Some of My Favorite MAC Lipsticks

Recently I started getting back into wearing lipstick.  For the longest time I would only wear lipgloss because I liked a shiny finish, but I'm really getting into the more matte look.  I picked up these four  lipsticks from MAC recently and I love them.  I included a post on the Faux (satin) color previously but picked up the colors Half N Half (amplified), Twig (satin) and Brave (satin) yesterday.  Love these colors!

I used to stay clear of the lighter colored lipsticks but I find they don't look bad at all with my skin tone.  They go on really smooth and do not feel dry at all.  If you want to add some sheen then you can opt for a lip gloss in clear or of a similar color and apply over the lipstick.  The colors from left to right are Brave, Faux, Twig and Half N Half.

E.L.F Brushes

I'm always looking for brushes to add to my collection and decided to try out the brushes from E.L.F (Eyes Lips Face) that I've heard vloggers on youtube rave about.  So far no complaints.  What I really like about them aside from the the really low price is the description of the what the brush is for inscribed on the side.   Overall they are not a bad buy for the price.

Milani Baked Powder Blush

Do not snooze on the Milani products.  The Baked Powder Blushes are very luminious and the colors are stunning.  I have on the Red Vino, but I provided a side by side of the Rose D'oro.  Both colors on dark skin tones are really striking.

Semi Nude Eyes

Semi Nude Eyes  -  Eyebrows  -  Mac Eyeshadow color Embark to fill in, NYX lip/eyeliner  color YTK to shape and MAC NW40 concealer to define under and above the brow.   EyeLid -  Mac Eyeshadow Embark to crease, MAC Eyeshadow colors Texture, Saddle, Arena.  Highlight -  MAC Eyeshadow color Paradisco.  Eyeliner - NYX - color black.  Did not do the false lash today.

Shoe Game

I am a big fan of wedges.  Most are really comfortable and as much as I like heels the stilleto's are not always the easist to walk in.  Peep my shoe game today.

Holy Guacamole

I made some delicious guacamole.   I usually pick up the guacamole kit at my local grocery store (Trader Joe's), it's just easier when they have it all together in one place.  I like mine a little spicy so it's nice that they add the jalepenos.  I couple this with pita chips or in this case multigrain crackers.

Mac Paint Pot and Prep and Prime

On my last visit to Mac to purchase more shadows to fill my new palette's the salesperson told me about the paint pot for the eyes to minimize creasing of the eyeshadow.  I told him I already had an eyeshadow base and he was pretty adamant that I try this.  I wasn't convinced so he gave me a sample as well as a sample of the Prep and Prime in the liquid form.  I tried both the next day and I must say he was correct.  My previous eyeshadow base from a drugstore brand was working and I will continue to use but the Paint Pot was 10 times better.  It goes on creamy and dries on me in a light violet color.  The shadow sets nicely over this base.  The Paint Pot color that he recommended for me was Groundwork.  Really love this eyeshadow base.

The Prep and Prime goes on really smooth and does not feel like it's clogging my pores or heavy on my face.  When I apply my foundation or concealer after the prep and prime they just glide right on leaving a luminous feel.  My face looks flawless with this Prep and Prime.  It just takes my makeup application to the next level.

Citrus Juicing

I love to make this citrus drink.  It is a mixture of Grapefruit, Lemon and an Orange.  I also add flax seed oil.  It's just a great way to get a boost in the morning.  Delicious!

More Mac Goodies

I think I'm addicted (smile).  I went to purchase one more shadow and walked out with quite a bit more.   In the last few days I purchased another 15 eyeshadow palette and about 10 more shades.  Well, I do have to fill up both palettes  :-) and I also wanted to have one palette with more cool colors and another with more bright colors (well, that's how I justified the purchase).  Colors - Shale, Sketch, Malt, Da Bling, Saddle, Nocturnal - (below) Quarry, Greensmoke, Vex, Smut