Wet 'n Wild "Comfort Zone" Palette

First of all, today was my first day back to college! I had intro to psychology today, and a dimensions class tomorrow. For as nervous as I was, it was a walk in the park, just like the old days.

So on my way back from lunch with the boyfriend, I had to stop at walgreens to get some prescriptions. I figured I deserved a little treat for actually getting up and going this morning!

I know I am really late on this bandwagon, but until today I had never been able to find this palette. Until today! I finally have the Comfort Zone palette from Wet 'n Wild. It really is a pretty palette. I think I will be using it a lot in the mornings before class because the colors have such a variety that I can make several daytime appropriate [not that I care about day/night rules] makeup looks quickly!

The colors are very pigmented. Not surprising since this line makes some pretty good shadows for the price you pay. More expensive doesn't ALWAYS mean better :]

I also got another Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain. I already have "Honey" which I LOVE. Leighannsays on YouTube made a video all about them, and thus has hooked me :] Here is a link to her video if you either haven't seen it or are interested - CLiCKiTY CLiCK! Anyway, today I picked up "Darling". I really like it, a really pretty purple.

Look forward to some posts using both the palette and the balm stain, now that I will be doing actual makeup [besides liner and mascara] on a more regular basis!

Lots of Love,
XOXO Mary

Spring Brights :]

Today I felt inspired to do a pretty, bright spring look. The grass is growing, I love the trends, and I'm in love with this look!This whole look was focused around my new Viva Glam Nicki lipstick. It's a gorgeous pinky-coral color that is just perfect for spring - bright and super pigmented! I did the lips first, then the eyes just kind of fell together.

I did a multi-colored green eye, light pink cheeks, some contouring and a bright pink lip. 

[PRODUCTS LISTED BELOW]

 [PRODUCTS USED]

- EYES -

MAC Soft Ocre paint pot

MAC Bitter e/s [inner corner and blending color]

MAC Swimming [lid color]

MAC Humid [crease and outer v]

Maybelline MasterDrama eyeliner in Midnight Master [tightline, waterline]

Maybelline MasterPrecise liquid liner in Black [winged liner]

eBay Lashes

Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara in Extreme Black

MAC eyebrow definere in Velvetone

- CHEEKS -

Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzer Duo

- LIPS -

MAC Viva Glam Nicki

Sephora gloss in Orange Juice

- FACE -

Covergirl TruBlend foundation in 5

Clinique concealer in medium

So, I hope you all enjoyed my little take on some fun spring makeup. I forgot how much fun it is just to sit down and create a look. I can't wait to see other people's spring time looks, and leave a comment if you wish :]

Lots of Love,

Mary XOXO

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I'm finally back on here after being a regular, old reader for the last few months.

So, to come back, I need help from you guys :]

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Lots of Love,

XOXO M

My nailpolish bucket list.

Ok, let me first address the fact that I didn't do a classic Christmas look. 

I'm sorry! I just didn't have the time. I have a 6 year old and Santa was coming.

Enough said. Next series I do will be bomb and on time, lol.

So today, I wanted to go to Sally's so bad and just buy all of the polishes I wanted. However, since Christmas especially, I am broke haha.

So here are the top 5 polishes I am going to collect first. One by one. Enjoy :]

#5 - "The One That Got Away" by OPI

So gorgeous. I love metallics, I love purple, it's opaque and I want it.

#4 - "Emerald Black" by Models Own

This is part of their "Beetlejuice" collection. I LOVE this color. I have no idea where I can get Models Own, but I need to find out and order this online asap. I like having dark colors on my nails (i'm natural and square), but I like to switch it up every few days and this could be an 'all the time' color for me. I love the duo chrome.

 

#3 -  "Golden Green" by Models Own

From what I've seen online, I am really liking Models Own polishes. This is also from the "Beetlejuice" collection, and literally took my breath away. I have been looking for a green metallic for a long time. Everything was always too lime, or blue. This is GREEN. Hmm, I wonder if they have an army green...

Here it is :]

#2 - "Pros and Bronze" by OPI

I grew up on OPI. I've tried to convert so many times, but I always find myself back to them. I love the brush, I love the formula, just my favorite brand! This color is beautiful. I would consider this a neutral color for me. I wear a lot of bronze and golds. I'm Italian, what can I say ;]

Take a look-see...

#1 - "Sweet Peacock" by Orly

LOVE IT! I really love blue nails, but it has to be the right kind of blue. The milky ones look odd, and I don't like the robin's egg color, or easter colors... I don't know, I'm picky with blues and this is amazing. I love metallics, they make your nails really pop. My nails are my #1 accessory!

So here is this amazing blue. I've never tried Orly, but this is soooo pretty...

 

So yeah, I hope you liked this post. 

The colors are by no means in any particular order. They are all a part of the many colors I want to add to my collection. I am going to look more into Models Own. If you like nail polish like the ones I showed, I think you will like them. I can't vouch for anything physical about it since I've only been stalking it online, but the colors are amazing.

I hope you all had a merry Christmas, or happy holidays. Whatever you celebrate, I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

XOXO, M

 

Holiday makeup look - "Nice"

Decided this morning that I wanted to do some holiday makeup. I don't have many parties or anything that I go to, just family functions, but these looks are what I might wear out or to a house party.

This first look is my "Nice" look. Obviously "Naughty" will be next, then a classic holiday look :]

So for this I used a shimmery white on the first half of the lid, a frosty green on the second half, and a Christmas tree green on the lower lash line and the outer V. Next I added some subtle false lashes and black liner. For the face I went really fresh with a bright, flushed pink cheek and a golden highlighter. The lips are nude with a frosty pink gloss on top. Hope you like it :]

I can't wait to do "naughty", haha!

Lots of Love,
XOXO M