For those of you who don't know, Talia Joy Castellano died on July 16, 2013 at 11:22am PST. Talia Joy was a brave 13 year old girl with neuroblastoma, a very aggressive cancer that creates tumors in nerve tissues. Talia had been fighting this cancer for over 6 years. About one year ago, she developed pre-leukemia, and she was running out of options to treat both cancers. She was then given 4-12 months to live. But, throughout all the years, she remained positive. From Pixar's Finding Nemo, she held this quote in her heart-- "just keep swimming".
When she was first diagnosed with cancer and became bald,
she didn't want to wear a wig. She wanted to wear makeup. Her very famous line came about-- "makeup is my wig". She started a YouTube channel and was an aspiring makeup artist. (Here is a link to her YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/taliajoy18 ) She dreamed of having a makeup line and clothing line, but died too soon. Her sister Mattia Castellano, has made it her mission to fulfill Talia's dreams and keep her legacy alive.
And that's where her clothing line comes into play. Before her tragic death, she started a clothing line with a designer named Urbana, and named her clothing line That Bald Chick. (Here is a link to the website: http://www.thatbaldchick.net/ ) Mattia is trying to finish the collection and sell it at retailers such as Target or JCPenney.
***EDIT: The line was renamed to "Bald Chick Collection". Talia's family is no longer affiliated with "That Bald Chick".
Links to:
Her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/angelsfortalia
Her Website: http://angelsfortalia.com/
Her Appearance on the Ellen Show!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHRzs_anIE4
Rest in peace Talia. You were an angel on Earth as you are now in Heaven. I never got to meet you, but hope to someday in Heaven! Please pray for her close family and friends in this hard time after her death.
Disclaimer: Not a sponsored post in any way, shape, or form.
xoxo Kelsey
Hey guys! I wanted to make a quick announcement. I will be starting a back to school series starting Sunday, August 4th! I will continue all through August and into September. This series is aimed towards middle school and high school students. It'll include everything from what to wear on the first day, hair, makeup, and school supplies.
Comment below if you're ready to go back to school! I'm sure not! I can't believe how fast summer can fly by. Also post below when you go back to school so I can know what to upload first so you'll be ready for that big first day!
I am continuing to upload every Sunday. Please comment below if you want additional beauty/fashion posts on another day of the week during this series, or if you want me to start uploading twice a week.
Disclaimer: How could this be sponsored? It's not.
xoxo Kelsey
Hey guys! I wanted to tell you about this amazing new nail polish; Essie's Full Steam Ahead! This nail polish is part of the newest Essie collection-- the Summer 2013 collection. Along with Full Steam Ahead, the rest of the collection includes: Rock the Boat, Sunday Funday, The More The Merrier, Naughty Nautical, and The Girls Are Out.
This polish is similar to other colors by Essie, such as Lilacism and Under Where?. It is a bit more pink-toned than Lilacism, and a little darker than Under Where?. I couldn't find any close dupes from other brands. Sorry! If you know of any, post them below!
I really love Essie's formula! The bottle I got was a bit liquidy, and definitely needs 2-3 coats to be opaque. But overall, it went on really smooth!
Pair Essie's Full Steam Ahead with Essie's 3 Way Glaze as your base coat and top coat for a chip-free manicure or pedicure!
You can purchase Essie Nail Polish at locations such as:
Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, HEB, and Ulta!
It's priced from 6-9 dollars depending on place of purchase.
Disclaimer: I was not paid to talk about this nail polish. As always, I give honest opinions. I paid for this nail polish myself, and I really do love it!
Announcement: I will be posting every Sunday! Once I've gained a bit of a larger audience, I will post twice a week. Please follow my blog for a new post every week!
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xoxo Kelsey
Amazing. That's what this concealer is! The Maybelline FIT ME Concealer is an all-around great concealer from under-eyes to acne. I've been using this concealer since January, and I swear by it! Probably one of the best drugstore concealers out there.
This concealer claims to have:
• No oils, no waxes, no nonsense
• Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be…fresh, breathing, natural
• Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through
• Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, fragrance-free
I think this is a light to medium coverage concealer, and is quite buildable. It does leave a natural finish, and is a bit dewy. It has great pigmentation, and has not clogged my pores! I use this concealer basically everyday! I wear shade 15. These things are very important when choosing the correct concealer.
Now, like every concealer, there are a few downsides. First off, it does have that foundation smell, so I don't think it is really fragrance-free. I, personally, don't mind it, but the smell is strong. Another thing, if you are very fair, the shade "10" is a lot more orange-undertoned, while 15 is a lot more pink-undertoned. Even though this product is supposed to adjust to your skin color to "fit you", I can't wear shade 10 because of how orange it is! The picture posted above indicates the different undertones of this concealer.
Overall, I'd give this product a solid 8.5, mainly because of the undertones. I would recommend this product to people with oily skin to normal skin. It does make dry skin even more visible, so I would not recommend this to people with dry patches.
You can purchase this online at:
http://www.maybelline.com/
or at other retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, and HEB.
Disclaimer: I was not supplied with this product, nor am I being paid to write this review. All opinions are my own. Not a sponsored post.
Post any request down below!
xoxo Kelsey
Step aside Urban Decay, it's PRIME TIME!
The bareMinerals PRIME TIME eyelid primer isn't a new product, but is rarely spoken of within the beauty community. So, I thought I'd shed some light on this product.
This eyelid primer is advertised to:
Work overtime so that you enjoy vibrant, lasting eye color
Combat excess oil so that your eyelids don't look greasy
Perfect for when you need all-day, all-night staying power
Go on in a jiffy, thanks to our convenient applicator
Sheer, neutral tint that doesn't interfere with your favorite colors
Oil-free, fragrance-free, allergy-tested and dermatologist-tested, so you can be carefree and comfortable
I think this eyelid primer does just that and more!
First off, it's easy to apply. Just squeeze some out of the tube (you don't need much AT ALL), and apply directly to your lid. It doesn't stay wet very long, so you can easily apply eyeshadow after application.
The next great thing about this product is that it doesn't budge! It keeps your eyeshadow colors vibrant for at least 10 hours. I also think it is waterproof, though it is not advertised as a waterproof eye primer. I can take a hot shower without it coming off!
Lastly, I think it's great for people with oily eyelids. I don't have extremely oily lids, but I do have a little, but that doesn't interfere with my eyeshadow!
Overall, I'd give this product a 9-9.5 out of 10. It has great lasting power, great packaging, and doesn't irritate your eye area.
Buy it here along with the rest of bareMinerals products:
http://www.bareescentuals.com/
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post, and all opinions were my own!
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xoxo Kelsey
