Tutorial: Autumn Leaves

For this look, I was inspired by the changing leaves of Autumn. In South Florida, we don't really have changing leaves. We have green, then dead. When I was going to FSU I was always fond of the colors that would appear during this time of year. Make sure to watch the video below to see how I achieved the fall inspired look! 

Products Used:

July's Empties and Reviews

I'm not sure how it happened. How did I only use up 3 products this month? I mean I know how I could reason the fact that I didn't use up any makeup. It's way too hot outside to waste my makeup when it's only going to melt off anyways. But I was sure that I was going to use up more than this. Maybe I'm just getting more fiscally responsible and trying not to waste product. Yeah, we'll go with that. Well anyways, here are the 3 products that I used up this month and my thoughts about them!

My Empties This Month:

I have a love-hate relationship with these products. I love the smell and the idea that it's organic. But I can't stand how my hair feels afterwards. I like to think that I have pretty nice hair. Soft and silky. But when I would use this, my hair would feel dry and stringy and would be a hot mess of knots and tangles. I wanted to love this product. I really did. But I just couldn't deal with the fact that my hair turned into a hay stack every time! Hopefully the experience is different for you guys, but as for me, I don't see myself repurchasing these products anytime soon. 

I seriously LOVE this body wash. No joke. It makes your skin feel soft and silky! Every time I used it I felt as if I was taking the most luxurious shower at the most expensive spa in the most beautiful place on earth. But alas, I was only in my tub. Of course what caught my attention first was the word "sparkle" on the bottle. I like sparkles. I like to sparkle. I would like to bathe in sparkles. The scent is fresh and floral but doesn't really stay on your skin. Which I'm totally fine with. I want to smell like my perfume anyways. I'm not a fan of mixing scents. I would definitely repurchase this product and then stock up on it when it goes on sale! Bargain hunter! You can find this at your local drugstore or, like me, your local grocery store. 

What products did you use up this month? 

Tutorial: Sunset Eyes

When I first did this look, I fell in love with it! I was so excited to be able to use bright colors that perfectly reflect summer time. It's not often that you get to use colors like yellow and orange in a makeup look. But I feel that this look is perfect for a lunch date or going out for the night! Very versatile. Ready to see how I created this fun look? Keep reading! 

Products I Used:

1. Ulta Eyeshadow in Honey Bee
2. Ulta Eyeshadow in Mimosa
3. Ulta Eyeshadow in Cherry Bomb
4. Ulta Eyeshadow in Sable
5. Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Eyeliner in Primetime
6. Sephora Le Waterproof Mascara
7. Mark. Brow Factor Brow Gel
8. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
9. ELF Eyebrow Kit in Medium
10. Urban Decay Primer Potion 

Steps:

1. Prime your lids with the Urban Decay Primer Potion.
2. Using your ring finger and the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, buff in just enough to cover your lid.
3. Using an eyeshadow brush, cover your lid with a matte yellow shadow.
4. Using an outer v shadow brush, blend a shimmery orange shadow over 3/4 of your lid. 

5. Using the same outer v brush, take the hot pink shadow and shape the outer corner of your eye going slightly into the crease.
6. Line your eyes with the gel liner and wing it out.
7. Add 2 coats of your favorite mascara.
8. Go be sexy. 

Now you have a fun and colorful look that you could wear out to lunch or even out to dinner! 

If you try this look, let me know! Share a picture with me on social media using #cmxoxo

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Review: Mark. Juice Gems Lip Gloss

I have to say, I'm not the biggest fan of lip gloss, but I love these! All six glosses are beautiful and smell great. The best part? They aren't as sticky as other glosses! I like to put lip balm underneath these glosses for extra moisture. They are great by themselves or onto of a lipstick or stain. I like to use raspberry framboise on top of red lipstick for an even better classic red lip.  

Colors: Snow Peach, Honeydew Melon, Raspberry Framboise, Pomegranate Grenade, Fig, and Papaya

Swatches:

Which color is your favorite?

Do you use the mark. juice gems lip gloss?

To buy these glosses, check out my mark. store here! 

*I am an independent representative for mark.*

Review: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer

I'm in love with this product. I just picked this up on Saturday at Target and have used it every day since! The formula provides full coverage and is basically weightless. It was as if I wasn't wearing any concealer under my eyes! I don't have "dark" circles under my eyes, but they're definitely tinted, and this covered them. I got the colors radiant and buff. I used radiant to canceler my circles and do my highlighting, and then used buff as a basic contour. I'm not a big fan of bronzing powder, so this was perfect for me. I love the brush applicator, it makes it much easier to apply. It also works well with sensitive skin! I haven't had any problems with my skin becoming irritated from these! I will definitely be repurchasing this product and have become a loyal fan of it! 

Swatches: Radiant and Buff 

I'm just going to go ahead and point out that my hand looks sickly pale. I'm not that pale, I swear. Nor am I deathly sick. Maybe it's because it's almost 62 degrees in my office and I'm refusing to turn the heat on. That's probably it. 

Have you tried the Maybelline Dream Lumi Tough Highlighting Concealer?

What highlighter/concealer do you use?

You can pick up the Maybelline Dream Lumi Tough Highlighting Concealer at your local drugstore, Walmart, Target and even on Amazon. 

Review: LORAC Sparkle Pencil Eyeshadow/Liner

I love eyeshadow pencils. What I love most about these LORAC eyeshadow/liner pencils is that the stay on my eyelid, and don't crease! I like to use them by themselves, or add them to a look if I want a touch of sparkle, which you all know I do. B got these in a set for me one Christmas and I have loved them ever since. I looked around on a couple of sites for you guys, but could only find one or two colors at Ulta and Beauty Bar. I definitely suggest using a primer before using these, just because the sparkles tend to fly everywhere. My favorite color for everyday wear is the fourth one, which I believe is called paparazzi, but don't hold me to that! 

Swatches: (L to R follow the pencils from bottom to top)

Which color is your favorite?

Do you have these pencils? If so, how do you like/use them?

Beauty: Currently Wanting

Despite my large collection of makeup, I always want more. Just as a discalimer, this isn't a greedy thing or the feeling of never being happy with what I have. I'm very thankful and feel extremely blessed to have all of the goodies that I currently have. But you can't deny the fact that something new is always around the corner. Say today you get a new foundation that promises everything and the moon, but next week and newer foundation comes out that promises even more? You're gonna want the new foundation! Even if it's just to find out what all the hype is. 

With all of that being said, these are the beauty products that I'm currrently wanting!

1: butter London '3 Free' Nail Lacquer in Slapper $15
2: Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm $34
3: NARS Mini Blush & Bronzer Duo $24
4: COACH Poppy Perfume $65

What beauty products are you currently wanting?

Do you have any of the products I want? If so, how do you like them? 

Review: Ulta Eyeshadows

If you've read my post about my eyeshadow collection, then you know that the Ulta Eyeshadows are the majority. Most of them are very pigmented, some need a little extra work. But for the most part, these shadows are great for everyday wear. The shimmer and matte shadows feel like silk and are just beyond creamy and perfect! The glitter shadows need some work. They're pretty rough and chunky. They work better for me when I get them slightly damp. They come in a wide variety of colors and are super affordable! I can't swatch all 42 shadows for you, but I will swatch my favorites! To see more of the colors I have, check out the "My Eyeshadow Collection" post!

Gunmetal, Brown Sugar, Social Climber, and Rose Dusk

Turquoise, Complicated, Electric Lights, and Mint

Do you use the Ulta Eyeshadows?

Which one is your favorite?

Don't forget to check out my eyeshadow collection!

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Ulta. I just own a lot of their stuff. 

Review: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters

I have to say I truly love these Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters! I have 16 out of the 19 colors posted on the Revlon website. My favorite colors are Sugar Plum, Raspberry Pie, Peach Parfait, and Red Velvet! The formula of these lip butters is outstanding! The colors are slightly sheer, as you can see in the picture, but are very buildable! I can get a solid red lip with Red Velvet! When you put it on your lips it's so smooth and creamy! One day at work I had forgotten my chapstick, so I found creamsicle in my purse and used that instead! Worked like a charm! I always keep one in my purse now. I can't wait to finish my collection! 

Row 1: Berry Smoothie, Creamsicle, Strawberry Shortcake, Sugar Plum, Gumdrop, and Sweet Tart

Row 2: Pink truffle, Raspberry Pie, Tutti Frutti, Peach Parfait, and Fig Jam

Row 3: Candy Apple, Cupcake, Cherry Tart, Cotton Candy, and Red Velvet 

Swatches: (Matching the color pattern in the picture above)

Do you love these lip butters as much as I do?

What colors do you have? Which one is your favorite?

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Revlon. Their products are just amazing!