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NYX - Matte Pure Red
One of my favorite bold, bright reds is NYX Matte Lipstick in "Pure Red." These highly pigmented NYX Matte lipsticks are a great ...
One of my favorite bold, bright reds is
NYX Matte Lipstick in "Pure Red."
These highly pigmented NYX Matte lipsticks are a
great
value for money (they will only set you back about $5.99 for 4.5 grams of product) and quite comparable to MAC lipsticks ($14.50 for 3 grams), in my opinion. All this gram talk makes me sound like a drug dealer... you'll have to excuse me, I'm currently immersed in a Breaking Bad marathon! But hey, lipsticks ARE my drug of choice. ;) If you're an animal lover, you'll be happy to hear that NYX is a cruelty-free brand --
Dexter
is quite pleased with that.
It wears well, with a great matte finish -- if you're not a fan of matte lipsticks then you'll probably want to either avoid the noid (check
NYX's regular lipstick range
, which has about 70 shades) or simply apply gloss over the top. However, I
love
a matte finish and rarely ever use gloss or products on top of my lipstick. This shade wore very well on my lips with no liner, lasted for hours, and did not feather or bleed into my skin at all. Next to MAC's
Lady Danger
, I dare say this is one of my favorite reds! It's
quite
similar to that shade, but less orange. It's much brighter and more orange than MAC's
Russian Red
. I'd say that the closest I have to it from my own lipsticks is MAC's
Scarlett Ibis
(a sought after limited edition color from the Iris Apfel collection), but it is just the tiniest bit brighter. So if you missed out on
Scarlett Ibis
, scoop this up!! If you are a packaging junkie, note that the packaging does feel a little cheap, as it's a very light plastic. Nevertheless, I have transported it around in bags and never had a problem with the top coming off or cracks in the plastic. Obviously it's not the most sleek or sophisticated packaging out there; but for a great quality lipstick for just under $6, can you REALLY complain that much?
I recently purchased more of these lipsticks because I was so impressed during my first encounter with
"Pure Red,"
so I will be sure to let you know what I think of those as well in an upcoming video featuring my whole NYX lipstick "collection." I highly,
highly
recommend you try this formula out -- there is a large range (22+) of reds, cranberries, pinks, nudes, peaches, and orangier (Is that a word? Well, now it is.) shades to choose from. FYI: other shades that really stand above the rest for me are
Indie Flick
,
Shocking Pink, Alabama,
and
Hippie Chic
(not shown below)
.
[ all of the larger swatches on the left half of my arm are the
Matte Lipsticks
]
[ the two in middle are from the
Lipstick
line ]
[ the glossier looking shades on the right are
Soft Matte Lip Creams
]
bdg
What I Wore: 5.11.12
Do you know how much this is affecting my over dramatic self-diagnosed OCD to have this video out of chronological order with the rest of my...
Do you know how much this is affecting my over dramatic self-diagnosed OCD to have this video out of chronological order with the rest of my outfits?!?! Breath in, breath out. Breath in, breath out. You can do this!
Shirt
:
Zara False Pocket Tee
Jeans
: BDG from Urban Outfitters
Bag
:
Madewell Transport Tote
Wedges
:
ShoeMint "Jolly"
Irish Cut Coin Necklace
:
Etsy
Bracelet
: H&M
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Essie - School of Hard Rocks
The latest polish to grace my nails is Essie School of Hard Rocks , a dusty blue/green (according to my limited adjectives and poor explaini...
The latest polish to grace my nails is
Essie School of Hard Rocks
, a dusty blue/green (according to my limited adjectives and poor explaining capabilities) or a "midnight malachite" (according to
Essie's website
) for those of you who might know what the hell that means. Duh,
Malachite
is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, with the formula Cu2CO3(OH
)2. Thanks
Wikipedia
. I wore this gorgeous shade for almost 2 weeks (and it wasn't pretty by the end of it all; but I was busy, sue me!!) It lasted very well in the beginning stages (up to the 5 days - 1 week marker) and I really loved the color and easy application.
This is definitely a shade I will continue to wear multiple times throughout the coming months as it was a nice statement color that also blended well into other outfits on the days when I didn't feel like having such bold, attention grabbing nails (I can't count the number of times my nails have been painted some awesome color for one particular outfit but then have clashed horribly with any other normal, plain outfit I wanted to wear. Talk about a
nailmare
. Am I right, guys?!). Two very prettily polished thumbs up for School of Hard Rocks!
bdg
What I Wore: 5.13.12
Happy belated Mother's Day :) Shirt: Mouchette from Urban Outfitters Jeans: BDG Jeans Sandals: Sam Edelman Necklace: ...
Happy belated Mother's Day :)
Shirt:
Mouchette from Urban Outfitters
Jeans:
BDG Jeans
Sandals:
Sam Edelman
Necklace:
Gift from Grams
Bracelet:
Urban Outfitters
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My NARS Lipstick Collection
Many of my YouTube viewers have been asking for a video outlining my lipstick collection, so of course I had to deliver. The only problem i...
Many of my
YouTube
viewers have been asking for a video outlining my lipstick collection, so of course I had to deliver. The only problem is... I HAVE SO MANY LIPSTICKS! You know how long that video would be?!
Intimidatingly
long.
Make sure you go to the bathroom before you start it
long.
I'd rather watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy because it's shorter
long. So, today I offer you
Part 1:
My NARS Lipstick Collection.
Enjoy!
Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Bolero
Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils
Baroque
Pure Matte Lipsticks
Mascate
,
Terre De Feu
,
Valparasio
,
Vesuvio
,
Carthage
, +
Bangkok
Semi-Matte Lipsticks
Schiap
,
Scarlet Empress
,
Red Lizard
,
Heat Wave
, +
Morocco
Sheer Lipsticks
Barbarella
,
Fast Ride
,
Cruising
, +
Dolce Vita
Satin Lipsticks
Afghan Red
For more of my lipstick picks, check out
My Beauty Favorites
.
bdg
What I Wore: 5.12.12 continued...
What I wore underneath the robe... (with special guest appearances by Mom, Ryan, + Dexter!) Outfit #1: Dress: LOFT Heels: Z...
What I wore underneath the robe...
(with special guest appearances by Mom, Ryan, + Dexter!)
Outfit #1:
Dress:
LOFT
Heels:
Zara
Watch:
Burberry
Outfit #2:
Tank:
Zara
Shorts:
BDG from Urban Outfitters
Necklace:
Low Luv x Erin Wasson
Watch:
Burberry
Sandals:
Sam Edelman
graduation
What I Wore: 5.12.12
Cap, Hood, + Gown: University of Pennsylvania Heels: Zara
Cap, Hood, + Gown:
University of Pennsylvania
Heels:
Zara
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FACE: Dr. Jart+ BB Cream and NARS Pure Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero (4/5/12)
Who doesn't love a good makeover? Products Used: Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++ MAC Studio Fix Powder in NW1...
Who doesn't love a good makeover?
Products Used:
Dr. Jart+
Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++
MAC
Studio Fix Powder in NW15
Make Up For Ever
HD Concealer in 310
Bobbi Brown
Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
Tarte
Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Tipsy
Smashbox
Photo Finish Lid Primer
Urban Decay Eye Shadow in
Zephyr
MAC
Eye Shadow in Naked Lunch and Vapour
Stila Smudge Stick in
Silver Dollar
Revlon
Grow Luscious Mascara (Blackened Brown)
MAC Eyebrow Pencil in
Spiked
NARS Pure Matte Lip Pencil in "
Bolero
"
zara
Recent Zara Purchases
The best $____ I ever spent. What I Bought: Jacket w/ Leather Sleeves (but, this is also very similar and cheaper ) Vest Top Tan...
The best $____ I ever spent.
What I Bought:
Jacket w/ Leather Sleeves
(but,
this is also very similar and cheaper
)
Vest Top
Tank T-Shirt
Tuxedo Blazer -- no longer online, but I saw it in a store recently
TRF Sheer Maxi -- no longer online or in my store, at least
Printed Trousers with Contrasting Waist
(aka Grandma Pants)
Coating Trousers w/ Zips
Rock Line T-Shirt
False Pocket T-Shirt
Messenger Bag with Edging
High Heeled Sandal with Buckle
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Monthly Beauty Favorites: April 2012
Another month, another favorites video... (and another empties video too!) Products Mentioned: Carol's Daughter Monoi Shampoo...
Another month, another favorites video... (and another
empties
video too!)
Products Mentioned:
Carol's Daughter Monoi
Shampoo
and
Conditioner
bumble & bumble
tonic lotion
+
brilliantine
No. 7
Hot Cloth Cleanser
The Body Shop
Almond Hand and Nail Cream
I Coloniali
Deep Massage Body Cream with Myrrh
Urban Decay
De Slick Setting Spray
NARS
Makeup Primer w/SPF 20 PA++
Chanel
Vitalumiére Aqua in BR12
Bobbi Brown
Creamy Concealer - Porcelain
MAC Blush -
Immortal Flower
+
Modern Mandarin
Make Up For Ever
HD Blush - #6
MAC Lipsticks -
Rebel
,
Innocence Beware!
, +
Hue
Essie -
Sew Psyched
+
Vermillionaire
butter LONDON -
La Moss
car mar
What I Wore: 4.25.12
Featuring my new BFF, an army jacket with leather sleeves from Zara. It's like we go everywhere together. I guess you could say we...
Featuring my new BFF, an army jacket with leather sleeves from Zara.
It's like we go everywhere together. I guess you could say we're inseparable.
She just.. gets me. You know?
Jacket:
Zara
(and if sold out, similar
here
)
Sweater:
Targer
Shirt:
Zara
Jeggings/Jeans:
Car Mar from LF
Boots:
Doc Marten's
Bag:
Cheap Monday (Gazak)
Jewelry:
Gifts from Family
floral
Zara Floral Print Dress
Do you know how long I have been waiting for this dress to come back in stock in my size? Of course you don't... but it was weeks.... we...
Do you know how long I have been waiting for this dress to come back in stock in my size? Of course you don't... but it was weeks.... weeks, I tell you. I had signed up to be notified if the dress came back into stock in the "next 15 days" and 15 days went by with no email. Devastation set in. Zara promised "Back Soon!" and yet, here I sat... alone in the dark, "soon" gone and passed. Always the obsessive, I signed up again and after about a week, the most beautiful subject line my inbox has ever seen appeared: "Item Available." Okay, in retrospect... that subject line is
whatever
. But the dress is anything but that: it is tight on my figure; has one of my favorite collar and shape designs up top (is there a name for this -- I just think of it as
Battlestar Galactica chic
); and has a gorgeous symmetrical print complete with a vaginal innuendo. HELLO! Sold.
Important to Note:
I was sad to see the one that came in the mail did not have the same exact pattern as the one pictured online (beware of that with Zara prints), but I was lucky enough to find the perfect print on the dress in the Zara flagship store in NYC. And yes, I tried on like 12 to get the flower in just the right spot. ;) To see me wearing this dress in an outfit video, click
here
.
[
zara floral print dress
- $89.90 ]
bdg
What I Wore: 4.19.12
Top: Need Supply Shorts: BDG from Urban Outfitters Belt: H&M Bag: Madewel l Necklace: Gift from Grandma Sandals: ...
Top:
Need Supply
Shorts:
BDG from Urban Outfitters
Belt:
H&M
Bag:
Madewel
l
Necklace:
Gift from Grandma
Sandals:
Sam Edelman
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MAC Trés Cheek Collection
This is old news now, but I have been meaning to share my love for the Trés Cheek collection by MAC, particularly for the Immortal Flower a...
This is old news now, but I have been meaning to share my love for the Trés Cheek collection by MAC, particularly for the
Immortal Flower
and
Modern Mandarin
blushes. I was lucky enough to find them on
Nordstrom's
website despite their being sold out everywhere else online the day they were released... however, my fear of missing out on this collection was unfounded, as they are still available on
Nordstom's
site (and some shades on
MAC's
site) a month later. Durrrr. Anyways, I honestly wanted every single blush released in the collection, but I narrowed it down to these two gorgeous shades. I chose these because I've been really into orange/tangerine colors on my cheeks and
Modern Mandarin
fit the bill perfectly and, also, I did not have anything like
Immortal Flower
in my drawer.
They both look really beautiful and pigmented when swatched and give a gorgeous, buildable glow on the cheeks. I am incredibly pleased with these blushes and am really tempted to buy more from the collection (e.g.
Pink Tea, Lovecloud, Peony Petal
). Say it with me in your best/worst
The Mask
impression:
"Somebody stop me!"
Was that the lamest reference ever or what? Somebody stop me! ;)
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