Inspiration via make up?!

To put it nicely, I really dislike school. I would rather be at the beach or traveling the world or watching TV or WORKING. Yes, working. At least I would be making money. Anyways, I decided that I needed to actually care about school this week. Last week I had the flu so I only went to school two days. My decision? To plan exactly what I was wearing all week and the coordinating make up. It seems a little controlling but it helped me be ontime for school! So I did a different make up look for each day. I did a soft brown smokey eye, a blue eye, a silvery smoky eye, and my classic, favorite look. It inspired me to actually get up and go to school looking nice instead of just wearing my sweatpants and no make up. I won't do it every week but it's a nice change. Here are the steps to get my favorite look. I use the NARS palette (45$) and Victoria's Secret eyeliner pen (12$).

1. I first prime my eyes with Urban Decay Eye Primer. It's amazing! It makes your eyeshadow stay put forever!

2. I put Ondine eyeshadow all over my lids. The palette description says that Ondine is "plum with gold shimmer" but I find it to be more light a light brown color with gols shimmer.

3. Put the copper color called Surbaya II into the creases and blend

4. Draw on the liquid eyeliner. It's in a pen form so it super easy! Draw the line out a little so it becomes a cat eye. Make the the liner thicker on the outside and thinner near the tear duct.

5. Put on mascara and swipe on a pinky lip gloss. You're good to go!

Revlon Gets a Gold Medal!

Revlon color stay eyeliner is amazing! I never thought that I would find an eyeliner that would actually stay put on my lower lashline. It just seemed impossible. Then, my sister bought Revlon color stay liner. It says it stays on for 16 hours! It doesn't stay quite so long on me but it definitley stays on for a long time. I was skeptical at first because I have tried A LOT of eyeliners. Especially expensive ones and they just don't stay. I thought Revlon couldn't possibly make an eyeliner that was better than the ones at Sephora or MAC. I was so wrong! Even though no other make up from Revlon has impressed me, this stuff will never leave my make up bag. Its in there forever! I got it in black and brown. Its only 7.80, too!

Never Put on Cold Lotion Again!

Hello bellas, It has been awhile. I've been super busy but not busy enough to leave you without this perfect tip for silky smooth skin and warm lotion! If your anything like me then you don't like getting out of a warm shower and putting on cold lotion in the winter time! I learned this tip from the Glamour magazine beauty blog. Put your lotion on a radiator while you hop in the shower. When you get out your lotion will be warm and that will make you want to put it on. If you don't like the radiator idea, you can fill your sink up half way with hot water and stick your lotion in it while you take a shower. Another option is to take your lotion in the shower with you and leave it under the water. When you get out of the shower, put your lotion on three minutes or less after you step out. (A new years resolution of mine.) That way your skin soaks up more moisture and in this cold weather, we all need that extra moisture. Even you cali girls! Get ready for buttery soft skin! What is your favorite lotion to use?

My next buy

I want this palette so bad! It has 16 of Urban Decay's best selling shadows, 2 brushes, and the Urban Decay signiture Eyeshadow Primer Potion. The colors are so pretty and flattering for everyone! Its so versatile I'm getting it for all of my friends! Its 45$ at Sephora. Who could say no?

2 favorite mascaras

I have small eyes and small lashes but these two mascaras take my eyelashes from shrimpy to wow. The Dior one is a staple in my make up bag and the Chanel one I just tried last week as a sample but I simply love it! I think its going to be my next beauty buy. Neither one is cheap though. Diorshow mascara goes for 23 dollars and Chanel exeptional mascara is 28 dollars. My sister's favorite mascara is Maybelline Define a lash which is only 8 dollars. So for those of you who would rather not spend almost thirty dollars on mascara, that one is for you.

Saving money on what you love

For all you girls that love to shop at expensive make up stores like Sephora and MAC or clothing stores like JCREW and Victoria's Secret here is some advice for you. Go to your favorite store's website and sign up for their emails. Maybe some of you dont want your inbox to be flooded with junk mail but this is worth it! They will most likely send you emails when they are having big sales and they will also give you private discounts for email subscribers only. You can save a lot of money by shopping when they email you with sales updates, and free shipping! It gives you a perfect excuse to buy what you want and feel ok about it. They also tell you when there is new arrivals so you can put it on your list. Here are a few stores that help me save:
Sephora (sign up for beauty insider and get lots of goodies!)
Bath and Body Works
MAC
Bobbi Brown
Victoria's Secret
Jcrew
Tiffany's
Urban Outfitters

Best handcream

Winter is right around the corner and with people getting sick all the time washing your hands is necessary. You need a good hand cream to restore the moisture you lose from cold weather and washing your hands. Luckily, Neutrogena has the best handcream on the market. Allure magazine agrees! Your hands will be silky smooth in a matter of days. The best part is its only 5 dollars. For a lotion this good, you will never turn back.