Lip Monthly Bag for August 2014 featuring City Color, Pixi, & More!

August 26, 2014 By StephanieLouise 54Leave a Comment2014-08-26+15%3A11%3A00StephanieLouise

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So this month’s Lip Monthly left me a bit confused because I didn’t have one last month- but apparently City Color was a big hit? I’m definitely glad they included the card (which you can see below) because I was pretty darn confused upon first opening! I was also surprised to see my items in a bag- it fit everything inside unlike some past boxes so I think that’s great! Keep reading to see what was inside & my thoughts!

So here’s my card for this month which definitely helped me fill in some of my blanks! You can see prices & official names here as well. Normally I have a video as well but my camera has been out of commission & HOPEFULLY it will be okay to pick up tomorrow!

Inside my Lip Monthly Bag for August 2014-

Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics Liquid Glass Lip Gloss in Lickity Split– I really enjoyed this gloss! It is really small so perfect for a purse. This shade has iridescent, cool-leaning shimmer & is a semi-sheer fuchsia-leaning purple. It is a bit tacky but that isn’t something I mind because it will last longer.

City Color Cosmetics Magic Balm– I actually can’t this on the City Color site which is a shame because I quite like it. This applies nearly clear then I assume color adjusts like some blushes do. I really like the texture & the color on my lips is actually quite pretty.

City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipstick in Phoebe– This is my first Be Matte lipstick from this line & I love it! This is so creamy & has beautiful pigmentation.

City Color Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ultra Pink– Another product I love! Super smooth & comfortable but I don’t think of it as a balm. It doesn’t seem to help cure my oober dry lips but it also don’t seem to make them worse. I can also apply a balm underneath which is key for me right now.

City Color Cosmetics Glossy Kiss Lip Gloss in Flirty– This is the main product that just isn’t for me- rarely do I wear really sheer shimmery nude glosses. I just don’t think it looks good on me & it smells like a lip product I used in middle school. I also didn’t find it wore off evenly.

Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Gentle Gold– My favorite product this month! I love these Pixi shadow pencils & Gentle Gold is no exception. I use these as eyeshadow bases, eyeshadows on their own, & even eyeliners. This color is a beautiful gold that is more wearable than a lot of other gold pencils I currently own.

Left to right- Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Gentle Gold, City Color Cosmetics Glossy Kiss Lip Gloss in Flirty, City Color Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ultra Pink, City Color Cosmetics Magic Balm, City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipstick in Phoebe, & Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics Liquid Glass Lip Gloss in Lickity Split.

I was actually really happy with this month’s box but I do prefer a more varied selection from brands & colors since this was definitely a pink-toned box. Anyway- for only $10 I think this is an amazing value & definitely feel like I got a great selection.

What lip products are you loving right now? have you ever tried anything from City Color Cosmetics?

Glamour Doll Eyes Insider Unboxing & Swatches for August 2014 + Eye Looks

August 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 631 Comment2014-08-14+02%3A08%3A00StephanieLouise

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Notice I haven’t shared any Glamour Doll Eyes looks last month? Well- time to get back into it! Because I didn’t have a package last month I will also be sharing eyeshadow posts from wayyy back in June! Keep reading to check it all out!

This month I have a gorgeous blush as well as 6 new shades. All the eyeshadow looks at the end of the video are broken down below! Please remember to subscribe & give this video a like on youtube so I know you like them!

Look #1-Glamour Doll Eyes Surprise, One Way Ticket, Mighty Maiden & Prankster.

Look #2- Glamour Doll Eyes Mannequin on the lid & in the crease. Inconsiderate blended in my crease.

Look #3- Glamour Doll Eyes in One Way Ticket & Mighty Maiden.

Look #4- Glamour Doll Eyes Inconsiderate, Juicy Mango, & Stiletto Eyeshadow Look.

Hope you enjoyed this month’s unboxing for my Glamour Doll Insider package & my 4 looks from that month! I think my favorite was the last one or the first 🙂 Any color combos you want to see this month? Glamour Doll Eyes products can be found here.

LORAC Unzipped Palette Swatches, Review, & Eye Look

August 6, 2014 By StephanieLouise 68Leave a Comment2014-08-06+12%3A35%3A00StephanieLouise

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Ever see reviews of a palette & think “What is the hype there?” Well that’s how I felt about the Lorac Unzipped Palette. I’d seen it in stores & thought it was really pretty but not a must have. Then I started seeing reviews, swatches, & tutorials using Unzipped that got me excited. Maybe it isn’t just another neutral palette? Maybe the shades won’t look as close once on the eye? Maybe this palette could be for me? Well I finally bought it last month- keep reading to see what I think now!

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Too Faced A la Mode & Bonjour Soleil Palettes Swatches, Review, & Eye Look!

July 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 79Leave a Comment2014-07-11+11%3A50%3A00StephanieLouise

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Too Faced came out with these beautiful palettes a long time ago…& I’ve just been sitting around on them. I know- shame on me. I have had these for a really long time because my husband gifted them to me as a surprise…but I haven’t got an excuse for why they haven’t made it onto the blog yet! Both palettes are beautifully packaged, have nice pigmentation, & are oh-so-summery! Keep reading to check out the Too Faced A La Mode Palette & the Bonjour Soleil Palette! [Read more…]

Alter Ego Palette Tag & Collab: It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette

May 13, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1231 Comment2014-05-13+14%3A04%3A00StephanieLouise

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Laura from My Newest Addiction have been blogging friends a really long time so it only makes sense we decided to do our first video collab together! We wanted to both use the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette because she is so stunning & versatile. When we came up with the Alter Ego Palette idea we thought it would make a great tag too!

How does it work? Pick one of your favorite palettes & zero in on shades you use the least then create a look!

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Requested: Laura Mercier Effortless Orchid Eye & Lip Tutorial + Video

April 30, 2014 By StephanieLouise 133Leave a Comment2014-04-30+21%3A11%3A00StephanieLouise

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Recently I asked on my facebook page what kind of tutorials you guys would most like to see & I got some pretty unexpected answers! Two that really caught my eye were work appropriate & something for those with arthritic hands. You may be thinking those don’t go together but I thought I could make it work! I wanted to come up with something really effortless that wouldn’t require a lot of blending or work in general. The Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colours are perfect for this! Keep reading to see how you can get a quick eye look & soft orchid lip- on trend & on time! [Read more…]

Cargo Let’s Meet in Paris Palette Swatches & Review

February 7, 2014 By StephanieLouise 174Leave a Comment2014-02-07+13%3A50%3A00StephanieLouise

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I meant to share this way before I took my trip out to California for IMATS LA 2014…but clearly that didn’t happen. Sorry guys! I also know this is limited edition BUT you can still find it at some places so I’m covering it anyway! I reviewed the Cargo Vintage Escape Eyeshadow Palette awhile back here (also limited edition unfortunately) & totally feel in love. I snapped this one up right before my trip- keep reading to see my thoughts!

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Maybelline Gilded in Gold Winter 2013 Matte LE Color Tattoos Review & Swatches

January 9, 2014 By StephanieLouise 191Leave a Comment2014-01-09+01%3A04%3A00StephanieLouise

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I’m extremely late posting this because I was extremely late finding these! I was practically obsessing & was so scared I’d never be able to find them! If you search back on my blog then you know how much I absolutely adore the Maybelline Color Tattoos so that would have been a tragedy. Luckily I did! Keep reading to see swatches & review of the Maybelline Limited Edition Color Tattoos in Nude Pink, Just Beige, & Matte Brown from the Gilded in Gold Collection which was released in 2013.

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NEW Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow Swatches & Review

July 22, 2013 By StephanieLouise 367Leave a Comment2013-07-22+21%3A04%3A00StephanieLouise

When it comes to eyeshadows from the drugstore, the Maybelline Color Tattoos are easily some of my favorites. I wear them as eyeshadow bases nearly day to day & also wear them on their own. When I heard they were coming out with pigments…I was ecstatic. I LOVE pigments! These are the first true mainstream/drugstore pigments I’ve tried that weren’t some form of sheer. After reading some reviews I picked up 7 shades. I have since picked up all but one! Keep reading to see my swatches & thoughts! [Read more…]

Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in Tastefully Taupe Swatches & Review

June 27, 2013 By StephanieLouise 385Leave a Comment2013-06-27+21%3A31%3A00StephanieLouise

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If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile then you know how much I love many Maybelline products. From the Maybelline Color Tattoos to the Maybelline Color Whispers I’m a big fan. Besides the Maybelline Color Tattoos though…I really don’t have any eyeshadow singles! I’ve picked up a few but that was year ago & they weren’t on par. Today I’m sharing a shade I know a lot about: taupe. How could I pass that up? Keep reading to see how it stacks up! [Read more…]