Vacation tomorrow!!!

Hi Everyone!
I'm leaving tomorrow for my vacation! : ) Super excited!

Here's my list of must have products for my trip (only the ones that fit in my 3-1-1 baggie):

• Contact Solution
• Deodorant
• Tide To Go
• Toothpaste
• Sunscreen
• Hope in a Jar
• Murad Oil Control Mattifier with SPF 15
• Eye cream
• MAC painterly paint pot
• Bobbi Brown Corrector
• BB Concealer
• BB Tinted Eye Brightener
• NARS Chihuahua lip gloss
• Dior Diorshow Mascara
• MAC Opulash Mascara
• BB long wear cream shadow-Galaxy and Moonstone
• BB Compact Foundation Stick in 3.25
• Mini Benefit-Highbeam and Posie Tint
• OPI's Nail Envy Matte

Yes, I am crazy. Yes, I fit ALL of that stuff in a quart size bag. Most of those are mini's... I pack a few other things in my checked luggage that I couldn't fit in here. When I return I will post some FOTD's from my trip!

What are your trip must-haves?

Sephora by OPI-Gold Nails

Last week when I went to the mall with my mom, I picked up a few things from Sephora. I have been using OPI a lot, and figured why not give the Sephora by OPI a chance. So I picked up two golds, one is a metallic called "Charge It!" and the other is a glitter called "Only Gold For Me"

This picture doesn't do them justice... They look really nice in person! I used two coats of Charge It and topped it off with about 3 coats of Only Gold For Me. I did place the glitter in some places that I missed, but overall I think the finished look came out great. Check it out:

(ps-both pictures were taken with a flash)

I think this are going to be hot for summer! What are you summer nail polish pairings? 

May Favorites... a little late!

Hi Everyone!
So I took a picture of my May favorites, but forgot to put one thing in the picture! It is the MAC Paint Pot in Painterly. I use this under most of my eyeshadows as a base or primer. It keeps the shadow on allllllll dayyyyy longggg and does not crease! Sometimes I use it alone with just a simple sweep of eyeliner and it looks very classic and pretty.

From the picture (L-R):

1. OPI Nail Envy in Matte--just a nice base coat and strengthener I've been using a lot
2. Bobbi Brown perfume in Beach--ahhhhh I LOVE spraying this in a room and wearing it! 
3. Bobbi Brown pot rouge in Pink Raspberry--I know it's discontinued but I love this color!
4. NAR Sheer Matte foundation (color is ceylan)-This is my go-to foundation! I am loving the formula and the way it looks on my skin!
5. NARS bronzer in Laguna--so pretty and so summery, need I say more?
6. Philosophy's Hope in a Jar--best moisturizer ever! I love the whipped formula and it works great, even on my combination skin!
7. Dior's Diorshow Extase mascara--I got this super sample from sephora online. I had no idea what I was about to get because this puts your lashes on steroids haha
8. MUFE High Definition Powder--omg! This stuff is great to keep your face matte all day and feels sooooo smooth! It doesn't change the color of your foundation either.
9. iSkin Pore Perfecting Face Bruch--similar to clarisonic's brush, but the bristles do not move-they vibrate. Still it's a good dupe for those (like me) who are on a budget. This is $30 at Sally's and beats paying $200 for the real thing. 

What are your May favorites?

Makeup Cravings

Hi Everyone! Sorry it's been a while since I've posted. I have had a hard time coming up with blog ideas... if you have any, let me know!

For this post, I'm going to let you know my current makeup cravings (wish list) for early summer!

1. Bobbi Brown Beach Club Collection--I am a true Bobbi addict! I am going to decide which shades I really want when I go to the counter, but I'm definitely wanting the shimmer brick. As for the cream shadows, I don't think I need the nude color since I have the painterly paint pot by MAC. I am thinking the Moonstone (green) and the Pink Oyster for sure. I will let you know when I finally make it to the mall!
2. NARS lipstick in Dolce Vita, Love Devotion, and Roman Holiday
3. NARS lipgloss in Chihuahua and Turkish Delight
4. MAC lipstick in Hue, Myth, Creme Cup, Creme D'Nude, and Angel
5. NARS nail polish in Orgasm and Purple Rain
6. MAC paint pot in Bare Study
7. MAC 239, 168, 130, and 188 brushes
8. Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15
9. Benefit blushes in Dandelion and Sugarbomb
10. Benefit ultra shine in Foxy Lady and lipgloss in Who Are You Wearing

And that is actually like 100 things I want... When I do get something new, I'll be sure to let you know! : )

What are your beauty cravings?

SHREK nail polish!!!

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday I went in search of the Shrek-Tacular Minis set by OPI. The stores in my town were sold out, so I went to a bigger town to get them. Oh boy am I loving this set! The mini set includes: Who the Shrek Are You? (green), Rumple's Wigin' (lilac and personal fav), Fiercely Fiona (pale yellow), and What's with the Cattitude? (carolina blue and another fav). I also picked up a full size of the Funky Dunkey. I decided to skip out on the Ogre-The-Top Blue because I just wasn't sure when I would wear a blue like that...

(don't laugh at my painting abilities!)

After testing out the mini set, I am probably going to get the full size versions of the green, carolina blue, and lilac... I'm not big on yellow nails.

Is anyone else in love with this set? What other nail colors do you love?

-Pinkpaisley12

Currently in love with....

Hi Everyone!

So I wanted to do a post on the things I am currently in love with in regards to beauty products! Here's my current list (enjoy!):

Nails:

• OPI Bubble Bath--this is a really nice, neutral pink for an everyday look
• Seche Vite Top Coat--this is the shiniest, longest lasting top coat I have ever used! : )

MAC:

• Paint Pot in Painterly--nice base for shadows or to wear alone... I haven't had it long, but I do love it!
• Pearl Glide Intense Eyeliner in Designer Purple--okay, I was skeptical of using purple eyeliner at first, but I am in love with this stuff! It is fun and different!

Bobbi Brown:

• Shimmer Brick in Apricot--this is a nice summer glow, however the color is discontinued... I think the Nectar color looks very similar though...
• Extreme Party Mascara--just a nice, thick, dark mascara
• Long Wear Cream Eyeshadow in Beach Honey--nice for summer! and it's very long lasting!

Blushes:

• Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Pink Raspberry--I think this *might* be discontinued too, but I love wearing this color! It is bright and nice for the summer flushed look.
• NARS Multiple in Orgasm--bright and shimmer, also nice for summer. I haven't used this very long, but I do love it so far!
• NARS blush in Deep Throat--more of a peach color than the Orgasm, but this is the powder kind, so I've been wearing it over the multiple and also loving it thus far.

Lip Stuff:

• MAC Viva Glam Gaga--pink and bright! love it! (am I starting to notice a trend here?)
• MAC Lip Pencil in Subculture--nice under the Viva Gaga
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bettina--love the texture and the color! so pretty!
• Bobbi Brown Lip Tint SPF 15 in #3 Blossom Tint--I know this is discontinued, it was one of the first Bobbi products I bought in 2007.. no, it hasn't dried up yet. It goes nice over the Gaga lipstick

Scents:

• Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue--LOVE this for summer!
• Bobbi Brown Beach--LOVE this for summer too!

Alright, those are the current loves and products I am using a lot! Let me know if you have questions or want a specific review of a product! : )

-Pinkpaisley12