AUGUST 2011 GIVEAWAY! CLOSED

It's that time again where I get the urge to give something away!

WHAT'S UP FOR GRABS:

I'm giving away the Nars product of the winners choosing!  The winner will get to pick any Nars product from either Nars.com or Sephora.com!  There is a slight catch as the product cannot exceed $55.

• The contest starts today, August 31, 2011 at 3:00 PST and ends Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
• Please enter a valid email address
• The first name or twitter name of the winner will be posted on this blog  

 How To Enter:

• 1 - Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite makeup brand is and why.
   ***If you enter with this option, please leave a valid email address.  Email addresses will not be published, unless you write them in the comments instead of the designated area, and will only be used to notify the winner.

Contest Rules:

• Must follow via Google Friend Connect ------> Press the follow button on the right side of the page (if you previously followed me from becomeglam.blogspot.com, you may need to follow again)
• The contest is open to all my followers 18 years of age or older
• The contest starts today, August 31, 2011 at 3:00 PST
• Entries must be in by Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
• The winner will be selected at random and contacted September 16, 2011 by 11:59 PST
• The winner has 48 hours to confirm delivery address.  If winner does not confirm, a replacement winner will be randomly chosen.
• Only 1 entry per person/email account
• Offer is void where prohibited by law

GOOD LUCK and THANKS FOR ENTERING!

*If you have any questions about the contest, feel free to email me at shinyhappypretty@gmail.com or send me a tweet at twitter.com/becomeglam

MAC's Korean Candy Sheen Supreme Lipstick

"Combining the colour impact of a Lipstick with the shine sheen of a Lipglass, Sheen Supreme creates the perfect hybrid - with no compromise. Lightweight, non-sticky, slick to apply and comfortable to wear. This is a must-have for all those who have craved this kind of fusion." <----yeah what they said!  I totally agree.  This lipstick is awesome.  Well Korean Candy is awesome.  I love the color and the shine that the lipstick gives.

MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick
Purchased Shade:  Korean Candy (bright orange/red)
Available at MAC  $14.50 USD
Loves:  The color and shine
Hates: It really shows my lip imperfections which means that I definitely have to exfoliate my lips before application.

Nars Misfit Eye Shadow Duo

Love this!  Hey you'll.  Another day, another Nars haul.  I picked this bad boy up a couple weeks ago and forgot all about it which makes me a true makeup hoarder!  Recently I have been a little Nars obsessed and I don't think that obsession is going to end any time soon.  I hauled the Nars Misfit eye shadow duo because I love green eye shadow and I'm a little bit obsessed with finding the perfect light lid color and since this duo had a light beige color and a green color, I jumped on it.

Nars Eye Shadow Duo
Purchased Shade:  Misfit (ecru shimmer/ emerald shimmer)
Available at select retailers including Sephora & Nars $33 USD
Loves:  Everything! In some pictures more of the blue tones in the eye shadow creep through and I love that about it.
Hates: The beige side of the duo is easier to work with than the blue/green side but neither is difficult.  Again, Nars wins in my book!

Love This! MAC Shimmermoss Eye Shadow

Hey there!  Today's "Love This" moment is MAC's Shimmermoss Eye Shadow. 

This is one of my many neglected shadows that I have given a chance lately and I'm wearing it today.

Available at MAC
Price: $15

Product Spotlight - Tarte True Blood Natural Cheek Stain

I love the series True Blood and when I found out there was going to be a team up between the series and Tarte cosmetics, I was ecstatic.  I only purchased one item because I have never shopped from Tarte before and I have been on a major beauty budget as of late.  I decided to get the Cheek Stain and let me tell you, it is gorgeousness in a tube. 

Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Natural Cheek Stain
Available at select retailers including Sephora & Tarte
$30 USD
Loves:  It's just so gorgeous in the tube, I love that after it sets I don't feel it on my skin, I love how it is wearable
Hates:  Glitter was a little much on my cheeks and the color wasn't as vibrant as I thought it would be.

The sun really picked up the glitter and although it wasn't extreme, I'm not used to wearing glitter on my cheeks.

Full face with me wearing the stain on my cheeks.

I think I'm going to purchase some more things from Tarte because overall I enjoyed this cheek stain even with the glitter situation. 

JC's Giveaway on Makeup Diary

Hey people!  Sorry I've been in space again lately but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed.  I promise to chase the sun next week and take some photos so I can blog again!  So, now that I've asked for your forgiveness, I thought it would be the perfect time to tell you guys about a giveaway that I just came across on my blogger.  JC of Makeup Diary is currently hosting a giveaway on her blog.  So click on over and check it out!  It is amazing!

Sorry JC but I stole/borrowed your picture...they gotta see it!