August Favorites

Hey y'all!

Thank for bearing with me while I didn't post for a few days. I was in New York for two days and then school started so it's been hectic around here! I've decided that during this fall semester I will post only once a week and sometimes twice if I have the time. My plan is to post mid-week on Wednesday afternoon or evening. I hope that ok with all of you! Thanks for standing by even with not super frequent updates.

Onto the real post! Since it's getting very near the end of August I want to give you guys my monthly favorites!

Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

Brand: Revlon

Shade: Sweetheart Valentine

I gave you guys my first inpression/review of the kissable balm stains with an orange shade. I went back to the place with the sale and I was able to find this color and I fell in love! 

It is a very opaque deep pink almost fushia shade. It had a glossier finish than the orange stain. It applied like a balm but it didn't have very good staying power which kind of stunk. It is also not super forgiving of dry lips. Overall, a really great product and something I've really been using in my looks this month!

Pur Protect Daily Moisturizer

Brand: Pur-lisse

Contains SPF

This product is great! It doesn't give a lot of white cast in photos, can be layered over a primer or on it's own, and it is very moisturizing! A little of course goes a long way and I've used it by itself with no makeup as well as layering my makeup over top of it. It's very creamy and just sinks into the skin. Be warned that if you apply too much your face will begin to feel greasy.

Total Moisture Lotion

Brand: Vaseline

This is a classic brand with ultimately timeless products! This lotion nourishes and mositurizes the skin so that you can look and feel your best! You can feel it really working and being absorbed by the skin as soon as you put it on. 

I got this sample in my NYC hotel and I plan to find it somewhere I can buy it full size. I really recommend this for those who need extra moisture for their legs. My legs get dry fast and they are just ugly from years of scarring because I'm so clumsy! This just makes my skin look healthier and makes them super smooth! 

Perversion

Product: Mascara

Brand: Urban Decay

This is the brand new urban decay mascara. They also came out with a new primer called subversion which I didn't receive. This was a sample from my ipsy bag which I do have a different post on. 

This is a very black mascara that hold curl well. It darkens the lashes but also gives them an insane amount of volume. The mascara really coats each lash and makes my eye appear bigger.

It does seen as if there are fibers within the mascar which could attribute to the really great qualities. A downside, however, would be that the bottle gets a little messy around the opening but everything else is great!

Tinted Lip Balm

Brand: Mica

Color: #5 Natural

This is a tinted lip balm in a natural pink toned shade. The product is highly moisturizing and EXTREMELY opaque! One small swipe is enough cover the whole lip with the color. This particular shade is great for everyday and is also a great base for more vibrant a colors! Keep in mind the swatch is a very minimal amount of product:

Eyeliner

Brand; Mally

Shade: Starlight

This is the pencil I've been wearing on my waterline the most this summer. Black runs and tends to just make me look really scary. However, I don't like really any other colored liner. I got this in an ipsy bag a few months ago and I just came across it again when looking for my nude liner pencil from Rimmel. This liner stays all day on the waterline, doesn't run or smear, and opens the eyes. It makes me look less tired and the glitter just gives a very interesting look!

The gunmetal type color is very appealing to me especially for the waterline:

Thanks for reading and bearing with me during this busy time!

Until next time!

Cheers! <3 :)

-K

Monthly Favorites: July 2014

Hey y'all!!!!!

Today I'm doing my monthly favorites! They will remain here on the blog until I eventually start up my YouTube channel! This is when I just tell you all the beauty and fashion items I've been loving this month! 

Avon clear skin

This daily astringent is a little miracle in a bottle! It was given to me by a co worker and it has dramatically reduced new acne breakouts! It has not treated the old ones but it ha stopped any new ones! It about $6 from your nearest Avon seller!

Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser 

I stopped using this for a while but this month I rediscovered it! It is the most gentle clensar ever and it's just great to use to get rid of that makeup residue on the days that you don't use an exfoliant. It's great on all skin types. It's about $13 for a big pump bottle or $6 for a travel sized bottle and a travel sized moisturizer. I get mine from the local CVS.

Teeth whitening gel

About $9 at cvs this nighttime whitening is super hassle free! It's a lot easier than strips or trays and works just as well! It's not messy and this bottle contains enough for the entire 14 nights of wear. It's inly a night treatment which is great for those with busy lives! 

Axe Messy Look Paste

I got a pixie cut earlier this month and I needed a messy hair paste to keep the look. For $7 this little jar has lasted an entire month and isn't even half gone! Comparable products made for women and girls are upwards of $12 but this works just as well!

Mad Bout You

A friend got this for me from bath and body works and I've been adoring it this month! I even had to go get another one! It's a very floral scent but it's a bit Javier so it's gonna be great as a transition I to fall scent!

NYC bb creme

I've always sworn by Maybelline dream fresh but this competes! It's a very similar formula but a little foes a long way! It has a slight shimmer to it and it covers a bit more than the Maybelline does. It's also only $3 while Maybelline is $7! The only thing I don't enjoy is the lack of SPF! 

Pixie Brillance Balm

A super great sample added to my collection thanks to ipsy! It's super moisturizing and can be worm alone or as a base for a red or pink lipstick. It swatches clear but becomes a bright fushia on the lips!  It is about $22 for a regula size though which is very pricy.

Clear Clinic Spot Treatment

This fairly effective treatment can be used 4 times a day on acne and I love it! It greatly reduces the size of acne spots and combats the redness! A full size is $35. 

Bare Minerals 5 in 1 Bb Eyeshadow

I is use this little guy as an eyeshadow primer, base, or to add color on the days I want a more natural look! I love that added benefit of SPF included!

MAC shadows

I really got back into eye makeup this month and my MAC shadows came out of hiding! These shadows are super pigmented, last all day and don't crease! Kind of pricy but totally worth it!

Spiked Ring

A fashion favorite I got for $3 at forever 21 this ring goes with almost any outfit and I find it helps accentuate my more edgy ensambels. I'm not a huge fan of rings but I love this one!

Nautical themes ear cuff

This was $7 at hot topic and something I've been really loving it! You can really see it now that I my hair cut into a pixie and the nautical theme is great for summer!

Highwaisted Shorts

$20 at charollette russe these cute peachy high waisted shorts have gotten a lot of wear this July! 

Nintendo DS

I rediscovered my old DS lite this month and I've been enjoying playing some of the old games like nintendogs, sims 2 and cooking mama 2! 

Water Speakers

These speaker were $30 from amazon and I've bee obsessed with them this month even though I got them this past Christmas! They are speakers that Sparta colored water to the best of your music. Great for parties and very relaxing at night or during the day!

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That's it! Those are all the things I've really been enjoying this month! I tried to tell you guys where I got the items and how much they cost! Maybe I spiked your interest in something! If you have and enjoy one of my favorites comment and tell me what it is and why you enjoy it! Until next time,

Cheers! <3 :)

-K

*disckaimer: I am in no way affiliated with any brands I talk about. I pay for all items with my own money or are given as gifts from family and friends. My options are 100% my own and origional!*

All About Blush and Bronzer part 2: bronzers

Hey y'all!

Thanks for sticking with me after yesterday's post couldn't be as in depth as I wanted and had to be super quickly uploaded. Today I bring you my part 2 from a day or so ago. Now I'm going to be talking about and searching my favorite bronzers from my collection. I love bronzers because they can give my very pale face some good color! I do have to be very careful because too dark if a bronzer will look muddy on my face and make me look pasty. So the products I share today are good for pale skin, sensitive and acne prone skin. They don't muddy easily so I can see them being used for other skin types and tones as well. One if them I also use as a contour however, bronzer is NOT supossed to be used as a contour. A grey or cool tones product can be... But most times bronzer is not matte and is orange tones which is meant to highlight the high points on your face and give you a sun kissed glow. Anyway, here are my favorite bronzers!

Pixie beauty bronzer

Color: subtly sun kissed

Thisbis by far my holy grail bronzer product! It is light enough to give my skin some color without washing me out. It also doesn't darken my face so that it's a noticeable difference from my neck and body. It sits wonderfully on too or under my translucent powder! The shimmer is more of a glowing affect than it is a shimmer. I do not use this as contour but simply on mybhighpoints such as temples and cheek bones. Some days I use a light dusting all over to make my face look like it's gotten some sun. My favorite product! It retails for $18 with a kabuki brush. It's a very beautiful sheer color! 

Swatch:

Estée Lauder all over face compact

Colors:bronze goddess and peach passion

These bronzers came in a compact with two blushes which I highlighted in Tuesdays post! These bronzers are absolutely beautiful. They blend very easily and you can pack it onto the brush for a darker effect. Bronze goddess is the bottom left color and peach passion is the upper right. Bronze goddess I use more when I know I'm going to be outdoors since it's darker. Peach passion just gives a nice bit of color to your face and is light enough for me to wear to work. The last all day and the pigmentation is top notch!

Swatch:

Peach passion

Bronze goddess:

Bare minerals all over face color

Color: warmth

I got this mineral bronzer in the bare minerals starter kit fr light skin. It was one of my favorite products as it is a dark matte more red based shade. I can use this as a contour. Although, the contour isn't perfect and can be slightly muddy at times; this is the next best thing to an actual contour product which I run out of sometimes. I use this very sparingly because a heavy hand can lead to there being way too much product applied. It is easy to overdo it with this product. I very much enjoy that the color is matte since it is the only matte bronzer in my collection and it pairs well with my NYC bb cream that has some shimmer in it. 

Swatch:

These are all beautiful matte and shimmer bronzers. They are mostly from the high end level as all bit one were gifts. They all work with more than one skin time and provide nice color without muddying the face. Hopefully you learned a little more about me and saw some products that you'd love to try!

Have an awesome day you guys!

Cheers <3 :)

-K