5 Beauty Things To Splurge On

Being a makeup newbie and by no means a makeup wizard, I'm still figuring it all out.

Im still discovering products and brands and figuring out what products are worth a chunk of change and what I can save some dough on. I personally think these five things were worth the splurge. 

These items of course aren't necessary! But when you like makeup a lot thats what you tell yourself.

Either way, it can be nice to own a few quality makeup items. Especially for a married young working middle class lady like myself. It makes me feel all growed up!

In all honesty you CAN get quality items from the drugstore and for descent prices too!

Yet, these 5 products have really wowed me and I think in this case spend the cash!

1. Fancy Blush: Benefits Coralista
Its absolutely beautiful, highly pigmented, and smooth. Thats one thing I have noticed about some cheaper blushes…they can be chalky and then fall right off my face. grr! Benefit's Coralista lasts all through my work day

2. Concealer that Works: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
It took me a longtime to figure out why my dark circles would never cover up. Finally I invested in a good concealer. And by good I mean it lasts all freaking day and actually covers up the face poop.

3. A Versatile Palette: Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette
This is the first Naked palette I purchased about 3/4 years ago and I swear it looks almost untouched. From that point on I really began to appreciate the quality & butteriness of UD eyeshadows. I now have the other Naked palettes and they are all so versatile and easy to use, but can seem pretty pricey. For the quality and the quantity of shadows in the palette its worth the splurge.

4. Luxurious Lipstick: MAC Lipstick
Whether its MAC, Urban Decay, YSL; Get at least one luxurious, fancy lipstick and call it a day. There is a difference for sure! Maybe you can find a color dupe, but a quality dupe is not so easy for higher end lipsticks. Plus I just feel like a ritzy lady when I whip out a sleek black tube and smear it all over my lips.

5. A Quality Blending Brush: MAC 217
Until recently I never even used brushes! I think I had one raggedy old brush for blush. Now I have educated myself about the purpose and usefulness of using good brushes for makeup application. Of course I have my Real Techniques brushes, but the one that kept popping up is the MAC 217.
It really does work! Its the best fluffy, soft blending brush.
A cheaper alternative, but still pricey for one brush in my book, is the Sigma E25

So get out there and spend your dough on makeup so I won't be alone!

xoxo

6 Scary Movies I'm Stoked To See

So I have decided to talk about movies and shows on this blog as well.

Because…well why not?

Funny that my first movie post is a about creepy, scary movies and all my other posts 

are cute little outfits and makeup.

The truth is

Which I know is creepy and not the norm for most proper, makeup loving, dress wearing

young women. But nonetheless here I am, a girly girl at times and still a lover of scary flicks.

Most of my girlfriends think Im crazy and tell me I'm a freak! Im always looking for a scary movie buddy and I found her. My mom! Surprisingly, she is the only lady in my life who likes all the creepy movies too. Go figure.

I am mostly a fan of thriller type horrors not the gore and blood just for the sake of gore and blood.

No no I much prefer the psychological tester, 

the spine chilling silent shots, 

the old & ancient tales etc etc.

I like scary movies that are actually scary and have a riddle or puzzle to figure out.

Without further ado here are the 6 newly released, coming soon, or "still  in process" horror films

that I am very excited to see.

1. Quiet Ones

2. Annabelle

3. Oculus

4. Deliver Us From Evil

5. As Above So Below

6. Jessabelle

The Quiet Ones looks like my cup of tea: great actors, creepy backstory, & psychological thrilling!
Annabelle is a story from the Conjuring and that was amazing so Im sure this one will be too!
Oculus seems like another creepy childhood backstory and lots of paranormal creepiness
Deliver Us From Evil has one of my favorite actors & the trailer just looks terrifying
As Above So Below looks spectacular! Honestly I can't get enough of paranormal mind boggle
Jessabelle has impressive producer history and a captivating trailer. It looks fantastically creepy!

Anyhoo! Maybe this will guide you to find a great movie for scary movie night!

Pizza, Ice Cream, Husband (or cuddle buddy) & a Horror film.

perfect.

xoxo

Jaclyn Hill Inspired Makeup: Rose Sparkle

So, at 24 I realized I had no idea how to

really put on makeup.

Heck! I barely knew what certain products were used for.

Several months ago I was in a wedding. So, before that day came around I knew

I had to figure out this whole makeup thing.

Remembering that my friend Jamie enjoyed watching tutorials on Youtube, 

I hopped on the web and began my studies.

One of the first people that I really enjoyed watching was:

Jaclyn Hill

Fun and bubbly, but also extremely informative!

I loved watching her videos and honestly I sort of blame it on her

that Im now a "makeup junky".

No…Im not a makeup wizard, but I have learned loads of tips and tricks

and I actually enjoy putting on and playing with makeup.
Which is saying a lot because in my youth I truly hated makeup!
(and thats a whole other story)
But NOW...

Its definitely another artistic outlet for this crafty creature!

The photo above  is a recreation of Jaclyn Hill's Rose Sparkle look.

Its one of my favorites this summer!
A link to watch her video: Rose Sparkle

Here is sort of a goofy close up of the eyes.
[ I really gotta figure out how to take good beauty/makeup photos! ]
Any tips?

Products Used:

Makeup Geeks Eyeshadows

Mac items

Thanks for reading!
xoxo,

eyeshadows available at: Makeup Geek

A Few Of My Favorite Things: June/July

So a few of my favorite things for June/July have been:

1. Helmlock Grove:

A totally outrageous and ridiculous show just added to Netflix (since it is a Netflix Original)

Even though the story keeps growing weirder and weirder, I can't help but be intrigued.

I am constantly grossed out by the array of grotesque imagery, but I also loved it!

Either way, if you are into wacko sci-fi, its worth checking out

2. Kat Von D Ladybird Palette

What can I say? I wanted it so badly because well, the colors freaking gorgeous

AND the shadows are all matte. Right now my favorite thing is to add some burnt orange (the color Cleopatra from the palette) to spice up my regular old brown eyeshadow look.

Super fun for a warm summer look. 

3. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children:

I suppose I hopped on this bandwagon late, but that's usually the case with me.

I have been eyeing this book for awhile (especially since I personally know the original Millard) but didn't pick it up until just now. Its summer and thats when I get into reading mode.

So every night now, I read aloud to my husband and we have been loving it.

The story is terribly intriguing, the writing style is appealing and easy to follow, and its creepy! (my favorite)

We are only half way through, but so far Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
 has been the perfect summer nights read.

4. Whole Foods Market Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies:

I know, totally random! I am not vegan. My boss is and he got these cookies one day.

I brought some home to my husband and of course now we are addicted.

Something about the veganess of the cookies makes them so chewy and 

uh scrumptioudoodle.

5. Eos Mint Lip Balm:

Being a victim of major chapped lips, I am in constant need of good lip balm.

Especially now for summer, this EOS chapstick (or rather chap-ball…I mean its not really a stick is it?) in mint is so soothing, cooling, and hydrating. LOVE it!

6. The Balm Mary Lou Manizer:

I am 99% sure that most of you have heard and/or have seen this item buzzing about 

the makeup junky world. The rumors are true! I must say, I brush a wee bit of this on my

face and Im a freaking summer mermaid disco ball. Which I like in summer time.

7. NYX Cosmetics Cream Blush in Boho Chic:

Ulta was having a bitchin' sale one day; 40% all NYX products! 

So of course I went and snagged a few things. Of those being a beautiful cream blush.

A: the color is beautiful 

B: it stays forever even though my face feels like its sweating off

& C: it was so cheap!

Thats all.

No, but honestly its a fantastic, long lasting blush that is extremely affordable even

when its not on sale.

8. Lorac Pro Palette 2:

Just picked up this bad boy and I have been LOVING it.

Still a newbie at all things makeup, I have been trying to widen my eyeshadow color range.

Until now I pretty much had um…brown, darker brown, shiny brown etc etc.

This palette is so much fun for creating "non-scary color" eye looks. 

Beautiful, intense colors. The shadows feel smooth and creamy. Yes, its a splurge, but its a gorgeous palette and I have no regrets!

9. Witches of East End:

Another favorite show right now. It was just added to Netflix (can ya tell Im a fan of the Netflix?) Again, I love that sci-fi, fantasy crap. Its just the best.

Witches of East End is about…witches yes and their trials as a family and as powerful woman. I guess to best describe it: a majorly updated version of Charmed with a hint of Vampire Diaries excitement. The characters are immediately lovable and intriguing. The story line is the usually Good VS Evil, but with various twists and turns in each episode.

I watched the whole season in 2 days. grr!

xoxo,

Hemlock Grove & Witches of East End on Netflix

For more info on the shows and a more detailed description:

Hemlock Grove IMDB   Witches of East End IMDB

Kat Von D Ladybird Palette @ Sephora

EOS, NYX blush, Lorac Pro Palette 2 @ Ulta

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children @ Walmart

Mary Lou Manizer @ The Balm

Cookies at the one and only Whole Foods Market