OOTD: Hello Spring! (Featuring Justfab!)

Warmer Weather = :-)

Spring is here! I'm so excited to start wearing less layers & bright colors! It's been pretty warm during the day and a little chilly at night so cut out booties are a must right now. I'm pretty obsessed with the "Kadence" style at the moment! They are so easy to throw on and go and they look amazing with anything. I love the Cognac color, perfect for spring and a nice change from all the black booties I own haha. The cut out detail is gorgeous and helps prevents your feet from getting sweaty. If comfort is what you're looking for these booties are the ones to get! :-)

What I Wore:

Top- Kohl's (can't find it online, on clearance in-store!)

Jeans- AE

Booties- Justfab

I love JustFab and can't begin to tell you how many awesome sales I've taken advantage of! The prices are great and the quality even better! 

If you're looking to join JustFab here's my referral link: http://www.justfab.com/invite/Reina207/ and if you have any questions about the site let me know!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more OOTD's! :-)

OOTD: Cozy Winter Night! (Featuring Justfab!)

Casual & Warm

Winter is here! It's time to layer layer layer. I hope this winter isn't brutal. I really don't like to drive in the snow so I'm crossing my fingers that we don't get too much of it. Other than that I love the season, specially the fashion! I'm so excited to bust out my scarves and my boots! I love the layered look and it comes with it's pluses... like hiding your food baby! ;-) haha.

I recently went out with my family and bestie before she left for the Holidays and it was nice! We walked around, had hot chocolate and took a few pictures... nothing better than time with family and friends! :-)

What I Wore:

Scarf- Justfab "Tassel Infinity"

Jacket- Forever 21 (Sold Out)

Jeans- Justfab "Ultra Stretch High Waisted Skinny in Kona Blue"

Booties- Justfab "Tuvee"

I love JustFab and can't begin to tell you how many awesome sales I've taken advantage of! The prices are great and the quality even better! 

If you're looking to join JustFab here's my referral link: http://www.justfab.com/invite/Reina207/ and if you have any questions about the site let me know!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more OOTD's! :-)

Review: E.L.F Studio Blush Palettes!

Great Value & Beautiful Colors!

Eyes Lips Face came out with two blush palettes that I had to try! If you know me you know that my makeup weakness is blush so these were the perfect addition to my collection. They retail for $6 each ($3 with 50% off coupon code!) and come with four colors with different finishes. The blushes themselves don't have names but each palette is made for certain skin tones. There's the light palette and the dark palette, nothing in between but if you have both you can mix the colors to create the perfect shade! I love these palettes! I'm surprised that a drugstore brand came out with such a great idea. Normally blush palettes can cost you an arm and a leg but these are affordable, pigmented and overall amazing!

The pigmentation on these blushes is outstanding! You barely need to tap your brush into the product to get the right amount of color on your cheeks. All the colors seem to be new shades (so exciting!). I compared them to the studio and mineral blushes that I own and I didn't notice any repeats. They are all smooth blushes that blend very well. They are not powdery like the studio blushes and they are more pigmented than the mineral ones, it's a really good mix in formula. I'm so happy to see such a nice range of colors that will suite so many people. Here are the swatches:

Light Blush Palette- These colors are so vivid and beautiful! Even though I own every blush color in the world I still get excited by new products haha. These are gorgeous colors and you can tell by the swatch that the formula is very silky! Most of the colors are a semi-matte except the one on the bottom right corner, that one has some shimmer. They leave a really pretty glow on the skin. That third shade is one of my favorites; bronzed cheeks is a really big trend for the Spring and Summer!

Dark Blush Palette- These are the perfect colors for woman of deeper skin tones! Like I said before, I love that E.L.F is coming out with more universal products. The colors in this palette are more berry shades, ideal for Fall and Winter! With a light hand these will leave that perfect flushed look on your cheeks.

So here's something I didn't know when I first ordered these: you can actually pop the individual blushes out and mix and match them to create your custom blush palette! How cool huh?!

Bottom line: Make sure to order these palettes next time you're on eyeslipsface.com! The quality of these are of one that can easily cost you more than $30 but these are only $6! It's a really good deal and the colors are all fabulous! The large mirror they come with makes it perfect for travel plus the fact that you can switch up the blushes too. Last time I check the site they were sold out but you can sign up for an email alert to let you know once it's available. :-)

Review: Milani Lip Intense Liquid Color!

Bright & Beautiful!

I'm so excited about these Milani Lip Intense Liquid Colors! They are quickly becoming my new favorite liquid lipstick/gloss. Milani has come out with a few new products: eyeliner, blushes, glosses, stains and nail polish for spring 2014! I love it when brands release new lines for the season and Milani never disappoints. I ordered a few things from milanicosmetics.com that I will be reviewing soon once I get a chance to try them out. But... as soon as I got my package these stood out to me and I just had to test them out immediately!

I'll start off by saying that I love the packaging. It's not bulky and the gold accents are growing on me. I really like the shape of it too, definitely makes it stand out! The wand is also really great. It's a flat rectangular sponge tip so its perfect for precise application. I was able to outline my lips without a problem. The line has 4 colors to choose from and I'm kinda sad I didn't order them all at once (to save on shipping! haha) I chose 2 colors that I knew for sure I would wear. They are $6.49 each so it can get a bit pricey if your buying 2or 3. They are available online and at your local drugstore! Here are the swatches on my lips:

On the left is "Fiery Coral" and on the right is "Pink Rave". Don't they look amazing? Milani claims that its highly pigmented with the shine of a gloss and the longevity of a lipstick... and I completely agree! The formula is thin which is something I didn't expect. Normally liquid lipsticks are on the thicker side to the point where you can feel them. These on the other hand are a nice thin formula and really comfortable on the lips. Its crazy pigmented too! The opacity you see in the pictures took only one swipe across the lips. I'm just in aw with the color payoff you get! They last a decent amount of time, about 4 hours before you have to reapply. It's a velvet matte finish, so it leaves a bit of a shine but doesn't move around once dry. It's not drying or super moisturizing, it simply feels really nice on!

 

Bottom line: I 100% recommend these lip colors! Like the name states... they are intense! I think its worth the price because they are really good. They have a nice sweet smell that isn't overpowering. Plus they colors are right up my alley, bright! Milani hit the jackpot with these liquid lip colors. It's the perfect combination between a gloss and a lipstick. I can't wait to use these in the spring and summer. My only complaint is that the line only has 4 colors. Hopefully Milani adds more colors soon! :-)



Review: Coastal Scents Forever Blushes!

Long Lasting Color!

First off... how cute is the packaging!? I just love how bright and full of color it is! Even though it's just the box the blushes come they quickly captured my attention. I love it when companies dedicate time to detail. It's something that keeps me coming back to order new things.

These blushes are from the Forever Blush line. It fairly new to Coastal Scents and it has 18 different colors. These retail for $7.95 each but I managed to purchase them on sale for 50% off. You get a ton of product for that price so no complaints there. They claim to be highly pigmented and long lasting... and that they are! They are so pigmented that I'm scared to use a regular blush brush haha. I used a duo fiber stippling brush for a lighter application but it was still too bright for my liking. I had to blend it out with a kabuki brush to make it look natural. So pigmentation can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you like. The colors with shimmer were a bit powdery. As soon as I used my brush powder got everywhere. That was one of the things I got annoyed with. Other than that I consider these to be really good!

Here are the colors that I chose! I wanted a bit of variety and I'm super happy with my choices. They are beautiful shades and will definitely be flattering on many skin tones. Here are the names:

*Lovely- a deeper coral with a shimmer finish

*Alluring- a deep magenta with a satin finish

*Charming- a medium mauve with a matte finish

*Delicate- a peachy coral with a shimmer finish

They all have a cool design engraved in them! You can see close ups on coastalscents.com. Here are the swatches for each blush. Keep in mind, I didn't have to fuss with these to get the color payoff you see. It only took 1-2 swipes and they are this pigmented! :-)

From left to right: Delicate, Charming, Lovely and Alluring. They are silky smooth but as you can see from a the picture some are a bit powdery.

Bottom line: I would recommend purchasing these blushes when they are on sale. I think that they are not worth the hassle at full price since they are so powdery but for $3.97 I would say go for it. If I were to compare them to other blushes at a similar price point (like the Elf Studio Blushes) these are more pigmented and the quality is better. You really just need to learn how to work with them so you don't end up looking like a clown. On the plus side, I wore one of the colors to work (8 hours shift) and by the end of the day it looked exactly the same! So overall, I do like these... I just rather save money where I can! ;-)



Review: bh Cosmetics Glamorous Blush Palette!

Change It Up With This Palette!

Blush.... one of my many obsessions! It's one of my favorite make up products to purchase because it's what brings life back to your face! I never owned an actual blush palette before buying this bh Cosmetics Glamorous Blush Palette. I'm so happy I purchased it. It's so convenient for traveling to have all the blushes in one place. You have a large range of color to complete any makeup look you can think of. The packaging is nice and slim but still made well to survive through travels. It doesn't come with all the bells and whistles like a mirror or a brush but you really don't need all that.



Here are the all the colors it comes with! Now these blushes don't have any names. It contains nudes, pinks and berries. It's very versatile and comes with a nice mix of mattes and shimmers. I love the idea of having so many colors and the option of creating your own shade by mixing some of the colors together. They are silky smooth and very pigmented. They are a bit powdery but that wasn't a big deal for me. You just need the tiniest bit on your blush brush to achieve the look you want! So... this palette will most likely last me forever haha. It retails on bhcosmetics.com for $16.95 but I purchased mine on sale for $10.95! Such a great price for all the colors you're getting and bh cosmetics always has sales. I noticed that most of these colors resemble some of the Nars blushes. So if you're looking for an inexpensive alternative I would get this palette in a heart beat. The shades they include are great for the work place all the way to a night out... I love it! I'll go ahead and include the swatches by row. These swatches were done heavily to show off the color itself but once blended out they are all beautiful! Some of the nude/golden shades even make wonderful eye shadows!



Bottom line: Get it! I personally love it and find myself using it more than my single blushes. I will still continue to purchase more blushes from other brands because I'm just obsessed (its a problem! haha) but if you're new to makeup this palette is perfect! You have everything you need in one place and it's convenient for travel. I noticed that bh cosmetics sells a different one that looks similar called the professional blush palette but its a lot more muted colors and also has bronzer shades. I prefer this one because it looks more vibrant and bright! Go to their website now and place an order! You will love it as much as I do! :-)





Review: bh Cosmetics Forever Nude Palette!

Perfect for Valentine's Day!

On a weekly (ok...maybe daily) basis I search around for the best deals on new products. Last week I was snooping around bhcosmetics.com and came across this palette! It's called the Forever Nude Palette and I have nothing but great things to say about it! :-) For the past few days I've used this palette and I love it! It has 6 eye shadows, 2 blushes, a highlight and 2 lip colors... so basically everything you need is in this palette. As the name says, it's full of nudes but with pink hues, kinda like the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette. It retails on the site for $21.95 but it's on sale currently for $11.95( such a great deal!).

Here's a look at the palette! The entire cover of the palette is a full size mirror, pretty generous and perfect for traveling. And there's the actual palette... it's so pretty! Lets start with the left side. First off is the duo blush, it has a more mauve neutral side and a dusty pink on the other side. Both of the blushes are a satin finish so they leave a beautiful glow on the cheek. They definitely complete the looks you create with the palette. Below the blushes you have 2 lip colors, a neutral and a pink. To be honest I'm not a fan of lip colors in palettes in general. They get messy with all the powder products so I wish they had a cover or something to protect them. But they're still creamy and surprisingly very pigmented! I probably wont use them too much... but its nice to know they're there if needed.

Here are the swatches for the blushes and lip colors.

 Alright so lets continue with the rest of the palette! In the middle of the palette there's a highlight shade. Now there's no description on the site for what its meant for. Is it a face highlight.... or is it a brow bone highlight? It's a matte cream shade so not typically what I would use for a face highlight. If it is a brow bone highlight then that's a heck of a lot of product haha. I guess you can use it as you please. So we finally have the eye shadows...my favorite part of the palette! Even though it's only six shades you can create so many looks! From sexy to sultry to soft everyday looks, these shadows are perfect for that!



 I swatched the eye shadows by rows from top to bottom. The left row has a shimmery light pink, a medium tone matte pink and a metallic copper. I really love the matte pink! Even though it doesn't look like much it's the perfect crease shade! The copper shade is also beautiful all over the lid. The pigmentation is great and for better color pay off you can use some of them wet.

Here's the second row! This one has a shimmery copper with pink tones, a satin cream shade and a matte dark brown. I'm in love with the shimmery shade for all over the lid as well, it has a certain shine to it that makes it look beautiful! The cream shade is great for a highlight color and the dark brown is perfect for those days that you want to smoke out your look!

Bottom line: I'm a huge fan of this palette! I think it's nicely made as far as packaging and also everything it includes. It's perfect for travel and because of the colors its also perfect for Valentine's Day! If you can, definitely place an order because shipping is no more than a week (at least for me!) so you should get it just in time. After using it I can see myself reaching for this palette on a regular basis. For the price you can't go wrong, it's a really good deal and great quality. I give this palette two thumbs up and I can't wait to create new looks with it! :-)

Review: L.A Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer!

Hide Those Dark Circles ;-)

Sleep... what is that!? Haha, if you're like me you spend most of your nights (and early mornings) catching up on your favorite show on Netflix. Without my beauty sleep I look like a zombie. So I was in the market for a great concealer to take care of those dark under eye circles and I found it! The L.A Girl Pro HD Concealer is amazing! On the company's site they claim that it's crease-resistant with opaque coverage in a creamy yet lightweight texture. The long-wearing formula camouflages darkness under the eyes, redness and skin imperfections. Provides complete, natural-looking coverage, evens skin tone, covers dark circles and minimizes fine lines around the eyes. I definitely agree with the claims. This concealer is super creamy and works great to cover up those dark circles. It's actually compared to a more higher end concealer, the Make Up For Ever Full Coverage Concealer which is $32. The LA Girl concealer is $5 on their website but you can find for only $2.50 on Beautyjoint.com.

I love the packaging too, it has a brush tip applicator which makes it super easy to apply around your nose to cover redness, under your eyes and even around your eyes to clean up any mistakes. The line offers 18 shades ranging from light to deep so its universal. I do have to say that it's a bit tough to determine your shade from the online swatches. I ordered two, natural and creamy beige just to be safe and natural was the one! So I would recommend to do the same when ordering just to ensure you're getting your perfect match. For the price you have nothing to lose. You only need the smallest bit to cover your under eye circles but if you feel like you need more you can build it up. It's definitely a medium coverage off the bat. I always apply powder to make sure it last all day. A great thing about it is that even if you apply powder it never looks cakey.

 

Bottom line: This concealer is my favorite at the moment, I use it everyday! I love the consistency and coverage. Before I used the Covergirl and Olay concealer in a pot ( with the swirls!) because it was so moisturizing but it got discontinued. I was desperately looking for something to replace it and I think I'm gonna stick with this one! Go ahead and try it out. :-)



Review: Wet n Wild Megalast Lip Color!

Great Spring Colors For Less Than $3!

I decided to get ready for spring early this year! I went through my lipsticks and noticed that I was lacking in the color department. I wanted to buy a few bright, spring worthy colors so I ordered these Wet n Wild Megalast lipsticks! I heard a lot of great things about them and the best part.... they're only $2.75!! ( even cheaper at drugstores!) I purchased mine on Beautyjoint.com so I can save on shipping. ;-) They have a large color selection, so it's easy to go crazy and order them all but I stuck with the six that stood out to me. The packaging is pretty simple, nothing too special. I love how you can easily see the colors through the cap. It does have a con though. The lipstick doesn't turn all the way down so it can get a little messy when putting the cap back on.  But other than that its great. The lipstick itself feels a bit drying at first but once you put it on it starts to melt and become creamy. It's like... magic! haha . It has great color payoff and they tend to last about 4 hours which isn't bad. For the price these are great. I'll go ahead and show you the colors I chose.



 

From left to right:

*In the Flesh- A pinky nude, great for everyday!

*Mauve Outta Here- A medium pink/mauve ( very creamy!)

*Smokin' Hot Pink- A warm pink/fuchsia, not too bright so it's very wearable.

From left to right:

*Coraline-  A coral with red tones... will quickly become my spring lipstick!

*Purty Persimmon-  A true orange. Looks kinda scary but can be toned down with gloss haha.

*Cherry Picking- A red with pink tones, one of my favorites!

 

Bottom line: These are a great buy! Great texture and I can see them being very flattering on different skin tones. The price is awesome and I'm pretty sure most of these colors are dupes for Mac lipsticks. Now, I won't say they smell as good or that they are as smooth as Mac but they are pretty darn close! ;-)

 

 





Review: ELF Moisturizing Lipsticks!

My New Favorite Lipsticks!

Lipsticks are one of my favorite beauty products! My go-to makeup look is a natural face with a pop of color on the lips. I always say "I collect them" but that's my excuse for buying every color out there! I was excited to see that Eyeslipsface.com had new lipsticks for their studio line ( my favorite!). The site also had a 50% off sale one everything so I made sure to grab a few things that I will later review. I'm a little bummed that I only ordered three because these are AMAZING! Lets start off with packaging: it's sturdy, sleeker looking than the other lipsticks elf sells and the color on the packaging matches the tube. My only complaint is that one of my lipsticks got ruined because they don't tend to lock when twisted all the way down like most other lipsticks. So it twisted right back up and got smashed into the cap. Other than that I have no complaints with packaging. Now as far as the formula: it's super creamy, has great color payoff and smell good too! They have a vanilla scent which kinda reminds me of Mac lipsticks. The claim for these lipsticks is that they have a velvety, satin texture that glides on the lips but still leaves a nice shine. I completely agree with the feel of these lipsticks. The glide on super smooth and its practically opaque in one swipe. The color selection they offer is great, it covers from the nudes to the reds and everything in between. They are also long wearing, I don't find myself having to reapply as much throughout the day.

Here are some swatches of the colors that I have. From left to right: Wink Pink, Flirty & Fabulous and Rosy-Go-Round. ( Click to enlarge ) You can for sure notice the shine it leaves on the lips!

Bottom line: For only $3 each ($1.50 if you catch them on sale!) these lipsticks are amazing! Definitely my new favorite lipsticks. I can't wait to start using the brighter colors in the Spring and Summer time. And.... yes, I will be buying all the colors! I'm not a fan of the $1 lipsticks they sell nor the mineral lipsticks. I recommend to pass on those and spend your money on these because the quality is there. :-)