Mac Lipstick: Fanfare

 I wanted to do a review of one of my pick me up lipsticks. I was just not in the mood to put on any makeup, I received some bad news earlier. ANYWHO I reached for my Fanfare Lipstick and let’s just say it made me smile for the rest of the day.  Fanfare ($15 @macy’s) is in the  cremesheen family which is very creamy and moisturizing, the color is a midtone-pink. It looks bright, but it flatters my natural lip color.If you do add this color to your small collection, I hope it makes you smile.

Mac Temperature Rising Powder Blush: Hot Nights

I decided on Hot Nights ($23.00@nordstrom) The color is described as a berry pink, it is a very pigmented pink. On the pan you can see some shimmery pigments, however the color goes on smoothly and gives the skin a nice sheen.The texture of the powder is very soft and fine. I really like the color and I feel you can really play with it using a light or heavy hand.Hot Nights is a color that will suit allot of skin tones.You can always swatch it at the store and try the powder on yourself,just make sure you look at different mirrors in the mac counter under different lighting before you purchase. Remember it is limited edition so it usually sells out fast. Let me know what you think, drop a comment.


Brushes: I used the Sonia Kashuk No.123 brush (@target $8.99)

Right Here I used a heavier hand 

Maybelline Color Sensational: Born with it

Maybelline Color sensational  in the shade: 015 born with it ($5.50@ target) this is a soft pink with shimmer. The color is very shimmery but it works with the pink. It is very creamy and didn’t dry my lips. The color lasted about 4 hours and I really liked how soft it felt,kind of like a lip balm. I will definitely try another one and for the price you can’t go wrong.Let me know what you think.

Essie:Shop till I drop & Splash of Grenadine

 I stopped by Ulta and purchased two nail polishes. I was looking for some nice and bright summer colors. I purchased Essie’s Shop till I drop and Splash of Grenadine ($8.00 each @ulta w/20%coupon).

Shop till I drop is a soft pink coral cream, it  resembles a salmon shade.I used 3 coats of polish.
Splash of Grenadine is a soft magenta pink, it looks both purple and pink it’s my new favorite color. I had been searching for a nail polish that mixed both colors and this did just perfectly. I only had to use 2 coats of polish.

Both colors are very pretty and I was happy I got to use the coupon, I went ahead and attached the link to where I got the coupon if you have a chance swing by your local Ulta and take advantage of the coupon.
Here’s the link: http://search.ulta.com/nav/marketing/ultacoupon/0?adtile=4

Mac Temperature Rising Pro Long wear Bronzing Powder :sun dipped

The new Mac Temperature Rising Collection from Mac hit the stores in the US on May 23, Nordstrom had the collection available in stores on 5/22 (1 day earlier). MAC Sun Dipped Pro Long wear Bronzing Powder ($30.00 for 0.42 oz.) on the mac webpage it's described as a  "dirty red tone". I don't see it, it's actually more of a a warm-toned dark brown with a hint of gold shimmer dust. I was a bit hesitant at first to purchase it because once I actually saw the color in person it looked a bit grayish and plain. Once I got home and tried it it’s a love hate relationship.  The color looks shimmery in the pan but once applied the shimmer fades. I used it to contour and it gave my skin a nice and summery glow.Yet I feel the color is not that strong and I am very light and had trouble with the color I Had to apply it a few times so I could see it,I then applied some blush to enhance the look. I am very happy with this purchase the color is very natural and doesn't look orange. This is the perfect color for light to light medium skin tones.So go ahead and try it out it’s a nice add on to the collection and remember it’s only available for a limited amount of time.

I am using:
Foundation: MAC studio fix Fluid Foundation in NC 15 and in the summer I add a little NC 20 ($27.00@ Macy’s)
Blush: Mac Peaches ($21.00@ nordstrom)
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Mac Saint Germain Lipstick Review

Mac is synonymous for their lipsticks.  
Mac Saint Germain ($15 for 3 g / 0.1 US oz) it is an amplified creme, on the mac site it is described as a pastel pink. This is a very pale pale pink it has blue undertones which help make your smile brighter.I was overwhelmed by this color it was far to loud for my taste, however I can see why so many girls love it it's very beautiful. I would recommend just applying on your upper lip and smack your lips together and with the finger blend out the color. I wore it the whole day and it lasted about 4 hours. It was not drying on my lips surprisingly. I just didn't feel comfortable walking around with this color but don't get me wrong it looks nice on other girls.
Dupe: NYX Strawberry Milk Lipstick ($4.99@ ulta)

I Paired with NYX Lipliner in DollyPink ($2.00 @ulta during a sale) and Mac Clear LipGlass ($15.00)
                                                    

Introduction

Hi Girls <3 this is my first time blogging and I wanted to give an Intro as to what you can expect from my posts. I have always liked makeup since I was a young. You can expect from me honest reviews and recommendations. I have a full time job, go to school and do makeup appointments on the weekends. I am also a  wife and mom. Makeup is a form of art, I see this as therapy from a busy and stressful life, sharing the love for makeup and assisting clients look the best they can.