June Favorites 2014

Hi guys, since the end of the month is here it's time for another favorites blog post. This month I only have 3 beauty favorites but I didn't want to skip this month so I hope u #enjoy.

Starting off with non- beauty related favorites. I'm not much of a coffee drinker but when I was in New York my friend would always get a Starbucks Frappucino so I decided to try it one day and it's so good. My favorite flavor is Vanilla but there is a couple different flavors. Not to mention Alfie aka Pointlessblog posted a picture of this drink on Instagram and when I saw that I have to say I got really excited.

This probably comes as no surprise to most of u but it's The Fault In Our Stars. I went to go see this movie twice this month and right after I saw it I bought the entire album on iTunes. Also I did an entire blog post this month on how to decorate ur desk The Fault In Our Stars edition!

My first beauty favorite is the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent. I love this powder cause it doesn't leave a film on ur face and it feels like u have nothing on. The only con about this powder is that there are not that many shades if u don't like a transparent powder.

Usually I switch up the mascara that I use just because if I don't then they will dry out but this month I have been just using this one mascara. My favorite thing about mascara is that the formula is not to wet but yet not to dry so it's the perfect balance.

My last favorite for the month of June is the Simple Ultra- Light Gel Moisturizer. This product is not to cooling on the skin but leaves ur skin so smooth. I hope u guys enjoyed this blog post and I will talk to u in July!!

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Desk Decor: The Fault In Our Stars

Hey guys, I wanted to try something a lithe different today. I have been obsessed with The Fault In Our Stars movie and thought I could show u how to spice up ur room movie edition!!

1. Print/Cut Out Quotes

The first thing I did was look up some quotes from the movie then copy and paste them on to a word document. You can print out as many or as few as u want but make sure there is space between them so you can cut them out. 

2. Tape The Quotes To The Surface

After u finished cutting them out, take some double sided tape and place them on the back of the pictures. As u can see I kind of had to improvise because of course I could not find double sided tape but all I did was connect the sticky sides together so the sticky side is facing all around the outside and the nonsticky part is inside. #hopethatmakessense 

3. Hang Your Poster 

The first time I went to go see the movie I had this poster and originally I was going to put it in a frame but then I decided to just use small to medium size magnets and hang it that way. 

4. Display The Book

The final step is to display ur book on one of those old school pictures holders which I found at Bed Bath & Beyond. It adds just something extra and u can tape ur movie ticket there to. I hope u guys enjoyed this blog post even though it's a little different!!

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New Maybelline Collections: Haul + Review

Hey guys, before I start telling u all about the new Maybelline Collections I wanted to say that I went to go see The Fault In Our Stars and it was AMAZING!!! Let's just say that at the end I looked like I had just got beaten up from crying so much. Okay? Okay! Maybelline is saying that their new products aren't coming out until July but a ton of people were saying that their local Bed Bath & Beyond had the new collections so let's just say a 45 min drive later I found all these products.

L - R: 150 Mirrored Mauve, 155 Twinkling Taupe

One of my favorite things at the drugstore are the Baby Lips and when I found out that they were coming out with a new line called Crystal I knew I had to get my hands on it. This collection has 6 colors in it and are shimmer. On the lips it doesn't look like you have chunky shimmer on but it does have a sheen to it. The color in the tube is not what color comes out on ur lips.

Normally I stick to the same couple face products but when I saw this new foundation I had to get it. I have been wearing this foundation every day since I got it and it's AMAZING!! I would say it's light coverage but you can build it up if u need to. It gives your skin an even, polished look while looking like ur not wearing anything. Only thing is that I wish it had a pump on it instead of a wand applicator. On the back of the bottle it says that u use the wand and dispense it on ur fingers then apply it on ur face but I prefer to use the Sigma Flat Kabuki brush. 

L - R: 80 Creamy Beige,  95 Chocolate Suede, 90 Vintage Plum

I love the Color Tattoos so you know I had to get the new Leather line. All of the Color Tattoos are matte and are more dark colors. The only color that is lighter is Creamy Beige. I went a little out of my comfort zone and got a medium toned purple so if u went to see a tutorial with it just let me know in a comment below. 

The main product I had my eye on was The Nudes Palette. Trust me it looks 10x more gorgeous in person. I love the size of this products because it's only a little wider and taller then an iPhone so it's perfect for traveling.

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All of the colors are super pigmented and creamy but I find that the matte colors are a little more sheer then the shimmer colors. Also on the back of the palette it divides the eyeshadows up between Trios, Duos, and Quads to create different looks. I hope u guys enjoyed this blog post and I will talk to u soon.

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Too Faced Pardon My French Event | June 2014

Hey guys, yesterday at my local Ulta, Too Faced was having an event called Pardon  My French where they were doing your makeup with their new palettes. I had never been to an event like this before so I was super excited to go and you know I had to pick up some products.

The first product I have been eyeing forever. It's the Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Peach Beach. Of course I love the heart shaped packaging of the product and there are 3 strips of colors that you can mix together to create a unique color. One of the things the Too Faced makeup artist said was that the color is really different on every skin tone.

I love neutral eyeshadows and when I say the Natural Eyes Palette, it melted my heart. They did update the packaging which I do like 100% more and there are 3 new shades which are perfect. One of my favorite things about this palette is that it includes matte and shimmer colors which are both super creamy.

The last thing I got from the event was the Bulletproof Brows set. I am sharing this with my mom  so thank you mom. The texture of this is very interesting, it's not a cream or powder. It reminds me of the Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade but this includes a double- ended brush. I took some pictures at the event so I wanted to share them to u guys.

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HUGE Drugstore Beauty Haul | June 2014

Hi guys, I may or may not have gone to the drugstore and got a ton of new products. The drugstore has been releasing some limited edition collections and I had a coupon for 20% your entire purchase so you I had to take advantage of that.

Clean & Clear was having a buy 1 get 1 50% sale on their Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. This is my favorite moisturizer for in the morning time because it really gives u a little boost of energy especially if your getting up early for school.

The main product I was on the hunt for were the Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stains. Their was a wide color selection and I was so tempted to get more then one color but I took a chill pill and ended up just getting one. The color I got is called London Posh and it's more of a coral nude but I have not tried this on my lips yet so when I do I will report back to you guys.

In November of 2013 Maybelline released their fall collection called Gilded in Gold and they came out with 3 limited edition matte color which my drugstore never brought out. I was so annoyed and finally 6 months later I found them. Through out this haul you will see I went a little crazy on the Maybelline products but they have just came out with a ton of new things.

The only other thing I got from that Maybelline collection was a blush in the color Bronze Tapestry. Right off the bat I can tell that this blush has some shimmer in it so if u don't like shimmer blushes then I probably wouldn't recommended it for you.

In my everyday look I don't typically wear eyeliner but I feel like everyone else but me can do liquid eyeliner so I got 2 different kinds. The first one I got has more of a felt tip applicator and it's from Rimmel. I got to say that I am in love with liner. It creates a clean, thin liner for your upper lash line and a nice thin wing.

Staying on the topic of eyeliners I also got the Milani Ultra Fine Liquid Eye Liner. I have definitely found that this one is 10 times more harder to apply then the Rimmel one. Basically by the time I was finished doing my eyeliner I looked like a raccoon who had not slept in 10 days. OOPS!!

One of my all time favorite things from the drugstore are my Neutrogena Makeup Remover wipes. They have I believe 4 different kinds of these makeup wipes but my favorite is Hydrating. It seems that everytime I go to the drugstore I have to pick up at least 2 packs of them.

I'm that kind of person that sticks with the same mascara. So I decided to branch out and try the L'oreal Butterfly mascara. The wand reminds me of a butterfly wing because at the end it fans into a point so your outer lashes "should" go up.

Maybelline has a new collection out called Bleached Neons and I thought I would not be very interested in it because I am more of a neutrals girl. The only thing I got from that collection was the limited edition blush stick Enchanting Apricot. It might seem a little bright but once u blend it out so gorgeous.

Also from Maybelline I got 2 Color Elixirs. These are my favorite lip glosses from the drugstore and of course I had to add more to my collection because you can never have to many. The packaging makes it look like it's a lipstick which looks really cool on your vanity.

The last thing I got from Maybelline and in this haul was 2 of their single eyeshadows. When I was in Walmart a couple weeks back I saw this single eyeshadow in Nude Glow but I held myself back but that I couldn't resist. They were also having a sale so I picked up another one.

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Perfect Palette TAG!!

Hi guys, I have been obsessed with watching Essiebutton on youtube and I noticed that a couple months ago she did a video called the Perfect Palette TAG!! I think this tag is perfect if you want to start getting more palettes and you can find out which ones to stay away from so lets get started.

1. Best Packaging: Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette 

Hands down, the best packaging has to go to the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette. I'm a total sucker for anything rose gold and the Naked 3 Palettte is perfection. Not to mention the colors are so pigmented and it's all pink - neutral toned eyeshadows.

2. Best Color Payoff: My Inglot Palette 

When I was in New York I went to the Inglot Store and I was so impressed by how pigmented the colors were. From the lightest to the darkest color they are so smooth and little to no fall out.

3. Most Versatile: Lorac Pro Palette 

The Lorac Pro Palette is the most versatile because the top row is all matte and the bottom row is all shimmer. You can create a really dark, dramatic smokey eye look but on the other hand you can create a neutral, everyday look which I prefer.

4. Best for Traveling: Marc Jacobs The Lolita Palette 

The main reason I picked this palette was because it comes in a little poach. It protects the palette from moving around in your makeup bag and opening up. Also it has neutral eyeshadows so plus a matte grey if you want to do a smokey eye.

5. Biggest Regret: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette 

My #1 biggest regret is the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. To start off with 3 of the eyeshadows unglued from bottom and completely fell out of the palette. 2nd, the eyeshadows are mainly all shimmer  minus the matte black eyeshadow.

6. Best Color Names: Lorac Unzipped Palette 

The names of the eyeshadows all start with un. The palette is called Unzipped so each eyeshadow starts with un like Undercover, Untamed, and Undiscovered. Plus it has a matte highlight color perfect for the brow bone.

7. Least Used: Urban Decay Smoked Palette 

I definitly neglect my Urban Decay Smoked Palette. As you should know, I love neutrals and the Smoked Palette has mainly colored eyeshadows. I'm hoping in the summer time I can try to use more colored shadows but then again there is neutrals.

8. Most Used: It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette

Usually I wear matte eyeshadows because I prefer dewy skin so the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette is perfect for me. On the end there is a color called Transforming Pearl which will make the eyeshadows shimmer if you want them to. I would say that I have been using this palette almost every single day since I got it.

9. Most Loved: Urban Decay Naked Palette 

My first palette in my collection was the Urban Decay Naked Palette and I have been in love with it ever since. I also got the eyeliner that goes with it and they 2 combined are amazing. Not to mention the color Sin is one of my favorite eyeshadows. 

10. Desert Island: Elf 32 Piece Palette in Natural 

If I had to bring one palette to a desert island it would have to be my Elf Natural Palette. There is a mixture of matte, satin, and shimmer. Also you can create a dramatic look or a neutral look. If you guys have any request for some different blog post leave a comment below. 

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