Face of the Month

        I always find it really interesting to see what makeup products people use on a daily basis, so naturally, I posted something that I, myself would enjoy reading. I try my best to switch up my makeup routine as often as I can, but lately I haven't been able to stray away from these specific makeup products.
        First off, Chanel Vitalumeire Aqua... Need I say more?! If you haven't tried this foundation, you should really consider saving up $45. Yes, I know, it seems insane to purchase anything that is only 1 oz of product for $45, but it lasts forever and it gives you the most beautiful finish on your skin. I can't even explain how much better this foundation makes me feel -- it's just amazing. YouTube offers a lot of videos that can show you the actual application (I personally love "missglamorazzi" and her review.)
        *Drum roll* The eyeshadow! Now, the original Naked palette has quickly taken the backseat since the Naked 2 palette came out, but the shade "Sidecar" is hands-down my favorite eyeshadow of all time. It's this beautiful pinky-taupe shade with large, but not over-the-top, chunks of glitter -- yes, glitter. I've seen a lot of people on YouTube using it for a "night time" look, but I think you can wear it at any time of day. As for the fallout... I don't mind a little extra glitter fallin' on my face and making me look like I'm sparkling! And for blending purposes, I like to throw a little bit of "Naked" into the crease to "kick it up a notch," as Emeril would say, but really it kind of takes it down a notch... welp, whatver!
        Also for eyes, I've been loving L'Oreal's "Extra-Volume Collagen" mascara -- the waterproof version. I've always loathed WP mascaras, but since I was cursed with the disease of "uncurlable lashes," I've had to deal with it. (Yes, the disease is a real thing to me, and yes, it is horrible to live with.) It thickens, lengthens, and holds a curl which immediately makes it five stars in my book.
        For cheeks, I feel like the rest of the world that can't hop off the NARS blush bandwagon, and I'm constantly debating between which one to use -- Lovejoy or Deep Throat. Lovejoy looks like it'd be a dark brown blush, but on the skin it's this beautiful rose color. Deep throat looks similarly to the way it looks in the pan, on the cheeks. A gorgeous pink with shimmer that doesn't make you look like Edward Cullen.
        Lastly, my YSL Rouge Volupte in "Natural Beige." Where do I even begin with these lipsticks? They're ridiculously pricey, and it took my a long time to allow myself to splurge on it. I figured that I had served enough tables to give myself a treat *pats self on back.* They retail for $34, but the color is so rich that you can't even complain. Just a few pats and you have an opaque layer of pigmented awesome-ness on your lips. You can't beat that!

Well, I hope you enjoyed reading my endless ramble about my makeup products.

Once again, much love. xx

The Beginning

I'm quite thankful to have come across this gem at Bath and Body Works, which has doubled up as my new favorite candle and my inspiration for starting this blog. I've been itching for a platform to write about the things I love most: beauty and food -- perhaps some occasional rambling will make their way into my blogs, but hey, I'm only human and having a personal space on the internet where I get to vent through writing is exactly where I want to be. I'm hoping that over time, my blog will thrive and flourish -- much like a first bloom would.

Much love, xx.