Pixi's Fall Collection

As many of you know, last month i was fortunate enough to attend Pixi's Fall Launch Event in NYC and the collection is nothing short of spectacular!  First, let me begin by saying how incredibly happy that i am about Pixi's new Mattelustre Lippies!  Finally!  They're so rich, beautiful and incredibly comfortable to wear!  Typically, in a collection there are always a few stand outs.. a few favorites and a few that i skip because they're just not me. That did not happen here!  I loved every single color in this collection so much!  That's kind of insane to say considering there are so many options but it's true!  I will say that there are a few that have gotten more wear than others like Pure Fuchsia, Peach Blossom and Honey Bare!

Another launch that had me completely stoked was Pixi's famous Glow Tonic which is now available at Target in a travel friendly bottle!  Thank you Pixi!!!!  Just this past summer i was wishing they had a travel size option for this skincare favorite of mine as i poured my Glow Tonic into a tiny travel container.  The Glow Tonic is a major part of my skincare routine.  I love it so much and can't imagine ever being without it.  It just really brightens my complexion. Amazing! (You can read my full review here).

The Colour Correcting Powder Foundation and Natural Contour Powder were also amazing additions to the Fall collection.  The powders work beautifully to give your complexion a medium to full coverage.  They're just perfect for my make up bag for quick touch ups!  The Natural Contour Powder is insanely good!  A little goes a long way!  A few swipes on the hollows of your cheeks and you've got instant cheek bones!  Honestly, this is a powerful product that will literally define and enhance your features!

There are four new Mesmerizing Mineral Palettes to swoon over.  Amethyst Aura (pretty purples and violets), Opal Glow (pearl and apricots), Mineral Contour (pewter and cocoas)  and Aquamarine Dream (Turquoises and Saphires).  The color collection on these palettes are so so pretty!

I'm loving the Endless Brow Gel Pens from the fall collection!  They apply smoothly and are super buildable. They fill in your brow creating the look of real hair.  A major bonus?  The formula is waterproof!

Lastly, Pixi's Lash Line Ink is perfection!  I'm such a cat eye girl and so this new launch was so major for me.  The color pay off is intense and the applicator makes for such a precise application!  Love this liner pen!

Check out the Pixi Fall Collection at your local Target or at Pixibeauty.com!  Thank you so much for reading! Xo, Carla - FMM

*These products were part of my gift bag from the Fall Launch event.  All opinions are my own.

Bold Brows Tools and Tricks!

Bold brows are totally the thing right now! You can't flip through the pages of a magazine without taking notice of this major trend! If however you're lacking in the brow department (raising my hand here), then you do what every bold brow enthusiast should... ya fake it!  Yes, just a few tools and tricks and move over Cara Delevingne 'cause honey, you got this bold brow thing in the bag! How you ask?  As a beauty blogger, I've learned quite a few tricks to getting my thin, barely there brows more noticeable! So when People Style Watch magazine challenged me to create a 'bold brow' look using Anastasia Beverly Hills products courtesy of Ulta Beauty, my brows were like 'heck yeah'let's do this! Check it out!

I feel the need to first show you what my brows look like without being filled in. When i tell you i hardly have any brows, I'm serious!  I've tried to grow them out for years to no avail!

The first thing you'll want to do is create your arch shape.  I like to use my Anastasia Brow Wiz to shape and define my brows.  I start on the inner part of the brow and work my way up to create the perfect arch without overdoing it.  

Then, using Anastasia's Brow Powder Duo, fill in your brows using a thin angled brush.

Comb your brows using Anastasia's Clear Brow Gel.  This will help keep your brows under control throughout the day without flaking!

Finally, using Anastasia's Highlighting Duo Pencil, highlight under the brow bone to really define the brows!

These simple steps will quickly turn your barely there arches into gorgeous, bold brows!  Here's my final look!  What do you think?

Anastasia of Beverly Hills is known for her amazing brow products!  For the ultimate bold brows, chose a shade darker than your actual brows!  Be sure to check out these amazing products at your local Ulta Beauty or at Ulta.com!  Your brows will certainly thank you for it! Thank you so much for reading! Xo, Carla

*Products sent by People Style Watch Magazine courtesy of Ulta Beauty for tutorial. All opinions are my own.

Strobe On with Jouer

Get your passports ready because Jouer's got your ticket to get you glowing!  If you're a makeup enthusiast like myself, you know it's all about strobing these days right?  I mean, don't you just wanna channel that gorgeous glowing skin that you see supermodels rocking all over magazines and runways (i'm looking at you Gigi Hadid!) I know i do! It's actually a lot easier than you'd think!  You just need the right tools to get you ready to glow glow glow!  Meet your new BFF... Jouer!  You've heard me boast this brand time and time again from their gorgeous eyeshadow crayons to the super popular Matte Moisture Tint!  I mean, Allure doesn't put their stamp of approval on just anything right? That stuff is seriously amazing!  OK focus Carla... strobing, strobing! So when it comes to strobing, Jouer knows how to make a girl glow! Whether you prefer to highlight with a powder or cream, the options are endless here!

Christina Zilber (Founder of Jouer and Social Media Godess) recently sent me a Jouer strobing press
kit complete with all of Jouer's highlighters as well as a super cute passport holder adorned in the sweetest little luggage case! Needless to say, i have yet to stray from these highlighters since their arriaval!  The cream highlighters are insanely gorgeous and work beautifully when dabbed on the highs of my cheekbones and cupid's bow.  But you know what's even more amazing, the cream shadow in feather which is not only gorgeous on your lids but doubles as a highlighter as well!  You know how i love my multi-tasking products!  I've been reaching for this beauty quite often!  

 From left to right - Cream shadow in Feather

Highlighter in Camellia, Tiare, and Champagne

Need a quick fix for your makeup pouch?  There's nothing better for 'on the go' than Jouer's Luminizing Liquid Luminizer!  Just a few switches of the dial and you'll get the richest, creamiest highlighting formula to get you glowing in no time!  

Top Shade in Golden Light and bottom shade in Nude Light

If you've got dark under eyes like myself, you know that sometimes, concealer just isn't enough! That's where Jouer's Luminizing Brightening Powder can literally be a life saver!  Bid farewell to dark, blah under eyes because this baby will make you look awake and ready to tackle your day!  

If you prefer to highlight with a powder or simply want to set your cream highlighter with a powder, the Jouer Glisten Brightening Powder will radiate your skin with its light reflective pigments. This beauty has some serious glow power and will leave your skin looking healthy and beautiful!

Whatever your preference, Jouer products are all infused with ingredients that help calm and soothe your skin!  I'm absolutely loving these highlighting beauties.  Another major bonus is the Jouer packaging!  Aside from being beautiful and luxurious, you'll love that many of the products are made to connect together!  This means you can snap together your favorites to create your own personalized palette for on the go!  Genius right?  

Be sure to check out these gorgeous Jouer products here!  Also, you may want to pick up the Fall Jouer Le Matchbox which is STUNNING!  I am a subscriber and just received this season's box a few days ago and can assure you it's every makeup lover's dream!  Thank you so much Christina for your generosity!  Be sure to follow her across her social media platforms (@czjouer), especially snapchat where she does AMAZING weekly giveaways and promo codes!  

Thank you so much for reading! Xo, Carla - FMM