BargainPrincess

Black Swan Makeup

2011-10-31T02:14:00.006-04:00

Inspiration
Materials

Airspun Loose Face Powder: translucent_Walmart $3.00

Elmers glue stick_Walmart $1.00
Maybelline Superstay foundation_Drugstores $8.99
L.A. Colors Liquid Makeup_Dollar Store $1.oo
NYX Blush: Cocoa_NYX.com $3.99

NYX jumbo pencil: Black Bean_Ulta $3.99

Wet n Wild Coloricon: Greed_Walgreens $3.99
Jessie's Girl eye dust: Starshine_Rite Aid $3.99
Loreal Voluminous Mascara_CVS $7.99
N.Y.C eye pencil: white_CVS $1.00
Ardell Lashes: Dark Angel_Walgreens $3.99
Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive_Walmart $3.99
Ebay Palette_Ebay $9.99

Ruby Kisses lipstick: Plum_Beauty Supply $1.49

Revlon Kohl Eyeliner: Black Truffle_CVS $6.00

CLICK LINK: Black Swan

For more Halloween looks,
make sure to check out my other tutorials:
1. S u g a r Skull
2. C l e o p a t r a
3. Fierce F a i r y
4. Z e b r a Mask

Happy Halloween
xo BargainPrincess

Zebra Mask

2011-10-28T12:07:00.007-04:00

Hey everyone!

This look took me 3.5hrs to do...OMG!

But I had sooooo much fun creating this look.

It was suppppper easy,

but very time consuming.

If I could do it again,

I probably would incorporate glitter into this look!

What do you think?

Inspiration

Products

Airspun Loose Face Powder: translucent_Walmart $3.00

NYX Jumbo Pencil: Milk_Ulta $3.99

NYX Jumbo Pencil: Black Bean_Ulta $3.99

Revlon Kohl Eyeliner: Black Truffle_CVS $6.00

Wet n Wild Coloricon: Greed_Walgreens $3.99

Loreal Voluminous Mascara_CVS $7.99

Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive_Walmart $3.99

Red Cherry Lashes: #102_Beauty Supply $2.99

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream: Amsterdam_NYX $5.99

CLICK LINK: Zebra Mask!

For more Halloween looks,

make sure to check out my other tutorials:

1. S u g a r Skull

2. C l e o p a t r a

3. Fierce F a i r y

Have a happy & SAFE Halloween

xo BargainPrincess

Magnified Feather Nails

2011-09-29T01:35:00.005-04:00

F e a t h e r s

are sooooooo the rage right now

from feather hair extensions

to trendy accessories!

Are you loving this trend,

as much as I am?

inspiration:

Image courtesy of art.com

materials:

Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat_Walmart

iQ for Madrag_Nude $1.99 @ Madrag

Nail Star_Black (Purchased Set on ebay)

Nail Star_Blue (Purchased Set on ebay)

REMEMBER:

You can use any colors/ nail polishes you want.

I'm just here giving you an idea : )

Don't forget to check out the nail DIY:

Magnified Feather Nails

xoBargainPrincess

June Favorites!

2011-07-12T19:29:00.003-04:00

Swedish Fish
OMG Who doesn't love swedish fish!?!?!?!
This candy along with the Neon Night Crawlers
is the boooooooomb *yum*

Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture

This perfume smells soooooooooooo good!

It's a very girly yet subtle floral scent.

Monoi: Sulfate Free Shampoo by Carols Daughter

One word: AMAZING!

I can actually detangle my THICK curly

hair with this shampoo. My hair feels moisturized

and not a dry brittle mess afterwards!

Soft Matte Lip Cream by NYX

Gorgeous matte lip creams!!!

It goes on like a gloss, but dries to a matte finish.

The lasting power is AMAZING,

especially for a product that only retails for $6.00.

1. Antwerp

2. Amsterdam

3. Milan

4. Addis Ababa

Clinical Strength Deodorant by Secret

A must have,

especially if you sweat a lot during these HOT

summer months!!!

Quench: Daily Lotion Plus Shimmer by Olay

The fine shimmers in this lotion is

ABSOLUTELY gorgeous on the skin!

& the smell...OMG delish

Video: June Favorites

What are some of your June Favs?

xoBargainPrincess

Haul: 75% off MAKEUP!

2011-06-04T18:02:00.008-04:00

HURRY before it's all gone!

CVS is having their 50% - 75% off annual sales.

Look at all those 75% off stickers!!

Saved over $100 in makeup & nail polishes.

(what did you buy during the sale?)

Stuff Purchased

1. Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder

Suntan Matte $14.29

sale $3.57

2. Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder

Sunkiss $14.29

sale $3.57

3. Revlon Age Defying Face Illuminator

Gold Light $14.29

sale $3.57

4. N.Y.C Blushable Creme Stick

Urban Spice $3.99

sale $0.99

5. Revlon Fabulash Mascara/Eyeliner Duo

Blackest Black/ Cocoa $8.39

sale $2.09

6. Rimmel Glam'Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara

Black $8.39

sale $2.09

7. Almay Bright Eyes Liner/Highlighter Duo

Dark Chocolate & Shell $9.99

sale $2.49

8. Revlon Luxurious Color Matte Kohl Eyeliner

Black Truffle $10.79

sale $2.69

9. Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow

Electric Pop $7.49

sale $1.87

10. Essie Nail Polish

Nice is Nice $8.29

sale $4.14

11. Essie Nail Polish

Sand Tropez $8.29

sale $4.14

12. Essie Nail Polish

French Affair $8.29

sale $4.14

13. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure

Lavender Cloud $8.29

sale $2.07

14. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure

Yellow Kitty $8.29

sale $2.07

15. Sally Hansen Color Quick Nail Color Pen

Magenta $9.99

sale $2.49

16. N.Y.C Long Wearing

White Light Glitter $0.99

sale $0.25

17. N.Y.C Quick Dry

Flat Iron Green $1.99

sale $0.49

18. N.Y.C Lip Sliders Tinted Lip Balm

Sugar Kiss $2.99

sale $0.75

Original Price: $149.32

Total Spent: $43.47

Saved: $105.85!

Essie 2011 Spring collection from CVS

was the only collection 50% off.

I was only able to get a hold of 3 colors:

French Affair, Sand Tropez & Nice is Nice

(my favorite is Sand Tropez)

The "French Affair" collection

consisted of 6 polishes total:

1. Nice is Nice

2. French Affair

3. Sand Tropez

4. Coat Azure

5. Topless & Barefoot

6. Kisses & Bises

I have a few dupes,

but that will be another blog post ;)

If you want to see any swatches or reviews

on the products purchased during the CVS 75% sale,

then let me know!

YT Video: "75% off MAKEUP...Hurry!"

Happy Shopping!

xoBargainPrincess

Hair Mask

2011-06-04T13:25:00.004-04:00

Monoi (repairing) Hair Mask

According to Carol's Daughter,

The Monoi collection will prevent 96% less

breakage after 1 use.

As mentioned in the previous post,

the Monoi Hair Mask is part of

Carol's Daughter's new hair collection,

which is all about

(repairing)

the hair!

It has a pretty thick consistency,

which I tend to love in deep conditioners.

It smells amazing

(think tropical)

just like the rest of the

Monoi collection!

The hair mask contains no

parabens, mineral oil, petroleum & artificial coloring.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Dimethicone, Fragrance (Parfum), Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oiol,

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil,

Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccaride, Helianthus

Annus (Sunflower) Seed Extrac, Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5), Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Phenyl Trimethicone,

Dimethiconol, Octyldodecanol, Ceteareth-20, Quarternium-91, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone

How To Use:

Apply to freshly washed hair,

especially concentrating on your ends!

wait 5-7 minutes or

sit under a hooded dryer

for 10-15 minutes

for a more deep conditioned treatment.

After rinsing out the hair mask,

I immediately noticed how soft my hair felt.

If you're experiencing breakage

or have fine, color treated, or processed hair;

you might want to check out the Monoi Collection!

YT Video: "Hair Mask"

xoBargainPrincess

Wash Day with Monoi

2011-05-24T21:36:00.006-04:00

I was recently sent Carol's Daughter's

new collection called Monoi.

This collection is all about

"r e p a i r i n g"

damaged hair.

If you're experiencing breakage

or have fine, color treated, or processed hair;

you might want to check out the Monoi Collection!

The collection consists of three items:

1. Repairing Sulfate-Free Shampoo

2. Repairing Conditioner

3. Repairing Hair Mask

What's Monoi?

According to Wikipedia, Monoi Oil is made from soaking Tahitian gardenia (Tahiti's national flower) petals in a semi wax coconut oil. It's widely used amongst French Polynesians as a skin and hair softener.

This is me detangling my hair with

SHAMPOO...Crazy, I know!!!

Using Monoi's sulfate free shampoo,

allowed me to detangle my hair

without it feeling stripped from it's natural oils.

((I couldn't believe how soft my hair felt))

Normally I use Herbal Essence shampoo

((Totally Twisted)),

but not anymore lol.

"HE" shampoo contains sulfates,

which left my hair feeling brittle after every wash.

YT Video: "Wash Day with Moni"

xoBargainPrincess

Affordable Prom Look

2011-05-11T20:26:00.000-04:00

FACE

Ambi Daily Moisturizer

Milk of Magnesia

Monistat Chafing Gel

Maybelline 24hr makeup: Honey Beige

Hard Candy Glamoflage Concealer: Tan

Airspun: Translucent Powder_Walmart $3.99

Physicians Formula: Bronze Booster

EYES

Salon Perfect: Demi Wispies_Walgreens $3.99

Wet n Wild: Glitter_Walgreens $2.99

Revlon lash glue_Walmart $3.99

Too Faced Primer_Sephora $17.00

NYC eyeliner: Black_CVS $1.00

NYX eyeshadow: Blue Marine_Ulta $4.99

NYX eyeshadow: Vanilla Sky_Ulta $4.99

Wet n Wild Palette: Lust_Walgreens $4.99

Loreal HIP: Reckless_CVS $6.99

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil: Purple_Ulta $4.15

Loreal Voluminous Mascara_Target $7.99

Sephora Brow Tint_Sephora $12.00

Dress Review

Dress: website

Without a doubt this dress is beautiful.

I was able to customize the color and size of this dress.

HOWEVER,

I was a little disappointed with a few things.

1. Fabric

2. Shipping & handling

3. Inaccurate photos

If you decide to order from this site,

make sure you contact customer service and ask a lot of questions.

For instance, when I was picking out my dress

I thought I was going to get a chiffon dress with beading that's

similar to the dress color.

But to my surprise,

it was a satin like fabric with silver beading.

It's still pretty,

but not what I was expecting.

As for shipping & handling..

The dress did take almost a month, but that's understandable.

It was being made and shipped from China.

However,

the way it was shipped was my problem..

The dress came in a Fedex plastic BAG.

HELLLLLO..

All I can say is: Wrinkles GALORE!

All & All

it's a nice dress. Not what I was expecting, but nice.

When shopping on the site,

make sure to change the currency converter.

Also, Here's a 5% off coupon code:

bargainPrincess

Entire Prom Look Video

xoBargainPrincess

2011 Trend: Color Blocking Nails!

2011-05-06T18:51:00.007-04:00

Color Blocking

is one of the popular 2011 trends

for this Spring & Summer!

This trend has been seen on clothes, jewelry, shoes

and even handbags...

So now lets rock it on our nails!

Materials:

(Left to right)

N.Y.C: French Manicure_CVS $1.00

N.Y.C: Skintight Denim_CVS $1.00

Hurricane: Silver_Beauty Supply Store $2.99

LA Girl: Neon Yellow_Forever21 $2.80

Sally Hansen: Double Duty_Walmart $2.47

Ulta Professional: Electric Blue_Ulta $.99

REMEMBER:

You can use any colors/ nail polishes you want.

I'm just here giving you an Idea : )

Don't forget to check out the tutorial:

ColorBlocking Nails

xoBargainPrincess

Smokey Easter

2011-04-02T11:05:00.005-04:00

Products

Wet n Wild Palette: Greed_Walgreens $4.99

Maybelline Falsies Mascara_Rite Aid $5.39

Incolor: Fabu Liner_Walgreens $1.99

Marykate & Ashley Shadestick_Walmart $2.99

Loreal Hip Gloss: Romantic_Family Dollar $1.00

Makeup Tutorial

xoBargainPrincess

Glamoflauge Concealer

2011-03-28T12:45:00.009-04:00

Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer

"A heavy duty, multi-use concealer

that provides ultimate coverage.

Formula blends flawlessly into skin.

Hide everything from

dark circles

and blemishes

to tattoos."

Before

After

It's sooooo thick,

but does a great job covering up

dark spots

& under eye circles.

Price: $6.00

Store: Walmart

Pros

Great coverage
Affordable
Long lasting
Convenient packaging
Heavy Duty
Good for oily skin
Comes with a concealer pencil

Cons

Thick
Limited shade selection
Slight smell
Not good for dry skin

How to cover tattoos

- Directions from back of the box:

Line the edges of your tattoo with Glamoflauge concealer pencil, then fill in the area with the pencil.
Apply Glamoflauge concealer over entire tattoo and the surrounding area. Pat dry and let concealer dry between layers. You may need 2-3 layers depending on the color of your tattoo.
Use Hard Candy Welcome Matte mattifying powder over the area to set your work

Demo Video & Review

xoBargainPrincess

OPI Black Shatter

2011-03-18T09:53:00.005-04:00

I finally got a hold of
OPI's Black Shatter nail polish!
This thing is sooooooooo cool,
it's seriously like magic..l o l

Products

Sally Hansen_Double Duty Base & Top Coat: Walmart $2.47

Ulta_Electric Blue: ULTA $.99 sale

OPI_Black Shatter: ULTA $9.00

Pros

Matte finish

Dries Quickly

Unique

Cons

Pricey

Hard to find

Thick consistency

Demo V i d e o

The trick is to quickly apply thin coats for a more shattered look!

xoBargainPrincess

P!nk F**kin' Perfect- Smokey Copper Eyes

2011-03-10T19:10:00.005-05:00

Inspiration

Music Video

F*in' Perfect: P!nk

Materials

Two Face Shadow Insurance_Sephora $17.00
Jordana Eye Pencil, Black_Walgreens $1.99
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, Milk_Ulta $4.15
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, Black Bean_Ulta $4.15
Loreal HiP Duo, Saucy_CVS $6.99
Wet n Wild ColorIcon, Vanity_Rite aid $4.99
Wet n Wild Glassy Gloss, #318A_Walgreens $1.99
Bareminerals Face Color, warmth_Sephora
Salon Perfect Lash, Demi Wispies_Walgreens $3.99
Revlon Lash Precision_Walmart $3.99

Check out the makeup tutorial.

It's suuuuuper quick!

xoBargainPrincess

Twisted Poof

2011-03-04T22:58:00.004-05:00

This style was done on 5 day old hair!

Here's a quick look to spice up your boring ponytail!

You can do this hairstyle on any hair type,
as long as your hair is long enough to put in a ponytail/ puff.
If you have naturally straight or permed hair,
just tweak it a little bit to make it work for you-
add gel or extra bobby pins if needed...

Play around with your hair & have fun with it!

HOW TO: get blow dried hair,

without using any heat:

1. wash hair; leave conditioner in

2. detangle

3. moisturize hair

4. apply silk scarf

5. air dry

Make sure to check out my tutorial :)

xoBargainPrincess

Zoya Swatches

2011-02-09T12:35:00.006-05:00

Recently,

Zoya held another promotion

on their Facebook to order three

free nail polishes of choice!

So I ended up ordering twice

& just paid for shipping,

which came to a total of $13.95

I'm sorry I tweeted this info last minute :(

Hopefully, everyone was able to take advantage

of this amaaaazing deal?!

Matte Finish

"Zoya Matte Velvet Winter Collection"

Veruschuka $7.00

"Zoya Matte Velvet Winter Collection"

Savita $7.00

"Zoya Matte Velvet Fall Collection"

Dovima $7.00

Cream Finish

"Zoya Flash Collection"

Perrie $7.00

"Zoya Flash Collection"

Jancyn $7.00

"Zoya Flash Collection"

Jolene $7.00

Check out my video:

"Zoya Haul & Swatches"

to see the application of these polishes...

It's superrrr quick!

xoBargainPrincess

Drugstore Valentines Look

2011-02-04T10:36:00.006-05:00

PRODUCTS

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil: Milk_Ulta $3.99

Wet n Wild Palette: Vanity_Walgreens $4.99

Wet n Wild Palette: Lust_Walgreens $4.99

NYC Liquid Liner: Black_CVS $1.99

Jordana Pencil: Black_Walgreens $1.99

Maybelline Falsies Mascara: Walmart $6.50

Revlon Lash Precision: Walmart $4.99

Salon Perfect Lashes: Demi Wispies_Walgreens $2.99

Sally Hansen Lipgloss: Embrace_Ulta $3.79

Makeup Tutorial

((Click Link))

xoBargainPrincess

Maybelline 24hr Foundation

2011-01-31T22:24:00.004-05:00

Drastic Difference!

This by far is my favorite drugstore foundation.

It's inexpensive, lightweight, and oil free.

Before applying the foundation, I applied:

Olay facial moisturizer

Monistat Chafing Gel

Milk of Magnesia

Google Image

Pros

Matte finish
Lightweight
Long lasting
Oil free
Easy Blending
Excellent coverage
Inexpensive

Cons

Transfers
No pump
Limited color selection

Top 10 for 2010!

2011-01-16T17:53:00.004-05:00

EOS Lip Balm

Cost: $3.49

Stores: Any drugstore;

CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Walmart etc.

This lip balm is so moisturizing

& will leave your lips super soft!

MAC Studio Finish Concealer

Cost: $16.50

Color: NC42

Stores: MAC counters, Department Stores;

Macy's, Dillard's, Nordstrom's etc.

Creamy thick concealer.

Perfect for hiding blemishes or scars

Sephora Brow Tint

Cost: $12.00

Color: Medium

Stores: www.Sephora.com

Felt tip pen;

perfect for drawing on natural looking brows

NYC Matte Bronzer

Cost: $4.00
Color: Sunny 720A
Stores: Any drugstore;
CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Walmart etc.

Even though, it's a bronzing powder..
It's a perfect matte all over face powder

Bare Minerals Warmth

Cost: $18.00

Stores: Sephora, Ulta or

www.B a r e m i n e r a l s.com

This product makes my face glow!

Milk of Magnesia

Cost: $3.49

Stores: Any drugstore;

CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Walmart etc.

Yes, it's a laxative...

But it's a perfect product to eliminate shine on your t zone

Make sure to check out my review

& demo: CLICK HERE!

Sally Hansen

Cost: $2.50

Stores: Any drugstore;

CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Walmart etc.

Perfect base & top coat;

Your nail polish will last up to 6 days!

ECO Styler Gel

Cost: $4.99-$9.99

Stores: Any drugstore or Beauty supply store:

CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Walmart etc.

Defines curls. Perfect for wash & goes!

Want to see this product in action?

Make sure to check out the:

demo & review

Minnetonka Moccasins

Cost: $35.00

Stores: DSW, Amazon, Any department store;

Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillards etc.

My perfect go to shoe!

What's your TOP 10 products from 2010?

To see me in action talking about all the products listed above,

make sure to check out my video:

"Top 10 for 2010"

xoBargainPrincess

Yummy Candy Cane Nails

2010-12-22T23:25:00.007-05:00

CLICK HERE:

...to see how to create these super easy nails

Materials

Sally Hansen Double Duty_ Walmart $3.00

NailStar Nail Art: White_eBay $9.99

...((This came in a set of 48 nail art pens))

Hurricane Nail Art: Silver_Local Store $1.99

N.Y.C #101A: White Light Glitter_CVS .99

Sinful Colors: Lying Nails_Walmart $1.99

"How to: Candy Cane Nail Art"

Happy Holidays!

xoBargainPrincess

Amika Flat Iron Review

2010-12-11T11:52:00.011-05:00

Amika Trio Set:

5 piece set:

1.5' Ceramic Flat Iron, Tourmaline Clipless Curler, Ionic Compact Folding Fan, Diffuser,

Heat Protectant Glove (not pictured)

Flat Iron Pros:

Adjustable heat setting
Works wonders (especially on course curly hair)
Straightens, curls, & flips hair
Leaves hair feeling extra soft & shiny
Ceramic plates
Heats up quick
AMAZING

Cons:

No grips to protect fingers from heat

Ionic Compact Fan Pros:

Folds up for easy storage
Small
Light weight
2 heat settings
Comes w/ diffuser
2 voltages
Perfect for thin hair

Cons:

Low heat settings
Diffuser doesn't fit

Curling Iron Pros:

Clipless
Heats up fast
Wavy curls
Comes with heat resistant glove

Cons:

One heat setting
Takes longer to curl
Curls aren't defined (personal preference)
Different...Lol

This set retails for $400,

but can be found at Folica.com for $179.00

....talk about a B A R G A I N !

If interested,

please check out Folica.com

for more information on the products features,

others reviews, and more..

Also,

don't forget to check out my review

to see my reaction when flat ironing a section of my hair ;D

CLICK HERE

Rihanna: What's my name? - Lilac Eyes

2010-12-07T21:30:00.007-05:00

Results:

Inspiration:

Music video:

What's my name? ft. Drake

Materials:

Two Face Shadow Insurance_Sephora $17.00

Jordana Eye Pencil, Black_Walgreens $1.99

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, Milk_Ulta $4.15

80 eyeshadow palette_eBay $9.99

Wet n Wild ColorIcon, Vanity_Rite aid $4.99

Revlon Colorstay, Tiger Eye_CVS $7.99

Maybelline Colossal Mascara, Glam Black_Walmart $5.98

Andrea Mod Lash, #21 Black_Walgreens $3.99

Revlon Lash Precision_Walmart $3.99

Maybelline Lipstick, Make Me Pink_Walmart $5.00

Wet n Wild Glassy Gloss, #318A_Walgreens $1.99

Wet n Wild Blush, Pearlescent Pink_Walgreens $2.99

Make sure to check out my suuuuper quick makeup tutorial!

Click Here: Lilac Eyes

Unzipped Nails

2010-11-15T22:32:00.007-05:00

Materials

Sally Hansen Double Duty base & top coat: Walmart $2.49

Revlon_#85 Minted: Walgreens $3.99

Pure Ice_#980 Black Rage: Walmart $2.00

LA Colors Art Deco_Black: Dollar $1.00

Sally Hansen Xtrem Wear_Celeb City: Walgreens $2.99

(not shown)

Toothpick: Free!

Make sure to check out my nail tutorial!

It's only 2 minutes long ;)

Tutorial: Unzipped Nails

xoBargainPrincess

Halloween #3: Fairy!

2010-10-12T15:09:00.010-04:00

Flirty or Evil...?

Either way, it's affordable :)

Materials

Ardell Lashes, Pixie: Walgreens $4.99

Wet n' Wild Coloricon Palette, Lust: Walgreens $4.99

Loreal HiP Duo, Reckless: CVS $6.99

Wet n' Wild Glassy Gloss, #318A: Walgreens $1.99

Revlon Lash Precision: Walmart $3.99

NYC Liquid Liner, Jet Black: CVS $1.99

Jordana Eyeshadow Pencil, Vivid Lilies: Walgreens $1.99

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil, Milk: Ulta $4.15

Maybelline Colossal Mascara, Glam Black: Walmart $5.98

Too Faced Shadow Insurance: Sephora $17.00

80 Eyeshadow Palette: eBay $9.99

Wet n' Wild Fantasy Makers, Confetti: Walgreens $3.99

I didn't include this step in the video...

So for those of you who are interested,

here's what I used on my face.

Monistat Chaffing Gel: Target $5.99

Philips Milk of Magnesia: Original $4.99

Maybelline Super Stay Makeup: Ulta $5.49

MAC Studio Finish Concealer: MAC Cosmetics $16.50

N.Y.C SBronzing Face Powder, Sunny: Walmart $1.99

Olay Moisturizer: Walmart $6.99

Make sure to check out the tutorial:

"Halloween #3: Fairy"

It's a lot better watching it,

then reading about it!

xoBargainPrincess

Halloween #2: Cleopatra!

2010-10-05T02:21:00.012-04:00

Materials

This look was super affordable!

I only spent $10.00 on the eye makeup,

which includes the lashes (optional)

90% of the products used to complete this look,

you probably already own..

Such as:

(Foundation, Powder, Mascara, Eyeshadow, Liner etc.)

Either way,

If you don't have any makeup supplies

each item is priced under $10.

Get creative

& use what you already have!

Maybelline Super Stay Makeup_Ulta $5.49

N.Y.C Bronzing Face Powder_Walmart $1.99

Jordana Eyeshadow Pencil, Golden Rays: Walgreens $1.99

L.A. Colors Eyeshadow, Sunshine: Dollar Tree $1.00

Sally's Girl Gel, Clear_Sally's $1.00

Sally's Girl Glitter, Silver Lining: Sally's $1.00

Wet n' Wild Creme Eyeliner_Walgreens $2.99

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil, Black Bean: Ulta $4.15

Wet n' Wild Eyeshadow Palette, Greed: Walgreens $4.99

Wet n' Wild Mega Liner_Walgreens $1.99

Cover Girl Eyeshadow, Clear Waters: Walmart $3.98

Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara, Glam Black: Walmart $5.98

Jordana Lip Pencil, Red: Walgreens $1.00

Rhinestones_eBay $2.00 (optional)

((Not Shown))

Ardell Lashes, Cleopatra: Walgreens $4.99 (optional)

Wet n' Wild Lipstick, #522A: Walgreens $1.00

EOS Lip Balm: Rite Aid $3.99 (optional)

80 Eyeshadow Palette, Brown_eBay $9.99

Make sure to check out:

"Halloween #2: Cleopatra!"

It's a lot better watching the tutorial,

then reading about it!

xoBargainPrincess

Halloween #1: Sugar Skull!

2010-09-28T12:11:00.007-04:00

This took me 2.5 HOURS...

But OMG!!! I love how it turned out.

This is my first time EVER creating anything like this.

The reason why I decided to start off my Halloween series

with a Sugar Skull, is because of my grandma's one year

anniversary since she passed away.

I first heard about this tradition in my middle school Spanish class,

aloooooong time ago...

I just think it's an awesome tradition

((Day of The Dead))

that allows families to honor their love ones

who passed away.

Materials:

Fake Flowers_Dollar Tree $1.00

Wet n' Wild Cream Eyeliner, Black_Rite Aid $2.99

Airspun Loose Powder, Translucent_Walmart $3.50

Wet n' Wild Palette, Greed_Rite Aid $4.99

Revlon Lash Precision_Walmart $3.99

Elmer's Washable Glue_Family Dollar $2.00

N.Y.C Eyeliner Pencil, White_CVS $1.00

Jordana Lip Pencil, Red_Walgreens $1.00

NYX Jumbo Pencil, Milk_Ulta $4.15

NYX Jumbo Pencil, Black Bean_Ulta $4.15

1500 Rhinestones_eBay $2.00

Jesse's Girl Eye Dust_Rite Aid $4.99

Loreal Hip Pigment, Lime_CVS $4.99

Forever21 Pigment, No Name_Forever21 $2.80

((Not Shown))

Maybellene Colossal Volume Mascara_Walmart $5.98

Wet n' Wild, Tease Lashes_Walgreens $4.99

80 Eyeshadow Palette, Red_Ebay $9.99

Make sure to check out:

"Halloween #1: Sugar Skull!"

It's a lot better watching how to recreate this look,

then reading about it!

xoBargainPrincess

Paint Splattered Nails!

2010-09-20T23:02:00.008-04:00

Results:

Materials:

((Left - Right))

Nailene Acrylic Strong_RiteAid $3.00

Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails_Drugstores $3.50

Sinful Colors_Cream Pink: Walgreens $1.99

Pure Ice_Black Rage: Walmart $2.00

((Not shown))

Dotter Tool_Sally Beauty Supply store $5.00

Or...Toothpick_Restaurants $0.00

CLICK HERE for tutorial!

xoBargainPrincess

NuMe Flat Iron

2010-09-16T15:23:00.010-04:00

Zebra!

This was the flat iron my aunt used on my hair.

She said she purchased it at her local mall

(located in Florida)...

It's so sleek & does an amazing job with all hair textures.

It not only flat irons the hair,

but creates gorgeous banana curls as well.

I wish I took pictures or recorded the process :(

I love how sleek and thin the flat iron is

compared to my

10 year old bulky

"Curlmaster Ceramics"

flat iron.

YUCK...

(I'm in desperate need of a new flat iron)

Results:

Week Old Flat Ironed Hair

Pros:

Heats up fast
Came with a heating pad to protect counter tops
Sleek & stylish
1"tourmaline ceramic plate
Straightens, flips, spirals, and curls hair
Locks in moisture
Rounded edges to avoid hair snagging
Leaves hair looking shiny & smooth
Rotating cord

Cons:

Can't control the heat setting
No place to rest fingers
Pricey

I'm thinking about purchasing this flat iron,

but I just hate the fact I can't control the heat settings.

I'm also looking into the FHI & CHI...

Any recommendations?

Make sure to check out my newest video:

"Vlog: Flat Ironed Hair + Update!"

xoBargainPrincess

Daily Makeup Routine

2010-09-03T01:10:00.006-04:00

RAWRRRRRRRrrr...lol

Here's a few steps to my daily makeup routine

and the products used to complete this fabulousness

(wink wink)..!

ROUTINE

1. Wash & moisturize face

2. Moisturize lips with EOS lip balm

3. Apply monistat chafing gel

& philips MOM to eliminate shine.

((Click here)) to watch for more details

4. Stipple on foundation

5. Conceal blemishes, dark spots

and/ or imperfections

6. Powder face

7. Apply bronzer or blush

8. Finish off look with your eye makeup

9. Lip gloss!

PICTURES

Revlon's Beyond Natural Foundation:

Medium/ Deep #240

Love this foundation... It's super lightweight

& matches perfectly to my skin.

PRODUCTS

(listed in order)

Olay's Moisturizer_Sensitive Skin (not shown)

Monistat chafing gel

Philips M.O.M

EOS Lip Balm (not shown)

Revlon Beyond Natural Foundation_Medium/ Deep

N.Y.C Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder_720A

Mac Studio Finish Concealer_NC42

Wet & Wild Cream eyeliner_886

BareMinerals Bronzer_Warmth

Sephora Brow Tint_Medium

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss_ Nude Lustre

The Colossal Volume Mascara_Glam Black

Make sure to check out the video!

It's a lot more entertaining then reading about it...LOL

((CLICK HERE)) Daily Makeup Routine

xoBargainPrincess

Carrie Bradshaw Inspired Outfit

2010-08-20T17:13:00.007-04:00

The LOOK

Plaid shirt: Thrift Store_$4.00

White tank top: Forever21_$4.80

Side zipper jeans: Forever21_$15.80

Platform pumps: Makemechic.com

LOOK AT THESE PUMPS!!

I got these from MakeMeChic a couple weeks ago.

HOT HOT HOT...

((Hopefully, they still have these in stock))

If they do,

Then make sure you order a 1/2 size up.

They tend to run a little narrow in the toe area.

Here's a 10% coupon code: BGNPRNCSS

((expires_12/31/2011))

INSPIRATION

Carrie Bradshaw AKA

Sarah Jessica Parker_Sex & the City 2

Brian Atwood "Loca" Pumps

Retails_$800.00

xoBargainPrincess

Hair: Rihanna Or Janelle Monea

2010-08-16T20:47:00.011-04:00

Don't forget to check out the hair tutorial,

to see how to recreate this look :)

Rihanna Inspired Hair Tutorial

INSPIRATION:

Rihanna

Janelle Monea

Many of you requested to see this hair tutorial,

after watching my "Beginner Makeup Brush" video.

I was completely inspired by Rihanna,

because I adore her style!

BUT

Many of you thought it was more of a

Janelle Monea look instead. .

I can see why everyone thinks it's a Janelle Monea,

((because of the poof in the front))

But I did say "inspired" in the video ;)

Either way,

I love both of their styles,

so it's allllllllll good!

What do you think?

xoBargainPrincess

Celebrity Inspired: Rihanna Makeup

2010-08-11T14:31:00.009-04:00

After uploading my

"Beginner Makeup Brush" video,

I've been getting tons of requests on the hair & makeup.

So for the look,

I was totally inspired by Seventeen Magazine's July issue

featuring the gorgeous Rihanna

((LOVE her style))

Make sure to check out:

"Seventeen Magazine: Affordable Rihanna Inspired Makeup"

to recreate this look on your own!

Look

MakeUp

Maybelline's Colossal Volume Mascara

Two Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX Slim Eye Pencil_Lime Green

NYX eyeshadow_ Lime Juice

NYX eyeshadow_Hot Orange

LA Colors Palette_Traditional

Mac Blush_Spaced Out

Jane Lipgloss_Mocha

"Seventeen Magazine: Affordable Rihanna Inspired Makeup"

xoBargainPrincess

Back 2 School: Outfit & Makeup Look

2010-08-04T13:49:00.008-04:00

Hey everyone!

So many of you are starting school in a few weeks,

which means school shopping!!

So I've been requested by tons of my wonderful subbies

to do a back to school look.

Of course I had to throw in some fashion!!

Check it out

& let me know what you think :)

Makeup

(without flash)*

Two Faced Shadow Insurance

Sephora Eyes Pencil

Wet N' Wild Vanity Palette

Loreal Hip Reckless Quad

Jordana Black Retractable Eye Pencil

Maybelline's Colossal Volume Mascara

Fashion

2fer Dress_MakeMeChic.com

Cardigan_Target

Belt_Forever21

Gladiator Sandals_MakeMeChic.com

Jewelry_Forever21 etc.

Make sure to check out the video in HD!

"Back to School: Outfit Idea & Makeup Tutorial"

xoBargainPrincess

Beginner Makeup Brushes

2010-07-29T19:01:00.011-04:00

I'm a girl who works with what she has....

But ONE day, I'll be able to afford MAC brushes

ONE DAY!

In the mean time,

all my makeup brushes were purchased

at my local drugstores...

Except for a few coastal scent brushes

I purchased two years ago

Here's a look at all my makeup brushes!

Mostly Used:

FACE

EYES

Make sure to check out my

"Beginner Makeup Brush"

video for store locations and prices!

xoBargainPrincess

How to: Fight The Shine!

2010-07-28T12:51:00.005-04:00

The Cure:

Philips Milk of Magnesia: Drugstores $3.49

Yes, it's a laxative,

but does wonders eliminating the oil on my face!

The price varies depending where you purchase it from

& the size purchased.

Products Used:

Olay Moisturizer: Drugstore $7.00

Philips Milk of Magnesia: Drugstore $3.49+

3oz plastic bottle: Walmart $.97

Monistat Chaffing Gel: Drugstore $6.00

Check out my "How to: Fight the Shine" video

to see how I apply these products to my face

xoBargainPrincess

My CBS3 Philly News Feature!

2010-07-22T11:56:00.011-04:00

Hey everyone!

So last week I was contacted by Nicole Brewer,

a Digital Journalist for CBS3 Philadelphia News

to do a blog feature for her blog

called "What's Brewing..."

SUPER EXCITING!!!!

We did a Skype interview the day after my Birthday:

July 16th!

((Talk about an awesome birthday gift))

Here's a link to the article & video:

Behind the blog: BargainPrincess

Link to video only:

BargainPrincess

Thanks again Nicole for this awesome opportunity!

& to my subscribers, because without you...

This wouldn't have happened! xx

xoBargainPrincess

Twisted Flowers

2010-07-20T10:50:00.008-04:00

Hey Lovelies!

Here's a quick & easy look that can be done on ALL hair types:

curly, straight, wavy, locs, twists, and even braids.

(your hair just has to be long enough to put in a low ponytail)

It's s a great protective hairstyle that can be done anytime of the year!

Make sure to check out my "Twisted Flowers", for a step by step hair tutorial!

Materials:

Faux Flowers_Goody Brand: Target $4.99

Bobby Pins ((Similar color as your hair))

Hair Tie ((Similar color as your hair))

Results:

To learn how I achieve my twists and the products used for this look,

please check out my Hair: Twist In Demo

for more information!

xoBargainPrincess

Fashion, Beauty & Laxatives

2010-07-12T00:41:00.017-04:00

My 22nd birthday is a couple days away...YAY!! So I stopped by Sephora and a couple other stores to do what I do best ((SHOPPING)). Listed below are pictures & swatches of all the items purchased throughout the past few weeks. Make sure to check out my: Fashion, Beauty & Laxatives Haul to hear me ramble ;)

SEPHORA

For being a Sephora "beautyinsider", they gave me a free birthday gift set! Anyone can be a "beautyinsider", so make sure you sign up to get free samples & such:

Birthday Gift Set

Sephora Mascara

Sephora Eyeliner

Sephora Eyeshadow_Aspen Summit N 23

. . . . . .

There was no purchase necessary in order to claim your free birthday gift, but I was in need of another white jumbo eyeshadow pencil...So I bought this Sephora brand for only $6.00

. . . . . .

Free Sample

FOREVER21

Clearance $4.99!

This sleeveless shirt was originally $22.80

Diamond Clustered Ring $3.80

MISCELLANEOUS

Milk of Magnesia_Philips $4.99

Thanks so much to makeuponabudget and my wonderful subscriber for introducing me to this product! No, I don't use this as a laxative, but as a face product instead... It does an awesome job fighting back the shine!

Whitening Dental Wraps_$18.99 sale $12.99

Maybelline's Colossal Mascara_$5.99 sale $3.49

Monistat Chafing Gel_$5.99

I'm loving the whitening dental wraps from Walgreen's and my Monistat chafing gel as a face primer. Y' all probably thinking I'm crazy, but this stuff is a great product to smooth out your skin before applying your foundation or face powders. As for the dental wraps, I've seen a major improvement in my teeth. I haven't been consistent with the product, but see a 2 maybe 3 shade difference...Loves it!!!

Make sure to check out my:

Fashion, Beauty & Laxatives Haul for more rambling info!

xoBargainPrincess

Romper: Styled 4 Ways on 2 Different Body Types

2010-07-07T14:30:00.006-04:00

I love Walmart!! You can find such AMAZING things there at bargain prices. For instance, this romper seen below was originally $16.00 marked down to $5.00:

*Jaw Dropping*...I know!

They had other colors to pick from, but my friend (Jennifer) and I really like the red, orange, and purple tribal print romper instead.

Here's a couple looks we put together to show you how versatile rompers can be for different body types.

Also, make sure to check out my video: "Romper: Styled 4 Ways on 2 Different Body Types", for a few laughs and giggles.

BEFORE:

Jen you rock for doing this! Best friend ever

AFTER:

RANDOM:

My troublemaker nephew :P

VIDEO_Romper: Styled 4 Ways on 2 Different Body Types

xoBargainPrincess

$5 French Tip Manicure

2010-07-02T17:44:00.011-04:00

Results:

Make sure your nails are filed to your desired shape. I prefer square nails, but there's other options such as oval, pointy, round, and squoval.
Image courtesy of greatestlook.com

Materials:

Revlon ColorStay Nail Enamel: #410_Big Lots $2.00

Pure Ice: Superstar_Walmart $2.00

Optional:

If you need help making straight lines, try using:

Nailene's Perfect Tips (96 nail guides)_CVS $2.99

Scotch Tape_Anywhere $1.00

CLICK HERE to watch my 3 minute nail tutorial!

xoBargainPrincess

SALE: Old Navy $1 Flip Flops (7/3)

2010-07-02T15:29:00.003-04:00

Coupon Needed:

Visit Old Navy's Facebook page for the printable coupon and more information.

....or just copy & paste the coupon (pictured above) into Microsoft Word & print it that way ;)

Happy Shopping!

xoBargainPrincess

Hair: Wash N Go

2010-06-28T21:27:00.004-04:00

Meet My Summer Crush...

Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel:

"is made with 100% pure olive oil. Olive oil helps your scalp naturally regulate its own moisturizing system. Olive oil helps attract moisture to the scalp, and holds it in. Like all our styling gels, it is weightless and will leave your hair with a healthy shine and superior hold."

Ingredients:

Water, carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, pvp, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydrxymethyglycinate, polysorbate 2o, tetrasodium EDTA, olive oil, fragrance, blue #1, yellow #1, LOVE AND PRIDE

Purchased:

Local asian beauty supply store $9.99

or you can find this product at Sally's beauty supply store and some drugstores (32fl oz only)

Pros:

Provides shine
Long lasting hold
inexpensive
no flakes
Ingredients

Cons:

The scent is very manly
Crunchy "first day hair"

All in all, I love eco styler olive oil styling gel! It makes my curls pop, provides a nice shine to my hair, and leaves my curls looking curlicious for days. Before I go to bed, I apply my satin cap to maintain my hair. As for the morning, I spritz a little water and add a little bit more moisturizer just to liven up my hair. Don't forget to shake it out & let it air dry!

CLICK HERE to watch my live demo

xoBargainPrincess

Bloglovin

2010-06-19T11:45:00.002-04:00

Hey lovelies!

I created a Bloglovin account, so you can also follow me here if you have Bloglovin as well.

See you in my next blog post :)

Follow my blog with bloglovin

xoBargainPrincess

Fashion: Florida Haul!

2010-06-17T17:30:00.010-04:00

I love shopping!

Charlotte Russe: Tiedye Cardigan $18.99 Sale $6.99

Charlotte Russe: Gray sweater $19.99 Sale $3.49

Walmart: Green Shorts $7.00 Sale $2.00

Marshalls: Steve Madden $39.99 Sale $9.99

Charlotte Russe: All Jewelry - Buy 2 for $8.00 each

Here's just a few things I bought while visiting my family in Florida. These items came from an outlet mall, located in St. Augustine's. Next time, I won't be sharing a carry on suitcase with my mother :/

Make sure to check out my Fashion: Florida Haul video

xoBargainPrincess

Shoes 4 Less!

2010-06-16T22:24:00.003-04:00

Look what I found...Guess look a likes!

Paprika: CutseyGirl $19.99

Guess: Nordstrom $99.95

Happy Shopping

xoBargainPrincess

Waffle House

2010-06-16T11:45:00.008-04:00

Random...I know!

But I just had to share my thoughts on this little breakfast diner, called the Waffle House.

One word...OMG!

I'm not usually a breakfast eater, but their food was delish. I ordered hash browns, an egg omelet, and wheat bread with a side order of bacon and 1 waffle.

When I first saw this food, I though to myself...It doesn't look special, this is fattening, and I'm not going to eat all this.

BUT....GIRLLLL was I wrong!

I ate everything on that plate AND had the nerve to order another waffle.

UGH so friggen good (my mouth is watering while writing this post).

Even though it looks a little run down and outdated, don't let that fool you.

If you have a Waffle House in your area, or visiting a state/ city where they have Waffle House's...STOP IN!

You won't be disappointed ;)

Take a look at the meal I ordered (not including the 2nd waffle I ordered)...Best Breakfast EVERrrr

xoBargainPrincess

Vacation Makeup Essentials

2010-06-14T14:09:00.007-04:00

Hey everyone!

I just got back from Florida, and thought I would show you the things I packed in my makeup bag. As mentioned in my Vacation Makeup Essentials video, I did not want to feel like I was wearing a mask... All the makeup seen below is super lightweight, and perfect for your upcoming trips or anytime during these hot sticky summer months. Enjoy!!

Makeup Bag: Caboodles

This was a 7 piece Christmas gift, that came with six bags and a travel brush set. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how much this set was or store purchased from.. Sorry :(

Face

Revlon Beyond Natural: Medium Deep #240

Great foundation, light coverage, and built in spf15

MACs Studio Finish Concealer: Shade NC 42

Medium to Full coverage. Perfect product to hide your imperfections, with built in spf35

MACs Mineralize Skin Finish: Medium Deep

Sets foundation, while providing a natural matte glow to your face

Bare Minerals: Mineral Veil

I use this to fight the shine on my t zone and set my under eye concealer

Rimmel London: Santa Rose

Versatile peachy pink blush, with a slight shimmer

Eyes

Maybelline New York: Colossal Volume Mascara

Lengthens my eyelashes..Not so much volumizes :/

Two Face Shadow Insurance: Eyeshadow Primer

Avoids eyeshadows creasing and fading through out the day

Wet N Wild: Vanity

These NEW palettes from Wet N Wild are so pigmented!! <3

Wet N Wild: Cream Eyeliner #866

BEST cream liner ever!! This is seriously a must have!! <3

Revlons Colorstay Brow Enhancer: Brunette

2 in 1 product. One side has a brow pen with built in wax and the other has an illuminator to highlight underneath your brows

Lips

Revlon's Lustre Lipgloss: Shine That Pink

Soft peachy pink lipgloss. <3

EOS Lipbalm: Summer Fruit

BEST lip balm! It's super moisturizing, and smells great. It's 95% organic and 100% natural

Make Sure To Check Out My Vacation Makeup Essentials Video!!

xoBargainPrincess

First Date Outfit Ideas

2010-06-07T21:04:00.015-04:00

I was requested by a few of my Youtube subscribers to come up with Spring & Summer first date looks. Knowing me, everything picked out is reasonably priced, stylish, and super comfortable!

Just Remember:
Don't show to much skin on your first date...Leave some to the imagination ;)

Look 1

Shirt: Walmart $4.00

Skirt: Walmart $16.00 - Sale $5.00

Necklace: Location & Price ?

Shoes: Oldnavy $2.50

Look 2

Dress: Marshalls $19.99 Sale $15.00

Purse: Canal St. $25.00

Shoes: Marshalls $39.99

Accessories: $5.00 (total)

Look 3

Shirt: Payhalf $14.00

Jeans: Forever21 $9.50

Purse: Aldos (Christmas Gift)

Shoes: Marshalls $39.99

Accessories: $9.50 (total)

Here's the actual video describing the outfits. Enjoy!

xoBargainPrincess

Graduation Day!!

2010-05-25T10:34:00.005-04:00

Thank you all so much for making this day so special!!

As you can see, I ended up choosing dress #2. After reading all the comments and trying the dress on with my gown, I instantly fell in love! I received sooooo many compliments, and to top it all off... I didn't look like a bloated blue smurf...haha!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU :D

Enjoy a few pictures from Graduation Day!

My mom!

The one who made this possible

My father

The gown was HUGE. So I tried cinching

in my waist with my honors cord ;)

Ready to Graduate!

xoBargainPrincess

Graduation Dress?

2010-04-27T23:11:00.007-04:00

HELP!

I'm a very picky shopper when it comes to special occasions.

As many of you already know,

I'm graduating this May with my Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications.. YIPPIE!!

The dresses seen below are a few other choices I've been keeping my eye on for the big day:

Graduation Day!!!!

Macy's

Arden B.

excuse the bra straps :x

JcPenney

Forever21

Make sure to check out my video for my top 3 choices & vote :)

xoBargainPrincess

Nails: Cherry Blossoms

2010-04-20T00:16:00.007-04:00

Inspiration

Results

Materials

((From Left - Right))

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear_Mellow Yellow: Walmart - $2.00

Kiss Brush On Nail Art_Black: Dollar Store - $1.00

Pure Ice_Super Star: Walmart - $2.00

Sinful Colors_Lying Nails: Walgreens - $1.99

Click Here for Tutorial!

xoBargainPrincess

5 Facts About Me!

2010-04-13T12:09:00.010-04:00

Tag:

Fact 1:

I was on a bowling team called "The Warriors".

Fact 2:

I love to travel! So far I've been to Jamaica, Bahamas, Mexico & many places located on the East Coast of the US.

Fact 3:

I love watching movies. My two favorites are Crooklyn and Devil Wears Prada

Fact 4:

My new hobby is knitting! So far I made a seed stitch scarf. Now I want to learn how to knit a Beret :)

Fact 5:

I'm a VERY picky eater. I don't like seafood & I hate with a passion pickles and chicken nuggets...YUCK!

Mini Story:

- My mom took me to a local restaurant when I was a little girl to celebrate my report card. So I ended up ordering french fries and chicken nuggets that were shaped into little dinosaurs; with a pickle on the side (my favorite at the time). I remember the food looking delicious, but tasted ((mmh)) weird.

Anyways, later that night I ended up seeing half of my food splattered all over my bedroom carpet. The smell of rancid pickles and chicken nuggets lingered in my bedroom for MONTHS.

UGH... YUCK...

I'm so disgusted even thinking about this.

But yeah, that's my short & sweet version on the whole chicken nugget and pickle thing ;)

xoBargainPrincess

COUPON CODE!

2010-03-25T16:08:00.007-04:00

Coupon: 15% off

Code: bargainprincess

Expires: September 30, 2010
Website: Selfishstyle.com

Fashion:

Here are just a few of my favorite pieces from this site!

Currently FREE SHIPPING!

Enjoy

xoBargainPrincess

Fashion: Boyish Chic!

2010-03-13T21:14:00.005-05:00

I love thrift store shopping, because you never know what you might find there!

I ended up buying this blazer in the little boys section for only $4.99 at my local thrift store. It's in great condition & the quality is excellent. For those who are wondering, the blazers brand is called Stanely Blacker.

Here is a list of locations, prices, & pictures seen in the video:

Outfit:

Blazer: $4.99 - Thrift Store

T-Shirt: $6.99 (16.99) - Charlotte Russe by Kitson

Leggings: $5.50 - Forever21

Boots: $34.99 - Target

Headband: $3.00 - Walmart

Earrings: $0 - Passed down from my grandmother

Necklace: $6.99 - Burlington Coat Factory

Pictures:

xoBargainPrincess

How To Make Neons Pop!

2010-03-02T17:05:00.004-05:00

Nail Polish:

Brand - LA Girl Flare Bright Delights
Name - Neon Yellow
Purchased - Forever21
Price - $2.80

I'M SO OBSESSED WITH NEON POLISHES!!! They are absolutely gorgeous, pretty to look at & they add a perfect touch of color to anyones outfit. However, the color & nail polish name is very deceiving.... Without any manipulation to the polish, I was left with a sheer yellowish green color...YUCK! Luckily, I had white nail polish to brighten up the color to give me more of that neon look I was going for :)

Results:

2 coats of "Neon Yellow"

Applied 1 coat of white nail polish as my base

& 2 coats of "Neon Yellow" for my top coat

LOVES IT!

xo BargainPrincess

Hair: Twist Out

2010-02-26T23:28:00.008-05:00

Products Used:

Infusium23 Leave in Conditioner
Shea Butter

Twists:

I usually do about 12-16 twists
Leave twists in until completely dry (about 2 days)
The twist out usually lasts me 3-4 days until it starts getting frizzy
I love twists outs = soft bouncy curls!!! :)

Results:

(This picture is from my first twist out. I will update picture tomorrow)

CLICK HERE:

to watch twist take out!

xoBargainPrincess

F21: LA Girls FLARE Nail Polishes & Earrings

2010-02-11T20:50:00.006-05:00

Everything was purchased at Forever21

Nail Polishes

Names: Cherry, Neon Yellow, Magenta - $2.80 ea.

Swatch #1

This was the color seen in the video!! It's even more gorgeous in person!!

More swatches will follow...Promise :)

Earrings

Forever21 - $4.80

xoBargainPrincess

Coconut Oil

2010-01-31T12:55:00.005-05:00

Brand: Spring Valley

Purchased: Walmart

Location: Pharmacy Section

Price: $10.00

Benefits: Hair, Skin, Body

Provides hair growth & moisture
Eliminates dandruff
Prevents & removes lice
Fights bacteria
Relieves stress
Great for dry flaking skin - Ex. Eczema
Weight loss
Fights wrinkles
Healthy

Coconut oil is a great oil that can be used for pretty much anything. For a detailed list, visit Organic Facts for more information!

xoBargainPrincess

Heart Broken Nail Art

2010-01-26T20:14:00.011-05:00

Materials Used:

Base Coat: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails - Clear

Black: Pure Ice - Black Rage

Red: Milani - Bet On Red

Silver: Hurricane Nail Art Paint - Silver

Black: Kiss Nail Art Paint - Black

Nail Dotter (not pictured): Sally Beauty Supply Store - $5.49

If you can't get a hold of a nail dotter, then you can easily use a sharpened pencil, toothpick or anything else with a pointed object.

Results:

Make sure to check out the tutorial!

xoBargainPrincess

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation

2010-01-19T11:16:00.010-05:00

Description:

Indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between, get poreless, airbrushed skin in any light

"Looking for that dewy glow? This lightweight, non-greasy foundation by Revlon goes on smooth to hide your imperfections. It has light coverage, but is buildable for more full coverage. Contains sunscreen."

Price: $13.49

Location: Drugstores

Pros:

Medium - full coverage
Covers up acne scars beautifully
Fragrance free
SPF 20
Light weight
Comes w/ pump
BASICALLY GREAT COVERAGE!!

Before - Freshly washed face

Moisturizer - Olay for sensitive skin

After - 1 pump of Rich Ginger

Applied with Sonia Kashuk brush

Cons:

Shimmer overload
Limited color selection

I'm normally an NC42 in Mac foundation. Seeing how Revlon had limited shades to choose from, I ended up buying Revlon's Photo Ready Foundation in Golden Beige & Rich Ginger.

Golden beige was way to light
Rich ginger looked great in the mirror until I took a picture & saw how it was slightly lighter then the rest of my complexion. I could probably fix this problem by applying a darker press powder?

Conclusion:

All in all, I really like this foundation. It provided great coverage with just 1 pump. I just wish there were no visible shimmers in the foundation once applied to the face. I have really oily skin & the shimmers just make my face seem even oilier. So that's a problem. I also wish Revlon created more shades for us to choose from.

One full pump of Rich Ginger

Rich Ginger spread out

Rich Ginger Blended into the skin

Do you see the shimmers?!

xoBargainPrincess

Wet n' Wild: Craze Nail Polish

2010-01-13T10:47:00.014-05:00

Wet n' Wild Craze Nail Polish - Glitz

One word: HOT!

This nail polish is sooo pretty, glittery & super girly, LOVES IT!!

My only complaint has to be the texture of the glitter. It can be clumpy once applied to nails, but you have to work fast and apply even brush strokes. Also, it's not fine glitter so the texture of he nail polish wont be as smooth once applied. BUT for only $1.99... Why complain ;)

Nail Polishes used:

Base coat: Sally Hansen - Clear'd for Takeoff
All over color: Petites - French Pink
Glitter: Wet n' Wild - Glitz
Top Coat: Nailene's Acrylic Strong - #66374

Brush size

Dupe...Possibly!?

I was skimming threw the February edition of Oprah's Magazine and saw OPI's new Spring 2010 collection: Alice and Wonderland. This collection consisted of 2 glittered nail polishes and 2 reds! In this collection, there was a nail polish called Mad as a Hatter (pictured down below). This reminded me soooo much of Wet n' Wild's Glitz because of the multicolored glitters: pink, silver, blue, purple, and gold. However, Mad as a Hatter looks like it has more of a silver-ish tint to the nail once applied? mmh..

All in all, I really like Glitz! It's super pretty, girly & really affordable.

xoBargainPrincess

Wet n' Wild: Coloricon

2010-01-13T09:20:00.010-05:00

I normally don't buy Wet n' Wild eyeshadows, but when I saw this collection showcased in front of the store I had to give it a try! The sleek new packaging was cute and the wide selection of colors to choose from were really eye catching. They had 4 different palettes to choose from:

Pride - consisted of blues & greens
Vanity - consisted of a variety of browns
Greed - consisted of peaches & grays
Lust - consisted of a variety of purples <3

Like always, the price was pretty reasonable for 3 matte and 3 highly pigmented eyeshadows!

Either go get them now while supplies last or wait until Rite Aid has there BOGO or 40% off sales! Don't we just LOVE a bargain ;)

Information:

Name: Wet n' Wild Coloricon
Location: As of now, I've only seen it sold at Rite Aid
Color: Purples
Price: $4.99!!

Packaging:

Swatches of Lust:
3 matte

3 pigmented

Can we say DUPE alert!!

Even though I don't do a lot of tutorials using MAC eyeshadows, I'm still aware of the different finishes and huge color selection MAC has to offer. On that note, when I first saw this palette the shimmery deep burgundy eyeshadow with the reddish/ pink shimmers reminded me sooo much of beauty marked..Right!?

MAC: Beauty Marked

Color: Black - Red with Sparkle Pearl

Finish: Velvet

Price: 14.50

This goes to show you that some drugstore brands can be very comparable to higher end products ;)

xoBargainPrincess

Twist Out Take Out!

2010-01-06T17:18:00.007-05:00

FIRST TWIST OUT EVER!!!

Products Used:
On freshly washed & wet hair
Shea Butter
Infusium23 leave in conditioner

Quick Take Out:

Results:

xoBargainPrincess

Fav Stores + Haul = <3

2010-01-06T16:34:00.006-05:00

Jewelry Haul

Everything was either purchased at Kohls, Walmart or this little kiosk in my mall! Watch the haul video for exact prices & places!

CHEETAH!!

Cheetah robe was a gift from my mom! I believe she got it at Macy's!
It's ankle length & OOOOOoooo so comfy!!

How You Doin' ;)

xoBargainPrincess

Hair: Heatless Instant Updo Bun

2009-12-30T12:19:00.007-05:00

I was inspired by this gorgeous model seen in the December 2009 issue of Essence magazine. I ended up tweaking the look a little bit so it was more wearable and could fit the frame of my face better. Attached below are a few before & after pictures of my hair!

Before:

After:

Materials:

Diane: Small Hair Donut - Black. $2.99
Hair Gems: Check out my DIY Tutorial. $2.00

Happy New Years

xoBargainPrincess