January/February Beauty Wishlist!

YouTubers and bloggers have been doing their "2012 Favorites" videos/posts lately and it has inspired me to create a wishlist! Let's go in order of application...

First up!

Origins Skincare

Origins Skincare Must Haves ($55)... Recently I have been using the Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask. I've really been liking it and thought it'd be nice to try some of their other products. This little set is from Sephora (you can get it here) and includes a face wash, exfoliater, moisturizer, eye cream, and anti-aging serum. Sounds good to me!!

Dior Diorskin Forever Flawless Perfection Wear Makeup

Diorskin Forever Flawless Foundation ($47)... This is inspired by a video by Lorraine, TheCurrentCustom, on YouTube. I'm still grieving over my beloved YSL Teint Resist being discontinued, and it sounds like this might be a good replacement! It's supposed to be medium to full coverage, long wearing, and doesn't need a powder on top. Perfect. (find it here)

Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeshadow Smooth Eye Colour Quad in "Jewels 142"

Dolce & Gabbana Eye Colour Quad ($59)... Sephora now carries Dolce & Gabbana cosmetics so obviously I need to try some of their products out! I'm not sure which quad I like the most, but this one in Jewels 142 is something a little bit different for me. Sure, I have these colors, but not in one palette! Have any of you tried D&G cosmetics?? (find it here)

Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in "Onyx"

Hourglass Film Noir Mascara in Onyx ($28)... Christine from Temptalia named this the best high end dramatic mascara for 2013. Now, I have mascaras practically coming out of my ears, but I would really like to give this one a go! (find it here)

Too Faced Perfect Lips in "Nude"

Too Faced Perfect Lips liner in Nude ($18.50)... I can't remember the video I was watching, but one YouTuber raved about this lip liner. I am forever on the hunt for the perfect nude lip liner. Quite frankly it's getting old! I just feel like I need to try this one. It's sold out at the moment but when it's back in I will definitely be purchasing! (find it here)



So what is on your wishlist?? Have you tried any Dolce & Gabbana products? Do tell!! :)

Xx-

Bethany

Current Favorite - Lippies!

On to the next favorite post, lippies!! I picked out my current favorites and most used... and they are all pinks :) Don't judge me! haha

Laura Mercier Creme Lipstick in "Evening Pink", Lancome Lipstick in "Rose Candy", YSL Glossy Stain in #15 "Rose Vinyl", MAC Amplified Lipstick in "Chatterbox", Dior Addict Lipstick in 465 "Singuliere", CHANEL Glossimer in #161 "Bagatelle"

Read on for swatches and mini reviews!

NORDSTROM Haul! NEW Dior, YSL, Laura Mercier...

So I did a bit of a Nordstrom haul last week after I saw the new Dior bronzers that came out with their summer collection =)
On to the goods!

Picture heavy!

'HAUL: Dior Addict EXTREME Lipsticks and NARS'...

I'm pretty much obsessed with my Dior Addict lippies, so when I saw the new EXTREME lipsticks on Sephora.com I immediately searched the internet for swatches =) Unfortunately back when I ordered there weren't too many swatches to come by, so I just picked two and went for it! Here's what I picked up...

Dior Addict EXTREME Lipsticks

Keep reading for colors, swatches, and some NARS! (a bit picture heavy)

'TOP 11 of 2011'... to LIVE FOR ...

Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to give a mini review and description of all my favorite/most used products of 2011.. hope you enjoy!!

TOP 11 of 2011

January Wish List 2012!!

Yay first post of the new year!! I'm trying really hard not to make any resolutions (I always break them anyway!) but I do see the gym calling my name.. toning up is definitely called for as my wedding is fast approaching! Another thing that I really need to get on is finding a foundation for the big day. In the next few months I will be trying out as many as I can! What are your favorite foundations, and why? Share below!!

Okay, on to my Wish List post...

First up, one of the foundations I want to try out.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Sephora: Friends & Family HAUL!

So it's been a while (to say the least) since my last post. I only have the typical excuse, work and school has been keeping me busy! But here I finally am to show you some goodies that I picked up during the Sephora Friends & Family sale a few weeks back. Enjoy!!!

Keep reading for pictures, swatches, and my thoughts!!

'A little Sephora Haulage'...

Moving day is finally here! As I mentioned before, the boyfriend and I are moving states, AGAIN. As a result I will be without internet for a while :( So I leave you now with some Sephora goodies!

I decided it was about time to make a little dent in my Sephora Wish List =) Not to mention I have been out of my HG cuticle cream for quite a while now, so it was needed!

Sephora Haul

Read on for the breakdown!

'Chicago Sephora Goodies!'

While I was in Chicago the past week, I couldn't help but make a quick stop in Sephora and pick up a few things... =)

Sephora Haul

I legitimately needed another bottle of my St. Tropez self tan! Ahhh to be tan again ;)

Ok, on to Dior...

Dior Shine Lipstick #465 "Singuliere"

Dior Shine Lipstick #465 "Singuliere"

I love this lippie!! It's just a nice sheer (buildable) pink. That's it!

Sephora by OPI "Safari luxe" mini nail poish set

I have yet to try out any of these shades, but you will be the first to know when I do!! They are all a bit deeper in color than the picture is showing, the first is more khaki looking etc.


Have you found anything good in Sephora lately?!

Xx-

Bethany

*MAC Chanel Dior MUFE* Makeup HAUL!

I surprisingly didn't get a THING that was on my makeup wish list! Not because I don't still want them, but because I simply didn't have the time to look for them! It happens when you shop with other people...sigh.. However, I still found some kick ass stuff :)

First stop, MAC..


 Cream Color Base in "Shell".... This is a great product to use underneath your highlight powder to help it last alllll day. Shell is a great neutral pinky-nude color that I plan on wearing when I get a nice summer tan going!

Lustering Lipstick



(left: one coat, right: a few coats)

Lustre Lipstick in "Lustering".... In the tube this looks like a pretty bold pink. However, because it is a lustre it comes out rather sheer on the lips. The color can also be built up if you apply a few coats. If you are new to lipsticks lustres are super easy to wear, they feel like lip balm!!

And Sephora...

Dior Addict High Shine Lipcolor in "Flamenco Red".... This is another lipstick that feels more like a balm or gloss. My picture isn't capturing the true red color, it looks much brighter in person! Super moisturizing as well which is a huge plus in my book!
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in "23L".... I bought this waterproof eyeliner pencil to replace the MAC chromographic pencil (NC15/NW20 I think) that I used to use on my lower waterline to cut out redness and make my eyes look bigger and brighter. I am hoping this will last longer than the MAC pencil since this one is waterproof.. Fingers crossed!!

MUFE Aqua Eyes in 23L
Dior Lipstick: left applied once, right applied a few times


Nordstrom's



 Chanel Glossimer in #144 "Rose Dilemma".... What can I say, a perfect light pink gloss. Nice and neutral :) Swatched below.
Aaaand Victoria's Secret...

Victoria's Secret Sparkling Lipstick in "Lime Light".... Ok, so I have never really looked at VS makeup, and I am SUPER impressed!! This is my new favorite lipstick!! Awesome sparkly pink/rosy color that would look great on almost any skin tone. Seriously check them out!!!!! Swatched below with...
VS Luminous Mineral Eye Shadow in "Bubbly".... My search for a gorgeous warmer toned inner-eye highlight is over. As always my pictures are terrible and simply don't do it justice, but this is a great color that I know I will get tons of use out of!

Left to right: Chanel #144, VS "Lime Light" lipstick, VS "Bubbly" eye shadow

I may not have purchased what I initially went in looking for, but I love all my finds!! On my next trip to the mall I am definitely going to check out the VS makeup some more.. =)

What have you been hauling lately??? Comment below!

Current FAVORITES: Highlighters!

There is nothing I love more than a tanned, bronzed and dewy face. Which is the total opposite of what I have right now! In my efforts to look somewhat alive and glowing during this winter, I dove into my collection of shimmery satin and glittery cosmetic highlighters. It's amazing what a highlighted cheek bone (among other areas) can do for ones face =) My favorites of this winter that will no doubt take me into spring and summer are:

MAC loose powder in Silver Dusk. This highlighter is definitely for a person who isn't aftraid of some serious sparkle. Used with a light hand Silver Dusk is the perfect accent to a cool-colored makeup look. I get compliments almost every time I wear this out!

Laura Mercier Candlelight. I've had this in my makeup collection for a while but have just recently come to appreciate it's beauty. Candlelight goes amazingly well with looks comprised of warmer shades. I find the majority of highlighters are on the cooler side (even bronze shades are usually mixed with a cooler toned champagne, etc) this however, is the perfect subtle shade to wear with any number of warm-colored looks.

Dior Amber Diamond. Really there isn't much I need to say about this product. It is a cult favorite, and deservedly so. I only regret I waited so long to get it! Amber Diamond is well worth the cost, and as you don't need much product it will last forever.

The last product is MAC MSF in Triple Fusion. This is a great pink shimmery highlight. (This picture really isn't doing it any justice. It goes from a gold color to a bronze to a pink.) This was the first MSF I ever bought! The pink is a great way to mix things up a bit and can be as loud or as subtle as you want it to be.

(Let me be the first to say that I am absolutely TERRIBLE at doing swatches & taking photos!)
In order from left to right: Silver Dusk, Candlelight, Amber Diamond, Triple Fusion


What have you been doing this winter to make yourself look fresh? What are your favorite highlighters??