A School Stress Haul

Hey guys! Welcome to another haul (and this time its a youtube video!) I have been wanting to do a haul like this every since Vanessa over at Citron and Guavaberry mentioned doing one, so here it goes (thanks by the way girl for the shoutout on your blog!! Hope you guys enjoy the video! Sorry if I spoke to fast in the video, did not realize I was going at lightning speed until after I finished....

Products Mentioned:

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in Mightiest Maraschino

Elf Natural and Dramatic Lashes

Goody Tangle Tease

L'Oreal True Match Concealer in W4/6 Light/Medium

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Mac Eyeshadows in Amber Lights and Humid

Nars Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette

Nyx Blush in Terracotta

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Nyx Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in SunDance

Wet n Wild Wet Shine Nail Polish in Lavender Pearlescent, Metallica, Sparkled

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Wishlist Wednesday: To Reward Myself (Holiday Kits Style)

Welcome to another Wishlist Wednesday! In this edition I will be showing you the holiday kits that I really do want to have in my collection (even though it may not make much sense considering how I already have too much for one person anyways...). All of these are from high end makeup brands, ranging from brands where I do own a product or two to brands where I don't own anything. As always, I will be detailing which products I will most likely buy and why I will or won't. 

Benefit Countdown to Love Advent Calender

Will I Buy: Maybe

Why: This is probably one of the most adorable ideas I have seen a makeup company come across with. Basically, every day in December you get to open up and there is a little sample of one of Benefit's famed products. While I may not buy it for myself, there is of course a high likely chance I will buy it for an awesome friend!

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Will I Buy: Possibly

Why: I so, so, so badly want this palette. I have always been a huge admirer of Hourglass products, but I haven't spiked my courage up to pick something up from them. Not to mention, while I love highlighting my face, I'm kinda skeptical with how amazing this product is in comparison to everything else in the market. Maybe if I do well in my classes I will splurge!

Marc Jacobs Beauty The Showstopper 7-Piece Holiday Set

Will I Buy: Probably Not

Why: This kit would be a great value kit for those who want to try Marc Jacobs beauty products. Only reason why I don't want this is because there are other products I want more that are selling in the Holidays!

NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection Limited Edition One Night Stand Cheek Palette

Will I Buy: Probably  Purchased

Why: The last time Nars had a cheek palette (which I did not pick up) was two years ago. I have heavily regretted it since then and as such, this is probably something I will pick up eventually (I'm using this as a motivator for me to have beautiful grades this semester...if my grades are good I will pick this up, if I don't...then this will get left behind :( )

Tarte Off the Cuff Amazonian 12HR Blush Palette and Bracelet

Will I Buy: Yes

Why: Blame Vanessa over at Citron and Guavaberry (can I just have this as my reason?!) But besides that, I love Tarte's blushes (just hit pan on one from last Holiday collection)... and I just can't imagine my collection without these. Will probably hit this up during the Sephora VIB Sale ;)

Too Faced All I Want For Christmas

Will I Get This: Maybe

Why: I currently don't own any Too Faced products, and this kit would be a great way to be introduced to them. Why I do want this a lot, I'm also eyeing at other products a bit more... so this is a maybe. Highly tempted though.

Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette

Will I Buy: Probably Not

Why: Unfortunately the amount of eyeshadows I own is a bit ridiculous. However, this Vice 2 Palette was more appealing than the original Vice Palette. The packaging of this is absolutely beautiful, and the swatches that I have seen on this is AMAZING. Maybe I will get this as a present to a friend.... but besides that, won't be added to my collection.

Have any of you guys picked out anything from any of the Holiday collection yet? If so, what did you pick up? Feel free to recommend me products that you think I should try and all in the comment section below!

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Nails of The Day: Wet n Wild Lavender Pearlescent

Hey guys! So today I wanted to share with you my new found obsession for nail polish, for this I can blame Nikki over at fairestfavorites and Leighannsays on Youtube. I have never been a huge fan of nail polish, so I don't really paint my nails often. However, recently I have picked up a decent size amount of nail polish from Wet n Wild. And of course, I decided to paint my nails (why waste product if you have it right?!)

The nail polish that is featured is Wet n Wild Wet Shine Nail Polish in Lavender Pearlescent. Normally when I think of Lavender, I think of Purple...so I think its kinda funny that this pretty pink nail polish was named that! I applied two coats of the nail polish and then I used Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Topcoat. Overall, I do like this nail polish a lot. The pink has a nice shine to it that gives it dimension. They are not as opaque as the Wet n Wild MegaLast Line of nail polishes...but they do the job nevertheless! I do recommend to any of you who can get your hands on these nail polishes from Wet n Wild to try them! The one I featured today is only 99 cents, and the max I've seen Wet n Wild nail polishes go is $4 (if that). 

Does anyone have any favorite nail polishes they would like to recommend me? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Face of the Day: A Fall Gold and Cranberry Look 10/26/13

Hey guys! So today I will be doing a fall makeup look that I have been completely obsessed with! Likely completely obsessed with! I only pull out cranberry eyeshadows in the fall and winter, and if that. But lately, this is the makeup look that I keep recycling over and over! Scroll down to see what products I used to create this look!

Face Products:

Benefit Benetint

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelin Peach

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Elf Studio HD Powder

Elf Essential Shimmer Facial Whip in Lilac Petal

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation

NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Wet n Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

Eye Products:

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit

Elf Studio Eyeshadow in Burnt Plum

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara

Maybelline 24Hr Color Tatto in Bold Gold

Urban Decay Naked Palette (Half Baked, Blackout)

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero

Lips:

Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

How To:
1) I applied my Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in XXXX all over my face
2) I then used Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelin Peach to cover up the majority of my dark circles.
3) Primed my eyes using the Sephora Eyeshadow Primer. Then applied Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo in Bold Gold as a Base for my eyeshadows.
4) I applied Urban Decay Half Baked Eyeshadow (from my Naked 2 Palette) to the first half of my eyelid. Then, I applied Elf Studio Baked Eyeshadow in Burnt Plum to the outer half of my eyelid and into my crease.
5) I lined my eyes using the Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero and set the eyeliner using Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow (from my Naked 2 Palette).
6) I then applied my Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara to my eyelashes
7) I used Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal on my cheekbones and used Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana to set it.
8) I then used Benefit's Benetint Cheek Stain on my cheeks and then applied Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion ontop of the stain
9) I then used NYC Bronzer in Sunny to contour my face (used primarily underneath my cheekbones and on my temples)
10) I then applied Elf Studio HD Powder in Transparent to set my makeup
11) Lastly, I applied Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait on my lips

What do you guys think of this look? Do you tend to change up your makeup for the fall? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Series: Playing Makeup Artist 10/12/13

Hey guys! So today I will be starting a new series on this blog, where I will be posting myself doing other people's makeup. I have a tendency of doing my friends' and my sister's makeup... and I do it a lot! Today's post is featuring one of my best friends, Insiya. As you can see, her face is pretty much flawless, so there wasn't much help needed... but I love enhancing her eyes! I'm not sure how often I can abuse my friends and play makeup artist... depends on who wants to volunteer and all! :D

Makeup Used:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel Buxom Best Lash Mascara in Blackest Black

Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light

Jordana Twist and Shine Lip Balm Stain in Cranberry Crush

Jordana FabuLiner in Black

Mac's Satin Taupe

Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Tarte Blush in Stellar

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells (Eyelid Color)

Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer

Makeup Application:
1) I first primed Insiya's eyelids using Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer.
2) Then I filled in her brows using the darker shade (right side) of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in Dark Brown and set her brows using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
3) I then applied the nude eyeshadow from Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells onto the first half of her eyelids. Then, I used Mac's Satin Taupe and applied the outer half and into the outer V, making sure that all the makeup is blended in throughly.
4) I then applied Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kahal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black on her waterline and tightline. Then, I used Jordana FabuLiner in Black to on her upper lash line to create a cat eye.
5) I then applied Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black on her eyelashes (not that she needs much of it, her eyelashes are already long as it is!)
6) I then lightly used Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in Light to cover her dark circles and some discoloration under her eyes, while brightening the undereye area.
7) Lastly, I applied Tarte 24HR Amazonian Clay Blush in Stellar on her cheeks.

Have you guys done makeup on your friends lately? What do you guys think of the makeup look? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Influenser VoxBox: The Sargento Box!

Hey guys! So today  I am going to share with you what I received from Influenster in the mail about a month or so back. I'm super late into the game but this review has been pending for awhile and now I am able to post my thoughts on it! 

For those of you who don't know, Influenster is a website where you can review products for a chance to get some free products! The only caveat is of course, the free product that you receive you would have to do either a blog post on it! As such, I decided to put my luck into the game and see if there was a chance that I was able to get something! Little did I realize that I would get a VoxBox featuring food! As always, this review will be impartial and contain my honest opinion! 

In this package in the mail, I received several things. First, there was a card detailing instructions on how to proceed. Secondly, there was a voucher for a free cheese snack by Sargento which was then accompanied with a $1 off coupon. And lastly, there was a mini cheese cooler! I found it to be really nifty that they offered that in this kit. 

I ended up purchasing the Sargento String Cheese Natural Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese. In it contained 12 detachable cheese sticks within the package.

Overall I think this is a good flavor to try for those of you who aren't a huge fan of cheese. The flavor is rather mild, and as such isn't overwhelming and sharp like some other cheeses could be. I have to admit that I am not the biggest cheese fanatic out there, but this was a good snack for me to have when I was studying for my tests! Not only is it a healthy snack but it is also a good source of calcium that I was able to get! I like to eat these with Ritz Crackers and a cup of milk! When I get the chance, I will definitely consider repurchasing this food items! My only issue with this product mainly is that I wish they had more variety of their flavors! I can see myself and my family easily trying the other flavors out, we finished this package really easy between the five of us!

While the mini cheese cooler is cool, I can't really see a practical use out of it to be honest. The age group that I see this product is geared towards is elementary through high school, and the majority of them carry lunch boxes with ice coolers in them already... while it is neat I don't find it practical to use and I myself don't see it being used often. 

My first VoxBox experience was a success! If you guys have tried any Sargento Cheese product, let me know in the comments below on what you think about their products! 

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All products in this post were given to me directly or indirectly (via coupon) for free. As always, my reviews are 100% genuine and honest. 

Review of NuMe 19MM Magic Wand

Claims: Go Beyond the salon... dream of red carpet curls. NuMe reinvents the way the world sees curling wands: pure titanium for unbeatable shine, negative ions for irresistible smoothness, and advanced technology for a stronger, smarter curling wand. Each Magic Wand is equipped with a sleek, digital display temperature settings to adjust perfectly to your hair type's ideal degree of heat. This new and improved ergonomic model is unbelievably comfortable, especially with its lighter body and sleeker design. Unearthly curls are simply a wand away. See what your hair has been missing, with the all-new NuMe Signature Magic Wand!
Colors: Black, Purple (Featured), Blue
Price: $179.99
Sizes: 19MM, 25MM, 32MM
Where Can I Buy: numeproducts.com

Hey guys! So today I will be doing a much anticipated review of the NuMe 19MM Magic Wand. I purchased this product back in my NuMe Haul in early July and I have also featured this product recently in my August Favorites mentioning that I will do a review about this product! Today I will share with you my thoughts on the product!