Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Guest Blogger; Erica Bunker's Five Faves

Hello all! If you are a reader of my blog, you know that I am a D.I.Y. DIVA that loves fashion and I'm a sewing fanatic! As a lover of all things fashionable, my greatest accessory is a polished look. As a stay at home mother, my days go from very laid back to beyond hectic. I need products that prepare me to be ready for anything. I love to look and feel glamorous, but I don't want to commit a lot of time to the process. Here's why I love:


Cosmedicine Healthy Cleanse Foaming Cleanser & Toner In One - This is a fabulous all in one product. Recently, I spent a few days in New York City. With all of the walking and subway riding in the heat and humidity, I was beyond greasy! Not oily, but greasy! I produced more oil than I ever had. When I returned home, I re-evaluated my cleansing products and discovered I needed something new. This is a great product that removes makeup and it even removes waterproof mascara! And to top it off, it has a built in toner! I have enlarged pores on the sides of my nose that tend to look like teacups, and this product is great for tightening them.


Sephora Brand Double-Ended Blemish Extractor - If you get the occasional pimple as I do, this is a necessary little tool. I hope you already know that you should never, ever pop a pimple with your fingers. I know this looks like a scary, surgical instrument, but it's a must-have for me.





Sephora Brand The Smokey Eye Kit - My favorite part of my face to make up are my eyes. This is a fantastic 6-piece set of tools to create The Smokey Eye. The set includes 5 Sephora Professionelle brushes (wide smudge, all over shadow, small domed smudge, detail, and dual-sided brow brush and come), Volume Mascara in black and the how-to instructions for applying the smokey eye look, in a very chick gunmetal faux leather case.




Fresh Supernova Mascara - To top off the look of the smokey eye, you need thick, luscious eyelashes. This mascara only takes one coat and it's very light. My lashes never feel weighed down. It really makes my eyes pop! This is one of the best mascaras I have ever used.




Marc Jacobs Daisy - Once I'm all dressed and made up, I add a little spritz of Marc Jacob's fragrance - Daisy. The first thing that caught my attention was the beautiful bottle - I had to find out more. This scent reminds me of a beautiful Spring day. I love fragrances that are light and not overpowering; I don't want my fragrance to be introduced before I am. Top notes: bright and fresh violet leaves, wild strawberries. Mid notes: comfortable violet petals, jasmine bouquet. Base notes: feminine musk, vanilla infusion. -Perfect

-Erica Bunker
ericabunker.com

28 comments:

CreoleInDC said...

Wow! I'm not really good at doing eye makeup and I love the idea of a complete kit just for that. Does it come with instructions as well? I'm going check it out now! GREAT JOB! LOVE YOUR PICS!

JOYTOTHEWORLD said...

Thanks Erica for sharing. I'll have to give the Fresh Supernova mascara a try. Your eye makeup always looks so nice.

Adrienne said...

I would love to try the smokey eye kit! I need those instructions!!! Great picks!

nikki said...

Great picks! I am definitely going to check out that Sephora kit. I love the smokey eye look, but I can never apply the shadows properly.

roslynholcomb said...

Ooh, I love the idea of the smokey eye as well, but seldom want to spend the time to do it right. That looks like it would make it pretty easy.

Oh well, back to the mall...

hennasplace said...

Thanks for giving suggestions. I particularly the blemish extractor product because truly need it. Thanks again.

BK said...

I am loving these guest blogger posts!!! That foaming cleanser/toner sounds like what I need after working out!!! My pores are similar to what you described LOL.. Now I have more things to sample when I go back to Sephora! Thanks Erica B

Shelly said...

Ooooo! I've always wanted to know how to do a smokey eye! I'll have to try that kit! That blemish extractor thingy looks very scary, but I think I may need it...sigh! Great Post Erica!

T.Kay said...

Ummm, yeah, Imma have to check out this "Smokey eye" kit, stat! Looks like I need to make the trek to the Mississauga Sephora!

onefromphilly said...

I'm going to have to check out the Cosmedicine Healthy Cleanse Foaming Cleanser & Toner In One. I have the oiliest skin on the planet, my face could put Saudi Arabia to shame!!!

I'm on my way to the mall and Sephora at lunchtime to pick up also pick up Sephora Brand "The Smokey Eye Kit". Love the smokey eye, but I don't get it quite right most of the time. I probably just needed this kit. Thanks for the tips!

Virtuous said...

I am going to have to try that MJ perfume! Thanks for sharing your top 5!

Tender Thoughts said...

Will be picking up that smokey eye kit! Great pics, Erica B!!!

1969 said...

Love the picks!!! Love the smokey eye kit. I have to check that out.

Tsiporah said...

Great picks Erica! I might have to get that smokey eye kit it sounds like it a nice way to really show off one of my best features. I am also looking for a new scent so I will definitely check out Marc Jacobs Daisy. It sounds just perfect for me.

Days like These! said...

Always divine! :)

babsinblogland said...

Excellent pics. The smokey eye kit shall be added to my supplies!

WineGrrl said...

I've got to try those skincare products! I am oily, too.

Melonie said...

I'm definitely getting the scary tool looking thing and hoping for the best, lol!

Also love the smokey eye kit...I'm into eye makeup, just not sure how to apply it properly...

cici said...

I will have to try some of these. I only use Carol's Daugher products at Sephora. Thanks:D

miss_eddy said...

I want the smokey eye kit. I would love to try that out!

Sharifa said...

This list is great! You're right that bottle is beautiful, but there aren't any moisturizers on this list! LOL. I'm sure you know the benefits of keeping your hands nice and soft. You should check this article for tips and one of my personal product faves.
http://snagwiremedia.com/why-moisturizing-your-hands-is/

Kayos said...

Great job. I may have to try that smokey eye kit.

Tany said...

Fabulous picks!!

KimT said...

Sold on the cleanser!

yummy411 said...

yummm marc jacobs daisy!

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