The Beauty Bargainista

Giveaway alert!!!

2010-06-11T07:05:00.000-07:00

So I just wanted to take a quick moment to share an awesome giveaway with you all from one of my favorite people (and one of my graphic design clients), Erin, from The Vintage Pearl. she is having a beautiful giveaway on her blog to win a piece of her beautiful vintage inspired jewelry AND a $50 gift certificate to her store!!

So be sure to check her out here: http://thevintagepearl.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-stuff-old-stuff-giveaway.html
and follow her on Twitter @thevintagepearl

Update Video!!!

2010-06-02T19:56:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Here is the update video I promised....make sure to watch it so you can see what I have been up to and what is next to come for my youtube channel and the website! :)

Outfit of the Day: May 28th

2010-06-01T16:26:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

YAY!! My first outfit of the day post since being back! I actually wore this dress on Saturday to go out to eat for my sister's birthday and then out with a good friend and his fiance for dinner! I got TONS of compliments, and this dress is SOOOO comfortable!!

I was sent it from the awesome team at Fashion to Figure (http://www.fashiontofigure.com/). It is originally $30.00, but right now it is on sale for $19.99! So go snag one for yourself!!

Here is what I wore:
Dress: Fashion to Figure**
Cardi: NY&Co.
Leggings: $5.00, Walmart
Shoes: $9.99, Burlington Coat Factory
Headband: $1.50, F21
Bracelet: Gifted

**My dress was sent to me free of charge for review by Fashion to Figure. However, I was not paid in any way for my review, this is my honest opinion.

Welcome Back Nikki!!

2010-05-31T12:59:00.000-07:00

HEY EVERYONE!!!!!

Wow, I haven't blogged here in SOOOO long! I miss you guys! And from the comments and emails I have, you have missed me too! (You like me...you really like me! lol)

I am so glad to let you know that I am going to try to blog some more here and there! I wont be doing DAILY outfit posts, but when I feel extra cute, I will blog about it. I will also be posting some YouTube videos on hair and makeup when I want to as well!

I will have an update video up soon so you can know where I have been and why I haven't been blogging or been on YouTube.

But until then, I wanted to let you all know that I am alive and well and trying to get a grip on the new changes in my life!!

I will be posting an outfit of the day here in a bit with a beautiful dress that I was sent that I am IN LOVE WITH!! I have worn it 3 times since I got it! hehe :)

So I hope this post finds you all well! I cant wait to chat with you all! I hope you have a wonderful day and I will see you real soon! :)

THEY ARE FINALLY HERE!!!

2010-02-20T18:59:00.000-08:00

OMGosh! I am soooooooooo excited! (And then some!) My feather headbands are finally listed! I have three up now and will be adding TONS more here in the next few weeks! I will always try to keep the shop stocked! And if you have special requests as far as colors, etc. Just let me know and I will do my best!

Check them out here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CaidenceFaire

Outfit of the Day: February 14

2010-02-17T16:00:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I know this is from Sunday and I have been slacking a little on my outfit posts! But I have been a little distracted at my job to put together cute outfits...but NO MORE!! :)

Here is what I wore on Sunday:
(wow, I look like some MAJOR hip action here...BAD picture or BAD outfit? I think both! hehe)
Brown Blazer: $2.99, Thrift town
Tunic: $3.76, Target
Jeans: $6.99, Old Navy
Shoes: $3.99, Goodwill
Necklace: $4.99, Gymboree

ELF quad series: MATTE MAUVE

2010-02-15T08:01:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! Here is the second installment of my ELF quad series! This time it is in Matte Mauve.

This quad can be found in the "eye" section at eyeslipsface.com for $1!

Enjoy!!

here is the link to watch it on YouTube! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel and rate 5 stars!! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjVBXq9oCac

PRODUCTS USED:

eyes:
UDPP
ELF eyeshadow cream duo in Eggplant
ELF eyeshadow quad in Matte Mauve
Revlon colorstay pencil liner in black
Covergirl lashblast mascara in black

face:
ELF blush in Coy from $1 line
ELF bronzing powder in warm tan

lips:
NYX lips in Mute
Sephora lipgloss (light pink from the birthday trio)

Happy Valentines Day! :)

2010-02-14T20:26:00.000-08:00

So, Valentines day is really just like any other day for me, but I had a wonderful time at Church with all my friends and had a wonderful "Love Day"! :)

But, I was listening to some girls talk before service started and they were saying that they wish they had boyfriends for tonight and if they only lost some weight or were prettier, etc. they would have them....This made me SOOOOO sad!!

I know that we all have issues with who we are, but if you dont learn to love yourself, then no one will be able to love you for who you are!

So I thought I would let you hear this song that was placed on my heart, because believe me, I have been through every situation it talks about. Having an eating disorder, being raped and abused in relationships, thinking I am not enough...but guess what...YOU ARE ENOUGH just the way you are!! :)

I love all of you chickadees that read my blog! ENJOY!!!
AND HAPPY LOVE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight

Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care your skin your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

(CHORUS)
There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty-one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but he's got another plan
Only wants what you'll do instead

Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And he'll treat you like the jewel you are

(CHORUS)

So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the one who's strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl

(CHORUS)
There could never be a more beautiful you

Valentines Feature

2010-02-08T19:35:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! As you may remember, I showed a valentines look the other day but I didn't have any photos!

Well the photos of the look as well as the tutorial are LIVE over at Fashion Court! I was so honored when Tiffany asked me to be part of her Valentines day count down series called Conversation Hearts!

I am day 7...CLICK HERE to check it out! :)

And make sure to leave some comment love for Tiffany, she is one awesome chick! :)

Google Readers

2010-02-06T21:01:00.000-08:00

Quick note ladies! make sure you update your google readers with the new address if you follow me so you can see my updates! :)
I know some people were having a problem with this!

so change from cheapfashionblog.blogspot.com
TO
http://thebeautybargainista.com

Cheap Fashion DIY : Satin Bow Necklace

2010-02-05T20:37:00.000-08:00

This necklace is inspired by a necklace I saw at Torrid for $12.00,
however, there were so many things wrong with their version, I just knew I had to make my own!

The chain was too short (and gold, which I don't wear much of) and the bows all looked like they were about to fall apart! (plus it only came in black!) So here is my version that you can make on any kind of chain, any length you want, and almost any color bow you could imagine!

check out the how-to here and be sure to look below for photos and materials!

Materials Needed:
bows in any color you want from My Moments by Offray (found at walmart for $2.49 for a 2 pack...can be found in the craft section by the fabric)
chain (any length, again, found at walmart for $1.97)
a safety pin
*optional, hot glue gun

Here are some photos of me wearing the necklace here on the blog:

ELF quad series: BUTTERNUT

2010-02-04T20:41:00.000-08:00

Hey chicadees! (and chicadoos! lol)

So I decided to do an entire makeup series on the ELF quads from eyeslipsface.com. All of these quads are $1 each!! NO JOKE! For 4 eyeshadow colors! Such a steal and they are great quality!

So the first installment is in the quad butternut (found here)
It's a beautiful brown smokey eye that you can wear everyday! I do all the time and always get compliments!

here are some photos of the final look!

So watch the tutorial here and scroll down to see everything I used!

Items used:
ELF all over cover stick in Honey
ELF butternut quad
ELF waterproof eyeliner pen in Black
ELF Studio waterproof lengthening and volumizing mascara

face:
ELF warm tan bronzer (contour)
ELF studio peachy keen blush (on cheek bones)
ELF shy blush (on apples)
ELF bronzing powder in luminence (highlight)

lips:
Wet n' wild 547B lipstick
ELF sugar kiss lipgloss in starlit

New Look and Nails of the Day! :)

2010-02-03T21:35:00.000-08:00

So everyone...what do you think?!?!
I am LOVING the new address (make sure to set your bookmarks!!) and the rotating headers! So much fun! Let me know what you think by leaving me a comment on this post!!

So, for a nail of the day post...I haven't had one of these in FOREVER, because I am almost always sporting a french manicure! But this week I was flipping through a magazine and saw this putty color and went crazy! I literally put down the magazine grabbed my keys and ran to Target to find it! hehe (lucky me, they had it!)

This color is Sally Hansen in Commander in Chic (LOVE THAT!)
here is the bottle:

here it is on the nails:

(its showing a little dark here, but its still beautiful!!)

Also...did you know its an exact dupe for Chanel Particulière (coming in at $22 per bottle!!)

(it's the one on the far left)

So at just $6.50 a bottle at Target, this is a WAY better deal! Now I applied three quick coats with no top coat and it is the perfect balance between shiny and matte, I love it!

Today is the BIG day!! (plus Look of the Day for 2/1/10)

2010-02-03T04:40:00.001-08:00

So, LOTS of info in one post, but that's totally OK with me! :) (seriously, that took me like 5 minutes to type that sentence because I am so tired my hands can't hit the right keys! hehe)

Anyway...so TODAY IS THE DAY of my big blog changes! The new address will be going up tonight, as well as some design changes! I can't wait to see what you all think!! (make sure to let me know in the comments when it's all finished!)

Next is my outfit from Monday (yesterday I forgot to take a photo! sorry!!)

what I wore:
(using Kimberly's inspiration calendar for Feb. it called for leopard on Monday)
leopard cardi: Goodwill, $4.99
Black Tank: Old Navy, $2.00
Ruffle Tank: Target, $3.99
Jeans: Old Navy, $7.00
Boots: Torrid, $62.00
Necklace: Claires, $1.00

I also have a valentines makeup look on the day and a new nails of the day, so STAY TUNED!!! :)

Cheap DIY Fashion: Embellished Cardigan

2010-02-02T04:20:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

I wanted to start a new segment here at The Bargainista and on my youtube channel called "Cheap DIY Fashion". I will show you easy projects you can make yourself that don't require any special skills, just a little imagination, affordable materials, and things that you probably already own!

In this segment I will be showing you how to embellish a plain cardigain. Here is what the cardigain looks like before:

And After:

if you want to see how easy it was, just watch the video here (dont forget to rate it 5 stars and subscribe to my channel! It's FREE!!)

you can view it on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTBVz2qaVhk

Materials you will need:
A cardigain -
any type or color that you have on hand or that you can get for cheap at a thrift store.
Chiffon rose trim -
about 2 yards, or enough to get all around the sides and neck
Safety Pins

!!!!!!!BIG CHANGES!!!!!!!

2010-01-31T20:10:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

So the blog is going to be going through some HUGE changes in the next few days! I will be redesigning the layout and header, and I will also have a NEW ADDRESS!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOO....if you get a blogger page that says "this blog has moved" then click the link it gives you to the new address!!

The new address will be (in case you want to bookmark it early)
http://thebeautybargainista.com

thanks so much everyone for following, commenting, and watching my youtube videos! See you soon!!!!

prayers please

2010-01-28T20:42:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

I just got am email from one of my graphic design client's best friend. She told me the unfortunate news that Katherine had passed on and is now with the Lord. Katherine was a wonderful person to work with and a real pillar in the house of the Lord.

I just recently found out that she was expecting and has a 1 year old at home as well.

Please keep her family in your prayers.
Her friend will be adding a tribute to her blog soon, you can visit it here:
http://forhimphotography.blogspot.com/

You will be SO missed Katherine!!!

How I crimp my hair!

2010-01-28T20:32:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone!

I get asked all the time how I do my hair in the crimped style you see in a lot of my blog posts and videos! So...here you go! A step by step tutorial on how I crimp my hair on the cheap!!

Beautiful Green Eye tutorial using 72 Palette

2010-01-26T04:34:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! A new makeup tutorial! This is the look I wore HERE.
ENJOY!!

products used:
UDPP
Revlon cream shadow in Khaki suede
72 eyeshadow palette ($4.99 @ CVS)
Prestige liner in intense olive
ELF liquid liner pen in Coffee
Mary Kay ultimate mascara (LOVE!...Ask me how to order!!!)

blush: milani minerals in sunset beach
Lips: NYX round lipstick in iris and NYX gloss in smokey look

Project 10 Pan!!

2010-01-24T21:50:00.000-08:00

so I decided to do a project 10 pan...these are where you pick 10 products that you use a lot and try to get rid of them before you purchase any new products! So since I have been going a little makeup shopping crazy, I thought this was a great time to get started! So, check out the video below to see what I chose!

Look of the Day: January 22 and 24

2010-01-24T16:57:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! I hope your having an awesome weekend!
Here are my outfits from Friday @ work, and today @ Church! :)

What I wore on the 22nd:
black tank: Old Navy, $2.00
blue tank: Old Navy, $0.99
white top: target, $3.97
scarf: Walmart, $5.00
Jeans: Old Navy, $7.00
Tennies: Nike Outlet, $19.95
Bracelets: Dots, $2.00

What I wore on the 24th:
Black Tank: Old Navy, $2.00
Purple Tank: Old Navy, $3.50
Jeans: Old Navy, $7.00
Black Flats: Target, $6.74
Necklace: Dots, $6.00
Headband: F21, $1.50

and my makeup from the 24th...this will be a tutorial in my new ELF quad series!! SO EXCITED!!

Outfit of the Day: January 21st

2010-01-21T20:17:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! YAY! It's almost the weekend!
So today's inspiration calendar called for "Dress with a Major Necklace"!! So exciting for me, I LOVE me some necklaces!!

So here is what I wore:
black cardi: walmart, $3.99
Dress: Old Navy, $0.97!!!!!!
Leggings: Walmart, $6.00
Necklace: Kohl's $4.00
Shoes: Target $6.74

and a close up of the make up today:

eye shadow is ELF quad from the $1 line in "brownstone" LOVE IT!!

Outfit of the day: January 20th

2010-01-20T21:16:00.000-08:00

The inspiration calendar today called for Stripes and a Vest! :) I threw this outfit together in 5 MINUTES this morning! LOL So...I apologise if I look like poo!!

What I wore today:
stripe shirt: Borrowed from my mom :)
Cardigan Vest: Old Navy $6.99
Jeans: Old Navy, $7.00
Shoes: hand me downs from my sister
headband: F21, $3.80

the reason I was late...doing my makeup for too long while checking my messages! lol

This is my stylish smokes look in natural smokes!

Outfit of the Day: January 19th

2010-01-19T21:39:00.000-08:00

Hey Chickadees and Chickadoos!
I hope you are all well! I am posting so late tonight because my little one is sick, and I am really behind in my work! So I have been trying to focus on that! But, I didn't want to leave you all hanging, because I love you! The inspiration calendar today called for combo of pants and navy. Well, I dont have navy pants, so I mixed pants with a navy top! hehe So here is my outfit for today!

What I wore:
navy sweater: Target, $3.74
Black Swing Jacket: Lane Bryant, $10.00
White Jeans: Old Navy, $2.79
Shoes: Target newstock @ Goodwill: $6.99
Headband: Myself...needs a little embellishment still! :)

and here is my makeup for the day! Let me know if you want me to do a tutorial and I will! :)

Outfit of the Day: January 17th, FOTD, and a review for Revlon Photo Ready foundation and powder!

2010-01-18T19:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! Hope your weekend was awesome! Mine was really great! And then I guess I didnt want it to end, because I work up 10 minutes before I needed to leave to get to work this morning!! So I dont have an outfit post from today! lol
But I remembered that I hadn't shared my Sunday post, so here is what I wore to Church on Sunday :)

green 1/2 cardi: goodwill, $3.99
Brown tank (has matte sequins at the neck line!): Goodwill, $3.99
Jeans: Old Navy, $7.00
Shoes: Goodwill, $3.99
earrings: (that you cant see) made by me!

here is my makeup look from the day...the tutorial and products will be listed soon! :)

And finally...a review on the new Revlon Photo Ready foundation and powder, as well as some info on my buying freeze, feather headbands, and more! :)