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I am a complete sucker for lipstick, both cheap and expensive. I do not discriminate. 

However, out of my whole stash I always venture back to the same two colors for my "everyday"look.

Nars Dolce Vita gives a beautiful sheer color that enhances my natural lip color. 

MAC Ruby Woo gives a classic red color that doesn't make my lips dry (I hate that!). 

When wearing a more dramatic lip I always use a liner. The liner I use with Ruby Woo is

  MAC Red Enriched Cremestick Liner.

What are you everyday lip colors? 

new MAC

1. Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish

2. Charcoal Brown Matte Eyeshadow

3. Ricepaper Eyeshadow

4. Fabulush Cream Colour Base

This is the perfect highlighter! I use it on my upper cheek bones, and down the slope of my nose, etc.

It's my favorite light reflecting powder! (I used this A LOT in Vegas!)

I use the charcoal brown to fill in my eyebrows (obsessed) and ricepaper as a base. 

This cream blush is amazing! I love the color and the consistency! 

It's perfect for summer months and in humid weather! 

day&night

My friend & makeup artist, Morgan, came over last week to give me some makeup tips. She showed me some simple tricks on how to apply eye shadow (I am horrible at applying eye makeup- besides eyeliner and mascara) how to blend, and where to apply certain shades. She also showed me how to use the makeup I already have so I wouldn't have to purchase a million new things. Plus, we got to try out my new products from the giveaway I won!

I wanted a good day & night option and this was the result:

I love both equally. The day time look is so classic and simple. 

This night time look will be perfect for my upcoming trip to Vegas!

I seriously could not get over the dark blue. Whenever I used to think of blue eye shadow or blue eyeliner I would cringe. Then I saw it popping up a lot lately and honestly, I was scared to try it. But now... I'm totally sold, this is brilliant. Thanks Morgan! I loved the whole process and learned so much!

What do you think? Do you like my day & night look?

you've got mail

A long time friend of mine {and fellow blogger} had her first giveaway...and I won! {Victory dance!} 

My goodies!

Left to Right: MAC Gold Mode. MAC Mauvement. Stila Smudgestick in Blue Ribbon.

Morgan is a freelance makeup artist and makes magical things happen! It's true...check out her portfolios.

Giveaways are so fun- especially when you actually win! 

Speaking of giveaways, I will be announcing the winner of my giveaway later this week... so stay tuned!

new: makeup

I'm always looking for the best powder/foundation/concealer. I have purchased so many products and out of everything, I used Jane Iredale Pressed Powder or Nars Sheer Foundation quite regularly. I have heard so many good things about the Bobbi Brown line that I figured I would give it a try. I purchased the Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation SPF12 (in Honey #5) and the Creamy Concealer Kit (in Honey/Pale Yellow).  

I actually really like the Illuminating Powder. It is really light and natural looking, but covers imperfections well.   The only gripe I have is the compact itself. I use a powder brush to apply this powder and not a sponge. Ultimately, I'm left with a big compact that I only use half of. Am I being silly, I don't know...I just don't like it!

I was really surprised when the girl at the counter picked out the concealer color for me. She said you should wear an under-eye concealer that's one shade lighter than your foundation. I don't know about you, but I always choose a concealer that's probably two shades lighter (whoops). The color looked really dark but once I applied it, it was magic. I love having the sheer yellow powder to set it with. I don't experience any caking or dryness.

Overall, I really like both of these products! Have any of you ladies tried Bobbi Brown products?

new products

Recently purchased at Sephora & Nordies:

Shiseido Translucent Loose Powder: gives me a satin-smooth finish after I apply my foundation.

Benefit Erase Paste in Medium: works really well in covering up my dark circles.

Mac Lipstick in Capricious: i really like this color because it gives me a nice sheer tint.

Shisiedo powder, Erase Paste, MAC Capricious

[I loaded these products on reeeeally heavy so you can see the colors]

I initially purchased the translucent powder after seeing how Delmy from the Fashion Bananas blog did her under-eye makeup. I am constantly struggling to find products that help conceal and brighten my under-eye area. Thought I would give it a try...so far so good!