MAC's 2013 Bestsellers

MAC announced their 2013 "Best Sellers" yesterday via email..

1. Candy Yum Yum lipstick

2. Blacktrack Fluidline

3. Fix +

4. Brush Cleanser (Click here for a cheap + easy DIY brush cleanser)

5. Prep + Prime Skin

6. Rebel Lipstick

7. 217 Blending Brush

8. Please Me lipstick

9. Graphblack Technakohl Liner

10. Clear Brow Set

Left: Please me, Middle: Candy Yum Yum, Right: Rebel

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Lorac Pro Palette Review

The fact that the Lorac Pro Palette has a row of matte neutral shadows AND a row of neutral shimmer shadows is the reason why I HAD to have this palette. I love neutrals and to have ALL of this colors in one palette is AMAZING. I'm so excited to start playing with this palette.

I couldn't find this palette ANY WHERE, it was out of stock every where I went... except Amazon, they never let me down ;)

Retails for $42 - Can be found at Ulta, Sephora, or Amazon

Packaging

When I first took it out the box, I was quite surprised how thin the palette actually is.. 

SWATCHES

Matte (Left)
Shimmer (Right)

As you can see.. I have pale skin and you can barely see some of the matte shadows. You can't even see "Cream" but.. the shimmer shadows are very pigmented. 

When I opened the palette I did notice little specks of eye shadow on the black parts of the palette which makes me believe there might be a lot of fall out. For those who don't know what "fall out" means it's when the shadow falls off the brush and onto your face. This is experienced with lots of loose eyeshadows or cheaply made shadows.

Overall I really like this palette, I'm a little disappointed with how the matte shadows turned out on my skin. Not really sure if it's the color of my skin or the matte shadows just aren't as pigmented as the shimmer shadows. Also, the palette is so thin! For an everyday palette, I can see myself going through the colors pretty quickly. Other then the Cream and Light pink, I love the rest of the colors. They're beautiful neutrals that can be worn everyday and for any occasion! You can turn a daytime look into a night time look easily. This palette makes traveling a breeze because all you need is this palette in your bag. In ONE palette you have all the basic matte and shimmer colors. There's no need to have to search through all your shadows for matte/shimmer shadows because they're all right there in one palette. I can definitely see myself using this more than my Naked 1 palette.

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Color of the Year 2014

Photo Credit: Pantone.com

Don't be surprised when you start finding this beautiful "Radiant Orchid" color come spring! 

What's on My Wish List

There's a few things I'm dying to have this season.. Let's just say I'm getting these products either way, whether the boyfriend buys them or I do :)

Lorac PRO Palette

I love how this palette has a row of matte shades and a row of shimmer shades. Seems like a staple and even better than the Original Naked Palette.

Naked 3

The newest Naked palette! See my post on the Naked 3 here.

Real Techniques Brushes

I actually got my brushes early! Take a look at my post from yesterday here. B got me 2 of the collections from Real Techniques. I'm so excited. I plan on doing a review on them soon. I tried them for the first time today and I LOVE them! They're sooooo soft! I'm definitely going to get the rest of the brushes individually.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Palette

According to Anastasia Beverly Hills instagram, this product won't be restocked until Christmas Eve. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lavish Palette

Photo Credit: belles-boutique.blogspot.com

The next two products I can't find ANYWHERE online. Not sure if the Lavish Palette is discontinued or what but I really wanted this one because it came with an eyebrow pencil and a few other things.

Too Faced - A Few of My Favorite things

Photo Credit: beautyjunkiesunite.com

Another product I can't find online besides on Amazon for a ridiculous price. It's "limited" edition so it could be gone for good. I'm going to try my local Ulta and Sephora to see if I can find this! Wish me luck..

Too Faced a Few of My Favorite Things ~ Limited Edition

What's on your wish list?

New Brushes! - Real Techniques

Got an early Christmas present and I'm so excited to finally try these Real Technique brushes! Review maybe? Let's see if they're worth the hype. The Real Techniques collection can be found at ulta.com. 

Shop these brushes at ulta.com

December 2013 Glam Bag

This month's glam bag contains five products. (Click here for my blog post on more info about IPSY)

1. Ardell Lashes

2.Pop Beauty Eye Shadow

3. Be A Bombshell Blush Stick

4. Julie G Nail Polish

4. NYX Lipstick 

120 Demi Lashes by Ardell

Smokin' Hot

Be A Bombshell - Sunset 

NYX Sunflower

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NOVEMBER FAVORITES!

Products I was loving in November…

Beauty 

MAC's Russian Red w/ NYX's Hottest Red Lip Liner 

Whenever I wear red lipstick, I line my lips first with NYX Red Lip Liner so the lipstick doesn't bleed out. This affordable lipliner can be found at ULTA or Target. Mac's Russian Red is my new obsession.  It's a very deep yet powerful red, definitely a repurchase!

Wet N Wild's 908C

I found this deep plum color at my Rite Aide one day for $1. Figured I couldn't go wrong.. I love it. It's the a great plum color and it's actually a dupe for MAC's Rebel.

EM Cosmetics Lipstick in Nude

For those who don't know about EM.. It's a make-up line by the top beauty guru on YouTube, Michelle Phan. She's took her time with the detail and formulas in her make up line and you can tell just by trying this lipstick! It's so moisturizing and creamy. The color nude, isn't the average "nude" lipstick. When I think of nude, I think of MAC's Myth but this shade is a very pale neutral shade.. It looks as though I'm not wearing lipstick. Also, I love the smell of it. EM products definitely aren't cheap. This lipstick retails at $16 and it's up there with MAC Lipsticks which retail at $15. Received this through my IPSY subscription. I love the formula of these lipsticks so I would definitely repurchase, but maybe a different shade.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and Lotion

So before this face wash I was using St. Ives face wash, which I don't recommend ANYONE to buy. It's such a waste of money. I'm not big on throwing products out before it's finished, but I could not finish a whole container of St. Ives face wash. It did nothing for my face but create these tiny pimple like bumps on my forehead. I heard many great things about Cetaphil so I finally went to Target and bought it! It's definitely worth the money. It leaves my face feeling so soft and moisturizing. I felt the difference right away. Within about a week, I noticed less pimples and those tiny bumps are slowly going away. 

Repurchase? Hell yea.. #holygrail

Nuance Make Up Remover

Found this at CVS. I don't have much to say about it other than it gets the job done! I like it better than Clinque's Make-Up Remover. 

Repurchase.. ehh, yeah. 

HAIR

Cortex 4 in 1 Curling Wand 

I use this curling wand just about everyday! I love it. You can get so many looks out of it but switching the different size wands. Found this bad boy on Amazon. Click here to purchase it. 

Big Sexy Hair

IT'S WORTH THE MONEY! Switched from TRESemme hair spray to BIG Sexy Hair and I'm in love… the smell, the way it makes my hair feel, and it keeps my curls in place through out the day. In love. End of Story. 

Repurchase.. YUP!

FASHION

Oversized Cardigans

Shop Cardigans at Forever21.com

Shop  Spiked Sweaters Forever21.com

Boots - Just Fab

Prescott

JustFab.com - 20% off 1st Shoe Purchase (Reg $39.95)

"C" Initial Pendant - Piercing Pagoda

14K Gold Plated Monogram Necklace

I've been wearing it just about everyday and I get so many compliments!

Candles:

Bath and Body Works..

Pumpkin Spiced Latte 

Leaves and

 Spice

Drinks:

White Chocolate Latte from Wawa

If you live in the North East then you know all about Wawa! Go to the touch screens and order a White Chocolate Latte.. they're delicious!!