Red Carpet Before & Afters: Which Celeb is your favorite?!

CHRISTINA AGUILERA: Look at her "wowza" transformation from just last year to this year!
She just looks so gorgeous either way.

 I think she looked beautiful no matter what, but I love that she's back in her glamorous, old hollywood look! Her hair and make-up looked so beautiful! David Babaii did her hair and I love it!

That gold with her blue eyes = amazing!

Last night was the American Music Awards, and I thought it's be fun to show just how must change an artist can make from one year to the next....so here's some artist, last year at the AMA's and then, last night at the 2012 AMA's!

 KATY PERRY: Stays true to her colorful, vintage and pin-up-esque make-up. I love it and I thought she looked so beautiful this year too! Plus, I think any celeb looks wayyyyy better when they smile!

MILEY CYRUS: Even though her "last year" picture is at the Billboard Music Awards, look at the crazy different to this year at the AMA's! The only thing that's the same is the "white suit" look! But again, I like when she's smiling!

And Miley was celebrating her 21st birthday with her dad, the first Cyrus, Billy Ray...I think maybe he should come with her to all her events, because the pretty smile on her face is a much better red carpet look!

Her make-up was very minimal and bare. Do you like it like it better this way?

 TAYLOR SWIFT: The golden girl of the AMA's took home her 3rd Artist Of The Year! I have to say I love her golden outfits, they will make those blue of her shine! And I love her dress this year, the nude piece covers up cleavage in a classy way, and she's like a golden disco ball, I love it! And I'm liking her 80's glam hair and make-up!

ZENDAYA COLEMAN: The Disney star went from cute and girly to sleek and sophisticated!

And though they don't have a crazy before and after, you've gotta see the  red carpet looks these girls brought:


LADY GAGA: or should we say, Lady Guinevere. From her soft look and long flowing hair, lavender dress and giant mechanical horse. I say this beats out the meat dress for sure!

I have to say, I like this soft make-up look on her.

RIHANNA: I like her with short hair, and I even like that you can see her bikini tan lines! It's about time celebs started to seem more real!

 NICOLE RICHIE: Daughter of the music legend, Lionel Richie always look so chis and amazing. I like how her bronze eye-makeup really makes her eyes glow.

KELLY OSBOURNE: I love her lavender hair with her eye color! And I applaud her for not needing to be too revealing with her dress!

I love her pretty make-up, soft, blowy, girly and with that classic pin-up black eyeliner!

 ARIANA GRANDE: How adorable is she! I love how she went from her bright red hair, to a bright red dress. I think her hair and make-up look beautiful and fresh.

What do you think?!

Who was your favorite before and this year?

And who was your favorite look from last night?

I've got a winner too! The first winner from my shoe give away (I'll be picking a winner wednesday and friday too, CLICK HERE TO ENTER)

AND THE WINNER Of THE FIRST PAIR OF SHOES IS:

JO CLAWSON

Yayyyyy! There's still a chance to win, 1 more winner picked on each of these days this week: Wednesday and Friday!

And get ready, I'm working on my "EPIC COOL GIFT GUIDE FOR GUYS"...you guys are gonna go crazy when you see what I've been hunting for, for weeks all over the internet! I'm hoping to get it up today, CLICK HERE TO SEE IF IT'S UP!

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Pick A Shoe, Any Shoe: Giveaway Friday!

 I love shoes. I love shoes because no matter how I might not fit into the desired size pair of pants or dress....shoes never make my feet look like they have a muffin top. And yes, I still need to post a video or blog post of my shoe collection....one day it will be up.

But for now I wanted to do something fun, maybe call it: FREEBIE FRIDAY
And do a fun giveaway to help celebrate the week you just survived and give you a little fun to look forward to for next week!

So what will be fun to win!? SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZ:

I thought it might be fun for 3 WINNERS! Yes, 3 is better than just one right?!?
3 winners will get a shoe credit for any shoe your heart desires from any shoe that fits your style from ShoeMint.

ShoeMint is fun because...
*I like them because the shoes are made by Steven Madden
*They are one of the uber-trendy and free, members-only websites
*Collaborations and design by Rachel Bilson and celebrity stylist, Nicole Chavez. FUN FACT: they met while working on The OC.
*High quality shoes made of real leather and suede, not pleather and plastic that will fall apart.
*Free shipping and returns.
*And they crank out new, styles every month based on the sizzling-hottest shoe trends of the moment.

SO HOW YOU GONNA WIN YOUR FEET A NEW PAIR OF SHOES:

THREE winners will win 1 ShoeMint credit each. 

TO ENTER: 

#1 -Go to ShoeMint by clicking this LINK: SHOE ME THE LOVE

#2 - Sign up to be a member (don't worry it's totally free, that's just how you'll receive your free shoe credit if you win) and pick out which show is your favorite!

#3 - Then comment BELOW this blog post in the comments, which pair of shoe you want to win!

1 winner will be announced Monday, one on Wednesday and one on Friday next week!

Giveaway is open to US and Canada only, I wish it could be everywhere, but that's the only places they ship! Don't worry I have 2 contests on my youtube videos right now that are open to the world: WIN A DESPICABLE ME HOODIE AND COSTUME or click here to enter to WIN ONE OF THE PURSES I GOT TO DESIGN

And let me just show you some of my favs...but being indecisive, it's hard to just pick one:

These kind of remind me of vintage Barbie shoes and I love them.

These just look so cool! You could wear them with boyfriend jeans or skinny jeans and a big sweater.

For some reason I just love these...they come in black and leopard print too! Leggins or jeans, with a long skirt or dress, these are just casual and cool.

 Feelin' a little mod and edgy...some leggins, long rocker t-shirt and maybe a motorcycle jacket and your ready to stomp out the door.

You know me and gold. Golden loafers, might be the first pair of loafers I really like.

Not that I wear all that often, but somethings about these is Old Hollywood, timeless and just kinda sexy-shoes!

Ok, these kinda take me back...not in a real granny way, but in a way that is just kinda cool...jeans rolled up, oversized button-up shirt, belted at the waist, big scarf:

And you know me and animal print: How I'd wear it. Black leggings, my long Rolling Stones flowey rocker shirt and big silver jewelry.

 Look how cute the semi-pointed toe is! They come in non-wild prints too.

And these boots. Everyone needs a pair of tall black or brown boots, yes these come in brownie too.
Zippers on the back for added cuteness...

I just love the more semi-pointed toe on these.

See how cute they are in brown too!!

So happy Friday guys!!!
Go here to click the link : TRYING TO WIN SOME SHOES, sign up there so you can get your credit, then comment below  THIS BLOG POST with your favorite pair of shoes from the site!
 (PS. EVEN IF YOU DON'T WIN, I THINK THERE'S 20% OFF  DISCOUNT ON THE PAGE, FOR YOUR FIRST PAIR OF SHOES)

Huge hugs and so much shoes, I mean hugs....your virtual bestie, Kandee

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7 Crazy Amazing Make-Up Products

You know those things that you are so excited about, you go around telling everyone about it, sounding like a spokesperson for whatever it is?! Well, these might be some of those things!

These are so awesome, they are kind if just like nothing out on the market! Prepare to wonder how these babies work!

#1. LIMECRIME VELVETINES - These are amazing! I've never seen or used a product like them, and lip colors, lip stains, lip glosses, lipsticks are my weakness!

WHAT IT DOES: It goes on like a creamy, liquid, then dries into a gorgeous matte, velvet color and feel. I can verify that is lasts all day. I've even forgotten my color at home to touch up and it lasts all day long! The only problem is it sells out as fast as it's available, so you gotta buy it as soon as it's available! 

It comes in 3 shades, my favorite retro red, RED VELVET. The color shown here which is beautiful, SUEDEBERRY, and PINK VELVET is coming soon! 

PRICE: $20

#2. NAILTINI COCKTAIL NAPKINS - Yes, Acetone Free nail polish removers do exist, and they take off polish better than my acetone remover does! These are amazing! 

WHAT IT DOES: Removes nail polish faster than regular acetone. No stinky acetone smell or damage to your nails!  They smell like a delicious vanilla-citrus scent. One little pad will remove polish from all your fingers! And you can pack them in your suitcase for polish changes on a trip!

PRICE $12 for 40 remover pads

 #3 BROW GENIUS KIT from Anastasia of Beverly Hills - We all know that Anastasia is the queen of eyebrows. But this kit is nothing short of incredible!

WHAT IT DOES: It give you waterproof, sweat proof, rainproof, swimming proof, smudge proof, rub proof, natural looking eyebrows! You mis the powder with the special gel and apply it to your brows for an almost semi-permanent color! This is great for everyone who wants eyebrows that will last ALL day until you scrub it off. This is great for people with Alopecia, any kind of hair loss, or people going through chemo-therapy. You ca even put the sealer gel over eyeshadow and it almost turns it into a temporary tattoo! IT won't rub off at all, until you wash it!

PRICE:  $24

#4. LASH FIBERS from MAKEUP FOREVER - It's like steroids for your eyelashes!

WHAT IT DOES: Adds length, volume and doubles your lashes! I've been a fan of lash builders and primers for years. They really work and I use them everyday!

PRICE: $21

 #5. MAGIC NUDE LIQUID POWDER - L'Oreal is always coming up with innovative and new things! And this revolutionary liquid powder, well, it just sounds fun!

WHAT IT DOES:  It goes on like a liquid, then instantly transforms on contact to a velvety smooth finish that is so light weight it looks like your skin is bare! Just shake and apply for magical makeup fun!

PRICE: $12.95

#6. MODEL IN A BOTTLE - I've been a fan of this for years! There's no other makeup setting spray on the market that comes close to this! This is not like any setting spray you'll find at Sephora or Ulta!

WHAT IT DOES: It seals your make-up, making it waterproof, sweat proof, tear proof, smudge proof and makes it humidity proof!

• Dries with a translucent matte finish
• Doesn’t clog pores
• Never interferes with or reduces the effectiveness of SPF
• Has a natural scent of lavender
• Adds moisture with Aloe Vera extract
• Not tested on animals

It is free of mineral oil, parabens and has hydro essential oils of lavender and aloe vera. This magic ingredients add keep skin moisturized as well as minimizing inflammation in the skin and eliminating redness from Rosacea.

I have tried the original and the sensitive, but I prefer the Sensitive formula better!

PRICE: $18 for regular formula

             $21 for the sensitive

#7. LIP VENOM LIP PLUMPER - From DuWop, this is the very first lip plumper, that created a lip plumping category in the beauty market! These lip-enlarging innovators use essential oils to give your lips a boost. *I used this when it first came out, and my mind was blown and my lips were blown up! ha ha ha

WHAT IT DOES: Instantly causes the lips to look like you just walked out of a plastic surgeons office in Beverly Hills with your freshly plumped lips, but without the dangerous injections!

DuWop Lip Venom is sulfate-free, petro-chemical-free, fragrance-free, dye-free, free of pthalates, no GMO's, no PPG's, no MEA's DEA's, TEA's, is formaldehyde-free, and triclosan-free.

PRICE: $16

So that is our "girlfriend" chat....of me telling you all the things that are so stinkin' amazing!

Huge hugs from your virtual bestie, Kandee

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Naked Palette 3 Tutorial, Review & 3 Ways To Use The Naked Palette Besides For Your Eyes

Ok, I had to do one more post about the Urban Decay Naked Palette, but this was just because you guys asked...you ask, and I am your humble video and blog making servant....

So you guys asked for a TUTORIAL using the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette - just scroll down!

You guys asked for me to review the palette in a video - check.

And you asked for me to compare all 3 Naked Palettes - check!

And I'm going to show you 3 SWEET THINGS you can do with the  NAKED 3 PALETTE, that you CAN'T do with Naked 1 and Naked 2 Palette....

First I thought I'd give you a peek of my "beauty desk"...

My Hello Kitty mug, full of (and fueling me) with my Homemade Whipped Hot Chocolate inside, keeping my Naked Palette company. It's cold and cloudy outside, and I'm listening to the Glenn Miller Band station on Pandora and writing you about these fun ways to use your palette...Fun Ahoy!

3 THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH THE NAKED PALETTE BESIDES USE IT ON YOUR EYES:

As you will see me do in the video above, I took Saint Germain lipstick from MAC and applied the "DUST" eyeshadow from the NAKED 3 Palette and put it on top.

#1 LIP COLOR USE: 

I also wanted to show you on all 3 of my fav Nude & Pink lipsticks from MAC. On the left is the color out of the tube and on the right is it with DUST shadow on top.

You can apply it all over or just dab it in the center of the lips for a beautiful highlight, adding fullness to the lip! 

#2 BLUSH USE: The lollipop is pointing to DUST....and pay careful attention to the 2 shadows next to is with the little flowers on them... BURNOUT & LIMIT....are beautiful as blush color. You can just squeeze your blush brush to fit onto the color, then release so it's all fluffy again and apply as a blush color!

#3 HIGHLIGHTER USE: you can dab DUST for fair to medium skin and BUZZ or TRICK for medium to dark skin onto the cheekbones as a beautiful highlighter.

You can't do this very well with Naked 1 and 2 because their colors are too yellow, gold and bronze. You could try it with the lightest shimmery eyeshadow from Naked 1, "SIN" but other than that the colors are too gold-bronze or greenish, or just too matte, but I'm in love with this DUST color!

Hope you guys liked this, and now I will not be talking about the NAKED 3 Palette anymore! ha ha ha ha ha Except to tell you it will be out the end of this montheroonie!

Huge hugs and let me know what you guys want to see next!

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7 Crazy or Awesome Beauty / Fashion Must Have's - you decide:

#1. Knicker Sticker - yes, your search for disposable, adhesive underwear is over. 

*Taking a trip and don't want to haul your stinky chonies- knicker sticker. 

*Heading to the gym and want to fight the dreaded, I can't even say it.... "the toe of an animal that lives in the dry and arid climate and has humps on it's back" - knicker sticker.

*FYI- these knicker stickers can be placed inside bikini bottoms to ensure that the above mentioned, "problem" won't happen!

*Don't want to show off your lace skivvies  hanging onto your sides - knicker sticker, baby!

#2  Pocksie - instant "temporary pockets". Going out for a jog, heading to Disneyland and want to keep your phone and credit card closer than a purse, or heading out for a night out and just need your credit card and id.

#3.  UnderFuse - SERIOUS iron-on pockets has your phone, keys, id, whatever on lock down, or iron-down. When you need more than a disposable pocket- you can iron one of these bad boys onto anything! Heading for a jog, want a hidden packet inside your jacket...you know what to do with your next $9.99.

#4. Subtle Butt - I'm not joking, this is a real product! If you've got gas, Subtle Butt has got your back (literally), with a disposable activated-carbon sheets that stop the stink before it travels to anyone's noses! The best part was reading the reviews and a woman saying she keeps them in her person to give to her hubby! ha ha ha ha

#5. Convertible Heels - The Day2Night Convertible Shoes, you're just a click away from barely there heels to high and mighty... pick from your box of heel heights and away you stomp.

#6. The Face Slimmer - AKA The weirdest thing on this list. So this device is supposed to make you look ridiculous, I mean, supposed to make the muscles around your face get strengthened and give you a more "lifted around the mouth" appearance, I think.

 I do like how they tried to make it look cute, like, "oh look at that cute rubbery lipstick thing", they could've just made it look like a round circular thing in grey, right?!? Cost: $62 for this.

#7. Toothpaste Tablets - Ok, before you want to check this off as crazy...just think how handy these babies would be camping, after dinner, on an overnight flight, or just ready to hand to someone who needs a "brushing"! Can you think of someone who could benefit from you stashing these in your bag? For $5.49, these babies can be at the ready for ya!

Which of these babies would you try, buy or give the crazy eye to!?! Ha ha ha ha

PS. I'm editing a video you guys requested! My peek and review at the NEW Urban Decay Naked Palette 3 that will be out soon, and  my reviews of ALL the Naked Palettes and a tutorial using the New Naked3 Palette...click HERE to see if it's up yet.

Huge hugs and hope you found this interesting, hee hee , your virtual best fren', Kandee

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