Favorite Things- Eyeliner!

Ok, so many people ask me what type of eyeliner I use because it never smudges and lasts all day.  The answer....it's not a fancy or expensive eyeliner, it is one that you can get at any drugstore, or Target!  I use the Exaggerate Waterproof Eyeliner by Rimmel.

This eyeliner has a very rich color that will last all day, and it also comes with a built-in sharpener and smudger at the end.  I have all the different colors(purple shock, deep ocean, precious gold, and emerald sparkle) and they are all wonderful!  I buy about four at a time since I go through them like crazy, but I absolutely love them! I was a fan of pencil eyeliners before but ever since I tried this one, I forgot about pencil eyeliners, and at only about $3-$4 who wouldn't?!

Favorite Things- Styled, Healthy Hair!

I love styled hair and sometimes hair products do more damage than good to your hair.  So, here is a list of some products that help maintain your hair's health and styled all at the same time:

You have to start from the very beginning, which is shampoo and Conditioner.  My favorite shampoo and conditioner are by L'anza Healing- Colorcare.  There are several different options for the Healing line, but if you dye your hair often, this is your best choice.  My shampoo choices also change according to my hair color.  When I used to have platinum hair, I would alternate using a violet shampoo (since it neutralizes the yellow) and the L'anza shampoo.  So just make sure you are using what works for YOU!


I also make sure I always have a mint shampoo or conditioner available for when I feel stressed out, it is very relaxing!  My favorite one, which I get at Bath and Body Works, is Mentha Hair by C.O. Bigelow. (you should also try their body wash!).


Ok, Now that we have a clean head, we move on to another great product that I discovered thanks to my hair stylist.  It is called Due Faccetta Massimo by Tec Italy.  This is a magical product, it completely restores damaged hair! This product (actually, a combination of all these products) is what kept my platinum hair alive and healthy.  Unfortunately, you cannot find this product at the stores (I get mine every time I get a chance to see my stylist) you can get it online.  It smells great, and leaves your hair silky smooth.




Your blow dryer is very important if you want volume in your hair so make sure you get one with positive and/or negative ions, with a ceramic plate, and with hot and cold settings (the cold to lock in your style).  Also, look at the watts, you want as much power as possible, so don't settle for less than 1875 watts.  My favorite one is by Bed Head, but there is many, many choices to choose from. You can read my last blog about volume for another great product.

And now, for styling products, I personally like using pomades or serum. and for this I have a couple of favorites.  One is Molding Mud by Sebastian to actually style my hair.  I also use Grease by Sebastian as well, just to give shine to the hair.  And the last one, which you can get at Sally's is called Wax it Up by Beyond the Zone, I love this one because it molds and it gives shine at the same time.  They all work well, but just make sure you don't overuse the products, otherwise you will end up with extremely greasy hair.


Favorite hairspray...I have two.  One is for when I want maximum hold and the other for flexible hold.  For maximum hold I like to use Osis by Schwarzkopf.  This is a mega hold hairspray that will last all day long.  The other one is Chi Magnified Volume.  This finishing spray is great for when you want hold but still want to be able to move your hair around.  I like to use it for windy days or when I simply want to set my hair and it works great!

Favorite Things- Volume

     I love hair with great volume, but teasing can be a hassle and very time consuming if you want to get it right.  So, this product is definitely in my favorites list, L'anza Powder Up Texturizer (about $18 online)!  This is a powder that you simply sprinkle in your hair, and then massage/style it with your fingers, and voila you have got perfectly volumized hair as easy as that.  This powder absorbs all the oils in your head making it super easy to move your hair any way you want it.  The bottle is fairly small, but a little goes a long way.  



     I am trying to have cheaper alternatives to all the products I list, so for this one it is Beyond the Zone-Rock On Volumizing Powder that you can get at Sally's.  Although it does not work as well as the L'anza one, it delivers almost as much volume for more than half the cost (about $8).  Now there are no excuses for perfectly volumized hair, have fun!

My Favorite Things- Red Lips

Russian Red by MAC

I just love a pair of red lips, and what better way to display this, than with MAC's Ruby Woo lipstick! This is an intense matte red color and it looks completely amazing.  I also love Russian Red from the fairly new MAC Wonder Woman collection  If you are a bit scared of red lips, as many people are,  all you have to do is make sure you find a red color that matches your skin tone.

Ruby Woo by MAC

Remember these rules:

*Fair Skin- Use blue- based reds a coral color looks wonderful on fair skin!


*Medium Skin- These people have the biggest range of reds to choose from, anything with a pink, or even blue undertone works great but avoid orange-y undertones!


*Dark Skin- Use purple-based reds.  Darker reds look great such as a burgundy.

Remember you can always stop by a MAC makeup artist and have them suggest the best red tone for your skin color.*  Don't be afraid to try on different shades until you find the right one.  For me, Ruby Woo works wonders, plus, it gives me that confidence that no other lip color can!  *Just a heads up, if you are going to a makeup counter to ask for help and use their time, please be courteous and buy at least one thing!  Also, you don't need to get MAC to get fabulous red lips, there are cheap alternatives to everything, Wet n Wild's Hot Red also works wonders and it's less than a dollar!  I know red lipstick can be a bit daring sometimes, but as you can see, EVERYBODY can wear a nice, confident pair of red lips, just make sure to get the right tone!  

My Favorite Things

All this week I will be posting some of my favorite products and things.  I will start with this one, because if you have as much clothes as I do, you want as much room in closet as possible.  With these Skinny Hangers, you will have more room in your closet, plus, they are made from a suede like material, so your clothes will stay in place.  They sell them at Target and Wal-Mart but the best deal was at TJ Maxx (18 hangers for $9.99), and they are PINK!!! :D  Remember if you have any questions or suggestions you can put them in the comment box or send them to my inbox on Facebook, (facebook.com/aguenaga).