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HELLO BLOGGER, I'VE BEEN GONE FOR A WHILE BUT I'M NOW ON WORDPRESS.

I've been posting since January and have lots of things in the work for the rest of the year, if you haven't completely forgotten about me I'd love to share with you there. 

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Strawberry Champagne - Day 6

Hey everyone !

This the last day of Morphe Week, did you love it, or was it too much ?
I'm all about hearing your feedback because I'm still figuring this whole blog thing out
I really hope you loved it, if you missed any days you can check them all out here
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5
If you guys liked this I'll try to do more swatch posts.
But like I said, here's the last look

ENJOY !

EYES

Colourpop Brow Pencil in Bangin' Brunette

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Honey

Ulta Translucent Mineral Powder

Morphe individual eyeshadows in Caramelized (transition), Fiesta (crease), Rosewood (crease), Secretive (outer v), Glisten (brow bone)

Eylure Lashes in 145 Exaggerate

Loreal Telescopic Mascara

FACE

Milani Prime Perfection 

Ulta Demi Matte Foundation 

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Honey - to highlight and conceal

e.l.f. High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

Ulta Translucent Mineral Powder - to set entire face

e.l.f. Blush Palette in Dark

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder in Precious Petals

LIPS

NYX Cosmetics Lipsuede in Vintage

Thanks for stopping by, XO

MORPHE WEEK - DAY 5

Okay everyone, today's post is all about Morphe individual shadows.

If you haven't seen the other posts from Mophe Week, definitely check them out 

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, 

Let me start out by saying they're $2.29 each but is comparable in quality to Makeup Geek and Anastasia. These are phucking amazing. 

Seriously buy a few of these. You won't be disappointed. 

You'll notice that 1 of the pans is larger, that's because I have one of their Premium eyeshadows ($6) and the quality is just insane. 

For $6 it should be an okay color, with okay pigmentation and okay staying power.. but it's so much better than okay. 

Morphe is killing it when it comes to affordable makeup. 

Let's jump in to it. 

from left to right 

Burlesque, Dazzling, Golden Glory, Honey Baked, Glisten, Perfection(my favorite brow highlight at the moment)

Deep Cocoa, Nuts For You, Caramelized, Cafe Macchiato, Deep Skin

Deep Skin is almost the same shade as my skin, so whenever I use too much product or need to clean up edges, I always reach for this. 

It never hurts to have a shade identical to your skin simply for this reason. 

Rosey Posey (premium e/s) Wink For Pink, Fiesta, Sassy, Rosewood, Secretive

Rosey Posey is just a pinch more peach than Wink For Pink. I don't know if you're able to tell in photos. 

Tokyo Tea, Ocean Frost, B.A.M., Aloha, Breakfast At Tiffaneez, Naughty Girl. 

The only shadow that has less than excellent color pay off is Breakfast At Tiffaneez. 

I had to run my finger in the pan 4times in order to get this very light baby blue eyeshadow to even show off on camera. It makes it super difficult to use on my oily lids. After a few hours of it on, it truly just fades away which is sad, because it's such a unique matte baby blue shade. 

BINGE

Hey everyone !

I live dangerously close to a CVS, 2 Rite-Aids and a Walgreens so they're responsible for this look.
Well they're responsible for the star of this look I should say. 

I walked into the CVS near me and noticed Wet N Wild has released a few new shade of their single glitters. This look features the purple one called Binge. In addition to the purple, I picked up the pink, red, and blue litters.
I blame CVS and the BOGO sale a couple of weeks ago.
You'll be seeing them soon, for sure.
They're only $0.99 so if you've been looking to try some glitters, but are about quality and struggle with application I recommend these as a first step in to the glitter world.  

So without any more chit chat, here's the look.
ENJOY !

The only CON I have with these glitter singles is after you use the first layer or glitter, the texture of the rest of the single takes some getting used to. It's a glitter... pomade almost. When you apply the pomade layer directly to your eyelid there is a visible sheen, and the glitter is more dispersed than in the original pan.
Not the worst thing in the world, but definitely something to make not of if you're contemplating picking up one or a few of these. 

EYES

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Lorac Pro Palette - Mauve eyeshadow (transition shade), Deep Purple (crease and outer half of lower lashline)

BH Cosmetics 120 Palette - Shimmering grape eyeshadow (all over lid, inner half of lower lashline)

Morphe Individual eyeshadow in Perfection (brow bone highlight)

Wet N Wild Glitter Single in Binge
NYX Pencil Liner in Purple

NYC Liquid Liner in Black

Eylure x Vegas Nay lashes in Grand Glamour

FACE

e.l.f. Tone Adjusting Face Primer

Milani Prime Shield

Ulta Demi-Matte Foundation

NYX HD Concealer

Maybelline Master Fix Loose Setting Powder

NYX Contour Kit

Milani Blush in Red Vino

e.l.f. Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal

e.l.f. Baked Highlighter in Blush Gems

L'Oreal Infallible Setting Spray

LIPS 

Colourpop Lippie Stix in Lumiere

thanks for stopping by !

Gold Dust

Hello everyone !
This is todays look for the #100daysofmakeup Tag on Instagram.
It's extremely easy and versatile, I've been wearing this look to work, out with friends, running errands...for almost everything. It's neutral with just a bit of gold razzle dazzle on the inner lid.
Hope you like it as much as I do

FACE

Nivea for Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm

Smashbox Photofinish Primer

L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation

NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer

Mabelline Master Fix Loose Powder

Milani Tantastic face and Body Bronzer

NYX Contour Kit

EYES

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Lorac Behind the Scenes eye primer

Morphe Individual eyeshadows in Caramelized (transition) and Deep Cocoa (crease)

Urban Decay eyeshadow in Virgin (lid)

Wet n Wild eye glitter single in Brass

Eylure lashes in #145

LIPS

NYX Pencil liner in Coffee

Milani Amore Matte Lipcreme in Obsessed

Thanks for stopping by, XO

Copper and Mist

Hi everyone !

This past weekend was the first sunny weekend of spring, and it was beautiful. 

It's amazing how waking up and seeing the sun can really set the tone for your day. 

Saturday I went to lunch with my mom and nana, and before deciding what to wear I knew exactly how I wanted to paint my face. This is the usual story for me, I never know what to wear, and more times than not I'll have a full face of makeup on and still be in my pajamas.

I know I'm not the only one. 

Any-hooo, let's jump into the look. 

This is a great look for those of you who tend to wear neutrals, but are looking for a way incorporate some colors into your spring makeup. 

FACE

Hard Candy 12hour Power Primer

Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Minimizing Primer

Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Maybelline HD Setting Powder

NYX Contour Palette

Makeup Revolution Blush in New Rules

Hard Candy Twinkle Star Illuminator

L'Oreal Infallible Setting Spray

EYES

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Morphe 35K Palette (crease, inner & outer lid)

Milani Bella Copper eyeshadow (center of lid)

Wet N Wild Retractable eyeliner in Misty Eyes

Morphe single eyeshadow in BAM (lower lash line), and Glisten (brow bone highlight)

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara 

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara

Eylure Lashes #83

LIPS

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

I'm trying to push myself out of my comfort zone, and you;ll hopefully notice that with upcoming posts. I'm planning to start the #100daysofmakeup Tag on Instagram, so if you're not already following me there, you definitely should. I have a bunch of ideas and I'm excited to see what I can think of. 

Thanks for reading, XO

Daytime Glam using Morphe 35O

Hi everyone !
I hope your weekend was everything you dreamed it would be and more.

Saturday was my nana's Surprise birthday party, she turns 80 this week, so I was busy running around making sure the last minute details were perfect. And they weren't, as we were walking in to the hotel where the party was located, there's my aunts and cousins in the hall.. -___-

But all in all it was great, family and friends from all over the country were in town and she had a great time. That's all that matters. 

Anyways, my post today is on the look that I wore at that party. I got a lot of compliments and questions on it, and it's rather easy to do so, let's get right into it. 

All of the eye shadows are from my current everyday palette, the 35O by Morphe. 

It just makes waking up late, just a little bit less stressful. 

FACE

Hard Candy 12Hour Power Primer 

Milani Prime Perfection (Matte) (this blurs my pores, and keeps my oily skin tame)

Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation in Cocoa Light

NARS Creamy Concealer

Airspun Loose Translucent Powder

Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

NYX Contour Kit

NYX Illuminator in Magnetic

MAC Fix+

I know the Morphe 35O palette is always out of stock, it's out of stock at the moment :/

But they do restock it often, so keep your eyes out. If you follow the brand on Instagram they're very good with letting their followers know when it'll be out. 

Also, I  will be doing a full review of the Marc Jacobs foundation, so keep an eye out for that in the next upcoming weeks. 

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Morphe 35O

NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Extreme Black

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Black

Ardell Demi Wispies

LIPS

NYX Soft Matte Creme in London

LA Girl Lip Paint in Elude

This has been my go to lip combo for the past couple of weeks, I love rediscovering products in my makeup collection. I've had both of these since they released and I just love how they look paired together. 

Thanks for reading, XO

Double Duty: Lorac Pro palette

I love beauty. All of it. I love lipstick, blush, mascara, highlighters all of it. Especially eyeshadow.
Every other month there's a new eyeshadow palette from a different brand and I have to buy it.
That's just how my brain works. So, naturally... I own more eyeshadow palettes than you're average broke girl. But what do you do when the hype on a palette dies down?

I'm going to be doing a few of these 'Double Duty' posts to try to show different ways to make the most out of a $30-60 palette.
Today's is using the Lorac Pro palette. This is one of my palette's that I truly cannot live without.
I'm on my second one, and I'll probably be buying another one in 8 months because I use it on the
daaaaaily.

This is one of my all time favorite palettes mainly because of the number of matte shadows. 

When I'm running late, a neutral brown in the crease and some mascara is the best thing for me. 

And no lie, this palette is usually in my car.. I wish I was kidding. 

Anyways, on to the makeup !

FACE

Lancome Visionnaire 1-Minute Blur

Hard Candy 12Hour Power Primer

Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation Stick in 177

Maybelline Better Skin concealer in Medium/Deep

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

e.l.f. cosmetics Blush palette in Dark (peach)

EYES

Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Chocolate

e.l.f. cosmetics Eyeshadow Primer

NYC cosmetics Liquid Liner in Black

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir mascara in Black

EYESHADOWS : LIGHT BRONZE, TAUPE, SABLE, ESPRESSO, NUDE

LIPS

Colorpop Lip Primer

NYX cosmetics Slim Lip Pencil in Peekaboo Neutral

NYX cosmetics Soft Matte Cream in London

Bath &Body works clear gloss

For the second look, I went more dramatic. This isn't your everyday understated makeup look. But I did wear this again, today while running errands.

FACE

Lancome Visionnaire 1-Minute Blur

Hard Candy 12Hour Power Primer

Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation Stick in 177

Maybelline Better Skin concealer in Medium/Deep

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

Milani Baked Blush in Vino

e.l.f. cosmetics Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal ( I also used this as my inner corner highlight!)

EYES

Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Chocolate

e.l.f. cosmetics Eyeshadow Primer

Maybelline 24hour Color Tattoo in Too Cool

Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara

EYESHADOWS : MAUVE, DEEP PURPLE, NUDE

LIPS 

Wet n WildxFergie Lipstick in Bebot Love

Maybelline Dream Matte in Touch of Spice

Thanks for stopping by!

Which look do you like best ??

XO

February Favorites

The month of February flew by.

It was the 1st, and then it was Valentine's Day, then Easter decor started popping up everywhere. Literally everywhere. Can we slow down, just a second please? I barely had time to shop for new beauty products this month, as you'll see my Favorites reflect that. 

Although the shortest month of the year is over, I'm not complaining, spring is slowly easing its way into PA and it's glorious. 

So without further ado, if you're interested in checking out the products I kept reaching for in February, keep scrolling. 

Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer 

I added this to my shower routine in January, and couldn't stick to using it. This month I forced myself to remember, and I am so happy I did. This is one of those products that seems a bit gimmicky in stores, I'll admit. What made me reach for this is actually the other brand of in-shower lotion, Nivea. I tried the Nivea lotion during the summer, and hated it. It left moisturized, but greasy and that shit ain't cute. So I figured I'd give this one a go. You rub it in after bathing and pat it dry. I still use my lotion when I get out, but with this you truly don't have to. 

If you've been eyeing this up I definitely recommend just trying it, this bottle's almost empty and I plan on purchasing it again. (There's even a coupon for it in Sunday's paper!)

purchase here

Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream

I had been using Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash for a few months, and never noticed any changes to my skin. I don't have acne prone skin or anything, but I was expecting a difference after washing. Then in January my skin went nuts for a couple of weeks, and my cleanser wasn't doing anything for it. I hopped into Target and gravitated towards this Noxzema product. It has eucalyptus in it, like some of their other products that I like so I bought it, and some face masks. I think the jar was $3.99. Figured why not. I instantly noticed a difference in the pimples, and with continued use I'm starting to notice a difference in my skin's texture overall. 

purchase here

Hard Candy Just Glow! Baked Illuminating Powder Duo in Twinkle Star

The Hard Candy 12hour Power Primer is my current go-to primer when I need my makeup to last all day, so I've been trying to explore some of the brands other products. I never hear anyone raving or ranting about Hard Candy, so I've kind of taken it upon myself to just try every product they put out. This illuminator isn't my favorite highlight powder of all time, but this month I've definitely been reaching for it more than my others. The duo features a peach-bronze, and light white gold shade. I mix them together with a fan brush and it's just so beautiful on the cheek bones.

purchase here 

Maybelline FitMe Shine-Free Foundation stick in 340 Cappuccino 

I don't think there's really much to say about this product. It's from Maybelline's FitMe foundation line, which is amazing, and because it's a stick foundation it's super easy and quick application gets me out the door in like 3 minutes when I'm in a rush

purchase here

Thanks for stopping by, XO

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation Routine

Hihihii

I recently updated my everyday foundation routine, so I'm sharing with you all. 

After scouring local and not so local CVS, Walgreens and RiteAids I was finally able to get my hands on the new L'Oreal Matte Foundation in my shade. Not an easy task... I assure you. 

I've been having some major issues with finding darker shades for not only this foundation, but the Maybelline Better Skin Foundation as well. Help a girl out if you find them around the area. 

Anyways, enough with my own complaints, 

Keep reading for a product list and my routine

GOLD DUST + The Nudes by Maybelline (First Impressions)

So I read about this Maybelline Palette.. The Nudes online about a month and a half ago. And have been on the hunt for one ever since. 

For a while I had been eyeing it up at a local CVS, and then it came... the 25% off coupon. 

I rushed to CVS, turned the corner where the Maybelline display was... and there it was. 

An empty display. 

Then I went to Walgreens. No luck. 

Then Walmart. No luck. 

And then Target. And there it was. Cheaper here than the 3 stores I had visited. 

Needless to say I was happy. So happy I actually squealed a little bit. 

I'm not lying. 

My boyfriend thought and still thinks that I am completely out of my mind because of how excited I get over makeup & a good deal. 

But there it was at Target for $9.99

Recent Purchases

Soo, I haven't posted anything in a couple of weeks (my bad ya'll)

Here's a post though.
I've been buying makeup like a FIEND lately so I decided to share some of it here :)

These are last week/this weekend's purchases.

1. NYX Cosmetics Shine Killer

2. Nivea Creme

3. L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara in Blackest Black

4. L'Oreal Collection Privee Lipstick in Eva's Nude

5. Milani Lipstick in Naturally Chic

Inspired by Fall

Haven't been very inspirational recently, I've been sticking to simple neutral eyes, or just a winged liner and some mascara. 

This is a fall inspired look, obviously. 

BEAUTY INGREDIENTS

1. Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Cappuccino (340)

2. Revlon Photoready Foundation in Caramel (used as concealer)

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate

4. Milani Bella Eyeshadow in Copper

5. bhcosmetics 120 palette

6. NYX Glitter Eyeliner in Gold

7. L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza in Blackest Black

8. NYC Pencil Eyeliner in Black 

9. NYX Powder Blush in Pinky

10. Wet 'n Wild Lipstick in Cherry Bomb

5-Minute Makeup

Anytime there's a chance for me to get a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning, I take advantage. That being said, a lot of mornings I'm rushing to make sure I get breakfast, pack my lunch and necessary snacks and leave the house with just enough time to get a coffee. Makeup is usually neglected or done in the dark of an almost crowded bus. 

A few weeks ago I started adding this to my morning routine and not only have I been able to get my daily caffeine fix, I even remembered my headphones. 

Un. Real. 

Any moisturizer, primer, and foundation of your choice would work in this case.

I use 1-2 pumps of my moisturizer, a dab of primer and about a nickel sized amount of my foundation all placed on the back of my hand. Mix them together and apply either with clean fingers or a foundation brush. 

Ladies. This takes all of maybe 95 seconds now that I've gotten used to the routine. 

Un. Real. 

Then I usually do a few coats of my mascara, fill in my brows and maybe add some blush and I'm done in less than 5 minutes. Always. 

Lakeside

Hey everyone!

I've completely given up on trying to format html. 

I don't even know if that's the proper terminology but, I'm just too annoyed with it to try any longer. 

I figure I'll have a friend do it when the time is right, or when I actually gain a following I'll get some professional assistance.

Anyways, the weather is finally starting to get cooler here in PA, and I honestly couldn't be any more content. 

The leaves are slowly starting to lose their deep green, and become a roasted orange. 

Pumpkin everything has taken over. 

And I very recently saw my first white girl in shorts and UGGS. 

That's fall in PA. 

In my desperate attempts to hold on to the last bit of sunshine before grey skies become a constant, I've been playing in the brighter colors of my makeup. 

I give you....lakeside.

 Do you like it?

Do you love it?

I'm totally seducing you. 

Can you feel it ?

Whatever, I'll stop.

BEAUTY INGREDIENTS

1. Maybelline FITme! Foundation in 340 (Cappuccino)

2. Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel (used as concealer)

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate

4. Too Faced Shadow Insurance

5. Milani Bella Eyes Powder Shadow in Bella Navy

6. Milani Bella Eyes Powder Shadow in Bella Teal

7. bhcosmetics 88 Neutral Palette (crease, tearduct, highlight)

8. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

9. NARS Powder Blush in Amour

10. NYX Round Lipstick in Minimalism

If you took a look at the products used, I used 2 of Milani Cosmetics newest eye shadow products, and I can't wait to do a complete review for you. 

They blend like a fucking dream, and the color payoff is pretty incredible considering they're less than $5. 

Bella Teal is the color on my lower lashline, and I'm 100% obsessed with it. 

There's a bit of green and gold that really makes the color pop, can't wait to find a way to use this all over my eyelid. 

Have you tried any of the Bella Eyeshadows? 

Tell me what your favorite is.

Thanks a ton for stopping by !

Comment and let you know what you're thinking !

Double Wing & Warm Shadows

Hello everyone, 

I'm sorry for the delay between posts, but I'm still having some trouble formatting the page. 

But, here's a post of something I tried out today and kind of liked. 

It's a simple warm look using eyeshadows, something I do just about everyday. With a bit of a twist. Doubling up on the liner. A wing on top and a wing on the lower lash line. 

Kinda bold. Kinda daring. I kinda like it. 

BEAUTY INGREDIENTS

1. Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation in Caramel

2. Revlon Photoready Foundation in Caramel (used as a concealer)

3. Too Faced Shadow Insurance

4. bhcosmetics 88 Neutral Palette

5. NYC Liquid Liner in Black

6. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

7. Rimmel Eye Kohl in Nude (on waterline)

8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate

9. bhcosmetics Correct and Concealer Palette in Medium (brow highlight)

I like this look more than my usual everyday look, but the only issue with wearing it all the time for me is the time it took to carefully line my lower lash line with that liquid eyeliner. 

The amount of times I've tried this look and stabbed myself in my eye is truly obscene.
So if you're trying this look, take it slow. Don't be a hero. Seriously. 

So I do my makeup in a sports bra? 

What about it ? I like to be comfortable, okay . 

Get over yourself. 

Hope you enjoy this. 

Please don't be let down by the "brief-ness" of this post, I'm still very frustrated with the format of some better posts, and I'm doing my best to figure out the html stuff to try to make it as best as possible before I show it to you guys. As well as trying to make the pictures better. 

The things I do for you. Kidding. 

Thanks everyone. 

Thanks for stopping by !

Leave a comment !

ShockWave

Hi everyone, sorry this post wasn't up a few days earlier, life happened. 

But I do hope you enjoy this look, I like it alot. 

You can make it your own by changing the inner eye color. 

This definitely isn't an everyday, wear to work type of look, because those are boring and I hate boring. 

This is more of a.. look at me, I'm fucking awesome, don't you wish your makeup looked like mine... kind of look. 

With that being said, are you excited to make people jealous ? (yes. yes you are)

BEAUTY INGREDIENTS

1. Too Faced Shadow Insurance

2. e.l.f. mineral eyeshadow in Socialite

3. Milani eyeshadow in Shock

4, 5 &6. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Hustle, Buck and Virgin 

(Naked Palette)

7. NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Black 

8. Wet n Wild Pencil Eyeliner in Black

9. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black 

10. NARS Powder Blush in Dolce Vita

SWATCHES

HOW TO APPLY

1. Prime eyelids with Too Faced Shadow Insurance

2. Dampen a flat eyeshadow brush, dip into Socialite, tap off excess and pat directly onto the eyelid. 

Staying on the center of the lid. 

3. With a stiff dome brush use Urban Decay's Hustle, and apply on the outer V of your eyelid. 

4. Using a blending brush, dip into Urban Decay's Buck, using windshield wiper motions, apply onto the crease until there is no harsh line. 

 

 5. With a pencil brush, use Shock on the inner corner of each eyelid. 

Apply until you get the desired intensity. 

6. Using a small concealer brush, use Virgin by Urban Decay to highlight underneath your eyebrows. 

Soften the edges by dusting off your crease brush, and blending. 

7. Apply Liquid Eyeliner

8. Curl lashes and apply mascara

9. Apply NARS Powder Blush.

 

VOILA !

Hope you loved this look

Thanks for stopping by !