New Business a boomin! - Custom Tumblers

Hello Beauties!!  Happy Monday to you all, I hope you had a glorious weekend!  Mine was busy and fun, and got some work done, which is what I wanted to make sure I got to.  Speaking of, this "work" is what I am bringing to your attention in today's post - I am introducing to you my business of creating custom tumblers under TheeGlitterBee name :))  These are glittery, pretty and fun, and I am loving everything about making them!  I am extending my love of ALL THINGS GLITTER to all of you to enjoy!!  I also have tumblers that are not glittery, however are extremely fun!

I am in the process of setting up my online store, which is taking longer than I anticipated HOWEVER, you can currently order these tumblers from me, or ANY request you may have, I will do my best to deliver!  If you wish to order a tumbler (or 2, or 3, etc...) you may email me at ahautly@gmail.com and I will correspond with you immediately upon receiving your requests.  Once my online store is 100% I will post the information on my blog, but also announce it on all my social media outlets.

There are 2 different style tumblers I offer to you - one, which I refer to as the travel tumber.  The cost of this tumbler is $15.00.  The other is a tumbler that comes with a lid and straw - the cost of this tumbler is $20.  BOTH of these tumblers can be used for cold and/or hot beverages.  And some of you may not have known that you can provide your own cup when you go to Starbucks!?  They use your personal tumblers as well, so if there is a style you have your eye on, PLEASE email me ASAP so we can get your glitter creation to you and you can start enjoying your coffee, tea, frapps, etc. in STYLE!! ;))

Orders ship out every Friday, and I provide for you a tracking number, which you can follow on www.usps.com Orders are received within 2-3 days of shipment, so you receive your order within a weeks time.  Shipping cost is an additional $12.95; No tax is currently charged; and each order contains an extra little gift for all my fellow Glitter Bee's :))

If you follow me on Instagram (TheeGlitterBee), Twitter (TheeGlitterBee) and/or Facebook (TheeGlitterBee) you will see that I have been posting pictures and information on these tumblers for several weeks now.  I am beyond ecstatic at the response they have gotten and am excited to see what the future holds for me and my creations!

Thank you SO much for stopping by - I hope you have a fabulous Monday!

Remember to leave a trail of glitter ;))

-Alicia aka TheeGlitterBee

DUPE ALERT!! L'Oreal I Pink You're Cute and MAC Viva Glam Nicki



Bottom right pic - swatches - Top/Left, L'Oreal I Pink You're Cute - Bottom/Right, MAC Viva Glam Nicki

 Hello Beauties!!  I am UBER excited to share this dupe with you, and in case you didn't know, this is an EXACT dupe for MAC Viva Glam Nicki lippie :))

The color is basically the exact same - so much so, I consider them twinnies!!  There is a difference, however in the texture and wear of these lipsticks.  L'Oreal I Pink Your Cute has a glossy finish to it, whereas MAC Nicki is a matte finish.  Nicki is also a smidge more opaque than I Pink You're Cute.

When I wear Nicki, I will apply a little lip balm before applying the lipstick just so there is some sort of softness to my lips.  I don't feel MAC matte lipsticks are extremely drying, but a matte's a matte - it's dry!  I'm a lipstick and lipgloss duo kind of girl, so 9 times out of 10 I apply a coordinating gloss overtop of my lipsticks. 

This L'Oreal lipstick has been included in a new release campaign that is ALL ABOUT Pink!!  I have seen the displays in Walgreens, and I actually picked mine up at a Wal-Mart grocery center of all places??  It was included in the permanant display, so my guess is you'll be able to pick this baby up anywhere they sell L'Oreal beauty??  Don't quote me on that, but that's my guess.  All that being said, that's definitely a good thing b/c I just love this color and this lipstick!  FYI - L'Oreal Colour Riche lipsticks sell for $8.95.

You can still pick up Viva Glam Nicki from MAC, however I do not know how long it will be available for?  As all their celebrity collabs, they tend to be limited editions, but the time-frame available I am unsure?  FYI - MAC Viva Glam Nicki sells for $15.00 BUT 1 cent from each sale of this lipstick goes towards helping those with HIV and AIDS.  So there's is definitely a plus by purchasing this lipstick - not only are you treating yourself, but you're helping those in need :)) a WIN WIN!!

I JUST LOVE THESE, don't you??

Thanks for stopping by and remember to leave a trail of glitter ;))

Neon P!nk

Hello Beauties!  It's Thursday, and I can just feel Friday!!  Tomorrow will be here before we know it *sigh*, any who, thanks for stopping back by to check out the details of today's look :))  I wasn't sure what I was going to do this morning when I was in the process of putting my face on buhhcuzz I woke up later than I wanted so I didn't have as much time to get all kinds of cray-cray with my eyes.  (That's what takes the longest to do)

When applying my face, I do my foundation, concealer and powder set before doing anything else.  So I'm at least THAT much done - make sense??  I wound up using my NYX Butt Naked palette for the eyes so I could work the bright pink on my lips!  I also used my MAC Viva Glam Nicki lipstick, when I was actually looking for my Wet N Wild Pinkerbell lippie, however could not find it :(( all in all, it worked out FABULOUSLY, because I haven't used my Nicki lippie in a while and I love the way this turned out.  For a gloss on top of the Nicki I use NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Golden Pink which wound up blending into the Nicki perfectly!  Since Nicki has a yellow undertone, the golden shimmer in the NYX gloss matched well ;))

My pink top is actually from VS Pink from last year, I believe and once again - repeat offenders - my sandals from Target!  They hurt my feet when I first wore them, but I had to break them in.  So once I did, they're UBER comfy!!  My black capris are from Express and I got them Y-E-A-R-S ago.  I will tell you, my pants or bottoms like these (for work, in other words), last me forever!  I can't tell you the last time I invested in dress pants/slacks?  And Express is the first place I would recommend for career wear when it comes to dress pants.  They last F-O-R-E-V-E-R - so the price tag is totally worth it if you're going to be able to wear them for 5-10 years PLUS.  Just a heads up for those of you maybe looking to get some nice bottoms for work, or just for whenever :))

FYI - you can still purchase MAC Viva Glam Nicki on their website and I will include the link for you, in case you're interested and haven't scooped one up for yourself yet!  It's gorgeous and I just love it!  As I do ALL of my MAC lippies (they also have a chocolate scent to them!!)

MAC Viva Glam Nicki lipstick: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/20927/Products/Lips/Lipstick/VIVA-GLAM-Nicki/index.tmpl

Thanks for stopping by and remember to leave a trail of glitter :))

LOTD 07-17-13 Happy Humpday ALSO my Husband's Birthday!!

Hello Beauties!  Welcome back for another post with details from today's look!  Today is my husband's birthday and one of his favorite colors is RED, so I broke out some fabulous red finds I have acquired and just love how everything turned out! 

The makeup today I am TOTALLY in love with!!  Another Target find from last night, I used my new Sonia Kashuk Eye on Glamour palette, which is FILLED with glittery goodness!!  All the shadows but 2 are glitter shadows.  Some pigmentation could be better, but the rest is great!  The $19.99 price tag might be a bit much, esp since some of the shadow quality isn't the greatest - so in case you're interested, you can check out this palette at your local Target stores.  The pro's outweigh the con's and I would suggest grabbing the palette if you love glitter as much as I do!

Another highlight of my look today is my red lippie, courtesy of the new Milani Cosmetics colorstatement lipstick (the one in the gold packaging) in 07 Best Red.  These lipsticks are ALL over the beauty community and constantly raved about.  I've lost count of how many I've collected, and they are TOTALLY worth picking up if you haven't done so yet!  This lippie is a matte red, which I didn't know it was matte when I put it on, however I'm fine with it.  I debated topping it off with a gloss but decided against it, and loved how classic the look turned out.  These lipsticks can be found all over the place: Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target...

The red sequin top, which is a tank, actually I purchased from Express last year, and it's one of those pieces I kind of forget about but then when I'm wearing it I'm like "WHY did I ever forget you??" it's fabulous b/c of the sequins and I just love the deep red color.

Now let me speak of this fantastic skater skirt I found at Target - anything leopard, I'm automatically drawn to it.  So all I saw was leopard print and I just, out of instinct, GRABBED IT!  My daughter was in the cart eating her popcorn and I said "what print is this??" and she answered "our favorite print; LEOPARD!"  Ha-ha, she's a fashionista in training, y'all!  This skirt was $19.99, and totally worth it!  It's the most comfortable skirt ever!  And I finished the look off with these black sandals that I've put on repeat for the past 2 months!  Wound up getting them in white too!  Another Target find ;))

Thank you guys for taking the time out with me today and I hope you guys are having a FABB day!

Remember to leave a trail of glitter ;))

FOTD July 16, 2013

Happy Tuesday to all my fellow Beauties!  Welcome back to my blog, and this post specifically to discuss this little bitty palette I received with my Sedona Lace Midnight Lace brush set.  WHEW!!  Say all that 5 times fast!!  I absolutely loved this Lil Bit when I opened it and saw all the gorgeous colors! 

The palette was a special Sedona Lace was offering at the time I purchased the brushes - it was a free gift with a purchase, so there is no specific name to this palette.  HOWEVER, the shadows DO have names, which is unlike their usual form.  Their massive palettes do not have individual names for each shadow, in each palette.  The names in the palette is as follows:

Golden bronze shadow - Samurai
Pink shimmer shadow - Brazen
Blue shimmer shadow - Far-Out
Matte off-white shadow - Headliner

The first 3 shades are shimmer, and the last one is a matte shade, which I used to highlight my browbone. The hightlight I used in my tear duct was a white shade from the Milani Paint palette.  I applied my ELF primer, then NYX jumbo pencil in Milk on my lid, to start.  First applying Brazen, the pink shade, to 1/3 of my lid,then moving to Far-Out, the blue - before doing so, I applied this gorgeous NYX jumbo pencil in 622 Electric Blue to use as a base for Far-Out.  I applied Far-Out overtop the blue base, blending it in with Brazen, which created a gorgeous purple!  I then took Samurai and blended Brazen and Far-out and to add color into my crease.  Once that was blended to my liking, I applied Headliner on my browbone.

This palette also includes a mini synthetic tapered blending brush, which is a total SCORE!!

I will link the Sedona Lace website as well as the Midnight Lace brush set that I purchased below.  They are great brushes, and are raved about all over the beauty community for their quality and price!  Plus, not to mention how pretty the brushes are!  Double and TRIPLE score!!

Sedona Lace website:  http://www.sedonalace.com/Default.aspx
Midnight Lace Synthetic Brush Set:  http://www.sedonalace.com/Cosmetic-Brushes/165/Midnight-Lace-Synthetic-Brush-Set.aspx

How many of you received this palette also?  What are your thoughts?  I'd love to see the looks that YOU came up with using this Lil Bit, as well!

Stay tuned for more posts using this palette!

Have a wonderful day Beauties :))

Remember to leave a trail of glitter ;))

FOTD for July 15, 2013

Hello my Beauties! WOW...has it been FOREVER and a day that I've posted, or WHAT??  Well, I am here, finally; happy to be back, and I want to offer my sincerest apologies for the lack of posts.  Life as a Mother, Wife, working full-time, and keeping up with all my usual daily chores is hard. to. do. to say the least - and for those of you out there who do it and can actually maintain it all, good for you!

I try to do it all and it's difficult, b/c I do need to find time for some beauty rest :))  Anywho, lets get into the look today, shall we??

I broke out my faaabulous BH Cosmetics Malibu palette for today's look, and I really like how well it turned out!  I've had this palette for a little while now, and actually purchased it after I saw a picture of a fellow beauty gal on Instagram.  I love the vibrant blues this palette offers, and as in usual BH Cosmetics fashion, the color payoff is phenominal!  You also get blush and bronzer in this palette, however since I did not use those, I didn't get a picture of those.  If you wish to see a pic, please let me know and I'll be happy to post a more "in depth" description and review of this palette.

ALL of the products and items listed on the BH Cosmetics website have resonable price tags - and you get bomb makeup!  So check them out!  I will list the website, and the item link for the Malibu palette so you can maybe purchase your own?? ;))

Website:  http://www.bhcosmetics.com/
Malibu palette:  http://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/eyes/bh-malibu-palette

Thank you for stopping by! :))

Remember to leave a trail of glitter ;))

Sad Few Days

Good afternoon y'all...I wanted to take a minute to write a bit about how I feel, as a parent, about the Sandy Hook tragedy.  Words cannot begin to express the feeling of sadness I have for those poor children who were taken from this earth, for their families, for their friends who are left wondering what happened to them, for those who responded to the crime scene, and for the witnesses of such evil.  My heart breaks for you all.

As I type this I get teary eyed and cannot phathom my child being taken from me in such a voilent manner at the hand of a total stranger.  As a Mother, your first and only instint is to protect your kids from anything and everything that might possibly harm them.  Of course all the news Friday was coming in all jible-jambled and incorrect, however throughout the weekend the ruffles in the story began to smooth themselves out and the information became more clear.

How could someone who had NO TIES to Sandy Hook go and do such a thing to such innocent souls??  I do know the answers will be given to the Good Lord above, and He will be the one this person (and I use the term loosely) will have to answer to. 

It terrifies me to the core to know I am leaving my child in the care of others, in other words trusting of another to ensure the upmost care, and having to rely on strangers to protect my child, should danger ever occur during a time I am not around.  We cannot live our lives in fear, however.  I read an article where someone stated that after such a tragedy, they were to return to normalcy.  But the question now remains, what is normal?

My Aunt asked me the other day if I talked to Kayla about the tragedy - I told her no, I hadn't.  I feel at 3, she's too young to understand however I do plan to talk to her about "bad guys" is how I will put it.  She is too young to understand what happened to these kids, however she isn't too young to understand what is considered to be BAD.

I started to go thru the pictures of the victims from Friday and I got to picture #2 and had to move on to another story b/c I was finding myself crying for these poor, innocent souls, who had no idea what waited for them that day at school. 

I don't know what prompted me to write about something so sad, however I felt it my need as a parent to put how terrifiying and truly sickening it is to now know this possibility is out there.  Ironically enough this morning as I was putting Kayla's shoes on she said "I don't like school" - granted, this could be b/c she has been getting into a bit of trouble lately; but myself, knowing the situation from Friday thought it to be oddly ironic that she made such a statement.

I will close with this poem I have seen fluttering around Instagram and Twitter today and, once again, it brought tears to my eyes bc it is so sweet and dear.  Hold your loved ones close to you and tell them as often as you can you LOVE them...



Take care until next time,

Alicia

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