A Casual OOTD: Fall Flannel

November 12, 20159 Comments

Hey there, lovelies!

It sure does feel like November! The leaves are falling and the air is crisp. Starbucks has come out with their festive Christmas cups and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Autumn is my favorite season -it means cute boots, hot coffee, and everything cozy and nice. Today, I’ve put together an outfit that’s perfect for this chilly weather. I wish I could live in these clothes for the rest of eternity. Give me a flannel and some booties and I’m set for life!

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Thanks so much for reading! What does your ideal fall outfit look like?

XO,

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On The Go Beauty: My Top 5 Essentials

November 7, 201512 Comments

Hey there, beauties!!

One of my most valuable lessons I’ve learned over the years: Always keep your makeup essentials by your side. Okay, maybe that doesn’t seem like a very important lesson, but it’s gotten me out of some close scrapes. A zit could sneak attack you at any moment when you least expect it. Your lips or lashes could be in dire need of a touch up. With your setting powder and travel-size brush in hand, you’ll be ready to save the world. Oily T-zones be gone! You never know what might happen, but the tools that you carry in your makeup arsenal will probably save the day.

Today, I’ll share with you my basics that I keep with me wherever I go. I think that it is a great idea to stash your little makeup necessity bag in your car or purse so you’re always prepared!

Firstly, a gloss is definitely a must-have at all times. NYX’s Butter Gloss in the shade Tiramisu is one of my absolute favorites! I think that for your on-the-go makeup stash, gloss is the way to go since you don’t have to think about putting it on and won’t have to worry about ending up looking like Miranda Sings if you don’t happen to have a mirror on hand. 😉

If you have troubles with an oily T-zone area as I do, it will be a good idea to keep a powder with you at all times just in case you need to mattify your skin a bit. I bring with me my travel-sized MUFE HD Translucent Pressed Powder and my mini bareMinerals Full Flawless Face Brush to do the job.

To me, lashes are extremely important, so I like to always have a mascara by my side. I’ve been obsessed with this Lancôme Definicils mascara as of late since it gives my lashes volume, separates them, and gives TONS of length. This little travel-sized version is perfect to throw in my bag and go.

Concealer is DEFINITELY important to carry with you -maybe even the most important thing in my opinion! I use my NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer in the shade Custard. As I said before -zits are sneaky little buggers that can pop up and surprise you at any moment, so it’s a good precaution to keep your concealer weaponry by your side. This way, you can shoot down the enemy if pimples happen to appear or your concealer wears off throughout the day.

Lastly is a step that isn’t completely necessary, but very helpful nonetheless! I personally love wearing eyeshadow at all times, so I like to keep a neutral brown shade with me. Powder or cream form will do! I like to pick a shade similar to my eyebrow shade so that the eyeshadow can double as a brow filler (although you’ll need to bring a liner brush for that). We all know that brows are super important for shaping your face, so if you feel naked without filling them in -worry no longer, because this eyeshadow has your ~~back~~ brows! At the moment, I am absolutely obsessed with Maybelline’s Creamy Beige 24 Hour Color Tattoo.

Thank you so much for reading! I hope that this has been helpful to you! What are some of your essentials?

XO,

Hanna

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A Daytime Glam Eye Look: Neutral Shimmer

November 1, 2015November 10, 201515 Comments

Hey there, beauties!

Today, we’re going ham on the glam (teehee) with this shimmery daytime eye look that is simple and fierce. Who doesn’t love a little winged eyeliner and glittery eyeshadow every once in a while? I think that this look is very appropriate for fall since it is made up of some gorgeous bronze shades, so I love wearing it during this season when my eyes need a little pop. This look is really easy to achieve and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!

First, I used my NYX Jumbo Pencil in the shade Iced Mocha to prep my eyes. I blended the edges slightly to smooth out any harsh lines.

Next, I patted Urban Decay’s Space Cowboy all over my lid with a damp brush. This eyeshadow is the meaning of glitter. Using a damp brush helps to intensify the pigmentation of the eyeshadow and reduce fallout.

Afterward, I used the shades Naked and Buck from the Naked Palette and a fluffy brush to blend the previous shades into the crease.

To deepen up the look a little more, I took the shades Whiskey and Password from the Naked Smoky palette and focused it on the crease and a bit of the outer V of my eye.

I then applied my L’oreal Liquid Liner and Ardell 117 Natural lashes along with using a mixture Urban Decay’s Thirteen and High from the Smoky Palette to highlight my brow bone and inner corners.

And that, ladies and gents, is the finished look. I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it was helpful to you! I think that while this look is on the bolder side of things, it is still totally wearable for any kind of daytime event and isn’t overdone. Thanks for reading!

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Another MAC Dupe: Amber Lights Eyeshadow

October 25, 2015October 25, 201519 Comments

Hey there, lovelies!

Do you remember your very first MAC eyeshadow? Mine was Amber Lights. Since it was my first purchase from MAC, it holds a special place in my heart! It is the most beautiful copper shade for fall and I still love it. MAC’s eyeshadows are gorgeous and really fun to collect, but sadly, they are expensive which means that I don’t splurge on them often. Finding affordable dupes for high end makeup makes me very happy, so I have decided to continue this little series and share another another perfect twin for an expensive product! If you love this copper shade as much as I do, I hope you’ll enjoy finding a cheaper version!

Top: MAC Amber Lights // Bottom: Milani Bella Copper

Milani’s Eyeshadow in the shade Bella Copper is the perfect match for Amber lights. It is slightly darker and just a tad more sparkly, but it is hardly noticeable when on the eyes. Milani’s dupe costs $4.49, while MAC’s eyeshadow comes in at $16. I like each of these eyeshadows equally and think they look almost identical. Neither of them have much fallout, although I can tell that MAC’s is just a bit higher in quality. They are each super pigmented and long-wearing. They may seem like a terrifyingly orange shade in the picture above, but I promise you that they are actually very wearable when applied on the eyelid. They really bring out blue eyes, but also look amazing on any color! I can’t get over this shade for fall accompanied by some gorgeous winged eyeliner! I’ve already created a look with Amber Lights if you’d like to see it in action. 😉

Top: MAC Amber Lights // Bottom: Milani Bella Copper

Overall, I think that both of these eyeshadows are great! MAC’s is a tad higher in quality, but the difference between the two shades is not that noticeable -especially when on the eyes. I actually prefer that Bella Copper has more sparkle to it than Amber Lights since I love shimmery shades. If you want to save some money on MAC eyeshadows, I recommend this dupe from Milani! I am really impressed with the formula and I think you will be too! There is hardly any difference between these two products and if you go for the cheaper version, you can save $10.50!

I hope that you enjoyed this post and that it has been helpful to you! Are there any products you have discovered dupes for? Are there any products that you’d like to see dupe’d? Thanks so much for reading!

XO,

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It’s Halloween at LUSH!

October 22, 20156 Comments

Hey there beauties!

It’s that time again where LUSH brings out all of their amazing Halloween and fall-themed products! *squeel* This news alone is enough to get me jumping all over the place in excitement about the holidays! I think that pampering sessions are necessary for everyone to just take time to decompress -and what better way than with a sparkly pumpkin that smells like heaven? The shop is so fun to go into around this time of year and I am very excited about my spooky purchases!

I just couldn’t pass up Lush’s adorable Pumpkin Heebie Jeebie! This little pumpkin is filled with their Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar and the Lord of Misuse Bath Bomb. I am absolutely obsessed with both of these products, so obviously, I had to buy it!

The Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar, which costs $7.95, is probably my favorite Lush product of all time! Lush describes it as “An uplifting blend of juniper berry, grapefruit and lime oils”. The scent is super refreshing! When you crumble this into the tub, it gets filled with gold sparkles and is so much fun to use!

The Lord of Misuse Bath Bomb is definitely up there with the sparkly pumpkin on my list of favorites! According to Lush’s website, it is “a spicy herbal blend of patchouli and black pepper oil”. It smells glorious and the colors are SO. COOL. Once the green has fizzed away, the maroon/wine-colored insides swirl around and you’re left with the most beautiful creation of bubble art your tub has ever seen. This bath bomb costs $6.95 and I highly recommend that you try it out next time you head into Lush!

Thanks so much for reading! Have you tried any Halloween Lush products?

XO,

Hanna

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The Comparison: Duochrome Eyeshadows | MAC, Makeup Geek, and Urban Decay

October 19, 2015October 19, 201515 Comments

Hey there, beauties!

Recently, I have been seeing eyeshadows all over the place that somehow have the magical power of being two shades at once. THIS IS THE FUTURE, PEOPLE. One shade (or should I say combination of shades) in particular caught my eye: warm brown mixed with teal shimmer. I was so intrigued by this wondrous mix of colors that I quickly gathered myself a little collection.

I did not understand how a combination of such opposites could exist and somehow look flattering on my eyelids. I had to test it out, and test it, I did. I now have a plethora of eyeshadows in my collection with varying shades of rusty brown hues and teal sparkles. I shall now do what obviously has to be done and tell you about my discoveries.

Top: Urban Decay ‘Lounge’ Middle: MAC Blue Brown Bottom: Makeup Geek Havoc

MAC’s Blue Brown Pigment is something that I’ve heard quite a bit about. I have never tried any of their pigments before, so I was extremely excited to bring this baby home. It is super pigmented (as pigments tend to be 😉 and has a gorgeous shimmer to it. At some angles, it is more of a rusty, brick red and, at others, a blue/purple sparkle. I can’t get over how amazing it is. The price for the full-sized bottle is $22, but for the smaller size that I picked up is just $10. There is a ton of product in this little container, so it will last me forever! Just a heads up: I suggest that if you are using this (or any) pigment, apply your eye makeup before doing the rest of your face so that you don’t have a ton of fallout getting all up in your foundation’s business.

Makeup Geek’s Duo Chrome Eyeshadow in Havoc is a similar color to MAC’s pigment, but is more on the warm side. I can definitely see some more brick red/brown coming through with this one. It can be built up to have a teal shimmer, but is farther on the brown side of things than both of the other shadows here. For just $6, this product is such a steal! It lasts all day and looks so stunning and shimmery! Depending on how much of the product you apply, the color will look completely different, varying from a warm brown to sparkling teal.

Urban Decay’s eyeshadows always impress me with their high quality and this one is no exception. You get what you pay for since they are on the pricier side of things, coming in at $19. The shade ‘Lounge’ is extremely pigmented and bright. It has more of a teal hue than both of the other eyeshadows, with a slight warm brown undertone. It has a gorgeous shimmer that reminds me of mermaids. I am in love with it.

Overall, I love each of these eyeshadows for different reasons and think that they all are amazing. Urban Decay’s Lounge is a bit more teal than the others, MAC’s Brown Blue is more on the blue/purple side of things, and Makeup Geek is the warmest of them all, with the brick red/brown undertone being pretty visible. Which is your favorite?

Thank you so much for reading! Have you tried any duo chrome eyeshadows? What do you think of them? These shades might be a little much for everyday wear, but they are super fun to own and play around with on special occasions!

XO,

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Splurge vs. Steal | A MAC Lipstick Dupe

October 14, 2015October 14, 201533 Comments

Hello there, beauties!

It’s common knowledge that MAC lipsticks are tubes of perfection sent from the heavens above. However, their price is close to the height of heaven itself, so I don’t usually splurge on them. Don’t get me wrong, I love MAC lipsticks as much as the next girl, but I just love a good deal more.

I get so excited when I discover dupes for high-end products since I am a lover of affordable, drugstore makeup (when it is of good quality, of course). If you have the same dilemma, I’ll hopefully be able to help you out in that department. I’ve recently discovered an almost-perfect drugstore match for MAC’s ‘Faux’ -one of my all time favorite lipsticks!

Top – Essence 05 Cool Nude \\ Bottom – MAC Faux

Essence’s Nude Long-Lasting Lipsticks are absolutely amazing and I wish I had every shade. They are super affordable, coming in at just $2.99 a pop! The shade 05 Cool nude is almost a perfect dupe for MAC’s Faux (which happens to cost $16!). The formula is slightly less pigmented and just a tad bit darker, but when applied to the lips, you really can’t see any difference. I may even prefer the dupe to the original!

The formula is creamy with a bit of shine to it. It’s pigmented and lasts a good few hours. It does rub off a little when eating or drinking as most satin to glossy-finished lipsticks tend to do, but that is to be expected. It’s hydrating and the shade is very flattering! I think this color would look amazing on so many skin tones! It is a cool-toned pink that is on the mauve side. You guys know how much I love my mauve lipsticks!

Overall, both lipsticks are great. The formulas are very similar -Essence’s is just a bit more glossy. The colors are almost an exact match and the lasting power is pretty much the same. MAC’s does last a little longer, but with a $13 difference in price, I’d definitely recommend Essence’s as the way to go!

Thank you so much for reading! What are some great dupes you’ve discovered?

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Fall Favorites Collab with Valentina: The Eyeshadow Edition

October 10, 2015October 11, 201514 Comments

Hey there, my beautiful people!

Fall… my favorite time of year. The time where I get to put on beautiful autumn eyeshadows while dancing through the leaves with a pumpkin spice latte in hand. I may not actually be providing you with a delicious PSL today, but I am however going to be showing the eyeshadows that I just can’t get enough of during this season of pumpkins and coziness.

This post is a collaboration with the beautiful Valentina Sofía (does she not have the prettiest name ever?), who will be sharing her top lipsticks for the season! Her blog is amazing and you’ll definitely want to check it out! Since our collab will inform you about the best products for eyes and lips, you’ll be set for fall! 😉 I hope that you enjoy!

Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette in Little Sinner – I am absolutely in love with these eyeshadows for fall. First off, they are SO pigmented and high quality. The colors are gorgeous. Just one swipe of these eyeshadows on your lids and BAM… They’ll be covered in gloriously pigmented fall spirit. Who doesn’t want that? While this palette is only available on Amazon and Ebay now, extremely close matches to these shades are available in Kat Von D’s Metal Crush Collection.
Kat Von D True Romance Eye Pallete in Little Sinner

Shades from top to bottom: Swan Song, Galore, Brave Awakening, and T-Rex
Nars Soft Touch Eyeshadow Pencil in Corcovado – I love this eyeshadow pencil since it works perfectly as a base. It also gives me a really nice glow on it’s own, with just a slight bit of color. It’s perfect for those days where I just want a little sum’n sum’n on my eyes. It’s a very natural gold shade with a little shimmer to it.
Benefit Cosmetic’s Creaseless Cream Shadow in My Two Cents – Again, as I just mentioned, I love eyeshadows that also function as bases. They make life so much easier (at least the eyelid-priming-portion of it, anyway). This copper shade screams fall. It never creases on me even though it is a cream. It’s super pigmented and also has some shimmer to it. I use this on it’s own or underneath other shadows to give them a warm, copper glow. It’s a really great base for MAC’s Amber Lights since it enhances the copper tone even more.
bareMinerals Eyeshadow in True Gold – This eyeshadow is SO sparkly. If blinding everyone around you with the beauty of your disco ball eyelids is not your thing, this eyeshadow won’t be for you… but if it is, you definitely need this in your life. The warm gold shade is perfect for fall. It looks stunning on every skin tone and I highly recommend it! Everyone needs at least one shimmery gold shadow in their stash. It is a staple in my beauty collection -especially during this time of year!
bareMinerals Eyeshadow in Bare Skin – Sometimes, in this season of cozy sweaters, you just need a nice purple shade. BareMinerals’ eyeshadow in Bare Skin is just that -it’s sparkly, it’s purple, it’s beautiful. The color is not overpowering; It has just that slight tint of color to it that really makes your eyes pop, but is still very wearable for everyday use. It has a beautiful shimmer to it as well.

Even though the bareMinerals eyeshadows do have some serious shimmer to them, they are not filled with those annoying chunks of glitter that fall all over your face as many sparkly eyeshadows do. There is nothing more annoying than glitter fallout! These stay in place, are extremely pigmented, and very long-wearing.

Thank you so much for reading! Make sure to check out Valentina’s post to read the lipstick edition! What are some of your favorite fall eyeshadows?

XO,

Hanna

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What I’ve Learned About Blogging

October 8, 2015October 8, 201521 Comments

Hey there, beauties!

It’s been a bit over a year since I created this little space on the internet, which I love so dearly. My blog is still in its toddler stages, just beginning to take its first virtual steps, but has already taught me so much. Learning to blog has been an amazing experience and I grow to love and enjoy it more and more every day. (Sorry for the amount of cheese, but it really is true) I love the photography aspect of it. Typing up my thoughts on all kinds of beautiful things is something that I really enjoy. I realized that there are quite a few things that I’ve learned thus far which are worth mentioning, so mention the things I shall.

Make sure you’re proud before you publish.

There have been times where I wanted to put new content on my blog so badly that I hit that publish button before I actually made sure the post was something that I was confident in. This has resulted in a bit of regret and quite a few times of using the delete button. In my opinion, it’s better to post less often and be super proud of what you do put out there on the internet than to be posting constantly and not be happy with your content.

It’s ok to not be perfect.

This may seem like it contradicts the first point, but don’t beat yourself up for not being the best at blogging –especially when you’re just starting out! If you stress too much about the perfection of each and every post, the life will literally be sucked out of you through your miserable, typing fingers. If you aren’t having fun, what’s the point? Blogging should be enjoyable. With every post, you’ll improve! Cut yourself some slack every once in a while and pat yourself on the back, because you are amazing.

You make some great blogging buddies along the way.

As you continue to blog and make connections with people through the internet, it’s inevitable that you’ll make some great friendships! This makes blogging so much more fun. I am so glad that I’ve met such awesome people through this experience. It’s great to have internet pals that have your virtual back.

Social media is really helpful… even though it can be a pain.

I have met so many amazing people who share my love for makeup and beauty through social media. It has helped me to grow my blog and connect with others. I am definitely not an expert on the topic and, honestly, social media stresses me out a bit, but Twitter and Instagram have really helped me out in the blogging department. Social media opens your doors to all kinds of opportunities!

The more love you give others, the more you’ll get back.

If you find someone’s blog post interesting or entertaining, let them know! It is a great feeling to get feedback on the content that you put out there on the internet and, chances are, they’ll probably return your kind favor and check out some of your posts, too. So, spread the love, people, because everyone needs it.

Thank you so much for reading! I hope that you enjoyed seeing what this blog has taught me! Do you have a blog? What has it taught you?

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My Lash Stash | 5 Mascaras That Never Let Me Down

October 5, 201520 Comments

Hi there, beauties!

Mascara… One of the most important beauty items in existence, coming second only to brow pencils and their amazing “fleek” powers. I love long, voluminous lashes and I feel naked when I don’t have mascara on. Experimenting and trying out new formulas is one of my favorite things to do. Anything that promises body and length -I’m all for it.

Over the years, I’ve had many hits and misses when it comes to mascara. I’m pretty picky about the quality of black gel that coats my lashes and, most of the time, they tend to smudge on me. My lashes like to lose their curl over the day, so I need mascaras that really keep those babies in place. I’m pretty happy with my trusty stash of mascaras at the moment and I thought I would share them with you!

Covergirl Professional Start Waterproof Mascara – This mascara has the power to hold my lashes in place all day! The brush separates them perfectly and gives me tons of length and volume. It definitely lives up to its title of being waterproof, but is not such a pain to remove as Maybelline’s Rocket mascara, which is like dried cement and refuses to budge. Covergirl’s on the other hand is a happy medium -it never smudges, but also is removable without having to rip all of my lashes out. Big thumbs up for this one!
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara – I absolutely LOVE the volume and length of this mascara. However, when the tube is new, beware of how wet the formula is… it can get everywhere if you aren’t careful. The first time I tested this out and applied it to my lashes, I happened to sneeze. It was not pretty. Eventually, I discovered that adding a light coat of waterproof mascara over top of Perversion makes it stay perfectly in place all day! Now, Perversion with a coat of Covergirl’s Professional Start is my go-to lash combo.
Sephora Outrageous Curl Mascara – HOLY MOTHER OF CURL, this mascara lives up to its name! What I love most about it is the terrifying, but glorious brush. It may look scary, but NOTHING separates lashes and coats them so easily in just one swipe. This mascara is perfect if you don’t like to spend an hour building up coats of mascara in the morning just to make it slightly noticeable. It never clumps or loses curl. My lashes look long and voluminous and stay in place all day with this lovely product.
Sephora Full Action Mascara – This mascara is what I reach for on those natural lash days. It coats my lashes very lightly and never clumps up. This one’s great if your looking for something that is not super noticeable. It never smudges and always holds the curl in my lashes.
Lancôme Définicils Mascara – This mascara is a rather recent one to my stash and I am so glad to own it! I won it in a giveaway -Thank you, Savannah!- and it is now my current favorite! It is incredible at defining my lashes and giving them tons of length. It holds curl and stays in place all day. The brush is perfect since I can tend to be a bit clumsy and blob mascara all over my eyelids when the brushes are bigger. *whoops*