Huge Mothers Day Haul...Soooo overdue! pic heavyy

So I wanted to share with you all what I hauled this past mothers day thanks to my hubby. Orginally he surprised me with a box of the most delicious strawberrys ever. He also got me a couple magazines and 2 little charm bracelettes Then he gave me a gift card so I could pick out the rest of the things I wanted my self. There are pictures above of all the stuff I hauled, minus an outfit since its in the dirty clothes, lol..But, If you guys would like me to do a review on any of the items, let me know. P.S. I added a few picture of my kids since they are the reason my husband spoiled me so much. Hope you all enjoy.

Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette Swatches and mini-Review!

Hello my little Lovies!

Alright, I've been really busy lately trying to get ready for the arrival of my 2nd child (A little girl!!!) so I haven't had much time to review new products. However, I am going to do a mini-review on the Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette and let you all know how I truly feel about this item, If your interested, keep on reading!

(Swatches available soon)

Overview: This is a 28 piece palette made up of all warm neutral colors. The individual pans are around the size of a quarter and the palette itself is about the same size in comparison to a net book. The Coastal Scents logo is both written on the front and back of the packaging as well as the palette description and the CS web address. There is a mixture of Matte, Shimmer, and Glitter finishes.

My Rating:

Packaging: 4/5 - Looks kinda tacky and feels flimsy

Versatility: 5/5- This palette is made to be useful to anyone with any skin tone and eye/hair color. It's perfect for creating the everyday look.
Quality: 5/5- Again, Coastal Scents has the quality thing pretty locked down when it comes to value and price. The shadows are not chalky and there is minimal fallout. They apply with the same depth you see in the pan and are blend able. All the things I look for in the quality of an eyeshadow, this palette has it!

 

Value: 5/5- This palette is a absolute steal. Your getting 28 different neutral toned eye shadows for $18.95 usd. (Can be purchased here)Not to mention each individual pan is almost the equivalent in size to mac shadows. Break that down and your only paying $.68 per pan!! That's way less than any drugstore product and the quality is much better than anything you would find in a drugstore anyway.

Overall Thoughts: I love this palette! I have used it pretty much everyday and will be buying a back-up or two just so I don't have to worry about it running out. This is by far my favorite e/s palette from CS just because it is so versatile for everyday. If you have been debating on getting this product, you should just go for it. I mean at $.68 each you'll never find a comparable product. Personally, It's my favorite palette EVER. I also find it is a good alternative for those of you who have been dying to get your hands on the Naked palette but just don't have the funds to make the purchase.

Would I re-purchase: I kind of already answered this one, but YES YES YES! This is the best deal I have found on any makeup product. The fact that I will use it almost everyday and know that I will be getting my money's worth makes me so happy and warm inside. I hate to purchase an item only to let it sit in a drawer and basically rot until it expires. That will never be an issue with this one. Total SCORE!

Recap: This product scores an overall 19/20 with only 1 pt being deducted for poor packaging. All in all, price vs quality and value is phenomenal. You just won't find a better deal.

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CVS Mini Drugstore Haul!

Hey Dolls,

So I had to make a trip to my local CVS to pick some things up and well, I just couldn't resist the urge to stop thru the makeup isles. With spring only officially a couple days away, I've been feeling the need to get in the spirit with some more spring like colors. Below is a list and some pictures of the things I grabbed. I haven't ever used these products before so expect individual reviews soon.

L'oreal True Match "super-blendable blush" - C1-2 Baby Blossom

L'oreal Infallible 6hr. Plumping Lipgloss - 106 Plumped Pink

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick - 070 Soft Nude

Have any of you tried these products in these specific colors? What do you think? Post below!


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Contouring 101 (Slim your face the easy way!)

 Contouring 101- Step by Step to Slim your Face!

Alright girls,

How many of us have secretly wished to change something about the dimension our faces? I know I sure have. Contouring, like highlighting, is a quick, worry free, and best of all, surgery free way to get it done. Below you will find information how to contour your face the right way (without looking or feeling cake-y or orange). The most important thing to remember here is to keep it light. You don't want to end up looking like you grew facial hair or even worse, had a really bad spray tan.

 Just as with highlighting, technique is key.  A little product goes a long way and you want to make sure that your only darkening the area's that are naturally a little darker. The point of doing this is to "fake" the appearance of shadows, creating more depth in places where the sun does not normally hit. This will build a much more sculpted look to your bone structure and in turn, completely slim and transform the dimensions of your face.

I have included a face chart for reference. Please understand graph is not  in anyway a representation of how the makeup should look or be applied. Everone's face is different. This chart is not to scale, angels etc. will vary depending upon face shape. This is simply used to show the area's of the face discussed here-in. If you still have any questions/suggestions please feel free to post below. I do not own the rights to the chart. You can  find a copy here.

Typical Area's to Contour

Hallows of the cheeks:
Where is this?This would be the area between your jawline and cheekbone. (Suck in your cheeks like a fish, to find this area)
My thoughts: Personally, I find this to be the most crucial place to contour and unless you already have very pronounced features (i.e. sharp jawline, high cheekbones) this should be the area to focus.

Temples and Forehead:

Where is this? The area on the side of your forehead (usually in alignment between your eye and the tip of your ear) and up to the top of the hairline at the very edges of the forehead (The two ends on either side that stick out a little further)

My thoughts: I believe that if you choose to contour your cheeks you definitely want to contour here too. It would look a little ridiculous to have that gap in your face and would essentially defeat the purpose all together. Please keep in mind, you don't want to apply any product to the middle of the forehead! Stick to the edges only!

Nose:

Where is this? Here you would want to focus application on either side of the bridge or in other words the edges. You can use the indent on your nostrils as a point of reference. You would bring each of the lines from the very top of the nose and connect them under the tip of the ball (in the middle of your nostrils)

My thoughts: This part of the process is by all means optional and is used only to create a slimming effect of the nose in whole. If you already have a pretty petite nose or prefer it's natural size, than I'd say skip this step all together. However, if you do prefer for your nose to appear slightly smaller this would be a perfect way to achieve it. 

Jawline:   

Where is this? The space underneath of your jaw and chin. 

My thoughts: Again, this is another optional area to contour. If you already have a very pronounced jawline I would recommend straying away from adding any additional shadow here. It will only add more depth and make the jaw appear more angular. For those of you wanting to add some dimension to an understated jawline, this is the perfect way to do it. Shading here adds depth and definition under the chin. It will instantly add a jawline where one may have originally lacked.  

Application:

Cheeks and Temples:

Take a matte facial powder or non shimmery bronzer of your choice that is approximately 3 shades darker than your natural skin tone. (I know, sounds scary but just trust) suck in your cheeks to find the area, apply a very small amount of powder to some sort of blush brush (preferably angled). Remember, you can always add more later if need be, it's much harder to remove than to add!!! Draw a thin line from the bottom of the hollow to the top and stop where your cheekbone begins. You want to make sure you are drawing in a diagonal motion keeping in conjunction with the shape of your face. Once you have your line applied, begin to buff it in. Blend upward towards your temples and onto the sides of the forehead. Keep the powder as close to your hairline as possible. You only want to build an outline. Continue blending (Blend, Blend, Blend!!!) in this same pattern until the powder is almost unnoticeable. You should now have see a slight change in the Height and width of your cheeks and forehead.

Nose: Draw a thin line down each side of the nose (along the bridge, using the place where your nostrils indent as a reference point). Using a small taper brush of some sort works best here. Bring the line underneath the tip of the nostrils and connect in the very middle. Now, you just need to buff the lines in until they are barely visible. The key is to create an illusion of structure without it being noticeable to anyone else.

Jawline: Use a fluffy blush brush or kabuki brush to buff powder under the chin and on both sides under the jawline but keep the concentration of color at the very edges here. Blend back and inward toward your throat. Remember to use minimal amount of product necessary otherwise, it will come off as if you've grown a beard overnight. Not at all flattering for anyone!

I really hope you all enjoy trying out these tricks and I would love to hear how it works out for you. I am also open to any kind of feedback regarding this and I will try to answer all questions in a timely fashion.

Coastal Scents Winterberry Palette Review

As you all can probably tell I have a little addiction to Coastal Scents products. Below you will find my thoughts and opinions on the Winterberry Palette from their 12 shadow palette collection. Each of the pans in this palette are called Hot Pots and can also be purchased separately if desired.

(Swatches Available Here!)

Overview: This particular palette is compiled of 12 individual eyeshadow pans (Hot Pots) which can be removed and or replaced from the compact itself. The shades vary over a assortment of pinks and purples and are inspired by the kinds of berries you would find in the winter weather. Hence, the name Winterberry. All of the colors in this palette are shimmery. Each pan is about the size of a quarter and the compact is a little bigger then the size of my hand. The palette is magnetized and includes a full size mirror. It will include the Coastal Scents logo printed on the front as well as the palette name and the web address is printed on the back.

My Rating:

Packaging: 5/5

I actually feel the packaging of this product is pretty convenient. It's very small and sleek making storage pretty easy. I also love that the mirror is full sized and the pans are magnetized so they can be removed (There is a slight lip on each of the pot holders making removal pretty effortless). The magnets are pretty strong so you wouldn't really have to worry about them falling out during travel. The casing also seems pretty durable as well so unless it was dropped several times, I don't think breakage would be a problem.

Versatility: 4/5

While the colors in this palette are gorgeous and would work well with any skin tone, I deduct a point for a lack of any matte shadows. While some people may not find that as a downfall, I do. I also noticed that there isn't any shades that could be used as a good highlight for my skin. This would make it necessary to bring along other shadows when traveling. To me, this makes this palette a little less versatile than some others I've worked with. However, where the palette is lacking in matte and highlight colors, it certainly is making up for in unique-ness (not sure that's even a word, lol). Alot of the shades in this palette would be hard to dupe against anything else at least from what I've tried. I also loved that there is so much variation between the shades making it easy to go from a subtle to dramatic look without having to start from scratch every time.

Quality: 5/5

Coastal Scents pretty much has the quality of all their products in the bag. As far a this particular product is concerned, I certainly wasn't left disappointed. All of the pans are highly pigmented so you will find that the color transfer is pretty on point. However, that is not to say you won't be able to create a light application. As long as you use the right techniques and correct brush, creating a barely there look is totally possible. I also was pretty pleased to see that there wasn't any problem with chalkiness or blend ability (that I came across). Everything just applied so smoothly and there was very little to no fallout out. All in all, I was really impressed with this one!

Price: 5/5

This is one of those things that Coastal Scents is known for. At a price of $21.95 usd. (Click here to purchase) it just can't be beat. If you break down the math on that, you are getting each pan for $1.82 usd and that's not even factoring in the compact. I believe these shadows to be some of the best quality I have used and would be willing to pay much more than what is being charged. This is a total steal for anyone weather your pockets are big or small.

Overall thoughts:
This palette was a huge surprise when I received it. I went back and forth a million times trying to decide if I really wanted it but I am so glad that I finally gave in. The colors are undoubtedly gorgeous and the quality is so much better than I had ever expected. This is an absolute must have!

Would I buy again: Absolutely! I love this palette so much that I plan to repurchase and replace the individual hot pots as soon as I hit pan. Even tho, with the amount of product you receive, I don't think  that will be anytime soon.


Recap: Overall this palette scores a 19/20.. With versatility being the area a point was deducted I'd say this one is an absolute must buy for anyone looking to expand their collection no matter what skin tone eye or hair color you have, this palette will suit just about anyone looking to create any purple inspired look.

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CCO Haul

Hi Lovies!

So yesterday I went on a little adventure to the outlet mall with my husband and son and guess what I finally came across? A CCO!!! Finally! I have been searching for one of these stores since I first heard of them but never found one until now. In anycase, I picked up a few things from MAC while I was there and let me tell you. The prices were amazing! Below is a list of the things I picked up as well as some pictures. Since this is my first ever MAC purchase as well (I refuse to buy MAC at retail prices!) I will also provide individual reviews in the future.

Prep and Prime Travel Kit
Includes: Prep and Prime facial primer
Prep and Prime finishing powder
Fix+
Cleansing Oil

Frost Lipstick in Front Lit
Cremesheen Lip glass in Fashion Whim

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