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

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 !

Peach Bellini

Painted my nails the other day. 

Totally didn't use that nail art kit that's sitting in the picture. 

Actually I did, but things got a little outta hand when I tried to do stripes on my right hand while holding the striping tool in my left hand. 

I wish I could be one of those people who apply nail polish just as nicely on their right hand as on their left. 

You have my respect. 

Revlon - Peach Nectar

Milani - Sugar Rush

How pretty is this combination? 

I did 2 coats of the Revlon Polish and just one dusting of the Milani polish. 

Can we also talk about what a great job it must be to name nail polishes?

I mean really, that person is living the dream. 

Bubblegum Pop

heyhihello. 

I'm rushign in between class & work so no time for a cute story 

I was supposed to upload this sometime last week, but completely forgot about it. 

so here. 

enjoy =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect PRO Makeup Primer

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel 

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

NYX Powder Blush in Pinky

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

bh cosmetics 120 palette - matte sky blue, matter bright pink 

NYX eyeshadow in Kiss in Casablanca

Milani eyeshadow in Shock

Urban Decay eyeshadow in Naked

Rimmel Volume Flash Max in Black

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey 

NYX Round Lipstick in Milani

NYX Lipgloss in Pink Natural

GOODLUCK

Grey&Greens

sigh.. hey there

this week has been pretty ridiculous when it comes to classes/homework/studying. 

there really is not even time in a day do get everything done. 

anyhoo.. 

I rarely use any other colors than brown when I'm doing my daily look.

But I changed things up a little yesterday since I had some extra time in the morning and here's what I came up with. 

I don't ever use green, but every time I do, I'm always pleasantly surprised with how good it looks. 

enjoy =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect PRO Makeup Primer

Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

NARS Powder Blush in Amour

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX eyeshadow in True Taupe

NYX eyeshadow in Light Green 

NYX eyeshadow in Hunter Green
NYX eyeshadow in Volcano
NYX eyeshadow in Hawaiian Coffee
NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black
Rimmel Volume Flash MAX Mascara

LIPS
Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey
NYX Round Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie
NYX Lipgloss in Peach

GOODLUCK 

Rose Gold [REMIX]

heyhihello.
Hope everyone's weekend was great !
jumping right into today's post..
Since the original Rose Gold look was such a hit, & the post received the most comments, I decided that I should probably do another look with the same hues. 

I changed it up a bit and made it more of a neutral everyday look. 

ch-ch-check it out

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect PRO Makeup Primer

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel 

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

NARS Powder Blush in Dolce Vita

elf Powder Blush in Candid Coral 

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

elf mineral eyeshadow in Golden 

bhcosmetics 120 palette - burgundy & camel shade

NYX eyeshadow in Walnut

NYX eyeshadow in Hawaiian Coffee

L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey 

NYX Round Lipstick in Milan

So how'd you like the remix? Any other posts you'd like to see remix'd??

GOODLUCK !

Black Smoke

ohhellooo there.
It's almost Friday.. which means it's almost the weekend which makes me warm on the inside.
So I decided to upload this pretty typical smokey eye.

ENJOY =]

FACE
Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Makeup Primer
Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Caramel
Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel
Benefit Powderflage
NYC Translucent Powder
NYX Powder Blush in Pinky

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Makeup Forever eyeshadow - matte black 

NYX eyeshadow in Walnut

Urban Decay eyeshadow in Virgin 

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black 

elf mineral eyeshadow in Socialite

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey 

NYX Round Lipstick in Minimalism 

GOODLUCK =]

Under the Moonlight

hey there.

sorry about not uploading any posts this week, I was way behind on schoolwork.

sorry folks.

anywhooo

Here's a look that I've been trying to get right ever since August, I messed up a little bit

if you figure out where you win nothing. so don't be a jerk and point it out. =]

THAAANKS

I'm waiting for a pretty large order of makeup to come in from cherryculture..

lemme know if you'd wanna see a makeup haul

anyways, here's the look

Enjoy =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect PRO Makeup Primer

Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion

bh cosmetics 120 palette - matte baby blue, matte medium blue

NYX Eyeshadow in Blue Marine

Milani Eyeshadow in Shock

Makeup Forever Eyeshadow in Black [ # rubbed off]

Sephora Eyeshadow in Aspen Summit

Rimmel Volume Flash Max Mascara in Black

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey

Revlon Liquid Lipstick in #1 Nude

C.O. Bigelow Lipgloss

GOODLUCK

Rose Gold

heyhihelloooo.

there isn't a cute anecdotal story for this look. SUE ME

I came home from class and threw a couple looks together and this is one that I really love.

Enjoy =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect PRO Makeup Primer

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Liquid Foundation in Caramel

mixxed with Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel

[also used as concealer]

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

NYX Powder Blush in Spice

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Toasted

bh cosmetics 120 palette - deep rose - shimmer

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Baked

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Naked

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey

Nails : China Glaze Sunkissed

GOODLUCK

JewelTone Mix

holler.

Here's another completely random eyeshadow look

I don't really match my clothes anymore, because I'm a fool

So that concept has clearly crossed over into some of my makeup..

But this look works.

With a plain shirt, I would wear this out

actually I'd wear this out with anything..

Did I mention that I'm a fool ?

ENJOY =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer

Dream Matte Mousse in Caramel

mixxed with Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel [also used as concealer]

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

L'Oreal True Match Blush in Spiced Plum

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX eyeshadow in Peach Bronze

bhcosmetics 120 palette - deep jade shimmer & matte grape

NYX eyeshadow in Walnut

Victoria's Secret Mineral Eyeshadow in Safari Chic [lightest shade]

Sephora Glitter Eyeliner in 07 Gold

Rimmel Volume Flash MAX Mascara in Black

Voluminous Million Lashes - bottom lashes

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey

Revlon Liquid Lipstick in #1 Nude

GOODLUCK

Gold Rush

heyhihellooo everyone !

I've been really into smokey looks for the past couple of weeks

and I've been testing out some of them to get them perfect before uploading them

But I finally got this one just the way I wanted it so now I can share <3

It's no secret that neutrals are my favorite colors to work with, simply because there's so many varieties and shades and they compliment everyone's skintone & eyecolor.

So I focused on Gold. =]

Who doesn't love a gold eye ? yeah, I dunno either.

So here's the look.

ENJOY =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Face Primer

Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

NARS Blush in Dolce Vita

elf Blush in Candid Coral

EYESToo Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX - Peach Bronze

NYX - Walnut

Bhcosmetics 120 palette - Matte Black

elf Mineral Eyeshadow - Celebrity

NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Seriously though, I would wear this look everyday if I wasn't a bum and could actually get up when my alarm went off in the morning.

=/

But I like my sleep, sue me.

You can prettymuch wear this look with any outfit and any lipcolor. Ugh, Imagine this with a deep red lip ..

I can't. So good.

I didn't put anything on my lips besides chapstick, because that should be left up to you =]

As always..

GOODLUCK

Red White and....Yellow

Hi everyone !

Sorry it's taken a while for me to upload since my last post. I've been moving back into my place at school and trying to get things organized.

Classes started today.. and they suck

So while wishing it was still summer, I remember that I did this look before I left and never put it up.

I'm not really sure what prompted me on this particular day to use these colors but I did, and I did this look more than once. It does take a little getting used to, but it's relatively easy and it's great if you're missing summer like me.

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect PRO Makeup Primer

Maybelline FITme! Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Powder

NARS Powder Blush in Amour

NYX Powder Blush in Cinnamon

EYES

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

bh cosmetics 120 palette - matte yellow

Sephora eyeshadow in Aspen Summit

NYX eyeshadow in Cherry

NYX eyeshadow in Peach Bronze

NYX eyeshadow in Walnut

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

LIPS

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey

Revlon Liquid Lipstick in #1 Nude

I mentioned that classes have started, and I don't plan on posting any back to school looks simply because I think if you're at a college/university like I am, you wanna keep it simple so you can roll outta bed 3minutes before class without having to worry about looking perfect.

I recommend just dabbing concealer on undereye circles, and blemishes and maybe a few uick swipes of some mascara to open your eyes up.

That's what I'll probably be doing.



COCKTAIL HOUR: White Peach Sangriaaa

heyhihello !

Here's another cocktail inspired look !

White Peach Sangria is one of the drinks I can remember from when I was a child.

Not because I was a child alcoholic, but because of my mother and her friends.

They would get together and drink this stuff pitcher after pitcher after pitcher

Have a good time with this look, the colors are flattering on just about every skintone and there's tons of dupes for the shadows that I used, so play with this look and make it your own.

as always... enjoy =]

FACE

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer

Maybelliner FITme! Liquid Foundation in Caramel

Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Caramel - used as concealer

Benefit Powderflage

NYC Translucent Face Powder

NARS Powder Blush in Amour

NYX Powder Blush in Cinnamon

EYES

LORAC Behind The Scenes Eyeshadow Primer

Victoria's Secret Mineral Eyeshadow Palette in Safari Chic - pearl white, & camel shimmer

Victoria's Secret Mineral Eyeshadow Palette in Jungle Heat - golden

bh cosmetics 120 palette - medium chocolate brown,& matte orange

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

LIPS

 Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey

NYX Round Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie

Sephora Lipgloss

GOODLUCK