NOTW & Winter Nails

Hello everyone!

I'm going to start doing weekly posts of a "Nails of the Week". I paint my nails once a week and I figured it would be a good weekly post to do! Also, I'm going to show a guest look from my new blogger friend Jessi from The Pink Psyche!


This is her winter nail look and I absolutely love it. I want to try to recreate it but I'm in the process of trying to strengthen my nails since they have been very weak for over a year. Once they get longer, I am definitely going to try out her look. The glitter on the tips of the nails helps to cover any mistakes and make the dark polish and the lighter polish appear to blend better. What an awesome look, thanks Jessi!


So I am a real sucker for teal blues and muted gray purples. I probably have more of them in my collection than anything else. However, I was reading online about a lot of bloggers loving N.Y.C. nail polishes and I figured I would give them a try. I'm definitely glad that I did because believe it or not, I've had this polish on for about 4 or 5 days now without really a chip in sight!



Here's also a good tip for prolonging your nail polish and to keep it from chipping early: carry a small bottle of quick drying clear nail polish around with you. When the color starts to look dull or the polish starts to chip, put on a quick coat over all your nails. This has been a key in prolonging my polish and actually strengthening my nails! (My nails flake very easily).


What colors do you like to use on your nails for winter?

Emily

FOTD

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for being patient over a week. My finals are finally over and done with and I can concentrate on other things like my blog and organizing my home.

Here was today's FOTD:


I really love this look. Perfect for autumn and winter. My plum lip color isn't showing up as dark as it actually was.


Face:

*Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
*Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Foundation in "120-Creamy Ivory"
*Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in "10-Fair"
*Revlon Colorstay Blemish Concealer in "Fair"
*MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in "Light"
*MAC Powder Blush in "Well Dressed"

Eyes:

*Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Original"
*Kat Von D True Romance Palette in "Saint":
-Enjoy the Silence (brow bone)
-Sunny (lid)
-Bookworm (crease, outer v, lower lash line)

*MAC "Carbon" eyeshadow (lower lash line)
*L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense liquid eyeliner
*L'Oreal Extra Intense liquid penicl eyeliner
*L'Oreal Mascara (not sure what kind, it's just in a black bottle that says L'Oreal on the front)
*MAC "Espresso" eyeshadow (to fill in brows)

Lips:

*Maybelline Colorsensational lipstick in "Yummy Plummy" (This color is great for people who are too nervous to wear a darker lip shade but still want to try!)


I was trying to use up a lot of my drugstore products because for Christmas I listed a bunch of products from MAC (that I might do a haul on, not sure. What do you guys think)

I'm planning on doing a review of the Kat Von D palette this Friday. I know I usually make these posts at night but since I am trying to get back onto a regular sleeping schedule, I will be able to show the eyeshadow swatches in natural daylight and with flash so stay tuned for that!

What are some of your favorite autumn and winter looks?

Emily

Finals Week

Hello!

I have finals this week and have been studying a lot the past week. The end of my finals will be Wednesday of this week so I will be posting lots of reviews, a couple FOTD, and more.

This is just a little reminder to let you guys know that I won't be posting until this Wednesday because of all the studying i'm going to have to do!

Thanks everyone for understanding and I will see you Wednesday

Emily

November Favorites + Review: Dior Addict Lip Glow

Hi there!

This is my first monthly favorite post and I also am finally reviewing the Dior Addict Lip Glow that I purchased last Friday from Sephora. I'm LOVING it But I'll get to that later.

MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in "Petting Pink".


I purchased this randomly at the beginning of this month because I had always wanted to try it out. I'm so glad that I did because I use this probably almost every other day. It doesn't look like I have which is surprising but this is probably THE BEST lip conditioner that I own. It's the perfect shade for my lips and the formula is so creamy and smooth...you just want to eat it! * Of course, it has that same vanilla type smell that all MAC lipsticks have. This is even more potent (but in a good way) that I just look forward to opening it up every time


Nexus Pro-Mend Overnight Split End Treatment.


I bought this earlier in the year but only used it once or twice. Well, I picked it up again and have been using it once a week and wow have I noticed a difference! It doesn't completely "heal" your split ends but it really smooths them down and makes them less noticeable. It also makes the tips of your hair softer when you wake up. This is a great product and I would definitely recommend it for all hair types.


Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm in "Grape".



This is another product that I randomly decided to try and is one of the better lip balms that I own. These come in a variety of colors but -don't be scared!- the color in the tube is NOT the color that's going to appear on your lips! These are VERY sheer and only give you a wash of color. For this one, not only does it smell and taste like Grape, but it gives my lips a sheer berry color which is awesome. These are relatively cheap and they have honestly made my lips more plush and soft!


L'Oreal Collagen Moisture Filler Day Lotion.


Ya know those products that you buy, use for awhile, and then banish them to the back of your medicine cabinet, bag, etc.? Well this was one of those products that I randomly dug out and decided to use again. Since it's winter, my skin gets just a TAD flakey and so I pulled this out to use under my foundation. The smell is wonderful and it comes in a cute bottle! I'm not sure if L'Oreal still sells this or something similar but definitely pick some of this up to try!

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*Drumroll*

Dior Addict Lip Glow.


With Flash.

Without Flash.


I have absolutely been raving over this product ever since I purchased it and no surprise it's on my November Favorites list! This lip balm actually works with your lips to produce the perfect color for you. The feel of the balm is great too. It's a little stiff but that's perfectly fine; the rest of the product makes up for that. There is also a pleasant minty smell to the balm as well. The shape of the balm is great because you don't have to worry about it breaking or snapping off!

See? Perfect shade!


What I LOVE:

*The packaging is so elegant!
*Creates the perfect shade of pink for anyone.
*Moisturizing.
*Lasts long.
*Shape of the balm.

Meh...:

*The price. But then again, the price is worth it for how much it does.

Rating:

5/5!

Every girl deserves at least ONE high end make up brand to carry around. Make it the Dior Lip Glow!

See you soon!

Emily