Gold Fringe Earrings

Today's post is going to stray away from the beauty genre and lean towards more fashion because I recently found a pair of earrings that I cannot wear enough. I bought them at Express. They are long, gold, fringe earrings that are so versatile. I absolutely love them. They are super light-weight and add a great deal of "chic" to an outfit. I am totally digging the gold jewelry lately. I think with summer winding down, and fall approaching, i love the way gold looks. And I love the way gold blends in with my hair, so even though this earrings are long, they aren't overwhelming.

Express, $28.90

Would you wear them?

MAC Eyeshadow: Jest

Jest is an ultra-light, shimmery pale pink color. It reminds me a lot of the Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin. I recently discovered this shadow when I was in my MAC store trying to find a similar shade to put in my palette and take on my trip. As I was swatching all the different eyeshadows, I came across Jest. The reflective aspect of this shadow is what caught my attention. It was exactly what I was looking for.

Jest has a frost finish so it is highly pigmented on the lid. It gave me the perfect pink, bright color I was wanting. It was ironic when I asked the sales associate for Jest in the pan, as she was ringing me up, she said, "Oh! Is this what you are wearing on your lids right now!?" I had to regretfully inform her that it was Urban Decay Sin, but that clearly I found the exact color I was looking for. 

MAC, Nordstroms, $15.00

NARS Lhasa

Today I write to you with one of my favorite eyeshadows. NARS Lhasa. This single eyeshadow was released with the Spring 2012 collection. When I first saw this eyeshadow online I knew I had to have it. Once I purchased this shadow, I was not let down. It is the most beautiful, gray, purple color that is perfect for all over the lid or just to define the crease. it definitely is universal and can be worn a variety of ways. 

One thing about this eyeshadow that I particularly like, is that it is build able. You can re-apply this shadow to the intensity that you desire. It also has slight shimmer to it so that it doesn't fall flat on your eye. I would best describe this shadow as more of a satin finish than a frost or matte. 

Swatch: Artificial lighting, no primer

What is your favorite NARS eyeshadow?

MAC Eyeshadow: Modelette

I typically do not like writing about products that have been discontinued, but I am absolutely in love with this eyeshadow and I think it deserves an entire post dedicated to it. This infamous eyeshadow is Modelette.

Modelette is the perfect mid-tone brown that is great for the crease and for blending darker colors. I find myself using this shadow almost every day. I use it as a crease color with a light, shimmery color all over the lid. My other favorite way to wear this color, is as a transition color. When I decide to wear a darker color throughout the crease, Modelette is great to put to warm up the eye and not make such a harsh line from the crease to the brow bone.

What is your favorite crease shade?

Revlon Photo Ready Cream Blush: Flushed

I write to you today with a new favorite product of mine: cream blush. Now typically, I don't like cream blushes because I have super oily skin, but I love this cream blush from Revlon. Flushed was released in the early summer collection. They had three cream blushes in the collection and I, of course, picked the bright fuscia color.

Flushed is a bright, almost fuscia, pink color. The product comes in pot form with a twist off cap. The cream blush itself is extremely light and airy feeling. It is not heavy at all, which makes it perfect for oily cheeks, like mine! I find it works best with a synthetic stippling brush. You can use your fingers, but I find that the product can sometimes become splotchy that way. 

Overall, this blush is great for summer. I love just popping a little bit on the apples of my cheeks. It really awakens the face and makes you look youthful, which who wouldn't like that?

Have you tried any of the Revlon cream blushes?

L'Oreal Sublime Glow Tan Towelettes

I recently discovered these L'Oreal Sublime Glow tan towelettes. I am not one for laying outside. I really try to make an effort to take care of my skin, but with that comes being fair. I don't mind being fair skinned, but sometimes you just want a glow to your skin. I have used countless self-tanners and while the gradual tanning lotions, and self-tanners are great, sometimes I just want something simple to use. That's where these towelettes come in handy.

The towelettes come in this box and they give you about 5-6 towels per box. One towelette can pretty much cover both arms and upper body. The legs are more tricky. I find that I need one towelette per leg. 

These towelettes give a nice color that is ultimately streak-free. I would recommend applying these two nights before you need it, just incase you are not happy with the color and so that you can get rid of any harsh lines with an exfoliator if need be. These towelettes do not have a strong smell and not sticky at all. The best part is that the color does not transfer onto clothes or your sheets, which I find most self-tanners do. Lastly, the lasting power of these towelettes is very generous. I find that I can go several days, almost a week, before re-application.

Have you tried these? What is your favorite brand of self-tanners?

Nail of the Day: Zoya Shelby

On Wednesday's we wear PINK!

Today's post is going to be short and sweet, and most importantly, PINK! I am absolutely in love with this new summer shade from Zoya. Shelby is a bright, cool-toned pink that just glows on the nails. Shelby gives a sophisticated, yet girly pop of color! It is definitely in the "barbie" range of pinks.

This color is shown in natural light, two coats and a topcoat. I absolutely adore this color! What is your favorite shade of pink?