Currently Coveting - Fall Nail Polish (Featuring OPI & Essie)

Fall is the time for dark nail polish, cozy sweaters, thick scarves, boots, & playing in the leaves.

 

The nail polish colors that I'm craving for fall are black, blood red, navy, olive green, slate, raspberry, & plum.

 

 

 

 

 

OPI Left to Right: Black Cherry Chutney, Lady in Black, You Don't Know Jacques!, Visions of Love

 

Essie Left to Right: After School Boy Blazer, Armed & Ready, Cashmere Bathrobe, Shearling Darling

 

 

What nail polish colors are you craving for fall?


XOXO


You can take a look at my past "Currently Coveting" postings below:
Baby Pink & Glowy Skin (Featuring Illamasca, YSL, Hourglass, Mac, & Dior)
 

Burgundy, Cognac, Burnt Orange, Tortoise, & Gold (Featuring Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Express, & Macy's)

 

Coming Soon: Mac Haul & Fall Nail Polish Picks from my Nail Polish Collection.

Ulta Haul - Revlon & Real Techniques

 

Today's post is a collective haul from Ulta! This an accumulation of products purchased from two separate trips. Most of these products were on sale (yay me!). Ulta had a grand opening near me and were offering $5 off $15 purchase. I also had retailer coupons for Real Techniques and Revlon. Ulta will accept both Ulta coupons and retailer coupons! Double savings!! Revlon was additionally 40%. Triple savings!!

 

This brand is definitely one of my favorites, particularly for lip products. I've tried Color Burst Lip Butters in the past and couldn't resist taking another one home. Sugar Plum is a perfect lip color for fall/winter! I accidently included Peach Parfait in this posting. It was originally mentioned here. It is still a beautiful shade and I would recommend it. During the same trip, I also picked up one of their Super Lustrous Lipglosses in Snow Pink (the perfect baby pink color!). This lipgloss is gorgeous and I plan to repurchase it when it has run out. I also picked up two of the ColorStay Eyeliners - Blackberry and Cocoa. These babies are amazing! Perfect colors for fall!
 

 

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa
 

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Superlustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa

 

 

Left to Right: Blackberry & Cocoa

 

After taking pictures of the swatches, I noticed that the Revlon Colorstay Eyeliners would not be removed by simple soap and water. These babies did not want to be removed! I was finally able to remove the swatches with cold cream (used twice!). I wanted to show you the proof of their amazing staying power!

 

I've wanted to purchase some Real Techniques brushes for ages. When I had the opportunity to pick up these babies for a discount, I jumped at the chance!! I've been able to try out these brushes since purchasing them and have mentioned how I use them below. You can also find YouTube videos about these brushes if you want to do more research. These brushes are amazing!! I definitely recommend them. Even without coupons, these brushes are wonderful. Props to Samantha Chapman.

 

Left to Right: Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Expert Face Brush, Buffer Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush

 

Left to Right: Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Expert Face Brush, Buffer Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush
 

 

Use: Powder (particularly Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural)

 

Use: Blush (duh!)

 

Use: Foundation

 

Use: Buffing out foundation or contour

 

Use: Bronzer (particularly NYC Sunny)

 

 

Use: Still undetermined

 

Use: Inner eye highlight 

 

This post is full of savings and excitement. I've decided to start looking for coupons and deals. I loved knowing that I got to fuel my makeup addiction at a reduced cost! Let me know if you love any particular website or app for coupons and deals. It would be much appreciated!!

 

 

XOXO


Coming Soon: Mac Haul & Fall Nail Polish Picks

 

Currently Coveting - Burgundy, Cognac, Burnt Orange, Tortoise, and Gold for Fall (Featuring Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Express, & Macy's)

Fall is here!

 

 

This is the time for comfy sweaters, scarves, warm colors, coffee, falling leaves, pumpkins, nice smelling candles.

 

Here is a list of the items that I am currently coveting for fall! Burgundy, Cognac, Burnt Orange, Tortoise, and Gold!!!

 

 

Tory Burch Reva Flats in Cognac & Gold - I've been loving Tory Burch Reva Flats since I started watching Gossip Girl! This color combination is perfect for fall!!

Michael Kors Hamilton 18K East West Satchel in Burnt Orange & Gold - I'm in love with this bag at the moment. The color is beautiful for fall and will go with anything.

Express "Dot and Spot" Infinity Scarf - My favorite thing about this scarf is the color. Burgundy shades are my favorite for fall.

Macy's Charter Club Gold-Tone Crystal Bead Necklace - Gold is the color for fall in my opinion! It is so warm and lovely. This necklace would look amazing with oversized sweaters! I love pieces that can be worn both casually and dressy.

Tory Burch Walter Earrings in Tortoise & Gold - These earrings scream fall in my opinion. In love with the tortoise detail behind the Tory Burch logo.


What are you currently coveting for the fall season? What colors do you associate with fall? What are you favorite activities to do in the fall?


XOXO


You can take a look at my past "Currently Coveting" postings below:
Baby Pink & Glowy Skin (Featuring Illamasca, YSL, Hourglass, Mac, & Dior)


Coming Soon: Ulta & MAC haul

Happy Halloween

Here are some last minute ideas for celebrating Halloween. Whether you are spending the night at work, at a party, at home, or trick-or-treating. These ideas are too cute to not share!

 

 

 

 

Source: Pinterest

 

 

XOXO

Updated Mac Palette

MAC eyeshadows are becoming my obsession.

 

These three new shades - Club, Cranberry, & Woodwinked - are perfect for fall and transiting into winter.

 

 

Top (left to right): Club, Cranberry, Woodwinked

Bottom (left to right): Nylon, Woodwinked, Handwritten, Club, Cranberry

 

 

My favorite color at the moment is Cranberry. Truly beautiful shade!

 

 

XOXO

 

Coming Soon: Eye looks with these shades & Swatches!

Currently Coveting - Baby Pink & Glowy Skin (Featuring Illamasca, YSL, Hourglass, Mac, & Dior)

Hello beautiful people.

 

Today I decided to share a few of the beauty products that I've been coveting! The "Currently Coveting" idea was borrowed from one of my favorite bloggers - Cocoa & Pearls. Her blog is amazing and I highly recommend it!

 

These products are both mid-end  and high-end beauty products that are items that I would love to splurge on.

The theme is baby pink & glowy skin.

 

 

Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Katie - I've heard some amazing things about this blush. It looks like the perfect baby pink color. I've heard that this is the better version of Mac's powder blush in Well Dressed.

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in #7 Lingerie Pink - So many people on YouTube have raved about these lipsticks. After swatching them at Sephora, I would love to add one of these gorgeously packaged lipsticks to my collection.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette - I've heard that these powders are beautiful. When I saw that they have a limited edition palette of three powders, I fell in love! These babies are expensive, however you get to try out three different shades for a little more than the price of one full sized product. Great way to dip your toes into an Hourglass product.

Mac Mineralized Moisture SPF 15 Foundation - I've been interested in this product since it first came out. I love Mac foundations and I want to try out more. I haven't heard much about this product in the YouTube beauty community or in the blogs that I follow.

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer - I've heard that this product is amazing for the undereyes. My only concern is the color range since I'm so pale. I am usually unable to find a concealer that is a shade or two lighter than my skintone to use in my undereye area.

Dior Addict Gloss in #553 Princess - I've heard that these lipglosses are wonderful. This would be a great luxury item to pair with the YSL lipstick!




Those are the items that I've been eyeing for a while! I'd love to know some of the products that you would love to own!!

XOXO


Coming Soon: Ulta haul && MAC haul

Life Update

I started this blog a while ago to share some of my interests. Throughout that time, I've rarely divulged in my personal life. Mainly because not many people read this, but also because it is easier to talk about beauty and fashion.

 

This news is too exciting not to mention. Even if it is just me writing the words down and only a handful of people to read. Or none. I never know with my blog.

 

I've mentioned in the past offhandedly that I have been in nursing school. This has been one of the main reasons why there are so many gaps between my postings. Which I apologize for to any of the few who do read what I have to say.

 

I graduated in August of this year. So exciting! I was so relieved to be out of school and have my degree. Nursing school was not a walk in the park! But only half of my battle was nursing school. The other half - the hell that comes after graduation, the reason for the headaches and cries that arise from fresh nursing graduates, the cause of numerous breakdowns and need for a drink of alcohol - the dreaded NCLEX (or more commonly known as the nursing boards).

 

Studying for the nursing boards made me loose all of my confidence, my life, my money on advil, my sleep, and increased my stress level tremendously.

 

Nursing school is a commitment. Studying for the nursing boards is a commitment. There were numerous opportunities with friends and family that I had to miss out on in order to become a nurse.

 

All of that hard work officially paid off on October 18, 2013 when I found out that I passed my boards!!

 

My next hardship is finding a job and securing said job. I feel that I am so close to my dream and I can not wait to start working as a nurse. I will be terrified being the "new girl" again, however I have persevered and will not give up.

 

Dreams can come true with faith, luck, and a lot of hard work! Never give up on something that you want with all of your heart. It does not matter how long it may take you or how many obstacles you may encounter. Once you have accomplished your dream and overcome all of the obstacles, you will triumph.

 

 

XOXO

♥ RN ♥


PS - Look out for a Ulta haul and a Mac haul coming soon. :)