Summer Beach Essentials

Hey girlies,

Summer is in full swing! You know what that means? A lot of days Will be spent at the beach....preferably Maracas Beach.
So, the question is what will you bring the beach? What are your beach essentials?

I usually wear my swimsuit and a coverup to go.....so in my beach bag, I will bring:

• Sunscreen SPF 30
• Towel
• A change of clothes which are usually shorts and a top
• Deodorant and body spray
• Sunglasses
• Water
• Money (to buy that bake and shark) lol
• Cellphone
• Lip balm 
• Hair brush 

That's about it... Pretty basic I think

XOXO,

Kris

Makeup Dupe- Lipsticks

Hey Girlies,
About a week ago, I posted a Makeup dupe post on Foundations. This week, let's look at lipsticks.- comparing the ever popular and beautiful MAC lipstick shades to drugstore lipsticks.

Affordable dupes

Amazing right? I found this on Pinterest.

Sometimes you just don't want to spend over TTD$125.00 on a MAC lipstick and To find this; something that is more affordable yet looks quite similar in shade is great. I absolutely love this.

Hope this post helps you ladies ☺️


XOXO,
Kris

Makeup Starter Kit

Hey Dolls,

A couple of posts ago, I showed you my makeup collection and storage and I received questions like: How did I start with makeup?

I have been getting some requests to do a post a Makeup Starter Kit so here goes:

• Primer- A base for Face Makeup
• Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer- This would depend on the type of skin you have i.e. oily or dry skin. Tinted moisturizer is lighter than foundation and can be used to even out your skin if you're not into the heavy feel of foundation
• Concealer- to cover your imperfections
• Face Powder- to set your makeup/to prevent creasing
• Blush
• Bronzer- I use this to contour my face but can be used to give that sun kiss glow
• Eyeshadow Primer- Base for eyeshadow
• Eyeshadows- I would recommend a palette that has both neutral/natural eyeshadows (day wear)and colorful eyeshadows as well (for a different look)
• Eyeliner- To Line both your top eyelids and bottom. I recommend you start off with an eyeliner pencil
• Mascara- to coat your eyelashes
• Eyebrow kit- to create a more finished eyebrows
• Lipstick/Lipgloss
• Makeup Finishing Spray
• Makeup tools- sponge, brushes, eyelash curler 

Where can you purchase this? at stores like Pennywise or centres like Sacha Cosmetics Image Centre or MAC Cosmetics Centre.

So you purchase all of this, the question is how do you store this? Well you can purchase makeup bags at Pennywise or SuperPharm or you can buy makeup containers at Excellent Stores or IAM & Company.

FYI, I have my makeup stored in containers. I also look to Pinterest to view cute ways to display cosmetics.

I hope this post helps my makeup newbies :)

XOXO,
Kris

Eid OOTD

Hey Dolls,

This weekend, T&T with the rest of the world celebrated the Muslim Festival, Eid-Ul-Fitr.
So, I was invited by one of my friends to visit and to partake in the festivities. I had a great time, catching up with her and of course eating lol......

Also, I dressed for the occasion.

me in Indian wear

My shalwar was purchased a few years ago at Priya's Creations located at Grand Bazaar. Unfortunately I cannot remember the cost of it. However, as you know there are many options to choose from if looking for indian wear whether you decide to purchase at Priya's or Preetanjali's or any other indiain boutique. 

So, how was your weekend? 

XOXO,

Kris

Makeup Dupe- Foundation

Hey Girlies,

I've always believed in finding cheaper alternatives to my favourite products. Don't you? If something is cheaper and works exactly the same, won't you want to buy it??
When it comes to foundation, I am always looking for that product that offers full coverage and works well with my oily, acne-prone skin. 

Enter MAC Studio Fix Fluid....fyi I am an NC 42. I use this on my "special" days...you know when I have to go out. This retails at MAC West mall for approximately TTD$250.00 (pretty expensive for a foundation). 

Here's what else it offers:

• Comes in 35 different shades with cool & warm undertones.
• Helps minimize the appearance of pores & blur my imperfections.
• Provides moderate coverage & helps to cover my blemishes/uneven skin.

So what do I use on a day to day basis?....my Revlon Colorstay Foundation- Combination/Oily in Golden Caramel which works almost the same as MAC. Depending on where it is purchased, it can retail for approximately TTD$70.00. 

Here's what else it offers:

• Comes in 20 shades with warm, neutral, & cool undertones.
• Oil free formula helps to control oil & provide a matte finish.
• Feels very lightweight on the skin.
• Provides amazing coverage which can be sheered out to light or built to true full coverage.
• The finish of this is beautiful!! It dries to a nice satin/skin like finish (especially when applied with a beauty blender)

Comparable Revlon Colorstay and Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

If you ladies, have used either one of these products, let me know. Hope this helps you :)

XOXO,

Kris

Kris' Beauty Spot

Hey Dolls,

So you girls have seen how I stored my nailpolishes (in an earlier post). I wanted to show you how I stored my makeup collection. Check out this short video below (from my Youtube Channel, krissylovesmakeup) and if you have any questions please let me know. FYI...all makeup was purchased by me at MAC, Pennywise, and local Facebook online stores. The Sterilite containers you see in this vid, I purchased at Excellent Stores and IAM & Company Ltd.

My Makeup Collection

Andddddd these pics below.....how I currently store my eyeshadow palettes:

Eyeshadow palettes in Napkin Holder (Napkin Holder purchased at IAM & Company Ltd)

More Eyeshadow palettes (container purchased at IAM & Company Ltd)

So this is my personal beauty spot...What do yours look like?

XOXO,

Kris

DIY- Beach Wave Hair Spray

Hey Dolls,

So, I just wanted to share with you a DIY I did a while ago- to make your own Beach Wave Hair Spray. I have naturally wavy/curly hair however I love how my hair looks after when I come from the beach...don't you? Sexy, Tousled Curls!

I came across a DIY YouTube Video from Trini YouTube Guru, Roannavm that is pretty simple.....to make your own Beach Wave Hair Spray.

Roannavm YouTube Video- DIY Beach Waves Spray

I tried it:

My Version- DIY Beach Waves Spray

I love it....I hope you try this simple DIY!!

XOXO,

Kris

Spoil Yo'Self Friday- Hair

Hey Dolls,

This weekend I am attending a wedding and you done know ladies, we always have to look on point!!!
My aunt owns a hair salon located on the Eastern Main Road, Arima called the Hair Folio Unisex Salon and WOW!!! she did an awesome job on my hair.

My hair is naturally wavy/curly, kind of thin, and red/brown in color.

Before 

However I have always preferred darker hair on me. She trimmed my hair, dyed it and applied some streaks to it.
LOL......She also wanted to try out different hair styles for the wedding :)

After

I absolutely love it!!! What do you girls think?

XOXO,

Kris

Skin care Regime

Hey Girls,

First things first: I am not an Aesthetician, nor a Dermatologist, however I have been dealing with my oily, acne prone skin for many years and what works for me may not work for anyone else. Don't you agree? This is what I use:


Day Time

1. Cleanser- Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser
2. Toner- Biore Blemish fighting Astringent
3. Serum- Olay Regenerist  Regenerating Serum 
4. Moisturizer- Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15
5. Eye Cream- L'oreal Revitalift Eye Cream (this changes) and Garnier Skin Renew Anti Puff Eye Roller

Night Time

1. Makeup Remover- Cala Make-up Cleansing tissues- Aloe Vera
2. Cleanser- Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser
3. Toner- Biore Blemish Fighting Astringent
4. Serum- Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum
5. Moisturizer- Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Night Firming Treatment
6. Eye Cream- L'oreal Revitalift Eye Cream (this changes) and Garnier Skin Renew Anti Puff Eye Roller

I also use once a week:
Mask- Pretty face Strawberry Smoothie Mud Mask
Face Scrub- St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Control

When I break out, I use:
Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment

All of the above were purchased from Pennywise Cosmetics. 

What type of skin do you have? What products do you use?

XOXO,

Kris

DIY Cubicle Decor

Hi Girlies,

I've come to the realization unfortunately that work is like your second home, your home away from home if you will, I mean I spend more than 40+ hours per week here I should feel comfortable, yet inspired, to get the work done.

I've been employed here for more than a year and all I had brought from home, were little knick knacks to be placed on my desk however, during my organizing/decorating phase last week, I came upon Pinterest, other ways to decorate your cubicle.

Because of certain restrictions there are in the office, I decided to have temporary decorated wall art be placed around the cubicle.

All the wall art that you see here were printed from http://chicfetti.com/decorate/
So....... I'm thinking of adding a plant probably a Chinese Bamboo and that's it.....

What do you guys think?
What do you do to make your cubicle/office feel more like home?



XOXO,
Kris

Spoil Yo'Self Friday- Sushi

Hey Dolls,

Stepping away from the norm beauty posts.....

I'm always in the mood for sushi! Who's with me? lol.... and after a crappy couple of days, I decided to treat myself for sushi at Samurai Grill & Sushi Bar at One Woodbrook Plaza, https://www.facebook.com/samuraitrinidad

Spicy Tuna Roll-TTD$85.00

This tasted so amazing, and the service albeit slow was quite friendly. 

What are you ladies doing to spoil yo'self this Friday?

XOXO,

Kris

Work OOTD

Work OOTD

Hi Dolls,

Looking back at my previous posts, I realized that the Wedding OOTD post was quite popular so I figured I would do another OOTD however what I would usually wear to work, my "signature look" at least when it comes to dressing in the work place: Something professional, yet simple, classic and most importantly comfortable.

All of these pieces are ironically purchased from the same store, J&K Signature Styles, located at the Grand Bazaar Mall -  https://www.facebook.com/jksignaturestyles

So.....I'm curious.... what's your signature style?




XOXO,
Kris