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May 17, 2013

The Best Way To Get The Curliest Eyelashes

The best way to get the curliest eyelashes with a heated eyelash curlier, by Barbie's Beauty Bits


TGIF lovelies! Today’s post is going to be a first of a bi-weekly series on my much-loved  beauty products. I’ve had a lot ask  me what are my favorite skin-care products, eyeshades, hair products and more.  Therefore, I’ve decided that I will share a love with you every other week.  This week’s obsession is instant long lashes at the blink of an eye, with…


A Heated Eye Lash Curler


About: I use all kinds of methods to achieve long lashes, but this is one of my favorites loves.  Unlike traditional eye lash curlers that when not used correctly can pinch your eyelids or pull out your lashes, this one is fool proof.  It curls in seconds lifting and curling the lashes with heat.   Simply turn it on and use as if you are putting on mascara.  Unlike a traditional non heated, eyelash curlers where using mascara is not a good idea. You can use this one before or after mascara application, definitely worth lashing out about!


Is it safe?  Yes it is.  Prior to using this, I used to heat up my eyelash curler with a quick blast of warm hair from the hair dryer, which can sometimes be risky if you’re in a hurry.  The, is quick and safe!


Where can you get one?  Click Here 



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May 6, 2013

O.P.I. Nail Polish Dupes


O.P.I. nail polish dupes 2013 by Barbie's Beauty Bits

I think I could start an eBay store with all of these nail polish I’ve accumulated over the years and this past month for my A-Z nail polish name's series. However, prior to tossing some of the old  polishes that had sat in my drawer for years, I decided to see if there were any O.P.I. dupes.  Some of the polishes nailed it with similarity, while others were darker, finishes varied and some the consistence was different.  Overall, the search was harder than I anticipated, an, although I hate to admit this, some polishes were old, so it was hard to tell the actual color.   None the less, I was able to find enough colors, one for each nail, for this Mani Monday post.

Polish 1: Catch Me If You Can, By O.P.I. 
DUPE:  Charla, By Zoya
Color: Sea Green
  
Polish 2: Dating a Royal, by O.P.I.
 DUPE: Mesmerize, by Esse
Color: Royal Blue
  
Polish 3: Lincoln Park After Dark, by OPI 
DUPE: Deliciously Dark, by Rimmel
Color: Purplish black
  
Polish 4: That's Hot! Pink, by OPI 
DUPE: Whitney, by Zoya
Color: Hot Pink 

Polish 5: Vodka & Caviar 
DUPE: Masai Red, by China Glaze
Color:  Red

 
Have any nail polish dupes?  If so please share. Until next time...

* Images coming soon, my camera did not show justice in colors



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May 4, 2013

25 Crazy Nail Polish Names

Crazy nail polish names including O.P.I., Esse, Bootie Babe and more by Barbie's Beauty Bits

In search of doing some reviews on nail polishes, I discovered something else; the crazy names that some of the polishes have.   Being in the marketing an advertising industry for over 15 years, it struck my fancy and my creative juices, leading to the ABCs of nail polish names.  Below you will see my finds from online searches, in store shopping, and my own nail polish collection, from A to Z.

A.    Argenteeny Pinkini, by O.P.I.                                    
B.      Bootie Babes; a collection of nail varnishes,  in addition to the fun name, the name polish comes in a unique bottle, that looks resembles a pair of bootie shorts! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Bootie-Licious, Booite Babe Nail Polish Review and other nail trends by Barbie's Beauty Bit


C.   Catch Me If You Can, By O.P.I.             
D.     Dating A Royal, By O.P.I.                                                              
E.      Espresso Your Style, By O.P.I.                              
F.      Friar, Friar, Pants on Fire, By O.P.I.                          
G.     Got a Date To-Knight, By O.P.I.
H.      Have a Tempura Tan-Trum, By O.P.I.
The Crazy Nail Polish Namers By Barbie's Beauty BitsI.        It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's OPI!
J.        Just Tea-sing! By O.P.I.
K.      Kiss & Make-Up! By O.P.I.
L.       Lincoln Park After Dark, By O.P.I.
M.    Made To Honor, By Essie
N.     No Autographs Please, By O.P.I.
O.     O'Hare & Nails Look Great! By O.P.I.
P.      Pink-ing of You, By O.P.I.
Q.     Quarter of a Cent-Cherry, By O.P.I.
R.      Rent, By O.P.I.
S.       SoHo Nice to Meet You, By O.P.I
T.      Topless & Barefoot, By Essie
U.     Up Front & Personal, By O.P.I.
V.      Vodka & Caviar, By O.P.I.
W.    Who Comes Up with these Names? By O.P.I.
X.      ??? If you know one let me know
Y.       Your Hut Or Mine, By Essie
Z.       Zoya, Pixie Dust.  This is a brand, so love! Click Here To See

Additionally, I decided to share some other finds by making a fun video out of it.  So, lights, camera, action...

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April 24, 2013

MAC Dupes


Makeup Dupes; MAC duped by Wet n Wild, by Barbie's Beauty Bits

Sorry, I haven’t posted much in the last 2 weeks I’ve been testing out some alternative eye shadows and lipsticks.  You see I have been an avid MAC fan.  My love for this product lies more so with the eye colors, primarily because they are heavily pigmented.  I’m one that likes to get ready once, and wants to look pretty much the same by the end of the day.  MAC eye shadows have allowed me to do that.  My eye shadows have even lived through a Rob Zombie concert outside in 90 plus degree weather. So why a dupe?


As mentioned, I’ve been sent a lot of products to test, and have found some cosmetics that have surprised me, including drug store finds.  Which lead me to this post… MAC duped by Wet n Wild.  Below is a combination of some of my own tries as well as some I found via, Pinterest.  So without further ado …


Lipstick Dupes
Mac Port Red duped by Geisha's Kiss Wet n wild, by barbies beauty bits

              MAC                                                       Wet n Wild

               Port Red                                                                 Geisha's Kiss
               Jazzed                                                                     903C
               Rebel                                                                      Sugar Plum
               Brave New Bronze                                                  Bare It All


                                        Eye Shadow Dupes
Macs freshe water dupe by Wet n Wild Lagoon 254b, by Barbie's Beauty Bits


            MAC                                                     Wet n Wild

               Brule                                                                   Brulee
               Expensive Pink                                                     Penny
               Fresh Water                                                         Lagoon
               Humid                                                                 Cool As Water
              


In conclusion, I was surprised how happy I was with some of the Wet n Wild products. I saw more differences in the shadows then lip color.  Shadows that were not up to par I did not list, as I tried many others that were suggested on Pinterest.  The lipsticks on the other hand were great! And. hey there is always one Wet n Wild product that I’ve used since high school and to this day, love it!!!  Lip liner 666. It works splendidly with most lip colors, both as a liner and as a base, it is a must try! 

 

Well lovelies that's it for now.  Once I get through experimenting with the rest, I'll share my findings.

 

Any Dupes you want to share, if so let me know! 

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