Jo Malone - Peony & Blush Suede

Established in 1994 by perfumer Jo Malone in the United Kingdom, this is probably one of the most luxurious perfumes/companies around. In the past I've heard my friend who used to work at Nordstrom talk about these perfumes all the time but I never got around to smelling them. What's great about this brand is how you can literally mix all the scents together to create hundreds of different scents in order to find the one the suits you best. When I finally stopped by the counter about two weeks ago, my mom and I spent almost as much time there as we did money. Not only were we taken in by the perfumes and lotions but also the customer service. The woman who was working there helped us until we found which scent we loved the most and also gave us complimentary hand massages. I finally settled on Peony & Blush Suede. It's interesting because lately I have been really into floral lotions and candles unlike the more vanilla warm scents I'm used to. It is described as 'The essence of charm.  Peonies in voluptuous bloom, exquisitely fragile.  Flirtatious with the juicy bite of red apple and the opulence of jasmine, rose and gillyflower.  Mingling with the sensuality of soft, blush suede.  Luxurious and seductive.' This is 100% my go to scent for spring. She has 19 other perfumes all which can be combined to create other scents. In addition to her perfumes she also has colognes, body wash, oils, lotions, candles and more. The 30ml bottle retails for $60.00. 

MAC & Sephora Haul!

It's that time of the year again! The Sephora VIB 15% off sale is here and of course I had to take advantage of it, which means I usually place and order and then a day later I place another one LOL. My first package came in today and these are the goodies I got. I always forget what I buy so when I open the box I get all excited all over again. This is just a quick run through of what I purchased, more in-depth reviews will follow!

From Left To Right

REN Satin Perfection BB Cream Sunscreen

I really wanted something for the summer that would give me some coverage but also was a sunscreen. During the summer I don't really like to wear much makeup so hopefully this is a winner. I've heard a lot about REN so I can't wait to try this.

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask

I purchased this because one of my favorite YouTube beauty guru's Jaclyn Hill has been raving about it so obviously I had to buy it. Who wouldn't want a luxurious mask for your lips anyways? It's supposed to help with cracked dry lips which I've always struggled with.

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

Another product that is regularly raved about online. It's described as having a 'luminous formula' and medium coverage. I have the color in Medium Ivory. 

OCC Cosmetic Lip Tars

I've been wanting to try these lip tars FOR SO LONG! When I saw this deal that came with three bright summer colors I had to do it. I swatched them for you above. 

NYX Razzle Butter Lipstick

So yesterday I decided to step into my old work, Ulta Cosmetics, the other day and was
honestly just wondering around when I found myself over by NYX and I saw these Butter Lipsticks. I have heard so much hype about these things so I decided to pick one up. 
I don't really own a bright purple/fuchsia lipstick (shocking) so I chose Razzle. It kind of reminds me of the pantone color of the year Radiant Orchid. Honestly guys, I can 100% understand the hype behind these lipsticks. They are the perfect combination of creamy but not too glossy and have amazing pigmentation. They come in 21 other colors ranging from nudes to reds to baby pinks. I wore mine for around 7 hours today and only had to touch up twice. I already went out and got myself five more :) I paired mine today with Mac's Lip Pencil in Magenta. You can find these lipsticks at Ulta Cosmetics or select Targets. They retail at $6.00. 

What's On My Mind

                    

What's On My Mind:

Lately I've had a couple products and things that I really want to try out (my excuse for buying things). I'm really enjoying the summer so far and all these products just scream summer to me. Of course I'm loving coral along with everyone else but honestly what is there not to love about the color. Below I'm going to list the products and prices! Xo

1. Make Up Forever / Mat Velvet + : This foundation has been 

on my radar for quite some time due to the fact that I have Oily/Combination 

skin that tends to lean more on the oily side during the summer. I've heard great 

reviews about it so it's something I'm definitely going to purchase once I've gone 

through some more of the other foundations I have (I just bought the Estee Lauder 

Double Wear foundation :/) It retails at $36.00.

2. Kate Spade Tiles Scarf : I'm swooning over this scarf right now. The colors

are so beautiful and the print is just the right amount of crazy and basic that 

I love wearing. I've never had a Kate Spade scarf but I have felt them at Nordstrom

and they feel similar to the Diane Von Furstenburg one I have that I absolutely love. 

It retails at $98.00. 

3. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar / Femme : I have never tried

anything like a lip tar/stain before but I keep hearing about how amazing

this product is. I've watched a couple tutorials on how it's applied and it's 

basically like a lip stick lip gloss and it's applied with a brush. I reallllllly want to 

purchase one but I can't bring myself to doing it right now, hopefully soon! It

retails at $18.00. 

4. Baublebar Neon Aqua Bib : Can we just talk about this necklace for a moment? 

It actually has everything I could ever want in a necklace: bib style, neon, spikes. 

I'm currently on the waiting list for this piece because 

it needs to be in my jewelry collection. It retails at $36.00.

5. Zara Leather Sandal : I have been wanting a pair of heels like this for about six months now but keep putting off buying them. Considering pretty much all I wear is neutrals, I really feel these shoes could find a solid place in my wardrobe. 

They are timeless and I can really see myself wearing them often. The strap across the ankle is also very flattering I find. They retail at $80.00. 

6. The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer : I am dying to try anything by The Balm in general but considering I have so many blushes, and it's summer, I think a bronzer is a good place to start. I really love this bronzer because it's matte. I really don't like sparkly/shiny things on my face because of how oily my face is. It's also that perfect brown-bronze color unlike most bronzers that are more orange in color. It retails at $20.00.

7. Kate Spade Live Colorfully Perfume : I'm going to be honest I've never smelt this

but I'm a sucker for packaging and this perfume is no exception. I also love anything

Kate Spade does so I'll have to find it in stores and smell it to make a final decision, but

I'm sure I'll love it. It retails at $75.00.

8. Cargo Blush / Key Largo : I've played around with this blush at my work (Ulta) and I really really really like it. The color itself is fricken amazing. The blush itself is also very creamy and easy to blend which is something I really enjoy. It retails at $29.00.

9. Michael Kors Turquoise Pave Stud Earrings : I absolutely LOVE silver and 

turquoise paired together so obviously I would love these earrings. On top of it

they are studs which I prefer to wear because they are comfortable and can be casual or 

dressed up. They retail at $75.00.