Empties, Recyclables, & Throwaways #4

This particular group of empties were mostly products that I wanted to get rid of. They had overstayed their welcome, & I was done with them!

Sephora VIB Haul

I wasn't expecting to make an order during the Sephora VIB sale since I'm not even a VIB, but I happened to get a VIB code thanks to my cousin. Even though this sale is when the makeup obsessed go all out, I really only had two things on my mind.

Metallic Magnetize

Revlon's Magnetize is a nail polish that had been on my to-buy list since Revlon's Brilliant Strength line came out. On many of my trips to CVS, I would pick it up & examine it while debating whether or not I should get it. A few weeks ago, I finally caved & got it!

Photo Diary: NYC

Every once in a while, I do something interesting that warrants me hauling around my big girl camera, the Nikon D3200, & whipping out my phone to do a little extra instagramming. A little over a week ago, I ventured out into New York City with my favorite chum. We hit up Manhattan, specifically the Lower East Side, Soho, Midtown, & the Upper East Side.

Nearly Naked

Usually when a foundation garners a crazy amount of hype in the beauty blogging/Youtube world, I tend to wait until the verdict's out. This foundation was no exception...

Fashion Favorite: Old Navy Military Jacket

Welcome to my first fashion post on this blog! I'm definitely more into makeup than fashion. I pretty much feel like I wear the same 4 outfits all the time. Shopping isn't usually all that fun for me unless the mood strikes! I have been trying to dip my toes into some of the trends this past Fall, starting with the search for the perfect military jacket!

Wishlist Wednesday: Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray

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Wishlist Wednesday features the products that I'm itching to get. This week's product is somewhat of a makeup/skincare combo...

Empties, Recyclables, & Throwaways #3

This is a post that's been so long overdue, that I will doing another ER&T post fairly soon. I had finished most of these products over the summer. Time really flies!

Essie's In the Cab-ana

Although summer is now long and gone (in my mind at least), I recently had been trying to use as many bright summer-y polishes before I become loyal only to the on trend dark polishes of fall and winter.

Mini Hauls & Drugstore Savings

I blame (and thank) Emilynoel83 from Youtube for recommending 75% of the items in this haul. I hate it when Youtubers & beauty bloggers recommend good products ;)

Empties, Recyclables, & Throwaways #2

This edition of ER&T consists mostly of products that just don't work for me anymore, or perhaps never worked for me in the first place. I've made a commitment to continually clean out my makeup stash, throwing out old and/or bad products or give them away to friends or family members. I also don't want to keep expired products around. It's always nice to have a streamlined collection.

Urban Outfitters' Pink Holo Nail Polish

Lo and behold, the incredible Pink Holo nail polish from Urban Outfitters. The holographic effect is probably the best I've seen and is super easy to work with. For this polish post, I had to post multiple pictures so you all could see the full effect.

Subtle Highlight for the Masses

This picture makes the highlight looks really peachy, but it's not!

I have to admit that I was terrified of highlighters up until this year. I have a round face with fuller cheeks and problematic skin and was afraid that it would emphasize the wrong features. Shimmer and sparkle don't do well with me in terms of face products, so I was on the hunt for a subtle highlight. Emilynoel83 of Beauty Broadcast was/is always raving about this product, but I found that it was difficult to find in my area drugstores. Once I spotted it at a CVS, I snatched it up. Ever since, Wet n Wild's Color Icon Bronzer SPF 15 in Reserve Your Cabana been my go-to for giving myself a subtle glow

Urban Outfitters Nail Polish Haul

Pink Holo, Scorcher, Green Holo

These past few days, I've been doing a lot more shopping than usual. There have been some great summer sales that I couldn't resist. One sale in particular really had some deals that I could not resist. Urban Outfitters has been having sale that's been going on for probably over a week at my local store. They have select nail polishes on sale, ranging from 99 cents down to 25 cents. I'm not sure if this sale is going on at all the stores because I didn't see it going on in one of their New York City stores, so call ahead of time to see what's going on.

Zoya's Ziv

Something that I've really been getting into lately is gold. I never used to like gold anything. I've strictly worn silver jewelry pieces and stayed away from anything gold. I just always thought it wouldn't look that great with my warm complexion. But I'm expanding my horizons, starting with this nail polish!

Review: Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm

About two months ago, I had a skincare epiphany. I discovered Caroline Hirons, skincare expert & blogger extraordinaire. She was in a video with Pixiwoo on Body Talk Daily, talking about her routine, tips, & recommendations. She suggests using a cleansing balm for taking off makeup & for cleansing in general. I can't afford the famous Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm, but I have discovered this alternative.

Wishlist Wednesday: Origins Make A Difference Plus+ Treatment

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Wishlist Wednesday is a feature I've seen on many blogs, where bloggers describe what they have their eyes on. I thought this would be a great feature to start, as there are always products that I am itching to get.

Empties, Recyclables, & Throwaways #1

Finishing a product is probably one of the most satisfying feelings known to man. Pumping out the last bit of moisturizer or scooping up the last glob of a facial mask really makes me feel really good! This first edition of ER&T consists mostly of skincare products that I used up awhile ago, but thought I would be worth mentioning them here.

Current Top Tune: Let Her Go

My latest go-to song has been Let Her Go by Passenger. Tanya Burr mentioned this song in her May 2013 Favorites. In the video, she said that she had showed her friends the song, who at first said it was alright. Now they're in love with it! This is what exactly happened to me. I listened to half the song after watching Tanya's video and just thought it was ok. I've since heard it on the radio twice & am now hooked. The song has sweet lyrics and is a great listen if you want to just chill out.

What songs have you been listened to lately?

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The Perfect Summer Red Polish

Spoiled by Wet n Wild is one of those nail polishes brands that seems to be flying below everyone's radar. As a nail polish fanatic, I've never really read about the brand on other blogs. They don't come out with collections like Sinful Colors. It's a brand exclusive to CVS stores and their online store.

The color that I've fallen in love with from this line is Breakfast in Red. It's a bright warm color, almost orange toned red. It's not a very deep red which makes a perfect color for summer. It's not too heavy and serious. I love red on the nails because you can never go wrong. This type of a red in particular is a great pop of color.

I've not only fallen in love with the color, but also the formula. It's thinner formula, but packs a punch. It can be a one coater, but I usually like to stick with two to get closer to the color in the bottle. The Spoiled nail polishes feature a wide brush, which I prefer. You really only need one or two strokes to cover your nail. I haven't been using a topcoat lately because I've found that they make my nail polish chip faster. I've been using OPI Nail Envy & L'Oreal's One Stop Base (200) together for my basecoats.

Spoiled nail polishes are sold exclusively at CVS stores and CVS.com. What nail polishes have you been sporting this summer?

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