Welcome to my blog! I am so excited you stopped by. Just to get things rolling, I'm going to tell you a little bit about my blog.
What is it?
This blog is dedicated to all things beautiful and fabulous. While most of the posts will be makeup and beauty product related, I would also like to post other things from time to time. You might find some DIY, Book Recommendations, Fashion Hauls, Inspirational Quotes, and various other things that I find fabulous in some way.
Why did I choose to start this blog?
I am always trying to find ways to express my love, passion, and thoughts about makeup. I decided that a blog might be the perfect way to share my makeup obsession with like-minded individuals. After toying around with the idea of a blog for a long time, I finally decided to make it happen. I have some amazing, makeup-loving friends at work who encouraged me to get the party started, and after one of these girls started a blog of her own, I decided to follow suit... Finally!
So here we go!!!
May Favorites
I wanted to start out with a May Favorites post for a few reasons. #1- I love love love to see other people share their monthly favorites. I draw a lot of inspiration from it, so I hope to inspire someone to try a new product that they've been eyeballing. #2- it's the end of the month, so i figured it was perfect timing. Finally, #3- I just really wanted to bask in the glory of my favorite products because it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. ;) So let's do it!
Here is an overview... I know it's a ton of stuff, so if you'd like to pause and go grab a snack right now, i'd highly encourage that. :)
First up... Marc Jacobs: Instamark Light Filtering Contour
Shade: Mirage
Price: $49
I have been SO obsessed with this Marc Jacobs contour duo. Truthfully... This is probably the star of the show. No joke... This is the best contour powder i've ever used. The highlight shade is also pretty amazing. These powders feel like butter. They are so creamy, and they blend like a dream. If you're just starting to get into contouring, I would highly recommend this. You literally can't mess up your contour with this product. It's impossible.
Next up... NARS Dual Intensity blush
Shade: Adoration
Price: $45
This is a beautiful blush duo. The darker shade has a nice sheen to it, while the lighter shade has quite a bit of shimmer. It's not an obnoxious amount of shimmer though. I like to use the darker shade first, and then use the lighter one on top. These are nicely pigmented, but they aren't the type of blush that you need to be careful with. They won't transfer too much product onto your face.
Next up... Wet N Wild Bronzers
Shades from left to right: Reserve your cabana, Ticket to Brazil, Bikini Contest
Price: 2.99-3.99
I have been using these like crazy this month. It's finally warm enough to bust out the bronzers, and I'm stoked! These are all called bronzers, although I don't consider the first one a bronzer. I use the lightest shade as an all-over face powder, and it gives just a hint of a glow to my face. I like to use the middle one as an all-over powder when I'm self-tanning, and the darkest one just along the outer perimeter of my face. These are very smooth and blendable, and they're very inexpensive!
Next up... Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Shade: Opal
Price: $38
I don't know why it took me so long to hop on the Becca bandwagon, but I'm so glad that I finally did. This is the most gorgeous highlighter i've ever used. It's super shimmery, which I love so much! This is like an "in your face" type of highlighter. It's pretty intense. If you're looking for just a natural shimmer or sheen, this isn't it. It's not sparkly, and there's no fall-out. It's just really gorgeous.
Next up... Colourpop Highlighters
Shades from left to right: Wisp, Butterfly Beach, Boba
Price: $8
If you've never tried Colourpop Cosmetics, you need to. The consistency is unlike anything else on the market. It's kind of a cross between cream and powder, but also kind of squishy. In any case, They're very pigmented, creamy, and super bold. I apply these products with my fingers and then blend them out with a duo fiber brush.
Next up... Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue
Shade: natural 05
Price: $29
This product is perfect for summertime. It's not heavy, but it offers medium coverage. It has an SPF 30, but photographs well. It's very moisturizing, which is perfect for dry-skinned gals like me. I wore this everyday on my Disneyland vacation, and my skin looked really good in all of my pics.
Next up... St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
Price: $44
I used this before I went on vacation, and it gave me a beautiful tan. It applies very evenly, and it dries fairly quickly. I did have to use it about 3 times before I reached my desired color, but there's so much product inside, it will take a while to run out. The one downside to this product is that it doesn't fade away evenly, so you have to scrub it off really well when it starts to fade or else it looks super patchy. Overall though, it's great.
Next up... Lorac Alter Ego Eyeshadow Palette in Heartbreaker
Price: $24
The packaging alone makes this a winner. Besides the packaging though, the eyeshadows are really pretty! They are all very pigmented and soft. They blend out easily, and there's no fallout. Perfect summertime palette.
Next up... Model Co Blush
Shade: Peach Bellini
Price: $22
I received this in one of my subscription boxes, and I'm so glad! This has been my go-to blush this month. this is that perfect peachy color that everyone loves for summer. The quality of this product is outstanding. It is very soft, smooth, pigmented, and blends very well. You can wear this all day with no touch-ups either.
Next up... Mac eyeshadow in Nylon and MICA pigment in carnival
Price: Mac- $16 MICA- $14.95
The MICA shadow is a loose pigment with a ton of shimmer. every time I wear this, people tell me they love it. The MAC shadow is the perfect inner corner highlight. Also can be a gorgeous brow bone highlight when you want something really intense.
Next up... Bodyography Essential Brow Trio
Price: $19
I received this is a subscription box, and I was so impressed. I usually use brow gel, but i've been using this like crazy since I got it this month. It's so quick and easy to use. Very pigmented, and stays on all day.
Next up... Sephora Collection LusterMatte Long Wear Lip color
Shade: Lilac
Price:$ 16
This is the most gorgeous shade of pink. It's a cool-tone pink and very vibrant. Perfect for summer.
Next up... MAC lipstick in Creme D'Nude and gloss in Girl On Board
Price: $16
These are pretty separately, but they are GORGEOUS paired together.
Next up... Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
Shade: Berlin
Price $20
The lighting is a little off in the picture, but this is a warm rose color. Gorgeous for summer, and lasts several hours. It is very drying, so just don't use it everyday.
next up... Colourpop Lippie Stix
Shade: Pepper
Price: $5
Colourpop Lippie Stix are very pigmented and creamy. They last a long time and smell good. This particular shade is my obsession at the moment. It's that cool-toned pink with almost a purple vibe. Must have for summer.
Next up...Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
Price: $24
This is the best mascara i've ever used. It gives my lashes length and volume. It doesn't clump or flake. It's everything a mascara should be.
Next up... Sally Hansen X-treme wear nail polish
Shade: Pacific Blue
Price: $ 2.50
I'm not a huge nail polish type of gal. I don't have a wall full of polish like some girls I know, but I do know that this polish is amazeballs. It stays on a few days before chipping, and the color is gorgeous. It's super bright and perfect for summer. I wore the pants off of this last summer, and have gone back to it this month.
Next up... It's a 10 miracle leave-in treatment
Price: $20
This stuff is good! I spray it in my hair before brushing it out after my shower, and it detangles my hair. It leaves my hair super soft as well.
Next up... Bath and Body Works lotion in Georgia Peach
Price: $12.50
This is the best scent around for summer. I've been using this almost daily this month. It is 12.50, but I always get the buy 3 get 3 free sale.
Next up... LUSH Red Fun
Price: $6.95
LUSH will always be an obsession of mine. This month, i've been particularly enjoying these bubble crumbles. You just break off the tiniest piece and it gives you a bubble bath. It has an amazingly fruity scent that's perfect for summer.
Almost there...
Stella McCartney Perfume and Balenciaga Perfume
Price: about $20 each
I've decided to buy more purse sprays lately because I never go through my full-size bottles. I bought the Stella McCartney perfume at the beginning of the month, and wore it nonstop. Recently, I bought the balenciaga perfume, and I can't stop wearing it. I'm totally obsessed. I'll probably end up buying the full size, because I can't get enough of it!
And Finally...
Alex and Ani Disney Parks Collection bracelets
Price: $39.95
So I know this isn't makeup, but i had to share. I just got back from Disneyland about a week ago. I was at the 60th Anniversary celebration, and it was so much fun. I went to the 24hr-day, and it was nuts! I got a ton of limited edition stuff though. The castle bracelet with the blue diamond thingy was part of the special 60th anniversary edition. I have been getting into Alex and Ani bracelets lately, so I had to grab these while I was at Disneyland.
If you're still reading this post, you are amazing! I know this was super long. Thank you, and I hope you enjoyed this.
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XOXO,
Becci
