Beauties in Bloom

Hi everyone! I had such a battle with my camera today. The lighting wasn't good, camera wouldn't pick up the colors, blah blah blah. I find that the camera picks up more dramatic looks really well but doesn't capture the eyeshadow when I do more of a natural look. I wanted to post today's look though because I'm wearing Mac Shy Girl, a lipstick I got from MAC's recycling program Back 2 Mac! I've been loving this lipstick so much! Nars Abysinnia (brow bone too) & Urban Deacy Sin on lid, Urban Decay Naked in Creae, Urban Decay Buck in outer crease, Nars Galapagos in outer-v ^^Had a lot of trouble getting close up shots of the eyeshadow. it turned out so muddy on camera but was much more defined in person! This picture is a bit more accurate to how the colors are in real life!   Products: Face: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Nude & Sand (mixed) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Laura Mercier Translucent powder TooFaced Chocolate...

Haven't done one of these all summer (lazy i knowww) but here's some stuff I loved a lot during the month of August! theBalm Mary Lou Manizer : this was in my May favorites when i first got it, but i'm glad to say i am still completely obsesssed with it. seriously gives you the prettiest glow ever. here's my initial post about it HERE . OPI On Collins Ave. Nail Polish : Wore this color on my toes for basically the entire month (still keeping it on my toes right now too!) and pretty frequently on my fingers. The color just screams hot weather and summer to me! It's a creamy bright red-orange (not too red though).  Its bright and bold and perfect for summer! I am definitely looking forward to more vampy, dark nail polishes for fall, but I'll miss this color! theBalm Cabana Boy Blush : did a post on it HERE .   I got this blush in the beginning of August and it's definitely becoming one of my favorites. Gives such a healthy, beautiful raspberry pink c...

I am just loving this palette. Brain surgeon is probably my favorite color from the palette (like many, i am a total sucker for gorgeous purple eyeshadow!), so I couldn't help but include it again. I promise look #3 will use more of the colors!! ;) "policeman" on inner corner, "southern belle" on lid, "brain surgeon" in outer-v and crease, nars pandora (black) in outer-v and tiny bit of "stock broker" to highlight browbone this is more accurate of how "southern belle" looks on the lid! it's a medium/darkish blue.  please excuse the messy hair! just showered! flash washed me out a bit too.   Products: Face: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Nude & Sand (mixed) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Laura Mercier Translucent powder TooFaced Chocolate Soleil Rock & Republic Bedroom Blush theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette Eyes: Mac Bare Study Paint Pot theBalm "brai...

Here's the first look I came up with playing using theBalm and the beautiful palette (you can see pics and info HERE ). I decided to use the deep purple and taupe to make a slightly cool toned smokey look! "Basket Case" all over lid, "Guy who died..." in crease and lightly over lid, "Brain Surgeon" on outer v, Mac Brule to highlight Products: Face: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Nude & Sand (mixed) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Laura Mercier Translucent powder Mac Refined Golden Bronzer theBalm Cabana Boy Blush Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette Eyes: Mac Painterly Paint Pot theBalm "brain surgeon" "guy who died but didn't really die" "basket case" (all from "thebalm and the beautiful" palette) Mac Brule Essence London Baby Gel Liner Make Up For Ever Smokey Lash (trying to use up this sample. i prefer my covergirl lashblast much more!) Lips: thebalm Evil Twin ti...