July Favorites

Hi Guys! 

Here are my July Favorites. I know they are a bit late but I was at Vidcon the beginning of this month and I didn't have wifi there! Look out for a post about Vidcon really soon. This month I haven't really tried anything new but there were a few products that really stood out to me. I hope you enjoy!

Real Techniques Setting Brush
Maybelline Color Show in Pacific Blue
Rimmel Lipstick in Nude Delight
NYX Mega shine Lipgloss in Pink Nude
MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering

Real Techniques Setting Brush

Maybelline Color Show in Pacific Blue

Rimmel Lipstick in Nude Delight

NYX Mega shine Lipgloss in Pink Nude

MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering

Left to Right: Rimmel Lipstick Nude Delight, NYX Lipgloss Nude Pink and MAC's Coppering

Real Techniques Setting Brush: I got this little magic worker in the beginning of this month. I didn't really need it but for some reason I just really wanted it and I'm so glad I got it. As some of you may know I hate concealer brushes. I think they are too small and never blend my concealer in well. I use to use foundation brushes to blend them in but not anymore! This setting brush is the best thing I have ever used to my concealer. Also I use it for highlighting my cheekbones. I use either with a powder highlighter or to blend in Watt's Up by Benefit. This brush has become part of my everyday brush collection. 

Maybelline Color Show in Pacific Blue: This nail polish has been on my toes all month. I honestly don't think I have used any other color. It is this really bright summer blue. I apply two layers of the nail polish and a top coat and it lasts at least a week on my toes however, when I use it on my nails it chips really quickly which is a bummer. Overall, I think this is a great summer color. I'm going to pick up another bottle really soon because this is limited edition. 

Rimmel Lipstick in Nude Delight: This was in my last months favorite and honestly might be in every favorite to come. Rimmel's Nude Delight is a great everyday nude color. It has a little bit of shimmer but is still natural looking. It lasts a good 5 hours without any need of retouching and I find it really moisturizing. I been layering it with my next favorite, NYX Lipgloss in Nude Pink and the two together make such a pretty everyday combination. 

NYX Mega shine Lipgloss in Nude Pink: I am not a huge lipgloss fan because I don't like my lip being sticky or my hair getting stuck to my lips. However, this gloss is amazing. It isn't sticky and it lasts a good 4 hours without any need of touch up. My absolute favorite thing about it is the smell! It smells like the fruit punch Capri Sun which remind me so much of elementary school. You can smell it when you apply it however, it doesn't stick around so you're not stuck smelling it all day long. I think this is great but i love apply it with a smell but I'd probably get annoyed if the smell stuck around. I love using this on top of Rimmel's Nude Delight. They are actually the perfect pair. 

MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering: Last but not least is my favorite eyeshadow of the month: Coppering by Mac. This is a beautiful orangey copper color with a sheen finish. Just like all Mac shadows, it is super blend able and highly pigmented. A little bit of this color goes a long way. I love wearing it all over the lid and underneath the lower lashes with wood winked in the crease and lots of mascara. It is a great color to make a statement but isn't overpowering. I have used it during the day and at night and I think it looks great and appropriate for both times. Overall, this is definitely making its way up as one of my favorite MAC shadows. 

What have you guys been loving this month? Lots of Love,

FOTD: July 20th 2013

Hi Guys! 
This is my make up look from last night. I really wanted to share this with you because I used Coppering by Mac and even though it is a beautiful color, it can be kind of hard to wear so I thought I'd share how I wear it! 

Products I used:  Bare Minerals Party Time Primer Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation  Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer Benefit Boi-ing Concealer  Rimmel Stay Matte Press Powder Nars Duo in Laguna and Orgasm Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze  Mac Eyeshadow in Coppering Benfit Magic Ink in Black Benefit They're Real!  Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in # 17
I started of by priming my face with Bare Minerals Party Time Primer. I apply this with my fingers all over my face. Next I use my Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation in Toasted Beige. I apply this with a damp beauty blender and make sure I blend it in really well. I use two concealer: Rimmel Wake Me Up in Classic Beige underneath my eyes and Benefit Boi-ing in #3 on any spots I have on my face. I am weird and use a foundation brush to blend my concealers in just because I feel like concealer brushes are too small and I never actually use my foundation brushes for foundation. Next I apply my Rimmel Stay Matte Press Powder with a kabuki brush all over my face. Following that, I apply my NARS bronzer in Laguna all over my face with a full face brush by Bare Minerals. This gives a really natural all over bronze color. Using my SOHO blush brush, I apply my NARS blush in Orgasm to my cheeks; a little goes a long way with this product. I don't like eyeshadow primers so instead I use my Maybelline 24 hour Color Tattoo cream shadow in Bad to the Bronze. I use my finger tip for this and blend it all over my lid. Next I take a big eyeshadow brush by SOHO and apply Coppering by Mac all over my lid and into my crease. Then taking a blending brush, I think I used my ELF one, I blend the color up into my brow bone. Following that, I take an angled brush with Coppering on it and apply it to my lower lash line. Using my finger tip, I take Bad to the Bronzer again and apply it into the inner corner of my eye. I then use my Benefit Magic Ink liquid liner and make a "winged" look with my top liner. I adore how dark this liquid liner is. For my lashes, I used my all time favorite They're Real! by Benefit. It is such an amazing mascara for lots of length. Lastly, I use my Kate Moss lipstick in number 17 from Rimmel on my lips. 

How do you wearing Copper colored shadows? 
Lots of Love, 

Walgreens Haul

Hi Guys! 
So as you probably might have heard the Rimmel Apocalips have finally come out in the States! However, here they are called Show Off, I'm not really sure why they changed the name but regardless I'm so excited that they are here. They are exclusive to Walgreens as off right now and part of me is really glad because I don't normally go into Walgreens ( much more of a CVS and Target girl) but I honestly think it is my new favorite store for drugstore make up. I really loved how it is laid out especially the make up section. It has a huge aisle along the wall with stands with new products around it. Everything I needed was right there and so easy to find. Okay now that I'm done rambling about Walgreens, here are the products I picked up while I was there!

Simple Eye Make Up Remover: ( $2.49) I bought the travel size of the Simple Eye Make Up Remover just to test it out. I love getting travel sized things for that reason because they are cheap and if I don't like it I'm not stick with a big bottle of a product. I love make up wipes. They are fast and easy but they aren't great for your eyes and skin so I've been looking for a new eye make up remover. Since I love the Simple face wipes I figured there is a good chance I'll like their eye make up remover! I'll let you know how this goes. 
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser: ($ 7.99) This is my Holy Grail of face washes. I have been using this for almost a year now and I adore it. It leaves my skin feeling nice and fresh. It also isn't drying and it wakes me up in the morning. However, my favorite thing about this wash is how it smells.   It smells of sweet fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Anything grapefruit scented is probably a favorite of mine. I just think it smells nice, isn't overwhelming and is a refreshing smell. 
Maybelinne Baby Lips Electro: ($ 3.99) This is Maybelline's new line of Baby Lips is crazy neon colors. There is six of them but I only bought the 85 Oh Orange! to try it out and if you couldn't guess by the name it smells just like oranges. I'm not sure if they are limited edition but either way they are selling fast! They claim to hydrate your lips for up to 8 hours and leave a lovely tint to your lips. I'm really excited to try this one out and I think I'm going to get the Minty Sheer ( bright green color) next if I like this one! 
Revlon Lash Potion: ($7.99)  I'm going to be complete honest, I bought this because I love how pretty the packaging is. The colors of the tube reminds me of mermaids and the sea and that just makes me super happy. I got this mascara in Blackest Black. It claims that it will give you "spell binding volume and length." I am a huge fan of Maybelline mascaras and this is the first Revlon one I'm trying in a few years. Hopefully this isn't one of those products that looks pretty but isn't any good. 
Rimmel Show Off/Apocalips: ($4.99 each) The only word that comes to mind is FINALLY! Every British youtuber and blogger have raved about how amazing these are and they are finally available in the states. I believe there are 8 colors available right now but I  only picked up three in Aurora, Celestial and Big Bang. I can not wait to wear them and to do a full review on them. 
Rimmel Cocktail Colour in a Flash: ($2.49) This is another new Rimmel product in the states. It is Rimmel's line of glittery summer colored nail polishes that are said to dry in less than 60 seconds. I picked up one in 130 Apple Berry Smoothie which is a medium blue with blue metallic shimmer in it. It looks really playful and I think I'm going to put it on my toes for night since it is 4th of July. 
Batiste Dry Shampoo: ($3.99) This is another product that I got in a travel size to test out. My hair never really gets greasy or oily since I have so much of it and it is curly. However, it is impossible for me to wear my hair down second day so I bought this to try and figure out a way to get my hair to look okay without having to shower every morning. Wish me luck! 
Glamour Magazine: ($3.99) Last but not least, I bought the August 2013 Glamour Magazine. One Direction and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are on the cover! I'm really excited to read this at work especially excited for the 1D interview. 

What have you bought lately?  Lots of Love, 

June Favorites

Hi Guys!
I honestly can not believe how quickly June flew by; I swear yesterday it was still March! Just like every other month, I am going to be showing you my favorites of June! I haven't been using too much make up this month because I work outdoors and at pools and I just like to be natural at work. However, when I have used make up this month, I have really found great products that I love. So here they are! 

Earrings from Francesca's: 

 
I don't think I've ever worn these without getting a compliment on how pretty they are! They are these lovely big studs with a reflective stone in them that has a light blue base and also can look purple, pink and dark blue. They were $12.95 and I got them last year from Francesca's. If you guys don't know already, Francesca's is my holy grail jewelry store. I honestly think 95 percent of the jewelry I own is from there. They are great options and all their products are great quality. I just think they are so fun and summery. Yup!  I can't think of what else to say besides I love them.

Maybelline 24 hr Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk: 

I rediscovered the Maybelline 24 hr Color Tattoos this month and the pomegranate punk has been my most worn color out of the ones I own. There are so many options with this product. I can use it as a base for other colors or build it up to get a beautiful plum color with gold shimmer or I can use a little bit of it as a touch of color. It doesn't crease and lasts for a solid 8 hours! I did a full review on this product that you can read [here].

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm: 

The Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm has been a necessity product for me so far this summer. I always get sun spots on my face ( circle patches of lighter skin from the sun) so it is really important for me to have SPF on my face at work. However, I don't like putting on actual sunscreen on my face because it is always too thick and greasy. The Naked Skin Beauty Balm has SPF 20 in it and goes on light and easy. It also gives me a nice glow. I have the travel sized one just because I wasn't sure if I was going to like it and I am going to buy a full bottle once I run out.

Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Oil SPF 6:

Along the same lines as the previous product, I like my tanning oil to have SPF in it. I know SPF 6 isn't a lot but I am naturally pretty tan and I don't really burn so SPF 6 is enough for my body ( besides my face which I use 20).  I really like the Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil because it isn't overall thick and it doesn't make me feel stick. Also it doesn't attract sand to me at the beach like other tanning oils do. If you are looking for a tanning oil, I highly recommend this one.

Tarte Beauty and the Box in Secret Garden: 

This is my current favorite quad of shadows. Tarte has been a really big hit with me lately and this is one of products that started that trend. The four colors in this are: Sprout, Goldenrod, Fern and Vine. They are really pigmented and are beautiful colors. I did a full review on this that you can read [here].


Rimmel Lipstick in 642 Nude Delight:

My last favorite of this month is this Rimmel lipstick in Nude Delight. We all know my love for Rimmel; it is my favorite drugstore brand. This lipstick is a very nice nude color with a hint of shimmer. I've been wearing it on an everyday bases just because its subtle but still gives good color and lasts for about 5 hours without retouches. Rimmel overall has really good lipsticks especially the Kate Moss ones and if you are looking for cheap lipsticks but good quality, these are for you. 

What have you been loving this month? 
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Lots of Love 

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hr by Eye Studio Eye Shadows

Hi Guys! I hope all of you are doing well! Summer is in full swing now and with all the craziness has started. I have been mid moving houses and been cleaning out a lot of things. Doing this, has allowed me to rediscover a lot of make up that I use to love but just haven't used lately. One of these products is the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hr by Eye Studio Eye Shadows. I think I got my first one right when they first came out and I picked up a few more a couple months later. I honestly forgot how awesome they are until a few weeks ago. 

Left to Right: Tough as Taupe, Edgy Emerald, Pomegranate Punk

The three I own are in: 35 Tough as Taupe, 50 Edgy Emerald and 30 Pomegranate Punk. When you look at the in the packaging, they can be a bit scary looking because they are so intense. However, once you actually use them you find out how diverse they are.
Packaging: The packaging of these eye shadows is really cute! It's a glass little pot with a plastic black lid. The black lid has a sticker label with details about the eye shadow on it. The glass pot makes it really easy to see what color you picked up. Only downside is that, they are bit heavy because they are glass so I don't like traveling with them.
Colors: Edgy Emerald is a metallic sea foam green. I also see some hints of teal in it. Tough as Taupe is a matte gray color. When you look at Tough as Taupe as first or throw the glass, it really looks taupe however, once you actually touch it, it comes off a lot darker. Pomegranate Punk is a deep burgundy purple with gold shimmer in it. 
Formula: These eyeshadows are definitely cream based eye shadows. They actually remind me a lot of Tarte's Clay liners. They are really easy to apply by brush or finger ( I prefer to use my fingers) and they blend very nicely. 
Pigment: In the pot, they appear overly intense and if you want that intense you can get it. They are so buildable it's nuts. 10/10 for pigment.
Finish: These shadows leave a nice smooth finish that doesn't crease. They are also really nice bases for powder shadows if you want to get a lot of pigment out of the powder shadows. 
They are said to last 24 hours which they don't however, they do last a good 8 without any retouches. Overall, I love these and I am so happy I have rediscovered them! I can not wait to do a FOTD with them.
Have you tried them? If so, What you think of them? So rumor has it that Google Reader is going away so upset! But be sure to follow me on Bloglovin' to keep up with my posts!  Lots of Love,

OOTD and FOTD June 20th 2013

Hi Guys! 
So yesterday I had one of my best friend's graduation. She is the last one of all my good friends to graduate high school and it's so weird! She is always been like our baby girl and now she is a graduate! Time flies by so fast, its crazy. Here is my outfit and make up for graduation. 

My outfit:  Top: Blue Sky  Skirt: Forever 21 Wedges: TJ Maxx All Jewelry: Francesca's
This Top was in a haul I did last month and I could not wait to wear it. However, it took my a while to find the perfect time to wear this beautiful lacy light blue top. I decided to pair it with my gray skirt from Forever 21 because I liked how the top looked on a gray bottom better than on a black bottom. The wedges were a gift from my mom when I went away to University last fall and they are just so cute and summery. For jewelry, Francesca's is the way to go. They always have great options and all of their jewelry is just so cute! I honestly don't think I've gotten jewelry from anywhere else in a long time. 

On my Face: Prime Time Foundation Primer by Bare Minerals  Wake Me Up Concealer in Classic Beige by Rimmel Fit Me Foundation in 245 by Maybelline  Baked Bronzer Duo in Honey Heat by Sephora Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush in 120 Pink Rose by Rimmel  Stay Matte Pressed Powder by Rimmel  Eyebrow Kit in Medium by Elf Beauty and the Box in Secret Garden by Tarte Long Lasting Eyeshadow in Black Flame by Sephora  They're Real! by Benefit  BAD Gal Lashes by Benefit (lower lashes) Eyelash Curler by Revlon  Lasting Finish Kate Moss in 17 by Rimmel
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Lots of Love

FOTD May 22nd 2013

Hi Guys!
So today I decided to do my first ever just Face Of The Day. These are some of my favorite posts to read. I loving seeing what people use on a everyday basics and for special occasions. I have been obsessing over all the Prom make up lately! It is just so exciting. So here I go! 

On my Face : 

Rimmel Wake me Up Concealer in Classic Biege 

Bare Minerals Original in Medium Beige 

Sephora Baked Bronzer Duo in Honey Heat 

Elf Blush in Twinkle Pink

Benefit Watt's Up! Highligher in Soft Focus ( sample size)

On My Eyes:  Lisi Brow Perfector in Medium Dark  Tarte Beauty and the Box in Secret Garden ( I used Sprout, Fern and Vine) Rimmel ScandalEYES in 002 Sparkling Black Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black  Maybelline Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara in Blackest Black
On my Lips:  Just a little bit of chapstick 

Out of all these products I have been especially loving the Tarte Beauty and the Box. I am going to do a review on it soon! Also I adore the Sephora Baked Bronzer Duo. I love how it has two colors in it so I can use the same bronzer year round!

Also I hear that Google is taking away the reader soon... so sad! However I am on Bloglovin' so be sure to follow me there! 

What are you favorite type of posts to read?

Lots of Love,