Now you don't have to imagine.....

Hahaha that title's sort of weird. anyway, here they are! Nothing too special, but they make me happpyy :)

My Nails Currently...

I thought I'd go for a soft "barbie look" so I mixed two colors. I used Susie and the Lifegaurd by OPI on the bottom and topped that off with Carnival by Essie. Imagine them together.... LOL

Fast Fix/How Cute?!

EOS Lip Balm anyone? These are the cayutestttt lip balms ever. Check them out!! http://www.evolutionofsmooth.com/products_lip_sphere.html They are all $3.29. I want one in every color ://

Benefit Benetint ROCKS

Benefit has an amazing product that I believe to be one of their best. It is definitely a worth-while investment. It is called benetint and it is a rose-tinted lip & cheek stain. (blush). It makes your cheeks looked so plushed and it has such a natural finish to it, that it looks like your blushing! Not even exaggerating!!! It comes in a liquid form, it looks sort of like nailpolish. Don't let that throw you off! This product is $28 and may be purchased here. I actually discovered this product through a close friend of mine who uses it daily. She loves how benefit's line has a central focus on creating makeup products that look natural and not over done. Benetint is a perfect example of why she thinks this.

Stila Lip Glaze Set

I was given this Stila Lip Glaze Set for my birthday and I adore it! It's great for everyday use, and the gloss isn't sticky at all. It has really good color pay off as well as great application. What I find so amazing about this set is that each one of these lip glosses sold seperately is $22. This entire kit is practically the price of one lip gloss. Unbelievable right!? There are also 8 different gorgeous shades. This product may be purchased here.

✿Beauty Gurus✿

Here it is! My ultimate list of my top favorite beauty gurus that can be found on youtube. These girls, with the exception of two men, have helped me come all this way to where I am as far as my knowledge in the beauty and cosmetics world. I give props to all of these gurus because I would know nothing without them. I hope all of you have the chance to check out every single one of these experts out as soon as possible. Make sure to sub to them too :)

(These aren't in any specific order, however my top #1 beauty guru is most definitely the infamous juicystar07)

1. juicystar07
2. allthatglitters21
3. gregorygorgeous
4. lollipop26
5. magicgrl111
6. makeupbytiffanyd
7. meganheartsmakeup
8. missglamorazzi
9. missjessicaharlow
10. missolivia09
11. pixi2woo
12. beautyxxgoddess
13. eleventhgorgeous
15. queenbeauty
16. sapphireblue93
17. sarahbelle93x
18. sarahvictor
19. sardun1
20. whatstyleistonickel
21. amrixe
22. pixiwoo
23. filthygorgeousmakeup

New Love!

I'm so pleased to say that I am extremely happy with my new ultimate "go-to" mascara! I actually use the sample size that was given to me as one of my little birthday perks from a few friends of mine. It's called full blown volume lash building mascara, by laura mercier. It's $24 and may be purchased here. My eyelashes aren't the longest or thickest and this mascara makes them look like I'm wearing falsies! This mascara does not clump WHATSOEVER. It's bristles are so fine and almost lengthen your lashes as well as volumize them. I could not be happier with a mascara. Love, love, love it!!!!

P.S.

I did mention earlier that it isn't essential to invest your $$$ in a high end mascara such as this one, however for those of you who are interested in something of department store quality and looking to spend more, this product is great for you. Just because I say something is a great product doesn't mean you have to go out and buy it! I'm sure there are plenty of dupes out there and when I find one, you guys will be the first to know! 

Makeup Madness....

ever come across http://www.eyeshadowlipstick.com/ ? It's so much fun to mess around with when looking for unique makeup looks to just try. My advice for you and for the new year: Step outside of your comfort zone. Play with colors that you'd normally stay away from! Have fun with it! This website inspired me to work with brighter colors and not be so afraid. I found these pictures really cool and thought i'd share them with you guys :)

Brushes.

Honestly, how cute are these brushes!? Michaella was just over and she pulled out these and started applying her makeup. I almost died. I love them to death! P.S. this collage took me like 45 minutes. Anyone know any simple/fast ways to make collages? Back to the brushes...They're from Sephora :)

Dedicated to A ;D

Makeup Collection....A while ago

I was looking through old files on my computer and found a picture of what my makeup collection looked like a while ago. It was so teeny back then! Check it out...

I wish I could upload a picture of my makeup collection now, but due to my constant traveling this break nothing is organized! As soon as everything is in it's place expect a before and after shot!

Real Quick!

Hey everyone! I just came across this really pretty nail polish that I thought I'd share with you guys. It's by Estee Lauder in the color Blue Dahlia. It's described as a midnight blue. I love how at first glance it appears black, but it is actually a really deep blue. I think it's just so glam and perfect for night time events! Not to mention the packaging of the bottle is pretty unique as well!

Prime Up :)

What is an eyeshadow primer? Why is it important to always wear one? Is it really that essential to include in one's makeup routine? In this post I will be answering all three of those questions probably in more detail than necessary! Okay so first off, an eyeshadow primer is a base that you apply to your lid before eyeshadow. It has silicone in it which prevents creasing. It also makes eyeshadow pigments appear more vibrant in color as well as it makes it so your eyeshadows last all day long without fading away. Sometimes eyelids tend to be on the more oily side which hinders from a smooth application of eyeshadow. Using an eye primer mattifies the oil from the lid. Sometimes eyeshadows may even melt if exposed to humid weather and such, although when wearing primer you don't need to worry about that. Not only does primer help with all of those things I have mentioned so far, but it also makes it easier to blend your eyeshadows. Some formulas even out your skintone as well. Most primers are around $20 and last a long time because the size of a rain drop or less covers the entire lid. In other words, a little goes a long way. Once you start to use an eye primer, I guarantee you will never go back because you will surely notice great results. The answer to the last question....YES. It is obviously essential to include in one's makeup routine. I think by now you know why!

I have used Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion in the original sheer nude color in the past, and it worked fine for me at the time. It costs $18, and may be purchased <here>. The thing that bothered me about it was the bottle. It's a genie-like bottle and when you've used a lot of the product up, you can't get it out from the bottom so a lot of the product gets wasted because the brush thing won't let you scoop it out! I felt like part of my money was wasted. I then set out to find a new primer.

I heard amazing reviews about the Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer. It also costs $18 and may be purchased <here>. I went out and bought it hoping it would be everything I wanted. After using this product daily, I have come to love this primer so much and I feel like it works better than the Urban Decay one. No product is wasted and it has just pleased me so much. I bring it with me everywhere and cannot imagine getting ready without it. So, to all of you guys that are new to the world of eyeshadow primers...I highly recommend you investing in one! (Preferably the Too Faced Primer that I have raved about). If there is anyone who has used any of primers that you would like me to know about please give me your feedback as I'd love to hear what you guys all wear!

Just in case you were wondering, I still am interested in trying a few other primers just to see if anything beats my Too Faced one. Here's a list of some that I want to check out! (P.S. if you use any of these please let me know how they work for you!)

-Lemon-Aid Eyelid Primer by Benefit May be purchased here for $20
-Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base by NARS May be purchased here for $24
-Photo Finish Lid Primer by Smashbox May be purchased here for $20
-Prep + Prime Eye by MAC May be purchased here for $16.50