It's Here!

The new design is here! Welcome to the new and improved www.glossygurl.com!

What's changed? Well the banner... AGAIN but don't worry we LOVE this one so it will be around a while!

At the bottom of every post are recommended posts that you may like!

Now you the reader can rate the products being reviewed! Tell us what you think about the products! Your opinion is important!
 

Are you interested in writing?

Hello gorgeous! Hope you are all having an excellent day!

Are you interested in guest blogging for GlossyGurl.com? It's a great way to get started in the blogging world and to have exposure to you, your site and your writing techniques! GlossyGurl is committed to beauty in all it's forms which includes internal beauty. Feel free to submit an article with topics ranging from how unattractive insecurity is to fashion, beauty and make up reviews.

Guidelines:

submit articles to e-mail at glossy.gurl@aol.com

Articles must be at least 300 words.

Include at least 1 picture (do not use copyrighted images)

Include in your e-mail a brief bio about you: include links to your facebook page, twitter page, website etc. A head shot of you.

No Profanity

Not everyone who submits an article will be chosen to be featured.

*By submitting material to Glossy Gurl you are consenting to having your name published with your writing and allow Glossy Gurl to edit the article. No content will be changed but photos and form may be changed to best fit the Glossy Gurl site.

Good Luck and HAPPY WRITING

Beauty Blogger Terms

So I was talking to a friend today about different beauty products and realized I was using terms she didn't know. So I thought it would be a good post... let's define some terms beauty bloggers use regularly. If you come across any words not defined here please feel free to write me so I can add it! Thanks.

Swatches- a swatch is a test of a product. It can be any product... lipstick, eye shadow, nail polish etc. Please be aware that though swatches are a great thing they usually still vary  for each person as we all have different skin tones etc. Cameras, lighting and thickness of application all play a part in the color variation. For example these bloggers both posted a swatch of Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister please note how different they  look!

Pigmented- this refers to how true a color is to it's pressed or loose powder form. For example you know those eye shadows that look super fab in the package but when applied look dull and lifeless? That is a lack of pigmentation. So when bloggers describe something as highly pigmented it means it's very close to it's true color. Seek pigmented eye shadows! Urban Decay is always a good choice.

Don't go throwing out your cheap eye shadows yet though...Tip: Have a pretty shadow that just doesn't cut it? Dip your brush in water before applying! It creates a more vibrant and dramatic look!

Sheer/ Opacity- This is used to describe nail polish a sheer polish requires many coats to cover the nail while an opaque polish covers it quickly with less coats.

Matte- pronounced "Matt" this refers to a finish that does NOT reflect light

Shimmer- refers to a finish that DOES reflect light

Primer- Facial Primer refers to a product used to cover pores and smooth skin for a flawless definition. Eye Primer is similar but holds long lasting color and makes shadows more vibrant because they sit on top of the skin rather than blending into it.

Hope this helps! Have a gorgeous day beautiful!

Happy New Year!

Hello Glossy Gurls I hope you all had a beautiful and inspired New Years Eve! I had a great night full of laughter and dancing...I have a great tutorial in the works for you right now, hollywood glam!

Although I know New Years resolutions are kind of cheesy I thought I would share my beauty resolutions with you!

★ To not leave my house without mascara on.

Mascara is a quick way to look more alert and more put together! This year I commit to taking a few minutes each day to perk up my pretty peepers! Check out my past post on work ready in minutes here.

☆ Do a haul of my clothing collection and donate anything I didn't remember I owned!

I am going to be on the next episode of hoarders: buried alive... no not really but my beauty and fashion obsession can sometimes become too much. I have a lot of clothing I don't wear and probably don't remember ever owning. I have been guilty of finding clothes with tags still on them from months ago! This year I am going to take some time to donate my clothing.

★ To do a beauty dare once a month and share it here with you!

Think red lips? dramatic hair piece? Let's make this interactive you send me your beauty dares and I will do one a month full of pictures and will write about my experience here sharing with you how people react and how I feel through out my day!

☆ To not get stuck in a hair rut!

I commit to this year changing my color or cut in some way every time I get it done! So many of us find a flattering cut/ color and just stick with that. Even tiny changes can make a big difference in appearance add a slight bang or some peek a boo highlights.

★ De-clutter my make up bag.

Make up has an expiry and I am guilty of holding on to things. Some make up purchases just don't work or aren't as I expected but because I feel bad about wasting my money I hold on to them. This year I commit to purging before splurging!

☆ I commit to removing my make up every night before bed.

I am totally guilty of sleeping in makeup it's not healthy and totally icky when you wake up with panda eyes!

★ Quit smoking.

I have already quit smoking but I am putting this on here to help inspire other Glossy Gurls that are still smoking. If you care about how you look it's time to quit! Smoking causes wrinkles, orange nails and stinky clothing.

☆ Stop biting my nails.

I really love nail polish and trying new manicures so it's time I stop biting my nails! To achieve this I will commit to not wasting my money on acrylic nails which totally shreds my natural nail and I will use Essie Grow Stronger on the reg. because it's super fabulous and will help strengthen my weak little nails.

There you go beautiful ladies these are my beauty resolutions for 2012. I will keep you all posted about my successes and challenges.

What are your beauty resolutions?

Be sure to send me your beauty dares!