Spring is most definitely in the air. Here are some of my “must have” beauty & fashion favorites of the moment…
Pre-Spring Beauty Favorites
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My Nude Lip Collection
Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, ELF Natural Nymph, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)
Swatches- Here is an overview of all the swatches:
*All of these swatches on are my NW20 skintone
Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, ELF Natural Nymph, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)
Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)
My Taupe Eye Shadow Collection
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)
Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 14
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:
Here is today’s look in the taupe series…
EYES:
-ELF Cream Eyeshadow in Pewter
-Urban Decay Mushroom
-Urban Decay Wreckage
-Urban Decay Skimp
-NYX Black Bean e/s Pencil
-NYX Cottage Cheese e/s Pencil
-MAC Concrete e/s
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Covergirl Lash Blast
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-Urban Decay Stray Dog
FACE:
-MAC Cream Color Base in Luna
-MAC Lightscpade MSF
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Coty Airspun
LIPS
-MAC Sweet Sunrise lipstick
-NYX Pink Frosting lip gloss
OOTD: Minimal Color Blocking
As you may know, I am not someone who is entirely too trendy. While I love beauty & fashion, my style tends to be very clean cut & neutral. I love the color blocking trend but I can’t justify buying shoes & tops that can only be used for a season or two–it’s a waste of money.
As you know, I am super obsessed with Viva Glam Nicki lipstick by MAC. I was looking for a way to do some kind of color blocking with the things that I already own on my collection. I thought a deep green would go fabulously with it because it’s reminiscent of rich and vibrant watermelon colors *lol* I toned the outfit down significantly by wearing nude pumps and a white button down shirt. Very classic and simple.
I accessorized with an oversized green clutch, green earrings and my lipstick (Viva Glam Nicki) I know the trend calls for more than two pieces but in my realm, I make up my own rules and it’s all about what makes me feel great. I think this is a motto we should all live by!
Shirt: H&M (sneak peek! this shirt will be in an upcoming haul)
Jeans: Forever 21
Pumps: Charlotte Russe
Clutch: eBay
Earrings: eBay
Face of the Day with Viva Glam Nicki
I had plans to wear Viva Glam Nicki today with accents of color but it was so crazy windy out that I had to put my original hair & outfit plans on hold.
I opted for a plain cream sweater, oversized pearls and a ponytail instead–still a win.
Every time I wear Viva Glam Nicki, I love it more and more…
Here is a breakdown–
Eyes:
-Cover Girl Mink e/s
-Cover Girl Swiss Chocolate e/s
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s
-Cover Girl Champagne e/s
-NARS Mekong e/s
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Urban Decay Underground eye liner
-MAC Feline Kohl Power eye liner
Face:
-MAC Soft & Gentle MSF
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Finishing Powder
Lips:
-MAC Viva Glam Nicki (LOVEEEEEEEEEE!)
Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 11
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
MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick
Hello Lover. I’m telling you–this lipstick has to be the best Viva Glam lipstick that MAC Cosmetics has EVER produced. I think it looks fabulous on my NW20 skintone. Viva Glam Nicki is a Bright Yellow Pink color that takes on a vibrant mango pink on my lips. LOVEEEEEEEEE. This is going to be my #1 go to lip color this Summer. I want to get another tube as a backup when my birthday rolls around in May
Below you will see an OOTD. For my makeup, I played it safe since I don’t have many bright colors in my winter wardrobe. I paired this lipstick with a very warm & neutral brown smokey eye. It came out better than I expected–it compliments the lipstick perfectly. I am planning on getting some more vibrant colors to add to my Summer wardrobe JUST so I can rock this lipstick more!
An up close look of my makeup–
Viva Glam Nicki on my lips-
A Personal Update & Beauty Favorites
The last two weeks have been crazy! Here is an update on what’s been going on–thanks for watching!
I’m Gaga for…
VIVA GLAM GAGA!!!!!!! Yes, I’m so late to the party. But I love it now and that’s all that matters.
(Bland but comfy OOTD–I had to do grocery shopping)
I suppose this blog post will be boring for some however, I’m just
know finding myself on the Viva Glam Gaga bandwagon. I originally
bought the lipstick when it first came out last year, but I felt that
it looked a bit lackluster alone. After many months of debating, I
picked up the Viva Glam Gaga lipglass & hoped to pair the lipstick &
lipglass together in hopes of better results (after all, the lipstick
if gorg in the tube).
The verdict? LOVE. I absolutely adore a combo of the two together!
Adding the lipglass over the lipstick really adds a pop of vibrancy.
I paired my Viva Glam Gaga lip combo with a soft, shimmery pink eye
shadow & a cool toned brown eye shadow in the crease. I also added a
touch of pink iridescent glitter–after all, rockin’ Viva Glam Gaga
allows you to push some boundaries
Here are some swatches:
Far right: Viva Glam Gaga lipglass over Viva Glam l/s
Middle: Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass
Right: Viva Glam Gaga lipstick
