Mani Monday: Spring manicure

I recently painted my nails and it soon became my favorite Spring mani! I received many compliments while wearing it and I had to share it with you! It's perfect for Spring with the lilac and the silver glitter. it looked like a gel polish manicure and I'm obsessed with it!

 I used Essie's under wear? on all nails minus my ring fingers. For the ring fingers, I first used Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri Silver Sweep, topped with Essie's set in stones. I think this combination went together flawlessly.

 I was surprised at how long this lasted. My manicures usually last around 1-2 days without chips. This one lasted around 4-5!

Lilac is my new favorite color and I love incorporating it into everything!

May Favorites! ~ 2014

Hello!

Another month is coming to an end and as June approaches I thought I should gather my ay favorites!

I've been using lots of things I bought and received in April and loving them! I don't have much else so say so on we go!

My first outdoor photos of the year! 

Starting off with beauty, you probably already know I've been loving the NAKED 2 palette I received for my birthday! It has all the colors I ever reach for and I can create new looks every day. I just posted a review last week, check it out here! 

I also received the Physicians Formula Nude Wear blush and have been using it everyday! It gives such a light flush of color and looks so natural.

Along with the blush, I've also been loving the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer. It's so fool-proof and it looks amazing!

My lash game has been on point this month with Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara. It gives so much volume and length it's insane.

And lastly Essie's Go Ginza has been on my nails nearly all month.

For body, skincare and what not I have a few items as well.

First is the Tone body wash in Mango Splash. I'm not usually a fan of mango but I've kind of been loving it lately, especially this scent!

At first I didn't realize a difference in my skin with Lush's Tea Tree Water, but recently it's cleared up the majority of my acne!

I have constantly been applying the Nivea Lip Butter this month. It's super moisturizing!

I forget the name of this perfume but I believe the scent is Cheery or something. it smells so floral-y and sweet and it's amazing. I'm not usually one for floral scents.

I also wanted to include some of my random and food favorites of the month because you can't forget those can you?!

I have been consistently writing in my Q&A a day journal every night before bed. I can't wait to look back on it in the years to come! 

I have really been loving voluminous hair this month. my hair is extremely flat so I've been teasing it with this Sally Beauty Supply teasing comb.

I have been eating a ton of fibre 1 bars and grapefruit cups. They're both so good!

I forgot one last thing when photographing my favorites, Benefit's cream shadow in Birthday Suit. I've been a bit crunched for time in the mornings and this is perfect for a quick eye look.

Those are all of my favorites, I hope you enjoyed! Onto another month!

Goodbye! =)

Spring to Summer Beauty Inspiration & Essentials!

With the seasons quickly changing I thought I would combine a Spring and Summer inspiration before Spring ended. I gathered a few essentials for the warmer months and realized I completely forgot sunscreen! Oh well, here's what I do have.

I have a really hard time tanning so I need some assistance! I've been using the Jergens Natural Glow lately. Make sure to exfoliate before!

My favorite sweet & summery scent is Victoria's Secret Passion Struck, it smells so good! I got this as a gift. 

I love painting my nails during the warmer months. I got all of these polishes for my birthday except for the blue one. These colors are all perfect for Spring & Summer!

I love adding brighter colors to my eye looks during these months. My favorite as of lately is Peace by Urban Decay!

Lastly, you've got to add some pink! My current favorite blush is Nude Wear by Physicians Formula. It's very sheer and gives a natural flush. I have 2 lip colors, both of which are sheer!

The first is a perfect coral color with SPF! And the other one is a tinted lip balm with a light pink tint.

That's all for my Spring & Summer inspo! Hope you enjoyed :)

April Favorits 2014!

Hey there!
I'm going to try to right this post fairly quickly since I'm in a bit of a rush, so if there's a few mistakes or it's short, I apologize! I had an amazing April and I'm very thankful for that! Anyways, here's my April favorites of 2014!

First off, beauty!

I started using The Rimmel Stay Matte powder this month and began to love it! 

I used this NYX trio and Sally Girl Champagne eyeshadow a ton this month! They were easy neutrals to apply quickly.

I wore the Maybelline master precise felt liner with the L'Oreal voluminous mascara and they were such a great combination. And for lips, I've been loving the Nivea lip smoothie in acai & wild apple. 

I found myself using these Kirkland makeup wipes so often and they work great.

The live clean clarifying shampoo was amazing at removing any residue in my hair!

I wore Passion Struck from Victoria's secret so much! It was and early Birthday gift from a friend and I've been wearing it ever since.

Lastly a few random favorites.

I was obsessed with "The Fault In Our Stars" this month. This was an amazing book and I can't wait for the movie!

Russel Stevens chocolates and Maple Ice Mints were my loves this month, and of course, I had to include my scrunchie from UO!

That's all, bye!

April Collective Haul + What I got for my Birthday 2014! ~ 1 year Blog Anniversary!

Hello Everyone!
I started my blog 1 year ago today! I can't believe I've been blogging for a year! I wasn't really sure what to do for my 1 year post so I thought I'd just keep it simple and post a haul. This will include everything I've bought throughout April, as well as some gifts I received for my Birthday!
Huge hanks to everyone who has read my blog throughout this past year!

Birthday “Haul”:

Starting out with gifts I received from friends and family for my birthday. I'd just like to say I am extremely thankful for anyone who wished me Happy Birthday and gave me a card or gift. I didn't expect to be spoiled this much, and I am so thankful to have such great family and friends!

I am also jot trying to brag in anyway and I hope you can understand that.

Of course I had to start with the makeup & nails portion! 

I was absolutely speechless when I opened the NAKED 2 palette. I have been eying this palette for years and now I finally have it! I also received this gorgeous Revlon palette with some great neutrals. I received various beautiful nail polishes, Revlon nail buffers and the Sephora free birthday gift!

Everyone knows me so well, haha!

I received quite a few scented products. I have the Kokeshi Cheery perfume, Benefit "Rita" perfume, and the Victoria's Secret Passion Struck perfume and body butter. Everything smells so divine!

I was given some absolutely gorgeous jewelry! I cannot wait to wear all of this, everything is completely my style! First off, I got a couple of necklaces (left), from some friends which I believe are from Target. I also got a stud set which is perfect. My parents gave me this spectacular initial necklace from an Etsy shop. It is the perfect length and the chain is so dainty!

I got a few clothing items which I'm in love with. The skirt on the left is from Hollister and it fits perfectly! The hoodie is from PINK and the color is amazing! I also got a pair of no-show socks from Steve Madden. 

These two items didn't really fit into a specific category so they're just on their own!

I got a new water bottle which I'm super happy about because I really needed one! I also got a curling wand, and I cannot wait to use it. I've never had a curling wand so I'm extremely excited!

 

 A got a few other things that I actually just opened today, since I'm having a family dinner tonight! I was super excited to receive the Physicians Formula blush I had wanted as well as the Q&A d ay journal!

 

I got some food! I've already actually eaten a pack of sour cherries, haha!

Also received some gift cards which I'm looking forward to using. I've already got my eye on something at Sephora and I just ran out of my old Starbucks gift card. I also am super excited to see some new movies!

That's everythings I got for my Birthday, thank you so much to everyone!

 Moving on to what I bought during April!

I got quite a few drugstore items ,which I'm not going to go over everything because that would take forever!

I also got some new hair and body products!

I bought these mini boxes of chocolates around Easter for only $1 at Target. I probably shouldn't have got 5 but don't worry, I've only eaten 1, so far! 

A few more drugstore bits! The Apocalips is in Phenomenon.

Kind of an odd, childish purchase but I got these Smackers body mists and they smell so sweet!

I did some shopping at Urban Outfitters. I got this over-sized sweater on clearance for $30 + 30% off. I got a size way too big and it's more like a dress on me, oh well! I also got a scrunchie on sale for $2.99 + 30% off and I'm in love with it!

I got another top at Winners by the brand paper + tee. It's an adorable baby pink crop top with an incredible pattern along the bottom. 

The last thing I got, was this beautiful maxi dress from Target. I've never owned a maxi dress but I fell in love with this one. it was on sale for $25!

That's about it! I know this was a super long post, but I hope you enjoyed anyway!

Again, a big thanks to everyone who made my Birthday extra special!

Bye!

xx

Mani Monday! (It's back!)

Hello!

I'm finally back with another Mani Monday, I feel like I haven't done one of these in ages!

I haven't been painting my nails as often as I have gotten a bit lazy about it but I thought I'd get right back in the swing of things! I opted for a pale Spring-like blue from Sally Hansen.

It took 3 coats because it was a bit streaky but the end result is gorgeous!

Enjoy!

xx

The color is Breezy Blue  by Sally Hansen Xtreme wear and I found on sale for $2 at Walmart!

 I hope you enjoyed this Mani Monday post, bye!