October Favorites: Beauty, Fashion, & Lifestyle

October was such a fun month! Obviously, if you've been reading my blog, you know that I went super crazy with Halloween tutorials, but I loved every minute of it! It was so fun creating different looks and transforming into a crazy character! But besides Halloween, I had some beauty, fashion, and lifestyle favorites that I wanted to share with you today! Make sure to watch the videos and check out the pictures down below! 

BEAUTY

FASHION

LIFESTYLE

Ipsy Bag: August Unboxing and July Review

Who's ready for the monthly ipsy unboxing and review post? I'm not. I have to be honest, I'm kind of disappointed in the selection of products in my bag this month. Maybe I'm being too picky, I don't know. Maybe once I start using the products I'll change my mind. 

What I got in August's ipsy bag:

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara, Coastal Scents Forever Blush Sample, Dr. Brandt Pores No More Primer, Absolute New York You're The Balm in Grape, and Lord & Berry Black Silk Mini Kajal Khol Liner

What I'm excited for:

The UD Perversion mascara. I'm a huge UD fan, so I can't help but be excited to try their newest mascara. I loved the mascara last month, so obviously this one will be a winner too. 

What I'm on the fence about:

Everything else. The blush sample is SO bright and the bronzer that comes with it is So orange. I haven't been a fan of any Dr.Brandt products in the past so, who knows. The lip balm smells like those grape lollipops with bubblegum inside that we used to eat as children. And it has sparkles. What? And I'm so disappointed in the size of the liner. I've gotten full size liners and even bigger samples than that. It's so small. I'm gonna lose it in a hot second the minute it goes in my makeup bag. 

Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil

Not gonna lie, I didn't use this. I don't have time to go outside, slather myself in oil, and hope for a tan. I'm sure it works great considering that their other products are good, but I won't find out until another time. 

Tints & Sass Fabulous Lip and Cheek Stain

This stuff is amazing! I wore it out one night for my friend's 21st birthday party. We went to the club, stayed out all night, had pizza, and this stuff didn't budge! I had pouty pink lips all night long! It was slightly drying, but hey, that's what chapstick is for!

Bare Minerals 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow

Nope. No thank you. Way too creamy, creases easily, doesn't blend well, not even a good base, bad applicator. I really can't say enough about how much I disliked this product. And the color makes me look sickly. So that a no go on this one. 

Pur Waterproof Big Look Mascara

LOVE THIS! This mascara is the bomb. Seriously. It makes my lashes look full and my eyes awake. It really is waterproof and it doesn't have nearly as much fall out or smudging as my other waterproof mascaras. And not to mention the tube is pretty cool too! 

Be Fine Food Skin Care Daily Moisturizer

I really enjoyed this. I feel like it made my skin happy. It wasn't oily or overly moisturizing. Just the right amount of everything to sooth my skin after a long day. And it smells like a spa, so I'm down with that. 

If your not an ipsy bag member, become one! It's only $10 a month! It cures your beauty fix and is well worth the cost. Each bag is worth way more than what you pay. And you get to keep the cute little bag!

Click here to sign up for your own ipsy bag!

Get Ready With Me: College Graduation:VIDEO!

So even though my graduation was outside, and we got rained on, and sat through a 3 hour ceremony soaking wet, I am so proud of my accomplishment! I have come a long way from where I began and my degree means so much to me. My education is something no one will every be able to take away from me. 

What's In My Makeup Bag: VIDEO!

I love seeing these types of videos! I wanna know what other people keep in their makeup bags! I'm so nosy. Oh well. It's all for fun and good natured! I love that my bag is washable because I'm notorious for getting makeup everywhere! 

Easy College Makeup Tutorial

Love this go-to look for class! Simple, easy, and classic! 

Tutorial: It's Almost Christmas!

Something about sparkling gold and vibrant red makes me think of Christmas! And that's exactly where my inspiration for this look came from! With a dramatic gold eye and a bright red lip, you are guaranteed to be a holiday bombshell this season! Perfect for any last minute Christmas or Holiday parties that you may be going to! Or even to look a little sexy for your man! 

Korres Face Primer, Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation, Maybelline Cover Stick, Garnier Anti Dark-Circle Roller, and Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter 

Korres Mineral Foundation and Pixi Beauty Bronzer in Subtly Suntouched 

Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Bold Gold

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin and Naked

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Half Baked and Darkhorse 

Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Perfection, Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara in Ultra Black, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Iced Mocha, and Starlooks Khol Eye Pencil in Obsidian 

Duo Lash Adhesive and Sephora Showstopper Lashes

Ulta Lipstick in 200 Red Carpet Red, Ulta Brilliant Color Lip Gloss in #11, and Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Sugar Sugar

To see the full tutorial, click here!

Tutorial: Festive Holiday Look

For me, there's a wonderful feeling that I get each year whenever the holidays are around. It can be described as an overwhelming amount of joy and happiness, all whilst being quite humble. I love the holidays. It used to be about the presents and food, now it's all about family. Each year Briam and I do something different. Sometimes we go to his family's house, my parents house, or we just go away together. Nothing makes me happier than being with the people I love. 

For this look, I was inspired by the cranberry and gold hues of my parents house when my step-mom decorates each year. It's always so beautiful. Most of these products are pretty affordable and are easy to find! Don't have something? Swap it out for what you do have! Or put it on your holiday wish list! 

Makeup Forever HD Primer, Tarte Amazonian 12-hour foundation in Light, Maybelline Cover Stick in Light Beige, Garnier Anti Dark-Circle Roller, Flat Top Brush, and Beauty Blender 

Korres Mineral Foundation in Warm Light, Pixi Beauty Bronzer, Powder Brush, and a Contour Brush

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk, Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe, Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Iced Latte, Ulta Eyeshadows in Lustre and Firework (Third and Sixth) 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in Foxy 

Starlooks Khol Eye Liner in Obsidian, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in French Fries, Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Liner, and Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara 

Ulta Lipstick in 225 In The Buff and Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Ruby Ruby 

Chloe + Isabel Necklace 

To see the full video tutorial, click here!

Get Ready With Me: Thanksgiving with My Family

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Mine was quite an interesting, but pleasant one! I worked late on Wednesday the 27th, stayed up until 4:30am on Thursday morning with Briam cooking the turkey, made cocito with Briam's mom around noon, and got to my parent's house at 2. We had dinner with my parents, my stepsister, and her two friends around 3. Briam and I left before 5 because I wanted to take a quick nap before work, but that nap never actually happened.

I went to work at 8pm on Thanksgiving and pushed through the craziness of Black Friday until 3:30am. I then went back to work at 3:00pm and stayed until midnight. My Thanksgiving weekend was crazy. I'm very thankful that I had my family and Briam there to keep me going.

At dinner, it's tradition in my family that we each say what we're thankful for that year. I want you all to know that I'm thankful for you. Each time you read a post or leave a comment, my heart flutters. It means so much to me that you take time out of your day to read my posts and watch my videos. Thank you for being there for me.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Korres Face Primer, Korres Foundation, Garnier Dark Circle Roller, Maybelline Cover Stick

Korres Mineral Foundation, Pixi Beauty Bronzer, and Ulta Blush in Sweet Cheeks 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette: Chopper, YDK, Snakebite, Booty Call 

Urban Decay Primer Potion, Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Perfection, and Ulta Gel Eyeliner in Mink 

Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet and EM Lash Gallery Mascara in Brown 

To see the complete tutorial on YouTube, click here! 

Get Ready With Me: Subtle Smokey Eye

Products Used:

Makeup Forever HD Primer

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Foundation in Light

Beauty Blender

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray

Maybelline 24-hr Color Tattoo in Barely Branded

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Busted

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Chopper

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - YDK

Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Primetime

Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Noir

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller

Korres Mineral Foundation in WRMF2 Light

NARS Blush in Super Orgasm

e.l.f Beach Beauty Palette

Sephora Le Waterproof Mascara

mark. Brow Factor Brow Gel

Ulta Lipstick in #239 Coming Up Roses

Ipsy Unboxing: August 2013

It's time to open my second ipsy bag! The them for this months bag is "Glamour Academy" and I am beside myself with excitement and anticipation! Keep reading to see what I got in my bag and watch the video for all of my reactions!

Get your own ipsy glam bag here! 

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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Tutorial: Subtle Purple Smoky Eyes

When creating a smoky eye, purple is by far my favorite color to use. I feel that with purple, you can create a soft, subtle look that's great for casual wear while maintaing that smoky eye effect. While other colors can be too drastic and definitely require a girl's night out, this subtle purple smoky eye look is perfect for a simple date night or lunch with friends or family! Keep reading to see what I used and how I accomplished this look! 

Products I Used:

1. Sephora Purple Smoky Eyes Palette
2. Urban Decay Primer Potion
3. Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Strut
4. Duo Eyelash Glue in Dark
5. Ardell DuraLash Accents in Bold
6. Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara

Steps: 

1. Prime your lid with the shadow primer.
2. Using a shadow brush, apply the warm tan matte shadow all over the lid.
3. Taking a crease brush, start working the dark purple matte shadow in the crease. Build until desired color shows.
4. Going back to the shadow brush, apply the lighter purple shadow to the lid, staying under the crease. 

5. Using a blending brush, use the warm tan color again and blend out the harsh line just above the crease. Taking the same brush, use the shimmery peach shadow to highlight the inner corner of the eyes and under the brow bone. Using an angled liner brush, line the eyes with a purple gel eyeliner.
6. Apply the glue to your false lashes and wait about 30 seconds before applying them to allow the to become tacky. While you wait, apply one coat of mascara to your lashes. Apply the lashes to your lids, as close to the lash line as you can.
7. Once the glue has dried on your lashes, go back and touch up any places that may need more eyeliner.
8. Apply one more coat of mascara to your lashes to adhere them to the false ones. 

Now you have a subtle purple smoky eye look that you can easily wear on a casual night out! 

If you try this look, let me know! Send me a picture of your recreation on any of my social media networks! 

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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? 

How to Wear: Hearts

With Valentine's Day being only two days away, I wanted to put together a few different outfit ideas that would be well suited for anyone on this day full of love! These looks range from causal, to girly, and even edgy! I'm pretty sure the edgy look is my favorite! Either way, no matter what you're doing for Valentine's Day, you can still look fabulous and chic! 

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What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

Which look is your favorite? 

How would you wear hearts?

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My Eyeshadow Collection

Listen, I know I have a lot of eyeshadow. I realize that I only have two eyes, but I can't help myself. I seriously love the endless possibilities that eyeshadow brings! I love watching tutorials with fun and vibrant colors, smoky eyes, and so much more. As you will see, I'm a huge Ulta fan. They make up the majority of my collection. But have you seen the kind of sales they have? About 90% of my collection I bought myself, the other 10% were gifts. See, other people contribute to my problem too! Well now that you all know I should be in makeup-aholics anonymous, here is my eyeshadow collection! 

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow 

Row 1: Tough as Taupe, Edgy Emerald, Too Cool, and Bold Gold

Row 2: Audacious Asphalt, Bad to the Bronze, and Painted Purple

Row 3: Tenacious Teal and Fierce & Tangy

Row 4: Pomegranate Punk

Ulta Extreme Wear Whipped Eyeshadow 

Row 1: Whipped Stardust, Strawberry Cream, Cream Puff, and Chocolate Mousse

Row 2: Whipped Cream, Berry Meringue, Berry Trifle, and Tiramisu Cream

Ulta Eyeshadow

Row 1: Mint, Shamrock, Envy, Rags to Riches, Golden Olive, and Going Green

Row 2: Peacock, Magic Hour, Sin City, Electric Lights, Gunmetal, and Amethyst

Row 1: Mink, Social Climber, Mystique, Truffle, Copper Bronze, and Twilight

Row 2: Elegance, Sandstone, Organza, Brown Sugar, Plum Smoke, and Cafe Ole 

Row 1: Chianti, Turquoise, Mosaic, Honey Bee, Mimosa, Thrill Seeker

Row 2: Cherry Bomb,  Pink, Complicated, Yogurt, After Hours, and Flutter

Row 3: Rose Dusk, Sable, Iceland, Cashmere, Eggplant, and Mesmerize

Row 1: Sterling, Moonbeam, Trendsetter, Sun-Kissed, Silk, Naked, In The Buff, Calla Lily, and Zephyr

Row 2: Ice Queen, Bayou, Gold Dust, Sunburst, Camel, Verdigris, Au Naturel, Tiara, and Majesty

Row 3: Granite, Sapphire, Glamazon, Aztec Gold, Toast, Sage, Seashell, Love, and Wisteria Lane

Row 4: Galaxy, Seaside, Deep Sea, Stardust, Milk Chocolate, Glittering Sand, Mystical, Pearl, Bloom

Row 5: Platinum, Bone, Key West, Bermuda Sand, Lustre, Molten, Firework, Flirty, and Plum Noir

Avon Palettes

Palette 1: 8-in-1 Water Colors 

Palette 2: 12-in-1 Palette 

Urban Decay Naked and Naked 2 Palettes

Naked 2: Foxy, Half Baked, Booty Call, Chopper, Tease, Snakebite, Suspect, Pistol, Verve, YDK, Busted, and Blackout

Naked: Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, half Baked, Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep and Gunmetal 

Mark. Eyeshadows 

Keep It Going Eyeshadow: Surreal, Entourage, Naturalist

Drama Case Eyeshadow and Liner Palette

Star Status: Meteor Showers Palette

Star Status: Earth Angel Palette 

On The Dot Eye Color Palette

Super Flip Color Kit Palette 

Random Collection 

Row 1: Urban Decay Oil Slick, Chanel Irreelle Duo 73 River Light, and Sephora Starry Sky N07

Row 2: Bare Minerals Patience, Bare Minerals Liberty, Lorac Guest List, and Sephora Aspen Summit N23

Do you collect eyeshadow like I do?

Which brand is your favorite? Any I should try? 

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by any of the brands mentioned or shown above.