play up your smoochers

It's time to play up your lips and live a little ladies.

I love having all colors on deck, which is why I purchased this amazing Deconstructed Rose Lip Gloss Library Set by BITE Beauty at Sephora. This set comes with 12 different colors, some brighter, some darker, but no matter the season, get a pop of color on those lips! It's fun and can change the whole look that your going for.

As seen in photos:

BAG: Aldo Guthlarie Crossbody- *On Sale Now* Comes in White, Lilac, Midnight Black, & Peach

SHOES: Aldo Ceriwiel Black & Beige Pump- *On Sale Now*

If I'm doing my lips, I never forget to LINE. I feel like many girls associate lip liner with old ladies but it helps define the shape of the lips and adds a little extra plump-effect. The color of the lip liner should somewhat match the shade of lipstick or gloss that you're filling with, but it doesn't have to be exact... that is what blending is for!

These are a few products that I love for summer: 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in "Native"- (Pale pink liner)

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BITE High Pigment Pencil in "Madeira"- (Nude/pink for overall color)

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BITE High Pigment Pencil in "Chablis"- (Soft coral/rose liner)

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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in "Catfight"- (Pink/fuschia with red undertones for overall color)

This is what I used here: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil in "Catfight" to line the lips + Bite High Pigment Pencil in "Chablis" as a filler.

Have a fabulous Saturday, chicks!

face candy essentials

Let's talk about makeup essentials. 

I generally do my day-time face the same every day. Sometimes a little heavier, sometimes a little less heavy... it all depends on my mood and how many sh!tZ I give that day. 

Here is what I use and, for the time being, swear by:

Primer: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer with SPF 15- Primer is an important step that many people disregard. My favorite primer thus far, water-resistant

Under-eye Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer- I use Ginger (golden undertone for medium complexion), bye-bye raccoon eyes

Foundation: Make Up Forever Pro-Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation- This stuff is god's gift to earth. It is one of my newer finds that I will continue to buy. Buildable coverage with a matte, flawless finish.

Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer- in medium/deep. I hate shimmer bronzers so this is perfect for you matte lovers. This bronzer is made with real cocoa powder so don't hesitate to stick your tongue out to catch the leftover dust.

Blush: NARS Blush in Sin- shades of berry with gold shimmer. I bought this color for summertime.. just gorg with a tan.

Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Express for Brows and Eyes- Thin brows? Don't fret... this is the solution.

Mascara- Buxom Lash- I always, always, always buy waterproof. Just works better for me.

*Perfume*- Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb- signature scent thanks to my Seeester!

If I'm feelin' it, I'll use some other products for a night-time look:

Shadow: Urban Decay Naked2- I have all 3 of the Naked palettes but I think this one is my fav. Often I use Foxy, Bootycall, Tease, and Busted (in that order) for my eyes.

Liner: Stilla Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner- in jet black; my college girlfriends got me hooked on this and I don't think I'll ever go back.

Highlighter: Loreal Magic Lumi Primer/Highlighter

Foundation #2: Kat Von D Lock-it Powder Foundation- I got this with my Sephora points & really like it. Fits right in my going-out bag & is great for flawless coverage. 

Blush #2: MAC Powder Blush in Peechykeen- a pinker/peachier shade than my other blush, has a sheertone shimmer. 

Lips: NARS Velvet Lip Pencil in Buenos Aires- These gloss-sticks are so awesome. This beige-pink shade is perfect for a quick day-time application & leaves lips looking buttery-soft.

What are your favorite make-up products? I love suggestions!

ombre everything

Ombre hair... ombre nails... who said you can't ombre your lips! 

It's quite easy. The colors don't necessarily have to even be in the same "family", you just have to do a good job of blending them. The look is pretty subtle but I had fun doing it and it's a change from my normal liner + matching gloss.

You can see the products and colors I used in my picture. They are lined up in order of what I did start to finish. Start with lining JUST the outside of your lips with your darkest color and work yourself to the center of your lip using different shades. I like to finish up with just a small dab of the lightest gloss in my collection. 

Try it out- it's fun experimenting with makeup!