So I have decided I need to really make some changes in my life for the sake of my sanity. I have, in a sense, let myself go. I have gained a little more weight than I care to share, I barely ever do my hair anymore, and my daily make up application consists of blush and mascara. Granted, I have a boyfriend who thinks I look beautiful no matter what I do (this is all HIS fault! hehe) but I have come to a point where I just do not feel very good about myself anymore.
I went to two bridal showers on Sunday and decided while I was getting ready that it was going to be a very long day and the least I could do was make myself pretty. Well, let me tell you, I felt AWESOME! I spent a good part of my morning curling my hair and applying some pretty sick eyeshadow and if I do say so myself, I was looking pretty hot! [Even though my pants were fitting a little too tight]. So I decided that I needed to overhaul my makeup collection and start making myself look like a pretty human being again. I ordered some new make up and brushes from both Sephora and e.l.f cosmetics. Don't judge me, e.l.f cosmetics has a TON of great reviews and their makeup is super extra cheap so I will have to update you on the products when I get them. Ohhhhhhh...maybe I can do a make up blog!!! Not that I am an expert on it or anything..hmmmm...let's see how the first entry goes..
Anyway, I received my make up from Sephora and I am super in LOVE!! I purchased a little kit (because I am ALWAYS looking to cut corners and save money). It's called Eye Studio: Get The Look - Smoky Eye. You can find it in the Sale section on their website.
The mascara is absolutely useless, throw it away. All the makeup on the brush is at the very tip of the brush and it actually seems a little dried out. The Stila Smudgepot is the whole reason I bought this set, and it was so worth it! With the right angled eyeliner brush, this is just the best eyeliner in my opinion.
The Bare Minerals Glimmer is also awesome, I use it as a highlighter right underneath my brows (it goes with almost every color combo you might want to use), and I also use it in the corners of my eyes to open up my eyes a bit so I don't look as tired as I always am. The Smashbox eyeshadow in Rapture is beautiful. I haven't actually used it as a shadow yet because it is a little dark and I don't know how I feel about rocking super dark bar makeup to work on a daily basis. But I do use it for my eyebrows, the color actually matches my brows perfectly so I use a flat, small cream shadow brush and the eyeshadow to define my eyebrow shape and color.
Now, if you do an online order with Sephora, you will get 3 free samples with every order. Also, I am known in my office for being the promo code queen. I found a promo code for Kat Von D High Voltage Eye Primer sample...LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!!! I absolutely love this stuff. I never really used eye primer before and now I can't imagine going without it ever again. Even my cheapy cheap shadows don't crease all day. Here is a link to Sephora's promo code page on retailmenot.com (the BEST site for promo codes) Sephora promos. Certain websites let you use more than one promo code per order, I can't remember if Sephora is one of them, but check it out!
Whew, that was way longer than I expected! I wasn't expecting my first blog post to go in the beauty direction, but hey..hope you enjoyed!
Stop back soon for more random randomness! =)
Hi there - thanks for popping by my blog. If you're looking for make up tips have a look at http://www.shakespeareandstilettos.com/ - she writes very honestly about the make up she buys (it's her addiction). Might be good for tips.
ReplyDeleteHope the bridal showers were good. Is that like a hen party?
Hahaha! Extreme hen party! I got lots of great food and cute party favors so I can't really complain. My only major gripe with showers is watching the bride to be open presents for 2 and a half hours. But hey, bring on the food!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip =)