Monthly archives for March, 2012

Origins Once Upon a Shine Lipgloss



Check out photos, swatches, and read my review below!

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These Origins lip glosses are really great in a lot of ways. There are a wide range of colors available that appeal to a variety of customers. The two I chose are a light shimmery pink, and a bright shimmery pink! They have a minty taste that I love and last quite awhile for glosses. The color isn’t sheer like the Tarte Maracuja glosses I reviewed a few days ago which is definitely a plus. The packaging is great and you get a lot of product for only $15. I definitely recommend checking these out!

xoxo Abby

Lips, Origins

Bits and pieces: 3/30/12



- Toby has a little ear infection that if hopefully all going to be gone soon
- painted my nails the most amazing blue- I love bright colors!!!
- NEW GIRL IS MY FAVORITE SHOW
- doing a little overhaul on my YouTube channel-a bit more focus on tutorials :)
- wearing a bright lip makes me happier
- be daring with your makeup today
- how do you feel about a products I regret buying tutorial?

Love you all!

xoxo Abby

Bits and Pieces, Personal

NOTD: the best blue ever



The most beautiful color! Revlon Indigo Night!

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xoxo Abby

NOTD

MAC Cremeblend Blush in Florida



The most gorgeous cream blush for summer. Super pink, light, blendable, and buildable! Definitely a must have in my makeup bag this spring and summer! Check it out!

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xoxo Abby

Cheeks, Face, MAC

Origins Eyeliners



Check out photos, swatches, and read my review below!

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These eyeliners are very creamy, come in tons of different shades, and truly last. However, they are not my top choice for the waterline. They don’t show up very well and don’t last long enough when they do. These are great for a nice pencil eyeliner and don’t tug on the skin because they are so soft and smooth. They also are great for creating a nice even line along the lashes- very precise.

Also, at $15 a pop they are super affordable!

xoxo Abby

Eyes, Origins

Shop MAC Cook MAC Collection: Quads



Check out these amazing quads from the Shop MAC Cook MAC collection!

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These are two of the best quads I have seen Mac come out with in quite awhile. They are all superbly pigmented and great for spring/summer! The pinks are great for daytime and the blues and greens for day or night! Definitely recommend these if you can still get your hands on them!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo Abby

Eyes, MAC

NOTD: 3/25/12



Quick nail of the day! I am absolutely LOVING mints right now: this is Mac mischievous mint!

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xoxo Abby

NOTD

FOTD: 3/24/12



Hi everyone! Just thought I would do a quick face of the day post! Hope you like it!

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Products I’m wearing:
- Chanel Perfection Lumiere in B20
- Chanel Poudre universal in Clair 20
- Mac harmony blush for contour
- Mac cremeblend blush in posey
- Mac eyeshadows in sumptuous olive, smut, and club
- Urban Decay 24/7 liner in mildew
- Mac lipstick in shy girl

xoxo Abby

FOTD

Tarte Maracuja Divine Lip Shine in Amuse



Check out photos, swatches, and read my review below!

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These new lipglosses from Tarte are very nice. They are hydrating and super shiny, but don’t offer much color. They are very sheer so it doesn’t matter much which color you select. The tend to all look the same.

They taste really minty which is refreshing and aren’t sticky at all which I appreciate. These would look great layered over a lipstick or worn alone for a very natural look. Plus the hydrating effect makes them feel a little like a Chapstick which is an added benefit.

Thanks for reading!

xoxo abby

Lips, Tarte

Chanel Perfection Lumiere



Chanel released their new foundation, Perfection Lumiere quite awhile ago but I was a bit skeptical. Check out photos, swatches, and read the rest of my review below.

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This foundation was released months ago as a replacement for their ever popular Pro Lumiere foundation that had been a big hit for years. I own nearly all the Chanel foundations and Pro Lumiere was definitely one of my favorites but I still had a few complaints. For one, it tended to rub off on your clothes, phones, etc., even while wearing a makeup primer or setting spray. It also broke me out a bit but my skin did grow used to it and the breakouts were less and less frequent.

I picked up a sample of Perfection Lumiere in shade B20 which is perfect for me and tried it for about two days before I had to pick it up! This is one of the most amazing foundations I have ever used. It seems as if it were made just for my skin tone and type. It is luminous but not oily or shiny, full coverage but natural, long wearing without rubbing off and being tacky, and photographs beautifully. I can’t say enough good things about this foundation.

However, I believe it is geared more towards a normal to oily skinned person and that it may not be suitable for dry skins. It tends to cling to dry patches on the skin (which is why it works so well for me- I am so oily). It is definitely a medium to full coverage so it covers all my scarring, hyper pigmentation, etc.

Check out your local Chanel counter for a sample if you want to try this foundation. I highly recommend it!

xoxo Abby

Chanel, Face, Foundation
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