#GRWM chit chat and a ColourPop first impression!

Man oh man do I have a lot to say! How is it that everytime I go to film a little mini video that will be "really quick" it turns into over an hour of me flappin' my trap! Don't worry, I've edited it down to a reasonable (ha!) length....

Welcome to my first “Get Ready With Me” chit chat video!

Today I wanted to share with you my first impressions on ColourPop’s shadows and pressed pigments while having a little chit chat.

I’d love to know what you think! Please feel free to contact me:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiepetix

Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiepetix/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiwant

Great Resources for cruelty free living:

Logical Harmony

http://www.logicalharmony.net/

Leaping Bunny

http://www.leapingbunny.org/indexcus.php

Cruelty-Free International

http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/

Items used in this video:

·      NYX | Eye Shadow Base – white

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-34-eye-shadow-base.aspx

·      ColourPop | Super Shock Pressed Pigment – slave2pink

http://colourpop.com/product/neon-pink-eyeshadow-slave2pink/

·      ColourPop | Super Shock Shadow – dare

http://colourpop.com/product/purple-eyeshadow-dare/

·      Makeup Geek | Eye Blender Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/makeup-geek-eye-blending-brush.html

·      Makeup Geek | Soft Dome Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/mug-soft-dome-brush.html

·      Anastasia Beverly Hills | Brow Wiz – auburn

http://anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brows/brow-wiz.html

·      e.l.f. | Liquid Eyeliner – black

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/eyes/eyeliner/liquid_eyeliner_

·      e.l.f. | Cover Everything Concealer – light

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/concealer/cover_everything_concealer

·      NYX | Concealer Corrector Brush

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-115-nyx-brushes.aspx

·      Urban Decay | 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil – rockstar

http://www.urbandecay.com/24-7-glide-on-eye-pencil/122.html#q=rockstar&start=2

·      Makeup Geek | Pencil Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/makeup-geek-pencil-brush.html

·      e.l.f. | Translucent Matifying Powder

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/powder/translucent_mattifying_powder

·      Makeup Geek | Angled Contour Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/mug-deluxe-contour-brush.html

·      ecoTools | Large Powder Brush

http://www.eco-tools.com/brushes/face-tools/large-powder-brush

·      e.l.f. | Matte Lip Color – natural

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/lips/lip_stick/matte_lip_color

·      NYX | Butter Gloss – angel food cake

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-191-butter-gloss.aspx

·      LUSH | Liquid Lipstick – bubbly

http://www.lushusa.com/Bubbly/03692,en_US,pd.html#start=9

Companies from this video:

NYX – CF. PETA Certified. Parent company is not CF.

ColourPop – CF. Stated on company website.

Makeup Geek – CF. Stated on company website.

Anastasia Beverly Hills – CF. PETA Certified.

e.l.f – CF. PETA Certified. Cosmetics are 100% vegan. Brushes are not all vegan.

Urban Decay – CF. Leaping Bunny Certified. Parent company is not CF.

ecoTools – CF. PETA Certified. 100% vegan.

LUSH – CF. PETA Certified.

ULTA Haul!

Welcome to my brand new YouTube channel! This is my first video; I hope you can bear with me as I navigate this world as a novice vlogger. I am bound to improve as I continue to film and post!

Friends in this video:

Gina of Tulle and Combat Boots:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tulleandboots 

Blog: http://www.tulleandcombatboots.com/

Lisa of  Just Pop Fashion:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisatella 

Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/popfashion

NYX Cosmetics: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/t-faq.aspx 

"NYX Cosmetics is certified and acknowledged by organizations, such as PETA, as a cruelty free brand. NYX is committed to producing 100% cruelty-free cosmetics. NYX does not test any of its raw materials or finished products on animals."

MAC Cosmetics: http://www.mybeautybunny.com/mac-longer-cruelty-free/ 

"M.A.C has a longstanding policy to not test on animals, nor ask others to test on our behalf, except when required by law."

Physicians Formula: http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/faqs.html 

"Physicians Formula Inc. does not conduct tests, or commission any outside facility to conduct tests that involve the use of animals. The safety of our products is determined using such alternate methods as "in-vitro" testing, human clinical evaluations and human use-trials under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist."

Mineral Fusion: http://mineralfusion.com/ 

"Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artifi cal colors and synthetic fragrances. 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals."

The HAUL!!!

• NYX Cosmetics: Hot Singles Eye Shadow -- STFU  (Dupe for MAC Chrome Yellow) http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380165&skuId=2268446&_requestid=184546 

• NYX Cosmetics: Hot Singles Eye Shadow -- Dank (Dupe for MAC Lime) http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380165&skuId=2268443&_requestid=185430 

• NYX Cosmetics: Hot Singles Eye Shadow -- Money Maker  (Dupe for MAC Three Ring Yellow) http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380165&skuId=2268441&_requestid=185921 

• NYX Cosmetics: Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pearl Eye Shadow -- Yellow Gold (Dupe for MAC Gorgeous Gold) http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3020021&skuId=2226096&_requestid=187793 

• NYX Cosmetics: Hot Singles Eye Shadow -- Raven  (Dupe for MAC Carbon) http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380165&skuId=2268430&_requestid=186730 

• NYC Cosmetics: Collection Noir Matte Black Liner http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4141551 

• NYX Cosmetics: Color Mascara -- Brown http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380159&skuId=2268474&_requestid=189006 

• NYX Cosmetics: Wonder Pencil -- Light http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5050035 

• NYX Cosmetics: Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation -- Ivory http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5050063 

• NYX Cosmetics: Eye Shadow Base -- White http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2150060 

• NYX Cosmetics: Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pearl Eye Shadow -- Jade Pearl http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3020021&skuId=2226073&_requestid=192378 

• NYX Cosmetics: The Suede Shadow Palette: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-259-the-suede-shadow-palette.aspx 

• Physicians Formula: pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lipgloss -- Light Pink http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4090133 

• Mineral Fusion: Sheer Moisture Lip Tint -- Smolder http://www.dermstore.com/product.php?prod_id=59661

Cruelty Free Haul - Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal gets me every time. Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend they offered an additional 50% off already reduced prices. A sale on a sale (GAH!), how could I resist? Here's what I snagged and it's all Cruelty free! 

• Shoe Cult Dixie Platform Wedge (sold out)
• NYX Eye Shadow Brush
• NYX Brow Brush (sold out at Nasty Gal and NYX Cosmetics)
• NYX Cover Up Brush
• NYX Foundation Brush
• NYX Eyeliner Brush

Nasty Gal does a really good job labeling the content of all their items, which is hugely appreciated by consumers like me. Both pairs of shoes are all synthetic materials and the brushes are synthetic as well. I'm still struggling to find cosmetic brushes I love since going cruelty free. I'll keep you posted on how I feel about this set in a few weeks. 

Did you guys partake in any holiday sales? What'd you get?? Tweet at me and share your super awesome finds!

Electric Palette - Urban Decay

Another day, another look with my new favorite makeup palette. The Electric Palette by Urban Decay is still inspiring me. Today I used Chaos, Freak, and Thrash. 

I started the look by lining my eyes with Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Chaos about a third of the way in from the outer corner on both the top and bottom lids. I then switched to Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Freak. On the upper lid I continued the line another third of the way toward the center. On the bottom lid I took it all the way to the tear duct. Next I pulled out a small angled brush and dipped into the Electric Palette. I started by going over the Chaos liner with Chaos pigment. I then switched to a clean small angled brush and went over the Freak liner with Freak pigment. Without cleaning that brush I used it to blend Chaos in to Freak. I finally grabbed another clean small angled brush and loaded up on Thrash. I started at the inner corner and took the pigment out to meet Freak and blend the two together. As usual, I finished the look by curling my lashes and applying a couple layers of NYX Voluptuous LL04 mascara.

Want more? Check out all my Electric Palette looks HERE!