Monthly Favorites-August

These are my monthly favorites, empties, and drugstore finds...

Ocean Potion sunblock in spf 70- the scent alone makes this worth buying. It doesn't smell like traditional sunscreens the smell reminds me of sorbet! :) Dries quickly, and leaves your skin feeling smooth.

NARS lipstick in Schiap-this lipstick has become my staple for the summer. The color is a sharp Pink that instantly adds light to my face.

MaryKay makeup remover- I can't get enough of this!! It removes all of my makeup without irritating my eyes or skin.

NYC Skin Perfecting Primer in Shade-lotion like texture with super fine shimmer particles that add a subtle glow, and smooth out your skin for an even complexion. It's not a miracle worker but if you're in a pinch this gets the job done.

Essence of Beauty Brush Cleaner-the smell is a bit strong but this really works to remove the stains from dark colors out of White makeup brushes.

Swatch of Nars Schiap

My Favorite Beauty Product

Yesterday I was running late and forgot to apply blush to my face :( the whoooole day I felt like my face looked dull and like it was missing something... :/ I never realized how important blush is to my makeup routine and how much I love it! The right shade of blush can brighten up your face, add a "natural" color and make you look younger! Here are some of my favorites.... What is your favorite blush?

Eversun by MAC: the most loveliest peachy bronze color with gold shimmer. I love wearing this in the summer when I'm tanned.


Ambering Rose by MAC: this shade is a deep red bronze. I use it lightly to give me a "natural flush"


Orgasm by Nars: This color is a amazingly beautiful!! Bright wearable Pink with shimmer. The shimmer is really noticeable in the pan but once you applied it's so lovely :) it goes on smooth no chunky glitter/shimmery mess. Just pure awesomeness:) plus you can easily build up the color to your likeness.


Pennylane by Nars: A baby Pink color that goes so.perfect with my complexion. This is a cream blush so I use this for when I want a dewy finish.

Shopping My Makeup Stash

Today I looked in my makeup stash for lost and forgotten products. In my search I found....
Cargo matte bronzer in medium. I liked this bronzed because you can build the intensity and it's easier to make it look "natural"
NARS cream blush in Penny Lane. This blush is a baby Pink blush that goes well with my skin tone also I like using it on my lips :)
NARS eyeshadow in Ashes to Ashes one of my favorite taupe eyeshdows. I love to put this shadow over MAC backtrack eyeliner because the color changes to a darker shade of grey
Inglot eyeshadow #33 this shadow has major color pay off! I remember I use to line my bottom lashline with this for a pop of color.
Dianne Brill lip lingerie in Satin Sash. This is the only Dianne Brill item I own and I love it! The color is a shade I think will look great on every skin tone because it's a natural color.
MAC lipstick in Fabby. I would of never discovered this if it wasn't for my husband. He bought it for me because he said he never seen a purple lipstick before... At first I was like huh?? But he's right! This lipstick is a purple/mauvy pink color with gold sheen. :) In the end it's my favorite for 2 reasons-the fact that my husband picked it out on his own and because of the color.
Have you guys been using any lost or forgotten products??




Right-MAC Fabby Left-Dianne Brill Satin Sash


Nars blush and eyeshdow.


Penny Lane blush and Ashes to Ashes with a primer. The top swatch is of Nars eyeshdow no primer.





Cargo bronzer Inglot #33. I couldn't take a good swatch of the bronzer so here's a picture of me wearing it as a blush and a close up of it in the pan.

In my makeup bag

Lately I been using these products for my everyday makeup. I use Maybelline Super Stay 24hour foundation on a daily basis. It's a full coverage foundation and it really does NoT budge! MAC Prep and Prime highlighter in Radiant Rose, I use this around my nose and inside the corner of my eyes to brighten up :) Scandal Eyes mascara has a natural finish, it gives volume and length but not over the top. Two coats of this and I'm set. For eyeshadow I been using my Stila Natural Eyes Palette. This palette has 10 eye shadows that allow you to create a natural look or add some drama to your eyes with the darker shades.


Swatches of the stila natural eyes palette and NARS Taos blush.
Taos blush is a coral, red with gold shimmer. I love that this blush makes me look naturally flushed.
For lips I been using my chanel lipgloss #68 a Hot Pink, coral color with gold flecks. I like that it's not sticky and non drying.

Chanel lipgloss #68
What are your go to products? 

Birthday Gift

Kat Von D. Saint palette, Nars lipstick in Schiap and Urban Decay setting spray and primer duo. If you've never tried Kat Von D's eyeshadow I suggest you head over to Sephora... :) not only are her eyeshadows extremely pigmented, they're super smooth and creamy. They feel like butter! I've yet to try the Urban Decay setting spray...hope it keeps my makeup intact :)

True Romance Eyeshadow palette. Very wearable everyday neutrals.


Schiap-semi-matte, bright Pink no shimmer. It looks great with black winged liner ;)



Bought these bracelets at Charlotte Russe and forever21 earlier today.