Here "Kitty Kitty"

Just thought I would post these amazing Hot Pink Cheetah Nails. I love the look and ease of this product, and had tried a few sets of the Broadway Nail Dress collection earlier last year.



This design was so much fun, and thought it would liven up my afternoon, with a pop of color. Broadway Nail Dress comes in a variety of designs, and can be found pretty much anywhere nail products are sold,for around $5.99 (Walgreen's,Target,Rite Aid,Fred Meyers) 

In the process,I do trim mine,then file the remaining excess off

The kit comes complete with nail decals,and a little emery board to smooth, and file them onto your nails.They should fit just slightly above the cuticle and extend just a bit beyond the tips. I find that trimming them to size, smoothing them, then filing off the excess really helps.

My almost finished result

And my psycho kitty nails are done!

After they have been applied, I add a generous topcoat to seal, and protect them from peeling or lifting.





I'm happy to say, that these wear pretty well, and will last for about 4 days.








Until next time~

Hugs and Hearts
BellevueGrl

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BellevueGrl Productions, 2011 

Simply "DASH-ing"

I have long admired the beautiful bronzed smokey eye look of Kim Kardashian. There are many tutorials out there from mild to dramatic,with deep dark black liner and mascara.

I wanted to create a simple,natural looking version, that is easy to re-create for an everyday look. Not all of us wants to wear heavy eye makeup to the office, right?

To create my look, I used an ELF Palette, The one shown contains 32 eye shadows, and I used the top four on the left to create my "DASH-ing" look.

First, simply apply the white shade all over eye, then add the light yellow shade for your lid color, then using a slant brush, add the brown shade to your crease,and the darker brown on the outer corner of your eye.

Follow with dark brown liner,a hint of silver on the waterline, and lots of mascara,for a not too over the top version of a soft bronze smokey eyed look.

 The palette sells for around $10.00 and can be found at Target, or Walgreen's.

You can always add a deeper liner, or liquid liner for a great nighttime look,but this is just right for daytime.

Keep it stunning dears!

Until next time~

Hugs and Hearts

BellevueGrl

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All Photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011

And yes, I was lucky enough to meet Kim in person,and she is gorgeous!  

LASH LOVE

There is nothing worse than running out of your favorite makeup,let alone running out of your daily go to mascara during a busy holiday weekend!  Yep, I woke up only to realize that my trusty tube was all dried out.


Desperate as I was, I didn't want to brave the busy traffic and drive all the way to my local Sephora or Ulta, so I did what any non crazy fashionista would do, and headed for my local Walgreens. I'm so glad that I did!

 Now, I don't usually buy drug-store makeup, but I spotted this on the shelf,and knowing how well Maybelline mascaras work, I decided to give it a whirl.

What I got was way more than I expected.

This is a brand new product, part of the Great Lash Line called Lots Of Lashes,and that's exactly the results it gave me.

This mascara defines your lashes to the max,and for $4.99 does it better than most luxury brands. It didn't flake,smudge or budge all day.



This is me, after applying just one coat of Lots Of Lashes mascara.. nothing else was added.



 The brush is amazing,with little "teeth" that grab your lashes, even the tiny ones in the corner.

It was also easy to add length to the bottom lashes,which is usually a hassle with other types of brushes. This is one mascara that is on my top five list,and I will purchase again.



 Long, lush lashes ,and alot of "whoa" without alot of dough?

I'll take that any day!




Until next time~
Hugs and Hearts
BellevueGrl

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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011 

Cheers To A New Year

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year!


May it be filled with love, peace, and blessings.

Thank you so very much for your continued support,and for all the lovely comments on my blog. I love hearing from you. I always welcome your thoughts and suggestions.

"Beauty isn't an age, it's an attitude".. It's all about confidence,how you walk into a room.



What makes you beautiful isnt what you're wearing on the outside, it's the warmth of your heart on the inside.

Always remember that you are beautiful just the way you are,don't let anyone else define you. Regardless of your size, shape,or beliefs, we are all "sisters" and should treat each other with dignity and respect.

May the coming year be filled with joy!

Until Next time~

Hugs and Hearts
BellevueGrl

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BellevueGrl Productions, 2011

Candy Love

I wanted to do something special for Christmas Day, but the typical candy cane nails had been done to death. So, instead of red and white nails, I decided to go candy pink. I think this looks so much more fun, and gives a great peppermint candy effect.

I first used a super pearl white as my base. Pictured here is Tokyo Pearl from Sinful Color. It served as a perfect base. ($1.99, most drugstores)

I then followed with OPI Pink Shatter after applying two coats of the base shade, and then watched the magic happen.

This is a great example of being able to blend low end and high end together for beautiful results!

Sweet enough for any candy lover!

Until next time~

Hugs and Hearts
BellevueGrl

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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission.
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.

Christmas Cheer

This year, I want to wish you and your loved ones a Christmas filled with warmth,laughter,and love.

The greatest gift that we can give is to lift up someone else, be it with a smile, a kind word, or a gentle touch.

You never know what someone else may be experiencing, and just a simple act of kindness can go a long long way.



Let someone else go ahead of you in line,hold the door open for a stranger,and say hello to the elderly neighbor down the street.

Make the joy of Christmas last, each and every day.



Happy Holidays to all!

Until next time~

Hugs and Hearts (And of course.. Kisses)

BellevueGrl

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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011

Holiday "Elf" Magic

Shopping for the holidays can be so much fun! You never know what you might come across on the shelves,and often you can pickup little makeup kits and brushes fairly cheap this time of year.

I spotted this great palette at Target the other day, and for the price, just couldn't say no.It's perfect for a neutral eye look, and is great for anyone wanting just a few simple colors to work with.

These are basic shades and compliment each other well.

The set is also a good gift idea for someone just learning how to put together their look. It has everything you need, highlighter,lid shades, and darker crease shades,as well as a coffee (dark brown) liner and a little eye shadow wand. There's even instructions on the inside to guide you through the process of applying the shades.


I believe that ELF has these out every year,but just changes the outside packaging to give them a new look. For the price of $5, it isn't a bad deal. You might want to toss the applicator,and beware, because the shadow does have a bit of fallout.

Tip for great application, use a slightly damp eyeshadow brush,you will get better color pay off.

This is a perfect little "ELF" on "MY" SHELF!

Until next time~
Hugs and Hearts
BellevueGrl

Photo Credits:

All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011