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Drug Store Summer Makeup

I love when summer is approaching. It's time to pull out our cherished summer outfits and get ready for warm weather ahead. Whenever I think of summer I visualize a color palette of corals, pinks, teals, and bright vibrant colors. During the summer it always feels like you're able to wear colors that are bright and vivid.

So with the summer just around the corner I wanted to prepare myself by picking up some of my all time favorite drug store beauty products. I LOVE make-up. I love looking at it, trying it on, and playing around with different products whenever I get the chance. Whenever I walk into an Ulta, Sephora, or even down the make-up aisles at Target I get lost in the bright lights and gorgeous make-up displays.

For today's purchases I stopped at two of my go to places. The first being Ulta, and the second Target. Both were running great deals on lipsticks and that's what I decided would be my main purchases for the day. Ulta has a free membership program where they track the amount you spend over time and will send you small discounts on purchases. It may not seem like much, but if you are like me any amount off is better than none.

I spent most of my time looking at colors that I thought would look nice on me as the weather becomes warmer and my skin gets sun kissed. There was an over abundant amount of corals, and shimmery pinks in the form of lipsticks, pencils, balms, and glosses.

I can't get enough of Maybelline's Baby Lips. These come in the most prettiest colors, and have strong hydration power. There hasn't been a color that I have disliked. For $2.50 you really can't go wrong. I purchased the Baby Lips Crystal Kiss line, the color I chose was a shimmery and light tinted coral called, "Gleaming Coral." And like I mentioned, no joke this is hours of hydration and protection on your lips.

For an all over shimmer powder, I chose a product from the Physicians Formula line. I can remember buying Physicians Formula when I was in high school. The brand has been around a long time and there make-up continues to improve with every year that goes by. This all-in-1 custom nude palette is exactly what I want for the summer. Something with a hint of shimmer, allowing for my natural sun glow to come through it. The powder has a strong staying power and is lovely all over the skin and even on your decolletage.





For the remainder of my purchases I bought Rimmel London's Provocalips 16 Hour Kissproof lip color in, "Little mink." Rimmel is a brand that I only recently started purchasing. This particular lipstick stays on and does not budge. I wore this all day and honestly I think I got about 8 hours out of it before it looked like it could use a little touch up. For a little over 9 dollars you definitely get a complete bang for your buck on this one.

Next I purchased L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Lip in, "Nude Ballet." This is seriously my new all time favorite lip color. I purchase a lot of MAC cosmetics and I would say that the color of this is comparable to MAC's, "High Tea." For a mearly $7.00 you get a lip color that truly glides on and glistens on your lips. It looks lush and upscale on. And the smell of the lip color is sooo good too! The second product I purchased from L'Oreal was L'Oreal's Colour Riche Lip Gloss in, "Golden Splash." This lipgloss is infused with hydrating Omega 3, and both argan and vitamin E oil. This is such a nice lipgloss that is not tacky when applied, and I can already tell you this will get a lot of us out of me in the coming months. 

The one product I purchased for my eyes was a white eye liner from NYX in White milk. I love using white eye liner in the corner of my eyes to help open and brighten them up. This NYX brand is really a fantastic find for only $2.00. 

I gotta tell you these are some of the most fabulous products I have purchased in a LONG time. The colors are gorgeous, the staying power is strong, and every product truly looks fabulous on. I really am incredibly pleased with the quality of these products. The price was right, and the product themselves deserve high ratings. Lastly, of course I had to pick up Almays oil free make up wipes which are a staple in my beauty routine. Fantastic beauty haul today...I am a happy girl today! 









Tag: Beauty

Sephora Haul

Had me a little splurge this weekend at Sephora. I LOVE Sephora. There is so much to look at, try on, and play with while you're in there. I went in hoping to buy a contour kit and walked out with additional goodies that I am in love with.

First I want to start off with the item I went in to look for. Anastasia Contour kit has been around for awhile but I only recently heard about how useful the kit really is. There are 6 colors in the palette which allows you to apply and contour to your face. I like the way the colors blend together, and I really like the overall appearance of the product. The other bonus is that you can totally use this palette as eye-shadow as well. I love a multi-purpose product.



Next I decided I wanted to get a few odds and ends. I purchased the Beauty Blender, some Sephora blotting papers, as well as some falsies. I really like the eye lashes which are so gorgeous on. They aren't overly dramatic. Instead they look great on and give your eyes and face that extra Va-Va-Voom! The Beauty Blender is a tool anyone who wears make-up and spends a good deal of time blending their make-up should get. It effortlessly allows you to blend your colors for a natural look. Lastly, the blotting papers are a nice way to refresh your face and eliminate shine-especially as the days get longer and hotter.



The last thing I bought was Josie Maran Argan Infinity Intensive Creamy Oil. Overall I have always been satisfied with all of the Josie Maran products I have purchased in the past. This one didn't disappoint either. I wanted to use this Argan oil as a night cream. Even though I have oily/combination skin I tend to need a great deal of moisture applied in order for my face to stay hydrated. This does look greasy when first applied, but in the morning there is no oily residue on your face. The oil absorbs well leaving your face looking rejuvenated and smooth. I am excited to have this as my night time routine.



As you can see all in all it was a successful haul at Sephora. I love the items I picked up and am eager to find new ways to use them-especially the Anastasia Contour kit. Hope your next Sephora trip is as FAB as mine. Happy Shopping!

Tags: Beauty 

Lovin Lancome!

I wandered into Macy's the other day and low and behold but where do you think I ended up? That's right in my favorite place to get lost-the makeup section. I was on the hunt for some type of foundation. I normally never wear foundation, but as I get older I wanted to have something on hand in case I needed a little extra Va Va Voom. The thought of a really heavy foundation on my combination skin sounded incredibly unappealing. I despise a heavy foundation base on anyone. It looks unnatural and often ages women.

So with that in mind I wandered over to the Lancome counter and had a lengthy chat with the Lancome make up consultant. She was able to provide me with a run down of all the different foundation, concealer, and powder options. I told her that I was also curious about BB creams. She told me that Lancome carries a BB cream called Bienfait Teinte Beauty Balm Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30. I asked her what the benefits of a BB cream are compared to other types of cover ups. The consultant explained that a BB cream is a multitasking product which hydrates, protects, and evens out skin tones. BB creams are great for all skin types, and provide you with your daily source of vitamin enriched hydration. When she tested the BB cream on my face I immediately noticed how light, flawless, and natural it looked all while camouflaging problem areas of my skin. I was immediately sold.


Next I talked to her about my large pores and how I notice that blush looks odd on my pores. I asked her what face primers Lancome carries, and she introduced me to La Base Pro Perfecting face primer. The instant this primer touched my skin I absolutely fell in love with the luxurious feeling it left on my skin. The primer glides on smoothly, and feels weightless. Even with the BB cream on top of it, it still felt great.


Lastly, I picked up the product that I truly love the most. The Blush Subtil Palette in #323-Rose Flush. The is a beautiful blush. Not only is the compact sleek and just the perfect size, but the colors inside radiate. The blush is broken up into three parts: Contour, Blush, and Highlighting. When all three are applied the final result looks natural, romantic, and downright lovely.

I am so in LOVE with my Lancome products. I know that there are other brands out there that are probably just as nice, and possibly even better but I have to tell you these 3 products have really upgraded my makeup look. And the best thing is Lancome has a fantastic return policy. My consultant time and time again encouraged me to apply and wear the make up during the week and if at any point and time I was unsatisfied to come back in for a full refund. How great is that? 

And of course I am a total sucker for samples. And my make up consultant hooked me up! I am going to give these samples a good run and see if there is anything else from the Lancome line that I might need. Hope this review helps someone out there- Happy shopping!

Tag: Beauty

FabFitFun Unboxing

Another subscription box review for you all. I was super excited to get my FabFitFun box in the mail today. I had heard about this subscription box from a friend and was eager to sign up for a box of my very own.



This is the Spring 2015 box which I was able to purchase for $39.99 due to a $10.00 discount online. The FabFitFun box is filled with a little of everything. From fitness, to glam there is something in there for everyone.



I really liked the variety in this box. Everything from full sized nail polishes, to fitness DVD's, and even my very own tomato pod to plant for summer tomatoes. This box comes in the mail once every three months, and is a great treat to yourself. I was even thinking with the amount of gift cards and various items in the box you could even break it up and give some items as gifts to your friends. The company states that every box has about $200.00 + in merchandise. So for under $50.00 a month you could potentially get things for yourself and also have items to give out as gifts. This box is a steal if you ask me. Can't wait for the next one.



Tags: Wellness, Fashion, Beauty

One year later...



We have officially been living in Washington for a year now. My boyfriend and I moved here from Oahu last May. I must admit it has been a challenge readjusting to life on the mainland. I was on Oahu for nearly 7 years, and over time I quickly adjusted to the island lifestyle. Coming back to Washington has been bittersweet. It's been great being so close to my family but the rain...oh the rain! It can get a bit depressing when you open the window shades and day after day its rainy or gloomy. With that being said, when the sun comes out we make the best of it.



Adjusting to anything new comes with its own set of struggles. There have been fantastic days and there have definitely been rough days. But finally 1 year later I feel like life is slowly starting to settle down and I can begin focusing on the things that are important to me; health, mental wellness, body acceptance, self-awareness, fashion and beauty, nature exploration, and relationships with those I care for.




Cheers to new beginnings.
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