Nail Polish No-Buy

Yes I said it.

I'm not going to buy any nail polish this month.

I was going to do this for February but when I realized I'd be missing out on the OPI Holland Collection and the China Glaze Electropop collection...I had to push it back a month. I guess that just goes to show how much of a problem I have. My collection is getting very big and I've been spending a lot of money on polish which is why I decided to do this.  I've done this before and it definitely took a lot of willpower. I'll still be painting my nails, just not buying any new colors. Wish me luck!

All Kendall-Ed Up

 This color is Nicole by OPI's All Kendall-Ed Up. It's from the original Kardashian Kolor collection. I picked it up recently when I saw that CVS was starting to carry this collection. When I bought it, I was worried it was going to be too much like Zoya's Dana. They are similar, but not too similar that I would keep one and not the other. I think Dana has some darker red and purple  tones to it while this one is just a bubble gum pink with a slight purple tone to it. I can't wait to wear this on my toes during the summer!

xoxo,
Beth

My Makeup Story

 I've seen this tag on YouTube and on LUUUX and I've been wanting to do it for awhile  but just never got around to it. When I couldn't think of something else fun to post today, I decided to do this! Enjoy!

1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup?

I was a lot older than most people are when they start wearing makeup. I was a junior in high school so I was 16 or 17 years old when I started.

2. How did you get into makeup?

I got into makeup because of my best friend in high school. Her makeup always looked so good so I decided to start wearing makeup too. I started with just eyeshadow and eyeliner and then moved onto foundation, blush, and all of the rest. Now I can't stop!

3. What are some of your favorite brands?

Some of my favorite brands are MAC, Urban Decay, Revlon, Clinique and NYX.

4. What does makeup mean to you?

To me, makeup is just fun and its a way to express yourself. The way you do your makeup can say a lot about you and I think that's what I love about it. I also like it because it gives you more self confidence, not only when you have your makeup on, but when you take it off also.

5. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be?

If I could only wear 4 products...I would probably use foundation, blush, mascara and lip gloss.

6. What is your favorite thing about makeup?

My favorite thing about makeup is how creative you can be with it. You can do anything with makeup and change your entire look and really make a statement.

7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup?

I love drugstore makeup and I think there are some drugstore products that are better than high end products, but I do have the high end products that I am loyal too also.


8. What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner?

My advice is start slowly and learn what types of products work best for you. I wouldn't purchase a lot of expensive makeup if you're just starting out and aren't sure what to do with it because you will end up wasting money. So start slowly, figure out what products and colors are good for you and go from there!

9. What is one makeup trend you never understood?

I guess this isn't really a trend but it just bothers me when people wear way too much makeup. I love wearing makeup but I think there's a fine line between wearing the right amount and wearing too much.

10. What do you think about the beauty community on YouTube?

I really enjoy watching beauty videos on YouTube. I actually had my own YouTube channel for awhile. I've learned a lot from watching tutorials and other types of videos. I think it's a great resource for finding information about products you're interested in and learning how to do new looks.

I tag anyone who reads this to do this also!

xoxo,
Beth

Mink Muffs

Essie Mink Muffs is a dusty medium brown with some grey in it. I think it's a great neutral shade for any season, especially this time of year when you can't quite decide whether to wear winter or summer polishes. This is three coats. I remember only using two the first time I used this color but for me, the longer my nails get the more coats I have to use. But I didn't mind at all. It was smooth, not streaky, and dried quickly and with a nice shine to it.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 30

Day 30: Favorite Nail Polish
OPI Russian Navy

 




This was a no-brainer for me. I have so much nail polish but this is the one that I can see myself buying over and over again. I love it.

Today is the end of the 30 Day Challenge! I hope you all enjoyed it and got to know a little bit more about me.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 29

Day 29: Photo of something that makes you go awww

What a weird question this was...but isn't that cute?

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 28

Day 28: Favorite Drink
Diet Coke

 

These questions are hard! I couldn't decide between this and Starbucks but the Diet Coke won out...probably because I get too many different things from Starbucks to choose just one.

xoxo,
Beth

Dutch Ya Just Love OPI?

Dutch ya just love that name?

This is 2 coats of OPI's Dutch Ya Just Love OPI? It's from their new Holland collection. This is such a pretty color. When I saw a swatch of it on another blog, I knew this was one that I definitely could not pass up. Dutch Ya Just Love OPI is a dusty, slightly red-toned purple with gold shimmer. The formula was great, it only took two coats to look completely opaque and it dried quickly and shiny, even without topcoat, though I do have topcoat on in the pictures. If you decide to pick up any of the polishes from this collection, I definitely recommend this one.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 27

Day 27: Favorite Skincare Product
bareMinerals cleanser and moisturizer

I love the fresh smell of these and how soft it makes my skin!

xoxo,
Beth

January Favorites

I know I'm more than two weeks late on this but better late than never! These are the products that I loved and reached for the most in January. I'm sure some of these products will show up almost every month but if something works, why change it?

 

 Urban Decay Naked Palette and Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara

NYC Blushable Creme Stick in Berry New Yorker and MAC Gingerly 

MAC Ebony Eye Pencil, Jordana FabuLiner in Black, Maybelline Eye Studio Trio in Neutral Liasons, MAC Bare Study Paint Pot

Stila Tis The Season To Dazzle Palette

These are the products that I found myself using the most during January, but also products that I really love. Some of them are new and some of them are older. It'll be interesting to see what changes for February!

xoxo,

Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 26

Day 26: Item from your wishlist
Tom Ford Whitney

I am absolutely obsessed with these sunglasses.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 25

Day 25: Favorite Accessory
Scarves!

So this question was originally what do you want to get from the LUUUX shop, because that's where I got this 30 day challenge from...but since I'm not posting this on LUUUX, I decided to change it. I love scarves because it can really add to a look and can change an outfit so you can wear it multiple times and make it seem completely different. I have a whole bin full of them.

xoxo,
Beth

Red Carpet

This was my Valentine's Day manicure.

This is Sally Hansen's Red Carpet. So as you can see...it's very chipped. And this is only after two days of wear. Most of the polishes I've posted, I've worn before so I know they last. I'd never worn this before so needless to say, I was disappointed. I don't know if its because I tried a new topcoat or just because of the formula of this polish. I like the color and the glitter so I'd be willing to try it again with my regular topcoat. I also didn't feel like it covered very well. This is two coats and the more I looked at it, I realized how many uneven spots there were. Aside from that and the chipping, I'd love to see how the color compares to China Glaze's Ruby Pumps. I'll have to swatch them side by side and see.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 24

Day 24: Favorite Food
Pasta

Looks so good!

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 23

Day 23: Place where you'd want to live
New York City

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 22

Day 22: What makes you happy
Spending time with my family

What a funny little cartoon!

xoxo,
Beth

Cute As A Button

This is Essie's Cute as a Button. I used three coats for these pictures (and I apologize for the chip, I neglected my top coat for this manicure). This polish goes on pretty sheer but you can build it up. I had a few things to do after I did this manicure so I didn't want to wait for more than three coats to dry, but I probably would have been happier with four. It's a coral color that leans more pink or more orange depending on the light. My camera kind of freaked out when I photographed this so I don't think the pictures are a perfect representation of what it really looks like. It's an awesome color for the summertime. I think it would look great as a summer pedicure!

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 21

Day 21: Favorite Lipstick
MAC Mellow Mood

I got this in a special edition set, but I can't remember exactly when. I do know it's no longer available but I love it...wish I had a back-up.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 20

Day 20: Favorite Mascara
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara

I've used a lot of mascaras and this is the only one that keeps any kind of curl to my lashes!

xoxo,
Beth

White on White (with a little something extra)

Doesn't this remind you of snow??

This is three coats of China Glaze's White On White with Essie's Shine of the Times over top, plus top coat. I love this! We haven't had a lot of snow here this winter but this manicure makes me think of snow which is one of the reasons I love it so much. I was always so afraid to wear white polish because I was afraid it would look like I painted my nails with white out. But if you use the right polish, you won't get that effect. Depending on the light, Shine of the Times looks blue, pink or orange. I want to try it over colors and see what kind of effect it has!

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 19

Day 19: Favorite look from a Beauty Guru

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 18

Day 18: Favorite Beauty Guru


http://www.youtube.com/user/michele1218

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 17

Day 17: Fashion pieces on your to-buy list
Nude flats and navy blazer

I have to have these items!!! They fit right into the nautical trend for this season that I love.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 16

Day 16: Music you like
Adele

This was another tough one! I love a lot of music but I'm especially loving Adele right now!

xoxo,
Beth

For Audrey

Little blue box :)

If you haven't heard about this polish at one time or another, you might have been living under a rock. This is China Glaze's For Audrey, a Tiffany blue color. It's pretty much exactly the color of the infamous little blue box and I absolutely love this color. Usually, I only wear this in the summer but something just made me want to wear it. It does have a little bit of green it it, but its definitely more blue than green. This is two coats and top coat.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 15

Day 15: Favorite Bracelet
Pandora Charm Bracelet

I got this as a graduation gift. I can't wait to add onto it!

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 14

Day 14: Hairstyle/Haircut you'd like to have
Short Hair/Bob

(photo from thehairstyler.com)

I don't think I look good in short hair or maybe I was just scarred by the bowl cut I had as a child. But I do love this style and I wish I could pull it off!

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 13

Day 13: Fashion Icon
Kourtney Kardashian

(photo from celebuzz.com)


I know people have very strong feelings about the Kardashian's. I admit I'm a fan, especially of their style and especially of Kourtney. I think she was looks so well put together, even when she's dressed down. Even though I'm not brave enough to wear a lot of things she wears, I love her style and the things that she comes up with.

xoxo,
Beth

Masquerade Ball

I've always wanted to go to a masquerade ball...but wearing a polish with that name will just have to do for now.

Not bad for $1.99, right? This is Confetti's Masquerade Ball. It's a black base with red shimmer in it. It applies so smoothly - this is two coats. The first coat makes it seem like you're going to have to apply three or more coats, but it evens out in two. Another bonus is it dries quickly and stays shiny even without top coat. I've read that this is a dupe for Sephora by OPI's I'm With Brad but I don't own that one. But since this is only $1.99 and Sephora by OPI is $9.50...I think I'll stick with this one!

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 12

Day 12: Favorite Color
Black & White

It's really hard for me to pick a favorite color! So I picked black and white because I love wearing and decorating with black and white and then adding pops of color to it.

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 11

Day 11: Bag you'd like to have
Marc Jacobs Quilting Standard

In my dreams :)

xoxo,
Beth

30 Day Challenge: Day 10

Day 10: Current trend you like
Bright colors!

xoxo,
Beth