NYX Rouge Creme Blush in 'Rose Petal': A Review + Swatches!

I'm always on the hunt for a good blush and I tend to go towards cream blushes rather than powder blushes. Of all the drugstore cream blushes, NYX blushes tend to get the most attention, so I picked up the NYX cream blush in "Rose Petal" at ULTA for $6.99, and as far as I know, ULTA's the only place that carries NYX products. Read on to see my thoughts on this blush!

This blush was the first cream blush that I had tried. NYX has a good range of cream blushes, so it was hard for me to pick one that I would think be good for everyday. The first time I bought this blush was actually around three years ago and I decided to pick up the blush in "Rose Petal" because it seemed liked the most natural (and pretty) flush color. Let me tell you, it was a good choice because this is a gorgeous color! This quickly became part of my everyday routine and I already gone through a couple pans!

Pigmentation, Blend-ability, and Pros

"Rose Petal" is a perfect peachy-pink rosy color which isn't too bright so it's perfect for everyday. It is also a matte blush with no shimmer, which I really enjoy. The formula is very creamy and this blush is very pigmented. A little bit goes a long ways but it is very easy to blend and can be easily blended either with my fingers or a brush. When blended into my cheeks, I find that it leaves me with a very natural and dewy flush, but not oily, which is perfect for someone with oily skin like me!

Downsides with this product?

Since this blush is a cream blush, I expected that it would last all day. When I applied, I did find that it lasted for a fairly long time, however, sometimes I needed to touch up throughout the day. This may, however, be due to my oily skin. Another problem that some may have is that it is actually too pigmented, but when applied carefully, it blends fairly easily. Other than that, I was pretty satisfied with this product!

Top: Swatch, Bottom: Blended

Overview:
Pros:
   - Creamy and blendable
   - Very pigmented
   - Affordable
   - Natural looking
   - Long lasting

Cons:
   - Can fade a little throughout the day

Price: $6.99 (at ULTA)

Would I repurchase this product? Already have!

Overall Rating: 9 out of 10

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Get the Style: 'Modern Family' Haley Dunphy Inspired Outfits!

Modern Family is probably one of the most popular family comedies on television right now and I have recently been watching the show after giving it a break for a few years. When watching, I can't help but love Haley Dunphy's outfits on the show, especially in season 5! Her style has evolved since season 1 and wears many pieces that I would wear myself! Her style in season 5 is an edgy-er take on her previously more girly outfits. The outfits featured in this post are inspired by some of her outfits that she wore during Season 5! Read on to see my take on these outfits! (Also, sorry that the photos above are not the best photos of her.)

Outfit #1:

Top, Boots, Cardigan, Earrings, Jeans

This outfit if a perfect combination of girly and edgy styles. It's an outfit that is casual enough to wear to school but still looks cute enough to wear after school when you're hanging out with friends. To get this casual and versatile outfit, pair a tie-dyed or faded navy/gray top with a navy cardigan. Next, pair the outfit with a pair of medium washed skinny jeans and black combat boots. Finish the look off with a pair of gold hoop earrings!

Outfit #2:

Cardigan, Tank, Leggings, Necklace, Boots

This is another edgy get super comfy look that is perfect for school! Pair a forest green long cardigan with a graphic faded black tank for that edgy yet casual look. Next, wear a pair of black detailed leggings, such as ones with front seems (like the one shown above) or ones with leather paneling on the sides (which Haley has worn on the show before). Add a pair of black combat boots and an edgy long silver necklace and your done with the outfit!

Outfit #3:

Dress, Tights, Heels, Belt, Sleeveless Dress

This outfit can be worn for both an evening outfit or an outfit when your out with your friends! Haley wore a sleeveless navy skater dress that had some details, so either of the dresses shown above would be appropriate! She also wore a pair of black tights with the outfit and a pair of black wedge booties.  Finish this look off by cinching the waist with a skinny black patent leather belt!

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Tuesday Ten: Favorite Pony Tails

With spring here, one hair style that I think is perfect for the increasing temperatures is the classic ponytail! There are many ways to spice up a normal ponytail, whether the ponytail is twisted, textured, wavy or straight! This post includes some of my favorite ponytails that are easy to sport whether it's for a lazy day or day where you want to dress up! Read on to see some of my favorite takes on the classic ponytail!

Textured Ponytail

Twisted Ponytail

Lightly Wavy

Metallic Hair Accessories

Loose Wavy Low Ponytail

Textured High Ponytail

Curled-Ends Ponytail with a Bow Hairtie

Wrap Around Ponytail

Messy Twisted Ponytail

Half-Up Half-Down Ponytail with a Bow Ribbon

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Spring and Summer 2014 Nail Polish Trends!

Spring is here and summer is just right around the corner, which means that new nail polish trends are here to greet us! Spring and summer are the perfect times to start pulling out those brighter nail polish colors and to explore and have fun with new colors! There are many nail polish trends this spring and summer that are probably not much of a surprise. Chances are you may have similar colors already in your collection! This post will include some of the latest and most wearable nail polish color trends that I have been loving! Read on to see some of my favorite spring and summer 2014 nail polish trends!

Bright nail polish is always a staple during the spring and summer! Every year, however, there are a few bright colors that seem to take charge and this year the colors are coral and orange! Turquoise and aqua blues also seem to be "in" during the upcoming warmer months!

Butter London Nail Polish in "Silly Billy", $15.

OPI Nail Lacquer in "Toucan Do It If You Try", $9.

Essie Nail Polish in "Cab-ana", $8.50.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color in "Coral Reef", $3

Pastels are also another color trend that seems to be popular every spring and summer! This is probably my favorite of all the trends because pastels are so versatile and delicate while being a great way to add a little pop of color to your spring and summer style!

Essie Nail Polish in "Fiji", $8.50.

Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in "Spring Buds", $18.

Essie Nail Polish in "Borrowed and Blue", $8.50.

Sally Hanson Complete Salon Manicure in "I Lilac You", $8 

Going off of the pastel trend, mint is subtle yet classic color that suits all skin tones. It's been "in" for the past few years and I'm excited that it's not dying out just yet! More brands are also releasing mint shades in their collections, so you are bound to find a mint nail polish that suits you!  

Essie Nail Polish in "Mint Candy Apple", $8.50.

Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in "Flowers in My Hair", $18

NCLA Nail Polish in "Santa Monica Shore Thing", $16

Ciate Creme Paint Pots in "Pepperminty", $16

Usually I wouldn't associate metallic with spring, but shades like rose gold or bronze having been appearing in many upcoming collections. It's a nice twist from the usual brighter nail polish colors and looks gorgeous against the sunlight!

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in "Guilty Party", $8

MAC Nail Lacquer in "Soiree", $16

Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in "Glamorous Life", $18

Essie Nail Polish "Penny Talk", $8.50.

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Which nail polish trends will you be wearing this spring and summer?
I will be definitely be wearing pastels!

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High End Sandal Wedges for Less! (Feat. Target)

Summer is just around the corner and one fashion piece that has been catching my eye is wedges. Being below the average height for a girl, I think that wedges are a great way to had height while also have that sweet girl-next-door look. Wedges, however, can run pretty pricey, especially during the peak of spring and summer clothing shopping! If you want a really well-made shoe, maybe opt for splurging extra on a nicer pair of wedges. However, if you want something trendy for just the spring and summer, try looking for some more affordable options! Read on to see some of the wedges that I found at Target that are close dupes to ones found at department stores!

The Target wedge sandals and the DV by Dolce Vita 'Jaslyn' Wedges are two-toned wedges look nearly identical with the cork wedge, detailed border, and are about the same height! The only differences are that the Target brand doesn't have have the detailed border at the bottom of the heel, the white leather straps are a little different, and the tan leather straps are slightly different in color. These, however, are minor differences, and for the price difference, the Target wedges are definitely a steal!

The Target cork wedges and the Lucky Brand 'Miller 2' Wedges are both very similar and if you don't look super closely, they look almost identical! Both wedges have thick a cork wedge and criss-cross canvas straps. They also have similar stud detailing. The two only differences are that the Lucky Brand's front strap wraps around the the side of the wedge and its straps are a little more matte. However, for an almost $55 price difference, those are two very minor differences.

These Target wedges and the DV and Dolce by Vita 'Tabby' Wedges both feature a high cork wedge, gold detailing, and nudge straps. The major differences between these wedges is that the DV by Dolce Vita wedges have two gold metal embellishments on the vertical strap, while the Target wedges have only one gold embellishment. The DV by Dolce Vita's straps also wrap around the ankle one more time than the Target wedges. The Target wedges, however, are still an excellent dupe for the more pricey DV by Dolce Vita wedges!

These two wedges probably have the most differences than the other pairs shown above. The Target wedges and the Steve Madden 'Indyanna' Wedges, however, do have many similarities. Both wedges have a solid neutral wedge and many black straps. They also both strap around the ankle! Although the Steve Madden wedges have gold detailing and its straps are less concentrated, the Target wedges are a good dupe if you want to save $50!

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My Beauty Wishlist #3 | Face Products

• Clinique Cheek Pop in "Ginger Pop": This blush is part of one of the newest product lines recently released by Clinique. I heard that these blushes are super creamy and very pigmented, making them easy to use. Plus the shades in the line are for spring and summer!
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer: Benefit Hoola Bronzer is supposed to be one of the best bronzers for contouring, being neither too orange or too muddy. I have been on the hunt to find that perfect bronzer, so this is definitely on my wishlist!
• Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer: I tried this foundation when I was getting my makeup done at the Bobbi Brown counter for prom and since then it has been on the top of my wishlist! I loved how this foundation felt and the natural finish it left on my face! 
• Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Cream Bronzer in "Rich Bronze": I don't own a cream bronzer, and I heard that this one is not only good for contouring, but is also more on the affordable side. This bronzer seems like it would be perfect for contouring, since cream products tend to look more natural than powder products.
• Dior Shimmer Powder in "Amber Diamond": I have heard so much about this product and that it is the perfect highlighting powder for both the face and as eyeshadow. Unfortunately, however, I have heard that this may be discontinued, which would be a bummer considering the popularity of this product.

All of these products are perfect for the spring and summer, whether it's to bronze up or brighten your makeup look!

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I Got to Meet SprinkleofGlitter!

Yesterday I was lucky enough to be in the same city as Louis or also known on Youtube as SprinkleofGlitter! Louis happened to be in Seattle this past weekend and I happen to go to college in Seattle, so I got really lucky! She held a casual meetup at a park near downtown Seattle and there wasn't too many people there (around 30-50... I'm bad at estimating), so it wasn't busy or crowded (like the Macbarbie07 meetup)! It was also a beautiful sunny day, so she luckily missed the Seattle rain!

I wasn't planning on going, but the main reason why I went was because my sister loves Louis's Youtube channel, so I wanted Louis to sign a paper with her photo on it that I brought. But I'm so glad I went! Louis was so funny and nice just like in her videos! She told some pretty funny stories, which were fun to hear! Her outfit was also so adorable and she looked so pretty! Her daughter wasn't there though, but I understand considering Louis was going to be busy with the get together.

Overall it was pretty awesome meeting SprinkleofGlitter and I still can't believe how lucky I got considering she lives in England!

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Here's my post about when I met Macbarbie07 (link here)!

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Get the Look: Lauren Conrad Spring Makeup Look! (Feat. A Pop of Color!)

Lauren Conrad always has simplest yet prettiest makeup looks, usually sporting the simple cat eye look. This look is a really pretty look that is inspired by one of her carpet looks. This look can be worn everyday or a simple look at night, with a winged liner and bright lipstick. Read on to see my take on her simple, bright look!

Face:

• BB Cream: Lauren Conrad doesn't seem to wearing heavy foundation, so start off with a BB Cream. 
• Bronzer: To get her bronzed skin, apply a bronzer lightly all over your face, focusing on areas that would be contoured, such as the hollows of your cheeks, cheeks, and temples.
• Light Coral-Pink Cream Blush: For a light flush of color, apply the blush lightly on the apples of your cheeks. 
• Champagne Highlighter: To finish off the face look, apply a highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose to get her radiant glow!

Eyes:

• Shimmery Nude Eyeshadow: The main part of her eye look is her eyeliner and has a very light eyeshadow look, so just apply a nude shadow all over the lid up to your brow bone. 
• Black Liquid Eyeliner: For her signature eyeliner look, apply the liner on the upper lash line, making a wing at the end for the cat-eye look (check out Lauren Conrad's post here on how she does her eyeliner!). 
• Lengthening Black Mascara: Apply to the upper and lower lashes to get her long lashes and to finish off the eye look!

Lips:

• Fuchsia-Pink Lip Color: For the pop of color of her look, apply a fuchsia-pink lip color. Revlon's Lip Butter in "Lollipop" is almost an exact match!

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