My Gifts 2012

I do not expect gift anymore for Christmas at my age because I enjoy giving more than receiving now as a working adult. But if I was to get anything it would be some repairs for my '04 Lancer that was going to cost roughly $800.  The repairs were gifted from my brother and will be done later this week since I'm taking this week off for Christmas.  I am so thankful for this since I am planing on keeping my car as long as possible.  I always get myself something nice twice a year Birthday and Christmas that Ive been wanting that I would not normally spend on myself.  This year I got myself a two-tone MK watch and I love it.  The other gifts I got was the Beauty Blender that I was wanting to try to give me a lighter coverage than my Sigma F80,  the dad charm for my Pandora bracelet, Auqua di Gioia perfume, and a funny gift from my mom was a piggy bank with an unknown amount in and promise from my mother to place money in every pay-week and by Christmas next year open and by a big ticket item that I would otherwise never get. 

casual fall look

casual fall look by ekatkat featuring photo jewelry

Holiday Beauty Gifts under $30

Holiday Beauty Gifts under $30 by ekatkat featuring caudalie

October Favorites

I kept it simple in October no eye shadows besides MAC paint-pot, neutral cheek, in love with my Revlon lip butter in Pink Truffle and new lip gloss from Buxom very comfortable will defiantly buy more shades. I still love my Estee Lauder foundation stays on all day and easy to apply.  My look this month was neutral lips with cat winged eyes and burgundy nail polish.  A skin saver this month was using the hot cloth cleanser from Boots kept my skin hydrated and squeaky clean as well as Embryolisse at night.  I love this cheap thrill DKNY dupe from Walgreens body spray and the Tangle Teezer makes brushing hair relaxing without pulling my hair AMAZING!  The Sonia Kashuk eye makeup remover removes all traces of makeup without that oily film in eyes love it.  What else I finally caved and bought some TOM'S but got the glitter pair and love them will defiantly buy another pair.  Last I got a knock off bubble necklace on Amazon and am surprised by how it brings outfits together.  These are my favorites this month very simple, easy and comfortable.    

Summer 2012 Beauty Favorites

Summer 2012 Beauty Favorites by ekatkat featuring nars cosmetics

Makeup for my trip to Greece

I'm super excited going to Greece on Thursday and staying for 12 days visiting friends and family.  I am showing you the makeup that i'm planing on bringing this will be in my luggage except for the foundation I will carry that with me as carry on.  This looks like alot but I am going out at nights and one church service.  Here is whats in my Benefit makeup bag:
Blushes- Tarte Exposed
               MAC Pink Swoon
               Milani Coralina
Eyeshaddows- Stilla Kitten
                        MAC quad- print, copperplate, satin taupe, blanc type
Highlighters- Dior Amber Diamonds
                    MAC Superb
MAC MSF natural
Too Faced Chocolate Solie
Clinique gel liner, Urban Decay double ended pencil, Benefit Eye Bright
MAC concealer, Bobbie Brown corrector
Benefit sample Stay Don't Stray
MUFE HD powder
Bare Minerals well rested
MAC painterly, Chanel illusoire
Maybelline eyebrow pencil and mascara
Lip Sticks- MAC creme cup, hue, blankety
                  Chanel mythic, monte carlo, boy
Lip Glosses- NYX beige, Chanel 68, MAC Lady Gaga
sample Chanel eye creme, Estee Lauder day/ night moisturizer, SPF 50
Bvlari purse spray
Color Club mini nail polish for toes
and my foundation Estee Lauder double wear light.

I have several brushes mix of Sephora, Sigma, and Sonia Kashuk

Long flight to Greece

Long flight to Greece by ekatkat featuring fossil jewelry

Coffee Table Decor

Coffee Table Decor by ekatkat featuring bobbi brown cosmetics

March Favorites

Febuary Favorites

Febuary Favorites by ekatkat featuring leather bags

Whats in my purse

MICHAEL Michael Kors Grayson Large Satchel

* Planner with pens
* Trident Gum
* Blackberry Torch
* Kate Spade coin purse (cards/ receipts) with keys
* Accessorize coin purse for change and bills
* South Beach snack bar
*Bath & Body Works White Citrus HandiBac
*Sonia Kashuk pouch with:
~ Eco Tools blush brush
~ Milani HD Concealer
~ Benefit Erase Paste
~ L'oreal eyeliner
~ NARS Orgasm
~ The Balm Sexy Mama
~ NYX Beige
~ Bonnie Bell liplites in Cappuccino
~ L'oreal Balm in Nourishing Nude
~ Baby Lips in Grape Vine
~ NP in Athens
~ Revlon Lip butter in Creme Brulee and a Pixi brush for applying translucent powder.

I also keep my reward cards on the key holder. 

 

Payday Haul

I have been very good by saving my money and limiting my cosmetic purchases but I have been lusting after the Dior Amber Diamond for almost a year now.  Now I love my Lorac Luminizing Powder in Spotlight but I figured that it will last forever so why not treat myself.  I love that it's very finely milled and comes with a velour pouch.  I also got the lipstick in Rouge Dior 314 Beige Angelique that is similar to Chanel's Mythic which was limited edition.  I also stopped by Sephora and got the Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden because I have very pigmented eye lids and thought this would help with showing colors off better.  I have MAC paint pot in Painterly but it creases after several hours.  While at the mall I stopped by Perfumania just looking around trying what was 50 percent off and came across Escada 2005 and it had a great light fresh green scent with soft floral and base notes of iris, amber, musk, and patchouli I love it so for thirty dollars why not.  Last but not least I stopped by CVS needing to get makeup wipes and came across Olay 2-in-1 daily facial cloths on sale for 4 dollars for a double pack 66 in all with my extra care card, I hope they work:)

January Favorites

January Favorites by ekatkat on polyvore.com

My Perfume Collection

My Perfume Collection by ekatkat on polyvore.com

Current Skin Care

Current Skin Care by ekatkat on polyvore.com