Mrs Frances Marie

Monday, October 10, 2016

BEAUTY: HALLOWEEN SCARECROW MAKEUP

Another October Monday, another Halloween makeup! I have to say, I am really enjoying doing these looks! So, on Sunday I played with this look and I have to say I was quite happy with how it turned. I will admit, the lines under the eyes were so hard to do, and basically I can't smile or they will look bent. If you know me, you will know it is impossible for me not to smile when taking a picture so that is why they look a bit crooked but hey, whatever, I liked it and that's all that matters. What other makeups have you guys been doing or planing on doing for Halloween. Leave a comment below! I hope you enjoy this look and until next time, stay gorgeous!

Products I used:

Foundation: Loreal Paris true match in the shade W2 Light Ivory

Concealer: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NW15

Setting Powder: Rimmel London Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder in the shade 001 Transparent

Contour/Bronzer: Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in the shade Park Avenue Princess

Blush: Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette (no name on the shades, but it was the darkest peach color)

Eyes: Tartelette in Bloom Palette
          All over the lid - charmer
          Crease: first Flower Child, then intensified with Smarty Pants, then intensified again with Rebel
          Outer Corner: first Leader, then Firecraker (applied with my finger to have a foiled shadow appearance)
          Center of the lid: Rocker (applied with my finger as well)

Liner: Maybeline New York Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil in the shade blackest black (only for the tightline and the top of the lid liner. For the stitching and lines I used Loreal Infallible Laquer Liner 24H in the shade blackest black

Mascara: it Cosmetics Hello Lashes Mascara in Black

Eyelashes: Ardel Semi Wispies

Lips: Loreal Paris La Lacque in the shade 209 Choco Lacque

Monday, October 3, 2016

BEAUTY: HALLOWEEN LEOPARD MAKEUP

Hello there loves, I know...so long without a post. I have to say, I have been so busy with so many other things that it was simply impossible for me to squeeze in some time to write and blog. I would rather always give you quality content instead of just posting stuff that is sub-par to what I always give you. I hope you understand. Sometimes family is more important and I needed to focus my energy on my house, husband and baby. Anyways, no more excuses. I am back and I will try my best to post once a week from now on.

So, it is OCTOBER!!! I am so excited about it. It is by far my favorite month because I always manage to play with makeup a lot and really the sky is the limit on what you can do. I will post every week a new Halloween themed makeup for you guys. I will list the products I used down below as well. If you want to see an actual tutorial, let me know and I will make it happen. Until next week! Like always, stay gorgeous!

Products I used:

Foundation: Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Serum in the shade Light Vanilla

Concealer: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NW15

Setting powder: Rimmel London Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder in the shade 001 Transparent

Contour/Bronzer: Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in the shade Park Avenue Princess

Highlighter: Physicians Formula Nude Wear Touch of Glow Palette in the shade Light

Eyes: Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette (Used these also for the spots)
All over the lid: Super Mom
Crease: Natural Beauty
Outer Corner/under the eye: Power Player

Liner: Maybeline New York Long Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in the shade Blackest Black (Used this also for the spots and the nose)

Waterline: Maybeline New York Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil in the shade Defining Black (also lined my lips with this)

Mascara: Loreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara in the shade Blackest Black

Lips: NYX Liquid Suede Creme Lipstick in the shade Kitten Heels (How appropriate the name, ha ha ha)

*Forgot to apply false eyelashes this time... so sorry of the lashes were not that intense.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

BEAUTY: JUNE FAVORITES

Welcome! This is my very first monthly favorites post!!

First I will talk about makeup favorites

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation

I have already raved about this product but I have to mention in again. I have been loving this foundation and for a good reason. This is the perfect foundation for the summer because it is very light and dewy. It never looks caked and you can build it up to a medium coverage. If you are interested in reading a more in detail review check out this post for my full review.

Maybeline Superstay Better Skin Concealer Corrector

This concealer has been my favorite for almost 6 months now and I have repurchased it several times. I love this concealer. It is very light but with extraordinary coverage. It is slightly pink which is perfect for my under eye darkness. I don't feel the need to buy any other concealer, that is how good this one is!

bhcosetics brush #125 and crown brush (no name or number)

Because it is summer I have been reaching out for these two brushes a lot. The bhcosmetics 125 brush I have been using for applying concealer and for setting it as well. I have also used it to apply a bit of highlighter and blush. The Crown brush I have been using to lightly dust face powder and for lightly contouring my cheekbones. Both makeup brushes are super soft and fluffy. The last thing you want to do in summer and with such a hot weather is packing on makeup, and that is why these two brushes have been amazing for a couple of months. I keep both of them on my makeup bag.

Skin Care


Burt's Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream

I am loving this hand cream. It is thick guys, but in a good way. It is so rich and moisturizing. I have been using it as a cuticle cream, hand cream and foot cream for this past month. I can see the difference in my hands and feet for sure. Also, it smells amazing. Almost like marzipan... It helps that I love anything almond scented but this is so good.

Bath and Body Works Ultra Shea bodycream in Coconut Sunset

I talked about this lotion on a recent Bath and Body Works Haul and I have been using it ever since I bought it. It smells so good and it is so moisturizing. It takes me to a white sandy beach every time I apply it. If you want to see more of what I got at BBW check out this post.

Home

Ultra Downy infusions in Honey Flower

I had to talk real quick about this fabric softener. I am absolutely obsessed with this product. It smells so incredibly delightful! I love how my laundry smells after I have washed them and how soft our sheets feel. I have repurchased this a whole lot since I just cant get enough of it!!! You definitely need to go to the store and get one of these bottles and try it out!

Disclaimer: I purchase all of these items and I am not being paid to review them. I only share my honest opinion on these products.

Monday, July 4, 2016

4TH OF JULY CUPCAKES

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him" - G.K. Chesterton

I was feeling festive today so I decided to make some yummy cupcakes.

These were delicious! I have to confess, I did cheat a bit and made a box red velvet cupcake, but in my defense, my son was being a total energetic young boy so I had to take a shortcut. BUT, the buttercream is ALL MINE!

Ingredients:

4 cups of sifted powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 sticks butter, softened.

Directions:

On a stand up mixer beat softened butter until light in color and creamy. Add 2 cups of sifted powder sugar and beat on low until all sugar is incorporated or you will end up with a sugar dust cloud. Add the milk and beat on medium high for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the sugar and the vanilla extract on low until incorporated, then on medium high for 2 - 3 minutes. Mixture should be light and fluffy. Voila!

For the blue and red stripes effect, paint a line of red gel color on one side of your piping bag and a line of blue gel color on the opposite side. Then fill your piping bag as usual with buttercream. I used a large star tip to frost my cupcakes. As a little added bonus I found Star-Spangled Sprinkles at HomeGoods and I added a few to each cupcake.

If you are curious to see more of my creations check this post.

Monday, June 27, 2016

MOMMY BLOG: STAGE 2 HOMEMADE BABY FOOD RECIPES

I tried these yummy baby food recipes. I am surprised they were so easy to make! I had them all done in about an hour. They are super nutritious and my son tried a couple and he liked them all #winning.

Banana, Raspberry and Oats Baby Food

I have to admit, this recipe in particular was the reason why I made all the other ones. I found this recipe from the Happy Baby Organics website. I edited quantities based on what I know my son loves and what flavors he prefers.

Ingredients:
1 small package of raspberries

3 1/2 tsp of oats
2 bananas

*Add everything to a blender and blend until you reach the desired consistency.

Blueberry, Apples & Oats Baby Food

I taste all of these recipes before I give them to my son, and I have to say, this one is my favorite! Another Happy Baby Organics recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup of Blueberries
2 Apples
4 tsp oats

*Add everything to blender and blend until you reach desired consistency.

Broccoli, Pears and Peas Baby Food

This is a nutrition punch! So much good stuff all together. This is the least favorite of my son, since he hates green veggies but I put extra pears to mask the taste of the peas and the broccoli. This is also a Happy Baby Organics recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup peas
1 cup broccoli
2 pears

*Add everything to a blender with 2 tbsp of water and blend until you reach desired consistency.

Apples, Mint and Ricotta Cheese Baby Food

This recipe is from "Little Foodie" by Michelle Oliver cookbook. For this, if you plan to freeze. blend apples and mint together and freeze. Add ricotta before serving.

Ingredients:

I did not add cheese to this since I plan on freezing.

2 apples
3 mint leaves
2 tbsp ricotta cheese

*Add everything to blender and blend until you reach desired consistency. IF YOU PLAN TO FREEZE DO NOT ADD CHEESE. ADD IT BEFORE SERVING.

I hope you enjoy these recipes. If you have other yummy recipes, leave a comment below and let me know. I am always searching for new recipes for my very picky eater.

Friday, June 24, 2016

BEAUTY: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER REVIEW

Today I am reviewing the new Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for waterproof makeup. I have been cursed with very watery eyes and because of that I tend to use waterproof mascara, which if you have ever used this type of mascara, takes forever and a day to remove. So many eyelashes have been lost due to the constant washing and rubbing to get all the product off. I am the last person to jump on the bandwagon of micellar water, so I decided to start with Garnier's.

I've heard mixed reviews about this product in particular so I decided to give it a try. Let me tell you, I did not like this product at all! I will elaborate more about the reason why I do not like it but I will give you the pros first.

Pros - It has no smell. I actually like face products to be fragrance free because I have very sensitive skin and most of the time the perfumes used on many skincare products can irritate my skin. This for me was a huge plus as soon as I opened the bottle. Next thing on my pros list is that it actually removes all makeup, matte liquid lipstick? No problem. Waterproof mascara? I got you girl. It really does remove ALL makeup.

Cons - Holy guacamole this thing STINGS your eyes. Not only your eyeball but if you have very sensitive skin around your eyes it will also irritate that area. After I used it my eyes and the skin around it was red and irritated. After burning my eyeballs out I decided to look at the bottle again, and this is where the irony is. If you see the picture above it clearly states: "No rinse, no harsh rubbing Face, Lips, EYES". Now if you turn the bottle and read the back label (picture below) you will find the following warning : "Avoid getting in eyes". Are you kidding me?!?! This claims to be an EYE MAKEUP remover but you have to avoid the eyes. It is not like I was trying to remove my eye makeup with my eyes open. They were closed, but it is inevitable to apply a water cleanser on your eyes and not have some liquid get on your eyeball. Seriously! This is the most deceiving product out there! They should remove the "for EYES" part from the label.

So in my opinion, skip this product! It burns your eyes. Oh Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, I had such high hopes for you and you've let me down!!

Hope this was useful, until my next review, stay gorgeous.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

BEAUTY: BOLD LIP & CAT EYE MAKEUP

This was today's makeup. Super glam, but so simple to do. I kept the face makeup simple. No contour, just highlight on my cheekbones, tip of the nose and cupid's bow. Kept eyebrows pretty natural. For the bold lips, I used ColourPop's Lippie Stix in the shade Wifey (satin finish). I used Maybeline Lasting Drama Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in the shade Blackest Black for the wing. I also used false lashes, these are Ardel's 110 Black Lashes.