I got this Smashbox Beauty Exposed kit at Ulta for $39 ($149 value). I mainly wanted it for the palette but I was also happy to have the other products included with it as well. The kit came with 5 great Smashbox products: foundation primer, blush, eyeliner, lip gloss, and palette.The Beauty Exposed palette, shown above, contains 4 eye shadows (Bare, Camel, Marble,and … [Read more...]
Gossip Girl Birchbox: Caudalie, Fusion Beauty, Ojon
It's that time of the month again (no, not that time) - it's Birchbox time! It came really quick this month. Usually I get it in the middle of the month but I have a feeling it has a little something to do with this month's theme....Gossip Girl! It's one of my favorite shows for sure. Can I just say that I'm so bored by Blair and Dan? I'm eager to watch what happens in the … [Read more...]
Minerals Mate Review + Giveaway!
I recently had the opportunity to try the Minerals Mate Mineral Makeup Application and Mixing Tray. It's made to help you manage your mineral makeup in a better, cleaner way. Mineral makeup can be extremely messy when you're using it - it seems to get everywhere! That's one of the main reasons I don't use it very often. It's just a hassle and for makeup I want an easy and clean … [Read more...]
Purple Eyes and Nails
Right now I'm loving purple shades (when do I not?? ) so I did a purple smokey eye today and painted my nails with a bright purple polish I just bought. On my eyes... I applied a muted pink to the inner half of my eye and a vibrant purple shade to the outer half. I blended the outer corner with a dark purple shadow to deepen the look. I applied these … [Read more...]
Drugstore Haul
The other day I was at Walmart picking up my contacts and I decided to scope out the beauty section. I found some things that I've been wanting to try and this is what I ended up with...Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in Rosetto (08) I had a $1 off coupon for this product, which is what led me to it. I love the color on me and it's a pretty smooth lipstick; not … [Read more...]