEMBER: Mark the wider end of the candle holder to be glued to the back of the mirror for your bottom tier for better stability of your stand. Mark the smaller end to be glued to the backs of your other tiers.

3. Apply a generous amount of the E6000 along the edge of the candle holder. This dries clear so don't worry too much about making a little mess with the glue. NOTE: this glue has a very strong smell so be sure to use it in a well ventilated area and avoid inhaling it.

4. Press the candle holders carefully to the back of the mirrors, holding firm pressure for a minute or two. Now let each tier dry before trying to stack them. The glue takes a minimum of 24 hours to cure, so some patience is needed :)

5. With your cured tiers, mark the top side of the mirrors the same as steps 1 and 2.

6. Again, apply the glue to the edge of the candle holder to adhere the tiers together. Be more careful with the glue this time to avoid smearing it on the mirrors. If you do make a mess, you can dissolve the glue (before it's cured) with some acetone on a q-tip or cotton ball.

7. Allow it to cure completely before use. I let mine set for a good two days before setting up my perfumes.

And voila! A cute perfume stand perfect for displaying your favorite scents! I can't believe how simple it was to make this and how cheap too! So easy and I think it turned out pretty well. The mirrors and crystal candle holders are so chic yet its understated and simple.

What do you think? Is this something that you'd want to try? Let me know! And let me know if you enjoyed this post or if you'd like to see more DIY posts. Have an amazing day and thank you for reading!

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Saturday, September 19, 2015

Too Faced Star Dust by Vegas Nay palette | Review + Swatches

I feel like it was only a matter of time before Vegas Nay came out with her own promoted makeup product(s) and the launch of the Too Faced Star Dust By Vegas Nay palette sure delivered. It was released this past week in stores at Ulta and I was quick to snatch one up before they sold out. For weeks I've seen posts all over Instagram of it and I was immediately interested.

First the packaging is totally cute, true to Too Faced style as the palette and bonus items come encased in a cardboard "book style" box with a pink bokeh print and gold details.

When you open the "book" you see snapshots of some of Vegas Nay's Instagram looks. One side of the book has the palette, which is the same pink print as the box.

The other side of the book contains deluxe samples of the famed Better Than Sex mascara, a Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer and a Glamour Dust Glitter Pigment in "Nude Beam" as well as six Glamour Guides to create different looks.

It has 12 shadows with two mattes perfect for transition shades, Millennial and Girl's Night, and the rest are shimmer and metallic shades. They all have fun names pertaining to Las Vegas and Instagram like #selfie and Jackpot. The eyeshadows themselves are absolutely amazing. They are so soft and buttery and literally one dip of the brush and it is packed with color. The mattes are slightly chalky, but nothing that a little extra blending can't fix. Also, the pigmentation is out of this world, especially with the metallic shades like Show Girl and Golden Nugget. I'm also really loving that iridescent purple! Such a fun pop of color. The eye shadow pans are pretty decent size for the price which is nice considering the quality. The only downside is this palette does not have a mirror, but most Too Faced palettes like this don't so I'm not too bothered about it.

Plus at Ulta between September 6th and September 26th you get a free gift with any $35 Too Faced purchase, so another incentive to spend some money on this palette haha. The gift is a little burlap makeup bag that says "Too Faced Is My Life" with a cute mini La Creme lipstick in the shade Nude Dolly inside. It's a decent sized makeup bag too so it'll be easy to put it to use.

So final thoughts? This is a fabulous palette! And for $45 it is a really good deal too considering it comes with a primer, mascara and the pigment. I've only had mine for literally a few days and I'm obsessed. I'd definitely recommend purchasing it and quickly since these are bound to go fast and I believe they are limited edition. I hope this was helpful and you enjoyed it! Have a great day everyone!