PULP FICTION

When i was looking around the Sephora website making my order for the VIB 20% off sale I stumbled upon this gem. Urban Decay shadows are one of my most favorite so when i saw this palette on sale for $16.00 plus another 20% off I couldn't pass it up. 

The colors are everyday neutrals and will go well with a lot of my other brighter palettes. The formulation is on par with all Urban Decay shadows: creamy and intensely pigmented. 

Unfortunately this palette is sold out on the Sephora website but you can purchase it on the Urban Decay website for $16.00 so I would definitely pick it up. 

Righteous, Tyranny

Vengeance, Furious, Anger

Have any of you picked this palette up?

Retail: $16.00 at Urbandecay.com

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ULTA FINDS

I needed some retail therapy last week so of course I went to my local Ulta. Here is what I picked up.

Lorac Baked Satin Matte Blush: Velvet Rope

I have heard good things about this blush before and I was just browsing when I saw this color. It is the best fall blush color in my opinion. The perfect shade of rosy bronze to go with all the warm tined eyes and dark lips I've been sporting lately. It gives color without being over the top and leaves a beautiful sheen on the cheeks that makes you look like you've been outside frolicking in the leaves.

Retail: $24 at Ulta

Urban Decay Naked Illuminating Shimmering Powder: Aura

This is without a doubt the prettiest highlighter that I own. This highlighter is the most perfect pinky sheen with golden sparkles in it that give you a glow without making you look like a glitter bomb. When this catches the light it looks like fairies are dancing on your face. I wasn't interested in the original champagne version of this but this Aura color is absolutely amazing. it was hard to capture just how fabulous this is on camera but just trust me, you need it. 

Retail: $29 at Ulta

Anything catching your eye lately? 

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VICE 3

 I am an Urban Decay palette junkie so when I saw they were releasing the third vice palette I jumped and bought it as soon as it was available. The vice palettes are always a good bang for your buck because you get 20 eyeshadows for $60.00 and the quality of Urban Decay shadows are one of the best in my opinion.

This years palette includes everything from bright pops of color to everyday neutral shadows making it very versatile for any look that you might want. 

From top to bottom: Truth, Undone, Downfall, DTF

Dragon, Freeze, Heroine, Brokedown

Vanity, Lucky, Reign, Bobby Dazzle

Alien, Alchemy, Bondage, Sonic

Last Sin, Angel, Defy, Revolver 

All these swatches were done on bare skin so as you can see these shadows are really worth the price of admission. Overall I think that this palette is a great addition to any collection. 

Available at Sephora Ulta and urbandecay.com

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ULTA GOT ME AGAIN

Some retail therapy was needed in my life so where did I go to? That's right, Ulta. I really didn't have anything in particular that I wanted to check out but I figured that there might be some new summer releases so I went.

First I grabbed a staple for me. I love this Tree Hut body scrub for when I am self tanning and the coconut lime scent is perfect for summer so in my cart it went. 

 Retail: $7.49 Here

I've heard a lot of good things about the Pacifica brand so when I saw a coconut scent I smelled it and fell in love. There were also body lotions, shower gels, and fragrances in this scent but I wanted to start with a hand cream first .

Retail: $9.00 Here

To go along with the body scrub I also grabbed my all time favorite self tanner that I had recently ran out of. This tanner gives an amazing glow without streaking and it wears off evenly. Love it!

Retail: $39.00 Here

I had recently tried a sample of the Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation and fell in love so I grabbed a full size to be my summer foundation. This is very light and breathable on the skin while still giving medium coverage so this will be perfect for me.

Retail: $39.00 Here

Last but none least as I was browsing around all the displays I came across the new Alter Ego lipstick line from Lorac. I was testing a few nudey colors on my hand when this color caught my eye. This bright pinky color is perfect for summer. It brightens up my face and gives me a beautiful glow. The formula can be a little drying if you apply full coverage so I just dab the color on to the lips and it still gives a pop while maintaining moisture. 

Retail: $16.00 Here

So these were my picks for summer 2014. Some essentials that will be perfect for the hot months. 

Have you tried any of these products? Please let me know your opinions.

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IT'S ELECTRIC

As soon as I saw the Urban Decay Electric Palette I knew it would be mine. Now I'm usually a neutral girl but I think this palette is absolutely stunning and I am going to incorporate these shades into a variety of looks. Now these colors are classified as "pressed pigments" meaning that they are insanely rich in color. They go on the eyes so intensely and beautifully and blend out like a dream. 

The only downfall is that four of the shades: slow burn, savage, jilted, and urban are not deemed as safe for the eye area by the fda. Now, that doesn't stop me from using them on my eyes but just so you know they are "technically" not supposed to be used there. What can I say, I'm a rebel.  :) 

I would use an eye primer like the Urban Decay Primer Potion or something similar first and then use a white eyeliner or eye base on top to keep the intensity of the colors at their fullest. 

These colors last all day and have the same wonderful quality as all Urban Decay shadows. I love this palette and I am excited about playing around with it.

Top Row

Bottom Row

Retail: $49.00 at Sephora and Ulta

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GLOSS IT UP

Here are a couple of glosses I've bought lately. 

Urban Decay Naked Gloss: Streak

$20.00 at ULTA and SEPHORA

A beautiful coral gloss for spring. 

Bonne Bell Liplites in Cappuccino 

$3.50 at Drugstore.com

Throwing it back old school with this one. I rocked this to death in grade and high school so I decided to resurrect this from the grave and bring it back. A creamy non-sticky nude lipgloss.

Love both of these. 

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