Update: MAC Master Class...

Yesterday I was browsing around on the MacPro site and came across the spring list for their Master Classes (instructional classes you can take if you are a part of MacPro). It just so happens there is a class next week at the MAC store near where I live. I decided to call them up and see if there were any spots left for the class, figuring it would have been full-up long ago.. well there were 2 seats open! Meant to be, right?!
So next week I'm attending the class and will hopefully come away with some great tips and new products to share with you! I'm pretty pumped about it :) should be lots of fun. I'll take pics if I can!




Xx-

Bethany

'Designer Discount Stores Online' to LIVE FOR...

I don't know about you, but I am OBSESSED with shopping online. There are online stores that I literally visit every single day without fail. Yes it is an addiction, and yes I am going to share it with you! ;)

First are some sites that carry different brands every day..
- http://www.ideeli.com/
- http://www.ruelala.com/
- http://www.hautelook.com/
- http://www.guilt.com/
- http://www.beyondtherack.com/
These sites have brands like: 7 for all mankind, Rock&Republic, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, Gucci, YSL, Betsey Johnson, Juicy Couture, the list seriously goes on and on. For these sites you have to create an account. But it's super easy, and free! (If you have any troubles email me and I can send you an invite, but usually you don't need one)

And department store sale sites..
- http://www.lastcall.com/ (Neiman Marcus)
- http://www.nordstromrack.com/

Are there any discount sites you use?? Any favorite online stores you visit? Comment below!

'NOTD' to LIVE FOR...

Ok, so this is more like nail of the week... or 2! I apply a clear gel overlay on my natural nails and apply polish over that, so my nail varnish usually lasts for 1-2 weeks. I only change it if I get bored or need to fill my nails!

My new spring/summer favorite is Revlon nail polish in "Craving Coral" ($3.49 @ Walmart) and I LOVE IT!! Think MAC's "Lady Danger" Lipstick in a nail varnish =)

Revlon "Craving Coral"

What are your favorite spring/summer nail polish colors??!

*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!

'Update: The last week..'

As I said in my previous post one of my besties, Samantha, came to visit me! While she was here we did some MAJOR shopping: Mall of America, Uptown in Minne, Okaboji and Spirit Lake in Iowa, the list goes on and on!! Tomorrow I will take pics and show you some of my absolute favorite purchases :) So excited to share them all with you! For now, I need to rest my sore muscles (we walked a million miles!) and get a good night's sleep!

What have you done in the last week? Anything out of the ordinary??
xx

Makeup Wish List! to LIVE FOR...

One good thing about now living in MN is that I am only a "hop, skip and a jump" away from the Mall of America :) This weekend my friend Samantha, from back home, is coming to visit! Of course I am taking her to the mall and I've been thinking over my wish list of makeup products that I want to check out while we are there. Here are a few:

 YSL lip gloss.. I have lusted over these glosses for as long as I can remember. However, I made up my mind that if I find an absolutely gorgeous color, I am buying it. End of story. ;)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.. I am simply in love with my Vichy Dermablend Foundation at the moment. Really there is no reason for me to even try anything else. Buuuut somehow I can not make myself stop! I have heard great things about Double Wear and this weekend I am going to grab a sample and see for myself what all the hype is about!

Bobbi Brown lipstick.. There are so many new gorgeous shades out from Bobbi Brown. I have never tried their lip products but I am on a lipstick kick right now, so I want to check them out. No idea what shade, but I am getting one!

Estee Lauder Wild Violet Collection Lipstick/Lipgloss.. Like I said, I have been obsessed with lipsticks and trying different brands lately. I saw a video review on a blog recently and I am totally sold on the darkest shade of lipstick!

 Make Up For Ever Uplight Luminizer.. All of my favorite highlighters are powder (as you can clearly tell from my last post) and I am really interested in checking out some cream products. GossMakeupArtist made a video on youtube.com a while back before they were actually released. That video planted the idea in my head that I simply MUST pick one of these up the next time I go to Sephora, if they have them!

Last but not least..CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks.. Ok. So speaking of lipsticks, there is no way I can NOT get one of the new Shine lipsticks. Uhhhhg I die, seriously. lol

What is on your makeup wish list?!

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??