Hello everyone! It's May already? Time flies so fast... well, that means a brand new beauty favorites post! Since it's about the start of spring and the end of the school year (yippee), it's time for spring cleaning! I have been trying to use up a lot of the products that I already own and throw out the ones that I have had for a couple years. I feel like I should also do a post on when to throw out makeup. Some people don't know the rules; like keeping a mascara for more than a couple months could actually cause eye infections. Let me know in the comments if that would be a good idea to write about. Today I have a few products that I have been loving and wanting to share with all of you.
The color pink has been one of my favorite colors to use lately: nail polish, blush, eye shadow, and lipstick. I have been really enjoying the light and natural makeup look for this spring and lip stains and lip balms have been a staple in my makeup collection. I did a review of these Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stains in the past and I always reach for them whenever I do my makeup. They smell like cupcakes, they are super moisturizing, and leave just enough pigmentation on the lips to give a subtle bit of color to your look. They also last all day, which I find awesome when I'm out and I don't have to worry about reapplying. They're each about a couple bucks and are really worth the change!
It is always hard for me to find a blush that I really like and I finally found one! I have had many blushes in the past that were either too dark or just the wrong shade of pink for my skin tone. This Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Blissful is a very warm, peachy shade. I love this because it looks great for the spring and summer. Tarte blushes are awesome and they stay on for 12 hours! (Or at least that's what it says online). I got this in the Sephora Favorites "Paint it Pink" box and I was so impressed. Love this product!
A new product that made it to my collection was this Marsk Mineral Eye Shadow in You're Toast. A friend happened to give this to me because she doesn't really use makeup anyway. I was really interested in Marsk because I have never heard of the brand before. She said that she got it from an Oprah show, so it must be good, haha! And it really is. It's a very pretty copper shade and applies very smoothly. It's very easy to blend, as well (blush and eye shadow shown below).
That same friend gave me a sample of this Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Serum. Oprah served her well! Now I heard that this serum was actually like a holy grail product, and I have to agree. Since I am pretty young yet to be using anti-aging products, I try not to firm up my skin too much. I would recommend this for anyone who really needs to prime their skin before they apply foundation and need to conceal wrinkles or fine lines. It's a really great product and my skin felt very nice after I used it. I probably wouldn't use this everyday, though.
I have been trying to paint my nails as much as I can this season (I really don't want to be lazy with painting nails like I was last year). I also try not to buy a crap ton of nail polish because I can never get through a bottle without it going concrete and gross. I do have to say that I have found a couple that I really enjoy using enough. This OPI one is called "A-Rose at Dawn...Broke By Noon" (lol isn't that a great name? Good job OPI). I love how it's really metallic and shiny. Very pretty for this season and I love how long lasting their polishes are. I have also been loving Essie's Geranium. This is a pretty orange-red, coral shade for the summer, and I love wearing it on my toes!
Last, but not least, is this product that has been talked about on a ton of beauty blogs. I wanted to know what all the commotion was about! The Glam Glow Mud to Foam Daily Exfoliating Cleanser is worth the hype. I had to like hide this from my sisters because this product does WONDERS. I'm a pretty clean person. Let's get that straight. But, before I received this product, I didn't know what clean was! This cleanser is the bomb of all cleansers. It is probably one of the strongest cleansers I have ever used. This is just a sample and a little goes a very long way; I use it very sparingly now. You put it on, wash it off with warm water, and BAM. You have the face of God. Okay, I'm getting a little out of control. This thing you put on your face is amazing. Buy it now.
I hope you guys enjoyed this past month's favorites! I love sharing with you all the products that I have really been using and enjoying. I also love reading other people's favorites, too! Please share what your favorite beauty product was (or still is) last month and maybe I will go try it out!
I'm probably going to have a Mother's Day post up later this week because Mother's Day is this upcoming Sunday. If you are having trouble with gift ideas, please stay tuned! Until then, I hope you guys have a great week and enjoy the awesome spring weather!
Xoxo, Nat
Hello everyone! I have a very special post for you all today. One of the main reasons that I wanted to start a blog was to connect with people. I want to learn more about other people's interests, hobbies, and cultures. I have always loved exploring new places and that comes with meeting new people (which I also love to do). I met this lovely blogger a few weeks ago and she has just started out her blog! She wanted to collab, and how could I say no?! I am going to give the mic to Nicole now and she's going to tell you a little bit about one of her favorite things—art.
Hey guys!
I’m Nicole (a.k.a florrall.blogspot.co.uk) and I’ll be a guest writer for Natalie’s blog!
For this post, I would like to talk about my passion: art. Art has always been an interest of mine ever since I can remember. As a child, I loved stationery and I collected pens, pencils, and leather notebooks that I used do my sketches and experiment with different patterns and portrait drawings.
I consider myself an introvert. Oftentimes, I struggle expressing myself through words, so I withdraw into my shell; my inner world where it is colorful and extravagant and the only place where I feel comfortable. When I got my first sketchbook, I began unraveling myself and my inner sphere. Through the drawings and paintings I did, I opened the doors to my mind for the first time.
I love being creative. It is the key feature to my personality. Without the creativity, which I derived from my weirdly wonderful mind, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. That’s why I love art, it is my only way of expressing myself freely; I can create art as bizarrely or enigmatic as I want through many different forms and mediums.
Sorry if this is a little personal, I just enjoy talking about what I love! And if you’re reading this post and reached to this point, then I would like to give you a virtual hug and thank you for taking the time to read this post about my passion, it makes me so happy that someone out there is interested!
Again, thank you so much and and please make sure to check out my blog where it contains most of my work!
Nicole ᵔᴥᵔ
I hope all of you liked this post as it is something quite different than what I normally do. I really love learning about other people and their passions. I feel like the only way we are able to grow is by being tolerant and considerate of all the different ideas and passions that exist in this world. Even if it's just someone's passion for art; you will most likely learn something new! I would really like to do more posts like these in the future, so if you would like to contact me and collab, I would be so happy to! Thanks for reading as always, and many claps for Nicole because I genuinely believe that she will do great things with her blog. Make sure to checkout her blog, as well (linked above).
Xoxo, Nat
Happy Wednesday everybody! I hope everyone had a great weekend, whether you had prom, college visits (like me), or just had a really nice time with family and friends. I'm back to my normal schedule and the weather is so nice here too!
I have a few things that I think are very necessary for anyone's desktop space! I personally obsess over stationary and all that. You guys know how much I love notebooks, planners, and journals, too.
Real Simple magazine has been one of my favorite, interior design mags of all time. They have so many great things and a lot of inspiration. Some inspiring magazines are great to have on hand for those "writer's block" days.
I am a firm believer in weekly planners and I love to just write all of my goals down for the week ahead. You could have deadlines, events, or just things you need to get done on that day and it feels so satisfying to just rip the sheet off at the end of the week. I bought this from Target (no surprise) and I couldn't find it online, but I'm sure there are ones just like this out there somewhere. I also bought this lined notebook there and I just think it's the cutest thing ever. Who wouldn't want this on their desk?
I also think a nice bouquet of flowers and a candle can liven up any desk. If your office allows it, they'll add a really nice touch and make your work area smell really good.
I talked about these two things about a week or two ago. I wasn't too impressed with this lip gloss as I earlier stated. However, I did like how this Makeup Forever lip gloss was not only mini, it just gives a pretty sheen to your lips. When you're working all day and your makeup starts to sort of fall apart during the busy work day, you might need something to just freshen up a bit. This lip gloss has that perfect use! If you have a matte lipstick on that starts to crack and dry out your lips, this would be great for re-touching! It's small and compact so it won't be in the way of any important papers or spill all over.
I have been devouring these mints lately. They taste like mint tea and give you nice smelling breath after! These are vital to anyone who needs to freshen up and make sure their breath doesn't kill anyone while you're talking in a conference or something. That would be terrible! You can find my more in-depth review here.
I really love to organize and make my desk space full of pretty stationary. Instead of boring notebooks and such, decorate with some fun prints and lots of color! It will make your work experience a hundred times better. If you would like to see more stationary, you can see it all here. I wish you all a great week and I will see you very soon!
Xoxo, Nat
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