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Rimmel Sexy Curves Review / Fav Mascara Combo

Today I will be raving about my current favorite mascara/mascara combo. I’m talking about Rimmel’s Sexy Curves Mascara. I picked this up a good while ago on a whim because Rimmel was %40 or maybe even %50 off, I don’t quite remember, at my local Walgreens. This mascara claims to give you 70% curlier and 7x fuller lashes, all of this with a 12 hour hold. It also claims to strengthen your lashes over time for a lash boosting effect (read complete claim here).

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Hoy les hablaré un poco sobre la mascara y la combinación de mascaras que me tiene enamorada actualmente. Hablo sobre la Sexy Curves mascara de Rimmel. Un día que Rimmel estaba a %40 o %50, no estoy muy segura, de descuento en Walgreens y decidí comprarlo solo porque sí. Rimmel alega que esta mascara te dará pestañas %70 más rizadas y 7 veces más rellenas, todo esto con una capacidad de sostenerse por 12 horas. También alega que fortalece tus pestañas con el tiempo para un efecto estimulante a las pestañas.

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara in 003 Extreme Black

First of all, I love the bright purple packaging just like I like their similar moisture renew lipstick packaging. The formula is not overly dry or too wet like you would get if it was a Loreal mascara, so I find that you get the perfect effect out of a freshly open tube and there is no need to let it dry out a bit like I’ve had to do with some mascaras before. I must admit, I don’t get the purpose of the strangely looking brush, but it really doesn’t do anything negative for it, it doesn’t make it awkward to put on or makes it difficult to coat all your lashes. The brush is flexible and I like that it has short rubber bristles which work well at coating and separating nicely my lashes. But here goes the reason which makes me love this mascara the most, it definitely lifts and curls my lashes beautifully, not to mention it holds the curve amazingly! By amazingly I mean ALL day. I’m not claiming it gives me perfect lashes, because it does leave me a little to want in the fullness department but it gives me beautiful slightly longer than natural lashes for everyday.

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Primero que todo me encanta el empaque violeta como el de sus pintalabios de la linea moisture renew. La fórmula de la mascara no es ni muy seca ni muy húmeda como he experimentado antes con algunas mascaras de Loreal, así que obtienes el efecto perfecto de un tubo acabado de abrir sin la necesidad de dejar que seque un poco antes de utilizarla. Tengo que admitir que no entiendo el objetivo de la forma extraña del aplicador pero no otorga nada negativo a la mascara ya que no hace extraña o difícil la aplicación. Pero ahora, la razón principal por la cual me encanta esta mascara, ¡levanta y riza mis pestañas muy bien y aguanta el rizo increíblemente! Al decir increíble me refiero que por el día COMPLETO. No estoy diciendo que me da las pestañas perfectas porque me deja algo que desear en el departamento de volumen, pero me da una pestañas un poquito mas largas de lo natural y hermosas para uso diario.

My lashes without any mascara.

My Lashes with Rimmel Sexy Curves

I mentioned that it does leave a little to want in the fullness department and my solution for that has become my favorite mascara combo. After applying two coats of my Sexy Curves mascara I like to apply one coat of Covergirl’s Lash Blast Volume mascara. This combination gives me the most amazing lashes mascara has ever given me, if Rimmel Sexy Curves wasn’t enough reason to rave for THIS combo definately is! Lash Blast Volume gives me the volume Sexy Curves is missing and with three coats of mascara my lashes don’t droop or feel stiff. Did I already say I love these together!?

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Mencioné que la mascara le falta algo con respecto al volumen que otorga y mi solución para esa falla se ha convertido en mi combinación favorita de mascaras. Después de aplicar dos capas de Sexy Curves me gusta aplicar una capa más de la mascara Lash Blast Volume de Covergirl. Esta combinación me da las pestañas más increíbles que me ha dado una mascara en mi vida! Si Sexy Curves no era mascara suficiente para poner por la nubes esta combinación definitivamente lo es! Lash Blast Volume otorga el volumen que le falta a Sexy Curves y con tres capas de mascara mis pestañas no decaen o se sienten rígidas. ¿¡Ya les dije que me encanta esta combinación?!

My lashes with two coats Sexy Curves and one coat Lash Blast Volume

:) Keymi


P.S. It would mean the world to me if you could vote for me for Top Latina Blogs, just click the link in the sidebar. 
P.D. Significaría mucho para mi si votaran por mi para Top Latina Blogs, solo dale un click al link que ven en el blog.

Watermelon Inspired Nails

I’m all about summer colors these days and today I was inspired by some cooling watermelon colors. I had something along the lines of this in my head for a while and I really liked the contrast between matte and shiny. I hope you like it too!

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Estos días para mi han sido todo sobre colores veraniegos y hoy mi inspiración fueron los colores de la sandía. En estos días había tenido en mente algo como esto y en realidad me gustó bastante el contraste entre matte y brillo. Espero que les guste a ustedes también!

Here's what I used (From left to right) / Aquí lo sue utilizé (de izquierda a derecha) :

1. Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in 02 Green With Envy

2. Milani in 84 Green Glow

3. Elf Matte Finisher

4. Sinful Colors in 314 Beautiful Girl

5. Kiss Nail Art Paint

Step 1- Base Coat

Step 2- Paint your nails a base color of green (Green with Envy) which will be your matte color.

Step 3- Paint 1/3 of your nail with the another green color (Green Glow) which will remain with shine.

Step 4- Create four dots reducing in size on the side which shall be matte.

Step 5- Place the matte topcoat over the side on which you have created the dots.

Step 6- Create the pink stripe that separates both sides.

Step 7- Place a normal top coat on the side without the dots making sure to include the stripe.

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Paso 1- Base

Paso 2- Pinta tus uñas un color base de verde (Green with Envy) que será tu color matte.

Paso 3- Pinta 1/3 de tu uña con otro tono de verde (Green Glow) que será el que se mantendrá con brillo.

Paso 4- Crea cuatro puntos de grande a pequeño en el lado que será matte.

Paso 5- Coloca una mano del color matte sobre el lado donde pintaste los puntos.

Paso 6- Crea una línea separando los dos lados con el color rosado.

Paso 7- Coloca una capa final normal en el lado donde no están los puntos.

:) Keymi

P.S. If you could think of a better name for these nails please let me know!

P.D. Si se les ocurre un mejor título para estas uñas déjenme saber!

Revlon Smoky Shadow Stick Review

Today’s featured product is Revlon’s Colorstay Smoky Shadow Stick in 201 Torch. This is yet another of revlon’s newest products which I just knew I had to try out. Like most of the stuff I try out I only picked up one of it since my budget is pretty limited (damn college life!), and I decided for this one in Torch which just seemed more my type of neutral colors.

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El producto de hoy es la nueva sombra para párpados en barra efecto ahumado de Revlon en el color Torch. Este es solo uno de los nuevos productos de Revlon que tenía que probar. Como la mayoría de productos nuevos que pruebo solo pude comprar uno ya que mi presupuesto es un poco limitado (¡maldita vida de universitario!) y me decidí por este en Torch.

Revlon Smoky Shadow Stick in 201 Torch

This one in particular is a combination of light pink/dark brown. They are both extremely pigmented and slightly frosty. The pink is a wonderful champagne-y color and the brown is incredibly rich. They apply smoothly and blend effortlessly though you have to be careful not to blend too much or the color can disappear on you. Once you apply it you should not take long to blend because when it sets it will not budge which makes this product great to be used not only as a shadow but as a shadow base. 

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Este en particular es una combinación de rosa claro/marrón oscuro. Ambos tienen buena pigmentación y un poco de escarcha. El rosa es un color medio champaña y el marrón es muy saturado y rico. Aplican lisos y son fácil de combinar pero hay que tener cuidado de no difuminar demasiado porque el color puede desaparecer. Después de aplicado no puedes esperar demasiado en difuminarlo porque cuando se fija el color no se va a mover de ahí. Estas cualidades hacen de este producto no solo una buena sombra pero una buena base para sombra.

However there was something that disappointed me about this product, as you can see in the swatches the colors are beautiful but the pink doesn't translate as well on my eyelids. I guess this is just because of my coloring and being that the color is not that intense, but the brown color shows up wonderfully. I do really like the product though it’s not really my cup of tea. I will use it because I like it, but given the rest of the colors I have to choose from I don’t think I’ll feel the need to pick up any more. I’m so excited about all these new products from Revlon and to keep trying more!

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Sin embargo hubo algo que me decepcionó un poco de este producto, como pueden ver las muestras de colores se ven hermosas pero el rosa no luce igual en mis párpados. Entiendo que esto es por mi color y que el rosa en sí no es muy intenso pero el marrón oscuro luce increíble. Me gustó mucho el producto aunque en realidad no es lo mío. Lo continuaré utilizando porque me gusta pero dado los colores que tengo para escoger no creo que sienta la necesidad de obtener alguno otro. ¡Estoy tan emocionada con estos nuevos productos de Revlon y con continuar probando más!

:) Keymi

P.S. Anything more you want to know!? Ask in the comment below!

P.D Algo más que quisieras saber?! Pregunta en los comentarios abajo!

FOTD Father's Day Edition!

Happy Father’s Day! I know I’ve been MIA this week but I’ve been in the process of fixing up my new college apartment and a couple other things. All in all it’s been a pretty busy week, I’m exhausted and I just haven’t been able to find the time to sit down and write something. This is not to say I haven’t thought about it and have a couple ideas lined up so this week you’ll be seeing quite a bit of me.

What better way to kick things off again than with my first Face of the Day, Father’s Day Edition? It has been SOOOOO hot here in  Puerto Rico and for just a small family dinner I kept my makeup to a minimum.

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Feliz Día de los Padres! Se que he estado un poco perdida esta semana pero he estado preparando un nuevo apartamento mas unas cositas mas. Entre todo he estado bastante ocupada, estoy exhausta y simplemente no he podido encontrar el tiempo para sentarme a escribir. Sin embargo las ideas no han dejado de surgir o sea que tengo un par de cositas pendientes para esta semana.

Que mejor forma de arrancar de nuevo que con mi primera Cara del Día, edición del día de los padres? Ha estado tan caliente en Puerto Rico y para solo una pequeña cena familiar decidí reducir el maquillaje a lo mínimo.

What I used / Lo que utilize:

1. Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 330 Natural Tan (A really light coat / Apliqué muy poco)
2. Benefit Erase Paste in No.2 Medium
3. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Honey
4. Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Coral Reef (review / reseña)
5. Maybelline Mastershape Eye Brow Pencil in Soft Brown
6. Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow Quad in Chai Latte (Gold in the lid, dark brown in the crease / Dorado en el párpado y marrón oscuro en el pliegue)
7. Maybelline Line Stilleto Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black
8. Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (Bronzer / Bronceador)
9. Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara in Extreme Black
10. Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara in Very Black
11. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coralberry 674
12. Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in 002 Crystal Lilac

Once again Happy Father’s Day to all, I hope you has a warm and cozy day with your family. Go hug that man that has given his all for you and for those of you who can’t, send it to him, he’ll get it somehow! :)

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Feliz Día de los Padres a todos nuevamente, espero que hayan pasado un día cálido y cariñoso con su familia. Vé y abraza a ese hombre que ha dado su todo por ti y para ustedes que no pueden, envíenlo que se que lo recibirá de alguna manera! :)

:)Keymi

Sky Ablaze

I went bared-nailed for two days because I was totally without inspiration. Finally today I just sat down with my polishes and decided I wanted to something sunset/sky inspired and so I came up with this. Hope you like!

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Estuve sin nada en las uñas por dos días porque estaba sin inspiración alguna. Finalmente hoy me senté con mis esmaltes y decidí que quería algo inspirado en un atardecer/cielo y es así que surgió este diseño. Espero los guste!

Colors I Uses (From left to right) / Colores sue Utilize (De izquierda a derecha)
1. Bettina Candy Grape
2. Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in 150 Sun Kissed
3. Bettina in Art Deco Yellow

Step 1- Base Coat

Step 2- Paint all your nails a nice sky blue.

Step 3 - Place a drop of orange polish on a piece of paper and take out a toothpick.

Step 4 - Place a drop of yellow polish on a corner of your nail.

Step 5 - Take some orange polish on the tip of your toothpick place it on the center of the yellow drop and drag out. Do this various time picking up more orange polish as needed until you get the desired look.

Step 6 - Top Coat it!

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Paso 1- Base

Paso 2 - Pinta tus uñas un color azul cielo.

Paso 3 - Coloca una gota de esmalte naranja en un pedazo de papel y saca un palillo de dientes.

Paso 4 - Coloca una gota de esmalte amarillo en una esquina de tu uña.

Paso 5 - Toma un poco del esmalte naranja en la punta del palillo de dientes y colócalo en el centro de la gota amarilla en la uña y arrastra hacia afuera. Repite esto agarrando mas anaranjado hasta que obtengas el efecto deseado.

Paso 6 - Capa Final!

:) Keymi

P.S. Help inspire my next look! Tell me what you like in the comments below.

P.D. Ayuda a inspirar mi próxima arte. Dime lo que te gustaría ver en los comentarios abajo.

I got a Liebster Award! :)

Liebster Award!!!

I was so excited, surprised and honored to be tagged by Faux Guru! Thank you so much! 

So... what exactly is the Liebster Award?

The Liebster Blog Award is given to upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers.

The Meaning; Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.

The Rules :)

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you've tagged to answer

3. Choose eleven people and link them in your post.

4. Go to their page and tell them.

5. Remember no tag backs!

11 Things About Me:

1. I'm in my third year of mechanical engineering.
2. I play the piano and flute.
3. I LOVE dogs, I want to just hug them and fill my bed up with them and cuddle cuddle cuddle.
4. I wanted to be a chef once.
5. I really enjoy baking.
6. I have and older brother that speaks about 10 different languages.
7. Seven is my favorite number. SEVEN. (This is the same as Faux Guru, is that cheating? :P)
8. I am very very clumsy.
9. I don't have a steady hand at all, but it doesn't stop me from doing my nail art.
10. Someday I will learn to scuba dive.
11. I dream on taking a cruise through the mediterranean.

Questions from Faux Guru ~~

1. If you could choose to be born in any era, which would you choose?

• I'm kind of in love with the series Mad Men so I guess 1960's America, I love the fashion and the makeup.

2. If you could only shop at one beauty store for the rest of your life, which would it be?

• This is too hard! I think forever21 it has the most variety.

3. What is a dream of yours?

• A cruise through the mediterranean <3

4. Everyone loves pancakes! What's your favorite flavor?

• OMG! I am in love with Ihop's new york cheesecake pancakes!

5. Why did you start blogging?

• I guess the same reason I start most things I do, I was bored and I said "Why not?", I liked it and I stayed.

6. Would you rather be a talented singer, actor, or dancer?

• Singer

7. Are you a cheek, eyes, or lips kind of gal?

• Lips

8.What's your favorite number?

• The number 7

9. What's your favorite season for style?

• I like winter, the layering and the boots <3 but I can never wear that with the weather in PR, so I guess spring.

10. Can you make a fishy face?

• I knew that I could, but I still tried to make sure. :P

11. What color nail polish are you wearing right this very second?

• You caught me bare-nailed! I haven't decided what I want to do next yet.

Questions for those that I tag!

1. What is you holiest of holy grail product?

2. What do you love most in this world?

3. If you could make one wish what would it be?

4. If you could choose between unlimited budget for shoes, makeup, nail polish or clothes...what would you choose?

5. Why do you wear makeup?

6. What would you do If you knew you could not fail?

7. Do you have a pet?

8. What is the most used piece in your wardrobe?

9. What is you favorite trend for this summer?

10. What is the hardest thing you have ever done?

11. Why did you start your blog?

Here's who I tag for this award!

1. makeup fashion & everything i like...
2. izzaturrusydas
3. Beauty, Love and Lipgloss
4. Cali Gal Lola
5. xokaitlinconley
6. Diane Cristi
7. GeeBeeBeauty
8. mimika's little wonderland
9. Miss Meliss: A fashion and beauty blog
10. Peek.Ponder.Publish
11. Secrets of a Wannabe Charlotte