Katy Perry for OPI - Shatter & nail polish haul /swatches

Ive had an expensive taste in nail polishes recently that I am not proud of... to the average joe. If you are a nailhead (crackhead for nails, yea...I just made it up...go with it) than you would join me in drooling over OPIs winter collection.

Most of these polishes are mentioned in my Burlesque post that was up a few weeks ago, check that out if you are interested. I marked the ones that I will show you swatches of in this post.
My mini nail haul and swatches: ......................................................................
As soon as word was out that Shatter from the new Katy Perry Line for OPI was in my area, I called around like a mad woman. After reaching out to about 11 beauty realated stores heaven shined down on Merle Norman Cosmetics in the beautiful city of LaVerne. It tooke me about 5 mins to get myself over there I was so excited.

My intentions were just to get the one polish, Shatter, but I could not help myself! I was pleased to find 2 of these polishes in the 50% OFF basket by mistake. Retail price for these polishes were $8.50 USD and $9.00 USD for Shatter. ......................................................
I had to prep my nails for my Shatter tutorial/demo, and decided to take a few shots to share with you all in blogland. I always start with a fresh pair of Nailene full cover nails.

I keep my bottle of 100% acetone and flat cosmetic brush handy for cleaning up around my nail lines, keeps my manicure neat.

I continued with 2 coats of Teenage Dream that dried faster than I was expecting.

Followed up with 2 thin coats with Black Shatter

Its important to use light coats of this special polish because you will not get the ideal 'shattered' effect if it is to thick.The finishing look! I think it looks really cool and rocker chic. If I used a brown bottom base color it would almost look like an animal print.

My sister in law Lizzie was over in the morning for breakfast and I hooked up her nails. I'm jealous of the shape and thickness of her natural nails. I bite my nails ;/

I do highly recommend a bright, more noticeable, base color for a more dramatic effect. Pictured below is "Punki Pink" by Nina Pro.

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Did you get your princess fingers on a bottle of shatter?
Do you think it was all the rage and craze?

*Latina Kisses*

-Sonia

New Obsession - Lorac

Red Carpet ready with LORAC

When I want to try a new line of cosmetics, the first thing I go for is a value set. I picked up LORACs Hollywood Insider Collection and fell in love with their highlighter and lipgloss. Over the holidays I was given a giftcard to Sephora by Jude's grandma, Alicia. I was so excited to visit the mall and collect my new goods.

I picked up the following:

Red Carpet Reveal Palette / Breakthrough Performance Lipstick / Creamy Brow Pencil

I got a lot of comments mentioning or questioning the packaging. I personal love it. The down side to the high shine is that its hard to keep your finger prints off of it. It will make you want to play detective if your sisters get their paws on them.
These eye shadows are so soft! If I had to compare them to another company it would have to be Urban Decay. They are highly pigmented and last all day. I wish the lightest color didn't have so much shimmer to it, but other than that this palette is perfect for an every day look. The blush is not too bright either and is sure to look beautiful on all skin tones.

The lord knows that I have had eyebrow issues since I came out of the womb...so I will try just about anything! This pencil was $19 USD and I wish it was a little darker. If you have dark brown to black hair I would go with the darkest shade. I purchased 'brunette' ...and Carly is happy to take this fail off my hands.

Nude lips are my weakness. I was looking for a nice creamy natural lipstick for everyday wear like my favorites:

Fairest Nude - Loreal Paris

Freckletone - MAC

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If you are interested in seeing the look I quickly put together, here is the video:

(coming soon)

I know I have been extra lazy and not keeping up with my blog and channel but I like to update when I am excited so its not such a snore!

Are there any Lorac items you love and think I should give a try? Let me know.

*Latina Kisses*

-Sonia

New Sigma Makeup Brushes and My Current Contest

Make Me Up: Make Me Blush

This is part of a new collection by Sigma. This kit has everything you need to apply makeup to the face and eyes. You get the same quality brushes with just a added pop of color.

Not only does this come with a durable container, it also transforms into 2 brush holders for easy display on your counter top.
Sigma is a company that stands behind the excellence of their products. Every brush goes thru inspection and individually wrapped before being shipped.

Make Me Blush is the Coral set from the bunch that I think goes best with my personality.
I'm upset my camera failed to capture the multicolored print on each brush.
Here are a few details about these brushes off their official site:
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Small Angle - E65 - Essential for the application of gel or cream eyeliner on the upper and lower lash line. This brush is also excellent for filling out the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles.

Medium Angled Shading - E70 - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners. It can also be used for a precise application of darker shades on the crease area. Natural bristles.

Large Shader - E60 - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers. It also works great with loose eye shadows or pigments. Can be used to apply color all over the lid or precisely on the lash line. Natural bristles.

Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.

Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles.

Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.

Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.

Foundation - F60 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas. Synthetic bristles.

Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.

Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.

Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.

Eyeliner - E05 - An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes.
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Now for my contest!
Here is the video for my contest if you are interested:



This is the information that I gave my viewers who were planning to participate in this contest:

1st Place:
Your choice of the following
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/searchresults.asp?cat=87
2nd Place:
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Sigma_Premium_Travel_Kit_Hot_in_Pink_p/tk003.htm
Comment Winner:
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/ek001.htm
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Contest Rules:
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Video Entries:
MUST be a video response to this video
MUST be a subscriber! I will check girl/boy friends
MUST be under 5 mins
MUST include "My contest entry for Sccastaneda"

Comment Entries:
MUST be a subscriber
State the sigma brush you are most interested in winning.
ex: "I have been dying to try the F80"
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I am super excited to see your videos. There are only a few days left and I wanted to make sure that i posted about this opportunity to win some amazing brushes that I have used for a year now.

*Latina Kisses*

-Sonia