February Favorites!

Hello everyone! Today I'm here to show you what my favorite products were for the month of February! For some odd reason, I pretty much wore eye makeup throughout February. I guess I was letting my skin "breathe"! And most of the products are from Maybelline! Maybelline is my number one favorite drugstore brand of makeup! Let's get on with products!

From left to right: Maybelline Eye Studio Quad in Irresistibly Ivy, MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack, NYX Butter Lip Gloss in Strawberry Parfait, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Neutralizer, Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara, Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

The first eye product that I've been loving are the Maybelline Eye Studio quads, specifically the one in Irresistibly Ivy. I love these quads! They are incredibly pigmented and they are super long wearing. I have so many of these quads but this one is probably my favorite! There's a creamy vanilla shadow, a light gold with some orange undertones, a beautiful teal and a dark antique bronze shade. This quad is great for everyday and you can definitely play with some color by using the teal! Love this product!

No eye look is complete without eyeliner and my trusty old MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack does the trick! I have tried many drugstore gel liners and I was looking around for a good gel liner. My friend suggested that I try the MAC Fluidlines and I have been hooked! The black is a deep black and the thing I like about this product is that it doesn't smudge on my oily lids! The product is very smooth and very easy to work with! I can't wait to try other colors from the line!

The one lip gloss that I have been wearing non-stop is the NYX Butter Lip Gloss in Strawberry Parfait! I don't know what I would do without this lip gloss! I'm sure you have heard many good things about this line of lip gloss so I won't ramble on and on but if you haven't tried any of these lip glosses, buy one at Ulta! There are so many different colors to choose from and there's bound to be one you like!

If you have dark under eye circles, you should try the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Neutralizer! I have the worst under eye bags ever and I have tried everything! I'm currently using a new eye cream and so far I'm really liking it (March favorites?). This concealer is really light weight but it has amazing coverage! It blends really easily and I love the brightness it gives me! Definitely check it out if you have dark under circles like myself!

Without these two products, my brows would be a disaster! They're the Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara and the Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown. I recently started doing my brows and the difference it made was unbelievable! The eyebrow pencil is great because it has a plastic comb on one side so that you can brush your eyebrows. The pencil itself is really smooth and pigmented; you only need short strokes to fill in your brows. I love the clear mascara because it sets my pencil and keeps it in place! I've tried the Anastasia Clear Brow Gel and it made my brows really crunchy. The Maybelline on does not do that. These two products saved my eyebrows!

What were your favorites for the month of February?

xo, Kathleen

Mini NYX Haul!

Hey guys! Today I'm here to show you a mini NYX haul I purchased online at Ulta! I don't have a lot of NYX products and since I had some points to redeem (over $9!), I decided to purchase some of their products! I'll have swatches at the end!

From right to left: NYX blush in Apricot, NYX Butter Lipstick in Pops, NYX Butter Lipstick in Little Susie, NYX Butter Lipgloss in Tiramisu

I was so excited to try out the new Butter Lipsticks! I've worn them both once and they feel amazing on the lips! The blush is so pretty too! I believe Apricot is a new shade in their blush line so I can't wait to use it! I have so many Butter Lipglosses and I decided to get an everyday nude color. Tiramisu looks perfect! I'm so happy with everything! Now onto the swatches!

From left to right: Apricot Blush, Pops, Little Susie, Tiramisu

I love everything that I got! These products are also perfect for spring! Can't wait to play with them more!

xo, Kathleen

January 2014 Favorites!

Hey everyone! I'm here today to show you what I have been loving this past month! There are some old favorites as well as some new ones! Let's get started!

1. I've been straightening my hair more often and I knew I needed to get some type of heat protectant. I came across the Eva NYC Hungry Hair Oil Treatment at Ulta and decided to give it a try since it was on sale for $7. I tried it the next day and I instantly fell in love! Even though I have short but thick hair, I really only need 2-3 drops of it to lightly coat my hair. This will last you forever! It smells really nice and my hair stays frizz-free throughout the day. If you need a new hair protectant of some sort, I highly recommend this hair treatment! I would repurchase this, even at the full price of $15.

2. I've tried a lot of BB Creams and the only one I really enjoy using is the Physicians Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream. If you're looking for a BB Cream that gives almost a full coverage look, then this one is for you! It has a really thick consistency but it's so easy to blend out. I actually prefer using my fingers to apply it because of its almost mousse texture. It has a slight satin finish so I do have to put powder over it. Overall, I think it's a great BB Cream to try out!

3. I have really oily eyelids so I need an eye primer that will make my eyeshadows last longer and be more vibrant. I got a sample of the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base a couple months ago and now I'm almost finished with it because I love it that much! If you have oily lids, you need this in your life! It comes out white but it becomes clear once you blend it out with your fingers. The only thing I don't like about this product is the cost, $24. I only buy it when Sephora has their 20% sale. Highly recommend if you can afford it!

4. I think I have a new HG drugstore mascara! It's the Maybelline Volum' Express The Rocket Mascara! I love my Maybelline The Colossal mascara but the length that The Rocket mascara gave my puny little lashes was incredible! This mascara gives me amazing volume and amazing length! There are no flakes whatsoever and it lasts for a really long time! I've had quite a success with Maybelline mascaras and this mascara is no exception. Absolutely love it!

5. These cute little spheres are great! They're the EOS lip balms. I actually didn't care for these when I first tried them out. However, the more I used them, the more I began to like them! Now I have so many of them all around my house! They are great basic lip balms and have a really cute packaging! I'll admit, I was intrigued by their packaging when I first saw them. Who isn't?! Totally recommend these lip balms!

6. I have been wanting to try out a new night cream and came across the Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Cream. I saw that Allison (amarixe on Youtube) mentioned it in a couple videos and thought I should give it a try. The scent is truly great! It smells like fresh oranges, not some artificial crap. I put this on at night and my skin feels fresh, radiant and amazing the next day! I've also noticed that my dark spots have become less noticeable after using this cream for a week. Love this cream and now I'm interested in their other products too!

What were your favorites for the month of January? Leave me a comment below!

Until next time!

xo, Kathleen

Monday Questionnaire: Jan. 26, 2014

Guess who's back at blogging? Me! There's seriously no excuse as to why I haven't been blogging. School just started so I may not be blogging as much. I do plan on doing my January Favorites soon! But I'm back and I'm here to answer some random questions! Let's get to it!

Has anyone heard Lana Del Rey's "Once Upon a Dream"? So haunting and beautiful! 

1. Do you sing in the shower?
Sometimes I do! Only if I know that no one will hear me lol!

2. Gold or silver jewelry?

Definitely silver! I feel like it goes with everything.

3. If you were competing in the Winter Olympics, in what event would you compete?
If were actually good enough to play a sport (I suck at sports), I'd do figure skating. I've always wanted to learn how to skate + look graceful while doing it!

4. Would you rather plan a party or go to a party?
I'm super lazy so go to a party any day, or night!

5. Ketchup or mustard?
Both! 

6. What are you most stressed out about this week?
Homework! I have so much to do this semester! 

7. Would you characterize your weekdays as structured or flexible (or something else)?
A little bit of both. My work schedule is pretty much structured but my social life is all over the place lol! 

8. I’m at my silliest when…
I'm surrounded by friends. 

9. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Bagel with cream cheese and a glass of orange juice. 

10. What are three things you always have with you?
My phone, money and hand sanitizer.