Friday Favorites - Lips

Happy Happy Friday!

 

Are you as ready for this weekend as I am?! It's been a crazy, but good week and

I'm ready for some R&R this weekend.

 

Today I wanted to share my current lip favorite. This has been my go to

shade for the past two months and I feel like it's the perfect pink for summer.

 

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Pink Peony.

 

This is the only Bobbi Brown product I own. I haven't ever really tapped

into her brand, but love her philosophy behind makeup and beauty and the

whole natural look.

 

This color is beautiful for summer. It's a wearable every day shade with a pop

of brightness that wears really well for this time of the year.

 

The other thing I really love about this particular color line is that it's very

long wearing and has a bit of a staining effect. I'm a lippie girl and I love products

that stay on well and don't wear off after a sip or two of water. I like to have it last

as long as possible without feeling like it's always in need of reapplying. 

I love the packaging. Classy. Chic. Can't go wrong with black and white.

It looks so sophisticated and grown up. : )

 

Not that it should really matter, but it does draw us in more, right?! 

 

Here is a swatch on my wrist. I would describe this color personally as

a bright rose pink.

 

Bobbi describes it as a "medium toned pink."

 

So pretty and a summer favorite of mine!

 

What's your summer lip favorite?

 

 

 



MAC Mini Haul

MAC and I have been flirting with starting up another relationship after

 a very LONG breakup. 

I bought my first MAC products in college and it's all I used for a while. I 

started out with their studio fix foundation powder, plum foolery blush, bronzer, cranberry eyeshadow

for warming up my crease when wearing brown shades, and their studio fix concealer for 

blemishes. 

I remember my first experience at the counter and telling the associate MAC had 

been recommended to me by a close friend and my dermatologist. She took about five 

minutes and did a few little touches here and there and my whole look was transformed. 

It was love. 

Somewhere along the way I got bored and needed some new adventure and 

threw Mr. MAC to the side and started trying new things. 

Recently I've been really into researching MAC products and perking up when

I hear other bloggers talking about MAC products they are using. 

So, I had a mini MAC haul a couple weeks ago and wanted to share some of 

the goodies I've had my eyes on for a while.

The gorgeous warm coral blush is : Sunbasque 

It is described by MAC as a "peach with pearl." This blush is a sheertone shimmer which 

means it's going to be a lighter finish with a hint of shimmer to it, but not sparkle. 

It is so beautiful for summer if you want that warm sunkissed look. 

It's also a shade I would and will wear year around b/c peach shades

compliment my olive skintone well.

The two eyeshadows I bought are: 

top: Mulch (red brown with bronze pearl) 

bottom: Woodwinked (warm antique gold with pearl)

These shades may not seem like anything out of the ordinary, but they are actually 

pretty unique colors. 

I love neutral eyes! They will always be my favorite and what I come back to. 

Pretty. Classic. Can't go wrong. 

I also picked up the Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NW20. 

I've used this before and it's great. I told the girl at the counter I wanted something 

a little lighter to put under my eyes that would brighten, highlight and conceal. 

MAC describes this as "a lightweight fluid concealer that provides medium to full

coverage with a comfortable matte finish."

So, there's my Haul. 

Do you use any MAC goodies? If so share the deets! 

Product of the Day- Primers

I love summer. It's my favorite of all seasons, but the heat can

mean more oil, shine, and makeup that has dripped or run off.

 

I have only been using face and eye primers for the past year or two. It was

one of those products that when introduced at a makeup counter I often thought...

I'm not spending my money on something you can't even see!!! No thanks.

Give me something fun with color.

 

 

However, I've grown up and matured into the knowledgeable woman I am now and

realize they do, indeed serve a great purpose. : )

 

Face Primers:

 

A face primer serves to protect your skin and act as the base for your foundation

or powder. It's going to be the product that your foundation is going to stick to rather

than your skin. It's going to give your foundation, blush, bronzer, etc longevity in

making it through the day.

 

Their are a variety of primers you can get with different formulas based on your

skin and what you are trying to accomplish.

 

From left to right:

the Pore fissional by Benefit: pore minimizing. $30 at Sephora

Fix & Perfect by Rimmel: smoothes skin and minimizes pores. $6 at Wal-Mart

Brightening Complexion Potion by Urban Decay: brightens. $31 at Ulta or Sephora.

 

 

Eye Primers:

 

An eye primer is designed to serve as the base for your shadows. Just as a face

primer it's going to give your shadows something to stick to and last through the

day. It's also going to make the color of shadows stay vibrant and

not fade or crease.

 

I always apply my eye primers. I'm guilty of skipping my face primer, but unless

I'm just in a huge hurry this is a step in my daily routine.

 

You can buy all kinds of eye primers. Some have color, some are colorless, some

are in a jar, some have a wand. It's all in what you want and what you are trying to

achieve. To me the easiest and fastest one is the NYX HD

b/c it comes with a little wand and it's just effortless.

 

However, I love my jar primers that have color b/c they can be worn on their own

for a natural look or serve as a pretty base of color for a look.

 

These are all my favorites:

From left to  right:

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink. $6 at Target.

NYX HD Shadow Base: $7 at Ulta or Drugstore.com

Lorac Behind the Scenes: $21 at Sephora.

Make up Forever Aqua Cream #13: $23.

 

Do you prime? What are YOUR favorites?!

 

 



My Style Monday

 

 

 

 

Is it really already Munday?!?! Blah. This weekend went by way too

fast, but to lift my spirits I decided to link up with Rachel and Lindsey today for

their My Style Monday edition.

 

 

Ever have those days when you don't really try to look that cute or plan out

your outfit and those end up being the times when you get the most compliments?

Well, that's how Saturday night was for me. Mdub and I had a little date night and I

literally grabbed this outfit out of my unpacked suitcase from the fourth and thought

this ain't gonna work, but why not try.

 

 

After getting everything on and doing a check in the mirror he walks in and says,

Whoa, Shortcake (my nickname) I love that... you look like you should be in

Argentina. I was like really??? I wasn't feeling it that much, but I decided to go with

it since he liked it so much.

 

 

 

After eating Thai food we went to The Summit (outdoor mall) for some

browsing and shopping and I had two random strangers compliment me

on how much they liked my outfit. I was like what the heck is going on??

 

Mdub's theory to this is just that I should trust him more and his impeccable sense

of style. hmmmm, maybe?!

 

 

Yeah, I couldn't decide what kind of pose to do and he forbid me to do the

classic hand/hip pose so this is what you people get.

 

In the words of Ricky Bobby... "I'm not sure what to do with my hands."

Sorry for the blurry iphone pic.

 

Deets of this outfit:

Light Peach Halter: Express

Seafoam Green Skirt: Ditsy Daisy Boutique

(love this skirt b/c it's flowy with a high slit down the side, but has shorts

underneath so you aren't flashing the world your goods. Also, has POCKETS!!)

Purse: Modalu Shark Pippa Bag (Pippa Middleton's purse)

Watch: Michael Kors White/Rose Gold

Shoes: J Crew

 

How was your weekend?!

 



What's in my Purse? Summer Lippies

Happy Friday!!!

 

I thought it would be fun to show you all my favorite summer lippies

that I've been keeping in my purse. These are all my current faves and my go

to shades for the season.

 

I rotate out my purse lippies from time to time so I am giving love to them all...

b/c as I've said before I currently have a lip product obsession that I can't seem

to beat. I keep a variety of shades mostly in the pink/coral family.

 

 

From left to right...

 

Revlon Lip Butter in Wild Watermelon (bright pink/red)

CoverGirl lip perfection jumbo gloss balm in Watermelon Twist (medium cool pink)

CoverGirl lip perfection jumbo gloss balm in Coral Twist (sheer coral)

Clinique chubby stick intense in Heftiest Hibiscus (very bright deep coral)

Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Kiss me Coral (bright coral with shimmer)

Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Pink Pop (bright bubble gum pink)

Bobbi Brown Rich lip Color in Pink Peony (matte classic medium pink)

Burt's Bee lip balm with Pomegranate oil

Khroma joystick in Sea Coral (muted neutral coral)

 

I didn't realize how many corals I have in my purse until writing this post!

Let me know if you are interested in seeing any of these specific shades with swatches

and more detailed pictures!

 

What lippies are in your purse today?

 



Product of the Day- Bronzer Dupe

If you are anything like me Bronzer is a big part of your makeup routine.

I remember when I first started using bronzer in college and thinking wow, this

product is a game changer for how my makeup looks.

 

Since buying my first MAC bronzer in 2004 I have never looked back on going

without it. It is a product that instantly brings glow, warmth, color and health to your

skin. I use it in every season of every day. Love bronzer!

 

For the past year I have been pretty obsessed with NARS Laguna Bronzer sold

at Sephora. It's a great shade that works for so many different skin tones. The texture

is great and it blends nicely into your skin. I've gone through numerous compacts

of this little baby and it's been a staple in my routine.

 

UNTIL, I found something at Target a few weeks ago that caught my eye.

NYC has a bronzer I've heard a lot of hype on called Sunny. Seeing that it

was on sale for a whopping $4 I thought what the heck.... I'm going to try this out

and see if it compares to my NARS.

 

 

NARS Laguna Bronzer retails at Sephora for $36 and it described as a brown

with golden shimmer. However, I don't see any shimmer in it. To me it is a very matte

bronzer. Works great with fair-medium skin tones.

 

 

When I opened the NYC Sunny up the first thing I noticed is that it appeared

lighter than NARS. I was thinking this is not going to work as well with my skintone

being darker in the summer. But, once I actually applied it I was shocked to see that

it actually did put off a good color and worked really well.

 

I do think NARS is a bit warmer on my skin and probably works a little better for me

this time of the year, but the NYC Sunny is a phenomenal dupe.

 

If you are on a budget and in the market for a great bronzer this summer I would

suggest going to Target or Wal-Mart and picking this one up. For $4 you cannot

beat this with a flippin stick.

 

Do you have a favorite bronzer?

 

 



Weekend Rewind, What's in my Bag?

Well, Hello Blog World...

 

It's been ummmm, quite a while since I have sat down with you and had a chat.

I've been so unmotivated to blog lately... not sure why, but that apathy has set in as it

does. However, I did pick up some beauty goods this weekend and wanted to share.

 

 

I am almost out of my Fresh Soy Cleanser and I absolutely love what it

does for my skin, but it's $38 for 5 oz which is steep. I decided when I was out

 I would go back to the Purity Cleanser by Philosophy b/c you really

get more bang for your buck and it's a great cleanser.

 

This 16 oz bottle was $33 and the great thing about Purity is it is a one step

cleanser. It is a PH balanced cleanser that dissolves dirt and makeup while

cleansing pores. It is one of the best selling cleansers on the market and is for

all skin types. It has a nice clean spa type smell.

 

I'm almost out of dry shampoo and picked up a can of the Batiste sassy and daring

scent. Rarrrrrr! Never tried this can and I love some leopard print so why not!

 

I have been hearing so many great things about Mario Badescu skincare products.

They are sold at Ulta and their line began in a New York salon with botanically based

ingredients. Their line is loved by many celebs, but super affordable for the every

day gals.

 

I don't have an eye cream in my skincare routine right now so decided I would start

with the Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream that contains Vitamin C and reduces

the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  This retails at Ulta for $16 and contains

.05 oz.

 

 

While also being out of exfoliator I picked up the Clinique

7 day scrub which is an oldie but a goodie. This is gentle enough

for daily use and is just a great staple to have in your skincare routine.

 

 

Guys, I have a lippie problem. I seriously cannot stop buying lipsticks and glosses

lately. OB-FLIPPIN-SESSED. I've been wanting a light coral/peach lippie and while

also being curious in the new Kardashian KHROMA line I decided to pick up this joystick

in the color Sea Coral and it is gorgeous. It also smells like Vanilla which I love. If you own any 

MAC lipsticks they will have a familiar scent.  

 

This color reminded me of Kourtney. She always wears a light peach on her lips with a smoky

eye and it's so pretty. Her makeup looks are by far my favorite of the girls. She just looks

so put together in a not overdone way to me.

These retail for $8.99 and have more of a matte finish.

 

Did you shop any this weekend? I know you did.. tell me what you bought!

 



My Style Monday

Happy Monday, Peeps. It's time for another My Style Monday link up with

Rachel and Lindsey!

 

 

I got to spend my Memorial Day weekend at the Gulf Coast with 4 of my

girlfriends. Ahhhh, the beach is my healing place. Emotionally, physically,

spiritually... it's that place where I get peace.

 

Saturday night we dined at The Oyster House in Gulf Shores, AL and

I wore this strapless dress from The Poppy Shoppe Boutique.

 

This is a bright coral and navy stripped sweetheart dress that they call

"Summer Date Night." A friend I graduated high school with and his wife started

this boutique online recently. They only have a few items to pick from right now as they

are growing their business, so if you find something you like you should help them out!

 

This dress zips up in the back and has a great fit. I like the length hitting where it does

with me being a shawty.

 

This dress retails for $39 and can be found here.

 

What have you been wearing? Go link up with the girls!

 



Makeup Mayfest Day Day 13

I literally just discovered my Wednesday Wish for this week and am

obsessed. How does this happen?!

 

I ran out to SAKS on my lunch break to buy a Bobbi Brown lipstick I have been

coveting and used from my friend Alison while beaching this past weekend.

 

Review to come soon on Pink Peony. It's such a pretty pink.

 

BUT, this post is about a wish ... not what has already been purchased.

 

While checking out they had their summer collection items out and I grabbed

the perfume "Beach" to take a quick sniff.

 

 

 

 

Oh, my heavens.... if anything could smell like summer and beach in a

bottle in the most classy, feminine way this is it.

 

I will refrain from my terrible attempts at trying to describe scents and leave you with

what the experts say.

 

"A light, happy, and nostalgic scent that evokes warm sunshine and the sea breeze."



This bestselling scent captures the atmosphere and attitude of summer. Designed with an intoxicating blend of jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin, this eau de parfum is wearable anytime, anywhere."

 

I sprayed a few mists on my arm when leaving SAKS and I haven't been

able to stop smelling my arm since being back in the office.

 

Seriously, go smell this stuff and tell me you don't love it!!!!

 

 



Makeup Mayfest Day 12

I have been a major slacker with my Makeup Mayfest posts.... 

ahhhh, work has been really busy and I'm leaving for the beach this weekend and 

just have had so much to do. 

Lame excuse, right? I know... we are all busy. 

Today I thought I would share my favorite skincare products I've been using. 

Skincare is something that I really used to not spend that much time with, but as 

I am approaching 30 (ahhhhhh) it's become much more of a priority for me. 

Products... 

I like to start out with getting my makeup off with either a wipe (any will work) or 

my Bioderma.  Bioderma is a French product that is a water based solution that 

is really gentle at removing makeup and cleansing the skin. 

You can find this at Amazon for around $25. 

Once I've got the makeup off step 2 is cleansing my skin with my Fresh

Soy Cleanser (sold @ Sephora and friggin love) along with my Clarisonic 

for a deeper clean and exfoliation. 

I don't always tone after cleansing, but when I do I absolutely LOVE this

one by Seacret. It smells so wonderful and clean and it doesn't burn 

or leave any harsh feeling on your skin at all. I love using this for just the 

most refreshing clean feeling. mmmmmm. 

You may remember Seacret products as being the annoying sales people

in your local mall. The ones that will practically walk you out the door still trying 

to get you to try their lotions or sea salts. Yeah, them. 

BUT, they do have really good stuff that is from the dead sea. I'm not really sure

how that happens, but I believe them. I think. ha. 

You can also find Seacret products on Amazon. And for a lot cheaper. shhh. 

The last thing I do is take off my eyemake up with the off brand of Neutrogena 

oil free remover. After that I follow up with my brand new Skin Medica Retinol Complex (I just got

this from a dermatologist) followed by my sheer transformation lotion from Ole 

Henriksen (stuff is awesome). 

Do you use a Retinol? I've heard that it's amazing for anti-aging and everyone should

start making it apart of their routine starting in your late 20s. I'm excited to use 

this one since it's a rx strength from a doc office. 

What's your skincare look like? 

Makeup Mayfest Day 11

Ladies and Gents... 

I think I may be falling in love with a new cosmetic line. It's in the early stages... 

we all know how that can go, but I'm really falling for this one and quickly. 

QVC has partnered with IT Cosmetics created by Jamie Kern, former news anchor, and beauty 

queen. I've heard about this brand through favorite beauty gurus and it always peaked

my interest, but as of last weekend I ordered a few things from QVC that I couldn't 

pass up after watching Jamie on the live show. 

IT cosmetics stands for Innovative Technology and they have worked with 

plastic surgeons on all of their product to infuse ingredients that will aid in anti-aging! 

Whaaaaaaaaaa?!?! How cool is that. Love it already. 

So, I got illuminator, lip vitality (4 in one lipstick), lip butter gloss, a brush that came with illuminator, 

and an oxygen infused foundation. (hasn't arrived yet) 

I can say with only a few uses of these products I love, love, love! I can't wait 

to try out the foundation and get the full effect. 

So, join me with the flirting stage of this new product line and we may all 

fall in love before this is said and done. 

Stay tuned for future in depth review posts on everything. 

Makeup Mayfest Day 10

Confession... I am NOT a fan of moisturizing. 

I am so guilty of buying lotion and using it a few times and storing it away to never 

be used again. I am just not a fan of heavy creams and lotions that leave me with a greasy 

heavy feeling. ICK! 

However, I am currently using two different lotions that I am loving for 

2 different reasons and wanted to pass along. 

I bought the new formulated Jergens Natural Glow tanning 

lotion on Monday and with only TWO applications I can tell a 

huge difference! woo hoo! I love products that work and work fast! 

I decided to go with the medium to tan formula since I am trying to get 

some color fast for my upcoming beach trip next weekend. 

This new formula is supposed to have no odor. hmmm, I will say I think it is better

than what they had before, but there is still a faint tanning smell. It's not 

bad or unpleasant, but it's there a bit. 

Great lotion for getting some natural summer color and glow. 

Vaseline Spray and Go lotion is also a new product that came out this year 

and this lotion is purrrrrfect for me. 

The packaging is much like a spray sunscreen bottle. You twist the cap to the side and spray. 

This works for me so well because it is non-greasy and absorbs so quickly into the skin.

One of the things I despise about creams and body butters is how long it takes to rub 

the product into your skin. ugh! This is so thin and lightweight and takes no time at all

to rub yourself down. 

What are your favorite moisturizers? 

Makeup Mayfest Day 9

Today I thought I would share my current candle favorites.

 

I love candles... there is something special about coming home alone, lighting a

candle, turning on the tv, and just relaxing and inhaling yummy scents.

 

 

Market Peach is sold at Bath & Body Works and is a new candle in their

spring 2013 collection. Their description of this candle because I am pretty

terrible with trying to describe a candle scent is:

 

"Fresh from the stand, luscious peaches strike a juicy note in a mouthwatering blend of creamy vanilla, savory citrus and ripe raspberry."

 

 

 

This happens to be my favorite candle. EVER. If you have never tried a Circle

E candle then get online and get this or the Orange Vanilla one now! These

babies will last forever and will fill your whole room/house with their scents.

 

I love this Bird of Paradise scent. I couldn't find a specific description on their website

other than it being sweet. I've heard it described as smelling like Fruity Peebles (not

so much to me) and a sweet Strawberry Milkshake. I don't really know.

It smells realllllly good. Will that work?!  

 

What are your favorite candles?



Makeup Mayfest Day 8

It's My Style Monday time with Lindsey and Rach! 

This little mustard yellow dress has become a favorite in my 

wardrobe. I bought this a couple years ago when going to Mexico for Thanksgiving 

and it's just been one of those dresses that work for so many occasions. 

I love the color mustard. I think it looks so good on brunette gals. I know most people 

probably associate it with more of a fall color, but to me it's a color that works 

year round. I love wearing this dress in the spring for a date or night out or in the fall 

and winter with leggings and a little blazer. I have gotten my  money's worth with this 

little baby. 

It comes from a little boutique store here called Francesca's and is by the brand 

Audrey. I wan't really able to find anything online that was even close to this dress, 

but it retails for around $38. 

Necklace from a local boutique. 

Earrings from Premier Jewelry...and I've lost them : ( 

How was your weekend? 

Daily Nuggs:

• I have a bad sinus infection and cannot get all this mucas out of my head. ahhh
• Work is busy the next couple weeks with events and meetings. 
• I cannot quit watching HLN and all the Jodi Arias murder stuff. 
• I have a lie bump on my tongue that hurts like a mother. I just want to cut it off. 
• I'm going to the beach next weekend!!!! woo hoo! 

Makeup Mayfest Day 7

Today's Friday Face of the Day is brought to you by none other than 

Millie the Maltipoo. 

She got her huuur did today and wanted the blogging world to see her in all 

her glory. 

Her before and after glamour shots. 

Make this precious baby girl feel pretty with a sweet comment! 

Have a great weekend

From me and Millie

Makeup Mayfest Day 6

Have I admitted yet that I unhealthy obsession with drugstore lippies.

 

Step 1: Admitting I have a problem.

 

Step 2: Stop buying lip products

 

hmmmm, I will think about it.

 

I picked up these new Maybelline Whispers at Ulta this week and I need to play

with them more, but I've been kind of disappointed with them despite all the hype.

 

Maybelline describes the newly released lip whisper as:

"Sexy, soft see through color with no heavy waxes or oils. Just a kiss of shine."

 

 

 

Top color is Petal Rebel (a blue toned bright baby pink)

Bottom color is Lust for Blush ( a pinkish mauve)

 

Left: Petal Rebel

Right: Lust for Blush

 



 

Swatch left: Petal Rebel

Swatch right: Lust for blush

 

This are definitely what they claim to be... a very sheer wash of color. I chose

to pick up pink shades because I feel that is the color I lack the most of and wanted

something soft and sheer for when I want a dark smoky eye.

 

I have worn these to work and with my current tan less skin I felt

pretty washed out. I like my lipstick and I like my color. I think I will appreciate using

these more at night with heavier bronzer and eye makeup and playing my lips down.

 

They do have a great texture as they are a gel formula. Very lightweight and smooth on the lips.

 

If you are into sheer lippies or glosses I think you will love these. They also

have some brighter colors that will probably have more pigmentation if you are looking

for something that pops a little more.

 

Stay tuned for more drugstore lippie posts.

They seem to be my thang right now.

 

Have you tried Maybelline Whispers?

 



Makeup Mayfest Day 5

If you are that girl that is guilty of laying in the tanning bed every spring so when 

you pull out that first spring dress you look like you've just come back from days at the beach 

then stay tuned for a better and instant way to get tan. 

There is something about having a good healthy glow that makes us all feel better. 

Thinner, prettier, healthy, etc. I used to lay in the tanning bed every spring, but have found 

some alternatives that I think are great. 

I have two favorite tanners. One for all over body and the other for just your face. 

St. Tropez bronzing mousse (right) is sold at Sephora and is the best tanning 

product out there! Hands down. I have recommended this to so many people and everyone 

loves it. It gives the most natural looking tan that adjusts to your skintone. Not only does 

it adjust to your skin, but it is also build-able so you can get the desired color you want. 

The other great thing about St. Tropez is that your tan is instant. Once applied it dries in 

a couple minutes and you can jet out the door for an event, date, girls night out, and WAM

BAM thank you mam you look like you just got back from the Caribbean. 

Another tip I will say for St. Tropez is the longer you can leave it on without showering 

the better. Apply it at night and sleep on it. Or, apply it at night, where it out and about and if you

can get a little dirty wait until the following night to shower. I know that is a big stretch for 

some of you, but if you know you are going to be lounging around the house all day just leave

it on as long as possible. The longer is stays on before showering the better effects you will have

with longevity. 

The Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning lotion is also sold at Sephora and is 

designed specifically for your face and decolletage. It's a moisturizer with subtle tanners 

that make for a beautiful natural tan on your face that doesn't look overdone. 

The same is true for Clarins as St. Tropez with leaving it on as long as you can. 

I suggest applying this at night to a clean face and letting it soak in all night. 

These are both top of the line high end tanners that I love and will continue to 

re-purchase because of the quality and look that these both give. 

What are your favorite self tanners? 

Makeup Mayfest Day 4

I thought I would share my current foundation and concealer routine

that I've been liking.

 

I had heard great review, after great review, after great review with the

Revlon 24 hour Colorstay Foundation. I had opened it up about a year ago at a

drugstore and thought the consistency looked way too runny and watery for me.

 

They have 2 different formulas. One for combination/oily and another for

dry/combination. I have a bottle of each and actually enjoy both of them for

different reasons based on what's going on with my skin.

 

Revlon describes this foundation as a lightweight formula with longwearing

coverage that doesn't cake, fade, or rub off. A flawless look all day long.

 

 

 

Despite my skepticism for how it would work for me I decided to cave

and try it out this year. I kept hearing girl after girl talk about the best way to apply and use

this foundation was with a beauty blender. At first I didn't use it this way... I was stubborn

and tried it with my fingers or a brush and kept being disappointed and wondering what all

the fuss was about UNTIL I pulled out my blender.

 

Wow. What a difference and how right everyone was. The finish and look of this

foundation is so pretty when applied with a damp beauty blender.

 

I just take the sponge and run it under cold or warm water and then squeeze all the

excess water out with my hands and then take a towel and ring it out once more. After

that I pour the foundation onto the sponge and then dab it onto my face.

 

Rather than rubbing or trying to blend it in fast it works best if you just stipple

the product on and take your time.

 

I have the combination/oily formulation and what I like about this is that it

doesn't dry my skin out or look too fake. I feel that certain brands that are designed

for oily skin or claim to give you a matte finish just look too drying.

 

This doesn't. It controls oil and shine, but with the damp beauty blender gives

a very natural and pretty finish and glow to the skin.

 

 

 

Next step after getting my foundation on is applying my Maybelline Dream Lumi

concealer under my eyes. This is a brightening and highlighting concealer. If you don't

have a ton of darkness or bags under your eyes this baby is GREAT. I love it for making my eyes

look more awake and full. It is a great drugstore product for highlighting and enhancing

dark areas that need some light and brightness.

 

This has a little brush at the end that makes it easy for applying the product right up under

your eyes. I have the color Radiant and it's a gorgeous color with some light pink tones

in it. My advice with this concealer is go lighter than you normally would. The purpose of

this is to really highlight that area so the lighter colors looks best.

 

What are your favorite foundations and concealers? 



Makeup Mayfest ~ Day 3

Monday we meet again and that means time for linking up with

Lindsey at Let the Light Shine and her new co-host which happens to be my bestie

Rachel at Running Backwards in High Heels.

 

It's no secret among those who are close to me that I love me some

Rachel  Roy dresses. I fell in love with her line last year when I was shopping

for my 10 year high school reunion. Since then my eyes have not strayed far from

her when I step into a Macy's hunting down the next best dress.

 

Last week I popped into Macy's while they were having their Friends & Family

Event which entitles cardholders to an additional 25% off anything. Last year I

found my beloved white/rose gold Michael Kors watch and this year I grabbed

this little Rachel Roy goodie.

 

 

Isn't she just a beaut, Clark?!

The top is a sheer chiffon material while the bottom is a tight spandex.

 

I love the funky print on top.

 

Perfect for work, wedding, or even church.

 

Best thing about this dress.... She was $119 and I got her for $40!!!

Heck to the yes.

 

 

Love her back exposed zipper detail.

 

 

 

 Classic black/tan combo (so classy) with the trendy bright

neon colors thrown in for a fun more flirty look.

 

 

I do apologize for not having a better picture of me in this dress.

This was dressing room picture that is typically always sent to

Alison, Rachel, and Rebecca for approval. : )

 

 

 

And here we are together for an after hours work event on Thursday

night. What's up with the beer?! Glad you asked. I HATE beer... it is

so disgusting to me. I truly don't understand how people acquire a taste for it.

Blehhhhhh!!! But, my boss is a big beer drinker and so I decided to see if I could compete

with him a little. In telling the bartender what I was trying to do she suggested a

Michelob as she said it was more of a "ladies beer."

 

Who knows?! I took about 3 or 4 sips and was done.

He won. I will stick to my fruity martinis or white wine.

 

Happy My Style Monday

 

 

 

Makeup Mayfest ~ Day 2

Happy Friday to you!

 

I have so many spring lippies to share with you. I have decided I think I

will narrow them down by brand and today I'm going to share some Cover Girl

goodies that I have bought this spring.

 

 

I have been loving my Covergirl jumbo gloss balms.

There is something about a big fat crayon lip product that I love.

 

They are easy and honestly just kind of fun!

 

Color on the left (#235) is a fun bright coral.

Color on the right (#215) is a bright soft watermelon pink.

 

These provide a good balm like texture to your lips and also have really

great lasting power. They aren't a stain by any means, but I will often top these

off with a gloss and I've noticed having some color left on my lips after hours

of them being applied.

 

 

This was my fortune cookie yesterday... I'm not a suspicious person or believe

in a lot of signs, but the timing of this was pretty darn good. This week has not been

a good one... I truly need God to help me with some stuff I got going on. I know He is able

and I know I have to trust Him, but the letting go and letting God is not always the

easiest. Prayers welcome please!

 

Have a great weekend.

 

Makeup Mayfest~ Day 1

I have decided to set a pretty bold goal for myself during the month of May.

You ready for this?!

 

I am planning to blog every day Monday-Friday during the month of May for a segment of my own

called "Makeup Mayfest." I thought it would be a fun little challenge for myself

to provide reviews, looks, opinions, and products!!!

 

Now, don't judge me because I have clearly already failed since today is May 2nd.

But, does it count that I really planned on posting this yesterday?!?!

Probably not. I'm pretty laid back about stuff so don't get your panties in a wad if I miss

a day here or there... I may try to double up, but we shall see. Anywhoo, the "GOAL" is

to post something every day. It will not always be makeup related... it may be fashion

related, random nuggets on my life, spiritual stuff, etc.

 

So, here we go. What better way to start Makeup Mayfest than

with a NOTD post.

 

You people love some nail polish.

 

 

 

 

I posted this picture last night on Instagram. (follow me if you aren't already)

Love me some Butter London polishes. They come with a hefty price tag ($14 a bottle)

but they are a great nail treat when you want something luxurious.

 

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that they are drastically superior to any other

polish, but what I will tell you that I like about their polishes is the way they apply.

The brush is really thin and the polish has a more watery base in my opinion. Something

about the texture of their polishes make applying this to your nails so much easier to me.

It's like the polish just glides on without you having to be too super careful and focused

on getting too much product and then it globbing up.

 

This color is in "Smog" and it's a gorgeous hot pink. Butter polishes can be found at Ulta

or on their website. Since they are so pricy the colors I have bought from them are

staple colors that aren't trendy. Colors that I know I will always want to use no matter

what the current nail trends are.

 

Have you tried any Butter polishes?!

And please tell me you're excited about Makeup Mayfest!!!! : )