Monday Questionnaire: Aug. 26, 2013

It's Monday already?! It seems like I wrote a questionnaire yesterday, not a week ago! Anyways, how's everyone's day going? I only had one class today so I'm home watching yesterday's VMAS. That whole Miley Cyrus "performance" was just......I'm speechless. What happened?! I could go on and on about the entire show but let's get started with the questions!

Here's a picture of my cousin, sister and I. Aren't we cute lol!

1. Do you twerk?

No, and I don't plan to.

2. What’s the first song lyric that comes to mind?

"Let your heart control your mind. Make it feel like the first time."

I've been listening to the Jonas Brother's "First Time" single and I can't help but jam along with it. Don't judge me!

3. Do you ever straighten your hair?

Like once a year. Not kidding.

4. Your biggest current skincare concern?

Hyperpigmentation, acne and under eye circles.

5. Finish the sentence: I feel beautiful when…

-I'm all dressed up.

-people compliment me.

-random cute guys hug me out of nowhere.

6. Current favorite face wash?

Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser is my favorite so far!

7. Have you ever been tubing/white water rafting?

Nope.

8. What are you wearing today (hair/makeup/clothes)?

My hair is in its usual bun, my makeup is similar to my First Week of School look and I'm currently wearing dark skinny jeans, black cotton V-neck with a white tank top underneath and grey TOMS.

9. What’s your skin type (dry/oily/combo)?

Combination/Oily

10. Summarize your best makeup advice in a single sentence:

Make sure you skin is completely clean before applying makeup!

Hope you're all enjoying your day!

xo, Kathleen

FOTD: First Week of School!

Hello everyone! If you read my last post, you'll know that I started school this week! My classes will definitely be difficult but what college class isn't? My makeup this week can be described in one word: simple. I used a BB cream to even out my skin tone, under eye concealer, powder, light pink blush, mascara, liquid eyeliner and a light pink lipstick. Below is a list of everything I used.

1. Urban Decay De-Slick Setting Spray (before foundation and after all my makeup)

2. Physician's Formula Super BB Cream in Light/Medium

3. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Pressed Powder in Light/Medium

4. Physician's Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural

5. Jordana Best Lash Extreme mascara

6. L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Eyeliner in Carbon Black

7. Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in 345 Light

8. L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse in Sunset Angora 

I just realized that almost every product I used is drugstore, which is good for us college students! Until next time!

xo, Kathleen

Monday Questionnaire: Aug. 19, 2013

Happy Monday guys! Today was my first day back at school and I'm actually really excited to come back! My schedule is loaded with classes so I might not post as often as I would like. Anyway, let's get started!

Yep! This is what will happen this semester.

1. One word that describes your hair?
Crazy.

2. Do you use a mascara base? If so which one?
Sometimes. I don't really notice a difference though.

3. Do you, or have you ever, plucked your eyebrows?
Yes, but I want to try waxing one day.

4. Three favorite beauty serums, scrubs or potions?
I swear by my St. Ives Apricot Scrub! I haven't tried many serums or potions.

5. What do you want to do when you grow up?
I'm still not sure but I really want to do something in the medical field!

6. If you wrote a book about beauty, what would the title be?
From Simple to Bold

7. What are three things on your to-do list today?
Get to school on time, buy textbooks, go on a walk

8. What’s your sign?
Gemini

9. Three great places to shop for makeup online?
In order: Sephora, Nordstrom, MAC

10. What color describes how you feel today?
Green. Feeling kind of peaceful today.

Hope you all enjoyed your day!

xo, Kathleen

July Favorites!

I'm seriously going to say this but I can't believe that July is basically over! School is just around the corner! This month I've been using some things that I've mentioned before. I do however have some new products to show! Let's get started!

1. I have been loving the Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Perfector for Combination to Oily Skin this month! I bought in early May in the shade Medium/Deep and at first I didn't like it. It was too dark for me at the time. However, I tried it again early this month and I absolutely love it! It has a matte finish and it lasts for well over 8 hours. Just one touch up and I'm good to go! I'm not sure if I will use this during fall/winter but for summer, it's amazing!

2. For some reason, my legs are lighter than the rest of my body so I decided to try out the St. Tropez Instant Glow Body Lotion. I got it inside Sephora's annual Sun Kit this May. I tried this for my brother's graduation in June and my legs seriously looked awesome! They actually matched the rest of my body! For reference, I'm about an NC 35 in MAC terms. This does set quickly so you have to work fast. It didn't transfer onto my clothes and lasts all day! Love it!

3. Lately I've been using cream eyeshadows by themselves because I want my makeup to look simple. The one product that I've been loving is the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Amethyst! All I have to do is swipe it on my entire lid, blend and head out the door! I own four of these and I absolutely love them! I do however have to prime my eyelids because they are extremely oily. Other than that, if you're looking for a great stand alone color that don't crease, I totally recommend these!

4. I've talked about this product so many times but I truly love it! My go-to pressed powder has to be the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Pressed Powder! I have it in the Light to Medium shade. I have try this over many foundations and it keeps my skin matte all day long! It's perfect for you oily skin girls out there! The powder is fairly pigmented as well so I can get away with using it as a powder foundation! I can't live without it!

5. Another product that I have shown in my favorites is the bareMinerals Correcting Concealer. I use the shade Medium 1. I love how creamy it is! It doesn't settle into my fine lines either! I use it more as a corrector for under my eyes since it does have some peachy undertones to it. I use this and my Rimmel Match Perfection concealer and my under eyes are completely covered! I've already hit pan on it so I plan on repurchasing this product pretty soon!

6. The one blush and bronzer I've been wearing pretty much all month long has to be my ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzer Powder! The NARS Orgasm/Laguna duo looks similar to the ELF one. I love the warmth both the blush and bronzer give me! They give the perfect summertime glow! I've made quite a dent into this duo so I can't wait to hit pan on it soon!

What were your favorites this month! Until next time!

xo, Kathleen