Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Outfit & Makeup of the Day || January 19th, 2016


Hi Everyone! 

Today I mixed it up and wore two pieces that I haven't worn in quite a while and it is actually now probably one of my favorite outfits, it is so simple and cute, and I thought I would share it with all of you.

Let's Get Started!


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Brown Cardigan - Banana Republic 
[ Similar Items: Wool Cardigan | Ribbed Sweater ]


Black Leggings - GapBody
Knee Highs - A Gift 
Brown Boots - DSW


Blanket Scarf - Old Navy
Gold Necklace - Forever 21
Bracelet - Walmart
Rose Gold Watch - Anne Klein 


Earrings - Kendra Scott
[ If you haven't already, you should check out Kendra Scott. They have some seriously amazing pieces of jewelry, you can find the earrings I'm wearing here! ]

 Rose Gold Ring - Kendra Scott 
[ You can find my ring here! ]

Nail Polish - OPI You're Such A Budapest


Normally here I will show you all of the makeup I wore but I thought instead I would show you just a few highlights and some things I am loving at the moment. 

Lorac Unzipped Palette 
[ Check out my review here! ]
Maybelline dream liquid mousse foundation 
Dior Lip Maximizer
L'Oreal The Super Slim Felt Tip Liner

If you would like any in depth reviews on any of those products just let me know down below!

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Outfit & Makeup of the Day || November 18, 2015


Hi Everyone! 

One of my favorite type of posts to make is where I get to show you what I have worn. I haven't done one since this summer and so it was about time I made one. Today was an icky, gloomy, rainy day. The only plus side of it raining is that I am able to use umbrella. I love using my umbrella, I know, I'm weird. On the topic of umbrellas I am blown away by the amount of students on my campus who even in the pouring rain don't use an umbrella. One of my roommates was like 'It's weird' but, I would much rather show up to class dry having looked 'weird' holding any umbrella then show up like I just took a shower in my clothes. That aside, here is what I wore!


If you have seen any of my outfits from last fall/winter, what I am wearing will look very familiar. Vests and flannels are my go to, cold fall/winter day apparel and with the rain and wind today was no exception. 


Flannel & Vest || Old Navy 
Ponte Pants || Kohls
Black Boots || Herbergers 


Earrings || LOFT
Bracelet || Somewhere in Mexico
Ring || Unknown
Nail Polish || Sally Hansen Insta-Dry in Pronto Purple 



Revlon Nearly Naked || Fair 
L'Oreal True Match Lumi || Rose
Dior Skin Nude || 020
Nars Blush || Orgasm
Nars Bronzer || Laguna
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer




Black Pencil Eye Liner
Hikan Lip Gloss || Merlot
Too Faced รก la mode sexy St. Tropez eye shadow collection
L'Oreal Colour Riche || 590 Blushing Berry
Covergirl Lashblast Volume 
Boo-Boo Cover Up





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Monday, January 5, 2015

Natural Makeup Tutorial

Hi Everyone!

Today I am going to be sharing with you a natural makeup look. It is my go to look for just normal school days when I don't want to be all glammed up but still want to look like I put some effort into getting ready. 

Let's Get Started!

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Monthly Favorites || December

Happy New Year!

Today I am sharing with you some products that I have been loving for the month of December. If you want to know then check out the video that I have below and then tell me in the comments what some of your December favorites were because I would love to know. I hope that everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the New Year.

Let's Get Started!


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Saturday, December 27, 2014

My Everyday Makeup || YouTube

Hi Everyone!

Today I am trying out something new, I made a video! I have been wanting to make videos for quite a while since I am able to show and talk about so much more through the use of being able to talk. So here is a look at my first video in which I share with you the makeup products that I use everyday!


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Thursday, November 13, 2014

What's In My Ipsy Bag || November

Hi Everyone!

Today I am going to be sharing with you what I received in my November Ipsy bag and my first impression on each of the products. Let me know in the comments if you get Ipsy and if we got any of the same things or what you may have received instead. 

Let's Get Started!


Forever 21 by Ipsy Glitter Makeup Bag
The bag is not my favorite this month. Don't get me wrong I think it is cute but I could also see my little cousin using it as her first makeup bag. 

Nicole by O.P.I Nail Polish in Guys & Galaxies
I don't mind this nail polish. It is just solid glitter but I can always use just a nice glitter nail polish to do accent nails along with it is perfect for the upcoming holiday season where I like sparkles. 

L.A. Colors Chunky Lip Pencil in Wine
This is my favorite thing in the bag. It is not a color I would typically use in fall. It is much more of a spring color as it is a bright berry but I love the product. It is super creamy and light and the color itself is pretty. 

Elizabeth Mott you're so FINE eyeliner in glitterati
The eyeliner is also not a bad product. I don't typically use liquid liner and this one also has glitter in it but I believe it could be fun to try out.

Demeter pixie dust roll on perfume oil
By far my least favorite thing I have ever received in an Ipsy Bag. It reminds me of the glitter roll ons that you get as a child. That is what it smells like it is not something that I would ever wear and it leaves behind a residue that I would not want on my skin all day. 

Temptu S/B Highlighter in Pink Pearl
This is not bad either it is just a basic highlighter that I will use. It reminds me a lot of the Benefit one which I really like. 

Overall I would say it was a good bag as most of the products are full size. I also like 4 out of the 5 products which is great!I would say the theme was glitter and pink which I don't mind either!

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Monday, January 27, 2014

My January Beauty Favorites and Unfavorites (Makeup Monday)

Hi Everyone!

I have not done a favorites post in some months so I though I would do it for this month. I know that it is a little early since we still have a few days left of the month but I am going to do it anyway. I also am adding some of my unfavorites that I have not been loving this month.

Let's Get Started!

Favorites:


Neutrogena's MoistureSmooth color stick in Rich Raisin
I love this product, I did a review on it if you want to check it out and see exactly what I think about it.


e.l.f. Blush in Fuchsia Fusion
This blush is very pink and very sparkly but I love it. It looks very natural on the face, not to mention gorgeous, and is not to over dramatic. 


L'Oreal the Balm in Heavenly Berry
This lipstick is awesome. It is sheer and not to bright but you can build up the color. I like it because in these freezing cold months it keeps my lips moisturized. 


Sexy Hair soy touchable
I love hairsprays that do not leave your hair feeling crisp or like you have product in it and this one is fantastic at not doing that. It helps keep fly a ways gone and de-frizz my hair a bit while feeling like it is not even there.

 Urban Decays Primer Potion
This has to be one of my favorite eyelid primers and I have been using only this all month. My eye shadows stay on all day long thanks to this.



Unfavorites:



Benefit's Fake Up
Now I do not hate this product. I just prefer boi-ing. This concealer is more moisturizing but does not have as much coverage which is what I like.   


Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser
This product just does not seem to be working for me. It is supposed to be cleaning out my pores but when I get in the shower and when I get out I feel like I still have the same clogged up pores. Does anyone have any recommendations on good products to clear out and minimize my pores because I want to find something that works so bad!

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick Review (Make-Up Monday)

Hi Everyone!

I did not get a post up yesterday for Makeup Monday so today I am do a Make-Up Makeup Monday. I am doing a review today as I am sure you saw by the title and I am doing it on Neutrogena's MoistureSmooth Color Sticks. 

Let's Get Started!


Let me start by saying these are great during the winter. This is because they are not a lipstick because they have the moisture of a chap-stick in them. They are better than a chap-stick though! Why? Because they have color in them. It is not a sheer color either they are very pigmented like a lipstick. So basically it is the best of both worlds. They do have a glossy look though so it is not like a matte lipstick. Overall it is like you are applying a chap-stick, lipstick, and lip gloss all at one time.

The coating it very thin though so it does not feel as if there is a tone of product on your lips but you still receive a great color payoff. One thing that will differ from person to person whether they like it or not is the taste and smell of them because they have both and they are very distinct. I do not mind either of them personally I like the smell of them but I know that other people do not and the taste has never bothered me. 

They last like a chap-stick though meaning that you will have to reapply it during the day because it wears off fairly easily. There are in a convenient package to carry around, they may seem a bit bulky but it is like a pen so easily fits in my purse and school bag. 

I feel as if you do get a good amount of product for the price that you are paying for them which is $8.99. I think that is a pretty standard drug store color stick price and is not overly expensive since you are getting three products in one and a good amount of product. 

I own two colors I own a neutral color that matches the color of my lips perfectly and that is soft raspberry.


I purchased a darker red color for the winter which is rich raisin and I think this will probably be my favorite color from all of the options. This red is absolutely gorgeous and can be worn every day because it is not overly dramatic. 


The pictures are not great because they do look similar but I promise you they are not. 

Overall I would rate this product as an A+, and normally I do not like Neutrogena products but this one I absolutely love. I will be buying more of these and I highly recommend them.

One thing I want to add to this post is a beauty You Tuber that I love. She makes some great beauty videos and I would encourage you to check her out.
Her YouTube is lauradollx


If you do check her out let her know that Rachel from Blossoms and Beauty Blog sent you there! 

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Monday, January 13, 2014

Deceitful and a Liar? (Makeup Monday)

Hi Everyone!

Today I thought I would do something different from a beauty review or show you some aspect about makeup and discuss an article that I found online where men comment on women's use of makeup. I would love to hear your opinion also so feel free to tell me down below in the comments. 

Let's Get Started!

To start, the men were shown this picture of a women without makeup and then with makeup. 


Clearly we can all see that there is a difference in the two pictures but that is what makeup is for right? To highlight the features you have and create the ones you may want. Yes this photo may be a little drastic, I do understand that is not what everyone's daily makeup looks like, but I found the comments the guys, from this article, made to be quite rude and they made me angry. I also understand that you can't take the comments that are said to seriously either.

Comment One:

“The girl in the photo is apparently not satisfied with the way she looks without makeup and uses makeup to artificially portray a person more people would find attractive.”

One thing I find that maybe guys don't get is that not all women wear makeup to have others think of them as attractive. Some women, in fact, most women I believe use makeup to make themselves feel better and have confidence. When I get ready in the morning I love putting on my makeup because I can change it up from day to day and I go with what makes me happy and feel good, I do not sit at my vanity and say "What makeup should I put on so that people will think I'm super pretty."

Comment Two:

“I think it is deceitful, men go for looks, and for most looks are an important aspect of your potential partner.”

Yes we get men go for looks, and women in return go for looks as well, but at some point I'm pretty sure they will decide if they like our personality also. Since he probably will not see me without makeup until we are pretty far into some kind of a relationship when I take off my makeup, if you like my personality and being with me, wouldn't he still stick around? Well maybe not this guy but in that case he seems to be a bit of an ass. Also when you don't have a professional makeup artist on hand everyday, one can only do so much to completely change the face. 

Comment Three:

“Women get up every day, and one of the first things they do before they even leave the house is put on a face that lies to the world. The majority of women even refuse to be seen in public without their liar’s face on. And they claim men are deceptive…ha!”

Liars face on? Where in the world did they find these men that they surveyed. I think someone is jealous he cant wear makeup and cover up flaws. Why would I want to walk around showing everyone my acne scars? So yes I will have makeup covering them up but I didn't know that made me a liar. I mean sure if you really want to see them I have no problem with showing you them but I sure don't want to see them in pictures or in the mirror.

In the end I have come to the conclusion that either way we as women lose the battle. Men want natural beauty but only if that natural beauty looks like the picture on the right and if our natural beauty looks like the picture on the left then you can forget about any guy coming up to you according to these men.   

Yes some women do have natural beauty and look flawless without makeup some women on the other hand want that extra boost, makeup, to make them flawless and there is nothing wrong with that. It does not make them a liar or deceitful. Instead it makes them feel confident and beautiful. 

Men can be horrible and making women feel beautiful so instead we can take it into our own hands and we can make ourselves feel beautiful with no help from anyone telling us anything. 

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

After Holidays Sales Haul (Fashion Friday)

Hi Everyone!

This post is long overdue and up late. But never the less here it is! This is my after holidays sales haul. I am going to be sharing things with you that I have purchased with Holiday money or got because I could get it for a ridiculous deal!

Let's Get Started!


The first few things I purchased are from Ulta. At Ulta right now many of there hair care brands are buy two get one free. So my mom and I had to go and she has one thing from the Sexy Hair line and I got the other two. I got the healthysexyhair soy touchable which is like a hair spray and straightsexyhair smooth & protect. The next hair car item I got is a repurchase and it is the batiste dry shampoo in sassy & daring wild which is my favorite scent they have. Lastly from Ulta I bought Benefits fake up which is a concealer. I ran out of my Benefit boi-ing and went to get that but then I saw this and decided to give it a try. If you would like me to do a review on it, or any of these products, tell me down below! 


Lip items are next and these are either from Wal-Mart or Target. They are all pinks or berry shades. I purchased: Neutrogena's moisture smooth color stick in rich risen, two Almay lip glosses in just plum and blooming, and L'Oreal's the Balm in heavenly berry. 


Some other random things I purchased are my normal Target brand, Up&up, moisturizer, e.l.f. blush, and Bath & Body Works spray in country chic. 


I could not help myself from buying a few nail polishes. I love nail polish! I bought Essie's madison ave-hue, Salon Perfect Snow Flurry, and Sally Hansen hard as nails Mint Sorbet. 


Bath & Body Works has ridiculous deals right now and I was looking for a bag that I could put in my tote bag to hold all of my cords (Earphones, chargers, etc..) and I found this red sparkly one for only 5 bucks and I could not help myself. 


This candle I did not purchase myself but I did receive it after Christmas. It is from Bath & Body Works and is called Black Tie. I like it because it literally smells like a man. I have yet to burn it so I do not know what it will smell like when its burning. 


 Moving on to clothing I bought a few sweaters the first two are from Gap and the owl one is from Aeropostale. 


The other day I was at Target and was not expecting to buy clothing but I saw this sweatshirt and then the price of 5.98 and I could not pass it up. I think that it is super cute and I love the hearts on it.


Because Gap's clearance stuff was an extra 50% off the other day I could not help but to buy a few new shirts. I think the stars one will be perfect to wear when the Olympics start! I bought another shirt that is not pictured here but is featured in an Outfit of the day and you can see it by clicking here.


Next if you did not know Victoria's Secret is having there semi-annual sale. I purchased so much stuff from here but decided to show you just the bralettes that I bought. They each were only $5 so I could not pass on getting a few cute and fun ones. 


The last item I purchased is this dress which I will be wearing to my formal in February. I love it and it is super cute. I will definitely be making a get ready with me post for formal so you will get to see me in this dress with it all accessorized!

So that is it for my haul, thank you so much for taking a look and reading!
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Friday, January 10, 2014

Outfit and Makeup of the Day (1/10/2014)


Hi Everyone!

Today I went out shopping with my mom and here is what I wore. I did not have a my life post go up on Wednesday which was supposed to be an after holiday sales haul so instead that will go up either later tonight or tomorrow for Fashion Friday, so keep an eye out for that!

Let's Get Started!


Naked Skin Liquid Foundation
BareMinerals READY Foundation
Naked Palette
NYX Matte Bronzer
Wet N Wild Blush - Pearlescent Pink
Benefits Porefessional
Primer Potion
Benefits boi-ing


Smashbox Liner
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
L'Oreal Felt Tip Liner
L'Oreal the Balm - Caramel Comfort
Almay Lip Gloss
Marc Jacobs Perfume - Dot


Navy Loose Tee - Gap
Jeans - Gap


Peach Bubble Necklace - Urban Peach Boutique
Watch - Fossil
Pearl Bracelet and Bead Bracelet - I made them myself
White and Gold Bracelets - Urban Peach Boutique 


Socks - Where a gift but I'm sure some department store.
Boots - DSW, Unisa

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