Blog Sale!!!

It's finally here... Blog Sale!!! As many of you beauties know, I've been donating much of my makeup to my local women's shelter. However, I saved most of my MAC and Limited Edition products for you!


THANK YOU!!!
I have removed ALL of the items that have been sold. The others that are *pending* may go back up for sale if the original winners cancel or forfeit their win. Payment must be received within 24 hours of receiving invoice otherwise it's considered a forfeit. So if an item is pending, you still have an opportunity to get it, thank you for all of your support, you guys rock!!

How to purchase: 

If you see an item you want...
Leave me a comment with the item(s) you want, your country and your paypal email, I'll calculate your total with shipping and send a paypal invoice. That's it, super easy!

*I'll be removing items as they are purchased, if they've been requested but not yet purchased I'll mark them as *Pending* Also be sure to scan the previous comments to see if your item was recently spoken for, thank you!

FAQs:
Q. Do you ship internationally?
A. YES! :)

Q. How much is shipping?
A. Shipping is calculated by weight but generally USA is around $3.95 and International $6.95.

Q. When and how do I pay?
A. We accept Paypal. Please pay within 24 hours of receiving your invoice. After 24 hours, your invoice will be cancelled and the item will go to the next person who requested it, thank you for understanding!

MAC Odalisque $10 *PENDING*

MAC Noir Plum $10 *PENDING*

Buxom Milan Lipstick $10 *PENDING*

MAC Fresh Amour $9 *PENDING*

Thank you everyone for making this another successful blog sale!
xoxo Christine

How To Make Rose Gold Hoop Earrings

A classic pair of hoops in hammered 14k rose gold filled, sophisticated enough for an exquisite night out, versatile enough for casual everyday wear and edgy enough to spice up any outfit. Hoops are a staple in every girl's jewelry collection and rose gold is the hottest metal on the market!

Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial: How To Make Rose Gold Hoop Earrings

For This Tutorial I'm Using:

• 18 Gauge Half-Hard Rose Gold Filled Wire.
  Tip: The best wire gauge for hoops are 16, 18, or 20 gauge, the higher the number, the thinner the wire.
• Steel Bench Block
  (for hammering)
• Rubber Dampening Block
  (It's placed under the steel bench block for softening the sound of hammering)
• Chasing Hammer
  (flares metal and adds texture)

• Jewelry Tools: Round Nose Pliers, Flat Nose Pilers, Wire Cutters.
• Sandpaper
  (I'm using 150 grit)

Need help finding supplies?
As a full time jewelry designer I purchase all of my supplies in large bulk quantities from wholesalers, trade shows and gem shows. If you make jewelry as a hobby, then you may only require small quantities. In that case, I recommend exploring your local bead store, find out what they have to offer and if you can't find the wire or supplies you want, try ordering online from Etsy. There are many wonderful shops on Etsy that offer supplies at fair prices.


Love Jewelry? But Making It Yourself Isn't Your Thing?
You can always find us on Etsy. Michael (my husband) and I hand make each piece here on Maui. We have been designing and making jewelry full time for the past 8 years. Our Etsy store is PinkSoFoxy. Feel free to add us to your favorites and you'll be the first to know when we post new items.


I hope you enjoyed the tutorial! Thank you for watching and happy jewelry making!
xoxo Christine

Buxom Hot Escapes Bronzer

There was only one item on my wish list that was a Must Have from Sephora's recent Chic Week sale. The New Buxom Hot Escapes Bronzer in Maldives!  I was sold the moment I discovered Buxom had created a coconut scented bronzer, knowing Buxom, I just knew it was going to be good!

Scent

I ordered my Buxom Hot Escapes Bronzer online at Sephora.com. When it arrived I opened the compact and a smooth toasted coconut scent wafted into the air and swept me off my feet. I'm always amazed at how uplifting aromatherapy can be to the body and mind.

Tanning oil scents are like kryptonite to my senses. There's just nothing quite like the fragrance of warm coconut tanning oil to carry you away into another dimension, one with sun-soaked white sand beaches, palm trees swaying in the soft breeze, aquamarine water glittering in the sunlight, ice cold cocktails with tiny umbrellas, cabana boys (or your husband) waiting on you hand and foot... It's the dreamy essense of a tropical paradise... Yes, I get all of that from the scent of this bronzer and it is magnificent!

Color

I was surprised to find that with all the bronzers in my collection I couldn't find a dupe.

Maldives is a bit warmer than Nars Laguna, slightly cooler with more gold flecks than Victoria's Secret Goddess, Milani Soleil is more orange tone, Nars Casino is deeper, Too Faced Sun Bunny is a hint warmer with more sheen, bareMinerals Faux Tan is deeper with a redder base and lacks the gold flecks, NYC Fire Island Tan is more orange, Chanel Bronze Universal is warmer and also lacks the gold flecks.

After closely examining an arm full of swatches in all types of lighting, Buxom Maldives appears to be one of the truest, most well-balanced bronze shades I've ever seen in a bronzer. Not leaning too far in either a warm or cool direction. If I was to choose the bronzer it's most comparable to, I'd have to say  Nars Laguna, except Maldives has a hint more warmth and golden flecks.

Texture

The texture feels most similar to the Nars bronzers, though Nars is a bit more velvety, which I'm guessing is due to Buxom having more particles of gold. Though the gold flecks are very fine and give a beautiful glow to the skin, no glittery disco ball here, just bronze goddess glow.

Pigmentation

Maldives offers good pigmentation, though it isn't as heavily pigmented as Nars bronzers but the level of pigmentation is easily buildable. So while one swipe with your finger doesn't transfer a whole lot of product onto your arm in a swatch, a couple of taps with your brush will pick up a good amount of product and you can deepen the color as needed. The best part about having balanced pigmentation is you have more control over the product and don't have to worry about accidentally applying too much in a single fluff of the brush and suddenly muddying up your makeup. (I'm looking at you Wet n Wild Color Icon bronzers) However deeper skin tones may have trouble getting it to show up, Buxom may need to add a darker shade.

Overall, Buxom has created another hit product with their new Hot Escapes Bronzers. I suspect Maldives may become a holy grail bronzer for many, including myself.


Would love to hear your thoughts, Share in the comments!
xoxo, Christine