Ulta & Amazon Beauty Haul!!!

That moment...

When you get confirmation that your make-up has arrived? ELATION!

When you get home and see the package (or as I like to see them--presents)? EXCITED!

When you open the package and see that it was packaged with care to guarantee a safe trip and delivery? GRATEFUL!

When you open the products and the very thing(s) you fell in love with online are now in your procession and you tear up at how beautiful it is and the amazing taste you have? OVERWHELMING JOY!

That is a play by play of my emotional experience when I come home and unpack all that applies to my wishes and dreams, just thought I would share for the many acquiring minds and those Beauty Addicts who know the process very well!

First, I will provide the products advertisement because that is what draws attention and builds anticipation; not to mention the occasional gluttony. My review will follow.

Join me in my joy while I give you both the products review and my own; to see if they match up! Let's make it an adventure. ;) 
Vamonos!
BMynroe
XO
FINISHED LOOK AT THE END!

Ulta

1) Carli Bybel's 14 Colorshadow and Highlighter Palette by BH Cosmetics

"Beauty expert and YouTube sensation Carli Bybel designed this versatile BH Cosmetics 14 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette to dial up the drama and add excitement to your look. Carli's taste for chic refinement and modern elegance inspired her to select a collection of earthy neutrals and plummy brown shadows with four face highlighters that complement every skin tone. The mix of mattes and shimmers makes it easy to go from amped-up evening intensity to toned-down daytime options."


*What caught my attention from this advertisement is that it claimed to complement every skin tone; and it did just that! The plummy brow shadows have such a rich hue infused through out. The highlighters are so gorgeous that you will swear it's magic fairy dust. The quality of this product is phenomenal! LOVE!" 

2) Ulta+ Jenny Fox "Miss Fabulous" 12 Piece Eyeshadow Palette (Limited Edition)

"Ulta's limited edition 12 piece Miss Fabulous Eyeshadow Palette was developed in partnership with social media star Jenny Claire Fox. The Miss Fabulous palette contains matte, shimmer and glitter shades in warm tones perfect for the season. Create looks perfect from day to night, adding depth and dimension to eyes with these lightweight and buildable eyeshadows."
Shades Include:

• Virgo (light ivory, shimmer finish)

• Fab (light camel, matte finish)

• Latte (medium champagne, shimmer finish)

• Guru (deep reddish orange, pearl finish)

• Mitten (dark pinkish mauve, shimmer finish)

• Sugar Bear (warm brown with yellow undertones, pearl finish)

• Polished (golden yellowish cream, shimmer finish)

• Fox (pinkish beige, golden shimmer finish)

• Arizona (bright medium orange, matte finish)

• Frankie (terracotta orange, matte finish)

• Coco (deep reddish brown, pearl finish)

• Louis (deep golden chocolate brown, shimmer finish)

*"Miss Fabulous" that's when it caught my eye. Seeing a shade named "Virgo"--is what sealed the deal (September 22)! This palette has many different and FUN colors that come in various types; shimmer finish & matte finish are among them. It's perfect to play around with when creating new and original looks--it's a crayon box for the beauty girl! So much fun I had with product!*

Amazon

3) Ben Nye Luxury Powder (Banana)

"Ben Nye Luxury banana powder provides superior matte and subtle finishing. Often compared to French powders with silky-fine textures. This is the now famous banana powder used on certain reality stars for that perfect finish by her makeup artist." 

*As a woman of color I had been conflicted about Ben Nye Luxury Powder because of the uncertainty of what shade I should get to both highlight and compliment my skin tone. There are TON of videos and reviews from women of color that testify to how unsatisfied they are with the shade they purchased; but I noticed that no one was really complaining about the quality of the product and I now know why. Because the quality is BOMB! "Luxury" means actually that. From the application, setting and buffing-- this powder is capable of that and much more. "Banana" was the shade I purchased based on instinct; so when I saw how fine it blended in with my skin tone, I gave myself a pat on the back.*

FINISHED LOOK!

Chic Republic Brushes (Rose Gold)- Mynroe Beauty Review

Last week was occupied with my infamous restless, short-sleep-lived-if any nights. It's become part of my identity and well-known among those who know me well that "Chelle is a night owl". I find it pretty sexy if I do say so myself. Perception is reality! ;)

Amazon is one of my companions in the late hours of the night--most of my shopping accounts are. I have the time and (like it or not) the energy to browse, search and research for things that have been on my mind. Plus, the recommendations are so exciting to scroll through--as a picky woman it is life for me! "No. Eww! What??? Shut Up! Yes!!! I didn't know that was a thing!"

And that is how I came about the Amazon recommendation for Chic Republic Makeup Brushes "Rose Gold Edition". I smiled at the title because I played in my head the magic that is Amazon saying: "Rose. Gold. Chic. Makeup. Yes, she'll be pleased with these words".

Clicking "Order Now" in less than a minute proved such theory correct! ;)

Let me first say that this is by far the most BEAUTIFUL Makeup Brush set that I have purchased. The "Rose Gold" title is not for giggles, it is legit infused with a Rose Gold color. Think about it, applying makeup to accentuate your beauty with beautiful instruments! *Sips Tea* Just the thought of the softness of them just makes me emotional--followed by a hair flip; LEGIT!

For this post I went about it with first providing the products "Brush Guide" for each brush. (Their wording is pure magic)! 

And I will only be commenting on the brushes that I have currently used. As much I wanted to put every last brush to my face, the look I created did not require all of them but oh, the ones I did use--well, read for yourself. 
Finished Look at the END! ;)
BMynroe
XO

***I will also be providing what beauty product was used with brushes used. More information, reviews & TEA on those products in both my "Early November Drugstore Beauty Haul" & "Amazon & Ulta Beauty Haul" posts. Check them out!***

Chic Republic -"Rose Gold" Large Kabuki Brushes

1) Flawless Mineral Kabuki Brush

"With soft round tapered bristles, this brush is designed to provide sheer-to-medium coverage when using your favorite powder formulas (foundation, blush and finishing powders)."

*This brush is perfect to swipe, dab, tap and/or blend powder around the face. I used my Black Radiance Soft Focus Finishing Powder and let's just say I KNOW many more meetings are yet to come.*

2) Flat Buffing Kabuki Brush

"This high density, flat buffing brush is ideal for layering your favorite foundation formulas to gain a medium-to-high coverage, yet achieving a natural and even finish."

*Even? Yes! Natural? Yes! This brush achieves both goals with such GRACE! With my makeup routine I first start off with applying my liquid foundation first. I used my Maybelline FitMe! Dewy+Smooth Liquid Foundation and it opened the evening to what would be a very satisfying experience!*

3) Flat Angled Contouring Brush

"Blend cream blushes or bronzers onto the cheekbones and contours of your face, for a flawless, high definition look."

*It were possible to make a brush that is scientifically made to gather the perfect amount of contour product and somehow scan your face to alter itself to the anatomy of your cheekbones...wait! 
This IS it!*

4) Tapered Contoured Brush

"Dense bristles and a tapered tip make this brush ideal for highlighting with blushes, bronzers and illuminators."

*I learned something that has seemed to elude me in my makeup adventures; that dense tapered tip brushes are pure religion for anything that highlights! This brush, along with the help of Carli Bybel's Highligther Palette by BH Cosmetics, gave me my first proud and elating moment of a perfected highlighted look!*

5) Angled Blush Brush

"Designed for a perfectly seamless application along the contours and hollows of the cheeks. Achieve custom results from a natural, soft finish; to a precise, highly structured look."

Chic Republic- "Rose Gold" Small Precision Brushes

6) Small Tampered Contouring Brush

"The essential brush for contouring! With its tapered shape and pointed tip, this expert brush allows for easy, precise product placement."

7) Flat Stippling Brush

"A smaller sized stippling brush for applying liquid foundation, concealer, powder, blush, or bronzer to small or hard-to-reach areas of the face."

*This was my first time using a small flat stippling brush, so I played around with various products at first to get a handle on it; but I found an amazing use for this brush when applying finishing touches under my eyes with my Ben-Nye Luxury Powder. Flawless!*

8) Blending Eyeshadow Brush

"Designed to effortlessly blend your eyeshadow and soften harsh lines, also a great tool for applying bold, shimmery shadows for a soft-focus effect."

*This brush must be best friends with Ulta+Jenny Fox's "Miss Fabulous" Eyeshadow Palette because the combination was magic! Using this brush to both sweep and blend the eyeshadow just gave my eyes such a smooth seamless finish.*

9) Precision Flat Contouring Brush

"A firm, angled and flat brush for accurate application of concealers and corrector. Works particularly well around the eyes and nose areas."

*You know how you go to apply cream or liquid concealer under the eye and you are so close to the mirror because you're trying to get that bottom water line or creases or corners and you feel a bit of exhaustion from such mission? Well, this brush is our savior!!! Amazing applicator!*

10) Small Angled Contouring Brush

"The soft angled edge is great for applying highlighters to the brow bone or eyeshadow softly to the lid."

EXTRA BONUS) Complexion Beauty Sponge

*A girl can never have too many of these little miracles!*

Finished Look

Ta-Da!

"Fine & Define"- Fall Inspired Look

Happy Saturday aka Creating Day! 

In efforts to create diversity in my makeup skills, I decided that the first area of practice would be to experiment with different shades of lippies--lipstick, lip-liners, lip-gloss, etc. I have become obsessed with the amazing lip colors that appear on my IG timeline. A good lip goes a long way and creates a mood for the look that I want to portray, or like today finally using the products of my Beauty Haul a month ago! 

*I have so many products that I have yet to use & I'm still not satisfied with my collection. I want more! I need more! *

This look was created with CoverGirl "Divine Wine" Lipstick lined with CoverGirl Lip-liner "Beloved". With it being Fall season I was set on purchasing plum/violet inspired products to create Fall inspired looks. Once again, my IG timeline is a beast in showcasing all the amazing looks and talented artists who create them. Respect and admiration!

This color I believe goes so amazing with the brown skin and as a woman of color I know the feeling of insecurity when picking out a new bold shade of lipstick. Not every color is going to mesh, so I was extremely pleased with this lipstick and lipliner. Another plus was that the lipstick itself was so full coverage and long-lasting that I had to put a little more elbow grease in removing it. I have to admit that one of my major pet peeves is when my lipstick fades or just disappears; this lipstick proved pro in limiting just that. 

-BMynroe 

Be on the lookout for the next area that I plan to not only experiment with but perfect--EYELASHES. 

#Lip: @covergirl "Divine Wine" Lipstick @covergirl "Beloved" Lipliner #Eye: @avon Ultimate Mega Palette #Eyebrow; @anastasiabeverlyhills (Brow Wiz Pencil) @nyxcosmetics (NYX Eyebrow Shaper) @mac Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer (NC35) #Lashes: @maybelline (Lash Sensational Mascara) @kiss Eyelashes #Face: Coconut 355 (Fit Me Foundation Matte + Poreless) @maybelline @lagirlcosmetics Orange & Porcelain Concealer #AnastasiaBeverlyHills Contour Set (Medium-Tan) #BMynroe #MynroeBeauty #Makeup #Beauty #BeautyReview #MakeupJunkie #MakeupAddict #InstaBeauty #InstaMakeup #BlackGirlMagic #Ulta #Blog

"Sugar Plum Fairy" : Mynroe Beauty

Wet N' Wild "Sugar Plum Fairy"

Fall is near and there are a ton of Fall colors to experiment with. Color me excited!

This color is "Sugar Plum Fairy" 908C by Wet N' Wild. I really enjoy the color scheme that Wet N' Wild offers--97% of them go AMAZING with my skin tone. 

I decided to keep my eye very defined but soften it up with a brighten pencil by NYX in "Milk". This look--softly blended defined brighten eye and dark short loose waves, is my Go-To Fall Look. Not to mention it soothes the need for the aesthetics for the Cusp of Beauty Virgo that I am! XO 

"Jazzy on Saturday"--Denim Week -Mynroe

"Jazzy on Saturday"--Denim Week *Mynroe by bmynroe featuring gold wall art

This look is most definitely a look for the weekend. I am a huge fan of distressed denim--anything, but it is all depends on the executed look around that particular piece. 
The top that I choose is a nude, flowing,very feminine and soft top that will compliment and level out the shorts. 
The booties, I just gagged over. They are just one of the most perfect pair of shoes I've ever seen. I saw all the possibilities in an instant. 
I focus on not only the styling but also creating "moods" or an "environment" with my styling. And I try to incorporate art and graphics that help make the look and theme well-rounded. Can you just imagine that highlight with that top, dark lip and aqua shades??? Mynroe Style!!! 
*By the way, those pieces that look like "chopsticks" for the hair are actually ear-rings!!!* XO 

"Festive Friday Night"-Denim Week

"Festive Friday Night"-Denim Week by bmynroe featuring a white a line skirt

Festive for Friday for sure! I wanted to create a look that was for a the girl who is not only happy about Friday but Fri-Yay! 
When I saw this patterned skirt it was the piece that I worked around. *A glimpse into my creation*
Of course I had to pop some color in there not only with the top but the phone case that embodies excatly what this outfit was in store for! *wink wink* The shoes are just the perfect subtle color that creates the head to top Mynroe Experience. And of course a girl out on the town needs to have her emergency bag of beauty, glasses to shade at night and hoops that go flawless with that Down Town girl hair flip! XO

Contingent Thursday-Denim Week

Contingent Thursday-Denim Week by bmynroe featuring a white crop top

Confession Time: I am girl who lives for a cap and my headphones with my laptop in hand. *Blasting the most eclectic playlist ever*
I thoroughly enjoyed creating this look because like the Quote art asks: "What Makes You Feel?"--being low key always brings out the Realness in me and what's better than making a ripped pair of boyfriend cut jeans sexy, along with a fierce ass backpack? 
Challenge Accepted. Challenge Accomplished. XO