January 31, 2014

Birchbox January 2014

Hi Beauts !

I have finally joined the Birchbox club ! Well it's not really a club, but I'm really looking forward to this monthly subscription. I have been wanting Birchbox for over a good year now but, every time I would sign up and wait for the email I would completely forget. Luckily, when I signed up I was just in time to be able to receive the January box, and actually remembered about the email. Now, I know basically everyone has received theirs and I'm probably the last person to hop on this train, but it doesn't matter I'm still doing this !


I love the packaging.





Ojon damage reverse Restorative Hair Treatment Plus | Full size $33

Coastal Scents Revealed Eye Shadow Palette | Full size $34


Reviver Dry Deodorant Wipe | Pack of 6 $16

Dr.Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips | Full size $14.50
Ruby Wing in Kitten Heels | Full size $10

I am very excited to try out the nail polish and the hair repair mask. So far, for my very first Birchbox, I am very happy and excited. I really like every item that came in my box, and yeah !

Thanks for reading Beauts !

January 20, 2014

Sunday Social # 1 !

Hi Beauts !

So this morning I was looking through some beauty blogs and I came across A Complete Waste of Makeup and she does this thing every week called Sunday Social. She answers questions and encourages those who read her blog to answer them as well. If you decide to do it, you can leave your blog name and link on her page, so that way you are introduce to new blogs and people are introduced to yours. It's really cool because it gives you chance to make friends and get to know people and yeah I like it !

1. Top 3 favorite kinds of foods : Sandwiches, Coffee and Chocolate.

2. First 3 things you do in the morning : Check my phone, drink my coffee and get dressed.

3. Last 3 things you do at night : My nighttime skin routine, check my phone and watch some Netflix.

4. 3 TV shows you'd never miss : Pretty Little Liars, Big Bang Theory and Two Broke Girls.

5. 3 places you want to visit : England, Germany, and Canada.

6. 3 people you can always count on : My parents, my best friends and my brother.

I know this is supposed to be posted on Sundays but, I do really like the idea of this so I had to do it ! It's fun and a good idea for a simple Sunday post. If you guys liked this you should definitely go check out her blog. She also posts the following Sundays questions, so that makes things easier and you can prepare if you want to take part in it !

So I hoped you liked this post and I hope I can attempt to do these every Sunday ! Hope you beauts have a beautiful week !





                                                                

January 18, 2014

My Everyday Makeup Essentials !

Hey Beauts !

So sorry for the delay ! But, I'm back and I decided to share my everyday makeup must haves. I don't wear makeup on a daily basis but these are the products I turn to the most. Without these products, I am pretty sure I would have no idea what I would do makeup wise. I try to keep my makeup very easy and simple, not too over the top, and pretty quick and easy. So lets get crackin !


Naked Palette
Naked Basics Palette
Covergirl Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation
Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Benefit POREfessional Primer
Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
EOS Lip Balm
MAC Concealer NW 15
Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate Lipstick 101
MAC Satin Lipstick Snob
MAC Fluidtrack Eyeliner in Black
Elf Eyebrow Kit in Medium
Lancome Double Action Eye Makeup Remover


Lately, this has been my go to foundation. I really like this foundation and how it leaves my skin. I don't wear foundation everyday, I try to give my skin a break on days I am staying in or those lucky days my skin looks good. I normally don't apply foundation and concealer, I do either or. The appearance of pimples doesn't really bother me(but doesn't mean I like them either), it's the uneven skin tone. I have some redness on my cheeks, so that is mainly what I cover up. So I either apply foundation all over or use concealer and cover up the areas that are annoying me.


For eyeshadow, if I wear any, I basically turn to these two palettes. If I want something more natural and matte I go with the Basics palette. You can't go wrong with this any of these palettes, you can basically almost do anything with these. When I want to look a little more put together or want a different look, I turn to my Naked Palette. Both these palettes are amazing and so versatile and I love it !


I love this eyeliner ! It's the best gel eyeliner I have ever owned. It's super black, not like those other gel eyeliners that show up gray or spotty. It lasts forever and is a bit of a pain to take off, but it will lasts you all day. On those lazy days, sometimes I like to apply a thin line of eyeliner and mascara and I feel put together. I honestly use this eyeliner 5 days out of the week. If I don't it's either because I'm not wearing make up or wear brown eyeliner instead.


These mascaras are a MUST for me. I absolutely love these mascaras, they are my favorites and without them, my eyelashes would look terrible. They lengthen my lashes and seperates them and make them look amazing. They accentuate your natural lashes without looking like you have spider legs for lashes. I turn to either one of these or use them together.



 I am a firmer believe that filling in your eyebrows makes all the difference. If you don't wear any make up at all and just fill in your eyebrows, you will notice a difference. It makes your eyebrows look really nice and really frames your face. This kit brings the wax and the powder and it's the best. The wax helps to keep your eyebrows in place but also holds on to the powder so it lasts longer and the clear mascara helps to keep you brows together and lasts longer.


 I'll be honest, I don't always prime my face but when I actually do, I always reach for Benefit's POREfessional primer. It shrinks my pores to nothing and if I apply it under my Covergirl foundation, my skin looks amazingly smooth and poreless. Now for eyes I always have to prime if I want any of my eye make up to stay in place. I have really oily eyelids, so Urban Decay's Primer Potion helps to keep my eye make up on all day and really helps to bring out the true pigmentation of your shadow.


For lips, lip balm is an absolute must for me every single day. I honestly have like a billon lip balms but my favorite is definitely my EOS. It smells amazing and hydrates instantly, which I love. On days when I want a little more, I'll gravitate to these nude pinky colors. They are pretty much almost the same color expect the Rimmel lipstick is more of a true nude  pink color while the MAC lipstick is almost brighter, it's more noticeable then the Rimmel.



Now I am finally happy with my make up removal products. Most eye make up removers don't exactly work the way I like them to, but this one does. It takes everything off  of my eyes and leaves my eyes looking like they never had make up on. The wipes help take off all my foundation and they smell nice. The only thing I don't like about it is that it burns a little, but I do have sensitive skin so that could be why too.


I hoped this helped in any way, maybe this helped you want to try something new ! If there is anything that is an absolute for you, leave a comment ! I love trying new products.Thanks for reading !




January 05, 2014

Liebster Nominee !

Hi Beauts !
So, this is very new to me and yet exciting ! Thank you Aleyna from Its Aleyna for nominating me ! Make sure to check out her blog, it's pretty cool !

Ok so here are the rules.
- Make a post about the Liebster award and thank the blogger that nominated you.
- Write 11 interesting things about yourself
- Answer the 11 questions created by the blogger who nominated you.
- Nominate 11 other bloggers (they must have less then 200 followers) and notify them that you nominated them
- Write 11 questions for your nominees.

11 Random Facts About Me !
1. I am not the tallest of people, I'm 4'11" and it doesn't really bug me unless I have to reach for something high up.
2. I am a massive book worm, I love reading and enjoy it so much.
3. Harry Potter movies and books, all I need to say.
4. I have a slightly mild coffee obsession.
5. I go to Target at least once a week.
6. I am a night owl, I am not a morning person whatsoever.
7. I'm obsessed with nail polish and candles, too.
8. I LOVE Disney World.
9. I have never seen snow.
10. I want to travel all over the world.
11. I'm foodie, I like trying new things.

My Answers
What inspired you to start blogging ?
Well, I had been into make up and beauty for a while, but my friends and people around me aren't as interested. I found myself really interested in it and just wanted to talk about it all the time. So I decided to start blogging, I wanted to do something completely out of my comfort zone. Im really proud of myself for making that move because I absolutely love it.

What kind of post do you enjoy writing ?
I try to make every post that I write enjoyable for me in the process. I feel that if I enjoy it and I like it, you guys will like it and enjoy it. But, I like writing about products I've been liking, reviews, nail polish and how to better ourselves.

What is one beauty item and one make up item you cannot live without ?
Beauty wise, I would have to say my Clarisonic, I swear by it. I have seen a change in my skin since I started and I love it. Make up wise, it's definitely mascara and my eyebrow kit, I need to have those.

What skincare regimen do you rarely do ?
Facial Mask. I love to do them but I can never do them routinely.

What is your favorite make up brand ?
High end I'd probably say Urban Decay. Drugstore, I like Maybelline and Revlon.

Gold of Silver ?
Depends, I like both.

If you could travel anywhere in the world and money wasn't an issue, where would you go ? Why ?
I would like to travel all around Europe. I would love the idea of traveling around, seeing different cultures, a different way of life, the languages. Europe has so much history and beauty, and the food is probably amazing .

Would you rather go back in time or to the future ?
Definitely the past, I love History, it's my favorite subject. I would love to go back to the 1940s in Europe during the Holocaust. It's such a sad and unfortunate time in history but so fascinating.

Which celebrity would you love to meet ?
Hilary Duff, I love her sense of fashion.

What is one song you are currently obsessed with ?
Im not really into One Direction but their song "You and I" is wow. I love it. "Say Something" from A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera. I had to mention both.

What would like to achieve in 2014 (mostly blog wise) ?
I want to continue posting and more frequent as well. I would also like to branch out more, maybe fashion and some tutorials and maybe do a collaboration with fellow bloggers.

Molly's Beauty Spot
Lynn
Mackenzi
Biffsquiggled
Betsy
Keisha
I know it's supposed to be 11 but yeah, it wasn't too easy.

Questions
1. What are your New Year Resolutions ?
2. Current favorite song ?
3. Favorite Makeup Brand ?
4. What are your top 5 make up must haves ?
5. If you could live anywhere, where would you and why ?
6. Why did you start blogging ?
7. Eyeshadow or Eyeliner ?
8. Favorite Mascara ?
9. If you could meet an celebrity, who would you meet ?
10. What are your plans for your blog in 2014 ? What would you like to accomplish ?
11. Who is your favorite Blogger/Youtuber ?

I can't wait to see what you guys respond ! Good Luck !