Persun Mall Haul

Hey everyone!

Recently I placed an order with persunmall.com and I wanted to share the items I got with you ;) I picked up a couple tops and some jewelry. After I got the package in the mail, I realized I mainly ordered turquoise and gold items. I guess that's what I was attracted to lol. 

This flowy white top can be paired with anything. I love the small, round, gold buttons. 

This top is exactly the same as the white, but in a turquoise color. This has quickly become one of my favorite tops to wear for the Spring. 

Gold and Black Belt Buckle Bracelet

Jeweled Chain Link Bracelet. It looks exactly like the one from J.Crew, but this one's a lot cheaper. I LOVE IT!

At first I wasn't sure about this Cleopatra necklace, but now I really like it.  I ordered it because it's different than anything else I have in my collection. 

This is a simple turquoise necklace and to be honest, I'm not crazy about it.  I guess I just don't like it as much as I thought I would.

I had the hardest time taking this picture because the color and saturation kept going out of whack, but this has become one of my favorites. I think it's a cute pop of color to add to almost any outfit, especially for summer. I also really like the geometric shapes. 

I think these pieces are really cute, and for the most part, affordable. 

What pieces have you been loving for Spring?

*Disclaimer- these items were sent to me, but all opinions are my own. 

Pin It

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette Review

Heyyy,

Today I bring you a review of one of my favorite palettes I own from Too Faced. To be completely honest, I've been really impressed with the palettes Too Faced has released lately. This is no exception. I love the idea of the "Chocolate Bar" and the packaging kills me. It's absolutely adorable and just as you would expect the shadows even have the aroma of rich chocolate. It's like they put two of a girl's favorite things into one- if only it actually came with a chocolate bar :/ Just sayin'. 

As you can see, the outer packaging resembles that of a chocolate bar wrapper, while the palette really looks like an oversized chocolate bar. 

The name of the shadows are fitting and go right along with the theme of the palette. With all the flavors shades of eyeshadows, it's nearly impossible not to find a few you love. 

There are a variety of textures in this palette, ranging from mattes, satins, shimmers, to glitters. When looking at the shade range, they are all fairly neutral with a few pops of color. But even those pops of color are what I would consider neutral, aside the Candied Violet shade.

The shadows swatch beautifully and effortlessly across the skin. It's really better to use a light hand, otherwise the color pigmentation can get a little crazy one the eyes. Just be careful. 

The palette also includes a pamphlet of ideas of looks you can create with the palette. The front side demonstrates the final look you can achieve...

And the back side gives you step-by-step instructions for how to achieve these looks. 

Overall, I really love this palette because I love my neutrals. Do I think you NEED this palette? Probably not. Not if you have other neutral palettes. There aren't any colors in this palette that I find to be super unique, but that doesn't mean I don't love it or that you won't either. 

Do you own this palette? Doesn't it make you crave chocolate!?

Pin It

Urban Decay Vice 2: Neutral Look (Video)

Hey guys!

I know it's been a while. I promise I'll post a little more in the next few weeks. I actually have some posts I want to do that I'm excited about so watch out for those! 

This is a makeup look I did back in November. I know, I know... It's a little late, but better late than never, right?? For this look, I wanted to do a simple neutral everyday look. The UD Vice 2 palette was known for all the awesome colorful shadows in it, but I wanted to demonstrate that you can achieve more natural looks with this palette as well. I hope you all enjoy the video! The link is below. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knFDm_c--Ac&feature=youtu.be

Products Used:

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Just Beige (LE)
Vice 2- Habit, Dope, Ambush, Radar, Rewind
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Black
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara
Salon Perfect in Black Wispies
NYX Blush in Peach
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche 171 Pink Cashmere

Pin It

2014 Spring Trends

Hey guys!

Recently I was contacted to do this post by Michelle from Girl Friday XO and of course I jumped at the opportunity! She is so sweet and of course if you haven't checked out her blog, what are you waiting for?? She also makes Youtube videos so check those out as well! So, without further ado... here are some of this Spring's hottest trends!

2014 Spring Trends: Soft Berry Lips, Bright Orange Lips, Blue Shadow/Liner, White shadow with white liner, Metallic lids with glitter, Glowing Skin, Pop of Green, Rosy Pink Shadow

Soft Berry Lips- A great way to wear soft berry lips is to first apply a clear coat of lip balm. This will moisturize your lips so they don't look dry when you apply color. Next, take a berry lipstick and apply it to your lips using your ring finger. This will distribute color to your lips without looking to heavy or over- done. This doesn't have to be perfect. Simply apply the color and press your lips together to smooth out any harsh lines. 

Try- Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Bit of Berry or MAC Rebel Lipstick

Try- NYX Loose Pearl Shadow in Oro or MAC pressed pigment inBlonde Streak

Try-Wet N’Wild trio in I Dream of Greenie or Urban Decay’sKush

Try-Milani powder shadow inTickled Pink or Laura Mercier baked eye color in Petal Pink

Bright Orange Lips- I LOVE this trend! When it comes to orange lipstick, go for a color with more red in it as opposed to more yellow. Too much yellow in an orange lipstick can be tricky to wear because it can make you look sickly. Unlike berry lips, orange lips look best when they are neat and clean. Take your orange lipstick and apply it with a lip brush to get a smooth line and even application. Clean up any mistakes with a Q-tip.

Try- Kiss Me Coral from Revlon or MAC Morange Lipstick

Blue Shadow/Liner- This Spring, think saturated colors across the eyes. There are several ways to wear cerulean blues so it should be easy to pick a style that suits you best. One way is to line the lower lash line with the color while keeping the top half of the eye naked or neutral. Another way is to pop the color on the outer corner of your eye while keeping the inner two thirds of your eye free of the vibrant color. Lastly, the most subtle way to add color is with an eyeliner. Simply line your waterline and add mascara to curled lashes with neutral lids. 

Try- Milani Liquif'eye Eyeliners in Aqua and Blue. Also try Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in Pool Party (18)

White Shadow/Liner- This is my favorite trend for the season by far! It was a hit on the runway during Fashion Week. Rock this look by sweeping a soft white over your entire lid and inner corner, then lining your waterline with a white Kohl liner. Feeling daring? Try doing a cat eye look with a white liquid liner instead of black. Load on the mascara to top off this fresh look. 

Try-Cover Girl SnowBlossom shadow or Urban Decay’s Zephyr. Liners: Rimmel Soft Kohl liner in Pure White or Lime Crime liquid liner in Lunar Sea

Metallic Lids w/Glitter- Girls’ Night Out won’t be the same when you step out wearing this look. To execute try foiling a shadow that already contains glitter or tap on a pigment with a spritz of Fix +. To foil a shadow all you need is a wet brush. You can wet the brush using water or Fix +. A great alternative to Fix + is eye drops. Any brand will do. Be sure to use a tapping motion when applying any product containing glitter. Tip: Apply your eye makeup first then do your foundation. This will sweep away any fall-out from the glitter.

Glowing Skin- Glowing skin is beautiful paired with the pops of colors mentioned. To keep your look from falling flat, make sure your skin is taken care of by exfoliating, moisturizing, and keeping a light hand when applying foundation. You want to look fresh for Spring, so stay away from heavy duty foundations that can make you look cakey. 

Try- Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Foundation, or L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation. Also try NARS Sheer Glow Foundation.

Pop of Green- This color is definitely for color lovers. Take any green shadow and drag it along your lower lash line. Keep the rest of your look neutral and let the green be the stand out. Think creamy shadow on the lid and a basic brown in the crease.

Rosy Pink Shadow-What better way to show your femininity than with the ultimate girly color? Be sure to use a flesh toned base before applying otherwise you may look sickly. Also, I would steer clear of this look if you are extremely Fair in complexion it may not be the most flattering. Put this color on your lids to give an ethereal appearance. Wear with just mascara for a soft and pretty presentation.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to comment below! I love you loved this post and thank you Michelle for including me in this post!

What are some of your favorite trends for Spring?

Pin It