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I’m about to make a very bold statement, so brace yourselves. Ready? Ok, here goes: this is my new favorite gel liner. Ya, I said it.

This came in the mail yesterday along with a few other goodies I got from the Pixi/POP beauty sale on Hautelook and to be honest I wasn’t expecting to like it this much since it was kind of an impulse buy. Regularly priced at $18.00, these were going for $4.50 so I picked up two thinking it would make a nice base for my black smokey eye if nothing else. Then I tried it out this morning and was pretty much blown away by the sheer awesomeness of this product.

I was initially impressed by the gel’s intense color pay-off and rich, velvety texture. It glides across the eyelids easily and the color is vibrant with just one sweep. Even more impressive is the staying power. I did my makeup at 7:30am – it’s now 12:06am and my eyeliner is right where I put it this morning. I’m pretty shocked considering it’s allergy season and my eyes were watering pretty much all day.

Though I prefer using my Sonia Kashuk angled brush for gel liner application, the little brush included in the brush is actually not bad. As you can see above, it’s flat shape makes it easy to do a fine line or a thick one.

Now that I’m completely in love with this stuff, I can’t wait for it to be back on Hautelook so I can stock up again. Thank the good lawd I was smart enough to buy two this time!

Final Verdict: LOVE IT
Price: $18, or $4.50 on Hautelook
Get it: pixibeauty.com, http://www.hautelook.com/short/KMP7 when available

Nothing brightens up an otherwise drab day quite like a few packages from my favorite place to shop online. I ordered these items over the past few weeks, but they all showed up on the same day which in a way felt like my own little mini-Christmas. Except it’s hot out, I’m sweating bullets and I had to buy my own gifts. Not quite as magical as the holidays, but still pretty awesome. For me, pretty much any day I get new bling is a great day!

I hit up the Crown Brush sale and picked up the special edition pink brush set as well as a crease brush since those are practical things I need for my tutorials. The sparkly pink ring and blinged out tape measure/flashlight set came from the Bling Event sale and and are also practical – at least that’s how I justified it to myself and my debit card lol.

I got the Crown Brush Special Edition 12-peice Brush Set for $25, and I’m really satisfied with the overall look and quality of these brushes. Not to mention they’re super cute!

This Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush, also from Crown Brush, was a steal at just $4.00. I’ve been looking for something fluffy that was a little more tapered at the end and this fits the bill perfectly.

The moment I saw this pink cocktail ring with Swarovski elements on the Bling Event I knew I had to have it. I paid $18.95 for this and the sparkle this thing generates in the sun makes it worth every penny. Plus, it matches my nails =)

You’re probably thinking to yourself, “Jackie, what the hell do you need a bedazzled tape measure for?” My question is, why WOULDN’T I need a bedazzled tape measure? I like to measure stuff just as much as the next guy, so I may as well do it in style.

And with that my beloved readers, I bid you goodnight. Gotta get up early to make that money. The bling won’t buy itself!

Since I’ve been really good about limiting my shopping lately, I haven’t done a haul video in ages. Then a little website called Hautelook.com made it’s way into my life. For those who have never heard of it, Hautelook is a shopping site that hosts daily private sales where awesome designer brands offer some pretty amazing deals on their merchandise. Think brands like Juicy Couture, Coach, Hello Kitty by Kimora Lee Simmons, Seven jeans and more. I can’t decide if it’s good or bad, but either way I’ve gotten my hands on some really amazing designer goodies for up to 80% off in some cases. Check out what I got below!

PS- Since I know many of you are gonna ask, I’m not being compensated to mention Hautelook in any way. The reason I’m talking about the site is simple – I really like it. All the items mentioned were purchased with my own hard earned money and I was not paid to make this video. Though if someone WANTS to pay me, I would be more than happy to accommodate. Cuz hey, I’m here to make people happy!