Falling for Cranberries

We're getting close, Autumn is on its way!!!

Feeling the cranberry red tones as it approaches with . A soft demure matte finish to deepen your bite!

I WOO You!

I'm a lipstick girl and recently I was thinking about my first and most favorite Mac Cosmetics lipstick, Ruby Woo - back in 2004. I had to relive this past time cherry red matte lippy and picked up Whirl as well since I love natural brownish colors too! Well, a LOT of colors actually!

Wearing Rudy Woo lipstick and Liner.

Wearing Whirl.

Ruby Woo liner and lipstick on the left (Red) and Whirl on the right.

Burnt Orange

Rusty eye shades are among my faves even though they can be hard to come by. I came across a photo of someone wearing Avon's Warm Sunrise eye shadow and knew I must check it out! While I was looking, I also decided to get a few more Autumn inspired things which I'm very pleased with. I especially love the Deluxe Chocolate lipstick - very lovely.

Keep in mind that all monitors are different. I tried to get as good of an exact shade posted but even my phone vs. my laptop is somewhat different.



Wearing Warm Sunrise eye shadow, Red Brick lip liner and Buttered Rum lipstick

 

Burgundy Lashes

As I wait ... the anticipation for Autumn to arrive - to save me from the summer blues...


I saw an advertisement for Voluminous Burgundy Mascara by L'Oreal in which I perked up out of this heated hell of August and went on a search to find it!


A few stores later I snatched it up including this dark blue based berry red lippy - 405 Doesn't MATTE'r by L'Oreal as well - love all my shades of reds ;)


So here's the deal upon trying it out, it's not as burgundy as I thought it would be (see swatches below of both). Perhaps in the sunlight it would be a tad bit more intense I suppose but either way you'll still get a feel of warmth with this Autumn shade with the same fullness and flair that the Voluminous line provides. As for the lipstick? YES of course!    

Birchbox May 2014

FREEWHEELING with Birchbox! How bright does this month look! I am happy to have gotten the Pixi Lip Balm, it's so smooth, creamy and I must try out more colors and the packaging is so cute! A must try for everyone. This month's box contains:

Gilchrist & Soames - Spa Therapy Body Lotion.
Nexxux - Color Assure Pre-Wash Primer, Shampoo & Conditioner.
Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm - Coral Crush.
Whish - Shave Crave Shaving Cream. 32 Oral Care = Effervescent Breath Crystals with IsoVoxy.

 

Ipsy Glam Bag May 2014

Ipsy is in! And this month's theme is Fresh Picks! My Glam Bag contained:

Hang Ten 50 Classic Sport sun block.
This goes on so well, not thick at all, very light scent.
Eau Thermale Avene - Thermal Spring Water spray. Feels really nice on your skin!
Pur-lisse hydra - balance moisturizer. Light scent, light gel like texture.
Nailtini nail lacquer in Bloody Mary of course!
Pacifica eye shadow duo in  Natural Beauty duo 1.

BirchBox April 2014 - Rainy Days

It's Birchbox and it really did come in on a rainy day along with a cute card with rainy day ideas with one of my favorite numbers - 11. My Birchbox contained interesting products to try including:

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.
Supergoop Daily Correct SPF 35 CC Cream.
Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk.
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Black Eyeliner.
KIND Snacks Healthy Grain Bar - Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt.

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Ipsy April 2014 - Beauty Rocks!

This month's Ipsy Glam Bag is in! The theme is Beauty Rocks! My bag included:

Urban Decay's 24/7 Velvet Glide-on eye pencil in Black Velvet.
Coastal Scents Medium Shadow Brush.
Elizabeth Mott Pop goes the Shadow in Champagne.
Starlooks Luscious Longwear lip pencil in Naked.

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So BLACK and good staying power!

Swatch left - Naked Starlooks lip liner. Right, Pop goes the Shadow in Champagne. 

Beauty Box five - April 2014

Look what I got in my mail! My first Beauty Box five! I just love the Tiffany Blue box -  let's take a look inside!

Here we have Jergens Natural Glow 3 day samples

Nicka K New York Hydro Lipstick (paraben-free) in Begonia

Bonnie Bell Lip DeFiner in Ash Rose

Blum Naturals all purpose cleansing wipes in Citrus Scent

bh cosmetics eyeshadow in California Collection

I am wearing the Bonnie Bell lip liner and Nicka K Begonia lipstick - it's a super creamy metallic orange red, perfect for this summer. I really like this a lot! I'm glad I received this ;)

Glowing For Spring!

I've never really got into Physicians Formula until now - and who wouldn't with such frou-frou must have adorable packaging! I must admit, I'm a sucker for it! And now for the best part? The products themselves are a shooting star! I'm loving it and the subtle, healthy, natural glow they give you. Knowing me, I prefer the natural look for day to day wear and you could easily smoke up your eyes and smooch on some bolder lips for evening glamour!

Shimmer Strips Palette in Natural Nude. Nude Wear Pressed Powder in Light. Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural.

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing in Classic Nude.

I am wearing the Pressed Powder, Mood Blush and Natural Nude Palette as a highlighter.

Lipstick - Maybelline Color Sensational in Tinted Taupe.

Shimmer Strip Classic Nude Eye Shadows.