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Monday, February 24, 2014

flushed

I have had my eye on Josie Maran's Coconut Watercolor Cheek GelĂ©e for a while now. I am a huge proponent of cheek stains because they are the easiest to apply and last the longest, compared to cream and powder blushes. I have had Benefit's Cha Cha Tint for almost two years now, and even though I love it I also love experimenting with makeup (if that isn't obvious).



Like any Sephora trip, I spent two hours trying on and experimenting with makeup even though I knew I wanted this blush all along. I read countless reviews on it so by the time I got there I already knew which shade I wanted - Poppy Paradise. I was so giddy with excitement when I found this Josie Maran cheek color then touched it because it FEELS LIKE HEAVEN. Seriously, Heaven. As soon as I dipped my finger in the pot I knew I was in love - it feels like silky, packed in jello-butter (I realize this doesn't sound like Heaven but it is pretty damn close).

Shade: Poppy Paradise

Besides the amazing texture, I love this blush because it looks so natural. There's no shimmer and it delivers an even layer of color that makes me look perfectly flushed. To make this cheek stain even more amazing, it lasts forever because it is waterproof. Literally - it lasts all day until you want to wash it off (which it does so easily). 

Barely there - just the way I like it.

Words cannot describe how much I am obsessed with this cheek color! The color, packaging and even the name are so chic and reminds me of a tropical island with endless coconut drinks and happiness. Overall, this cheek color is perfect for everyone from the makeup-shy to the makeup-obsessed and is too good to keep it a secret.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

how to: more luscious lips

I was totally obsessed with E's Eric and Jessie show this season and stumbled upon Jessie's Sex Kitten Makeup Tutorial while googling her. She explains how she makes her lips appear larger by over-lining them with a nude lip liner. Naturally, I had to try it.

I have small lips and often express my envy of my boyfriend's luscious lips much to his annoyance. I have had a nude lip liner from The Body Shop forever but have never had the desire to line my lips before. I used this lip liner, in Beech, and over lined my lips then applied lip balm. It's difficult to capture the transformation via selfies at work in the bathroom, but I enjoyed the subtle difference whether or not anyone else noticed!

before

after