Saturday, September 12, 2015

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

MILK MONEY FEATURE - FIVERR

 

What's all this Fiverr fuss about?
 I had to see for myself...

Being I'm a writer/proofreader and retouch artist/graphic designer, I decided to sign up on Fiverr.com as a seller.  
Here's what I discovered...

Fiverr is a place you where you can ‘sell’ your skills or services, called 'GIGS' for a fixed price of $5 – you keep $4 (Fiverr keeps 20% of each sale). 
When someone buys whatever you’re offering to sell, they’ll pay to Fiverr first. Once you’ve completed the task at hand, $4 will be credited into your account.
 You can then withdraw your earnings via PayPal.

I also noticed that you can add two 'gig extras' as a new seller, yet can unlock ‘levels’ by selling more and more often on Fiverr, and more opportunities and tools will be opened for your use, such as adding more 'gig extras' and being able to showcase more than just three photos in your gigs.

I like the user interface and the blog and FAQs are chock full of useful information.

What I didn't like, was that I couldn't use stock photo backgrounds that I'd purchased to add my own art and fonts to, because it's considered copyright infringement to Fiverr, which it isn't, since it was purchased and not at all an infringement.  So I had to create all my backgrounds from scratch, which I actually enjoy, but I also like the option of having my stock backgrounds, so this left me somewhat dismayed.

I also did not like that the marketplace is not only extremely congested with mediocre and low level 'gigs', but also with overexposed 'featured' gigs, so it is nearly impossible as a new seller to be noticed by potential buyers.  This left me deeply disappointed.

Overall, I decided that despite its numerous hiccups, Fiverr still has a lot of promise for freelancers who need a platform to grow their brand and earn a little milk money in the meantime.

I'll keep you posted on my escapades in the coming weeks.

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Black tank top with bedazzled cross ~ Size: S ~ $9

Charlotte Russe high-waisted lace shorts ~ Size: S ~ $13

  

Light wash denim vest ~ Size: M ~ $10



American Eagle Cute Knot-Toe Flats ~ Size: 7 ~ $8 


Set of Beaded and Metal Bracelet/Bangles ~ One Size ~ $8




 I'm on the look out for more sweet steals and delicious deals!  Stay tuned!



Friday, August 21, 2015

THE SCOOP: Hard Candy GLOW ALL THE WAY Tanner/Bronzer



NOTE:  THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST!  I JUST WANT TO SHARE MY HONEST REVIEW OF A PRODUCT I HAPPEN TO LOVE!  :)
 
At first glance, I raised a skeptical eyebrow at HARD CANDY GLOW ALL THE WAY in "Tropical Tan" because of its use of the gimmicky "real 24K gold". 

I hate gimmicks. However... 

I am a make-up artist, body paint artist and photographer based in Sunny South FL, and tend to partake in a lot of creative beach shoots... 
I was on a budget and needed a last minute gold or bronze shimmer for a photo shoot, STAT!
At just $8 bucks for a 2.7 ounce tube of some serious sparkle, I decided to take a chance. 
It also appealed to my curious sensibility that this product is a gradual self tanner and an instant bronzer hybrid.

When Hard Candy states "Glow All The Way", they mean it!! Holy Golden Goddess! 

 Above Photo Courtesy of ShopGlamour

I found this to be perfect for a light bronze body paint alternative for this shoot, and a CHEAPER alternative, too. 
Plus the models looked dazzling, dripping in gold in the South Beach sun. 
I must say I noticed those gold flecks while shooting. Impressive. 
It photographs very well, even in the South FL sun; another pleasant surprise. 
It looks like a deep olive tan but with loads of sparkle! 

For the end of Summer, I'd Pair Glow All the Way in Tropical Tan with some Snazzy Neon nails...
Base color: Orly – Tropical Pop; Darker orange: Sally Girl polish from Sally Beauty Supply.
See More cool summer polish at http://PolishMeSnazzy.com

I wouldn't recommend Glow All the Way tanner/bronzer for day time use, unless for an outdoor summer soiree, or it can be lightly applied to the cheek bones and eyelids for contouring post-primer. 

Also, it's best for those who already have an olive or golden undertone (not pink) to their skin. 
If you do have a pink undertone, try it in combination with a BB/CC cream, or with Hard Candy's Sheer Glow All the Way In the Buff "Soft Glow Illuminator", as shown below-- Otherwise you'll look like Snooky (no offense to the fist pumping Jersey girls out there)!

Hard Candy's Glow All the Way Hybrid instant bronzer and gradual self-tanner in Tropical Tan, however, is perfect for night time beach and club outings. It's radiant and will last all night. 
It's thicker than I'd imagined since it contains some form of foundation in it, which was fine for the purpose I used it: To add the tan look to the models without it appearing "faked", which the product succeeded at beyond my expectations (as shown below)...

 Model: KittyCafe's Kimberly Visit KittyCafe >>HERE<<
MakeUp: MU by Priscilla; Styling/Body Paint by Sapphire Ice

This product glides on smoothly, BUT you have to really be careful about applying too much, as this hybrid is not like its thinner gel-based self-tanner counterparts.
However, streaking is not as much of an issue with this creamy product as with gel-based self-tanners so long as you rub it in well, and it washes right off with plain soap and water- another plus as opposed to gel-based self-tanners which can take up to 72 hours to come out completely if no balm is used in advance on the dry areas of your skin (i.e., elbows, palms, knees). 

Another thing I noticed, was that it has amazing coverage! One of the models had a nasty bruise on her shin from a soccer game and this self-tanner/bronzer hybrid practically made the bruise unnoticeable, especially with its light deflecting gold flecks. I didn't even find it necessary to use any Dermablend or Smart Cover on her, two products I never do a shoot without. 

Keep in mind, a little bit goes a LONG way with this product. 
Mixing this with a non-tinted moisturizer would be gorgeous for the Spring/Summer and even for Fall evenings. I wouldn't recommend it for the winter, as it would look too unnatural, in my opinion.

If you opt for Hard Candy's Glow All the Way for the winter and you're not golden to olive complected, shoot for their Doll Face Illuminator for fair skin or their Glamazon Bronze Illuminator for medium skin, as shown below to the left of the Tropical Tan, which I used.


Overall, I loved Hard Candy's Glow All the Way Tropical Tan! It serves endless purposes for beach girls, night club goers, and of course for creatives like myself, always in search of affordable, multi-purpose products that can be reused and remain sanitary. 

It smells quite pleasant; almost like cookie dough.  It's not very tasty, though (what? you don't taste your bronzer? lol).  


I will purchase again, no question.



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