The Bling Set

Morphe brushes are amazing. Usually they are very affordable, but they do have a set of brushes that are on the more expensive side, but they are just so cute the price is kind of overlooked by me. Like seriously, who doesn't want a set of blingy makeup brushes?! You can purchase these on Morphie's website for $99.

Dupe or Don't

It is said that NARS Blush/Bronzer duo of Orgasm blush and Laguna bronzer is a dupe for thee Aqua Beauty Blush due by e.l.f.  Just let me tell you straight that this is not a dupe. NARS is much more pigmented than the e.l.f. in my opinion. Not saying that the e.l.f product isn't good, but if you're looking to purchase it because you think its a NARS dupe, don't.

Naked Skin Concealer Dupe

If you're like me, and sooooo many other people you're in love with Urban Decay's Naked Skin Concealer. It's such good coverage and so brightening, it really is a great concealer. Well, I've been told that NYX HD concealer is a dupe for it. I didn't believe it because Naked is like my holy grail. Well..... I decided to try it out because it was only $5. I honestly couldn't tell a difference between the two. If you're looking for a good concealer at a low price, I would definitely recommend NYX HD Concealer.

Weird Pinterest Hack?!

So it seems like everyone contours anymore. It's definitely a trend that a lot of makeup lovers have picked up and do to their faces almost daily. According to Pinterest you can save a lot of money, instead of buying contour palettes apparently you can just go to the grocery store and pick up some cocoa powder and it does the trick! Now would I do this everyday? No, but in a pinch and if I didn't have my contour palette, I would probably do it.

All Matte. All Naked.

Urban Decay Naked palettes are one of the most popular palettes out there in my opinion. I have all of them, and they're such good quality and soooo pigmented. Urban Decay is launching a new member of the Naked family on September 18 and I honestly can't contain my excitement! It will feature 12 completely new matte shades! Like who wouldn't be excited about that?!

Pizza Highlighter?!

Currently everyone is jumping on the trend of strobing and having that perfect highlight. A craze that is taking over the internet is your on DIY pizza highlighter! This came about when a beauty blogger shattered her highlighter by mistake, and then it was all magic from there! When her highlighter broke she decided to mix it with loose shimmer eyeshadows and rubbing alcohol to create her own little pizza. Who would've thought a broken highlighter would lead to something so awesome!

Favorite Nail Color!

I absolutely love having my nails painted, and I also love finding neutral colors that will match everything. Recently I was looking for a new polish and stumbled upon this one and I'm in love with it! This is the shade Angelik from the Kylie line from SinfulColors. It is a gorgeous baby pink shade. If you love neutral colors like this I definitely recommend this to you!

Mini Mattes Review

Somehow I got my hands on the Kylie Birthday Edition Mini Mattes. The package contains six mini liquid lipsticks that include the colors Exposed, Dolce K, KoKo K, Candy K, Kristen, and the special limited edition shade Leo.

Lets just start with the packaging, seriously the cutest EVER! All gold everything to celebrate Kylie's 19th birthday. This is the perfect set for anyone who would want to try out the shades without purchasing the full sized ones, because when they say mini they are definitely mini, but that makes them nice to just throw in your purse or for traveling! These lipsticks are super long wearing and very pigmented, and they even have a nice soft vanilla sent to them.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase, unfortunately these were limited edition so they are no longer available... but I figured I would talk about them anyway because they're currently my favorite products in my makeup bag!

New Outfit!

So, just like a lot of other people I'm obsessed with Target. I'm pretty sure I go there like three times a week, and the other day I was on one of my shopping trips there and decided to look around the clothing because sometimes I find hidden gems, and that's exactly what happened! I found this super cute romper for only $24. Rompers are my favorite because well lets face it, they're easy, look cute, and are super comfy!

Women's Tie-Front Romper - Xhilaration

My Daily Makeup Routine

I don't really like going out much without a little bit of makeup on my face, so during the week when I'm going to class or work I like to do just a simple everyday look. Below is a list of the products I use to achieve that everyday simple look!

1. The POREfessional Matte Rescue Invisible Mattifying Gel - Benefit Cosmetics
2. Clean Matte BB Cream - in the shade 510 Light - Covergirl 
3. Shape Tape Contour Concealer - in shade Light - Tarte 
4. Face Studio Master Fix Setting Loose Powder - Maybelline 
5. Butter Bronzer - Physicians Formula 
6. Gwen Stefani Blush Palette - Urban Decay (this was limited edition, so I don't think it's available anymore)
7. Better Than Sex Mascara - Too Faced
8. Slide on Pencil - jet black - NYX

Guest Blogger!

To mix things up a little bit today we have a guest blogger, my mom, giving her opinion on one of her favorite mascaras!

                                      Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

I have tried many different mascaras over the years and I absoultely adore this product. My daughter introduced it to me last year. At first I thought it was a little pricy, but then I used it, well let me tell you it makes my eyes look like I have long eyelashes when they are short to begin with. It lengthens and separates them. Love, love, love it!!

Too Faced vs. Maybelline Dupe?!

Maybelline came out with a line of lip paints called Color Joly featuring 8 different colors. Most of the colors are darker in shade, my favorite one though is definitely stripped down. These color jolts come in a squeeze tube with a fuzzy tip applicator, just like the Too Faced melted lipsticks.

To me, these are definitely a dupe for each other! The Color Jolts sell for about $8 and the Too Faced Melted lipsticks sell for about $21. I've seen the Color Jolts at my local Walmart. The only downside of the Maybelline product is that there isn't as many choices as the Too Faced one, but if you're looking for a more affordable option, the Color Jolts are definitely the way to go!

New Obsession...

I don't even know where to begin with this concealer, it is literally the best thing I've ever put on my face. It's pretty much a dream..like it is full coverage, it doesn't crease, and it lasts ALL day! honestly, what more could you ask for?

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer is avaliable in six different shades exclusively at Ulta! The packaging on this is seriously just the cutest, and it holds about 0.34 fl oz. of product for $24. You can use this product in so many different ways, you can highlight, cover dark circles, contour, or strobe by using the appropriate colors for your skin tones. 

If only Tarte could come out with a foundation using this formula.. that would be amazing! 

Kylie Cosmetics Birthday Edition!

Kylie Jenner announced yesterday, July 31, that she will be launching a birthday edition collection to her Kylie Cosmetics line that is set to launch August 1 at 3 p.m. The birthday edition includes many new products, one being the Kyliner Kit ($38) which includes a eyeliner brush, a pot eyeliner, and a pencil eyeliner in Dark Bronze. A mini matte lipstick set ($36) which includes: Dolce, Exposed, Candy, KoKo, Kristen, and her new shade Leo, there will also be two creme shadows ($20) in the colors Copper & Rose Gold, a special birthday edition lip kit in the shade Leo. You can also purchase a makeup bag($42), you can either purchase that separately or if you buy the bag and products, they will package your products in the bag. It's safe to say that Kylie is definitely putting her mark in the cosmetic world.