Win A Pair of Whooga Boots!

Its that time of year again! Its officially cold as hell here in Louisiana, and I'm sure that the rest of you are feeling the chill too. That said, I wanted to introduce you guys to a giveaway that Whooga Boots is hosting!

Entry rules are simple. Paste one of of the above badges on your site (blog, myspace, whatever!), and then give your name, e-mail address and the link to your site! Easy, right? The only requirement is that they can see the site and the Whooga badge!

So what are you waiting for? Hurry and enter so your toes will be toasty warm this Winter season!

Good luck friends! :)

 

Review: Cover FX's Conceal FX Camoflauge Concealer

Confession: I've had this product laying around for quite some time. I know, I know; "What took you so long Puff!?" Well, I've a good reason...

When this concealer arrived, it was a bit too dark. Well...a lot too dark. And very red. So I thought, "Hmm. Who do I know that has a dark skintone with red undertones?"

Mama Puff.

This is - well, was a problem, because Mama Puff hates to take pictures. But that all changed today! Sure, I got attacked during the process, but it with how amazing this concealer is, the bite marks on my thighs are worth it (thanks a lot, Kaydon).

Here's what the Cover FX site says about the concealer:

WHAT DOES IT DO?
It instantly erases undereye circles, redness, dark spots, sun damage, blemishes, moles, tattoos, birthmarks, fatigue and trauma.
Lightens dark areas, erases red or brown spots, evens out skin tones.
Emollients softens delicate skin to ease blendability.
Provides opaque, long lasting, water resistant and stay put coverage.
Hi-definition developed to be camera friendly.

COVERAGE? 
Instant flaw erasing concealer that layers for optimum coverage
Six shades for a global palette

SKIN TYPE? 
All skin types

So is this concealer the real deal, or just a lot of talk?

To put it in simple terms, it may be the best concealer ever. Mama Puff has a lot of scarring and hyperpigmentation, and it covered everything beautifully. Mom doesn't even need a liquid foundation or a primer anymore - just this concealer and a little powder to set it. Need proof? Check the pics:

Before:

During:

Concealed her nose - look at the difference already!

Nose, eyes, and forehead concealed.

 

It got rid of all the scars, blemishes and dark spots on Mama Puff's face. And they're serious about the waterproof thing. I tested it on my own face (didn't leave the house though, haha) and it didn't budge when I splashed/rubbed my face with water. Oh, and those promises of it concealing tattoos?

For all of the above reasons, this product gets...

Its that great. I definitely plan to grab it for myself in my proper shade because...well, nothing else compares!

Have you tried this concealer? What were your thoughts? Tell me here!

PS: You can check out Cover FX's products on their website, Sephora, and Dermstore. Also, you can follow them on Twitter!

WIYB: Puffaloo

I figured it was about time for another WIYB post (its been so long!), so here's mine! :)

Bag: UO's Twisted Hardware Doctor Bag

I absolutely love this bag...it was gifted to me by my beloved TonyBear! Although its only $68, I feel that it's pretty good quality, and will last me for quite a while. I've even used it as an overnight bag in a pinch! I like this bag so much, I'm getting another in grey for Spring/Summer.

The only issue I had with it was the cardboard insert - its too flimsy for proper use! Its a shame because it gave the bag great shape; however, its still gorgeous without the insert.

Contents: Wallet, hand sanitizer, Boots No.7 Palette, asthma pump, hand creme, mini deodorant, nail buffer, post-it notes, pen, 3 lip glosses, 3 mini perfumes, and lotion.

Not pictured: Cell phone, camera, scarf, and makeup bag.

2 Hard Candy glosses and a discontinued Benefit gloss

2 mini Paris Hilton perfumes (don't judge me)

Nautica mini perfume and lotion :)

Neutrogena hand creme...I bought this because of all the raves, but I don't like it because it takes too long to sink in and gives my hands a white cast.

Want to see more WIYB posts? Send me pics of your bag and contents, and I'll post it here on TPR!

Lots of love!

FOTD with H.I.P Shadow Duo in Roaring

The lovely Court gave me this duo, and at first, I was a little confused on how to use it. A nude and navy shadow? How to make it work? With my first experience, I used it in my crease with MACs Naked pigment on the lids. This time, I used the nude shade from the duo on my lids, with the navy in my crease and black shadow for liner. Here's the result:

What I used:

Review/swatches of the duo coming soon!

Studded Manicure With A Little Help From Fingrs

I've been horribly bored with my nails lately. I wasn't in the mood for bright colour, yet I wanted something spicy. The end result? Studded middle fingers! I love it, but Mama Puff isn't fond of it - "OOH your nails look diseased. Take that off, it makes my skin crawl!" Now that we know what Mama Puff thinks, what are your thoughts? Is this look a hit or a miss?

Smoky Eyes: Yes, You Can Do It, Too

Whenever I read a blog or magazine, women always ask the same thing:

"How can I achieve the perfect smoky eye?"

"How can I rock a bold lip colour?"

"How can I achieve flawless skin?"

Today, we address the first question!

When I think of a smoky eye...I imagine a girl that's slapped on her black liner and shadow haphazardly to go out for a night of drinking with her girlfriends, only to end up going home with a fellow she's never met...and, after a filthy romp, she wakes up in the morning with smudged makeup and ratty hair, and gets ready to do her walk of shame in a stolen button down shirt, ripped fishnet tights and hooker heels.

So...that's what I tried to achieve! You know. Minus the ho-shit.

The look:

I did this look using the Boots palette I reviewed yesterday (look right below this post). I used the included black liner all over my lids, then smudged it out at my crease. I applied the black shadow in my crease and outer-v, and used the gunmetal grey on my lids. I added just a dash of brown on my inner crease to keep it from looking dull, and highlighted with the beige. I used Urban Decay's 24/7 Liner in Zero on my waterline, and smudged with black shadow.

To achieve the smudgy, slept-in look, I took the teeniest dab of eye creme, and dabbed it on my lids and blended. I also did the same on my lower lash line. This softens the entire look and screams "I totally slept in this makeup and didn't bother to wash it off!"

Not to say that you can't have a pretty smoky eye. Here's something without the STD-ridden back story:

For this, I used UDPP in Sin as a base to add some depth to the look. I did the same application for the last smoky eye, except underneath the eyes, I blended with the black only halfway in, and used the gunmetal shade on the inner-half. Then I dabbed the beige in the inner corner of my eyes to brighten things up.

For both looks, I kept cheeks and lips very simple. I used the same rose lipstick on my lips and cheeks, and I topped off lips with a shimmery nude/gold gloss. To finish off the eyes, you could use your favourite falsies or a volumizing mascara.

And the way to achieve the most simple smoky look?

Line your eyes completely with your favourite black liner (tightline, waterline, and upper and lower lashlines), and use it all over your lids. Blend the liner out, then go over the liner with black eyeshadow and blend again. Bam! You just did the basic smoky eye.

Also, you aren't limited to just black and grey. You can use blues, purples, greens, or browns! There's no limit to what you could do. My favourite to do is purple, because it makes my brown eyes POP like no one's business!

And there you have it! Puff's Guide To Smoky Eyes. I hope this has been useful for some of you! Remember, smoky eyes are nothing to be afraid of. Just have fun! :)