Archive for the ‘Hauls’ Category

I’m putting together my next tutorial and needed a few things, so in the midst of my holiday shopping I swung by Ulta and the MAC store to gather a few supplies. Without revealing too much about the look I have planned next, I’ll just say I needed some lighter neutral colors with subtle sparkle.

I originally planned on getting most of what I needed at MAC, but found all these amazing eyeshadows and pigments from NYX. Best of all, everything was on sale, buy one get one 50% off. I’ve played around with the colors a bit since getting them home and honestly they’re so amazing I don’t think I could have found better, even at a higher price point.

The one thing I did pick up at the MAC store was a lipstick in Twig. I have plenty of neutral lipstick shades in my collection, but after seeing this on Pinterest a few days ago, I knew it had to be a part of my next look. For some reason the swatch looks a lot more pink than the color actually is – so for those of you scratching your heads, it’s got a lot more brown in it than you can see here.

I’m sure by now you’re all wondering what look I have up my bedazzled little sleeve – guess you’re gonna have to wait and see

In my last installment of fall fabulousness I covered bath, body and home fragrance products, so naturally the next step was to stock up on fashion, accessories and beauty goods. I would like to say this is the end of my fall shopping, but I would be lying as I went to Target right after filming and walked out with 4 fall shirts and a pair of boots. My people, I’m sick. I need help. If Dr. Drew ever decides to create a rehab show for shop-a-holics, I’ll be the first one cast I’m sure. Until then, I’ll keep making hauls!

Products mentioned in this haul:

Betsey Johnson Classy Quilted Tote – Gold
Price: $110 (on sale)
Get it: Hautelook, Zappos

Fergalicious by Fergie Dreamer Wedge – Taupe
Price: $39.90
Get it: OffBroadway Shoes

L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara
Price: $7.49
Get it: Ulta, Target, Drugstores

L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume 24 Hour Mascara
Price: $7.99
Get it: Ulta, Target, Drugstores

Benefit They’re Real Beyond Mascara
Price: $23
Get it: Ulta, Sephora

OPI Germany Collection – Deutsch You Want Me Baby?
Price: $8
Get it: Ulta

Too Faced 3-way Lash Lining Tool
Price: $22
Get it: Ulta, toofaced.com

LipFusion XL Advanced Lip Plumping Therapy
Price: $50
Get it: Ulta

Fashions:
All clothes mentioned in this video were purchased at Target

It’s almost time for fall, which means stores are stocking up on yummy harvest scents like pumpkin, cinnamon and apples. Naturally because I love fall so much I like to wear the scents as well as keep them in my home so everything smells like one big autumn explosion, so I’ve been indulging in everything from bath and body stuffs to candles. Here’s my first round of fall goodies, but believe me, this is just the tip of the iceberg!

Since I’ve gotten this question on the video already, here’s what I’m wearing on my lips: Prestige lipliner – Cameo, NARS lipstick – Sexual Healing, Bath & Body Works Liplicious Diamond Lipgloss – Twinkling Sugar. As for my eyes, I’m wearing the following colors from the Too Faced Natural at Night Palette: Night Light (lid), Cocoa Star (crease) and Spotlight (highlight).

And now for the products mentioned in the video in case you’re as obsessed with fall like me and wanna try them out =)

Alisa Michelle Jewelry
Price: Anchor ($28) Medallion ($38)
Get it: hautelook.com

Thro by Marlo Lorenz Pillows
Price: $20 each
Get it: hautelook.com

Bath and Body Works Fall Scents- Honey Autumn Apple, Dreamy Vanilla Woods, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
Price: Body lotion ($11), Shower gel ($11), Body spray ($14) *all products are Buy 3 get 2 free*
Get it: bathandbodyworks.com

Bath and Body Works Liplicious Diamond Lipgloss – Twinkling Sugar
Price: $8
Get it: bathandbodyworks.com

Glade Maple Pumpkin Candle
Price: $2.99 (on sale)
Get it: Target

Those of you who have been following my blog for a while may remember the good old days when I posted a Sephora Haul every Wednesday because I still lived at home and could afford to do so. Unfortunately being an adult and paying things like rent and bills have interfered with my weekly shopping, but since my birthday just passed I got a bunch of gift-cards to my favorite place on earth!

I ordered this online just a few days ago, so I was really surprised to find this box waiting for me when I got to work. And just in time for Wednesday haul post!

The second I opened all the Sephora gift-cards my friends got me, I knew exactly what I was gonna get: the Too Faced Return of Sexy Palette. Once that was safely in my cart where it belonged, I had some money left over so I picked up a few nail glitters since I know I’ll use them as well as a Sephora Nano Liner in Brilliant Berries because it’s one of my favorite lipliners for summer.

These are the Sephora Nail Glitters by OPI. They were on clearance for only $3 each so I got three colors: Pink, Pewter and Gold. The hues are all gorgeous, except the gold color is more of a copper. I’m not too disappointed though since it’s gonna make for a gorgeous Fall color.

I’m not gonna talk about this palette too much in this post since I plan on doing a review this weekend, but I will say it was love at first site. The colors are goooooorgeous, shimmery and richly pigmented. The palette also came with a waterproof eyeliner and a sample of Too Faced Shadow Insurance – both of which I’ve been dying to try so I’m pretty excited.

Now that I’ve shown off my goodies, off I go to play with my new makeup until I doze off into dreamland. Be on the lookout for a full review/tutorial on the palette though, I’m filming it on Saturday so expect to see it posted here by Sunday!

Last week I celebrated the anniversary of my 29th birthday (HA!) and not only had an amazing time, but collected some pretty amazing birthday swag while I was at it.

It’s kinda funny because for months I’ve been saying I wanted to keep things low-key this year and just enjoy some relaxing time with family and friends. And it actually did start out that way, with a lovely family dinner on my real birthday. It was so chill; just dinner, champagne and cake with a few close family members. So naturally I assumed I would have much of the same a few nights later with my closest friends. WRONG.

I won’t go into detail, but let’s just say I ended up drinking myself into a stupor, drinking soda directly from a fountain and passing out on a bench downtown. So much for a chill birthday, huh? In any case, I still won the super fab lottery, so check out the vid below to see how my family and friends spoiled me =)