2.26.2013

How I keep Organized - Necklaces!!

Hello Lovelies, 

I get asked alot about how I keep my large collection of necklaces tangle free. So I thought today I was share how I keep my necklaces organized! I took space from my bedroom wall and mapped out a neat layout. I will eventually cover a large cork board with fabric, I just have yet to find a wholesaler around my area that sells large cork slabs. So until then I have this set up that works really well!




There is a large vanity mirror that you can almost see on the far right, of this pic above. The Mirror separates the two sections, as seen in the photo below. The photo above shows my necklaces's that are to the left of the mirror and the photo below shows the necklaces's that to the right of the mirror. 

 
The black tower below the hanging necklaces contain my bracelets and is a stack-able organizer. There is another one below it not in photo view that holds my earrings. I purchased these at Walmart for about $5. 

Enjoy!

-A

My Mini MAC Haul

Hello Lovelies, 
Today I am giving everyone a quick look at my mini MAC haul!

It includes two foundations, lipglass & a lipstick.
Foundations:
Studio Fix Fluid - in NW30
Matchmaster - in 3.0
Lipglass:
Dazzleglass - in Bare Necessity
Lipstick:
Viva Glam Nicki 2

Below photos are my swatches. In the last collage picture I have swatched the foundations next to my lipstick/lipglass swatches. In the bottom photos, one on the left shows the foundations not rubbed in & in the second picture on the right, shows that they are rubbed in.

Enjoy!

-A





Top Row: Dazzleglass & Lipstick  with flash  and with out
Bottom Row: With foundation  not rubbed in and with it rubbed it.
Note: the dot on the left is the matchmaster and the dot right is studio fix fluid.


2.22.2013

Sephora Haul!!

Hello Lovelies,

I must start out by saying this haul was a gift for valentines day, it was just delayed shipping :-( but on a happier note, My package finally came! i am so excited to try out all the goodies. i got the MUFE set because I just ran out of my MUFE HD foundation and this was a really good deal, as it comes with the full size foundation (retail 50$). My order also came with a free travel size Benefit's Some kind of gorgeous, which I know nothing about and an looking forward to trying. In the last picture I've included the two fragrance samples I also received Dior & Lancôme's new ones. Has anyone tried either of them?

I will post a user review next week!!

Enjoy!

-A





Jewelry Haul!!

Hello all,
Here is a quick look at the jewelry haul I did this past week. I think I've been kinda OBSESSED with jewelry lately!

Below is a photo of the two necklaces and two earrings I purchased at Forever 21, not pictured yet ( but I will update later) is the mint green resin bangle and collar necklace I got at urban outfitters!!

Enjoy!

-A

2.20.2013

Wednesday Webshot - Lanscaped Beauty

These photos are courtesy of flipboard photos!

The first photo is of Watkins Glen State Park (Presumably near the race track of the same name?)  In photo is the Rainbow Bridge and Falls, a very pretty sight to see!!


The second photo is of Fly Ranch Geyser, in  Washoe County, Nevada.  

Enjoy!

-A



2.18.2013

Manicure Monday - Pastel Easter Candy

Hello Lovelies,

Here is another version of my manicure from last week. I am really loving this pastel look that has taken over this spring trends.

My inspiration was this pile of Easter candy:









My Final Product See after the jump:



2.14.2013

Happy Valentines Day 2013 💖

Hello Lovelies,

Here is a quick look at my two fabulous gifts, my gift card haul, and my flowers/chocolate covered strawberries!

All courtesy of my wonderful fiancé!

Happy Valentines Day everyone! ❤




See all the rest after the jump!!


2.13.2013

Wednesday Webshot: Pre-Happy Valentine's Day

My favorites: Japanese Cherry Blossoms & the Japanese Maple Tree in bloom!

Enjoy!

-A





2.12.2013

Happy Early Valentine's Day!

Hello Lovelies,

I thought I would share my early valentine's day gift, Its a very lovely J Crew Bubble Necklace in a very pretty apple red.

Happy Early Valentines Day!




- A

Manicure Monday Part Two - Pastel Gumdrops

Hello Lovelies,

I updated my manicure from earlier today. I wanted to "brighten" it up a bit so I added some more festive spring colors.

The shades used from L to R:
China Glaze - Moms Chiffon; L'Oreal #111 - Not a Cloud in Sight; Essie Mint Candy Apple & Essie Nice is Nice.



















Enjoy!!!!!


-A

2.11.2013

Drugstore Haul #2 - Walgreens


Hello Lovelies,


Today I am sharing my part two of my weekend haul. Under the recommendation of one of my favorite You- Tube Gurus, Carli Bybel  I decided to try out the L'Oreal Telescopic mascara , L'Oreal True Match Powder (for contouring) & the Maybelline Radiant Concealer and I love them! You can watch her video here --> Basics on Contouring & Highlighting.

Enjoy! I will post a tutorial later on in the week.







L to R: Back Row: Physician's Formula Color Correcting Mineral Talc Powder, 

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant, L'Oreal True Match Powder in Cocoa, L'Oreal Youth Code AM/PM Moisturizer. 


Front Row: L'Oreal True Match Healthy Luminous Makeup, in Cool - Creamy Natural C3, L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black, Maybelline Color-Sensational Vivids in # 865 Fuchsia Fever, Maybelline Mineral Veil in Translucent. 






-A

Manicure Monday Part One - Spring Pastel Nails

Hello Lovelies,

Today I was feeling very inspired by Spring and the Pastel colors that are popping up everywhere!

Emjoy,



The Lilac Shade is Essie's Nice is Nice 




-A



Fashion Inspired By Noir Films

2.10.2013

Drugstore Haul # 1 - Rite Aid




L to R: Rite Aid Brand Square Eyeliner Brush, Jessie's Girl High Intensity Nail Color in Glee, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in 02-Gumdrop, Essie Nail Color in Mint Candy Apple, Maybeline Color Sensational Vivids Lipstick in Vibrant Mandarin,  Jessie's Girl High Intensity Nail Color in Baby Cakes. 

Bottom: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain Balm in Precious