MAC Reel Sexy and Tres Cheek haul

First off, I'm sooooo sorry for the lack of posts! My nephew's 1st birthday party just recently past and that's what has kept my attention. Helping my sister plan and of course his cute self is a big part of being distracted. With that already done, Now I can clear my head and blog again =)

No matter how hard I try, as of lately anyways, I can't help but get something from one of MAC's LE collections. This year I am interested in adding more blushes and Lipsticks to my stash so when I heard that MAC was going to have an all blush collection, I heavily stalked specktra's forums to see what people were anticipating and if anyone had uploaded swatches.

I initially had my heart set on getting at least 3 which were Modern Mandarin, Immortal Flower and love cloud but after seeing so many swatches and comparisons, I settled on Modern Mandarin solely because it looked like the most unique blush out of the collection and I didn't have anything like it. Everything else seemed dupable.  People kept on saying Immortal flower wasn't that pigmented and I saw a swatch next to Illamasqua Lover which I recently acquired, and it looked similar enough to pass. I also saw a comparison swatch next to Tarte's Dollface and they looked very close so that was a skip as well.

MAC Modern Mandarin

Now this is a purchase I most def don't regret Purchasing. At first, I was a bit intimidated by this considering the swatches I've seen online looked way too red and just over the top but I got it anyway and I'm glad I did. It is soooo pretty on the cheeks and just gives this fresh, warm youthful glow to your complexion. I've even seen it on some girl who was about an NC or NW 15. Don't let it's vibrancy fool you. With proper application, I think anyone can wear this! Just build up the color to your liking. This was the first to sell out but as of right now, all the blushes are back in stock on the MAC website if you're interested.

Here are some not so great pictures I took with my iPhone 4s on my cheeks and arm swatches:

MAC Modern Mandarin - Left: heavily swatched, Right: applied w/angled blush brush

MAC Modern Mandarin - Left: heavily swatched, Right: applied w/angled blush brush

I waited too long to decide on getting Watch Me Simmer from the SHOP MAC, COOK MAC collection and then it was gone. Surprisingly enough, MAC put this in their Reel Sexy collection only 2 months after it's release so of course I ordered it right away. Application was smooth and not streaky, at least for me. I can already see it being a favorite of mine.

MAC Watch Me Simmer Lipstick

MAC Watch Me Simmer

Last but not least is Reel sexy. it's a pretty BRIGHT and I mean BRIGHT light coral. I find that if I just swipe it on, it comes out looking neon and chalky on me which is not a look I like on myself so I found that by patting it on with well moisturized lips, looks more flattering on me in my opinion. None the less, it's a lovely color.

MAC Reel Sexy lipstick

Reel Sexy patted on the lips

Did you pick up anything from these collections?

Cotton Candy Inspired Look

Spring has Finally sprung and I'm trying my best to play around with more colors. I've also been craving something sweet and saw a picture of a cupcake topped with cotton candy and so I used this picture as inspiration.

 I don't have a bunch of crazy colors but I busted out my 88 palette that I got a few years ago that's been sitting in my makeup drawer, collecting dust. I also used 2 colors from the Wet 'n' Wild Lust Palette for this look. I hope you all like it!

 Products used:

Face

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer

MUFE HD Foundation 127

MAC Studio Finish concealer NW25 (under the eyes)

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer

MAC Dollymix blush

MAC Accentuate Shaping powder ( cheek bone highlight)

Eyes

MAC Pure White Chromaline

88 palette (blue and pink)

Wet 'n' Wild Lust Palette:

Matte medium purple for the crease

 white color on the top right for the inner corner and brow bone highlight

Essence Midnight in Paris Gel liner

MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl (water line)

L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Mascara

Ardell #118

Brows

MUFE Brow Corrector #3

Lips 

MAC Budding Love Lipglass

The first picture above was taken with my iPhone 4s and I posted it to instagram. I'll try to post there first before I would post on my blog since it's easier. Do any of you guys have instagram? If so, you can follow me and vice versa.  My user name is Krystyles

Btw, I was thinking of getting one of the 120 palettes but considering there are  5 versions, I'd love to hear your opinions on which to get.

Anyways, I hope you all have a  great week!

Subtle St. Patrick's Day Makeup

I've been in such a neutral rut with makeup lately and since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, why not paint my face green! Well, a small portion that is. This is something easy to wear without looking tacky especially if you plan on wearing a lot of green clothing. I didn't want to make it complicated so I just used some colors from my Shady Lady Palettes. I threw this look on real quick because I have a cold so please excuse the lack of pictures and sloppiness! Hope you like it!

Products used: 

Face 

MUFE MAT Velvet plus 40 mixed with L'oreal True Match W5

Sheer Cover Duo Concealer in Light/Medium under the eyes

Maybelline Dream Matte powder

theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer

MAC Dollymix blush (applied lightly)

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Eyes

UDPP

theBalm makeout Mary (lid/lower lash line)

theBalm All about Alex (outer half of lid)

theBalm Jealous Jordana (outer corner/lower lash line)

theBalm Jet-Setting Jennifer (inner corner)

MAC Wedge (crease transition)

Inglot Matte #353 (brow bone)

Essence Midnight in Paris gel eyeliner

L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Mascara

Miss Adoro lashes #82

Brows

Revlon Colorstay Brow Enhancer in medium brown

MAC Brun e/s

Lips

NYX Pinky Slim Lip pencil

MAC Viva Glam Nicki

 

I Hope you all have a fun and safe St. Patricks Day weekend!

MAC Chen Man and Viva Glam Nicki Haul/swatches

Hey Everyone! I had a gift card to Macy's that I got from my sister for my birthday last month and decided to save it for this collection. I picked this up about 2 weeks ago when it launched but I'm a little late posting this cause I couldn't find the charger for my camera battery.

 I actually ordered Force of Love lipstick when it launched online because I was scared they would sell out by the time I was able to make it to any of the counters or stores by me. I missed out on a lot of the bright lippies from the Iris Apfel and SHOP/COOK collection and was adamant on making Force of Love mine lol. I picked up Budding Love and Force of Love lipglass along with Viva Glam Nicki, which I've been eyeing at the MAC counter in Macy's. Nothing else really stood out to me, plus this year I am interested in getting more lip products and blushes. If any of you want the Play it Proper beauty powder, I suggest to check your CCO if you have one near by since I saw it at my CCO a few weeks ago.

Top: Budding Love Lipglass Bottom: Force of Love lipglass

Force of Love

Viva Glam Nicki

Nicki and FoL

Budding Love l/g, Force of Love l/g & Force of Love l/s

VG Nicki and Force of Love

I know a lot of people were comparing Force of Love lipstick to Party Parrot, Watch me Simmer and VG Nicki but I only have Nicki to compare. They're both warm tones but you can see that FoL is darker. I love both and I'm glad I picked them up as they are flattering on my warm skin tone.

Me wearing Force of Love Lipstick

All these bright lips are getting me in the mood for spring and it's just makes my routine simple and quick.
Did you pick up anything from this collection?

Valentine's Day look 4

Hey everyone! Here's my final look for Valentine's day. Not everyone has a significant other to spend Vday with so I went with something more colorful and bold with the eyes. I wouldn't wear this on a date since most guys I know aren't into all this colorful makeup but its definitely fun to wear on a night out with your girlfriends.

Unfortunately, my camera battery died so I wasn't able to get much pictures but you get the idea. BTW, excuse the 2nd day hair. I know it's a mess!

 Products used:

Face

Face Sonia Kashuk Radiant tinted moisturizer in Beige 

Eve Pearl Salmon concealer duo Light/Medium 

MAC Studio Fix Powder NC35 

theBalm Cabana Boy blush 

Eyes 

UDPP Eden 

MAC Beautiful Iris (lid and lower lash line) 

MAC Shadowy Lady (outer corner) 

MAC Beauty Marked (outer corner/in between beautiful iris and shadowy lady, lower lash line) 

MAC Fig. 1 (crease transition) 

MAC Vapour (inner corner) 

MAC Vanilla (brow bone highlight) 

Physicians Formula Ultra Black 2-in-1 lash boosting eyeliner  

MAC Fascinating Eye kohl (water line) 

Creme lashes #15
L'oreal False Fiber Mascara

Brows 

MUFE Brow Corrector #3 

Lips 

Rimmel Airy Fairy l/s 

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Valentines Day!

Valentine's Day Look 3 with the Naked 2 Palette

Hello lovelies! I wasn't sure what to do for the 3rd look for this series so my younger sister asked me to do it using the Naked 2 Palette since I got it for her for Christmas.

 All products used are listed below

Products used:

Face
MUFE HD Foundation (127)
MAC NW25 Studio Finish Concealer under the eyes
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
MAC RedHead MSF
MAC Accentuate and Sculpt Duo
Eyes
Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy cream Shadow
Bootycall (inner corner)
YDK (lid)
Blackout (outer corner)
Tease (crease /transition)
Foxy (Brow bone highlight)
Miss Adoro lashes 747M
Physicians Formula Ultra Black 2-in-1 lash boosting eyeliner

L'oreal False Fiber Mascara

Brows 

MUFE Brow corrector #3

Lips
NYX Natural lip liner
MAC Pillowtalk l/s
NYX Caffe Latte round l/g

Valentine's Day Look 1: Tickled Pink

Hey everyone! I haven't posted any looks lately cause my eczema has been acting up on my left eye and is just barely clearing up. There's still a small lil patch lingering but i wanted to get this started. I decided to do a few looks that you can wear for Valentine's day or any day actually.

When I think of Valentines day, the color pink or red comes to mind. So for the first look, I chose to go with a soft pink look all around. Something sweet and feminine, Nothing too dramatic except for the lashes but even then Ive worn lashes more intense then the ones I'm wearing here.

 

Products used: 

Face 

MUFE Mat Velvet + (40 Natural Beige)

L'oreal Magic Lumi light infusing primer mixed with foundation

Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing concealer (medium)

MUFE HD Powder

theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer

theBalm Hot Mama! blush 

Eyes 

UDPP Eden 

Inglot #353 (all over lids to brows, also to set liner on the waterline)

MAC Naked Lunch (inner 3rd of lid and lower lash line) 

MAC Expensive Pink ( middle of lid)

MAC Sushi Flower (outer half of crease) 

MAC Brun (outer corner, lower lash line) 

MAC Shroom (brow highlight)

ULTA Automatic eyeliner in deep brown (smudged on lower lash line)

MAC Fascinating eye kohl (waterline)

Physicians Formula Ultra Black 2-in1 Lash boosting eyeliner (top lash line)

L'oreal False Fiber Mascara (top & bottom lashes)

Miss Adoro Lashes #43

Brows 

MUFE Brow corrector #3 

MAC NW25 studio finish concealer to clean up the line under my brows 

Lips 

NYX Natural lip liner (filled in entire lips)

MAC A Perfect Day lipstick

Hope this will help if you're not sure how to wear your makeup for Valentine's!

MAC Naturally Lipsticks: A Perfect Day & Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk & A Perfect Day

About a week and a half ago I placed an order on the MAC website for 2 lipsticks from the Naturally Collection. As much as  wanted to get a few other things, I restrained myself and just got A Perfect Day & Pillow Talk. Although I'm thinking of picking up the Red Head MSF.

Here are some pics of them in the tube and hand swatches. I also took pictures of each color on my lips with no lip liner underneath or gloss on top to get the true color. Hopefully it'll be helpful for anyone especially those who are the same shade as me (NC30/35) if you are thinking of getting it. I tried to capture the color as true to life as I can.

A Perfect Day: left side no flash, right side with flash

A Perfect Day a beautiful light pink nude that I wasn't sure would work for me. I thought it was going to completely wash me out and give me that corpse look but luckily it doesn't. Maybe it's because my lips are really pigmented. Its definitely a shade that looks better suited with a darker smokey eye in my opinion but still has enough color to wear every day if you like. Although for me, I'd probably pair it with a darker lip liner underneath.

Pillow Talk: left side no flash, right side with flash

Pillow Talk is described as a midtone rosy nude on MACs website. In the tube and swatched, it looks just as described but on my lips it leans a little more brown but that may be due to the fact that i layered it a few times. It's a great everyday color and I think it would be nice nude for those with a darker skin tone.

I hope you find these swatches helpful. Did you pick up anything from the collection?

Marine Life/Beauty/ Forever 21 haul

Hey Lovelies! Just wanted to share with you what I hauled these past 2 weeks. This is my first haul posting here on my blog, nothing big compared to what I've seen on other folks' blogs since I'm really trying to hold myself back from spending since I'm gonna get quite a lot of things at IMATS. 

Now I'm not one to jump the gun whenever MAC, or any other cosmetics company releases a collection that will be LE because I just don't want to fall in love with a product and know that I won't be able to get it again. Also,  I don't buy any beauty product just because it has cute packaging. All I care for is the product to work for me & is of good quality. Yet, I got pulled into the whole Marine Life hype and bought it today after seeing all the early reviews, swatches and talk about it all over the blogosphere/youtube world.

Marine Life was the only thing I hauled from the To The Beach collection since nothing else sparked my interest. I called my local MAC store this morning right when they opened and asked them if they had any left because they had released the collection a day early (yesterday) and to my luck they had only 2 left! So of course I asked the SA if she could put it on hold for me to pick up later. When I got there to pick it up,  the same SA that put it on hold for me, grabbed it out of the drawer for me and HELLA girls looked and asked her if they could get that! LOL...JACKPOT FOR ME!  I was tempted to get more stuff but I restrained myself & got just what I came for, although I did swatch the Marine Life tester at the store so that I can see if I had anything like it. When I got home I swatched a few of my La Femme blushes and one of them looks exactly like the coral/red side of Marine Life and another looked similar to the pink side. For now, I'm just gonna let it sit in my drawer looking pretty.

I also went to a CCO to see what they had but I just picked up MAC Light Over Dark Mineralize Blush Duo which was just re-promoted with the Pret-A-Papier collection but only payed $15 plus tax.  I decided I will include Light Over Dark in my 100+ follower give away which I'll be posting about it soon. Maybe next week, so stay tuned!

Here's a pic of the haul:

Orly Bonder- rubberized base coat

China Glaze Visions of Grandeur, Solar Power, Bare If You Dare

MAC Mineralized Blush duo Light Over Dark

MAC Marine Life

L'oreal HIP crayons in Perfectionist, Meticulous, Authentic(LOVE)

Seche Vite Restore

L'oreal HIP Shocking Shadow Pigment in Progressive

Kolinsky England French Nail brush/dotter ((to help perfect the smile line for french manicures)

My forever 21 haul:

This tube dress reminds me of a sailor cuz of the navy blue and the stripes & I love that it has pockets! Well I love all the dresses or skirts that come with pockets!

You can't really see the detail of this skirt but its pretty & kinda edgy. It also has pockets!

I've been searching for a cute romper that would flatter my figure since i'm more on the curvalicious side but nothing looked right till I tried this one on. The color & light fabric is perfect for summer!

At first, I was unsure about this shirt since stripes tend to make me (or anyone else for that matter)

look wider but the bow on the top suckered me in. I love things with bows on them and I think that it KIND OF distracts you from the stripes..

I have so many black belts and not even one brown one so I picked this up too.

That's it for my haul. Feels kind of weird to post about it cause I feel like I'm bragging and I'm not one to boast for that matter. Maybe I'll do an OOTD soon.

BTW Thanks to all my followers! I went from 42 to 100+ followers in 2 weeks=) I'll be doing a give away soon so don't be a stranger and check back for it!