Update + Collective Haul

Hello, beauties.

You may or may not have noticed that I've poofed from my blog for the past week or so. I don't have too great of an excuse other than being busy. I didn't really have the motivation to blog in the little free time I had. Also, I'm in a musical theater camp that started yesterday and will continue for the next three weeks. I'll be on as much as possible, but my posting may be a little sparse.

In the meantime, though, enjoy this collective haul from the past two weeks or so.

Products:

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup (Foundation) - $13.99 (Walmart had it for $10.97)

Bath & Body Works' Jungle Fruit Hand Sanitizer - $1.50

Set of 3 Spike Rings from Forever 21 - $2.80

Set of 3 Cute Rings from Forever 21 - $3.80

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous - $8.99

TRESemme Heat Tamer Spray - $4.99

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny - $5.24

Maybelline Baby Lips (Quenched, Peppermint, and Peach Kiss) - $3.99 (Walmart had them for $2.97)

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie - $7.49

Moral of the story? Everything is cheaper at Walmart!

If you want a review on any of these products, let me know in a comment! I now have all of the Maybelline Baby Lips flavors and I'm obsessed with the Revlon Kissable Balm Stain. :)

Blog ya later! xx

Have you heard about the Smoked palette?

Hello, beauties.

I get newsletter emails from urbandecay.com and the other day I got one that really peaked my interest. It was introducing the brand new Smoked Palette!

Colors (left to right):

Kinky, Freestyle, Mushroom, Backdoor, Blackout

Barlust, Rockstar, Evidence, Loaded, Asphalt

Now, I'm definitely someone who's drawn to more natural palettes, but walking around Sephora I always find myself swatching the brightest and most colorful eye shadows in the store. That's why a little part of me is super excited to see this palette on my next visit to Sephora or ULTA. I also adore the zip up style of the packaging. I can't think of a palette they've done that's looked like this one.

If I ever do purchase it, I doubt it will be in the near future. It's $50, just like the Naked and Naked2, so I'm not sure if it's worth the splurge. However, I'm sure many other people can't wait to get their hands on this little baby. The site is even claiming that it's "The Biggest Thing Since Naked!" That's a big claim to make!

Either way, Urban Decay isn't one to disappoint, so I'm sure the palette is fantastic and will gather a great response. I don't think much is going to beat the overwhelming love for Naked, but I'm glad to see them try.

Do you plan on purchasing Smoked? What's your favorite color in the palette? I'm really drawn to Evidence.

Blog ya later! xx

Trends of the Week: Maxi Dresses and Fringe

Hello, beauties.

I'm so terribly sorry that I didn't do a trend of the week last Thursday. It slipped my mind and I simply wasn't up for it by the time I realized I had forgotten. However, to make up for that, this week I bring you two trends of the week!

Trend One: Maxi Dresses and Maxi Skirts

My opinion on maxi dresses is probably a little different from the norm and I'll tell you why. I'm short! Okay, I'm not super short. But, as a girl of 5'3" I just don't feel like maxi anything is for me. But! Fear not, the opinion is not final! Just the other day I was being classy over at my local Target and spotted some cute, color blocked maxi dresses. They were comfy looking and pretty colors. It was as if they were calling my name. I didn't buy one, but I may go back and pick one up in the future.

I'm just a little iffy when it comes to maxi dresses. I do think they're cute, but on the right person. Taller girls look better in maxi's for obvious reasons. When you're shorter, like me, the maxi dress can make you look even more stumpy! I honestly think it can look a little silly if the wrong person wears one or someone has the wrong accessories.

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Above, Lauren Conrad is rocking an adorable blue and purple maxi dress. I think it looks great on her! The loose, effortless hair and plain sandals give that comfy, beachy vibe that I think is necessary to pull off a maxi. Extra fun fact: According to my friend Google, Lauren Conrad is 5'7". That's definitely the perfect height to rock a springy maxi dress.

Trend Two: Fringe

Coming straight out of the 80's, a trend that I simply adore, fringe! I'm more than excited the fringe is in. It's something that I really enjoy on an outfit or accessory. It has a way of making something interesting without making it too busy. Obviously, we're not going as far as acid wash fringed jeans, but fringed t-shirts and purses are something I'm really loving.

I own a black, fringed, Pink Flloyd shirt and I love wearing it. Fringe has the ability to give an outfit a kind of edginess that I think can totally make something bland, ten times more interesting.

What do you think of these trends? Do you own a maxi dress? Maybe some fringed t-shirts?

Blog ya later! xxx