5.12.2017
{fashion folio} tourist
5.11.2017
#makeupmess
Liquid + powder highlights are a HUGE staple in my daily #motd, but a gel highlighter? Totally new to me! So when Influenster sent me a complimentary bottle of this bad boy in exchange for an honest review, obvs I was excited to try it out.
As with all of the Marc Beauty products I've played with, this Marc Jacobs Beauty Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter in 50 DEW YOU? doesn't disappoint! Aside from the coconut fragrance, which brings on ALL of the vacation vibes; this actually leaves the most radiant glow on skin, and can be used in multiple ways.
When I want a soft, all-over coconut glow, I mix it in with my sunscreen, and apply it all over my face. When I want a popping, in-your-face glow, I use a stipple brush to apply it to the apples of my cheeks, along my cheekbones, and on my browbone. A little goes SUCH a long way, and really gives you the most gorgeous glow for the warmer months. Get it babes!
5.10.2017
5.09.2017
carrie bradshaw vibes {oNecklace review}
The Carrie Name Necklace was seen on Ms. Bradshaw during her Sex and the City stint; whereas the Initial Necklace was seen on teenage Carrie on the short lived {tear} The Carrie Diaries.
I've been obsessed with both aesthetics since seeing them on the shows, so had to scoop up my own! These are the 24K Gold Plated Initial Necklace and the 24K Gold Plated Carrie Name Necklace - so in love with them!
5.08.2017
NOTD: China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Crushin' On Blue
Ermagersh ladies how pretty is this one?! Crushin' On Blue is the thing summer dreams are made of - it has that crystal clear waters feel to it that makes it ideal for vacay, without being your basic bright pink or orange.
The formula here is thin and patchy; however, it's a breeze to work with, leaving an ultra-shiny finish and brilliant color in its wake! BTW: this baby doesn't stain. Huzzah! This is 3 coats.
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?
5.07.2017
crema
Love how flirty-meets-romantic the aesthetic of this bad boy is - so perfect for summer!
5.06.2017
5.05.2017
{beauty board} charcoal checklist
2} boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding Intensive Wash-Off Treatment {$38.00} Black and white charcoals swirl together to minimize pores and detoxify skin.
3} Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores {$26.00} Activated charcoal lures impurities out; lecithin dissolves them entirely!
4} SEPHORA COLLECTION Deluxe Charcoal Antibacterial Brush Set {$62.00} The bristles of these brushes are infused with charcoal powder, helping them to stay fresh longer.
5} SEPHORA COLLECTION Nose Strip {$3.00} Enriched with charcoal extract; these anti-blackhead strips unclog pores, doing away with excess oil, blackheads, and impurities.
6} boscia Black Charcoal Blotting Linens {$10.00} A total necessary addition to your makeup bag! These absorb excess oil without disturbing your makeup; while purifying your pores thanks to the charcoal infusion!
7} Spongeables Charcoal Face Sponge {$5.99} Lasts over 20 showers, and removes head-to-toe toxins!
5.04.2017
#makeupmess
Current makeup sitch! Living for this e.l.f. Cosmetics Day to Night Lipstick Duo. This is the shade I Love Pinks, and features a fuchsia/hot pink lippy on one side {perfect for #saturdaynight}, and a nude-y pink lippy on the other {necessary for #sundayfunday}! Love the fact that it takes up so little space in my makeup bag!
5.03.2017
{fashion folio} the little white dress
5.02.2017
may crush list!
2. denim minis True story: I have 0 dresses in my closet, and the only skirts I own are a trio of denim minis; so I am super excited to see that they're back in style for 2017 - but now I kind of want to stock up on more! The styles currently on my radar? AGOLDE's Quinn High Rise Miniskirt in DEVOTEE {loooove the color!}, and Current/Elliott's The Mini Cutoff Skirt in REESE {raw hemlines are my fave!}. Are you excited that denim minis are back in action?
3. extreme hoops I don't know about you, but the higher the temps rise, the bigger my hoops get - and no, I am so not kidding. With that sentiment in mind, you know I'm feeling seriously extreme hoops rn! My supercalifragifaves at the moment? These Large Hoop Earrings in GOLD from BP. {the price is oh so right for a trendy item}, and Lana Jewelry's Large Flat Magic Hoop Earrings in YELLOW GOLD {so insanely chic, amiright?!}. Are you an extreme hoops fan?
4. city sandals I've been wearing wedges like crazy as of late {just ask my co-workers}; but over the past few weeks I've had my eye on city sandals - those super adorbs lace-ups with a wear-for-hours-with-no-pain heel that look with all of the things. I've contemplated so many different styles, but the pair that has completely caught my eye is Sole Society's SERA Fringe Strap Heeled Sandal in VISTA BLUE, PAPRIKA. The fringe detailing is so fun for summer; and I'm seriously digging the color selection!
What's on your May Crush List?
5.01.2017
NOTD: OPI Nail Lacquer in Two-Timing the Zones
As a girl who doesn't typically go for pink polishes, I am so feeling this one because it feels. like. summer. Seriously though...how can you look at this shade and not think of beach excursions and tropical vacays?!
This bad boy has killer staying power. Yes, it required a few coats to reach opacity, but I cooked, filed, texted...and it didn't so much as chip for six days. #Winning!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?
4.30.2017
sittin pretty
Just ordered this bad boy because it is the cutest thing eva!
4.29.2017
4.28.2017
{what's in my} ipsy april 2017 glam bag!
This month I'm especially loving the Ciaté London BAMBOO BRONZER Longwear Bronzing Powder in PALM ISLAND {perfect for fair skin}; the Colourpop Creme Gel Liner in SWERVE; and the Naked Cosmetics Mica Pigment in HEAVY METAL #04 {this stuff is fire for summer}.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with ipsy, it is a beauty subscription service that costs $10 per month {awesome deal IMO}, and consists of a collectible makeup bag {can also double as a clutch} along with 5 beauty samples that are customized to your personal beauty profile {which you can change/update at anytime}. I love getting subscription boxes, but don't have a ton of extra cash to spare, so I find ipsy to be the best value as each month's bags are adorable, the products are of fantastic quality, and their stylists are top-notch {and some of my fave beauty bloggers}. That being said, let's get to the bag!
April's theme was SIDESHOW {think carnivals}. Inside my bag was a deluxe sample of Ciaté London BAMBOO BRONZER Longwear Bronzing Powder in PALM ISLAND, full size Naked Cosmetics Mica Pigment in HEAVY METAL #04 {retail $14.99!}, deluxe sample of The White Company Seychelles Hand & Nail Cream, full size Colourpop Creme Gel Liner in SWERVE {retail $5.00!}, and a full size ADESSE NEW YORK Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm {retail $24.00!}.
Since I will forever be all about the eyes, let's move onto Colourpop's Creme Gel Liner in SWERVE. Ladies, I am a huge fan of ColourPop products, so I have forever wanted to try this baby out {not sure why I never did, but props to ipsy for sending it my way!}. Swerve is a true onyx black that looks so incredible on light eyes. The pros? This stuff lasts. all. day. I'm talking never fades, never transfers, never moves. Additionally, the tip is super precise, so you get flawless application every. single. time. The cons? It has a tendency to catch on the eye during use; and it's prone to breaking. Is it a dealbreaker? I'm on the fence.
Given the fact that I change my nail color so frequently, I've become a total hand cream snob, so I was apprehensive about The White Company Seychelles Hand & Nail Cream. First things first, this stuff smells amazing - we're talking island vacay amazing, with an incredible mix of coconut, amber, and vanilla. I actually love this one. The texture is thicker than your average lotion, so it never leaves a runny/greasy feel on your hands; just a light protective film that leaves your hands feeling silky soft and moisturized. I'm not really sure why this is labeled as a hand & nail cream, because I don't feel like it did anything for my cuticles; but I still love it!
Ooh girls, this ADESSE NEW YORK Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm is giving it to me! I am a lip balm fanatic, but this one may just take the cake for giving the best results! Never, ever have I had a lip balm that left my lips feeling this soft and hydrated. I swipe one coat on, and I am good to go for hours. Yes, it's insanely expensive IMO; but it is amazing enough to justify the price. I may just need to toss out all of my other lip balms and replace them solely with this baby!
What was in your April 2017 ipsy Glam Bag? Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here!
4.27.2017
currently crushing...
4.26.2017
#makeupmess!
Spring things! So many pops of pretty for today's #makeupmess! Still obsessing over this e.l.f. Cream Blush Palette in SOFT - it looks amaze paired with this JULEP Feels Like Velvet Full-Coverage Eyeshadow Duo in 5TH AVE & BROADWAY. Also pertinent: this Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in PARK AVE PRINCESS is everything! Seriously the best your-lips-but-better nude on. the. planet.
4.25.2017
{fashion folio} weekending
4.24.2017
NOTD: LAW Beauty Essentials Nail Polish in Leave A Text
I have received a lot of nail polish from ipsy in the...2 years {???} that I've been subscribing, but I think that Leave A Text may be my all. time. fave.
Ladies, this color is just exquisite - a rich, concrete grey creme that stands out in the sea of gray polishes available due to its formula, and depth.
This one is perfect in terms of application - it applies seamlessly and evenly with a brush reminiscent of the one seen in the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure bottles; plus it has built-in shine that makes it stand out on your tips. Loves it!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?
4.23.2017
cloud nine
Smitten with this little ruffled number rn! How perfect is it for summer?!
4.22.2017
beachy
4.21.2017
#makeupmess!
Living for a bronze #eotd lately! I love using Lorac Travel Size TANtalizer Baked Bronzer {only $8.00 and lasts forever!} in the crease to deepen and add depth, then I apply e.l.f. Aqua Beauty Molten Liquid Eyeshadow in MOLTEN BRONZED for a really metallic finish that makes green eyes pop like whoa!
Ladies, if you haven't tried Molten Bronzed yet, you have no clue what you're missing - run out and get it now!
4.20.2017
4.19.2017
Sephora VIB Sale // 15% Off!
The sale runs today through April 24, 2017, and just in case you need a liiittle inspo on what to buy, I'm sharing my need/want/must list with you {which includes a ton of my holy grail products}! Happy shopping ladies!
What do you plan on buying?
4.18.2017
{beauty board} lived-in liner
2} MAKE UP FOR EVER 212 Medium Precision Smudger Brush {$25.00} For a truly I-slept-in-my-makeup look, you're going to want to use a smudge brush and your fingers. Fingers help you blend; a smudge brush helps you to clean-up/smooth edges.
3} Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara in BLACKEST BLACK {$8.99} Volume is always a good idea - whether it be for hair {micro loop hair extensions} or lashes. This bad boy right here is one of the best mascaras on the market for big, beautiful, voluminous lashes - and you can't beat that drugstore price!
4} Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in AMARETTO SWIRL {$26.00} To balance your smoldering eyes you want a subtle, nude lip - this one moisturizes like a balm but gives intense color payoff that will flatter a multitude of skintones.
5} Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio {$62.00} Since you're heavy on the eyes for this look, you want to go light on the rest of your face. This palette is bomb for that purpose - leaving you with a radiant, ultra-natural finish!
4.17.2017
NOTD: OPI Infinite Shine 2 Icons Nail Lacquer in Funny Bunny
When I reached for Funny Bunny, I had my hopes set for a rich, white creme; what I wound up getting was a soft, sheer white creme - but you know what? I still love it.
Funny Bunny is one of those shades reminiscent of a French mani {which feels every bit as necessary for spring as fusion hair extensions}, with a slightly higher amount of opacity. Though it is a thin / sheer formula, it's rich - building up quickly and beautifully with no runny-ness. If you're a fan of white nails but don't always like how stark white polish can be, this is the one for you!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?
4.16.2017
4.15.2017
christy
How sassy would this be paired with tape in hair extensions for date night?!
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