My favorites for April...

Good morning my beautiful friends...! This April has flown by, but it as one of the most memorable months of my life....I got married :):):) Because of that, I didn't really have a lot of time to try out new products. It was a curse and a blessing, I didn't spend money on makeup products like I normally would, but I spent money on wedding stuff....yikes! There were a couple products I squeezed in to try, so I wanted to share them with you while I could:

♥ Cheers to Capri - Limoncello
This candle smells like lemon creme filled cookies.....enough said.

♥ Loreal Lipstick & Nailpolish Collection Privee - Julianne
This line includes the perfect nudes based on 6 different actresses, I picked up Julianne Moore, and it is gorg.

♥ Essie - Truth or Flare
A vintage blue that almost resembles a denim color, this color is such a great neutral blue that goes well with almost anything.

♥ Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Shampoo
A luxurious, sulfate-free cleanser that restores moisture while protecting hair from color fade, daily stresses, and future damage.

♥ Jadore by Dior
Heart Note = Damascena rose essence

Base Note = Sambac Jasmine Absolute

Top Note = Ylang-Ylang Essence from the Comoro Islands

♥ Makeup Forever HD Foundation
This foundation is a medium to full coverage foundation, and it photographs incredibly well because there is no SPF in it. It's also an HD foundation which means creates a soft-focus effect, which is designed to meet the coverage concerns of those in the spotlight.

♥ The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream
A moisturizing eye cream that helps protect the delicate skin around the eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. You can't go wrong, especially since it contains moisturizing shea butter and rose hip oil.

Pretty Feet for Summer...

Hi beauties! Spring is here and Summer is around the corner. That means everyone is going to start rocking their favorite pair of flip flops and sandals, and feet are going to be exposed. The look is cute, but ONLY if your feet are too!

If you are one of the people who suffer from cracked heels or rough feet, I have a great trick you can try to bare those pretty feet:

What you'll need:
2 TBSP Baking Soda
Warm Water
Your Favorite Essential Oil (Lavender, Peppermint, Almond, etc).
Brown Sugar

Blend two tablespoons of baking soda in a basin of warm water and add a few drops of lavender oil. Soak your bare feet for about 15-30 minutes (the longer the better). After a nice long soak, scrub them away using three parts baking soda, one part water, and one part brown sugar. You can always buy a nice foot brush to scrub a little extra for you.

Follow with an application of a rich moisturizer and a warm towel foot wrap. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

Trends for 2014 Spring Nail Polish...

Hello fellow beauties! My apologies for the hiatus! I wanted to get right on track with what's trending for Spring 2014, and that is nail polish. Who doesn't want bright, beautiful nails to show off? There are certain hot trends this Spring, and I wanted to share those with you so you can rock the look yourself:


1. Bold Fuchsia: This Spring's signature color is radiant orchid, so going with a bold fuchsia is a great way to wear a trendy accent color. A great pick would be Mischo in Marilyn...gorgeous! 

 

Mischio in Marilyn, $18



2. Melon: When you think of melon, think of the color of a cantaloupe....a pale orange. This color is very trendy this Spring, and pairs well with gold jewelry! Try and pick up Nar's Wild Dancer :)
NARS in Wild Dancer, $19

3. Shimmery Nude: This color almost looks like a rose gold, but try and stay with a nude without a tint of color. Pairing a nude with a shimmer, the look becomes super-glamorous. A great polish for this is Butter London's Goss...amazing!

 

Butter London in Goss, $15


4. Earthy tones: Earthy yellow, orange and red shades complement every skin tone and add a cool twist to the season's crisp white pieces. These are some of my favorites especially darker earthy colors. Try Estee Lauder's Lust for a gorgeous deep red :)

Estee Lauder in Lust, $21



5. Blue: You can't go wrong with a shade of blue, and the best part is it doesn't matter what hue it is, any blue is great! Like denim, they go with everything and are appropriate for day or night, work or play. One of my current favorites is Essie's Hide and Go Chic <3



Essie in Hide and Go Chic, $9

A Braided Side Bun...

Eek! My first hair tutorial and I am so excited. I typically wear braided styles on a daily basis; they are so easy to do and they look like you spent hours doing them. There are so many types of braids you can do these days:

• Waterfall braid
• Top knot braid
• Fishtail braid
• Four piece braid
• Rope braid
• French braid
• Cornrow braid
• Milkmaid braid
• Inverted braid
• Full Crown braid

The list is endless...!

This look I did it a simple side french braid that leads to a braided low bun. The best thing about these hairstyles is you can really make them your own. Do a top bun instead! Add a flower or headband! Leave it a pony tail instead of a braided bun! You can really get creative and still look stylish <3

Covergirl Bombshell Mascara...

Good morning all of my beauties <3 Thank you for stopping by :) I wanted to share with you today a review on a new mascara that is out on the market..The Covergirl Bombshell Mascara. Here is what Covergirl says about it first:

• 10x more noticeable lashes vs. bare lashes
• Extreme volume basecoat + Intensifying top coat
• Take lashes way beyond big
• A proprietary micro-thin formula that allows for multiple thick layers without the normal clumping of mascaras with waxes and clays

The wand is dual sided, one to give you a basecoat, and the other to intensify the darkness and thickness. Now I usually don't pick up Covergirl Mascara's, simply because they don't tend to do anything fantastic with my lashes. However this brush was unique, so I wanted to try it out and their new formulas.

After trying it out, I would give this a 3 1/2 start rating. The first negative is the packaging. The color is beautiful (a bright fushia), however the tube is huge and bulky, and would make it very difficult to travel around with something to clunky. I like both of the brushes, but I don't think it gives me any sort of "intense" volume like it claims. Sorry Covergirl :( I do, however enjoy the brushes on both ends, one's more of a rubbery wand which really helps seperate the lashes, and the other is a more natural bristle brush to give more volume.

To see the entire review, watch the video below: