Favorites | Summer Pink Lipsticks (Swatches & Mini Reviews)

To my pink lipstick lovers,

I want to share my favorite pink lipsticks for this summer! Yes, I said summer which is just around the corner...can you believe it? Summer is almost here! I can't wait to enjoy shorts, mini skirts and leggings this summer paired with some awesome pumps and sandals. I plan to fully embrace my feminine side thi summer.

Keep in mind, pink lipsticks take up about 85% of my lipstick collection, so I will be doing my favorite pink lipsticks for Fall in August!

Here are my top 6 favorite PINK lipsticks:

Tutorial | Taupe & Gray Smoky Eye

Hello my loves!

Today's tutorial is a taupe and gray smoky eye with a pop of pink on the lips. I wanted to play around with some Wet n Wild ColorIcon Single Eyeshadows I had and the sample sets I got from Coastal Scents. This look is absolutely stunning, so check it out and try it on!

Tutorial -

For  a list of products check below -

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Lancome Photogenic Luminesse Foundation in Bisque 8 N

Black Radiance Undereye Corrector in Light

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Powder in Suntan Matte

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Milani Baked Blush in Fantastico Mauve

Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow

NYC Bronzer in Sunny

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Freelance Makeup Artist Series | Tools

Hi my lovlies!

For the longest time I said that I would do a freelance makeup artist series, so here it is! I've finally done it! The first video is about the tools I carry and recommend for any MUA. Tools are essential for you to create an outstanding look, from sanitizing your hands and products to setting the face to clean ups. Tools are what make your job easy!

Tools -

• Hand Sanitizer - A MUST! Make sure your hands are clean at all times before touching each and every client
• Wet Ones - to clean tabletop and/or work area
• 91% Alcohol -  to sanitize powder makeup and possibly lipsticks
• Baby or makeup wipes
• Color Wheel
• Face Charts
• Alcohol Pads -  to clean stainless steel tools
• Toothpaste & disposable toothbrushes
• Business cards
• Blotting tissue
• Brow stencils (optional)
• Lip scrub or travel toothbrush
• Clear tape -  great for creating a clean, sharp look

Review | Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Gentle Skin Cleanser

Are any of you skincare fanatics like myself?

When I say I'm obessed, I mean it! I'll purchase anything that will help keep my skin feeling soft, looking flawless and supple. After well over 6 months, I wanted to share a great product from the Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel line. I did review the Pore Perfecting Toner and I swear by it -- I use the toner in my professional makeup kit and on myself.

**My skin type is Normal. In the winter it gets a bit dry and the 

summer a bit oily which is normal for those with normal skin**

The Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Gentle Skin Cleanser is something I picked up on a whim. I was looking around for a new bottle of the Pore Perfecting Toner and saw that they had two new products; the Gentle Skin Cleanser ad Foaming Facial Wash. I wanted to try both out since I love the toner, so I purchased them both. At first I was skeptical about the Gentle Skin Cleanser because it was a cream cleanser -- I stick to cleanser that foam up because I feel like they do more for my skin. I'm glad, however, that I still purchased the cleanser.

The Gentle Skin Cleanser is a non-irritating, oil free, fragrance free, mild, non-drying formula. It works on all skin types and it gently cleanses and softens the skin while maintaining it's natural moisture balance. It has no soap, no dyes, no parabens and no sulfates as well -- can you say awesome!

According to Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel,

Anything that won't dry out my skin is a major plus and I like that it doesn't leave a thin film either after removing it from my face.

Tutorial | Mint Covered Peaches

Finally a tutorial! This was actually a tutorial I posted a week ago on my YouTube Channel and wanted to post the details of this look here on my blog for you all to check out. Because it was a very gloomy day when I created this tutorial, I wanted to brighten up my day with some color. I opted for mint, lavender and peach because they remind me of spring. I ended up loving this look and going out in the rain with it on!

Tutorial -

I had a ball playing around with my BH Cosmetics 88 Cool Matte Palette for the first time. The colors in this palette are just absolutely outstanding, bright and highly pigmented. If you have one, grab it and if not, just grab similar colors and let's go!

If you would like to duplicate this look or see what products I used for this look, check below.

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Lancome Photogenic Luminesse Foundation in Bisque 8 (N)

Vital Radiance Age Spot Concealer in Medium-Deep

Lancome Dual Finish in Sable

Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit in Medium

Lancome Brow Expert in Natural

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NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Lancome Blush Subtil in Shimmer Coral Sunset

Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow

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Influenster Unboxing | Something Blue

Hello my loves,

This is a post I haven't done in a while and it's an unboxing of a voxbox from Influenster -- disco balls. I was sent this beautiful voxbox from Influenster and for those who don't know what Influenster is, here's some quick info:

Influenster is a free -to-join community of invited trendsetters who live to give opinions of products and experiences. Influenster creates links between brands and members to reward participation and influence future products.

Anyone who has a knack for doing reviews, sharing new products or just plainly likes free products can join Influenster. Go sign up here!

Onward we go...

This Voxbox is called Something Blue and it's dedicated to the bridal season this spring and summer -- awww how cute! This is ideal for any bride or bridal party, everything in the box is very useful.

Check out the unboxing video:

List of all the products in the box are as follows:

Luster NOW! Instant Whitening Toothpaste
Enjoy instantaly whiter teeth with Luster NOW! Instant Whintening Toothpaste. Its propriety Blueverite technology creates the optical effect of instantly whiter teeh, with results that last for hours. Price is $7.99 USD. Along with the toothpaste was a small booklet with 4 coupons for their other products.

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Birthday Girl!!!!

Today is my 22nd birthday and I'm pretty happy. Feeling better than I've ever felt before. I will resume back to blogging next week or hopefully by Friday as I post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday -- it's just been crazy this past week and this week I'm busy with makeup jobs to do for proms and photoshoots.

I thank everyone in advance for your lovely comments on my previous blog post, I will respond to them really soon. My life has just been crazy since Feb 2013 and is continuing to unravel before my eyes. I will do all that I can in the meantime to keep my blog and up and going and keep my mind at ease.

I do ask for you all's prayers for me and my family in the meantime, it will be greatly apprecaited and I'll be back to blogging next Monday !!!

Love you all!