One of the saddest makeup moments is when something you love gets discontinued. Bruise from Urban Decay was one of those shades for me. I even had a gloss (I believe in Gash) to match! This was a product I saved up money for & I absolutely loved it. The memory still rings true- & now that I have it back as part of the Urban Decay Vintage Vice Collection of lipsticks brought back from the 90’s vault…I feel that attraction to the shade all over again! Keep reading to see more about the vintage shades in the gorgeously smooth Urban Decay Vice lipstick formula!
Metallic Gold Eyeshadow Look with the Urban Decay Gwen Palette
One of my favorite palettes lately is the Urban Decay Gwen Stafani Palette. I’ll be posting a review soon but first I wanted to share this eyeshadow look I’ve been totally in love with focusing on the gold shade. This palette contains great matte shades & lots of neutrals that really go together well to create a variety of looks. Keep reading to see how I created my look from start to finish! [Read more…]
9 Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palettes to Snatch While You Can!
Because eyeshadow palettes are life right? No but really- eye palettes are my favorite makeup item to seek out season after season. Red lipsticks make me smile. A gorgeous highlight makes me swoon. But an eye palette make my world turn. Today I’m sharing 9 limited edition options you can get your hands on right now. With gifting & sales around, now is the time to make your list. I apologize in advance if I make yours longer…just kidding I have zero shame which it comes to makeup enabling. [Read more…]
My Fall Concealer Wardrobe
When a new season comes around the bend, most people change things up. Lip colors for summer? Bright & warm! Fall lip colors? Vampy & sultry! Now I’m not saying you have to go with the crowd because if you feel like rocking a coral blush in the middle of autumn- have at it! What I will say is it isn’t only my color cosmetics I switch out- it is everything! My skincare, hair care, foundations, & concealers all get a new blend as well. For autumn I tend to go for a lighter shade (goodbye self tanner!) & something a bit more comfortable. Keep reading to check out my picks & how I use them! [Read more…]
10 Gorgeous Purple Lippies – Matte, Gloss, Lipsticks, & More!
Purple is my favorite color & every fall I tend to dip into that color scheme even more! While purple-toned shades are my favorite for eyes, purple lips are awesome! I collected some of my absolute favorites & included varying price ranges as well. Keep reading to check them all out! [Read more…]
Some Face Picks from the ULTA 21 Days of Beauty
Every year I look forward to the ULTA 21 Days of Beauty where they roll out tons of deals worth snagging. This year I’m a bit late to the game though! Normally I am all about lip & eye products but this time I’m sharing the 3 face products I was most excited to try at a discounted rate. I picked these out myself & am excited to give you a bit of background so you can snap them up at a great deal!
Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer Demo & Review
It seems like every year or so everyone all of a sudden has the same holy grail concealer & I am always on the fence of purchasing. After returning the famous NARS concealer (it was too close to a drugstore option!) last year, I thought it was time to give another high-end concealer a shot. The Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer immediately caught my eye for two reasons- Urban Decay actually makes shades light enough for my skin & I love a full coverage concealer. Keep reading to see if it is a hit or a miss! [Read more…]
Beauty Box 5 for June 2015 Unboxing Swatches, & Review
In preparation for many summer jet setters, Beauty Box 5 debuted a box themed around traveling. The info card promises to halp you make a statement with your eyes, nails, & complexion which is a tall order. Inside we have 5 samples…including 2 that are full sizes! Keep reading to check them out! [Read more…]
Ipsy Unboxing & Review for May 2015
Have you noticed it has been awhile since I showed an Ipsy bag? I kept thinking to myself Why would I bother reviewing these if I keep thinking I’m going to cancel? In retrospect… I probably should have kept showing you guys what I was getting since I’ve stayed subscribed. Getting back into the swing of things & being excited about mail…well now is the perfect time to start sharing again! This month I was really happy with my Ipsy bag so I’m actually pretty pumped to share it with you!
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Colorful Makeup to Brighten Up for Spring & Summer
When I’m ready to jump full-speed into the warmer months, the first thing I look for is a bit of color! Color is the fastest way to change up a look & something that can really make a look pop! Some of my favorite products to add a splash of color to my makeup are in this post & I even have a way to save some cash with ShopatHome.com– so keep reading to check it out! [Read more…]