The Budget Fashionista Forum

Hmm…nail polish

2008-07-10T10:52:57Z

Ever since our post on neon nails, I’ve thought about experimenting with color. Red is my favorite color for nail polish (and basically everything else), but I want to go crazy. I’ve started tentatively wearing different colors--right now I have on an orangey/hot pink color.

So I’ve come to my fellow fashionistas for opinions--would you go as bold as yellow or blue or orange, or are you stick to purples and pinks this season full of bright colors?

Lip plumping gloss/lipsticks that work?

2008-02-17T19:57:24Z

I’m a fan of the look of full lips, but definitely not interested in taking drastic measures to get them—so I’m curious about lipglosses and lipsticks that claim to plump lips. I recently picked up Wet n’ Wild’s Mega Plump lip plumping gloss (I tried it in Clear Ice)—smells very pepperminty, and the gloss is pretty, not too slippery, and sticks around—but did it plump my lips? Maybe a little, enough to make me want to continue using it, but not a dramatic difference by any means. So I’m wondering—anyone try other brands with great results? Do tell!

How Do You Keep Your Face Fresh All Day?

2008-03-04T10:54:15Z

It’s an on-going problem for us girls who like to wear a little make-up—keeping it looking great all day. The beauty industry has responded with all kinds of long-wearing, long-lasting, all-day formulas, some of which work and many of which do not. Are there things that you do—not thinking products, more like application tips and tricks—to keep things looking the way they should, longer? Please share!

whats your beauty booty?

2008-01-31T22:50:28Z

I love seeing what other people use for makeup and skincare, because I really get to see what works for other people. I found many of my favorites from review centres and what was highly rated. Its a bit like a roundtable and its always really fun.

Juice Organics Brightening Cleanser (used when I haven’t worn makeup that day) - will repurchase
Juice Organics Nourishing Cleanser (to remove makeup) - will repurchase
Tea Tree Oil with water (overall toner) - love love love it
Kinesys SPF 30 Oil Free Sunscreen, liquid (great for my oily skin)

True Match Foundation + L’Oreal Transformance moisturizer (on trouble areas) - not so hot about True Match, but love transformance
True Match Foundation (on problem spots)
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder - I LOVE THIS!!!!!
Tarte “we wish you happiness” cheekstain set - LOVE IT! I hate powder blush and the cost of this.
Cargo The Medium Bronzer- I like it, but will look into drugstore options

Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner black- hate the wand, I use L’Oreals wand with this formulation
Revlon Liquid Eyeliner Brown - I like it
L’Oreal Line Intensifique - LOVE IT!
Smashbox eye and cheek palette from ulta - the pale beige and yellow shadows make my eyes pop!
Maybelline Full N’ Soft - makes your lashes like its name

Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment in Princess Pink - lightly plumps + shimmer and gloss makes them look huge (LOVE)
Covergirl Incredifull - hate the colors, love the plumping
Aveeno lipbalm
Smackers lipbalm in Dr. Pepper - overtop vaseline and underneath my diamond lip, this is a sheer juicy and sparkly hue

Is There a High End Beauty Product that You Just Can’t Live Without?

2008-06-23T14:39:27Z

We’re all about budget beauty here, and I’m a firm believer that you can achieve high standards of beauty and healthy skin/hair/nail care for less. Personally, I’ve rarely tried any high-end products (and when I have, it’s usually because somebody gave them to me) and don’t feel I need to, but maybe I’m missing something. So, is there a high-end beauty product that even you budget fashionistas can’t live without?

Mineral Blushes

2008-07-04T08:26:02Z

What’s your HG mineral blush? Or even your general flavours of the moment. I am really new to blushes and am becoming obsessed.

e.l.f. cosmetics

2008-06-27T19:28:31Z

Hi!
What do you all think of e.l.f. cosmetics? I was hit by a spam email that claimed they had a relationship with Nordstrom. I cancelled my order when I found out that wasn’t true.
What do those of you who have tried the stuff think?
Best,
RetroMary

yoga

2008-05-12T11:57:00Z

I started doing Bikram yoga as an exercise about one month after I got married, and I’ve kept it up ever since. I get cardio-vascular, strength, and stretching/flexibility all in one workout. And it’s amazing for my skin because I actually break a sweat, which releases toxins. It also gives me a great glow.

If you have cellulite, forget about spending all that money on those creams that don’t work. Instead, do yoga and concentrate on the Awkward series, which firms and tones the thighs like nothing else can.

Best of all, you can do it at home with the help of a book and/or video/DVD, so it won’t cost a fortune.

Acne Prone Skin (Adult)

2008-05-29T00:01:52Z

I was just wondering if there are any other adults out there like me who have acne prone skin? my skin is super oily but it is sensitive to benzoyl peroxide (even after applying BPO in small amounts over a long period of time to adjust) so I’m constantly looking for the right treatment for it. Right now I’m using the Proactiv Gentle 3-Step Program, but its just not doing the trick. Anyone have a product that they swear by?

Give me your time plz…!

2008-03-09T13:48:54Z

I am curious as to how long it takes you ladies to get ready for the day. And I am just talking about after the shower. How long does it take you to do your hair and make-up? I think it takes me anywhere between 30 min to 1 hour depending on the situation.