Happy New Year!

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Hello, my lovelies! I know, I know, you're probably all wondering about my strange disappearance. It was a hectic month, and I made the decision that rather than erratically write irrelevant posts every so many days, I would stock up on good posts and save them for publishing in January.

But I didn't want to end the year without telling all my fantastic readers how much I love and appreciate you. You know celebrities always say, "Oh, I love my fans," but I never really knew what that meant until I realized... You're the whole reason I blog. Yeah, passion for makeup and beauty has a part, but without you, I'd be blogging to myself like a weirdo in a cave...

On that lovely note, Happy New Year. Er--almost New Year. Since I've made you wait long enough, I'll let you know what stocking stuffers you have in store in January... 10+ product reviews, new Youtube videos (but my camcorder needs a new memory card so they might look weird), 5+ fashion/beauty pictorials, and new 2013 surprises!

While you're waiting, I'll be updating on +Aisles of Beauty Official, Bloggers, and my email is always open, so talk to me whenever! (aislesofbeauty@gmail.com) Aisles of Beauty will be back to regular posting on January 2nd, 2013. See you then!

Stay beautiful!

The NEW Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette!

The New Urban Decay Naked Basics

Hello, my lovelies! If you were wondering, I've been out for a while with a strange illness (with the oddest symptoms), and I've been spending all week trying to catch up on school work. But I simply HAD to tell you all about the newest Naked Edition in Urban Decay!

The Naked Palette by Urban Decay was released in the summer of 2010 and has become one of the most legendary modern concepts in the makeup world. The nude colors with a POP changed the industry, and since then a Naked 2 Palette was released, and now the new Naked Basics!

This new palette features 6 naturally nude matte nude colors including four never before seen shades (from left to right); Venus, Foxy, W.O.S., Naked 2, Faint, and Crave. This new Naked Palette is $27.00, and you can find it on Urban Decay's website and at my favorite store, Sephora!

Click: Urban Decay to check out the palette and buy Urban Decay's products!

Stay beautiful!

Hello December!

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Hello, my lovelies! It's finally December, the most festive month of the year! It's finally time for corny Christmas movies, crowded days at the mall, hot cocoa and fireplaces, and winter fashion trends!

December is one of my favorite months of the year, and I have a warm, fuzzy feeling that this December is going to be a special one. So let's get to our monthly reflection:

Last month, November, Aisles of Beauty did a lot of great things. It was Aisles of Beauty's 6-month anniversary! Yippee! I didn't meet the 25 post goal for the month, but I posted Aisles of Beauty's first Youtube Video: Sweaters and Smokey Eyes, plus a Bloopers video!

That plus our November Surprises makes a pretty great month. But December's going to be even better. This month's goals:

• 20+ posts
• 3+ Youtube Videos
• 2+ product reviews

Get ready for a great December, lovelies!

Stay beautiful!

Happy Black Friday!

Black Friday 2012

Hello, my lovelies! Happy Black Friday! For those of you who've already ventured out to the mall at 3 am for doorbuster deals, congrats to you. Go ahead and get your Christmas shopping done, maybe you can buy me a few things too.

Unfortunately for me, my mother is refusing to let me out of the house, because she's worried I'll get run over by wild civilians or worse... Spend money. Gasp! House Arrest again... Deja vú.

So here I am blogging to you, hopelessly awaiting Cyber Monday, when maybe I'll get lucky and catch a deal or seven. I have so much Christmas shopping to do this year, and I'm stuck going to Five Below with my younger sisters a week before Christmas when all the good stuff is gone. I suppose its tradition. =(

On a happier note, my Thanksgiving was wonderful, I stuffed my face with turkey and stuffing and macaroni and platanos (fried plantains)... I hate cranberry sauce, so I had none of that. With a wave of fatigue I helped a bit with the dishes and headed upstairs to relax. Did you know, countless people have been asking for help with their blogs and websites after seeing the success of Aisles of Beauty. =) All because of you guys!

Enjoy your Black Friday everybody, and don't worry if you don't get everything you need. There's still Cyber Monday, and a lot of stores are extending their deals to get "in the black."

Stay beautiful!

Youtube Requests

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Hello, my lovelies! Tomorrow and Friday are production nights for The Curious Savage (Want to see it? Visit cbktheatre.org for more info.), and that means I'll have much more time to devote to Youtube. 

I'm planning on filming something this weekend, but I want to know what you want to learn. This is your time to make requests for any Youtube videos you want to see from me! Comment ideas below, send me an email {aislesofbeauty@gmail.com}, or comment directly on my Youtube Channel! 

My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvaT5OzBSaNM0dCnIeiuTA/videos?sort=dd&flow=list&view=0

Don't forget to subscribe to my channel, share my videos with friends, and let me know what you want to see!

Stay beautiful!

Sweaters and Smokey Eyes: My First Youtube Video!!

OMG! I'm on Youtube!

Hello, my lovelies! This past week has been particularly inspiring. Because of disastrous feats of nature (cough cough Hurricane Sandy), I've been given more time to devote to working on my blog. And in that time I've done something wonderful. Remember in my Fall/Halloween Nails post when I mentioned a BIG surprise? Something you've been waiting for a very LONG time? 

Oh yes, if you're thinking MY FIRST YOUTUBE VIDEO EVER, you're spot on! Just minutes ago I uploaded Aisles of Beauty's first Youtube Tutorial: Sweaters and Smokey Eyes. Be the first to learn how to create a beautiful bronze smokey eye in this classic fall look on my Youtube Channel! And this is just the first of a string of surprises to be revealed; November Surprise #1 is complete.

Click here to view the tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do0V_ZMdQgA&feature=plcp

Like it, leave comments, share it with your friends, and help me go viral! 

And now that this lovely surprise is revealed, it's time to get started on November Surprise #2.

Stay beautiful!

Writer's Block

Picture me as the horrifying zombie on the left.

Hello, my lovelies! I've posted enough times for you to know somehow, every time my blog reaches its peak of prosperity, karma catches up to me and everything comes crashing down.

And it's always lack of inspiration. A beauty blogger has unlimited sources. I can write about anything. But blogging about a new product I've never even seen is what I call a filler post; and I don't want to cram your minds with filler posts. Me complaining about filler posts is a filler post all on its own! Oy, now my head hurts.

But you know it takes a pot of gold at the other end of a rainbow to pull me out of writer's block. And before the rainbow even gets here in the first place, it has to rain. I haven't even been answering emails, I don't know how to reply to those anymore! So what shall I do to avoid a useless filler post while waiting for my writer's block to clear? For now, read some old posts you might have missed, and tune in tomorrow for a big surprise! Don't worry, it's the good kind. =)

Stay beautiful!

Sephora's End of Summer Sale!

Sephora.com End of Summer Sale!

Hello, my lovelies! I spent all day yesterday having a somewhat relaxing day alone in the house (with my dad), because my mom took my sisters to the hairdresser to get their hair done... (Without me!) While that irked me endlessly, I tried to make the best of my time alone and bored by painting my nails (now they're white with little black polka dots) and doing my hair (tangle free!). 

When I wasn't doing these things, I was browsing Sephora's website (on an old MacBook since I killed my laptop a few nights ago), because they're having the ultimate End of Summer Sale! Hundreds of makeup, skincare, and bath/body beauty products are on sale for up to 65% off online!

Of course, I'll have to take advantage of this offer and buy some products that I ran out of (or am dangerously low on) this summer for Back to School. I cannot believe the first day of school is just a few days away! It seems like just yesterday it was June and I was writing about Korres Guava Lip Butter. Believe it or not, this is Aisles of Beauty's 50th Post! Can you believe it? I'd launch some sort of major giveaway, but I'm saving that for the 100th post... If I did my math correctly that should be... In October. Can't wait!

So head on over to sephora.com and check out all the fabulous products they have on sale!

Stay Beautiful!

Sephora Collection Color Daze Blockbuster

Sephora Collection Color Daze Blockbuster

Hello, my lovelies! Because I am such a major clutz, I spilled water all over my three year old MacBook, and now it is dead. For the next few weeks I'm stuck using old macs around the house (rather than my personal laptop with my entire life in its hard drive). 

Of course, that won't stop me from blogging! I'm trying to stay positive about this whole experience... So on a happier note, as a Sephora Beauty Insider, I thought I'd alert you to save the cash in your piggy banks for this October, when the 2012 Sephora Collection Color Daze Blockbuster is released to the public!

What is the Sephora Collection Color Daze Blockbuster, you ask? This is the ultimate makeup kit for beauty addicts of all ages. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll love this limited edition makeup palette!

I don't think I'm supposed to give too much away... So I'll just say this Hollywood Style palette includes waterproof eyeshadows, longwear cream eyeliners, lip glosses, blushes, 6 multi functional creams for eyes/lips/cheeks, AND SO MUCH MORE. It's compact, convenient when traveling, and can do an extreme variety of looks!

This $370 value is yours for $49.50. Since I most recently murdered my laptop, the majority of my piggy bank cash will go towards buying a new computer. BUT if I happen to come across $50 lying around, you know what my next purchase will be! Well, right after I buy a new concealer... My goal is to get one before school starts in 5 days (yikes!). 

So let me know if you're excited about the Sephora Collection Color Daze Blockbuster, and keep reading the blog! (The more views I get, the more revenue my blog makes, and the closer I am to getting that new Macbook Pro! No pressure...)

Stay beautiful!

L'Oréal Paris USA 2012 Hair Color Census Results are IN!

I'm a brunette... But sometimes people think it's black!

Hello, my lovelies! Friday was a busy day for me; I woke up early to complete a NJHS Service Job at my school, and then ran some errands with my mother (who, thanks to my best friend's mom, is on some type of vegetable juicing health kick), and finally washed my face, redid my makeup, and had a little Photo Booth Photoshoot! 

This picture was taken during my special photoshoot, where I let my natural dark brown curls out in the open. But that's not the reason I'm blogging about hair. 

L'Oréal Paris USA recently released the results of their 2012 Facebook Hair Color Census! L'Oréal Paris USA polled 1000 Facebook followers to discover how your personality and your hair color relate. The census polled blondes, brunettes, and redheads. Facebook let readers download the result pages, so here are the stats about hair color!

I have to say, as a brunette, I think the Census was spot on! Let me know what you think about L'Oréal's Census! 

Stay beautiful!

Breaking Beauty News!

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Breaking News! Mariah Carey, 42, is partnering with OPI Nails to create a new line of glamorous nail polishes to hit stores January 2013. Knowing Mariah, it'll be chic, unique, and totes fabulous! Can't wait to see the colors!