Thevi Cosmetics – Part 2

So now it’s review time.

If you’re just coming across this post, please make sure to read up on Thevi Cosmetics with my previous post. I tried to appeal to your patient nature and not test the limits by keeping the lengths of the posts manageable.

The products for me, myself, and I to judge?

As you are reading this review, you probably are equally impressed with the Thevi logo girl as I am on the right. There she is with her hair all waving in the air with her “smiling with her eyes” pose and her fab earrings and top. She’s reminiscent in design style to the Stila ladies, but by no means identical.

These are two savvy businesses that understand that the customer can relate better to an illustration than one single person (we are a judgemental bunch aren’t we?).

Coincidentally, the logo lady can serve as a doppelganger to Thevi founder Thevaki. Don’t you think?

Review (5 highest, 1 lowest):

Packaging: 5 out of 5 (it’s super chic – you feel fancy just holding it)

Price: 4.5 out of 5 ($15 for the E/S $13 for the Lipstick at their website)

Quality: 5 out of 5 (they are super pigmented & are super light)

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 (I would love to be able to have a larger color selection)

The product(s):
The swatches:
Triple Split Shadow in Bistro

I swatched each color in the triple split, and then I did horizontal swipes from Right to Left and from Left to Right. Make sense?

High Impact Lipstick in Plush

What I used:

Obviously I only used the lipstick for that swatch. Here, in addition to the Triple Split Shadow, I used Laura Geller Eye Spackle, a medium shadow brush, and Maybelline LashBlast mascara.

The look(s):
a better angle at the look:

So here’s what I did – after using Laura Geller Eye Spackle as base, I tested the shadow wet and dry.

Then I did one eye with a blended smokey look and one with a more regular, less dramatic look (which I would consider more appropriate for everyday/work). I added a second picture b/c they had better angles of the look.

My Verdict:

I am very happy with this brand. It is a completely new brand to me, so I had no bias when I started the review.

The eyeshadow is super pigmented and goes on like silk on your skin (like when I did the swatches) and your eyes. It looks great no matter if you apply it dry or wet, and is super long lasting. Another plus is that it blends very easily. I didn’t try it out on it’s own without a primer – but really – y’all should be using primers if you wear shadows – it just holds better.

The lipstick impressed me more than the shadow. It’s super creamy and almost feels like lip balm. It’s effortless, and though I didn’t pick the most everyday shade for myself, I will be mixing this with other color, because it feels lovely.

The pricing for these two is $15 (E/S) and $13 (L/S). It’s a bit more than drugstore cosmetics but not nearly as much as higher end products, with as much quality.

The only negative I have for this is that I would like to choose from even more colors. This of course is less a negative as it is a work in progress, as the brand expands.

I’d say it’s a definite buy and that given the chance you should try it out!

Don’t forget to read my first post all about the product line!


Thevi Cosmetics – Part 1

To prepare you for the review coming up, I would like to introduce you to Thevi Cosmetics.

So what is this Thevi Cosmetics line exactly?

THEVI Cosmetics is a sleek modern line that celebrates color influenced by lifestyles and traditions. THEVI Cosmetics targets the New Ethnic market — women to whom rich and vibrant shades represent beauty as a way of empowerment in both their professional and personal lives.

The tagline “Inner Beauty Made Visible” captures THEVI’s mission to express women’s lifestyles and traditions through color that truly shows up on diverse skin tones.


Yes – hello to you too – clearly this is the best product description I have ever read.

More you say?


I also thought it’d be neat to find out more about Thevaki – the creator of the line.


Where can you buy Thevi?

Though they plan to get to a retail counter near you this year, they are currently only available at www.thevicosmetics.com.

Well, what do they carry?

Products include a Longlasting Lipliner, High Impact Lipstick, Longlasting Eyeliner, Lush Mascara, Eye Shadows, Matte Blush, and Liquid and Powder Foundation, all in a vibrant range of shades. You can also find a Brush Collection for easy application. Prices range from $16.50 to $38.00.” Products are talc free and oil free as well as hypoallergenic.

Some other ways to learn about the brand and keep up to date?


Check out their:

  • Website! first and foremost duh! 🙂
  • Facebook Page (check out the photo album for looks you can create with their product!).
  • Thevi’s Blog you can find coupons and special deals here.

See what others have to say about Thevi:

Keep reading for my review!

Something to talk about


NYMag posted a quote from Beth Ditto on her weight and “fat people” in general:

A piece of clothing can’t talk — it can’t tell you that you can’t have it — so really, you’re just telling yourself that. You make yourself the victim, because if you want clothes that bad, then make them yourself. You have to get creative if you’re fat. I’m really good at turning a belt into a necklace.

So the inspired question for the jury to ponder is:

What rules do you impose on yourself? and since we are all healthy, confident, young men and women – what do you do to smash those rules to smithereens?

I’m always getting myself into a tizzy over not wearing makeup/clothing getting small on me if I put on weight but I look for a looser top to make me feel confident for the off days and I dab on some lip gloss and throw on some diva musssaaack.

It’s nothing but confidence. I did say I’ll be my own judge – I know y’all heard me. 🙂

Photo credit: Curvature

CFDA Winners announced

Brought to you from Catwalk Queen:

Accessory Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler

Popular Vote Award: Ralph Lauren

Menswear Designer of the Year: Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein and Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders (tie)

Swarovski Award for Menswear: Tim Hamilton

Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Alexander Wang

Swarovski Award for Accessories: Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewellery

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Rodarte

It wasn’t as sensational as I expected.

Photo credit: Style.com

What do you say about it?

Fusion Beauty Hautelook Sale

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Tarte Hautelook Sale!

Come join HauteLook for your sample sales and cheap designer duds.

Click here for your special invite!

Don’t forget that when you when you sign up through this link, you get a $10 credit to spend on whatever you please!

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What ya know?

So I was venturing around the Southstreet Seaport on my lunchbreak today to find that Claire’s has stepped up on their makeup! (Or is that just me?)

Their palettes are very reminiscent of LA Colors palettes in both packaging and pricing (their 40+ color palettes don’t go over $14, but I have yet to see the quality.

Their website has also undergone an upgrade with makeup tutorials.

Did you already know this? Whatcha think?

Magazine Weekend – All You June 2009

Happy weekend everyone! We are back on schedule with posting and I would love to hear how you’re liking this series.

The issue I read back to back is All You Issue 6 for June 26, 2009 with the main article of losing weight in a week on the cover.

I found the article about updating the nude face a refreshing change to all the other new and trendy looks we hear about, because this is something every gal turns to year in and year out. Here’s some advice on how to update your nude look for the times:


The magazine talked about losing weight in seven days as a form of a master cleanse that many people hear about. They gave a recipe for a drink in the morning, advised that you eat a full meal midday and that you top it off with tea in the evening. Being that this is a drastic reduction in caloric intake, they wisely recommend that this only be followed for 7 days as a jump start or a cleanse for your system. Though this always sounds like the thing that I need to do, I know myself too well to know that this will be more torture – so my fitness regimen since mid-May has been to drink uber amounts of water and to cut down on the late night food binges with some workouts to replace those. I have lost 5lbs so far and look forward to updating you on the rest!

If you feel like you have some extra pounds, or if you’re at your goal, remember that confidence, comfort, and health are the only things that ever matter. Clothes and women come in all sizes!

Also – the magazine was offering another makeup tip – the new trend of pairing gray and pink together. This is a combination that many of you have probably tried out already, but since I was enjoying the article, I decided to do an inspiration board for y’all!

Shoot me an e-mail to MissYaya@ymail.com if you would like me to explore other/have topics and/or magazines, or for general opinions of what’s in magazine weekend.

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TGIF


Their own reading lists:

Beauty/Fashion unrelated:

  • I have been following NYCtaxiphoto for a while and always like the photos, esp the “shift shots”


Image credit: Huffington Post

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