Makeup Roundup

I got a ton of stuff from Birchbox by combining promos, allowing me to get all of this stuff for $30!

My two free mystery samples. 

I get the Vasanti Brighten Up! facial scrub all the time now, but I don't even mind. I love it. It's the most exfoliating cleanser I've ever used, and it makes my skin feel so fresh and soft.

I've had the oil treatment version of this hair product before, but the sample was so small that I couldn't really tell if it actually worked or not, and this cream is packaged in a sample of the same size, so it's not my favorite.

Facial soap was on the top of my grocery list, so I thought, why not get some off Birchbox and earn some points. I really love this wash. It's exfoliating and the lemon balm really brightens my face.

My main purchase was this Marcelle BB Gold Gift Set. It comes with a Golden Glow BB Cream, Twist Push Up Mascara, and a BB Cleanser

I didn't know the products would be so big! I feel like this was a great deal. I love the golden hues in the BB cream, so it's more of a bronze illuminator rather than pearly or pink-toned. It's really shimmery and light, but has more coverage than the Urban Decay Naked Illuminating BB Cream.

This cleanser is a little strange. It doesn't need to be rinsed off, but it's like a white lotion-like substance, which is great for moisturizing, as opposed to alcohol or oil based makeup removers, but it is a little strange to get used to.

This mascara is pretty cool too. It gives the option of a normal mascara wand, or you can twist it up for a more volumizing stroke.

Left is the twisted, volumizing option, and right is normal.

I got this really great cream eyeshadow from Performance Colors on Etsy in "Raisin."

The chap-stick applicator works pretty well on your eyelids and it's creaseless! I like it a lot.

The seller is so sweet. My order was a little delayed, and she sent me another color, a gunmetal dark grey, for free. She is so sweet!

 Here's the "Raisin" shade below:

Insomnia Cosmetics Vegan Lipstick from Etsy!

 The lipstick I ordered from Etsy just came in!

Pyromaniac by Insomnia Cosmetics

(Insomnia actually carries a TON of lipstick colors in any shade you could think of, so I'm sure you'll be able to find a shade just for you!)

I was happy to discover that the lipstick was matte instead of glossy/metallic as seen in the photo.

However, instead of vibrant burnt orange, it was a lot more brown than I had anticipated and looked really awful on my lips.

So I wore it under my Revlon Colorburst matte lip crayon in "Striking Spectaculaire" and it looked a lot better, much more of what I expected.

Here's the end result in two different lights (my bathroom and at work). 

I love it!

Lately...

I voted! Did you?

Me n' the babe loungin'  per ushe

Snapped a quick photo of my outfit at work

Free People Circle in the Sand Tee

American Eagle denim shirt

Madewell army green Skinny Fatigues

Madewell Arrowstack Necklace

Obsessed with my matte brick-red Lip Paint from Fat and the Moon in Mortar & Pestle

It's my favorite lip color ever. Although, as you can see from the red mark on the pot, it's actually really messy, so have some napkins or hand sanitizer with you if you use it!

I saw this stuff in General Store, a place in San Francisco in Outer Sunset (Judah St.), but bought it from their Etsy store online, but it's now carried in Urban Outfitters!

Check out this AMAZING faux vintage Native American squash blossom statement necklace (a la 70s "half-breed" Cher) for fifty bucks on Etsy! That might seem a bit pricey, but look below at what they normally cost.

$3,000 YEESH

So happy to have my Harley Davidson boots in!

I've been looking for a pair like these for MONTHS and these are absolutely perfect.

The buyer was so sweet and helpful too, so be sure to check out Metropolis Vintage for all of your future vintage boot needs at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MetropolisNYCVintage

I also got my hands on this stuff and I am happy to report that my hair is, in fact, big and sexy.

:)

The beau took me to Babalu this weekend! And lemme tell ya, it was amazin'.

A pic of me from our office field trip to Sloss Furnace!

Makeup Roundup!

God my favorite nail color combo at Urban for a buck!

I also got some of my Etsy beauty product purchases in!

I am actually somewhat disappointed in the eye stick. I used it in place on my Benefit Cosmetics Fake Up Hydrating Under-eye concealer stick and the formula is unfortunately more sheer than I expected. I will try to get more coverage out of it over the next couple of days, because you can't beat all of the essential oils packed in there.

Lis Noir Skincare also gave me a little cream blush sample!!

My Erzulie trio: blush stick, highlighting stick, and bronzing stick

Firstly, I LOVED the blush color. Desire is perfect. However, I was not impressed with the other two. The light pink shimmering highlighter balm was really sheer, but it's a great color. It is comparable to Benefit Cosmetic's Watt's Up highlighter.

On the flip side, the bronzer was extremely dark and looked really bad. I'll probably wait 'til I'm a little more tan to use it, haha.

Left is my eyelid primer and right is my Erzulie Goddess Glow sample. 

Again, the primer is super sheer. The formula is actually really hard and the formula is greasy, and honestly doesn't do much for my eyeshadow. I guess I'll have to spend the money on Smasbox's amazing lid primer.

However, I love the Goddess Glow shimmering foundation. It reminds me a lot of my Manna Kadar shimmer glo lotion I got in a previous Birchbox. It's a pink, metallic-y highlighting cream and I am really satisfied with it. I'll probably buy the full size when I run out!

Birchbox also had an exclusive sale for Ace members this week, and select items were 40% off. I got this organic eye makeup remover for $5 and Aces get free shipping!

Got a Burt's Bees fix! Skin brightening facial cleansing wipes and pumpkin spice lip balm that actually doesn't smell much like pumpkin spice, but oh well...

Josie Maran set + Naked by Urban Decay from Sephora! :) :) :) :)

I do love Birchbox shopping a lot

I recently stopped by Sephora and purchased the Josie Maran Winter Dreams argan oil makeup collection. Every item contains nourishing argon oil to hydrate and beautify all day. I'm a huge fan of makeup that's essentially good for your skin, and I've been using these products every day.

In my search for natural makeup, I definitely appreciate a luxury brand using essential oil in their products, so I was excited to delve into this set.

Not pictured, the coconut oil eyeshadow. I actually haven't been using it. It's a little too bright for me.

I've actually been using this light oil a lot. It absorbs really quickly and doesn't feel super heavy on my face. I really love it. I wear it under my makeup for a glowing undertone. I have combination skin, and this oil moisturizes my dry areas without making my oilier areas too greasy.

This cheek and lip oil is growing on me. I don't use it on my lips, but I do like the rich color on my cheeks. It's really bright and stays on for a while, and it's easy to apply, and the oil gives off a glowing, dewey look.

Paired with the golden highlighting cream, it gives off a flawless luminous effect.

There are some downsides though is that the oil can separate in the tube and it's hard to mix it up... The formula is also somewhat tacky, so it feels a little strange, but it's easy to get used to. And it's a REALLY rich, saturated color, so be wary of using too much.

I'm really into this mascara. It's a really intense black and the formula nourishes your lashes. And I think the design is cool, haha. The brush is a little much though. The bristles are long and hard to control, but it gave me really dramatic, fanned-out lashes .

I also got the Urban Decay Naked Skin Illuminating Beauty Balm.

There were two other shades, one bronzing and one was normal. The bronzing one was really orangey, so I opted for this one.

I LOVE the Naked collection. Naked 2 Basics eyeshadow was made for me. And this BB cream is great. It's glimmery and sheer, so I did have to use some extra concealer on certain areas (namely under my eyes), but I loved how it looks overall. And it smells REALLY good, although it leaves a weird residue on your fingers so watch out!

It's really light and leaves my skin with such a nice glow. Truly luminous and it doesn't feel like I'm masking my whole face like most liquid foundations. 

This is something that I NEED in my life.

Pulp Fiction forever, Mia Wallace forever

My boyfriend would be so into this lipstick, haha. He's a huge tarantino fan.

As for me, the bluish undertones would be perfect for me.

I can't wait to make my next purchase.

Lately...

Bring on the scarves, it's fall.

(Yes, I'm one of those folks who refuses to wear scarves in the summertime)

Scarf from Madewell, vintage rings, cloudy chambray shirt from Gap

Catchin' up with an old pal from high school while in Auburn!

Wearing an amazing kaftan from Harold & Mod in Birmingham.

 Saw my friend, Carson's, band, King Carnivore with 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea at Bottletree!

My dude in a kitty cat sweater 

Spotted on our way back from Huntsville... Do you really need a sign?

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant pt. 2 with Hunter and Lucky Buddha Beer!

Cheap brow highlighter by NYX from Target (YEP, they carry NYX now! Joy to the world), and it really works!

New print for my bedroom from BySamantha on Etsy!! I love it :)

(the candles are NOT for a seance, I was just trying to flatten it out, haha)

 Celebrating Hunt's 21st at Parkside!
(a lil drunky)