Showing posts with label reality shows. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

butter LONDON + Project Runway Jr. Mascara and Primer Review.



You only have one chance to make a first impression—and let’s just say, we are impressed! butter LONDON, the official makeup sponsor of Project Runway Junior® Season 2, has partnered with the talented teens and tweens of the hit reality show for the highly-anticipated season premiere. As part of their official makeup sponsorship, butter LONDON’s beauty room was featured in last night’s episode, where contestants worked with celebrity makeup artist Scott Patric to create one-of-a-kind looks to complement their designs on the runway.

The season debuted with a “First Impressions Challenge,” putting the up-and-coming designers to the test by asking them to create a look that represents their point of view. Whether they are inspired by their surroundings, their experience being chosen to compete on Project Runway Junior or something from within themselves, each of these talented young artists have something to share.

The winning look featured an array of butter LONDON products, including the award winning Glazen Eye Gloss, Double Decker Lashes Mascara and Plush Rush Lip Gloss. 

My Thoughts:

I love reality television about as much as I love makeup. I was very excited to give two products by butter LONDON a try, the Double Decker Lashes Mascara and the FitLash Primer, from the season premiere of Project Runway Jr. When they arrived I instantly was drawn to the cute packaging. Each had a nice pop of color. 



The next thing I examined was the wand. That is a big part of how much and how even an application of product is distributed. Both wands were a great size and well designed. The primer had soft bristles that coat the application evenly and softly to the lashes. The mascara wand had thicker bristles that grabbed each lash and lifted them up as if they were already curled. 


I began my test using the FitLast Primer first. The primer is there to help grab onto the mascara better and create even thicker, longer lashes. The primer did not clump and it instantly lifted my lashes upwards in only a couple swipes. My lashes are normally thin and fine, so I adore products that give them both length and volume. I try to go for a false lash look without actually having to use them. I was excited to see how the mascara would do after seeing how great my lashes looked already! 


Last but least was the Double Decker Lashes Mascara. I love this product! There have been many mascaras I have tried through the years, and this product is certainly in my top favorites. With just one application, my lashes were instantly defined, dark, long, and lush. I did not curl beforehand to show the full effect of what this mascara can do. It appeared almost like false lashes. I was extremely impressed! The application was not messy and it did not clump. The pictures below were taken right after the first and second coats without any brushing. If you love extra volume and intensity, try two coats.  



Not only do these products work hand in hand to create a signature lash look, they are long lasting! After application, the intensity of my lashes stayed put all night. I did not have any smudging or itching. No matter if I yawned or wore contacts, nothing moved. When you are ready to remove, I suggest using a makeup remover to get it off. Simple cleansing with a facial wash will not remove it completely. Make sure not to get any of the fibers in your eyes while washing, it will sting. 

I highly recommend both the FitLash Primer and the Double Decker Mascara for those looking for an intense eye product that will last through any activity you have planned for the day!

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK "ROCK THIS BOAT" Airing June 1st! #RockThisBoat #NKOTB

***This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network.  All opinions are 100% my own.***


Back in June of 1990, I was thirteen, getting ready to graduate from junior high, and completely obsessed with the New Kids on the Block.   If you asked which one was my favorite, it might change from day to day. Joe was the youngest of the group, and the closet to my own age. Jordan had the best moves. Donny had that whole bad boy thing going on. Danny reminded me of my best friend, and Jon was the shy and quiet one.  I would just say I was in love with them all. If you don't believe me, check out this embarrassing photo. I guess Jon was my favorite that day.



It's been more than twenty-five years since I tried to make out with that poster, and while I don't hang posters anymore, let a alone kiss them, the New Kids On the Block have always had a piece of my heart.  "I'll Be Loving You" was the song I danced to with my very first boyfriend, even though the nuns at my Catholic school made sure we were a few inches apart. Their CD was also the very first CD I ever bought. Before that, I was still getting cassette tapes. OMG, I feel really old now. The point is, I have a lot of great memories where The New Kids On the Block were playing in the background, and hearing one of their songs always bring back a slew of memories.



Because I'm such a big fan, I was absolutely thrilled to hear that the original boy band was going to be staring in the second season of "Rock the Boat". If you aren't familiar with the show, it gives you an up close and personal look at the band as they interact with each other and their fans. The show is filmed on a cruise ship, and allows you to experience the thrill of the show through the eyes of the band members.  This means, you'll get to see a side of the NKOTB that you've never seen before.  Get a little sneak peak for yourself in the video below.




If you're a New Kids on the Block fan too, be sure to tune in on June 1st at 8:30pm EST (7:30C). You can be sure I'll be watching. I'll try to control myself and not kiss the television screen.  Because even though it's been a quarter of a century, these guys are still hanging tough! 


Thursday, January 8, 2015

Married at First Sight: The First Year Premieres on FYI January 13th at 9p ET/10p PT #MAFSFirstYear, #FYI @FYI




In the season one finale of Married at First Sight, the three couples had to decide if they were going to stay married or get a divorce. With the extreme social experiment over and their decisions revealed can the two remaining couples make it and celebrate their first anniversary as husband and wife? The spinoff series, Married at First Sight: The First Year, premieres Tuesday January 13th at 9p ET/10p PT on FYI, follows the two couples who remain married, Jamie and Doug; and Cortney and Jason.



In Married at First Sight: The First Year, viewers will see Jamie and Doug, and Cortney and Jason, continue their journeys from the six month mark of marriage to their March 2015 one year anniversary. From the holidays to birthdays to moving into new homes - viewers will see the two couples mark many "firsts" together, as well as receive advice and guidance from season one's trusted specialists, including - sexologist, Dr. Logan Levkoff; psychologist, Dr. Joseph Cilona; and sociologist, Dr. Pepper Schwartz. 





The series will also check in with the couple that chose not to stay together - Monet and Vaughn.

After the 5 week long relationship matchmaking test –  two couples chose to remain married. But what happens after the experiment is over?  Will the couples love continue to grow, and will they really get to know each other…or will the first year be the anti-HONEYMOON PHASE?  The spin off series follows all of the many firsts in their lives…first house, first holidays, first Valentine’s day – and more!




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