April 2015 | MUST LOVE LIPSTICK

Lipstick April 29, 2015

Dolce & Gabbana’s NEW Matte Lipsticks in FIRE, FLIRT & DOLCE

Oh, they have done it again! My LOVE for all things Dolce & Gabbana continues. I have become infatuated with matte lipsticks over the past few months. I love the richness and pigmentation of matte lipsticks but most tend to be a bit on the dry side. Usually with the proper lip preparation, you can look flawlessly matte for hours without feeling so dry. When I recently had the chance to try Dolce & Gabbana’s NEW Matte Collection of lipsticks, I could barely contain my excitement. Although these lipsticks are pricey at $37 a tube, they are without a doubt, worth it! The entire collection of these matte lipsticks consist of 13 full-bodied shades of red inspired by Dolce & Gabbana’s latest runway collection. Each shade is ridiculously perfect! I received three colors, Dolce, Fire and Flirt. They vary slightly in their shades of red, but Fire is slightly a bit brighter and what I’m wearing in the picture above. Although perfectly matte and vibrant, these lipsticks are also creamy and have amazing staying power. If you want one splurge lipstick this season, this is certainly it! You will grab everyone’s attention from the moment you put it on…simply put, they are STUNNING!

Make Up April 19, 2015

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes

I know you’ve all seen advertisements for 3D Fiber Lash by Younique, especially if you are on Instagram. I always see these pictures of women with amazing thick and long lashes. I am obsessed with full, long lashes. I know, what woman isn’t? But often times I don’t feel like putting on my fake lashes every day of the week. Not only is it costly, sometimes they just irritate my eyes. I recently had the chance to try Younique 3D Fiber Lash for myself. I was super excited to finally try this product for myself but I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be as great as it is. First and foremost, 3D Fiber Lash is naturally based, Paraben & Cruelty Free. So I didn’t have to worry about it flaring up my eczema. This mascara is so easy to apply and you can definitely build it up if you want. I first curl my lashes then apply the gel, then layer on the fibers, then apply the gel again. You can repeat these steps to build up the length and desired volume. My lashes simply look amazing. I do have to use eye makeup remover at the end of the day to make sure I get the mascara completely off, but with the amount of eye makeup I normally wear, this is part of my nightly ritual. I have to give a HUGE shoutout to Amanda (@lashes_love_lipstick). She is the one that introduced me to this amazing mascara and was kind enough to send me the product to try. You can order this fabulous mascara directly through her site. I know you will LOVE it as much as I do! xx

Beauty April 15, 2015

Dr MarVey Flash Dry & Wet n’ Wild WildShine Nail Color in Nuclear War

You guys have seen me review Wet n’ Wild nail polishes in the past. SO, this review is definitely highlighting the new miracle product I stumbled across at the drugstore. Yes, the color of this Wet n’ Wild polish in Nuclear War is simply perfect, but what sealed the deal for me on this particular manicure, is the star of the show, Dr MarVey’s Flash Dry. I am an avid user of Out The Door and have been for years, but when I recently ran out and was in dire need of a super shiney, quick dry top coat, I noticed a well edited selection of Dr. MarVey products at my local drugstore. I have never heard of this line, but was impressed by the fact that the box states it dries in 30 seconds flat and is also Vegan Friendly. It claims it is infused with plant extracts that are actually good for your nails instead of the normal fillers that are usually found in polishes. I am a true believer that a great long lasting manicure stems from the proper base coat and especially the top coat if you want your nails to stay shiney and chip free all week. This Dr. MarVey flash dry is simply brilliant. It absolutely dried in 30 seconds and also kept my Wet n’ Wild polish looking beautiful and chip free for an entire seven days. This is an absolute must have for your at home manicures.

Make Up April 14, 2015

Too Faced BETTER THAN SEX Mascara

Ummm, I knew I had to have this mascara when I read the name…BETTER THAN SEX. My first thought was ” I highly doubt it!” Haha. Well this mascara is pretty darn amazing. It plumped and lengthened my lashes beyond belief. It is an intense deep dark black, which is exactly how I like my mascara. It’s smudge proof and doesn’t flake or smear in the slightest. It’s funny how when you read claims about a product and you don’t want to believe them. Maybe I’m a bit of a skeptic but on the other hand, that only impresses me ten times more when a product actually lives up to it’s claims. Well, BETTER THAN SEX? Not quite, but pretty darn close!

Uncategorized April 11, 2015

e.l.f. Complexion Brush

Sometimes I just have to review my favorite bargain finds. My sister has been raving about this powder brush by e.l.f. So I had to see what all of the fuss was about. I have an amazing powder brush that I use on a daily basis, but this brush is so pricey, I’m often reluctant to throw it in my purse for touch ups on the go. I’ve lost so many brushes this way. You would think I would realize when a brush is falling out of my bag, but after losing a $60 MAC brush, I put an end to throwing my expensive brushes in my handbag. This brush by e.l.f. is perfect! It is super soft, the size is perfect for touching up your powder and best of all, it’s only $3! Yep. You can’t buy too many things for less than $3, especially a powder brush. Trust me when I say you will want to pick up this brush asap. (maybe pick up three just in case!) Just because a product is inexpensive doesn’t mean it isn’t great. This has become one of my favorite staples and I use it every day. Thanks e.l.f. for making my life more affordable-