Product Reviews

As I promised, I will be doing some reviews. The weekend was nice and relaxing for me and I look forward to them everyday :) I was so pleased to see my first follower on my blog... it's motivating for me because writing is something I've always loved and having kept a "regular" online blog for 7+ years, writing about something specific in one genre is intimidating because there are so many people out there who do outrageously great reviews, vlogs and other things. But blogging has always been a rewarding outlet and writing about interests that speak to people not only makes me happy, but inspiring as well.

So on with the review...

Korres Sugar Scrub Night/Day face cream.
I have been sporting this moisturizer for awhile now... a few months maybe. Bought it at Nordstrom Rack for $7-8, maybe a little less. It retails @ Sephora for over $40. Strange. This is a multivitamin cream that emphasizes sugar's natural ability to soften skin and make it glow. And it does all that. I mainly use it at night because it has no SPF and my face stays hydrated for a good amount of time. Its consistency is very liquidly as it comes a pump and the smell is nice as well. I would buy it again if Nordstrom still carries it :)

JASON Vitamin E Oil
Besides the Korres moisturizer, I also use Jason's Vitamin E oil. I usually use it on days that are super cold because my face would get dry. This oil keeps my face uber hydrated and is a great product for multipurpose use. I also use it on my elbows, knees and other places that need extra hydration :) I would really recommend this because you can get  it @ any natural foods store or at a drug store that carries their products.

The Kat Von D True Romance in Beethoven is the eyeshadow I was sporting in my last post. I really like these colors because they are so pigmented and deep. The colors are edgy and the shades are very blendable. I don't use this everyday since most of the colors are very dark. I tend to stick to neutrals @ work but sometimes I do go for an edgier look, especially on Fridays :)

In my last post, I used the two purples in the pallete. I love how they are so smooth and easy to apply. I'm no makeup artist, that's for sure, but I definitely know that if you start light, you can easily build it up to your preference.          
           

I have a passion for mascaras. They are simply my weakness! Every beauty product appeals to me but mascara is the one product I cannot live without! I recently received a package from Loreal with 10 full sized mascaras for me to try. I have been on this panel for awhile now and they know my desperate love for mascaras :)

The black duct tape is so I can try the products without being biased, although I arleady know most of the brands from the caps...haha :) I don't think I'll be using them all... since I already have some that I'm currently using. Maybe I will give these away when I have enough readers to hold a drawing or something :) I  look forward to interacting with people.

Over the weekend, I also picked up a cute dress @ Target perfect for the coming Spring!

I am one of those believers that believe great quality clothes don't always have to be marked at ridiculous prices. Most of the time, we pay top prices for the designer name. I think it's fair (to an extent) since these companies spend millions marketing their lines and associating every young celebrity to it. It's probably worth the price tag if you look @ it as a splurge. For me, simple things still make me happy and a pretty dress is all it takes. I bought this dress @ a bargain! Marked at $12.48. Original price is only $30 so that makes me even happier :) I have lots of great finds from Target.. maybe I'll dedicate an entry to it one of these days.

Anyway, onto the dress. It's called the Smocked Waist Dress in Indian Rose. The fabric is super soft, and comfortable. The dress itself is very sheer but there is a slip inside the dress that makes it absolutely perfect and wearable. I love how flouncy it is...and the heaviness of it (if that makes sense!). Pair it with boots or sandals and make it an outfit for any season!

Anyway, I look forward to another entry soon. Take care! Goodnight :)

Very first post!

After years and years of following beauty blogs, I finally decided to create my own. Here I will post reviews about products I've tried, things I swear by and FOTD's. I am kind of a novice at applying makeup but I've always had a strong interest because of the artistry and the way it enhances not only your image but your mood and self esteem. Beauty is skin deep, but makeup is a kind of redemption that allows us women to feel powerful and worthy without selling out. I've never tried anything "risky" with my makeup... and I hope this blog will be an outlet for me to try crazy things with my makeup collection :) I'm nervous and uncertain, but here it goes. There is no turning back now.

Anyway, a little about me - I am a 23 year old professional that lives in the Bay Area. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2009 with a degree in Literature/English and am now working full time. I enjoy all types of writing and I read a lot. I take crazy interest in beauty and fashion. I also follow numerous beauty blogs and try to keep up to date with the latest beauty craze.

So, here it is, my first FOTD :)

What I'm wearing:

FACE - Korres Sugar Crystal Cream (moisturizer), Smashbox's 2 in 1 Hybrid Luminizing Primer, no foundation! (I was in a rush this morning to get out of the apt)

CHEEKS - Awake Pure Blush Stardom in Sandy Brown (05). This is the blush I rely on when I just want something tried and true :)

LIPS - Estee Lauder in Praline (325).

EYES - Kat Von D's Beethoven palette in Rad Purple and Galeano.

Reviews on products in the next entry :)

                               

Goodnight!