Sunday, November 20, 2011

Favorite Fall Nail Colors!

     Hi loves! I am back with my favorite fall nail colors for you guys! I am a nail polish addict! I didn't wear nail polish all summer but now that it's getting colder, I want to spice up my outfits with some FABULOUS nail colors. So if you are a nail polish addict like me, then please keep reading!

     Before we even talk about colors, let's start with the basics and talk about our nails. I was blessed with strong nails so let me share my tips on how I take care of them. First of all, I do not clip my nails anymore. I learned that my nails tended to be a lot more brittle after I clipped them. Now I just file my nails often to maintain the length and shape I want. Secondly, I do not cut off my cuticles. I am not a professional so I do not want to risk getting an infection and that is why I push back my cuticles every other day. Last, but not least, I always finish off by buffing and shining my nails so they look clean and manicured even without a polish.

     Speaking of polish, if you want your nail polish to last, you need a good base and top coat. My favorite are the Seche Clear Base Coat and the Seche Vite Top Coat. I love the base coat because it lasts for weeks and the top coat does not chip. You do have to be careful with the top coat though because sometimes you get air bubbles but other than that I have no complaints. You can get these at your local drugstore for $6-$8.
     Ok, now on to my favorite colors for this fall. I have been loving nudes and deep, dark colors for fall and here are some of my favorite ones:-





Brooch The Subject
It is the PERFECT nude for all the darker skinned ladies. It has a very neutral beige undertone and I absolutely love it.





                 Mambo                     
Another very pretty nude. Extremely comparable to Brooch the Subject but has a pearly finish.








Berry Naughty
A deep plum shade, perfect for fall.






Midnight Cami
This is a shimmery midnight blue. Such a pretty color! I painted my mommy's nails with this and she loved it.









Golden Nuggets
The perfect gold nail polish for the holiday season. This color reminds me of Christmas for some reason.



     A great way to spice up these colors is to put on a coat of glitter polish. You can't celebrate the holidays without a little bit of glitter! If you are too scared to rock some glittery makeup, then glitter polishes are perfect for you. These two are my favorite ones:-




Sally Hansen's Strobe Light
Clear polish with small pieces of multicolored glitter.







OPI by Sephora's Don't be Eggnog-ious
A copper nail polish with big and small chunks of copper glitter. I absolutely love this for the holiday season! The name just screams Christmas!



     I hope you guys enjoyed this post! Let me know what colors you are absolutely loving this season. Have a great Thanksgiving and dont forget to pig out. Always remember to Stay Beautiful even if you have a turkey leg hanging out of your mouth! xoxox



Sunday, November 13, 2011

Current Must-Have:- NARS Damari Palette!

     Hi ladies, today I would like to tell you about a new product that will make all NARS lovers go crazy! I am talking about the NARS Danmari All About Cheeks Palette. It is the first blush palette by NARS and it is an absolute must-have! If you are a blush lover, you need this palette in your collection. I have three NARS blushes and I absolutely love them. I have Orgasm, Lovejoy and Miss Liberty, which is from their new winter collection. However, I don't wear blushes too often so I chose not to buy this particular palette. Anyways, let's discuss what this palette consists of. It comes with six blushes that are a little smaller than the regular NARS blushes but, for $65, you definitely get your moneys worth.
The blushes are:-


     * Hungry Heart:- A gold ivory color that is perfect as a highlighter.


     * Super Orgasm:- A peachy pink color with gold glitter


     * Desire:- A cotton candy pink. Reminds me of something Nicki Minaj would wear hehe.


     * Casino:- A dark brown with gold shimmer. It's very comparable to NARS Laguna.


     *Orgasm:- The most popular blush by NARS. It's a peachy pink with gold shimmer and if you wear this, you definitely will not need a highlighter. It gives you a very pretty glow.


     * Sin:- A berry color with gold shimmer perfect for the holiday season.

     This is perfect for someone who travels a lot because it has blushes, bronzer, and highlight all in one little palette and this would be a great holiday gift for your bestfriend or girlfriend *hint hint boo* lol. According to a Sephora sales associate, this will be in stores for one or two months depending on how many they have in stock so I would suggest purchasing them as soon as possible. Go check it out at your local Sephora and remember to always Stay Beautiful! xoxoxox

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Product Smackdown!

     Hi lovies! I am back with a product smackdown and today I will be comparing YSL's Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm and Clinique's Chubby Sticks. I personally hate wearing lipsticks. I love collecting them but I feel like lipsticks make my lips look weird. My favorite lip product of all time has to be tinted lip balms. My lips tend to get chapped really easily and lipsticks don't really moisturize them so I am always carrying lip balms in my bag. If I'm going out, I like to put on a tinted lip balm and my favorite drugstore one is by Burt's Bees. However, drugstore ones never have a good range of colors thats why I decided to try some from Sephora.

      Let's start off with Clinique's Chubby Sticks. These come in 8 different colors and what I love about them is the packaging. They look like pencils but you don't need to sharpen them, you just need to twist the bottom and you'll get more product. The color I have is Graped up and it's a sheer plum color. I definitely picked the wrong color because it makes my lips look brown. Anyways, here are the pros and cons:-


Pros
- 8 colors available
- Vibrant Colors
- $15
Cons
- Definely not very moisturizing




     The next product is my favorite! I am talking about YSL's Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm. This is my first YSL product and I love it so much. This comes in 6 different colors, all super pretty, and I love the sleek packaging. I have it in the color Succulent Pomegranate. It's a sheer bright pink which makes my lips look delicious! Here are the pros and cons:-


Pros
- 6 colors available
- Pretty packaging
- Smells like candy
- Incredibly glossy and moisturizing
Cons
- $30



Makeup products work differently for everyone. One of my friends loves her Chubby Stick and she actually recommended it to me but it didn't really do much for my lips. I think I'll just stick to my YSL one and I may even buy another color. I know $30 is A LOT for a lip balm but the holidays are coming up and you can always put this on your wishlist. Anyways, thank you for reading this and Stay Beautiful! xoxoxox