Hello!

Hi, I haven't posted in the longest time. The summer flew by and even though I wasn't taken classes this blog got lost in my summer life as well. I've been working just about every day so when I have a day off I like to spent it doing something with my boyfriend, friends or family. I'll get around to making a post with some photos from vacations I took this summer and fun little outings but for now I just wanted to share a little something with you all that I can't wait for!

The NARS Andy Warhol Collection!

The collection will be carried at Sephora and Department Stores, apparently each having their own items!

Birchbox

The semester if finally over and I'm hoping to start posting more regularly again. I couple of months ago I requested to join a monthly beauty box subscription called Birchbox. Birchbox sends you a collection of about 4-5 samples of beauty products, the products are chosen for you from a beauty profile you fill out. After spending a little while on the wait list, I received my invite and got sent an April box. Here's what I got my first month!

I'm a little late posting this considering my May box has shipped and is already almost here (which I am so excited about because of it being Gossip Girl themed) but I wanted to share my first box.

1. Urban Decay Naked Pallet 

2. Urban Decay Eyelid Primer

3. Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara

4. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner

5. e.l.f. Eyelid Primer

6. L'oreal True Match Naturale Mineral Foundation

7. e.l.f. Color Correcting Powder

8. Covergirl Line Exact Eyeliner

9. Babylips lip balm

10. Covergirl Lash Perfection Mascara

11. e.l.f. Makeup setting spray

Just a small peek into my makeup bag. I picked out the products I use on a daily basis, some of these are switched up depending on the day. These products are what I've found to work best for me, so far at least. I love trying new makeup and if I included all the makeup I own the post would extend for days.

What I'm loving - Nail polish edition

Today, I'm starting out a new feature I'll hopefully keep up with every Wednesday - What I'm Loving. The direction I am going to go with this is just pick a theme for each post, something I'm loving this week obviously and create a collection of pictures of items. Pretty self explanatory!

I'm starting out with nail polish - I was shopping around Target yesterday and kept seeing all these wonderful colors that I would love to pick up and wear this summer.

And as you'll probably notice my favorite brand is Essie.

1. Essie Mamba 2. Essie Tart Deco 3. Essie Glamour Purse 4. Essie Mint Candy Apple 5. Julep Alicia 6. Essie Power Clutch

Appreciate - Lush

LUSH creates handmade, high quality cosmetics and I appreciate their products!

Some of my current favorite products include

Coalface cleanser

Pow Wow lip scrub

& Toothy Tabs

They also make awesome bath bombs in creative colors and scents with awesome benefits for your skin. I have let to try any of their bath bombs unfortunately though, I am sticking to the facial care for now.

A review

I recently purchased Shine of the Times by Essie from their Luxeffects collection and all I have to say is that I am in love!

I used it over black polish as it looks best with dark colors underneath. I am excited to play around with other base colors!

Monday Check In

The new semester of school is starting and I had been feeling a little down, it was time for a fresh start; I was spoiled with beauty products and a new haircut from my lovely boyfriend. I'm feeling great about myself, which makes me feel overall happier. I may sound a little conceited at the moment but who can deny a girl loves a little pampering every now and then.

I had been wanting the Naked Palette from Urban Decay for a while and I now finally have one. I used it today for the first time and I am loving everything about it, it's pricey but I definitely recommend it.

I have an enormous love for perfumes and I fell in love with Coach Poppy, smells so lovely and I'll be wearing this often.

I've had my eye on Essie Matte about you for a while and now that I finally decided I need it in my life, I cannot find it in any stores near me. I settled on CND Super Matte and I'm excited to try it out.
Edit As I stated I bought this because I could not find Essie's version. I bought this product without looking up any reviews first and that was a mistake. It flat out sucks. It is not matte at all, hardly even makes your polish less sparkly/shiny. Don't waste your money on this. Back to my search for Essie Matte About You.

Also, I've seen this Monday Check In going around and I'd thought I'd try out posting one every week.
Obsessing Over: My lovely new beauty products.
Working on: Getting all my books for the semester and decorating my apartment.
Thinking about: The horrible headache I currently have.
Anticipating: Seeing and old friend and possibly getting a new tattoo at the end of this week.
Drinking: Cherry Coke
Wishing: For a smooth successful semester.

P.S, I haven't forgotten about the photo a day challenge, I'll be making a post with the photos I've taken each day in the next few days.