Beauties in Bloom

Here's a look that I did with Mac's Vanilla Pigment and Nars Voyage (which I got in trades and was very eager to use!). I always love shimmery neutral looks and this is definitely a favorite of mine. It's especially perfect when you have no idea what you want to wear on the rest of your face! Mac Vanilla Pigment on lid, Nars Voyage in crease, Urban Deacy Smog in outer-v/crease/lower lashline, Nars Galapagos in outer-v Don't mind the messy, damp hair!   Products: Face: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Nude & Sand (mixed) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Bobbi Brown Corrector in Bisque Laura Mercier Translucent powder TooFaced Chocolate Soleil Illamasqua Hussy Blush theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette Eyes: Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow primer Mac Vanilla Pigment Nars Voyage, Galapagos Urban Decay Smog Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in black ink Covergirl Lashblast Volume Lips: Revlon Lip Butter Cherry Tart (these are official...

I just wanted to do a quick post on the Target Beauty Bag that was available for a certain number of people back in August (for free!!!). At the time I hurried to the site and hoped that I was one of the lucky ones to get one! Finally, I got mine in the mail today! This is the second time this year that they've done the free Target beauty bag, so I'm crossing my fingers they will continue to have them! Here's what was inside... There's three different shampoo & conditioner samples, a mini Burt's Bees Radiance Day Lotion, L'oreal Youth Code cream, and Pond's wet cleansing towlettes. I was hoping it would have makeup samples (like a lipgloss or mascara or something!) but I'm definitely not complaining--I love getting samples and especially love when they're free! I'm especially looking forward to trying the Pond's towlettes! In addition to the beauty samples, there is a little coupon booklet with "over $20" in savings. Ther...

I acquired the Nars duo in Demon Lover in a trade recently and thought I'd post the first look I did with it. I had to work a bit more with blending since they are more on the matte side, but I still love the texture and especially the color! The duo comes with a blue lavender and matte plummy purple...definitely a cohesive duo since the colors match so well together! I'll post full swatches and pictures of it soon! Here's the look I did with it... Lighter side of Nars Demon Lover (blue) on the lid, dark purple in the crease, Nars Dogon (left side) in outer-v, Nars Absynnia to highlight Darn the lovejoy isn't really showing true to color here! It's a bit darker; more of dusty bronzey rose! Products: Face: Laura Mercier Face Primer Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Medium Ivory (LOVE this!! will do a post on it soon!) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Laura Mercier Translucent Powder Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer Nars Lovejoy Blush TheBal...

As you've probably noticed from reading my blog, I am a HUGE fan of Nars Cosmetics (especially their eyeshadows and blushes). I recently acquired a Nars Palette that includes the popular taupe, Nars Ashes to Ashes and realized it is very similar to a Nars shadow I already own, Cairo. As much as I love to collect makeup to use, one thing I really dislike is having duplicates of colors in my stash---it's just a personal preference and helps me limit the amount of makeup I own since I avoid buying the same colors. And now, Nars Cairo... Nars Describes it as a "champagne rose with shimmer" Here's some swatches of the lovely Nars Cairo with some other taupe shadows to compare! As you can see from the swatches, in comparison to Cairo, thebalm is a much cooler taupe while Mac Satin Taupe is darker and has more plummy undertones. On my skin, Cairo is a shimmery sand color with a hint of rose. As you can see, Ashes to Ashes is very, very similar. Ashes to ...

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...