Obsession Confession!

I'm Embroiled In A Love Story!
Long, Lean and with soft hair...
Bound to Be The Next Big Hit!
Problem is there are 12 of them & I can't pick my favorite...

My Obsession Confession: 

Sedona Lace's Vortex Professional Makeup Brushes with Zipper Belt

Cost: $89.95
Available Exclusively @ www.sedonalace.com

A set of 13 professional quality brushes in a sleek black zipper belt that can double as storage!
But to Love You It You Have to Get to Know It!

So Let's The Brushes Do The Talking! 

FACE BRUSHES!

Jumbo Fan - FB 01 

I was actually sold on this set by this Fluffy Bad Boy! I have other fan brushes but nothing to compare to this luxurious & luscious brush! I use it for placing highlight on my cheekbones!

Dome Contour - FB 05

Well the name says it all! I don't think there was ever a more perfect brush for contouring... this coming from somenone who isn't the best at contouring! The perfect little dome head gets just enough product to help your mug look slimmer!

Tulip Contour - FB 03
Sedona Lace says this brush is for contouring... but since I've found my happy place with the Dome Brush I use this one for blush. Go light though! This brush grabs a ton product so be careful not to apply so much blush that you look like a clown!

Flat Top Buffer - FB 07

You haven't applied coverage until you have used a Flat Top Buffer! I use this for foundation & B.B Cream and it makes my skin look flawless! Don't let the gunk build on this baby - Make sure to always wash after use! 

EYE BRUSHES!

Detailed Shader - EB 21
Perfect for when you are trying to cover a small & precise point in your eye... hence it's called the detailed shader! Also great if you want to pack on eyeshadow! 

Pointed Crease - EB 15
Use this puppy when you want to do a  Outer V Eyeshadow Technique! It's perfect for getting a  focused product application! 

Bent Liner - EB 19
Instead of using the often useless brushes that come with your gel liners! Perfect application with the little bend giving you a little extra help!

Synthetic Blender - EB 13
I can never have enough Eye Blending Brushes and this is the queen to my collection! Now I have no excuse I will always have to have the perfect smokey eye!

Flat Synthetic - EB 11
I use this bad boy to cover my blemishes with concelear... better than your dirty little finger! 

Universal Blender - EB 09
The universal blender truly lives up to it's name! It seems to be able to blend just about anything! I use this to contour my nose, blend shadow in my crease and to pat powder over my undereye circles & itty bitty pimples! I've been looking for mine all week & it's MIA waaahhhh - So this pic is from Sedona Lace Themselves!

Angled Detail - EB 23
Everyone is loving up on the cat eye this fall & this brush will help you achieve it! I also use this to add some color on my lower lashes!

THE EXTRAS!

Capped Lip Brush - LB 25
I always apply my lipstick first from the tube, to then blend it into my lips with my fingers... neither attractive or sanitary! Now with this lipbrush I will forced to stop! I love that it has a cap... makes it mobile! Lipbrush you & I will travel the world!

Brow Spoolie Duo - EB 17
At first I wasnt too convinced but this brush. I mean I have a million spoolies & brow brushes did I really need another one? But I was pleasantly surprised. I like the firmness in this duo. Both brush & spoolie do a great job at blending out brow pencils & shadow, making them look more natural

 

Brush Belt
Great way to pack your brushes, fits all your new Sedona Loves & Has space for you other faithful brushes. Also has a zipper so it's also great for travel... Easy to clean too! 

THE VERDICT

Image Courtesy - SedonaLace.com

Purchase seperately this set could cost you more than $100! It's a great deal for great quality brushes! You could just have these brushes & be set!I don't think the set is for someone just starting their makeup path - but it's definitely a go for those that wear makeup every day. Yes they are luxurious brushes that a makeup pro would own... but dolls good brushes are the foundation of good looking makeup! Start slowly if you feel intimidated & purchase a brush that appeals to you!My favorite brushes from this kit have to be the  Jumbo Fan Brush, The Tulip Brush & the Dome Countour... but overall I'm truly in love with the set altogether! 

On a different note...

Around the beginning of the summer I was looking for some advice on Twitter for a comprehensive brush set to try out. It came down to Sedona Lace & Sigma. You may wonder why Sedona Lace, a smaller venture came out on top.
My decision came down to basic custumer service - Now please dont see this as a knock on Sigma it’s not, they have some great brushes! Now a days everyone’s budget it tight. Times are tough everywhere & for me a sticking point has always been feeling appreciated as a customer. Now when I tweeted that I was looking for new brushes the people at Sedona Lace had no idea who I was. Yes... some mild research would have shown them I was a beauty blogger but looking at their twitter feed it is apparent their interaction with customers is the custom. They got back to me & here we are! Not only encouraged my purchase but encouraged my feedback! With this company clearly the focus on YOU is not lost!

That's My Two Cents Dears!

Love & As Always Godspeed!

Aly

Disclaimer: I purchase the above set of brushes... the fact that you think that someone could pay for my tongues & cheek opinion sorta makes me feel bad for you.... Don't always think the worst of people! 

Tuesday Top Ten Eyeshadows!

It's Time For a Tuesday Top Ten!

Today Your Eyes Are The Center Of Attention!

These Are My Top Ten Eyeshadows!

1. Too Faced Eye Shadow Duo In
Poodle Puff & Lovey Dovey 

(On Sale For $15.30 on TooFaced.Com)

The pictures don't do these charming duos any justice. The pigmentation is great, smooth as velvet and with a bit of dazzle in the form of glitter.  Poodle Puff can give you a great neutral eye with a punch, while Lovey Dovey looks great on hazel/green eyes with popping Pink & Plum! 

Poodle Puff 

Lovey Dovey 

2. Wet n Wild Color Icon Trios in Sweet As Candy, Don't Steal My Thunder & Silent Treatment!
(Available @ Drugstores) 
You all know how much I love my Wet n Wild eyeshadows! They are by far best bang for the buck! They are super pigmented & come in so many colors - A totally overlooked product at the drugstore! I picked these Trios to be in my Top Ten because I love the coordinating hues for a wide array of different looks with only three shadows! They also have everything laid out... This is for the Eyelid... This is for the Crease... this is for the brow bone... You can't have simpler than that! But if you need more guidance turn the trio around & let Wet n Wild break it down for you with a simple how to! These 3 puppies are my favorite of all the Trios I have but there are so many options you are bound to find the perfect one for you!

Sweet As Candy 

   

Don't Steal My Thunder

Silent Treatment

3. Make Up Forever Eye Shadow in Purple 92 & Turquoise Matte 72 
(Available @ Sephora) 

When I was a (fabulous) little girl I would watch my mom put on makeup & she would let me look at the little jars of bright eyeshadows... they were Make Up Forever. Now that I'm a grown (Absolutely Fabulous) woman I have some of those bright shadows myself! These are definitely worth the price - especially if you are looking for the deepest & truest colors... The hues are so intense that their color saturation affected the camera when I took the pictures of the swatches. In my eyes Make Up Forever Purple & Turquoise are two old school shadows that still know how to rock it today! 

4. MAC Eyeshadow Single in Brule' & Shroom!
(Available @ MAC - Brule on Left, Shroom on Right)

Now these two bad boys may look the same to you BUT they are NOT! They are more fraternal than identical twins! Brule' is a Matte Nude... very neutral skin color.. while shroom is a little deeper with a bit of sparkle! Can ya tell I love my glitter?!? Even on the days that I don't wear a full eye look, I always layer some concealer topped with Brule'... Takes away that tired eye! 
I love these two so much all I have left is pan & no product to show you swatches! Must Get More!       
       
                                

5. bare minerals eyeshadow in 1980s, Rockstar & Skyline

(Available @ Sephora & Bare Minerals) 

I have so many (too many) of these bare minerals eyeshadows! They have a HUGE array of colors, they don’t crease & they are super shimmery! You can wear them wet or dry – wet the color is deeper. Always use a primer with these puppies to prolong wear! They are easy to apply BUT be careful. These little jars are very sensitive & one wrong move & you will be covered head to toe in eyeshadow! If you drop them when they are open you will regret – I have a reminder “bare minerals eyeshadow smear” on my carpet!

 

6. L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow
(Available @ Drugstores) 

These pigments are in a class all their own ! They are highly pigmented, sweatproof & long wearing. Colors range from Taupe to Midnight Blue. The jars are also easy to open & unlike other pigments there is less chance of the shadow going everywhere. You can apply these with brushes but you fingers could do just as good! For a price under $10 with this much punch you cannot go wrong!

Drugstore Prices for High End Results!

 

7. NYX 10 Color Shadow For Your Eyes Only
(Available @ Ulta & Nyxcosmetics.com) 
I have a few of these NYX 10 Color Shadow Mini Palettes - but this one is definitely my top fave! Great combo of colors where you can go classic light or sultry dark! It's about the size of an IPhone (Maybe a Bit bigger) so it's fits in your purse if you want to retouch during the day or night.... or the morning after ... Don't  worry I don't judge! 

8. Jesse's Girl Cosmetics Pure Pigments Eye Dust in Starshine 
(Available @ Drugstores) 
This little jar packs one helluva punch! Dusted lightly in your tearduct it's the perfect highlight! Can be worn alone as an eyeshadow to bring the eye alive! Careful when opening this little killer jar... It might pull a bare minerals on you & end up everywhere!

9. NARS Trio in Arabian Nights
 (Available @ Sephora & High End Department Stores) 
Love this for the Fall/Winter going out nights! The colors are deep and gorgeous.... Beware though this bad boy is packed with Glitter, so stay away if you aren't into the sparkle!

10. Laura Geller Femme Fatale Baked Plum Eyeshadow Trio

(Available @ laurageller.com & QVC)
I really love this little trio - The swatches don't do it any justice! Perfect Shades of Plum & Pink - Perfect for the fall! 

Also Worth A Shout Out....

Milano Runway Eyes in Antigua... 
(Available @ Drugstores) 
 This bad boy is best worn wet... as dry i won't do much for you but wet it's the most gorgeous shade of green ever! 

Rimmel London Glam Eye Shadow Trios
(Available @ Drugstores) 
Good price (Included this in my $20 Face Tag) & good combo of colors - Whether you like neutral or want to experiment with vibrant colors! I love these because they are a look in a convenient package - including a little help if you are new to doing a smokey eye! 

Orion

Maritime

Fever

Maybelline Color Tattoo By Eye Studio

(Available @ Drugstores) 
Love these as shadow primers... going for a bronze look? Start with Bronze to The Bone for a deeper hue! Maybelline has also just released some limited Edition brand spanking new colors so keep your eyes peeled! 

 

 

So There You Have It My Luvs!

Your Tuesday Top Ten Eyeshadows!

What Are Some Of Your Fave Shadows?

Much Love & Godspeed!

Aly!