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

xoxo

YES…MORE LIPPIES

I was so impressed with the BareMinerals lip gloss set I purchased the other day that I thought I would grab the Buxom set as well. I was able to use my 20% VIB code at Sephora so I had to get it right?

These glosses are amazing. I love the creamy ones and I'm excited to try some of the shimmery ones because I am not as familiar with those. These colors are great; everything from nudes to bright fuchsia. Everything that you would need is included in this set.

According to the Sephora website:

"Smear on these tingling, lip-plumping glosses. With three sheer, shimmering lip polishes and a trio of sleek, lip creams in delicious shades, this set offers an array of lip shades to leave lips looking voluptuous. "

Chloe

 Creamsicle

Sophia

White Russian

Trixie

Berry Blast

Retail $32.00 at Sephora

xoxo

BAREMINERALS LIPSPECTACULAR

I've heard nothing but rave reviews of the BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Buttercream Lip glosses so when I saw a set of 6 minis for $26.00 I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try them out. 

According to the Ulta website:

"Ulta Exclusive! Treat your lips to the best of Marvelous Moxie Buttercream with this limited-edition collection featuring 6 of our most highly flattering shades. This rich, creamy gloss melts onto lips like butter for a deliciously indulgent wear and feel with medium-coverage color. Naturally derived Shea, Avocado and Murumuru butters help to hydrate and smooth lips in a non-tingling, non-sticky formula lightly scented with vanilla."

These glosses are fabulous. They are very comfortable on the lips, they last a decent amount of time, and the colors are perfect for everyday wear. I can see why everyone has been raving about them.

Forbidden Nude

Juicy Mango

Sassy Sorbet

Must-Have Pink

Flirty Mauve

Moody Berry

As you can see these glosses are pretty pigmented for being neutral shades and the berry is going to be my jam this fall season. 

Overall I think this is a great set if you are looking into trying the buttercream glosses. 

Have you tried any of these glosses? Any favorite colors?

Retail: $26.00 at Ulta

xoxo

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? 

x0x0

HOLIDAY LOVING

Okay people, it's the best time of the year for makeup junkies like us. Holiday sets are popping up everywhere and I am trying to contain myself but when I saw this years Too Faced collection i just knew this palette was going to be mine. I still use and love my "A few of my favorite things" palette from last year so I knew I was going to like this one also and boy was i right. 

The 2014 Everything Nice Set from Too Faced is absolutely stunning. 

"Create any makeup look you desire for the holidays with this versatile, must-have makeup palette. The deluxe size Better Than Sex Mascara and 20, pigment-rich eye shadows with exclusive new shades ensure show-stopping eyes. Brush on a winter glow with the two blushes, including Papa Don’t Peach and two bronzers, featuring the antioxidant-rich Chocolate Soleil Bronzer. This set includes three gold glitter, Cruelty-Free Teddy Bear Hair brushes that make perfect beauty tools for completing any look. Carry this set everywhere with the included, limited-edition party-ready, pink glitter zip bag, and let the step-by-step, how-to glamour guide with three beauty looks help you get ready. "

Let's take a look shall we?

These colors are so dead on for the season. There is everything from neutrals to create an everyday look to bright fun jewel toned shadows to carry us into the holiday season with fun party looks. The quality of these shadows is on point with the permanent palettes; buttery, pigmented, and they blend easily. 

Onto the swatches

The first row from top to bottom: Turtle Dove, Paper Roses, Heaven, Totally Fetch

Second Row: Dream On, Kindness is Free, Shiny Happy, Live It Up 

Third row: After Hours, Mauvelous, Honey Pot, Too Glam

Fourth Row: Fawned of You, Be You, Don't Settle, Head Over Heels

Fifth Row: Knockout, Secret Lovers, Girly, Chocolate Moon

And the blushes: Papa Don't Peach, Sweet Pink

I couldn't really get the bronzer or highlighter to show up true to color on camera but the bronzer is the classic Chocolate Soleil and the highlighter Inner Light is a beautiful shimmery golden color. They both show up great on the skin but for some reason they were washing out on camera. 

Overall I think this palette is a great one and It definantely is worth the money. 

Retail: $56.00 at Sephora

Have you purchased and holiday palettes yet? Anything else I "need"?

xoxo

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

xoxo