My YouTube Plan....

We all know that I have been majorly slacking on the YT.  I don't mean to do it on purpose - but ICC has been doing really well and I have been really pushing my blog and YT to the back burner.

So - here are my thoughts and my schedule on what I plan to do... lets hope I can stick with it. lol

My YouTube Schedule:
I am thinking that I can commit 2-3 days a week and do videos. After going through all the requests that I have - I decided on doing this video schedule.  The following days are listed in two day increments so that in the case I miss doing a video or it uploads late - it will be available the following day.

Monday/Tuesday - Tags, Favorites and/or Tips and Tricks
Wednesday/Thursday - Tutorials (makeup, hair, nails)
Friday/Saturday - Reviews or Product Test Drives
Saturday (if available) - Simple Tips Saturday Segments (these were really popular before, so I am going to try and keep up with them again.

Through out the week - I plan to do product reveals and sale videos for I-Candy Couture as well as vlogs - which will include just ramblings of my day or my "out and about" videos, vent sessions, weight loss updates and my Keepin' it Real with Honey Segments.

I do plan to blog at least 3 times a week.  I think that this schedule will keep me going ;) We'll see.

Thanks so much to all of my bloggy followers who have been so faithful and stood by me while I disappear from time to time... you guys are awesome.

xoxo

Valentine's Day Makeup - I am going to be a "Saint" this Valentine's Day!

I did a blog post the other day with a quick photo of the tutorial I did for a makeup contest.  This is the actual tutorial video and details.

The contest was for KCSMILEZ80 Saint or Sinner Valentine's Day Makeup Contest.  We were quite lucky because we could enter two times for each look - 2 for Saint and 2 for Sinner.  I already did a Saint look that was pretty glittery & bold... and decided that I would do something that would be a little more toned down and Angelic like.  Since I LOVE the color purple... I had to use it again in the look because it would be the perfect color for any date night :)  The products used & video tutorial are listed below. :)

Primer:  

Loreal Decrease

Base:  

NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk

Eyeshadows:  

Gold, Silver & Baby Pink Color from Icing Palette, 

Pinks & Purples from Coastal Scents 88 Palette, MAC's Violet Pigment, 

MAC's Satin Taupe E/S, MAC's Carbon E/S, NYX Purple E/S

Liner:  

ELF Black Liquid Liner & Avon Glimmersticks eyeliner in Blackest black

Lashes:  

Red Cherry lashes in #5

Lips:  

Avon's Mocha Plumping Lip gloss

Foundation:  

Revlon's Custom Creations Foundation in 050

xoxo ~

All products used in these images and tutorial, as well as mentioned - were purchased by me with my own money.  The photographs were taken by myself and are copyrighted by Ho'onani Photography.  It is unlawful to copy any images from my site without proper approval or authorization from me (Honey) the owner of this blog.

Valentine's Day Makeup

Valentine's Day is just a few days away.  I have entered a contest (which I posted on my blog the other day) and I'm excited to say that I have two more looks that I will be posting tutorials for to enter this contest as I get to enter 2 looks for each theme (2 for sinner & 2 for saint).  I am going to share them with you now and will be posting more pictures and the video tutorials once I have had the chance to edit them. :)

Here is a Saint look - 

Here is the Sinner look -

I used a mixture of products for each look and will list them in the blog posts once I am done editing the video.  Hope you all like it and wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day.  May it be filled with lots of hugs and kisses and sweet cuddle time with your loved one. :)

xoxo~

All products used in these images were purchased by me with my own money.  The photographs were taken by myself and are copyrighted by Ho'onani Photography.  It is unlawful to copy any images from my site without proper approval or authorization from me (Honey) the owner of this blog.

Contest Update - Rules & Details (OLD - please refer to new contest post)

This post is old and no longer valid.  The contest, rules & prizes have changed- please refer to the new contest post by clicking here:  http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/2010/11/contest-update-rules-details.html



Hey Beautiful People...
I know that my video about the contest & previous blog posts were very short and did not have much details involving the upcoming contest that is now running. ;)  I'm sorry I have been so short about it.  So - here are the details of the entire contest, including the rules.

The Details:

1. This Contest will consist of a random drawing.
2. I will be using random.org that will be selecting the winners.  
3. There will be a total of 2 winners.  Each winner will receive prize bundles that equal in monetary value.
4. The contest will run till January 1st.  All entries must be in by January 1st, 11:59pm HST.  
5. Entries will be calculated and drawn on January 3rd and the winners will be announced via Youtube video & blog post.
6. Prizes for the contest will be announced at a later date as I am gathering all the prizes for the contest.  Most of the products were selected because they are my favorites or have been my favorites at one time.  So far, I have the following:

• Broadway Fashion Diva Metallic Glue On Nails, medium length
• Nivea - A Kiss of Shine, Natural Glossy Lip Care
• Avon Super Extend Mascara in Black
• Avon Ultra Luxury Eye liner in Very Black
• Ardell Fashion Lashes in 131
• Bliss Lashes in D/605
• Rimmel London Lycra Lash Extender Mascara - Black
• Avon Emergency Eyeshadow Applicators
• Localoc Bandette Comb - used for french twists or awesome hair designs
• Avon's Magix Face Perfector
• Covergirl Eye Enhancers Trio Dazzling Metallics #119
• Avon Advance Techniques Professional Wooden Paddle Brush
• Mark. Go with the Pro Travel Brush Kit for makeup
• Semi precious stone pendant wrapped in Surgical Steel - handmade by me. ;)

LINKS to SITES:

Blog:          http://www.honeygirlsworld.com
Youtube:    http://www.youtube.com/destne146
Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/honeygirlk
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Honeygirls-World/168961039792889

Rules:

1. You must be a subscriber, follower, fan/liker, or all of the above.  The more sites you follow me on - the more chances you will have to win in the drawing.  Please see above for all the links to my sites.
2. Contest is open to US Subscribers/followers only.
3. Contestants under the age of 18 - must have parents permission in order to take part.
4. If you refer a fellow friend to any of my sites and they become a subscriber - please email me at beautybyhoney@gmail.com to let me know.  Be sure to list their subscriber name.  By doing this, you will also receive additional entries into the drawing and your friends will be entered for subscribing.
5. There is NO LIMIT on the number of times you can enter.  The more entries you have, the better your chances of winning.
6. I frown on people who sub just to enter the contest and then unsubscribe or unfollow after they have won or not won and the contest is over.  If you are one of these people...  then please go and find another contest to enter... because that is just uncool.

Challenge:

I will be giving out a random prize to a subscriber who does a video or comment (YT, blog, Facebook or Twitter) that states what they want to see in future videos or what they enjoy about the channel or both.  For 2 extra entries - you can also do a video that is an impersonation of me.  (I always like a good laugh)  These will be a completely separate random drawing... so if you won in the first drawing - you still have a chance to win in this one too. ;)

NOTE:  Please disregard the original blog post that listed the amount of subscribers needed to start the contest.  THE CONTEST IS IN FULL SWING - SO BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, LIKE OR FOLLOW THE BLOG TO BE ENTERED.  PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY ACCORDING TO WHAT IS OUTLINED ABOVE.

I look forward to giving away awesome prizes to a few awesome people...  so get your entries in. ;)

xoxo,

Honey

Cyber Monday & Holiday Shopping Deals...

Holiday Season is now in full swing... and I am so excited to be getting ready for all the fun Shopping for my loved ones, and myself. ;)  To help out all of my fellow readers, youtube viewers and friends... I will be posting Holiday Deals & finds via Twitter.  Be sure to follow me on twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/honeygirlk or Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Honeygirls-World/168961039792889 and stay up to date with all the fun finds for this holiday season.

Get up to 35% cash back on your Holiday Internet Purchases:
Do you love to shop?  Do you want to get up to 35% cash back on all of your purchases?  There are no obligations... simple contact me via email at beautybyhoney@gmail.com or via twitter or facebook and let me know if you want to take part.  I will then ask you for your email address... and you will be sent a link where you can sign up.  You will even have the opportunity to be contacted by someone that will walk you through the site for ease of use.  There is absolutely NO obligation to buy, purchase or sign up for anything.  After you sign up to use the web portal that will allow you cash back... you can shop at all of your favorite places and start earning your cash back...  Simple & easy.

Holiday Shopping Discounts & Finds:
Stay up to date by following me on Twitter or "Like" me on Facebook and you will receive discount codes to all of your favorite shopping locations.

Ring in the New Year Contest:
We are looking to expand our followers on our Blog, Youtube, Facebook & Twitter.  To do this... we are enlisting the help of our fellow friends to please forward to your friends our sites for their viewing.  If we make 1000 subscribers on our Youtube Channel, 200 Followers on our Blog, Facebook or Twitter by the end of the Year - we will be hosting a Giveaway.  By signing up as a follower, you are automatically entered into the drawing.  If you have gotten friends to sign up - simply send me an email at beautybyhoney@gmail.com with the names of your friends (usernames) and each friend you sign up will be considered an extra entry for you.  Prizes are to be determined...  and will be announced once I have received responses back from my fellow vendors... but if I do not get responses back from them... know that I will make sure that the prizes will be awesome.  I will calculate the amount of followers on January 1st and will announce if the contest will take place or be extended.  Stay tuned and watch my vids on youtube or follow us on twitter & facebook to see a list of prizes as they become available. ;)

FOTD - Subtle drama, Face of the Day

Here is my FOTD - a simple and quick day time look...  using the following products:

MAC's Shroom - over the lid

MAC's Antiqued - in the crease and blended up and down

MAC's Carbon - just a little bit in the outer corner to add a little drama

MAC's Carbon on my lower & upper lash line as my liner

Rimmel London's Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black on my lashes

On my lips I have Pale Rose Lipstick by Avon

On my face I have MAC's Studio Fix Foundation in NC44

This look was very easy and simple to do... and it also gives your eyes a nice little pop of drama but still allowing it to be a very wearable day time look.

To ensure a soft look without the drama of a night look - use your MAC224 or soft blended brush to blend out the lines for a really soft look. ;)

Hope you like it. ;)

xoxo,

Honey

Mascara Chronicles - My Quest for full & long Lashes, Loreal Paris Double Extend Lash Boosting Serum

This is going to be a new aspect of my blog.  Those that have been following me on youtube and know me personally - know that I have always been VERY disappointed in my scrawny little lashes.  Everyone in my family has long lashes, my husband and children have VERY long lashes that are very full... and I am on the search for something that will give me all of those things.

2 years ago - I started the Beautylash MD project, which definitely grew my lashes to my maximum potential.  It was wonderful... however, it was short lived because once I stopped using the product...  my eyelashes went back to it's usual and original length and fullness.  Needless to say, I was very disappointed... but I also expected it to happen.

So - now with so many products out there offering so much more for the short lash gal, I am going to try the products that I come across and hear raves about to test and see which one works.  So - here is my take on the Loreal Paris, Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara.


Loreal Paris - Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara:  I blogged about this a few weeks ago after doing a haul.  I love it for the most part, it definitely gives my lashes an extended look.  I haven't tried the serum that they advertise along with it (pictured below on the left)... it costs more than the mascara alone... and I just couldn't justify purchasing it.  My take on this is pretty simple...  I loved the primer side of the mascara... and I did feel like my lashes did get a little stronger with use.  I liked the fact that the mascara brush as well as the actual mascara was not clumpy and went on effortlessly - however, my biggest complaint is that the actual mascara was too light in color, almost a kind of off black color or gray.  When you apply it over the white serum/primer side... it seems even a lighter shade of gray.  I am all about dark black lashes... and I had to apply one of my other lashes over it to get that effect.  I love the primer... my lashes look so long with it and it definitely had a noticeable difference... but I would ditch the mascara part of it and use something else.  If Loreal could change the color of the mascara and make it darker, this would quite possibly be one of my all time favs - if not my favorite all together.

Makeup Tutorial - Funky Greens & Blues

Funky Green & Blue Makeup Tutorial (eyes & lips)

using the shimmer claire's palette. 

Watch the youtube video below to see how to do it and what products were used and see photos of the look.

Products used:

Lips:

Dazzleglass in Bare Necessity

Eyes:

Primer - Two Faced Shadow Insurance
Base - NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
Claire's Shimmer palette using colors:  

bright green, bright turquoise blue, dark blue, smokey gray and pearl white.  

(sorry the palette colors do not have names)
MAC Black track fluid line gel as my eyeliner
NYC lashes 972B double cross eyelashes
Revlon's Grow luscious lashes by Fabulash used to blend false & real lashes together

Day 22 - Blog Challenge, What's in your purse?

Ironically enough - I have just posted a few videos about this very question - outlining what I have in my purse.  So here is the videos & here is a list of items you can find in my purse. ;-)





List of things you can find in my purse:

• Maui Jim Sunglasses
• cell phone / HTC Hero
• Car Keys, House Keys
• Wallet (credit cards, cash, etc.)
• lotion - Beauty Rush Juiced Berry by Victoria Secret
• Gum, Extra Fruit Sensations in Sweet Watermelon
• Mark's Pure Perfume
• Notebook
• Pens
• Emergency Kit - includes Colgate Wisps toothbrushes, sewing kit, thermometer, bandaids, tweezers, bayer chewables pain medicine, tooth pick, spare earrings and/or rings, bobby pins, blot paper, carmex moisture plus and lipglosses
• Coach pouch with feminine products and hand sanitizer and kleenex
• coin purse
• inhaler
• date planner
• business card holder
• burts bees lemon butter cuticle cream
• NYX Makeup case with blot powder, lipsticks, lipglosses, eyeliners, travel brushes, lancome and NYX palettes.

If you want to follow my videos on youtube - you can visit my channel at: youtube.com/destne146

Have a great day.

xoxo

~ Honey ~

Girlyvue.com - Why are you stealing my videos?

I stopped by Girlyvue.com again after not checking it out in over 2 months. The first time I stopped in - I found a total of 12 of my youtube videos posted there under someone else's name and they took credit for my video. I reported it to the company and again - after feeling I should check it out again - I have found another video of mine online there. To all my loyal subscribers on YT - thank you for the outpour of support and for keeping me updated and inspired.

To the people that continue to STEAL my videos off of youtube and claim them as their own on Girlyvue.com - SHAME ON YOU! It's not difficult to go and make your own videos... why are you going to take credit for my work. SHAME SHAME on YOU!