Friday, October 31, 2014

October Favorites


Hi pumpkins!!
Happy Halloween!!
It's that time again! October is officially over and November is here!! I struggled again this month to find my favorite products, and that is partially due to the fact that I made October a "No buying makeup" month (I know, I don't know what I was thinking)! It. Was. Tough. !!! Now, I'll be honest, I did pick up a lipstick or gloss once or twice, but I was able to stay away from high end makeup all month and I am very proud of myself! Haha! With the holidays coming up I know I will be spending more than usual, so I'm trying to behave a bit now! 


My first favorite this month, Benefit Cosmetics Lemon Aide, has also been my lifesaver! I don't know about you guys but ever since summer ended the days and weeks have seemed wayyy lonnng  and are kicking my butt! I wake up to the darkest circles of life!! Concealer just isn't cuttin' it and this creamy yellow toned highlighter has seriously been my go-to everyday lately! It brightens my under eyes perfectly and makes me look WAY more awake than I really am! I think this is going to be a winter staple this year! ;) 


Another eye favorite that has helped to keep my tired eyes looking perky is Milani's Shadow Eyez-12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow jumbo pencil in Champagne Toast! It is a gorgeous pink champagne color that I use all over my lid and inner corners of my eyes! By itself, It is a perfect and simple daytime look for work, or sometimes I top it with a powder shadow to help make the color pop and be more pigmented! This also really helps brighten my eyes when I use it in the inner corners! It's absolutely beautiful! 


One of my favorite eyeshadows to top the Milani Shadow Eyez with is Mac's Mythology! Omg.. I am just freaking in love with this color! I bought it a while ago just because it was so pretty and I couldn't walk away from it! I figured it was a color that would be difficult to really use and it would just get lost in the shuffle. BUT, as it turned out, I love it and I'm totally obsessed with it! You guys, it's sooo unbelievably gorgeous! It's a shimmery pinkish red with the slightest hit of an orangey tone. It's really hard to explain and you probably just said "ew" to yourself, but I promise you it is so much prettier than it sounds! It's the perfect warm fall eyeshadow shade! 


Another Mac product I have been loving is their Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Pure Pout! I really love the formula of this lipstick! It's super creamy and gives a slightly glossy finish to my lips which I think helps to balance out the nude color! It almost makes my lips appear fuller, which I love! 


Speaking of fuller lips, I've also been on a huge lip liner kick lately! I haven't really worn lip liner in years, but with darker lip colors being very trendy this season, they have found a place in my life again! They are also great for the matte lip trend as well (easy to line and fill in for a quick, long lasting matte look). I actually have two favorites this month since I pretty much use both equally as often! The first is a Milani Color Statement Lip Liner pencil in Spice, which is perfect for fall! It's so versatile in that it can blended with so many lip shades (especially those 90s shades) and also goes great with a nudish lip when you want a slightly darker outline! 

My other favorite is a Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Natural! It's a retractable pencil which is great for on the go, since no sharpener is needed! This shade is just slightly lighter than my actual lip color so it makes it really easy to blend lipsticks and gives them something to hold on to so they last much longer! This lip liner also helps my lips to appear much fuller and plumper than they really are! 


Earlier this month I decided to give my Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation (longest name ever) another try! I bought this in the Spring time and it just did not work with my skin at all! My skin is definitely at its oiliest during the Spring and Summer months, so it was just bad timing. Now that it's much cooler out and my skin is settling down and a tiny bit on the dryer side, this powder foundation definitely works for me! It goes on really nicely with my E.l.f flat powder brush and I just buff it into my skin. It gives me medium to fuller coverage and is very buildable! The best part about this is the fact that it doesn't make my face look cakey! Just smooth and flawless looking skin! Perfect for those lazy days when you want to skip a few steps in your routine! 


Lately I've found that my hair has been super knotty when I get out of the shower and trying to comb it out is a daily battle! I've tried switching shampoos and conditioners  and none have made much of a difference! My one saving grace has been this Not Your Mothers's Way To Grow Leave-In Conditioner! It makes my hair feel super soft, but doesn't make it look totally flat and lifeless! In fact, I actually think I get a little more body and volume from it! My comb is finally gliding through my hair rather than getting stuck and tearing chunks out!! It's really inexpensive at $7.99 and works just as great as some of the high end leave-in conditioners I've used! Definitely worth giving a shot, especially as the dryer Winter months start to take their effect! :) 

Now, this next favorite might seem a wee bit out of character for me... But, I think I have a slight obsession with flannel shirts!  Lol! I don't know how it started or why I suddenly feel like I need 20 of them, but I just do! I know they've been very trendy for the last few years, and that I'm really late to the game, but I can't get enough of them now! They have been my go to weekend look lately and are sooo comfortable! One of the reasons I love them is because they really can be dressed down and casual or dressed up a bit with some accessories! I've worn mine with yoga pants and flats, and sparkly jewelry and high heel boots! Perhaps myboyfriends style has started to rub off on me a bit, but I don't care, I love em (boyfriend and the shirts hehe)! 


If you don't already know, besides makeup and beauty products, my other addiction is candles, especially from Bath & Body Works! Whenever the new scents come out I always feel like I need to have them all! And the 2 for $22 sales don't help with this feeling! I've picked up several this season and I'm trying to conserve as best as I can so they last me through Thanksgiving at least! But my absolute favorite ever has to be the new Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow one! I've only burned it once or twice, but that's because I never want it to end! It has a TON of throw to it, even when it is burned for only an hour or so! It's smells so warm and cozy while also smelling like I need to eat it! Lol! I really do think this is my favorite scent they have ever made if not my favorite candle of all time! Definitely get your hands on this ASAP (just save one for me cause I think I'm going to need another)! ;)



And last, but certainly not least.. Since today is Halloween I thought I would include my favorite Halloween candy! Butterfingers have always been a favorite of mine since I was little! Whenever my little cousin and I were allowed to get a candy bar, we both always chose Butterfingers! They almost seem like a peanut butter toffee to me! Which, let's be honest, what is there not to love about that! ;) 

I hope you enjoyed reading about this months favorites! Even though it's been a slow makeup buying month for me, I'm sure I'll have plenty to share with you in the coming weeks and months! Holiday makeup sets are my favorite and from what I can tell, this year will definitely not be disappointing! Are there any holiday palettes or sets you are excited to try? I know I have quite an extensive list! :)


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