Because Shanna Said So...: Stila

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Product Review - Stila Brow Color

I love reading reviews on other blogs and websites to learn about products that I haven't tried or ones I have never even heard about. As we all know, there are more cosmetic products than there are stars in the sky for us ladies to rummage through. It can be quite overwhelming. So, I wanted to share with all of you a little goodie from my make-up bag.

In case you didn't read the title of this post my product winner is...
STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Color.

This pen is absolute perfection and you will truly see a difference in your eyes. When I swooped this onto my brows, it was love at first sight. It was time to say adios to my brow pencils. The small brush-like pen is thin, so you can easily create small, wispy hair-like lines on your brows to achieve a defined, natural effect without looking like it's been "drawn in". Stila offers two colors, light and medium for $21.

I snapped a few pictures to illustrate what my eye brows looked like before and after using the Stila Brow Color.

You can clearly see a difference between my "naked" brows and my "dressed" brows. It's not super drastic, but I think it helps to fill them in and give some shape and contour. The color stays put all day and is water/sweat proof.

I don't have crazy, wild brows to tame, but I do finish them off with Ulta's Eye Brow Gel. It helps to keep them in place all-day, it dries quickly and isn't too goopy. I know that Anastasia Beverly Hills makes a good brow gel too, but the Ulta one does the trick for me and it's only $7.

Cheers to giving our brows the love and attention they deserve!

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Stila Cosmetics Giveaway $125 Value

You read it right! I am doing a super fabulous giveaway that includes six of Stila's best products worth $125.00! It's my way of saying thank you for all the love and support I have received during my first month of blogging. This is a whole new world for me {the blogging world} and I am enjoying every minute of it...writing my posts, reading all of yours and learning something new every day. Starting this blog, documenting my fashion finds and sharing beauty tricks has truly sparked my creativity again. It's refreshing and I am having a ball! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart for following, commenting, sharing and most of all believing.

The Giveawy:{brand new-never been used}

1. Stila Eyeshadow Trio - Ethereal

2. Stila Convertible Color - Gerbera {one of my personal faves}

3. Stila Custom Color Blush - Coral

4. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner - Blue Ribbon

5. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner - Purple Tang

6. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Intense Black

How To Enter.

One entry for each one that you complete. You can have your pretty, little name thrown in the drawing up to 6 times!

1. Become a "Because Shanna Said So" follower

2. Follow me on Bloglovin' {leave a comment so I know you did so}

3. Leave a comment about the giveaway

4. Like my Facebook page {6. I will post an extra entry here - will only be posted on my FB page}

5. Follow me on Twitter

The lucky winner will be announced on Sunday, February 5th!

Good luck!

Cheers and love to each and every one of you!

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Fashion on a Budget - Crazy for Canary

Are you ready for fashion on a budget? Scroll down and see the outfit! It's okay if you don't like the entire ensemble, but I hope there something in this set that you would love to add to your wardrobe.

All of the items are available in stores or online right now. Each item is under $30.00!!! The ENTIRE outfit, including the cosmetics, is less than $150.00!! I am known to be quite the Bargain Queen. Here is how it all came together...

I was at Target and found this super cute ruffle top that had little canaries on it. I am loving all the bird patterns right now...canaries, doves, owls, sparrows and feathers in general. This top inspired me to put together an entire outfit. I also bought the cardigan to go over the top too. It's available at Target as well.

I already have the shoes. I actually bought ones from Express that look exactly like the ones listed for double the price. Then I saw these at Payless and was kicking myself.

Every girl needs a colorful clutch, an initial necklace, bangle bracelets, dainty earrings and a bold ring. Most of the accessories were found at Forever 21...my favorite store on Earth. My husband, actually bought me the cute little flower headband for Christmas.

The OPI Nail Polish featured is Samoan Sand. It is the BEST nude color I have found. The Stila Lip Glaze in Strawberry is a great sheer gloss and red lips are "in"...don't get left behind on the style trail!

The last item is a pair of jeggings! Yes, I said jeggings! These are leggings that look like jeans. They are CRAZY comfy and super stylish!

Don't be scared to mix patterns and prints. Don't worry about being "matchy-match"...Because Shanna Said So!

Stay tuned for more affordable fashion ideas. The bargains always seem to find me and I promise to pass them onto you. Cheers!