It’s almost my favorite month–May! Not only is my birthday in May but Mother’s Day is in May too. They are about two weeks apart–my birthday being May 26th. Though I don’t like that I am closer to 30 than 20, I truly feel that us ladies gets better with age!

Typically I don’t spoil myself during the year (at least not anymore). I try to only buy beauty essentials & very few “wants” during the rest of the year. May is my “pampering” month, that’s when I usually buy things I want rather than need! :p

Here is a list of some of the things I hope to get for my birthday & Mother’s Day. I doubt I’ll get any of it BUT a lot but a gal can dream….right?

I’d really like a MAC 266 brush, it seems like one would get better precision with it. Maybe I could start working on winging my eye liner more?

MAC’s Charcoal Brown e/s–it’s like one of the few browns that I don’t own.

MAC’s Contrast e/s–I’m still trying to figure out why I don’t own this fabulous color!

MAC’s Copperplate e/s –again…HOW DON’T I own this?!

MAC’s Soba e/s–Why, Nancy? Why don’t you own this?

NARS Lhasa e/s–it’s a taupeish-lavander; so beautiful. Love!

Escada Mini Perfumes–Escada Fragrances are amazing & remind me of Summer. I NEED THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And lastly, I really want a nude bag.Right now I’m into pops of color in a scarf or shoe so a  nude bag would just complete any outfit I rock right now. My dream bag is this fabulous Jimmy Choo Rosa Satchel–only $1,750 (pennies, right?!) Psh, I will never own this expensive of a bag though, I have a 5 year old so my priorities are very much in order but seriously–such a yummy bag.

Here are a few swatches of some of the new beauty items I bought at Target & Ulta. You can see the rest of the items in the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6t7tlpVqws

NYX Lipsticks

L-R: Hippie Chic, Pale Pink, Peach Bellini, Haute Melon, Eros, Snow White
L-R: Hippie Chic, Pale Pink, Peach Bellini, Haute Melon, Eros, Snow White

L’Oreal Infallible Eye Shadows
L-R: Continuous Cocoa, Iced Latte, Bronzed Taupe

L-R: Continous Cocoa, Iced Latte, Bronzed Taupe

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a taupe makeup post this look was inspired by my latest issue of Glamour Magazine–I was flipping through and saw this beautiful messy yet sexy taupey makeup. I think it looks fabulous on the model but I don’t think the messy part would have looked too good while running errands! I cleaned it up, smoked it out and gave it my Nancy Valentino flare *lol*

I’m also including some photos with my new faux Alexander McQueen scarf. The man was a fucking genius (*RIP*) however, this chick can’t not afford his beautiful pieces so I’ve gone with faux & slightly tacky–I love it though.

Eyes:
-L’Oreal Infailible Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe
-MAC Wedge e/s
-Wet n’ Wild Sugar e/s
-MAC Black Tied e/s
-Yves Rocher Cristal Pigment
-NYX Cottage Cheese & Milk e/s pencil(s)
-L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara
-Urban Decay Perversion eye liner
-NYX Black Bean e/s pencil

Face:
-Physician’s Formula Highlighter
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Coty Airspun

Lips:
-Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle
-NYX Sugar Pie lipgloss

Simple Pony. Black tee. Skinnies. A cute scarf–Love.

I’ve done this look a million times on my blog but I decided to do a video on the eye makeup that I like to use when I wear MAC Viva Glam Nicki. The best part is that most of the eye products I’m using are all drugstore eye shadows!

I hope you gals will find this tutorial helpful and I also hope you’re able to proudly rock this bright pink lip for Spring & Summer! xo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q329dF3AB_A

Items used:
-Stila Kitten Smudge Pot
-Cover Girl Champagne e/s
-Cover Girl Mink e/s
-MAC Espresso e/s
-Maybelline Eye Express Oh My Meringue
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s
-Urban Decay Demolition e/l
-NYX Black Bean e/s Pencil
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-Hard Candy Honeymoon Baked Blush
-Benefit Hoola Bronzer
-Coty Airspun Finishing Powder
-MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

Is there anything better than taupe eye shadow? No. Here is a look at my collection and some of them may sound familiar (as I’ve probably used some of them in my Twenty-Two Days of Taupe series)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XT7-BdpHQA

My husband took this piccy while we were messing around but I think you can see the highlight color on my cheekbone so I decided to use it

I decided it’d be easier to do a separate makeup post…too much going on today to make into one blog post that made any sense. Click here to see the full OOTD:

Over the past three weeks I picked up some home decor items, candles and a few beauty goodies that are very budget friendly. Hope you all enjoy this haul & have a fabulous day!! xo

***All products mentioned in this video were purchased personally by myself, unless otherwise stated.  I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__AyKoFU1Yo

Hi Guys! I’m back with another Taupe post/ OOTD. I felt like getting semi dressed up today. I got this shirt last year and never got around to wearing it. I adore the princess sleeves and embellished bow!

I used a few eye shadows by Yves Rocher–I forgot how much I adore thier loose shadows. I only own two but they are amazing. They make one of the best warm toned taupe colors-ever.

Here is a breakdown of this look!

EYES:
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-Yves Rocher Taupe Loose Shadow
-MAC Wedge e/s
-Yves Rocher Cristal Loose Shadow
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-NYX Black Bean
-MAC Carbon e/s
-MAC Brun e/s
-Cover Girl Lash Blast
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s

FACE:
-NARS Hungry Heart Duo
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Finishing Powder

LIPS:
-MAC Sweet Sunrise Lipstick

Today’s taupe look is a little bit more on the plum side. I’ve forgotten how much I love MAC Mauvement pigment. As for the outfit and hair, I did a “mod-glam” type of look & a low voluminous chignon. A very classic look!

Here is a breakdown of my makeup:

EYES:
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-MAC Mauvement Pigment
-MAC Brun eye shadow
-MAC Wedge eye shadow
-Silver cream shadow
-Urban Decay Demolition eye liner
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl French Vanilla eye shadow
-Cover Girl Champagne

FACE:
-NYX Blush in Natural
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Cover Girl Champagne eye shadow (to highlight)
-Finishing Powder

LIPS:
MAC Sweet Sunrise

Hi Everyone!

I’ve got to admit, I’m loving the Urban Decay Naked2 Palette, this is one of many looks I’ve come up with. This look is more on the dramatic side but I will be doing more subtle toned down looks with the Naked2 Palette in the future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xragi0yMEaQ