Lippies Haul!

    Hey Belles! Today I want to share with you a lipstick haul. aka my lippies haul! I really don't wear lipstick, but I've decided I want to try to get over my fear of going on in public with it on. So, I went on the hunt for some that I thought I would enjoy. I wanted to have bold lipsticks, & the one's I ended up getting I've heard about from various beauty gurus.

    I'm still pretty nervous to try the bold colors out and about. But, I'm slowly working up my courage. & hopefully by fall I'll be able to rock them! 

Here are some lip swatches of the ones I picked up:

Milani; Shade "27 Dulce Caramelo"

Revlon Colorburst; Shade "055 Cupcake"

Maybelline; Shade "880 Electric Orange"

Maybelline; Shade "645 Red Revival"

Revlon Lustrous; Shade "850 Plum Velour"

Milani; Shade "21 Sangria"

MAC Matte; Shade "AB3 Diva"

Let me know which one is your favorite!

Until next time,

Clarisonic Mia 2 Review

    Hey Belles! Today I'm going to be reviewing the Clarisonic Mia 2. I've always heard nothing but great things about Clarisonic's. So, I finally made the purchase, rather my fiancee made the purchase, hehe. I decided to get the Hollywood lights collection Mia 2 in purple. I know that it shouldn't matter that it lights up, but it totally does. 

    In addition to the clarisonic, I also got the ance brush head & clarisonic acne cleanser. It originally came with the sensitive skin brush head, but I felt like the acne one would be better for my skin.

    To start off with I'll talk about my skin. I have very acne prone skin, it's sort of combination. It's pretty oily while being pretty dry at the same time. In addition to that, it's extremely sensitive. I have to be careful with what I use on my face because, I will either swell up or have a really bad acne breakout. I also wear the Kat Von D lock it tattoo foundation, & while I love it, it's a pretty big pain in the butt to cleanse my face completely of it. So, when I kept seeing all these great things about the clarisonic, I decided I wanted it. 

    I purchased mine at Sephora for $150 & also got the cleansing pack with the acne cleanser & acne brush head for around $45. Yes, it is a rather expensive purchase. But I feel it's very much worth it. It comes with a carrying case, for traveling, a charger, & as I said before the sensitive skin brush head. It also comes with a two year warranty, & from what most people have said it lasts for years. 

    About the device itself, it claims "Clarisonic's patented sonic frequency oscillates back and forth at more than 300 movements per second to gently lift impurities." It has 2 speeds, low or high, 1 minute pulsing T-Timer, interchangeable brush heads, & battery life indicator. I do love the timer, It allows 20 seconds for your forehead, 20 seconds on your nose & chin, & 10 seconds per cheek. It helps me not stay in one place too long and over exfoliate & cause my skin to make more oil. It is also gentle enough, if used correctly, to use twice a day. 

    After using my clarisonic for just over a month, I've noticed a big change in my skin. It has made my skin not so flakey dry, attractive I know. & It makes my acne disappear. I will say though, I feel like my skin got worse before it got better. It does take your skin a little bit to get used to your new device, just like anything else when you add it to your face routine. It does recommend changing out your brush head every 3 months, & they usually run between $25-30. 

    So my overall verdict, YOU NEED IT. If you can afford it, you definitely need to make the investment. I love this thing. It has done wonders for my skin, & it feels so good using it! & I know if my sensitive skin can handle it, anything can!

Until next time,

My Favorite Youtubers

    Hey Belles! So, Today I'll be sharing with you some of my favorite people I watch on youtube. Everything from beauty gurus to just people vlogging. I would go into what youtube is, but I'm pretty sure most, if not all, of us in the blogging world know what youtube is. I get a lot of my inspiration from these girls/guys. 

My favorites are:

- Manda31409

- Kandee Johnson

- beautybaby44

- PiinkSparkles

- Casey Holmes

- ciaoobelllaxo

- Helen Melonlady

- grav3yardgirl

- Gigi Gorgeous

- Jenna Marbles

- eleventhgorgeous

- leighannsays

- vintageortacky

- Lauren Curtis

- AlisonLovesJB

- MissJenFABULOUS

- MissMeghanMakeup

- iheartmakeup92

- MadeYewLook

- Charisma Star

- Shaaanxo

- Jaclyn Hill

- lifesimmer

- glitteralittle

- NikkieTutorials

- Juicy Daily

- Bailey De Anna

- PinupDollAshleyMarie

If you love watching youtube videos, make sure to check these out! They are all so creative.

Do you have favorite youtubers? If so, who are they?

Let me know below!

Until next time,

March 2014 Ipsy Bag

    Hey Belles! Today, I'm going to share with you what I recieved in my March Ipsy bag. If you don't know what Ipsy is:

Ipsy was co-created by Michelle Phan, a famous youtube beauty guru. You pay $10/monthly & you receive 4-5 beauty products, sometimes samples, sometimes full size! This is an awesome subscription.

The theme for this months bag was "Destination Beauty", which seems to be a good theme since we are all over the cold weather & ready for some warm & sunny vacations.

& The bag this month was a selection from the artist, Klari Reis'.

It says "The print of this exclusive Ipsy makeup bag is a selection from artist, Klari Reis' geography-based series, "Street Anatomy," and showcases San Francisco, CA. (Reis' hometown and ipsy headquaters). To view more from Klari, please visit her website at www.klariart.com."

So, let's jump into what I received this month!

Pixi; Flawless Beauty Primer ~ $22 full size

bareMinerals; Marvelous MOXIE Lipstick ~ $18 full size

Shade: Get Ready

NYX; Love In Rio Eyeshadow Palette ~ $6 full size

Shade: No Tan Lines Allowed 

Chella; Eyeliner Pen ~ $24 full size

Shade: Indigo Blue

Overall, I'm pretty happy with this bag. The only thing I'm not too happy about, is the Indigo Blue eyeliner pen. Just because, I don't like I'll ever really wear blue eyeliner. But, I can give it a try. The NYX quad has such pretty colors in it, so I know I'll be getting some use out of that. The Primer, I'll use. I'm always trying out new primers. The lipstick, I'll try. As I've mentioned before, I don't really wear lipstick. But, I'm going to start trying to more. 

If you'd like to subscribe to Ipsy for $10/Month, click HERE!

Do you already subscribe to Ipsy? If so, what did you receive this month?

Until next time,

Very Inspiring Blogger Award

    Hey Belles! It's been a little while since I've done a tag post, but today I'm going to be doing the "Very Inspiring Blogger Award" post! I was tagged by the amazing Hope over @ Beauty & Bliss! She actually inspired me to start my own blog, you should definitely check her out & give her a follow!

The rules are:

1. Thank the person who nominated you and add a link to their blog.

2. Display the award on your post.

3. List the award rules so your nominees will know what to do.

4. State 7 things about yourself.

5. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.

6. Contact your nominees to let them know you have nominated them. 

Provide a link to your post.

7. Proudly display the award logo (or buttons) on your blog, whether on your side bar, ABOUT page, or a special page for awards.

So here are 7 things you probably don't know about me:

1. I have a two year old baby sister, who I ADORE.

2. I moved out of my parents almost two years ago.

3. I have two tattoos.

4. I had emergency gall bladder removal surgery in November, 2013.

5. I'm allergic to Nickel.

6. Country music is almost all I listen to.

7. My favorite actor is Leonardo Dicaprio.

I nominate: 

- Leigh-Ann @ Blushing Beauty

- Courtney @ Southern Class Carolina Sass

- Julie & Ashley @ 2030 Glam

- Sissi @ Beauty4Free2U

- Rosina @ Rosina Diaries

- Rachel @ Rach Raves

- Britnee @ Beauty Product A Day

- Lauren @ Daisy Drops

- Jana @ Life Could Be A Dream

- Amy @ Amy Loves

- Kimberly @ Kimberlys Beauty Blog

- Tanya @ Leopard Lace And Cheesecake

- Alyssa @ Southern Abundance

- Rachel @ Mrs. Brunette Beauty

- Becky @ Angels Secrets

    Even If I didn't tag you, feel free to join in on this tag! Let me know if you did below!

Until next time,

February Favorites

February Favorites; 2014

    Hey Belles! It's that time again, my monthly favorites! As I said in my first favorites post, my favorites will not always be beauty related things. I like to add anything that's been my favorite for that month, whether it be beauty things, food, or just everyday things. 

    February has been a month I'll never forget. I've had so many things happen in my personal life, that it's a miracle that I haven't just pulled all my hair out. But, I will say, One thing that happened this month that I'll never forget. I GOT ENGAGED! I'm still in shock from the whole thing. I constantly look at my engagement ring. Words cannot describe how happy I truly am to be spending the rest of my life with my best friend. Another thing, I chopped 12 inches off my hair. On a whim. But, I love my shorter hair. & with Spring just right around the corner I'll be thankful I did it. So, now onto all the other things that made me happy this month.

1. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

Yes, I'm aware I'm a little late with the hype about this palette. But, I just recently have been able to get my hands on it. I love this palette! The colors are amazing, with all the rose golds and light pinks, it really makes my blue eyes pop!

2. Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

If you've read my review between this and the Estee Lauder foundation. Then you should know how I feel about this miracle working foundation. If you'd like to read it, click here.

3. ZOYA Nail Polish

I received this polish in my February Ipsy bag. I have the shade "Odette" & I'd had it on my nails ever since. This polish is great, hardly any chipping & a beautiful color!

4. Wildflower iPhone Case

I love wildflower phone cases. They are all handmade and just so cute! They come in all different patterns and with studs on the back in different shapes. I have the tie dye case with a studded gold cross on the back for my iphone 5. I've never had a problem with this case. It doesn't fall apart and is very cute! If you'd like to see their site, click here. 

5. Cover Fx Mattifying Primer

This stuff is AMAZING. It's true to its word. It keeps you Matte all day long. & If you're like me and struggle with acne, you'll love it. It actually has a acne treatment in the primer. So, while you're keeping your foundation in tact, your fighting blemishes. Double Score!

6. Goody QUIKSYTLE Hair Brush

I actually purchased this brush while I had long hair, to help with making the blow drying process a little more tolerable. But, even though I'd chopped my hair, I still love this brush. It has a towel like material in between the bristles that helps get your hair dry faster. It really does save some time, as far as the blow drying process goes.

7. The Knot Magazine 

As I said before, I recently got engaged this month. So, of course first thing I wanted was a wedding magazine. I picked up The Knot and it's full of beautiful dresses and ideas for my upcoming wedding. I just love anything and everything about weddings. & reading this is making me so much more excited for my own!

8. Not Your Mothers Beach Babe Texturizing Spray

I've had this stuff for quite sometime. & honestly, at first I didn't really care for it. It didn't seem to do anything for my hair. But, since my hair is shorter now, it does seem to put a lot of texture in my hair. It makes it look like I'm just let my hair air dry from the ocean water. It really helps with me fixing my hair for work. I just spray this in and I'm finished!

    Alright, that's all my favorites for this month! I hope you enjoyed hearing all about my favorite things for February. I'd love to hear all of yours. If you have a post about your favorites, make sure to let me know below so I can check yours out!

Until next time,

Kat Von D VS. Estee Lauder

Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo VS. Estee Lauder Double Wear

    Hey Belles! Today I'm going to share with you a review on the Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo vs. the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundations. I'll start off by saying that they are both amazing, very full coverage. So, if you're more of light-medium kinda person, these foundations aren't for you. 

    I have very sensitive skin, which I've addressed numerous times on my blog. I have to be very careful with what I choose to use. Also, my skin is very patchy red & has a lot of scarring from acne in the past & even the acne I still battle to this day. So for me, having a full coverage foundation is a must. Of course I don't want it to look like I have tons of makeup on. So with that being said, I'll go into what I think of both of these foundations.

    I've been using the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place foundation for years. Going on about 5-6 years. I do love this foundation. It's not heavy or cakey, as long as you have a light hand. You do have to use a concealer, or atleast I do, to be able to cover all my problem areas. It claims that it's 15 hour wear, oil-free, non-acnegenic, transfer resistant, & fragrance free. As far as the wear of this foundation, It could be better. I constantly have to touch it up, even with wearing a good primer. So, thats a thumbs down for me. I don't like having to reapply foundation throughout the day or having to blot my face every hour. Oil-free, I disagree. This foundation does make me kinda oily. I have combination skin, so I don't know if that has something to do with it or what. Non-acnegenic, I agree. This makeup has never made me break out. But, you do have to wash your face very well if you use this, but that's with all full coverage foundations. Transfer resistant, WRONG. This foundation rubs off on all my clothes. Not cute. Fragrance free, ehh, It just smells like foundation to me. The powder claims it's a 8 hour wear, eh. Again the same as I said above. So, I don't know, haha! But all in all, I do like this foundation for days when I'm not super busy.

You can purchase this anywhere Estee Lauder Makeup is sold.

Retail Price: $37.00 - Liquid 1 fl. oz./30 ml. 

$38.00 - Powder .42 oz/12 g

    I've just recently started to use the Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo foundation, & honestly I LOVE IT. This foundation is extremely full coverage. Only down side, it can become pretty cakey if you don't apply evenly and fast. It does dry pretty quickly, but it's not "too" heavy, for me anyways. You don't really even need a concealer while wearing this foundation. It kinda doubles as one itself. Big plus & saves money, who doesn't love saving money? This foundation claims it's 24 hour wear, transfer resistant, matte finish, fragrance free, & oil-free. As far as the wear, I haven't ever wore foundation for 24 hours, but I do wear it ALL day. I don't have to touch this foundation up, unless I just get really really hot and sweaty. Gross, I know, but I'm telling the truth here. Transfer resistant, yes! It has never rubbed off on any of my clothes. That's a big deal. Matte finish, yup. This stuff can make your skin look flawless, so beautiful. & it stays that way, all day. Fragrance free, still just smells like foundation to me, haha. Oil-free, mostly. I don't get oily hardly at all with this foundation. So, I'm not having to touch it up as much. Woohoo! The powder is also 24 hour wear, But I do have to still touch it up. Just very little. But, if you have very acne prone skin, you really have to up your face routine and clean, clean, clean your face. This stuff sticks and can cause acne if you don't get it all off. But all together, I really do love this foundation. It's become my holy grail. It stays on through work & super busy errand days.

You can only purchase this @ Sephora.

Retail Price: $34.00 - Liquid 1 fl. oz./30 ml.

$34.00 Powder .31 oz/9 g 

So, my winner between the two foundations would have to be..

Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation.

While both of these have pro's & con's, I just love the Kat Von D foundation more. It fits my skin and lifestyle better.

Have you tried either one of these foundations? If so, what do you love/dislike about them? Let me know!

Until next time,